The South Shore Press 10/02/24

BY STEFAN MYCHAJLIW

News and Notes While Eagerly Awaiting the Re-Election of Donald J. Trump as Commander in Chief….. BACK ON THE HILL

I’m forever grateful that the professional seeds of success in the world of politics and media were firmly planted while I was a student at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. I remember there being a lot of students from Long Island who always identified their hometown by which exit they lived off of on the L.I.E.

Throwing all humility out the window, it is considered one of the most prestigious journalism schools in America. I loved my time at SU and try to make it back twice a year

to bring the boys to a football and basketball game.

This past week, my brother-inlaw Adam and yours truly brought my sons Maksym and Emeryk to “The Dome” to watch the Orangemen destroy Holy Cross.

I love going back to The Hill and am a proud SU grad. Tuition back then was $16,000 a year, climbing to a little over $18,000 by my senior year in 1995. Tuition is now over $63,000 annually. For me, it was worth every penny because I went to Newhouse, a highly specialized school that opened many doors for me.

That being said, I can’t imagine the amount of debt students willingly agree to in order to obtain an undergraduate degree nowadays.

BY GEORGE SANTOS

This past week, New York has found itself at the center of numerous political scandals, spotlighting figures from U.S. Representative Anthony D'Esposito of New York’s Fourth Congressional District to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Both politicians are facing intense public scrutiny, raising serious questions about ethics, integrity, and the future of leadership in the state.

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito’s Growing Troubles

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, a freshman Republican representing parts of Long Island, has been hit with accusations that could endanger his political career. The New York Times published an investigation revealing troubling allegations of his misuse of taxpayer funds. The report claims that D’Esposito employed his mistress in a no-show, part-time job, alongside the daughter of his long-term

fiancée. Such actions have sparked outrage from his critics, who are now calling for his immediate resignation.

While D’Esposito was already facing a challenging reelection bid in a competitive district, these revelations have made his political future even more uncertain. His critics argue that these missteps point to deeper ethical concerns, making it nearly impossible for him to regain the trust of his constituents. With Long Island’s political landscape becoming more competitive, D’Esposito now faces an uphill battle that could spell the end of his congressional career.

Mayor Eric Adams: A Scandal

Unsealed

In stark contrast to D’Esposito’s local issues, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now at the center of a national political firestorm. The long-rumored investigation into his campaign finances has finally

Campaign Trail News and Notes

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TROUBLED WATERS AHEAD: FLOOD WARNING

News of Republican incumbent Ed Flood being disbarred rocked what should be a competitive race for New York State Assembly. Suffolk Democratic Chairman Rich Schaffer pounced quickly, calling Flood’s disbarment “disqualifying.” If Schaffer plays his cards right, it could prove to be an important tipping point to flip that seat back to the Democratic Party.

This is something I fundamentally oppose and hope doesn’t happen, being a Republican myself. That’s just the reality of the political universe since Flood was embarrassingly disbarred and cannot practice law.

Political Scandals Shake New

come to light with the unsealing of an indictment accusing him of campaign finance fraud. According to the charges, Adams is alleged to have orchestrated a scheme to launder foreign money into his 2021 mayoral campaign using straw donors.

As the leader of the largest city in the U.S., these allegations are far-reaching and have left local Democrats in a precarious position. Adams, who had been seen as a rising star within the party, has now become a political liability. The indictment has complicated relationships within New York’s political ecosystem, particularly for figures like my predecessor and successor Congressman Tom Suozzi, a Democrat who has shared a close public relationship with Adams. With the upcoming election season on the horizon, this scandal could impact not just Adams but the broader Democratic Party’s standing in New York.

Partisan Mudslinging Hits New Highs

Amid these scandals, the national political climate has grown more polarized than ever. Democrats and Republicans are engaged in fierce mudslinging campaigns, each eager to exploit the other’s weaknesses. For the DNC, D'Esposito’s scandal provides ammunition against Republicans' claims of ethical superiority, while Democrats are scrambling to distance themselves from Mayor Adam’s troubles.

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ByRobertChartuk

October Surprise Rocks Flood Campaign

An October surprise came a little early for Assemblyman Ed Flood’s reelection bid when a state Appellate Court panel disbarred him from practicing law. The decision was announced through the New York Times, the media outlet that dropped the bomb on former Rep. George Santos, leading to his ouster from Congress and eventual guilty pleas to criminal charges.

The opinion from five justices sitting in Brooklyn’s 2nd Appellate Division stems from a complaint alleging that the first-term assemblyman “engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice by failing to cooperate with two Grievance Committee investigations of two client matters, neglected both of these clients’ legal matters, engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation with regard to both clients, and, based on these allegations, engaged in conduct that adversely reflects on the respondent’s fitness as a lawyer.”

According to the findings, the East Setauket legislator failed to file his answer to the charges, together with proof of service of his answer,

nor requested additional time to do so. “The Grievance Committee now moves to deem the charges against the respondent established based upon his default and to impose such discipline upon him as this Court deems appropriate.”

“It is essential to recognize that there has been absolutely no finding of fault,” said Flood’s attorney, Steven Losquadro. “Instead, this is simply a matter of paperwork that must be addressed, and we are in the process of forwarding all necessary and relevant documents. We are confident that this matter will be appropriately resolved.”

Flood has said in published reports that the complaint stems from disgruntled clients who went ahead with the complaints, even after having their fees reimbursed.

Flood shocked the political world by upending the 30year assembly career of Steve Englebright, a Democrat stalwart who won a seat on the Suffolk Legislature the following year. Flood had previously served as an assistant Brookhaven Town attorney and chief of staff to state Senator Dean Murray when he was an assemblyman. He faces a challenge from Rebecca Kassay, a former Port Jefferson Village trustee, in an area long considered

a Democrat stronghold. Outside of his government work, Flood has maintained a private law practice since 2012.

“Ed Flood’s disbarment for misconduct should be disqualifying to represent the 4th Assembly District,” stated Suffolk Democratic Chairman Rich Schaffer. “Despite Flood’s attempts to minimize it, disbarment is a rare and serious penalty taken only against lawyers who have engaged in the gravest misconduct against their clients and their oath to uphold the law. At a minimum, Flood and his political handlers owe the public full and immediate transparency about the multiple complaints that were filed against him by clients he swore to represent. Having been disbarred, Flood has lost the benefit of the doubt to minimize the complaints that led to his disbarment for misconduct.”

Schaffer’s counterpart, GOP leader Jesse Garcia, who also chairs the Brookhaven Republican Committee, commented: “Anybody who knows about big government bureaucracy knows that this occurs on a regular basis. This will in no way deter or slow down Ed Flood’s avid commitment and dedication to deliver as a fighter for the people of the Fourth

Romaine Budget Comes With Tax Hike

ByRobertChartuk

Pointing to increased health care and pension costs for county workers and investments in public safety and cybersecurity, Suffolk Executive Ed Romaine has called for a tax hike in his first budget as chief executive.

"The proposed tax hike is necessary to maintain fiscal responsibility while investing in our future," Romaine said as part of his budget announcement. "While we understand the financial impact on residents, this increase is essential to sustain the level of services the county provides, especially in areas like infrastructure, public safety, and environmental initiatives."

Romaine’s $4 billion spending plan, 3.7% higher than the last budget of his predecessor, Steve Bellone, stays within the statemandated tax cap of 2%. The average homeowner in Suffolk’s five western towns will see an annual property tax increase of $49, while those on the East End will see theirs go up $4.60. The plan fulfills Romaine’s campaign pledge to bolster law enforcement with funds to hire 225 more police officers, giving the county a net gain of 95 after expected retirements. Thirty new deputy sheriffs and 14 probation officers will be brought on board if the county legislature approves the spending plan.

The county executive, credited with turning around the finances of Brookhaven when he served as town supervisor, faced stiff headwinds in crafting his inaugural budget. Increased employee health care and pension costs came in at about $109 million, and he was also staring down the loss of $8 million due to the red light camera program expiring at the end of the year thanks to the failure of the county to secure its renewal from the state and $13 million in limbo from lawsuits challenging its school bus camera program.

Assembly District.”

In granting the Grievance Committee’s motion, the Appellate panel disbarred Flood from practicing law in New York State and deemed that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys and counselors-at-law. He is to desist and refrain from practicing law in any form, either as principal or as agent, clerk, or employee of another, appearing as an attorney or counselor-at-law before any court, Judge, Justice, board, commission, or other public authority, giving

to another an opinion as to the law or its application or any advice in relation thereto, and holding himself out in any way as an attorney and counselor-at-law. His secure pass from the Office of Court Administration was also revoked.

“Of course, they time this right before the election,” said Desireé Glock, a Centereach activist. “The Democrats need to revert to lawfare whenever their candidates are failing.”

Increased prescription drug costs for county employees are also weighing down the budget, Romaine reported, noting that a switch from Anthem Blue Cross to Aetna for the employee health plan starting in January is expected to save the county $100 million over the next five years.

The county executive also cited inflation and projected decreases in sales tax revenue as additional drags on county resources.

Suffolk derives about $2 billion from its 8.625% sales tax, about half its budget, and is projecting a $50 million shortfall as consumers are expected to

pull back on spending. Snagging 4% of Suffolk’s sales tax, the state will also take a hit from the reduced revenues.

Romaine’s budget bolsters the Department of Social Services and its Child Protective Services Division in the wake of the Thomas Valva tragedy, the East Moriches boy killed by his father after numerous complaints of abuse came into the county. He’s also increasing cybersecurity spending to deter attacks like the one that shut down Suffolk’s computer system for months under Bellone. The budget also calls for moving the county’s emergency medical services department from the Health Department to FERS, the Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services. The proposal also funds Romaine’s environmental preservation priorities, including wetland restoration, and improves the county’s parks and historic assets.

According to the county executive, the tax increase will allow the administration to carry its operations without tapping into its reserves, a key factor in a recent bond rating upgrade from the Wall Street agency Fitch from A- under Bellone to A. “This sets the stage for future upgrades as we continue to budget responsibly

while we ‘rightsize’ government and deliver the services expected by the residents of Suffolk County," Romaine said. "The rating increase will save millions of taxpayer dollars over the long-term based on the county’s newfound ability to sell bonds at a decreased interest rate."

Suffolk’s reserve fund is nearly 15% of its total spending, according to Fitch, which could drop the county’s rating if cash on hand falls below this cushion. The county still has a long way to go to achieve the AAA rating Romaine secured for Brookhaven.

Romaine appears to have taken a page from the playbook of former county executive Pat Halpin, who also raised taxes during his first year in office, although at double digits. This earned him the moniker “High Tax Halpin,” which he could never shake, leading to his defeat four years later. Romaine, 77, has said he will not seek a second term and can feasibly take unpopular actions, such as tax hikes, without worrying about reelection. The county executive will need the wiggle room as the contracts with nine employee unions expire at the end of the year, agreements that will most likely result in increased county spending.

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Delay for New Smith Point Bridge

ByRobertChartuk

The signs announcing a new Smith Point Bridge is coming soon have been taken down as the project, previously set to begin in early 2025, will be delayed a year, county officials reported.

The delay is attributed to design changes, including a handicapaccessible fishing pier, observation area beneath the bridge, and a 12-foot-wide shared-use path. According to County Legislator Jim Mazzarella, who helped secure funding for the $126.5 million project, the new features require additional state and federal approvals.

“We thought it would be better to take the sign down saying ‘Bridge coming soon’ if the project is being delayed,” Mazzarella said, noting that some of the construction work must be rebid. The engineering is being handled by the New York firm Hardesty & Hanover, the designer of the original bridge that carries William Floyd Parkway over Narrow Bay to one of the county’s most popular parks.

ByHowardRoark

This week we received the following phone message, which we felt warranted a response:

“Hi. I just picked up a copy of the South Shore Press… And you actually have that Santos writing a column for your paper? Your paper is going into the garbage. Forget it. Not that I buy it, but I'm not picking it up anymore. That's shameful. Disgraceful.”

In recent weeks you may have noticed that we have engaged former New York Congressman George Santos as a guest writer for the South Shore Press. Like many of you, we didn’t know Mr. Santos very well on a personal level, but had heard and read countless stories about him, his behavior, and the process by which he was removed from Congress.

When local Congressman Nick Lalota began the effort to have Mr. Santos removed from office, ultimately resulting in Santos’ seat being taken by a Democrat, we reached out to Mr. Santos to understand better what was happening, and why another local

Iterations of a bridge at Smith Point date back to the early 1900s before the current span was built in 1959. Developers looking to draw new residents to the area built a succession of wooden structures to carry them to the ocean beach. The latest project will include new recreation areas and upgraded

Funds for the massive project, just west of the existing structure, will come from various federal sources, including the Bridge Formula Program, Surface Transportation Block Grant, and the National Highway Performance Program. Suffolk will foot 20% of the bill, which has risen from original estimates due to inflation in practically all aspects of the construction industry, officials said.

According to the design, the new bridge will be a 1,600-foot-long prestressed concrete structure with ADA-compliant sidewalks and wide shoulders sufficient for cyclists. Unlike the existing drawbridge, the new span, similar to the Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays, will provide a 55-foot clearance over the 100-foot-wide navigation channel to allow boats to pass below.

Since the original bridge was eligible for the State and National Registers of Historic Places, a memorandum of agreement was needed to allow portions to be demolished, with the southern part left as a fishing pier.

bathroom facilities at the Smith Point pavilion.

The new bridge is part of an area renaissance with the entire Neighborhood Road Business District in Mastic Beach slated for reconstruction, new wastewater treatment facilities built through the Forge River Watershed Sewer

Project, rebuilding of the MasticMoriches-Shirley Community Library, and the new Patriots Preserve Park at the former Links golf course. Work on the new transmission cable for the Sunrise Wind turbine project has begun, which will see the repaving of William Floyd Parkway.

Natural Pest Control at Historic Manor of St. George

ByRobertChartuk

A natural pest control program at the historic Manor of St. George has dramatically decreased the tick and mosquito population on the 127-acre Mastic estate.

The effort was bolstered by the recent release of 150 pheasants, which are flourishing among the manor’s fields and woodland. The birds, along with a native turkey population, have been cleaning out the ticks, while overhead, purple martins, nesting in unique houses provided for them, take care of the mosquitoes.

“These natural forms of insect control are highly effective,” said John Scott Prudenti, a representative of the Manor’s trust, who noted that pesticides haven’t been used on the property since the 1940s. “With the concerns surrounding Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses, as well as West Nile from mosquitoes, we’re grateful for the job these birds are doing.” The pheasants came by way of the Reynolds Farm

in upstate Ithaca and, according to Prudenti, live entirely off the land without any supplemental food.

By not using harmful insecticides at the waterfront property, the Manor also boasts a significant dragonfly population, which is also deadly to mosquitoes and other flying pests, such as flies. “Anyone who’s been down to our local beaches knows about greenflies, blackflies, and other biting pests. We get rid of them naturally here at the Manor,” caretaker Bob DeVito pointed out.

