Trump Derangement Syndrome is a legitimate mental illness.
As the husband of a social worker, those words are not written in a mocking tone, shared lightly, or meant to belittle those who lost their minds following the election of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States.
The lunacy of the left and the complete mental breakdown of many due to the return of President Trump as Commander in Chief is a serious mental disorder that needs to be treated no differently than a physical or psychological illness.
The tip of the iceberg is former Suffolk County Democratic Majority Leader Jon Cooper
taking to the X machine to announce that he can’t even be friends with “ANYONE who voted for Trump.”
This response by Cooper is “normal” compared to the insane videos floating around the X machine of deranged Democrats screaming on camera, losing their minds, and acting like complete jackasses.
If they expended this much energy getting a job and getting a life, they wouldn’t be living on their parents’ basement couch and would be productive taxpaying members of society.
Mothers are even posting videos blasting their children for voting for President Trump, calling her own sons evil and
BY GEORGE SANTOS
In what many are calling the greatest political comeback ever, former President Donald Trump has become President-Elect Trump once again. With a decisive sweep across all swing states, Trump secured a stunning victory, leaving the world to grapple with the implications. On election night, it became clear there was no viable path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris. She nearly conceded but instead sent her supporters home, requesting they return the next afternoon for her formal remarks.
With a strong majority and popular vote win, Trump defied all predictions, challenging the credibility of pollsters and media pundits. This raises the question: do traditional polls and pundit analyses hold any value for the American public? Some credit Trump’s victory to the social media surge on X (formerly Twitter), led by billionaire Elon Musk, a Trump
Trump Derangement Syndrome is a Legitimate Mental Illness
ignorant for millions of people to see. Let that sink in: a woman publicly disowned her sons who began life in her belly all because they cast a ballot for President Trump.
When President Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 election over President Trump, I was personally disappointed and bummed that President Trump would not return to the White House at that time. Sure, I wasn’t happy about it, but no one in my family rioted, burnt down buildings, attacked police, or engaged in civil unrest over the results of the election.
Life went on, the globe continued to spin on its axis, and we on the right side of the spectrum decided to regroup and
work hard at recapturing the White House in 2024.
Four years ago, I publicly shared sentiments congratulating
supporter, whose influence helped sway various demographics. Others attribute it to the Democratic Party’s lack of organization and the unusual way Harris was selected as the nominee after President Biden withdrew late in the race following a poor debate performance against Trump.
A Down-Ballot Impact in New York? Not Quite
Let’s unpack the ripple effects of Trump’s win down-ballot, especially in New York state. Despite Trump's decisive win and victories in both counties on Long Island, New York Republicans saw setbacks, losing three congressional seats held by freshmen Republicans Anthony D’Esposito, Brandon Williams, and Marc Molinaro to Democrats. Only Congressman Mike Lawler managed to hold his seat, delivering a commanding 57% victory over former Congressman Mondaire Jones in New York’s 17th
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History? Donald Trump’s Victory and What It Means
congressional district.
The lack of success for other Republicans in New York highlights broader issues within the state's GOP. Some argue these losses reflect a leadership failure—
New York's GOP leadership appears out of touch, led by figures who are well past their prime in a rapidly evolving political landscape. As the political climate shifts, the leadership in New York seems unwilling to change, a strategy
that could lead to future defeats. Consider Anthony D’Esposito’s race: roughly 14,000 voters chose not to vote for him, a sign that his campaign failed to energize the electorate. Politics, once seen as an "older man’s game," is evolving as more Gen Zers enter the field, eager to take on the challenges.
A Call for Change in New York’s GOP
The New York GOP must modernize, or it risks complete collapse. There is hope for improvement, but this election should serve as a wake-up call for those unwilling to acknowledge their shortcomings. The party needs rejuvenation, and if Republicans in New York are to learn from Trump’s playbook, it’s time for the old guard to step aside and let a new generation lead. This new leadership could build on Trump’s recent success and guide the party toward a stronger future.
President Biden on his victory, wished him well, and stated that if he succeeded, then that meant our great nation would succeed as well.
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Angry Democrats take to social media over President Trump's election
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Donald J. Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States
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ByDeborahWilliams
From William Floyd High School to the White House
Zeldin Tagged to be in Trump's Cabinet as EPA Administrator
That is the professional path of success for Long Island's own Lee Zeldin. The former Congressman has been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be the next United States Environmental Protective Agency Administrator (EPA), joining the 47th President's Cabinet.
In response to his appointment, Zeldin said, “It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator. We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs and make the US the global leader of AI. We will do so while protecting access to clean air and water.”
Charles Horn served in Iraq with Zeldin in the Judge Advocate General Corp. (JAG) where they became friends and colleagues.
Horn is now a partner at Horn Wright Law Firm on Long Island and is a Lt. Col. in the New York Army National Guard. Horne told the South Shore Press that he was not surprised at all that Zeldin got the call from Trump, “Not surprised at all. He absolutely deserves it.”
Horn added, “I think Lee is a brilliant guy. The EPA has been such a hot-button issue as far as overreach over the last four years. That he (Trump) would want someone who is not only intelligent, but understands the need for the EPA and to be able to effectuate the regulations in a way that is not overreaching or which strangles the economy” is not surprising.
Horn pointed out that the skills needed in the military and JAG will serve Zeldin well at the EPA.
“The military is a large operation that deals with many competing interests in order to get mission completion. If you're going to bring a guy in to walk that tightrope, it's a guy like him. He's a problem solver. And, that's what we need in government.”
When asked if there was any defining story or moment while serving together, Horn said, “In our jobs in Iraq, there was a need for knowledge, but there was also a need for practicality and dealing with Lee, he was someone who took very complicated subjects and he was able to adopt a very practical approach. And, I think that's one of the reasons why he was tapped for EPA because that's what's required.”
On whether Zeldin will run for Governor of New York again Horn said, “I hope so. Not since Pataki and has anyone (Republican) really had a chance and he definitively had a puncher's chance in there when he ran.”
Town of Hempstead Supervisor, Don Clavin Jr., also a friend of Zeldin for 20 years, had nothing but praise saying, “I'm so happy for him. He’s got a wonderful family. His daughters are roughly the same age as mine, and I have a son too, so we were always joking about our kids growing up, driving and everything. He'll be a great asset in DC.”
“I think he connected with a lot of people, not only when he served in the (State) Senate, when he was in Congress, but when he ran for governor. And, I think a lot of people saw him as a very independent thinker,” Clavin said.
Clavin said, “And, I can say to you, he's a really solid individual who has been very engaging his entire career of everybody in the public. I think that we're looking
to create business and protect the environment as well. I think he's going to be a wonderful addition for New York, but particularly for Long Island.”
“To think of all the issues we have facing us, that department, it can be a tremendous asset to all the concerns we have in this region. It's great news for Long Island as far as I'm concerned. He understands Long Island, so he understands issues of the environment and water,” added Clavin.
“I read that story about the water contamination in the Navy. Think about having somebody from this region to advocate, to hold people accountable for polluting the water in this area that is so vital to us. In Hempstead, we have spent $120 million on 1-4 dioxide pollution,” said Clavin.
Clavin spoke about Zeldin knowing the issues of Long Island and New York, “The ability to potentially lobby for assistance for the residents and the taxpayers for clean water and purification, it's a great thing. I couldn't be more excited for him personally, but I'm really excited for New York and
Long Island in particular.”
In an interview with Fox News Weekend right after his appointment was announced, Zeldin said in answer to a question about what he will do at the EPA, “One of the biggest issues for so many Americans was the economy, and the president was talking about unleashing economic prosperity. Through the EPA, we have the ability to pursue energy dominance, to be able to make the United States the artificial intelligence capital of the world, to bring back American jobs to the auto industry.”
“President Trump cares about conserving the environment. His desire to ensure clean access to clean air, clean water, it is a top priority. So, I'm excited to get the work to implement President Trump's economic agenda, and I think the American people are so hungry for it, it's one of the big reasons why they're sending him back to the White House,” Zeldin added.
Present-elect Trump said in his appointment statement, “As the 45th & 47th President of the United
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For some reason, I’m not seeing the same reaction from Democrats, the mainstream media, or radical progressives concerning the election of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States.
These intolerant, hate-filled lunatics will continue gnashing their teeth followed by sucking their thumbs in the fetal position, when what they really should be doing is some serious reflection on why a massive red tsunami flooded the House, Senate, and the White House with Republicans.
A mentally healthy individual would sit back and think “that was a good old fashioned butt kicking. I don’t like how that felt. Let’s figure out why it happened and take action to ensure this never happens
again.”
Since “they” are not capable of critical analysis, I’ll save “them” the suspense and lay it out for them in simple language even they can understand.
Democrats used to fight for the working man. Now, they fight for the non-working man.
"This" is simple. Republicans and President Trump are focused on kitchen table issues families care about: a secure border, low gas and grocery prices, safe neighborhoods, and low taxes.
"Your side" cares more about illegals than veterans and focuses on letting men dominate women's sports. That's why you lose. And always will.
My Mom, God bless her soul, was a "Kennedy Democrat." She
wouldn't recognize how radical your party is. It's been hijacked by The Squad and AOC.
A complicit media doesn't hold the extremists of your party accountable. So you mistakenly assumed this silence from the press legitimized your radical agenda. It's not the values of this great nation. It's not.
Here's the thing: the arrogance of the left and deep disdain for views that oppose your own will block any attempt for a muchneeded post-mortem on why you got crushed.
I'll save you the suspense: your party won't learn its lesson. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State Attorney General Letitia James, and California Governor Gavin Newsom already doubled down on
States, I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected former Congressman from New York, Lee Zeldin, will be appointed to serve as The Administrator of The United States Environmental Protective Agency (EPA). Lee, with a very strong legal background, has been a true fighter for America First policies. He will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet.”
“I have known Lee Zeldin for a long time, and have watched him handle, brilliantly, some extremely difficult and complex situations. I am very proud to have him in the Trump Administration, where he will quickly prove to be a great contributor!, Trump added.”
New York State Conservative Party Chairman, Gerry Kassar said, “Absolutely great news! He’s been a good friend for many years. Excellent choice all around. Lee is highly qualified and will bring a balanced approach to a key agency that affects all aspects of American life. As a member of the President’s cabinet, he will be a first-rate advisor to the President and the department heads.“
New York State Senator Rob Ort (R) said, “With Lee Zeldin at the helm of the EPA, America will have another strong New Yorker leading the way in the cabinet of the incoming Trump administration. Protecting our resources and restoring American energy dominance are the top priorities and Lee will see it done.”
Zeldin and Ort both served New Yorkers as state senators and both served overseas in combat the armed forces.
Trump Derangement Syndrome post-Election Day by stating they’ll do everything in their powers to block President Trump’s America First agenda in their respective states.
While your side of the aisle licks its wounds, Republicans in the White House, Senate, and House will roll up their sleeves and get to work on issues America cares about. Simple as that.
To my friends on the left: there’s your roadmap to relevancy. Thankfully you’ll ignore it and continue to irrationally rage at President Trump. Have at it and good luck.
While you continue to freak out on social media, block friends, disavow your own flesh and blood, and live miserable existences where you have nothing but an empty and
black and dead heart inside your soul, we on the other side of the political spectrum will simply live life and elect leaders who will work hard to make our lives better.
I strongly urge those who are losing their minds to seek mental health treatment immediately. Do not wait. Seek a combination of intense counseling and, if needed, medication to treat your Trump Derangement Syndrome.
While it is morning again in America, your “nightmares” will continue for the next 12 years, with President Trump serving for four years followed by eight years of JD Vance continuing a record of success with two consecutive terms as President of the United States.
Thank God.
Lee Zeldin will be Trump's EPA Administrator
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ByRobertChartuk
Town to Raise Fines for Housing Code Violations
It was music to the ears of a community inundated with rental properties and absentee landlords: the Town of Brookhaven is raising fines for housing code violations.
Councilwoman Karen Dunne-Kesnig broke the news at a meeting of the Pattersquash Civic Association, which has been focusing on the problem for months. Under code changes that will be the subject of a November 19 public hearing, fines will increase for lack of rental permits, substandard accessory apartments, parking on lawns, and other infractions residents say are dragging down their property values.
“Improving the quality of life in this community was an important goal when l ran for the town board,” said Dunne-Kesnig, who took over the 6th District seat in January. “The only way we can make a difference is by costing them money,” she said of the absentee landlords that own hundreds of units in the MasticShirley area.
According to the Councilwoman,
the town plans to increase code violation fines to $2,500 for first offenses and escalate to $15,000 if the issues aren’t addressed.
Landlords are required to obtain town rental permits, which cost $250 for a single-family unit and $500 for two-family units. Accessory apartment permits are also $250. The process involves an inspection, which can expose other violations, but property owners can also have a third party certify that the rentals are in compliance.
“We can’t have these eyesores
keep dragging down our quality of life,” Pattersquash President Frank Fugarino said of the multitude of rental properties that the densely populated community has been struggling with for years. The problem dates back to the 1920s when the Brooklyn Eagle offered lots as small as 20 by 100 feet for those buying newspaper subscriptions. With many units per acre, the homes were inexpensive, allowing landlords to snatch them up. One company in particular has raised the community's ire with 200 rentals in the area and another 200 townwide.
“As a landlord, you can’t possibly keep an eye on hundreds of rental units, especially if they are used as boarding houses and sober homes,” Fugarino said. “We want to create a close working relationship with our councilmember to solve these problems once and for all.”
One resident reflected what many in the audience were thinking: “These are slumlords, and they don’t have the right to blockbust our community by dragging down the values of our homes. We’ve had enough of it.”
Going after the landlords through the legal process is challenging and time-consuming as the larger property owners game the system, Dunne-Kesnig noted. The town has hired former Highway Superintendent John Rouse, who was also a county court judge, to assist with its legal battles. In the last few weeks, he’s netted $1,700 in fines from one landlord alone in a crackdown that is expected to have an even greater impact when the new penalty
schedule takes effect.
The civic is also working closely with the Suffolk Police and Legislator Jim Mazzarella to crack down on loitering and vagrancy. “We have 13 sober houses that we know of with at least a dozen residents each. That’s a lot of people in one community with no jobs and nothing to do all day but hang out,” President Fugarino said, pointing out that public urination, intoxication, and prostitution have been frequent complaints.
The Eastport-South Manor Central School District gathered at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1st, to pay tribute to its first responders— commended for their bravery with “First Responder Plaza,” located at the newly erected promenade between the Jr.-Sr. high school’s athletic fields.
“This plaza will serve as a daily reminder to our students, athletes and visitors of the sacrifice you make to keep us safe,” said Joseph A. Steimel, Superintendent of Schools in the district. “It is a testament to the values we hold dear as a community: courage, compassion and service above self.”
