The South Shore Press 11/06/24

Credit: Justin Caporale

CLERK VINCENT PULEO

NEWSROOM

BY STEFAN MYCHAJLIW

VETERANS DAY

One of the main reasons why the United States of America is the greatest on earth is because of the brave men and women who volunteer to wear the uniform to defend freedom here at home and around the world.

On Veterans Day we honor those patriots who have served our country to preserve and protect our Constitutional Republic.

Please try as best as possible to thank a veteran every single day of the year, not just November 11th of every year.

PEANUT THE SQUIRREL

It is mind-blowing to think that with all the pressing issues facing the People’s Republic of New York, the Department of Environmental

Some Thoughts From the Newsroom as Election Day 2024 is in the History Books

Conservation and state are focused on euthanizing a squirrel.

A family living in Pine City, New York (outside of Elmira in the Southern Tier) had their pet squirrel confiscated by the DEC and killed over their concerns of rabies.

The DEC claimed neighbors complained about an animal sanctuary being held at their home, and decided to raid Peanut’s owners, then killed the animal.

Struggling families across New York aren’t treated as well as illegal immigrants, who are given boatloads of taxpayers' dollars for hotels, meals, and living expenses.

Folks fear Big Apple subways and streets because of high crime.

What is the priority of the Hochul Administration?

BY GEORGE SANTOS

With Election Day here, I wanted to share my analysis of the Congressional races on Long Island and consider their potential outcomes and implications for the power structure in the U.S. House of Representatives when the 119th Congress convenes in 2025.

Significance of the Long Island Seats

The four congressional seats on Long Island will play a key role in determining the balance of power in the House of Representatives. Shifts in these seats could have a significant impact on the control of Congress, influencing legislative priorities and shaping the national agenda. Here’s a closer look at each of these seats, along with insights into the dynamics of the races.

NY-01: Rep. Nick LaLota (Republican)

Incumbent freshman Rep. Nick

LaLota, who succeeded former Congressman Lee Zeldin, faces a challenging re-election campaign against former CNN anchor John Avlon. Although NY-01 has historically leaned Republican, recent polls show LaLota holding only a narrow 3-point lead. Democrats hope to recapture this seat, previously held by Tim Bishop, a prominent Democratic figure; however, the odds remain slim, with the seat likely to stay in Republican hands. Nonetheless, the close polling margin is noteworthy given former President Trump’s strong support in this district, suggesting potential shifts in voter sentiment.

Prediction: Safe Republican hold, with slight cause for concern over the tightening race.

NY-02: Rep. Andrew Garbarino (Republican)

Rep. Andrew Garbarino is well-

Raiding rural homes and killing squirrels.

SUCKING THEIR THUMBS IN THE FETAL POSITION

It’s comical that a group of Washington Post editorial writers and the editor at Large resigned over the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper taking a stance and NOT endorsing a candidate for President of the United States. No question the Washington Post would have endorsed San Francisco liberal Kamala Harris, so the leftwing editorial board members sucked their thumbs in the fetal position and quit over Bezos’ refusal to endorse a candidate for Commander in Chief.

Good luck on the unemployment line and good riddance. The paper

Continued on page 4

Analysis of Long Island Congressional Races: Implications for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2025

positioned to secure a third term. Known for his moderate voting record and steady constituent

service, Garbarino has managed to avoid the divisive politics that can often endanger incumbents.

His opponent’s campaign has failed to gain traction, making NY-02 a reliable hold for the GOP.

Prediction: Safe Republican hold.

NY-03: Rep. Tom Suozzi (Democrat)

Democratic incumbent Tom Suozzi returned to Congress after an unsuccessful gubernatorial bid in 2022. This district was flipped by a 16-point swing in the 2022 election cycle by yours truly. Local Republicans, however, faced setbacks in their attempt to retain the seat, leading to the selection of Michael LiPetri as their candidate through a contentious legal process smeared in law fare devising the seat of a fair primary process. With LiPetri polling nine points behind Suozzi in his own internal polls, the Democrat is likely to retain his seat, barring any late surprises.

Prediction: Safe Democratic hold.

Continued on page 14

belongs to Amazon’s owner. It’s his. He’s the boss. If you don’t like the

ground rules set forth by the owner, too bad.

Credit: South Shore Press

Veterans Day 2024

Credit: Meta AI

Santos Predicts 2024 Races

ByRobertChartuk

Knock and Drag operations are underway across Suffolk as the political parties work to GOTV.

Everything has been pretty much said and done, and now it’s up to the voters and the push to Get Out The Vote. With a bare-knuckle fight between the heavyweights at the top of the card, Trump vs. Harris, interest in the election is at a fever pitch, with records set for early voting.

On Long Island, the

It's Over: 2024 Election Is History

Republicans are looking for the former president to lift all boats and help them maintain their edge in Congress. Threeterm Rep Andrew Garbarino is expected to cruise to victory, while Congressman Nick LaLota's freshman race may be a nail-biter as former CNN anchor John Avlon is running a wellfinanced campaign against him.

Fifteen-year Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is favored to keep her seat against former NYC cop Mike Sapraicone.

No change is expected for the

balance of power in the state legislature, which Democrats have long dominated. A race to watch is who will fill longtime Assemblyman Fred Thiele’s seat on the East End in a race pitting Republican Steve Kiley, a Shelter Island attorney, against Democrat Tommy John Schiavoni, a Southampton Town councilman.

Also on the radar for an upset is the race between first-term Assemblyman Ed Flood in Northern Brookhaven, who’s facing a challenge by Rebecca

the Port Jefferson deputy mayor. Eyes are also on the race between Senator Tony Palumbo and former Suffolk Legislator Sarah Anker, both of whom received substantial public campaign funds. Incumbent Senator Dean Murray and Assembly members Joe DeStefano and Jodi Giglio are looking good.

Voters are also reminded to flip their ballots to vote on two propositions: a controversial measure to enshrine certain rights into the state Constitution

Back to Status Quo for Suffolk's State Delegation

ByRobertChartuk

There’s a one seat change in Suffolk’s state legislative delegation with the Democrats taking back a position they lost two years ago in Northern Brookhaven. Early results show Assemblyman Ed Flood, the dark horse candidate who took out 30-year incumbent Steve Englebright in 2022, losing to Port Jefferson Deputy Mayor Rebecca Kassay.

The East End seat held by Assemblyman Fred Thiele for 30 years will stay in Democrat hands as Southampton Town Councilman Tommy John Schiavoni beat back a challenge by Steve Kiely, an attorney from Shelter Island.

In a race that saw a huge disparity in public campaign funds, GOP Senator Tony Palumbo fended off former county Legislator Sarah Anker, who received $375,000 in taxpayer largess to the incumbent’s $151,000.

Posting greater early voting numbers than in past years, Election 2024 saw the rest of the county’s Republican Assembly delegation skate back in with Joe DeStefano winning

handily, along with Jodi Giglio, Doug Smith, Mike Fitzpatrick, Jarett Gandolfo, Steve Stern, Keith Brown, and Mike Durso. Democrats Phil Ramos and Kwani O’Pharrow defeated their GOP opponents.

On the senate side, Republicans Dean Murray, Alexis Weik, and Mario Mattera were swept back in. Democrat Senator Monica Martinez retained her seat over Teresa Bryant. All of the county’s GOP candidates ran with Conservative Party support.

“The popularity of Donald Trump certainly helped Republican turnout on the island, but we were were also on the right side of the issues,” said Assemblyman DeStefano, who won his fourth term in the 3rd District. “We’re prolaw enforcement, anti-illegal immigration, and we don’t want to see boys in girls’ bathrooms,” DeStefano said. Kamala Harris shot her Democrat running mates in the foot, especially on inflation and her poor performance on the economy.”

Holding unprecedented rallies in Harlem and Madison Square Garden, Trump made a play for New York’s 28 Electoral

and an increase in the sales tax by an eighth of a penny for sewers and private cesspool upgrades. Turnout of the party faithful at Suffolk GOP headquarters in Medford was heavy as the candidates made impassioned pleas to their supporters. They believe the issues run in their favor—stopping illegal immigration, curbing inflation, fighting crime, and lifting the economy. Now it’s up to the campaign workers to knock and drag voters to the polls open today until 9.

College votes, but fell short in the heavily Blue State. Still, he buoyed Republicans, just as former Congressman Lee Zeldin did in almost taking out Gov. Kathy Hochul two years ago. Running on an anti-crime platform, Zeldin’s Red Wave swept in Assemblyman Flood and gave the GOP the plurality they needed to bounce Nancy Pelosi as House speaker.

The Republican legislators will be a Red Wall for the

suburbs in fighting for education aid and environmental funding against the interests of the New York City Progressives. “We’ll get the repeal of cashless bail back on the table and beat back the defund the police and antilaw enforcement policies of the Democrats,” Senator Murray said.

The 2025 State Legislative Session will see a battle for monies under the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and

Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act and the federal $1 trillion infrastructure fund which flows through Albany.

In other voting, Proposition 1 passed, giving constitutional protection to illegal aliens, transgender individuals and those seeking abortions. Proposition 2 was also approved by voters giving Suffolk the authority to raise the sales tax an eighth of a cent for sewers and private septic systems.

Kassay,

Credit: Robert Chartuk

GOP candidates, from left, Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, Rep. Nick LaLota, state Senators Dean Murray and Tony Palumbo, and Assemblyman Ed Flood.

Senator Dean Murray, left, and Assemblyman Joe DeStefano gear up for the final push.

GOP supporters rally to GOTV.

Credit: Robert Chartuk

Credit: Robert Chartuk

LOCAL

ByRobertChartuk

Chad Lennon: Legislator, Veterans Advocate

Legislator Chad Lennon didn’t just run a 10k segment of the Suffolk County Marathon wearing military boots and displaying a large U.S. flag; he also carried a 22-pound weight to honor the number of fellow veterans who take their own lives daily in America.

The 16-year Marine Corps Major and Purple Heart recipient from Rocky Point is the only member of the 18-seat legislature who served in the military and is known for his advocacy efforts on behalf of veterans.

He was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010, leading over 50 combat missions, bringing his units home safely. During his four years of active duty, he earned numerous awards, ribbons, and citations— including a Purple Heart for being wounded in action. He has been a Marine Reservist since 2012 and has been selected for Lieutenant Colonel. He’s worked in intelligence and is currently assigned to the Pentagon.

The military advocate points out that for every 22 veteran suicides, there are at least that many attempts—numbers he’s committed to eliminating. While veterans are near and dear to his heart, he also

focuses on seniors, public safety, fiscal responsibility, and preserving and improving the environment, including Long Island’s water quality.

Lennon previously served as a Suffolk Assistant District Attorney, representing the county in criminal court, including the Veterans Treatment Court. He has also brought his experience to other levels of government, assisting in all matters relating to Veterans and Military Affairs. He served as a congressional aide to U.S. Congressman Nick LaLota and as a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs for New York State Senator

Anthony Palumbo. Lennon was inducted into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame in 2022. He also set the world record for pulling a 400-pound chain for a mile to raise money for veteran causes.

In addition to his legislative and Marine Corps duties, the veteran is an attorney specializing in military law, veterans law, security clearance representation, and federal employment law. He received his Juris Doctor from the Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, where he was senior editor of the Touro Law Review. His law degree followed a Bachelor of Arts from Wagner College and a Master

of Arts from Adelphi University.

In May, County Executive Ed Romaine signed Lennon’s bill into law, designating September 22nd as “Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day.” In a bipartisan moment, the resolution was approved unanimously and ultimately cosponsored by all seventeen of his colleagues.

The Legislator also pushed for re-opening the Traffic and Parking Violations Agency’s Veterans Traffic Court for active and retired veterans. The program, held on the third Friday of every month, provides veterans with guidance and assistance in traffic matters. Legislator Lennon serves as the Vice Chairman of the Veterans Committee.

Some Thoughts From the Newsroom...

Continued from page 2

THE TOLERANT LEFT

New York Governor Kathy Hochul showed how tolerant the liberal left can be by proudly proclaiming that anyone who voted for a Republican or President Trump are “antiAmerican” and “anti-woman.”

Hochul’s insult came on the heels of President Biden calling Trump supporters “garbage.”

This is beyond insulting to millions of hard-working taxpayers across New York and America. President Trump is

constantly called a racist and fascist by the loony left, some even going so far as to compare his campaign event at Madison Square Garden to a Hitler rally.

Deranged Democrats are the true racists in America. They love and promote free speech, but only if that speech agrees with their ideology.

IT’S OVER!

Election 2024 is in the history books. You’ll get a short reprieve from the campaign commercials and direct mail for a few months. November 4th, 2025, is less than one year away.

Neighborhood Road Project in Mastic Beach is Moving Forward

ByDeborahWilliams

The Town of Brookhaven selected the Beechwood Organization as the Master Developer for the Neighborhood Road Development Area in Mastic Beach back in October 2021. Now, the project is moving forward with the unveiling of the draft Land Use Plan at a public meeting.

In 2019, Brookhaven conducted a blight study of 140 parcels along Neighborhood Road and streets in the vicinity. The area was determined to have “a sufficient amount of blight, code violations, and obstacles that have deterred meaningful private investment in the area.”

The redevelopment area includes approximately 37 acres and encompasses 140 parcels, generally bounded by Commack Road and the intersection of Mastic Road and Doris Drive to the north; Doris Drive to the east; and Victoria Place, Linden Place, and Commack Road to the south.

Councilwoman for the 6th District, Karen Dunne Kesnig, said, “This Public Information Meeting is an important and significant next step in the much-needed redevelopment of Neighborhood Road. Once we have established the land use plan, the Town and Beechwood will be able to move forward with the many different tasks that lie ahead before an official

groundbreaking.”

For the land to be redeveloped, adequate wastewater treatment capacity had to be built. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a park alienation bill that allows the Town of Brookhaven to use some of its parkland for a wastewater treatment plant to move the Mastic Beach project forward.

The new wastewater treatment is a key component in the effort to revitalize the area’s downtown and create a mixeduse development that is likely to include townhomes, apartments, retail and commercial space, and a community center.

The community has a chance to see the plans in person and talk to the developers and town officials about their thoughts on the development. A public meeting is being held on November 14th for the community to hear about the project.

Beechwood will present the proposed land use plan, hear public comments, and outline the next steps and timeline for the project. Beechwood is well known for having developed housing and retail communities throughout Long Island since 1985.

Meeting Details

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: William Floyd H.S. Auditorium, 240 Mastic Beach Road

You can view information on the project at: https://www. brookhavenny.gov/1307/ Neighborhood-RoadRedevelopment

The major goals of the project are:

• Eliminate blighted properties as identified by the blight study

• Redevelop...with a diverse mix of uses for residents, visitors and workers

• Create infrastructure improvements

• Creation of a pedestrianoriented downtown

• Improve public safety

• Stimulate local economic activity by attracting new investments

• Provide high-quality architecture and landscaping

• Form-based Code to create high-quality design for buildings and the public realm

• Create additional housing types, including for persons with special needs

• Improvement of streetscape throughout the Neighborhood Road Development Area

• Creation of public recreation opportunities that connect the Community to the waterfront and the ocean beaches.

Suffolk County Crime Prevention Community Forum Coming Up

ByDeborahWilliams

The Suffolk County Police Department is hosting a Crime Prevention Community Forum coming up on from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 13th. It will be held at the Suffolk County Community College

- Grant Campus - Health and Sports Lecture Hall on Crooked Road, Brentwood, NY.

You will hear from Suffolk County Police officers on the dangers of scams and how to spot them and keep yourself from becoming a victim. Presentations will be made about

cyberbullying, scams, sexting, protecting personal information, and a variety of other social media issues that affect adults and children.

RSVP by November 6th by emailing samantha.graviano2@ suffolkcountyny.gov.

Credit: Chad Lennon

Chad Lennon

Beechwood Homes Redevelopment Master Plan

Credit: Town of Brookhaven

ByRobertChartuk

Main Street Taken Over by Goblins

Witches, vampires, pirates, and ghouls in all manners of crazy costumes took over Main Street in Center Moriches for the annual

“March of the Goblins” sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches. Now in its 22nd year, the event offers a safe trickor-treating experience with local

businesses participating along the closed-off section of the downtown.

Handing out treats along with the chamber members

were County Executive Ed Romaine, Supervisor Dan Panico, Councilwoman Karen Dunne-Kesnig, and Legislator Jim Mazzarella.

