The South Shore Press 12/6/23

39TH YEAR • ISSUE 49

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December 6, 2023

THE SKY WAS LIT WITH THE COLORS OF THE HOLIDAYS AND SANTA MADE AN APPEARANCE SATURDAY AT THE GREATER MASTIC BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING HOSTED BY ULTIMATE MOWER ON COMMACK ROAD.

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Romaine Brokers Historic Sewer Deal where we can solidify support and get this right.”

The referendum became a political hot potato after the legislature bucked the environmental groups and other referendum supporters and declined to put the matter before the voters during the November election. Romaine, who was in favor of putting the 75-25 cesspool/ sewer split on the ballot during his election for county executive, made getting a sewer deal done a major plank in his campaign platform.

By Robert Chartuk Not wasting any time in tackling the most pressing environmental issue faced by Suffolk, County Executive-Elect Edward Romaine has brokered a consensus between stakeholders to support the expansion of sewers and help homeowners convert to clean water septic systems.

The agreement, made between environmental groups, building trades, and government officials, will put the question of raising the county’s sales tax an eighth of a cent before residents in a November referendum, a vote that was scuttled by the Suffolk Legislature this year due to objections over the funding formula.

According to Romaine, the agreement splits funding evenly between sewer construction and private septic upgrades. It will create a countywide sewer district and apply the same funding split for sewer monies coming in through the existing quarter-percent sales tax dedicated to clean water. More than $2 billion is expected to be generated over the 35-year life of the funding mechanisms, Romaine noted.

The county executive-elect, who will leave his current position as Brookhaven Town supervisor January 1, said he will work with the county legislature to create a Home Rule Message to send to Albany for state approval to hold the public vote. The previous measure, which dedicated only

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25% of the environmental funds to new sewers, was passed as part of the state budget without being signed off on by Suffolk lawmakers.

“We’re going to do it this time with a Home Rule Message supported by the county legislature,” Romaine stressed, adding that the stakeholders meeting was attended by state Assemblyman Fred Thiele and William Duffy, counsel to the legislature.

Others attending the meeting where the sewer plan was worked out were representatives of the League of Conservation Voters, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Group for the East End, Nature Conservancy, Long Island Federation of Labor, and the Long Island Contractors’ Association. “Everyone agreed that we should get our environmental agenda moving forward by putting this issue before the voters,” Romaine said.

Suffolk Legislator James Mazzarella expressed confidence that a package brokered by Romaine will garner the necessary support from county lawmakers. “By pursuing a Home Rule Message, the new county executive can win a consensus among the legislators and put us in a good position to take the bill to Albany,” Mazzarella said, adding that the legislature’s presiding officer, Kevin McCaffrey, played a key role in holding off on a public vote last November so that the allocations could be reworked.

“The presiding officer deserves a lot of credit for getting us to this point

Outgoing executive Steve Bellone has initiated studies to bring sewers to various Suffolk communities and business districts, with officials hoping to have shovel-ready projects eligible for the $1 trillion federal infrastructure fund and the state’s $4.2 billion Clean Water Bond Act. In addition to extending the Forge River Watershed Sewer Project deeper into the Mastics and Shirley, particularly to serve the massive Beechwood redevelopment of Neighborhood Road, the county is looking to bring sewer service to

Centereach-Selden, Coram, Deer Park, Farmingville, Holbrook, Oakdale, Port Jefferson Station, Saint James, Smithtown, West Babylon, and Wyandanch, projects that will cost billions of dollars.

“Keeping Long Island’s water clean is one of my top priorities,” Romaine said. “Suffolk voters have been supportive of raising funds for environmental purposes, and we are hopeful that they will approve these measures when they are asked to decide in the referendum.”

Santos Expulsion: NY Republicans Push Effort and Side with Democrats Again

By Howard Roark On Friday, December 1, George Santos was voted out of the House of Representatives by a vote of 311114 (2 present). An overwhelming majority of Democrats voted in favor, while a substantial percentage of Republicans voted against. The move to oust Santos has been pursued and led by local Congressman Nick LaLota for several months now, and the Democrats finally delivered the outcome he desired.

LaLota was quoted as saying “By expelling George Santos… my colleagues and I gave Queens and Nassau County voters a chance at fair and honest representation and set a new precedent. The House of Representatives will expel a member of Congress who lies about everything to trick donors and voters and, by doing so, give voters a real opportunity to participate in a non-fraudulent election.”

This implication of this statement is that when a politician lies on the campaign trail the election is therefore “fraudulent”.

Congressman LaLota is correct that such a statement does, in fact, set a new precedent.

Aside from the obvious virtue signaling, the broader question

of this move is how it benefits, in any way, the constituents in either LaLota’s or Santos’ districts, which appears to be “not at all”. Santos appears to have lied. Santos has also been indicted on a number of charges relating to misallocation of campaign finances. The voters in NY-3 and NY-1 elected these individuals, however, to help manage the federal government, to promote conservative principals, and to help steer federal dollars back to our communities. The Santos seat will now be vacant for three months until a special election can be conducted, and the early indications are that former Rep. Tom Suozzi (Democrat) will easily win that election due to his name recognition and ability to mobilize a campaign so quickly.

So the practical implication of Santos’ ouster is that the voters in NY-3 will have no representation at all for three months and then a likely Democrat rep in 2024, and the voters in NY-1 will see the already slim Republican majority cut by one seat with an additional Democrat vote added to the House early next year, making the advancement of conservative legislation all the more difficult to pass.

Congressman LaLota does not appear persuaded by a

slimming Republican majority as he continues to vote along with Democrats to pass meaningful legislation through the house.

His top priority for months has appeared to be the ouster of Santos, and he managed to get that passed with 206 Democrats supporting him but only 105 Republicans in favor. This comes on the heels of recent budget legislation in which a $2 trillion deficit was pushed through the House with 209 Democrats supporting it and only 127 Republicans in favor, including Congressman LaLota.

Republicans in NY state and Suffolk County took great pride in 2022 in helping to deliver a Republican-led House, due in large part to the outpouring of support for Lee Zeldin for Governor.

These new NY members are now voting reliably with Democrats on key legislation and have now led the effort to remove a Republican Congressman from NY which will almost certainly lead to a Democrat taking his place. Santos may have been a liar and may soon be convicted in a court of law, but one wonders whether his actions were better or worse for NY Republicans than the actions of LaLota and the other NY members who continue to side with Democrats.

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Tree Lighting Illuminates Mastic Beach for the Holidays

By Robert Chartuk The sky was lit with the colors of the holidays, and Santa made an appearance Saturday at the Greater Mastic Beach Chamber of Commerce’s annual tree lighting hosted by Ultimate Mower on Commack Road. There were giveaways for the kids, and cheery music rang through the community courtesy of Party 105.3 and Big Hits 98.1, which gave out prizes for holiday music trivia.

“It was wonderful to see a huge turnout from the community and all of the participants who brought such holiday spirit to the season,” said Matt Towle, chamber vice president. “It is events like these that create lasting holiday memories.”

According to Chamber President Ava Torres, the organization holds the event every year, and each time, more and more people attend.

“We are delighted to keep the tree lighting tradition going,” Torres said. “Everyone comes out and celebrates the holidays.

It’s such a great way to bring our

community together.”

Torres thanked Shirley Feed, LJ’s What’s Hot, and Fred Towle from the South Shore Press for their sponsorship of the event and recognized the Mastic Beach Fire Department and Brookhaven Town Public Safety for their help. Joining in the holiday spirit were Town Supervisor Ed Romaine and Legislator Jim Mazzarella, along with Bob Miller from the Arthur H. Clune American Legion Post 1533, Fire Commissioner Bill Biondi, and 1040 Man Rich Ziegler. Big hits radio personality The Wiseman was at the microphone for an event that was broadcast live across Long Island.

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Fire Ravages Tesla’s Shoreham Lab

By Robert Chartuk He was a renowned inventor responsible for many advancements of our electronic age, and his memory was being preserved through the creation of the Nikola Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, the location of his Shoreham laboratory. The grand plan to open his 16-acre facility to the masses received a tragic setback last week from a fire that damaged

what was to become a global innovation center, educational facility, and museum.

outpouring of funds from those who appreciate the genius of Tesla and his scientific gifts to humanity.

Like the troubled inventor who died penniless in New York City in 1943, Tesla devotees are undeterred by circumstance and vowed to rebuild what was lost and forge ahead with an effort made possible by more than $20 million in donations from around the world. They’re hoping for another

The damaged structures of Tesla’s beloved Wardenclyffe will be assessed by Historical Architect Thaler Reilly Wilson to determine what will be needed to bring them back to life. The laboratory had equipment designed by the man who invented the alternating current (AC) motor and many other

innovations that make modern society possible, advances that serve as the basis for a power grid system that allows for Wi-Fi, radio, remote controls, and robotics, according to Mark Grossman, spokesman for the science center. Fortunately, Grossman said, much of the brick structure of the original lab was undamaged by the blaze, which took over 100 firefighters from various local departments to extinguish.

The Serbian engineer, who died at age 86, had made a vast fortune and invested it all in pursuing new ideas such as wireless electric power distribution, intercontinental communication, and x-ray devices.

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He famously beat out Thomas Edison, a previous employer, with his AC system when the Wizard of Menlo Park was advocating a direct current approach. Tesla obtained more than 300 patents over his lifetime, including designs for components in the hydroelectric power plant at Niagara Falls and other generation facilities still in use around the world.

Billionaire Elon Musk, who named his popular electric car after the inventor, was a significant contributor to the Wardenclyffe project.

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I come from a family deeply rooted in the values of community service, and I am honored to follow in the footsteps and memory of both my father, and grandfather who served both in the Fire Department and were elected as Commissioners to the Fire District for many dedicated years. Their commitment to the Hagerman Fire Department and the well-being of our community has been a guiding light in my life, motivating me to step forward and contribute to the continued excellence of our fire service. I currently am an active Life Member of the Hagerman Fire Department and serve a role in Fire Police.

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COVID Water Assistance Extended

By Robert Chartuk Residents who have trouble paying their water bill can get help through the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program.

The benefit, through the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, will provide an additional $415 directly to the water provider of anyone who qualified for the program since it was enacted in 2020, according to Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano. The Suffolk County Water Authority says it has already collected more than $1 million on behalf of its customers and will apply a credit directly to their accounts.

SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz praised the program, saying, “LIHWAP has been a major benefit to our customers who were struggling following the COVID pandemic. Many found themselves falling

behind on their water bill, and this program helped them to catch up. Thanks to LIHWAP, SCWA has collected millions to cover unpaid bills and this additional payment will help us even further in getting

these balances resolved.”

LIHWAP was created by Congress during the COVID pandemic to help those who were struggling to pay for drinking water services, DeStefano noted.

The

program paid up to $2,500 to qualifying applicants to pay for past-due water bills. SCWA says that in total, it collected more than $3.2 million across approximately 4,800 accounts that were approved for LIHWAP before this supplemental was announced.

SCWA saw a substantial increase in the amount of debt held by customers in recent years; however, that amount has fallen significantly due in part to LIHWAP. The additional benefit announced by OTDA will be applied directly to accounts, with no additional action needed to be taken by customers, DeStefano explained.

“Those who received LIHWAP assistance will have their remaining debt reduced by the supplemental payment. Those who have fully paid their arrears or owe less than $415 will have a credit applied to their account against future bills,” he said.

Brookhaven C.A.R.E.S. Forum Highlights Critical Housing Initiatives

By Raheem Soto Brookhaven Town Hall was the venue for Brookhaven C.A.R.E.S. Rental Housing Forum, an event highlighting its efforts to address the current affordable housing crisis. Deputy Commissioner of Housing and Community Development Marie M. Michel, alongside Diane Castro, Rental Subsidy Program Coordinator, spearheaded the forum to discuss key housing initiatives and programs. This gathering was particularly significant in highlighting the various housing assistance programs and their accessibility to residents of Brookhaven.