Various esteemed members of the Suffolk County Police Department, the Southampton Police Department, the Eastport Fire Department, the Manorville Fire Department
and the Manorville Community Ambulance were in attendance.
Many first responders who reside within the district with their children were also on hand. Some principally selected K through 12 scholars from Dayton Avenue and Eastport Elementary schools and the Jr.Sr. high school were even tabbed to give memorable remarks from the podium about their parents’ selfless heroics.
“They might have many emotions such as fear just like us, but this does not stop them. They run into fires to stop them and chase criminals … they help everyone and give them first-aid and help people get to the hospital safely,” said Carter Berberich, fifth grade.
“They care for people and enjoy helping the community. I look up to police officers, firefighters, and people who work in the
ambulance. They are braver than most people. Nothing can stop them from helping others. They are very important to our community.”
Sixth grader Maggie Sanmartino adds: “Some people run away from dangerous situations, but first responders run toward them to help. My dad is a first responder, and I know if someone needs help, my dad will be there. My dad and his fellow officers leave their family every day to go to work and bring people to safety … not all heroes wear capes.”
Kindergarten through secondgrade students from South Street and Tuttle Elementary schools also presented hand-crafted “thank you” cards to the first responders.
Student Ava Burke led the
community in the pledge of allegiance and the singing of the national anthem ahead of the festivities, in conjunction with the marching band’s national anthem rendition, which was led by Brendan Hogan.
Daniel Graf directed the
concert choir for their patriotic selections, including “God Bless America” — performed during the event’s penultimate moments.
The Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education’s ranking members concluded the occasion with a special ribboncutting, officially designating the First Responder Plaza an area for remembrance moving forward.
Ahead of this Veterans Day, the Eastport-South Manor community calls upon their neighbors countywide to follow suit with comparable action.
Honor those who keep you safe — be it those who signed up to protect you from and away, or those who do so right from your own backyard — while you have the chance.
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Members of the Pattersquash Civic Association hear town plan to increase housing code violation fines.
Brookhaven Town Council Member Karen DunneKesnig announces plan to increase fines for housing code violations.
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ByMichaelJ.Reistetter
Hilton Comes to Patchogue? A Revised State of Hotelier Affairs
A public hearing before the Village of Patchogue's Board of Trustees met on the night of Monday, Oct. 28th — the room and its adjacent hallway packed to the brim on the heels of a Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series game — over a West Avenue hotel proposal that has divided the community.
“Tell us the village of Patchogue hates its residents without saying the village of Patchogue hates its residents,” Michael Ida wrote on Facebook in response to the latest news developments about the hotel.
That same night, the West Avenue Partners development team behind the Tempo by Hilton Hotel brought forth a revised version of an earlier proposal to appease the skeptical temperature they anticipated.
Now, the plan is to bring a fivestory building to the 138 West Avenue site where a bowling alley once stood. This building would reportedly consist of four floors of 96 hotel rooms and 16 apartments, and sport a fifth floor with both a restaurant and a spa.
This is a prong down from what was initially proposed earlier this year: a six-story building with 118 rooms and 16 apartments.
A nautically-certified lighthouse design will
accompany the hotel’s exterior design, per the new proposal, giving it that classic waterside overlook and "Patchogue feel" that just may sway some unconvinced townsfolk yet — the developers hope, at the least.
The matter will proceed once more before the Village Board on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, because of a zoning change that would need to be put into effect in order to accommodate additional parking spaces, should the hotel proposal go through.
In the several years that the prospect of a high-scale hotel has piqued the passion for open debate amongst Patchoguians, plenty more residents like Ida have chosen to err on the side of ruing its arrival.
The thought of the traffic impact especially elicits nothing but a negative outlook on what is being sold their way as a
community-enhancing agent of vast proportions.
Says Kerry Anne: “I like the hotel idea with shops and a rooftop restaurant … [I] just don’t think the spot is a great location.”
She is not in favor of apartments, and balks at the notion that already horrendous traffic will be improved by the addition of a hotel near an elementary school.
“Are hotels even a good idea by schools? A college yes, but elementary? Parents should be worried. We need to rethink this. Why can’t we have luxury townhouses where people will care and respect the neighborhood? Most renters and hotel guests don’t care about our town. It will be trashed.”
The hotel plan calls for 119 onsite parking spaces, compared
to the 101 spaces that village code currently has allotted for the area, as the developers’ attorney Larry Davis informed the town board on Oct. 28th.
The town-owned parking lot at the Long Island Railroad Station across the way from 128 West Avenue can operate as ample parking for hotel employees, said Mayor Paul Pontieri.
If the Village Board approves the zoning change on Nov. 12th, it still requires approval by the Village of Patchogue Planning Board and review by the Suffolk County Planning Commission. The build would be about a two-year process, Davis told the board.
Charlene Richards Santangelo speculates, “Well when they bring in the bus-loads of illegals, they have somewhere now to house them. Free rent, free medical, and a pocket full of money.”
Wielding a subversively glass-half-full vision, Robert Deligiorno, owner of Whiskey Neat on Main Street, pleads for residents to open their minds to new ideas and people.
“Someone wants to invest money into your town, our town. They see what's amazing about Patchogue and are willing to bet their own money to enhance it even further,” he says. “Why not just appreciate the flowers?”
Hindus Open Meeting Place in Ronkonkoma
ByRobertChartuk
Bringing a message of peace and prayer to Long Island, a group of Hindu devotees have established a new meeting place in Ronkonkoma.
Sanatoni Sangha was started in 2009 to bring individuals together to fulfill social, cultural, religious, and fundamental desires, explained the group’s secretary, Gupon-Das, who came to the U.S. in 2007 from
Bangladesh. The organization actively participates in cultural events and religious Pujas of various gods and goddesses within the Hindu religion.
The group recently held a Pradip projjolon service with 65 women praying for the removal of the dark from everyone in the community and appealing to God for peace, one of the leaders, Dipti Talukder, explained. “It’s a peaceful region; people are
welcome to celebrate with us; we love everything, and love is power.”
Hinduism also has a deep connection with animals based on beliefs in interconnectedness, nonviolence, and respect for all living beings. It is known for revering cows, monkeys, elephants, and snakes, believing they are reincarnated souls. Hindus are vegetarians active in animal rights.
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Relocating from Bangladesh and India, many Sanatoni Sangha members came to the U.S. for a better life and security, Gupon-Das noted. Speaking both English and his native Bengali, he works in the pharmaceutical industry.
The hall, previously operated by the Hungarians, is located at 45 Johnson Avenue and is available for rental at 631-3757797.
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ByRobertChartuk
Residents of the TriHamlet Area share their neighborhoods with the estates of the town’s earliest settlers dating back to the American Revolution, including those of heroes such as William Floyd, Nathanial Woodhull, and William Tangier Smith.
Colonel Smith’s 81,000 acres, making up almost the entirety of what is now Brookhaven Town, were granted to him in 1693 by King William and Queen Mary of England. The Smiths built the Manor of St. George in Mastic, a key asset in the nation's history, which, for a short time, was the British Fort St. George until it was captured during the famous raid by Major Benjamin Tallmadge. The Manor, with its War of 1812 cannons still holding vigil over Bellport Bay, is open to the public, with tours offered during the warmer months.
From Tangier Smith’s massive holdings came the William Floyd Estate in 1718, consisting of 4,400 acres in Mastic Beach. Famed as a
Early Homes of the Tri-Hamlet
signer of the Declaration of Independence, Floyd served as an officer in the Continental Army, Congressional Delegate, Congressman, and state senator. His sprawling estate, where he operated a thriving plantation, is managed by the National Park Service. Public pressure is growing on the government to reopen the Floyd Estate to the public.
Marrying William Floyd’s daughter, Mary, was General Nathanial Woodhull, another local Patriot who died on a British prison ship from wounds suffered during the Revolution. Shortly after, his family home in Mastic was lost in a fire, but Mary rebuilt a replica nearby. This home was dismantled, and its wood was sold off in 1938. Historical markers direct visitors to the Woodhull Gravesite in honor of the officer who also fought in the French and Indian War.
A cousin of William Floyd, Richard Floyd, owned land in Mastic Beach until he was exiled for being a British Tory by Judge William Smith, an heir of Colonel Tangier Smith. His home, known as
Pattersquas, later became Bayview Hospital under the direction of Dr. Frank Calabro. The house is gone; the property is now a Brookhaven Town park.
William Buck Dana also married into the Floyd Family, building the Dana Estate in Old Mastic after he helped iron out disputes over the division of the Patriot’s property. He built a home for Kitty Floyd on the banks of Forge River in 1883, which became known as Moss Lots. Nicoll Floyd II developed another piece of the estate, building a mansion called “Taupeonk.” The editorin-chief of Vogue Magazine, Anna Wintour, famously uses the stately home as a country retreat.
According to “The Great Estates of Colonial and PostColonial Times,” put together as a series on local history by the members of the Mastic Peninsula Historical Society, the Smiths and the Woodhulls eventually intermarried with the Lawrence family, and a new mansion was built on their land around 1907. It changed hands over the years
and in 1916, Joseph Knapp acquired it. The Knapp Estate was used as a Naval Seaplane Base during World War II and was sold to St. Jude's Church in 1950. It burned down in a 1959 fire.
At the headwaters of Eli Creek, a Forge River tributary, stands the 1880 Hawkins House along Montauk Highway in Moriches. The family, originally from England, came to Long Island via Boston in the 1600s, and many generations of Hawkins can be traced to them. The historic Hawkins-Downs Cemetery on James Hawkins Road is the resting place of various family members, including those who fought in the Revolutionary War. The Mastic Peninsula Historical Society is preserving the property.
Further up Montauk Highway in Shirley, next to the Kohl shopping center, is the 1830 Floyd-MurrayPetty House, built by Charles Murray, a supervisor at the Floyd plantation. The town of Brookhaven restored it, and it stands among shopping centers
and stores as a treasured reminder of the hamlet’s past.
Across William Floyd Parkway from the Manor of St. George is the former Island Manor View, built around 1911 by Fred Quimby. He had grand designs to develop the peninsula that never got off the ground. A song promoter by the name of Walter T. Shirley found Quimby’s plans in the Manor View’s attic and went on to build over 4,000 homes in the community that bears his name. The Tollfrees purchased the mansion and, after that, belonged to the Cutro Family for many years. During its heyday, the hotel featured a nightclub with entertainers such as Tony Bennett and the Dorsey Brothers.
Many of the cottages, outbuildings, and barns of the early “blue blood” estates are now the homes of the decidedly “blue collar” residents of this South Shore community. Brookhaven Town’s Patriots Preserve Park, just off William Floyd Parkway in Shirley, honors the early residents who helped found our nation.
Floyd-Murray-Petty House
Knapp Estate
William Floyd Estate
Floyd-Murray-Petty House
Nicoll Floyd’s Taupeonk home
Nathanial Woodhull House
The Manor of St. George
Dr. Frank Calabro, Sr. in front of the Bayview Hospital.
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Zombie Home Hit List
ByRobertChartuk
Spurred by residents who’ve had enough of zombie homes in their neighborhood, Town of Brookhaven officials have been focused on getting owners to clean up their act.
At the monthly meeting of the Pattersquash Civic Association, Sixth District Council Member Karen Dunne-Kesnig went over the status of some of the worst homes and the town’s legal efforts to remove them. The process involves a site visit by town investigators, demolition assessment, remedial action summonses, fines, and legal action.
To enhance its quality of life initiatives, the town hired attorney John Rouse, the former highway superintendent and county court judge, to represent it in court. During the process, property owners are given ample opportunity to correct the problems. If not, the town can get a court order to effectuate a demolition following a public hearing. Costs to board up and clean properties, unpaid fines, and demolition costs will then be
The local properties currently on Brookhaven’s hit list include:
51 Grove Road, Mastic Beach: The evaluation is complete; it is not a candidate for demolition and will be further investigated. Summonses were issued, in court.
town appealing to son to address it.
330 Elm Road West, Mastic Beach: Waste management violations issued, significant fines levied, judge granted more time for cleanup, investigators unable to access property for demolition assessment.
29 Johns Neck Road, Shirley: Summonses issued, owner is a corporation, no-show in court. Default judgment issued, will be demolished.
72 Elm Road E., Mastic Beach: Boarded up, owner deceased,
attached to the property as liens.
“The process takes too long,” one resident at the civic meeting said. “I’ll be dead before these properties are cleaned up.” She suggested that when tenants are evicted, taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay to remove their belongings from the side of the road through the town’s garbage collection. “The cleanups should be put on the tax bill.”
86 Magnolia Drive, Mastic Beach: Permit issued for a garage which neighbors complained became living quarters; town investigating.
148 Elder Drive, Mastic Beach: Under law department review.
277 Forest Road W., Mastic Beach: Court date pending.
Smith Point Motel: Shirley Reconstruction pending after fire in office building; town working with Suffolk Police to address resident complaints over prostitution, drug use, squatters, and dogs running loose.
Editor’s Note: Researching these properties online showed
the cleverness of the Internet. When looking at Google street views of the dilapidated homes, ads for cleaning services pop up.
LOCAL
ByRobertChartuk
Patriotism Runs High at Veterans Day Parade
Patriotism ran high on Sunday when the East Moriches community turned out for a Veterans Day parade that went down Main Street and ended at Soldiers and Sailors Park.
Leading the procession was Grand Marshall Pete Jepson, an EMO resident and Navy Veteran who’s part of the Patriot Guard Riders. Jepson was joined by previous Marshals Paul Haines, Lou Baer, Fred Miller, and Charles Wohr.
Also introduced by Master of Ceremonies Jimmy Osborne was the Center Moriches High School Band, local fire departments and organizations, Scouts, Seatuck Cove Rotary, and a group from
the Chamber of Commerce of the Moriches, the parade’s sponsor.
Local officials also turned out:
County Executive Ed Romaine, Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, Receiver of Taxes Lou
Marcoccia, Councilwoman Karen Dunne-Kesnig, and state Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio.
Other notables were Annabel Fucci, Miriam Gillis, Wendy
Walsh-DeMaria, Evan Goldstein, Gerry Sapanaro, Robin Luethardt, Kelly and Vickie Langdon, Bob Miller, Pat Blake, Kenny Mockridge, John Merkle, and many others from the surrounding community. The annual parade started in 2018 and has become a revered community event with bigger crowds each year.
Marshall Jepson memorialized two soldiers who were recently escorted home by the Patriot Riders 70 years after they were MIA in the Korean War. Sergeant First Class Israel Ramos and Sergeant First Class Raymond Hall were honored after their remains were identified through DNA and other forensic methods.
A New Yorker, SFC Ramos was captured and executed by North Korean forces in 1950 at only 18
years old. His remains were buried as “Unknown” in Honolulu until new testing techniques confirmed his identity. He was laid to rest with full military honors at Calverton National Cemetery.
