The South Shore Press 6/19/24

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BY STEFAN MYCHAJLIW

While my biological father was alive, I always struggled to find a balance between respect for the fact that at least here on earth he brought me into the world but was not the man who raised me. That great man was Father Ronald Pecci, our Franciscan priest who served at my home parish, Saints Rita and Patrick’s Church.

I thank God every single day for the blessing of having Fr. Ron in my life. He was assigned to our church when I was in the eighth grade.

Our home life was a dysfunctional disaster of rampant alcoholism and terrible abuse. We were so poor that utilities were often shut off. Our family very dangerously used a stove that doubled as a house heater and clothes dryer. Necessity is the mother of all invention as they say, so we hung wet clothes on hangers using the drop ceiling as the hook.

Happy Father's Day Father Ronald Pecci OFM

assigned to our church.

Our mother most definitely saw the need to make sure I spent more and more time with the church and Fr. Ron and less time at a horrific home. For that, I love her deeply and thank her spirit for that. It saved my life.

This positive and passionate priest truly lived St. Francis’s vow of personal poverty as being something to be sought after the same way the material world pursues wealth. He wore Birkenstock sandals while shoveling snow in the winter, drove a beat up Chevy Cavalier with almost 200,000 miles on it, and wore the same L.L. Bean red winter coat for all the years I knew him.

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We blasted the burners, heat rises, and you have a clothes dryer. My old man gambled away his paycheck every single Saturday night after a drunken night of cards with “friends” on Saturday nights, which meant money was constantly tight and food was scarce.

Then came Father Ron into my life, thank God. There are no accidents. A coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous. No doubt the good Lord’s hand was moving Fr. Ron to my neck of the woods when I needed it most.

My Mom always made sure I went to school and church, where I became an altar boy and lector. Fr. Ron took me under his wing. He wasn’t the typical “man of the cloth.” He was a biology/ chemistry major who loved the Beach Boys and had lived in California. I’m sure he was a bit of a hippie. He was also young, in his mid-30’s, when he was

Fr. Ron was rich in unconditional love, he showed it to me on a daily basis, and taught me exactly what it meant and was. He taught me the basics of living, something a loving father does.

Fr. Ron taught me how to drive a car in that beat up Chevy Cavalier. When I excitedly showed him my learner’s permit, he immediately tossed me the keys, smiled, and said. Let’s drive!”

My parents never even owned a bank account. Like many living in poverty, they lived paycheck to meager paycheck, got money orders to pay bills, or used cash.

Fr. Ron hired me to do

construction and handyman jobs around the church, and paid me approximately $35 per week. Instead of letting me blow the cash, he marched me right to the bank, helped me open an account, and taught me how to manage money. He even bought me presents on my birthday, something I never got at home. When I left home to attend the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, Fr. Ron is the only one to send me mail. I wish I still had those handwritten letters. I was the most popular student on the third floor of Kimmel Hall when Fr. Ron sent a care package, which I of course shared with all my friends.

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Red Light Cameras

Suffolk County did not get authorization from the State of New York to renew its red light camera program, and to that we say, “Good Riddance.” A proposed bill was ready to go on the Assembly side of the house. No legislator would be willing to sponsor a mirrored bill on the Senate side.

Started under the administration of former County Executive Steve Bellone to plug holes in his budget, the cameras were an intrusive cash grab by politicians who seemingly cared little for the people they represented. Suffolk residents pay among the highest taxes and fees in the nation and this was just another nail in their economic coffin.

That Bellone and crew were

doing it for public safety is nonsense—no honest person believed that. In fact, to squeeze taxpayers even harder, it was revealed that the county reduced the length of the yellow lights in order to nail more drivers.

More than 358,000 tickets went out last year at red light camera intersections, which is

ludicrous. If Suffolk drivers were really that reckless, there would be mayhem on the streets. There is not, which goes to prove that the cameras were really a money grab to begin with.

The camera program, for now, is dying a natural death since there is not a bill in the Senate to renew it. Let’s keep it that way. There’s talk of slipping a renewal measure into an end-of-theyear bill to clean up any matters left unsettled after the regular legislative session. This would allow an end run around the need for a “Home Rule” message from the Suffolk Legislature, which previously did not consider one for the red light renewal. It’s motorists be damned if the state re-ups the cameras without a vote by our local representatives.

Franciscan Friar Father Ronald Pecci OFM

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A red light camera bill sponsor could not be found in the Senate.

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ByRobertChartuk

Fentanyl at the Jail - Part 4 of a South Shore Press Series on the Drug Crisis

Born of ingredients made in China and trafficked over an open U.S. border by Mexican cartels, the deadly poison fentanyl has invaded nearly every aspect of American society. It's killing young people in record numbers and destroying families. Infants just being in the same room with it are dying. And at the Suffolk County jail, the Sheriff has his hands full keeping it away from inmates.

Speaking at a recent summit designed to pressure state lawmakers to toughen up the drug laws, Sheriff Errol Toulon detailed some of the ingenious ways the contraband is disguised.

“We found it infused in legal documents which attorneys unknowingly transported into the jail,” the Sheriff said, noting that the deadly drug was first found inside the Riverhead facility in January 2023. Attempts have been made to

smuggle it in liquid, pills, ink, and paper form coming through the mail room. In another case, a mother attempted to use her child to get the drug inside to her husband.

The department’s Security Team was alerted to highpriced books on Amazon and became suspicious that some of the items were intended to enter correctional facilities with concealed drugs or contraband, the Sheriff told the Fentanyl Summit attendees.

“The Corrections Intelligence Center then contacted partner agencies, and across the board found they are encountering fentanyl contraband and fentanyl overdoses in their facilities.” The synthetic opioid is worth twenty times more inside the prison than on the street, the Sheriff said.

Upon incarceration, medical staff screen inmates to assess any addictions they may have,

Toulon said of the efforts to get a leg up on the problem. “After an addiction is identified, they are referred to mental health medical staff to receive medicationassisted treatment, which includes counseling, behavioral therapy, and medication to treat their substance use disorder.” According to the Sheriff, patients are treated with Sublocade, which is similar to Suboxone but is an injection that lasts four to six weeks.

A recent plot to smuggle fentanyl into the jail led to the arrest of eight perpetrators, and five indictments were issued, Toulon said, pointing out that the Sheriff's Office coordinated with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation, including the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, state Court Officers, New York City Department of Corrections,

and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. In this case, four sheets of paper tested positive for the presence of fentanyl, with a total value of $20,000. “The suspect was intercepted entering the court building and was found with paperwork matching the description from the intelligence obtained,” Toulon reported. “The papers were to be smuggled into court by an inmate's girlfriend

via the inmate's unwitting attorney at County Court in Riverhead.”

District Attorney Raymond Tierney organized the Fentanyl Summit to focus public attention on the drug crisis and push state legislators and Gov. Kathy Hochul to toughen up the laws. On average, one person nationwide dies from fentanyl every five seconds.

SCPD Detective Honored for Courageous Comeback

after overcoming a major physical challenge or handicap and returning to work.

The 30th annual award ceremony was held at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay.

Detective Guerrero, a member of the department since 2010, conducted a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle on September 22, 2014. As then-Officer Guerrero and another officer approached the vehicle, the driver fled, striking Officer Guerrero, who was left unconscious in the roadway.

Guerrero was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was placed in a medically induced coma and underwent surgery to replace the right side of his skull. Guerrero returned to work in October 2015 and has continued to show deep interest and enthusiasm for police work in the department since.

Nassau County Police Chief of Patrol Kevin Canavan also received the Theodore Roosevelt Police Award. He was recognized for his dedication to the job after a cancer diagnosis last year.

Brookhaven Veteran Hits the Century Mark

ByStefanMychajliw

A long list of local leaders and community groups in Brookhaven gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of a member of the “Greatest Generation.”

Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner, members of the Rocky Point VFW Post 6249, the Rocky Point Fire Department and Rocky Point Historical Society representatives came together to wish Army Veteran Thomas Morris a Happy 100th birthday.

Mr. Morris was born on May 29, 1924. He now lives in Rocky Point. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Hawaii and Okinawa during World War II, where he flew missions on an Douglas A-26 Invader as a gunner.

Following the war, Mr. Morris was sent to Korea to retrieve weapons. His plane retains the distinction of being the only United States bomber to fly missions in three wars: World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon

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ByStefanMychajliw

The South Shore Press congratulates Suffolk County Police Detective Nicholas Guerrero for receiving the “Theodore Roosevelt Police Award” for his dedication to the people he served

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Detective Nicholas Guerrero received the “Theodore Roosevelt Police Award.”

Detective Nicholas Guerrero received the “Theodore Roosevelt Police Award.”

Photo Credit: Town of Brookhaven L to R: Jane Bonner and Mr. Morris

ByStefanMychajliw

Student and Legislator Teams Up to Improve Parks for the Visually Impaired

Close to one year ago, a William Floyd eighth-grade student living with a visual impairment touched base with Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella with a bold idea: make parks and campgrounds a better place to play for people like her.

Legislator Mazzarella was so impressed with Caitlyn Michiels and her passionate plea to improve parks, the two joined forces to make her dream become reality.

They got to work on how to make Smith Point County Park a more conducive place to play for kids with visual impairments.

“Caitlyn is a true inspiration to young adults everywhere and she has not let her diagnosis hold her back. She has worked through this adversity and has used it to help other children to live a better life,” said Legislator Mazzarrella.

The duo worked collaboratively with the Suffolk County Parks Department, who implemented numerous and positive changes at the park. That included putting in bright colors and gritty textures to edges along the playground so

that kids with visual impairments or other disabilities can tell the difference between the playground area and its edges.

After meeting with Caitlin and Legislator Mazzarella, the Suffolk County Parks Department implemented their recommendations at Smith Point County Park and Blydenburgh County Park. Now the team is hoping to incorporate these changes into playgrounds countywide.

“Today is a great day in Suffolk

County for all children who are visually impaired,” said Caitlyn.

“We have taken the first steps to make sure that all children can enjoy our beautiful parks safely. I want to thank Legislator Mazzarella, the parks commissioner, and County Executive Romaine for hearing my concerns and solutions and taking action. I would also like to thank the William Floyd Schools District for supporting me while I advocated for others. This has been a team effort and I am proud to be a part of it.”

MacArthur Airport Lands JetBlue

ByStefanMychajliw

There’s good news for folks in Suffolk County who enjoy flying to Florida. You may no longer hit heavy traffic on your way to JFK. An airport closer to home will now offer flights to the Sunshine State.

Tickets are on sale right now for anyone in Suffolk County who wants to fly on JetBlue out of MacArthur Airport.

“A tremendous step forward for the people of Long Island who are headed to Florida this fall,” said Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico.

While those JetBlue flights won’t be taking off from

MacArthur until October 24th, 2024, the carrier made a big announcement at the airport letting folks know they’ll be offering low-cost flights to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.

"Long Island is an integral part of the New York Metro area, and we are excited to bring our awardwinning service to customers in this community," said Dave Jehn, JetBlue’s vice president of network planning and airline partnerships. "The addition of Long Island MacArthur Airport to our network will offer more options and greater convenience for customers, and we are proud to provide new opportunities for

Also unveiled at the Smith Point Park Campground Playground was a “communication board.” This board will help to assist nonverbal children communicate their wants and needs while enjoying their activities outdoors and on the playground.

Caitlyn began her mission to promote children’s eye health and safety awareness after she was diagnosed with a rare eye disease known as anterior bilateral uveitis, a disease that is the third leading cause of blindness in children.

After receiving this diagnosis, she became an advocate for children

with eye diseases throughout the county. She started the nonprofit Caitlyn’s Vision and began fundraising campaigns and donation drives to collect used eyeglasses and to raise money to promote her causes.

In 2020, Caitlyn was successful in acquiring and donating light covers to the William Floyd School District to benefit her peers who face visual difficulties.

“Caitlyn is truly someone the entire community can be proud of. Thank you to Caitlyn for her devotion and advocacy,” concluded Legislator Mazzarella.

more Long Islanders to experience our unique combination of low fares and great service."

Right now, JetBlue employs 8,800 workers, or “crewmembers,” with that number now increasing with expansion at MacArthur Airport. It is the only major U.S. airline based in New York City. They currently operate out of JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports.

“We have all worked hard to

ensure Long Island travelers have more choices for nonstop destinations. Our hometown airport is convenient, has efficient security lines, and provides an overall stress-free travel experience,” said Shelley LaRoseArken, Long Island MacArthur Airport commissioner.