The forum concentrated on the critical issue of income qualifications for various rental subsidy programs. These programs are designed to cater to different community segments, ranging from low, very low, to extremely low-income groups.

Deputy Commissioner Michel and Diane Castro provided comprehensive details on these classifications, underscoring the town's commitment to equitable access to housing assistance. The criteria established are essential to ensure that the support reaches those most in need, aligning with Brookhaven's efforts to provide equitable housing solutions.

An essential aspect of the event was providing landlords with thorough guidelines on

participating in the subsidy programs.

The criteria, including maintaining HUDstandard housing, fair rent pricing, and the absence of tax liens on properties, are critical in maintaining high standards in the rental market. Furthermore, landlords must not have familial relationships with renters to foster impartiality in housing.

These requirements testify to the town's dedication to upholding quality and fairness in the rental housing sector.

A significant portion of the forum was dedicated to discussing the Town of Brookhaven's Plus One Accessory Apartment/Dwelling Unit (A.D.U.) Program. This innovative program, supported by $2 million in grants from the

New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation, aims to assist homeowners in constructing or renovating A.D.U.s. The program provides up to $125,000 per eligible household, marking a considerable step towards expanding housing options in the community— the eligibility criteria for the A.D.U. Program, including homeownership requirements, principal residence status, and adherence to income limits, were meticulously outlined, providing clear guidance to potential applicants.

The forum was an educational platform for fostering communication between residents and local housing authorities. This engagement makes housing assistance

programs more approachable and less daunting for the community.

Residents seeking further information or assistance regarding housing and community development can contact the Brookhaven Department of Housing and Community Development.

The department is available by phone at One Independence Hill, Farmingville, 631451-6600.

Residents are encouraged to visit their website, www.brookhavenny. gov/2 43/ Hou s i n g- a ndCommu nit y-Development for a comprehensive overview of services and programs, including detailed information about the discussed housing initiatives.

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Christmas Parade Canceled Due to Weather, No Rain Date, Community Disappointed

By Robert Chartuk Mother Nature did a Bah Humbug on the annual holiday parade sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics & Shirley for Sunday, leaving residents disappointed and flustered over the popular event having no rain date.

A dazzling lineup of bands, floats, and other attractions was scheduled to march down Montauk Highway, but it was not to be, as the winter season brought a dreary rain. The show will go on next year, according to Chamber President Frank Montanez, with the same features and sponsors.

"We have not scheduled rain dates for the last few years because we very rarely ever had to use a rain date," Montanez said. "What happens is when you have the rain date, you lose anywhere from 20 to 25% of your participants. Automatically, you're losing people in the parade, and then you lose a good portion of your onlookers. So, we thought about it very carefully, and we also had some input from the police department and from Brookhaven Town; there was a lot that went into deciding not to have a rain date," Montanez explained.

"People think that we just nonchalantly say no parade; that's far from the truth," the chamber president continued. "We take this parade very seriously to make sure we have the best event

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possible. There's a lot that goes into planning and staffing an event on this scale, and it would not have been as good if we lost those participants who could not make it on the rain date."

"Ridiculous there is no rain date. Our kids look forward to this every year, whether they march or just go and watch it. Very disappointing," said Deanna Papaccio on Facebook.

Stac Ciee posted: "With all the planning and effort put in for so many people, not having a rain date is very disappointing!"

Added Sean Lewis: "When people wonder why traditional things go away, they can use this as an example. Parade business 101, have a rain date."

Some backed the no-rain date decision. "No rain date because to coordinate staffing and emergency personnel availability is not only financially restrictive, it is pragmatically and logistically

impractical, especially on a weekend in December," wrote Joseph H. Johnson. "Considering that the majority of all who organize are volunteers who

are orchestrating and managing several groups along with governmental agencies, there is a reason parades generally do not have rain dates."

Montenez said the parade's Grand Marshals, Keith and Cassie Caputo, will be invited back, as well as all of the participants and sponsors. "Any money that gets taken in will get used for the parade, and anything that's left over gets used for the following year," he added.

"I'm one of the most passionate people regarding the parade and Christmas," Montanez stressed. "There is definitely a lot of disappointment. I know there's a community disappointed, but also, so are

we, extremely so." Montanez said the chamber conducts many activities throughout the year and is hopeful that residents don't look upon the organization unfavorably over this year's rainout. "There are many excellent events that many civic groups and organizations put on throughout the year, and while we could not have the parade today, we look forward to future events and, of course, a triumphant return next year of our Christmas Parade. Until then, we apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience and hope that everyone gets a chance to enjoy the holiday season," the chamber posted.

Lucky Spin at Jake's 58 Brings $2.3 Million Jackpot

By Robert Chartuk A spin at the Wheel of Fortune Triple Stars game at Jake's 58 turned into a $2.3 million payoff for an East Northport resident last week, the biggest payout ever at the Islandia casino.

"The anticipation and excitement of a multi-milliondollar winner at Jake's 58 had been building since the Wheel of Fortune reached the $2 million mark earlier this year," said Phil Boyle, President and CEO of Suffolk Off Track Betting Corp, which operates Jake's. "It was just

a matter of timing and good luck, and we could not be happier for our player."

One of only two casinos in the

country run by a government entity, Jake's generates about $23 million monthly, with 45% of the proceeds going to the state Department of Education.

The casino's 3,000-5,000 daily guests will have expanded accommodations as the OTB is planning a $200 million expansion that will double the amount of video lottery terminals and electronic table games to 2,000.

The casino, formerly the Marriott Hotel, will revamp the 40-yearold facility's 210 rooms, expand conference space, and add a threestory parking garage.

defeated Catherine Kent for the 1st District Seat. She will be sworn in at the beginning of the year, Losquadro confirmed.

“Catherine Stark courageously has been battling cancer, a condition that she has chosen

until now to keep private,” her attorney said. “We stand with Ms. Stark as she battles this disease, and we look forward to a favorable resolution not just legally but, more importantly, as it relates to her health.”

The bettor, who declined to be identified, hit the progressive jackpot on their fourth spin of the wheel. After taxes, they took home $1,493,665.56. It wasn't the first time a massive Wheel of Fortune jackpot paid out at the Long Island gambling mecca. In 2020, a Hampton Bays resident won $1.3 million, and a year later, another anonymous player won $651,175.20.

Incoming County Legislator Arrested

By Robert Chartuk Suffolk Legislator-Elect Catherine Stark was arrested over the weekend by Riverhead Town Police on charges of operating a vehicle while impaired. Set to take over the office held by Legislator Albert Krupski, where she served as chief of staff, Stark revealed she is battling cancer, and had taken prescribed medication in the hours preceding the arrest.

“There was no alcohol or illegal substances involved, and a test volunteered to by Ms. Stark showed this,” her attorney, Steven Losquadro, said in a statement.

“A blood test, also voluntarily given, will conclusively prove this. All medication taken by Ms. Stark to assist in her fight against this disease has been prescribed by her Oncologist.”

According to a police statement, on December 3 at approximately 2:28 p.m., the

department received a 911 call in regards to an impaired driver operating a vehicle in the area of Pondview Road. A Patrol Officer located the reported vehicle and made contact with the driver.

An investigation was conducted and the operator of the vehicle, who was identified as Catherine Stark, age 60, of Riverhead, was placed under arrest for violation of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law 1192.4 driving while ability impaired by drugs.

Stark was transported to Police Headquarters and held overnight for arraignment.

Appearing before Judge Lori Hulse in Riverhead Town Justice Court Monday morning, Stark pleaded not guilty and was released. According to the complaint, the officer reported that she showed signs of "being disoriented, droopy eyelids, drowsiness, drunk-like behavior, slurred speech, extreme dry mouth, slow internal clock and

had constricted pupil size which are all indicators of Narcotic Analgesics.” Stark allegedly stated she had taken medication for back pain.

Running on the Republican and Conservative lines, Stark

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Local Food Pantries Illuminate Holiday Season with Acts of Kindness

By Raheem Soto As the holiday season blankets Long Island in a warm, festive glow, an underlying issue often escapes the spotlight. Behind the picturesque landscapes and cozy neighborhoods, more than 200,000 Long Islanders, including nearly 70,000 children, wrestle with food insecurity.

The struggle to put food on the table is a stark reality for many, but during these challenging times, the unsung heroes of local food pantries step up.

The all-items Consumer Price Index (CPI) tells a concerning story in a world where inflation continues to rise. It remained unchanged from September 2023 to October 2023 but showed a significant 3.2 percent increase from October 2022.

Food prices are an even more pressing concern, “rising by 0.3 percent in the same period and reaching a worrying 3.3 percent higher than the previous year," according to the USDA. Amidst these trying circumstances, a beacon of hope shines brightly in Patchogue through Light House Mission Patchogue and in MasticShirley through the Mastic and Shirley Community Emergency Food Center. These local food pantries, among many others on Long Island, play a crucial role in alleviating hunger and ensuring that no one in the community goes to bed hungry.

Paster Howie Mann of Light House Mission Patchogue explains, "We are totally independent and depend on private donations. In the past month, we served an astonishing 11,000 individuals. We help those who lack the means to cook and those living outdoors.

We are the largest mobile food pantry in the region."

The president of the Mastic and Shirley Community Emergency Food Center, Richie Geraci, reveals, "We serve between 1,000 and 1,200 individuals. People rely on us

now more than ever with the lowering of SNAP benefits. We give away canned foods, poultry, beef, snacks, and more to provide a lifeline to those in need."

However, the impact of these food pantries goes beyond just providing sustenance. Light House Mission Patchogue, in particular, has brought food, clothing, and the hope of Jesus to struggling Long Island families since 1992. Their journey from serving ten sandwiches to over 2,000 people a week is a testament to the lasting impact of their work.

During this holiday season, one thing is clear: people in need require specific items to make ends meet. Local food pantries call for donations of non-perishable food items like canned goods, pasta, cereal, bottled water, and meats, including hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, turkeys, dairy products, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

In addition to food items, these pantries accept new and gently used clothes of any sort, size, and season. With winter upon us, the need for warm coats is more critical than ever before.

Donations of winter coats can provide much-needed warmth during the cold months.

As we embrace the holiday season, these local heroes from Light House Mission Patchogue and the Mastic and Shirley Community Emergency Food Center remind us of the true meaning of this time of year.

Amidst the festivities and celebrations, they demonstrate that the greatest gift one can give is kindness and compassion. In a world where prices soar, and the number of those facing food insecurity keeps rising, these heroes ensure that the holiday spirit of giving shines brighter than ever, warming the hearts of those in need.

The importance of local food pantries cannot be overstated, especially during these challenging times. They stand as beacons of hope, offering sustenance and support to those who need it most, embodying the true spirit of community and compassion.

If you or someone you know needs food assistance, finding a local food pantry is easier than you might think. Visit websites like Feeding America or FoodPantries.org and use their search tools to locate food banks near you. Remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, and caring communities are ready to provide support during these challenging times.

911 Service Restored in Suffolk: A Close Call with Crisis Averted

By Raheem Soto It has been a week since Suffolk County grappled with a 911 emergency system outage, which lasted over twelve hours and highlighted the importance of reliable communication in emergencies. As the community reflects on this incident, the focus has shifted to learning from this experience and bolstering system reliability.

The trouble began on a Monday evening, around 6 p.m. when Suffolk County Police announced intermittent disruptions in their 911 service. They promptly provided an alternative emergency number, 631-852-COPS, ensuring residents could still reach emergency services.

This issue was not confined to a single area; several East End agencies reported similar problems. By late Tuesday morning, the service was back online, a relief to the county's residents and officials, including County Executive Steve Bellone.