SFC Hall, from Kentucky, was also captured and killed during the “Sunchon Tunnel Massacre” in 1950. Though his remains were temporarily identified, they became untraceable amid evacuation efforts in Korea. A 2017 exhumation led to positive identification in 2024, and he, too, was recently reburied with honors in Calverton.
These efforts reflect a commitment to honoring MIA soldiers, and both Ramos and Hall now rest with acknowledgment of their ultimate sacrifice.
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ByTomBarton
Rocky Point's Salute to Veterans is a Moving Ceremony
The Rocky Point School District had a Salute To America's Veterans ceremony this past Friday afternoon.
The event is now the 23rd year in a row that the district has held such an event that supports and honors those who served. Taking place at Joseph A. Edgar's Intermediate School, the gym was filled to capacity with
veterans, children, proud family members and local dignitaries.
The day began with the pledge of allegiance recited by members of the fifth grade student council and was followed by the 5th grade chorus 'High Notes' led by Mr. Knapp. Mrs. Costa's council also participated in reading a poem and handing out letters to the veterans in attendance.
Principal Mrs. Greening
welcomed the crowd and things were underway with songs and adulation for the veterans in attendance.
Mr. Knapp explained that he has been doing this event since the beginning, actually kept all of the programs through the years, and his students not only sang perfectly, but the song choices throughout the day were moving the crowd. The end performance being the students singing each branch of the military's fight song, which had everyone energized.
The video by Mrs. Berretta's Technology Club gave the audience a historical look at each of the armed services, history and you could feel the pride in the room from esteemed onlookers like Jane Bonner right down to each of the students who were captivated by the ceremonies.
The highlight of the day came when each veteran stood up and spoke of their rank, branch and
Walter Maresco, Air Force Veteran
ByRobertChartuk
kept things rolling during his time in the Air Force, driving trucks in Vietnam and Okinawa.
“I drove everything they had, big rigs, trucks, anything that rolled,” the Medford resident said. He enlisted in 1964 at age 20 when the war was starting to heat up and signed up for electronics school at the Lackland Base in Texas. “The sergeant asked for two volunteers and picked the guys in the front row where l was sitting before anyone could say anything,” Maresco remembered. “So instead of technical school, l was sent to Vietnam as part of the motor pool.”
The Airman was assigned to Cam Ranh Bay, located on the southeastern coast of Vietnam, a highly significant site during the war due to its strategic location and natural deep-water harbor. The bay, near the South China Sea, provided a crucial logistical and operational base for U.S. forces.
It was a busy place where Naval and Air Operations conducted reconnaissance and combat missions across South Vietnam and beyond. The deep-water harbor also allowed large naval vessels to dock and refuel, and also served as a medical and rest facility.
As a defensive location, Cam Ranh allowed U.S. forces to project power across the region while remaining somewhat protected from ground-based attacks due to the surrounding mountains and its location on the coast.
After his service, Maresco worked as a lineman with the phone company and provided security at Suffolk health clinics. He’s currently serving as an investigator with the Brookhaven Attorney’s Office, keeping the town free of illegal signs and posters. He’s also worked with the Brookhaven Parks Police.
As a proud veteran, Maresco marches in local parades and goes on his own walk every year on Memorial Day, saying prayers for
a few words about themselves or service time. Veterans from Vietnam through current service members gave us a peek into their personalities. One veteran made it a point to yell "go Navy beat Army" with a smile; others were more solemn in their delivery.
But the most impactful story came from a veteran who said that he went to school and graduated from the very school he was standing in. His
teacher was the man whose name was on the building and the day came full circle when the students realized that they could be the ones standing there one day with pride. The eyes of youngsters staring at the vets the way we know they should, like they are heroes, more than any athlete or actress, were what the day was all about. The real heroes connected with the youth and the youngsters showed the utmost respect.
those who never made it home. “I go out no matter the weather. They didn’t have a choice, so I honor them rain or shine,” the soldier says, noting that he’s sometimes joined by residents and elected officials such as Town Councilman Neil Foley.
Maresco takes care of various monuments in his community, including those at his VFW post, which is also home to the American Legion, Medford’s Veterans Park, and the memorial to World War I veteran William Toth. He is a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, attending services and events for fellow veterans, and takes care of the lawns and snow shoveling for former soldiers who need assistance. A member of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, Medford Taxpayers and Civic Association, and Yaphank Historical Society, Maresco helps take care of local churches, including St. Sylvesters, where he is an usher.
The Air Force vet served as Commander of the SSG Keith
Bishop VFW Post 2937 for a year and, for the last eight years, has been the Commander of American Legion Post 1856, named for John R. Cacioppo, a friend who was killed in Vietnam. “He was the only male student who signed my high school yearbook,” Maresco notes.
In February, he will travel to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York to be sworn in as a 4th Degree Knight
with the Knights of Columbus, which is recognizing him for his patriotism.
He met his wife, Susan, at Patchogue-Medford High School and has been married for 54 years. They have three sons and six grandchildren. In his spare time, Maresco is an artist who paints ladybugs, which he gifts to his friends.
Airman 1st Class Walt Maresco
Walter Maresco
Jim Vanek
JAE Salute To America's Vets
JAE's Salute To America's Veterans
John Bishop
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LOCAL
ByRobertChartuk
Veterans Feted at Appreciation Breakfast
Suffolk residents who served in the military were honored at a special Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Saturday hosted by Assemblyman Joe DeStefano and attended by local officials and service organizations.
The lawmaker, who hosts the event every year, was presented with a certificate of appreciation for his dedication to local veterans.
The keynote speaker was Suffolk Legislator Chad Lennon, a 16-year Marine Corps member with four years of active service, including 50 combat missions in Afghanistan.
“We need to welcome our veterans home the correct way,” Lennon said to the attendees at the SSG Keith Bishop VFW Post 2937 in Medford. He told his fellow vets that he is a conduit to make sure they get the services they earned, especially those who were exposed to burn pits, radiation, and the toxic defoliant Agent Orange.
“Many of us had unique exposures; we need doctors to understand what we are going through,” Lennon said, urging veterans to keep up with their health checks. “I lost two members of my platoon to cancer while they were in their 30s and 40s. You must get the services you are entitled to as veterans.”
The Marine major, who recently ran in the Suffolk Marathon carrying a 22-pound weight to signify the number of service members who take their own lives each day, noted that the county legislature recently passed his bill to make September 22 Veterans Suicide
Awareness and Remembrance Day. “Suffolk County is leading the way in making sure our veterans are taken care of,” said Lennon, the only veteran in the 18-seat legislature.
Lennon helped shoot down an income means test for veteran services, noting that 1% of the U.S. population serves in the military and 6% are veterans. “In 10 years, the number of those volunteering will be cut in half,” he said, stating that a military draft may be likely.
“It’s amazing how Suffolk County responds to its vets,” said Nick Caracappa, chairman of the county legislature’s Veterans Committee, pointing out that Suffolk has the largest number of veterans in the state and is second only to San Diego with the most military members in the nation. “This is an important weekend to thank and commemorate our veterans,” he said, adding that $1 million was raised for them through the Suffolk Marathon.
Brookhaven Town Council Member Karen Dunne-Kesnig exclaimed that her patriotism defines her as a person. She said her favorite song is ‘God Bless the USA,’ a classic by Lee Greenwood that honors those who served. Her fellow board member, Mike Loguercio, a Gold Star member who lost a godson in Afghanistan, expressed his support of the veterans, as did Legislator Dominick Thorne.
Marine Corps Veteran Mike Kilano was at the breakfast representing Paws of War, an organization that provides service and comfort animals to those
who served. “It’s important to have events like these to spread awareness of the programs that are out there for the veterans,” he said, telling a story of how close he came to suicide after returning from duty. “A service dog got me out, got me living again. You’re seeing me now, but I almost wasn’t here. There’s no judgment with a dog or cat. You can always hug your fur baby.”
Lainey O’Donnell was there from the Warrior Ranch, a Calverton farm that matches veterans with rescued horses in a unique equine therapy program. She spoke of how Sully, a former racehorse missing an eye from abuse, connects with veterans and first responders who are going through tough times of their own. O'Donnell said they can drive a cart pulled by Sully and ride some of the other horses in an experience that means a lot to the animals and the participants.
Representing the Blue Star Mothers, relatives with family members in the service, was President Patricia Harper, a Great River mom of a Navy vet. “We are a warm and soft resource for those transitioning from the military to civilian life,” said the former naval sea cadet officer. “Who better than the mothers and daughters to dig into the resources and challenge the status quo to make things better for our veterans.”
From the Long Island State Veterans Home was Samantha Calandrino discussing the services offered by the Stony Brook facility, along with Marcelle Leis, a 24-year National Guard veteran who heads up the county’s Veterans Services
Agency, and Veterans Service Officer Ingrid Alexander, a Navy vet with the state Department of Veterans Services. The reps joined forces to discuss how veterans can best access service records and other critical information.
Janice Piazza from Operation Veronica described the handmade items the women of her group make for veterans, including neck warmers and survival bracelets. Operation members post up at supermarkets to collect supplies for military personnel.
Rounding out the slate of presenters was Paul Donohue, president of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, who specializes in Medicare. According to the expert, plans change every year, and veterans should review everything available to them in order to select the best plan for their needs.
Post 2937 Commander Artie Kruse and the second in command, Kevin Sutton, thanked Assemblyman DeStefano for
organizing the breakfast every year. “Thank you to Joe DeStefano and all the officials and groups here today. It means a lot to us that you care about our veterans,” Kruse said, adding, “We are not the heroes; we came home. The heroes are the ones who lost their lives.” The Commander noted that it was the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, while Legislator Lennon recognized the 249th birthday of the Marine Corps on November 10.
“Our veterans embody the spirit of sacrifice, courage, and dedication,” Assemblyman DeStefano said in closing. “They are the guardians of our freedoms, having answered the call to protect our nation in times of conflict and peace.” The Assemblymen, reelected to a fourth term last week, thanked the McManus-Lorey Funeral Home, CelBagles, and Ridgewood Savings Bank for sponsoring the event, along with his wife, Linda, for her support.
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The Veterans Appreciation Breakfast’s host.
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LOCAL
ByRobertChartuk
Veterans Honored at Middle Island Ceremony
Every year, the community gathers at Bartlett Pond Park in Middle Island to recognize veterans in a special ceremony among the monuments of the nation’s wars assembled at the park.
Hostilities stopped during World War I, known as the “Great War,” on the 11th hour on the 11th day in the 11th month. Since then, we have honored the sacrifices of our heroes on Veterans Day, according to Gail Lynch-Bailey, who organizes the
event on behalf of the Longwood Alliance and Middle Island Civic Association.
Local scouts, emergency service volunteers, Longwood school officials, and many others participated in the event. Also in attendance were Assemblyman
Joseph DeStefano and some of his government colleagues, including County Executive Ed Romaine, Senator Dean Murray, Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico, and Legislator Chad Lennon, a veteran himself.
Thanks to those who support
the annual ceremony: Central Brookhaven Lions, Scout Troops 433 and 560, Longwood High School veterans, the Town of Brookhaven Parks Department, and the Coram and Middle Island Fire Departments.
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ByRobertChartuk
Drought Drives Water Demand to Record Levels
Drought conditions caused by a lack of rain on Long Island going back to September have driven the demand for relief from the Suffolk County Water Authority to record levels.
The water provider typically sees such huge usage only during peak summer months. Following one of the driest months of September and October on record, the authority has pumped approximately 7 billion gallons of water in October, about 1.5 billion more than usual.
While its system is currently meeting demand, the prolonged high-water usage is complicating routine seasonal shutdowns of certain wells, SCWA officials reported. These wells are typically taken offline in colder months to prevent freeze-related damage, as
they lack winterized structures. If they must remain operational into the winter, this could present infrastructure risks and potential costs for repairs, they say.
“This fall surge in water demand is certainly concerning,” said SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz. “It isn’t putting immediate strain on the system as a summer drought might, but it does complicate our winter preparations. Demand levels are resembling those seen in late spring and early summer.”
The region’s arid conditions are raising brush fire concerns and keeping farmers busy trying to hydrate their crops. It was a dry summer in 1995 that led to the worst wildfires in state history.
This October, Islip MacArthur Airport recorded only .01 inches of rain and nothing so far this month. The record for the month was set in
2005 when four inches of rain fell at Islip.
SCWA attributes the higher water usage to increased outdoor irrigation, with customers running sprinklers later into the season to maintain lawns during the dry spell. The agency has long promoted an odd/even lawn watering schedule as an effective measure for managing demand. Under this schedule, homes with odd-numbered addresses water on odd-numbered days, while evennumbered addresses water on even days.
This conservation measure has successfully reduced strain on SCWA systems over the summer and is part of its broader strategy to ensure the reliability of Suffolk County’s water infrastructure.
To also promote conservation,
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the Long Island Commission for Aquifer Protection (LICAP) recently conducted a raffle for smart sprinkler controllers. Responding through the Our Water Our Lives conservation campaign, residents pledged to conserve water this summer on the campaign’s website and were entered into a raffle for the free controllers.
"Long Islanders rely on our solesource aquifer, located hundreds of feet beneath the surface, for
every drop of water we drink," said LICAP Chairman Jason Belle. "With this pledge program, we’re offering residents an exciting opportunity to win cutting-edge water-saving technology for free while encouraging everyone to do their part in conserving this precious resource."
Smart controllers are, by far, the best water-conservation tools available, according to the experts. Using Wi-Fi to tap into local weather forecasts, they provide lawns with the appropriate amount of water based on past, present, and future weather conditions. This mitigates the risk of overwatering, helping lower water use and bills while maintaining a healthy lawn.
To learn more about LICAP’s water conservation campaign, go to visitourwaterourlives.com.
Christmas is Coming! NY Times-Certified LI Indie in 395 Theaters Nationwide
ByMichaelJ.Reistetter
A most happy hour called film premiere rollout season, meet last call at Grandma’s house. Who else is ecstatic?
Ever offbeat and on-point arthouse cinema darling Tyler Taormina’s third feature – his most mainstream consumable effort yet — has picked up nearly 100 more theaters, in addition to the initial 300 reported, for its wide theatrical release this month.
The low-budget, high-scale family drama/teen comedy was made by a mass assemblage of predominantly local cast, crew and additional “hero” resources recruited by Smithtown-raised creatives turned rising Hollywood movie-makers.
“Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point,” which Metacritic just ranked at No. 11 on its updated list of “Top Holiday Films of the 21st Century,” hit 395 theaters on Friday, November 8 after seeing its limited release commence on Thursday.
In New York, Regal Deer Park Stadium at the Tanger Outlets will host continuous screenings of the film for at least the next week.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Manhattan locations will also play the film through this weekend and beyond.
