The South Shore Press 3/06/24

COLONIAL YOUTH BOARD PRESIDENT PETER COSTELOE, LEFT, WITH THE HONOREE FOR THE GROUP’S ANNUAL EVENT, LEGISLATOR JAMES MAZZARELLA.

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ByRaheemSoto

MMS Library's Transparency Troubles Trigger Community Concerns

As the Mastics-MorichesShirley Community Library gears up for its annual budget vote and trustee election on April 2, criticisms mount over the limited time granted to the public for budget review, especially with the library already exceeding its original allocation by over $6 million. The decision to use paper ballots due to the presidential primary on the same day raises questions about the library’s financial planning and management.

While paper balloting is not uncommon, critics point to potential deeper issues within the library’s administration, exacerbated by ongoing challenges with budget management. Frustration grows among community members who find insufficient time to scrutinize the budget implications before casting their votes.

Beyond budgetary concerns, the library faces scrutiny for trustee elections and a lack of transparency in the process. The financial strain becomes a focal point, with concerns about the library’s commitment to openness and community engagement.

Compounding the issue is the library’s refusal to disclose the names of individuals considered for the trustee seat vacated by Nancy Marks and filled by Chris Ricciardi. This lack of transparency amplifies concerns about community involvement in the trustee selection process.

As crucial dates approach, including the board meeting and budget hearing on March 25, the library is under increasing pressure to address community concerns, provide transparent insights into its financial challenges, and respond to

information requests. The limited time for public review of the budget and the lack of transparency in the trustee selection process are sources of community discontent and skepticism.

In response to requests for disclosure of trustee candidates, the library’s emphasis on privacy raises concerns. Some argue that public service candidates should anticipate exposure, and the library’s insistence on privacy may be deemed excessive.

The analogy to a personnel matter is also scrutinized, with questions about the validity of comparing the trustee selection process to a confidential employment matter. The public implications and taxpayerfunded responsibilities associated with the trustee position challenge the appropriateness of such an analogy.

The library’s intention to encourage future participation through candidate privacy faces skepticism. Some argue that transparency fosters trust and demonstrates a commitment to openness, encouraging more individuals to come forward.

The goal of avoiding bias and favoritism is questioned, as the lack of transparency may lead to suspicions of favoritism. Without knowledge of who was considered and why, the process appears opaque and potentially susceptible to biases.

While the library expresses gratitude for received applications, concerns linger that gratitude does not absolve the library of its responsibility to be transparent. While acknowledging highly qualified candidates is positive, it does not fully address the core issue of non-disclosure.

The library’s response is seen as prioritizing privacy at the

expense of transparency and public trust. Some suggest that a more balanced approach would be appropriate, considering the public nature of the trustee position and the community’s right to information. Library gears up for its annual budget vote and trustee election on April 2, criticisms mount over the limited time granted to the public for budget review, especially with the library already exceeding its original allocation by over $6 million. The decision to use paper ballots due to the presidential primary on the same day raises questions about the library's financial planning and management.

While paper balloting is not uncommon, critics point to potential deeper issues within the library's administration, exacerbated by ongoing challenges with budget management. Frustration grows among community members who find insufficient time to scrutinize the budget implications before casting their votes.

Beyond budgetary concerns,

the library faces scrutiny for trustee elections and a lack of transparency in the process. The financial strain becomes a focal point, with concerns about the library's commitment to openness and community engagement.

Compounding the issue is the library's refusal to disclose the names of individuals considered for the trustee seat vacated by Nancy Marks and filled by Chris Ricciardi. This lack of transparency amplifies concerns about community involvement in the trustee selection process.

As crucial dates approach, including the board meeting and budget hearing on March 25, the library is under increasing pressure to address community concerns, provide transparent insights into its financial challenges, and respond to information requests. The limited time for public review of the budget and the lack of transparency in the trustee selection process are sources of community discontent and skepticism.

In response to requests for

disclosure of trustee candidates, the library's emphasis on privacy raises concerns. Some argue that public service candidates should anticipate exposure, and the library's insistence on privacy may be deemed excessive.

The analogy to a personnel matter is also scrutinized, with questions about the validity of comparing the trustee selection process to a confidential employment matter. The public implications and taxpayerfunded responsibilities associated with the trustee position challenge the appropriateness of such an analogy.

The library's intention to encourage future participation through candidate privacy faces skepticism. Some argue that transparency fosters trust and demonstrates a commitment to openness, encouraging more individuals to come forward.

The goal of avoiding bias and favoritism is questioned, as the lack of transparency may lead to suspicions of favoritism. Without knowledge of who was considered and why, the process appears opaque and potentially susceptible to biases.

While the library expresses gratitude for received applications, concerns linger that gratitude does not absolve the library of its responsibility to be transparent. While acknowledging highly qualified candidates is positive, it does not fully address the core issue of non-disclosure.

The library's response is seen as prioritizing privacy at the expense of transparency and public trust. Some suggest that a more balanced approach would be appropriate, considering the public nature of the trustee position and the community's right to information.

ByRobertChartuk

Mazzarella to Headline Colonial Youth Event

Colonial Youth has chosen an honoree for its annual fundraising dinner: Legislator Jim Mazzarella, a local official recognized for his work with a number of community groups.

“We’re grateful that this community icon is headlining our main fundraising event,” said Colonial Youth Board President Peter Costeloe. “We truly appreciate his support and all that he has done for our area.”

The legislator is in his second full term, coming off a November election victory where he won nearly 70% of the vote.

With an excellent staff backed by a devoted board of directors and generous benefactors, Colonial Youth has served the

Mastic-Shirley Community for over 50 years. They offer child care, counseling, support for families, and organize volunteers for many community activities, among other beneficial services.

“Colonial Youth has touched thousands of lives over the years, and being chosen as an honoree means a great deal to me,” Mazzarella said. “I look forward to working with this fine organization to help those families who need it the most.”

The honoree has a deep history in his hometown, having served on the Brookhaven Town Board of Zoning Appeals and president of the Moriches-MasticsShirley Community Library. He’s a long-time member of the Rotary Club of the Mastics and

Shirley and has been honored as a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International. Jim is a past president of the Crystal Beach Property Association where he lives in Moriches with his wife, Mary. He’s the proud dad of Sarah and Joseph.

The William Floyd graduate is an alumnus of the SUNY Maritime College and works as the Secretary/Treasurer of Local 342, Long Island Public Service Employees, where he has dedicated his career to improving the working conditions of public servants.

The event will be held March 22 at Sunset Harbor in East Patchogue. For more information, contact Peter Costeloe at 631-767-4753.

Glasses Raised for Manorville Water Project

ByRobertChartuk

Glasses of sparkling pine barrens water were raised in a toast Thursday to celebrate the completion of water mains to homes with contaminated wells in Manorville. Suffolk County Water Authority officials assembled on Primrose Path with local leaders, clean water advocates, and homeowners to herald the milestone.

The $7 million project saw a 20,000-foot extension of pipes that will serve 116 homes in both the Brookhaven and Riverhead portions of the community. It was made possible through federal, state, county, and town grants and includes funds for each home to hook into the system. The mains are served by a well in a massive watershed preservation area running along

Eastern Suffolk’s spine.

“We averted a public health crisis by getting these homes off private wells,” said SCWA Board Chairman Charles Lefkowitz as he lifted a glass with homeowners who have waited nearly 40 years for the public water installation. “This was the result of many people working together at all levels, an exciting day for safe, clean, drinking water.”

Responding to homeowner complaints that something was wrong with their water, the Suffolk Department of Health tested their wells and found dangerous levels of the “forever chemical,” PFAS. “The water didn’t look right, it didn’t smell right; it left a strange ring around our bathtub,” said Karen Notaro, who hosted the announcement in her home. “Thank you to

everyone who pushed this through.”

“We’re seeing a miracle today: officials from every level of government from both sides of the political aisle who worked together to get this done,” said Senator Dean Murray. “This is how government is supposed to work.”

“A healthy environment, clean air and water is a constitutional right in New York State,” Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio told the crowd assembled in Notaro’s driveway. “Our job is not done until everyone has access to clean water.” According to Giglio, legislators are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase funding for water projects to $600 million, above the $250 million she included in her budget plan.

Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico implored residents who have not yet made arrangements to tap into the new main.

“Staying on private wells is not a plan for success,” Panico said,

noting that about 25% of those eligible for the cost-free hookups have not yet done so.

“There’s no greater gift than the gift of clean water,” said Adrienne Esposito of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, who pushed for the funding. “This experience galvanized people to work together for an everlasting change. Their legacy is one of clean water.”

According to the water authority’s CEO, Jeff Szabo, forever chemicals have seen widespread use in non-stick cookware, water-resistant clothing, and fire-fighting foam. He noted that the federal Environmental Protection Agency had increased the standards for poly-fluoroalkyl substances in public water supplies. About 1.2 million Suffolk residents are served by the water authority, which has a goal of expanding to about 25,000 homes still using private wells.

Among those also recognized for playing a role in the water project were Congressman Andrew Garbarino, former U.S. Rep Lee Zeldin, Suffolk Executive Ed Romaine, who was Brookhaven supervisor when the town allocated $2 million for the effort, former Suffolk Legislator and now Southold Supervisor Al Krupski, the SCWA management team, and the workers with Local 393.

Photo Credit: Robert Chartuk Pete Costeloe, left, Colonial Board President with Legislator Jimmy Mazzarella

The area where the new water mains were built is pointed out by SCWA Chairman Charles Lefkowitz to Adrienne Esposito of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio.

A water main extension recently completed in Manorville is toasted by SCWA Chairman Charles Lefkowitz, left, Brookhaven Councilman Dan Panico, Adrienne Esposito of the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, and homeowner Karen Notaro.

The coalition of officials, environmentalists, and homeowners who pushed for the Manorville water main extension.

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Tierney Indicts Pair for Fires Set to Distract from Burglaries

ByRobertChartuk

A pair of Suffolk men arrested for setting fire to PSEG substations to distract law enforcement from their burglaries are under indictment by District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Frank Costa, 54, of Port Jefferson Station, and Jon Pucci, 29, of Middle Island, have been arrested for arson at three utility locations and nine commercial burglaries at businesses throughout Suffolk County. They also face weapons charges.

“These alleged criminal acts have not only caused extensive damage but have also put the lives of Suffolk County residents and first responders at risk,” Tierney said. “I thank the Suffolk County Police Department for their thorough investigation of this case. Now, my office will ensure that these defendants are held accountable for their alleged extremely dangerous crimes.”

According to the investigators, between August 20, 2023, and February 9, 2024, Costa and Pucci allegedly set the fires at the substations apparently believing they would cause power outages in the local community, which would distract law enforcement while they committed the burglaries,

Tierney said. Around midnight on February 10, detectives followed Costa and Pucci to a PSEG Long Island easement and placed them under arrest. While police searched the location, they discovered an ATM that was allegedly stolen from a Shell Gas Station in Ridge the day before. Money from the ATM was allegedly found in the defendants’ pockets after their arrest, Tierney reported. The utility requested that the substation locations not be revealed for safety reasons.

The alleged burglaries occurred on the following dates and locations:

• December 11, 2023 – USA Gas, 1146 Middle Country Road,

Middle Island.

• December 26, 2023 – USA Gas, 1146 Middle Country Road, Middle Island.

• December 26, 2023 – BP Gas, 1470 Middle Country Road, Ridge.

• December 29, 2023 – Gulf Gas, 240 West Main Street, Smithtown.

• December 31, 2023 – BP Gas, 3200 Veterans Memorial Highway, Bohemia.

• January 12, 2024 – Ideal Food Basket, 500 Jefferson Plaza, Port Jefferson.

• January 12, 2024 – DJM Laundromat, 1 Glenmere Lane, Coram.

• January 24, 2024 – Back Country Deli, 70 Horseblock Road, Yaphank.

• January 30, 2024 – Kings Park Car Care, 189 Main Street, Kings Park.

• February 9, 2024 – Shell Gas Station located at 1511 Middle Country Road, Ridge.

Costa and Pucci were each indicted on the following charges:

• One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony;

• Nine counts of Burglary in the Third Degree, Class D felonies;

• Three counts of Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, Class D felonies;

• One count of Attempted Burglary in the Third Degree, a Class E felony;

• One count of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree, a Class E felony;

• Three counts of Arson in the Fifth Degree, Class A misdemeanors.

Costa was arraigned on the indictment before Acting Supreme Court Justice Richard I. Horowitz,

who ordered him held on $150,000 cash, $500,000 bond, or $1 million partially secured bond during the pendency of the case. He is due back in court on March 19 and is being represented by Roger Rothman, Esq. Pucci’s case is pending, according to Tierney’s office. He is due back in court on March 12, 2024, and he is being represented by Pierre Brazile, Esq. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Carlos J. Benitez II and Matthew R. Laube of the Major Crime Bureau and Arson Task Force, with the investigation conducted by Detectives Steven Darling, James Pase, and Daniel Rossler of the Suffolk Police Department’s Arson Squad, and Detective Sean McQuaid of the department’s Major Case Section.