“I applaud JetBlue for their decision, and I will continue working with all stakeholders to build MacArthur Airport into a roaring economic engine

and world-class transportation hub,” said United States Senator Charles Schumer.

The three-hour JetBlue flight from MacArthur to Orlando will take off daily at 11:15 a.m. The flight to West Palm is also three hours and will depart Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays starting at 2:40 p.m. The Fort Lauderdale flight leaves on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 12:40 p.m.

Brookhaven Celebrates and Honors

Juneteenth

ByStefanMychajliw

“It was great to see so many friends, show the kids that at least one of their elected

Smith Point County Park

Smith Point County Park

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Local leaders welcome JetBlue to MacArthur Airport.

Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico was joined by Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin J. LaValle, Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich, Councilman Neil A.

Manzella, and Councilwoman Jane Bonner at this year’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Picnic.

officials can actually still throw a football, and catch a game of chess while spending a few hours remembering the significance of this event in American history,” said Supervisor Panico.

Photo Credit: Dan Panico

Brookhaven's Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Picnic

ByStefanMychajliw

Business Owner and Veteran Appointed to Police Foundation

A Suffolk County business owner and Navy veteran has been appointed to the Suffolk County Police Foundation’s advisory board.

The appointment of Moloney Funeral Homes President Dan Moloney Jr. was announced by Suffolk County Police Foundation’s advisory board Co-Chairman Louis Tutone and Director Lisa Tuozzolo.

Mr. Moloney Jr. has served as owner and president of his family business for more than a quarter century. Following his service to America in the United States Navy, Mr. Moloney kicked off his professional career as a chef and restaurant owner. He officially joined the family funeral home business in 1996, following in the professional footsteps of both his father and grandfather.

“The Suffolk County Police Foundation is honored to have Dan Moloney, from Moloney Funerals Homes, as an advisory board member. The name Moloney is synonymous with community, caring, compassion, and dignity, and the Foundation is excited to have Dan and his team bring those traits and so many others to our Board. On a personal

note, Moloney's is where my family and I have chosen to celebrate our family members who have passed over the last two decades and where so many in law enforcement chose to memorialize their loved ones. Together, we will do great things for the Community and Law Enforcement in Suffolk County,” said Louis Tutone, co-chairman, Suffolk County

Police Foundation.

The Suffolk County Police Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide opportunities for essential growth and advancement for strategic initiatives, state-of-the-art technological advancements, and critical support of public and officer safety, all while developing and fostering the

partnership and relationships among our law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

Moloney Funeral Homes presented the foundations with a $50,000 donation to help in this mission.

"It is our privilege and honor to be a part of and support the Suffolk County Police Foundation. Over the last 90-plus years, Moloney Family Funeral Homes have served the families of many police officers, firefighters, and first responders. I'm proud to join the foundation's advisory board and look forward to contributing to the success of the foundation as well as helping provide our police officers with the tools and equipment they need to continue to protect and serve the communities of Suffolk County,” said Dan Moloney Jr. Moloney Family Funeral Homes has been owned and operated by the Moloney family since its founding in 1933 by James P. Moloney. In 1961, his son, F. Daniel Sr., opened another location in Lake Ronkonkoma. Since then, the business has grown to seven locations. Dan Moloney Jr. and his wife Denice have two daughters, Danielle and Kate, as well as six grandchildren.

Local Leaders in Brookhaven Meets with Community Group

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Brookhaven Clerk Kevin J. LaValle stopped by the Blue Ridge Homeowners Legislative Breakfast at Blue Ridge Condominiums to update taxpayers on developments and news in and around the town.

He was joined by New York State Senator Dean Murray, Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa,

Brookhaven Councilman

Michael A. Loguercio Jr., Brookhaven Tax Receiver Lou Marcoccia, and New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano's Chief of Staff, Alice Painter.

“Each elected official briefly spoke about recent news and current updates on what is happening within the different levels of

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New Annex Celebrated at Patchogue-Medford Library

The new Patchogue-Medford Library annex in Medford is open. Construction plans kicked off back in 2017. Under an ownership agreement, the Town of Brookhaven leased the property to the library at no charge, starting in 2019.

Resources were raised from numerous sources, including a $1.6 million donation from the Medford Hamlet Foundation and a $1 million commitment from the PatchogueMedford Library Board.

"The community is elated to enjoy what has been a long time coming. While there are so many to thank for making this happen, I want to especially thank the community for seeing the value in their public library system," said Town of Brookhaven Supervisor

Dan

Panico.

The community can still support the library capital campaign by purchasing bricks to be placed around the library. The sale opens back up to the public on June 14th.

The fundraising bricks range in size and price. A four-inch by eightinch paver with three personalized lines (maximum 14 characters per line) costs $100.

A 12-inch by 12-inch brick paver costs $500. For that price, you can place eight lines on the brick paver, with each line containing a maximum of 20 characters.

If you’re interested in supporting the library this way please call 631.654.4700 extension 225.

You can also visit pmlib.org/ brick to purchase them directly online.

Vietnam Vet Celebrates 40 Years in Engineering

ByRobertChartuk

Few drivers cresting over Bald Hill and viewing the stunning Vietnam Veterans Memorial towering before them are aware of the pivotal role that Stephen G. Hayduk played in making the red, white, and blue monument possible. Were it not for him, the landmark might never have been completed.

A Vietnam vet himself, Hayduk identified the site of the memorial, donated his services to design it, convinced numerous contractors and unions to contribute their services, and directed the special commission that built the 100foot obelisk. Now, this former Commissioner of Suffolk County’s Department of Public Works is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the engineering firm he started out of his home and has grown into a 40-person operation he manages with his son, handling major projects throughout the region.

The Brookhaven resident didn’t grow up dreaming of starting an engineering company and building monuments. In 1967, he dropped out of Deer Park High School and enlisted in the Army. The war in Vietnam was raging, and he went into combat as a crew chief with the Gladiators of the Army’s 57th Assault Helicopter Company. Manning a 60-caliber machine gun, Hayduk flew hundreds of missions in the war’s hot spots, coming under hostile enemy fire from the very start.

“Personally, Vietnam gave me a drive to improve myself,” Hayduk said in a 1995 interview marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. “I was a good student, but I was interested in other things, not college. Vietnam helped me with my maturity and to put things in perspective.” When he returned to the States, the future engineer went to college on the G.I. Bill. “So, even if it was in many ways a negative experience, I turned it into a positive one. There's not a day that goes by that Vietnam doesn't cross my mind.”

In remembrance of fellow soldiers who did not make it home from the war, Hayduk saw to it that the towering monument was built in their honor. The four-sided spire is made from Georgia Cherokee granite and is emblazoned with Stars and Stripes. The dedicated vet’s vision for the site 320 feet above sea level in Farmingville— one of the highest points on Long Island—won a design competition and cost $1.3 million to construct

in 1991. Floodlights illuminate the massive tower at night, and visitors to the 6.5-acre Veterans Memorial Park just off County Road 83 enjoy a view of the Great South Bay, Fire Island, and the Atlantic Ocean. To the north, the Long Island Sound and Connecticut can be seen from its majestic summit.

During a 2006 return to Vietnam with fellow veterans, Hayduk, along with Memorial Commission members Assemblyman John Behan, and James Larocca, donated unspent funds raised for the memorial to a special project that was removing unexploded land mines from the ground to eliminate a serious safety threat for the Vietnamese people.

“When I started out as a one-man operation, working from home, I would never have imagined how successful the business would ultimately become,” Hayduk said on the occasion of its anniversary. “I was just focused on the immediate goal of getting it going. I am especially proud that our firm is still

family-owned and operated and provides the highest level of service and responsiveness to our clients,” he said while also acknowledging his dedicated staff.

Hayduk has won a chest full of honors during his career, including Young Engineer of the Year and then Engineer of the Year from the New York State Society of Professional Engineers. The Suffolk Community College and Rochester Institute of Technology graduate also served on the Long Island Regional Planning Board and has been an adjunct professor at his local alma mater. Hayduk Engineering, certified as a Disabled VeteranOwned Small Business, has recently expanded into a new headquarters near Islip MacArthur Airport.

His firm has developed a diverse portfolio of accomplishments ranging from sewer projects for Suffolk County, expansion of Jake’s 58 Casino, the state Thruway Authority’s I-95 Last Mile Reconstruction project, Long Island Rail Road’s Third

Suffolk District Attorney Overdose Team

ByRobertChartuk

Part 3 of an ongoing series on the fentanyl crisis by South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk.

Whenever a drug overdose happens in Suffolk County, a special team swoops in to see if illegal drugs were involved and apprehend the dealer so no one else falls victim.

With fentanyl and other deadly drugs wreaking havoc across Long Island, the Overdose Team is expert in finding evidence both at the scene of the crime and off-site through cell phone data, surveillance, witnesses, and other investigatory means.

The team was on the scene when Chelsey Murray was found unresponsive by her mother in their Lake Grove Home. While she was fighting for her life, the source of the fentanyl mix that killed her was identified and arrested. He’s now serving a 10year sentence.

Headed by Narcotics Bureau Chief Mark Murray, the team

took center stage at the firstever Fentanyl Summit hosted by Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney. “We examine the scene and review the circumstances of the overdose,” Murray explained. “We then work backwards, picking up pieces of the puzzle until we find the dealer and take the products out of circulation. We want to make sure no one else is harmed.”

Two veteran prosecutors, Nicole Felice and Dani Davis, are assigned to the team and

they shared the details of their work with the summit attendees, many of whom were family members of overdose victims.

“Time is not our ally, pieces of the puzzle disappear,” Felice said. She zeroed in on four key facets of an overdose investigation.

Forensics: The team looks for DNA evidence, cell phone data, videos, Uber records, social media posts.

Physical Evidence: Product packaging, drugs and residue; crime lab findings.

Toxicology: Working with the Medical Examiner’s Office, the investigators find clues in blood and body samples.

Testimonials: Witness information helps the team put together what happened.

“We have a finite window to act,” Davis noted. “We encourage people to cooperate, and many times it’s hard when family members are involved. Its tough on them; they’re going through grief, maybe they’re afraid to say something.”

Track, and the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s Bay Park Conveyance effort.

The company has received awards for individual projects as well, including the Town of Smithtown Callahan’s Beach Restoration and the Lofts at Maple and Main in Smithtown. Hayduk Engineering has been recognized as one of the top firms in the state by the Engineering News-Record and one of Long Island’s Best Places to Work. It was included on the 2024 Zweig Group Hot Firm List.

“The growth we’ve experienced over the past 10 years has strengthened our firm’s ability to provide quality engineering services across multiple disciplines,” Hayduk said. “With the opening of our new, state-of-the-art facility, we are well-positioned for continued growth and are even better equipped to meet the needs of government agencies and private sector clients that benefit from the services we provide.”

The team is an advocate of the Good Samaritan Law, which gives witnesses or victims of a drug or alcohol overdose protection from prosecution as long as they act in good faith. “Saying they don’t know what happened is not acting in good faith,” Davis said as she showed a slide of a man walking away from two overdose victims laying on the ground. “Good faith is not just calling 911 and walking away. We need open communication to save lives.”

They recommended that friends and family not post information about an overdose so as to not tip off the dealer and urged them to not delete any phone or computer records that may be helpful to investigators.

“Don’t flush anything down the toilet; don’t lie,” Davis said.

Fentanyl manufactured in Mexico with ingredients from China is coming over the open southern border in record amounts. An American is dying from it every five seconds.

In Suffolk, Ray Tierney and his overdose team are doing everything they can to save lives.

Credit: Hayduk Engineering

Stephen G. Hayduk

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Local officials and friends cut the ribbon at the New Hayduk Engineering Office in Ronkonkoma.

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Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney and the attendees at the Fentanyl Summit.

LOCAL

ByStefanMychajliw

Police Make Arrest in Hit-and-Run That Killed Beloved Volunteer Firefighter

Suffolk County Police arrested a driver for fleeing the scene of a crash that killed Hagerman Volunteer Firefighter Christopher Hlavaty.

Following an investigation by Major Case Unit detectives, police arrested 36-year-old Maria Guallpa-Bonilla for hitting and killing Hlavaty, while driving a 2001 Mercury Cougar at the intersection of Rider Avenue and Main Street.

Guallpa-Bonilla, of 47 Carver Blvd., Bellport, was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Incident Involving a Fatality.

Following the news of the fatal hit-and-run that killed the beloved Hagerman Fire Department volunteer firefighter, expressions of sympathy, condolences, and support flowed in from the emergency responder community.