Verizon, the telecom provider at the heart of the outage, cited a network issue affecting specific departments, including the Riverhead Police Department, Southampton Town Police Department, and East Hampton Village Police Department. The cause was traced to a failed piece of equipment. This incident also momentarily affected AT&T wireless callers, underscoring the interconnected nature of our communication infrastructure.

daily across the country.

Nassau County, in contrast, reported no such issues, indicating a disparity in the resilience of neighboring counties' emergency systems.

As Suffolk County moves forward from this episode, it is expected to catalyze reevaluating and strengthening its emergency communication systems. The primary goal is to guarantee that when residents reach out for help in times of crisis, their calls are answered without delay.

The Suffolk County incident is part of a larger pattern in U.S. emergency services. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has documented numerous 911 outages over the past decade due to various causes, from technical glitches to coding errors. These occurrences are more frequent than most might assume, often linked to challenges

A week after the Suffolk outage, specific data on the number of impacted calls remains undisclosed. However, the incident has ignited a discussion within the community on enhancing the resilience of emergency communication systems. This situation serves as a reminder of the necessity for continuous technological upgrades and investments to ensure reliable access to emergency services.

updating aging emergency infrastructures to align with modern mobile technologies.

In 2014, cell phones accounted for about 70% of all 911 calls in the U.S., highlighting the reliance on mobile technology for emergency communication.

Despite expectations of robust systems, many have experienced critical failures. In response, the FCC introduced new regulations requiring 911 call centers to receive timely notifications about service disruptions. This is particularly significant given the estimated 600,000 emergency calls placed

The focus now is on learning from this experience and applying these lessons to prevent similar occurrences in the future, ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of Suffolk's residents remain a top priority.

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Who Was Walter T. Shirley?

By Robert Chartuk While many are familiar with the South Shore community known as Shirley, not everyone knows it was named for the developer who put the area on the map– Walter T. Shirley.

Shirley catered to the middle-class customer, building close to 4,000 homes in an area previously called Mastic Acres. So many people took him up on his offer of affordable homes that the postal service created a new office on land he donated.

Both the post office and the community were named in his honor.

Shirley started out as a song promoter but ended up as a successful real estate developer with the foresight to crisscross the vacant land with new roads. He had a large group of friends, including actors, sports figures, and politicians, and enlisted them to promote his homes. After he bought the Tolfree Estate on Manor Drive and found plans for the Hamlet of Tangiers drawn

up by the previous owner, Fred Quimby, Shirley was determined to make his dream of creating a new community come true.

In the 1960s you could buy a Chalet Ranch House for $4,785, a Rambling New England Cape Cod Country Home for $7,895, or go upscale with the $10,990 Westminster, all approved for funding through the Federal Housing Administration. The growing community was kept informed by the developer's Shirley News, which featured the activities of the Shirley Taxpayers Association, the dance committee, and local political clubs. Shirley was a generous donor to local causes, including the Shirley Library and the local baseball team, which posed with him in front of his Ocean Gateway Property Office for a photo that appeared in the paper.

He's also featured in an article about his donation of $11,800 to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital.

Outside of building

homes, Shirley served as New York City's Commerce Commissioner in the early 1950s under Mayor Vincent R. Impellitter and maintained an office at 500 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The New York Digital Photo Collection has many pictures of him with celebrities such as singer Tony Bennett and Norwegian figure skater and film star Sonja Henie, as well as images of the Shirley News, which makes for fascinating reading about the community's early history. See the collection at www.nyheritage.org.

Legend has it that Shirley approached Eugenia Smith, the last surviving heir of William Tangier Smith, to inquire about buying the sprawling Manor of St. George property to expand his development empire. Peering from an upstairs window, Smith would not come down to see him. Shirley died in 1963 at the age of 67. Upon With information from "A Society made possible through his death, his family sold off Who's Who of Tri-Hamlet a grant from Legislator James his holdings and moved to History," presented by the Mazzarella.

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New York's Leadership Crisis: Dwindling Confidence in Adams and Hochul Revealed in Polls

By Raheem Soto New York - A recent Marist College poll has brought to light the dwindling approval ratings of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul, revealing significant dissatisfaction among New Yorkers. The poll surveyed 1,556 registered voters and delved into the reasons behind the leaders' declining popularity.

Mayor Adams has experienced a steep decline in approval, now at 37 percent, a drastic drop from the 61 percent favorability in a March 2022 Marist survey. This plummet is attributed to several factors, including his handling of the migrant crisis, where Adams notably stated, "This migrant crisis will destroy New York."

Additionally, his involvement in a federal investigation has further impacted his standing.

The FBI is investigating Adams' interactions with Turkey during his 2021 campaign, probing whether any collusion with foreign interests may have influenced campaign activities or decisions.

Governor Hochul's approval

Gov. Kathy Hochul - NYC Mayor Eric Adams

ratings are also suffering, with only 43 percent of voters approving of her performance.

The decline is partly due to perceived ineffectiveness in changing Albany's workings, with 56 percent of respondents in the Marist poll indicating that she is not positively impacting

the state's political landscape.

Compounding Adams' challenges is his strained relationship with President Biden. Once political allies, the two have not communicated in nearly a year. The root of this strain lies in Adams' criticism of Biden's handling of the migrant

crisis, which has further isolated him from critical Democratic support.

This strained relationship and the ongoing FBI investigation pose significant hurdles for Adams' political future, potentially impacting his ability to govern effectively and collaborate with federal

authorities.

Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand also face fluctuating approval ratings, with Schumer receiving a 48 percent positive approval and Gillibrand at 40 percent.

President Joe Biden's approval rating among New Yorkers is 44 percent, with 53 percent disapproving of his performance.

Adams, who denied wrongdoing, has set up The Eric Adams Legal Defense Trust in response to the FBI's investigation. This development clearly indicates the serious legal challenges he faces and his efforts to navigate them while maintaining his political position.

The poll results, with a margin of error of 3.2 points for statewide figures and 5.3 points for New York City, underline the growing challenges and public discontent facing Neew York's political leaders. As Adams and Hochul confront these issues, their ability to regain public trust and effectively address the state's pressing problems remains to be seen.

Chancellor Blasted Over School Violence

By Robert Chartuk Following incidents of violence and antisemitism at Hillcrest High School in Queens, members of the state Assembly's Education Committee demanded "immediate and steadfast attention" to the issue from the city's school chancellor.

"The tepid public statements from Chancellor David Banks are simply not enough. New Yorkers deserve swift, significant action to remedy this situation to ensure these reprehensible acts are never repeated," the nine Republicans on the committee wrote in a public statement.

Students at the Jamaica Hills school threatened a teacher after they learned she had posted a proIsrael picture on social media as the controversy heated up over the Hamas terrorist attack in October and Israel's subsequent invasion of the Gaza Strip. A school safety officer was attacked as up to 400 rioters roamed the school's halls.

"There is no place for hatred or division in our public schools, yet we have seen rallies supporting terrorism, arrests of publicityseeking lawmakers, professors praising violence, and threats against Jewish teachers and students, signaling the infection of radical beliefs that must be

stopped from spreading into our school system," the lawmakers said. "As leaders and role models, all officials have a duty to instill higher values in students and safeguard communities– especially in times of crisis."

The education committee's Minority Caucus is headed by Assemblyman Douglas Smith of Ronkonkoma, a state-certified Mathematics Teacher. Other members from Long Island are Ari Brown of Cedarhurst, John Mikulin of Bethpage, and Merrick's Dave McDonough.

"The events in Queens were wholly unacceptable and threaten to poison other schools if left unaddressed," Assemblyman Smith said. "Tolerance of hatred and empty retorts will no longer suffice. We demand an end to indoctrination and an immediate return to safe, apolitical learning environments across the city school system."

In the wake of the attack on Israel, which saw Hamas terrorists commit more than 1,200 murders and go on a rape and torture rampage, the Assembly Republicans proposed the "Dismantling Student Antisemitism Act" to implement mandated training for students, faculty, and staff as well as require institutions to annually report measures to combat hate,

Chancellor David Banks pictured here attending a memorial for a 12-year-old who was shot in the head and killed.

including antisemitism.

"We await transparent results and seek true reforms arising from the investigation into Hillcrest High School. New York schools must remain secure learning environments for all students.

This can start, for example, with the city reversing their shortsighted decision to cancel new academy classes of NYPD School Safety Agents despite a citywide shortage of more than 1,100 agents," the Assembly members noted. "The time for mere dialogue is over. Real action against those responsible for last

week's incidents and bold reforms to eliminate hatred and ensure student security are required.

The city's failure to do so may warrant a revocation of Mayoral Control and appointment of a state monitor to achieve substantial improvements to keep our children, faculty, and staff safe in their schools."

"It's clear that the administration of Hillcrest is totally compromised and either unwilling or unable to do what's necessary to provide a safe environment to their students or their faculty," said Queens City

Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, who called for the school to be shut down until a full and thorough investigation can be conducted.

"They seem more than willing to cover up crimes committed by their students in service of a political narrative and to prevent these criminal students from facing consequences," Paladino continued. "The students who committed these acts must be arrested immediately and face appropriate criminal charges.

This cannot continue in our schools. Order and discipline must be restored."

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The Expulsion of Rep. George Santos: Unpacking GOP Divisions, Public Implications, and Congressional Precedent

By Raheem Soto In a historic and polarizing move, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to expel Congressman George Santos after releasing a 50-page ethics committee report. Santos currently faces serious charges, including conspiracy, wire fraud, making false statements, identity theft, access device fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and more. The vote, manifesting deep divisions within the GOP, saw 311 members, including 105 Republicans, in favor and 114, with 112 Republicans, opposed.

Prominent GOP figures such as House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, and House GOP Whip Tom Emmer voted against Santos' expulsion.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) expressed disapproval leading up to this decisive action, mainly targeting the New York delegation's strategy. "I do not believe that the Long Island crew is acting in bad faith, just exceedingly bad judgment," Gaetz stated, shedding light on internal GOP rifts and the contentious nature of the decision.

The move to expel Santos, who has not been convicted of any crime, raises profound questions about the criteria for such congressional actions. The American public, witnessing this unprecedented event, may ponder the fairness and rationale behind their elected

representatives' decisions, primarily when based on allegations rather than convictions.

conduct by comparing Santos' case to that of Sen. Bob Menendez (DNJ): "Santos kind of lies funny – he landed on the moon and that kind of stuff – whereas Menendez is really a senator for Egypt, not New Jersey."

Santos' ousting, initiated by New York Republicans, followed several failed attempts to address his conduct. A resolution by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) was rerouted to the House Ethics Committee in May, and a measure led by Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-Island Park), co-sponsored by Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Amityville), narrowly missed passing in November.

Despite internal opposition, this effort was ultimately successful but has been critiqued for focusing more on managing the GOP's image than addressing substantial legislative issues. A Congressional historian questioned the precedent being set, asking, "Are we entering an era where allegations alone can lead to expulsion?" This query resonates with concerns over future congressional actions based solely on accusations, challenging the core democratic principle of presumption of innocence.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to call a special election for Santos' now-vacant seat after the expulsion. This move has political implications, as evidenced

by House Majority PAC President Democrat Mike Smith's aggressive strategy: "We will do whatever it takes to flip this district blue," he announced, indicating a potential shift in the district's political

Santos expressed his disillusionment and resignation in response to the House's decision: "It's over. The House spoke, that's their vote. They just set a new dangerous precedent for themselves."

Former Congressman George Santos makeup.

The GOP's decision to expel Santos without a criminal conviction seems to stand in stark contrast to their hesitance to tackle other critical issues, such as impeaching Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, funding Trump's border wall, investigating voter fraud, and scrutinizing the FBI. This action discrepancy has led to accusations of inconsistent governance and misplaced priorities within the Republican Party.

