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Republican candidate for town Council District 1 Tracy Kosciuk is challenging her neighbor for the seat

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Village of Port Jefferson

Port Jeff resident creating new show to promote volunteerism Baltimore, Maryland. So much has been said about the city, criticism that came from way beyond the city itself. But Rebecca Kassay, the co-owner of the Fox and Owl Inn in Port Jefferson, saw something incredible from the people living there. There was a community in the neighborhood of Cherry Hill growing fresh fruit and vegetables, teaching others to farm, giving access to fresh food for people who live several miles from the nearest supermarket. The program, called the Black Yield Institute, was making a difference in their community, and the Port Jeff resident said she knew it needed to be seen by the world.

“What they’re doing there is just so incredible as far as combining uplifting the community — integrating culture and fun,” said Kassay. “It was amazing to experience it with my own eyes and be there while this incredible group said, ‘We’re going to create this garden, how can we help people become more aware of health issues and social issues?’”

The inn owner is out on the road, touring in a renovated 1991 Winnebago with her husband, Andrew, and their dog. Filming with a

Setauket-based crew, she is trying to spread the news of just how many nonprofits and volunteer works are out there and how much good they do for their respective communities.

“What I really love is connecting people, not just with a cause they love to help, but more importantly, connecting them with the power within themselves,” she said.

The show, titled “Be the Change with Rebecca,” is finishing filming throughout the fall before transitioning to full post-production during the winter. The show expects to come out sometime in spring 2020 on Amazon Prime video.

Kassay, 30, who was born in St. James and later moved to Port Jefferson to open the Fox and Owl Inn with her husband, said the show is inspired by modern serialized documentaries, and takes a form much like a show she loved as a child, “Dirty Jobs,” hosted by Mike Rowe. In much the same way to that Discovery Channel hit, which had the host performing a variety of blue-collar jobs on screen along with the regular workers, Rebecca gets down and dirty with the volunteers, whether it’s driving in nails while building houses or digging in the dirt in a community garden.

“We’re collecting the stories of how they do the work and how they decided to come out,”

Rebecca Kassay, along with the crew from Aureate Visuals and local hired help, in front of their 1991 Winnebago. Photo from Kassay

she said. “Such as, here’s what it looks like when you volunteer at a community garden, here’s what it looks like when you volunteer to restore an oyster reef.”

By the end of their trip, they will have traveled as far east as Baiting Hollow on Long Island, as far south as Washington, D.C., and as far west as Detroit, Michigan.

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Village of Port Jefferson Latest Port Jeff apartment project moves forward with tax breaks

BY DAVID LUCES DLUCES@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM As one of the latest apartment complex project in Port Jefferson inches closer to construction, another apartment complex has received tax breaks from an IDA. Last month, the Brookhaven Industrial Development Agency approved an economic benefits package, which includes a 10-year payment in lieu of taxes, to the apartment complex expected to be built out of the current Cappy’s Carpets building, to be known as The Brockport. Construction is expected to begin this fall.

The site plan calls for a three-story structure with a total of 44 one-bedroom units and two two-bedroom units. The $16.5 million project headed by Port Jefferson-based The Gitto Group, will have stores, office spaces and a restaurant on the first floor and apartments on the other two floors.

The current taxes on the property, which was once occupied by Cappy’s Carpets and a boat storage lot are approximately $35,000 annually, according to Rob Gitto of The Gitto Group. The 10-year PILOT would see taxes increasing to $99,183 in the first year and then gradually escalate until the last year when it reaches $213,360.

According to Gitto, the retail portion of the

property will be fully assessed as it is not part of the IDA program.

“We are planning to commence the construction on the site within the next 30 days and we anticipate to be completed with the project by December 2020 — all of this is dependent on what type of winter we have,” Gitto said.

Paul Casciano, Port Jeff Superintendent of Schools, made it clear he and the district are not against the planned project.

“We just had concerns and questions,” the superintendent said. “As a district we have to do our due diligence to see if there is any potential impacts — this is what we do. It doesn’t mean we are against the project.”

As part of the response to the SEQR referral for the project in November 2018, the district sent in a letter outlining their questions and concerns.

With the construction site close to the Port Jefferson high school, the district had concerns over access to the driveway on Barnum Avenue.

Also, due to the close proximity to the site there were concerns of potential dust, fumes and noise from the construction.

Though questions were raised about how many students this particular apartment complex will bring, Casciano said it’s routine to ask how new developments will impact the district.

Other complexes in the village have offered more two-bedroom options. The Shipyard complex has 18 and The Hills has seven. The upcoming complex on Main Street will have two.

The district sent the same letter for the July 17 Brookhaven IDA public hearing.

Casciano reiterated that they support the project, adding the information is important for them to know for a variety of things including future planning of the district.

“I think this project will benefit us [the Port Jeff community],” he said.

Responding to concerns from the community about the impact of construction on the area, Gitto said they do not anticipate — Paul any major issues relating to the construction of the complex.

“The project does not include any road improvements that would require us to close down the road,” he said. “There may be some minor work that needs to be completed by the utility companies, but that would really be it. We are the owners of the adjacent office building to the north [414 Main St.] and the mixed-use property located to the south of the subject property [464 Main St./50 Barnum Ave.]

which will enable us to stage any construction equipment or materials without impacting the surrounding areas. The early stages of the project will include typical noise associated with a construction project.”

The development group, which also owns and manages The Hills and the Barnum House apartments, said Brockport will have a minimal impact to the student population of local school districts.

“The two properties [the Hills and Barnum House] combined have 104 apartments [oneand two-bedroom units] and our records are showing that we only have two school-aged children Casciano within these 104 units,” Gitto said. “The majority of our units are one-bedroom apartments which typically do not work well with families with school age children.”