The Manor of St. George is one of Long Island’s historic gems, having played a role in the founding of America. Built by one of Brookhaven Town’s earliest settlers, Col. William "Tangier" Smith, the estate became Fort St. George after the British captured it during the Revolutionary War.

A militia headed by Col. Benjamin Tallmadge took it back in 1780 and, during his return to Connecticut, stopped off in Coram to famously burn a huge supply of hay stored for the British Cavalry.

Two canons from the War of 1812 still peering from the property toward Bellport Bay highlight the manor's military importance. During World War I, it served as a center for recreational activities for Army soldiers stationed at Camp Upton in Yaphank and those assigned to an airfield located south of the manor house.

“Now patrolling the area are a legion of birds and dragonflies,” said Prudenti, who is working with local organizations to reduce the area’s feral cat population through spay and neutering efforts. “The birds do have natural enemies such as foxes, hawks, and owls, but we want to cut down on the other factors that threaten this beneficial population.”

The Manor grounds and its local history museum, open for tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, attract thousands of visitors each year. It will be closed for the year in November and reopen in May.

On George Santos: A Response to a Reader

GOP member was trying to have him removed.

What we learned was stunning, and disappointing, but through that process we got to know Mr. Santos very well, have a good understanding of the man and why he made some of the decisions he has made, and it is our view that, despite his wrongdoing, the consequences he has faced, both in Congress and with the justice system, are overly punitive and unfair.

We have asked Mr. Santos to contribute to the South Shore Press for two reasons: 1) Mr. Santos has a unique and highly informed point of view on local and national politics, and irrespective of what anyone may think of Mr. Santos, the function of the South Shore Press (and the media more broadly) is to inform the electorate about the issues that impact our lives, and Mr. Santos is uniquely qualified to help us perform that objective, and 2) the world we live in today has a terrible tendency of creating a narrative that destroys or cancels individuals, and mindless zombies absorb those narratives and

completely write those individuals off, without any sense of grace, humility, or even any attempt at understanding.

As adults in our community attempting to set examples for our children, that is simply not how any of us should behave.

Much of the information we are being fed is simply false, passed on to us by organizations and individuals attempting to fulfill their own perverse motives, and to simply accept that information at face value, particularly when doing so has catastrophic implications for other human beings, makes us no better than the evil doers in our midst.

Our position is that we should evaluate what we are being told. Attempt to understand what the truth is. And when casting judgment on others, particularly those in our own families or communities, do so with a sense of grace and humility which asks that we consider our own misdeeds, sins and bad choices, and have a sense of forgiveness and understanding in our hearts. That

is what we have attempted to do with Mr. Santos.

Mr. Santos has made bad choices which he has expressed contrition and asked forgiveness for. He has faced consequences that few or nobody in comparable circumstances has ever faced. Congressmen have lied without being expelled (we may not have any congressmen left if a lie resulted in expulsion). Prior to Mr. Santos, there had only been five congressmen in the history of the United States expelled from the House – three were confederates expelled post the Civil War, and the other two had been convicted of acting as foreign agents.

Mr. Santos was expelled under the guise that he had lied, and Congressman Lalota felt strongly that the sanctity of the House required Santos’ removal.

Subsequent to his expulsion, Mr. Santos has pleaded guilty to misusing campaign funds. Campaigns have used funds for items like clothes or food before without criminal liability.

Many of these consequences

have been driven by the Suffolk County political apparatus looking to settle scores for petty grievances, and the fact is that Mr. Santos failed to “play ball” with some influential members of the local GOP. In the months ahead we will be exposing much of how that apparatus functions, and the “mafia-style” tactics used by those in power who use threats to intimidate opposition and use their power for their own personal gain and to punish anyone that crosses it. Local Congressman Lalota’s effort to expel Mr. Santos from Congress is an example of how that apparatus functions.

We contacted Mr. LaLota’s office for comment on this story and as of publication time, we have not received a response. If they respond after publication, we will add his comments on the web story at SouthShorePress.com

We are pleased to have Congressman Santos’ perspective in the South Shore Press, and we look forward to his continued thoughts on the political landscape as it unfolds.

The Smith Point Bridge turned 64 years old in July.

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A gallery of historical photos is on display at the

Historic Brookhaven Photos on Display at Clerk's Office

Farmingville. “In honor of our town’s rich history, we have placed historic images around our office to reflect on and admire how far our town has come,”

said Brookhaven Clerk Kevin LaValle, who worked with Town Historian Barbara Russell in curating the collection.

“Our Town has 369 years of

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R.L. Moore General Store in Blue Point

Draftees load the train for Camp Upton during World War I.

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Transmitting Station at Rocky Point in 1937.

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Draftees load the train for Camp Upton during World War I.

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OH BABY! 9-1-1 Dispatcher Helps Emergency Delivery in Suffolk

Oftentimes, 9-1-1 calls result in bad news.

This is not one of those times.

A Suffolk Emergency Services Dispatcher stepped up in a big way on Sunday, September 22— helping a Bay Shore woman deliver her baby over the phone one minute, then rushing to her and her husband’s aid the next.

Objectively quite the astonishing feat, this was just another day at the office for the humble-as-can-be dispatcher, Bob Bancroft.

“It was a pleasure to assist in delivering a healthy baby girl,” Bancroft said in a statement to The South Shore Press. “I was doing my job and following my training. Several of my colleagues have also assisted in baby deliveries recently; I feel all Emergency Service Dispatchers should be recognized for their hard work every day.”

According to the Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES), Bancroft answered a 9-1-1 call from a 29-year-old woman in labor at 11:38 p.m.; as address and call information were

verified, the mother gave birth to a healthy baby girl at 11:39.

“Bob remained calm, clear, and concise as he provided postbirth instructions to the father, including keeping the baby and mother warm, cleaning the baby's face, tying off the umbilical cord, and preparing for the afterbirth,” FRES wrote on Facebook.

The Suffolk County Police Department arrived on the

Paving Projects Patched up

Brookhaven Roads

ByStefanMychajliw

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich announced the completion of two paving projects in Port Jefferson Station.

In the first project, crews completed drainage maintenance and replaced damaged concrete aprons and Belgium block curbing prior to resurfacing Ashley Court, Barraud Drive, Casey Lane, Iowa

Avenue, New Jersey Avenue, and Wisconsin Avenue.

The total cost for this paving project was approximately $227,000. The second project included the resurfacing of Gladysz Way at a cost of approximately $48,000.

“Both of these paving projects had been on my radar for some time,” said Superintendent Losquadro. “The roads that were resurfaced are now safer and smoother for residents, motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.”

"Every day Suffolk emergency dispatchers, working within our FRES Department, come to work and provide critical lifesaving guidance under the most stressful conditions,”

Daniel C. Levler, President of the Suffolk Association of Municipal Employees (AME) — of which Bancroft is a member — told The South Shore Press.

Joe Cardinale, Republican and Conservative candidate for New York State’s 11th Assembly District District after incumbent Kimberly Jean-Pierre announced she would not seek reelection earlier this year, also weighed in: “Great Job Bob, Long Island is home to some of the most dedicated and talented first-responders in the nation!”

scene at 11:44, with Bay Shore Ambulance service following suit soon thereafter.

“Bob’s extraordinary focus and adherence to the EMD Protocols during this critical moment are truly commendable,” Suffolk County FRES added.

Leaders throughout the community have since joined in on sending well-deserved praise Bancroft’s way.

When the story first broke, the organization as a whole wrote online: “We are immensely proud of Bob's exceptional response in a high-pressure situation.” Levler himself qualifies Bancroft's effort as “exemplary,” calling it a “perfect example of heroism.”

In recognition of his swift coordination, safety-first stealthiness, and overall firstrate telecommunications

performance, Suffolk County FRES Commissioner Sunderman presented Bancroft with a Commissioner’s Certificate.

Thoroughly prepared to tackle emergency situations of all kinds, especially those of an inherently bleak nature, every now and then, first responders and those they serve alike are rewarded with a circumstance such as this that everyone across the board can smile about.

While every organization involved, and one pair of recently made first-time parents especially thank Bancroft, the community thanks their guardian staples back.

“Always my hero!” a retired military chief sergeant at the 106th Rescue Wing commented on Suffolk FRES’ Facebook post, which spawned 200+ reactions and 30+ congratulatory sentiments as of Friday.

“TYFYS,” writes another—and we all know what that acronym means.

Yet, it can never be said enough.

Job Seeker Alert: SCPD Is Hiring

ByStefanMychajliw

If you’re looking for a job, the Suffolk County Police Department is hiring for two types of positions.

First, the SCPD is looking for qualified candidates to fill a Management Technician position at Police Headquarters in Yaphank.

Management technicians conduct policy and programrelated research projects, draft policy proposals and department memorandums. They also engage in research from department databases, as well as outside sources.

You’re expected to work “bankers hours” in this position: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The starting salary is $45,362 and the minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree.

This is a provisional appointment, which means this is a temporary appointment for which no eligible list exists. You and others would be expected to take a Civil Service exam to keep the job, then you’ll have to score at the top of the list to keep the job permanently.

To apply for the position of Management Technician,

send your resume to Kathleen. Marcoccio2@suffolkcountyny. gov by October 7th, 2024.

The other open position within the SCPD is for a Communications Technician.

You would work on the installation, maintenance, and repair of two-way communications systems and other electronic equipment.

Candidates must be a high school graduate or possess a high school equivalency diploma with three years of experience in maintenance, repair and installation of twoway communications systems, including general electrical and electro-mechanical equipment.

Completion of a BOCES basic

electronics course or similar and three years of experience in maintenance, repair and installation of two-way systems OR graduation from a college with an associate’s degree in electronic communications or related field with one year of experience is also acceptable.

Just like the job posting above, this is a provisional appointment, which means this is a temporary appointment for which no eligible list exists.

Employees will receive health insurance, vision and dental benefits.

Candidates should email their resume to Kathleen. Marcoccio2@SuffolkCountyNY. gov for this specific job no later than October 4th, 2024.

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L to R: Bob Bancroft and FRES Commissioner Rudy Sunderman Email resumes to Kathleen.Marcoccio2@suffolkcountyny.gov.

Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich

ByRobertChartuk

Stunning Portraits by an Aspiring Master

Gazing at a gallery of work by portrait artist Susha Holubytska, you lean in to see if the images are photographs. A closer look tells you they are stunning paintings by a creative mind with a master’s appreciation of light and composition.

in oils,” explained the multimedia specialist whose mother enrolled her in creative studies at age 10.

Her output has been impressive, capturing the nuances of a pet bird as her boy, a sparkle of vitality in his eye, peels an orange aglow from the light of an open window. The youngster’s growth is chronicled in a series of portraits that will

Her artistry radiates from her surroundings, which at first included her two-year-old son, the only model she had, his father, and her sister. Susha’s stunning self-portrait reveals a talent far beyond the two years she’s been concentrating on oils.

Shown a painting of a prominent judge recently unveiled to much fanfare, she was speechless as it was apparent her work far exceeded that of the well-established professional. Challenged for studio time as a busy mother with another child on the way and a flourishing cake decorating business, her work ethic is staggering as she starts at the easel in the wee hours before her family begins to stir. “I wanted my art to last a little longer, so l started

someday hang in museums as priceless examples of a famed artist’s early work.

The young painter came to Long Island from the Cossack city of Sumy, where she led a diligent life before her country became embroiled in a war with Russia. She arrived through an internship with Kurt Weiss Greenhouses in Center Moriches, one of the largest flower growers in the country, though she prefers portraits over pastorals.

Her Manorville home is a world apart from northeastern Ukraine, which Susha said she left just at the right time. Her father, a Ukrainian, saw his workplace destroyed during a battle while her mother, a Russian, is back in her home country. “It’s complicated,” says the expat who worries that her dad, even at age 58, could get conscripted to fight. The residents of her home city had previously spoken Russian but now speak only Ukrainian after they were attacked. With the diverse background of his mother, Susha’s little son, Albert Mishka, gets a trilingual education here in the States.

Susha is currently working on commissions and paints directly through sittings, along with studying about 500 photographs and videos to capture what she considers the most important

aspects of a painting: light and shading. “It takes between 40-100 hours for a portrait,” she says, “but I can’t ask them to sit that long.”

Her inspirations are the Renaissance visionaries: Raphael, da Vinci, and Michelangelo, and her creations show a deep reverence for their classical techniques. “You can see how much time they put into their work,” she says of the great masters, adding that modern-day

artists have the advantage of not having to mix their own paints. Someday soon, Susha Holubytska will put down her cake pans for good and devote her full time and energy to securing her place in the annals of art history. Inquiries for this aspiring master can be directed at sushaholubytska@gmail.com, and you can see her work at http:// sushaholubytska.com.

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Susha Holubytska with her self-portrait

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The Work of Susha Holubytska

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The Work of Susha Holubytska

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Albert Mishka

Susha Holubytska Self-Portrait Albert Mishka

Susha Holubytska’s Sister

The Work of Susha Holubytska.

Susha Holubytska With her self portrait.

ByRobertChartuk

Body Parts Pair Cop Pleas

Two of the suspects in the Babylon Bodyparts case have copped pleas that will bring them to justice for helping cut up and dispose of the remains of two victims but spare them of murder charges.

An Amityville home became a horror house when Jeffrey Mackey and Alexis Nieves stabbed and strangled Malcolm Craig Brown and Donna Conneely, visiting from Yonkers, and the suspects tried to hide the evidence, according to the police.

Housemates Steven Brown and Amanda Wallace admitted to helping cut up the bodies and drop them off at wooded areas in the Babylon area and Bethpage in February. They were discovered by high school students walking

to class, leading police to a grisly scene at the Railroad Avenue house.

Brown and Wallace pleaded guilty to felony charges, including conspiracy, concealment of a human corpse, and hindering prosecution. The case exposed the state’s cashless bail system, as the suspects could not be held on those charges. The criminal justice conundrum set off a spat between District Attorney Ray Tierney, a vocal critic of the bail laws, and Gov. Kathy Hochul, who commented that the DA could have held the suspects had he arrested them on a murder rap, charges Tierney said at the time he was not ready to bring.

Brown and Wallace face 1-5 years for their crimes when they are sentenced before Supreme

Court Judge John Collins. In court, Wallace pointed the finger at Mackey and Nieves for killing the Yonkers pair. She expressed remorse for her role in the coverup and said through her attorney that she copped the plea to get on

with her life. She is expected to be a key witness in the murder prosecution.

The case horrified Long Islanders when it was reported that arms later identified as belonging to Brown were found

by the teens at Southards Pond Park in Babylon. Subsequent searches uncovered body parts in West Babylon and Bethpage State Park. Police described a gruesome scene at the Amityville house where bloodied meat cleavers and butcher knives were discovered, along with sink drains clogged with human remains.

Brown and Wallace’s sentencing will also include charges for their role in a robbery of a Valero gas station with Mackey a week before the murders. Shortly after she was released in the dismemberment case, Wallace was arrested for shoplifting at a Lindenhurst CVS while wearing an ankle bracelet, a condition of her cashless bail deal.