News: news@southshorepress.com

Legal Notices: legals@southshorepress.com

Sports: sports@southshorepress.com

Letters: comments@southshorepress.com

Advertising: ads@southshorepress.com

Production & Design Media Barrel LLC

Mychajliw

Photographers & Reporters

Robert Chartuk, Deborah Williams, Howard Roark, Barbara LaMonica, Stefan Mychajliw, Tom Barton, Nancy Burner, Fredrick Miller, Rich Acritelli, Chase Millwater, Donna Ronaldo, Beth Squire, Angelina Livigni, Michael J. Reistetter

Proofreader Kaitlyn Bankson

Copyright© 2024 South Shore Press, LLC. All rights reserved. Material appearing herein may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in any form. Copying part or all of the editorial or graphic arts in any machinereadable form, making multiple printouts thereof or other uses of the work product contained herein is expressly prohibited and is inconsistent with all applicable copyright laws. Advertisers purchase space and circulation only. All property rights to any advertisements produced for the advertisers by South Shore Press, Inc. using art work and/or typography furnished or arranged by South Shore Press, LLC. shall be the property of South Shore Press, LLC. No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced or assigned without the express written consent of South Shore Press, LLC. South Shore Press, LLC. assumes no financial responsibility for errors beyond the cost of the actual space occupied by the error. Postmaster: Send address changes to P.O. Box 431, Shirley, N.Y. 11967.

South Shore Press, LLC. is a proud member of the following community organizations: The Greater Mastic Beach Chamber of Commerce, The Rocky Point Sound Beach Chamber of Commerce, The Mastic/Shirley Chamber of Commerce, The Moriches Chamber of Commerce, The Bellport Chamber of Commerce, The Manorville Chamber of Commerce, The Medford Chamber of Commerce and The New York Press Association.

Serving the Communities of The Village of Bellport, Brookhaven, Center Moriches, Centereach, Coram, East Moriches, East Patchogue, Eastport, East Shoreham, Farmingville, Gordon Heights, Lake Ronkonkoma, Manorville, Medford, Mastic, The Village of Mastic Beach, Middle Island, Miller Place, Moriches, Mount Sinai, North Bellport, The Village of Patchogue, Port Jefferson Station, The Village of Port Jefferson, Ridge, Rocky Point, Ronkonkoma, Selden, Shirley, Shoreham, Smith Point, Sound Beach, Speonk, Terryville, Wading River, & Yaphank. The South Shore Press Newspaper The South Shore Press LLC, Publisher

Credit: Robert Chartuk

BySouthShorePress

Students and staff at Connetquot Elementary School recently celebrated First Responder Appreciation Day. Students shared photos of their loved ones who are first responders, which were featured

Connetquot Elementary Celebrates First Responder Appreciation Day

in a video compiled by teacher Meagan Faughnan.

“This day is a day that so many of our students and staff hold near and dear to our hearts, as we recognize the brave individuals who work day in and day out to keep us safe and healthy,” Faughnan said.

Gourd of a Good Time at Tuttle Avenue School

BySouthShorePress

Tuttle Avenue School second graders sharpened their science,

technology, engineering, art, and mathematics skills while having a gourd of a good time. Assisted by parents, they measured the

orange gourds’ circumference and height, estimated and then counted pumpkin seeds in a jar, and conducted experiments to

determine if pumpkins and other Halloween objects would sink or float. They also participated in a pumpkin weaving activity

and wrote about their close observations of the colorful gourds.

Smithtown Students in the Halloween Spirit

BySouthShorePress

Smithtown Central School

District students participated in parades and were all dressed up for the Halloween holiday. In addition to trick-or-treating down the school hallways, fifth graders from Mills Pond

Elementary visited the St. James Health Care Center to trick-ortreat with the seniors. Students at Dogwood Elementary enjoyed a pumpkin patch and the traditional Dogwood Halloween obstacle course all week in PE classes.

Credit: Eastport-South Manor Central School District

Credit: East Islip School District

Credit: Smithtown School District

ByRobertChartuk

Farm-to-Table Movement at North Meets South Fair

Enjoying a beautiful fall weekend, residents turned out for the North Meets South Fair at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank.

The event brought together the best of Long Island’s farm-to-table movement, with diverse food and drink options, family fun, and more than 60 artisan vendors. Festivalgoers had a wide selection of food options and local beers and wines, making it an excellent destination for food and drink enthusiasts.

For adults, there were engaging activities like ax throwing, permanent jewelry, hair tinsel, jumbo garden games, and henna. Families enjoyed a meet-and-greet with farm animals, face painting, hayrides, live music, and a host of other kid-friendly attractions.

William Floyd Schools Responds Decisively To Student with a Handgun in the High School

ByDeborahWilliams

After a recent incident involving a handgun in the William Floyd High School, the District moved quickly to implement safety and detection measures to protect students and staff.

A report from the school said, ”Just prior to high school dismissal, a high school student was brought to an administrator’s office for possible vaping. When the student was searched with a metaldetecting wand, it was discovered that the student was in possession of a handgun.”

The handgun was confiscated and the police were immediately notified. Law enforcement continues to investigate the incident. The student who brought the gun to school will be dealt with through the criminal justice system.

William Floyd District said, “In addition to any criminal charges, the student will also be subject to severe consequences according to the school district code of conduct.”

After this incident happened, William Floyd High School and Floyd Academy students warned that students and staff should be prepared for longer wait times as the high school will increase its practice

of scanning random students with metal detector wands. The district has also requested a police presence at arrival and throughout the day.

The Board of Education scheduled an emergency executive session meeting to discuss the incident and the response including the installation of metal detectors and other increased security measures.

The Board decided that all designated entrances in each school K-12 will be equipped with walkthrough metal detectors. The process of selecting the best system is underway and installation will

Great Hollow Middle School First LEGO Teams Build and Prepare for Big Competition

begin as soon as possible.

The next public Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in the William Floyd High School library. At this meeting, there will be a district security presentation, as well as a presentation by a member of the Department of Homeland Security, who works closely with the district on security matters.

The District wants everyone to know that, “the safety and security of students and staff is and will continue to be the number one priority.”

The

are

LEGO

BySouthShorePress

The First LEGO League Teams at Great Hollow Middle School are setting the building blocks and preparing for a big competition at Great Hollow Middle School the weekend of January 11th-12th, 2025.

This year's theme is "Submerged." Students are learning about careers such as marine biologists, submarine

pilots, oceanographers, marine researchers, ecologists, and underwater photographers.

“It has been amazing to see and hear all of the incredibly creative ideas these students have and the willingness to share their solutions with each other to create something even better,” Smithtown Central School District Director of Career and Technical Education Christine LoFrese said.

Wm. Floyd High School

Credit: Wm. Floyd High School

Credit: Robert Chartuk

Credit: Smithtown Central School District

First

League Teams at Great Hollow Middle School

preparing for the First LEGO League challenge tournament.

ByRobertChartuk

Major Haydée Feliciano, Strategic Airlift Nurse

Achieving her dream of becoming a nurse, Haydée Feliciano enlisted in the Air Force and was sent to serve in Desert Storm with an Aeromedical Evacuation Unit that brought wounded soldiers home. Supporting the No Fly Zone under Operation Southern Watch out of Prince Sultan Air Base in

Saudi Arabia, she continued her Air Force career for 25 years and retired as a Major.

The Bronx native, now living in Babylon, worked as a dental assistant in high school and an EMT, with some time as a medical assistant at Winthrop Hospital. She earned her nursing degree from Queensborough College and also

received a Bachelors in Science from St. Joseph’s. “When l went to enlist in the Reserves, l asked the recruiter what the toughest job was, and he brought me in as an Aeromedical Evacuation Technician,” the Major said. With her college experience, she started as an Airman First Class after a year and a half of training, and during the war, she received a line promotion to Sergeant. She retired as a Major.

Feliciano tells of her plane, a C-141 Strategic Starlifter, refueling in midair on its more extended missions, which included trips from bases in Germany, Iceland, Japan, and the Azores. When she wasn’t in the air, she lived in Tent City, noting how dusty everything was in the desert.

She was a compassionate soul comforting soldiers who were missing limbs and disfigured from battle. “You don’t hear much about these soldiers. They were sent over there in the prime of their lives, ready to conquer the world, and they come back traumatized,” said Feliciano, who, many times, was the only person they had to talk to on their long flights home. “They worried how they would be

accepted, how their families would react to their injuries, if their wives would stay with them.”

She went on to say of the wounded soldiers, many suffering from PTSD, “They should get more recognition and support than they’re getting. They said yes to serve because they love their country, and you never hear about them. It’s just so sad. It makes me crazy.”

For her service, Major Feliciano received the Armed Forces

Expeditionary Medal. After returning home, she worked in the ICU and ER at Good Samaritan Hospital, as well as with a surgical ICU unit at North Shore University Hospital, and at a private surgical office. The decorated nurse had her own battles, having been hospitalized for a month with COVID. Now that she’s better, she helps her fellow veterans in any way she can, most recently participating in the Vet Fest hosted by the Veteran Suicide Prevention Coalition at the Pal-O-Mine Ranch in Islandia.

A Reflection on Our Veterans (From Nothing More than a Keyboard Warrior By Comparison)

ByMichaelJ.Reistetter

This Veterans’ Day, as is the case every year, I remember my Army reserve and Calverton Memorial-buried grandfather, who reminded me constantly until his passing two years ago that it was Armistice Day first.

I remember his brother, my great-uncle, a Vietnam War Veteran of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). He shared not only my name, but also my nickname, as I learned from the soldier helmet I saw displayed at his funeral services a few years back—a sight that struck this mere journalistfilmmaker hybrid with even more reverence for his elders. It was a moment filled with downright “just forgot my lines in real life” solemnity.

I was incredibly sad to see my uncle go. My grandpa, too, soon after that. But I’m damn proud to have known them. And even more proud to continue to surround myself with those in our family and out who view the American Flag as something to hang high and always on one’s property, and not as something to take down due to woke mob mentality.

Not just on Veterans Day, but on Memorial Day, on Flag Day, on the Fourth of July, hell, on any given day, I think about the Greatest Generation, those that

inspired them, and those they would come to inspire—and am smacked with the notion that I ought to more often put my highs and lows into proper perspective.

These great men fought greater fights than I and others my age will ever have to, so we don’t have to, lest we medically and athletically qualify for, and choose to soulfully surrender to an enlisted life.

I think about the military personnel I have had the great fortune of interviewing or collaborating with over the years. Formerly a USMC recruiter at a local post himself before being

honorably reassigned, my friend tabbed me—per the Marine Corps’ dime—for an all-expense paid, four-day tour of Parris Island, South Carolina last year.

I and 60-plus local educators and influencers completed our interactive and intensive, simulated boot camp workshop under drill instructor supervision, and with lecture coursework included—designed to destigmatize military life for grade-schoolers contemplating college alternatives.

This was a fascinating, loaded experience all around, which I still wrestle with reflecting upon further in article form, or if I

should just save it all for a surefire screenplay instead—not quite “Full Metal Jacket,” but certainly healthier brainfood than Pauly Shore’s “In the Army Now.”

I think of my four days at “boot camp”—in quotations, because it was more like starring in a play where half the cast knew their lines (the drill instructors), and the other half were allowed to freely improvise (the rest of us), and how it made me more punctual. More patriotic. More proud.

I think about how more people need to know that our heroes aren’t monsters. Nor are they programmed to be. It’s called “the duality of man” for a reason, and we are committing a dereliction of duty as citizens every time we are afforded opportunities to commend servicemen for exploring their multitudes, yet do not.

I think of the Veterans I know, and the Veterans I don’t, and think, “who am I to cry?” All these anxieties I possess over small potato plights and champagne problems, while those that serve have to endure much worse, and with no margin for error nor reprieve from said unrest.

But those trained to terminate are also versed in de-escalating, are they not? They wouldn’t allow me to wear this cloak of guilt for a second. So God Bless

Uncle Sam’s most esteemed nephews and nieces. They may appear as if they are thriving on the surface, but just may be suffering inside.

Everyone has a heart. So why can’t everyone do their part? Pay it forward to Veterans in need. To Veterans who are homeless. They wouldn’t just do the same for you; know that they have done even more for you without you knowing, and wholly need not ever go into specifics.

I encountered drill instructors on the Parris Island grounds, in the very sandpits where they make Marines. I spoke with said Marines in the making in the Mess Hall, utterly prepared to foreclose on their individuality, should the nation call for it.

I was invited not to see behind the veil, but to capture a glimpse, an impression in demonstration of how the few and the proud live.

What I learned: is that those who serve have courage, and that those stateside who don’t, only have at all because those who do see but three colors register during vision tests at their annual check-ups: Red, white, and blue.

To Veterans, to all who have given, and would give their lives to save others: thank you for your service.

Haydée Feliciano

Haydée Feliciano

Credit: Gabriella Feliciano

Credit: Gabriella Feliciano

Credit: HHERCICIM/Amazon

ByRobertChartuk

Keeping the Army rolling during the Vietnam War was Army mechanic Bill Biondi of Mastic Beach. The Specialist 4th Class was drafted right out of high school in 1968 and went to work on tanks, jeeps, armored personnel carriers—anything in the motor pool that aided the war effort.

Biondi served three years at Camp Drum and Fort Knox, where he met his wife, Mary, the daughter of a sergeant major. They moved to Mastic Beach, where they raised three

Army Veteran Bill Biondi

daughters and enjoy seven grandchildren. Like many, the Brooklyn native’s family had a summer cottage in the area and decided to make the beach community their permanent home.

One of the first things he did upon returning home was join the Mastic Beach Fire Department where he has volunteered for 53 years. For 18 years he’s been a fire district commissioner and currently serves as board chairman. The Long Island Lighting Company retiree served in the Brookhaven

On Veterans Day, Voting,

ByDeborahWilliams

Veterans Day is not political. It’s a day to remember and honor those among us who joined the Armed Forces and served our country protecting our freedoms at home and abroad. Yet, Veteran’s Day does fall in election season and this year is a whopper of an election. These two days have always been linked for me.

I registered to vote the moment I could and have never missed even a school board election. For me, voting is one of the highest responsibilities of being a citizen of the United States of America. I have been aware since I was a small child that the reason I have the freedom to vote in my country is because of veterans. My family has fought in every war since the American

Honoring Our Veterans

ByRobertChartuk

With Veterans Day coming up on November 11, the South Shore Press highlights those who served.

Edmund Giza, Sergeant, Vietnam.

In 1965, at age 21, Edmund Giza enlisted in the Marine Corps and served as an aircraft mechanic in Da Nang, retiring with the rank of sergeant. He kept A6 Intruders in the air as a member of All Weather Attack Squadron 242, known as the “Bats.”

After nearly four years of service, Giza returned to the States and started GMG Trucking, a company still in business today. The Central Islip native, now residing in Rocky Point, is the proud father of three and has two grandchildren. Serving in Vietnam was an “exhilarating experience,” the veteran said. “You can’t really understand it unless you’ve been there.”

Giza’s squadron was designed for night-time and adverse-weather missions. They provided close air support for ground troops, deep interdiction strikes, and armed reconnaissance. The Intruders’ capabilities allowed

Town Highway Department for 10 years and was the mayor of Mastic Beach Village.

Biondi stays busy with the fire department. He recently brought the members up to speed on a new piece of search equipment that enables responders to locate bodies and other objects underwater. He also recently facilitated the purchase of a highwater rescue vehicle and helps coordinate the Marine Incident Response Team, a coalition of local fire departments geared to marine rescue.

and Littering

Revolution and my husband served in the Marines. I documented all this during my research to join the Daughters of the American Revolution. My grandfather and great-uncles fought in World War II. My dad was in the Army, my cousin was career air force, and my NextGen cousins are, or have, served in the Air Force and Marines.

I have two great-aunts who

them to fly in challenging conditions, delivering substantial firepower and surveillance capabilities that significantly supported allied forces.

During Giza’s service, the Bats expanded operations to include deep-strike missions over North Vietnam as part of the “Rolling Thunder” campaign, targeting strategic locations and infrastructure. These missions were pivotal, as they disrupted supply

were German war brides and made their new life here in America with my great-uncles. Living under the Nazi regime and through the war, they knew a bit about what not having basic freedoms looked like. Our connection to military service and the sacrifices made on our behalf has always been front of mind in our family. And, with that connection to the military has been our connection to voting.

routes on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which ran through Laos and North Vietnam, thus hindering the movement of North Vietnamese troops and supplies.

Throughout their deployment, the squadron recorded a remarkable 16,783 combat sorties and dropped over 85,000 tons of ordnance, establishing them as one of the most active and impactful Marine aviation units in Vietnam.

I’ll never forget a time in graduate school when someone very casually and dismissively said they weren’t voting. I was dumbfounded. How could that be?