Once construction on The Brockport is completed, Gitto said they are estimating the one-bedroom units to be around $2,650 per month and the two-bedroom units to be $3,800 per month. The building will be more than 65,000 square feet and have approximately 2,700 square feet of retail space.

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PJS neighbors facing off for Brookhaven Council District 1

BY LEAH CHIAPPINO LCHIAPPINO@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Tracy Kosciuk, who identifies first as a wife, mother and nurse, is challenging town Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (D-Port Jefferson Station) for Brookhaven Town Council in the first district. And Kosciuk lives right down the street from the incumbent.

Kosciuk said she has been drawn to political participation since childhood, as she watched her grandmother, an active Democrat, become president of her local Democratic club.

“I got to see how politics ran,” she said.

Having once been a Democrat, she is now challenging Cartright on the Republican ticket.

“I did not leave the Democratic party, the Democratic party left me,” she said. “It’s just not the party I grew up with … I want to help make a difference and make things better and work across party lines.”

Still, she said her focus is on local issues.

“There are issues such as the opioid epidemic, tax increases and revitalizations that need to be done and have not been done, plaguing my area such as the opioid [crisis] that are not being addressed properly and resolved,” she said. “[Cartright] may have intentions to do things but they have not been done.”

Given the fact Kosciuk grew up in Coram, and has lived in Port Jefferson Station for 25 years, the challenger says she has deep roots in the local community. She is an active member of the Comsewogue PTA, having had all of her three children attend Comsewogue schools, as well as the Drug Task Force Committee, Port Jeff Station/Terryville Civic Association and a self-

initiated member of the neighborhood watch.

Most notably, Kosciuk has been a registered nurse for over 30 years, after receiving her degree from Suffolk County Community College.

She currently works in maternal care at St. Charles Hospital and has been a past representative for the New York State Nurses Association and the local union president for the last five years. She has traveled to Albany to lobby for improved working conditions.

“I know how important it is to be someone who represents something and allows members of my union to have a voice, so I know how important it is for the council district to be able to have a voice,” the challenger said. “Our district has not gotten the accountability it deserves.”

Her main initiative is to increase the effectiveness and transparency of the town council.

Though she plans to continue her current role as a nurse upon election, she promises the same 24/7 attention she gives to her nurses, even pausing in the interview saying she “doesn’t like to leave my nurses hanging if they need something.”

She said she plans to help streamline the tax grievance process and have elderly residents call her office to walk them through any questions they may have, as well as advocating to get them any tax relief to which they are entitled.

As her husband is a Suffolk County police officer, she says she understands the impact of crime, especially in Port Jeff Station. Kosciuk feels that the drug epidemic is contributing to this, and that prevention education is one of the best ways to alleviate the issue.

Kosciuk added that she believes she can help to make progress of revitalization projects throughout the district she said have been pushed

aside, while remaining fiscally responsible.

She cites environmental preservation as an important issue for her and promises to ensure the maintenance of local parks as well as collaboration with the “experts’ such as Stony Brook University and Department of Environmental Conservation in order to help combat erosion as well as rust or “red” tide algae, which has appeared in Port Jefferson Harbor and Conscience

Bay and is known to suffocate fish and shellfish.

Kosciuk says she faces few challenges in the race.

“While campaigning, I have found that a lot of the same concerns that I had that caused me to want to run for town council are the same issues throughout the entire council district,” she said.

Past legal history between candidates Despite initial claims of a cordial relationship, when Cartright moved into her home in 2005, she inherited a lawsuit upon buying the property based on its property lines. The suit had been filed in the New York State Supreme Court, but ended in 2008 with the judge siding with Cartright.

Cartright had this to say about the lawsuit: “My first interaction with my new neighbor Tracy was surrounding a baseless lawsuit over property boundaries. Having to deal with an inherited lawsuit commenced by my next-door neighbor was an unfortunate situation and I would not wish that experience on

anyone moving into a new neighborhood,” she wrote via email. “I am thankful that the lawsuit was not representative of what I had to look forward to in my future years in Port Jefferson Station. Over the years, many of my other neighbors showed themselves to be welcoming, accepting and loving toward me and my family. The many positive interactions and relationships with other wonderful neighbors is what helped keep me here and led me to serve as councilperson of this amazing community.”

Kosciuk did not return multiple calls for comment.

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LEGALS SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH3, Pltf. vs.

JOSEPH PICCIONE, et al, Defts. Index #4963/2010. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Dec. 21, 2016, I will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on Sept.

5, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., prem. k/a 1339 Waverly Avenue, Farmingville, NY. Said property located in Farmingville, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of NY, known and designated as Lot No. 8, on a certain map entitled, “Map of College Hills, Section No. 4” filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on Mar. 3, 1967 as Map No. 4798.

Approx. amt. of judgment is $566,391.29 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. JAMES ORLANDO, Referee. THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #97342 774 8/1 4x ptr SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-OPT1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005OPT1, V.

Email: legals@tbrnewsmedia.com Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-OPT1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-OPT1 is the Plaintiff and DONALD SCHWEIZER, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on September 10, 2019 at 10:30 AM, premises known as 11 COLUMBINE RD, ROCKY POINT A/K/A BROOKHAVEN, NY 11778: District 0200, Section 078.00, Block 01.00, Lot 022.000: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600283/2015. Annette Eaderesto, Esq. - Referee.

RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

786 8/8 4x ptr SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF POPULAR ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE SERIES 20045,

NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF POPULAR ABS, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATE SERIES 2004-5 is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA WEISS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on September 09, 2019 at 2:30PM, premises known as 5 LEHIGH AVENUE, CENTEREACH, NY 11720: District 0200, Section 513.00, Block 01.00, Lot 024.000: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT CENTEREACH, IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613040/2015. Vincent J. Messina, Jr, Esq. - Referee.

RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

796 8/8 4x ptr SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2004 PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-MHQ1,

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MICHAEL J. KUJAN, ET. AL.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 25, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein THE BANK OF

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Amended Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 1, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated May 08, 2019, and entered in the Office of the

LEGALS con’t on pg. 7

Police Police search for two Selden shoplifters Police are searching for two men who allegedly stole items from the Selden Target in July and a Rite Aid in August Suffolk County Police said a man allegedly stole a Seagate portable hard drive from Target, located at 307 Independence Plaza, on July 15, at around 8 p.m. Another man allegedly stole 81 toothbrushes from Rite Aid, located at 229 Independence Plaza, Aug. 8, at around 12:48 p.m.

— compiled by Kyle Barr

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Above, man who allegedly stole from Selden Target; below, man who allegedly stole from Selden Rite Aid.

Security guard arrested after fight at Mount Sinai condominium complex Police arrested a residential community security guard for allegedly assaulting a visitor Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Suffolk County Police said John Ruggiero, while working as a security guard at The Ranches at Mount Sinai condominium complex, located along Route 25A, allegedly denied entry to a 68-year-old man who was attempting to visit a friend Aug. 14 at around 2:55 p.m. The two men exchanged words followed by a physical altercation, during which the 68-year-old man sustained serious injuries.

Police did not release the name of the other

man involved in the fight.

Police could not say who provoked the incident or threw the first punch.

The visitor was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was listed in serious condition. Ruggiero, 50, of Port Jefferson Station, was treated and released from St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson for injuries sustained during the fight. He was charged with second-degree assault and was scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 15 at 1st District Court in Central Islip.

— compiled by Kyle Barr

Police arrest man for alleged MP Chase bank robbery Police said they have arrested a man in connection with the robbery of the Miller Place Chase bank earlier this month.

Suffolk County Police arrested Raymond Peruggi, 29, in Mastic Beach Monday, Aug. 20 at around 8:55 p.m. Peruggi was described as undomiciled.

Peruggi was held overnight at the 7th Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned in 1st District Court in Central Islip. He has been charged with third-degree robbery.

On Aug. 12, a man allegedly entered the

Man who allegedly robbed MP bank. Photo from PJSD

Chase Bank, located at 385 Route 25A, at around 2:40 p.m. and displayed a note demanding cash to an employee. The teller complied with the suspect’s demands and gave him cash from the drawer. He then fled the bank on foot, west toward Miller Place road, police said.

— compiled by Kyle Barr

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 800-220-TIPS (8477) or texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637). All calls and text messages will be kept confidential.

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LEGALS LEGALS con’t from pg. 6 of Suffolk, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2004 PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-MHQ1 is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL J. KUJAN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on September 25, 2019 at 9:00 AM, premises known as 129 DAHLIA DR, MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951: District 0200, Section 979.00, Block 20.00, Lot 031.000 FKA District 0209, Section 022.00, Block 10.00, Lot 031.000 FKA District 0200, Section 979.00, Block 10.00, Lot 031.000 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THERON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610021/2015. Enza M. Brandi, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

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Email: legals@tbrnewsmedia.com OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AF1, Plaintiff AGAINST ANTHONY W. MANGANELLO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 30, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on September 20, 2019 at 10:30AM, premises known as 10 PAUL STREET, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, DISTRICT 0200, SECTION 180.00, BLOCK 02.00, LOT 007.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $318,760.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index# 612242/2015.

RICHARD J. KAUFMAN, ESQ., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 841 8/22 4x ptr

By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners Frank Triolo District Secretary 840 8/22 1x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF THE NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST IX, Against

Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 1/18/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on 9/18/2019 at 2:30 pm, premises known as 147 Eagle Hill Court, Middle Island, NY 11953, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, and designated on the tax maps of the Suffolk County Treasurer as District 0200, Section 323.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 037.000.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $268,750.94 plus interest and costs. The premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 007310-2013.

For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

Terry R. Woodard, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 7/10/2019 File Number: 34340 MNB 848 8/15 4x ptr

PUBLIC NOTICE The Regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Terryville Fire District Scheduled for October 10, 2019 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM

COVENTRY MANOR TOWNHOUSES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION A/K/A COVENTRY MANOR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (HOA);

Plaintiff,

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION D/B/A DITECH. COM; COVENTRY MANOR TOWNHOUSES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (HOA); BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF

Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, on the 7th day of August, 2019, bearing Index Number 19-04007, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 310 Center Drive, Riverhead, New York grants me the right to assume the name of MaryLou Ruis. The city and state of my present address are Port Jefferson, NY; the month and year of my birth are March, 1957; the place of my birth is Brooklyn, New York; my present name is Mary Louise Basirico.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Salvatore Russo; Chantal Russo; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 11, 2018 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York, 11738 on September 23, 2019 at 9:30AM, premises known as 38 Chanel Drive East, Shirley, NY 11967. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Shirley, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0200 Section 978.80 Block 01.00 Lot 031.000. Approximate amount of judgment $274,424.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 070079/2014.

Tarsha Smith, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 868 8/22 4x ptr Port Jefferson Fire District Training Facility NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals are sought and requested by the Port Jefferson Fire District, (hereinafter called “Owner”) for the Port Jefferson Fire District Training Facility Repairs. A single General Construction bid in accordance with the Drawings and other Bidding and Contract Documents prepared by Island

Structures Engineering PC, 319 Sunrise Highway, West Islip, NY 11795.

A MANDATORY Pre-bid conference for all Bidders will be held at Port Jefferson Fire District Headquarters located at 115 Maple Place, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 at 8:00AM on August 28, 2019 for the purpose of considering questions posed by Bidders and performing a walk-through of the Training Facility.