"I'm upset about this because you're talking about erasing the fabric of what's made us the greatest

nation in the world. It's not the actions of George Santos. It's the fact that everybody is afforded their day in court. And that was denied to him, his day in court today. He lost his job," Congressman Byron Donalds (R, FL) stated.

"If that's going to be the standard in America going forward, I shudder for the future of our country. That should not be the standard," he said, adding that the ethics committee's report alone should not be enough to expel any member.

Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) further highlighted the potential double standards in congressional

The process of selecting a nominee for the special election to replace George Santos is already underway, with interviews being conducted, according to Mike Deery, the spokesperson for the Nassau County Republican Party.

Among the GOP hopefuls are State Sen. Jack Martins, Nassau County lawmaker Mazi Pilip, war veteran Kellen Curry, and retired police officer Mike Sapraicone, who are considered favorites. On the Democratic side, former Rep. Tom Suozzi is a likely choice, although a committee of county chairs will decide.

The expulsion of George Santos from the House concludes a controversial chapter in his political career but opens up new challenges for the GOP. As the party grapples with the fallout of this decision, the American public is left to consider its implications for the integrity of congressional proceedings and the balance between ethical oversight and preserving democratic principles in legislative conduct.

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Israel Resumes Strategic Strikes in Gaza Post Truce Failure saying, "While we support Israel's legitimate military objectives in Gaza, the civilian suffering has been too high."

By Raheem Soto Israel's military operations in Gaza have intensified following the collapse of a recent truce, with the Israeli military targeting critical Hamas facilities. This escalation has reignited the complex and longstanding conflict in the region.

The IDF reported striking over 400 targets in Gaza in the first 24 hours post-truce collapse. Dr. Ashraf Al-Qudra, a spokesperson for the Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza, provided a grim update: "At least 15,207 people have been killed, and 40,652 injured in recent strikes, with 70% being women and children."

In a statement on Saturday, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris voiced concerns about the humanitarian impact of the conflict. "Too many innocent Palestinians have been killed," Harris said, urging Israel to prioritize civilian safety.

Israel's blockade on Gaza has led to critical shortages, impacting 2.2 million residents. The UNRWA estimates that approximately 1.8 million people have been displaced in Gaza since early October.

French President Emmanuel Macron also weighed in, calling for clarity in Israel's objectives. "The 'total destruction' of Hamas would require a decade of fighting," Macron argued, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach.

Negotiations for a ceasefire in Qatar have stalled, leading to the withdrawal of the Israeli negotiation team. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement saying that the talks reached a "dead end," primarily over disagreements regarding the release of women detained in Gaza. "Our commitment to our people's safety is unwavering, but the demands were unmet," the statement

elaborated.

Hamas has accused Israel and the U.S. of instigating the renewed conflict. A spokesperson for the group claimed, "Israel made a predetermined decision to resume criminal aggression," suggesting a breakdown in mutual trust.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu outlined the continuation of ground operations

VETERANS WAY

BY REV. FREDERICK MILLER. PH.D. If your life has been impacted by feelings of anxiety or fear you are not alone. Please consider the following: • Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States.

• An estimated 19.1 percent of U.S. adults have experienced an anxiety disorder during the past year. That number is much higher with our military population and Veterans.

• An estimated 31.1 percent of U.S. adults will experience an anxiety disorder some time in their lives. Again that figure is much higher for our military and Veterans.

• Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9 percent of those suffering receive treatment.

The figure is even less for our military and Veterans.

What these statistics mean, is that feelings of anxiety and fear are commonplace, treatment options are commonplace, so are

in Gaza, stating, "Our goals of freeing hostages, eradicating Hamas, and preventing terror in Gaza are paramount. Ground maneuvers are essential for victory." This firm stance reflects Israel's determination to achieve its strategic objectives in the conflict.

Conversely, Hamas has firmly stated that no negotiations or prisoner exchanges will occur

until a ceasefire is established.

Saleh Al-Arouri, deputy head of Hamas, said, "There are no negotiations now, and no more prisoner exchanges until the Zionist terrorist aggression is completely ended."

Amid these developments, Vice President Harris held discussions with regional leaders during the COP28 climate summit in Dubai.

She affirmed the U.S.'s stance,

Additionally, Netanyahu called for a "thorough inquiry" into the shooting of Yuval Doron Castleman, a civilian responder in a Jerusalem attack, praising his heroism: "Yuval Doron Castleman is a hero of Israel. His bravery saved many, but tragically, he was killed.

We must investigate thoroughly."

The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate amidst the renewed fighting, drawing international attention to the humanitarian crisis and raising questions about the long-term impacts of the conflict on the civilian population.

You’re Not Alone

the treatments. If you’re feeling anxious, worried, fretful, or afraid, you need not suffer alone.

Help is readily available. This is especially true for our military and Veterans. Those first entering the service and going through basic training have no idea of the stages of the training and fall into the fear and anxiety. However, they go through this stage with about 20 others and can work it out together. It can and does return throughout their service time and changes. The buddy system helps them recover.

They also face the problem when they are up for discharge and return to civilian life, They didn’t know if they would be accepted back into civilian life. This is one of the main problems that new veterans face.

To help, monitor your media intake. Traditional media and social media share common goals to capture your attention and keep you engaged on their platforms. Various media outlets

may use disturbing content, anger-inducing, inappropriate images, gratuitous violence, or sensationalized news to keep you turned in. So whether you realize it or not, the media may be adding to your anxiety and fears. The

answer to this dilemma, of course is to monitor your media intake and act accordingly.

Please realize that true help is available to you at almost any Veteran organization, since most

of their members have gone through the problems you are facing and are willing to share their help with you. They can also help you with the VA benefits that are available to you.

Help is available to you by calling the local VA hospital in Northport, (631) 261-4400 or Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255. Press 1 to talk to a veteran or have a confidential chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net or text to 838255. If you have any questions relating to veteran problems please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to answer it. Contact us at Drfred72@Gmail.com

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Gay Sports Group Criticizes Football Players Over Beliefs no place in today's society. It is not very forward thinking to say that someone’s race makes the situation worse since they don’t think your belief is right.

The second player that Outsports attacked on their NFL witch-hunt this past week was Minnesota Vikings Quarterback and four time Pro-Bowler Kirk Cousins.

Cousins, 35, has not been active in weeks as he suffered a torn achilles on October 29th against the Green Bay Packers, but that clearly didn’t stop the gay sports group from attacking the quarterback’s beliefs.

Photo Credit: @kirkcousins | Instagram Cousins (Red) was attacked by Outsports for his religious beliefs

By Nick Cipolla During the previous week, the National Football League allowed players to wear custom cleats that promote awareness to a certain topic or promote a charitable organization that is doing positive things off the field.

The event has become referred to as “My Cleats, My Cause”, yet despite the positive contributions it may bring these charities or organizations, the event has become overshadowed by recent comments made by Gay Sports Media Group Outsports as they attacked two players' beliefs in an attempt to cancel them.

The first player that was attacked by the “peaceful” group that promotes LGBTQIA+ propaganda in sports this week was Veteran Cornerback Kendall Fuller of the Washington Commanders.

Fuller, 28, was put on blast by the group for electing to share that his customized cleats were promoting awareness for The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which is an international non-profit Christian sports ministry founded in 1954 and based in Kansas City, Missouri.

“The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ,” stated the mission statement on the group’s website.

“The FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.”

Despite their message and hopes to spread Christianity across the sports world, Outsports attacked the group and Fuller for promoting what they call “an anti-LGBTQ group”. “(Kendall) Fuller, a cornerback with the Washington Commanders and captain of the team, seems to

be the only current NFL player to publicly support a clearly antiLGBTQ organization — Fellowship of Christian Athletes — with his My Cause My Cleats in 2024,” read the statement on Outsports.com.

“Zero NFL players are supporting organizations that specifically support LGBTQ charities, a lengthy Outsports review of this year’s program has found. It’s only the second year since 2019 that is the case.”

It is pretty clear that Outsports is upset about no players electing to go woke and support the LQBTQIA+ this year and with the Washington Commanders – an organization with more negative PR than Bud Light – hosting the NFL’s First “Pride Weekend” this past Sunday as a way to cover up all the bad press they have gotten in recent years, the media group felt it was necessary to take shots at a man who clearly is sharing his religious beliefs and is trying to promote a non-profit that helps out many people across the world.

“As previously reported by Outsports, Fellowship of Christian Athletes bars LGBTQ people — or anyone supporting same-sex marriage or other LGBTQ rights — from holding leadership roles within the organization,” read the statement on the Outsports website.

“It’s impossible to believe that Fuller — a Black man — would support any organization that bars Black people from leadership roles, as so many churches did for so many years, no matter how “Christian” he, or the organization, is.”

What makes this statement tone deaf by a group of people who wants the majority of the world to pander to their needs and beliefs is that they pull out the race card and try to degrade and tear down Fuller by not just his religious beliefs – which violates his rights as a human being – but by the color of his skin.

For a group of people who want everyone to be tolerant and nice, they seem to be the ones who are trying to degrade someone by the color of their skin and their religious beliefs, both of which should have

Last week, Cousins – a practicing Evangelical Christian – appeared with Focus On The Family, an Evangelical group that has become one of the most prominent of its kind.

According to the group's official website, their values are “To be led by the Holy Spirit in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible by nurturing and affirming the Godordained institution of the family and proclaiming biblical truths worldwide.”

Despite their efforts to spread the word of the Lord, Outsports called them a hate group on their website last week and continuously condemned Kirk Cousins for his support of the group while posting “hateful comments” that they received or have seen about their

Photo Credit: Washington Commanders Cleats worn by Washington Commanders Cornerback Kendall Fuller this Past Week to Support a Christian Non-Profit

group that apparently came from the Evangelical Christian group.

Although some of these people may have said some disgusting things to or about Outsports, they themselves should understand the phrase “If you can’t take it, don’t dish it out,” as their website has been the ones who have posted tons of antiChristian propaganda on their website and criticized athletes for believing in the religion.

Cousins is considered one of the nicest and upstanding characters in the NFL, often referred to as a “good guy.” But Outsports still finds a reason to try and drag him through the dirt.

“A couple people in and around the NFL have told me he’s considered a ‘good guy,’” said Cyd Ziegler, self-proclaimed “Journalist” of Outsports who wrote the articles about both Kendall Fuller and

Cousins. “Still, he’s a good guy who appeared publicly in support of a rabidly anti-LGBTQ organization.”

In the world we live in today, we should learn to keep stuff like Outsports and their efforts to make sports pander to the beliefs of the 1% of fans out of the spotlight as all it does is bring negative attention to the sport while also ruining something great, like NFL Stars donating to charitable organizations while trying to get them publicity that may lead to even more donations that could help out people who need the support more than anyone.

Until they cease their witch hunt to try and cancel people who are believers in Christianity, Outsports can’t be taken seriously by anyone and they should be considered a “Hate Group” that they so desperately try to paint every group that supports Christianity.

Girls and Boys Basketball Roundup

By Nick Cipolla This past week, New York State Public High Schools began their Winter Sports programs across the state. Here are the following results from the first games of the year for the handful of Girls and Boys Basketball teams that had scheduled games.

Girls: Westhampton Beach 54, Longwood 52:

Westhampton Beach’s Jane Atkinson seems to have a flair for the dramatic as she hit the game winning shot with 6.1 seconds left to lead the Westhampton Beach Hurricanes to a 54-52 win over Longwood in their season opener this past Friday.

Kate Sweet was the leading scorer for the Hurricanes as she scored 21 points and had six steals.

Sandra Clarke chipped in with a 16 point, 7 assist game and Chloe Blowes made an impact as she grabbed 15 rebounds.

Despite a heartbreaking loss, Giselle Harris had a remarkable performance in the season opener as she scored 17 points for Longwood.