In my own ethos, voting is so important, so much a fundamental duty that it never occurred to me that anyone could feel differently. That voting wouldn’t be a sort of sacred responsibility to our ancestors from the past and to our country now never occurred to me. How could someone not vote? How could anyone not

honor our ancestor veterans, and our veterans now, who sacrificed so much for us so we can live in a free country? Voting is such an easy thing to do compared to what it took to get that right.

Other than not voting, littering is my other pet peeve and barometer of one's personality. I remember thinking then that this person who didn’t vote must be a litterer, too. Littering is one of those baseline behaviors that gives insight into the character of a person. A litterer is selfish. Not voting is selfish. Littering shows you that the person cares not for the community or country. Voting is as fundamental a contribution to your country and community as keeping it clean is. Maybe it is too harsh a judgment, but I don’t think so.

Don’t throw your vote out. Pick it up and use it wisely. Make it count. Honor all the veterans throughout the history of our country who fought for your right to do it. Not everyone gets the chance to have what we have here in America.

Credit: Robert Chartuk Edmund Giza

Credit: Bill Biondi

Army Veteran Bill Biondi

Pick up your vote!

Credit: Meta AI

Protect your home from flooding.

Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP) Home Elevation Pilot Project

Pilot Project Area: Mastic Beach

Learn about your options for home elevation through the FIMP Pilot Project.

Wednesday, August 21st, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM William Floyd High School, 240 Mastic Beach Rd, Mastic Beach

6:00 - 6:30 PM Sign-in

6:30 - 7:00 PM Slide presentation

7:00 - 7:45 PM Moderated Q&A session

7:45 - 8:30 PM Posterboard session and one-on-one Q&A session

Scan to learn more about the FIMP Pilot Project and determine your eligibility:

ByMichaelJ.Reistetter

'Caitlyn's Vision' Holds Legislative Breakfast at Suffolk AME's Bohemia Headquarters

Caitlyn’s Vision, a non-profit 501(c) organization, orchestrated its first Legislative Breakfast on Monday, October 28th in collaboration with Suffolk Association of Municipal Employees (AME). The meet-up took place at the latter’s Bohemia stomping grounds.

As marketed on their Facebook page, the Mastic-located Caitlyn’s Vision “strives to help children and other individuals with visual impairments.”

Even amid the final sprint toward Election Day, a large roster of local leaders from various levels of government across the state and the county took time out of their busy schedules to attend the event in solidarity with the foremost mission of this reputable foundation and its noble ventures.

Many proposals were brought

forth at the breakfast, all of which fell under the same topical umbrella: with utmost consideration for those with ocular trouble.

The respectably attended gathering produced many potential remedies, such as classroom light covers, safer sidewalks, mobile vision screening implementation and enhanced playground safety.

“It was an excellent presentation,” Suffolk County Comptroller John Kennedy told The South Shore Press. “We look forward to supporting and assisting visually impaired children at playgrounds across Suffolk County.”

In a statement, the Suffolk AME commended its most proactive members—like Darin and Kim Swickicki and Caitlyn Michiels of Caitlyn’s Vision—and their families for their altruistic efforts in running their own not-

for-profit community builders.

“Events like these showcase the dedication of Suffolk AME members,” they continued.

“Suffolk AME is proud to stand with Caitlyn's Vision in their noble efforts and support their mission to make our surroundings safer for everyone. We understand that collaboration and engagement with elected officials is an important step in making tangible changes in our

County to Take Over Great Gun Beach

ByRobertChartuk

Plans are underway to transfer operations of Fire Island’s Great Gun Beach from Brookhaven Town to Suffolk County.

The ocean beach, accessible to the public by boat, features bathrooms and lifeguard protection during the summer season. Officials involved in the

community. By coming together and working hand in hand with our elected representatives, we can create real change and build a better future for all.”

“Making the lives of blind and visually impaired children easier and safer is important to me and should be made a priority at all levels of government,” said Michiels. “I am grateful for the work that has already been done in Suffolk County.

I am determined to make our communities a safer place to live and play.”

According to their website, the Suffolk AME is the largest independent union in the county, representing more than 6,000 active and retired public employees.

They are made up of 30 different unit boards, ranging from Consumer Affairs and Civil Service, Crossing Guards, DPW, and Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, to Vector Control, Suffolk County Community College, the Department of Social Services, and even more departments and institutions.

To get involved or to receive additional information about upcoming events coordinated by those at the helm of this great cause, contact Caitlyn’s Vision at (631) 433-4265 or by visiting caitlynsvision.org.

transfer believe it will be more efficient and less expensive to utilize county staff from the nearby Smith Point facility to run Great Gun. For years, the town ferried workers from the mainland, while under the new arrangement, they can access the beach via four-wheel drive.

Great Gun has a marina

with about 50 boat slips and a boardwalk leading to the ocean. It offers barbecue areas, stunning views of the Fire Island

wilderness, and a white sand ocean beach. It’s located about halfway between Smith Point and Moriches Inlet. Boaters are

charged a fee to dock there based on the size of their vessel. The transfer is expected to occur in time for the 2026 season.

Suffolk County PBA and Legislator

Lennon Host Veterans Clothing Drive Until November 22

ByDeborahWilliams

The Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association, Legislator Chad Lennon, and General Needs have joined together to host a monthlong clothing drive to benefit homeless veterans, veterans in need, and their families. The drive will last until November 22nd and all are encouraged to donate to help Suffolk County’s homeless veterans.

Donation bins will be placed at each of the seven police precincts, as well as Suffolk PBA headquarters, Legislator Chad Lennon’s office, and various locations across the district. General Needs requests donations of new, unused underwear, socks, and T-shirts.

Legislator Chad Lennon, said “Veterans face a higher risk of homelessness compared to the civilian population. As the winter months approach, even the most basic clothing becomes scarce, with footwear

being arguably the most important item. Socks are essential to keeping feet warm and dry, especially in cold rain and snow, to prevent further

medical conditions. My office, in collaboration with the PBA and General Needs, is working together to support veterans in dire need.”

Local legislators and Caitlyn's Vision leaders gather at Suffolk AME headquarters.

Credit: Suffolk AME

Credit: South Shore Press

Credit: SCPD Homeless Veterans Supply Drive

Are Illegal Immigrants Getting a New Mobile Home Development in Eastport?

ByDeborahWilliams

South Shore Press received a tip that a development happening on more than 30 acres of property on Old Country Road in Eastport was being done to house illegal immigrants. The site was once Leiers Mobile Home Park established in the 1950s.

Alarm bells rang with rumors that this development might be intended to permanently house illegal immigrants in Eastport pumping potentially several hundred children into the local public school system.

The term 'illegal immigrant' has become a bit fungible with changes to the names of different status types under the Biden Administration. Many individuals who would traditionally be considered

illegal aliens have been given temporary status with court dates as long as 7 years away.

Even though they entered the United States illegally, they have been allowed to go anywhere they want in the United States until their hearing, even if it is years away. Most have no means of supporting themselves or any family connection in the country.

It appears that the new development will consist of a hundred-plus mobile homes. Concerns arose, and Internet messages traveled around, saying that the development would house several hundred illegal immigrant families and that as many as 100-300 new students would be pushed into the neighboring schools.

The resident who contacted

us said, “Why do we still have Americans living on the streets? This shouldn’t be happening” calling out the point that illegal immigrants have been given massive taxpayer benefits while many Americans struggle.

South Shore Press (SSP) wanted to get to the bottom of the rumors, so we contacted Farrell Development directly to get the scoop. Farrell is the developer of the land in question. Brian

DeSesa, Vice President of Farrell Development spoke to SSP about the project and the rumors.

The project is “definitely not aimed at illegal immigrants. A thousand percent, not,” DeSesa says. “We're rehabilitating it. We're putting in new mobile home units. They will be market rate.”

DeSesa says the property is already zoned for mobile homes and Farrell is not seeking any zoning changes. Some residents have stayed in place through the construction.

SSP will continue to follow this project and watch what happens.

DeSesa said the rumors “floated around on Facebook last night are factually incorrect. I don't know where the lies were created, but it couldn't be farther from the truth.”

Town of Brookhaven Bulldozes

"Zombie Home" in Mastic Beach

ByStefanMychajliw

Town of Brookhaven

Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Karen Dunne Kesnig were on-site for the demolition of a “zombie house” located at 18 Overlook Drive in the Mastic Beach marshlands.

This vacant, unfinished house was initially built without Town of Brookhaven permits, fell into disrepair, and became a blight in the neighborhood.

The structure was damaged by a fire, then partially rebuilt before ultimately being abandoned. Earlier this year, the Town acquired the property with the intent to preserve it as open space. In a gesture of sustainability, the windows from the property were donated by the Town to Habitat for Humanity. Joining Supervisor Panico and Councilwoman Kesnig at the site were members of the demolition team from the Town’s Department of Recycling and Sustainable Materials Management.

Credit: Town of Brookhaven Zombie Home Demolished

The property, now cleared, will be preserved by the Town as open space, helping to restore and protect the sensitive marshland area for the benefit of the community and environment.

New Library Parking Lot Nears Completion

ByRobertChartuk

Center Moriches library patrons will have 55 more places to park as construction of a new lot nears completion at the popular facility. The $650,000 project, just north of the existing field, was made possible through fundraising efforts by the Friends of the Library.

The lot was laid out with various

considerations in mind, including traffic flow, fencing, landscaping, and unique fixtures to reduce light pollution, Library Director Marcie Litjens explained. It was designed by Architect John Tanzi of Stony Brook. The project includes upgrades to the existing lot and will increase handicapped parking. Located behind the post office, the lot can be accessed from Railroad

Avenue.

The Friends of the Library conducted book sales and other activities to raise funds for the $32,500 land purchase from the adjacent Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist. Existing funds in the library budget will cover construction costs without an increase in taxes or borrowing, Litjens noted. The Friends are a dedicated group of residents who also raise funds for equipment, furniture, programs, and other library needs.

The library, which also features a bustling Hampton Coffee Company cafe, is busy, with the number of visitors increasing every year. In 2023, nearly 200,000 patrons took advantage of the library’s service, up from 180,000 the year before. The library also expanded its parking lot in 2014.

To report a blighted, longvacant, or abandoned house in your neighborhood, please call 631-451-TOWN (8696).

The facility is a school district library that services the Center Moriches Union Free School District, which has a population of over 7,500, according to the library’s website. The library also serves residents of three other school districts,—East Moriches, Eastport South Manor, and RemsenburgSpeonk,—which contract annually for library service through the Suffolk Cooperative Library System. Contract fees are received

annually from these districts for the library's operation and to help fund projects such as the new parking lot. A state Construction Aid Grant of $225,000 is also being pursued to help defray costs.

Credit: Robert Chartuk

Credit: Robert Chartuk

Credit: Reader source

Development on Old Country Rd in Eastport, NY

Center Moriches Public Library

Center Moriches Public Library

The Peninsula's First Inhabitants

ByRobertChartuk

Long before English settlers arrived in 1655, Unkechaug Indians prospered for several millennia along the shores of the Mastic Peninsula. The lush environment provided a rich bounty of food and the materials needed to build their homes and create the necessities for a comfortable life.

The native inhabitants lived in dome-shaped wigwams and longhouses built of sapling trees. The living spaces were made comfortable with the furs of local species, including deer, bear, otter, raccoon, and beaver. English visitors reported that the homes were warm and comfortable, noting that the families allowed their dogs to sleep with them.

The rich marine environment provided plenty to eat, and clams, oysters, scallops, and other shellfish meals were within easy reach. The Unkechaugs availed themselves of the fish still in abundance today: bluefish, striped bass, and menhaden, which they used to fertilize corn and other crops. They chipped deadly arrowheads and spear tips from stone and meticulously fashioned shell beads

Indians.

made from quahogs and whelk into wampum, highly valued for religious ceremonies, trade, and gifts for diplomatic purposes. They utilized plants and animals to create rope, bags, baskets, and clothing and built storage pits the Europeans called “Indian Barns.” Depictions of their lives were found memorialized in ancient tablets carved from mica.

The Unkechaugs were expert whalers hunting the behemoths for food, oil, and numerous other uses. Before petroleum was discovered as a better way to keep lamps lit, the skilled fishermen were recruited as valuable hands on global whaling expeditions out of Greenport and Sag Harbor.

To pursue the pods that visited the local waters, English entrepreneurs created whaling companies. They hired six-man crews and provided them with cedar whaleboats and iron harpoons. The whalemen were to receive a share of the profits but were paid in goods at high prices set by the owners, leaving many of the indigenous hunters in debt.

To ply local waterways with Indian names such as Poospatuck, Pattersquash, and Moriches, the early inhabitants built dugout

canoes by hollowing out logs with stone tools and fire. Along these banks, starting in the late 18th Century, they began to build more permanent wooden homes.

The native people did not subscribe to the concept of land ownership, believing the Earth belonged to all of its inhabitants. This changed when the early settlers started amassing land holdings and setting boundaries. As a tribute to Lord Lion Gardener for helping rescue his daughter from the Narragansetts, the Sachem Wyandanch sold a wide swath of land to the Englishman in

Mastic and began approving lots of “accommodation” to the settlers.

One was at Noccomock, a region on the eastern bank of the Connecticut (Carman's) River, and one was in the southern part of Mastic along the bayfront. This was the second oldest recorded deed in the Town of Brookhaven.

Unkechaug Sachem Tobaccus was unhappy with the deal and renegotiated for a payment of axes, guns, powder, lead, and knives collected from the settlers.

A committee had been appointed at a town meeting to approve the 1674 exchange calling it the "The

Analysis of Long Island...

Continued from page 2

NY-04: Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (Republican)

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s seat is highly vulnerable. D’Esposito, who won by a narrow margin in 2022, is embroiled in a scandal over alleged misuse of public funds, reportedly placing his mistress and fiancée’s daughter on his congressional payroll for no show ghost jobs. He now faces a rematch with Laura Gillen, the former Hempstead Town Supervisor. Gillen, who lost by just four points in 2022, is favored in this year’s close race, especially considering Biden's previous strong performance in the district. D’Esposito’s recent shift to a more pro-Trump stance may be a last-ditch attempt to galvanize his base, but this seat appears poised to flip blue.

Prediction: Likely Democratic flip.

Additional New York Races to Watch

Beyond Long Island, several other New York districts could have implications for the national balance of power:

- NY-17: Incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler (Republican) is expected to retain his seat, contrasting his pragmatic approach with that of his radical progressive opponent, former Rep. Mondaire Jones.

- NY-18: Alison Esposito, former running mate of gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, is challenging Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan. The seat’s moderate leaning makes this race competitive and Esposito seems to be taking Rep Ryan to task on this MUST hold for Democrats.

- NY-22: Republicans face a likely loss here due to incumbent Rep. Brandon Williams’ diminishing popularity and the newly tweaked district lines.

New Purchase." This was the early beginning of Brookhaven Town.

Descendants of the Unkechaugs still live today along the banks of Poospatuck Creek on land obtained through Col. William Tangier Smith, Lord of the Manor of St. George. While they gradually became involved with the English economy, serving as whalemen, skilled farm workers, and domestics, they still relied on the local streams and tidal bays for their sustenance.

From “A History of the Mastic Peninsula,” a publication of the Mastic Peninsula History Society.

It’s fair to note that former Republican Rep Katko was able to hold on to the seat even in the historic blue wave of 2018 that sweep house seats all across the country.

- NY-19: Rep. Marc Molinaro is engaged in a close rematch against radical progressive Josh Riley, backed by the Democratic Party and the extreme radical Working Families Party. Molinaro’s strong long time personal connection with voters in this area could give him the advantage in this highstakes contest.

These races are critical for determining the makeup of the next House of Representatives. With New York poised to be a battleground, voter turnout and shifting voter sentiments will be crucial. No matter where you stand politically, one thing is clear: every vote counts, and it is essential to participate in this election. Make your voice heard— VOTE!

Unkechaug

Credit: Unkechaug Indian Nation

ByMichaelJ.Reistetter

For the past 25 years, the Bathija family has brought plenty of business and positive vibes to the South Shore. This was never more clear than during the October 30th grand opening of its newest restaurant venture: a Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Mastic-Shirley.

Free samples—miniaturized previews of the chicken strip basket and burger menu options— and “VIP” coupons to redeem discounted dessert items along with any meal orders over the next year were issued to the inaugural guests of the established chain’s Montauk Highway residence.

An outdoor DJ also slammed down summer beats on a surprisingly sun-bathed mid-fall Wednesday that Brookhaven Town Supervisor most appropriately called “a great day for a Blizzard.”