Sealed bids will be received by the Owner until 7:00PM, local time, September 11, 2019 at Port Jefferson Fire District headquarters building located at 115 Maple Place, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 after which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud.

The Bidding Documents and Forms of Proposals may be examined at the following: • Port Jefferson Fire District Headquarters Building, 115 Maple Place, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 • Island Structures Engineering, P.C., 319 Sunrise Highway, West Islip, NY 11795 Copies of said documents may be obtained from Island Structures Engineering, P.C., 319 Sunrise Highway, West Islip, NY 11795 or from the Port Jefferson Fire District Headquarters, 115 Maple Place, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 by Bidders for the work upon presentation of a business card in the name under which the project will be bid.

As bid security, each Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond made payable to Owner, in accordance with the amounts and terms described in the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. The Owner requires that all bids shall comply with the bidding requirements specified in the INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS. The Owner may, at its discretion, waive informalities in bids, but it is not obligated to do so, nor does it represent that it will do so.

The Owner also reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Under no circumstances will the Owner waive any

informality which, by such waiver, would give one Bidder a substantial advantage or benefit not enjoyed by all other Bidders. No Bidder may withdraw his Bid before sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, unless a mistake or error is claimed by the Bidder in accordance with INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. 869 8/22 1x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC4, Plaintiff, AGAINST SALMA ASHRAF, KASHIF ASHRAF, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly granted on August 22, 2016.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall and Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 and Independence Hill Farmingville, NY 11738 on September 20, 2019 at 9:15 AM premises known as 2 Bucks Hill St, Medford, NY 11763.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0200 Section 608.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 015.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $927,178.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #13930/09.

Christopher Hahn, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 870 8/22 4x ptr

For up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes first) an individual child’s free or reduced price eligibility status from the previous year will continue within the same SFA. When the carryover period ends, unless the household is notified that their children are directly certified or the household submits an application that is approved, the children’s meals must be claimed at the paid rate. Though encouraged to do so, the SFA is not required to send a reminder or a notice of expired eligibility.

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The information provided on the application will be confidential and will be used for determining eligibility. The names and eligibility status of participants may also be used for the allocation of funds to federal education programs such as Title I and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), State health or State education programs, provided the State agency or local education agency administers the programs, and for federal, State or local means-tested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the NSLP. Eligibility information may also be released to programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or the Child Nutrition Act (CNA). The release of information to any program or entity not specifically authorized by the NSLA will require a written consent statement from the parent or guardian.

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ANNUAL NEWS RELEASE - PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Port Jefferson Union Free School District (Local School Food Authority) today announced a free and reduced price meal (Free Milk) policy for Port Jefferson area school children. Local school officials have adopted the following family eligibility criteria to assist them in determining eligibility:

The School Food Authority does, however, have the right to verify at any time during the school year the information on the application. If a parent does not give the school this information, the child/children will no longer be able to receive free or reduced price meals (free milk).

2019-2020 INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS OR FREE MILK Free Eligibility Scale

Reduced Price Eligibility Scale

Free Lunch, Breakfast, Milk

Reduced Price Lunch, Breakfast

Household Size

Monthly

Twice per Month

Every Two Weeks

Weekly

Household Size

Annual

Annual

1

$ 16,237

$1,354

$ 677

$ 625

$ 313

1

2

$ 21,983

$1,832

$ 916

$ 846

$ 423

3

$ 27,729

$2,311

$ 1,156

$ 1,067

4

$ 33,475

$2,790

$ 1,395

5

$ 39,221

$3,269

6

$ 44,967

7 8 Each Add’l person add

Foster children are eligible for free meal benefits. A separate application for a foster child is no longer necessary. Foster children may be listed on the application as a member of the family where they reside. Applications must include the foster child's name and personal use income.

Under the provisions of the policy, the designated official will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the designated official, he/she may make a request either orally or in writing for a hearing to appeal the decision. Mr. Sean Leister (Deputy Superintendent), whose address is 550 Scraggy Hill Road, Port Jefferson NY 11777 has been designated as the Hearing Official. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. However, prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or School Food Authority may request a conference to provide an opportunity for the parent and official to discuss the situation, present information, and obtain an explanation of the data submitted in the application or the decisions rendered. The request for a conference shall not in any way prejudice or diminish the right to a fair hearing.

Monthly

Twice per Month

Every Two Weeks

Weekly

$ 23,107

$ 1,926

$ 963

$ 889

$ 445

2

$ 31,284

$ 2,607

$ 1,304

$ 1,204

$ 602

$ 534

3

$ 39,461

$ 3,289

$ 1,645

$ 1,518

$ 759

$ 1,288

$ 644

4

$ 47,638

$ 3,970

$ 1,985

$ 1,833

$ 917

$ 1,635

$ 1,509

$ 755

5

$ 55,815

$ 4,652

$ 2,326

$ 2,147

$ 1,074

Beginning July 1, 2019, students in New York State that are approved for reduced price meals will receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge.

$3,748

$ 1,874

$ 1,730

$ 865

6

$ 63,992

$ 5,333

$ 2,667

$ 2,462

$ 1,231

Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.

$ 50,713

$4,227

$ 2,114

$ 1,951

$ 976

7

$ 72,169

$ 6,015

$ 3,008

$ 2,776

$ 1,388

$ 56,459

$4,705

$ 2,353

$ 2,172

$1,086

8

$ 80,346

$ 6,696

$ 3,348

$ 3,091

$ 1,546

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

$ 111

Each Add’l person add

$ 8,177

$ 682

$ 341

$ 315

$ 158

$ 5,746

$479

$ 240

$ 221

SNAP/TANF/FDPIR Households: Households that currently include children who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) but who are not found during the Direct Certification Matching Process (DCMP), or households that currently receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) must complete an application listing the child's name, a valid SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. Eligibility for free meal benefits based on participation in SNAP, TANF or FDPIR is extended to all children in the household. When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notified of their children’s eligibility for free meals based on their participation in the SNAP, TANF or the FDPIR programs. No application is necessary if the household was notified by the SFA their children have been directly certified. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certified, the household should contact the school.