Joining them in the New York market as early theatrical release partners of the film that goes nationwide even more so on Nov. 15th are:
Bricktown Charleston Staten Island 10 (NY)
Cortlandt Town Center (Mohegan Lake, NY)
Crystal Run (Middletown, NY)
Galleria Mall 16 (Poughkeepsie,
NY)
IFC Center (New York, NY)
Nanuet Mall Stadium (NY) Palisades Center 21 (NY)
Port Chester 14 (NY)
AMC Danbury 16 (CT)
Marquis 16 (Trumbull, CT)
East Hanover 12 (NJ)
Lynbrook 13 (NJ)
Regal Pohatcong 12 (NJ)
“Christmas Eve” will also screen elsewhere in New York state, with Market Arcade (Buffalo), Walden Galleria Stadium 16 (Cheektowaga), Quaker Crossing 18 (Orchard Park) and Transit Center 18 (Williamsville) in the Buffalo market all on board.
The film is rated PG-13; given its extensively marketed “2 for 1” structure, ‘Christmas’ has something for the whole family and friend group to enjoy.
Writes The New York Times in its Nov. 7th “Critic’s Pick” spotlight: “As in his earlier features ‘Ham on Rye’ and ‘Happer’s Comet,’ Taormina gestures toward the surreal, especially once he steps outside the main location. Two police officers (Michael Cera and Gregg Turkington) spend much of the movie in stone-faced silence; their New York City uniforms suggest that they’re operating out of their jurisdiction.”
But enough about these cops — they are but a Greek Chorus-esque C-story compared to the twopronged main event, a baked-in, and fully-baked double bill of goods audiences grow all consumed with from the very moment Ricky Nelson’s vocal stylings rush them back to a simpler time for the purest of heart.
Given the care and precision put in at the lens level as well, viewers
with ample ties to the area in which it was set and filmed — Suffolk County — and from elsewhere are equally ushered into this snowglobe memory bank of a film that platforms many oddballs with more than a screw loose — and believe me, we mean that in the most endearing way possible.
Joining the brewing, intrasibling warfare regarding the fate of a fading matriarch’s perhaps forever home no more on the film’s main card: a midpoint melee that commences when the malcontent teens gone stir crazy jettison away from the party they were born into, out of a rite-of-passage preference for the party of their choosing.
They certainly were not looking for requiem rife within a replica home mailbox, and yet they inadvertently pulverize it on their breakaway from Dodge — leaving behind slugs of eggnog here, and calculated sips of wine while mom stares daggers there, in favor of beer-flavored and green, and even more obscene pastures — all the same.
“Miller’s Point” is a Christmas movie more invested in atmosphere, and that qualities of wintry light, than in holiday cheer,”Ben Keninsberg concludes in his NY Times review, “... and that somehow makes it all the more warm.”
Beyond the aforementioned doughnut-indulging deadpan duo, the film’s ensemble stars notable performers such as Ben Shenkman, Maria Dizzia, Elsie Fisher, Francesca Scorsese and Sawyer Spielberg.
Alongside this impressive cast: an abundance of local actors who netted their big break when tabbed to star in this resonate love letter to peak holiday time, ultra loud and utterly lively family — and surrogate family — gatherings on Long Island.
Amanda Donnadio, a Ronkonkoma native and alum of Connetquot High School’s 2007 class, was an associate producer on the film — which required her to wear many different hats throughout production, including casting her cousin Julianna Wohlrab in a key child role within the seemingly unending “Balsano bunch.”
Donnadio and her family traveled with the “Christmas Eve” convoy as far as the Cannes Film Festival in France in May,and as close by as the Hamptons International Film Festival last month to serve up their passion project’s subduedly trippy exquisiteness to surprised, but nevertheless mystified, audiences.
“Working on the film was pure joy, even during circumstances like
roughing it through cold weather and late-night shoots because the cast and crew were nothing short of magical,” said Donnadio. “ I think we all realized we were making something special, but to finally see it come to life on screen has been an experience of wonderment for me. I’m amazed at what our little Long Island indie has done.”
Coming from a large family, Donnadio believes the rhythm of the film encapsulates what the holidays are truly like for Long Island suburbanites.
“It’s a slice of life movie … an authentic vignette of holidays past that really pinpoints emotional nostalgia,” she adds. “I think the way Tyler captures community and coming of age is really significant too.”
Donnadio, amongst others, wields much praise for the set decoration. Paris Peterson, of Los Angeles, had the unique distinction of becoming a temporary Long Islander per the demands of the shoot — he lived in the Holbrook home where they primarily filmed.
Like Taormina and his Omnes Films collaborators, “Christmas Eve” Director of Photography Carson Lund and Cameraman Michael Basta, Peterson, also an actor with credits that include the film “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” and Hulu’s “The Dropout,” was named one of the “25 Rising Faces in Independent Cinema” by Filmmaker Magazine.
“I spent about half of our art budget just on wallpaper alone,” Peterson told the outlet, “because I knew that the house was a character in itself.” He swapped out the home’s furniture with crew and neighborhood donations, which “ended up making the movie feel more authentic because these were people’s real things.”
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Credit: IFC Films/Christmas Eve in Miller's Point
ByMichaelJ.Reistetter
In Long Island’s 1st Congressional District, incumbent Nick LaLota (R,C) defeated former CNN anchor John Avlon (D, WFP), 55.7% to 44.3%.
“I’m so thankful for every one of you,” the congressman spoke from the Suffolk County Republican Headquarters stage in Patchogue.
“You’ve trusted me, you’ve placed your trust in me. And I’m going to take another oath of office here in just a couple weeks back in Washington D.C. so I can keep fighting for you," he added.
The decorated Navy vet who first helped his Republican brethren take
Never Any Doubt in NY-1: LaLota Leaps Past Avlon for Re-election
back the House in his inaugural 2022 campaign boasted his high clip for bill passage and stressed the demand for a more secure border and the return of the SALT tax deduction before thanking his family for their unwavering support as well.
Meanwhile, unlike the party’s top dog on the fly, LaLota’s Democratic sparring mate this go around John Avlon went out with his boots on — in his concession speech last night, he told those on hand in Holtsville: “We fought the good fight. Not every good fight wins the first time. The good fight never ends, the good fight is perpetual.”
"What we're facing in Suffolk County tonight isn't the outcome
Garbarino Grabs Another
ByMichaelJ.Reistetter
Seasoned Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-Bayport), 40, was re-elected to his third term Tuesday night — surging past greener behind the ears candidate Rob Lubin (D-Lindenhurst), 29, in a 60.2% to 39.8% wallop.
“With Donald Trump as president, a Republican senate, a Republican house, we can close our border, we can lower taxes,” Garbarino said in his victory speech at Stereo Garden in Patchogue.
Like others in his corner with much to celebrate on the night, the South Shore representative platformed the strengthening of border security via the building of a U.S.-Mexico wall
throughout his campaign.
With a knack for bailing out small businesses ravaged by natural disasters and additional
we wanted,” Avlon added. “It's a hard night in Suffolk County for us Democrats. It's a hard night for many Democrats in the country. But the fight continues."
Republican Legislator Kevin McCaffrey out of Suffolk’s 14th District commended his local party men for pouring out to the polls. “People couldn’t wait to come out and vote,” he said. “The early numbers for Republicans are off the chart.”
Less than a day later, this rings especially true—considering the unlikely comeback staged on the national front.
But, in New York-1, there was never any doubt.
Term, Defeats Lubin in the 2nd District
unforeseen circumstances, Garbarino vows to reform the Small Business Administration with increased agency oversight.
Lubin holds his head high, and not in languish.
“Being the nominee has been such an honor, and being able to fight for my home, Suffolk County, my home, Lindenhurst, the people of Suffolk County, the mission that we are trying to push forward, a mission of unity, fighting for everybody, equality, all of our communities — that doesn’t end today,” he said.
“There are tough moments, but Long Island is strong … The fight for affordability, for health care availability, for clean drinking water, and education, that fight doesn’t end tonight.
Suozzi Stays Put, Sails Past Mike LiPetri
in NY-3
ByMichaelJ.Reistetter
Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi (51.3%) won re-election in New York’s Third Congressional District — which covers the northern half of Nassau County and a smidge of Queens territory — over the Republican Party’s “just a tad short” alternative offering to George Santos, Michael LiPetri (48.7%).
Suozzi had vacated the same seat he held for three terms when he sought to challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul back in 2022. He subsequently won a Special Election earlier this year to reclaim the seat after Santos’ expulsion from Congress and will serve the D.C. post on behalf of NY-3 he knows all too well for the next two years, at the least.
LiPetri, a former state assemblyman, made this race
closer than projections foretold — one of the closer, down-tothe-wire face-offs in the vast sea of battles taking place across the nation on Election Tuesday.
The Associated Press declared Suozzi the winner just after 1 a.m. the following morning.
“I think that we all recognize that the people of the United
States of America and the people of my congressional district are sick of extremism,” Suozzi told his supporters cheering him on from the Garden City Hotel. “They’re sick of people attacking each other all the time. They want us to work together and get things done, and that’s the only reason I won this race, because the people are resonating with that message."
We will keep pushing that forward,” Lubin added.
“I know he [Congressman Garbarino] has the best interests of the district at heart,” he concluded, “and I look forward to working with him.”
Gillen Gets Back at D'Esposito: An NY-4 Rematch to Remember
ByMichaelJ.Reistetter
As was evidenced throughout the night, this one could have gone either way — and it did, with Laura Gillen (50.9%) winning out over Anthony D’Esposito (49.1%) in a NY-4 battle only separated by a 6,000 vote margin.
The Fourth Congressional District representing Nassau County saw the incumbent D’Esposito utilize his close local Republican party ties as a means to workshop his own campaign as a guest speaker ahead of now President-Elect Donald J. Trump at his historic Nassau Coliseumheld rally.
“One thing is clear: if we’re going to get our country back on track, we need all hands on deck,” D’Esposito said at the time.”
While the Executive Branch has been made red again per these efforts, the Democratic
Gillen — a former Hempstead Town Supervisor who ran on an infrastructure improvement and health care access protection platform — vows that on the locally representative level, “it’s time to turn a new leaf.”
“It’s time to get Congress back to work again for everyday people,” she said at the Nassau Democratic HQ Watch Party. “It’s time to stop pointing fingers and start getting the work done and reaching across the aisle and solving the problems that we need solved.”
She added that regardless of one’s party affiliation, she is eager to play ball in a way she indicates her predecessor did not. “I look forward to humbly serving every constituent of this district. It doesn’t matter if you’re an ‘R’ or a ‘D’ or an ‘I,’ I’m here to work for all of you.”
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Credit: SSP's Robert Chartuk Nick LaLota
Andrew Garbarino
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Gillen and D'Esposito went head to head in a battle for the Fourth Congressional District.
DeStefano Headed Back to Albany for 4th Term
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ByRobertChartuk
Returning to Albany for a fourth term will be Assemblyman Joe DeStefano, a popular figure in his Central Brookhaven district. His success comes from his connection to the community after more than four decades as a volunteer firefighter and ambulance company member. He’s also on the right side of the issues that affect Long Island, including fighting high taxes and inflation, opposing illegal immigration, eliminating cashless bail and standing up for law enforcement, and keeping
Weik Wins, Dolan Doesn't: Repubs Ride Solid Wave as Per Usual in NYS Senate District 8
ByMichaelJ.Reistetter
Incumbent Alexis Weik (R-Sayville) easily defeated her Democratic challenger Francis Dolan, with 66.67% of the vote compared to Dolan’s (33.3%).
The 8th State Senate District encompasses a portion of Suffolk County’s South Shore that constitutes territory from Weik’s native Sayville to Massapequa.
Weik first assumed office in 2021, originally representing the third district before maps were thoroughly revised in 2023.
After securing the victory
on election night, Weik posted to social media: “A tremendous THANK YOU to everyone who endorsed me, supported
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“They had a story of their own behind them,” Peterson added. On that shared note, Donnadio also commends the vintage clothing used and picturesque locations tabbed — singling out Cella Bagels of Selden, which operated as the Hot Bagels of Smithowninspired, uncoincidentally named “Mott Bagels” within “Christmas Eve.”
“Promoting filmmaking on Long Island is great for everyone and I am happy to do it and would gladly do it again, especially when it involves great people,” said John Rose, owner of the 50s-styled, pop culturally charged joint which exists as one of the more integral characters to grace
Taormina’s Miller’s Pointed frame.
Much like Spielberg’s burnout King “Splint,” Cella/Mott does so with high-impact, small screen time.
See moments like these select few — edited together with the feature-length fury of 1,000 Little Vincent’s pizzas ordered at 3 a.m. on a cold February morning to feed a shivering yet sure-fire film crew — with a crowd who may not know the half of what went down behind the scenes, lest we continue to enlighten them, but gets the greater message of the film all the same.
Holidays are meant to be spent together, not apart.
men out of women’s sports and girls’ bathrooms.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all my friends and supporters, and the voters of the 3rd District, for your faith and confidence in me,” the Assemblyman said on Election Night when it was reported that he secured more than 60% of the vote over his challenger, Trina Miles. “I’ll work even harder to make sure your voice is heard in Albany. As you already know, my door is always open to you — call, email, drop in if there is anything l can do for you.”
DeStefano is known for his office’s constituent service and his attendance at practically every meeting and event in his district, including his home community groups such as the Medford Chamber of Commerce and the Medford Taxpayers and Civic Association. During his campaign, the area marked the opening of a new PatchogueMedford Library annex and construction of the Sunrise Wind clean energy project, two efforts he played key roles in supporting.
Stick-to-It Senator Murray Re-elected
ByRobertChartuk
me, campaigned with me and VOTED!! May God Bless you all and May God Bless our Great state and nation.”
Do that, and the Christmas yuletide which used to beam like sparks in and from your eyes just may come back into style after all.
Visit Fandango.com or Google “Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point showtimes” to purchase a ticket to a screening in your area today!
[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!]
Perseverance paid off again for Senator Dean Murray, who was reelected to a second term with 61.8% of the vote in a district where he has a long relationship with the voters.
The freshman senator came up through the Tea Party movement, playing a critical role in galvanizing residents against high taxes and a government heading in the wrong direction. He ran for the assembly and won, then set his sights on the senate, where he was defeated. Undaunted, he ran again and won, and now he’s heading back to Albany for another term.
The district voters know him; they didn’t just vote the Republican line, they voted for Dean Murray specifically. The district had an abundance of his signs displayed on lawns and street corners. His opponent, Michael Conroy, did not conduct a visible effort as if his party knew he didn’t stand a chance against the popular incumbent.
Based on many donations from small donors, Murray was able to meet the threshold for public campaign financing, funds he used to get his message
across that he is against the disastrous cashless bail system of the Democrats and supports law enforcement; that he is against illegal immigration and boys in girls’ bathrooms, and he has a strategy to rein in government spending and curb inflation.