Deer Park 39, Miller Place 26:

Gino Capuano Laying Up the Ball vs Islip

Savannah Singleton scored 14 points and Jamirah Jones added 10 points to lead Deer Park in their first game of the year over Miller Place.

this past week. Capuano also made two clutch free throws late in the second overtime to take the lead over Islip, guiding the Flaming Arrows to victory.

Ava Zicharelli and Julie Orenzo lead their team in scoring as they both scored eight points for Miller Place in their season opener.

Carmine Jaconi made big time contributions all game as he scored 15 points and hit a game tying buzzer-beating floater at the end of the first overtime that kept the game going.

Boys: Sachem East 74, Islip 69:

Gino Capuano had 21 points, six rebounds and four assists in a double overtime thriller over Islip

Devon Carter had 29 points and 10 rebounds for Islip in a losing effort.

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Winter Track is Back

By Nick Cipolla Despite a handful of Suffolk County athletes venturing out west to compete in Cross Country Nationals, some of Section XI’s best track athletes began the indoor season at Suffolk Community College’s Brentwood Campus or

ventured into New York City to race at the prestigious Armory Indoor Track in Washington Heights, throughout different time frames during the week, just about every team in the county competed.

Mount Sinai’s Star Senior Distance Runner Jess Joe Augustine got off to a fast start to his indoor campaign as he won his 1600 meter race in a blazing fast 4:36 just weeks after wrapping up his cross country season.

Smithtown East saw high jumper and first year athlete Braden McCormick have an impressive start to his career as he cleared the 6 foot mark, placing second in the event.

McCormick would also place fifth in the long jump as his furthest jump was 18 feet 5.5 inches from the board.

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Jess Joe Augustine running at Suffolk Community College

During his session, Eastport South-Manor Junior Jaden Flood made his presence felt in the high jump realm as he jumped a new personal best of 6 feet, besting his previous best of 5 feet 5 inches.

On the girls side, Mount Sinai’s 8th grade sensation Cali Gabrielson

decided to spend this past weekend back on the track instead of taking a week or two off as she came home with the victory over the rest of the field full of high schoolers in the girls 3000 meter race as she ran to a time of 10:43 over the near 2 mile distance.

Gabrielson’s teammate, Paige Schieffele, also claimed a victory over the weekend as she ran away with the 1000 meter crown with a new personal record time of 3:09.

It wouldn’t be a track article if Zariel Macchia didn’t make an appearance as the superstar distance runner from William Floyd High School took to the track this past weekend as she used her 1500 meter race as a tune up for her upcoming race at the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships in San Diego this upcoming week.

Macchia would clock in with the fastest time of the meet as she ran a blistering 4:52 en route to victory.

She will put her track season back on hold for just one more week as she has collected the state standard for the 1500 (time fast enough to qualify her for the state championship) and put her focus into winning a

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Cali Gabrielson

National Championship.

At the time of this result, the phenom from Mastic Beach would be co-New York Number one in the 1500 meter race as she would share the honor with Ward Melville’s own Amanda Probst.

The senior distance runner who

is coming off a Cross Country season that saw her claim All-State Honors and a fourth place finish at the Section XI Championship made sure everyone would remember her name as she ran to victory at the North Shore Invitational with a time of 4:52 over the 1500 meter distance.

Smithtown West Quarterback Makes His College Choice

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Brayden Stahl in a Lock Haven University Jersey

By Nick Cipolla One of Long Island’s most prolific passers over the last few seasons has finally announced where he will be playing college football next fall as Smithtown West’s Brayden Stahl has decided to further his playing career and education at Lock Haven University.

“Proud to announce my commitment to play Division II football at Lock Haven University!” wrote Stahl on his Instagram account late Sunday night. “Thank you to all my coaches and teammates who have helped me along the way!”

After receiving some interest from programs across all of the major levels of college football, Stahl ultimately chose to take his talents to the Division II level and head out to the State of Pennsylvania where he will call Lock Haven his home for the next four years.

The 6’1” senior quarterback is coming off of yet another All-

County season for the Smithtown West Bulls as he finished the past season with a 63 percent completion rate, 2,559 passing yards, and 34 passing touchdowns. All of these numbers add up to be inside the top five out of everyone on the island.

Stahl capped his career off by playing in one of the highest scoring games in the county’s history as he tossed 7 touchdown passes in a losing effort to Half Hollow Hills in the first round of the playoffs this fall. He was also a participant at the Suffolk County PAL All-Star game last month and he was invited to play in the Rising Stars Bowl on May 18th where the best of Long Island will take on the best of New York City in a football game.

Off the field, the soon-to-be Smithtown West Alumni has performed well in the classroom.

Stahl has scored a 1400 out of 1600 on his SAT while maintaining a 4.11 GPA in the classroom on a 4.40 scale.

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Travesty Strikes College Football

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BY TOM BARTON

This Sunday afternoon changed the course of College Football forever, and the dominos continue to fall. Not only will this be the last time we ever have a four team college football playoff, but it is also the last time we will see many teams in their respective conferences.

Beginning in 2024 there will be an expanded playoff format, as well as key teams moving to new conferences, and by all accounts the end of the Pac 12 as well. All of this should have been enough to make us say that nothing will be the same for college football fans, but this selection committee also gave us a game changing decision.

The committee left Florida State out of the playoff format this year and instead decided to take Texas and Alabama.

This is the first time that an unbeaten conference champion from a power five conference didn't make the playoff and it

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set off a string of negativity and consequences that will echo for years to come. Florida State not only went undefeated but they also had an impressive schedule, where they beat two SEC teams along the way, neither game was in Tallahassee. The committee allowed Alabama and Texas to leapfrog the Noles, despite last week FSU being ranked #4, while the Longhorns and Tide were ranked 7 & 8.

The playoff committee has now been under fire, even under legal fire since the decision, because of the precedents they have set forward. The four teams that now will play in this year's playoff, which is now being referred to as an invitational, all will reside in two conferences come 2024. So, what are the fans, media, and athletes to think from conferences that don't bear the title of Big 10 or SEC? There was already a divide among college football fans and brass

Florida State at a home football game.

about what damage having these mega conferences would bring, and now with this slap in the face, how can anyone trust the NCAA?

We knew that 2024 would be a whole new world in college football. NIL deals, changing conferences, and TV money were all expected to slant the deck, but what the NCAA just

told everyone is we know you know that we are biased ... and there is nothing you can do about it. You have to wonder if this is so damaging that the sport that we all love will never recover from.

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ON THE SEA

BY VINCENT PICA, COMMODORE

First District, Southern Region (D1SR) United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

As we (probably) all make New Year’s resolutions to go on a diet, we keep getting reminded that we are getting heavier as we get older. No matter where we turn, someone is telling us that we are getting fat and need to be thinner!

Guess what? So are our boats!

Yes, as boats get older, they get heavier and that has a lot to do with being less “sea-kindly” and more “tender” as they get older (and our reflexes get slower – not a particularly good combination.)

And I recently thought that I’d test my theory on myself – as per the annual exercise, I emptied the patrol boat for deep cleaning and, rather than just blindly putting everything back, I reviewed the need for each item as it went back in.

I threw out 60 lbs of material that was otherwise ballast!

With fuel always subject to geopolitical roiling, here are some examples of how the boat is getting heavier – and more expensive to drive.

New Stuff

We add things to our boat that weren’t there when we bought it.

An ice chest may be added so we

don’t have to lug one from the car.

We add an additional ice chest so we can bring more ice so we can stay out longer and catch more fish (hopefully!) We pile up the cuddy cabin, a.k.a., the boat’s attic, with safety and fishing equipment so we don’t have to lug them from the car either.

And don’t forget that new 4-stroke engine you added – so much quieter, so much more fuel efficient and so much heavier per “horse of power” – at least 20% heavier would be my guesstimate, which makes a 400lb 200hp 2-stroke weigh in at nearly 500lbs as a 4-stroke state-of-the-art power plant, and the same hull sits in front of it.

Boats Get “Wrinkles” too

More insidiously, through tiny cracks in the gel coat, water seeps inside the hull and the boat gets eight lbs heavier per gallon – and it seeps, generally, aft where the boat is naturally heavier per square foot of hull due to the engine. This makes it harder to see over the bow when you gun the engine and start to “dig the hole” that getting up on plane gets you out of – and it is now harder to get on plane, i.e., you have to go faster, to get up on plane since the boat is heavier in the stern than when it was manufactured. An

We All Get Heavier As We Age – Even Our Boats! Or "Physician, Heal Thyself"; Luke 4:23 * endless spiral.

Remedies

As we’re laying up the boats for the winter, now’s a good time to take stock and throw out the unnecessary.

Such as? There are only two or three things that you can do.

First, get rid of anything that isn’t essential – see above! There are 10 weekends in a summer. You aren’t going to boat on every one of those 20 days – unless you are between spouses and looking for one that wants to live on the boat with you! How much of a big deal is it to cart just the things you need – not everything you own all the time - from the car or the dock locker that you installed at the foot of your slip? Second, you may want to look into trim tabs – small “flaps” that are installed under your transom that will help you get up onto plane faster. What they save in fuel when “digging out of the hole” will quickly cover their costs. And don’t underestimate the safety factor that you’ll be able to see over the bow sooner. Third, you may need to change your prop! The engine may be plenty powerful enough to move your mini-warehouse but it can’t turn the propeller any faster due to its pitch (angle that it cuts through the water.) Counter-

intuitively, the lower the prop pitch, the better your shot out of the hole. However, this comes at a price: top speed. The lower pitch makes the engine reach maximum rpm at slower speeds. Conversely, a higher pitch will deliver greater top speeds, but slower acceleration. I recently went from a 3-blade prop to a 4-blade prop – same trade-off, up on plane sooner and more easily but lost about 10% of the wideopen-throttle (WOT) speed. For me, it was well worth it as I need to get out of the hole 100% of the time that I apply thrust but rarely need to operate at WOT. Talk to your dock master about who he or she uses when they re-

engineer props for customers.

Go see them and talk about your options. This is some art, some science and some superstition. Talk it through with people who make a living engineering propellers. It will make a difference.

And remember, as the Romans used to say, “Medice, cura te ipsum.” * BTW, if you are interested in being part of USCG Forces, email me at JoinUSCGAux@aol.com or go directly to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary “Flotilla Finder” at http:// www.cgaux.org/units.php and we will help you “get in this thing . . .

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Irrevocable Trusts and the Grantor Trust Rules

ASK NANCY

BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ.

Q: A:

My friend has an irrevocable trust to protect assets in case she needs Medicaid to pay for her long-term care. What are the tax ramifications of this kind of trust?

For many clients the idea of creating and funding an Irrevocable Trust with an end goal of protecting assets should the need for long term care arise raises questions and concerns about the potential tax implications. Specifically, questions surrounding taxation of the assets that are transferred to the trust and concerns about losing property tax exemptions such as STAR and Enhanced STAR are common in our practice.

at the (presumably) lower rate of the grantor and all tax abatements can be retained as the Grantor will typically retain beneficial ownership of the property.

Although Grantor trusts are subject to the same general rule for tax reporting as other trusts, specifically trusts with gross income that exceeds $600.00 are required to report, the method of reporting is far less complicated than you may expect. The trust may file a form 1041, U.S. Income Tax for Estates and Trusts form. In this case we refer to the 1041 as an “information only” return, listing the name of the trust, the tax identification number and the address used for notices on the trust. By doing this the IRS is placed on notice that the trust exists, and that all income and any other relevant information will be reported on the Grantor’s personal return. This provides that the Grantor will be treated as the owner of the assets held in the trust and accordingly, all income earned from the trust is reportable on

Although there is some truth to the idea that there could be negative higher taxation when income is earned on assets held in a trust, the Grantor Trust Rules of the Internal Revenue Code provide that where a trust is created as a Grantor Trust, following the rules set forth under the IRC Sections 671 through 678, the income earned and assets held within will be treated for tax purposes as if they are still owned by the Grantor, as a result, any income earned by the trust will be taxed

Veteran’s benefits or any other tax rebate, transfers into a properly drafted irrevocable Grantor Trust will allow those benefits to continue on. Finally, because the assets are still considered part of the Grantor’s estate for tax purposes, upon the death of the grantor, the beneficiaries will benefit from a full step up in basis on the value of the home or any other appreciated asset, eliminating any concerns about capital gains implications.