According to Police, 22-yearold Christopher Hlavaty was driving a 2008 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on Rider Avenue and was trying to make a left turn onto Main Street.

That is when law enforcement said the Mercury Cougar being driven by Guallpa-Bonilla was traveling westbound on Main Street, struck Hlavaty, then took off.

Social media was flooded with messages of sympathy for the young volunteer firefighter, who was recently named Rookie of the Year by his department.

“We are beyond devastated,” wrote Hlavaty’s mother, Janine Wheeler-Hlavaty.

Police said after the fatal collision, that vehicle driven by Guallpa-Bonilla took off and fled southbound on Rider Avenue.

Hlavaty was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

“On behalf of the New York State

Association of Fire Chaplains, we extend our most sincere condolences to the Hagerman Fire Department Family, and to FF Chris's Family, on his passing.

May he Rest in Peace with our Supreme Chief up above and may his Memory be a Blessing,” said NYS Association of Fire Chaplains

1st Deputy Chief Chaplain Joe McCarthy.

“We’d like to extend our condolences to the Hagerman Fire Department on the passing of firefighter Chris Hlavaty. It is never easy losing one of your own, especially at such a young age. Our thoughts are with you all during this time,” stated South Country Ambulance. ·

Even though an arrest has been made, detectives are still asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Major Case Unit at 631.852.6555 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.

Suffolk County Invests Big Bucks on Dam

ByStefanMychajliw

Suffolk County is making a significant investment to reconstruct the dam at Southaven County Park and the subsequent spillway on the Carmans River.

Construction work began on March 1st, 2024, and is expected to be completed sometime in the middle of summer.

“Reconstruction aids in the safety and ecological enhancement of the Carmans River by granting fish access to the Yaphank Lakes and mitigating the impact of floods on the surrounding area. Native fish species will now have access to more habitat,” said Romaine.

This project involves the rehabilitation of the existing dam and spillway with the addition of a fish passage.

The fish passage is the last link joining the Carmans River, Southaven Park, and the Yaphank Upper/Lower Lakes to naturally enhance the populations of various species of fish. The contractor is

The exact construction contract cost is approximately $900,500.

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Beloved Hagerman Volunteer Firefighter Christopher Hlavaty

Chesterfield Associates with inspection services provided by Nelson & Pope.

Photo Credit: Office of Suffolk County Executive Construction workers repair the dam at Southaven County Park.

A Memory of My Dad

ByRobertChartuk

My dad, Michael A. Chartuk, followed in his older brother’s footsteps and joined the Coast Guard in 1939. His first duty was patrolling New York Harbor and he said he was popular with the crew because he was the only one onboard who knew how to cook. He was sent to radio school and when World War ll broke out, he was dispatched to Hispaniola, an island in the Caribbean, to set up a radio station to intercept enemy messages.

Dispatch—Indonesia

ByRobertChartuk

Another dispatch from South Shore Press reporter Robert Chartuk. He’s in Indonesia on a surfing expedition. Walking up from the water taxi, they gave me a quick rundown of the Hollow Tree’s Resort, pointed out my room, the kitchen, motioned to a rack of surfboards and said l could use anyone l want. There was an observation deck, and l took my position next to a photographer and a drone operator capturing the action. The waves, traveling thousands of miles from a part of the world where it’s nearly winter, came in sets at anywhere from 5-10 minute intervals.

There were about 15 surfers out, lining up in a row with the more courageous riders the furthest out.

A wave reared up, and the crowd was on the move. One from the pack paddled hard and jumped to his feet as the swell raised him nearly 15 feet in the air. He came straight down and turned hard off the bottom. Anyone watching held their breath. He set his line as the wave pitched into a giant tube, which completely engulfed him. The beach hooted as a blast of spray ejected him from the cylinder. It was large enough to fit a small vehicle. As he rode off the wave, he clasped his hands and looked to the sky as if praying. I’m quite

“German Morse Code was very precise and when I heard it, I knew it was them,” he once told me. “The hair would stand up on the back of my neck.” The transmissions consisted of only dots and dashes, but during the war, they were of significant importance to the allies.

One day, a special attaché landed at the island and presented my dad with a Navy Commendation medal. Because he was considered a spy, they wouldn’t tell him what he did to deserve it. After the war, he found out. A message he picked up instructed a German submarine wolf pack to intercept the Queen Mary, which was being used to transport U.S. soldiers across the Atlantic for the battle in Europe. The message was decoded and the ship was diverted. My dad saved thousands of lives.

Years later, he ran into a fellow veteran at a Memorial Day service in Bellport and told him the story. The fellow’s eyes welled up and he clutched my dad’s hands, thanking him. “I was on that ship,” he said.

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Following college graduation, he gave me a copy of Thomas Merton’s “The Seven Storey Mountain” before I left to live overseas in London to study a politics and law program in England. Fr. Ron most definitely planted the seed of possibly becoming a Franciscan.

He also insisted I visit Assisi if I happened to venture to Italy. I most definitely did.

The most important thing my “real” father did for me was simply being present. At all the most memorable points in my life, Fr. Ron was always there. Sometimes, as a parent the most important thing we can do is simply just “show up.” That’s half the battle in raising kids the right way.

When my mother died, Fr. Ron drove all night long to deliver the eulogy. When I won my third term as the Erie County Comptroller, Fr. Ron was there to deliver the opening prayer for the swearingin ceremony.

I miss his weekly phone calls that always began with “Hey champ….” He made me feel loved, protected, cared for, and important. I hope and pray I can be the same paternal rock for our children.

Fr. Ron died two years ago, on

April 11th, 2022. That’s the day my father died. It shattered my heart. Every day, I still look at my phone and hope to see his caller ID, asking me how my day was, how my wife Ashley is doing, or how work is going. I miss talking to my “old man” who taught me how to be one.

While I miss him deeply and terribly, I can honor his spirit and life by trying to live mine the same way he did. I understand that’s impossible. Fr. Ron was a Saint on earth. I fail miserably living up to that standard every day. I try my best.

This past Father’s Day, I not only give thanks for my father, Fr. Ronald Pecci, but I’m also incredibly grateful for the struggle that brought him into my life.

The actor Jason Lee summed that up brilliantly in the movie “Vanilla Sky” when talking about giving thanks for our struggles: “One day you'll know what love truly is. It's the sour and the sweet. And I know sour, which allows me to appreciate the sweet.”

If my home life weren’t plenty sour, I never would have bonded the way I did with the sweetest, strongest, most kind, and loving man in the world.

For that, I feel love and gratitude this Father’s Day.

sure he was thanking God for his safe exit. The surfer was Tomas from France—said it was the best wave of his life.

Other surfers were not so fortunate. Broken boards floated in with regularity, and there were plenty of Band-Aids and Neosporin administered on the beach; a local medic was kept busy stitching. Word spread that a surfer was found dead on a nearby island. Some guys surfed with helmets on, and a few wore padded wet suits designed to stave off reef rash. Where the waves exploded at the end of the coral head, they called it the “Surgeon’s Table.”

Surfers from all over the world came on the news of the giant swell. Pros showed up, along with chargers known for challenging the biggest waves

on the planet. They brought their own film crews; some said it was the best surf they’ve ever had there. Before the trip, l read an article about an Australian who ventured to an outside Mentawais reef and became famous for the giant wave he rode and almost drowned after it blew up around him. He was a hero back home, and a picture of him on the wave was all over the local news. The waves l witnessed were bigger than that. The huge surf was many feet out of my league. I imagine l could get to my feet and ride, but one false move and I’d be killed on the reef. The pros uploaded footage in reports that went around the world. Their sponsors were quite happy. I waited for things to simmer down.

By the third day, the ocean took a breather, and a guide took me in a dinghy further up the island to a break called “The Point.” The sky was half sunny and half cloudy; tropical thunderheads towered in the distance, and every once in a while, a lightning bolt lit up the sky. It took a while for the sound to reach us, so we knew we were safe.

The first wave l went for was about a foot overhead and steep. I made the drop, front-side right, and ate it when the bottom fell out. I got drilled but didn’t hit the reef, and it gave me some confidence since it wasn’t that bad of a beating. The second wave l attempted passed me by before l could get going on it. The third one made the whole trip worthwhile. I dropped in and raced across a big curl, gave it a few pumps, and got out in front of it. I tried to go off the top and got pitched. I didn’t hit the reef, but my foot hit it while treading water, trying to reel my board back in; I suffered a few scrapes from doing that. I got a few more just like that one and felt quite exhilarated, especially as one of the clouds opened up and we were treated to a warm tropical shower. The time between the lightning and the thunder became shorter, and after basking a few minutes longer in the Indian Ocean paradise, we raced back to shore. End of dispatch.

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Robert Chartuk

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Photo Credit: Frances Chartuk

Michael A. Chartuk

ByDeborahWilliams

Congress Grills Cuomo over COVID Deaths

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo testified before a congressional subcommittee to answer questions about how he handled the COVID pandemic, especially nursing home deaths. While official transcripts of Cuomo’s testimony should be released in the coming weeks, the former Empire State Governor did not shy away from being on the Congressional hot steat.

"Today is an opportunity to get the truth and the facts out, and I welcome that opportunity," Cuomo said before the hearing. He accused COVID critics of ‘weaponizing’ the justice system to target Democrats over the pandemic and said he was "proud" of how New York handled the health crisis.

New York State Conservative Party Chairman, Gerard Kassar, said in advance of Cuomo’s testimony, “More than 13,000 New York seniors died as a result of former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s ill-conceived COVID policies, and his lack of contrition is deafening.”

“It defies logic for anyone that you would mandate nursing homes, who were not capable of taking these COVID-positive patients,” House COVID subcommittee member Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) said before the hearing.

South Shore Press took a look into the timeline and origin of the COVID directives to put the situation into some context.

Former Governor Cuomo declared a statewide State of Emergency on March 7th, 2020. Cases quickly escalated and New York City became the epicenter of the early wave of COVID in the United States.

On March 20th, then-Governor Cuomo issued ‘Matilda’s Law’ named after his mother, to protect vulnerable populations including the elderly. It severely limited visitation and substantially increased required protective measures in all health facilities.

In a contradictory measure, five days later, on March 25th, Cuomo ordered that nursing homes "must comply with the expedited receipt of residents" coming from hospitals, regardless of whether they are infected. The order said that "no resident shall be denied re-admission or admission to the nursing home solely based on a confirmed or suspected diagnosis of COVID-19."

This directive placed the elderly stricken with COVID back into nursing homes around previously healthy senior citizens, which many believe led to the deaths of thousands.

By May 10th, Cuomo rescinded the order requiring nursing homes to accept COVID patients. At the time, Cuomo said over and over that his order, requiring nursing homes to keep and accept COVID patients, was in line with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-issued guidance.

This assertion by Cuomo was not true.

The CDC guidelines said that a medically stable COVID patient could be discharged from a hospital to a nursing home "only if the nursing home can implement all recommended infection control procedures."

The CDC set a two-pronged guidance in place on March 23rd, two days before Cuomo’s order, and yet he issued his directive anyway. It was clear by then that most nursing facilities did not have the infection control measures in place to accept already vulnerable, and now COVID-positive, patients.

Further, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal regulator of nursing homes, also issued guidance.

Back then, CMS pushed back on Cuomo’s claim that the state followed federal recommendations citing their March 13th guidance that says that “nursing homes should only accept those patients for which they can care.”

On May 21, after the New York Department of Health failed to release numbers on nursing home deaths, the Associated Press released a story that the state’s true nursing home death total could be over 11,000, much higher than the 6,600 New York State was reporting.

From this point forward, the blame game and dueling statistics became the dance between the Cuomo administration, federal health officials, the press, and the public. Cuomo made claims that criticism of him was “all politics and motivated by conservative media outlets.”

Janice Dean, a Fox News weather forecaster who lost both of her inlaws to COVID in nursing homes, asked in a New York Post Editorial “Where is this federal guidance compelling state governments to pack care facilities with COVID patients? How does Cuomo explain that the majority of other states in the union did not carry out this practice?”

At the time, Governor Cuomo defended his decisions saying, “I’m not going to get into the political back and forth, but anyone who wants to ask, why did the state

understated the COVID death toll in nursing homes by as much as 83%.

The nursing home death scandal broke on February 11th, 2021, when the New York Post reported that Melissa DeRosa, a Cuomo aide, privately apologized to lawmakers for the administration withholding the nursing home death toll.