Looking to combat crime, County Executive Edward Romaine recently announced the promotion of 69 members of the Suffolk PD, including 24 new detectives, two detective sergeants, and 30 sergeants, along with other top police brass. Romaine and the Republicans in the County Legislature said they are committed to also providing more resources to the district attorney’s office.

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LOCAL

ByRobertChartuk

Wilderness Area Named for Otis Pike

The stunning Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area just over the Smith Point Bridge in Shirley is named for Otis G. Pike, the Congressman who represented Suffolk from 1961 to 1979. Pike was a noted environmentalist whose legislation created the Fire Island National Seashore and the 1,381-acre park that carries his name.

Located on the barrier island that protects the mainland from the ocean, the area is the only federally designated wilderness in New York State. Seven of Fire Island’s 32 miles are designated as wilderness in a track that stretches from the National Seashore visitor’s center at Smith Point all the way to Watch Hill. Before Hurricane Sandy washed out a huge swath of the barrier beach, vehicles could traverse the dunes all the way to Davis Park

and Fire Island’s other summer communities, now only accessible by boat.

Hikers making the three-mile round trip from the visitor’s tower to the breach are treated to a spectacle of both sea and terrestrial life. White tail deer make their home in forests of pine, bayberry and poison ivy, while piping plovers, an endangered species, nest in bare patches on the beach. Red foxes also inhabit the wilderness, along with hawks, snowy owls, and speedy shore birds. Red wing blackbirds fill the marshes with song and dragonflies dart among the rushes to catch mosquitoes and flies. The ocean is a haven for seals and whales and all manners of game fish–bass, bluefish, fluke–while migratory ducks raft in the bays known as Bellport and Patchogue between the island and the mainland.

A Democrat, Pike was born in Riverhead and served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific as a dive bomber and night fighter pilot during World War II. He graduated from the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, completing a senior thesis titled, "AmericanChinese Relations: Emphasizing the Years 1931-1941." From there, he went on to earn a law degree from Columbia Law School. He was a member of the House Armed Services Committee and headed the Congressional Special Select Committee on Intelligence, the House version of the Senate Committee on Intelligence headed by Senator Frank Church, which uncovered malfeasance in the U.S. intelligence community, including illegal spying against American antiwar protesters and dissidents.

In 1971, Pike put forward a failed bill that would have designated Gardiners Island, Cartwright Island, Gardiners

Point Island, Hicks Island, and 1,000 acres of Long Island shoreline as national monuments.

It was the early work of South Shore Press Columnist Karl Grossman that exposed the plan by Robert Moses to extend Ocean Parkway across the wilderness and connect to William Floyd Parkway. His reporting drew the enmity of the master developer but led to the preservation of the spectacular shoreline asset, which was once the province of Col. William Tangier Smith, an early Suffolk settler who owned 81,000 acres in what would become Brookhaven Town.

Congressman Pike was succeeded by Conservative Bill Carney and then by a succession of both Democrats and Republicans, with the district now represented by Nick LaLota. Thanks to Gerrymandering, Pike’s former district doesn’t include the wilderness named in his honor. That distinction goes to Rep. Andrew Garbarino.

Seniors Beware of Contractor Scams With Warmer Weather Here

ByStefanMychajliw

Now that warmer weather is right around the corner, senior citizens and the most vulnerable of Suffolk County must be on high alert for contractor and construction scams.

This comes on the heels of the Suffolk County Police Department placing a contractor under arrest, accused of conning people by pocketing their cash and never getting any work done.

Law enforcement charged Olger Conce Guambana with a laundry list of crimes related to fraud, including Scheme to Defraud 1st Degree, a felony, four counts of Grand Larceny 3rd Degree, a felony, and Issuing a Bad Check, a misdemeanor.

According to police, Guambana ripped off a total of four people, including a 75-year-old woman who called the cops, which kicked off the investigation.

The elderly woman told police Guambana never finished construction work he was paid to do, used a bad check to issue a partial refund, and was never heard from again.

Suffolk County Police then expanded their investigation into Guambana, who police said ripped off three others for a combined amount of more than $30,000.

To protect seniors across Suffolk County from becoming the victim of unscrupulous scam artists, the South Shore Press pulled together some important helpful hints from the New York State Attorney General’s Office, along with “Elder Options Aging Resources,” to stop fraud in its tracks.

Never, ever pay more than tenpercent of a contract up front as a down payment. This minimizes your loss in case a contractor takes off without work being done.

Ask for proof of insurance. It is recommended that you do not hire a contractor that does not provide proof of insurance. If not, you might be on the hook shelling out big bucks if that person gets hurt on the job.

Beware of contractors who show up at your home, without an appointment, and claim they can quickly fix your roof or make minor repairs. Some drive trucks with ladders around

neighborhoods, looking to prey on unsuspecting seniors.

If someone like this shows up, be more aware of vehicles with out of state license plates. Retrieve and write down their license plate number, since many scam artists travel from state to state pulling off scams.

Verify a contractor’s name, address, phone number, and company information before signing a contract for work.

Never, ever hand over cash before work is started.

Check with Suffolk County government, since all home improvement contractors are required to be licensed with the county.

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State law also requires a written contract if construction work exceeds $500.

Do not allow a contractor to obtain a loan or financing for any work. This could be a scam where exorbitant interest rates are charged and seniors are on the hook footing the bill.

Stagger your payments to the contractor based on whether or not they’re getting work done.

As for Guambana, police need your help to determine whether or not there are more victims out there that they may not be aware of.

Law enforcement said Conce Guambana, who also uses the name Eddie or Ed, has used several company names in the past few years, including Dlugos Construction, R.O.J. Remodeling & Construction Corp., O.C. Remodeling & Construction Corp., USA Painting & Contracting, and Edwards Finishing Carpentry LLC.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of Conce Guambana is asked to contact the Sixth Squad at 631.854.8652.

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Project 2025 Looks to Build Conservative Workforce

ByRobertChartuk

Working under the assumption that Donald Trump will return to the White House, the 2025 Presidential Transition Project is recruiting and training the thousands of staffers he will need to change how business is done in Washington.

“It is not enough for conservatives to win elections,” said Paul Dans, director of the 2025 Project. “If we are going to rescue the country from the grip of the radical Left, we need both a governing agenda and the right people in place, ready to carry this agenda out on day one of the next conservative administration.”

With more than 90% of federal workers part of the civil service system, the number of new employees a president can bring in is limited. These are the staffers charged with implementing the administration’s policies and directives, not an easy undertaking

by a disrupter like Trump, considering that the vast majority of the workforce identifies with and donates to the opposing political party.

“Right now, the average person doesn’t have a seat at the table when major decisions are made that dramatically affect their lives,” Dans continued, stressing the need to reform the national bureaucracy. “In Washington, the taxpayers are the meal.”

Still, the president can appoint about 4,000 administration members outright, with dozens more requiring confirmation by the U.S. Senate. These high-level appointees include secretaries and deputies in departments such as defense, homeland security, justice, and transportation. Vowing to “drain the swamp” during his previous term as president, Trump saw many of his appointments “slowwalked,” even though members of

his party, the Republicans, held the majority in Congress.

“The 2025 Presidential Transition Project paves the way for an effective conservative administration based on four pillars: a policy agenda, Presidential Personnel Database, Presidential Administration Academy, and playbook for the first 180 days of the next Administration,” Dans pointed out. The project offers a free online tutorial covering Governance, the Administrative State, the Regulatory Process, and other critical areas.

Having served in the Trump Administration as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Dans managed the federal agency in charge of human resources policy for the more than two million federal workers. He also served as OPM’s White House liaison and worked integrally with the White House

Office of Presidential Personnel to staff the approximately 4,000 presidential appointees across the federal government. In 2021, President Trump appointed Dans as Chairman of the National Capital

Planning Commission.

For more information on serving in a potential Trump administration, go to www. project2025.org

Smithtown Councilwoman Lisa Inzerillo Addresses Key Town Issues

ByRaheemSoto

In a recent interview with Smithtown Councilwoman Lisa Inzerillo, several crucial topics were discussed, shedding light on the town's current priorities and challenges. Inzerillo provided insights into the town board's approach to maintaining stable taxes, addressing environmental concerns, and ensuring Smithtown residents' overall quality of life.

Addressing concerns about taxes, Councilwoman Inzerillo stated, "Currently, we're not working on any individual policies, but as a town board, we are consistently focused on keeping taxes low. Given the challenges like inflation, we are actively working on maintaining stable taxes, and so far, we've been successful in doing just that."

When questioned about environmental initiatives, Inzerillo mentioned, "Currently, we are not actively working on any specific actions in that regard." The councilwoman's response suggests a need for further exploration into sustainable practices and environmental protection.

Emphasizing preserving the town's quality of life, Inzerillo remarked, "I am proud of the

town's current state and its continued appeal to new residents." She highlighted her dedication to understanding development projects thoroughly: "I make sure to engage with developers and attorneys to understand projects from beginning to end, ensuring I can advocate for the best outcomes."

Inzerillo expressed the importance of community engagement: "It is very important to me, and while I wish for more active participation, I value the communication I have with residents, especially through personal interactions. I take their concerns seriously and bring them to the attention of the town board."

Reflecting on her recent election victory, Inzerillo shared, "It was my third election, and while the campaign was different, I believe our focus on the town's well-being and quality of life resonated with voters." She expressed gratitude for the support and highlighted the town's continued commitment to its residents.

Addressing rumors about undocumented migrants impacting Smithtown, Inzerillo stated, "While concerns have been raised, I have not personally observed or received concrete evidence of undocumented migrants affecting the community. It's a serious concern that should be on everyone's radar."

Councilwoman Inzerillo revealed her commitment to inclusivity, stating, "Currently, I'm proud to have initiated a new Disability Advisory Board for the town, focusing on various disabilities from autism to senior disabilities." She detailed ongoing efforts, including exploring grants for handicapped parks and additional programs for people with disabilities.

As Smithtown faces various

challenges, Councilwoman Inzerillo's words provide insight into the town's current stance and future initiatives, emphasizing a commitment to the well-being of its residents.

Brookhaven Board's Salary Adjustment Sparks Community Discourse

ByRaheemSoto

Supervisor Daniel

Panico

revealed the decision as part of a broader fiscal strategy, which involved the dissolution of the planning board and accessory apartment review board. The move is projected to yield a net annual savings of approximately $30,000 for Brookhaven. However, the decision was not solely about financial reorganization. Panico articulated that he proposed raising town board salaries due to an expanded scope of responsibilities. The board will now undertake tasks traditionally handled by the planning board, including rigorous reviews of site plans for housing, commercial, and industrial projects. This encompasses considerations such as building heights, parking lots, signs, and lighting fixtures.

"My colleagues on the board that were elected to do X, I'm asking them to do X plus Y. It's going to be a considerable amount of work," Panico explained.

In addition to the salary adjustments, Panico disclosed operational changes in town board meetings. Previously commencing at 5 p.m., the meetings will start two hours

earlier. This adjustment is coupled with a commitment to hold separate meetings dedicated to scrutinizing largescale developments. The exact frequency of these additional meetings remains to be determined, leaving residents and stakeholders in anticipation.

As discussions unfold within the community, the decision's impact on governance and community dynamics comes into focus. The absence of public input in this crucial resolution has become a focal point for residents. While Supervisor Panico underscores the imperative of fortifying the town's fiscal resilience and

retaining proficient leaders, community members express diverse perspectives on the implications and considerations guiding the Town Board's resolution.

The aftermath of this decision will inevitably contribute to a narrative about Brookhaven's evolving governance and the nuanced relationship between elected officials and the constituents they serve. As the community navigates these changes, the Brookhaven Town Board's resolution stands as a pivotal moment, inviting contemplation on the town's trajectory and the engagement of its residents in shaping its future.

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Suffolk Democrats Choose 2024 Slate

ByRobertChartuk

Choosing their slate for the November election, Suffolk’s Democrats left an unsettled question: Who will run against first-term Congressman Nick LaLota? The party is going to let voters decide in a June 25 primary.

Five candidates expressed an interest in the federal seat, appearing on a list released by the party, but three have dropped out, leaving the contest between Nancy Goroff, a former Stony Brook University Chemistry Deferment chair who vied for the seat in 2020, and former CNN political analyst John Avlon. Suspending their campaigns were state Sen. James Gaughran, Kyle Hill, and Craig Herskowitz.

While the Suffolk Republicans selected their candidates at a traditional nominating convention at the Smithtown Elks Lodge, the Democrats bypassed the process and began circulating petitions with the names already chosen, reported County Committee Chairman Rich Schaffer. The party will have its work cut out for them, with the majority of their candidates running up against GOP incumbents.

An open seat up for grabs is the 1st Assembly District post held by Fred Thiele, who is retiring after 30 years in the legislature. The Democrats have put up Southampton Town Councilman Tommy John Schiavone vs. Shelter Island attorney Stephen Kiely. They’re also looking to hold onto the 5th Senate District seat held by Monica Martinez, who is facing a challenge by small business owner and registered nurse Dr. Teresa Bryant.

