The South Shore Press 4/12/23

COUNTY Legislator Dominick Thorne Joins Suffolk County Executive Bellone and Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey to Announce $10 Million in New Sewer Grant Funding for Patchogue

Grant allows additional 100 homes to be connected to sewer system as part of the Patchogue River Watershed Sewer Project

Suffolk County Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey (R Lindenhurst) and Legislator Dominick Thorne (R-Patchogue) joined Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Patchogue Village Mayor Paul Pontieri, residents and officials at a press conference this week announcing a $10 million grant that will connect 100 homes to the sewer system in the Village of Patchogue.

The grant, funded by the County’s Wastewater Infrastructure Fund, will help to eliminate an estimated 100

cesspools and septic systems close to the Great South Bay by connecting these homes to the Village sewer system, reducing nitrogen discharge to the Bay by 2,500 pounds per year.

“Water quality remains of the highest priority to the members of the Suffolk County Legislature,” said McCaffrey. “These grants are essential as we work to improve the county’s wastewater infrastructure.”

“I am pleased to stand with County Executive Steve Bellone and Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey to announce the third wastewater infrastructure project in the Seventh District in just over a year’s time. Along with wastewater infrastructure, I have worked to preserve

dozens of acres of open space throughout the District,” said Thorne. “It is always great to partner with Mayor Paul Pontieri from Patchogue Village. This is a multi-generational issue, and we will make sure we leave behind a clean environment for future residents of Patchogue and beyond.”

The Village of Patchogue currently has a $22 million dollar project underway in the Patchogue River Watershed which will eliminate approximately 240 cesspools and septic systems that have been identified by scientists as the primary source of the nitrogen that is polluting local waterways. The new grant will allow the Village to expand the project to include 100 additional homes.

Top Officials Pinned in Solidarity Against Violence

By Robert Chartuk

Top officials from across Suffolk joined the staff and supporters of the Crime Victims Center in committing to fighting sexual assault and violence during a special “Pinning” ceremony in Ronkonkoma last week.

With “frightening” statistics showing that one-in-four young women and one-in-thirteen boys are victims of sexual assault, the legislators and executives pledged to put their weight behind education, prevention and compensation to both prevent victimization and support those who have been impacted.

“With three daughters, this reality could very well hit my family,” said Congressman Nick LaLota in front of a crowd of more than 100 center staff and advocates. “I will lend my voice to make sure my constituents and Congress know seriousness of this issue.”

Every 68 seconds, a U.S. resident is sexually assaulted and every nine minutes, that victim is a child, data from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network shows. “The sheer magnitude of sexual abuse of adults and children is astounding and it’s a disgrace,” said Laura Ahearn, executive director of the center who is recognized as one of the nation’s leading sex crime victim advocates. “We have some very powerful people with us today who can make a big difference in reducing the frightening statistics of abuse,” Ahearn said.

In a show of solidarity, Congressman LaLota received an awareness lapel pin from Ahearn, along with County Executive Steve Bellone, Comptroller John Kennedy, Kevin McCaffrey, the Suffolk Legislature’s presiding officer, Legislator James Mazzarella, and Edward Romaine, Brookhaven Town Supervisor, along with the Bureau Chief from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, school district superintendents, College Title IX Coordinators, and other local officials.

“If I were starting a new company, I would definitely hire Laura Ahearn,” Mazzarella quipped after her introduction of the dozens of people she has recruited to the cause and the many programs she developed to

assist the community. Personnel from the Ronkonkoma center spring into action when they learn of a crime and immediately advocate for the victims, especially in hospital settings where those subject to assault and their families are most in need of support. Their efforts encourage survivors to follow through with charges and help put perpetrators behind bars, Ahearn noted. By law, victims are entitled to compensation and the center plays a key role in making sure they receive reimbursement for their expenses related to the crime, such as medical costs and counseling.

In addition to being there for victims, the center works to prevent assaults through a number of education and awareness efforts. Their Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention

and Sexing Prevention & Cyber Safety programs coordinate with government, community organizations, as well as schools and colleges, to help stop violence before it starts. Geared toward children, students and adults, the center presents courses with names such as You’re in Charge, When You Should Tell, Staying Safe, Don’t Cross the Line, Sexual Harassment Made Simple for Teens, Bringing in the Bystander, and Sexual Harassment for Adults.

They have a unit of retired law enforcement officers who monitor cyberspace for potential predators and are a driving force in updating and expanding sex offender notifications. They’ve been responsible for removing more than 600 registered sex offenders from Facebook, Ahearn noted.