The reduced number was not an accident or a mistake. DeRosa said they did so “in fear President Trump would turn this into a giant political football”.

Cuomo still defended his handling of the crisis. He claimed that his administration did not cover up the number of nursing home deaths but did acknowledge that officials should have released the information earlier.

By November 2021, the New York State Assembly found that Cuomo's executive chamber had "substantially revised" the report to exclude deaths of nursing home residents at hospitals to, in their words, “boost Cuomo's reputation."

do that with COVID patients in nursing homes? It’s because the state followed President Trump’s CDC guidance," Cuomo said.

PolitiFact rated this statement by Cuomo as “Mostly false”.

The Cover-up

Questions mounted as conflicting information about the nursing home death count was released.

New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report in January 2021 revealing that Cuomo had

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DeRosa said, “Basically, we froze because then we were in a position where we weren’t sure if what we were going to give to the Department of Justice or what we give to you guys and what we start saying was going to be used against us, and we weren’t sure if there was going to be an investigation.”

By March 2021, it was discovered that Cuomo’s top aides had rewritten a state health department report omitting 9,200 COVID nursing home deaths.

The political and public relations clashes between Cuomo’s political machine and the health officials ran on for months and nine health department officials resigned.

Congresswoman Malliotakis hopes the House subcommittee can shed some light on what happened and when, saying, “I think that we’ll have a lot more clarity as to what led to that deadly mandate that thousands of seniors died,” she concluded. “The difference is that CDC guidance had made a recommendation that certainly was not a mandate.”

The Justice Department did not recommend Cuomo for prosecution based on the March 25th, 2020, “must admit” order, but the New York Bar Association and Empire Center for Public Policy determined that Cuomo’s directive led to hundreds of additional deaths.

State Legislature Misses the Mark

Op-edby Assemblyman JoeDeStefano

Albany—The closing of the 2024 Legislative Session looked a lot like the end of many that have come before it; a lot of bills were passed—many in the dead of night—while measures New Yorkers actually needed to see with respect to public safety, out-migration, and affordability were left out.

The fentanyl crisis, crime, and the weak criminal justice system remain persistent problems. The migrant crisis brought an unbelievable $2.4 billion bill to the hard-working residents of this state, and there’s no end in sight to the Sanctuary State policy. Taxes and fees remain oppressive, and a great majority of New Yorkers are not happy with the direction of the state. Failure to address these problems with direct, targeted legislation makes little sense and ignores the concerns of millions of citizens, many of whom voted with their feet and moved away.

The Republicans repeatedly asked their colleagues on the other side of the aisle a simple question: When New York leads the country in residents leaving for other states, does that mean our policies are working, or do we need a dramatic course correction? The answer seems obvious to everyone except the Democrats who control

the legislative process.

Instead of making everyday life more affordable, the Progressive Left pushed environmental policies that will dramatically raise consumer rates while doing little to improve the environment. Instead of making comprehensive changes to their bad criminal justice policies, such as cashless bail, defunding the police, or the revolving parole system, Democrats passed a meaningless bill on retail theft. And instead of offering some form of widespread tax relief to overburdened New Yorkers, they raised state spending to a record high $239.2 billion in a budget they pushed through in the dark of night.

With the Democrats in charge, New York’s problems are not going away. But Assembly

Republicans will continue to push our colleagues, the governor, and our Senate counterparts to fix what is broken.

No legislative session is going to be perfect. My growing concern is that the proposals New Yorkers want to see passed are not only being rejected, but the problems they aim to address are not even on the Democrats’ radar. There was not only a lack of effort on their part but a lack of understanding. After six months of debates and voting, New York is still not headed in the right direction. Fortunately, the end of the session does not mean our work is over, and my colleagues and I will continue our fight for measures that will put our state on a better path.

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Former NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo at a press conference during the COVID crisis.

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Hunter Biden Is Convicted on Three Felony Gun Charges

ByDeborahWilliams

Hunter Biden was convicted on three felony weapon charges in a Delaware court after only three hours of jury deliberations. He is the first child of an American president to be convicted of a felony.

The second-born son of President Joseph Biden was found guilty of making a false statement in the purchase of a gun, making a false statement related to information required to be kept by a federally licensed gun dealer, and possession of a gun by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.

Immediate reactions dismissed the verdict as a convenient distraction, a “red herring” to turn attention away from far more serious crimes that have been alleged against both Hunter and President Biden. Allegations of influence peddling and dealings with foreign governments have hounded the Biden family for years.

“The laptop is real. The corruption of the Biden family is real. Instead of bringing charges at the core of the Biden corruption, they chose to charge Hunter with something that didn't involve his foreign dealings, so they could insulate and protect the Big Guy,” said Bernie Moreno on X, a candidate for the United States Senate in Ohio.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) allowed the statute of limitations to expire on Hunter Biden’s most

serious tax charges. The DOJ has also been unwilling to investigate evidence of the Bidens' foreign bribery allegations and attempted to give Hunter a sweetheart deal with broad immunity in a weapons case that was ultimately thrown out by the judge.

Trump campaign spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in a statement that the trial “was nothing more than a distraction from the real crimes of the Biden Crime Family.”

It is widely believed in Republican circles that the Department of Justice deliberately slow-walked these charges and investigations to shield the president from allegations of corruption and financial gain.

Leavitt also pointed to millions of dollars the Biden family received from China, Russia, and Ukraine.

“Crooked Joe Biden’s reign over the Biden Family Criminal Empire is all coming to an end on November 5th, and never again will a Biden sell government access for personal profit,” added Leavitt.

“Hunter Biden was convicted. Big freaking deal!” Vivek Ramaswamy, former Republican presidential primary candidate, said in a video released on X. “This trial was a sham just like the Trump trial, but a sham for a different reason. It's a sham designed to legitimize the Trump conviction.

“It also avoids accountability for the Biden Crime Family for the actual things Hunter Biden

Should have been charged with like peddling foreign influence while his father was vice-president of the United States.

"This deflects accountability for the actual investigations that are coming close to implicating Joe Biden while coming at convenient timing right after the sham Trump conviction in the thin veil of bipartisanship,” says Ramaswamy.

President Biden issued a

statement after the verdict saying, he will “accept the outcome of this case” and pledged support for his son. “As I said last week, I am the president, but I am also a dad,” the president said. “Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today."

The younger Biden did not address the verdict directly saying only, "I am more grateful today for the love and support I experienced

this last week from Melissa, my family, my friends, and my community than I am disappointed by the outcome."

Hunter Biden faces a maximum penalty of 25 years and up to $750,000 in fines, although as a first offense, his sentence will almost certainly be much less. A sentencing date is expected to be set within 120 days.

Independent Review Rips Cuomo for Failed COVID Response

ByStefanMychajliw

An independent review hammered the heavy-handed leadership style of former Governor Andrew Cuomo during the COVID crisis

The 262-page, taxpayerfunded report published by the Olson Group, was ordered by current Governor Kathy Hochul two years ago. The independent review, costing taxpayers $4 million dollars, blasted Cuomo’s management style and also serves as a blueprint for how New York State can manage a future crisis.

The main criticism: Former Governor Cuomo enlisted a “top down, one-size fits all” approach of issuing orders from Albany, while ignoring the unique needs of 62 different counties in New York.

“Governor Cuomo’s decision to center the State’s response in the Executive Chamber and, more specifically, in his office was a significant and unnecessary mistake,” wrote the Olson Group in their report.

The report goes into great detail on the origins of COVID first appearing in the Empire State. The first positive test in New York was March 1st, 2020, when a healthcare worker came back to Manhattan via JFK airport after a trip to Iran.

Six days later, there were 79 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in five different counties. That is when Governor Cuomo declared a state of emergency.

By March 7, 2020, 76 positive cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed in five New York counties. Governor Cuomo’s declaration of a state of emergency occurred on March 7, 2020.

Cuomo criticisms found within the report is his blanket order mandating masks across New York State, when some local counties wanted more autonomy to make that decision on their own.

“Many county and some NYS department participants expressed the feeling that, ‘one of the most frustrating components of this event was when the State removed local control from local entities, basically saying locally elected officials could no longer protect their own communities and that it would be handled statewide,’” wrote the report.

The criticism continued when Cuomo scrapped an already established New York State Department of Health Pandemic Response Plan.

“Many participants stated, ‘that Cuomo appeared to lose confidence in or even abandoned a lot of the plans that were in

Congresswoman Calls on Hochul to Pardon Trump

ByStefanMychajliw

President Joseph Biden has no legal authority to pardon President Donald from his recent conviction on 33 fraudrelated charges in New York State Supreme Court. Since the crimes President Trump has been convicted of are at the state level, President Biden cannot pardon him.

But New York Governor Kathy Hochul can.

That is why Congresswoman Claudia Tenney calls on Hochul to immediately pardon President Trump, writing a two-page letter

to the Empire State governor imploring her to pardon the former president to “restore trust in the legal system.”

"As a member of the New York Bar Association and the daughter of a New York State Supreme Court Justice, I am appalled by this abuse of power and the politicized, two-tiered system of justice Governor Kathy Hochul and District Attorney Alvin Bragg have created. This verdict was an insult to our country, and it is evident that it had nothing to do with facts but was an attempt to hinder President Trump's ability to campaign freely. I

demand Governor Hochul immediately pardon President Donald Trump and restore the integrity and faith of our legal system," said Congresswoman Tenney.

In her letter to Hochul, Tenney pointed out the fact that there was bipartisan support for Hochul to pardon President Trump. Democratic Congressman Dean Phillips, who unsuccessfully challenged President Biden for the Democratic nomination for president, posted on “X,” formerly known as Twitter, that Governor Hochul should pardon the former President “for the

good of the country.”

“Donald Trump is a serial liar, cheater, and philanderer, a six-time declarer of corporate bankruptcy, an instigator of insurrection, and a convicted felon who thrives on portraying himself as a victim. @ GovKathyHochul should pardon him for the good of the country,” wrote Congressman Phillips on May 31st, 2024.

In addition to asking Hochul to pardon President Trump, she called for the New York Governor to remove Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg from office for prosecutorial

place in lieu of an executive orderdriven operation. The state had the plans but did not follow them because the Executive Chamber wanted to do their own thing,’” sid one local official.

The common refrain from local communities during the COVID crisis in New York was that decisions were made by the Executive branch in Albany, with little to no input from local communities.

“A local official related that ‘the Chamber doesn’t know us or what we are going through.’ Another participant, referencing the challenge of one-size-fits-all orders, said that ‘mandates cannot be uniformly implemented! All counties have different priorities and circumstances but again, do they care?,” stated the report.

A former state official stated, “there were plans on the shelf that were never opened or used. Plans were too quickly abandoned, and new plans were made ad hoc with little or no transparency.”

The report also took New York State to task for ordering millions of dollars worth of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), only to let it sit in warehouses where a lot of it expired.

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misconduct.

“Mr. Bragg has failed to uphold the high ethical standards required of a lawyer and a District Attorney. It is your solemn duty to protect the Constitutional rights of all defendants before our courts," Tenney wrote to Hochul. "I now call on you as Governor of the State of New York to restore the integrity of our criminal justice system by pardoning former President Donald J. Trump and removing Alvin Bragg as District Attorney of New York County," concluded Congresswoman Tenney in her letter to Hochul.

Photo Credit: Court supplied illustrations Wilmington, DE Wilmington Courtroom Illustration of Hunter Biden and Defense Team

ByDeborahWilliams

How the Dems Can Dump Biden and Block RFK

With President Joseph Biden appearing “dazed and confused” on the global stage and here on the home front, political circles are buzzing about one question: Will the Democratic Party dump the 81-year-old for a younger candidate at the last minute?

If that were to happen, the South Shore Press did a deep dive into how that political process works through the Democratic National Committee (DNC).

Joe Biden’s cognitive and physical deficiencies are becoming almost daily occurrences.

At a recent Juneteenth celebration, Biden froze in a stiff stance, staring blankly for almost thirty seconds while other dignitaries danced and clapped next to him.

“He (Biden) has no idea where he is or what he is celebrating. Elderly abuse!,” said Women for Trump on X.

During D-Day ceremonies in Normandy, there were times where Biden seemed unsure whether to sit or stand, and at times, he appeared to be frozen in place.

At one point, First Lady Jill Biden led him off the stage early, while French President Macron stayed for the entire ceremony.

“This is embarrassing to all Americans,” wrote conservative YouTube host Joshua T. Hosler.

Special Counsel Robert Hur said in his report about President Biden’s improper handling of classified documents, Biden is a “sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.”