Other races involving Democrat incumbents are Assemblyman

Steve Stern vs. Dix Hills computer scientist Aamir Sultan in the 10th District and Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre vs. retired New York City Police Lieutenant Commander Joseph Cardinale in the 11th District.

Races to also watch are the battle between Robert Lubin of Lindenhurst, who is going after 2nd District Congressman Andrew

Garbarino, and former Suffolk Legislator Sarah Anker of Mt. Sinai against state Senator Anthony Palumbo.

Statewide, the Democrats are rallying around U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is facing a challenge from retired New York City Police detective Mike Sapraicone of Seaford. Gillibrand has been in the Senate since 2009.

The Democrat slate for 2024:

Nancy S. Goroff, Representative in Congress, 1st Congressional District

John P. Avlon, Representative in Congress, 1st Congressional District

Robert M Lubin, Representative in Congress, 2nd Congressional District

Sarah S. Anker, State Senator, 1st Senate District

Craig G. Herskowitz, State Senator, 2nd Senate District

Michael L. Conroy, State Senator, 3rd Senate District

Monica R. Martinez, State Senator, 4th Senate District

Jack C. Loubier, State Senator, 8th

Mazzarella Victory Lap at La Buena Vita

ByRobertChartuk

Legislator Jim Mazzarella took a victory lap for his November reelection during a special event last week at La Buena Vita in Moriches. Attended by officials, family, and friends, the gathering highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for the popular TriHamlet lawmaker.

“He’s the type of person you want in elected office,” said Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico. “He wakes up every morning wanting to get things done.”

Mazzarella has been at the forefront of significant efforts affecting the 3rd Legislative District, including the Forge River Watershed Sewer Project and pushing for Sunrise Wind, a massive project that will net the

area clean energy and millions in hosting fees. He supported County Executive Ed Romaine’s promotion of 24 new police detectives and voted to present the plan to raise the sales tax an eighth of a cent for wastewater treatment to the voters in November.

“He’s a great legislator for his district,” said Kevin McCaffrey, the legislature’s presiding officer. “It’s been a pleasure working with him.”

“He’s the kind of guy you like the first time you meet him.” Suffolk GOP Chairman Jesse Garcia noted that Mazzarella was part of the wave that switched control of the Suffolk Legislature to the Republicans. He won his current term with nearly 70% of the vote.

The Moriches residents thanked his family, wife Mary and kids Sarah and Joseph, for putting up with the nights and weekends he misses with them in serving as an elected official. He also gave a shout-out to his brother-in-law, Bill Hennessey. Also among the Mazzarella fans at the La Buena Vida event were Legislator Nick Caracappa and Brookhaven Town Council Members Neil Foley and Karen Dunne-Kesnig, in addition to members of law enforcement, trade unions, and education.

Senate District

Thomas J. Schiavoni, Member of Assembly, 1st Assembly District

Tricia L. Chiaramonte, Member of Assembly, 2nd Assembly District

Matthew C. Jennings, Member of Assembly, 3rd Assembly District

Skyler Q. Johnson, Member of Assembly, 4th Assembly District

Rebecca A. Kassay, Member of Assembly, 4th Assembly District

Joseph G. Hagelmann, Member of Assembly, 5th Assembly District

Philip R. Ramos, Member of Assembly, 6th Assembly District

Garrett J. Petersen, Member of Assembly, 7th Assembly District

Steven P. Basileo, Member of Assembly, 8th Assembly District

Steven J. DellaVecchia, Member of Assembly, 9th Assembly District

Steve Stern, Member of Assembly, 10th Assembly District

Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Member of Assembly, 11th Assembly District

Robert Lopez, Member of Assembly, 12th Assembly District

Serious Car Crash

ByStefanMychajliw

A Ronkonkoma man is fighting for his life after a serious car crash in Smithtown.

Suffolk County Police said 78-year-old Detlev Lindenberg was driving eastbound in his Kia on Route 25, when a Lexus took a left turn from a parking lot and the two cars violently collided. Cops impounded both cars as part of the accident investigation.

Lindenberg was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital. Law enforcement said he suffered serious injuries.

The driver of the Lexus, 82-year-old Albin Hass of Hauppauge, was also taken

to Stony Brook Hospital and treated for minor injuries that police said were not lifethreatening.

If you saw the crash or have

any information about the accident, you’re asked to call the Suffolk County Police Department Fourth Squad at 631.854.8452.

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Nancy Goroff - John Avlon

ByRaheemSoto

Brookhaven Town Board has given the green light to code amendments to simplify the Accessory Apartment application process. The changes are designed to streamline the issuance of licenses within the Building Division.

Previously, the application process required a two-step submission, with applicants filing for an accessory apartment license alongside construction plans. After plan review and approval by a Building Inspector, a preliminary inspection was conducted, leading to an appearance on the AARB's agenda. This process included certified mailings to neighbors and a scheduled hearing, causing both time and financial investments for applicants.

The new approach brought about through the enacted code amendment, integrates the Building Division's acceptance of accessory apartment license applications with building permit

Brookhaven Town Board Approves Accessory Apartment Review Process

applications for apartment construction. This eliminates the need for duplicative plan submissions, fostering efficiency in the application process.

Under the amended requirements, applicants must display a Public Notice sign on the property for ten days, substantiated by an affidavit of posting as proof. The Certificate of Occupancy for the alteration and the accessory apartment license will now be issued simultaneously, eliminating the protracted waiting periods applicants previously endured.

To further streamline operations, renewal applications, which traditionally underwent an approval hearing before license issuance, will now benefit from an expedited process. As long as all paperwork is accurate and no property violations are present, the Building Division will promptly issue renewed licenses. Notably, all licenses are valid for two years, offering residents increased continuity

Big Bowling Wins

ByStefanMychajliw

Eastport-South Manor Junior/ Senior High School’s varsity boys bowling team is celebrating a successful year that saw the team rack up a 13-1 record and multiple championships this season.

“I’m extremely proud of our student athletes. We are a small team with minimum depth. Behind our captains, this great team exceeded expectations. It validates the hard work and commitment of not only our bowlers but the parents and family that supported them this season,” said Varsity Boys Bowling Coach Charles Ferro.

and convenience.

The amendments signify an effort by the Brookhaven

Not only did the team finish the year with an impressive record, they won the League II Championship, the Small School Divisional Championship, and the Suffolk County Doubles Championship. The district congratulates the team on their win.

Future Financial Titans

ByStefanMychajliw

Four Eastport-South Manor Central School District students advanced to and competed in the New York State DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) competition in the western side of the state in Rochester. The students: Elaina Keller, Keely Lala, Alex Silbert and Logan Silbert, competed in the finance and marketing-based competition. The program gives students real life experience and skills in a number of different categories of professions, including accounting, marketing, finance, hospitality and management. During the statewide competition, Elaina Keller qualified to compete in the Principles of Hospitality and

“Two seniors are graduating, and there’s a chance for other student athletes to step up. But right now our school is focused on enjoying the impressive accomplishments. I’m so proud of our team and school,” concluded Ferro.

Town Board to enhance accessibility and efficiency in housing-related processes. For additional information on the

Town of Brookhaven and the Building Division, residents are encouraged to visit www. BrookhavenNY.gov.

Lacing Up The Skates In Canada

ByStefanMychajliw

It’s a significant accomplishment to play in one of the biggest and most prestigious youth hockey tournaments in the world. It’s icing on the cake to have that feat announced at Madison Square Garden.

That’s exactly what happened for Eastport-South Manor Central School District seventh grade student-athlete Brody

Morbillo. Brady was picked to play in the International Youth Ice Hockey Tournament held in Quebec, Canada last month. This tournament attracts some of the best youth hockey players not only in North America but around the world, with more than 120 international teams competing. This great accomplishment for Brody and his teammates was even announced at a recent New York Rangers game at MSG.

Tourism event, while Keely Lala qualified to compete in the Retail Merchandising Series event. Alex

Silbert and Logan Silbert will both compete in the Personal Financial Literacy event.

From left, Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students Logan Silbert, Alex Silbert, Elaina Keller and Keely Lala.

Grisly Discovery as Student Finds Body Parts in Babylon

ByStefanMychajliw

A student walking to school in Babylon found a body part and promptly called his father and police, triggering law enforcement to send cadaver dogs to help investigate what is now a full blown homicide investigation.

The Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is now trying to determine the identity of who the body parts belong to, and who is responsible for cutting it up and dumping it on the west side of Seagal Boulevard between Park Avenue and Mason Avenue.

Law enforcement officers reported to the South Shore Press that a student found a left arm near that section of Seagal Boulevard shortly after eight in the morning on Thursday,

February 29th, 2024. The student called their father, who showed up at the location, saw the arm as well, then immediately dialed 9-1-1.

More body parts were found once the cadaver dogs showed up at the scene. The Canine Unit recovered a leg buried in leaves on the western side of the park near Graham Place.

The same dog continued searching the east side of the park and found a right arm 20 feet away from the original discovery of the left arm.

While police are still awaiting the results of testing to try and determine who the deceased person is, law enforcement does believe it belongs to a man, not a woman.

Your help is needed in cracking

this homicide case. Suffolk County Police stress that any tips or calls to them will remain in

strict confidence. If you have any information at all you’re asked to contact the Homicide Squad

right away at 631.852. 6392. You can call Crime Stoppers as well at 1.800.220.Tips.

Food Drive for Four Legged Friends is Underway

ByStefanMychajliw

It is most definitely a challenging time for some Suffolk County families to put gas in the car, pay utilities, and put food on the table.

That need does extend to the beloved pets of some of those families, which is why Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta is continuing his annual pet food drive. This year the 13th annual challenge hosted by Legislator Trotta benefits Baxter’s Pet Pantry, a program of Long Island Cares.

The kindness and generosity of those donating to the drive allows many families to keep their pets, instead of sending them to shelters when they can no longer afford to feed them.

“I would be most appreciative if pet lovers in my district would help out,” said Trotta.

The greatest need is for food and supplies for both dogs and cats. Donations of five and ten pound bags of food are

encouraged. They would also welcome donations of canned and dry cat/dog food, cat/dog treats, birdseed, and food for fish, rabbits, and ferrets, as well as kitty litter and small new toys.

Be sure that all pet food is unopened, and in its original packaging.

You have about three months

Honoring Those Who Honored Veterans

ByStefanMychajliw

A dedicated group of volunteers who proudly placed patriotic military tribute banners in and around Lake Ronkonkoma were honored for their work that honored veterans.

Seven volunteers were recognized for their dedication to commemorating veterans at an awards ceremony hosted by the Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association: Victor T. Pisani, Joseph F. Pisani, Robert Garcia, Eric Anderson, Sarah Hickey, Kevin Kentner, and Kevin Hyms.

Also receiving recognition were members of the Suffolk Cadet Squadron 10, Civil Air Patrol (Holbrook).

Kevin Hyms also received the Owl Award of Lake Ronkonkoma for his work in Ronkonkoma as a past president and secretary of the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce, member of the Sachem Central School District Legislative Committee, former chair of the Sachem Central School District Adult Advisory Committee, member of the Suffolk County Lake Ronkonkoma Advisory

Board and a resident of Lake Ronkonkoma since 1990.

All received a proclamation from Suffolk County Legislator

Leslie Kennedy for serving their community.

“It is only through the tireless activities of volunteers that

to donate to the pet food drive if you so choose. It goes until May 1st, 2024. You can drop it off at the district office of Legislator Trotta located at 59 Landing Avenue, Suite 1 (first office), Smithtown, NY.

The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. If you have any questions you can call 631.854.3900.

we preserve our history as a community and continue to make our community a worthwhile place to live in the future,” said Kennedy.

Students Gear Up for Stem Competition

ByStefanMychajliw

Legislator Kennedy also joined Smithtown Central School District Superintendent Dr. Mark and Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy Jr. to visit the Smithtown Robotic Bulls Team 810. Students are gearing up for an upcoming competition, and also competes in FIRST® Long Island, formerly SchoolBusiness Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI), a robotics competition that encourages schools to embrace a STEM curriculum and to foster interest in STEM.

The robots constructed by Team 810 performed some interesting maneuvers, including the T-shirt launching

robot – a fan favorite at the Nesconset Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Concert Series.

William Gonyou, Long Island Cares Community Event and Food Drive Manager, (left) and Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta.

Legislator Leslie Kennedy with members of Team 810

Legislator Leslie Kennedy and members of the Suffolk County Cadet Squadron 10 Civil Air Patrol.

Local Officials Spotlight Animal Rescue and Adoption

ByRobertChartuk

Helping our furry friends was on the minds of local officials over the weekend at the 4th Annual Furever Valentine Pet Adoption Event hosted in Patchogue by Almost Home Animal Rescue and Adoption.

Publicizing the need for loving homes and donations of food, blankets, and other pet supplies were Congressman Andrew Garbarino, Senator Dean Murray, and Assemblymen Joe DeStefano and Jarett Gandolfo. Deputies from Sheriff Errol Toulon’s office were also on hand to sign up owners for pet IDs.