At around midday, an impressive collective of elected representatives convened to thank, congratulate and welcome reputable local businessmen Ben Bathija, his son Sonny, and their family.

“This family in particular has been great throughout the entire community. As I was telling Sonny earlier, we love that they do everything right,” New York State Senator Dean Murray, of East Patchogue, told The South Shore Press, fondly recalling the various Dunkin' Donuts storefronts the ownership group has franchised nearby.

“They do everything the right way. And when you do it the right way, they are proof that you can succeed. And when they succeed, they grow. They expand. They create more opportunities. They bring tax revenue for the community. It’s all a positive, and we’re hoping they will be here for years to come.”

The COVID pandemic, inflation and the tragic loss of one of their own, Tanya Bathija, 32, in a Dix Hills house fire in December of 2022, led to substantial delays in the opening of Dairy Queen’s MasticShirley location, for which permits were first granted back in 2020.

Daughter of Ben and sister of Sonny, Tanya was an MBA-certified rising entrepreneur who had opened five Dunkin' Donuts—in Center

Happy Tastes Good in Mastic-Shirley: Local Leaders Partake in New DQ Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Moriches, Sayville, Lindenhurst, Blue Point and Bellport—on her family’s behalf.

Dunkin' of Bellport currently runs on Michigan Avenue, since renamed in Tanya’s memory in a May 23rd, 2024, ceremony. "Tanya is missed terribly, and her life is celebrated through the many businesses and ongoing foundation work that still carries on today,” Councilman Michael Loguercio said at the time.

As read on tibfoundationny.org, the Bathijas' non-profit created in Tanya’s honor strives to "continue Tanya's vision and commitment to ‘making a difference’ by supporting the underprivileged through charitable projects, raising awareness through educational programs, empowering women, and promoting cultural and social values.”

comes within.”

Excitement filled the air outside and within what is fittingly marketed as “The Home of Happiness” on Wednesday, with many of the same local legislators who paid tribute to Tanya this Spring, Loguercio included, all gathered in attendance to commend the Bathija family for their latest endeavor.

“We know in the town of Brookhaven, if Ben gets an approval, whatever the town wants him to build, whatever the community wants him to build, he builds it beautifully, he gets it done fast, and he moves on to the next project,” said Supervisor Dan Panico. “He drives the economy. He employs people locally. And that’s important. Ben, we are here to celebrate you.”

Panico also noted that Ben is

A member of the Bellport, Blue Point, Patchogue and MasticShirley Chambers of Commerce, the Boys and Girls Club, and Long Island Head Start, Tanya was also the director of Sunrise Day Camp— bringing the simplest pleasures to children battling cancer.

Her early talents were exercised through Kathak classical Indian dance, Asami Hindu Temple, and beauty pageant competitions. The Bathija family says that through the latter, Tanya “showed young women and young girls that there is no perfect beauty, and that beauty

(East Islip) out of the 10th District and chairwoman of the Suffolk Next Gen Advisory Council—also singled out in Sonny’s speech—was at the grand opening to show her support.

“He does a lot for us,” she said of Sonny. “He’s actually sponsoring our next meeting and providing food from here. He’s been really instrumental in helping us. He comes to all of the meetings. He provides wisdoms to everybody, so I wanted to make sure I helped him in return.”

As all on the scene would equally attest, Zepeda is incredibly confident the new Dairy Queen will flourish.

“Montauk Highway centers everything East and West. There are a lot of great places over here, but I think many DQs have recently closed down … so it’s great to see a new one pop up. The food is obviously great.”

Plus, at this one—by all accounts— so are the people.

“I’m particularly proud to be working with a family like this because they are a diamond in the

currently converting a blighted bank in Blue Point, while Ben himself revealed he was approved to open a Dairy Queen in Coram as well.

The last man on the mic before the highly anticipated ribbon cutting, Ben appeared over the moon that Sonny—who said he worked in the family’s Dunkin' Donuts, Nathan’s, Baskin-Robbins and Roy Rooster’s starting at age 15—has finally been brought into the family business fold in a managerial capacity.

On the day’s turnout, Sonny Bathija simply admitted, “I’m blown away” in conversation with The South Shore Press— which Sonny thanked as one of the local organizations he is most appreciative of amid the opening of Dairy Queen’s Mastic-Shirley location.

“I’m excited, I’m happy, and I’m grateful for this community and the South Shore, especially the state of New York, its dignitaries and legislators and councilmen. I’m very appreciative for the opportunity to choose the path of an entrepreneur," he added.

Sarah Zepeda, of Huntington, a Legislative Aide for Trish Bergin

most amicable places to open up a business,” the Assemblyman adds. “In the past, it’s been a little difficult. But we know how important small businesses are to our communities... that’s what runs our towns. Our county. Our state. And as Dean said, we are trying to make New York State a more business-friendly place to be.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony took a deftly assisting Supervisor Panico tapping in on giant scissor duty for Ben to “give it a bit of that ‘Brookhaven Snap,’” a quip which spawned raucous chuckles. Afterward, the Bathijas invited the leaders on a tour of the kitchen, where obligatory drive-thru-side photo ops ensued.

On behalf of Legislator Jim Mazzarella, absent due to a conflict, Chief of Staff Tim Rothang, who grew up in Mastic and owns a house in Shirley, said businesses like the new Dairy Queen are “the cornerstones of our community.”

“We’re going to turn on the sewers here on this strip,” said Rothang. “It’s going to be a beautiful thing to see.”

rough,” said Councilwoman Karren Dunne Kesnig. “It’s just wonderful to work with people who have the right permissions and who do the right thing for the community.”

“There aren't many Dairy Queens around ... the one closest is the one in my town in Medford. And everybody keeps on asking, ‘When are they going to put up more of these?’ And I say, ‘I really don’t have the answer,’” Assemblyman Joe DiStefano would say—until meeting the determined and resilient Bathijas.

“As the Supervisor said, Brookhaven Town is one of the

Following in Tanya's footsteps, and how she led her short but quite impactful life, the Bathijas vow to continue to power forward; this is no easy hill to climb, of course, but neither is going all in, and full tilt on opening not just one business, but dozens.

“Her legacy,” says Sonny, “we will carry on.”

Meet you at DQ—where “Happy Tastes Good,” and on this occasion, just as bittersweet; for when togetherness is borne from devastation, it certainly can be a beautiful thing.

Credit: South Shore Press Dairy Queen in Mastic-Shirley

Credit: South Shore Press

Credit: South Shore Press

Credit: South Shore Press

Dairy Queen in Mastic-Shirley

Dairy Queen in Mastic-Shirley

ByMichaelJ.Reistetter

After hard-launching at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival back in May, and touching down continentally at HamptonsFest last month, the highly anticipated “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point” will limited-release in NYC on November 8th, and fly into 300 theaters nationwide on November 15th.

But first: in typical yuletide fashion, the holiday rush will come a day early. This makes for a wellwelcomed sight, as IFC Films—the distribution hub behind bona fide classics like “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” and “Boyhood”—will begin screening their latest critical darling daily at Regal Cinemas of the Deer Park Tanger Outlets starting on November 7th, mere miles and minutes away from where production took place a year and a half ago.

“Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point” will see its Regal Deer Park premiere at 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, November 7th, and host two screenings each on Friday, November 8th, and Sunday, November 10th through Wednesday, November 13th—all at 12:40 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.

On Saturday, November 12th, the film will screen a 3:20 p.m. matinee, and a 9:40 nightcap. On Thursday, November 14, its two screenings will run at 12:40 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Showtimes for additional dates are to be announced.

The “two-for-one” takes us back to one last Christmas for the books at grandma’s house in 2006. A temperature check on the party and all its merry happenings: it is populated by family tensions, with adult siblings pitted against

'Christmas Eve' on Nov. 7 in Deer Park! Cinematic Love Letter to Smithtown Headed to Regal

one another over the altered state of their faded matriarch; an eclectic cavalcade of zany cartoon characters come to life; and a pair of teens who—in further breaking the shackles of the kids’ table— eventually sneak out, but not too far away from the snowglobe for a home up for grabs to instead bask in the wintery glow with a frenzy of fellow 15-year-old fourth meal and freedom-seekers around town.

Starring reputable star power such as Michael Cera, Elsie Fisher, Ben Shenkman, Maria Dizzia, Gregg Turkington, Francesca Scorsese and Sawyer Spielberg, and introducing Matilda Fleming as Emily Balsano, “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point” is the brainchild of Smithtown High School West — Class of 2009 alums turned dent-makers in the modern indie film scene, Tyler Taormina and Eric Berger.

Taormina directed the picture from a script he and Berger cowrote based on their mutual desire to relive and reconcile what they moved a coast away from but could never seem to outgrow: massive New York Italian family gatherings where the tension can’t be cut with a knife, rather with a “let’s look at wedding home videos” holler; 24-hour hot bagel spot-regaling; and trippy-coded Christmastime fire truck parades that quite literally require 3-D glasses to inhale.

These are moments from their youth that piqued their creative curiosities. The film thereby exists as a unique means by which they—and the audiences they are expressly speaking to—can finally reach out to their childhood counterparts and give themselves a hug—and something a little

stronger than virgin eggnog to chug.

His third feature after the surreal “Ham on Rye” and COVID ode to loneliness “Happer’s Comet,” Taormina’s latest tear into his Long Island brethren as an oddball-but-beautiful subspecies has garnered he and his Omnes Film collective even more notoriety than they already amassed.

Once a Nickelodeonized maker of pilots that never saw the light of day, a jaded Taormina left the studio system to reunite with the boundless rebel Western Suffolk County’s parking lots and waterside woodlands raised him to be.

He got the band of filmmakers from Emerson College back together with a “WTF did I just watch, and when can I watch it again?” feature debut presentation to liberate the kids of “I can’t do this” nation. The result: the successful staging of many successive jailbreaks, with box office breakage next in the forecast as well.

Screaming out the gate as an experimentalist with the aforementioned undertakings, it took coming in hot at the arthouse to inspire collaborations with staying power. “Arrested Development” and “Superbad” Michael Cera loved “Ham on Rye,” and so he joined the team.

This was just the first of many celebrity endorsements—coupled with the cost-efficient wonders Miller’s Point’s slick-underpressure QB1 can work with a rundown offense and no timeouts left on the clock up against the looming threat of sunlight during a night shoot—that impressed

Amy Thomas, Woman of Distinction

ByRobertChartuk

Honored as a Woman of Distinction was Amy Thomas, a dedicated 26-year volunteer with South Country Ambulance, having joined in 1998 when she was just 18. She has since proven to be a devoted volunteer who gives her time freely and works to constantly advance her EMS education and career while serving her community. Amy has been a New York State EMT-B for 21 years while climbing through the ranks to become the department’s chief of administration, a position she has held since 2010. This title makes her the third in command of the busiest EMS agency in the Town of Brookhaven and the seventh busiest EMS agency in Suffolk County.

This is no small responsibility as the South Country Ambulance District is 24 square miles with 18 miles of waterways. Within the command's boundaries are the Suffolk County police headquarters, county jail, county fire training grounds, Southaven County Park, a federal wildlife refuge, all South Country school district buildings, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital, large industrial sites, and more than 6,000 residential homes.

Over the years, Amy has taken a proactive response to community education by coordinating CPR and first-aid training for many groups and going into school districts to train children on bike safety and other child-specific topics. Over 3,000 children and 500 adults

investors enough to come aboard his most mass-consumable swing yet.

Taormina’s work and style are often compared to the comingof-age, ensemble-entranced, and “hangout, vibe over plot” hallmarks of John Hughes, Robert Altman and Richard Linklater, respectively Taormina and company currently stand praised, yet unconfused. They knew what they had on the page when they first broke the story seven some years ago.

With the funds to support their dreams at last, they could confidently rally the troops— ecstatic to know that by the end of the long run to the finish,

“Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point” had been made by and for the townsfolk who inspired it—and dead-smack right in their own backyard.

The film was predominantly shot in Smithtown, Holbrook and Selden residences and small business plazas with infinite local resources, cast and crew in tow to assist in the magic-making. February to March of 2023 marked a rare occurrence where everyone was over the moon at the sight of those damned youths running wild all over town—for this meant Suffolk suburbia had finally earned the Hollywood treatment it sorely deserved.

Continued on page 17

additional training in drowning emergencies, prehospital trauma life support, pediatric education, and advanced national incident management classes.

Amy oversees the department’s Continuing Medical Education program, which ensures that department EMTs and paramedics are credentialed by the State of New York. In addition to her EMS responsibilities, Amy is a volunteer coach with Bellport Soccer and serves on the board of directors for two local non-profits. During her tenure, Amy has given more than 20,000 volunteer hours to the community she grew up in and resides with her husband, Neil, and their three children, Hunter, Lochlyn, and Eastlyn.

Credit: IFC Films

have been taught in the past few years. Amy has also continued

her own EMS education. She has become certified or taken

Credit: Rosalie Hanson

Woman of Distinction Amy Thomas with her family receiving a proclamation from Assemblyman Joe DeStefano.

ByRobertChartuk

It was 1980 when Center Moriches resident Ed Denton decided to serve his country and join the U.S. Coast Guard. During four years of work on ships and helicopters, he saved lives and helped keep the nation safe.

First trained at Camp May, NJ, he shipped out on the Manitou, a 110-ton icebreaker. He was part of a team that kept shipping lanes open on the Hudson River and assisted law enforcement in drug interdiction. He then headed to aviation school in Elizabeth City, where he became an electronics technician, a requirement to serve as a hoist operator on rescue helicopters. Assigned to an H3 Sikorsky in Puerto Rico, Denton assisted in a number of land and sea rescues. Next for the 3rd Class Petty Officer was a stint in Los Angeles on an H52 helicopter, where he continued his service on numerous search and rescue missions.

Edward Denton, Coast Guardsman

Returning home to be with his ailing father, a Marine Corps vet who served during Vietnam, the Coast Guardsman took advantage of the water skills he learned in the Caribbean and the Pacific and opened a surf shop in Center Moriches. “The Coast Guard was regimented, it made you responsible, it made me a man,” Denton said of his experience.

He tells of an incident where his helicopter lost power during a training exercise and hit the ocean. “The blades made a whooshing sound as they cut through the water,” he said of the mishap. “We had an excellent pilot, and he was able to get the power back up and get us out of there. That’s where training and experience really come into play.”

Denton has been self-employed since leaving the service in 1984 and currently operates Pristine Clean Softwash at 631-495-2286. He’s married to his lovely wife, Rose, and has two children, Christian and Michael.

Connetquot Art Teacher Named Teacher of the Year

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Christina Poppe, Idle Hour Elementary School Principal Sandra Rubin and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph T. Centamore.

BySouthShorePress

During Connetquot’s October 28th, 2024, Board of Education meeting, Director of Fine Arts and Music Vincent Malafronte announced that Idle Hour and John Pearl Elementary School’s art teacher Krystal ZagloolRivera received the New York State Art Teachers Association Teacher of the Year Award (Region 10) for her outstanding contributions to the field of art education and service to the regional and state organization.

"Throughout my time as her supervisor, I have observed Mrs. Zaglool-Rivera’s enthusiasm for teaching, her strong relationships with students, and her commitment to creating a welcoming classroom that fosters creativity through innovative,

student-centered projects,” said Vincent Malafronte. “We are very proud of Mrs. ZagloolRivera for being recognized for her hard work and dedication to our program."

Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Zaglool-Rivera serves as an executive board member for the Suffolk County Art Leaders Association where she leads professional development classes throughout the year.

“Art education is a true passion of mine,” said Mrs. ZagloolRivera. “Being able to educate children about art and inspiring them to create their own brings me so much joy. I also love sharing ideas with other art educators throughout the county and state. To be chosen for an award like this is a true honor and a dream come true.”

'Christmas

Eve'

on Nov.

7 in Deer Park! Cinematic...

Continued from page 16

“Red Acre Farms, formerly known as Dairy Barn, has been a staple in the community for many years and it was amazing to showcase that in the production of Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point,” said Jaime and Tyler Ostling, owners of Red Acre Farms. “We loved to see so many Smithtown alumni that were a part of the crew… [who] worked hard all hours of the night. It was nice to get asked by the producer if they could use our space, and right away we knew it would be a great opportunity to showcase our community.”

“As proud members of the Smithtown community, the Smithtown Fire Department was thrilled to take part in this amazing project that showcased the charm, character and community spirit of our town,” said The Smithtown Fire Department.

This organization in particular was instrumental in pulling off the iconic fire truck scene that hits this perhaps too close to the source material reviewer with simultaneous glee and melancholy as only the Christmas Day 2001-released “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” (Our parents are gone! Wait…

our parents are gone…) ever had prior.