A recent report by the Wall Street Journal had congressional leaders say that Biden shows “signs of poor cognitive performance” in private meetings.

If the DNC wanted to replace Biden, how could they do it?

It’s not as easy as just swapping names. It depends on the timing of a candidate change as to which party rules, federal laws, and state rules come into play.

There are four phases of a presidential election.

The primaries up until the Democratic National Convention, which takes place August 19th, 2024, to August 22nd, 2024.

The time between the Convention and Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.

The time between Election Day and the Electoral College vote on December 17th, 2024, (followed by congressional certification on January 6th, 2025).

The time between certification and Inauguration Day, which is Monday, January 20th, 2025.

Could a fellow Democrat challenge Biden right now for the nomination, before the Convention, and replace Biden as the nominee?

The answer is "No.” As long as Biden is in the race, he’s the Democratic nominee for president.

The difficulty for a Democratic challenger to appear now is that if a switch were to happen before the Convention, voters would be limited to candidates that are already on the ballot in the states.

States set their ballot access

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“[There were] inadequate stockpiles of PPE, medical equipment, etc. Without warehouse space in individual facilities, [we used] old, outdated buildings for storage because we simply didn’t have any other storage space. There was a huge effort undertaken to distribute PPE, hand sanitizer, etc., but often the supplies we received were cheap and unusable. An NYS Inspector General report cited a state-run health facility at which improperly stored PPE was subsequently damaged and had to be destroyed, with a value of between $560,000 and $1.6 million. This example underscores the importance of optimal stockpile management and preparedness efforts,” said the Olson Group report.

The main recommendation for a future health care crisis: collaborate, listen to counties,

deadlines and ballots are set in nearly all of them.

Even if President Biden willingly wanted to step aside now, before the Convention, and not run for president, Kamala Harris would not automatically be the nominee.

That is because she is not on any primary ballots in any state as a presidential candidate and has no pledged delegates.

Biden could decline the nomination and release his delegates at the Convention. Jockeying among presidential contenders would ensue and a heated floor fight would occur, causing big rifts within the party. The DNC would likely not allow this to occur, wanting to keep a replacement to President Biden in their control.

If President Biden does not withdraw and release his delegates, but the DNC still wants to replace him at the Convention, they can but it is much more difficult from a purely procedural perspective.

Biden will have already won

the majority of pledged delegates during the primary and those delegates are bound to President Biden on the first ballot under the rules.

Only if no candidate received a majority on the first ballot could pledged delegates start shifting allegiances. This scenario is unlikely considering Biden will have the majority of delegates.

If a move to replace President Biden on the Democratic ticket were to happen, it is likely to take place right after the Democratic Convention in mid-August.

If Biden withdraws from being the Democratic nominee after the Convention, the decision on the replacement candidate is the sole decision of DNC. Under party rules however, the DNC chair must consult with Democratic governors and congressional leadership.

The Chair of the DNC would then call a special meeting of the entire committee of around 500 members and they would vote on the recommended replacement. A simple majority vote is required.

These DNC committee members are mostly made up of political insiders, Democratic party elected officials, and big political donors.

Biden removing his name as the Democratic nominee after the Convention would allow Democratic Party insiders control over who gets picked and would essentially block challenger Robert Kennedy Jr. from having a shot at getting the nomination.

This is why former entertainment lawyer and conservative commentator Rogan O'Handley, known as @DC_Draino on “X,” believes the Democratic National Committee and the Democratic Party will stop at nothing and leave no stone unturned to block Robert F. Kennedy from becoming their nominee if in fact President Biden declines the party nomination right after the Convention.

“Trump Landslide if RFK Runs. ‘A third of Democrat voters would likely vote for RFK if he runs as an independent in the 2024 election, according to a new Rasmussen poll, potentially handing victory to Donald Trump.’ This is why Dems block RFK from debates,” wrote O’Handley.

If President Biden remains the nominee and defeats President Donald J. Trump in November, the political process of picking a successor drastically changes.

If the president-elect dies or withdraws after the Electoral College vote, but before the Inauguration, then the rules of succession kick in under the 20th Amendment. If a president-elect dies, his or her running mate, the vice president-elect, becomes president.

and reject a “top down” leadership approach.

“Collaborative efforts across governments, industry, healthcare, and other stakeholders and groups are essential in building a more robust and adaptive system that is capable of withstanding future crises while safeguarding the well-being of all New Yorkers,” concluded the report.

Cuomo Spokesman Rich Azzopardi responded to the report on Twitter and how it was released on a later Friday evening:

"This report clearly states what we have said since the beginning, the state 'provided appropriate guidance that was consistent with universal best practices in congregate care and accurately reflected the best understanding of the scientific community at the time they were issued," said Azzopardi.

Cuban Missile Crisis Evoked as Russian Warships Dock in Caribbean

ByRobertChartuk

In a situation that stirs up memories of the Cuban Missile Crisis during the Kennedy administration, Russia has deployed a Naval fleet to the Caribbean island 90 miles from the U.S., including an armed frigate and nuclear submarine.

The military gambit is seen as a provocation by Russian President Vladimir Putin in response to the billions of dollars in aid and weaponry U.S. President Joe Biden has sent to Ukraine since Putin’s 2023 attack on its smaller neighbor. Escalating the conflict, Biden has approved the firing of U.S.provided bombs into Russia.

Putin’s naval detachment includes the guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov and the cruise missile submarine Kazan, in addition to the refueling vessel Academic Pashin and the Nikolai Chiker, a support tug, according to reports. The fleet joins its communist ally, China, which has already established

military operations in the island nation.

The first of the armada entering Havana, the Admiral Gorshkov, fired a 21-gun salute, which the Cubans answered with cannon fire from an 18th-century colonial fort built by the Spanish. Russian diplomats carrying national flags were seen welcoming the crews.

The Admiral Gorshkov is one of Russia’s more modern warships with substantial weapons capacity and features to reduce its radar signature. It is capable of firing cruise missiles, anti-ship and aircraft missiles, and the new Zircon hypersonic missiles. It also has close-in weapons system mounts, according to military experts.

The four vessels are docked in berths usually occupied by cruise ships and are the largest show of force by the Russians in Cuba in many years. It was reported that Cubans will be permitted to tour the frigate, which is also armed for anti-submarine warfare.

On the way to the Caribbean island, the Russian warships conducted military exercises in the Atlantic, the Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed. They had practiced the use of high-precision missile weapons using computer simulation for targets up to 400 miles away.

U.S. officials said they had been tracking the vessels en route to Cuba and monitoring their military maneuvers from the Navy ships USS Truxtun and Donald Cook and the Coast Guard vessel Stone. The response also included a P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance plane and assets from Canada. The Russian ships are not thought to carry nuclear weapons.

During the Cold War in 1962, Russia elicited worldwide concern by attempting to build nuclear missile silos in Cuba. The situation was diffused after intense negotiations between President Kennedy and his Russian counterpart, Nikita Khrushchev.

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Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

HISTORY LESSONS

BY RICHARD ACRITELLI

“Heroes are people who rise to the occasion and slip quietly away.”

Iconic News Anchor and Author, Tom Brokaw

On May 29th, Thomas J. Morris, a resident of Rocky Point, was a World War II combat veteran, who recently turned one hundred years old. As one of the hundred thousand current American survivors of this conflict, on June 8th, Morris visited the VFW Post 6249 Suffolk County World War II and Military History Museum. He met with Town of Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner, where she honored him with a proclamation for his support to this country.

A Nassau County kid who grew up in Sea Cliff, Morris grew up on the “Gold Coast.” As a kid, Morris went to a strict Catholic school, he loved playing outside, and he caddied at Piping Rock Golf Club in Locust Valley. He lived during the hardships of the Great Depression and stated how fortunate he was that his mother was a nurse for the wealthy families of these North Shore

estates. Morris never worried about losing his home during these harsh times, as he credited his mom for supremely caring for him.

Directly after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, like millions of other Americans, Morris enlisted into the military. He went to a recruiting office in Hempstead and during his earliest time in the military, he was sent to Camp Upton, Yaphank. Morris wanted to become a pilot in the ArmyAir Force but was later trained as an aircraft mechanic. Before being sent overseas, Morris was at bases in Florida, South Carolina, and eventually was ordered to the 319th Bomber Group, where he was instructed on an A-26 lowlevel attack bomber in Oregon.

In 1945, Morris flew missions from Okinawa to hit the Japanese mainland, as they still aggressively waged war against the United States. Amazingly, Morris had the coincidence of flying over Japan, while the Enola Gay dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945. Eighty-one years later, Morris quickly recalled

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the “mushroom cloud” that he saw over this part of Japan. It was possible that this terrible weapon saved the life of Morris, as the United States faced immense casualties if they had to invade the main islands of Japan.

After the war, Morris was directed to Seoul, Korea, where he transported surrendered Japanese officers back to their nation. Before the Korean War, Morris flew on C-47s to support American troops with supplies who were stationed in Korea. After leaving the military, Morris was a maintenance worker for Eastern Airlines, where he enjoyed traveling to different parts of Europe, the USSR, South America and in the United States. Years later, Morris marveled at the poor conditions of the Soviet Union from the destruction of World War II. As a civilian, Morris was happy to have this job that earned a comfortable living, was married, had a son, and he financially supported his mom. A former member of the New York City Fire Department and an excaptain and commissioner in the Rocky Point Fire Department, Steve Tumulty has become

acquainted with Morris. He describes this resident as a “humble man who is an important reminder of military sacrifices to this country during the fighting of World War II in the Pacific and Asia. This fire department and members of Company 1 were extremely pleased to help celebrate his birthday.”

Today, this one-hundred-yearold is still independent, where he likes to clean his own home, cooks, paints artwork portraits,

and watches television with the company of his little dog “Teddy.” The Bohlman family looks in on him and they love him like one of their own. May we always remember the sacrifices that this country endured some eighty-one years ago that were seen through the patriotic actions of citizens like Thomas J. Morris. Thank you to all our past, present, and future veterans who continue to protect America.

Estate Planning for Teachers

I am a teacher and currently off for summer break. Now that I have time to myself, what should I be thinking about over the summer regarding my estate plan? What about retirement? What actions should I be taking?

Summer is the best time to check items off your “to-do” list that get pushed off during the busy school year. You just spent the last ten months teaching and giving everything you have to your students. It is now time to do something for yourself, which will ultimately help you truly enjoy that summer vacation.

First, we always advise our clients that a power of attorney and health care proxy are two of the documents that almost everyone should have in place, regardless of their age or status in life. The power of attorney appoints an agent to act and make financial decisions on your behalf. This document allows your agent to conduct banking transactions, hire professionals (such as an accountant or attorney), and assist in elder law planning should you need this

in the future. As a teacher, you know how easy it is to get sick or injured. The health care proxy will appoint an agent to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make those decisions on your own. You can also sign a living will, which memorializes your wishes when it comes to end-of-life decisions, such as restricting the use of artificial means to keep you alive.

Second, we usually advise signing a last will and testament for all individuals, regardless of whether they are married or single and whether or not they have children. Your last will and testament gives instructions as to where you want your assets to go, which could include distributions to family members, friends, or charities. This ensures that your assets, no matter how big or small, are being left to those

individuals or charities you want to provide for. Without a last will and testament, assets could end up being distributed under the New York State laws of intestacy, which provides for a line of succession as to whom is to inherit your assets after death. The laws of intestacy do not always coincide with your wishes regarding asset

distribution, so it important to make sure your estate planning documents accurately reflect your wishes.

Lastly, as a teacher, you may be eligible for certain retirement benefits such as a pension, 403(b), or teacher’s retirement annuity. Understanding these benefits and how they affect your future is extremely important. We

therefore advise our clients to speak with a financial adviser to discuss their options and come up with a plan that ensures they are well provided for, both now and during retirement.

Getting started on your estate plan and retirement plan will help reduce the stress that so many teachers face throughout the years. To get the process started, you should contact an estate planning and elder law attorney to set up a consultation and discuss the best option that works for you.

Michal Lipshitz, Esq., is an attorney at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C., focusing her practice areas on Estate Planning and Elder Law. 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.

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L to R: Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon, Rocky Point Fire Department member, Steve Tumulty, Thomas Morris and Councilwoman Jane Bonne

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NANCY BURNER, ESQ.

LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

SUMMONS–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK – US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, -againstTHE UNKNOWN HEIRSAT- LAW, NEXT-OFKIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING, UNDER, BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT PAULA HIGGINS, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; BRIAN J. HIGGINS, BRENDAN J. HIGGINS, BRIAN J. HIGGINS, DEBORAH A. RUMFORD AND KORI A. DUNCAN, AS HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE DECEDENT PAULA HIGGINS; TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; THE CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #10" inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, DefendantsIndex No. 604561/2024 Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Suffolk County. To the above named Defendants–YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a

copy of your answer, or if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's attorneys within thirty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated April 26, 2024. NOTICEYOU 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 the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Thomas F. Whelan, J.S.C. Dated: April 26, 2024 Filed: May 2, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 17 Nelson Place, Mastic, NY 11950. Dated: February 20, 2024 Filed: February 21, 2024 Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Karen B. Olson, Esq. 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Tel: (914) 3453020

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST CARL C. DAVIS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 25, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on July 2, 2024 at 11:00AM, premises known as 83 Smith Lane, Medford, NY 11763. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at West Yaphank, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200 Section 527.00 Block 03.00 Lot 015.000. Approximate amount of judgment $135,085.23 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #623013/2023. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time.

Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-002201 80736

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Nationstar Mortgage LLC

d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff AGAINST

Aaron Ruff a/k/a Aaron G. Ruff, Individually and on behalf of the Estate of Millinee Thomas; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 15, 2021 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on June 27, 2024 at 9:30AM, premises known as 108 Wilson Avenue, Medford, NY 11763. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Middle Island in the Town of Brookhaven, County

of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0200 Section 497.00 Block 02.00 Lot 006.000. Approximate amount of judgment $328,134.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 612283/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.

Brian Egan, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

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

Dated: May 7, 2024

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, -against- ADRIAN R. STASKY AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF THERESA STASKY; DEIDRE PABISZ AKA DEIDRE C. CARMICHAEL AKA DEIDRE LAWTON AKA DEIDRE STASKY AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF THERESA STASKY; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THERESA STASKY, if living, and if he/she be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands,

widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, Defendants. INDEX # 615608/2023

Original filed with Clerk June 23, 2023. Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Suffolk County. Premises: 4 Quail Rd Mastic Beach, NY 11951. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED

DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The supplemental summons and amended complaint are being filed pursuant to the Re-settled Order dated April 30, 2024. 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. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York, May 10, 2024. Pincus Law Group, PLLC. By: Margaret Burke Tarab, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 516-699-8902

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2006-KS3, -againstKEVIN T. FARRELL, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 17, 2024, wherein U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2006-KS3 is the Plaintiff and KEVIN T. FARRELL, 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 July 2, 2024 at 12:30PM, premises known as 61 SPAR DR, MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951; and the following tax map identification: 0200-975.0009.00-021.000 F/K/A 0209-013.00-03.00-021.000 F/K/A 0200-975.00-03.00021.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND,

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WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, AT MASTIC, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 028750/2012. Michael Clancy, Esq. - Referee. The Referee does not accept cash and only accepts bank checks or certified checks made payable to Michael T. Clancy, as 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 COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. NEWREZ LLC

D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Pltf. vs. ROSE MARY HOLDORF AKA ROSE M. HOLDORF, et al, Defts. Index #610086/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered April 5, 2024, I will sell at public auction at Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on July 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. premises k/a 36 Sheridan Road, Shirley, NY 11967. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Mastic in the Township of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0200, Section 983.30, Block 02.00, Lot 012.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $284,170.70 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of

sale. GIUSEPPE ROSINI, Referee. PINCUS LAW GROUP, PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556. File No. 12102020.48377#101474

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MIGUEL ALVAREZ A/K/A MIGUEL S. ALVAREZ, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 22, 2022 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on March 29, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on July 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 9 Dourland Road n/k/a 16 Dourland Road, Medford, NY 11763. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at West Yaphank in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 545.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 023.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $301,952.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609098/2020. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

Richard A. Kaufman, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 193357-1

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

DIRECTIVES.

JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, -against-

VINCENT CELLI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RAPHAEL CELLI, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on August 3, 2023, wherein JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY is the Plaintiff and VINCENT CELLI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RAPHAEL CELLI, 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 July 8, 2024 at 12:30PM, premises known as 3 STAR COURT EAST, PATCHOGUE, NY 11772; and the following tax map identification: 0200-898.0002.00-093.000.

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 069343/2014. Michael Clancy, Esq. - Referee. The Referee does not accept cash and only accepts bank checks or certified checks made payable to Michael T. Clancy, as 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

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE KNOXVILLE 2012 TRUST, Plaintiff, Against

DAVID RUSSELL

GUGGENHEIM A/K/A

DAVID R. GUGGENHEIM A/K/A DAVID GUGGENHEIM; PATRICIA SUE GUGGENHEIM A/K/A PATRICIA

S. GUGGENHEIM A/K/A PATRICIA GUGGENHEIM; ET AL

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 02/16/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on 7/9/2024 at 11:00am, premises known as 381 Grace Street, Holbrook, NY 11741, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village Of Holbrook, Town Of Islip, County Of Suffolk And State Of New York.

District 0500 Section 152.00 Block 02.00 Lot 021.000

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $537,835.53 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 613334/2018

Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee.

Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504

Dated: 4/29/24 File Number: 6884571 SH

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AMENDED NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NORMA ARIAS A/K/A NORMA L. PORTILLO, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 1, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on July 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., premises known as 182 Lexington Road, Shirley, NY 11967. 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 967.00, Block 06.00 and Lot 060.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $485,028.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607270/2015. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 211881-1

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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, -against-

CHRISTINA MORAN AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS DELVALLE, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on July 6, 2023, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and CHRISTINA MORAN AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS DELVALLE, 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 July 16, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 17 LAURIE BOULEVARD, CENTEREACH, NY 11720; and the following tax map identification: 0200-513.0002.00-036.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 614521/2019. Annette Eaderesto, 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.

L15943 - 6/12/2024, 6/19/2024, 6/26/2024 & 7/3/2024

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY

LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

MID-ISLAND MORTGAGE CORP.,

Plaintiff against MUHAMMET OZEN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 21, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on July 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 1 Ellen Ct, Lake Grove, NY 11755. District 0208 Sec 008.00 Block 11.00 Lot 029.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lake Grove, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $412,399.72 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 605329/2016. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the 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. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. 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.

Steven P. Bertolino, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000067-1

L15944 - 6/12/2024, 6/19/2024, 6/26/2024 & 7/3/2024

SUFFOLK - INDEX NO.: 601405/2023–SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Plaintiff

designates SUFFOLK COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map District 0200, Section 757.00, Block 03.00, Lot 003.000, EAST MORICHES, NY, County of SUFFOLK – CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2019-RPL3, PLAINTIFF, -againstROBERT SINNOTT, SR., AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PATRICK SINNOTT, STEPHANIE UNGER, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PATRICK SINNOTT, KATHLEEN UNGER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PATRICK SINNOTT, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs-at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of PATRICK SINNOTT, deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs-at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, DEFENDANTS. YOU ARE

HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and 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 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 against you 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. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Syosset, New York, June 5, 2024. Roach & Lin, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-9383100. To the above-named defendants: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. THOMAS WHELAN, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated March 18, 2024 and filed with the SUFFOLK County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as District 0200, Section 757.00, Block 03.00, Lot 003.000, EAST MORICHES, NY, County of SUFFOLK as described in the complaint on file and commonly known as 143 PINE ST, EAST MORICHES, NY

11940. 81196

L15946 - 6/12/2024, 6/19/2024, 6/26/2024 & 7/3/2024

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3, -against-

SCOTT LAZENBY A/K/A SCOTT T. LAZENBY, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 30, 2024, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 is the Plaintiff and SCOTT LAZENBY A/K/A SCOTT T. LAZENBY, 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 July 18, 2024 at 12:30PM, premises known as 99 SOUTHHAVEN AVENUE, MASTIC, NY 11950; and the following tax map identification: 0200882.00-01.00-041.000.

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 605424/2017. Michael Clancy, Esq. - Referee. The Referee does not accept cash and only accepts bank checks or certified checks made

payable to Michael T. Clancy, as 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.

L15947 - 6/19/2024, 6/26/2024, 7/3/2024 & 7/10/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that acquisitions have been proposed and contracts prepared under the New Suffolk County ¼% Drinking Water Protection Program-Open SpacePayGo as follows:

SITE Pine Barrens Core

TAX MAP NO. 0200-531.00-06.00-005.000

OWNER

Estate of John Delia

Copies of the proposed contracts can be seen at the office of the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management, H. Lee Dennison Building, 2nd Floor, Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York. The undersigned will hold a final public hearing of this acquisition, pursuant to Section 247 of the N.Y.S. General Municipal Law, at the Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management on the 27th day of June, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at which time all interested persons will be heard.

Michael Brown Acquisition Unit Supervisor

Dated: June 10, 2024 Hauppauge, N.Y.

L15948-6/19/2024

NOTICE OF RESOLUTION

ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mastic Beach Fire District, at a regular meeting thereof, held on June 10, 2024, duly adopted the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and the Town Law of the State of New York, that a sum not to exceed $25,000.00 be expended from the Apparatus and Equipment Reserve Fund of said Fire District for certain improvements to the ladder truck of the Mastic Beach Fire Department, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and the Town Law of the State of New York, that a sum not to exceed $5,000.00 be expended from the Apparatus and Equipment Reserve Fund of said Fire District for the purchase, equipping, and outfitting a new inflatable boat for the Mastic Beach Fire Department, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law and the Town Law of the State of New York, that a sum not to exceed $10,000.00 be expended from the Apparatus and Equipment Reserve Fund of said Fire District for the purchase of a used high water vehicle for the Mastic Beach Fire Department, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted subject to a permissive referendum as provided in the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of the Fire District shall, within ten working days of the adoption of this resolution, publish a notice within the official newspaper of the Fire District setting forth the date of the adoption of the resolution and an abstract of the resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof and that the resolution was adopted

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subject to a permissive referendum.

Dated: June 10, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE MASTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT

By: ANTHONY CAPERSINO Fire District Secretary L15949-6/19/2024

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -against-

MAUREEN H. PITTMAN, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/ HE BE DEAD, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on May 8, 2024, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and MAUREEN H. PITTMAN, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/ HE BE DEAD, 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 July 18, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 81 MILLER AVENUE, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776; and the following tax map identification: 0200-334.0006.00-060.000.

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.:

208536/2022. Annette Eaderesto, 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.

L15950 - 6/19/2024, 6/26/2024, 7/3/2024 & 7/10/2024

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2005-2, -againstJORGE PENA, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 29, 2019, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2005-2 is the Plaintiff and JORGE PENA, 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 July 22, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 11 ORMOND PLACE, SHIRLEY, NY 11967; and the following tax map identification: 0200851.00-05.00-004.000.

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 611797/2017. Steven Losquadro, 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.

L15951 - 6/19/2024, 6/26/2024, 7/3/2024 & 7/10/2024

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS DELAWARE TRUSTEE AND U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CO-TRUSTEE FOR GOVERNMENT LOAN SECURITIZATION TRUST 2011-FV1 Plaintiff, v. LILLIAN L POITRAS A/K/A LILLIAN POITRAS, 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 4, 2019, I, Elyse N. Grasso, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on July 18, 2024 at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill,

Farmingville, NY 11738, at 1:00PM the premises described as follows:

72 Johns Neck Road a/k/a 72 Lafayette Drive Shirley, NY 11967

SBL.: 0209-032.00-02.00052.000 f/k/a 0200-983.0004.00-052.000

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

The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 060386/2014 in the amount of $178,306.61 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

L15952 - 6/19/2024, 6/26/2024, 7/3/2024 & 7/10/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that acquisitions have been proposed and contracts prepared under the New Suffolk County ¼% Drinking Water Protection Program-Open SpacePayGo as follows:

SITE

Tallmeister-Markus property

TAX MAP NO.

0200-318.00-06.00-001.000

0200-318.00-06.00-002.000

0200-318.00-06.00-003.000

OWNER

Tiiu Tallmeister-Markus Trust

Tiiu Tallmeister-Markus, Trustee

Copies of the proposed contracts can be seen at the office of the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, Division of Real Property Acquisition

and Management, H. Lee Dennison Building, 2nd Floor, Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York. The undersigned will hold a final public hearing of these acquisitions, pursuant to Section 247 of the N.Y.S. General Municipal Law, at the Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management on the 27th day of June, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at which time all interested persons will be heard.