“How can you not have room in your heart for these wonderful creatures?” asked Assemblyman DeStefano, a long-time pet owner. “It was great to see so many people turn out to help Almost Home and their dedicated staff take care of our four-legged friends.” The group is focused on animal rescue and finding permanent homes for the many pets that come through their doors. Visit them at 646 Medford Avenue in Patchogue or online at www. almosthomeli.org.

Also going above and beyond in making sure needy animals

are taken care of was Dr. Harvey Manes of Westhampton Beach. His Manes Peace Prize Foundation donation of $25,000 to the Humane Society’s Kitty

Cove will go a long way toward caring for the many cats the organization looks after each year. “Their priority is to find homes for the pets and that’s the

New Playground Is Open!

important thing,” Manes said of the group based in Long Beach. For more info on them, go to: www.longbeachhumanesociety. net.

ByStefanMychajliw

Back in 2022 voters approved a Capital Project to build a new playground at Eastport Elementary School. Two years later it is now open for students to play on.

Students, teachers, administrators, and members of the Board of Education were on hand for the official ribbon

cutting for the new playground, which includes a fitness course, interactive games, movement games, P6 Ball and buddy benches, in addition to a slide and climbing structures.

The school turned the ribbon cutting as an incentive to support local food pantries. Students who collected the most food were on hand. In total, Eastport Elementary School collected 2,300

Warrant Watch: You Can Help Cops Catch Crooks

ByStefanMychajliw

center at 241 Airport Plaza. Cops believe he touched the woman inappropriately and took off on a bicycle.

DELIVERY DRIVER DAMAGE

Folks who were given special delivery for dinner didn’t appreciate a side helping of a damaged mailbox, according to Suffolk County Police.

Cops accuse this UberEats driver of dropping off grub at a residence on Dogwood Lane in Miller Place last year, but not without damaging a mailbox in the process.

HIGH END FIVE FINGER DISCOUNT

Police accused this criminal of stealing five items worth $1,330 from the Deer Park Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store in January. Doing the quick math, that’s a pricey $266 for each lifted item.

food items for the less fortunate in and around the school district. This is more than 1,300 items collected last year.

Briana Gensinger’s and Regina Alfano’s fourth grade class collected 443 items, while Jim Wood’s and Mary Thorp’s third grade class collected 346 items.

Kathy Gibson’s fourth grade class was also invited for having collected 232 food items.

NOT BUSTED AT BRAVO

Police need your help busting this bandit at Bravo who took off goods from the Patchogue store.

KOHL’S SWEATSHIRTS COST HOW MUCH?

He clearly didn’t use Kohl’s cash. Police believe this accused crook stole more than $1,000 worth of sweatshirts from a Commack Kohl’s and hit the road.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Suffolk County Police believe these two men are responsible

for stealing approximately $529 in merchandise from a Medford Target on Valentine’s Day.

FORCIBLE TOUCHING IN FARMDALE

Police accuse this individual of forcibly touching a woman in

the parking lot of a Farmingdale shopping

Photo Credit: Assemblyman Joe DeStefano Supporters of the Almost Home Animal Rescue and Adoption’s Furever Valentine Pet Adoption Event, including deputies from Sheriff Errol Toulon’s office.

Center, from left, Eastport Elementary School Principal Thomas Fabian, Eastport- South Manor Board of Education Vice President Cristina Costanza, Board of Education President James Governali and Superintendent of Schools Joseph Steimel are pictured with students and faculty as they cut the ribbon to symbolize the opening of the new playground.

Congressional Boundary Battle Over Before it Began

ByStefanMychajliw

Democrats across the country hoped beyond hope that fellow Democratic lawmakers in the New York State Assembly and Senate would draw new Congressional lines that would gut Republican districts, giving Democrats a big advantage in winning a majority in the House of Representatives.

Their dreams of being the party in power that controls redistricting and would leverage that muscle to redraw Republican Congressional districts out of existence never materialized.

It did not happen.

Instead, Democratic state lawmakers, for the most part, approved a redistricting plan that keeps current Congressional districts “as is” with little to no impact across New York.

Incumbent Democrat Tom Suozzi would see his district move slightly to the east, Republican Congressman Andrew Garbarino’s

district would barely shift to the west, and fellow Republican Nick LaLota’s 1st Congressional district would add Moriches.

The only Republican “loss’ is in Central New York, where Republican Brandon Williams would pick up heavy Democratic communities, making it very difficult for the GOP to keep the seat,

Other than those minor changes, political leaders of both parties pretty much seem to accept the districts and will move on without a fight.

“Despite Democrats’ ongoing corruption of the process, these lines are not materially different from those drawn by the special master. As such, there is no need for further litigation,” said New York State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox.

“There are many solid GOP/ Conservative districts as well as several fair fight districts currently held by members of both parties,”

Source: Twitter Governor Hochul Signs Redistricting Legislation

wrote New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard “Gerry” Kassar in his weekly wrap up memo to supporters.

Right now Democrats hold 16 Congressional seats in New York, with Republicans serving in the remaining ten.

With the Syracuse based district now leaning heavily Democratic,

that balance of power more than likely would only mean a “flip” of one seat to the Democratic side of the aisle.

The main reason why Democratic state lawmakers rolled over and quit without a redistricting fight?

They were afraid of losing a lengthy court battle.

“Nobody wanted to get tied up in litigation,” said New York State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris.

“I commend the state legislature for drawing a fair and equitable congressional map,” said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

By law, new Congressional district boundaries are redrawn every ten years, based on population. This means states that are growing in population like Texas and Florida gain more members of Congress, thus their power and influence in the House of Representatives grows.

States like New York that consistently lose population

lose Congressional seats, thus minimizing political muscle in the halls of the House. This negatively impacts communities across New York.

An “Independent Redistricting Commission” (IRC) was created in New York to supposedly remove political influence from drawing new district lines.

When the IRC first proposed new maps this year some Democratic lawmakers blasted their proposed lines and promised a fight.

"These maps are a disgrace and ought to be rejected by the Legislature,” said Democratic State Senator James Skoufis.

The opposite happened. No fight. Nothing was rejected. Congressional district boundaries barely moved. Lawmakers now have ten years before the process starts all over again.

“We need to move on,” said Republican State Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh.

New York Must Close The Drugged Driving Loopholes

Op-EdByDistrictAttorney

RaymondA.TierneyandDr. JeffreyL.Reynolds

New York’s roads are deadlier than ever. With the legalization of personal use quantities of marijuana and New York’s antiquated impaired driving laws, which have not kept up with new synthetic designer drugs, the problem is getting worse by the day.

The Drugged Driving Loopholes in our laws enable dangerous drivers to escape responsibility far too often while endangering innocent people simply trying to drive on our roads or walk on our sidewalks in safety.

The Drugged Driving Loopholes exist because New York is one of only four states that still uses an archaic list to allow for arrest and prosecution of drugged driving. In New York, to prosecute a drugged driver, it is not enough that the drug has impaired the driver. The substance must be listed in the Public Health Law passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor, before a dangerous, obviously impaired driver can be arrested. Right now, a driver can be as “high as a kite,” but if they are high on a drug, or other substance that is not listed, they go free. For instance, drugs such as Xylazine (“Tranq”), analogues of Fentanyl, and Nitazene (“ISO”) are not on New York’s list.

With modern chemistry, our lawmakers cannot keep up with new designer synthetic drugs coming out regularly. The constant influx of new impairing substances has turned the drug list into a barrier against stopping dangerously-

impaired drivers. It is at the root of the National Transportation Safety Board’s recommendation to New York and three other states to abandon the limitation of an ineffective drug list that will never be able to keep up.

Additionally, even drivers high on a drug that is on New York’s list can avoid responsibility by simply refusing to take an identifying test because it prevents the drug from being named.

Twenty percent of drivers in New York evaluated by police Drug Recognition Experts in 2021 refused to take a chemical test, up from thirteen percent in 2019. We are not protected when drugged drivers can escape arrest simply by refusing a test.

The type of alcohol ingested by a driver does not have to be named for someone to be charged with Driving While Intoxicated and if impairment is observed, no test is needed to establish a Blood Alcohol Level or whether it was whiskey, vodka or wine, that has caused a driver to be impaired. The same should be true for drugs.

Just like with alcohol impairment, driver appearance, behavior and common sense ought to apply to drug-impaired drivers too. Blood alcohol tests are valuable evidence in DWI cases, but if drivers refuse the test for alcohol, they can still be prosecuted and lose their licenses based on the other impairment factors.

This is a public safety and public health emergency. If we have learned anything during the current opioid crisis, it is that public safety is enhanced when law enforcement and addiction treatment providers work together. Laws that hold people accountable for their actions, paired with evidence-based

substance use prevention messages and readily accessible drug and alcohol treatment for those who need it, will save lives.

It is time to plug the loopholes. New York’s outdated approach to impaired driving handcuffs law enforcement, leaves those struggling with a drug problem untreated and puts innocent

people at risk. A commonsense bipartisan bill (S3135/A174), backed by both law enforcement and addiction treatment providers, has been introduced in Albany this session to plug these Drugged Driving Loopholes. We need to be responsible and keep everyone safe. It is time to reverse the increase in highway deaths and save lives by

passing the Deadly Driving Bill. Raymond A. Tierney is the Suffolk County District Attorney and Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds is the President/CEO of Family and Children’s Association (FCA). Both are members of the Coalition to Protect New Yorkers from Drugged Driving.

Left Wing Lawmaker Floats Controversial 9/11 Bill

ByStefanMychajliw

Right now schools across New York State are required to hold a moment of silence on 9/11.

If one liberal lawmaker has her way, teachers will also be forced to teach how the reaction to the attacks on America led to xenophobia and islamophobia.

New York State Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, who was born in Columbia, came to the United States at nine and lived here as an illegal immigrant for 13 more years, proposed a bill that creates a “September 11th Awareness Curriculum” that includes:

How the aftermath of 9/11 led to xenophobia, islamophobia, hate crimes and discrimination.

The pro-family grassroots group “Parents Defending Education” blasted the proposed bill as tone deaf and out of touch with the thousands of innocent souls who were slaughtered that day.

“This bill, like most Democrat policies, shifts away from truth telling. There’s no ambiguity to the evil that occurred 23 years

ago. That’s exactly what children should be learning in classrooms,” said Parents Defending Education Director of Federal Affairs

MIchele Perez Exner.

Cruz’s bill is currently in the Education Committee of the New York State Assembly.

Is Governor Hochul's Plan Up to the Task?

ByRaheemSoto

Governor Kathy Hochul's unveiling of the New York State Cybersecurity Grant Plan, geared to strengthen the state's cyber defenses, has stirred hope and skepticism. With nearly $6 million allocated through the federal State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, the plan aims to fortify local governments against escalating cyber threats. However, as cyberattacks on critical infrastructure surge, questions about the plan's adequacy and overall effectiveness are emerging.

Governor Hochul, stressing the critical need for robust cybersecurity, stated, "A cyberattack can halt an entire community, and it's essential that local governments have the resources and information needed to protect themselves and quickly respond to a cyber threat." Despite these intentions, uncertainties linger about whether the allocated funds can genuinely combat the evolving nature of cyber threats.

As part of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, the Cybersecurity Grant Plan designates $5,810,605 for New

York through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. While 80 percent of this funding targets goods and services for local government entities, emphasizing rural areas, concerns arise that the plan may need to address local governments' diverse and complex cybersecurity needs comprehensively.

Recent data reveals a concerning trend – the number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York nearly doubled, reaching 83 in the first half of 2023 compared to 48 for the entirety of the previous year. A report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli underscores the severity of the growing threat, raising significant questions about the Cybersecurity Grant Plan's efficacy in the face of such a dynamic landscape.

To maximize the impact of limited funds, New York intends to procure software, hardware, and services for eligible entities directly. The first year of the program emphasizes shared services initiatives, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Cybersecurity Certification Scholarships,

Major Fraud Unearthed

ByRaheemSoto

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced a significant breakthrough in a major fraud case involving Cindy Tappe, the former Director of Finance and Administration for New York University's Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and Transformation of Schools (Metro Center). Tappe, 57, has pleaded guilty to orchestrating an approximately $3.5 million fraud over six years.

The case revolves around Tappe's misuse of her position, diverting funds for minority and women-owned businesses. Specifically, Tappe rerouted approximately $3.3 million to two shell companies she created, using a portion for NYU payments and employee reimbursements while pocketing over $660,000 for personal expenses. These personal expenditures included renovations to her Connecticut home and an $80,000 swimming pool.

Tappe pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree and will face five years of probation as part of the plea agreement. Additionally, she will sign a written waiver of her

and Cybersecurity Awareness Training. While these initiatives are commendable, questions arise about whether a more comprehensive approach may be necessary, given the multifaceted and evolving cyber threat landscape.