While we’re on the subject: conceived and pitched as “Home Alone” meets “Dazed and Confused,” many reviewers have suspected Barry Levinson’s “Diner” and Ingmar Bergman’s “Fanny and Alexander” as key influences. My “comp cloud” has always featured Ron Howard’s “Parenthood” at the top; as far as behind the scenes go, Ang Lee’s “Taking Woodstock” ever comes to mind, but I digress.

“Our firefighters and EMS personnel were eager to roll up their sleeves, and contribute to the project by decorating our trucks once again, and assisting on set,” the Smithtown Fire Department added. “We can’t wait to see the film's success and the pride it brings to our community.”

We can’t either; good thing it’s finally here.

Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point currently holds an 86% “Certified Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Visit regmovies.com, fandango. com, or Google “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point showtimes” for more information and screenings coming soon to your area. “Christmas Eve in

Miller’s Point” will screen at the IFC Center and The Alamo Drafthouse in Manhattan this week, amongst other theaters.

'Christmas Eve in Miller's Point'

Regal Deer Park Showtimes

Thurs., Nov. 7: 7:50 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 8: 12:40 p.m. | 6:20 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 9: 3:20 p.m. | 9:40 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 10: 12:40 p.m. | 6:20 p.m.

Mon., Nov. 11: 12:40 p.m. | 6:20 p.m.

Tues., Nov. 12: 12:40 p.m. | 6:20 p.m.

Weds., Nov. 13: 12:40 p.m. | 6:20 p.m.

Thurs., Nov. 14: 12:40 p.m. | 6:00 p.m.

[Editor’s Note: South Shore Press Reporter Michael J. Reistetter is one of many local producers on “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point.” We encouraged him not to be bashful in his ongoing coverage of a most noteworthy achievement for all involved. Support Mike and his production team by checking out their film, tickets are available for purchase all throughout this holiday season!]

Credit: Connetquot Central School District

Krystal Zaglool-Rivera is pictured with John Pearl Elementary School

Principal Brian Wrinkle, Director of Fine Arts and Music Vincent Malafronte,

Credit: Edward Denton

ByRobertChartuk

Fire Fears Grow as Long Island Suffers Drought

With little rainfall in the last few weeks, Long Island has been facing moderate drought conditions, increasing the risk of brush fires and making farming more difficult.

Only 0.1 inches of rain was measured at MacArthur Airport for the entire month of October, significantly below the average of around 4 inches. The precipitation total was vastly different from that of 2005 when a record 10.38 inches drenched the Island from a series of heavy storms.

“We’ve been pretty busy with brush fires,” said Mastic Beach Fire Commissioner Bill Biondi, whose department provided mutual aid for blazes battled by the Manorville and Brookhaven companies. “People need to be careful with burning

leaves, cigarettes—anything that can start a fire,” the commissioner warned.

The record rainfall of 2005 quenched a landscape scorched by the Sunrise Fire of August 1995, one of the most severe wildfires in New York State history that burned through approximately 5,500 acres in Suffolk’s Central Pine Barrens. Originating near Suffolk Community College’s Eastern Campus, the blaze quickly escalated due to extremely dry conditions, strong winds, and high temperatures after a prolonged drought. The blaze, known as the “Perfect Firestorm,” reached heights of up to 200 feet. It even managed to jump across the 400-foot width of Sunrise Highway, a significant barrier that firefighters had hoped

would stop it.

More than 2,000 firefighters from across Long Island, New York City, and nearby states answered the call to fight the inferno. In one of the largest mutual aid operations ever in New York, the responders faced intense conditions with smoke, extreme heat, and embers filling the sky, and a surreal environment where day appeared like night. Despite the magnitude of the fire and the danger involved, no lives were lost, and only a few structures were damaged.

As reported by the U.S. Drought Monitor, the recent dry conditions have increased the workload of local farmers, who have redoubled their efforts to keep crops hydrated.

Over at the F&W Sod Farm in Yaphank, John Schmitt is keeping

the irrigation pumps running. “It’s been a lot of work making sure the fields are watered,” he noted. “The sod needs proper moisture to grow and establish a strong root base.”

Mastic Beach Gang Member Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison

ByStefanMychajliw

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that David Trent, 19, of Mastic Beach, was sentenced to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, and other related charges, for shooting and killing Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera and injuring two others outside of the Minx Nightclub in Farmingville, as well as the armed robbery of a Lyft driver that occurred in Wading River.

Trent was one of 18 defendants indicted in December 2022 following a long-term investigation into violence committed by a criminal street organization, “No Fake Love,” also known as the “NFL.”

“We are satisfied that this lengthy

sentence will keep this violent offender off the streets of Suffolk County,” said District Attorney Tierney. “This was a violent and brutal act and now this defendant will be held accountable for his indefensible actions.”

As established by the investigation and guilty plea allocution, on December 5, 2021, Trent, a member of the violent street gang No Fake Love, and his associates were gathered in the parking lot of the Minx nightclub in Farmingville.

Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Barrera and his friends were walking through the parking lot after exiting the nightclub and an argument ensued.

The argument turned physical, then Trent went to the vehicle that he arrived in, retrieved a firearm, and shot Barrera.

Another Wreck at Infamous

Turn

ByRobertChartuk

The sharp curve on Montauk Highway between East and Center Moriches was the scene of an early morning accident Wednesday involving two Kias. The infamous County Road 80 turn has seen many accidents over the years, many fatal.

A vehicle heading west

Robert Chartuk

apparently spun out and crossed over into the eastbound lane, where it was struck. The airbags in both cars deployed, but neither the drivers of the two vehicles nor two children heading to school in one of them were injured.

Suffolk Police from the 7th Precinct and emergency crews from the Center Moriches Fire Department quickly responded.

Trent and another individual then kicked Barrera while he was on the ground, before Trent stood over Barrera and shot him again, killing him. Trent and his associates then got into their vehicle and Trent leaned out of the window and fired multiple shots while the vehicle was fleeing the scene.

Two additional victims suffered non-fatal injuries in the shooting.

Additionally, on April 13, 2022, Trent, along with co-conspirators

Shati Roy, Jr. and Corey Foggy, ordered a Lyft rideshare car to an address in Wading River. When the driver arrived, Trent, Roy, and Foggy entered the rear of the vehicle. A short time into the trip, Roy reached over and repeatedly struck the driver about the head and body. Trent and Roy then both pointed guns at the driver’s head and stated to each other and the driver several times, “Shoot him! Get out of the car.”

During this time, Foggy exited the vehicle and forcibly pulled the driver out of the vehicle, causing the driver to fall to the ground. Roy then jumped into the driver’s seat and drove off with Trent still in the rear. Roy then ripped out the dashboard camera and threw it onto the road (the camera was later recovered by investigators and captured the entire incident).

Both Roy and Foggy have previously pleaded guilty for their roles in this robbery and carjacking.

On September 30, 2024, Trent pleaded guilty to the following

charges before Acting Supreme Court Justice Anthony S. Senft Jr.:

One count of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony;

Two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Class B violent felonies;

One count of Conspiracy to Commit Murder, a Class B felony;

Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Class C violent felonies;

One count of Robbery in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony; and

One count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Martha Duffy and Donald Barclay of the Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by District Attorney Investigator Jean Graf of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Gang Task Force.

Six-Year-Old Girl Killed in Car Crash

ByStefanMychajliw

Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a 6-year-old girl in Bohemia.

Calix Armando Rivera Aguilar was driving a 2012 Infiniti G37 westbound on Sunrise Highway with his 6-year-old daughter, Amaia Rivera, in the backseat, when he lost control of the vehicle, hit the center median, crossed all westbound lanes, left the roadway, and struck a tree.

Amaia Rivera was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip in critical condition. Tragically the girl died from the result of injuries from the car crash.

Rivera Aguilar, 51, of Brentwood was not injured. The Infiniti was impounded for

a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Fifth Squad at 631-854-8542.

Long Island is New York’s most productive agricultural region, with sod farming and wineries significantly adding to the local economy.

Credit: Robert Chartuk

Water cannon at F&W Sod Farm in Yaphank keeps the crop hydrated.

Credit:

Suffolk County District Attorney David Trent mug shot

Credit:

Early morning wreck on Montauk Highway in Center Moriches.

Fatal Crash on Sunrise Highway in Bohemia

Credit: SCPD

ByDeborahWilliams

New York State Screws Over Suffolk County Volunteer Fire Departments

Gov. Kathy Hochul recently awarded $25 million to volunteer fire companies across the state – but none to any volunteer fire department in Suffolk County.

These funds were awarded to volunteer fire companies to improve facilities and response capabilities for volunteer firefighters. This funding is administered through the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services through the Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment Grant Program.

“In this year’s round of funding there were not any companies from Suffolk that received one of these grants. There were 569 applications received, totaling $243 million, with only $25 million to award—88 total awards made,” said Heather Groll, communications director for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

Groll said that “the Governor made clear that the State is fully committed to funding this program again in the future.”

There were applications from Suffolk County volunteer fire departments, but Groll said, “Their score did not meet the level of points for an award. The scoring process not only evaluated the timeliness and completeness of applications but also many other factors including the department’s annual operating budget. Those with smaller annual operating budgets were given priority.”

South Shore Press asked the State for information on the threshold for “smaller annual operating budgets” but did not receive a response.

The state did not forget Suffolk County firefighters altogether. Other areas of the state budget are doing good things for the Suffolk County Fire Department community.

Governor Hochul recently announced $5.3 million to support firefighter training and a new volunteer firefighter museum on Long Island. This included $300,000 for capital improvements at Suffolk County Fire Academy, $1.85 million for the South Floral Park Fire Department Training

Center, and $3 million for the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department Museum.

“New York's firefighters serve with unparalleled bravery and dedication," Governor Hochul said. “Every day, they risk their lives to protect others, often on a volunteer basis, and today we recognize their extraordinary contributions by investing in critical resources for these heroes.”

Cuomo Could Be in Cuffs for Lying to

ByDeborahWilliams

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is accused of lying to Congress. The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has referred Cuomo to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for possible prosecution. The House panel said Cuomo repeatedly lied and they have witness testimony and documents to prove it.

Cuomo is accused of participating in a “conscious, calculated effort” to avoid accountability for the many thousands of seniors who died of COVID-19 in nursing homes and of lying behind closed doors to the House panel.

House subcommittee chairman, Brad Wenstrup, signed the referral to DOJ that said, “Mr. Cuomo provided false statements to the select subcommittee in what appears to be a conscious, calculated effort to insulate himself from accountability.”

South Shore Press’s (SSP) News Director, Stefan Mychajliw, spoke with New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerry Kassar about the Cuomo DOJ referral.

SSP: What are your first thoughts? The fact that former Governor Cuomo testified on Capitol Hill and now the House GOP is referring to the Justice Department saying he didn't tell us the truth and he should be put in cuffs. What do think?

Kassar: I'm not surprised he didn't tell the truth. He wasn't telling the truth to New Yorkers. Why would he tell the truth to the House of Representatives? The truth, in his case, will not set him

free. And that's becoming clearer and clearer. This is legitimate grounds for a referral. And I, as a New Yorker, think it's long overdue. I can say that. We all know so many people who died during that time. So it's about time.

SSP: Regardless of who becomes President, whether it's Harris or Trump,—I firmly believe President Trump's going to be elected on Tuesday,—but regardless of who the commander in chief is, this seems pretty serious and the Justice Department should take a cold hard look at this. There's proof. And they should charge Governor Cuomo.

Kassar: I think that justice should be blind. Cuomo always operated in New York like he was the king. And you just can't go before a House

committee and play it like you were playing New Yorkers. They’re not Cuomo addicts down there.

The report is 138 pages long. All I've had the opportunity to do is to see the published reports. But, they've been able to more than categorize Cuomo as a liar. They've been able to prove it. And they really have no choice about sending a referral, which is going to result in an investigation, and an investigation could very likely result in an additional referral to a U.S. attorney.

I don't know where DOJ would be at that point. It is possible that Cuomo was completely delusional. It is possible that he literally has no idea of what he actually did and just got too much into watching

Improvements at Suffolk County Fire Academy: These funds will be used to upgrade training equipment, ensuring that firefighters have access to state-of-the-art facilities as they prepare to serve their communities.

$1.85 million for South Floral Park Fire Department Training Center: This fire department, which transformed from a struggling unit with 20 members to a thriving organization of 51 volunteers in just a decade, will now have facilities that match its impact and service to the surrounding communities.

New York State is home to more than 1,600 volunteer fire departments, with nearly 91,000 volunteer firefighters serving their communities. On Long Island, volunteers run nearly all of the 179 departments, saving local taxpayers billions of dollars each year.

The projects that were funded outside the $25 million dedicated to volunteer fire companies are:

$300,000 for Capital

Congress

these TV shows that he was on or, you know, the press conferences. He was used to having his staff sitting around him just echoing his thought process. It is possible that he didn't fully appreciate that he had government workers working on his book that he was making money off of.

It's all possible, but in a court of law, unless he wants to argue that he was insane, he's going to find himself, maybe not in handcuffs, but certainly under the thumb of the law. And it's about time. That was a multi-year situation in our lives where loved ones died. Where it appeared we were never going get justice even though we were hurting. He needs to be brought to justice.

SSP: Let's backtrack a bit. The reason why he was there in the first place is the fact that he had put seniors who were previously healthy around seniors who were stricken with COVID, which was a death sentence for thousands of seniors. So how catastrophic was that decision by Governor Cuomo?

Kassar: Well, my mother was in a nursing home where 50 people died around her in Brooklyn. That's how—that's how bad it was. My mother got COVID. She did not die from COVID, but she got it due to the actions of Governor Cuomo. So I couldn't sit on that jury that's going to convict him because I've got the history I've just told you. But I am not the only one. There are hundreds upon hundreds, probably thousands.

The point is there were 50 people on two floors of a nursing home in Brooklyn who died as individuals

$3 million for the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department Museum: In a significant investment aimed at preserving and sharing the stories of firefighters past, present and future, $3 million will be used to repurpose a rundown local motel in Deer Park into a new Volunteer Fire Department Museum. This museum will not only honor the legacy of volunteer firefighters but also serve as an educational and community gathering space, inspiring future generations of local heroes.

were being transferred in. Now, would some have died on their own? Probably, it is a nursing home. But this was way over the top. In fact, it was so way over the top that in talking to the management of a nursing home, they told me that their employees were so depressed over what was happening, there were staff refusing to come back to work. It was too much of a strain on their emotions to see so many of the people they were taking care of die.

Governor Cuomo was doing press conferences and lying to us. You go before the House of Representatives, you end up lying. A Justice Department referral was completely appropriate. Let's see what the investigation shows. I honestly will tell you, I could never sit on a jury for Governor Cuomo because I've already made up my mind.

SSP: Last question for you. You've been around the politics a long time. Why on earth would Governor Cuomo, who knows he wants to run for mayor of New York City, why would he lie before Congress knowing he could be put behind bars?

Kassar: Honestly, I believe that he is so delusional he doesn't necessarily always realize he's lying. I think he's experienced during his time in government too many people who just simply said yes to him. Now, he ran into a group of people who were doing a legitimate bipartisan investigation. He lied because he probably thought it wasn't even a lie. And that's how sad this has become.

Credit: Meta A1

Suffolk County Volunteer Fire Companies Get Hosed by NYS Bureaucrats.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo testifying at Congress about COVID-19 nursing home deaths.

Credit: Yahoo News

ByDeborahWilliams

Gas Heating Bills Expected to be Higher this Winter

Cooler temperatures are on the way and the furnaces will be working hard soon enough. The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) released its winter projections saying that gas bills will be higher this winter, but those with electric heat may experience a small break.

The severity of the winter plays a big role in costs per family, but estimates of can be made based on winter forecasts and predictions.

PSC says on a statewide average, an average residential electric customer is expected to pay about $58 per month for supply this winter, down 2 percent from the same period a year ago, but the actual amount varies by which utility company you use.

NATION

ByDeborahWilliams

Meanwhile, the average residential customer using natural gas can expect to pay an estimated $202 per month during the winter heating season (November through March), up 11 percent from the same period a year ago.

The actual amount will vary widely by region due to the weather and usage. A colderthan-normal winter will cause usage and bills to increase. Note that the state’s investor-owned utilities take steps to reduce the volatility of electric and gas supply prices to their full-service residential customers.

“We are closely monitoring the utilities serving New York State to make sure they have adequate sources and supplies of electricity and natural gas to meet expected customer demands this winter,” said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. “Further, the utilities have hedged approximately 70 percent of their estimated statewide full-service electric residential energy needs to mitigate any electric market price swings this winter.”