Murray is part of the Red Wall of Republican legislators from Long Island who keep the liberal Progressive Left in check. He helped beat back their attempt to usurp local zoning authority to build multi-family housing wherever they wanted. He stands against attempts by the sanctuary city of New York to relocate the illegal immigrants they invited in. And he will fight to make sure the suburbs get their fair share of education funds, particularly Foundation Aid for high-need districts, and money from the state environmental bond fund and the federal infrastructure bill.
Like President Trump, Murray came into government as a successful businessman and is attuned to the bottom line. If something is bad for the economic well-being of his constituents, you can count on him to fight it.
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Alexis Weik
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Assemblyman Joe DeStefano on the stage with his family on Election Night.
ByDeborahWilliams
The New York State Conservative Party is elated not just because Donald Trump won the presidency, but because so many voters chose to vote for Trump on the Conservative Party line.
“President-elect Donald Trump won more votes on the Conservative Party line last night — more than 308,000 and growing — than any presidential candidate in 52 years. That tally easily qualifies the Conservative Party for renewed ballot status,” says New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerry Kassar.
“While some of last night’s results were disappointing, the election of President-elect Trump, the reelection of at least seven New York Republican-Conservative members of Congress, and State Senate Republicans breaking the Democrat supermajority in that house were tremendous victories for Conservatives,” says Kassar.
South Shore Press talked with Chairman Kassar about the results and why and how they are important for the state’s Conservative Party.
Kassar: President Trump’s powerful performance in ‘deepblue’ New York should send
New York Conservative Party Secures Ballot Status with Strong Showing in Trump Votes
shock waves throughout the New York Democrat Party, which is hemorrhaging working-class voters of all ethnicities. Slowly but surely, New Yorkers are distancing themselves from the woke progressivism driving New York into the ground.
SSP: Why is it important that so many voters voted for Donald Trump on the Conservative line?
Kassar: Because if we don’t reach the required threshold of votes, we would not remain a political party in New York state under state law. We couldn't hold conventions. We couldn't operate like the GOP and Democrat Party.
We would be an independent body if we didn’t have party status. With this vote turnout, we continue to have legal party status in the state. So, we're allowed to organize on a county level and conduct our own business.
SSP: How many votes are needed?
Kassar: The number is 130,000 in a gubernatorial election year. And it's 2% in a presidential year because that's the higher number. The 2% amount this year will be somewhere between 171-177,000 votes. The Conservative Party as of this morning was at 309,000 with
some counting left to be done. We anticipate we will end up between about 315-320,000.
The other piece of this is that President Trump had the secondhighest vote that we've ever received for president. He had 298,000 in 2020. In 2016, he had 296,000. This time, my belief is he'll have about 315,000, which is, for a small party, a substantial increase.
The highest number the Conservative Party in NY received for president was 1972 when Richard Nixon against George McGovern got 362,000 votes.
SSP: I voted on the Conservative line because I do understand why it matters to keep the smaller
parties alive. The same way some Democrats vote on the Working Family line. Many people don’t know the finer points of the party system and may think, why not just vote R, Conservatives support Republicans and the Working Family supports Democrats.
Kassar: It matters if people believe that we play a role, and I think many do. We need to get those votes to protect ourselves as a Party – so we exist.
In Brooklyn for example, where there are districts where there are 1.5-2 times the enrollment advantage of Democrats versus Republicans, getting the Conservative line can make a
difference for some candidates.
SSP: Republicans and Conservatives are not always the same thing?
Kassar: No, you sometimes need to have a good housekeeping seal of approval from the Conservative Party to bring over blue-collar Democrats and other Democrats who are open to the concept like law enforcement Democrats.
SSP: So moderate to conservative-leaning Democrats, the traditional fiscally conservative but socially compassionate voter, might vote for a candidate on the Conservative line where they might never pull the R lever?
Kassar: Yes. There are more than a couple of candidates in the state that won by the difference of the conservative party vote. There are two in Brooklyn right now that won, that won by the difference of the Conservative Party vote.
Assemblyman Alec BrookKrasny and Assemblyman Novakhov would have lost without the Conservative Party line.
SSP: Thanks for your time. Hopefully, our readers will take the time to consider a vote on a minor party line in the future.
Repub Senator Mattera Makes it Official, Defeats Dem Challenger Herskowitz by a Large Margin
ByMichaelJ.Reistetter
After all districts had reported their results, St. James native Senator Mario Mattera (R) emerged victorious over Craig Herskowitz(D) in the 2nd State Senate District, at 98,694 votes compared to his challenger’s 69,444 votes, as of this Wednesday afternoon.
Though it was not expected to be that close of a bout, Mattera — previously a plumber’s union leader — fought as if his community depended upon it because, in his and voters' eyes, it most certainly did.
The North Shoreman was first elected as the region’s state senate representative in 2020.
In a letter, Mattera communicated his thanks to
the residents of the 2nd Senate District for “their faith and trust,” as he promised to see to it that their voices will continue to be heard in Albany.
After thanking his family, the Senator added: “I feel it is important to publicly acknowledge my sincerest appreciation for every individual and group that supported me throughout this campaign, especially our major labor organizations and police unions. Their backing was instrumental to this victory and will continue to be essential as we strive to better our region for all who live and work here. I am honored by their trust and know how hard they work for their families and our community.”
Dems Capitalize on Negative News to Oust Flood
ByRobertChartuk
Losing a state Assembly seat in 2022 which they had controlled for 30 years, the Democrats were itching to take it back. They succeeded with Port Jefferson Deputy Mayor Rebecca Kassay edging Ed Flood by 211 votes to oust the incumbent in the only upset of the 2024 state legislative races in Suffolk.
The handwriting was on the wall for the single-term Republican in Northern Brookhaven’s 4th District. Voters put the man he beat, Steve Englebright, back into office in the Suffolk Legislature the following year and had their guns blazing after it was revealed that he had been disbarred as an attorney.
Still, the election was close, with Kassay netting only 50.10% of the vote to Flood’s 49.79% out of 58,281 ballots cast, according to unofficial results posted by the Suffolk Board of Elections.
The 3,210 votes the Republican received on the Conservative line still left him short by a slim .31% margin.
Flood received an October
Surprise in September when a state appellate court panel disbarred him from practicing law. Five justices sitting in Brooklyn’s 2nd Appellate Division dropped a bomb on the Assemblyman, ruling that he “engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice by failing to cooperate with two Grievance Committee investigations of two client matters, neglected both of these clients’ legal matters, engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation with regard to both clients and, based on these allegations, engaged in conduct that adversely reflects on the respondent’s fitness as a lawyer.”
Flood’s attorney chalked the matter up to a paperwork snafu, arguing that there had been no finding of fault and that the materials necessary to address the issue would be soon forthcoming. Flood said the clients who lodged the complaints had their fees reimbursed.
The Kassay campaign seized upon the matter, flooding the electorate with news of the disbarment and riding it to victory. Prior to his election, Flood served as an assistant Brookhaven Town attorney and chief of staff to state Senator Dean Murray when he was an assemblyman. He has maintained a private law practice since 2012.
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Senator Mattera pictured with his wife and two daughters.
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NYS Conservative Party endorsed Donald Trump and he brought in a lot of votes on the Conservative Party line.
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Work Ethic Pays Off for Giglio as She's Returned to Albany for a Third Term
ByRobertChartuk
Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio’s hard work on behalf of her constituents, starting with her service as a Riverhead Town Council member and continuing through a second term as a lawmaker, has paid off. She was reelected with nearly 65% of the vote.
Giglio was jubilant on Election Night, showing off the energy that keeps her connected to the people of the 2nd District, which encompasses Suffolk’s North Fork and parts of Brookhaven. With a background in the construction industry, she’s focused on fueling the economy and creating jobs. She ran for reelection on cutting inflation and making
The Assembly member recognizes the value of Eastern Long Island’s environment for tourism and making the area such a desirable place to live. She follows the “No farms, no food” mantra and can be counted on to protect farmland, open space, and the natural resources that residents depend on.
Giglio will go back to Albany pushing a Rescue New York agenda that includes cutting regulations and mandates, reducing government spending, and pausing the state fuel tax, measures Long Island’s economy needs to prosper. She says she will continue to Back the Blue
and work to repeal the cashless bail system. The Assemblywoman will also gather support for her Fast and Furious bill that increases penalties for reckless road racing incidents. Another Giglio effort to keep residents is repealing the Clean Slate Act, which blocks employers from seeing the criminal records of job seekers.
Giglio will remain on constant vigil to protect her rural/suburban districts from actions such as Albany usurping local zoning authority to build multi-family housing and relocating the thousands of illegal immigrants the Democrats invited into the state. She’s part of a Republican Red Wall to protect the suburbs from the progressive policies of her urban colleagues.
A 4-6 Split: Monica Martinez, Syela Byone Keep Senate Seats Democratic in their Respective Districts
ByMichaelJ.Reistetter
Monica Martinez, for the Democrats and the Working Families Party in the 4th District, which represents Brentwood and Central Islip, landed 51.96% of the vote, compared to her Republican and Conservative challenger on the ballot, Teresa Bryant’s 40.39%.
Meanwhile, Democrat Siela Bynoe — the only other victor for the party across Long Island’s nine senate districts — became Long Island’s first black woman to serve in the State Senate with her Sixth District defeat over the Republican candidate Thomas Montefinise.
A member of the GOPdominated Nassau County Legislature for the past decade,
Bynoe defeated Assemblymember Taylor Darling in a Democratic primary in June after State Senator Kevin Thomas announced he would retire upon the conclusion of his term.
"Thank you to countless
volunteers, our friends in labor and everyone who came out and voted today. I’m hopeful that we will win tonight and grateful for all the support our campaign has received," Bynoe said ahead of her victory on Tuesday night.
Prop. 1 Passes - Now, Get Ready for the Consequences
ByDeborahWilliams
The voters of the United States signaled their readiness to move away from the radical left-wing policies of the BidenHarris administration by electing the Trump-Vance ticket into the White House. But New York is not yet ready to let go of “woke.” In fact, with the support and passing of Prop 1, New York is doubling down on the harmful, even sadistic, policies of the Socio-Marxist left.
Whether voters didn’t understand how it would change the New York State Constitution and what the consequences to them and their families would be or because they really did support the radical elements of the proposal, now every New Yorker will suffer the ramifications.
Prop. 1 passed 61.8% to 38.2%. It required 50% of the votes to pass and change the state’s constitution.
Prop. 1 started as a relatively simple thing – to codify Roe v. Wade protections into the New York Constitution. This, even though abortion rights were never in jeopardy in New York even before Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court sending abortion decisions to the states. Under former Governor Cuomo, abortion rights had already been substantially expanded. Abortion at
any time for any reason was never under any threat in New York.
However, advocates for a variety of ideologies beyond abortion began working to use the amendment as a vehicle to add other categories of people and behaviors to the protected status list where existing law already protects New Yorkers against discrimination.
The amendment grew to include age, national origin, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This can/will require males who think they are female to play sports against female athletes, get dressed in female locker rooms, and use female bathrooms.
Democrats created Prop. 1 hoping to boost voter turnout in New York by waving the false flag
of a threat to abortion. Democrats hoped to flip some House seats to their side and the extra turnout created by an abortion issue, real or not, would help them – so goes the strategy. And it was successful in that the Democrats did wrestle two House seats from Republicans wiping out previous GOP gains.
The advocates that added protections for “country of origin” and “gender identity” muddied the waters and message for the amendment and many didn’t understand that voting “Yes” meant that there would be little schools and other organizations could do to keep male athletes out of women’s and girls’ sports, bathrooms, and locker rooms. And that adding “country of origin” could pave the way to financial benefits to illegal
aliens paid for with taxpayer money that even taxpayers and citizens aren’t eligible to receive and might even make it so localities are required to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections.
Gerry Kassar, New York State Conservative Party Chairman, said, “One thing is for sure, people were willing to jump around on the ballot.” Prop. 1 outperformed Harris-Walz by 6.3% meaning New York voters were choosing Trump and then crossing over and voting Yes on Prop. 1.
Maybe New Yorkers will realize what they have done when their town goes broke under the substantial burden of maintaining unending illegal immigrant benefits or maybe it will be when their daughter, sister, or niece gets her facial bones crushed when a male athlete smashes a volleyball into her head. Or maybe it will be when their wife is exposed to a man changing clothes next to her in the gym locker room.
One thing we know for sure is that the passing of Prop. 1 has set the stage for litigation long into the future and likely in the federal courts.
“Prop. 1 is the law now, but individual aspects of Prop. 1 likely still run the possibility as a cause of action in a federal court,” Kassar
said. “If it appears that a particular action that's supposedly protected under Prop. 1 is upheld by a New York State court but potentially violates the U.S. constitution – off to federal court the issue will go.” Kassar said, “So although Prop. 1 is in place, it is an ‘anything goes’ proposition. Lots of stuff could happen. We do believe that if things become too extreme, we can go to federal court to get a ruling on whether the action in New York State violates the U.S. Constitution. That will help further define what Prop. 1 can do and not do.”
Many of the arguments made against Prop. 1 by the New York State Conservative Party and others were about what is seen as intentional vagueness in the way it is written. Vagueness allows leakiness in the law, which is never good. Laws are meant to be defined, not left to clever advocates to find a back door to get what they want not withstanding what the law was intended to do.
New York has not heard the last of Prop. 1 and its controversies. Taxpayers will be paying in the courts long into the future as the state seeks to defend the rights of males to be in women’s spaces and illegal immigrants to have more rights and benefits than you.
Suffolk more affordable.
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Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio on Election Night.
Prop. 1 passes despite opposition on behalf of women's and girls' sports.
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STATE
ByMichaelJ.Reistetter
Gillibrand Bests LI's Sapraicone for Federal Reelection; GOP Breaks Supermajority in State Senate
The GOP broke the supermajority in the state senate on Tuesday night, though the Federal seat out of New York will remain with Democratic incumbent Kristin Gillibrand.
Though Gillibrand — in office since 2009 — had rallied about 67% of the votes at the time The Associated Press had called the race in her favor, after further counting and consideration, her winning total stands today at 58.41%.
Ultimately, this was still plenty enough to withstand former NYPD detective Michael Saipracone (R-Oyster Bay) and his 41.1% fight.
Third-party rollout Diane Sare produced over 35,000 votes, good for 0.5% of the ballots tallied in this race.
Her defeat over her challenger may not have been as grand as their camp initially anticipated; nevertheless, Gillibrand declared her victory in stride with her foremost supporters by her side on election night.
“This victory makes it absolutely clear that New Yorkers believe in a government that works, and that we must put people over politics,” said Senator Gillibrand.
“I am committed to finding common-sense solutions, which is why I always reach across the aisle to find common ground,”
Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon are Dead at the Hands of Government Agents
ByDeborahWilliams
We all procrastinate from time to time. It is tempting to avoid doing the hard things and become distracted by the easy or the absurd.