The revelation of estimated losses in New York from cyber attacks in 2022, surpassing $775 million, and nationwide losses soaring to $10.3 billion in the same year, a figure seven times greater than in 2016, adds weight

to concerns about the plan's overall impact.

While Governor Hochul has initiated programs such as the Shared Services Program and expanded law enforcement cyber capabilities, some experts and observers question whether these measures alone safeguard New York's critical infrastructure. The surge in cyber attacks and the substantial financial losses underscore the urgency of a robust and anticipatory cybersecurity strategy.

right to appeal and provide full restitution of $663,209.07 ahead of her April 16, 2024 sentencing.

Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli condemned Tappe's actions, emphasizing the impact on minority and womenowned businesses and student programs.

Between 2011 and 2018, NYU received $23 million from the New York State Education Department for the Metro Center to administer two programs: the Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBE-RN) and the Technical Assistance Center on Disproportionality (TAC-D). Both programs aimed

to improve outcomes for English language learners and address disproportionality in special education, with a requirement to allocate a percentage of subcontractors to certified MWBEs.

As the Director of Finance and Administration for Metro Center from February 2012 to December

As the Cybersecurity Grant Plan begins its implementation, the debate over its effectiveness intensifies. Some question whether it genuinely positions New York at the forefront of cybersecurity policy or needs to address the state's evolving cyber threats adequately. The coming months will likely provide crucial insights into the plan's actual impact and ability to weather the state's increasing cyber threats.

2018, Tappe manipulated the system. She facilitated payments of approximately $3.527 million to three certified MWBE subcontractors for services related to the grants. However, with Tappe's coordination, these companies submitted fictitious invoices to justify the payments. None of them performed the required work, serving merely as pass-throughs. The majority of the funds, $3.352 million, were then sent to two fictitious shell companies created by Tappe: High Galaxy Inc. and PCM Group Inc.

Apart from covering legitimate grant-related expenses, Tappe misappropriated funds for personal use, including home renovations and an $80,000 swimming pool. When confronted in 2018, she misled NYU about the companies' role, prompting the university to report the theft to the New York State Department of Education.

The case, initiated by the Comptroller's Division of Investigations, underscores the collaborative efforts to hold Tappe accountable for her fraudulent actions that compromised educational programs and opportunities for MWBEs.

Photo created by The South Shore Press

Former NYU Finance Director Pleads Guilty to $3.5M Scam: Cindy Tappe

Photo Created By The Shore Press Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Laken’s Law Aims to Fight Migrant Crime

ByRobertChartuk

A bill to fight migrant crime has been named “Laken’s Law” by state legislators following the murder of a Georgia nursing student by an alleged illegal immigrant while she was out on a morning run.

In publicizing the law, Republican lawmakers Friday called attention to the “devastating effects of the ongoing migrant crisis” and highlighted the hazards of New York’s sanctuary policy. Their bill requires law enforcement and the courts to notify United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the arrest or conviction of non-citizens. In addition, it reinstates the 365-day maximum sentence for Class A misdemeanors and repeals state legislation designed to discourage cooperation with ICE and the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

The suspect charged in the murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley near the Georgia State University in Athens, Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, had been arrested last year for abusing a child in Queens and released. The undocumented Venezuelan is accused of crushing Riley’s skull and has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, kidnapping, hindering a 911 call, and concealing her death.

"New York Democrats have consistently worked to undermine federal immigration authorities and

protect those who enter the United States illegally," said Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo (R-C Sayville), a Laken’s Law co-sponsor. “When migrants feel emboldened to commit acts of violence against New Yorkers, including police officers, it is clear that we need immediate action. We must compel law enforcement at every level to cooperate with ICE and strengthen our laws so that New York is no longer a preferred destination for illegal immigrants - especially those with criminal intent."

“Every level of government failed to protect Laken Riley. They all have blood on their hands,” said Jennifer Harrison of Victims Rights New York. “From President Biden with his open borders and catch and release, to Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and the New York City Council for their sanctuary policies, to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz who refuses to prosecute crimes, all the way down to the municipality of Athens—every one of them could have prevented this from happening.”

“The tragic death of Laken Riley is a prime example of the dangerous sanctuary policies of Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York Democrats,” said Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano (R-C-Medford).

“Jose Ibarra had a documented and unnerving criminal history that was ignored in favor of upholding sanctuary laws, allowing him to walk free after being arrested for reckless endangerment of a child,”

DeStefano continued. “The murder of Laken was senseless, horrific, and ultimately preventable. The softon-crime agenda of the Democrats is allowing these tragic cases to happen again and again.”

“From day one, we have been calling on Gov. Hochul to rescind Andrew Cuomo's 2017 executive order that made New York a sanctuary state,” said Senator Dean Murray (R-C-East Patchogue), who has a related bill pending. “Had Gov. Hochul rescinded the order and allowed ICE to do their job, Laken Riley would be alive today.”

"The failed immigration policies of President Biden and Gov. Hochul are making New Yorkers less safe,” said Andrew Lanza (R-C-Great Kills), the Senate sponsor of Laken’s Law. “Laken was tragically murdered because New York’s sanctuary policy means that migrants here illegally and who commit a crime have greater protection than law-abiding citizens. Laken would be alive if

not for Joe Biden’s open border and Governor Hochul’s perverse and dangerous sanctuary state policy.”

“Communities across our nation are facing unprecedented challenges and are being placed at risk due to a broken immigration system. Immigration policies fail to address crime and crime prevention and have left our communities vulnerable to predators targeting the innocent,” noted Laura A. Ahearn, executive director of the Crime Victims Center. “Law enforcement needs additional resources and for jurisdictions to universally cooperate with ICE, honoring detainers for those charged with crimes.”

The Victims Center director went on to say: “We have seen first-hand how bail reform has negatively impacted victim’s rights, leaving victims feeling even more vulnerable after a crime was committed against them. Bail reform also did not anticipate having to release those arrested

without documented identifiers, false identification, use of aliases and being members of a highly transient population without community ties. Immigrants who commit crimes and endanger our communities should not be allowed the privilege of remaining in the U.S., and should be subject to deportation.”

The illegal immigration issue has taken center stage in the race for the White House, with both President Joe Biden and Donald Trump holding competing press conferences at the Southern Border. Biden, who argues that he lacks the executive authority to stem the flow of what he calls “newcomers” into the U.S., encouraged Congress to pass a border bill that would allow up to 5,000 migrants into the country per day and provide amnesty to those already here.

Trump ascribed a new category of offenses to Biden, “Migrant Crime,” and said the border problem would be quickly solved if Biden reinstated his Remain in Mexico policy for immigrants seeking political asylum.

Estimates of the number of aliens entering the U.S. under Biden near 15 million from more than 120 different countries. In New York, Mayor Adams said the migrant crisis will “destroy” the city as the immigrant flow has soared past 150,000. Adams reported migrant costs to the city will top $12 billion, while Gov. Hochul has budgeted $2 billion for migrant services, twice what the state spent last year.

Supreme Showdown: High Court Defends Free Speech in Social Media Battle

ByRaheemSoto

In a fiery session last week, the Supreme Court delved into the constitutional implications of stateimposed limitations on content moderation by major social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.

Texas Solicitor General Aaron Nielson passionately defended the Lone Star State's position, drawing striking parallels between social media platforms and the historical significance of telegraphs.

Nielson's argument resonated with the conservative stance, emphasizing preserving free speech rights in the digital age. Representing the tech trade group NetChoice, Paul Clement countered by asserting that social media platforms are akin to newspapers, deserving First Amendment protection for their editorial discretion.

Clement passionately argued that these platforms, far from being mere conduits for messages, engage in editorial discretion, a right safeguarded by the First Amendment. A majority of justices acknowledged this crucial distinction. In addressing concerns about content moderation

bias, Chief Justice John Roberts underscored that both Florida and Texas aimed to rectify the issue by wielding state power over platform decisions.

Florida Solicitor General Henry Whitaker staunchly defended his state's social media law, asserting that it serves "an important First

Amendment interest" by fostering the open exchange of ideas.

However, Chief Justice Roberts questioned the wisdom of state regulation in what he called the "modern public square." Florida law mandates social media platforms to host speech from any political candidate, even if it runs against

content rules.

In NetChoice v. Paxton, the Texas law under scrutiny is more expansive, prohibiting platforms from "censoring" speech based on viewpoint. It defines censorship as actions that diminish usergenerated content's visibility or profitability. Both laws aim to

rectify perceived biases against conservative views.

Despite Whitaker's insistence that content moderation decisions are conducted, not speech, critics argue that these decisions reflect value judgments similar to those protected in newspapers and parade sponsorships. Proponents of the laws say that if platforms are barred from discriminating based on content or viewpoint, they might be compelled to give equal visibility to opposing views, regardless of their nature.

Clement underscored the potential consequences of such regulations, warning that platforms might be forced to allow abhorrent viewpoints if the laws take effect.

He adamantly argued that equating platform rules with government censorship is a "category mistake," vehemently asserting that the First Amendment should not be sacrificed in the quest to preserve it.

As the legal battle unfolds, the Supreme Court grapples with the intricate challenge of balancing upholding First Amendment rights and addressing concerns about biased content moderation on social media platforms.

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Protest Turns Tragic: U.S. Air Force Member Succumbs to Flames

ByRaheemSoto

In a heart-wrenching incident outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., a U.S. Air Force member, identified as 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell from San Antonio, Texas, lost his life one day after setting himself on fire. The act, caught on a livestream, appeared to be a desperate protest against Israel's military offensive in Gaza.

On Sunday, Bushnell filmed the disturbing incident where he described the conflict in Gaza as a "genocide." Placing his phone down, he poured liquid from a water bottle over himself, and while yelling "Free Palestine," he set himself on fire. D.C. Fire and EMS responded to the scene, noting in a statement that they had "responded to [a] call for [a] person on fire outside the Israeli Embassy." The fire had already been extinguished by members of the U.S. Secret Service when they arrived.

The Air Force officer was transported to an area hospital with critical, life-threatening

injuries. Unfortunately, the Air Force confirmed on Monday that Bushnell succumbed to his injuries and passed away.

The incident underscores the heightened emotions surrounding the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The conflict, now in its fourth month, began with a surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, resulting in the death of 1,200 civilians and soldiers, with at least 200 taken as hostages.

In response to the attack, Israel declared war on Hamas, which controls the Palestinian territory of Gaza. Israel signaled a lengthy military campaign to defeat the Islamist militants. The Palestinian Health Ministry reports nearly 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the offensive began.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vehemently denied allegations of genocide, emphasizing that the country is acting in self-defense.

Reports suggest Netanyahu is in talks about a proposed sixweek pause in fighting. This pause would allow aid trucks to enter Gaza daily, providing relief to the affected population. Additionally, both sides would

utilize this time to negotiate a permanent cease-fire.

The tragic death of Aaron Bushnell adds a sorrowful dimension to the complex and protracted Israel-Gaza conflict. As investigations into the

incident continue, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human toll and the desperate measures individuals may resort to in expressing their grievances amid the ongoing turmoil.

Congress' Short-Term Funding Extension: A Stopgap Solution Amidst Ongoing Dysfunction

ByRaheemSoto

In a display of perennial dysfunction, Congress has again resorted to a short-term funding extension to avert an imminent government shutdown. The Senate's 77-13 vote, following the House's 320-99 approval, paints a picture of reprieve rather than sustainable governance as the nation teeters on the brink of financial instability.

The strategically timed move, extending financial support to select government agencies until March 8 and others until March 22, reflects a failure in longterm planning and perpetuates the status quo. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's proclamation, "I'm happy to inform the American people there will be no government shutdown on Friday," belies the more profound issues plaguing Capitol Hill.

Touted as a symbol of unity, the bipartisan agreement masks the underlying dysfunction that has become synonymous with Congress. Rather than a strategic maneuver, the one-week extension merely provides a brief respite for committees to hastily execute an agreement, leaving lawmakers with insufficient time for comprehensive review.

This short-term solution, presented as a pragmatic compromise, sets the stage for a potential vote next week on only six of the 12 appropriations bills, effectively kicking the can down the road on critical departments. The remaining six bills, with implications for national defense, security, and health, face

a March 22 deadline, illustrating the lack of urgency in addressing fundamental governmental functions.

The expressed optimism from congressional leaders - Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and House

Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries - rings hollow against historical partisan divisions. The House, a bastion of internal Republican strife on government funding, continues to showcase a lack of cohesive leadership.

President Biden's willingness to sign the legislation, while

presented as a pragmatic endorsement, underscores the acceptance of perpetual short-term fixes rather than demanding sustained fiscal responsibility. This agreement, far from a testament to effective governance, adheres to spending limits and prior agreements made in January, showcasing a need for more innovation or commitment to meaningful change.

The looming deadlines, rather than a rallying cry for comprehensive reform, are a stark reminder of Congress's inability to address systemic issues. As the nation grapples with the recurring threat of a shutdown, the real challenge lies in pushing lawmakers beyond mere avoidance tactics and toward genuine collaboration on crucial fiscal matters.