Movin' Out? Piano Man Places $50 Million Centre Island Estate Back on Market

ByMichaelJ.Reistetter

Six-time Grammy Award winner and 1999 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Long Island’s own Billy Joel once again intends to sell the same Village of Oyster Bay home he first listed in May 2023 before it was pulled back last November.

Originally purchased for $22 million in 2002, the 26-acre waterfront property is on sale for around the same $49.9 million price tag; notably, the Hicksvilleraised singer also placed his Sag Harbor mansion on the market in 2023 for $49 million, as Newsday reported.

Nicknamed “Middlesea” as a reference to the first note pianists are taught, and for its picturesque peninsula locale, the 500 Centre Island Road destination has been regarded as the essential cornerstone of the North Shore’s “Gold Coast,” according to Business Wire.

“This estate epitomizes the ultimate in luxury living,” said Emmett Laffey, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Laffey International Realty. “Every detail, from the architecture to the landscaping, has been carefully

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curated to maintain the essence of the property while elevating it to meet today’s highest standards. It is truly a remarkable, world-class property.”

Features at the Malibu-style beach house, guest house and gate house trifecta at the Middlesea compound include: a 20,000 square-foot main residence, gourmet kitchens, five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, 2,000 feet of private beach and a 180-degree view of the same Long Island Sound that plighted his bayman narrator in his 1990’s “The Downeaster 'Alexa.'”

Thirty-feet cathedral ceilings, a spa, ballroom, wine cellar and bowling alley are in tow as well.

Though he “retired” in 2008, as was the framing of his iconic Shea Stadium-closing concert performances that summer, over the past decade-and-a-half Joel has ceased to fade from the spotlight for too long, if at all—and especially so on the local front. He wrapped his longtime Madison Square Garden residency this summer, six months after releasing his first new song in years, aptly entitled “Turn the Lights Back On.”

“Just because I’m selling that

house doesn’t mean I’m leaving Long Island,” the 74-year-old, who debuted at 22 with 1971’s Suffolkcolored and coded “Cold Spring Harbor,” urged audiences during his 2023 New Year’s Eve set at Belmont’s UBS Arena, according to Page Six.

Continuing said point, Joel quipped: “I’m just gonna spend a

little more time in Florida like old Jewish guys from Long Island do.”

Further renovations were commissioned nearly a year ago after no buyer went to close in its initial six-month listing. Per the realty group tasked to land its next owner, the legacy home has preserved its classic integrity and charm while also modernizing its

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According to data from the New York State Board of Elections, there are approximately 33,449 active registered Democratic voters in that specific Assembly District, with the 25,749 active Republicans even trailing the 27,589 voters who are unaffiliated and not enrolled in a political party.

A sad and losing strategy pushed by the Suffolk GOP is that Flood simply didn’t fill out paperwork and did not officially respond to the allegations from former clients.

Disbarment is not taken lightly. It’s a serious matter. The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is methodical and judicious concerning stripping an attorney of their law license.

THE CASE FOR DONALD TRUMP

I’m convinced with every fiber of my political being that national polls are way off again, the same way they were in 2016, and Donald J. Trump will return as commander in chief by winning 297 Electoral College votes. Harris will most definitely win the popular vote thanks to dark blue,

liberal cities that resemble massive dumpster fires. They’ll vote for the Democrat no matter who is on the presidential ballot. That being said, Arizona and Pennsylvania will determine the next president.

The 2024 presidential election comes down to one question: Is your family better off now than it was almost four years ago? You’re paying more for gas and groceries and the southern border is wide open. Since the answer is “no” for most Americans, this will propel President Trump back to the White House for a second term.

ROMAINE THE TAX MAN

We shall see the political backbone of the GOP-controlled Suffolk County Legislature, whether or not they’ll trim the budget and block Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine from raising your property taxes, something he wants to do in his proposed budget.

I know how county government operates, having served as the Erie County Comptroller for nine years, working as the independently elected Chief Fiscal and Accounting Officer. Trust me, if a politician with heart and courage wants to cut taxes, they

scenery in form and function alike.

Additional high-profile public figures who have called this upscale residential village area their home include Sean Hannity and Rupert Murdoch.

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can and will, despite the tired and old excuses of sales tax revenue declining, and being forced to spend on unfunded mandates forced upon counties by New York State.

Give yours truly and my old team of conservative budget hawks a red pen and in one day, we would be able to offer suffering Suffolk County families a tax cut and a budget that provides services taxpayers deserve and the government can afford.

REGISTER TO VOTE

Regardless of your political persuasion and beliefs, democracy depends on you casting a ballot for leaders at every level of government. According to the New York State Board of Elections, “Applications must be received by a board of elections no later than October 26, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the General Election.” There’s no excuse to miss voting. Be sure to make your voice heard by casting a ballot. Don’t waste your time being a “keyboard warrior” and complaining on social media about elected officials or how our government is being run. Every vote counts. It matters. Go vote and register if you haven’t already. Time is of the essence.

Billy Joel's Middlesea Compound

ByDeborahWilliams

PAWS Act Raises Fines for Hit-and-Runs Involving Pets

The New York State Senate wants to crack down on people who hit animals with their vehicles and then take off without tending to the injured animal.

State Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn) and Assemblyman Tony Simone (D-Manhattan) introduced the PAWS Act, Protecting Animals Walking on the Street Act. The act, if passed, will substantially raise the fines for hit-and-runs involving a pet or companion animal.

Currently, the fine is just $50, but under the PAWS Act, that would go up to $500 and potentially 15 days in jail – the same penalty for hitting a pedestrian or a cyclist. The act would update current vehicle and traffic laws to raise the fine for leaving a “companion animal” injured or dead in a hitand-run accident.

The PAWS Act would add a new category of “companion animals” to the “due care statute” under vehicle traffic law, making companion animals the same as pedestrians, cyclists, sheep, cattle, and goats as far as hit-and-run

accidents.

Chief of Department for the Suffolk County SPCA, Roy Gross, says, “We support anything protecting animals in any way. I've witnessed where people not only hit an animal but have aimed for them. This has got to stop and where it doesn’t stop it has to be punished.

“Take in the ID tag to the police or an animal shelter and allow these people to try to get closure over the death of their pet. They don't know if their beloved pet has been lost or if it was killed,” says Gross. “At least notify someone that you found their dog.”

Gross told South Shore Press that “it is heartbreaking when you see people putting signs on telephone poles and in stores and advertising in papers trying to find their dog or cat – even putting out a reward.”

For someone to run over an animal and leave it to suffer is unconscionable to most people. And, for the people who are looking for that missing pet, the anguish their families go through is indescribable.

Gross shared that he has seen some terrible things in the 40 years that he’s been with the Suffolk County SPCA. He has seen negligence and cruelty that breaks his heart but also great joy when an animal heals and finds a new home with a loving family.

“We had one case some years ago in Suffolk County right near a church where there's a pond and the ducks walk across the street. This person not only ran over the ducks, with the babies and everything, then backed up, and ran over them again purposely,” said Gross. “What kind of person would do such a thing? What are

they doing in other parts of their life?”

It is unclear if the $500 would be a deterrent, but if it helps even a little, Suffolk County SPCA is all for it.

“Well, listen, if they can help and save an animal, it's certainly worth it. All you have to do is stop. Call the police. Just make the call,” says Gross. “Just say, I just had an accident and I hit this animal, whether it's dead or alive. You know, nobody's going to hold that against you if it's an accident.”

The bottom line is that everyone needs to be more responsible – the

people who let their pets run free and the people who accidentally or purposively hit them.

“Over one million pets call New York home, and they play an important role in our lives, whether they be service animals, guide dogs, or just members of the family,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes. “But right now, our traffic law treats them like disposable property. The PAWS Act recognizes the dignity and value of these nonhuman New Yorkers, and ensures our laws send a clear message to reckless drivers: paws your vehicle to let pets pass.”

Gross from the Suffolk County SPCA was clear that people should not just open the door and let their dogs and cats out to run loose hoping they will come home safely.

Gross ended by saying, “And so going back to this law, anything that would help to deter animal cruelty in any way we certainly support it. Maybe it'll be a deterrent. If it isn’t a deterrent and they get caught, at the very least, they face these fines.

Animal Owner Pleads Guilty in Dog Mauling of Toddler

ByStefanMychajliw

A Mastic woman couldn’t control her dog, who viciously attacked and seriously injured a two-year-old child. The rampage continued when the dog attacked the young boy’s uncle who was trying to stop the dog from injuring the toddler.

Now, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced Amy Willi, 45, pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, after her dog “Kojo” mauled a two-yearold boy and attacked the toddler’s uncle when he was attempting to protect the child.

“The defendant’s dog’s dangerous tendencies coupled with her failure to properly secure the animal led to an innocent child and his uncle sustaining serious injuries,” stated District Attorney Tierney. “Pet owners must understand the serious responsibility that comes with owning animals. Necessary precautions pet owners must take to ensure the safety of their pets, and the community include maintaining secure enclosures, using leashes in public areas, and not leaving their animals unattended where they could potentially escape. Failure to do so can lead to tragic consequences, as seen in this case.”

According to court documents and the defendant’s admissions during her guilty plea allocution, on March 14, 2023, Willi opened

the front door to her residence while a two-year-old boy was playing in the front yard of his home across the street. At the time she opened the door, Willi failed to adequately secure Kojo inside her home.

Kojo dashed out the front door and headed straight toward the unsuspecting toddler. The toddler’s uncle, who had been watching him while he played, picked up his nephew to protect him from the dog.

Kojo bit the uncle on his left forearm causing the toddler to fall to the ground. Kojo then bit the boy multiple times on his face, head, and leg, causing deep cuts to his right eye, cheek, scalp, and leg.

The unprovoked and horrific attack only stopped when several family members ran outside the home and forced the dog to release the child from the grips of its jaw.

The toddler was rushed to the emergency room at Stony Brook University Hospital where he received numerous stitches for his injuries.

Willi admitted to law enforcement that she knew Kojo was a dangerous dog with violent tendencies.

On September 25, 2024, Willi pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor, before Acting County Court Judge F. Scott Carrigan. As a condition of her plea, prosecutors required that Willi not be permitted to own, possess, or care for any animals for three years.

Willi is due back in court for sentencing on November 20, 2024, and she is being represented by Gregory Kalmar, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted

by Assistant District Attorney Adriana Noyola of the Biological Environmental Animal Safety Team (BEAST) and the investigation was conducted by members of the Suffolk County Police Department’s District Attorney Squad.

Groundbreaking

Held for High-End Patchogue Apartments

ByStefanMychajliw

Luxury apartments with 91 units are one step closer to becoming reality in Patchogue, as local leaders and developers celebrated the groundbreaking for the new Greybarn Apartments.

The new apartment building is on the site where the Mediterranean Manor once called home, at the corner of Montauk Highway and Route 112.

Rents listed on the Greybarn website for apartments in Amityville show one 780-squarefoot apartment costing $2,950 per

month and a 1,280-square-foot apartment costing $3,650 per month.

The almost $50 million development at 303 East Main Street is part of the Town of Brookhaven East Patchogue Incentive Overlay District.

“Congratulations to both Rechler Equity Partners and Greybarn on achieving another milestone for providing more apartment-based housing for Long Island,” said New York State Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, who participated in the ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony.

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Amy Willi Mugshot

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ByRobertChartuk

Sunrise Wind Cable Work Nears

Work has begun on the 124mile cable to connect the Sunrise Wind electric generating turbines to the mainland from their location off Montauk Point. Work crews have mustered at the Shirley Marina to facilitate the construction of the 17.5-mile land route from Smith Point Park to a switching station in Holtsville as part of a massive effort to create green energy for Long Island.

The aged condition of the Smith Point Bridge, slated to be replaced in 2026, has caused logistic challenges for the project by requiring barges to transport heavy equipment across Narrow Bay to Fire Island. The Haugland Group of Melville was selected by the wind farm developers, Denmark’s Ørsted corporation, to build the vital cable link to serve up to 600,000 homes.

Lines about three feet wide

have been marked out along the parkway’s west shoulder all the way across the Long Island Rail Road tracks to Montauk Highway, where it will turn west toward its final destination. The lanes of the parkway along the cable route will be repaved. Brookhaven Town and Suffolk County are scheduled to receive $170 million in impact fees over the anticipated 25-year life of the 84 turbine generators, each standing more than 300 feet tall.

Portions of the Shirley Marina have been cordoned off to facilitate the cable project and provide a disembarkation point for the tugs and barges involved in the effort. While the green energy plan has been hailed as a step toward reducing the need for fossil fuels in an effort to affect climate change, the ultimate cost of the Sunrise Wind project and its impact on ratepayers have raised concerns.

National Academic Honors for WFHS Student

ByStefanMychajliw

William Floyd High School senior Nia Alicea was recently named a Commended Student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. The honor is bestowed upon just 34,000 students throughout the nation for their academic excellence.

Nia received this honor based on her outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMQST) taken during her junior year of high school. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 PSAT/NMQST.

William Floyd High School principal Philip Scotto presented Nia with a “Letter of Commendation” from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which

The project, expected to create about 800 construction jobs and 100 permanent positions, is projected to be completed in 2026. While Ørsted officials decline to provide a total cost for the project, they say it will generate $700 million in economic activity along with 2,000 indirect jobs.

The windmill effort will also include a $37 million Sunrise Wind headquarters in East Setauket, a $5 million Research and Development Partnership with Stony Brook University, a $10 million National Wind Training Center in Brentwood, and a new Service Operations Vessel, the 262-foot Eco Edison, to be docked at Port Jefferson.

Dayton Avenue School Track and Field Officially Open

ByStefanMychajliw

The new multipurpose field and track is officially open at the Dayton Avenue School, within the Eastport-South Manor Central School District.

A grand opening celebration was held, along with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Eastport-South Manor Central School District Superintendent Mr. Joseph A. Steimel, along with Board of Education President, Mr. Jeffrey Goldhammer, ESM trustees present and past, district office administration, coaches, and players for the ESM junior high boys soccer team.

The new field includes a turf

surface, a rubberized track, and bleachers. This athletic renovation is another completed part of the District’s Capital Project, which began with the 2022, voter-approved, Reimagine

High Academic Honors for Ten William Floyd HS Students

conducts the program.

“Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “NMSC students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

Nia is a member of the William Floyd High School Acabellas performance group and plans on majoring in education in college.

She has attended William Floyd schools K-12, including John S. Hobart Elementary School and William Floyd Middle School.

ByStefanMychajliw

Ten William Floyd High School seniors have earned the AP Capstone distinction on their future high school diplomas based on their performance on AP exams through May of this year.

To earn this prestigious academic designation, students must have scored a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and a 3 or higher on four additional AP exams of their choosing.

The AP Capstone program consists of two courses that allow students to tailor their own experience by immersing themselves in topics that matter to them while working to develop analytical, research, problemsolving, and communication skills that colleges and employers seek in their applicants.

This program also helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and

presentation skills that are vital to academic success.