Right from their website, residents can engage in a confidential chat to discuss incidences and services, and the center maintains a 24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline, as well as a call center for Violent and Hate Crimes. Registered to do business as Parents for Megan’s law, they also have a Tipline and Helpline to target child exploitation and other sexual crimes. For more information, visit them at www. parentsformeganslaw.org

April is the nation’s 22nd Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 4 is recognized as “Teal Tuesday,” a day to support those impacted by sexual violence. Similar to the Crime Victims

Center’s mission, the effort aims to stop sexual violence through education, boundaries and creating systemic change.

Crime leaves lasting scars, and the center seeks to lessen emotional trauma by addressing the depression, substance abuse, sleep disorders, suicidal ideations, and other issues a victim can suffer. They offer assistance with medical and legal referrals, obtaining orders of protection, counseling, and other services, along with employee training and child victim advocacy. Schools can obtain guidance from the center on fulfilling their New York State Erin’s Law requirements to provide education on child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention.

Also attending the pinning event hosted at the Plumbers Local Union #200 headquarters were representatives of Farmingdale and Suffolk Community College, along with Matthew Aracich, president of the Building & Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk, which oversaw the distribution of the center’s educational material to 37 affiliated unions covering more than 64,000 members.

“Today we are with a whole group of people committed to making sure crimes of violence and sexual assault are not tolerated in our society,” Supervisor Romaine said. “Our first objective is public safety. Those who do wrong must know they will be held accountable.”

Crime Victims Center Executive Director Laura Ahearn discusses the frightening statistics of sexual assault against children at a special "Pinning" ceremony with top officials to rally support in the fight against violence.

New Hospital Road Bridge Coming into Shape in Patchogue

By Robert Chartuk

The construction of a new Hospital Road Bridge in East Patchogue is moving along with crews hard at work on the $22.8 million project to relieve traffic and make it safer for emergency vehicles to access the nearby Long Island Community Hospital.

With the old span deemed "functionally obsolete" by the state, the new bridge will be wider and feature turning lanes and sidewalks, along with intersection improvements along the

adjoining service roads. Designed to carry over 12,000 travelers a day over Sunrise Highway, the new bridge is expected to be completed later this year.

“This critical span will provide easier and safer access for an area that has grown up around the the hospital,” said Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano. “With the bulk of the funding coming from the 2015 Safe Bridges Act, it’s a joint effort between New York State, Brookhaven Town and the federal government.”

Deadline to Sign Up for Suffolk Police Exam April 19

salary is $43,000. Officers receive a pay raise every six months for the next 11.5 years for a top base pay of $158,000 plus benefits, not including overtime, according to Joy. An officer on top pay can

expect to receive about $200,000 in salary without overtime.

“We currently have a 20-year retirement plan with 50 per cent of pay as your pension. You are not obligated to retire after 20

years of service,” he noted.

Officers also receive medical, dental and optical benefits, along with a Deferred Compensation Plan (similar to a 401k).

By Robert Chartuk

A once - every - four - year opportunity to take the Suffolk County police exam is coming up June 17 and is open to anyone age 19-34, with veterans able to take the test up to 41 years old. The deadline to register for the test is April 19. Applicants can sign up at: www.JoinSCPD.com.

There is no residency requirement for the exam, but future officers will have to be a New York State resident upon appointment, according to Thomas Joy with the department’s Community Relations Bureau. There are no citizenship requirements for the test, but appointed officers will have to become U.S. citizens. This is a great opportunity for those who are in the citizenship pathway, i.e., Green Card holders, to get on the list to become an officer, Joy said.

The department will give priority to Spanish speakers in future hiring, but the test is in English, Joy pointed out. When signing up for the exam, applicants can choose one of two options: Police Officer or Police Officer (Spanish Speaking). Those selected to take the next step to become an officer will have to show proficiency in

spoken Spanish, but no reading and writing proficiency in Spanish will be tested.

Both exams are in English, on the same date, and there is no additional cost in picking one or the other. “If you pick Police Officer (Spanish Speaking), you are placed on a separate list and 10% of every hire will be from that list,” Joy explained. Veterans will receive an extra five points on the exam (10 points for disabled veterans). Applicants need only a high school diploma or GED, no college required, to take the test. “If you miss this exam, the next one is scheduled for 2027,” Joy said.