Other Source Categorical Eligibility: When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals based on the individual child’s designation as Other Source Categorically Eligible, as defined by law.

Children are determined Other Source Categorically Eligible if they are Homeless, Migrant, Runaway, A foster child, or Enrolled in Head Start or an eligible pre-kindergarten program.

If children or households receive benefits under Assistance Programs or Other Source Categorically Eligible Programs and are not listed on the notice of eligibility and are not notified by the School Food Authority of their free meal benefits, the parent or guardian should contact the school or should submit an income application.

Other Households: Households with income the same or below the amounts listed above for family size may be eligible for and are urged to apply for free and/or reduced price meals (or free milk). They may do so by completing the application sent home with the letter to parents. One application for all children in the household should be submitted. Additional copies are available at the principal's office in each school. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year to Port Jefferson Business Office or Building Principals (Attn: Sean Leister). Please contact Natalie Pego at 631-791-4231 with any questions regarding the application process.

Households notified of their children’s eligibility must contact the School Food Authority if they choose to decline the free meal benefits. Households may apply for benefits at any time throughout the school year. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed or experience a financial hardship mid-year may become eligible for free and reduced price meals or free milk at any point during the school year.

For up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes first) an individual child’s free or reduced price eligibility status from the previous year will continue within the same SFA. When the carryover period ends, unless the household is notified that their children are directly certified or the household submits an application that is approved, the children’s meals must be claimed at the paid rate. Though encouraged to do so, the SFA is not required to send a reminder or a notice of expired eligibility.

The information provided on the application will be confidential and will be used for determining eligibility. The names and eligibility status of participants may also be used for the allocation of funds to federal education programs such as Title I and National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), State health or State education programs, provided the State agency or local education agency administers the programs, and for federal, State or local means-tested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the NSLP. Eligibility information may also be released to programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) or the Child Nutrition Act (CNA). The release of information to any program or entity not specifically authorized by the NSLA will require a written consent statement from the parent or guardian.

The School Food Authority does, however, have the right to verify at any time during the school year the information on the

Only complete applications can be approved. This includes complete and accurate information regarding: the SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number; the names of all household members; on an income application, the last four digits of the social security number of the person who signs the form or an indication that the adult does not have one, and the amount and source of income received by each household member. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign the application form, certifying the information is true and correct.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1)

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2)

fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3)

email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

866 082219 1x ptr NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received, publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. in the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Brookhaven, One Independence Hill, Third Floor, Farmingville, NY 11738, for the following item(s) on the dates indicated:

MOVAL, STUMP GRINDING & TRIMMING – HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 Specifications for the above-referenced bids will be available beginning August 22, 2019.

BID #19069 – LANDSCAPING MATERIALS SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Preferred Method • Access website: brookhavenNY.gov/Purchasing: click on link for Bids.

• Follow directions to register and download document.

• Questions must be submitted in writing to the following e-mail: PurchasingGroup@ brookhavenny.gov

BID #19071 – TREE RE-

The Town of Brookhaven

BID #19045 – SEALANT M E LT E R /A P P L I C AT O R (CRACK SEALING MACHINE) SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

reserves the right to reject and declare invalid any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposals received, all in the best interests of the Town. The Town of Brookhaven welcomes and encourages minorities and women-owned businesses and HUD Section 3 businesses to participate in the bidding process.

Further information can be obtained by calling (631) 451-6252 Kathleen C. Koppenhoefer Deputy Commissioner TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN 874 8/22 1x ptr

Village of Port Jefferson

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USGS 2013 ESTIMATED DEPTH TO WATER BELOW LAND SURFACE

Architects identify problem spots in PJ flooding

BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM If Port Jefferson experiences another “100 year flood” sooner than a century, then at least it knows where the water is coming from.

Professionals from Port Jefferson-based Campani and Schwarting Architects attended the Aug. 19 village meeting showing map after map of where the problem areas for Port Jeff flooding are, and offered suggestions, some big and some small, of how to combat the issue of flooding.

Michael Schwarting said many of the issues are due to an excess of hardscape, both building roofs and roads, and a significant lack of permeable spaces, especially in areas where the depth of the water table is less than 11 feet below ground. Forty percent of village property is non-water-permeable.

“There’s a fair density of buildings that contribute to the groundwater conditions,” he said.

“That contributes in bringing water from the watershed to the lowest point.”

In the three-square-mile village, with a

population of just over 8,000, the vast majority of land sits within the Port Jefferson watershed area.

The village tapped the PJ-based architectural firm back in February to construct a water management and storm surge study. While the study still needs to be finalized, with map after map, the architect discussed numerous issues contributing to flooding. One such map described how there were numerous roads that sloped down toward Port Jefferson Harbor.

Some roads house catch basins to collect the water before it reaches trouble points, some streets have too few or no catch basins while others had more than is likely necessary.

Last September, Port Jefferson was bowled over with water, with nearly 4 inches of rain collected in a short span of time. Buildings like the Port Jefferson firehouse and the venerable Theatre Three were drowned in 3 to 4 feet of water, causing thousands of dollars in damages in the case of the theater.

The architect said what is likely a major cause of this is due to piping systems that draw

‘Red’ marks the estimated depth where the water table is less than 11 feet. Image from Campani and Schwarting

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a lot of water to the end of Barnum Avenue and the driveway to the Port Jefferson high school.