Participating in AP Capstone also helps students stand out in the college-application process, develop key academic skills they will be able to use in high school, college and beyond, while having the opportunity to earn college credit. College Board touts that successful participation also helps to build self-confidence, and works to enhance independent-thinking

and problem-solving skills.

The 10 students are Aisling

Macchia, and Mathew Reis.

Their teachers are Jessica Vultaggio and Jennifer Endres (AP Seminar), and Dr. Martin Palermo and Erin Hansen (AP Research), respectively.

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Crews muster at Shirley Marina to begin work on Sunrise Wind cable.

Aylward, Victoria Basharina, Angelina Campos, Alice Chen, Rachel Chen, Kaitlyn Corn, Hiba Farooq, Joshua Lugo, Zariel

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WFHS 2024 Graduation Ceremony

ESM Bond.

This multipurpose field is now available to be used by junior high school sports teams.

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WFHS Principal Philip Scotto and Senior Nia Alicea

Local Officials Talk Traffic

ByRobertChartuk

With traffic issues a main concern of local residents, town and county officials detailed recent efforts to keep people moving safely and with less stress.

One major initiative is to get drivers to slow down on William Floyd Parkway and other local roads and stop at stop signs. Legislator Jim Mazzarella released the results of a recent enforcement effort that resulted in 3,033 moving violations issued by Suffolk Police over the last few months on the parkway alone.

“The goal is to have this police presence so that people see the enforcement and be more careful,”

the legislator said. “If you get a ticket or even see someone get one, it has an impact. We are committed to making our main roads and side streets safer for our residents. We’re looking to change behavior and make the community safer.”

Mastic Road and its side streets have been another hot spot for summonses, with 111 tickets written for stop sign violations out of 250 issued during the crackdown.

According to Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, a traffic signal at Eleanor Avenue, a $175,000 expense to the town, has also helped quell traffic issues in the area by allowing drivers to safely turn east off Mastic Road. A previously installed bump out lets

cars go around those turning.

“We’ve had numerous complaints of dangerous driving, including speeding, running of stop signs, and overall aggressive driving in the area,” Panico said. “These unsafe driving conditions have significantly impacted the overall quality of life of the residents living on these roads.”

Panico also announced a study to explore new pathways out of Mastic, potentially through railroad crossings on Hawthorne Street or Madison. “Hawthorne would be an ideal way to relieve traffic congestion. It would provide a straight route over the railroad tracks and Montauk Highway to the Sunrise Highway Service Road and drastically cut down on the time it takes to get in and out of Mastic,” the supervisor said.

The town has received a grant to study traffic issues throughout Brookhaven through the federal government’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. The $475,000 effort, with 20% of the cost covered by the town, will put the municipality in a better position to secure road project funds through the $1 trillion infrastructure bill approved by Congress in 2021.

“Unfortunately, there is state and federal resistance to creating grade crossings, but that’s what we need in Mastic,” Panico said of intersections over railroad tracks. “They want overpasses or underpasses, which would be very expensive and, quite frankly, illogical. It’s another example of how bizarre the state views these issues.”

The supervisor explained that groundwater issues would prevent underpasses while a bridge would have to be nearly the size of the cloverleaf at Nichols Road and Route 25 in Centereach. “Their one-size-fits-all policy simply doesn’t work for the Tri-Hamlet’s problem-plagued areas,” he said.

In the meantime, Panico urged drivers to be mindful of their surroundings. “There are families out there with children as these are residential areas where speed limits are reduced.”

Mazzarella added: “The message we’re sending is slow down and be safe. You’ll get there in just about the same time as if you were speeding. We want people to be safe and get home to their families.”

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At the heart of this political chaos lies the sense that voters— “We the People”—are the true losers. As public trust in elected officials continues to erode, New Yorkers are left grappling with the reality that neither party seems focused on providing honest and effective representation. Instead, the scandals and finger-pointing only deepen the divide, leaving constituents disillusioned and

frustrated with the current state of politics.

Conclusion: A Pivotal Moment for New York Politics

New York's political landscape is at a critical juncture. With major figures like Rep. D’Esposito and Mayor Adams under fire, both parties must reassess their priorities and their candidates. The scandals not only challenge

individual careers but also the integrity of the broader political system. As investigations continue and political battles intensify, the ultimate question remains: Will New York's leaders rise above the fray to restore public confidence, or will the state continue to be mired in controversy?

For now, all eyes remain on New York, as its political future hangs in the balance.

Party On: Live Nation Purchases 'The Paramount' of Huntington

ByMichaelJ.Reistetter

Same building, same vibe— with a longtime partnership made even more official.

“We are thrilled that The Paramount will continue its great legacy with Live Nation now overseeing the venue,” the storied building’s four-man ownership group announced in a statement.

“Having been our booking partner for 13 years, Live Nation became the natural company to hand the torch to and bring the venue into its future.”

Per The Long-Islander, the deal is set to close in “about 90 days” — solidifying 2025 as a year that will most definitely come screaming out of the gate, if the venue’s knack for booking bigtime talent is any indication.

Local mainstays like Billy Joel and Kevin James have headlined as the respective musical and comedic acts that dominate the Huntington stage with prolific fervor.

“The Paramount has become a fixture of Huntington Village. Voted one of the best concert venues in the country, with great acts and not just great live music, but comedy, boxing...” district Assemblyman fondly shared

with The South Shore Press. He notes that those in leadership at the helm of The Paramount have been “extremely generous” to local nonprofits, the Huntington Chamber of Commerce, the Huntington Village Business Improvement District (BID), and the Christmas Spectacular on Wall Street.

Though many regular patrons wield sentiments resemblant of the Assembylman’s, a few select are not as optimistic—citing the sight of far too many promises reneged on within the live music

community on the homefront.

“For avid concertgoers, an acquisition of The Paramount, a staple venue that not only attracts world-acclaimed talent but also embraces the local music scene, you can’t help but be fearful of the change in atmosphere,” said Megan McCarthy, 29, of Wantagh. “Even though Live Nation and The Paramount have been partnering for years, it reminds us that our music scene is constantly fighting battles to maintain independently-ran spaces.”

Live Nation has released statements confirming staff retention and an intent to preserve The Paramount, but McCarthy says, “circumstances rarely allow this to happen,” but hopes to be proven wrong.

Founded in 1996 by Robert F.X. Silverman as SFX Entertainment, Live Nation was first conceived as an events promoter actually capable of challenging Ticketmaster’s reign. By 2010, they merged with the latter ticketing giant to form Live Nation Entertainment.

A year later, The Paramount opened its doors. Elvis Costello broke in the retconned IMAC theater’s whopping upgrade with a sold-out show that set an indelible tone and high bar from then on out.

Through its TD Bank and Live Nation partnerships, the COVID year notwithstanding, The Paramount has hosted 300-plus events a year.

Notable performers from years past include: Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Steve Miller Band, Judas Priest, Willie Nelson, B.B. King, ZZ Top, Rob Thomas, Steely Dann, John Fogerty, Pitbull, Jewell, Slash, Lauryn Hill, Weezer, Snoop Dogg, and Ed Sheerhan— who famously said, “I’ve played a lot of venues around the world and The Paramount is by far the best!” after selling out The Paramount on July 5, 2014.

“I am very happy for them and grateful for them and I hope Live Nation will operate the Paramount in the same way we have grown accustomed to,” Assemblyman Brown added. “Thank you for putting Huntington on the map!”

Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, left, and County Legislator Jim Mazzarella go over traffic statistics in the Tri-Hamlet area.

The Paramount

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Happy Hour in the 631: Patchogue Theatre, LI Brewers Guild To Tie One on in Refreshing Team-Up

ByMichaelJ.Reistetter

Three cheers, and even more beers for a well-welcomed, endof-the-month news dump, as Patchogue Theatre announced its forthcoming partnership with Long Island Brewers Guild.

The beloved Main Street mainstay gives South Shore residents, and Long Islanders in general, something to look forward to as summer's end makes way for a rocking October, and then some.

"I’m thrilled to collaborate with the brewers and members of the Long Island Brewers Guild,” Patchogue Theatre Executive Director Michele Rizzo-Berg said. “My aim is to strengthen the connection between the Patchogue Theatre and local businesses, not only by providing the finest beers the island has to offer, but also by creating opportunities for the breweries to present their products in new and unique settings."

Larry Goldstein, treasurer of the Brewers Guild, seconded this notion: "This is an incredible opportunity to highlight Long Island's breweries alongside a fantastic performance venue."

Together, the new partners vow

to encourage others to broaden their taste buds and horizons in the same breath. Craft beer aficionados and residents in the market for a shared experience with new faces will be able to enjoy the heap of opportunities soon to be in store.

Featured local breweries already signed up to showcase the best of their best as part of this year-round series include Spider Bite Brewery of Holbrook and Lithology Brewing Company of Farmingdale.

‘Tis the season of the witch, and in conjunction, Spider Bite will unleash its 'All Hallows Eve' selection on tap for all that dare to indulge.

“Spider Bite is my favorite brewery,” says excited Patchogue resident Kim King McCann, “the owners are fantastic people.”

Meanwhile, Lithology will flaunt its “A-Frame Pilsner,” renowned for a crisp, clean taste and balanced character— something that ought to enrich the richest of theatrical experiences the theater has on its upcoming slate.

“Figures that the theater would bring in two personal favorite crafts the literal week after I

leave town,” said Ssgt. Carlos Bazan-Bergamino, formerly of the Smithtown Marines Recruiting Station. After his three-year duty, the 2014 graduate of Hauppauge High School was honorably reassigned to North Carolina where he awaits his next command.

“I’m jealous of all my friends still on the island who will get to catch a show with a cold one, and sure hope this partnership is still going when I return,” he adds. “You’ll know where to find me.”

Notable screenings on the October docket include: “Jim

Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” (Thurs, Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.) and“The Rocky Horror Picture Show — 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour!” (Sun., Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.).

ABOUT PATCHOGUE THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (PTPA)

The historic crown jewel of downtown Patchogue, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA), first opened in 1923 as the largest theater in Suffolk County. One hundred years after its construction, Patchogue Theatre has been through multiple renovations, including a $1.15

million renovation of its interior in 2016 with the installation of over 1,000 new seats, and the addition of a state-of-the-art LED marquee to its exterior in 2018.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (organization name: Patchogue Village Center for the Performing Arts) operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts is located at 71 East Main Street in Patchogue, N.Y., and can be reached at (631) 207-1313 or by visiting PatchogueTheatre.org.

Brookhaven Bulldozes and Brings Down Blighted Property

ByStefanMychajliw

Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico was on-site to thank the Town of Brookhaven’s demolition crew as they prepared to bulldoze a blighted house and cottage in Middle Island, clearing the way for the preservation of 3.5 acres of critical open space.

The Town acquired the parcel along East Bartlett Road to protect it from future development and preserve its natural state. The land lies on the boundary between the Core of the Central Pine Barrens and the Compatible Growth Area. This heavily wooded parcel features a quarter-acre pond, rolling topography, and old-

growth woodlands.

“In Brookhaven, we have proven that a government can be effective at preservation and the protection of our environment. This latest accomplishment is in a truly beautiful and serene part of our town, containing substantial preserved open space acreage and pine barrens,” said Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico.

A natural wildlife sanctuary, this parcel is home to a myriad of species and is vitally important to migratory frogs, including spring peepers, grey tree frogs, and wood frogs which utilize the pond for breeding in the spring.

“In Brookhaven, our mission

is to preserve where it makes sense and redevelop where appropriate. We have struck a wonderful balance and continue to achieve for our environment and economy on a daily basis,” added Brookhaven Town

Councilman Michael Loguercio.

In recent years, the Town installed a wildlife tunnel connecting the subject property to a wetland complex on the east side of the road, which is regularly used by wildlife, including amphibians, mammals, and birds to safely cross the roadway and has virtually eliminated most roadkill in this area.

ESM Students Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

ByStefanMychajliw

Students throughout the Eastport-South Manor Central School District are taking time in their foreign language in elementary school classes to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th, 2024, to October 15th, 2024.

At South Street School, Latin ballroom dancing instructor Michelle Vicale-Smith treated students to a flamenco performance and discussed the various styles and history behind Latin dance. Several teachers volunteered to demonstrate the dances with the instructor and students then line danced to the music.

During a lesson with fourthgrade students at Dayton Avenue School, teacher Chris Battista discussed the importance of

National Hispanic Heritage Month and what it means to have a “heritage.” The students then rotated to several stations where they learned about various famous Hispanic individuals, such as Isabelle Allende, Frida Kahlo and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

The district’s FLES program has expanded this school year to include fourth grade and is designed to foster early language learning and cross-cultural connections. The program also promotes a love of language learning through song, dance, culture, and technology.

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STATE

ByDeborahWilliams

Mayor of New York City Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has been indicted on federal corruption charges, declared his innocence, and vows to fight to the bitter end.

Adams claims that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is targeting him because he has been outspoken about the damage that unfettered illegal immigration across the southern border is doing to New York City.

Adams said he was being targeted for “putting the people of New York before party and politics.

The DOJ went back 10 years to find five counts – two for soliciting campaign contributions from a foreign agent and one count each of bribery, wire fraud, and conspiracy.

The nature of the charges is that Adams accepted hotel and flight upgrades without paying for the difference in cost between the flight/room he would have had and the upgrade. These violations are campaign finance violations.

The charges against Adams go back to his time as Brooklyn borough president in 2014. The indictment reads, “… for nearly a decade, Adams sought and accepted improper valuable benefits, such as luxury international travel,

including from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish (government) official seeking to gain influence over him,” says the indictment.

Who is alleged to have benefited and who has been wronged by Adams taking these unreported upgrades and alleged donations from foreign entities?

Turkey plays a key role in this indictment and rumors of a connection between these allegations and Turkey looking to build a new consulate in New York abound. It is alleged that Adams expedited the fire department inspections for the Turkish consulate building, that he knowingly sought campaign contributions from people who are not US citizens, and that he exchanged face time and certain actions in exchange for these donations.

South Shore Press sought comment from Suffolk County elected officials to get their perspective. Suffolk County Legislator (15th District), Jason Richberg and Suffolk Democrat Party Chair, Rich Schaffer, were both contacted via multiple means for a comment on this story and did not return calls or emails.

Assemblyman Doug Smith (R-Brookhaven, Islip) and

The Solution to Inflation

Op-Edby Assemblyman Joseph

DeStefano

Residents across Long Island are freaking out about inflation and the high cost of living. As this scourge makes us dig deep for everyday needs and forces many, especially seniors and low-income New Yorkers, to sometimes choose between paying the rent or buying food, l urge you to join me in fighting back against those who destroyed our economy and drove up prices to devastating levels.

The pocketbook problems we are suffering through were caused by the policies and decisions of government leaders in Washington and Albany. They are the cause, pure and simple; no debate.

Let’s start in Washington. On day one of the Biden-Harris administration, the president declared war on domestic energy and pushed a trillion-dollar Green New Deal. While he approved the Nord Stream pipeline from Russia to the rest of Europe, he canceled the Keystone pipeline here in the U.S., denying Americans a vital

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) did weigh in with comment.