Beginning November 1, applications will be accepted for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) which can provide more than $900 to eligible homeowners and renters depending on income, household size, and how they heat their home. Suffolk County HEAP applicants can visit www. suffolkcountyny.gov for more information and application forms.

Are you a Bitter Clinger? A Nazi? A Fascist? Maybe You're Garbage? Democrats Think So

Political parties and candidates have a long tradition of using biting insults against one another. In some ways, today's rhetoric looks tame compared to the past, but in other ways, it is very different and much uglier.

The presidential campaign of 1828, when Andrew Jackson sought to unseat President John Quincy Adams, was as bitter and nasty as it got at the time, with the honor of the candidates’ wives brought onto the political playing field—especially poor Rachael Jackson.

The Smithsonian Institute said, “Rachel Jackson, the 'profligate woman' in questionnot only was Rachel a divorcée, but rumor had it that she and Andrew had lived together before she was legally separated from her husband. In papers across the nation, she was called a bigamist, adulteress, and a whore, and critics questioned

whether her character was suitable for the White House.”

The big difference today is that rather than insulting one candidate, or their wife as the case may be, the Democrat Party has developed a strategy of personally demonizing wide swaths of Americans for their political and policy beliefs – tens of millions of Americans. The intent is to degrade and divide, not to debate policy. You aren’t simply wrong on policy – you are a bad person.

Barack Obama called Republicans “bitter clingers” –his insult for Americans who are religious people for “clinging” to their bibles and those who exercised their Second Amendment right by “clinging” to their pistols.

Hillary Clinton added to this in her now infamous presidential debate with Donald Trump where she referred to his supporters as “a basket of

deplorables.” She wasn’t just attacking Trump the candidate, she was attacking every Trump supporter – all 63 million voters and their families.

Clinton wasn’t disagreeing with your policy position and making a rebuttal argument, she and the Democrat Party she represented were calling you personally a “deplorable.”

Clinton went on in that campaign to call her opposition “racist, sexist, xenophobic, homophobic, and Islamophobic.”

It didn’t go well for her then or since. No one likes a scold let alone someone who falsely thinks you, your family, and your friends are terrible, hateful people.

Since the Hillary Clinton days, the Biden-Harris-Walz team, the Democrat Party, and all of their surrogates have upped their “deplorable” game and are now routinely calling Trump supporters “Nazis and Fascists.” Trump got over 74 million votes in the last election. Are we really to believe that over 74 million people and their families are Nazis and Fascists?

There were a little over 161 million registered voters in 2022. Wouldn’t the average American notice if 46% of the voters walking around on Main Street, shopping in the grocery stores, and going to PTA meetings were Nazis and Fascists?

And now President Biden calls supporters of former President Trump “garbage” in his reaction to a joke told by a comic at a

Trump rally.

Biden says, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters.”

Biden says the “demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it's un-American” and it would be if the joke, however flat it fell, was intended to be an insult.

Much like comedian George Lopez’s joke about Mexicans being criminals at a Harris rally, they are jokes - poor taste and maybe not funny jokes—but jokes nonetheless.

It is especially rich that in a campaign cycle where Biden, Harris, Walz, and practically every one of their surrogates calls Trump supporters Nazis and Fascists, Biden would refer to a joke as un-American. He and the Democrat Party might need a mirror if this is their standard of un-American.

Why are things different now?

For my whole life until I’d say the 2016 election, we always had agreement on the basic tenets of

America and our Constitution. We could disagree at the Thanksgiving table on methods and still break bread with one another and leave with respect for our friends and family. We were united as Americans.

It is different now because we aren't disagreeing on methods to get the same goal—a strong and Constitutionally-led America. The controlling Left wing of the Democrat Party does not agree with this goal any longer. They are committed to breaking down the Constitution, changing the Supreme Court, and taking away the fundamental rights of all Americans.

If it takes labeling half the country as "garbage" and "Nazis" to reach their goals, then so be it. It would appear the farleft Democrats think the ends justify the means and if regular Americans who have different policy perspectives need to be used as fodder, they are willing to do it.

Credit: Meta AI

Credit: Meta AI

Biden calls Trump supporters GARBAGE.

Biden calls Trump supporters GARBAGE.

Credit: Pinterest.com

Snow Miser is coming.

HISTORY LESSONS

BY RICHARD ACRITELLI

“This morning, as for some days past, it seems exceedingly probable that this Administration will not be re-elected. Then it will be my duty to so cooperate with the President-elect as to save the Union between the election and the inauguration; as he will have secured his election on such grounds that he cannot possibly save it afterwards.”

— President Abraham Lincoln, August 23rd, 1864

Americans are watching the intense rhetoric by Former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris to fight during the last stretch of the Election of 2024. As some of this behavior is alarming, it is surprisingly common within this political process for Americans. From the very first elections, leading candidates and their supporters will rarely halt aggressive attacks, regardless of how abrasive their words are against the opposing political party. These concerns were certainly witnessed within the early republic elections as these leaders demonstrated tenacity against each other.

In 1800, Federalist President John Adams ran against his Vice President Thomas Jefferson, a Democratic-Republican. Both men were Founding Fathers, they helped create the government and were dominant voices to overthrow King George III and Parliament from the Thirteen Colonies. They liked each other privately but had a difficult working relationship, where they politically clashed with each other. Adams stubbornly held onto the policy of neutrality and,

while the United States fought a naval war against the French, he refused to declare war against this nation. The passing of the Alien and Sedition Acts limited civil liberties in the United States through the fear that Europeans could push this country into another war. Adams supported the Federalist laws that were created to make it more difficult to become citizens and to oppose hostile speech against the government. Jefferson viewed these actions as running contrary against the foundations of the Revolutionary War and the newly won rights of the people.

Adams was always in a hard spot with having the difficult chore of replacing the legendary George Washington and being pitted against the popular strength of Jefferson. From his own party, Federalist Alexander Hamilton was not supportive of Adams winning a second term. There were questions about Adams' sanity and likeability as Hamilton stated, “great and intrinsic defects in his character.” Jefferson attacked Adams with the notion that he was a “hypocritical fool and tyrant.”

Hit from both sides, Adams responded that if Jefferson was to win the presidency, it would lead to “Murder, robbery, rape, adultery, and incest will be openly taught and practiced, the air will be rent with the cries of the distressed, the soil will be soaked with blood, and the nation black with crimes.”

Adams took third place behind Jefferson and Aaron Burr, as both men tied each other with 73 votes. Adams was a lame-duck President, as Hamilton pushed

his support in Congress behind Jefferson, as he denounced Burr behind the scenes. Adams did not attend the inauguration and headed home to Massachusetts.

Fighting to win the Election of 1864, Lincoln was determined to preserve the Union under one flag. While the Union gained huge battlefield victories against the Confederates at Vicksburg and Gettysburg by July 4th, 1863, with General Ulysses S. Grant now running the war, the casualties were a huge issue for the North. By the spring of 1864, Grant started his Wilderness Campaign, and as he did not retreat from General Robert E. Lee, the losses in Virginia were horrifying. Whereas Lincoln was perhaps the greatest leader in our history, he did not believe that it was unrealistic that he could lose the Election of 1864. Against his rival, Democrat George B. McClellan, both men hated each other from their earliest days in the war. McClellan believed that Lincoln was incompetent and Lincoln unsuccessfully begged McClellan to use his large army to crush the rebellion. There were times that McClellan

“snubbed” the President, but Lincoln did not care, as long as this general used his considerable resources to defeat the Confederacy. Democrats capitalized on the cries that Lincoln poorly ran the war, was responsible for the loss of human life, and the war should not be used to end slavery.

The Northern Democrats continued to stress that there were no clear signs of victory, as the battered Confederates held on against the superior advantages of the Union forces. Grant ordered his armies to fight at the same time to present constant pressure against the South. With Union forces slugging it out towards Richmond and Petersburg and Atlanta captured by General William T. Sherman on July 22nd, 1864, there was still a question if Lincoln would win a second term. Lincoln utilized “broad executive powers” in jailing newspaper writers, never declaring war, and suspending habeas corpus. Many Democrats were also against the Emancipation Proclamation and the training and arming of black soldiers for the army. They also

pointed to the 1863 Civil War Draft Riots in New York City as evidence that northerners were tired of supporting this war and the leadership of Lincoln. But McClellan had to be prodded to fight as the Commanding General and was often at odds with Lincoln. When the President learned that he was taking his time with writing his Democratic Party acceptance speech, Lincoln stated, “I think he must be entrenching.”

McClellan refused to fully answer questions on his own political stance and was unclear if he would make a separate peace with the South. When Lincoln replaced Vice President Hannibal Hamlin with Tennessee Military Governor Andrew Johnson, he gained additional votes from the Democrats in the border states (Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri). While Lincoln and Johnson had little in common and they barely knew each other, the President gained a boost to his ticket from this War Democrat. Although McClellan later supported the continuation of this war, he was not trusted, and northerners understood that victory would only be gained under the leadership of Lincoln and Grant. On Election Day, Grant allowed thousands of soldiers who were unable to cast absentee votes to go home. Through a large victory, Lincoln only lost the states of Delaware, Kentucky, and New Jersey, and while Lincoln was exhausted from the war, several months later Lee’s Army of Northern Virgina surrendered to Grant after the Battle of Appomattox.

Credit: Sergiy Palamarchuk | Dreamstime.com

BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ.

The short answer is “maybe.” Medicaid for long-term care for New Yorkers over 65 years old has both income and asset rules for eligibility. To qualify for services, the applicant’s countable assets must be under $31,175 in 2024. Tax-deferred retirement accounts, prepaid irrevocable funeral contracts, and various other types of assets are not counted toward this limit.

If you can show your assets are below the threshold, we look to income. In 2024, the Medicaid gross income limit is $1,752 (including a $20 disregard for being aged, blind or disabled). In addition, you can keep enough income to pay any premiums for health insurance, including Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medigap Supplemental Plans, or Medicare Part D for drug coverage. Any amounts above this will be deemed to be excess or surplus.

The good news is that for

The Role of Pooled Income Trusts in Qualifying for Community Medicaid

Community Medicaid, which provides care in the home, you will not lose access to your excess income. This is where a pooled income trust comes into play. A pooled income trust is a type of supplemental needs trust that is

used to shelter the excess income of a Medicaid recipient so it can be used to pay the expenses beyond those covered by Medicaid. With Social Security Retirement income and a pension, you may be well over the $1,752 limit. To be eligible for

rent, mortgage, food, clothing, real estate taxes, certain home repairs, and other day-to-day expenses.

While the funds in the pooled income trust can accumulate from month to month, any funds remaining in the trust at the death of the Medicaid recipient will be forfeited. For this reason, it is a good idea to spend the money each month to avoid the loss.

A pooled income trust is not a tool used for advanced Medicaid planning, but rather one that is utilized at the time of application.

Joining a pooled income trust is an important step of the Community Medicaid application process.

- Britt Burner, Esq.

Community Medicaid, you must distribute the overage into the trust. After a small administrative fee is deducted each month to pay the fees of the Trust Administrator, the balance of the income is available for use. This can include

Britt Burner, Esq. is a Partner at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. focusing her practice areas on Estate Planning and Elder Law. Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. serves clients from New York City to the east end of Long Island with offices located in East Setauket, Westhampton Beach, Manhattan and East Hampton.

BY TARA D’AMATO

Assistant Library Director

Did you know that the library provides free passes to over 20 LI and NYC museums and educational venues? With a pass, you can save up to $25 or more per person on museum entry fees. The program includes the following museums: The Intrepid Museum, MoMa, the Guggenheim, Cradle of Aviation Museum, Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Fire Island Lighthouse, an Empire Pass for NYS parks, LI Children's Museum and more. This pass program is possible thanks to the cooperation of Suffolk County public libraries working together to secure discounted prices.

Our Museum Passes can be reserved by Mastics-MorichesShirley Community card holders who are at least 18 years of age. Patrons need a valid, unexpired, unblocked, adult library card with fines not exceeding $25.00 to reserve a museum pass. This includes patrons who have signed up for a temporary library card via the website. Patrons must present their library card and

proper identification (ID) when visiting a venue or museum. The ID must match the name on the Museum Pass.

How often may I reserve a Museum Pass?

Each cardholder can make one reservation a week (for a total of four reservations per month), and each museum may be reserved only once per month. The reservation week runs from Saturday to Friday.

How long can I keep the Museum Pass?

You may check out your Museum Pass (on the library card that you used to reserve the pass) at any Adult Reference Desk no earlier than 3:00 p.m. the day prior to your reservation. If an earlier pickup time is necessary, please call that branch to find out if the Pass is available. On occasion Passes are returned before their due date.

The pass is due back by 10:00 a.m. on the day your Pass is due.

To see a calendar of museum passes available, visit our website

Museum Passes.

by

branch you want to pick up the pass from.

HELP IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR LIBRARY

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Join us at the library for these informative programs that can help you navigate life's challenges. We have small business mentoring, Job and Career counseling one on one appointments, and a new fall GED class session starting. An ongoing Alzheimers/Dementia caregivers support group and assistance with signing up for Medicare meets this month too. Call the library at (631)399-1511 and select the Adult Department to sign up for these programs. You can also register online at our website: www.communitylibrary.org

Small Business Mentoring

Do you want to open your own business and are not sure where to start? Are you a business owner who needs advice? Meet with a SCORE business mentor for one-toone help. To register, please call the Adult Reference Desk at 399-1511 ext. 1028 or 2014. Open to all.

Job and Career Counseling

Saturday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Register for a one-on-one session with our seasoned Career Counselor for students and professionals to help with resumes, cover letters, interview etiquette, job searching techniques, and career transition advice! For MMSCL cardholders only. Appointments required.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

Thursdays, November 7 and 21, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Register now. The Family and Children's Association is hosting a support group for caregivers who care for someone with dementia or memory loss. This group is for spouses, children, or any other family members or friends who are caring for someone with memory loss. Open to all.

HIICAP Medicare Assistance

Wednesday, November 20, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Register now. A HIICAP counselor from RSVP can assist you with Medicare and health insurance questions, reviewing Medicare Part D plans and more. Appointments required. Open to all.

GED Prep Class

Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, December 3, and 5, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Held at William Floyd High School. Register now. Need help preparing for the General Educational Development Test known as GED? This program will help get you started. Focus will be on math and reading/writing. Fee: $30.00 payable by credit card only. Non-refundable. Class intended for adults aged 18 and over. Open to all.

LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P., Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN CLARK A/K/A STEVEN F. CLARK, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s 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 20, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., premises known as 229 Southhaven Avenue A/K/A 229 Southaven Avenue, Medford, NY 11763. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 840.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 013.004. Approximate amount of judgment is $394,787.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #010234/2012. Cash will not be accepted.

Donna England, Esq., Referee

Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff

L16065 - 10/16/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/30/2024 & 11/6/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Sharon Klune a/k/a Sharon L. Klune; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 2, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Front steps of Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on November 14, 2024 at 9:00AM, premises known as 4 Laurel Crescent a/k/a Laurel Cresent,

Manorville, NY 11949. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Manorville, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0200 Section 510.00 Block 05.00 Lot 029.031. Approximate amount of judgment $635,637.89 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 207406/2022. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.

Jacob Turner, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP

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

Dated: September 5, 2024 For sale information, please visit www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

L16066 - 10/16/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/30/2024 & 11/6/2024

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLKBROOKHAVEN. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200557CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-57CB, Plaintiff -against- RYAN FISHER, SAMANTHA FISHER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 15, 2023 and entered on January 23, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on November 20, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as SBL# 586.00-04.00006.000.

*referee does NOT accept cash only bank and certified checks payable to Giuseppe

T. Rosini, Esq., as referee*.

Said premises known as 576 BOXWOOD DRIVE, SHIRLEY, NY 11967

Approximate amount of lien $422,484.83 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 207845/2022.

GIUSEPPE T. ROSINI, ESQ., Referee

Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556

{* SOUTH SHO4*}

L16067 - 10/16/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/30/2024 & 11/6/2024

INDEX NO.: 612044/2016

Date Filed: 10/01/2024

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES:

79 Revilo Avenue, Shirley, New York 11967 f/k/a 79 Revillo Avenue, Shirley, New York 11967

DSBL #: 0200-821.00-03.00062.003

Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate.

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust

Plaintiff, vs.