The application fee is $125 and there are waivers available for veterans, firefighters, EMTs, Police Explorers, and those on public assistance. If you don't meet any of the criteria for an application fee waiver and are still unable to pay for the exam, there are organizations who have pledged to help with the fee. One is EOC of Suffolk at www. eoc-suffolk.com, phone number: 631-289-2124.

Successful candidates should know that the police academy is seven months long and they will be paid during the academy, along with benefits. Starting

Farmingville Working Basement Fire

By Chase Millwater

On Wednesday March 29th, 2023 at approximately 6:45 p.m. the Farmingville Fire Department was activated to a house fire for smoke coming from the basement. Upon arrival of units a working fire was transmitted. The fire was knocked down in about 25 minutes. Many surrounding departments were called in for mutual aid. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Brookhaven Town Fire Marshals Office.

Selden Motor Vehicle Accident with Overturn and Serious

Personal Injuries

By Chase Millwater

On Wednesday March 29th, 2023 at approximately 8:29 p.m. the Selden Fire Department was activated for a Motor Vehicle Accident with reported overturn. Arriving units were met with a 2-vehicle crash, one being overturned, with one entrapment. Units extricated one passenger with a serious personal injury. Another party was also obtained a serious personal injury. Multiple ambulances were ordered to the scene and multiple patients were transported to a local hospital. The alarm was then placed under control. The condition of the patients is unknown. The crash is under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Department.

Farmingville Working Attached Garage Fire

By Chase Millwater

On Saturday April 1st, 2023 the Farmingville Fire Department was activated for a structure fire at 1 Kennedy Avenue, in Medford. Upon arrival smoke showing was transmitted. The department was then reactivated for a working residential structure fire. The fire was placed under control within 35 minutes. The scene was then handed over to the Brookhaven Town Fire Marshals Office. There were no reported injuries.

NYS Senators Murray, Walczyk and Tedisco Look to Increase Penalties for "Swatting"

A recent rash of "Swatting" incidents at school districts is spreading both fear and concern across NY State. The term "swatting" refers to an attempt to bring a large dispatch of heavily armed law enforcement to a predetermined address or location as a result of a phoned in or e-mailed threat of a shooting or bombing. While some may think it's a harmless prank, it's actually very serious and dangerous. This is why NYS Senators Dean Murray (R,C - 3rd District), Mark Walczyk (R,C - 49th District) and Jim Tedisco (R,C - 44th District) are pushing for passage of their bill, (S.4283) that will increase the penalty

for the act, from a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail) to a Class E felony (1.5 to 4 years in state prison).

"There have been over 50 cases of "Swatting", at school districts all across the state, including districts on Long Island. Let me be clear, "Swatting" is not funny and it's not cool... it is dangerous and illegal. That is why I'm proud to team with my colleagues, Senator Walczyk and Senator Tedisco, to introduce legislation to give police the tools they need to crack down on this irresponsible and dangerous trend", said NYS Senator Dean Murray, 3rd Senate District.

Law enforcement officials

agree. “Faking threats to a school, religious institution or any public place is not a laughing matter. These ‘swatting’ incidents are growing more and more common, and they waste public safety resources and misdirect law enforcement personnel that could be saving lives. I applaud this bill which aims to increase penalties for falsely reporting incidents with the malintent to mislead law enforcement,” said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr.

“Heightened penalties on these egregious acts will open up tools for law enforcement to gather and prosecute the bad actors. I look forward to

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“With these terror calls, it’s becoming open season on spreading fear, stress, anxiety, and depression throughout our vulnerable student bodies as well as staff and their families. These contacts threatening violence in our schools is another form of terrorism which cannot be allowed to stand,” said Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-44th Senate District).

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A Good Day for Area Libraries as Voters Okay Budgets, Choose Trustees

By Robert Chartuk

It was a good day for area libraries as voters overwhelmingly approved their annual budgets last week and elected trustees.

Brookhaven

Brookhaven Free Library voters approved next year’s spending plan and elected two new trustees, Brittany LaValle and Jackie Dennis Subhash. The vote cleared the way for $948,425 in spending, a $22,234 increase over the current plan, according to Library Director Jamie Papandrea. The budget carries a 2.4 percent tax hike which is within the state’s tax cap formula, and amounts to a slight increase in the $106.73 cost per average homeowner for library services.

Center Moriches

Residents shrugged off a state tax cap-busting 8.11 percent increase and approved a $1,192,885 spending plan which represents a $89,500 increase over the current budget. A little over $47,000 of the budget puts the library over the cap, according to Library Director Marcie Litjens. Overall, the library will spend $4,146,585, with $2,725,000 in revenue expected to come in from the neighboring

communities that use the library. The average homeowner in the district will pay about $400 for library services this year. Running unopposed, Deborah Cannarelli was ushered in for another term.