Assemblyman Smith said of the Adams indictment, “I am devastated every time a public official is charged with abusing their office for personal enrichment.”

This does not look like "political persecution" as Mayor Adams suggests. While it is true that he has called into question the Biden administration's disastrous handling of the migrant crisis which has caused billions of dollars in irreparable financial harm to New York taxpayers and led to a crime wave across the city of New York, it appears that this federal investigation and indictment follows a decade of abuse of the various public offices that Mayor Adams has held to fund a lavish lifestyle in exchange for official acts for foreign agents. "It is a sad day for the Great State of New York," Smith added.

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) said, “I know people are speculating that when Adams started pushing back on the migrant issue maybe the Fed said, you know what, we can teach this guy a lesson.”

“We'll see as this plays out. The wheels of justice will grind

slowly and he (Adams) deserves the presumption of innocence like anybody else does,” Fitzpatrick added. “Trump has long complained that the justice system has been weaponized against him and, you know, it has people wondering the same thing in this Adams situation. If it can be done to a former president, it can be done to anybody, right.

“I don't care what the pundits say, although I enjoy listening to them. Let's see what the legal experts say on this case because that's really all that matters, right? You don't know and that's what a trial will determine,” Fitzpatrick said.

“Look if he got an upgrade as a favor for something that will all come out. If any of this is legitimate, then that’s just how it is. But, we’ve also seen in other cases where the Feds slowly leak things to try and build their case so that when they announce the indictment, the public thinks he's already guilty, right?” says Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick emphasized that everyone is entitled to the same treatment under the law and that is no different for Adams anymore than it is for anyone else. This isn’t a party issue, this is a justice issue was the common thread.

energy source. He made it clear that he would drum out oil and gas, even though we have the world’s richest reserves, and switch us to all-electric. This drove the cost of energy to record levels. It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to see that higher fuel prices equal higher prices on everything else—duh.

Next were the ungodly stimulus packages rammed through Congress, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the deciding vote to break the tie in the Senate. These massive spending bombs benefitted their corporate friends and special interests and flooded the economy with dollars. Did you get any of the money? If any of them paid any attention in economics class, they would know the basic rules of supply and demand. Give out trillions in free taxpayer dollars, and the demand for goods and services goes up. When demand goes up, supply goes down. When supply goes down, prices go up— the textbook cause of inflation.

To make fools out of us all, they even called their $891 billion economy-killing bill the “Inflation Reduction Act.” This was a pork barrel monstrosity that did no such thing. Have you seen the price of anything go

down? President Biden, in one of his more lucid moments, actually admitted that the act had more to do with funding his Green New Deal than bringing down inflation.

The second Harris tiebreaker was cast for the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act, which again flooded the country with money for special interests. Do you feel rescued? Did your cost of living go down? Adding insult to injury, they told us the BidenHarris inflation is “transitory.” It is not. The high prices on gas, groceries, insurance, homes, cars, and everything else are here to stay unless we see drastic changes

in how things are done.

Even worse, all of the money they spent was borrowed from countries that hate us, such as China. Currently, the national debt is $35.4 trillion, or $269,000 per taxpayer, and it’s going up a trillion dollars every 100 days. There’s no free lunch. Our kids and grandkids will be paying this back, and the American Dream for them is pretty much shot because of this enormous debt.

The Democrats who control New York government did us no better. They collaborated with the Biden-Harris regime to overwhelm our state with

millions of illegal immigrants, essentially poor people who we now have to support. Taxpayers had to shell out $2 billion for them this year alone in Gov. Hochul’s budget, and they are projected to drain $12 billion from New York City over the next few years. Funded by our tax dollars, the migrants compete for housing, jobs, and services. This drives up prices, folks.

The Republicans in the legislature introduced a “Rescue New York” agenda, which emphasizes cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and improving the state’s business climate, in addition to pausing the state tax on fuel and other taxpayer-friendly measures, such as cutting government spending. The Democrats would have none of it and instead pushed their policies that made things worse.

The solution to the problem of inflation and the unbearable high cost of living is simple. Get rid of the politicians who caused this mess. Please make sure you vote on Election Day. For that matter, vote even before then to make sure your voice is heard. If you like what’s going on, vote for the status quo. If not, throw the bums out. What do you have to lose?

Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams

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ByDeborahWilliams

New York's Cadillac Medicaid Program Gets an Upgrade to Rolls Royce

New York’s Medicaid program is the most costly of any state in the country and costs 82% above the national average. Now, that program is getting more expensive as New York adds "Arts Therapy" to the long list of qualifying programs in New York’s Medicaid big bucket of services.

Every Medicaid add-on costs every Suffolk County taxpayer and every taxpayer across the state more money.

Despite the already Cadillac Medicaid program in New York State, Assemblyman Harry Bronson (D-Roch.) and state Sen. Samra Brouk (D-Roch.) have proposed and passed a bill that will add even more expense to the taxpayer. Under this legislation, creative arts therapists will be on the same funding platforms as other mental health providers, such as family and individual therapists. The techniques can include dancing, painting, singing, and crafts. It is believed that these programs can be especially helpful to non-English speakers.

According to The Empire Center’s report on the most recent data on Medicaid spending in New York, New Yorkers pay about “$4,800 per resident, which was more than any other state and 82% above the national average.”

Recent data shows that New York’s per capita Medicaid spending rose 14%. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services report that at the end of the last fiscal year, New York spent $95.6 billion on Medicaid. Medicaid is funded from taxpayer funds through the Federal, State, and County budgets.

South Shore Press (SSP) reached out to Suffolk County leaders to get the exact amount spent by Suffolk County taxpayers for their portion of Medicaid spending, as well as any trends in Medicaid spending and their thoughts on the State adding programs. Spending of taxpayer money is something that is public information and should be readily given to the public and press.

Office of Suffolk County

refused to comment to the South Shore Press and refused to provide public information on Medicaid costs.

SSP was directed to contact the Department of Social Services (DSS) for the Medicaid figure. We did as asked. After several emails back-and-forth with DSS, SSP was asked to contact Mike Martino, Director of Communications for Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine. SSP called and left multiple messages for Mr. Martino and sent emails several times. He refused to answer.

SSP waded through the recently released budget documents and

Prop 1: Woke Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

ByRobertChartuk

On the reverse side of this year’s election ballot is a proposition that promises equal rights to all residents. A closer look at this constitutional amendment pushed by the Progressive Left, however, shows a host of freedoms that many New Yorkers may not subscribe to.

Appearing on ballots statewide, Proposition 1 is being sold by its Democrat sponsors as an expansion of a resident’s rights. Looking deeper, it would give illegal immigrants the right to vote and receive healthcare and other benefits. It would give men the right to compete in women’s sports and boys the right to use girl’s bathrooms. Children looking to change their sex would have the right to do so without having to tell their parents.

The constitutional amendment, which would also enshrine New York’s existing abortion laws, was seen as a move by Democrats to drive their voters to the polls in a year when control of Congress may well be decided in the state. Critics say the strategy may backfire as Republican and Conservative voters may be driven to the polls to reject the proposition.

The issue came up during the recent rally by President Trump in Uniondale when former Congressman Lee Zeldin railed

against it. “Strategically for Democrats, it's been a comedy of errors, except none of this is funny. Vote no,” said the Trump team member who came close to beating Gov. Kathy Hochul two years ago in a decidedly blue state. “Democrats say Proposition 1 is about enshrining abortion in the state Constitution, but what people will find is a whole lot of other things that have nothing to do with abortion.”

Specifically, the ballot measure states that “No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.”

While state and federal law ban discrimination in many forms, Prop 1 takes it to a new level by including gender identity and reproductive rights language. If approved by voters, the measure would supersede existing state laws in these areas.

found that Suffolk County is proposing approximately $287 million in Medicaid expenses in the next budget, including provider costs and compliance programs. Efforts to confirm these numbers and put them in context with previous years and the County’s perspective on Medicaid expansion went unanswered. For a program that costs Suffolk taxpayers over a quarter of a billion dollars, it is difficult to understand why County-elected officials would not answer the most basic of questions.

Other elected officials and experts on the subject matter were more than willing to talk to SSP about how Suffolk County taxpayer funds are spent.

Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick (R,C,I-Smithtown) said, “I haven’t talked to anyone, even my most conservative of friends, who has ever suggested that people that are down and out should not receive medical care. No reasonable or compassionate person would ever suggest that.

“At the same time, this everexpanding Medicaid program is kind of the same logic that the minimum wage should now support a family of four. The minimum wage was never designed to do that. And, this is why there is talk of a $20/hour minimum wage across the board. When you apply this thinking to Medicaid, that

“While New York has a robust set of anti-discrimination statutes, our state Constitution is inadequate when it comes to ensuring equality,” the Reason Foundation, one of many Progressive groups pushing the measure, said. “New Yorkers will be able to demand the lasting protections of a constitutional amendment that would prohibit discrimination against groups who have been historically targeted, including those with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, people of color, immigrants, women, and pregnant people. With a Supreme Court empowered to roll back fundamental rights and protections that advance equality,

Medicaid should cover everything, and you still expect your state to be competitive and keep your tax burden reasonable, you have to consider what you are asking of the taxpayer. How much more can we expect families to pay in taxes?” Fitzpatrick added.

Fitzpatrick said, “I don't doubt that arts therapy can help some people, but it's just going too far. We can't afford to sustain this, and this is part of why people are leaving NY, businesses are leaving, and the tax burden just continues to climb to pay for all of these programs. My friends on the other side of the aisle just keep saying, ‘Well, we need the rich to pay their fair share and they never define that.'

“When is enough, enough? At what point when you're spending 82% above the national average do you think about stopping expansion and even cutting back? I've heard stories that some in other states are saying if you want this covered go to New York. They'll pay for it and all you have to do is wait 30 days before you're eligible. So, we all know that we've just become so liberal that we can't afford the ideology any longer,” said Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick concluded, “If we could run government like a business, we could be very efficient very quickly. But you'd upset an awful lot of people just as quickly.

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other critical protections existing in state law, namely those of the parents of minors. Under this amendment, minors will more easily be able to seek gender-altering treatments without having to inform their parents. Parents have a right to know what their children are doing.” Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay called the measure a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

it’s crucial that New York meets the moment by enshrining protections against discrimination in our state Constitution.”

“In reality, access to abortion in New York is not in jeopardy at all, and if this proposition intended to enshrine those rights it would have included them specifically,” opponents note. “The amendment does not reference abortion by name at all, and the items that are included are already protected. As such, this proposal is going to do more harm than good.”

According to a statement by Republicans in the state legislature, “The proposal as written jeopardizes

Further, the opponents say, “Non-citizens will have an avenue to vote in state elections, and it will be virtually impossible to prevent biological male athletes from competing against women. These policies do little to protect anyone, and the idea that women’s reproductive health is at the heart of this proposal is disingenuous. Ballot Proposal Number One is designed to appear progressive and helpful. But at its core, the measure is just a list of hot-button topics already covered under the law masking a thinly veiled attempt to undermine families, parents and communities. It has no place in New York.”

Gov. Hochul, who ponied up $1 million to push for the proposition, said through a spokesperson, “New Yorkers deserve the freedom to control their own lives and healthcare decisions, including the right to abortion regardless of who’s in office, and this important investment will get that message out across the state.”

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Executive Ed Romaine

Woke Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Medicaid Spending by State

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Shocking New Poll Shows 48% of Democrats Think America Might Be Better off If Trump Had Been

Assassinated

ByDeborahWilliams

The latest Rasmussen poll shockingly shows just that shy of half of Democrats polled “could not bring themselves to say that America would not be better off if the opposing party’s candidate for president had been assassinated.”

The poll shows that 28% of Democrats polled said that America ‘would have been better’ off if Trump had been assassinated and another 24% of Democrats said they were ‘not sure’.

“Scott Rasmussen, president of RMG Research, said, “It is hard to imagine a greater threat to democracy than expressing a desire to have your political

opponent murdered.” And, yet Democrat operatives and much of the mainstream media constantly parrot that it is former President Trump who is a threat.

This poll reveals that a concerning number of Americans, Democrats in particular, have come to a place in the nation’s political discourse where not just violence against a political opponent is acceptable and perhaps even desired, but that it would be better for the country as a whole.

Rasmussen said when asked about the overall sentiment the poll revealed, “I continue to believe that America’s best days are still to come. However, for years I’ve been saying that things

will get worse before they get better. These numbers suggest that the phase of getting worse is clearly upon us.”

The number of "all-party" registrants that answered "yes" to “Would America be better off if Donald Trump had been killed last weekend?” was 17%. But, when you break out registered Democrats alone, the number agreeing that a successful assassination would have been better for the country goes up to 28%.

No matter how you look at it, whether it’s 17% or 28%, the percentage of Americans who maintain a position that political assassinations are good for our country is astonishing.

Whale of an Attack on RFK, Jr.

ByRobertChartuk

The world witnessed another example of how far the weaponized U.S. government will go to destroy someone who speaks out against it when an investigation was opened on former presidential candidate turned Trump supporter RFK, Jr., for taking a sample of a whale carcass for study 25 years ago.

The acclaimed environmentalist, who served on the board of the Hudson Riverkeeper organization, is a student of the Earth’s flora and fauna and has amassed a significant body of scientific knowledge over the years, including that of marine mammals. The whale incident recently coming to light didn’t sit well with the National Marine Fisheries Service, which joined his opponents in raking him over the coals.

The Internet was flooded with exasperated news reports of the longtime Democrat, and now heretic to the Left, sawing off the head of a dead whale he found on a Massachusetts beach and bungee corded it to the roof of the family minivan for a ride across state lines for study as his New York home. This came after he was excoriated for allegedly dumping a dead baby bear in Central Park.

The whale tale drew the ire of the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, which spurred the government to see if he’s run afoul of the Marine Animal Protection Act. They called on him to give up any and all illegally obtained wildlife that may be in his collection.

Kennedy took the opportunity to rip the scab off the deep state’s lawfare tactics, saying, “First of all, the investigation is a joke. The Center for Biological Diversity is an NGO (nongovernmental organization) that essentially is a subsidiary of the Democratic Party.

They're doing advertising almost every day for Kamala Harris. Before that, they did it for Joe Biden.” As an NGO, the organization is funded through taxpayer dollars.

“But I see something now happening to the environmental movement where we're seeing these enormous whale kills now happening," Kennedy went on to say. “A hundred and nine whales have died in the last two years. On the East Coast, something like this has never happened before.

And it's all in the vicinities of these new wind farms that are being put up. There's 21 permits. They're privatizing essentially 5,000 square miles of ocean bottom between the Gulf of Maine and North Carolina.

While the fisheries service is going after Kennedy, its parent organization, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration refuses to investigate the whale kills

According to the survey, “Despite these incidents, more than half of Democrats (51 percent) stated they did not see a need to increase Trump's security detail.”

despite 17 environmental groups calling on them to do so. “People should understand, the owners of these wind power farms are almost all foreign governments or large giant multinational corporations based in other countries. They're not American,” Kennedy stressed.