Schwarting added there are stories of when that pipe was being built, children used to walk to school along it, meaning the system sits close to the surface. “All of these pipes, some coming from

North Country Road to Main Street with a lot of catch basins are contributing to this one point at Barnum and high school,� he said.

Mayor Margot Garant said they have received a report from Bohemia-based engineering firm P.W. Grosser Consulting about the pipe running from that culvert to the outfall pipe behind village hall. That report said there was sediment buildup at a low point in the pipe, also showing the pipe had “a pinch and a jog� that leads down toward the harbor.

In June, Port Jefferson Village presented its Waterfront Revitalization Plan to the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council, describing its intention to perform immediately needed maintenance of the storm drainage system and provide emergency equipment to deploy in a rain event to protect properties in the village in catastrophic flooding.

At its July 15 meeting, the village voted unanimously to apply for grant funds not to exceed $1 million from the state Division of Planning’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Empire State Development and any other applicable state agencies.

The architects point out numerous small projects that can be done around the village to

aid in flood mitigation, mostly in increasing permeable surfaces around the village. This would include rain gardens and bioswales, a landscape element designed to concentrate or remove debris and pollution out of surface runoff water, permeable paving systems, tree trenches and bioretention planters, acting as plant bed medians with grooves cut in the curb allowing water to drain in and flow into local outlets.

Though the architectural firm also endorsed several major projects, such as “daylighting�

Mill Creek and the firm’s own plan proposal, given to the village in 2013, to completely remake the Brookhaven Town parking lot and boat ramp, adding significantly more greenery and passive recreational space in what is now hardscape.

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Aureate Visuals production team answered the call.

The three filmmakers, Steve Glassner, Larry Bernardo and Marvin Tejada, have donated their time on a pro bono basis to help make the project possible. All three have worked on projects before, such as “Mentally Apart,� a feature film set to premier by the end of the year. All three met while in school at Five Towns College. “It’s been a very, very fun experience, especially all the people we meet and the locals who worked on the crew with us,� said Glassner. “It’s been a real learning experience.

We’re meeting people from all walks of life, and it’s amazing and incredible what they’re doing in their own communities.�

The project has taken in this spirit of volunteerism with the crew. The folks at Aureate Visuals, in keeping with the spirit of the show, have volunteered their time to the project. Several of the crew work day jobs, and so

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Above, red line marks village boundary and blue line marks Port Jeff watershed, also includes the topography of the village. Image from Campani and Schwarting

Phalina Sciara, a 2019 graduate of Port Jefferson high school, has committed to Western Connecticut State University where she will be playing field hockey this fall while pursuing her degree in nursing.

Sciara was recognized as an All Division, All Conference and All County Field Hockey midfield player. She is a multi sport athlete, playing Field Hockey and Lacrosse for the Port Jefferson Royals on the Varsity level since the eighth grade.

She was the recipient of the Port Jefferson Village Lacrosse Association scholarship as well as the Suffolk County Athletic Scholarship. Sciara is most grateful to her coaches Debbie Brown and Nancy Gallagher who inspired her all these

years and shared their love and knowledge for the game, and she is very much looking forward to excelling on the field for the Western Connecticut Colonials this fall. they are constantly traveling back and forth from Long Island to where the next shoot is taking place.

For the most part, the project is self-funded, though they have received significant pledges from the Port Jefferson Rotary Club and have financed $1,654 so far from backers on Indiegogo. Everything else is coming from the owners of the Fox and Owl Inn. Their minimum budget, according to their Indiegogo page, includes $3,000 for travel and lodging, $3,000 for local crew wages, $1,500 for per diem food, $500 for miscellaneous expenses and $800 in Indiegogo-related fees.

As the family goes around in the renovated Winnebago, retrofitted with whitewashed cabinets and flooring to make it feel like home, she has become certain this was the right way to get the message across. “Working with these young people when you connect them with a power within themselves, they just light up,� Kassay said. “The light in their eyes is something the greatest gift you can give someone, connecting them with that.�

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Civics need your help

The 2019 Port Jefferson Prom Committee is forever indebted to the generosity of Aboff’s Paints in Port Jefferson Station.

Everyone working at the Aboff’s Port Jefferson Station location from the

Editorial

As local journalists, we spend many hours attending meetings. Many, many meetings. Our goal is to know what’s happening in our communities at every level of government, from county to town to village.

A good way for people to become better engaged in community affairs is through civic groups. These groups, which are often overlooked, serve as the bridge between local government and residents.

They are the closest to the ground, with their ears toward local developments, both public and private. They are meant to represent the community. They ask businesses looking to develop the tough questions, mainly how the new Starbucks or Popeyes or hotel, just to name a few, will impact people in their daily lives.

Sadly, though, these civic groups often struggle with lack of participation. Groups like the Shoreham Civic Association publicly asked in a local Facebook group for people to show up, saying without participation their capacity for change goes out the window.

“Without Shoreham citizen participation we can do nothing,” the group wrote on Facebook.

If one were to get very Disney with their analogies, civics and civic participation are like … well, fairies. If one says out loud, “I don’t believe in fairies,” then the fairy dies.

Still, it’s clear why civics lack participation. Despite reports of a strengthening economy, people continue to work long hours and, in several cases, multiple jobs. Civic meetings often take place on weekdays and, understandably, the last thing one wants to do after getting home at 5, 6 or even 7 p.m. is rush out again to sit in another hour-long-plus meeting to discuss, for example, road issues.

When we attend these meetings, we see the demographics.

Most people who attend are older and likely have the time to sit and discuss the issues.