Longwood

Voters approved a $8,380,225 spending package for the Longwood Public Library, an increase of $271,921 over this year’s plan. The budget represents

a 3.5 percent tax increase, below the allowable state cap, reported Library Director Lisa Jacobs. Total library spending will be $8,713,225 under the plan, with costs offset by anticipated revenue and a $200,000 fund balance. The average Longwood homeowner will pay about $387 for library services annually under the budget. Incumbent Gail LynchBailey ran unopposed and was

WFSD Fine Arts Brings Community Together with Coffee House, Art Auction & Living Art Gallery

The William Floyd Fine Arts Department brought the community together with the return of the popular “Coffee House, Art Auction & Living Art Gallery” event. Those in attendance had the opportunity to bid on original artwork created by William Floyd’s talented student-artists, enjoy freshly made coffee, poetry and live musical performances. Also, a highlight of the event was the living art gallery, which features students re-creating famous works in person!

“The Coffee House and Art Auction has been a William Floyd tradition for several years now, linking the Literary Magazine and National Arts Honor Society (NAHS) together,” said Theresa Bianco, chairperson, fine arts, William Floyd School District. “We created a night for our poets, writers, musicians and artists to come together and share an evening showcasing their talents in a comfortable atmosphere over coffee.”

To help prepare for this event, students worked with NAHS advisors Erika Licausi and Mrs. Bianco to research famous works, artists and cultures from different time periods. Mrs. Licausi also worked alongside her fashion design students on the living art gallery costumes to help give them their authentic appearance.

“Our community members get a ‘one of

a kind’ experience as they walk through a ‘living art gallery’ and have a chance to bid on original student artwork,” Mrs. Bianco added. “Giving our creative and passionate students a more informal setting to perform and share their talents with our community is the guiding force behind this event. Each year families get to learn about famous works of art, see beautiful student-generated artwork, and hear the words that mean the most to our writers and performers. It truly is an event at William Floyd that is like no other.”

All proceeds from this event will go toward student scholarships for National Art Honor Society students.

installed for another five-year term.

Mastics-Moriches-Shirley

A $10,613,000 budget, under the state tax cap at 1.4 percent, was okayed by voters for the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Library. The plan represents a $148,499 increase over current spending and includes $778,876 in capital monies approved in a 2019 referendum to build new annexes

and rebuild the main branch on William Floyd Parkway. Total library spending will be $11,270,375 including the money for the new projects, and would amount to about $680 per year from the average homeowner, according to Library Director Kerri Rosalia. Incumbent trustee Joseph Furnari was elected to another term.

Patchogue-Medford

Voters said yes to a $9,265,770 budget for the Patchogue-Medford Library, a spending increase of $194,382 over the current plan. The budget comes within the state tax cap at two percent, according to Library Director Danielle Paisley. Residents will pay about $460 on average library services. Eleanor Ryder won another term as trustee and Aida Alicea was elected to fill an open seat.

South Country

South Country Library voters approved a $3,279,015 budget which carries a $89,287 increase over last year and within the state’s two percent tax cap, according to Library Director Kristina Sembler. The two trustee candidates vying for two open seats, Regina Crawford and Joann Neal, made it through.

Historic Manor of St. George to Keep its Place in History

incredible story of this great estate.”

At the age of 22, William Smith embarked on a meteoric career in the Royal City of Tangier, the capital city of Morocco, and was soon appointed its governor. King Charles II was impressed by the young Englishman and invested substantial resources in fortifying this geographically significant city at the entrance to the Mediterranean. The goal of establishing Tangier as a major trading asset faltered and in 1683, the king sent 17 ships under the command of Admiral Lord Dartmouth to destroy it, and along with it, Smith’s fortune. With the fall of Tangier, Smith embarked with his family to start a new life in America.

By Robert Chartuk

It was the scene of a battle for the founding of our country and the home of one of Brookhaven’s earliest settlers and now, in accordance with a will from 70 years past and the last wishes that the property be given to the public, the town is poised to acquire the Manor of St. George, an historic 127-acre estate overlooking Moriches Bay in Mastic.