According to the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and son of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, “Offshore wind makes no economic sense, particularly in the United States. The offshore wind industry is just a boondoggle, and nobody would do it except with vast government subsidies.”

Kennedy went on to say that a third of the cost of the offshore wind farms, such as Sunrise Wind off Long Island’s eastern tip, amounting to “billions and billions of dollars are being paid by tax breaks that are given in the Inflation Reduction Act, which is Joe Biden's signature

environmental legislation. That is the legislation by which he stakes his claim to be on this side of the environmental movement. And the Inflation Reduction Act is a giant, giant boondoggle to these kind of projects.”

The mislabeled Inflation Reduction Act and the Biden-Harris war on fossil fuels are key drivers of the massive spike in prices Americans have suffered during the last three and a half years of their administration.

“So the foreign companies and foreign governments cannot take advantage of US tax breaks. So they go for financing through Black Rock, Goldman Sachs, Morgan City Bank, and Wells Fargo,” Kennedy pointed out. “These are all Democrat aligned entities that

contribute to the party and have a huge influence on them.

"They are the ones who are making money and financing these things. And they essentially have immunity from any kind of an intervention,” he continued.

“For six years, they've been stonewalling an investigation of all these deaths. They're wiping out whales and thousands of porpoises, and the large environmental groups inside the Beltway are sitting around on the sidelines, trying not to talk about this. Meanwhile, on the ground, the local environmental groups, there's 17 of them that have been asking since 2018 that this be investigated. Instead, they investigated me a week after I joined the Unity Party with Donald Trump.”

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In the end, we have to have programs and budgets that our taxpaying constituents can afford, and we are well beyond that right now.”

Ken Giardin, Director of Research at Empire Center for Public Policy, said “There are a lot of places where the state should be looking to bring down cost so that more people can afford insurance. But, the state's focus has been exclusively on paying more to cover more people for more programs.”

“So, an example I always go back to is MRIs. MRIs are crazy expensive,” Girardin added.

“Part of the reason they're crazy expensive is because we don't let companies come into New York and compete and build new MRI facilities. That is what lowers prices. We do the same thing with lots of different surgical things, lots of different treatments.”

Giardin went on to say, “The hospitals are content to have monopolies. The hospitals don't want competition because if suddenly they can't get the same amount of money for the MRIs, then that affects their bottom line. The right to abortion regardless of who’s in office, and this important investment will get that message out across the state.”

Assassination Attempt on President Trump

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HISTORY LESSONS

BY RICHARD ACRITELLI

General John J. Pershing had a "ramrod bearing, steely gaze and confidence-inspiring jaw created almost a caricature of nature's soldier."

- Second Lieutenant Douglas MacArthur

At this moment, some 106 years ago on the Western Front, General John J. Pershing led the American Expeditionary Forces. A citizen of immense stature, Pershing was an iconic figure who led American forces during World War I. Pershing represented the same historic presence as George Washington, Winfield Scott, Ulysses S. Grant, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, and Norman H. Schwarzkopf to lead our military to achieve victory.

This Midwestern boy was born near the start of the Civil War in 1860 at Laclede, Missouri. Before attending the West Point Military Academy in 1882, Pershing taught black students. Graduating 30th in a class of 77 students, Pershing experienced his first fighting against the Apache and Sioux tribes in New Mexico and Arizona. Earning the name “Black Jack,” Pershing was promoted first lieutenant of the 10th Cavalry and was one of the first officers to lead a black regiment of “Buffalo Soldiers.” Later at the University of Nebraska, Pershing served as a military instructor and earned a law degree. This strict officer was sent back to West Point, where he trained the cadets for military service. Under fire during the Spanish-

American War in 1898, Pershing led the 10th Cavalry up San Juan Hill. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt who was later awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during this campaign, observed the leadership qualities of Pershing. With an outdated system that often saw quality officers rarely gain a promotion, when Roosevelt became president, he promoted Pershing over 800 senior officers to become a brigadier general.

Up until World War I, Pershing was ordered to a series of staff and field army positions. In 1899, Pershing was sent to the Philippines as an adjutant general of Midanao, where he waged military campaigns against the Moros insurgents.

As a brigadier general, Pershing returned to the Philippines for several years. He operated in a military and political capacity as the Governor of Moro Province until 1913. Pershing was also in charge of the Bureau of Insular Affairs in the War Department and by 1905, he was a military attaché to the American embassy in Tokyo to watch the Russo-Japanese War in Manchuria.

When World War I began in Europe, the United States kept a watchful eye on the major powers who opposed each other through this intense fighting. On the southern border, there were changing Mexican regimes and American meddling that caused friction between both nations.

Rebel Mexican leader Victoriano Huerta Villa opposed the new President Venustiano Carranza,

VETERANS WAY

BY

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it delivered more care and benefits to more veterans than ever before in the fiscal year 2023. In fiscal year 2023, VA’s Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefit Administration both grew at the fastest rates in 15 years. VHA now has more than 400,000 employees for the first time in history, and VBA now has more than 32,000 employees for the first time in history. The benefits include:

* Delivered more than 116 million health care appointments to veterans, surpassing the previous record by more than 3 million appointments.

* Processed 1,981,854 veterans and survivor claims, surpassing the previous all-time record by 15.9%.

General John J. Pershing and His American Leadership That Helped Win World War I

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who was supported by the United States. Villa later killed fifteen American citizens in Northern Mexico and raided Columbus, New Mexico, where he destroyed property and killed 17 Americans on this border town. On March 15th, 1916, an infuriated President Woodrow Wilson ordered Pershing to lead an American detachment of 5,000 troops into Mexico to capture or kill Villa. Lieutenant George S. Patton appreciated the presence of Pershing to quickly make sound decisions and oversee the first use of vehicles and planes by the American military. For eleven months, Pershing was unable to capture Villa and his forces were recalled back to the United States.

World War I placed an immense pressure on Wilson, but during his first term, he managed to hold onto the policy of neutrality. German U-boats operated off the coast of Long Island, sank American shipping and killed our citizens

at sea. The British decoded the communications of the Germans, as they uncovered the Zimmermann Telegram. Germany relied on the negative relations between these two nations and pushed Mexico to capture its former territories of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Directly after his reelection and inauguration, Wilson declared war on Germany to make the “World Safe for Democracy.” As the Russians departed the war on the Eastern Front and the British and French were exhausted from the fighting, the United States entered at a hazardous moment.

With an outdated army that was situated near the Mexican border and in the newly acquired Caribbean and Pacific islands, Wilson and Secretary of War Newton D. Baker picked Pershing to command the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe (AEF). When Pershing first landed in England and France, there was joy over the American

participation in this war. Smiles quickly turned to fear when it was discovered that Pershing’s army still had to be drafted into uniform. Racing against the German offensive that tried to penetrate the Western Front, American government and military officials quickly trained and transported our army to France. For months, the British and French leaders tried to take control of American soldiers and place them in their lines. Through the support of Wilson, Pershing refused to endorse this plan and stated that only American officers would lead this army, even in the face of a German defeat.

At this point in 1918, Pershing prepared for one of the largest offensives during World War I through the Battle of MeuseArgonne. Thirty-seven American and French divisions were ordered to attack and cut off the German 2nd Army. On September 26th, Pershing unleashed a massive artillery bombardment that included mustard shells that opened the way for the ground and air attacks to target German positions. This became a major victory for the Western Powers as 23,000 prisoners were quickly taken and another 10,000 captured from this retreat. The German army faced major supply and soldier shortages that led to the armistice on November 11th, 1918. Pershing proved to the American people that Wilson made the correct choice in picking him to be the American leader in Europe through his ability to help achieve this monumental victory.

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There are currently 152 VA medical centers and approximately 1,400 community-based outpatient clinics in the United States. It is not only the nation’s largest health care system, but most likely the largest in the world. The Veterans Health Administration is the largest division in the department and second largest in the entire federal government. All VA hospitals, clinic and medical centers are owned by and operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (as opposed to private companies). All of the staff employed in VA hospitals are federal employees. They serve more than 9 million veterans each year.

To ensure that the VA can continue in this mode, I am asking all veterans and civilians to write a letter to their Senators and Congress thanking them for supporting the VA and asking that they continue to do so. If the VA runs out of funds, they will have to close benefits.

REV. FREDERICK MILLER, PH.D.

BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ.

It depends! In the end, the final decision on who will serve as legal guardian of a minor after the death of the parents is within the full discretion of the court, the Judge will have the final say.

US citizens may serve as guardians of minor children regardless of where they live – in any of the 50 states or in another country. NY residents may also serve as guardian, even if they do not have US citizenship. If an individual is not a US citizen or a NY resident, otherwise known as a non-domiciliary alien, he or she can only serve as a co-guardian with a NY resident. The need for a guardian of your minor children would only come into play if both parents have passed away or cannot fulfil their role of natural guardian for reasons other than death.

Despite the fact that your preference for guardian is not eligible due to citizenship or

state residency, your Last Will & Testament should state that it is within the discretion of that person to nominate an appropriate guardian or NY resident coguardian of your minor children.

Nominating a NY resident in your will is the best way to ensure that your wishes will be followed and that your children will remain in the custody of someone you trust. Even if a US-citizen is considered eligible to be a guardian, it may take time for him or her to travel to NY and take custody of your children. While NY courts and agencies will look out for the safety and welfare of children, it will be better for your children to be in the custody of someone which whom they are familiar until a guardian can take over.

If a parent does not know of any NY resident or US citizen who he or she would trust to be the guardian of his or her minor children, the parent may express in his or her will the desire for minor

Naming a Guardian for Minors in Your Will

children to move to the country where the non-US citizen, nonNY resident lives and can raise the children until they turn 18. For this to happen, NY courts must still be involved and contemplate several considerations in determining whether moving to another country would best serve the child’s interests. One consideration is the reasoning of the parent(s) in naming a non-US citizen, non-

language of the country to which you would like them to move, and if the country has human rights laws comparable to those in the US.

Making your intentions clear in your estate planning documents is the best you can do to ensure your children are properly cared for in the event of your untimely death. The process of appointing a legal guardian can take many months, so it is important to have a US-based or a NY-based guardian to care of your kids while the legal process plays out.

By Britt Burner, Esq. & Erin Cullen

NY resident as guardian of minor children. This can include a strong relationship between the children and chosen guardian, a lack of other family members living in the US, or a desire for your children to grow up with certain cultural or religious traditions and values. Other considerations include whether the children are citizens of the country to which they would be moving, if the children speak the

Britt Burner, Esq. is a Partner at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. focusing her practice areas on Estate Planning and Elder Law. Erin Cullen is a graduate of the Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University. 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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LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB NOT INDIVIDUALLY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE

AGGREGATION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST PATRICIA A. MUSTO, DENNIS J. MUSTO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 27, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on October 17, 2024 at 1:00PM, premises known as 198 Concord Road, Shirley, NY 11967. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200 Section 968.00 Block 02.00 and Lot 024.000. Approximate amount of judgment $267,618.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607953/2023. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third party check or cash will be accepted. Michael T. Clancy, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22000087 82257

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk Equity Bank NA, Plaintiff AGAINST

Shauna Janine Rivers, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 27, 2024 and entered on April 5, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence

Hill, Farmingville, NY on October 16, 2024 at 10:30 AM premises known as 155 Dahlia Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION:

022.00 fka 979.00, BLOCK: 016.00 fka 06.00, LOT: 039.000, D 0200 fka 209. Approximate amount of judgment is $467,381.21 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609158/2017. NO CASH will be accepted at foreclosure sale. Bank or certified checks only.

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

Ralph T. Gazzillo, Referee

FRENKEL LAMBERT

WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk

CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST

Michael Mcguire, Toni Mcguire, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 21, 2023 and entered on September 6, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on October 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM premises known as 314 Orchid Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 969.00, BLOCK: 13.00 FKA 06.00, LOT: 024.00; DISTRICT 0200. Approximate amount of judgment is $56,075.59 plus

interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 200754/2022.

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

Peter McGreevy, Referee

FRENKEL LAMBERT

WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706

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REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff - against - JUDY FRANCHAK, et al

Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 17, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on the 23rd day of October, 2024 at 11:00 AM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Township of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York. Premises known as 36 Musket Dr., Shirley, NY 11967.

(Section: 936.00, Block: 06.00, Lot: 052.002)

Approximate amount of lien $394,148.02 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 202286/2022.

Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee.

Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY Tel. 516/742-1212

Dated: August 13, 2024

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet

apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff, -againstChristine Pecora as Heir to the Estate of Angelo Pecora, Medford Multicare Center for Living The Nursing Care Center at Medford Inc., Clerk of Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, United States of America - Internal Revenue Service, Angelo Pecora's unknown heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, and "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #10", the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to the plaintiff, the person or parties intended being the persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants Index #: 611987/2024

Filed: May 14, 2024

SUMMONS

Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S): 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 attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service; or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York; or within sixty (60) days if it is the United States of America. 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 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: Bay Shore, New York May 13, 2024 FRENKEL, LAMBERT, WEISS, WEISMAN & GORDON, LLPS BY: Deana Cheli Attorneys for Plaintiff 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 (631) 969-3100

Our File No.: 01-099511F00

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $185,000.00 and interest, recorded in the office of the clerk of the County of Suffolk on March 06, 2008 in Liber M00021678, Page 294

covering premises known as 82 Grandview Drive, Shirley, NY 11967. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY 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 October 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM. 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

LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

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

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SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Suffolk County U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LBRANCH SERIES V TRUST, Plaintiff -against- EDWARD W. GALLAGHER, POSSIBLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN T. GALLAGHER; JAMES T. GALLAGHER, POSSIBLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN T. GALLAGHER; THOMAS F. GALLAGHER, POSSIBLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN T. GALLAGHER; CAROLE ELIZABETH GALLAGHER

A/K/A CAROLE ELIZABETH CONTATO, POSSIBLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN T. GALLAGHER; JOHN GALLAGHER, POSSIBLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN T. GALLAGHER; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET C. GALLAGHER, AS POSSIBLE HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN T. GALLAGHER; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF HELEN T. GALLAGHER; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT) O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT; YELLOWSTONE CAPITAL LLC; NICHOLAS M. NUDO III; BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS

AGENCY; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

- COHALAN COURT COMPLEX; CITIBANK, N.A.; TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN PARKING VIOLATION BUREAU; AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK FSB; TOWN SUPERVISOR TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN; L.I. ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PLLC; SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPT. OF LABOR LICENSING & CONSUMER AFFAIRS; DANIEL FREUDENBERG; LISA PRISTAK; CITIFINANCIAL COMPANY (DE); SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK; "JOHN DOE" AND "JANE DOE" said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein,, Defendants. Index No. 631563/2023. Mortgaged Premises: 10 Westwood Drive Shirley, NY 11967 District: 0200 Section: 966.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 032.000

To The Above Named Defendant(s): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. If you fail to appear or to answer within the aforementioned time frame, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $146,444.82 and interest, recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on February 4, 2010 in Liber M00021914, Page 818, covering the premises known as 10 Westwood Drive, Shirley, NY 11967. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County

as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. 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 the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, New York 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

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INDEX NO. 618209/2020

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 47 TUSCALA STREET, SELDEN, NY 11784

District: 0200, Section: 518.00, Block: 07.00, Lot: 035.000

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED LOANS STRUCTURED TRANSACTION TRUST, SERIES 2019-1,

Plaintiff, vs.