That’s not to say the younger generations don’t attend solely because of time constraints. In all likelihood, many community members don’t even know who their local civic leaders are, and when or where they meet.

If you are asking yourself: How can I have a hand in designing my community? Or, how can I keep taxes down? Well, it starts with the civics, so reach out to your local civic group.

It may also be time for civics to reach out more to their community residents, as well.

As reporters, we have noticed times when local elected officials, like in the Village of Port Jefferson, have actually become active in local Facebook pages. Some of these pages are full of comments, and often facts get misrepresented. If civics would take videos of their meetings, then upload them directly to these Facebook groups. It may be a means of bridging the knowledge gap. Civic leaders need to reach out by every means possible, including social media.

The issues aren’t going away. The only way to have your voice be heard is to get involved.

Letters … We welcome your letters. They should be no longer than 400 words and may be edited for length, libel, style and good taste. We do not publish anonymous letters. Please include a phone number and address for confirmation. Email letters to kyle@tbrnewsmedia.com or mail them to The Port Times Record, P.O. Box 707, Setauket, NY 11733.

Thanks to all who helped paint PJ prom manager, Rich, down to all employees, including Joe and Tony, went above and beyond to provide outstanding service and products for the high school prom that took place on July 1.

The community spirit shown by the

generosity of Aboff’s coupled with their professionalism was crucial to the success of this year’s prom.

Thank you!

Courtney Biondo Port Jefferson

Newspapers are not in decline from ‘bias’ In response to what I thought was a noncontroversial column by Leah Dunaief [Aug. 8] on the sad decline of local newspapers, a letter from Robert J. Parmegiani [“Newspapers have become too biased,” Aug. 15] claims that the cause of this decline is left-leaning bias. He couldn’t be further from the mark.

The primary reason for the decline is reduced advertising revenue. Advertising is how newspapers make their money. According to the nonpartisan Pew Research Center, revenue from advertising is down sharply since 2005 while revenue from circulation is slightly up. Print newspapers are declining for the same reason brick and mortar outlets of every description are: technological change.

Online outlets have not only taken billions of dollars from newspapers in ad revenue, they’re also giving away for free what newspapers report. Think of aggregators like Google News, Yahoo or HuffPost. Trained journalists who dig deep and check facts and sources are expensive, but it’s easy and cheap for anyone with a computer to “report” unsubstantiated allegations, rumors and conspiracy

theories as “news.”

The letter writer gives two examples of purported left-leaning bias in newspapers. He claims that the Ohio shooter supported Elizabeth Warren, that the Florida school shooter supported Bernie Sanders and that not one newspaper reported this.

Regarding the first, actually newspapers including The Washington Post and USA Today, as well as the AP wire service did report this. Even so, unlike the El Paso shooting, no connection has been established between the Ohio shooter’s motives and his politics, which makes his politics less newsworthy than those of the El Paso shooter, who drove more than 600 miles for the express purpose of killing “Mexicans.”

As for the Florida school shooter’s supposed support for Bernie Sanders, the reason we haven’t read about it in the papers is because it’s not true. I challenge the letter writer to cite his source. What is true is that the shooter had significant psychological problems, that he was rabidly racist and anti-Semitic on social media, writing “I hate Jews, n----rs and immigrants” on Instagram, and that he used a legally purchased AR-15

to commit his crime.

As far as painting President Donald Trump (R) a racist, newspapers are not necessary. His own words and actions are sufficient.

So instead of newspapers, what news source would the letter writer have us rely on? Trending stories on Facebook and Twitter? “The abusive and often factually incorrect tweets of the president?” Websites that are little more than propaganda and simply echo partisan talking points?

The shouting heads, spinmeisters and self-appointed gurus on cable news?

The biggest “fake news” of all is the purported left-leaning bias of the press. Maybe the letter writer hasn’t heard of Rupert Murdoch, The Wall Street Journal or The Washington Times. For some, starting with Trump, “fake news” is anything that doesn’t reaffirm his greatness. No matter how firmly based in fact news reporting is, the letter writer apparently stands ready to accuse it of being “left leaning” if it doesn’t reconfirm his own political beliefs. There’s a name for this in sports. It’s called working the ref.

David Friedman St. James

Patrons’ safety the primary concern at Ruvo I read with disbelief the letter published in The Port Times Record Aug. 1 [“Remembering the great flood of Sept. 25”] stating that Ruvo restaurant and its employees are somehow accountable for the damage caused to her car by the flood on Sept. 25, 2018.

Her accusation that my staff and I knew that this storm was coming and intentionally failed to warn her to move her vehicle is misdirected. The storm came suddenly and without warning. The Village of Port Jefferson and News 12 Long

Island termed this storm “an act of God.” I, of course, sympathize with anyone, including two of my own employees, who suffered the loss of their vehicles due to this catastrophic storm.

The safety of our patrons and employees was my primary concern when I received my manager’s frantic call. Keeping everyone calm and removing them from harm’s way was our top priority. The Port Jefferson Fire Department was called to help us evacuate, while its own buildings located across

the street were being evacuated with the help of the Terryville Fire Department.

Everyone in the village knows that parking lot has been flooding for years due to the inadequate drainage system. As a result, many of us suffered major losses to this unexpected storm. It is unfair for anyone to place blame on us when we did everything humanly possible under the circumstances.

Joseph DeNicola Owner of Ruvo East Port Jefferson

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Opinion

Reflections on the eve of the first college drop-off

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m I going to cry? That’s the question I get so often when I talk to other parents who, like me, are about to send their first child off to college.

I’m sure I’ll be more reflective than tearyeyed. I’ll probably think about expected and unanticipated milestones. Like a montage or a video, pictures and memories of my daughter at various ages will pass through my head.

D. None I keep thinking of the above about her fourth

BY DANIEL DUNAIEF birthday.