By creating and funding an Irrevocable Grantor trust, the Grantor is able to protect assets if the need for long term care arises while preserving grantor tax status and tax advantages and exemptions. the Grantor’s personal tax return.

Although there are alternate reporting methods available, we have found this method to be the most convenient for most of our clients.

With respect to the transfer of real property to an Irrevocable

Grantor trust, because the Grantor is considered the beneficial owner of the trust all tax benefits that flow to individual owners of real property will continue on uninterrupted.

Where the homeowner benefits from tax reductions through the STAR or Enhanced STAR program,

Nancy Burner, Esq. is the founder and managing partner of Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. focusing her practice areas on Estate Planning and Trusts and Estates. Burner Prudenti Law, P.C. serves clients from New York City to the east end of Long Island with offices located in East Setauket, Westhampton Beach, Manhattan and East Hampton.

A S K N A N C Y • P H O NE : ( 6 3 1) 9 41-3 4 3 4 • E M A IL : INF O @ B U R NE R L AW. C O M

Wayne R. Sill, Marine, Business Owner

OBITUARY

Wayne R. Sill

By Robert Chartuk Wayne R. Sill of Shoreham, a former Brookhaven Town GOP Zone Leader and Committeeman, passed away at age 79. The U.S. Marine and Veterans Advocate had his own business, Sill's Oil Service, and worked in the Brookhaven Parks Department. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Services will be at the O.B. Davis Funeral Home

in Miller Place on Friday, December 8.

Sill leaves behind his beautiful family: beloved wife Linda of 52 years; his loving daughters Amy and Karyn; son-in-law David; grandchildren Isabel Tobey, William Tobey, Ethan Francois, and Aiden Francois; and Sam and Libby, his fur-children that will miss belly rubs from him. He was predeceased by his siblings, Thomas and Leslie.

Sill was a proud Marine

Corps veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was committed to veterans returning from the military, advocating for service members through the Marine Corps League. He was dedicated to preserving the history of his family and his town. Wayne was dedicated to making his community a better place to live in by being affiliated with many organizations, such as the Farmingville Reunion, Earth Day, and the Port Jefferson Station Chamber of Commerce.

He also served with the town Parks and Recreation Department as the Secretary to Commissioner Robert Chartuk.

Sill enjoyed researching American history by visiting historical sites and learning new information.

Besides being a history connoisseur, he enjoyed antiquing, canoeing, and camping.

In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Wayne's name to the Long Island State Veterans Home or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

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LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES Notice of formation of LEVEL UP TINTPROS, LLC, a limited liability company.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 9/12/2023. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to ALBERTO R. PEREZ JR., 21 FOREST LANE, CORAM, NY 11727.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

L15576 – 11/1/2023, 11/8/2023, 11/15/2023, 11/22/2023, 11/29/2023 & 12/6/2023 Notice of formation of LI HUSKIES, LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 8/22/2023. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to LI HUSKIES BRYAN TATELMAN, 17 MARBETH CIRCLE, MILLER PLACE, NY 11764.

Purpose: any lawful purpose. 007.073) Approximate amount of lien L15591 – 11/1/2023, 11/8/2023, $80,723.51 plus interest and 11/15/2023, 11/22/2023, costs.

11/29/2023, & 12/6/2023 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed REFEREE'S NOTICE OF judgment and terms of sale.

SALE IN FORECLOSURE Index No. 617257/2018.

SUPREME COURT - Donna England, Esq., COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Referee.

JPMORGAN CHASE McCalla Raymer Leibert BANK, NATIONAL Pierce, LLC ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff Attorney(s) for Plaintiff - against - STANLEY 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite DABROWSKI, et al 840 Defendant(s).

New York, NY 10170 Pursuant to a Judgment Tel. 347/286-7409 of Foreclosure and Sale Dated: October 16, 2023 entered on January 12, 2023. During the COVID-19 I, the undersigned Referee health emergency, bidders will sell at public auction are required to comply at the Brookhaven Town with all governmental Hall, 1 Independence Hill, health requirements in Farmingville, NY 11738 on effect at the time of sale the 13th day of December, including but not limited 2023 at 9:30 AM. All that to, wearing face coverings certain plot, piece, or parcel and maintaining social of land, situate, lying and distancing (at least 6-feet being in the Incorporated apart) during the auction, Village of Lake Grove, Town while tendering deposit of Brookhaven, County of and at any subsequent Suffolk and State of New closing. Bidders are also York. required to comply with Premises known as 3 Bower the Foreclosure Auction Court, Lake Grove, NY Rules and COVID-19 11755.

Health Emergency Rules (District: 0208, Section: issued by the Supreme 004.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: Court of this County in

addition to the conditions L15613 11/15/2023, NY 11738, on December 20, set forth in the Terms of 11/22/2023, 11/29/2023 & 2023 at 9:30AM, premises Sale.

12/6/2023 known as 12 CAROLINE STREET, MEDFORD, L15612 11/15/2023, Notice of formation of NY 11763: District 0200, 11/22/2023, 11/29/2023 & Align OT, PLLC, a limited Section 545.00, Block 02.00, 12/6/2023 liability company. Articles Lot 045.000: of Organization filed with NOTICE OF SALE the Secretary of State of the ALL THAT CERTAIN SUPREME COURT State of New York (SSNY) PLOT, PIECE OR SUFFOLK COUNTY on 7/12/2023. Office located PARCEL OF LAND, M I D - I S L A N D in Suffolk County. SSNY has WITH THE BUILDINGS MORTGAGE CORP., been designated for service AND IMPROVEMENTS Plaintiff against of process. SSNY shall mail THEREON ERECTED, MUHAMMET OZEN, et al a copy of any process served SITUATE, LYING Defendant(s) against the LLC to Align AND BEING AT WEST Attorney for Plaintiff(s) OT, PLLC, 26 CHATEAU YAPHANK, TOWN OF Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 DR., MANORVILLE, NY BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY Commerce Drive, Suite 230, 11949. Purpose: any lawful OF SUFFOLK AND STATE Cranford, NJ 07016. purpose.

OF NEW YORK Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 21, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on December 14, 2023 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 1 Ellen Ct, Lake Grove, NY 11755. District 0208 Sec 008.00 Block 11.00 Lot 029.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lake Grove, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $412,399.72 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 605329/2016.

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

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

L15614 11/15/2023, 11/22/2023, 11/29/2023, 12/6/2023, 12/13/2023 & 12/20/2023 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006AR29, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-AR29, V.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612212/2017. Paul R. Feuer, 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.

11/15/2023, CHESLEY RUFFIN A/K/A L15621 CHELSEY RUFFIN A/K/A 11/22/2023, 11/29/2023 & CHESLEY J. RUFFIN, ET 12/6/2023 AL. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW NOTICE OF SALE YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY COUNTY OF SUFFOLK GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure INDEX NO.: 615421/2023 dated December 21, 2020, and entered in the S U P P L E M E N T A L Office of the Clerk of SUMMONS the County of Suffolk, Designates wherein DEUTSCHE Plaintiff BANK NATIONAL SUFFOLK County as the TRUST COMPANY AS Place of Trial TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE Premises: 25 Patchogue LOAN TRUST 2006- Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 AR29, MORTGAGE P A S S - T H R O U G H Venus is based upon the CERTIFICATES SERIES county in which the premises 2006-AR29 is the Plaintiff are situated. and CHESLEY RUFFIN BANK A/K/A CHELSEY RUFFIN DEUTSCHE TRUST A/K/A CHESLEY J. NATIONAL AS RUFFIN, ET AL. are COMPANY, the Defendant(s). I, the INDENTURED TRUSTEE undersigned Referee will FOR NEW CENTURY sell at public auction at the HOME EQUITY LOAN BROOKHAVEN TOWN TRUST 2004-1, HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE Plaintiff, HILL, FARMINGVILLE,

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LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES -againstCOLLEEN T. MURPHYGAZZO; Unknown heirs at law of KATHLEEN A. LYNCH-MURPHY, DECEASED, their respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, , distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places or residence are unknown to the plaintiff; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; FAIRFIELD ON THE BAY LLC; NATIONAL

COLLEGIATE STUDENT LOAN TRUST 2006 A; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE STUDENT LOAN TRUST 2007 1 A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST; STATE OF NEW YORK; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; SOLARCITY CORPORATION; TEACHERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION and “JOHN DOE 1’ through “JOHN DOE 12”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises or corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises,

within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 days of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. S. Betsy Heckman Torres, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Defendants.

Suffolk County, entered Oct. 26, 2023 and filed with the TO THE ABOVE-NAMED complaint and other papers DEFENDANTS: in the Suffolk County Clerk’s YOU ARE HEREBY Office.

SUMMONED to answer the Complaint int his action THE OBJECT OF THE and to serve a copy of your ACTION is to foreclose a answer, or, if the Complaint mortgage recorded in the is not serviced with this Office of the Suffolk County Summons, to serve a notice Clerk on April 26, 2004 in of appearance, on the Liber M00020724, Page 865, Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within covering premises known 20 days after the service of as 25 Patchogue Street, this Summons, exclusive Patchogue, NY 11772 a/k/a of the day of service (or District 0204, Section 019.00,

PROBATE CITATION

TO:

File No. 2023-350/A SURROGATE’S COURT – SUFFOLK COUNTY CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK By the Grace of God Free and Independent John May, Ciro Bianco, Joseph Ganci, Salvatore Ganci, The distributees, heirs at law and next of kin of MARY A. BIANCO, deceased, if any be living; and if any be dead, their respective distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, legatees, devisees, executors, administrators, assigns and successors in interest all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence, being any persons interested in the estate of MARY A. BIANCO, deceased as distributees or otherwise.

A petition having been filed by the Public Administrator of Suffolk County, whose principal office is at 300 Center Drive, Riverhead, New York 11901.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Suffolk County, at 320 Center Drive, Riverhead, New York, on January 30, 2024 , at 9:30 o’clock in the fore noon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Mary A. Bianco, lately domiciled at 29 Patricia Lane, Patchogue, New York, admitting to probate a Will dated June 8, 1994, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Mary A. Bianco, deceased, relating to real and personal property and that [

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Letters Testamentary issue to:

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Letters of Trusteeship issue to:

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Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to: Public Administrator of Suffolk County NO IN-PERSON APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED.

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

HON. VINCENT J. MESSINA, JR. Dated, Attested, and Sealed Surrogate November 16

,2023

Doreen A. Quinn, Chief Clerk

Robert J. Cimino, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner

631.755.0101 Telephone Number

1377 Motor Parkway, Suite 400, Islandia, New York 11749 Address of Attorney [NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. You have the right to have an attorney appear for you. You may request one adjournment provided that the Court receives such request in writing on or before the second day preceding the date listed above. No further adjournments shall be granted absent good cause shown] P-5 (Suffolk 5/4/2022)

L15636 - 11/29/2023, 12/6/2023, 12/13/2023 & 12/20/2023

Block 04.00, Lot 053.000.

E X E C U T O R S , ADMINISTRATORS, OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF SUCH OF THEM AS MAY BE DEAD, AND THEIR SPOUSES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, DISTRIBUTEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY, ANTHONY JAMES DILEVA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, ANTHONY DILEVA JR., DAWN DILEVA, Defendants.