This latest episode, a temporary solution to avert an immediate crisis, reveals a glaring void in Congressional leadership. The recognition of Congress's ability to perpetuate dysfunction becomes a call to action for American citizens demanding accountability and long-term solutions from their elected representatives.

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Aaron Bushnell shouted "free Palestine" before setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C. over the Gaza war.

Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Candidacy for 2024 Election

ByRaheemSoto

In a defining moment that echoes through the corridors of power, the Supreme Court has handed down a decisive ruling, reshaping the narrative around former President Donald Trump's eligibility for the 2024 election. This impactful victory, wrapped in constitutional intricacies, underscores Trump's lasting influence and establishes critical precedents that ripple through legal and political realms.

At the heart of this legal drama was the Colorado Supreme Court's audacious attempt to deploy section 3 of the 14th Amendment, seeking to disqualify Trump from re-entering the presidential race. However, in a resounding per curiam order, the higher echelons of the judiciary rejected this endeavor, asserting that the authority to enforce Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates lies squarely with Congress. This stance aligns with historical constitutional interpretations, emphasizing a consistent and equitable approach nationwide.

The Court's declaration, "Responsibility for enforcing Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates rests with Congress and not

the States," resonates through the intricate legal labyrinth surrounding Trump's eligibility. Beyond negating states' authority to enforce Section 3 for national candidates, the ruling underscores Congress's constitutional mandate to prescribe mechanisms for such determinations.

A nuanced exploration of the 14th Amendment brought the Supreme Court to Section

5, highlighting Congress's indispensable authority to enact legislation enforcing this constitutional clause. The Court firmly established that states' jurisdiction is confined to enforcing Section 3 concerning state offices, aligning itself with a historical jurisprudential trajectory.

In an era fraught with unprecedented challenges to

electoral outcomes, the Court illuminated the absence of historical precedent where states utilized the statute to disqualify national candidates. It emphasized that even respondents refrained from arguing that states possess the constitutional imprimatur to remove federal officeholders violating Section 3 – a move deemed by the Court as potentially "flouting" foundational

constitutional principles.

The meticulous textual scrutiny of Section 3 laid bare the Court's commitment to parsing language, revealing that Congress holds the authority to "remove" a Section 3 "disability" through a two-thirds vote without any prescribed limitations on that power.

This legal odyssey, entailing 88 challenges to Trump's eligibility, encountered tribulations in states like Maine and Illinois, where Trump faced disqualification under the specter of an alleged "insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021.

Nevertheless, the Supreme Court's resounding ruling stayed such disqualifications, reinforcing the notion that no state yet has wielded the power to remove Trump from any ballot.

As the nation navigates this intricate legal landscape, the recent Supreme Court decision, draped in constitutional nuance, stands as a testament to the enduring dynamism of American democracy. Trump's renewed ability to engage in legal challenges to election outcomes, affirmed by this ruling, paints a vivid portrait of a political landscape where constitutional principles continue to shape the trajectory of electoral narratives.

Capitol Riot Resentencing: Appeals Court Challenges Trial Judge's Sentence Range

ByRaheemSoto

In a groundbreaking development, a federal appeals court panel has ordered the resentencing of a Jan. 6 rioter, challenging the trial judge's decision on the grounds of a more extended sentence range. The panel of three judges took a firm stance, asserting that the individual's actions during the U.S. Capitol breach did not constitute a "substantial interference with the administration of justice." This decision potentially opens the door for a wave of other convicted rioters to seek resentencing on the same grounds.

The focal point of contention lay in the trial judge's decision to enhance the sentence, which the appeals court deemed improperly applied. While it refrained from characterizing the Capitol breach as a substantial interference, it maintained the felony conviction for obstructing Congress's certification of the electoral count. This legal validation of a pivotal charge has ramifications not only for numerous rioters but also for the federal indictment

against former President Donald J. Trump.

This recent legal development comes at a crucial juncture, anticipating a Supreme Court case that will delve into the intricacies of the charge related to obstructing an official proceeding. The decision's overarching impact could reshape the sentencing landscape for other Jan. 6 defendants, contingent upon the Supreme Court's forthcoming ruling.

Larry R. Brock Jr., a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel hailing from Texas, is at the heart of this appellate decision. While the court rejected the enhancement related to interference with the administration of justice, it underscored Brock's deliberate involvement in the riot and his cognizance of the potential for violence.

The lead-up to the Capitol breach unveiled a series of provocative Facebook posts by Brock, where he dismissed election results as fraudulent, foretelling scenarios of "civil war" and "revolution." In private messages, he engaged in

discussions with a fellow Army Special Forces veteran, outlining plans that involved seizing political leaders and utilizing measures reminiscent of actions against Al Qaeda to gather evidence related to an alleged

coup.

With its nuanced examination of legal intricacies, this appeals court decision has reignited public discourse over the sentencing disparities in the Jan. 6 rioter cases. The ramifications

extend beyond individual resentencing, sparking broader questions about the legal framework and its potential influence on ongoing cases, including those of significant public figures.

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SUFFOLK CLOSEUP

BY KARL GROSSMAN

Environmentalist John Turner calls them “13 magic words.”

They are 13 words that have been added to a measure likely to be voted on in a countywide referendum in November that would amend the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act. The words are in a section of state legislation on what the fund for the act would finance.

The 13 words are: “and projects for the reuse of treated effluent from such wastewater treatment facilities.”

Turner has long worked to have wastewater purified and returned to Long Island’s underground water table rather than being discharged into surrounding bays, the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound.

Long Island is dependent on its underground water table, what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 1978 designated as the “sole source aquifer” for potable water for people here.

In Nassau County, the water table has lowered because 85 percent of the county is sewered and all its sewage treatment plants send wastewater into surrounding

waterways. In Nassau, lakes, ponds, and streams that are the “uppermost expression of the aquifer system, have dropped considerably,” says Turner, former legislative director of the New York Legislative Commission on Water Resource Needs of New York State and Long Island and director of Brookhaven Town’s Division of Environmental Protection. He is senior conservation policy advocate at Seatuck Environmental Association based in Islip.

Hempstead Lake now “is Hempstead Pond,” says Turner.

Suffolk is 25 percent sewered with—until recent years—all its larger sewage treatment plants sending wastewater into surrounding waterways. The biggest, the Southwest Sewer District’s Bergen Point Sewage Treatment Plant in West Babylon, was built to send up to 30 million gallons a day of wastewater through an outfall pipe into the Atlantic.

However, in 2016, providing a model for change, the Riverhead Sewage Treatment Plant began sending treated effluent to the county’s adjoining Indian Island

BY REV. FREDERICK MILLER. PH.D.

Military veterans can face health challenges unique to their experiences, including migraine and trigeminal neuralgia that stem from brain injury and other trauma experiences during combat. The Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that veterans are more likely to experience migraine and headaches than non-veterans.

About 36% of U.S. veterans who served a one-year deployment to Iraq were diagnosed with migraine or showed signs of migraine, according to the Department of Veteran Affairs. Reports indicate that 65 percent of those veterans suffering Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) also suffer from migraine.

Despite the frequent diagnoses of migraine and other headache disorders in veterans, there are unique challenges veterans face in preventing and treating of attacks. People with this invisibledisease already endure a social stigma due to misunderstanding how debilitating migraine attacks can be. This stigma can compound the social hurdles veterans face, making it even more challenging for them to rejoin civilian life.

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Golf Course. This has provided irrigation and fertilization for the golf course and an alternative to the discharging of wastewater into Flanders Bay.

A revised Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act was first advanced last year with a referendum proposed for Election Day 2023. But the Republican majority on the Suffolk Legislature voted against it because the enabling state legislation then earmarked 25 percent of the funding for sewers and 75 percent for high-tech nitrogen-reducing “innovative/ advanced” septic systems. The GOP majority sought a larger percentage for sewers.

In the new revision the split is 50 percent for sewers and 50 percent for “innovative/advanced” septic systems. It now will go before the Suffolk Legislature and State Legislature, where its sponsor in the Assembly is Fred W. Thiele, Jr. of Sag Harbor and sponsor in the Senate Monica Martinez of Brentwood, and, if approved, be subject to a referendum in Suffolk on Election Day 2024.

Other than for the change to a 50-50 division and those

“13 magic words,” the measure remains otherwise as it had been last year. The funding for the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act would, as proposed last year, increase the current 8.625 percent sales tax in the county to 8.75 percent, or l/8th of a penny on each dollar spent on purchases.

If the new revised act gets legislative and voter approval, funds for projects for reuse of treated effluent could be used to implement the “Long Island Water Reuse Road Map & Action Plan” issued last year. The plan was created by Seatuck, the Greentree Foundation, Cameron Engineering & Associates and a Water Reuse Technical Working Group of 28 members. It proposes that treated wastewater be utilized for a variety of purposes, notably on golf courses, but also on sod farms, lawns and fields at educational and commercial sites. It lists treatment facilities and sites that could be used.

It declares: “The benefits of water reuse have long been recognized and embraced in other parts of the world,” and currently in the U.S. “approximately 2.6

billion gallons of water is reused daily.” But, it says, in New York “large-scale water reuse projects have been limited. There are a few projects in upstate New York and one on Long Island,” the “Riverhead reuse project.”

At a press conference last month announcing the new revision, Suffolk’s new county executive, Ed Romaine, repeated what he had emphasized as Brookhaven Town supervisor and a county legislator, that in building sewers in Suffolk “let’s not pump the effluent out to the ocean or the Sound.” Romaine, like Turner and other environmentalists, stresses a need for not only water quality but quantity.

The sales tax increase is expected to raise in its first year $26.5 million for sewers and $26.5 million for “innovative/ advanced” septic systems, said the legislature’s presiding officer, Kevin McCaffrey, at the press conference. The I/A systems have an average cost of $22,000 and, as of 2021, have been required by Suffolk County for new construction of a house in a nonsewered area or major expansion of an existing house.

Veterans Suffering Migraine and/ or Trigeminal Neuralgia - Part I

Migraine triggers:

• Drinks. These include alcohol, especially wine, and coffee that has too much caffeine;

• Foods. Aged cheeses and salty and processed foods, so might skipping meals;

• Food additives. These include the sweetener aspartame

and preservative monosodium glutamate (MSG) found in many foods;

• Physical strain. Intense physical exertion;

• Stress. Stress at work or home can cause migraines;

• Sensory stimuli. Bright or flashing lights can induce

migraines, as can loud sounds, strong smells such as paint thinner, secondhand smoke and others;

• Sleep changes. Missing sleep or getting too much sleep can trigger migraines in some people;

• Weather changes. A change of weather or barometric pressure can prompt a migraine;

Aura

For some people, an aura might occur before or during migraines. Auras are reversible symptoms of the nervous system. They’re usually visual but can also include other disturbances. Each symptom usually begins gradually, builds up over several minutes and can last up to 60 minutes. Although usually visual, can also appear as pins, and needles in the arm or leg, weakness or numbness in the face or one side of the body, difficulty speaking.

Attack

A migraine usually lasts from 4 to 72 hours if untreated. How often migraines occur varies from person to person. Migraines may occur rarely or strike several times a month. The pain is usually on one side of the head, but often on both sides.The pain can throb, or pulsating can be felt. There can also be a sensitivity to light sound and sometimes to smell and touch.

It is very important that you seek medical help if you suspect that you suffer, migraines are a problem.

THE BETTOR ANGLE TM

BY TOM BARTON

The NFL Draft is still about six weeks away but as we head towards draft season our preconceived notions might be changing. It was almost a foregone conclusion before the college football season began that Caleb Williams, USC's star QB, would be chosen #1 overall in the draft in April. As the season progressed Caleb's stock seemed to only soar. With each passing touchdown and each yard he threw for he inched closer to not only a Heisman Trophy but also the #1 spot. William though never did get the Heisman, and now the top spot in the draft might be in jeopardy. Williams' odds to be the top pick sat at -310 on Oct. 23, then -500 at the end of the calendar year and were at -900 early in February, but they were knocked down to -600 in some books over the weekend.

Suddenly there are "red flags" for the superstar.

We have watched super star

quarterbacks push to not be drafted by certain teams. Eli Manning and John Elway were pretty vocal about their landing spots and both got what they wanted. The latest entry is Caleb Williams. He had people in his camp make it known that he does not want to go to Chicago, before backing off that statement weeks later. This week he decided to not allow medical examinations with teams at the NFL Combine and did not sign off on having his medical records shared with all teams. This is the first player ever at the combine to decline an examination. This sort of behavior, combined with his other odd behavior, could be sending up red flags for the Bears.

Williams already has a history of questionable things from your new face of the franchise. Teams want poise and maturity, Caleb gave them obsentities written on his fingernails. He has a

history of not giving interviews after losses, not shaking hands after games, and even called fans sheep, while referring to himself as a lion. Williams openly struggled with his team's 7-5 record and no playoff hopes and said it took a mental, physical, and spiritual toll on him. Can an NFL team that is picking early in the draft expect the same toll if he doesn't win in the NFL? These are dangerous questions.