The night before her party, she could barely sleep. She came into our room several

times to ask if it was time to get up yet. I told her to look out the window, past the streetlights of Manhattan, into the sky, where it was pitch dark. When it was lighter, she could get up and start preparing for the party.

As soon as we got to Jodi’s Gym, which was a wonderful padded room filled with age-appropriate apparatuses, my daughter raced around the room. The party planner asked us to wait in the entrance so we could greet her guests. While we were waiting, I chased her around the table, listening to the wonderful, happy screeches that came each time I either caught up to her or got close to her.

“You know,” the party planner said, “you might want to save some energy for the party.”

My daughter smiled at me, shook her head and ran away, expecting me to follow her. I continued to play the pre-party game, even as the party planner shrugged. After everyone arrived, my daughter led the way on every piece of equipment, delighted that she had the chance to run, jump and scream

without waking Maryann and Frank, who lived beneath us in our apartment. Even though she can’t picture Maryann and Frank today, she knows that those were the names we used whenever she got too loud early in the morning or late at night.

I also think about how enchanted my daughter was by her first grade teacher. Mrs. Finkel delighted her students and their parents with her soft voice, her ability to focus on each student individually and the class as a whole at the same time, and her control of the classroom. While Mrs. Finkel died incredibly young after a short battle with cancer, I know her legacy lives on with the students who are preparing for college and with her husband and daughter.

I am also recalling the many moments when a book captivated my daughter’s attention, causing her to read late into the night; when she caught blue claw crabs at a dock; or when she played board games with her brother and cousins at my mother’s house

during Thanksgiving.

Perhaps the most recurring memory, however, goes back to when she was learning to ride a bicycle. I pushed the bike for several seconds, let go, and watched her wobble unsteadily until she either fell or put her feet to the sides. Eventually, my back hurt so much that I couldn’t bend and run anymore.

“Let’s stop for now,” I gasped. “You don’t need to do it now. When you’re ready, you’ll do it.”

She paused and asked me to push her one more time. When I did, she slowly circled the parking lot and stopped, a triumphant smile plastered across her face. On the walk back home, I asked her how she was able to conquer the bike.

She told me she thought about how she wanted to be ready, so she did it.

While I probably won’t cry when I turn around and leave her at college, I will hope that she feels as ready as she did when she conquered her bike.

The art of creating a personal profile for a dating app If you want to see what your kids really think of you and have some fun in the process, ask them to come up with a profile for you if you are single to use on an internet dating app. My children and a couple of grandchildren were here for a visit this past weekend, and that was one bit of interaction we enjoyed. I have never filled out such a profile before, and I turned to them — the generation that started using apps to find partners — for help. Here are Between some words they threw out. you and me Beautiful: Well

BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF listen, if your sons don’t think you are good looking, what was the point of all that maternal sacrifice? This one is just a given.

Energetic: Of course. You have to have

some measurable degree of energy in order to put yourself out there. It’s certainly easier to lay back and watch endless television or read a novel every night. And I am leaving off the comments they threw out about double chins and still having my original teeth.

Good conversation: Yes, OK, but it takes two to tango. Willing to offer opinions on just about everything. And listening is at least as important.

Loves to travel: That probably narrows the field to about 90 percent of the female population.

Enjoys theater: Ditto.

Sense of humor: If you have to brag, not much hope. I would hate to be asked to say something funny. Probably more of a way of looking at life.

Likes sailing: Although I no longer ski or play tennis, because of knees that are given to protest. That’s probably in a league with long walks on the beach. Not much personalization there. Come now, let’s find something unique.

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to hear some fat women screech. Little do they know that the women are no longer fat, and the human voice can be one of the most exquisite instruments delivering some of the most beautiful melodies ever written. Plus operas often have profound themes dealing with universal questions. What we have here is theater, concert and choir all in one offering.

They are young yet, they may come upon the bargain that is opera one fine day.

Well read: That’s correct if measured by the amount of newspaper articles I feel it necessary to ingest every day. Books mostly have to wait for vacations.

Loves learning: Now we are getting somewhere. They say that journalists know things a mile wide but only an inch deep. That is true. From one day to the next, we have to leap from subject to subject, spending only enough time on each one to be able to write about its newsworthiness correctly before moving on to the next. And that suits me fine. Where I become more interested, I can always go back and dig deeper. Meanwhile there are endless facts to absorb as I move along.

Still working: Yes, that’s how one continues

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER Leah S. Dunaief GENERAL MANAGER Johness Kuisel MANAGING EDITOR Kyle Barr EDITOR Kyle Barr

LEISURE EDITOR Heidi Sutton ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Kathryn Mandracchia ART AND PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Beth Heller Mason

to learn.

Independent: You bet. That is definitely a truth about yours truly, and those children of mine are probably glad that I am. Being independent, not having to live up to anyone else’s expectations, including one’s own from long ago, is hard won and to be cherished. Not having to lean on anyone for support, unless by choice, is the ultimate liberation.

Loves raspberries and blueberries: Now we are getting to the heart of the matter. Yummy!

Adores flowers and nature in all its magnificence: Yes, yes, yes.

Good friends: You have to be one to have one. I certainly try.

Love my family: And I am close to them. A most important part of my life.

Optimistic and positive to a fault: I have always told my children that all things are possible. They just have to work hard to succeed.

They are the CEOs of their lives.

Romance: Ah, yes. What is life without an adoring someone? Worth searching for, I think.

INTERNET STRATEGY DIRECTOR Rob Alfano CLASSIFIEDS DIRECTOR Ellen Segal BUSINESS MANAGER Sandi Gross

CREDIT MANAGER Diane Wattecamps CIRCULATION MANAGER Courtney Biondo

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