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. To the above named Defendants: DATED: September 26, 2023 You are hereby summoned New York, New York to answer the complaint in Michael C. Manniello, Esq. this action and to serve a 261 Madison Avenue copy of your answer, or if 9th Floor, Suite 940 the complaint is not served New York, NY 10016 with this summons, to serve Phone: 929-504-70005 a notice of appearance on the Email: mmanniello@ Plaintiff's attorneys within hillwallack.com thirty days after the service #100952 of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in L15623 11/22/2023, case of your failure to appear 11/29/2023, 12/6/2023 & or answer, judgment will be 12/13/2023 taken against you by default for the relief demanded in STATE OF NEW YORK the complaint.

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NOTICE YOU ARE IN SUPPLEMENTAL DANGER OF LOSING SUMMONS YOUR HOME Index No. 606270/2018 If you do not respond to this summons and WELLS FARGO BANK, complaint by serving a NA, copy of the answer on the Plaintiff, attorney for the mortgage company who filed this v. foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the ANY UNKNOWN answer with the court, a HEIRS, DEVISEES, default judgment may be DISTRIBUTEES OR entered and you can lose SUCCESSORS IN your home.

INTEREST OF THE Speak to an attorney or go LATE ANTHONY R. to the court where your DILEVA A/K/A TONY case is pending for further R. DILEVA, IF LIVING, information on how to AND IF ANY BE DEAD, answer the summons and ANY AND ALL PERSONS protect your property.

WHO ARE SPOUSES, Sending a payment to your WIDOWS, GRANTEES, mortgage company will MORTGAGEES, LIENORS, not stop this foreclosure HEIRS, DEVISEES, action.

D I S T R I B U T E E S , YOU MUST RESPOND

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BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of Honorable Susan Betsy Heckman Torres, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, signed the 2nd day of November, 2023 at Riverhead, New York.

The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage on the following property: Tax I.D. No. 0209-027.0002.00-026.000 f/k/a 0200980.70-02.00-026.000 All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Township of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, and described as follows, to wit: Lot Nos. 3783, 3784, 3785 and 3786, as designated and delineated on the map entitled, "Map of Mastic Beach, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York," and filed in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office the 3rd day of June, 1926, File No. 1004, said lots when taken together being more particularly bounded and described according to said map as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the westerly line of Woodland Drive where the same is intersected by the division line between Lot 3786 and 3796, said point being also distant 100.00 feet northerly as measured along the westerly side of Woodland Drive from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Elm Road with the westerly side of Woodland Drive; RUNNING THENCE from said point or place of beginning along the northerly boundary lines of Lot 3796, 3795, 3794, 3793, 3792, south 78 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds west, 100.00 feet to the division line between Lot 3762 and 3786; RUNNING THENCE along the easterly boundary lines of Lot 3762, 3761, 3760 and 3759, north 11 degrees 25

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LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES minutes 00 seconds west, 80.00 feet to the division line between Lot 3782 and 3783; RUNNING THENCE along said last mentioned division line north 78 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds east, 100.00 feet to the westerly side of Woodland Drive; RUNNING THENCE along the westerly side of Woodland Drive, south 11 degree 25 minutes 00 seconds east, 80.00 feet to the division line first above mentioned, the point or place of BEGINNING. Subject to easements, covenants, and restriction of record.

These premises are also known as 62 Woodland Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 L15635 11/29/2023, 12/6/2023, 12/13/2023 & 12/20/2023 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-9, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-9, Plaintiff, Against JOSEPH H. PACIFICO JR. A/K/A JOSEPH H. PACIFICO, SUSAN PACIFICO, ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 02/07/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on 1/9/2024 at 12:30PM, premises known as 64 B Senix Avenue, Center Moriches, New York 11934, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Center Moriches In The Town Of Brookhaven, County Of Suffolk And State Of New

York.

2024 at 11:00AM, premises known as 9 SABRINA District 0200 Section 912.00 DRIVE, EASTPORT, Block 03.00 Lot 001.000 NY 11941: District 0200, The approximate amount of Section 682.00, Block 03.00, the current Judgment lien is Lot 024.007: $1,512,233.09 plus interest and costs. The Premises will ALL THAT CERTAIN be sold subject to provisions PLOT, PIECE OR of the aforesaid Judgment of PARCEL OF LAND Foreclosure and Sale; Index # WITH THE BUILDINGS 612827/2020 AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, ERECTED, The referee does NOT accept SITUATE, LYING cash. Only bank and certified AND BEING AT checks made payable to EASTPORT, TOWN Michael T. Clancy as referee OF BROOKHAVEN, will be accepted.

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW Michael Clancy, Esq., YORK Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG Premises will be sold & CONWAY, LLC, 10 subject to provisions of Midland Avenue, Suite 205, filed Judgment Index # Port Chester, NY 10573 605948/2016.

Thomas Dated: 11/6/23 File Zawyrucha, Esq. - Referee.

Number: 19-302250 SH Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, L15625 12/6/2023, PLLC 900 Merchants 12/13/2023, 12/20/2023 & Concourse, Suite 310, 12/27/2023 Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

SUPREME COURT OF All foreclosure sales THE STATE OF NEW will be conducted in YORK - COUNTY OF accordance with Covid-19 SUFFOLK guidelines including, but not limited to, social HSBC BANK distancing and mask USA, NATIONAL wearing. *LOCATION ASSOCIATION, AS OF SALE SUBJECT TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE TO CHANGE DAY OF ALT-A SECURITIES IN ACCORDANCE INC. MORTGAGE LOAN WITH COURT/CLERK TRUST, MORTGAGE DIRECTIVES. PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES L15642 12/6/2023, 2005-6, 12/13/2023, 12/20/2023 & 12/27/2023 V. SUPREME COURT OF JESSE WATKINS, ET AL. THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF NOTICE OF SALE SUFFOLK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 5, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-6 is the Plaintiff and JESSE WATKINS, 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 January 8,

wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2005-1 is the Plaintiff and AMPARO LARA A/K/A LARA AMPARO A/K/A AMPARO G. LARA, 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 January 8, 2024 at 11:00AM, premises known as 130 AUBORN AVENUE, SHIRLEY, NY 11967: District 0200, Section 783.00, Block 04.00, Lot 024.000: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT SOUTH HAVEN IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BROOKHAVEN COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612930/2017. Daniel Panico, 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.

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2005-1, L15643 12/6/2023, 12/13/2023, 12/20/2023 & V. 12/27/2023 AMPARO LARA A/K/A LARA AMPARO A/K/A AMPARO G. LARA, ET AL.

NOTICE OF AMENDMENT & HEARING

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board at Brookhaven Town Office Complex, Town Auditorium, One Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York and streamed live over the internet at Brookhavenny.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated September 25, 2018, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk,

gov/meeting on 12/19/2023 at 2:30 pm, to consider enacting the following proposed amendments to the Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances of the Town of Brookhaven.

Article VIII Section 33 entitled PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED AREAS is hereby amended by ADDITION of the following in the hamlet of CENTER MORICHES WIDGEON RD NO PARKING ANY TIME BEGIN +/- 300' E/O BLACK DUCK DR CONT EAST +/162' /S WIDGEON RD NO PARKING ANY TIME BEGIN +/- 230' E/O BLACK DUCK DR CONT EAST +/162' /N Article VII Section 26 entitled STOP AND YIELD INTERSECTIONS is hereby amended by ADDITION of the following in the hamlet of EAST SETAUKET BRANCH LN TWIG CT STOP S / TWIG CT Article VIII Section 33 entitled PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED AREAS is hereby amended by ADDITION of the following in the hamlet of MEDFORD MUNSELL RD NO PARKING ANY TIME BEG HORSEBLOCK RD CONT SOUTH TO TERMINUS BOTH Article VIII Section 33 entitled PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED AREAS is hereby amended by ADDITION of the following in the hamlet of PORT JEFFERSON STATION GROVE ST NO PARKING ANY TIME BEG +/- 700' E/O BROADWAY AVE CONT NORTH +/- 45' /E Article VIII Section 33 entitled PARKING PROHIBITED IN DESIGNATED AREAS is hereby amended by DELETION of the following in the hamlet of PORT JEFFERSON STATION GROVE ST NO PARKING ANY TIME BEG +/- 700' W/O BROADWAY AVE CONT NORTHWEST +/145' /N Article VIII Section 34 entitled RESTRICTED PARKING is hereby amended by ADDITION of the following in the hamlet of RIDGE JILLIAN CT NO

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STANDING DURING TIMES PER DIR OF TRAFFIC SAFETY BEG LONGWOOD RD CONT NORTH TO TERMINUS BOTH BRITTANY CT NO STANDING DURING TIMES PER DIR OF TRAFFIC SAFETY EAST TERMINUS TO WEST TERMINUS BOTH Article VIII Section 34 entitled RESTRICTED PARKING is hereby amended by DELETION of the following in the hamlet of RIDGE JILLIAN CT NO PARKING DURING TIMES PER DIR OF TRAFFIC SAFETY BEG LONGWOOD RD CONT NORTH TO TERMINUS BOTH BRITTANY CT NO PARKING DURING TIMES PER DIR OF TRAFFIC SAFETY EAST TERMINUS TO WEST TERMINUS BOTH At said public hearing, any persons interested shall be given the opportunity to be heard.

DATE: 11/16/2023 Farmingville, NY Kevin J. LaValle, Town Clerk Town of Brookhaven L15644 – 12/6/2023 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, V. CHRISTINA MORAN AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS DELVALLE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 27, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS

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LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and CHRISTINA MORAN AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PHYLLIS DELVALLE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on January 11, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 17 LAURIE BOULEVARD, CENTEREACH, NY 11720: District 0200, Section 513.00, Block 02.00, Lot 036.000: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614521/2019.

Annette Eaderesto, Esq. - Referee.

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. L15647 – 12/6/2023, 12/13/2023, 12/20/2023, & 12/27/2023 Notice of Adoption of a Resolution Subject to Permissive Referendum Authorizing the Transfer of Land from the Town of Brookhaven to Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. to Increase the Availability of Land for Affordable Housing in Bellport and Authorizing the Supervisor/Deputy Supervisor to Execute Related Agreements NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, at a regular meeting thereof held on November 30, 2023, duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive

referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to authorize the transfer of the following parcels of property more particularly described as follows: SCTM ADDRESS NOT-FOR-PROFIT 0200-959.00-03.00-027.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-959.00-03.00-028.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-959.00-03.00-032.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-959.00-03.00-033.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-959.00-03.00-035.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-048.001 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-048.002 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-050.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-051.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-052.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-053.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-054.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-055.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-057.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-058.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-06.00-002.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-06.00-003.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-06.00-004.000

Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-06.00-005.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. 0200-973.80-05.00-049.000 Ecke Avenue, Bellport Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. from the Town of Brookhaven to Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. to promote the availability of affordable housing.

The subject resolution is available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office located at One Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York.

Dated: November 30, 2023

By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven Kevin J. LaValle, Town Clerk L15649 – 12/6/2023 NOTICE OF SALE

sale.

Giuseppe Referee

Rosini,

Esq.,

Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., Attn: Jackie Halpern Weinstein, Esq., One Battery Park Plaza, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10004, Tel: 212.825.0365, Attorneys for Plaintiff L15650 – 12/6/2023, 12/13/2023, 12/20/2023, & 12/27/2023 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SOUTH SHORE PRESS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IV, SEC. 85-55 (B) OF THE BUILDING ZONE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WILL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS LAW, HOLD THE FOLLOWING, AT ONE INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, N.Y.: 1. A WORKSESSION ON DECEMBER 11, 2023 (BZA CONFERENCE ROOM – 1ST FLOOR) AT 4:00 P.M., 2. A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2023 (2ND FLOOR AUDITORIUM) COMMENCING AT 2:00 P.M. (THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED OVER THE INTERNET AT http:// brookhaventownny.igm2. com/Citizens/Default. aspx, TO CONSIDER THE MATTERS LISTED BELOW and 3.