The State of New York is excelling at absurd lately. A cynic might even say they have abandoned all reason and are suffering some sort of breakdown. We can all understand feeling heavy with the burdens of trying to manage a state like New York out of decline.
But it is hard to imagine a healthy government seemingly ignoring those substantive issues and instead focusing on getting all the bad press they can by killing squirrels and raccoons and confiscating pet alligators. How does this even happen?
First, it was Albert the Alligator from Hamburg confiscated by the State of New York from his 30-year home for no good reason other than administrative overreach in May of this year.
Now, Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon have been seized from their owner and killed by the State of New York after a raid of the home they lived in by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. You read that right – a raid – a raid to confiscate a tame squirrel and raccoon.
Peanut’s human, Mark Longo, was interviewed by Chris Cuomo on his News Nation show and said, "What happened today and what transpired throughout this week has been nothing short of a tragedy and a disgrace to the New York state. We used
resources from this state to kill a squirrel and raccoon and raid my house as if I were a drug dealer. We have resources to kill a raccoon and a squirrel, but we can't fix the major bridges down the street? I am appalled."
Longo makes a good point. The state is broke, buckling under the cost of housing illegal aliens, and housing costs for average New Yorkers are out of control. People are fleeing the state in droves because of taxes, regulations, crime, and remaining animosity from basic freedoms taken during COVID-19.
those options were not explored. Longo wasn’t even informed that his beloved animal companions
Rather than focus on these issues, the State of New York has somehow become fixated with Squirrel Instagram stars. Peanut has 692,000 followers. Maybe our good governor is jealous of Peanut’s following? Please make it stop!
While there may have been reasons to check the health status of Peanut and Fred, there were options other than death and, from what we can gather,
were killed. He learned about it from the media.
People rebel against the government when they see the government working for its own benefit and for its own processes no matter what common sense might tell them. When the process becomes blind to the people it is supposed to serve the breach in trust for government opens even wider.
Even Gerry Kassar, New
York State Conservative Party chairman, has a theory of Peanut and Fred. “I've got a kind of a simplistic theory on this and it goes like this. Harris is as governmental a personality type as you can be. And, if people are having problems with believing that government needs to be pushed back on, that there is governmental overreach, the Peanut the Squirrel incident doesn’t help.”
You can say a lot of things about Donald Trump, but he definitely seems more like the person you're going to run into on the street than Kamala Harris, and he's not going to kill your squirrel.
Peanut and Fred have even sparked legislation. Long Island Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz (R- Hempstead, N. Hempstead, Oyster Bay) has introduced Peanut’s Law: Humane Animal Protection Act. The law would add provisions to the state’s Environmental Conservation Law over animal seizures. Do better, New York. Do better.
she adds, “from delivering health benefits for first responders and veterans, to taking illegal guns off the street, to bringing down costs for New York families."
The incumbent Gillibrand (L) defeated Long Island's own Sapraicone (R), pictured at last week's Hangar Rally in Yaphank.
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Political cartoon about New York opposition to the 2nd Amendment and Peanut the Squirrel
Peanut the Squirrel was killed by New York State
Peanut the Squirrel and his human, Mark Longo.
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ByDeborahWilliams
Trump Taps NY Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be UN Ambassador
A hearty congratulations to one of New York’s own –Congresswoman Elise Stefanik!
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Congresswoman Stefanik (R-NY-21) to be the next Ambassador to the United Nations for the United States of America. What an honor for her, her family, and every New Yorker.
“President-elect Trump hit a grand slam home run in appointing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik as the nation’s next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Congresswoman Stefanik is smart, savvy, and fearless in the face of adversity,” said New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar. “She will represent American interests at the world body with a tenacity unseen in years. Americans should rest better knowing that Ambassador-elect Stefanik is guarding the gate at Turtle Bay. No wool will be pulled over her eyes.”
Kassar added, “I think it's the perfect choice for her. I think it's the perfect choice for him (Trump).
Stefanik is just 40 years old and was the youngest woman to be elected to Congress in 2014 when she won for the first time. She rose to be the third-highestranking House Republican and was re-elected to her sixth term on November 5th. In 2021, she was elected to be Chair of the House Republican Conference.
President-elect Trump said, "I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter."
Stefanik has been a staunch supporter of Trump throughout this campaign and was even mentioned as a vice-presidential possibility. She gave a powerful speech at the Republican National Convention.
Stefanik told the New York Post she was "truly honored to earn President Trump's nomination to serve in his Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations." She said that when speaking with Trump, she "shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in
the United States Senate."
South Shore Press spoke further with Kassar on Stefanik being UN Ambassador and he’s thrilled.
Kassar said, “I think it's a great honor. The UN position has often been a cabinet-level position. I have no idea how the president's going to define it, but I do think it is telling that he announced it before he announced Secretary of State.”
“And I said, with the UN being such a hot mess of anti-Semitism and frankly, anti-Americanism, I
think having a bulldog warrior like Stefanik saying, saying, "Look here, UN", is a good thing for the country”.
Kassar thinks she is “the perfect choice because there is a certain independence with the direct line to the president and how one quickly and effectively deals with those personalities of the United Nations that are constantly denouncing America.”
Kassar thinks Stefanik will likely focus first on “the broader aspect of the Middle East, which
could be Gaza, it could be Iran, but it's the Middle East because the Middle East has a lot of components to it.”
“And, then I would have to believe that she's going to have to deal with the aspects of the pushback the U.S. is going to do on immigration because the first place, legal immigration obviously, the first place you're going to hear a lot about this is from these United Nations representatives coming up with all sorts of ridiculous commentary on the United States.”
Regents Exams are one Step Closer to Being History
ByDeborahWilliams
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) announced the timeline for implementing the phase-out of Regents exams as a requirement for high school graduation.
NYSED’s Blue Ribbon Commission released the results of its efforts, which began in 2019, to broaden the ways a student could demonstrate proficiency beyond taking Regents exams. Supporters of the initiative say it is “designed to promote greater equity within the education system,” while critics say it lowers the bar of achievement just to make the graduation rates look better.
Rather than testing for the historic metrics of the three Rs of Reading, “Riting” and “Rithmatic” as well as history and science, New York is adding other measures for students.
The proposed “Portrait of a Graduate” metric replaces tests on core educational subjects with soft measurements for students such as “cultural competence, socialemotional competence, effective communicators and global citizen.”
Only one of the seven “Portrait” competencies involves being “literate across content areas” such as reading, math, science, and
history.
Seniors from 2023 and prior will operate under the current Local, Regents, or Advanced Regent system for graduation. Students graduating between 2024-2026 can get one diploma type with advanced designations or seals of distinction indicating academic achievement. The current credit requirements for graduation will remain in place.
Graduates in 2027-28 will be under the one diploma program with the seals and endorsements and new credit requirements will be in place. Previous diploma assessment requirements will be sunsetted. After 2029, there will be one diploma, a statewide transcript will be required, and the elements of the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Portrait of a Student will be in place and required.
The program has not yet officially been passed by the Board of Regents yet, but planning for implementation is well underway and it is expected to pass soon.
Bob Vecchio, executive director of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association, does not agree with the criticisms that say the new system is lowering the standards for a high school diploma.
“I will give the state education credit for this, that this process
to overhaul and transform the graduation standards for the development of the portrait of a graduate has been very deliberate and very detailed, make sure they try to get it right. School boards were represented, and superintendents, teachers, and students were all represented. It has been a bottomup process,” said Vecchio.
“While Long Island performs very well academically with outcomes compared to the rest of New York state and stacks very well nationally, as a statewide system, I'm not going say it was broke, but you don't have to be bad to be better. And the system left a lot of room for improvement,” Vecchio added.
Vecchio pointed out that as the world changes, the skillsets that are necessary for students after they graduate are different today than even ten years ago. “There has been a shift that not everybody needs higher education after public school.
“It's recognizing the fact that a high school diploma should not be solely based on how people perform on five Regents exams. There will be alternative pathways where a student can demonstrate through performance-braced projects or portfolio-type projects that they understand the coursework.”
Special education students
will especially benefit from the new system. Depending on the disability, some special education students had a hard time passing the Regents exams, but they were very competent in other areas that weren’t being evaluated and counted towards graduation. Now, their proficiencies in the Portrait of a Graduate will be recognized in their graduation requirement.
Vecchio concluded by saying, “When you think about, how do we make sure when a kid gets a diploma in New York state, they are ready to either continue education in higher education, trades, or some other avenue. For me, and I've said this for a million years, when a student receives a diploma, they need to be ready for what I call the three E's. That is ready to be Employed, ready
to be Enrolled in higher education, or Eligible to enlist in today's military.”
James Montalto, Public Relations Director for Wm. Floyd School District, says, “Implementation is years away and since it hasn’t been officially adopted yet, we won’t be able to weigh in until it is implemented and after we have had a chance to review all of the details.”
Other school districts asked to weigh in via their communications contractor declined to provide comment. These include Bayport Blue-Point, Brentwood, Center Moriches, Connetquot, Copiague Deer Park, East Islip, Eastport-South Manor, Hauppauge Islip, North Babylon, Sachem, South Country, Southold, West Babylon, West Islip.
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is nominated by president-elect Trump to be the UN Ambassador.
NATION
ByDeborahWilliams
The stock market surged in a sign of undeniable support for former President Donald Trump winning a historic second term.
The day after the historic Trump-Vance ticket won big over Harris-Walz, the stock markets exploded to record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.6% with a 1,500-point increase.
Market Watch describes this as the “largest post-election advance [in the stock market] in over a century.”
Interestingly, there was a sharp decline in solar stocks and other Green-energy stocks after Trump's victory, perhaps an indication that these industries and their stockholders recognize that under a second Trump presidency, massive taxpayer subsidies of the Green New Deal are on the chopping block.
No more massive subsidies to prop up industries that the consumer has made clear they don’t want – or at least don't want yet and don’t want to be told they must buy. Without mandates forcing people to purchase many
Stock Market Explodes in Show of Support for Trump-Vance Win
of the Green New Deal products, many of these companies cannot sustain themselves. The BidenHarris regime was forcing the demand through mandates on everyday Americans rather than allowing the green energy/ product market to grow naturally and let demand build organically as consumers chose these things rather than the government forcing it on people.
Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank fame says that Trump saved the American entrepreneurial model saying, “When you try to break the American model, it fixes itself.”
And, with this election, it sure did fix itself. When 70% of the country says the country is going in the wrong direction and the poor economy was the most important issue to so many voters, is it any wonder TrumpVance won?
O’Leary said to Fox News Business, “He saved entrepreneurship. He saved the entire model of the S&P 500 because taxing 20% higher was a really bad idea, and it selfcorrected ... This is why I'm getting on a plane tour, and I
intentionally didn't leave until tomorrow night so I could go to Geneva, go to Abu Dhabi … and say it's 21% corporate taxes, [that's] 100% not going to change. That is very important for people like me that bring capital back to this country. It fixed itself, and I think that's why America works and has worked for 200 years."
Even if there is a market correction back to pre-election
levels, there is little doubt that this historic surge was the market’s way of doing a bit of a stadium wave for President Trump.
We know that the economy is not just the stock market. No matter how much Biden-Harris tried to convince us otherwise when the market was doing well while inflation caused the cost of living for everyday life to go up 20%. It is a good thing for
everyone that the stock market is doing well. Our retirement accounts are growing and companies are feeling optimistic. We need the country to have a sound economic policy that brings the cost of living for everyday Americans down. The country sent a clear message with its vote and picked Trump-Vance to work hard on this problem. Now, let’s all get to work.
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Stock market surges in value on news of Trump victory.
HISTORY LESSONS
BY RICHARD ACRITELLI
“In the days and in the years that are to come we shall work for a just and honorable peace, a durable peace, as today we work and fight for total victory in war. We can and we will achieve such a peace.” — President Franklin D. Roosevelt, January, 20th, 1945
During this past week, the United States has a new Presidentelect in Donald J. Trump to lead this nation for the second time in the last three political terms. In our history, there have been major political elections that have fallen near Veterans Day. While the United States is not directly engaged in any wars, this country has openly supported the Ukrainians against Russia, Taiwan from the threats of China, and tried to mediate the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians over the Gaza Strip conflict. At this time, there are past moments that American Presidents carried out political campaigns through times of warfare and national foreign policy concerns. This process continues today through the transfer of power that will be constitutionally carried out in January. The Trump Administration will assume major concerns that were seen through the following examples of past presidential terms.
Campaigning that he “He Kept Us Out of War,” President Woodrow Wilson won his reelection during the Germans' U-boats targeting American civilian and commerce shipping in the Atlantic Ocean. Not far off the coast of Long Island, these weapons were in the process of sinking 50,000 tons of shipping, resources, and American lives were lost before Wilson declared war on Germany on April 6th, 1917. This nation was in a hard spot through the massive amount of trade that we conducted with
Europe and that Americans would not be easily swayed away from shipping our products to these ports. During the extent of this first term, Wilson was tested over his efforts to prevent the United States from abandoning the longstanding policy of neutrality.
Wilson was pleased to win his re-election with 277 Electoral College votes, but he had troubles keeping the United States out of a European war that raged for the last three years. Major ships like the Lusitania were sunk and the unrestricted use of submarines by the Germans pushed American citizens to call for war against them. Attempting to preserve neutrality that was established by President George Washington, Wilson, like Roosevelt’s World War II concerns in 1940, understood that America would eventually be involved in this war. Several months later, the Zimmerman Telegram was intercepted by the British and Wilson learned that Germany was trying to instigate Mexico into attacking the United States to regain some of its former territory. Germany refused to believe that America was neutral, as they fully traded with England and France, as their own shipping was disrupted by the strength of the British navy. Warnings were presented to the United States that if they continued to help these two nations that Germany would strike any resources that were shipped to their enemy. At this time, Wilson was a domestic leader through his reforms, but the second part of his term was dominated by calls of many American citizens to declare war against Germany.
Roosevelt was fatigued from leading America through the dark moments of the Great Depression and World War II. He ran for a fourth term with the
Historic Presidential Elections and Military Conflicts in our Nation
expectation of seeing the end of this horrific war that was fought against the totalitarian powers of Nazi Germany and the Japanese. By November 11th, American soldiers were in Eastern France and heading towards the German border. With the enemy being pushed back, it was estimated that the war would finally be won against Hitler’s forces with the hope that the Nazis would be defeated by Christmas. Around the world in the Philippines, MacArthur made good on his pledge to return to the site of one of the worst defeats in American military history. Roosevelt watched as the credibility of this nation was restored by forcing the Japanese out of this island nation and the freeing of thousands of American prisoners of war who survived the Bataan Death March and brutal enemy treatment.