Michael Brown Acquisition Unit Supervisor

Dated: June 13, 2024 Hauppauge, N.Y. L15953-6/19/2024

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 WORKSESSION ON JUNE 25, 2024 (BZA CONFERENCE ROOM –1ST FLOOR) AT 4:00 P.M., 2. A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 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 3. A

WORKSESSION ON JUNE 26, 2024, (PUBLIC DINING AREA 2ND FLOOR) COMMENCING AT THE END OF THE CALL OF EITHER THE 2:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR AND/ OR THE END OF THE CALL OF THE ENTIRE PUBLIC CALENDAR, AS TIME PERMITS TO DISCUSS THE DECISION

CALENDAR

3. New Properties Solutions Corp., 2137 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY. Location: South side Colin Dr. 80' East of Lucerne Ave., Shirley. Applicant requests division of a parcel into 3 plots, 1, 2, & 3, requiring lot area, lot frontage, minimum & total side yard variances for proposed one family dwelling on plot 1. (0200 64100 0400 002000, 003000, 004000, 005000, 006000, 007000, 008000, 009000, 010000, 011000, 012000, 013000, 014000, 015000, 016000)

4. New Properties Solutions Corp., 2137 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY. Location: South side Colin Dr. 180' East of Lucerne Ave., Shirley. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage and total side yard variances for proposed one family dwelling on plot 2.

5. New Properties Solutions Corp., 2137 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park, NY. Location: South side Colin Dr. 280' East of Lucerne Ave., Shirley. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage, minimum & total side yard variances for proposed one family dwelling on plot 3.

6. SRM 23 LLC, 12 Woods End Rd., Dix Hills, NY. Location: East side Old Dock Rd. 363' North of Todd Ct., Yaphank. Applicant requests Special Permit for proposed cannabis retail sales establishment. (0200 77700 0500 001010)

6A. SRM 23 LLC, 12 Woods End Rd., Dix Hills, NY. Location: East side Old Dock Rd. 363' North of Todd Ct., Yaphank. Applicant requests relief of Special Permit criteria prohibiting said establishment within 1000 ft. of the lot line of any premises used for a school, non-degreegranting instruction/ programs, including selfdefense, dance, swimming, gymnastic, and other sports (779+/- provided from Breathe Jiu Jitsu, 662'+/from Maryhaven Adult Services Center & 814'+/from Crossfit gym provided).

18. BLCCA, LLC, c/o Colonial Property Consultants, PO Box 129, Blue Point, NY. Location:

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South side Montauk Hwy. 295' West of Locust Ave., E. Moriches. Applicant requests Special Permit for proposed mini-storage warehouse. (0200 75800 0400 011000)

19. BLCCA, LLC, c/o Colonial Property Consultants, PO Box 129, Blue Point, NY. Location: South side Montauk Hwy. 295' West of Locust Ave., E. Moriches. Applicant requests Special Permit for overnight parking of registered vehicles as an accessory use to said ministorage warehouse.

THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL COMMENCE AT 4 P.M.

28. William & Patricia Didonato, 360 Holbrook Rd., Ronkonkoma, NY. Location: West side Holbrook Ave., 1654.96' South of Rustic Rd., Ronkonkoma. Applicant requests height variance for proposed 20 ft. high - 1200 sq. ft. detached garage (14 ft. high - 600 sq. ft. permitted). (0200 59800 0100 022001)

30. Victory Realty LLC., c/o Beach Expediting, PO Box 427, Westhampton, NY.

Location: East side Ocean View Dr., East and opposite the end of Wavecrest Dr., Mastic Beach. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage, minimum & total side yard variances for proposed 3 story (2 1/2 stories permitted) one family dwelling on a 50 ft. lot. (0200 97510 0200 005000)

24. Nicholas Mastriano, 6 Groton Ln., Coram, NY. Location: West side of Groton Ln., 105' North of Glenmere Ln. (East side Rte. 112) Coram. Applicant requests side yard variance for proposed detached garage located in the required side yard. (0200 33900 0200 007000)

31. Victory Realty LLC., c/o Beach Expediting PO Box 427, Westhampton, NY.

Location: East side Ocean View Dr., East and opposite the end of Wavecrest Dr., Mastic Beach. Applicant requests side yard variance for proposed 2nd story wrap around deck.

32. Cosme Villalba, 5633 SW 129th Place Rd., Ocala, FL.

Location: East side Floyd Rd. S., 444.71' South of President Rd., (West side Mastic Rd.), Shirley. Applicant requests permission for proposed one family dwelling with 770 sq. ft. 2nd story (rebuild of one story dwelling legal under CO# 133398). (0200 97890 0800 015000)

36. James Hoffman, c/o Traci's Permits 363 Terryville Rd., Terryville, NY. Location: North side Hampton Ave., 232.21' West of Mastic Rd., Mastic. Applicant requests height variance for existing 6 ft.

high fencing located in the front yard. (0200 85300 0800 061001)

37. Harold Shaman Trustee, 125 Exeter St., Brooklyn, NY. Location: South side Neighborhood Rd., 533.93' West of Brushwood Dr., Shirley. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage, front yard setback, rear yard, and minimum and total side yard variances for proposed one family dwelling on a 50 ft. lot. (0200 98040 1100 008000)

AMENDMENT

# 20 & 21 originally of 4/24/24

20. Ashley Builders, Corp., c/o Beach Expediting PO Box 427, Westhampton, NY. Location: West side West Bartlett Rd., 109.12' North of Park Ave., Middle Island. Applicant requests division of a parcel into 2 plots, A & B, requiring no variances for existing one family dwelling

on plot A (lot conforms). (0200 52700 0200 024000)

21. Ashley Builders, Corp., c/o Beach Expediting PO Box 427, Westhampton, NY. Location: West side West Bartlett Rd., 299.37' North of Park Ave., Middle Island. Applicant requests lot frontage variance for proposed one family dwelling on plot B.

CASES WILL BE HEARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD.

HOWARD M. BERGSON CHAIRMAN

L15954-6/19/2024

Notice of Public Sale: The following Self Storage unit contents containing household and other goods Will be sold for cash by StorQuest Self Storage 393 Smith road Shirley, NY 11967 (631)-729-6945 To satisfy a lien on 7/9/2024 at

approx. 12:00pm at www. storagetreasures.com

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L15955-6/19/2024

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 06/20/2024 at approx. 12PM at www. storagetreasures.com: Shelica Hasty , 3263

L15956-6/19/2024

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THE BETTOR ANGLE TM

BY TOM BARTON

In sports betting we are always looking for an angle, something that can give us the edge and be able to capitalize on the advantage. Sometimes that means we are betting on a wind game in football, or a long road trip, or maybe a key injury or coaching change. In major league baseball, however, those advantages are harder to spot. But, one of the simplest advantages that stares bettors in the face every year, yet is rarely capitalized on is the struggles of offenses against left handed pitching.

In the new world of MLB, we have so much bullpen usage that betting on, or against, a starter is even more difficult, but those crafty lefties still hold value. What is the real value though are fading teams who struggle

against the southpaws. In 2024, we have a number of teams who have really begun the year with the inability to hit lefties and it has cashed numerous tickets so far.

The Seattle Mariners have been absolutely terrible against lefties this season batting just .213. This makes them a great team to fade because they are a first place team, which means when they take on a lefty, they likely will be favorites and have been in many spots this year. The Cardinals are in a similar spot batting just .218 against lefties, yet are in the hunt for a playoff berth. Then we get into some of the no-brainer teams like Oakland, Miami and the White Sox. They are harder to fade because they will be underdogs in

Oh, Those Crafty Lefties

most games and likely large underdogs, but against lefties it has been worthwhile laying the juice. On the other side of the

Hey Dad, Do You Want to Have a Catch?

ByTomBarton

My newest son needs another bottle and is fussy, my beautiful and energetic daughter is doing backbends and shouting for me to watch her, which I intently do because she has worked so hard on them, my oldest son needs help double knotting his cleats and my wife is frantically putting together the diaper bag. We are running late for baseball, and I can't be late because I'm the coach and my son counts on me. The dog is running around and music is playing in the background, with the TV still on some Disney Youtube video. It's utter chaos this Saturday morning at the Bartons' house and all I can think is ... wow, I

must be the luckiest man alive.

It's funny that I think about that Lou Gehrig line because my mind is always on sports and the man who gave me that gift was taken from me so young but left a lasting impact. My father was a truly great man, one who I was told my whole life how great he was and not only after he passed. In a world full of wrong directions that he could have taken, he always seemed to take the right path, and as a dad now, I still don't know how he always made the right choices. He didn't drink, smoke or seemingly have any vices. He worked hard and long hours, yet always had the energy to come home and play with his kids. My father was

taken from me at a very early age and was sick for most of the life that I had with him. Hard work, dedication to your kids and family and love are all aspects that he tried to instill into me. I know I'll never live up to the incredible man that he was, but I try very hard to.

Father's Day used to be a sad day for me, because I wanted him back so much, but it's funny how your priorities and life change so quickly once children get involved. The moment my son was born and as my wife says "made me a father,"—I didn't see Father's Day as a sad day, rather a chance to celebrate the life that I have been given. Now, my firstever Father's Day with three children, I have three times the celebration. Waking up to homemade gifts, a kids-cooked breakfast and heading out to spend the day at the beach with my favorite people on earth only makes me realize how lucky I am. This isn't to say that I won't take a minute to reflect on the greatness that was my Dad, but my mindset has been shifted.

I often explain life through a sports lense and I can perfectly sum it up with a sports-slanted view this Father's Day. The greatest father-son moment in

spectrum, we have the best teams against lefties. The Arizona Diamondbacks are batting a ridiculous .281 against southpaws and that is a distinct advantage. They also have 111 RBI against lefties, which leads baseball, so anytime the Snakes face a lefty, it's time to trust their bats. The Dodgers, Royals and Twins all come in next and while you might not want to pay big juice to bet on them, you can always consider prop plays or team totals to take advantage of the lefty matchups.

As the summer rolls on, every edge will be needed to navigate the baseball schedule and make some money, betting on or against lefties is absolutely a way to put the odds in your favor.

film history happens during a sports movie. When Kevin Costner asks his father "Hey, Dad, do you want to have a catch?" even the toughest man will accuse someone of cutting onions nearby. But, that scene is completely different for me now. For decades, I used to think that the only thing in the world that I would ever want is to see my dad one more time and ask him to

have a catch. Yes, that would be the heaven that Fields of Dreams is. But, that dream has changed and has become a new version of heaven. Now, instead of me asking my dad for one more catch, it will be my kids asking me to throw that ball around one more time. And the greatness of my dad was that he wouldn't want it any other way.

Photo Credit: Tom Barton

Photo Credit: Tom Barton

Photo Credit: Tom Barton

L to R: Tom Barton, baby Finn, Abby Barton, Tommy & Gracie.

Tom Barton Sr.

SPORTS Beating Down the Golden Goose

ByTomBarton

There is a new lightning rod in sports and it's for all the wrong reasons. Caitlin Clark is an exceptional basketball player, who has taken the league by storm, and in the process has a fan following that is unlike anything the sport has ever seen. But, there is a dark cloud that is starting to surround Clark and it's making this seemingly great story turn sour.

Clark entered the league with a fan fervor that has never been seen at the women's basketball level before. Even the most celebrated and best known women's player could walk down the street and would barely be recognized and then came Caitlin Clark. With her fun and dominating style of play and her easy to market likability,

the WNBA seemed to have their greatest star ready for super stardom. The league, and every player in it, would soon benefit from Clark's obvious allure. But, it seems that jealousy and envy (at the very least) have become more of an agenda than elevating the league.

Ever since Clark entered the league, there have been naysayers, and not from fans and the media, but from opponents who want to push her down, both figuratively and literally. Clark has been the subject of some nasty plays and cheap shots since she walked on a WNBA court. Teams are targeting her and the refs are looking the other way. The worst part is, so is the league, who should be looking to protect her.

The blueprint in sports has

Gabrielson Leads The Mustangs

The Mount Sinai Track and Field team performed very well at the state tournament this week and we have a new state champion for the Mustangs.

Cali Gabrielson took home first place in the 3000 meter to earn the right to call herself New York State Champion. Gabrielson won the Division 2 title by finishing with a time of 9:59:50. She went on to place 9th in the 1500 meter as well.

She wasn't the only one who performed well though as Paige Sheiffele won the Section XI Sportsmanship award. She also finished in 3rd place in the 3000 meter. In the Pentathlon, Hannah Strom finished 13th, Kelly Hughes took home 14th in the Triple Jump and 12th in the 400 Meter, while in the 4x400m Relay, Else Reynolds, Taylor Pedra, Cameron Campo, and Kelly Hughes were able to capture 6th place.