Suffolk County Public Administrator, as Administrator of the Estate of Victor J. Passarella a/k/a Victor Passarella; Janine Tappy a/k/a Janine Passarella, as Heir of the Estate of Victor J. Passarella a/k/a Victor Passarella; Samantha Passarella as Heir of the Estate of Victor J. Passarella a/k/a Victor Passarella; Victor Passarella as Heir of the Estate of Victor J. Passarella a/k/a Victor Passarella; G.P., a minor as Heir of the Estate of Victor J. Passarella a/k/a Victor Passarella; D.P., a minor, as Heir of the Estate of Victor J. Passarella a/k/a

Victor Passarella; L.P., a minor, as Heir of the Estate of Victor J. Passarella a/k/a Victor Passarella; C.P., a minor, as Heir of the Estate of Victor J. Passarella a/k/a Victor Passarella; Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Victor J. Passarella a/k/a Victor Passarella and all heirs-atlaw and all the heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union; Hampton Dream Properties, LLC; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; and New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; John Doe #1 through #6, and Jane Doe #1 through #6, the last twelve names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this 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 Amended 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 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.

THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $144,160.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk on April 23, 2003 in Liber M00020370, Page 872, covering premises known as 79 Revilo Avenue, Shirley, New York 11967, DSBL #: 0200-821.00-03.00-062.003

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. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises.

TO the Defendants

Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Victor J. Passarella a/k/a Victor Passarella and all heirs-at-law and all the heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant

to an Order of the Hon. Betsy Heckman Torres, J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk, dated and filed September 10, 2024. Dated: October 8, 2024 /s/ Deborah M. Gallo Deborah M. Gallo, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840

New York, New York 10170

Phone: 347.286.7409 Fax: 347-286-7414

Attorneys for Plaintiff, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust

HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process.

To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained

LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department's website at www.dfs.ny.gov.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS

Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner's distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.

L16068 - 10/16/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/30/2024 & 11/6/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

TRINITY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, Against

MARC CIMMINO A/K/A MARK CIMMINO, LAURA CIMMINO, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/11/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on 11/15/2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 19 Hampton Drive, Center Moriches, New York 11934, And Described As Follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Center Moriches, In The Town Of Brookhaven, County Of Suffolk And State Of New York.

District 0200 Section 885.00 Block 06.00 Lot 003.000

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $192,965.83 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 604096/2021

Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee.

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 9/11/24 File Number: 39161 SH

L16069 - 10/16/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/30/2024 & 11/6/2024

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-25, Plaintiff, Against

JAMES P. WALSH; STEPHANIE M. WALSH; ET AL;

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/16/2021, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on 11/15/2024 at 2:00pm, premises known as 27 Pineway Avenue, Mastic Beach, NY 11951, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town Of Brookhaven, County Of Suffolk And State Of New York.

District 0200 Section 970.00 Block 02.00 Lot 012.000 And 013.000.

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $469,411.27 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 604429/2019

Billie Jean Miller, Esq., Referee.

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

SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 7/29/24 File Number: 35262 SH

L16070 - 10/16/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/30/2024 & 11/6/2024

Notice of formation of DCG2 PROPERTIES UNIT 1 LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on September 6, 2024. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to: 275 GILLETTE AVE, BAYPORT, NY, 11705, USA. Purpose: To engage in any lawful activity.

L16071 - 10/16/2024, 10/23/2024, 10/30/2024, 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024 & 11/20/2024

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 #: 615567/2024 SUNSET EQUITY FUND, LLC Plaintiff, vs JOSEPH LUCK AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ROSARIO PELLEGRINO, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROSARIO PELLEGRINO 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, CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY JOHN DOE (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s).

MORTGAGED PREMISES: 118 Fulton Avenue Mastic, NY 11950 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 Rosario Pellegrino Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by

publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Stephen C. Hackeling of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the TwentySeventh 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, executed by Rosario Pellegrino (who died on October 18, 2021, a resident of the county of Suffolk, State of New York) dated the September 11, 2007, to secure the sum of $232,900.00 and recorded at Book 21616, Page 49 in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk on October 5, 2007. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed March 9, 2010 and recorded on April 22, 2013, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book 22329, Page 906. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed April 17, 2013 and recorded on November 6, 2013, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book 22419, Page 339. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed April 17, 2013 and recorded on November 6, 2013, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book 22419, Page 340. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed October 31, 2013 and recorded on November 6, 2013, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book 22419, Page 341. The property in question is described as follows: 118 Fulton Avenue, Mastic, NY 11950 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: October 14, 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. 83071

L16073 - 10/23/2024, 10/30/2024, 11/6/2024 & 11/13/2024

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 20054, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4, -against-

EDITH BROWN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS R. BROWN, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 9, 2024, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 20054, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 is the Plaintiff and EDITH BROWN, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS R. BROWN, IF LIVING, AND

LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on November 22, 2024 at 12:00PM, premises known as 41 LINCOLN BOULEVARD, EAST MORICHES, NY 11940; and the following tax map identification: 0200-831.0003.00-053.000.

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 618439/2020. Giuseppe T. Rosini, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

L16077 - 10/23/2024, 10/30/2024, 11/6/2024 & 11/13/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL

TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6

TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. NORMA ARIAS A/K/A NORMA L. PORTILLO, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 1, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence

Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on December 3, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., premises known as 182 Lexington Road, Shirley, NY 11967. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 967.00, Block 06.00 and Lot 060.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $485,028.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607270/2015.

Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee

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

L16078 - 10/30/2024, 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024 & 11/20/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST

Daniel A. Davidson; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 26, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on December 3, 2024 at 10:00AM, premises known as 1184 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742-1122. 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, State of NY, District 0200 Section 653.00 Block 03.00 Lot 045.000. Approximate amount of judgment $647,043.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 031309/2013. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.

Amanda M. Baron-Frank, Esq., Referee

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

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

Dated: September 19, 2024 For sale information, please visit www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

L16080 - 10/30/2024, 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024 & 11/20/2024

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 Tuesday, November 19, 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 Christopher Di Leo and Angela Ferraro, 4 Golf Club Circle, Manorville, NY to repeal Restrictive Covenants for property known as The Fairways at Manorville Lot 52. Covenant relief being requested on the above-described premises is as follows:

An increase in clearing limit from 48% to 70%.

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: October 17, 2024

L16081-11/06/2024

ANNUAL ELECTION OF MASTIC FIRE DISTRICT DECEMBER 10, 2024

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Mastic Fire District will take place on December 10, 2024, between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM at the Mastic Firehouse located at 1080 Mastic Road, Mastic, New York for the purpose of electing one Commissioner

for a five year term commencing on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2029, and for the purpose of enabling the qualified voters to cast their votes upon the following Proposition:

Candidates for the District Office of Commissioner shall file a petition signed by at least twenty-five (25) registered voters of the Fire District, which petition must be filed with the Secretary of the Fire District at the Fire District office, P.O. Box 85, 1080 Mastic Road, Mastic, New York 11950, no later than 4:00 PM on November 20, 2024, on regular business days between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Such petition must contain the name and address of the candidate (the candidate’s legal residence, not a (P.O. Box). Petition forms may be obtained from the Fire District Secretary at the above address or by calling 631-281-8787.

All residents of the Fire District who shall have resided in the Fire District for the period of thirty days next preceding the day of the Annual Election and who were duly registered with the Suffolk County Board of Elections on or before 23 days prior to the date of the Annual Election shall be eligible to vote at said Annual Election.

Please be advised that the Board of Elections of the Fire District shall meet on December 2, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the firehouse for the purpose of preparing the rolls of the registered voters of the Fire District.

Dated: November 4, 2024

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

Town of Brookhaven Suffolk County, New York

By: RUDOLPH A. SUNDERMAN, JR. Fire District Secretary

L16082-11/06/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Richard Ziegler/Razig Holdings Corp., 6 Versa

Place, Shirley, NY 11967, has made application to the Brookhaven Town Board acting as the Planning Board for approval of a site plan with variance(s) for construction of a 6,000 SF two story retail & office building, with associated improvements & variance(s). This proposal is known as Versa Place at Shirley, located on the E/S Versa Place, approx. 136’ S/O Montauk Hwy, Shirley, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York and described as follows:

NORTH: Now of Formerly LONG ISLAND COMMERCIAL BANK; SFOGLIA BENEDICT;

WEST: Versa Place;

SOUTH: Now or Formerly GEMELLARO JUDITH & JOSEPH V;

EAST: Now or Formerly GARDEN MONTAUK ASSOCIATES LLC C/O SHIRLEY CVS STORE #5191.

Notice is hereby given that the Brookhaven Town Board acting as the Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Hall 2nd floor auditorium, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York on Tuesday, November 19, 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: October 17, 2024

Daniel J. Panico, Supervisor L16083-11/06/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NORTH: Mount Pleasant Cemetery

WEST: Land Now or Formerly Independent Group Homeliving Programs Inc.

SOUTH: Land Now or Formerly Moriches Rotary Health Camp Land Now or Formerly Independent Group Homeliving Programs Inc.

EAST: Right of Way known as Cemetery Road

Notice is hereby given that the Brookhaven Town Board acting as the Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Hall 2nd floor auditorium, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York on Tuesday, November 19th at 3:00 P.M. 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: October 21, 2024

Daniel J. Panico, Supervisor L16084-11/06/2024

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLKBROOKHAVEN. NASSAU FINANCIAL FEDERAL CREDIT

Steve Sceri, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Post Office Box 81, Center Moriches, New York 11934, has made application to the Brookhaven Town Board acting as the Planning Board for approval of a site plan with Planning Board special permit for human cemetery and requiring variances for land development standards. This proposal is known as Mount Pleasant Cemetery, located on the west side of Cemetery Road, 537.5 feet north of Montauk Highway, Center Moriches, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York and described as follows:

LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES

UNION, Plaintiff -againstWALEED SHAHBAZ, et al

Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 23, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on December 5, 2024 at 10:00

a.m.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Section 959.00 Lot 1.00 Lot 039.000.

Said premises known as 803 PROVOST AVENUE, BELLPORT, NY 11713

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 602790/2024.

LISA SINGER, ESQ., Referee

Terenzi & Confusione P.C.

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

401 Franklin Avenue, Suite 304, Garden City, NY 11530

{* SOUTH SHO4*}

L16085 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Credit Risk Transfer Trust, Series 2019-4, Plaintiff AGAINST

Christine Nestor, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of Patrick Nestor, Jr., et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 4, 2024 and entered on June 6, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on December 9, 2024 at 9:30 AM premises known as 47 Hunter Lane, Centereach, NY 11720. 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: 421.00, BLOCK: 04.00, LOT: 027.000; District 0200. Approximate amount of judgment is $312,599.62 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 607797/2023.

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

Donna England, Referee

FRENKEL LAMBERT

WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706

L16086 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk State of New York Mortgage Agency, Plaintiff AGAINST

Julie Meola, Lester Corrian, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 14, 2024 and entered on August 20, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on December 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM premises known as 11 Malverne Road, Sound Beach, NY 11789. 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: 052.00, BLOCK: 11.00, LOT: 048.000, District: 0200. Approximate amount of judgment is $345,535.59 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 208807/2022.

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

Danielle Coysh, Referee

FRENKEL LAMBERT

WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706

L16087 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2006-KS3,

-against-

KEVIN T. FARRELL, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 17, 2024, wherein U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2006-KS3 is the Plaintiff and KEVIN T. FARRELL, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on December 5, 2024 at 1:00PM, premises known as 61 SPAR DR, MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951; and the following tax map identification: 0200-975.00-09.00-021.000 F/K/A 0209-013.00-03.00021.000 F/K/A 0200975.00-03.00-021.000.

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

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

Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

L16088 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2005-2, -againstHIDETAKA KOSHITA, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on August 5, 2024, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2005-2 is the Plaintiff and HIDETAKA KOSHITA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on December 5, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 66 WOODLAND DRIVE, MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951; and the following tax map identification: 0200-980.70-10.00-027.000

A/K/A 0209-027.00-02.00027.00 A/K/A 0200-980.7002.00-027.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND,

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 207810/2022. Annette Eaderesto, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

L16089 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -againstJARED PERNAL, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 18, 2024, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and JARED PERNAL, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on December 9, 2024 at 10:00AM, premises known as 119 ALCOLADE DRIVE EAST, SHIRLEY, NY 11967; and the following tax map identification: 0200978.90-01.00-035.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 621115/2023. Donna England, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

L16090 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff against VINCENT DELLORCO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 17, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on December 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Premises known as 108 Riviera Drive, Mastic, NY 11950. District 0200 Sec 882.00 Block 07.00 Lot 040.001. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Township of Brookhaven, County of

Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $268,055.96 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 203289/2022.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

Daniel J. Panico, Esq., Referee File # 10601958

L16091 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2004-9, Plaintiff against DAWN MULDOON A/K/A DAWN A. MULDOON A/K/A DAWN APRIL MULDOON, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 13, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on December 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Premises known as 20 Charles Road, East Patchogue, NY 11772. District 0200 Sec 984.10 Block 04.00 Lot 028.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in East Patchogue, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $258,009.67 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 620503/2023.

The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules.

The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

Donna England, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY868

L16092 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide Clinical Specialist Services for the Suffolk County Department of Health Services

RFQ No. 24/00002

Commodity Code: 948

(Advertised: November 7, 2024)

Technical Questions

Due: Will be accepted, in writing (fax/email acceptable) on a rolling basis until 3:30pm on July 31, 2029. The Department of Health Services anticipates issuing addendums as necessary to respond to such technical questions.

Response Due Date: Responses will be accepted and reviewed and Contractors selected on a rolling basis starting on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:30pm through 3:30pm on August 31, 2029.

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services invites Responses from qualified consultants to provide Clinical Specialist Services. Return Responses directly to the Department of Health Services at 3500 Sunrise Highway, Suite 124, Great River, NY 117399006.

The specifications for this RFQ are available as follows:

• Accessing website: www. suffolkcountyny.gov

- Select the “Business and Commercial” section; click “Visit” button under “Bids & Proposals”; follow links to Suffolk County’s Procurement Announcement System to register and download document. By registering, you will automatically receive all future addenda.

• By emailing susan. gudema2@suffolkcountyny. gov

• By calling (631) 854-0084 with the RFQ number and

your address

L16093-11/06/2024

MIDDLE ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT

NOTICE of ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Annual Election of the Middle Island Fire District in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at the Main Firehouse, 31 Arnold Drive, Middle Island, New York, on December 10, 2024, between the hours of 3:00 o'clock P.M. and 9:00 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of: Electing one Fire Commissioner for a term of five (5) years, commencing January 1, 2025, upon the expiration of the term of Frank Smimmo, present incumbent.

Every candidate for District office must, at the time of this Election, be a resident elector of the Fire District and shall have filed his name with the Secretary of the Fire District at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of the Fire District election. In addition thereto, the Board of Fire Commissioners has provided by resolution that nominations of candidates for Fire District offices be submitted in petition form subscribed by twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. In 2024 said petition must be filed with the Secretary of the District on or before November 20, 2024. A copy of the official form of the petition may be obtained from Ms. Chrissy Rosenfeld, District Secretary, at 195 Middle Country Road, Middle Island, New York, Monday through Friday during business hours (631924-3362).

Every elector of the aforesaid Town who shall have resided in the Fire District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding any election of Fire District officers and who on the date of said election is otherwise qualified to vote and is registered under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law shall be qualified to vote for such officers.

Please note that only those persons who have registered with the County Board of Elections on or before the 23rd day before the Fire District election day shall be eligible to vote. In 2024,

such registration must have taken place on or before November 18, 2024.

Dated: Middle Island, New York

October 15, 2024

By Order of The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Middle Island Fire District

Chrissy Rosenfeld, District Secretary

L16094-11/06/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, WILMINGTON TRUST, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-2, Plaintiff, vs. EDWARD GAWLOWSKI

A/K/A EDWARD W. GAWLOWSKI, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 17, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on December 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 31 Harrison Drive, Shirley, NY 11967. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 981.90, Block 14.00 and Lot 077.000 f/k/a District 0209, Section 028.00, Block 05.00 and Lot 077.000 f/k/a District 0200, Section 981.90, Block 05.00 and Lot 081.001. Approximate amount of judgment is $515,152.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610595/2021.

Brian Egan, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 180604-8

L16095 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs. RONALD VOEGELE A/K/A RONALD E. VOEGELE, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 11, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on December 5, 2024 at 9:15 a.m., premises known as 121 Hagerman Avenue, East Patchogue, NY 11772. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 979.70, Block 05.00 and Lot 004.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $350,497.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615544/2022.