From the June 6th, 1944, D-Day landings to the capture of Paris, the summer months were dangerous for the German Wehrmacht who were constantly attacked from the air and land. General George S. Patton was furious that supplies should have been sent to the
Third Army. Instead, they were allocated to Field Marshal Bernard L. Montgomery who believed that he could quickly shorten this war. Facing pressure from the widescale use of the VI and VII rockets that were falling on London, Eisenhower supported the British operations to carry out “Market Garden” against the Germans in Holland. Whereas these air drops gained some success against a surprised enemy, Montgomery failed to achieve his objectives, at the expense of valuable military resources that were not sent to reinforce the drive of Patton. But the war still progressed eastward with the United States military under the 5th Armored Division reaching Luxembourg by September. The First Infantry Division was near the German border through the Aachen Region and its artillery guns fired into Germany at this time. At this juncture, Roosevelt had one eye on the war and another on the Election of 1944 that saw him win 432 Electoral College votes against Republican Thomas Dewey from New York.
In 1968, President Richard
M. Nixon won 301 Electoral College Votes and narrowly won the Popular Vote. This was one of the most difficult years in American history through the death of Robert F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. the refusal of President Lyndon B. Johnson to run for re-election, and the tenacity of the Vietnam War. From January to September, 80,000 North Vietnamese and the Vietcong soldiers attacked 100 American and South Vietnamese positions in the cities and jungle. Tet demonstrated the ability of the enemy to surprise the numerical strength of American forces where they placed additional military pressures on our political and military leaders. While American forces were widely assaulted, the communist gains were short lived, as they were turned back, but at a cost of 12,727 casualties.
In February, noted broadcaster Walter Cronkite stated, “more certain than ever that the bloody experience of Vietnam is to end in a stalemate.” President Johnson reportedly told an aide, “If I've lost Cronkite, I've lost middle America.” As Nixon campaigned before the Election of 1968 against Hubert Humphrey and George Wallace, the debate against the Vietnam War became louder and more aggressive. Once Nixon was elected, he was at the crossroads of fighting this war, trying to negotiate for a peace, and handling the massive anti-war protests. In 1968, the American troop strength in South Vietnam totaled 536,000 Armed Forces; by the time he was re-elected in 1972, our presence was only 24,000. Nixon inherited this dire situation and this demonstrated that our leaders do not always have the ability to pick and choose what may be determining factors within the success of their administrations.
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BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ.
Whether a trust or last will and testament (“will”) is better for you is dependent on your assets, circumstances, and personal goals. Every person is different and therefore every estate plan should be tailored to the individual.
A will is a legal document dictating how your personal items and monetary assets should be distributed at death. If you die with assets titled in your sole name with no beneficiary, these assets must pass through your will. What does this mean? Your will must go through a court proceeding known as probate. It is not until the proceeding is completed that the executor, the person nominated in your will to be responsible for your estate, is legally appointed by the court. While the probate is pending, there will be no authority for the executor to collect or distribute your assets pursuant to the terms of your will.
While a will is an excellent estate planning tool, there are some downsides to relying on this document and the probate process for your estate plan. As part of the process of probate, the next of kin must be notified. This could create a problem if the next of kin includes an estranged family member or distant relative whose whereabouts are unknown. Additionally, any documents filed as part of the probate proceeding will become a public record. Another negative consequence is the time it takes to probate the will, creating a delay in the executor’s power to administer your estate. Even the simplest probate proceedings can take 4-12 months. Lastly, if you own properties in multiple states, an ancillary probate proceeding will have to be completed in each of those states before the executor can control those properties.
In New York, there has been a strong shift to trusts in recent years due to the drawbacks stated above. A trust, like a will, directs
LIBRARY LIVING
BY TARA D’AMATO
Assistant Library Director
Did you know that the library provides free passes to over 20 Long Island and New York City 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.
Will or Trust? Which
how assets are to be distributed at your death. Unlike a will, a trust is a private document that does not need to be filed with the court, there is no requirement to notify your next of kin about the trust administration after death, and the trustee can administer your trust immediately. The
trust can also hold real property in multiple states, eliminating the requirements of ancillary probate proceedings.
There are many different types of trusts that serve different needs. For example, a revocable trust may be used for the sole purpose of
avoiding probate in multiple states, while an irrevocable Medicaid Asset Protection Trust is used to protect assets should you need to apply for Medicaid to assist with the costs of long-term care. There are also irrevocable trusts that are used to reduce one’s taxable estate, or supplemental needs trusts used to protect those who receive government benefits.
A review of your current estate plan with an estate planning and elder law attorney will help determine if your current plan accomplishes your goals or if a shift to trust planning will be better suited for your needs.
By Michal Lipshitz, Esq.
Michal Lipshitz, Esq. is an attorney at Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. focusing her practice areas on Estate Planning and Elde 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.
Pass Program
To see a calendar of museum passes available, visit our website www.communitylibrary.org, click Programs and Events tab, select Museum Passes. You can search by museum, by date, or by the branch you want to pick
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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 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.
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
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 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.
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).
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
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)
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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, -against-
HIDETAKA 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.
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -against-
JARED 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.
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,
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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.
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.
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
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
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.
Lisa Vidal if living and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as may be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff, et al, Defendant
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 17, 2024 and entered on September 20, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on December 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM premises known as 119 Daisy Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 979.00, BLOCK: 17.00, LOT: 005.000; District 0200. Approximate amount of judgment is $234,488.17 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 626282/2023.
The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and Suffolk County Auction Plan in effect at this time.
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.
John William Doyle, Referee
FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706
US Bank National Association as Trustee for CMALT REMIC Series 2005-A1 - REMIC Pass-
AGAINST
Nelson Medina, et al, Defendant
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 7, 2024 and entered on May 17, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on December 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM premises known as 17 Nadworny Lane, Stony Brook, NY 11790. 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: 247.00, BLOCK: 04.00, LOT: 009.003, District 0200. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,162,518.57 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616581/2018.
The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and Suffolk County Auction Plan in effect at this time.
Elyse Nicole Grasso, Referee
FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706
The Center Moriches Board of Fire Commissioners are holding their annual election on December 10, 2024 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 pm at the Firehouse located at 301 Main Street, Center Moriches, NY.
The positions that are being voted on are as follows: Position 1 – Pick one candidate for a full five-year term, term to commence January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029.
All registered voters within the Center Moriches Fire District boundaries are eligible to vote.
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Submitted, Michael D. Schlosberg Center Moriches Fire District Secretary
L16100-11/13/2024
AVISO PÚBLICO
La Junta de Comisionados de Bomberos de Center
Moriches llevará a cabo su elección anual el 10 de diciembre de 2024 entre las 5:00 p.m. y las 9:00 p.m. en la Estación de Bomberos ubicada en 301 Main Street, Center Moriches, NY.
Las posiciones que se están votando son las siguientes: Posición 1 - Elija un candidato para un período completo de cinco años, período que comenzará el 1 de enero de 2025 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2029.
Todos los votantes registrados dentro de los límites del Distrito de Bomberos de Center Moriches son elegibles para votar.
Presentado Michael D. Schlosberg Secretario del Distrito de Bomberos de Center Moriches
L16101-11/13/2024
MASTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mastic Beach Fire District will change the date of its regular business meeting for December, 2024 from December 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM to December 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Fire District Office, 265 Neighborhood Road, Mastic Beach, New York.
Dated: November 4, 2024
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE MASTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT
By: ANTHONY CAPERSINO Fire District Secretary
L16102-11/13/2024
LEGAL NOTICE
ANNUAL ELECTION OF
THE MEDFORD FIRE DISTRICT DECEMBER 10, 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Annual Election of the Medford Fire District will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024; between the hours of 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm at the firehouse located at 171 Oregon Avenue, Medford, New York 11763 for the purpose of electing the following:
One Commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2029.
The Fire District Board of Elections will meet on November 25, 2024, at 8:00 am at 171 Oregon Avenue, Medford NY to prepare register.
Candidates for District Office of Commissioner shall file a petition signed by at least 25 registered voters of the Medford Fire District. Petitions will be available in the District Office District located at 171 Oregon Avenue, Medford NY 11763 beginning October 1, 2024: and thereafter between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. Absentee ballots will not be used in the district election. Said petition must be filed with the Secretary of the Fire District during the normal business hours (8:00 am and 3:30 pm) and must be filed no later than 11:30 am by November 20, 2024.
All residents of the Medford Fire District duly registered with the Suffolk County Board of Elections as of November 18, 2024, shall be eligible to vote.
DATED: September 12, 2024
BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS MEDFORD FIRE DISTRICT
ATTESTED: Kathleen Dugan District Secretary L16103-11/13/2024
ANNUAL ELECTION OF MANORVILLE FIRE DISTRICT DECEMBER 10, 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
that the Annual Election of the Manorville Fire District will take place on December 10, 2024, between the hours of 3:00PM and 9:00PM.
Voting will take place at each one of the firehouses located at 14 Silas Carter Road, Manorville, New York; 170 Cranford Blvd., Mastic, NY 11950 and 40 Halsey Manor Rd., Manorville, NY 11949 for the purpose of electing the following:
-One Commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2029.
Candidates for District Office of Commissioner shall file a petition signed by at least 25 registered voters of the Fire District, which petition must be filed with the Secretary of the Fire District no later than 4:00PM November 20, 2024. All residents of the Fire District duly registered with the Suffolk County Board of Elections as of November 20, 2024, shall be eligible to vote. Households with registered voters will receive notification postcards of their specific polling place the week of December 2, 2024. Please be advised that the Board of Elections of the Fire District shall meet on November 25, 2024, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM at the District Office, 14 Silas Carter Road, Manorville, New York for the purpose of preparing the rolls of registered voters of the Fire District.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE MANORVILLE FIRE DISTRICT, Towns of Brookhaven and Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York. Melanie Austin District Secretary
L16104-11/13/2024
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-3CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 20053CB, Plaintiff AGAINST Fiorina Selesnick a/k/a Florina Selesnick, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure
and Sale duly entered March 14, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on December 16, 2024 at 12:30PM, premises known as 43 Morris Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being near Patchogue, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, Section: 894.00, Block: 03.00, Lot: 088.003. Approximate amount of judgment $350,035.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601079/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the SUFFOLK County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2. nycourts.gov/Admin/oca. shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third party check or cash will be accepted. Michael Clancy, Esq., Referee McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue-Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 21-01861NY 83329
SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS YAPHANK, NEW YORK
Sealed bids will be received at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works Purchasing Unit (Room #108), 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, until 11:00 AM local time on December 12, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for:
RESURFACING OF CR 39, NORTH ROAD FROM THE VICINITY OF NY 27 TO THE VICINITY OF CR 38, NORTH SEA
ROAD TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON
CP 5528, PIN # 076174
The work consists of the following: Repair or Removal/ Replacement of Existing Deteriorated Drainage Structures and/or frames/ grates In-Kind; Spot Improvements to Existing Curb and Sidewalk and Improvements to Pedestrian Facilities, including Curb Ramp Replacement to Meet PROWAG and MUTCD Compliance; Removal and Replacement of Damaged/ Sub-Standard Guiderail; Full Depth Pavement Repair; Pavement Milling and Resurfacing; New Pavement Markings, Traffic Signal Loops and Traffic Count Loop Replacements.
Bids for this contract shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope with the name of the contract clearly noted on the outside of the envelope. Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total Base Bid, made payable to the Suffolk County Comptroller. This bid bond will be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted and contract awarded to the Bidder, the contract will be duly executed and properly secured.
This is a FHWA funded contract with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirement of 10% and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) participation goals of 5.8% Minorities, 6.9% Women. This project will be constructed in accordance with the most current NYSDOT Standard Specification.
The bids shall be delivered in person, by the Bidder or his agent, at the time and place stated.
NOTE: Notice to Bidders and Bid Results are posted on the Suffolk County Web Site at https://suffolkcountyny. gov/Departments/PublicWorks/Bids-and-Contracts/ Construction-Bids. Bid Results will not be given out over the telephone. You are requested to access the County website for this information. If you are not in attendance at the bid opening, please be patient while we process and post the results. Results will typically be posted within 24 hours after the bid opening.
Please note that all construction contracts involving construction, reconstruction, improvement, rehabilitation, installation, alteration, renovation, demolition of, or otherwise providing for any building, facility or physical structure of any kind with a
All Contract Documents may be examined on the plan review table at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works (Rudolph M. Kammerer Building) 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, on or after November 14, 2024. In order to obtain a set of Contract Documents, eligible bidders MUST visit http://www. suffolkcountyny.gov, click on "Doing Business", then "Bids & Proposals", then click "Please click here for access to the Suffolk County Purchasing System". This will bring you to a home-page where you can "Log-in" to view and print the offerings. New users click on "Log In" to create a new account to register. When creating your profile, ensure that you select NIGP codes 909, 910, 912, 913, 925, and 968 which will allow you to view the appropriate documents and receive future e-mails about Lettings/Capital Projects. You are responsible for downloading and printing all appropriate Contract Documents. You are also responsible for checking the site frequently to ensure that you have all addenda. Note that there is no fee to create a user profile or to obtain documents. Questions for user login should be directed to the Suffolk County Department of Public Works IT division at (631) 852-4115. Eligiblebiddersmust haveregisteredontheSuffolk CountyDepartmentofPublic Works Purchasing Unit web site to be eligible to submit a responsiblebid.
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value in excess of $250,000 will be subject to OSHA 10 safety training requirements pursuant to Section 220-h of the NYS Labor Law as well as Apprenticeship Training Program requirements pursuant to Article 23, Section 816b of the NYS Labor Law and Suffolk County Resolution No. 18662014, specifically requiring graduate of apprentice(s) in the trade(s) called for within the construction contract within specified time period preceding the bid date of project.
The County of Suffolk, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US. C.§§ 2000d to 2000d4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The Commissioner of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Any questions regarding this project shall be directed to Alexander J. Prego, P.E., Chief Engineer (Acting) and sent to: HSWBids@ suffolkcountyny.gov Requests for Information shall be submitted in accordance with Section I17 of the Instructions to Bidders.
CHARLES J. BARTHA, P.E., COMMISSIONER
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
L16106 - 11/13/2024 & 11/20/2024
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURED TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004-1, Pltf. vs. COLLEEN T. MURPHYGAZZO; et al, Defts. Index #615421/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Sept. 17, 2024, I will sell at public auction at Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on December 18, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. premises k/a 25 Patchogue Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 a/k/a Section 19, Block 4, Lot 53. Said property beginning at a point on the northerly side of Patchogue Street distant 358 ft. westerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Patchogue Street and the westerly side of Cedar Avenue; running thence NW 90 ft.; running thence SW 49 ft. to the easterly side of a private road known as Willow Walk; running thence SE along the easterly side of Willow Walk 90 ft. to the northerly side of Patchogue Street 49 ft. to the point or place of beginning. Approximate amount of judgment is $117,123.07 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment
and terms of sale and the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provided by law. ANNETTE EADERESTO, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 261 Madison Avenue, 9th Fl. Ste 940, New York, NY 10016. File No. 17511-4340 - #101879
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Town Law, the Annual Election of the East Moriches Fire District located in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, will be held on the 10th day of December 2024, at the Fire House, 9 Pine Street, East Moriches, NY, between the hours of 3:00 PM and 9:00 PM for the purpose of:
Electing one (1) Commissioner for a term of five (5) years commencing January 1, 2025 and terminating December 31, 2029
Duly qualified electors of the East Moriches Fire District shall be those electors registered under permanent personal registration and being a resident of the Fire District for thirty (30) days next preceding the Annual Fire District Election held on December 10, 2024. Please note that only those persons who have registered with the Suffolk 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 take place on or before November 18, 2024.