CLAY R PETRUZZI, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JULIETA C. PETRUZZI

A/K/A JULIETA C. PLOG-PETRUZZI

A/K/A JULIETA PLOG; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JULIETA C. PETRUZZI

A/K/A JULIETA C. PLOG-PETRUZZI A/K/A

JULIETA PLOG, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; UNKNOWN TRUSTEES OF THE JULIETA C. PETRUZZI LIVING TRUST, DATED

JULY 08, 2003, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants,

executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MR. PETRUZZI,

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

Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

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

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $175,000.00 and interest, recorded on June 28, 2007, in Liber M00021560 at Page 133, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering premises

known as 47 TUSCALA STREET, SELDEN, NY 11784.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

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

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF 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 (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: September 10th, 2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, ATLANTICA, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. JEREMIAH C. DESMOND, Defendant.

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s

LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 20, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on November 4, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., premises known as 272 Railroad Avenue, Center Moriches, NY 11934. 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 792.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 005.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $457,008.23 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #207438/2022.

Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee

Vallely Law PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MASTIC FIRE DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held on October 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM (prevailing time) at the Mastic Firehouse located 1080 Mastic Road, Mastic, New York. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to permit public review of the proposed budget for the Mastic Beach Fire District for fiscal year 2025.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed budget has been filed with the Brookhaven Town Clerk and is available for review at that office and is also available for review at the Office of the Board of Fire Commissioners between the hours of 8 AM to 3 PM.

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

By: RUDOLPH A.

SUNDERMAN District Secretary

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE CIM TRUST 2016-FRE1, MORTGAGEBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2016-FRE1, Plaintiff, vs. SEAN P. FORD, PATRICIA C. FORD A/K/A PATRICIA FORD, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 25, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on October 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 59 Silver Street, Patchogue, NY 11772. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Patchogue, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 975.40, Block 06.00 and Lot 024.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $401,039.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #619427/2018.

John William Doyle, Esq., Referee

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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Supplemental Summons And Notice Of Object Of Action Supreme Court Of The State Of New York County Of Suffolk Action To Foreclose A Mortgage Index #: 614712/2023 Bank Of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. As Trustee For Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust Plaintiff, vs Steven Morocco, SR. As Heir To The Estate Of Robert Morocco Aka Robert F Morocco Who Was Surviving Spouse Of Rose

Morocco, Unknown Heirs Of Robert Morocco Aka Robert F Morocco 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 General Or Specific Lien Upon The Real Property Described In This Action; Such Unknown Persons Being Herein Generally Described And Intended To Be Included In Wife, Widow, Husband, Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assignees Of Such Deceased, Any And All Persons Deriving Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or Title To Said Real Property By, Through Or Under Them, Or Either Of Them, And Their Respective Wives, Widows, Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Executors, Administrators, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, Committees, Lienors, And Assigns, All Of Whom And Whose Names, Except As Stated, Are Unknown To Plaintiff, People Of The State Of New York, United States Of America On Behalf Of The IRS, United States Of America On Behalf Of The Secretary Of The Housing And Urban Development, Board Of Manager Of Manorville Vistas Section 2 AKA Country Pointe Woods Condominium, Justine A Massaro AKA Justine Morocco As Heir To The Estate Of Robert Morocco, Robert J Morocco, III As Heir To The Estate Of Robert Morocco "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 Subject Property Described In The Complaint, Defendant(s). Mortgaged Premises: 18 Brookville Way Manorville, Ny 11949 To the Above named Defendant: 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 Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance,

on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). 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 Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Suffolk. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Robert Morocco AKA Robert F Morocco who was the surviving spouse of Rose Morocco Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Susan Betsy Heckman Torres of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Twelfth day of September, 2024 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, in the City of Riverhead. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, dated May 14, 2004, executed by Robert Morocco AKA Robert F Morocco (who died on December 13, 2022, a resident of the county of Suffolk, State of New York) and Rose Morocco (who died on July 2, 2020, a resident of the county of Suffolk, State of New York) to secure the sum of $435,478.50. The Mortgage was recorded at Book 20797, Page 698 in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk on July 16, 2004. The Adjustable Rate Mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed November 24, 2009 and recorded on January 9, 2010, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book 21905, Page 6. The Adjustable Rate Mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed March 8, 2023 and recorded on April 14, 2023, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book M00023499, Page 764. The Adjustable Rate Mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed

September 19, 2023 and recorded on November 9, 2023, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book M00023546, Page 657. The property in question is described as follows: 18 Brookville Way, Manorville, NY 11949 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 (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: September 17, 2024 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 82710

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Brookhaven Town Board acting as the Planning Board on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in person, on the 2nd floor of Brookhaven Town Hall at One Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York, to consider the application of James and Lisa Gorman, 17 Windcrest Drive, Manorville, NY to repeal Restrictive Covenants for property known as Fairway Lake Section 1- Lot 8. Covenant relief being requested on the above-

described premises is as follows:

A reduction in the natural and undisturbed buffer from 20 feet to 10 feet.

The application and diagram of the subject property are on file in the Planning Division and may be examined during regular business hours. At the time of the public hearing all interested parties will be given the opportunity to speak.

Daniel J. Panico, Supervisor Dated: September 19, 2024

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Beechwood Yaphank 2 LLC, c/o Beechwood Homes, 200 Robbins Lane, Suite D1, Jericho, NY 11753, has made application to the Brookhaven Town Board acting as the Planning Board for approval of a three lot land division. This proposal is known as The Boulevard and Long Island Expressway (LIE) (Country Pointe Preserveformerly The Ponds at The Boulevard), located on the S/S of The Boulevard West, W/S of Meadow Lane and The Shoppes Boulevard and the N/S of the Long Island Expressway (LIE NYS Route 495), Yaphank, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York and described as follows:

NORTH: Now of Formerly TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN IDA; YAPHANK AVR BOULEVARD CHELSEA LLC; Meadows Blvd W;

WEST: Now or Formerly TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN C/O DEPT OF FINANCE;

SOUTH: Long Island Expressway (NYS Rte 495/ LIE);

EAST: Now or Formerly AVR BOULEVARD SC AT YAPHANK LLC; TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN C/O DEPT OF FINANCE; TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN IDA AVR YAPHANK HOTEL & LOFT APARTMENTS LLC.

Notice is hereby given that the Brookhaven Town Board acting as the Planning Board will hold a public hearing

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in the Town Hall 2nd floor auditorium, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York on Thursday October 17, 2024 at 3:00 P.M., when adjacent property owners and/or others interested in any way in the proposal may appear before the Board to be heard.

A more detailed diagram of the subject property shall be made available virtually at https://www. brookhavenny.gov/1159/ Meetings

At said public hearing, any persons interested shall be given the opportunity to be heard. Anyone interested in submitting written comments to the Board may also do so via email at emccallion@brookhavenny. gov.

DATED: September 19, 2024

Daniel J. Panico, Supervisor

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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.

0200-482.00-01.00-004.000

OWNER

Salvador Real Estate Partners, LLC

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 10th day of October, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at which time all interested persons will be

heard.

Michael Brown Acquisition Unit Supervisor

Dated: September 23, 2024 Hauppauge, N.Y.

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Center Moriches Fire District

301 Main Street Center Moriches, New York 11934

631-878-0089

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Center Moriches Board of Fire Commissioner regular business meeting scheduled for October 14, 2024 has been changed to October 7, 2024 starting at 7:00 pm.

Michael Schlosberg Fire District Secretary

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Center Moriches Fire District

301 Main Street Center Moriches, New York 11934

631-878-0089

NOTICE 2025 Budget Hearing

The annual Center Moriches Fire District Budget Hearing will take place on October 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Center Moriches Fire Department 301 Main Street Center Moriches.

Michael Schlosberg Fire District Secretary

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MASTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held on October 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM (prevailing time) at the main firehouse located at 265 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach, New York. The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to permit public review of the proposed budget for the Mastic Beach Fire District for fiscal year 2025.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed budget has been filed with the Brookhaven Town Clerk and is available

for review at that office, and is also available for review at the Office of the Board of Fire Commissioners between the hours of 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the regular meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mastic Beach Fire District will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE MASTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT

By: ANTHONY CAPERSINO

Fire District Secretary

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SUFFOLK COUNTY

LANDBANK CORPORATION Audit & Finance Committee

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Please be advised that a meeting of the Suffolk County Landbank Corporation's Audit & Finance Committee will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, H. Lee Dennison Building 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, 11788, in the 2nd Floor Arthur Kunz Memorial Planning Library Conference Room. The Landbank has resumed the ability for the public to provide comment at the public portion of the meeting. Public comment may also be emailed to matthew. kapell@suffolkcountyny.gov and received no later than Tuesday, October 8, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. The Minutes and Recordings of the Landbank Board Meetings will be posted on the Suffolk County Landbank website.

Should you have any questions regarding this public notice, please contact:

Matthew Kapell

Suffolk County Dept. of Economic Development and Planning

631-853-6330

"Language Access Services are available for free to Limited-

English Proficient individuals. Requests for telephonic interpretation services or other special needs must be communicated in writing or be telephone to the EDP Language Access Designee at least three business days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jeffrey Kryjak, Department of Economic Development and Planning, H. Lee Dennison Bldg., 11th Floor, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Phone: (631) 853-5192, email: jeffrey. kryjak@suffolkcountyny.gov

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SUFFOLK COUNTY LANDBANK CORPORATION Board of Directors Meeting

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Please be advised that a meeting of the Suffolk County Landbank Corporation's Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, H. Lee Dennison Bldg., 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788, in the 2nd Floor Arthur Kunz Memorial Library Conference Room. The Landbank has resumed the ability for the public to provide comment at the public portion of the meeting. Public comment may also be emailed to matthew.kapell@ suffolkcountyny.gov, and received no later than Tuesday, October 8, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. The Minutes and Recordings of the Landbank Board Meetings will be posted on the Suffolk County Landbank website.

Should you have any questions regarding this public notice, please contact:

Matthew Kapell

Suffolk County Dept. of Economic Development and Planning (631) 853-6330

"Language Access Services are available for free to LimitedEnglish Proficient individuals. Requests for telephonic interpretation services or other special needs must be

communicated in writing or be telephone to the EDP Language Access Designee at least three business days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jeffrey Kryjak, Department of Economic Development and Planning, H. Lee Dennison Bldg., 2nd Floor, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Phone: (631) 853-5192, email: jeffrey. kryjak@suffolkcountyny.gov

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ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS YAPHANK, NEW YORK

Sealed bids will be received at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works Purchasing Unit (Room #103), 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, until 11:00 AM local time on November 12, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for:

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER FOR SUFFOLK COUNTY FRANCIS S. GABRESKI AIRPORT (FOK) TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 5709

The work consists of the following: Construction of a new Air Traffc Control Tower at Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) and demolition of the existing tower.

All Contract Documents may be examined on the plan review table at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works (Rudolph M. Kammerer Building) 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, on or after October 3, 2024. In order to obtain a set of Contract Documents, eligible bidders MUST visit https://dpw. suffolkcountyny.gov/ rfp/Login.aspx. This will bring you to a home-page where you can "Log-in" to view and print the offerings. New users click on "Log In" to

create a new account to register. When creating your profile, ensure that you select NIGP codes 909, 910, 912, 913, 925, and 968 which will allow you to view the appropriate documents and receive future e-mails about Lettings/Capital Projects. You are responsible for downloading and printing all appropriate Contract Documents. You are also responsible for checking the site frequently to ensure that you have all addenda. Note that there is no fee to create a user profile or to obtain documents. Questions for user login should be directed to the Suffolk County Department of Public Works IT division at (631) 852-4115. Eligiblebiddersmust haveregisteredontheSuffolk CountyDepartmentofPublic Works Purchasing Unit web site to be eligible to submit a responsiblebid.

CONTRACT

NO.1 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM to review project scope of work and compliance requirements. The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams. Questions will not be taken during this time and shall instead be submitted via a formal Request for Information.

Microsoft Teams Application Option: Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft. com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting _M2M4ZGZkN zUtMjU 3NS00NTM3LThj ZTItOTM0N2E 2NjA2OThi%40thread. v2/0?context=%7 b%22Tid%22% 3a%22777c2bb5-1aa74d21-9f85-352ff5c91 eec%22%2c% 22Oid%22%3a%229 a757830-c084-4536 -aa1d-d76 4bab458b4%22%7d

Meeting ID: 235 618 760 459 Passcode: u456r8

Dial By Phone Option: Phone Number: (929) 3523471 Phone ID: 842 117 359

Note: This Project is to be bid as a single prime project and a Project Labor Agreement is in effect in accordance with the Supplementary Conditions. Bidders shall submit with their bids, a separate sealed list that names each subcontractor that the bidder will use to perform work on the contract, and the agreedupon amount to be paid to each as applicable, for: (a) plumbing and gas fitting (i.e., Plumbing Work), (b) steam heating, hot water heating, ventilating and air conditioning apparatus (i.e., HVAC Work which includes fire sprinkler) and (c) electric wiring and standard illuminating fixtures (i.e., Electrical Work). The apparent low bidder's subcontract information will be opened and read aloud at the bid opening.

Bids for this contract shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope with the name of the contract clearly noted on the outside of the envelope. Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total Base Bid, made payable to the Suffolk County Comptroller. This bid bond will be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted and contract awarded to the Bidder, the contract will be duly executed and properly secured. E-MAILED BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNRESPONSIVE.

This is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funded contract with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirement of 10% and Equal Employment

Opportunity (EEO) participation goals of 5.8% Minorities, 6.9% Women.

The bids shall be delivered in person, by the Bidder or his agent, at the time and place stated.

NOTE: Notice to Bidders and Bid Results are posted on the Suffolk County Web Site at https://suffolkcountyny. gov/Departments/PublicWorks/Bids-and-Contracts/ Construction-Bids. Bid Results will not be given out over the telephone. You are requested to access the County website for this information. If you are not in attendance at the bid opening, please be patient while we process and post the results. Results will typically be posted within 24 hours after the bid opening.

Please note that all

construction projects over $250,000 advertised after July 17, 2008 will be subject to OSHA 10 safety training requirements pursuant to Section 220-h of the NYS Labor Law.

The Commissioner of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Any questions regarding this project shall be directed to Russell Mackey, P.E. at (631) 852-4117 and russell. mackey@suffolkcountyny. gov. Requests for Information shall be submitted in accordance with Section I17 of the Instructions to Bidders.