The homestead of Col. William Tangier Smith constitutes an important chapter in the Colonial history of the United States and illuminates not only the vibrant life of the Lord of the Manor, but also the details of Brookhaven’s early beginnings. The stories spin through centuries and come to rest at the office of a local attorney who was selected by the trustees of the estate to complete the wishes of the Colonel’s last lineal descendant, Eugenie A.T. Smith, that the manorial house and grounds be left “now and forever” to the people.

“Back in 1954 when Eugenie Smith passed away, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Charles Dominy declined an offer to take over the property,” said Center Moriches attorney John Scott Prudenti, who is handling the transfer of the estate to the town. George C. Furman, a prominent Patchogue attorney, set the legal groundwork for a foundation designed to preserve the manor. “After his death, the dedication and financial brilliance of his son, George H. Furman, made sure the property was maintained and preserved all of these years, Prudenti explained.

“I didn’t know it at the time, but Mr. Furman, was very ill and wanted to make sure the future of the manor was settled,” Prudenti said, noting that he was chosen by Furman because of his family’s long history in the area. His father, John N. Prudenti, was also a noted attorney and contemporary of both Furman’s. “I’m honored to be playing a minor role in the

It was by recommendation of Lord Dartmouth and another famous figure in the history of New York, Governor Thomas Dongan, that Smith was granted a Royal Patent by King William and Queen Mary for the tract encompassing tens of thousands of acres he had assembled through purchases from adjoining landowners and the Indian, John Mayhew, whose deed described the boundary lines as “from a river, a line to the middle of Long Island—to a marked tree at the country road, at the usual going over of Peconic River,” according to a historical description provided by Furman and his wife, Judith, a fellow trustee of the estate. In all, Smith’s holdings included the entirety of Brookhaven Town, including what would become the estate of William Floyd, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Mrs. Furman described the time another area namesake, Walter T. Shirley, came to inquire about purchasing the estate. Peering from an upstairs window, Eugenie Smith ignored the offer.

“She would have none of that,” related Furman, who became the sole trustee of the manor upon the death of her husband.

“She wanted the estate to remain intact so people could always go see it and learn about this part of our nation’s history.” Mrs. Smith encouraged estate hosts to dress in period costumes and organize Revolutionary War reenactments against the Red Coats, the trustee said.

Prudenti, a real estate attorney who retired from a long career in the Suffolk District Attorney’s office, noted a peculiarity in a title report prepared for the transfer.

“Usually, title reports run many pages in listing past owners and the chain of title,” he explained.

“This one only needed four pages to show the direct line of ownership from Eugenie Smith all the way back to William Tangier Smith.”

The Smiths did lose control over their beloved manor on two occasions: once during a rebellion when the German-American merchant and militia captain Jacob Leisler took control over colonial New York from 16891691, and when the British seized it during the American War for Independence. At great personal risk, Smith opposed Leisler and regained possession after the Whig was hanged and Royal Authority was restored. During the War of 1776, the manor became Fort St. George when British troops moved in after the Battle of Long Island. It was an ideal location for a supply base due to its proximity to an inlet to the Atlantic that existed in the barrier beach opposite Mastic, and because of the coveted woodlands that surrounded the property. In fact, the area is known as Old Inlet for the Fire Island breach which has opened and closed during the centuries, the most recent during Hurricane Sandy.

The fort didn’t stay in British hands for long. In a surprise attack led by Col. Benjamin Tallmadge in 1780, it was destroyed, and the manor was returned to the Smiths. Not losing a single man in the skirmish, Tallmadge headed back across Long Island along what is now famously known as the Tallmadge Trail and set fire to 300 tons of forage the British had stored at Coram for their cavalry.

At the time, the family was headed by Judge William Smith, who had served as President pro tem of the Provincial Congress. His son, General John Smith was imprisoned for a month by the British during the war and returned to build a new part of the manor house. He later became the only Suffolk County resident to serve in the U.S. Senate.

One of the soldiers involved in the raid was “Serjeant” Elijah Churchill of the Light Dragoons, who received the first medal that was to become the Purple Heart for his valiant service as authorized by Gen. George Washington, commander-inchief of the Continental forces. Also highlighting the manor’s military importance are two canons from the War of 1812 still peering from the property toward the sea. During World War I, it served as a center for recreational activities for Army soldiers stationed at Camp Upton in Yaphank and those assigned to an airfield then located south of the manor house.