Brian Egan, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff

L16096 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB4, -against-

MOHAMMAD SOHAIL, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 15, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL

ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CB4 is the Plaintiff and MOHAMMAD SOHAIL, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/ HE BE DEAD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on December 9, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 55 LAMA DRIVE, SHIRLEY, NY 11967; and the following tax map identification: 0200-967.0002.00-042.000.

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 611012/2020. Robert Samson, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

L16097 - 11/6/2024, 11/13/2024, 11/20/2024 & 11/27/2024

Autos Wanted

***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS $Highest$ Ca$h Paid$. All Years/ Conditions! WE VISIT YOU! Or Donate, Tax Deduct + Ca$h. DMV ID#1303199. Call LUKE 516-VAN-CARS. 516-297-2277

Health

FreedomCare. Let your loved ones care for you and get paid! Paid by Medicaid. Choose family or friends as your paid

caregiver. Check your eligibility today! Call FreedomCare now! 1-855-385-7556

ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Discover Oxygen Therapy That Moves with You with Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators. FREE information kit. Call 888-514-3044

Attention: VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special - Only $99!

100% guaranteed. CALL NOW: 1-855399-2582

HEARING AIDS!! High-quality rechargeable, powerful Audien hearing aids priced 90% less than competitors. Tiny and NEARLY INVISIBLE! 45-day money back guarantee! 855-598-5898

CNA: MALE & FEMALE CAREGIVERS Experienced with a wide range of Medical Care including Dementia, Alzheimer’s & Parkinson Patients. Caring & Dependable. Driver. References Available. Derrick@917-363-8924

IF YOU HAD KNEE OR HIP SURGERY AND SUFFERED AN INFECTION POST-OPERATIVELY and a Bair Hugger (BLUE BLANKET) forced-air warming blanket was used during the surgery, between 2020 - present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

Auto Donations

GOT AN UNWANTED CAR??? Your car donation to Patriotic Hearts helps veterans find work or start their own business. Fast free pick. Running or not! Call 24/7: 1-888-251-3135.

Travel Services

SAVE ON YOUR TRAVEL PLANS! Up to 75% More than 500 AIRLINES and 300,000 HOTELS across the world. Let us do the research for you for FREE! Call: 877 988 7277

TV Internet Phone

AFFORDABLE TV & INTERNET. If you are overpaying for your service, call now for a free quote and see how much you can save! 1-855-399-2803

DIRECTV - All your entertainment. Nothing on your roof! Sign up for Direct and get your first three months of Max, Paramount+, Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax included. Choice package $84.99/mo. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-888-534-6918

Get DISH Satellite TV + Internet! Free Install, Free HD-DVR Upgrade, 80,000 On-Demand Movies, Plus Limited Time Up To $600 In Gift Cards. Call Today! 1-866-782-4069

Home Improvement

BEAUTIFUL BATH UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Superior quality bath and shower systems at AFFORDABLE

PRICES! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Call Now! 1-855-399-2076

Attorney

INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT? Don't accept the insurance company's first offer. Many injured parties are entitled to major cash settlements. Get a free evaluation to see what your case is really worth. 100% Free Evaluation. Call Now: 1-888-4544717. Be ready with your ZIP code to connect with the closest provider

Miscellaneous

Get Boost Infinite! Unlimited Talk, Text and Data For Just $25/mo! The Power Of 3 5G Networks, One Low Price! Call Today and Get The Latest iPhone Every Year On Us! 844-329-9391

When veterinary care is unavailable or unaffordable, ask for Happy Jack® animal healthcare for cats, dogs, horses. At Tractor Supply® (www.happyjackinc.com)

Services

PEST CONTROL: PROTECT YOUR HOME from pests safely and affordably. Roaches, Bed Bugs, Rodent, Termite, Spiders and other pests. Locally owned and affordable. Call for service or an inspection today! 1-866-448-8311 Have ZIP code of property ready when calling!

Consumer Cellular - the same reliable, nationwide coverage as the largest carriers. No long-term contract, no hidden fees and activation is free. All plans feature unlimited talk and text, starting at just $20/month. For more information, call 1-844-919-1682

THE BETTOR ANGLE TM

BY TOM BARTON

Often in this space we preview the best futures bets for the upcoming season. For the NFL, College Football, MLB, NHL and even the NBA you can pinpoint some great long-term future opportunities with pretty good value but with college basketball, what makes it great is what also makes it frustrating.

The NCAA Tournament is the best post-season sports format and it's not really debatable for most sports fans, but the tournament, which pit nearly 70 teams against each other, also is the reason why futures bets in college hoops is so difficult. The gauntlet that is the tournament itself is a grueling, relentless grind that has knocked off even the best of teams. But the value aspect doesn't bake this into the preseason odds. So the college basketball betting futures market can get very messy.

As sports bettors, we have to learn to adjust. Smart sports investors will switch to take smaller conference champions instead of the overall aspect of betting who will win the whole thing. This

is where some value can still be found. Here are some small school plays that can make you long-term money this season.

The Dayton Flyers To Win The A-10 Conference. This comes with a nice 3 to 1 odds back, which will triple your money when it hits. The Flyers are a very dangerous team this season, and they look like a top 25 squad. Cheeks will return in the back court and he is the backbone of this team. They then added two potential stars who dealt with injuries early in their careers and the fact is their talent far exceeds this conference. This team also gets to the line and plays disciplined ball, which becomes crucial in close games.

Let's stick with history here even if we have to lay a little more than 2 to 1 odds. Take the Vermont Catamounts to win the America East Conference. Taking Vermont almost every season in this same spot to win their conference seems to pay off year after year. The conference has gotten better and that's why these aren't bigger odds. But the fact is coach John Becker is

NCAA Futures Plays 2024-2025

back, and his suffocating defense will be there once again. They have won this title 11 times in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024. There is no reason to think they can't take home the title again.

Another high line to the public stands out as value to the smart bettor. Taking High Point to win the Big South Conference at 2 to 1 odds is a good investment. Not only will they win the conference, but here is another bold prediction, High Point won't even lose two games this year. This team is not only stacked, but their schedule is built that the look ahead has them favored in every game. We will see a one-loss team, maybe, and an easy conference win. Despite the large odds, this is a ling term investment that will cash.

Since no season preview is complete without giving out at least one team to win the championship, let's go with a real long shot with the notion that hedging will give us a big advantage. Grand Canyon to win the NCAA Championship at 25 to 1 odds is a dream scenario.

highlights, analysis, wagering intelligence and features. SGN's flagship program Wanna Bet?! is a weekday show offered in

Bytes, Better Bettor, Wagering Week, The Night Cappers, The

This is not to say that Grand Canyon will win it all, but this is a great spot to hedge. They are -1000 to win their conference, so that gives us a very likely chance to have a hedge chance. Meaning that once they get to the tournament, you

Stony Brook Basketball Season Preview

ByTomBarton

Expectations were low last season for the Stony Brook basketball team, and they exceeded even the most optimistic fans' lofty goals. This season there is more of the same questions surrounding the program.

Stony Brook was an overtime away from making the NCAA Tournament last year when they lost to the College of Charleston 8279 in the CAA Championship game. The Seawolves finished the season

21-15 after going 11-23 in 2023 and the fans are excited heading into this season.

As head coach Geno Ford enters his sixth season with the Stony Brook Seawolves, his team will be looking at a very tough schedule this year and plenty of turnover on the roster.

The team will start with a tough non-conference schedule that includes some big time road games early in the year. That was the design by the coaching staff and AD to prepare this team and

get them battle tested. They begin at the Marquette Challenge, where they will face a slew of top notch programs including Marquette, who are being talked about as a Final Four team. Then they they will be on the road against Central Michigan and George Mason before their first home games against St. Joe's and Yale.

The Yale game begins a threegame set against Ivy League opponents. The CAA looks to be strong this season, so once they get to the conference slate of games

they should know what type of team they have.

Stony Brook has some challenges besides just the tough schedule as this team lost all five of its top scorers from last season. Forward Andre Snoddy is the only returning starter. Snoddy was a solid player, but he only averaged 5 points per game. His 7.2 boards per game certainly is his calling card making the Wolves a force in the middle. He is joined by Joe Octave who was a pivital bench piece and should take on a larger role this season.

can then bet against them and still profit. Once they are in, it's time to start hedging. This team is going to get out of the first weekend and if they get to the Sweet 16, this could be a massive moneymaker.

The Wolves hit the transfer portal to grab 6'4" Juco transfer guard CJ Luster II. He was a top 25 Juco player in the nation, and could become the star of this team. Luster isn't just a big man as coach Ford called him an "elite shooter and scorer."

The Wolves may take some time to develop with a rough road schedule and new pieces, but after last season the fanbase should have faith in Ford's ability to get the most out of this team yet again.

The Wildcats Are Champs

ByTomBarton

Shoreham-Wading River has won the the Suffolk Class B Cheerleading championship.

They saved the best for last with their best performance of the season as they received a score of 92.20.

This was the first time all season that the Wildcats earned a score over 90. The Cats averaged just over 88 on the season.

Shoreham-Wading River will now travel to Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York for state championships this weekend.

Ward Melville and Babylon will also be headed to

they repeated as champions.

Stony Brook Basketball

Grand Canyon Basketball

state's after

Ward Melville had over a 95 score to wow the crowd and win the Class A title.

SPORTS Stony Brook Needs OT But Continues Their Impressive Season

ByTomBarton

The Stony Brook Seawolves needed overtime, but they continued their ascension up the rankings with a win over Bryant this weekend.

The Wolves entered the week ranked #20 in the FCS polls and showed their grit with an overtime win on the road. The Wolves were at Beirne Stadium in Smithfield, R.I, in their 31-30 win over Bryant.

Coming into the game

Roland Dempster’s 14 rushing touchdowns ranked second in the CAA and third in the FCS. He added to that total by adding two touchdowns, including a key score in overtime to give the Wolves the lead. His 103 yards led the way, which his rushing yards are the most in the CAA as well.

Dempster's overtime TD was countered by Bryant when Brennan Myer threw a touchdown pass to Landon Ruggieri to make it 31-30.

Mangano Named #1 Recruit

ByTomBarton

Shoreham-Wading River's Gavin Mangano is the #1 ranked recruit in the class of 2027 in NY State according to rankings by NY Wrestling News.

Mangano earns the nod after he finished last season as the 2024 national wrestling champion.

The Shoreham-Wading River High School freshman at the time earned the national wrestling championship at the National High School Coaches Association

Tournament in Virginia Beach, VA.

He won the 126-pound title by defeating his opponent, 5-1, in the finals. He finished his freshman season with 51 wins and a New York State championship at 133 pounds. He then followed it up going 6-0 at the National Championship and won the title.

The hopes are high for ShoreWading River and rightfully so as there is still so much left to this young man's career.

Bryant had a chance to tie it all up in the extra time, but the point-after the TD score failed to end the game.

This Stony Brook team has become a national success story after they went 0-11 last year, and won two games the past two seasons, now they won for the seventh time in its last eight games. This win guarantees a winning season for the Wolves, who should climb the national rankings even more this week.

Hills East Wins On The Back Of Big Plays

ByTomBarton

Half Hollow Hills East got an unusual victory this week, but a victory in any way is still a good win.

Hills East has had a dynamic defense this season with five shutouts so far, so they weren't used to relying on big plays to win, but that is exactly what happened this week against Huntington.

Hills East won 21-14 on the backs of two huge plays to push them over Huntington on the road.

Star running back Daniel White ran for over 120 yards and extended his season totals to nearly 1,500 rushing yards

now will

Bayport-Blue Point Girls Overcome History for The Title

ByTomBarton

The Bayport-Blue Point girls tennis team were able to not only beat Cold Spring Harbor, but also overcome their own history

when they won the Long Island championship this weekend.

The new Suffolk County champions were going into their fourth straight Long Island

small school title match, having losing the past three. Not only were they taking on that history of close, but no cigar, they were also facing the same Cold Spring Harbor team that beat them the past two years.

The Phantoms overcame that and finally had their title. To add even more drama to the day, the Bayport-Blue Point needed to take the last two matches in a third set to win the best-of-five contest.

The inexperienced but dynamic eighth-graders Jordana Heller and Leila Rogers led the way with victories, and Lily Castka completed a rally to win.

With that win Bayport-Blue Point won its first Long Island championship and finished with a 19-0 season mark.

this season.

Hills East will be the #2 seed and

host Huntington in a rematch of this game this Saturday in the county quarterfinal.

Credit: swrschools.org

Gavin Mangano

Stony Brook Gets Ready For Bryant

Credit: @StonyBrookFB | X

SPORTS Bayport-Blue Point Eyes a Three-Peat

ByTomBarton

The Bayport-Blue Point Phantoms continue to be perfect, now extending their streak to 31 straight games.

The Phantoms beat Mount Sinai this weekend 41-10 to extend their winning streak to 31 straight games. The absolute domination by Bayport-Blue Point seems unreal at this point in such a tightly contested division.

Senior quarterback Cooper

Fuller was the headliner in this one as he threw for two touchdowns, but it was his legs that were the story. Besides the air numbers, he also ran for four scores and over 200 yards on the day. The dual threat QB has staked his claim for the best player in Suffolk County with an exclamation point on his fine season.

Fuller was on the team as a backup during their 2022 playoff run as a sophomore missed

almost all of last season with a broken collarbone.

The Phantoms concluded another undefeated season at 8-0 this year and are the reigning Long Island Class IV champions. They will be the top seed heading into the Suffolk Division IV playoffs as they now set their sights on a three-peat. The Phantoms haven't lost a game since Nov. 19, 2021, and that game was in the championship game.

Pat-Med Ends The Season Because of Vandalism

ByTomBarton

The Patchogue-Medford football season is over abruptly after the school decided to forfeit their final game of the year because of conduct violations.

The school not only forfeit's their last game of the season, but the game was supposed to be a celebration of the seniors on the team. The decision was made because of allegations of vandalism.

An email that was sent out to the parents, by the superintendent, stated that unless someone came

forward this action would be taken.

The school said they waited until this long to cancel because they were hoping a player or players would step up and admit to the incident.

The incident occurred when players from the team allegedly vandalized a bathroom at a Lindenhurst school during a recent road game. What the vandalization said is not known, but it was severe enough to cause this much of a reaction from the school.

The game scheduled against Sachem High School East would

have been the final high school game for seniors on the team and the school's Veterans Recognition Game.

Superintendent Donna Jones said in a statement, "This decision was made after careful consideration and in light of the fact that following multiple meetings with team members this past Monday and Tuesday, no player was willing to come forward to take responsibility for the defacement."

This cancelation also takes away Sachem East's final regular season game.

Comsewogue Proves to Be a True Cinderella Story

ByTomBarton

The Comsewogue boys soccer team has become a true Cinderella as they have captured their first Suffolk county championship in fifteen years.

The #9 seed Comsewogue defeated West Islip 2-0 to take home the title this weekend. Comsewogue became the lowestseeded champion of all time with the win.

The end of the season run by Comsewogue has been remarkable and propelled this team to heights that even just a few weeks ago seemed totally out of reach. The Warriors were sitting at just 5-7 on October 19th but this team went on a winning streak of epic proportions.

The Warriors rattled off five

wins in a row, all five games were road games, and they allowed just two goals over the winning streak. This team outscored their opponents 10-2 to take home the crown.

In the championship

Ward Melville Literally Never Loses

ByTomBarton

As Ward Melville begins their playoff push this week, the rest of the island are looking at this team like an unbeatable force.

The Ward Melville girls soccer team is perfect and have been perfect for literally years now. The Patriots have not lost a match in almost 1,100 days. It’s been 1,090 days to be exact.

This team completed another undefeated season with a 14-0-1 record this year and that now ups their record and streak to 50-0-7 since the 2022 season.

Over that period of time, they have seen success like no one before them. They have won two

state titles during that stretch and are eyeing a third. Their record is so impressive that most of the girls on this team have never felt what it is to lose a game on the varsity level.

Ward Melville beat Nassau County's South Side High School's streak of 56 games from 19992002 to close out the regular season. They now hold the record alone for the longest streak of games without a loss for a school in Long Island girls soccer history. That streak is now 57... and counting.

The Patriots will look to add to their historic streak this week as the Section XI girls playoffs begin.

game, Jacob Deja scored in the first

13 seconds of the first half and Rodrigo Rubio added a goal in the second half.

Comsewogue will face now Garden City in the Class AA Long Island championship at Farmingdale State.

Credit: comsewogueathletics | Instagram Comsewogue Soccer

Bayport-Blue Point Football

Pat-Med Football

Credit: @DylanSpano77 | X

Credit: @PATMED_RAIDERS | X

Credit: Section XI - Suffolk County Athletics | Facebook Ward Melville Celebrates Another Win