CHARLES J. BARTHA, P.E., COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The County of Suffolk, a Municipal Corporation of the State of New York, due to its ongoing need for new space and in anticipation of the expiration of existing leases, is hereby soliciting leasing offers from Owner/ Landlords of Commercial and Industrial properties as well as from Qualified Licensed New York State Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons of Commercial and Industrial properties.

Please note that this is only a solicitation and no offer or contract for the leasing of any real property interest is made hereunder.

If you or your organization are interested in participating

in the Suffolk County Space Leasing Program please send your contact information and/or inquires by regular mail or e-mail directed to:

Attn Geoffrey Mascaro, Esq. Director of Asset Management Division of Community Response

Suffolk County Dept of Public Works 335 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, NY 11980-9608

Email: assetmanagement@ suffolkcountyny.gov

This Public Notice is issued in accordance with the provisions of Suffolk County Administrative Code §A222(D).

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BETTOR ANGLE TM

BY TOM BARTON

The MLB postseason begins this week and if history tells us anything, it's that anything can happen in this 12-team tournament.

The "tournament" which it's now called by some baseball insiders, does have some trends to look at, but as we all watched just last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the unusual happens this time of year.

The season played out like we often see, and that means the sports books were right more times than they were wrong. The home teams won at about 52% while the favorites won at just over a 57% clip. Away favorites carried the year as they were at almost 58% with home dogs at just 42%.

Totals were also pretty evenly split separated by less than 10 games all season long, to give us the dreaded 51/49 splits, or if you are even being more technical almost a 50/50 divide.

Many of the playoff format trends also don't tell us much, but a few might steer us in the right direction. Road favorites do not fare as well during the playoffs where home field advantage does become a viable asset. In fact, home favorites have been hitting over 70% over the last 50 playoff games. But even with home favorites, we have to be cautious because small home favorites (under -150) have actually been under 50% for more than 5 years now.

Home Is Where the Money Is for MLB Playoff Betting

Home teams coming off a loss have also been a moneymaker while home teams that lead the series have been hitting over 60%. In fact, even when a series is tied, they have paid off at nearly the same clip. Once again though, there are pitfalls to watch for and the biggest one is home teams down in a series. Most people just blindly go with them thinking home field will push them to a win, but they are about .500 in that spot over the past few years.

Home field should be the angle again as we attack the playoffs this year, but be cautious as baseball in October is anyone's game.

SPORTS The Wolves Keep Winning

ByTomBarton

The Billy Cosh era is becoming even better than any Stony Brook fan could have imagined and the wins just keep on coming.

The Seawolves won their 4th straight games this week over

Morgan State 22-3. Stony Brook came into the contest viewed as an even opponent but left making heads turn around the college football world.

The home crowd of nearly 5,000 fans were treated to a

The Mets vs. MAGA

ByTomBarton

The New York Mets and Citi Field are being sued by a fan that has said she was racially profiled.

Aura Moody has filed a $2 million dollar lawsuit after Moody says she was racially profiled and denied entrance into the stadium because she was a black woman sporting a “Make America Great Again” hat.

The lawsuit not only suggests racial profiling but also “political retaliation,” and “reputational harm.” Moody has said that she and a friend were told by a Citi Field staff member to remove their MAGA gear because it was “too political.” The lawsuit filed on Sept. 6 alleged the incident stripped Moody of her freedom of speech and caused emotional distress.

Moody is a board member of the Queens Village Republican Club and attended the game with her friend. Legal documents stated Moody “knew she was being racially targeted and politically retaliated against for being a Black

great defensive showing in the rainy conditions. Morgan State came out early, driving the ball 74 yards and eventually having to settle for a field goal, but that would be all the scoring they would see on the day.

Stony Brook was once again led by Roland Dempster who rushed for touchdown in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Both drives were short but effective, scoring drives of 44 and 55 yards with the Wolves controlling the ball for just over 3 1/2 minutes and under 3 minutes on each. The short fields helped all day as this was a day the defense set the tone and never looked back.

Stony Brook will look to make it 5 in a row when they take on a tough Villanova team at home this week.

woman wearing a MAGA hat.” The two wanted to stay for the game and removed their hats so they didn't disrupt the game. But Moody asked permission to put her hat in her bag and was told that wasn't acceptable either.

The racial profiling side of things is expressed by Moody who said there were white fans wearing MAGA attire and hats that were allowed to wear them and were not

told to take them off or that they couldn't keep them.

The incident has prompted the New York Mets to reach out to Moody in an attempt to apologize and they asked her to come back to the stadium. Moody refused and said it will be a while before she can go back.

A team spokesperson later said the staffer “was mistaken about our attire policy.”

From Art Teacher to National Champion

ByTomBarton

Longwood

art teacher Ms. Miller was recently crowned the 2024 USA Women's 82.5kg Powerlifting National Champion.

Ms. Miller dominated at the games, not only winning the championship but also setting stat records along the way. She set a New York State record when she squatted 463 pounds. Then set another New York State record with her 1,185 pound total lift. Miller also benched pressed 231.5 pounds and deadlifted 490.5 pounds.

Personal Bests Give the Colonials the Win

ByTomBarton

The William Floyd Colonials girls' varsity swim team beat West Babylon this past week.

The team, led by head coach

Taylor Buckley, won a tight race 91-72 over West Babylon.

The team all swam their personal best, which helped them get the big win.

William Floyd Soccer Gets the Shutout

The William Floyd boys’ soccer team overwhelmed Riverhead this week en route to a 5-0 victory.

Senior forward Jazai Kidd scored two goals, which now brings his season number to 6 total goals as he led his team to an impressive win. Seniors Julian

and Illyas

each contributed a goal while junior Estevan Gonzales scored his first varsity goal.

The shutout was secured by excellent play in net by goalie Blankenship. The shutout was his third shutout of the season, solidifying the team’s outstanding performance.

MAGA Hat

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ByTomBarton

Podstupka

Rountine

William Floyd Soccer Team

The Colonials Swin Team

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Stony Brook wins Saturday

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Junior High School

Miller

SPORTS Is Youth Football Safe?

ByTomBarton

This past week, NFL great Brett Favre revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Favre expressed the news during a congressional hearing. Favre said his doctors explained to him that the number of concussions he suffered in his 20-year career made him more susceptible to a disease like Parkinson's.

Favre has previously said he knows about three or four times that he was concussed, but he estimated in a 2018 interview he likely had hundreds or even thousands based on symptoms he had over the years.

Favre's admission reopened the conversation about head injuries and football that has been waged for years. The NFL was in the spotlight after Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist and neuropathologist, wrote a book on the subject, which later became the basis of a movie starring Will Smith. Other sports leagues have also taken CTE and

concussions into consideration based on the findings of those brain injuries.

The topic is still a controversial one among many though. In a recent Netflix documentary about Mr. McMahon and the WWE, the topic of head injuries became a point of emphasis and while the WWE brought in Harvardeducated experts to try to curtail the issue, there were still prominent names who said they didn't believe in the findings.

The biggest point of emphasis that doctors have been focused on is still football and even more focused on youth football. Speaking with parents in the area, they have heard the concerns and many feel like the flag football route is a good avenue to go to while children are still young. Others argue that any sport can result in injuries and they don't want to take away the joy of playing football away from their kids.

The numbers are staggering

when you look at it. New research from University of Washington Medicine's Sports Health and Safety Institute and Seattle Children’s Research Institute found concussion rates among football players ages 5 to 14 were higher than previously reported. They are now saying that 5 out of every 100 youth player, or 5% of players in the youth age bracket, sustain a football-related concussion each season.

Those numbers are shocking, but the study is quick to admit that it could be much more. In the past, studies have relied upon hard-to-gauge data and inaccurate numbers. The tracking have relied on incomplete injury reports from team managers, coaches and other sources.

In fact, according to the CDC, youth tackle football is one of the most dangerous of youth sports. They state that athletes between the ages of 6 and 14 are 15 times more likely to experience head impact during a game or practice.

These same athletes are 23 times more likely to sustain a hard hit to the head. On average, youth tackle football players will encounter over 378 head impacts per season. That’s just one player.

The good news is that football leagues have been putting in the work to limit these issues. Teaching the proper way to tackle and techniques have been an emphasis on all levels of play. The NFL and

Bellport Remembers Coach Chavious With a Win

ByTomBarton

It was an emotional day for Bellport football that began with tears but ended with cheers.

Bellport held it's home opener this weekend and it was a somber day to begin because they were remembering their fallen coach.

Sean Chavious, a former Bellport assistant coach and player, lost his life on July 29th of this year at just 47 years old.

Chavious was a part of the 1992 Long Island Class II championship-winning team and he is a Bellport High School Football Hall of Famer. After his playing career, he coached for the past 19 seasons with Bellport. Chavious’s 7-year-old son, Decker, was an honorary

captain and the field adorned his old jersey number 34.

As the game began, it was a fitting way to honor his legacy with not only a win but the game's standout player wore his number in rememberance.

Defensive end Jaheim Talford knocked a ball down at the goal line at the end of the game to seal the win for Bellport.

The defense was the key all day as they won 7-0 over Northport. The only score was a rushing touchdown on a breakaway rush by Kingston John. Northport had a chance to tie late in the 4th a few times, but Trey’von Holland picked off a pass and kept the shutout alive.

Bellport moved to 2-1 and now will face Copiague on Saturday.

youth athletic associations are banning certain drills and enforcing new penalties. Things such as blindside blocks and targeting are no longer permitted in youth sports.

Brett Favre's diagnosis, while tragic, is also a reminder of the reality of playing a violent sport. It also, however, brings the awareness issue back into the main frame and allows leagues to take even more steps to protect children and adults.

College Football Fans Let America

Know Who Their Next President Will Be

ByTomBarton

If college football fans are any indication of the way the country leans, then Kamala Harris and the Democrats are in for a rough election.

This past weekend, both Donald Trump and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz attended college football games and there was a stark contrast in the reception for each man.

Donald Trump attended the Alabama vs. Georgia game. Trump entered like a hero to crowds outside the building cheering and wearing prop Trump gear. He walked in with celebrities like Kid Rock and John Daly and sat in a luxury suite with former Georgia great Herschel Walker and Alabama boosters among others.

After two assassination attempts on his life in the past three months, Trump walked into an open-air stadium of close to 100,000 people who loudly cheered for him. When they

showed him on the jumbotron, the players even took a pause because the ovation was so loud and it looked as though not one person was not on their feet for the former and hopeful next president.

This was a stark contrast to Tim Walz who attended the Minnesota vs. Michigan game. Walz was met outside the stadium with hostile fans who rained boos upon him as if he were for the other team. That could make sense since he is the governor of Minnesota, except

when he was on the field he was heard saying "Go Blue," rooting on the Michigan Wolverines. Walz made it a point to "not choose sides," but when he was recognized inside the stadium, there was barely a reaction and you could hear just a splattering on boos among the crowd.

Being on a college campus in a purple state and being booed is not a good sign for Walz and the Harris ticket. Trump narrowly won Michigan in 2016 and then barely lost it in 2020.

Coach Chavious and Friends

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Donald Trump at Alabama vs. Georgia

Brett Favre

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SPORTS The Phantoms Overwhelm Shoreham-Wading River

ByTomBarton

In a battle of Long Island powerhouses, Bayport-Blue Point made a statement over ShorehamWading River.

The Phantoms went on the road and had an emphatic win this week 41-7. Bayport-Blue Point moved it's record to 3-0 on the season and that extended its winning streak to 26 straight games, the longest active streak in Suffolk football. You have to go all the way back to 2021 to find their last loss, coincidentally against this same Shoreham-Wading River school in the Suffolk IV title game.

Cooper Fuller wasn't just a dual threat QB in this game, but he was also a defensive standout as well as he filled the stat sheet and controlled

the game throughout. Fuller had 13 carries for 133 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. He also threw for 93 yards and two touchdowns and completed every pass he attempted. If that wasn't all, defensively he also picked off a pass.

Fuller was everywhere as the

Phantoms overwhelmed ShorehamWading River, but that is what they have been doing to everyone this season. They have allowed just 14 points in three games and are outscoring their opponents 110-14. Next up for Bayport-Blue Point is John Glenn at home this Saturday.

Tennis for Awareness Is a Huge Success

ByTomBarton

The annual Bob Davis Play For Pink Tournament was held this past week and once again it was a huge success for a great cause.

The tournament brings out girls tennis players from across Suffolk County at Ward Melville High School for the annual event dedicated to raising funds for the fight against breast cancer. The tournament now spans over a decade, was named in honor of Bob Davis, the former Harborfields High School coach who founded the fundraiser.

This year’s tournament featured 28 doubles teams competing in round-robin play and they were able to raise nearly $1,000 dollars for the Good Samaritan University Hospital Breast Health Center. Winners and finalists earned the opportunity to attend the end-of-season Section XI

and Joe Arias, president of the Suffolk County Tennis Coaches Association.

Smithtown West Fights Against Cancer

ByTomBarton

This past week, Smithtown West hosted their annual "Play 4 The Cure Memorial Game".

This is the 15th year in a row that Smithtown West has held its field hockey game honoring the memory of St. James Elementary School teacher Sara Long Harte.

Smithtown West dedicates one game per year to Long

Spallina Is Making America Proud

ByTomBarton

There are few things in sports that are better than representing your country and Mount Sinai graduate Joey Spallina has been excelling at that this fall.

The United States beat the Haudenosaunee 16-9 in its opening pool play game at the 2024 World Lacrosse Box Championships at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. Joey Spallina led the way with a power play goal to open the second half as the U.S. stretched its lead to 11-6.

Spallina finished the game with a team-high four goals.

It was the first win ever for the U.S. men over the Haudenosaunee in world championship play in box lacrosse.

In game two, Canada defeated the United States 14-10 in the final pool play game of the 2024 World Lacrosse Men’s Box Championship.

The U.S finished as the No. 2 seed and will receive a bye into the quarterfinal round.

Spallina had a pair of goals for the U.S. in the losing effort. He has called this experience "the coolest lacrosse experience I've ever had in my life."

ESM's New Field

Harte, who died of breast cancer. Long Harte taught at St. James Elementary School, the same elementary school she attended as a child, for eight years.

The evening isn't just about the game but is filled with tributes and a strong commitment to raising awareness for cancer research.

The event raised $400 for the Sara Long Harte Memorial scholarship fund.

District Superintendent Mr. Joseph A. Steimel, along with Board of Education President, Mr. Jeffrey Goldhammer, EastportSouth Manor trustees present and past, district office administration, coaches and players for the junior high boys soccer team celebrated their new field with a

cutting ceremony last week.

This ceremony signified the official opening of the new Dayton Avenue School multipurpose field and track. The field includes a turf surface, a rubberized track and bleachers. The renovation is another completed part of the District’s Capital Project, which began in 2022.

This multipurpose field is now available to be used by our junior high school sports teams.

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Joey Spallina

ByTomBarton The Eastport-South Manor school district has a new field.

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Bayport- Blue Point Cheer

ESM's Ribbon Cutting

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tennis dinner for free. Spearheading the tournament was Coach Erik Sussin

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