There are also questions from a pure X's and O's standpoint. Williams struggled with completion percentages when he was throwing deeper passes, a trait most QB's have, but that you don't want from a #1 pick. He also fumbled the ball 32 times and his TD's dropped rapidly this season. Many professionals that have played the position have watched film and said Williams tries to get out of the called play too often and too quick, and he has a very slow throw reaction

The Case Against Caleb

time as well.

The plus side of Caleb is well documented. He is an elite arm talent, looks like a young Patrick Mahomes at times on film and some have even said he's the best QB prospect they have ever seen. With that said he is not

without his flaws. Williams likely still goes #1 overall, and more than likely to the Bears, but there are enough red flags to understand the line falling slightly this week; let’s keep an eye on things and see if it drops anymore before the draft.

BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ.

Navigating family dynamics can often prove a difficult course to chart. We all experience the problems in solving even everyday issues in a harmonious way, like which new restaurant to try or which television program to watch. When the stakes are higher, involving potentially life changing inheritance decisions, a family may be well served consulting with a trained mediator to help assure smooth sailing throughout the estate planning process.

In a perfect world, all of our children would be successful enough in their own lives so that they needn’t depend on an inheritance to maintain or advance their economic status. The reality of the situation is that even in the perfect world, most children develop a certain expectation of what they are entitled to after their parents pass away.

How common is it for children to ask “are we rich?” Or “will you and mom be leaving me the vacation home and the family house to my sister?” "Who are you leaving your diamond ring to mom?" These informal questions are natural and can be an impetus for parents to put their intentions in writing. Sometimes a parent doesn't know how to answer such questions. When a child's expectations are not met, a child's grief is tinged with complicated feelings of resentment or dejection.

When a proper estate plan is in place, drafted by a qualified attorney when parents are mentally competent, there is little a disappointed child can do to protest a testamentary scheme that differs from their expectations. Nonetheless, parents might aim might to be honest and open with their children on how they intend to pass on their bounty. In those instances, and regardless

of whether the size of the estate exceeds $5 million or is much more modest, the use of a professional mediator, working with your estate planning attorney, may be the best way to promote a

harmonious outcome.

In one or two sessions, the mediator will be able to flesh out any concerns within the family that could give rise to bad blood, animosity or even lead to

a fractured family unit. This is especially important for blended families or when one child is the caretaker or lives in a on a property owned by a parent.

Embarking on these discussions in a calm manner with trained professionals, parents can rest assured that their son has no interest in receiving any of his mother’s jewelry and that their children had already been planning to use the vacation home together. Isn’t knowing that your final wishes will guide your family lovingly forward, avoiding tempestuous intrafamily disputes, really what would give any parent the most comfort?.

Matthew Kiernan, Esq. and Robert Cannon, Esq. are attorneys at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. focusing their practice on Trusts and Estates. Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. serves clients from New York City to the east end of Long Island with offices located in East Setauket, Westhampton Beach, Manhattan and East Hampton.

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSRMF MH MASTER

PARTICIPATION TRUST

II, Plaintiff AGAINST DORA W. CHAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 2, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on March 14, 2024 at 10:00AM, premises known as 20 West Lake Drive, Patchogue, NY 11772. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Patchogue, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0204, Section 012.00, Block 04.00, Lot 003.000. Approximate amount of judgment $469,615.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610027/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time.

Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No thirdparty check or cash will be accepted. Andrea Denicola, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-003669 79379

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. PETER CAVALLARO, Defendant.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 27, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on March 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 39 Roosevelt Boulevard, East Patchogue, NY 11772.

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 982.80, Block 01.00 and Lot 001.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $359,265.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 064280/2013. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

Elyse N. Grasso, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 170543-1

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB.

NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB2, V.

DENNIS J. PLUTH, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 12, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB.

NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB2 is the Plaintiff and DENNIS J. PLUTH, 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 March 21, 2024 at 10:00AM, premises known as 8 WEST END AVENUE, SHIRLEY, NY 11967: District 0200, Section 821.00, Block 01.00,

Lot 008.000:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS

THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE LYING AND BEING AT SOUTH HAVENS, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 601086/2020. Louis C. England, 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 SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, Against

YEN LOPEZ A/K/A YEN

R. LOPEZ A/K/A YEN S.

LOPEZ A/K/A YENNIFER

LOPEZ A/K/A YENNIFER

R. LOPEZ A/K/A YENNIFER S. LOPEZ, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/12/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on 4/2/2024 at 10:00AM, premises known as 42 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, New York 11772, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece

LEGAL NOTICES

or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town Of Brookhaven, County Of Suffolk, State Of New York.

District 0200 Section 951.00 Block 06.00 Lot 005.000

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $713,931.57 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 624041/2018

Daniel James Murphy, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 1/9/2024 File Number: 272-0299ny CA

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REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK

N.A., Plaintiff - against - ERIKA RIVERA, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on January 5, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on the 26th day of March, 2024 at 10:30 AM. All that certain parcel or tract of land lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

Premises known as 5 Curtis Court, Mastic, New York 11950.

(District: 0200, Section: 822.00, Block: 05.00, Lot: 017.001)

Approximate amount of lien $360,527.69 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 070840/2014.

Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert

Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840

New York, NY 10170

Tel. 347/286-7409

Dated: January 22, 2024

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders

are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

L15770 - 2/21/2024, 2/28/2024, 3/6/2024 & 3/13/2024

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, V.

ANTHONY CATANZARO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA M. CATANZARO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated July 20, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY CATANZARO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNA M. CATANZARO, 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 March 25, 2024 at 3:30PM, premises known as 102 PEPPERIDGE LAKE ROAD, EASTPORT, NY 11941: District 0200, Section 722.10, Block 01.00,

Lot 002.000:

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602533/2021. Peter McGreevy, 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.

L15773 - 2/21/2024, 2/28/2024, 3/6/2024 & 3/13/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL GLODZIK, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF DANIEL GLODZIK A/K/A DANIEL H. GLODZIK, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 8, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on March 22, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., premises known as 5 Schenk Drive, Shirley, NY 11967. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements

LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 936.00, Block 04.00 and Lot 034.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $195,769.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613644/2022. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

Frank Maffei, Jr., Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 211346-1

L15774 - 2/21/2024, 2/28/2024, 3/6/2024 & 3/13/2024

File No.: 2022-4567/A

SURROGATE’S COURT, SUFFOLK COUNTY. SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT

TO: Michael Palmer, if living being nephew of decedent and if dead having predeceased decedent, his issue, if any; or if dead, having survived decedent, his distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, executors, administrators, successors and assigns any other persons who might have an interest in the Estate of Michael Rocco a/k/a Michael Rocco Jr., deceased, as distributees or otherwise all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained without due diligence.

A Petition having been duly filed by ELIZABETH SCHRIENER, domiciled at 55 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma, New York, and MARY SZMALA, domiciled at 25 Fuoco Road, Bellport, New York.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE

BEFORE The Surrogate’s Court Suffolk County at 320 Center Drive, Riverhead, New York, on April 9,

2024, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of MICHAEL J. ROCCO a/k/a MICHAEL J. ROCCO, JR. lately domiciled at 21 Walnut Avenue, Patchogue, New York 11772, United States, admitting to probate a Will dated April 9, 2009, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of MICHAEL J. ROCCO a/k/a MICHAEL J. ROCCO, JR., deceased, relating to real and personal property and directing that Letters Testamentary issue to ELIZABETH SCHRIENER and MARY SZMALA.

NO IN-PERSON APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED.

If you oppose the Court granting the relief requested on this citation, you must file a verified Answer/ Objections, with the appropriate filing fee, or inform the Court in writing of your intention to file a verified Answer/Objections using New York State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF), except that unrepresented parties may file a verified Answer/Objections, with the appropriate filing fee, or respond indicating such intent by mail provided that the Court receives the verified Answer/Objections or response on or before the second day preceding the return date listed above. Failure to do so will result in an assumption that you do not object to the Court granting the relief in this matter and no further notice will be given to you.

Dated, Attested and Sealed, 2-8-24, HON. VINCENT J. MESSINA, JR. Surrogate. DOREEN A. QUINN, Chief Clerk

SCOTT G. KAUFMAN, ESQ., Heitner Kaufman PC 290 Broadhollow Road, Suite 220E, Melville, New York 11747, Skaufman@ heitnerkaufman.com, 516935-3600

L15780 - 2/21/2024, 2/28/2024, 3/6/2024 & 3/13/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk

HomeBridge Financial

Services, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST

Brenda Perez, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated November 13, 2017 and entered on November 29, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY

on April 9, 2024 at 10:30 AM premises known as 422 Gazzola Drive, East Patchogue, NY 11772. 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: 975.70, BLOCK: 02.00, LOT: 020.000 District 0200. Approximate amount of judgment is $283,356.34 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 025426/2011.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and Suffolk County Auction Plan in effect at this time.

Annette Eaderesto, Referee

FRENKEL LAMBERT

WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706

L15784 - 3/6/24, 3/13/2024, 3/20/2024,&3/27/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

The following Self Storage unit contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by StorQuest Self Storage 2021 Lakeland Avenue, Ronkonkoma NY 11779 (631) 954-2026 to satisfy a lien on 3/19/2024 at approx. 12PM at www. storagetreasures.com:

Allan Tobar 2039, Becky Boeckmann 2070, Madlyn Glazer 3060

L15787–3/6/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST

Rosa Mrozek; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 5, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on April 9, 2024 at 10:00AM, premises known as 168 Woodland Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Mastic, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0200 Section 977.00 Block 02.00 Lot 005.000. Approximate amount of judgment $127,910.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 622634/2021. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Elsie Acevedo, Esq., Referee

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

Dated: January 26, 2024

L15793 - 3/6/24, 3/13/2024, 3/20/2024,&3/27/2024

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

LOCAL LAW NO. 13 OF THE YEAR 2023

To Consider Enacting an Introductory Local Law to Amend

Chapter 85 Entitled "Zoning" and Chapter 82 Entitled "Neighborhood Preservation" of the Town Code of the Town of Brookhaven

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT THE Brookhaven

Town Board adopted Local Law No. 13 of the year 2023

To Consider Enacting an Introductory Local Law to Amend Chapter 85 Entitled "Zoning" and Chapter 85 Entitled "Neighborhood Preservation" of the Town Code of the Town of Brookhaven in accordance with the Municipal Home Rule Law and SEQRA (Type II). It is the intent of

this amendment to Chapter 85 entitled "Zoning" of the Town Code of the Town of Brookhaven to provide clarification on the regulation of Transient Residential Occupancies and Transient Recreational Uses within residential dwellings and adding specific penalties for same. It is the intent of this amendment to Chapter 82 entitled "Neighborhood Preservatio" to amend the regulations regarding Rental Registrations. This local law takes effect immediately, having been filed with the Secretary of State on 12/29/2023.

Dated: February 27, 2024

Farmingville, New York

Kevin J. LaValle, Town Clerk

Town of Brookhaven

L15795–3/6/2024

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2024

To Consider Enacting an Introductory Local Law to Amend Chapter 29 Entitled "Fees", Section 29-1 Entitled "Establishment of Fees" of the Town Code of the Town of Brookhaven

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT THE Brookhaven Town Board adopted Local Law No. 1 of the year 2024

To Consider Enacting an Introductory Local Law to Amend Chapter 29 Entitled "Fees", Section 29-1 Entitled "Establishment of Fees" of the Town Code of the Town of Brookhaven in accordance with the Municipal Home Rule Law and SEQRA (Type II). It is the intent of this amendment to Chapter 29 entitled "Fees", Section 29-1 entitled "Establishment of Fees" to remove the annual adjustment of fees, pursuant to the Consumer Price Index, and establish that all fees shall be set by Town Board resolution. This local law takes effect immediately, having been filed with the Secretary of State on 01/22/2024.

Dated: February 27, 2024

Farmingville, New York

Kevin J. LaValle, Town Clerk

Town of Brookhaven

L15796–3/6/2024

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 2024

To Consider Enacting an Introductory Local Law to Amend Chapter 57 Entitled "Shellfish", Article VI Entitled "Designated Management Areas and Winter Grounds", Section 57-34 Entitled "Management Areas", "57 Attachment 1, Exhibit A, Management Areas" of the Town Code of the Town of Brookhaven

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT THE Brookhaven Town Board adopted Local Law No. 2 of the year 2024

To Consider Enacting an Introductory Local Law to Amend Chapter 57 Entitled "Shellfish", Article VI Entitled "Designated Management Areas and Winter Grounds", Section 57-34 Entitled "Management Areas", "57 Attachment 1, Exhibit A, Management Areas" of the Town Code of the Town of Brookhaven in accordance with the Municipal Home Rule Law and SEQRA (Type II). It is the intent of this amendment to Chapter 57 entitled "Shellfish", Article VI entitled "Designated Management Areas and Winter Grounds", Section 57-34 entitled "Management Areas:, "57 Attachment 1, Exhibit A, Management Areas" of the Town Code of the Town of Brookhaven to expand the Friends of Bellport Bay Management Area within Bellport Bay. This local law takes effect immediately, having been filed with the Secretary of State on 02/09/2024.