Republicans Make It Four in a Row

ByTomBarton

The Republicans won the Congressional Baseball game yet again this year. This time they humiliated their Democratic counterparts 3111 in an offensive explosion. But, getting beat down by the Republicans isn't anything new for the Dems as they have now lost 4 years in a row.

The climate protestors who tried to stop the game did nothing to stop the fun that was being had on the field. Police arrested eight of the disruptors but the play continued.

The Republicans all had a good day at the plate. In 2017, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, was shot at a practice for the baseball game, he continues to play and had the best moment of the day when he led off and got on base, which would start the rally. Republicans wound up putting up four runs in the inning.

That lead was erased after the Republicans left three men on and some poor fielding led

always been to protect the stars, because they bring the fans. When Clark's team has played on the road, it has consistently drawn the greatest crowds, even in some of the biggest markets like New York and LA, that shows her star power. The NBA noticed this with Air Jordan and changed the rules to protect their golden goose. The NHL did the same with the Great One Wayne Gretzky and as for the NFL, well you can barely look at a QB wrong nowadays because they want to protect their most marketable assets. The WNBA is failing miserably in this area

to the Democrats pulling ahead 5-4. But, this seemed to only energize the Republicans. In the 4th inning, they went on to score 7 runs and they wouldn't be stopped after that big inning. Republicans were as determined and aggressive as we have watched in a while under the leadership of manager Rep. Roger Williams of Texas, a former minor leaguer. The Democrats, looks lost most of the game, many would say taking a page out of

and for a league who has always struggled to make a profit, let alone gain fans, there seems to be something even more devious afoot.

When Clark was left off the Olympic team, the gloves came off for many. Not only did the media and fans throw their hands up in the air in frustration, but former NBA stars like Paul Pierce and Gilbert Arenas were outwardly upset at the decision. Quickly after the announcement that she wouldn't be on the American roster, social media began calling out the obvious issues. Jealousy, sure. Envy, of

Sachem Wins State

ByTomBarton

Sachem Track has another trophy to add to their trophy case in the main lobby as they have won a state championship.

Savanna Edwards, Bella Galeas, Taylor Percy and Sarafina Scavo won the New York State 4x400m relay. The foursome had a remarkable time of 3:55.12.

Earlier this year at the Section XI County "1A" Championships, Bella Galeas finished 3rd and 4th at the prelims and Finals in the 100-meter dash, 3rd in the long jump and took home first place in the 400-meter hurdles.

their political book. The team didn't even dress the part, while the Republicans looked like a classy, well-oiled team.

The Congressional Baseball Game dates back to 1909 as an annual exhibition game played in or near Washington, D.C., between parties in Congress. This year's game sold 25,000 tickets, which would far exceed that of an average Oakland A's game, and even one upped their in-state major league team the Washington Nationals.

course, but now was this a raceoriented slight to Clark? Did it have something to do with her outspoken religion? Or her sexual orientation? These were the questions that littered the sports world and none have been answered.

At the end of the day, what we know is that the WNBA and Olympic committee have the most popular women's basketball player of all time on their hands and for reasons that we can only guess at, they are pushing her aside and allowing others to derail the golden goose that she could be.

ByTomBarton

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Cali Gabrielson

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Caitlin Clark

Savanna Edwards placed 3rd in the 400-meter dash and 4th in the 400-meter hurdles. Taylor Percy finished 5th in the 400-meter

hurdles. Sarafina Scavo ended up 6th in the 200-meter dash and 2nd in the 400-meter dash.

Savanna Edwards, Bella Galeas, Taylor Percy and Sarafina Scavo

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SPORTS Jess Joe Augustine Commits to West Point

ByTomBarton

Make it two in a row for Mount Sinai's Jess Joe Augustine.

Augustine won his second consecutive State Championship this week with a breathtaking performance. Not only did he win the Steeplechase, but his time of 9:11.67 broke the Suffolk County Steeplechase record.

Records are nothing new for the senior as he will leave school holding nine different Mount Sinai High School records. It's even more eye-opening when you consider he was injured in 2022. One of his biggest accomplishments was breaking the 30-year-old 1600 school record held by Dan Dugan, with a time of 4:15.84. Earlier this

Jackson Hits His Way to a Player of the Year

Second Team accolades, along with First Team All-Conference honors, now adds Player of the Year to his impressive resume.

This season Jackson hit . 375 with two home runs, two triples, 9 doubles, 17 RBIs and 31 runs scored. His advanced statline reads like a baseball analytic's dream. He finished the year with a .459 on base percentage and .588 slugging, which was good for a 1.017 OPS. In just 34 games, he also was able to show off his speed by stealing 15 bases, while being caught just once. He began the year on fire with a nine-game hit streak through the first 12 games of the season. He also ended with a bang. He had multihit games in seven of the final 10 games of the season.

Washington Grabs the MVP

ByTomBarton

Miller Place's own Kevin Washington has been named the High School Battle Sports Camp MVP at FBU Long Island.

Washington, a defensive end for the Panthers, excelled at the camp to earn the honors and turn heads. The 6'3", 240-pounder also participated at the Rising Stars game earlier this spring.

The Battle Sports Camp at FBU is the recognized as one of the leaders in developing and enhancing the ability and skill of serious football players in middle school and high school.

ByTomBarton

The Seawolves Carlos Santos became the first Stony Brook DI male track & field athlete to earn All-American honors.

Santos finished in 18thplace finish at the 2024 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships to earn him the honorable mention nod.

Santos, who is originally from Patchogue, and went to Patchogue-Medford High School, competed in the 3000 meter & 2000 meter steeplechase, mile, two mile, 800 meter, 400 hurdles, 4x800 and 4x400 at Pat-Med. He was a four-year letter winner in track (2014-2018) and twoyear letter winner in cross country (2016-2018).

Once he joined the Seawolves, he kept running to glory. As a freshman, Santos finished 10th in the open race at the Coast-to-Coast Battle in Beantown. Then as a Sophomore, he took home a

sixth place finish in the same event. He also placed third in the 3000 meter at the Robert Elkin Invite and fourth in the 5000 meter at the Fastrack Season Opener. As a junior, he kept going with a secondplace finish in the 3000 meter steeple at the IC4A/ECAC Outdoor Championships, then took third in the 3000-meter steeple at the America East Outdoor Championships. His wins started to come as well as he finished atop the field in the 3000-meter steeple at the West Point Twilight and won the 3000-meter steeple at the Ocean State Invite.

As his senior year hit, Santos kept winning, He won the 3000-meter steeple at the IC4A/ECAC Outdoor Championships and set a new program record and earned a second-place finish in the 3000-meter steeple at the Larry Ellis Invite. Which all led to his graduate year, where he was named to the All-CAA team and NCAA Northeast All-Region Honors.

month, he won the Tony Toro MVP trophy as the Top Runner for Suffolk County.

Augustine has committed to West Point USMA to continue his athletic and academic career.

Kevin Washington, DE

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Jess Joe Augustine

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Carlos Santos

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ByTomBarton

Former Patchogue-Medford

standout Tyree Jackson has been named the Mountain Valley Conference Baseball Player of the Year. Jackson, who is originally from Medford, NY, received All-Region

Tyree Jackson

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All Long Island to the Ivy League

ByTomBarton

Caden Lesiewicz has been named the James Conrad Metzger Top Scholar Athlete by the National Football Foundation Long Island Chapter and the College of Fame, Inc., for his achievements on the field and in the classroom.

The William Floyd High School senior played multiple positions for the Colonials. He played multiple positions, including safety, running back, kick returner, punt returner and wide receiver during his three years as a varsity starter for the Colonials. But, he is probably best

known for his achievements as the team's kicker where he set the school record for the longest field goal.

Lesiewicz was a first-team AllLong Island selection in 2022 and a second-team selection in 2023 after missing time with a torn MCL. He also excels in the classroom with an unweighted 97 GPA and earned a 1400 SAT score. His academic accomplishments go on as he is a member of the National Honor Society, student government and is a part of a community beach cleanup program and will be graduating

Fustal Chooses Ferreira

ByTomBarton

As U.S. Women’s Futsal National Team head coach Marcia Tafarel was selecting just 13 players to take part in the team’s third and final invitation-only Identification Training Camp from May 16-19 at COPA Soccer Training Center in Walnut Creek, Calif., she knew the field was riddled with talent from all over. When the dust settled on her selections, Stony Brook women's soccer junior Emanuelly Ferreira was chosen to be a part of the team.

"It's always an honor getting called up to the US Futsal National Team," said Ferreira. "We have the first-ever Women's FIFA Futsal World Cup coming up in 2025, as well as CONCAAF Qualifiers

among the top 10 students of his class.

With that sort of resume, it's no wonder that he chose an Ivy League school to continue his education. He will be attending Cornell University in the fall, where he will study in the School of Arts & Sciences, as well as

soon, so I'm very excited for that and what the future holds for US Futsal."

"Futsal" is an indoor version of soccer that is played on a "basketball"-sized field that is 40 by 20 meters. Fustal is becoming more and more popular and its smaller rosters make Ferreira's inclusion even more impressive.

Compared to the 11 players on a soccer field, Futsal fields teams of five players (one of which is a goalkeeper). They also use a smaller and heavier ball, which leads to it being less bouncy and puts an emphasis on passing, receiving, dribbling and moving while under pressure.

In her first season with the Seawolves, Ferreira appeared in 11 games and registered over 160 minutes on the pitch.

kick for the Big Red football team.

“Caden Lesiewicz is the epitome of a student athlete,” said Suffolk County Hall of Fame varsity head coach Paul Longo. “He is a great leader on the field, a great player and a tremendous student in the classroom.”

“I think it just means everything that I have strived for this year and worked toward,” said Caden. “I put in a ton of work on the football field, but I also take the classroom really seriously.”

Wilson and Colon Grab Top Honors

ByTomBarton

Shoreham-Wading River

Senior wrestling and football had a huge week this week as awards were given out.

Wrestlers Chris Colon and Zack Wilson both took home recognition for their achievements. Chris earned the male most outstanding athlete individual sport and Zack earned the most outstanding male athlete team sport ( wrestling / football ).

In addition to the most outstanding athlete award, Colon also earned the Fehmel Memorial Scholarship. During the season, he won the county wrestling title and qualified for the state wrestling championships, after

MVP Molini

finishing second the year before.

accomplishments

ByTomBarton

William Floyd's Jack Molini has won the league's MVP Award.

Molini, who is just a junior, was an instrumental part of the Colonials both on the mound and with the bat. When you look over

215-pounder has an All-State honors to his name to go along with an All-County, two AllDivision, and three time AllCounty wrestler.

his stats on the season, it's hard to decide where he had a bigger impact, and that's a testament to his dual dominance.

Molini batted .475 on the year with a .556 on base percentage and a Ruthian 1.179 OPS. Of his 29 hits, 6 were doubles, with one home run. He had 25 RBI, 16 runs scored, seven walks to just 10 strikeouts, as he controlled the zone all year.

On the mound, he was nearly untouchable. Molini finished the year with a 6-1 record to go along with his incredible 1.51 ERA. In 46 1/3 innings, opponents only batted .156 against him. He allowed just 33 hits and 10 runs in those innings and added 61 strikeouts.

Butch Dellecave Nominees Named

ByTomBarton

The Butch Dellecave Foundation gathered the best student athletes in Suffolk HS sports to name the male and female Athlete of the Year.

The nominees from Sachem East were Carmine Jaconi and Sara O'Sullivan and from ShorehamWading River, seniors Juliana Mahan and Lucas Portuese.

The award is named in memory of the legendary educator, official, and coach Gaetano “Butch” Dellecave. Sixteen school districts in Suffolk County have a partnership with the award organizers.

Athletic Directors from all sixty-six Suffolk County school districts nominate one male and

one female from their high school senior class. Students are chosen not only for being at the top of their game, but also for scoring high in classroom performance

and in their commitment to the local community.

The top male and female finalist will receive a trophy along with a $1,000 college scholarship.

Photo Credit: James Montalto Caden Lesiewicz proudly displays his awards.

Photo Credit: @StonyBrookWSOC | X Emanuelly Ferreira with Her Coaches

Carmine Jaconi and Sara O'Sullivan

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Jack Molini

In February, he also won the Champion of Champions Award.

Wilson's

are just as impressive. The 5'9",

Chris Colon and Zack Wilson

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