A WORKSESSION ON DECEMBER 13, 2023 (PUBLIC DINING AREA 2ND FLOOR) COMMENCING AT THE END OF THE CALL OF EITHER THE 2:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR AND/ OR THE END OF THE CALL OF THE ENTIRE PUBLIC CALENDAR, AS TIME PERMITS TO DISCUSS THE DECISION CALENDAR

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST II, Plaintiff, vs. 2020 PROSPECT INC., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 24, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on January 8, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., premises known as 169 Huguenot Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951. 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 980.50, Block 09.00 and Lot 036.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $253,519.05 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 619691/2020.

COVID-19 1. Sunshine Lake Shore safety protocols will be Associates, LLC, 42 Bayview followed at the foreclosure Ave., Manhasset, NY.

Location: Northwest corner Portion Rd. & Cenacle Rd., Ronkonkoma.

Applicant requests the following relief for proposed major restaurant with drivethrough (Starbucks): half of required landscaped area required front yard (17.5% required - 17.3% provided); minimum landscaped or natural area (35% required 25.3% provided); minimum landscaping or natural area along all road frontages (50' required - 22' along Portion Rd. and 28.6' along Cenacle Rd. provided); parking areas shall be screened with a hedge, berm and/ or decorative wall or fence (not provided); landscape strips between parallel parking rows (10' required – not provided); minimum buffer adjacent to residential zone or use (75' required 38' provided); amount of parking (635 stalls required 565 stalls provided); parking in required front yard prohibited (100' required – 22.5’ from Portion Rd. and 28.6’ from Cenacle Rd. provided); relief of the following Planning Board special permit criteria: minimum landscaping or natural area along all road frontages (50’ required – 22’ along Portion Rd. and 28.6’ along Cenacle Rd. provided); minimum landscaped or natural area (35% required - 25.3% provided); architectural elevations subject to Planning Board and/or shall be in compliance with recommendation of the adopted local land use, hamlet or corridor study (areas of non-compliance with the 2009 Portion Road Land use plan include: internally lit pylon & directional signs; color type, number & separation of wall materials and roofing material); minimum buffer adjacent to residential zone or use (75’ required – 38’ provided). (0200 64900 0100 002002) 2. Sunshine Lake Shore Associates, LLC, 42 Bayview Ave., Manhasset, NY. Location: Northwest corner Portion Rd. & Cenacle Rd., Ronkonkoma.

Applicant requests permission for 2 wall signs on each of the south, north and east elevations (one permitted per elevation); permission for 5 ground signs on Portion Rd. (2 proposed, 3 existing - one permitted

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per street frontage); also, permission for one of said ground signs to be located less than the required 10’ from side property line (2’ provided).

10.

Nicklan LLC, 56 Middle Country Rd., Middle Island, NY. Location: South side Middle Country Rd., 411.77' East of Wilson Ave., Middle Island. Applicant requests relief of the following Planning Board special permit criteria for proposed mini storage facility: minimum natural or landscaped area shall be maintained adjacent to all road frontages (50' required - 9.8' proposed); decorative opaque walls and/or fencing shall be provided along all site property lines which are contigious with residentially developed and/or zoned properties (chain link fence proposed on north setback line); also, relief of Planning Board special permit criteria for proposed motor vehicle repair building with outdoor/overnight vehicle storage: overhead doors to face residential district (not permitted).

(0200 43100 0300 009000, 010000, 011000, 012000 & 013003) 11.

Yaphank 6 LLC, 10 Seaman PL., Deer Park, NY. Location: Northwest corner Horseblock Rd. & Grucci Ln., Yaphank. Applicant requests the following relief for proposed outdoor storage and office: minimum front yard setback (100 ft. required - 20 ft. proposed); also, relief of the following Planning Board special permit criteria: minimum buffer adjoining industrial zone or use (25 ft. required – 0 ft. at “out parcel” proposed); outdoor storage shall be screened from property lines and adjoining roadways with a double row of evergreen plantings 7’ high, 5’ on center (none provided along Horseblock Rd., Grucci Ln. and north property line); front yard setback from outdoor storage (100 ft. required – 20 ft. from Grucci Ln. proposed). (0200 81500 0100 002001, 003000, 005000, 007000; 0200 84500 0600 002001, 003000, 005001, 006001, & 006002) THE FOLLOWING CASES WILL COMMENCE AT 4 P.M. 21.

Miller Place 334 LLC, 226 Railroad Ave.,

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LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES • LEGAL NOTICES Suite 100, Sayville, NY. Location: South side Rt 25A 304.85' West of Miller Place Rd. (West side Miller Place Rd.), Miller Place.

Applicant requests the following relief for proposed hardware store with garden center: maximum front yard setback located in the Route 25 Overlay District (25' required - 40' provided).

(0200 11900 0300 020007) 22.

Miller Place 334 LLC, 226 Railroad Ave., Suite 100, Sayville, NY. Location: South side Rt 25A 304.85' West of Miller Place Rd. (West side Miller Place Rd.), Miller Place.

Applicant requests permission for 3 proposed wall signs on north elevation (one permitted per elevation); height variance for two of said signs on north elevation to exceed 18' high, 36 sq. ft. (24'6" high, 74 sq. ft. & 21'4", 38 sq. ft., respectively); height variance for 3rd said sign on north elevation to exceed 18' high permitted (24'6" high proposed); height variance for proposed wall sign on west elevation to exceed 18' high, 80 sq. ft. permitted (22'9" high, 118 sq. ft. proposed); also, permission for proposed ground sign to be located less than the required 22' from Rt. 25A (17') and for 2nd ground sign to be located less than the required 12' from Miller Place Rd. (10').

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Sun Enterprises LLC, PO Box 348, Carle Place, NY. Location: Northwest corner Montauk Hwy. & William Floyd Pkwy.

(Southeast corner McGraw St. & Camp Upton Rd.), Shirley. Applicant requests height variance for proposed 25'10" high, 117 sq. ft. wall sign on south elevation (18' high, 80 sq. ft. permitted); height variance for proposed 26'3" high, 52 sq. ft. wall sign on north elevation (18' high, 36 sq. ft. permitted); also,

height variance for proposed 24'8" high, 52 sq. ft. wall sign on east elevation (18' high, 36 sq. ft. permitted). (0200 85000 0400 025000, 0200 8500 0700 001000, 0200 85100 0200 002002, 002003, 002004) 26.

Robert and Cathy Marks, c/o Woodhull Expediting, 800 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Ste- CL101, Hauppauge, NY. Location: South side Crestwood Ln., 1088' East of Avenue D, Ronkonkoma.

Applicant requests front yard setback variances for existing attached garage addition and carport roof over; height variance for exisiting 6 ft. high fencing located in the front yard. (0200 62400 0100 026000) 28.

Wayne and Dawn Piccola, c/o Woodhull Expediting, 800 Veterans Memorial Hwy. SteCL101, Hauppauge, NY. Location: West side Musket Ct., 186.37' West of Tallmadge Trail, Miller Place. Applicant requests rear yard variance for proposed one story residence addition on a 59 ft. wide lot (not permitted). (0200 11900 0500 024000) 32.

Jason and Jennifer Galletta, c/o Andrew Malguarnera, 713 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY. Location: West side Madison St., 1,120' North of Wavecrest Dr., Mastic Beach. Applicant requests permission for proposed finished basement on 50 ft. lot (not permitted).

(0200 93800 0700 007000) 33.

William Parente, 16 Sawgrass Dr. Ste.3, Bellport, NY. Location: West side Gerard Road, 1113’ South of Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank. Applicant requests front yard setback variance for existing pool equipment located in the front yard (not permitted);

front yard setback variance for existing 883.49 sq. ft. detached garage (600 sq. ft. permitted) located in the front yard (not permitted); height variance for existing 6 ft high fence located in the front yard. (0200 74300 0100 009003) 35.

Sarah & Victor DiRico, 11 Kirby Lane, Ronkonkoma, NY. Location: East side Kirby Lane, 160' South of Smith Street, Lake Ronkonkoma.

Applicant requests rear yard and side yard variances for proposed inground swimming pool; side yard variance for proposed pool equipment.

(0200 62000 0200 004001) 36.

John Guarin, 62 W. Laurelton Dr., Mastic Beach, NY. Location: West side Laurelton Dr., 620' South of Hickory Rd., Mastic Beach. Applicant requests minimum side yard variance for proposed one family dwelling (existing dwelling legal under CZC11685 to be demolished). (0200 98340 1300 011000) 37.

John Guarin, 62 W. Laurelton Dr., Mastic Beach, NY. Location: West side Laurelton Dr., 620' South of Hickory Rd., Mastic Beach.

Applicant requests side yard variances for proposed 2nd story rear deck with steps and 2nd story front deck with steps.

38.

Jeremy Burke, 1 Annette Lane, East Moriches, NY. Location: Southeast corner East Moriches Blvd. & Annette Lane, East Moriches. Applicant requests permission for existing outdoor shower located in front yard (East Moriches Blvd.) (not permitted).

(0200 79600 0200 025000)

Location: North side Woodstork Dr., 77.93' East of Village Dr., Mount Sinai.

Applicant requests rear yard and side yard variances for proposed inground swimming pool.

(0200 14200 0400 001134)

USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Address:

SHESHENA K. PLEDGER care of 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York 00000 USA CASES WILL BE HEARD Sheshena- K: Pledger, AT THE DISCRETION OF Authorized Representative THE BOARD. care of 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York HOWARD M. BERGSON 00000 USA CHAIRMAN Sheshena- K: Pledger, L15651 – 12/6/2023 Statutory Agent care of 1386 William Floyd Notice of formation of Parkway Shirley New York M. D. BEHVAIORAL 00000 USA CONSULTING LLC, a limited liability company. Sheshena Pledger Articles of Organization filed care of 1386 William Floyd with the Secretary of State Parkway Shirley New York of the State of New York 00000 USA (SSNY) on 8/25/2023. Office located in Suffolk County. SHESHENA K PLEDGER SSNY has been designated c/o 1386 William Floyd for service of process. SSNY Parkway Shirley New York shall mail a copy of any 00000 USA process served against the LLC to MOLLIE DENNIS, Sheshena Keona Pledger 42 UNION AVE., CENTER c/o 1386 William Floyd MORICHES, NY 11934. Parkway Shirley New York Purpose: any lawful purpose. 00000 USA L15653 12/6/2023, 12/13/2023, 12/20/2023, 12/27/2023, 1/3/2024 & 1/10/2024 Certificate of Assumed Name Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333

The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

ASSUMED NAME: SHESHENA KEONA PLEDGER PRINCIPAL PLACE OF 47.

Dimple Eapen & BUSINESS: care of 1386 Ravi Pulipati, 4 Woodstork William Floyd Parkway Drive, Mount Sinai, NY. Shirley New York 00000

Sheshena- Keona: Pledger, Authorized Representative care of 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York 00000 USA

Sheshena- Keona: Pledger, Authorized Representative c/o 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York 00000 USA Sheshena- Keona: Pledger, Statutory Agent c/o 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York 00000 USA Pledger Keona Sheshena c/o 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York 00000 USA Sheshena Keona Pledger care of 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York 00000 USA Sheshena Pledger c/o 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York 00000 USA Sheshena K Pledger care of 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York 00000 USA Sheshena K. Pledger care of 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York 00000 USA SHESHENA PLEDGER care of 1386 William Floyd Parkway Shirley New York 00000 USA

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