Dated: February 27, 2024 Farmingville, New York

Kevin J. LaValle, Town Clerk Town of Brookhaven

L15797–3/6/2024

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLKBROOKHAVEN.

BOARD OF MANAGERS OF BLUE RIDGE CONDOMINIUM II, Plaintiff -against- MICHAEL KINNEY, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated January 5, 2024 and entered on January 24,2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall,

located at 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on April 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Medford, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Unit No. 731 in the condominium known as "Map of Blue Ridge Condominium" together with a .2273% as tenants in common elements. District:

0200 Section: 605.10 Block:

01.00 Lot: 731

Said premises known as 731 DARYL DRIVE, MEDFORD, NY 11763

Approximate amount of lien $17,589.74 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 610214/2022.

IAN SACK, ESQ., Referee

McGiff Halverson Dooley Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 704, New York, NY 10001

{* SOUTH SHO4*}

L15798 - 3/6/24, 3/13/2024, 3/20/2024,&3/27/2024

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT:

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

HARRY HARTINGER, ET AL, Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County on December 18, 2023, I, Annette Eaderesto, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on April 04, 2024 at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, at 10:30AM the premises described as follows:

286 Wavecrest Drive Mastic Beach, NY 119511419

SBL: 969.00-14.00-001.004

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Village of Mastic Beach, Township

of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 206224/2022 in the amount of $156,520.25 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

L15799 - 3/6/24, 3/13/2024, 3/20/2024,&3/27/2024

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT:

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. RALPH COLE A/K/A

RALPH COLE, JR., A/K/A RALPH COLES, ET AL, Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County on October 18, 2022, I, Scott B. Augustine, Esq., Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on April 05, 2024 at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, at 10:30AM the premises described as follows:

112 Hounslow Road

Shirley a/k/a Brookhaven TWP, NY 11967

Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: District: 0200 Section: 937.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 015.000 Item: 48-03540

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Township of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of

the filed judgment, Index No. 623978/2018 in the amount of $192,737.69 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

L15800 - 3/6/24, 3/13/2024, 3/20/2024,&3/27/2024

Notice of formation of SILVER DOGS LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on DECEMBER 5, 2023. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to JENIELLE SCHWARZ, 410 EAST MAIN STREET, EAST MORICHES, NY 11940. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

L15801 - 3/6/24, 3/13/2024, 3/20/2024, 3/27/2024, 4/3/2024&4/10/2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN

SOUTH SHORE PRESS

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IV, SEC. 85-55 (B) OF THE BUILDING ZONE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WILL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS LAW, HOLD THE FOLLOWING, AT ONE INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, N.Y.:

1. A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024 (2ND FLOOR AUDITORIUM)

COMMENCING AT 2:00 P.M. (THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE

LIVE STREAMED OVER THE INTERNET AT https://brookhavenny. portal.civicclerk.com, TO CONSIDER THE MATTERS LISTED BELOW and 2. A WORKSESSION ON MARCH 13, 2024, (PUBLIC DINING AREA 2ND FLOOR) COMMENCING AT THE END OF THE CALL OF THE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR, TO DISCUSS THE DECISION CALENDAR

1. Gene & Michelle Campbell, c/o LI Permits, P.O. Box 5, Center Moriches, NY. Location: East side Linden St., 816.68' North of Elm Ave., Coram. Applicant requests side yard variance for existing inground swimming pool; rear yard variance for existing deck. (0200 33700 0400 040002)

5. Helene O'Brien, c/o Andrew Malguarnera, 713 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY. Location: West side Halsey Manor Rd., 739.90' North of Eastport Manor Rd., Manorville. Applicant requests front yard setback variance for existing generator located in the front yard (not permitted). (0200 46200 0400 015006)

6. Michael and DeAnna Annarella, 17 Hartwell Dr., Mount Sinai, NY. Location: Northeast corner Whitcomb Ave. and Hartwell Dr., Mount Sinai. Applicant requests height variance for existing 6 ft. high fence on top of 1.9 ft. high retaining wall creating overall height varying from 6 ft. to 7.9 ft. located in the front yard (Whitcomb Ave.); front yard setback variances from Whitcomb Ave. for existing concrete sports court, existing pavilion and existing shed located in the required front yard (not permitted); also, rear yard variance for existing pool heater. (0200 16300 0600 061000)

7. Christopher & Ashley Gironda, 10 Areskonk Ln., Center Moriches, NY. Location: West side Areskonk Ln., 420.03' South of Union Ave., Center Moriches. Applicant requests height, rear yard and side yard variances for proposed 16 ft. high, 832 sq. ft. detached garage (14 ft. high, 600 sq. ft. permitted).

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(0200 91300 0400 017000)

9. Ron King Corp., 80 Montauk Hwy., Blue Point, NY. Location: West side

Ashley Place, 100' North of Mastic Blvd., Shirley. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage, and minimum and total side yard variances for proposed one family dwelling on a 50 ft. lot. (0200 87900 0100 036000)

10. 1 Clifton LLC, c/o

Jennifer Leeds, 28 North Country Rd., Ste-101, Mt. Sinai, NY. Location: Northeast corner of Clifton Ave. & Hagerman Landing Rd., Rocky Point. Applicant requests front yard setback variance from Hagerman Landing Rd. for proposed deck; permission for proposed 2nd story residence addition on a 55 ft. (0200 01400 0600 001000)

13. Agostino & Joanne Valente, c/o Andrew Malguarnera, 713 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY. Location: Northeast corner of Coleridge Rd. & Lorraine Ct. Holbrook. Applicant requests rear yard and side yard variance for existing shed. (0200 76300 0600 057000)

16. Kathleen Wagner, 51 Beech Rd., Rocky Point, NY. Location: West side Beech Rd., 247.79' North of Magnolia Dr., Rocky Point. Applicant requests height variances for existing 6 ft. high fence on top of retaining wall creating total height ranging from 6.3 ft. to 8 ft.; rear yard variance for proposed one story residence addition on a 50 ft. lot.(0200 03300 0600 024000)

22. Robert & Susan Salpietro, 59 Floradora Dr., Mastic, NY. Location: North side Floradora Dr., 102.70' West of Titmus Dr., Mastic. Applicant requests side yard variances for existing above ground swimming pool and pool deck; rear yard variance for existing shed. (0200 71200 0100 004000)

24. Joseph Economos, 10 Hollo Dr., Holbrook, NY. Location: Southeast corner Hollo Dr and Hollo Dr., Holbrook. Applicant requests rear yard and side yard variances for proposed inground swimming pool and permission for said pool to be located less then the

required 25 ft. from overhead wires (15 ft); rear yard and side yard variances for proposed pool equipment; also, height variance for existing 6 ft. high fence located in front yard (Hollo Dr.). (0200 65000 0800 008000)

25. Donald Schweizer, 11 Columbine Rd., Rocky Point, NY. Location: West side Columbine Rd., 252.73’ North of King Rd., Rocky Point. Applicant requests front yard setback variance for existing front entry deck; permission for proposed conversion of detached garage to hobby/music room (non customary accessory use). (0200 07800 0100 022000)

26. Jacqueline M. Tirelli, 91 E. William Floyd Pkwy., Shirley, NY. Location: East side William Floyd Pkwy., 90' South of Sherbrook Ct., Shirley. Applicant requests side yard variance for existing 2nd story deck; also, permission for proposed boardwalk to exceed the 5 ft. permitted width (10 ft. wide). (0200 98440 0600 006000)

27. Frank Bonpietro, 1361 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY. Location: West side William Floyd Parkway, 300' South of Flower Hill Dr., Shirley. Applicant requests permission for existing driveway exceeding 24 ft. width and 35% front yard lot coverage permitted (50 ft. wide - 50% front yard lot coverage existing); also, height variance for existing 6' high fence located in the front yard. (0200 66900 0600 041001)

28. Frank DiBenedetto, c/o Traci's Permits, 363 Terryville Rd., Terryville, NY. Location: South side Campfire Ln., 251.07' West of Hardwood Way, Coram. Applicant requests height variance for existing 16 ft high - 870 sq. ft. detached garage (14 ft. high - 600 sq. ft. permitted). (0200 42700 0300 070000)

29. John Cannistra, 143 Gladstone Ave., West Islip, NY. Location: North side Holmes Ave. (not open), 375' South of Lincoln Blvd., Eastport. Applicant requests lot area, front yard setback, rear year variances and relief of Town Law 280A for proposed one family

LEGAL NOTICES

dwelling. (0200 68200 0300 004000)

30. John Cannistra, 143 Gladstone Ave., West Islip, NY. Location: North side Holmes Ave. (not open), 375' South of Lincoln Blvd., Eastport. Applicant requests height variance for proposed 18 ft. high 625 sq. ft. detached garage (14 ft. high- 600 sq. ft. permitted).

CASES WILL BE HEARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD.

HOWARD M. BERGSON CHAIRMAN

L15802–3/6/2024

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids subject to all instructions, terms and conditions herein and pursuant to the specifications, will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Center Moriches Fire District, at the Fire Headquarters Building, 301 Main Street, Center Moriches, New York, 11934, until 7:00 p.m. on March 25, 2024, where they will be opened publicly and read aloud after 7:00 p.m. prevailing time, on the said date for the service as specified and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practical for a:

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NEW YAMAHA BOAT MOTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained at the Fire Headquarters Building, 301 Main Street, Center Moriches, New York, 11934, between March 4, 2024 until March 25, 2024. (Monday through Friday), from 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

Bid packages/ sealed proposals must be returned

to the Board of Fire Commissioners at the Center Moriches Fire Headquarters Building, 301 Main Street, Center Moriches, New York, 11934.

Each bid proposal must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check representing five (5%) percent of the bid price.

The Center Moriches Fire District as purchaser reserves the right to award all or any part of said bid, also to reject all or any part of said bid.

Issue Date: February 26, 2024

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS CENTER MORICHES FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN

ATTEST:

MICHAEL SCHLOSBERG Secretary

L15804–3/6/2024

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

______ MIDFIRST BANK

Plaintiff, vs. Any unknown heirs to the Estate of JOSEPH

DICECCO a/k/a JOSEPH

MICHAEL DICECCO, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest, as well as the respective heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff; JOSEPH DICECCO; VINCENT DICECCO; REGINA DICECCO;

LEGAL NOTICES

DOUGLAS DICECCO; JOHN DICECCO; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; and “JOHN DOE” and “MARY DOE,” (Said names being fictitious, it being the intention of plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein.) Defendants. _____

Filed: 11/30/2023 Index No.: 629538/2023 SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 45 Gaymore Road Port Jefferson Station, (Town of Brookhaven) NY 11776

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is for the foreclosure of: Mortgage bearing the date of February 5, 2008, executed by Joseph DiCecco to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Lend America to secure the sum

of $307,570.00, and interest, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County on February 20, 2008 in Liber: M00021671 Page: 921. That Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lend America duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by Assignment dated March 29, 2018 and recorded on April 24, 2018 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Liber: M00022919 Page: 972. That JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to MidFirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association by Assignment dated May 15, 2018 and recorded on May 30, 2018 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Liber: M00022930 Page: 514. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the Mortgaged Premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the County in which the Mortgaged Premises is situated. District: 0200 Section: 160.00 Block:

07.00 Lot: 012.000

DATED: November 29, 2023 Rochester, New York

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your Mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

LEGAL NOTICES

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.

ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SCHEDULE A LEGAL DESCRIPTION

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, known and designated as Lot 100 on “Map of Northshore Village, Section 3” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on 07/05/1961 as Map No. 3373, said lot being more particularly bounded and described as follows:

BEGINNING at a point on the easterly side of Gaymore Road where the same is intersected by the southerly end of a curve which curve connects the easterly side of Gaymore Road with the southeasterly side of Clifton Place; RUNNING THENCE from said point or place of beginning South 795 degrees, 59 minutes, 00 seconds East 120.59 feet; THENCE South 702 degrees, 0 minutes, 0 seconds West 73.00 feet; THENCE North 82 degrees 31 minutes 00 seconds West 120.00 feet to the easterly side of Gaymore Road and; THENCE along the easterly side of Gaymore Road the following 2 courses and distances: 1. North 702 degrees, 0 minutes, 0 seconds East 57.84 feet; 2. Northerly along the arc to a curve bearing to the left having a radius of 450 feet a distance of 20.50 feet to the point or place of beginning.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received, publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. in the Town Hall Lobby of the Town of Brookhaven, One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, for the following item(s) on the dates indicated:

Bid #24025 – Snowplow Blade Edges---March 21, 2024

Bid #24029 – Construction

Materials---March 21, 2024

Specifications for the abovereferenced bids will be available beginning March 7, 2024.

Preferred Method

• Access website: Municipal Market | Brookhaven, NY (brookhavenny.gov): 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

The Town of Brookhaven 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

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