All aspiring candidates for the office of Fire Commissioner must file their petitions, signed by twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the Fire District, with the Secretary
of the East Moriches Fire District, at least twenty (20) days prior to the Fire District Election. In 2024, such filing must take place on or before Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Petitions may be obtained by contacting Robert Kanas, Secretary, Box 313, East Moriches, NY, 11940, or calling 631-8781422 between the hours of 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
EAST MORICHES FIRE DISTRICT
Robert S. Kanas, District Secretary
Dated: October 15, 2024 L16108-11/13/2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Suffolk County Farmland Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the Suffolk County Farmland Committee will be held on November 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm at the Kermit W. Graf Cornell Cooperative Extension Building, 1st Floor Conference Room, Suite 100, 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead, N.Y. The Suffolk County Farmland Committee meets to consider agricultural development and special event permit requests on preserved Suffolk County farmland and to make recommendations for farmland preservation acquisitions to the Suffolk County legislature. Pursuant to the Citizens Public Participation Act, all citizens are invited to submit testimony, either orally or in writing at the meeting. Written comments can be submitted by email prior to the meeting to Planning@suffolkcountyny.gov or to the address below to the attention of:
Sarah Lansdale, Commissioner Department of Economic Development & Planning P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788
Suffolk County Farmland Committee-Chair Joseph Sanzano
Note: Language Access Services are available for free to Limited-English Proficient individuals. Requests for telephonic interpretation services or other special needs must be communicated in writing or by telephone to the EDP Language Access Designee at least three business days prior to the meeting. Contact: Jeffrey Kryjak, Department of Economic Development and Planning, H. Lee Dennison Bldg., 2nd Floor, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788. Phone: (631) 8535192, email: jeffrey.kryjak@suffolkcountyny.gov
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THE BETTOR ANGLE
BY TOM BARTON
When the term "Washington is printing money" is said during November usually that means something political, but in this case it means the Washington Capitals are basically printing money and the best part about it is the odds makers still haven't adjusted.
It's rare in this space will we dedicate it to just one team or one angle to make some money, but with the NFL, MLB playoffs, NBA, NCAA football and basketball garnering much of the public's attention, it's easy to see a team like the Capitals money-making ways fall through the cracks. But that is why we write this, to give you that edge.
The Washington Capitals are fighting for first place, which is shocking enough, but the Caps have also been disrespected by odds makers all season so far. The Capitals are 10-4 on the
season. They have also been the underdogs in more than half of those games. So this team isn't just winning, they are winning plus money games.
Washington also has been great for team totals scoring five or more goals in six of their last eight wins. The caps are led by future Hall of Famer Alexander Ovechkin, who has looked like he is 10 years younger. The 39-year-old has 10 goals and eight assists already this season, ranking among the lead leaders in goals and points. Ovi is chasing down Gretzky for the most goals of all time, and he is making a statement. Ovechkin trails the Great One by just 29 goals after his hot start.
Washington Is Printing Money
Logan Thompson, the Las Vegas Golden Knights outcast, has been pure money this season as he is a perfect 7-0-0 on the season with a 2.55 goals against average. The Capitals are printing money and this might be our
Center Moriches Can Call Themselves Champs
ByTomBarton
The Center Moriches girls volleyball team has won the Suffolk County Class B championship.
The #1 seeded team was looking for back-to-back championships but this time needed a comeback to get the title. The day was as exciting as it could have been against South Hampton. Each team pushed each other to tie after tie and it all came
Mount Sinai Golf Team Swings to a Championship
down to the crucial last minute.
Center Moriches proved their championship heart in the last set as they were down 15-12 but roared back to win and celebrate the title.
The final numbers show how close it was with a line of 25-18, 1825, 23-25, 25-22, 25-7.
Erin Baldock led the way with 27 kills. Karly Coonan added 10 kills and Roselyn Barturen had 14 assists.
Center Moriches will now face the Nassau Class B champion in the Long Island Class B championship.
Smithtown East's Star Shines
ByTomBarton
Smithtown High School East tennis star Anya Konopka has placed seventh in the state tennis championships. Konopka won her match 6-0, 6-3 to earn a medal at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. Earlier this season she earned a county championship. The now twotime county champion is arguably the most decorated female
last chance to take them at the discount before the odds makers catch on and the public will be soon to follow.
Ovechkin and Donald Trump
Credit: Jamie Stuart Smithtown High School East senior tennis player, Anya Konopka
ByTomBarton
SPORTS Longwood To Host The Semifinals
ByTomBarton
The Longwood Lions erased a halftime deficit to come storming back and move on in the Suffolk County playoff bracket.
The Lions beat Whitman 3110 in a game where the score is a bit misleading of the game itself. Whitman jumped out to a quick 10-7 lead after the first quarter and held that lead into the locker rooms at the half.
That is when Longwood made adjustments and came out fired up and executed like the playoff
White Has Career Day To Move Into The Semifinals
ByTomBarton
Daniel White put Hills East on his back and they rumbled to the next round in the playoffs this weekend.
Half Hollow Hills East beat Huntington 33-21 to move into
ByTomBarton
The Bayport-Blue Point sister duo of Emilia and Evangelina Romano felt heartbreak last season and used that fuel to capture this years Suffolk County doubles championship.
A season ago the team lost the New York State Championship to Matilda Buchen & Julia Stabile of Westhampton Beach in the finals.
This year they took on Westhampton Beach again, but Buchen had a new partner in Ava Borruso.
Remembering the heartbreak was last season the Romano sisters looked even more determined and on their game as they won with a 6-3 and 6-4 victory.
From the very beginning you could see that they had a well designed game plan and executed it to perfection. The team controlled the pace and later explained their strategy about playing into each others strengths.
the semifinals in the Suffolk County football playoffs.
Daniel White was simply amazing in the winning effort. White rushed for nearly 300 yards and added four touchdowns to his long and extensive resume.
The Romanos will now head to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Individual Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Buchen & Borruso will also be going to the event we well.
White has been a force all season and has a claim to be in the mix for the best player in Suffolk County.
Hills East will host No. 3 ranked Smithtown West this Saturday.
threat they are. Longwood outscored Whitman 24-0 in the second half to advance to the next round.
Kyon Sarwari rushed for over 100 yards on just four carries. His big run was a 77-yard touchdown after the half to set the tone for the game. Longwood dominated
on the ground as Madison Murrell also had 80 yards on the ground and two touchdowns while Kalen Percer rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown.
The 8-1 Lions now face No. 3 seeded Ward Melville this week at home in the semifinals.
Sachem North's Big Play Sets the Tone
semifinals for the third year in a row.
Sachem North advances in the playoffs after knocking off Connetquot 33-21 this weekend.
North made a statement right from the opening kick ... literally. Henry Sarro returned the opening kick 84 for a long kick return touchdown setting the stage for the rest of the day.
Running back Lucas Singleton added three rushing touchdowns in the game and in a 33-21 finished the day with over 100 yards on the ground.
The second half was a defensive masterclass as they stuffed the run game and forced the pass. In the second half Connetquot managed just one first down. North's defense recorded seven sacks and a fumble recovery to send them into the next round of the playoffs.
The Panthers Claw Their Way To The Next Round
ByTomBarton
Miller Place is moving on after a complete team effort over
River.
The Panthers improved to 7-2 overall when the No. 3 seed beat Shoreham-Wading River this weekend 36-12.
Star quarterback Shane Kiernan threw three touchdown passes to lead the offense, while the defense pitched a first half shutout.
Kiernan wasn't the only offensive star of the day. D.J. Williamson had over 100 yards receiving and three touchdowns of his own on the day and Jayden Meadows led the backfield with more than 120 yards on the ground.
Defensively Ethan Monaco had an interception return for a TD and added a TD run on the offensive side of things.
Kyon Sarwari
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ByTomBarton Sachem North is heading to the Suffolk County
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Shoreham-Wading
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SPORTS Smithtown West is Headed for the Semifinals
ByTomBarton
Smithtown West is headed to the county semifinals after they defeated West Babylon 49-20 this weekend.
Smithtown West has not been to the county semifinals since 2013. It was junior running back Michael Cascione who out the team on his back and carried them to the win. Cascione rushed for over 175 yards on the day, but it was his big plays that got the crowd excited. He had big runs or 40 and almost 60 yards in the Suffolk Division II quarterfinal.
Not be be outdone, the longest
run of the day came when Michael's younger brother, Jax Cascione, had a 65-yard touchdown run.
Smithtown went 8-1 on the season and they came into this game as focused as you could see a team, especially the offense. This team left the locker room and wasted no time scoring each time they touched the ball the first four times. After that it was all downhill sledding, as they never looked back.
The early preparation and efficiency shows the sort of coaching that has been done this season.
Sachem East Gets A Big Defensive Effort In The Title Game
ByTomBarton
Sachem East field hockey put a cherry on top of their magical season this week and now they are the Suffolk County champions.
Sachem East completed their perfect 17-0 season with a 1-0 win over a formidable foe in Ward Melville. The title is the seventh
Suffolk County championship in school history.
Addison Romanowski tipped in the game-winning and only goal in the game for the victory.
Sachem will now face the winner of the Massapequa-East Meadow game as they head to the Long Island Championship.
Thomas Has Six TDs En Route
ByTomBarton
The William Floyd Colonials are advancing to the next round in the Suffolk County playoffs after the offense led them this weekend.
The Colonials won 4322 over Sachem East as the offense looked unstoppable.
Star RB Ja’Quan Thomas has led the offense all season long and had another banner day. Thomas ended with an unreal six touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Thomas has been the model of consistency this season, and the model of dominance. Thomas has rushed for at least 130 yards in every game he's played in this season. As a team, they have now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards
for 20 consecutive games.
The win now extends the streak of Sachem East to 11 straight games over the program and William Floyd's offense has now scored 31 points or more in each of their past four games. They have also scored into the 40's in each of their last two games.
The Colonials now advance to the quarterfinals when they will host Sachem North at 12 p.m. this Saturday.
The Wildcats Make It Three in a Row
ByTomBarton
Make it three in a row for the Shoreham-Wading River girls
soccer team.
The girls are, once again, your Class A Suffolk County
Champions. Shoreham-Wading River put on a defensive masterclass in beating Sayville 1-0.
On their home turf and in front of their excited fans, they won their third straight Suffolk County title and their fourth championship in six seasons.
There was only one goal in the game and it proved to be all they needed when junior forward Mia Mangano scored in the contest. The defense stood on its head led by Morgan Lesiewicz, who stopped nine shots on the day.
The Wildcats will head back to the Long Island Class A championship game for the third year in a row.
Ward Melville Running To Titles
ByTomBarton
The Ward Melville Cross Country boys' team have won the Suffolk County championship.
The title is the first for Ward Melville since 1973. Jon Seyfert finished 2nd overall, with Anthony Anatol in 3rd, Andrew Senf in 8th, and Matteo Riteni in 10th place.
The girls' team also had an outstanding performance as Elizebeth Wright finished in 7th place. That placement qualified her for states.
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SPORTS The Patriots Clinch the Suffolk Class AAA Championship
ByTomBarton
The Ward Melville Patriots are the energizer bunny of girls soccer. They just keep winning and winning and winning and winning.
This week the No. 1 seeded Patriots beat Commack, 3-1, to clinch the Suffolk Class AAA championship for the second year in a row.
Not only did the Patriots win for the second straight year, but they also finished the year undefeated with a 17-0-1 record.
The unbeaten streak now has been pushed to an incredible 60 games.
The Patriots have shuffled divisions in the past few years and even that has not mattered as this team just keeps winning. Their last last loss came back in the 2021 playoffs, as a Class AA team. Between that loss and their latest win, they have won the title in 2022, as a Class AA team and in 2023, as part of the Class AAA team that went on to win the New York State championship.
This year they were led by a pair of dynamic sisters. Adriana and Alessandra Victoriano are no strangers to winning as both have been on all three of these unbeaten Suffolk championship teams. The sisters don't even really know how to lose at this point.
Adriana scored two goals in the game while Alessandra played remarkable defense.
The Patriots will now take on Oceanside, the Nassau Class AAA champion, in the Class AAA Long Island championship.
Port Jefferson Adds Two To Their Trophy Case
ByTomBarton
Both of Port Jefferson Cross Country teams have been headline worthy teams this season, and they polished off their stellar years with championships.
The Port Jefferson Boys Cross Country team won their eighth consecutive SectionXI Championship. Port Jefferson has become the standard bearer for consistency and winning this division and can add another trophy to their trophy case. The Boys will be competing in the NYSPHSAA Championships next weekend.
Joining the trophy case will be one for the girls team. The Girls Cross Country won their first Section XI Championship in 25 years. They had not won a title since 1999. They will also be competing in the NYSPHSAA Championships next weekend.
Reilly Leads The Lady Royals To A Championship
ByTomBarton
Volleyball team won their third consecutive Section XI Championship this week.
The girls completed an outstanding season led by sophomore Ava Reilly. Reilly also reached 1,000 career assists in the County Championship against Mattituck. She had 36 in the championship game. McKayla Pollard, a junior, was also a standout with 22 kill shots.
The Lady Royals finished their regular season at 16-00 in League VII play, and in all 16 wins they swept their opponents 3-0. This team did not lose a set all season.
Port Jefferson will now take on Carle Place in the Long Island Championship at Hauppauge High School.
Walcott Sisters Lead To Perfect Season
The undefeated Colts stayed unbeaten as they beat the No. 3 seed Harborfields, 25-18, 25-16, 25-23 this week. The win gave Hills West a remarkable 18-0 perfect season.
The Port Jefferson Girls
Credit: Adam Sherrard Ava Reilly
Suffolk Champion Patriots
Port Jefferson Girls Cross Country Team
Port Jefferson Boys Cross Country Team
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Credit: Adam Sherrard
ByTomBarton
The Hills West Colts are your Section XI Class AA Girls Volleyball Champions.
Morgan Wolcott was named tournament MVP. She had had five kills in the third set alone, and 13 kills with two aces overall. The MVP put an exclamation point on a sensational season. Her older sister, Mary Wolcott, had 22 assists, nine kills and an ace to make these sisters unbeatable. They will now play in Long Island Championships.
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