Passed down through the generations, the estate contains a treasure trove of documents illuminating the early history of America. There is a letter to Smith from Gen. Nathaniel Woodhull, a Mastic patriot married to the

sister of William Floyd, who advocated independence from Great Britain. Mortally wounded in battle, he was ordered to say, “God save the king,” by a British officer. Instead, he uttered, “God save us all,” and was punished for his defiance. Woodhall’s letter, addressed to William Smith, Esq, Manor of St. Georges, assures him that he will “Soon have orders to take the Sense of the County on Impowering this Congress of Choosing a new one to Establish a New form of Government.”

There are also letters from Robert Yates and Robert L. Livingston who were on the committee that wrote the Declaration of Independence. Letters written from Valley Forge by Washington’s commissarygeneral, Abraham Skinner, relating conditions in a British prison, are also part of the manor’s history, as well as letters from Abraham Yates, a member of the Continental Congress, to Judge William Smith discussing the strategy to be employed in pushing the amendments to the Constitution. The collection also includes original deeds for the estate dated 1691 covered with wax seals and signed by local Indians.

“Some of the history of our country has not been fully written because the Tangier Smith family papers had not been accessible to the public,” George H. Furman wrote. “It will take time for this material to work its way into the history books, but ultimately, the full impact of these papers will be felt.”

As he looks to conclude the passage of the famed estate to the town, Prudenti said he would like to see the papers scanned and made available online. Military enactments that used to be conducted on the grounds should be revived, he said, and the Manor House as a museum should be promoted for its rich historical value. The site should be on both the national and state Registers

of Historic Places, he noted. A director of the Mastic Park Civic Association, Ray Keenan, said the estate used to be part of the area’s Tri-Hamlet Day which featured tours of the manor along with the nearby William Floyd Estate and Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. “Our community is rich with historic and natural resources,” Keenan commented. “We should make sure they are highlighted and appreciated by the generations to come.”

The town board passed a resolution authorizing Brookhaven to accept the property and its trust account.

“This 122-acres of local history is part of our national history, and I’m proud to be part of ensuring that it will remain open and available to the public for future generations,” said Councilman Daniel Panico, who represents the area. “While we have not closed just yet, we intend on closing in the coming weeks—which will be a momentous occasion.”

In a peaceful recess just off the manor house is the Smith Family cemetery whose ancient stones memorialize the lives of Eugenie Smith and various members of her family who make up the rich fabric of America’s history.

The Manor of St. George overlooks Moriches Bay in Mastic, an estate of great historical significance that will be acquired by Brookhaven thanks to the last wishes of Eugenie A.T. Smith, the final heir of the manor’s founder and one of the town’s original settlers, Col. William Tangier Smith.

The resting place of Eugenie A.T. Smith, who decreed that the manorial house and grounds be left “now and forever” to the people.

A canon from the War of 1812 against Britain highlights the military past of the Manor of St. George, scene of a Revolutionary War victory by Col. Benjamin Tallmadge. From here, the Colonel burned 300 tons of Red Coat hay on his way through Coram along what is now famously called, “The Tallmadge Trail.”

‘Increasingly Under Siege’: How Interventionist Foreign Policy and a Rising China Threaten The Dollar’s Dominance

told the DCNF.

By John Hugh DeMastri

Recent moves by the U.S. and foreign actors are increasingly calling into question the dollar’s long-term status as the world’s reserve currency, something that could reduce America’s influence on the global stage, economists told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

China has been taking steps to increase the value of the yuan as a competitor to the dollar, particularly among its regional trading partners and in its international investments, Foreign Policy reported.

More so than any other recent action, foreign governments are likely being motivated by the Biden administration’s decision to freeze Russian central bank assets held in the U.S., Peter St. Onge, an economist at the Heritage Foundation, told the DCNF.

A series of recent moves by the U.S. and foreign actors is increasingly calling into question the dollar’s long-term status as the world’s reserve currency, a situation that could reduce America’s influence on the global stage, economists told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

China has long attempted to challenge the dollar’s international dominance, most recently through a deal with French energy firm TotalEnergies, the first ever settled by the firm in Chinese yuan in an industry dominated by the “petrodollar,” Fortune reported. While it could take decades for such an effort to play out to completion, the dollar is “increasingly under siege” as the world’s reserve currency, Peter Earle, economist at the American Institute for Economic Research,

A key reason for this is the increasing “weaponization” of the U.S. dollar to achieve certain foreign policy objectives, such as attempts to cut off Iran and Russia from foreign markets, Earle said. While there remain “formidable barriers” to the adoption of an alternative currency — such as the yuan — “many nations, large and small, are seeking alternatives to trading in dollars” which some nations are increasingly seeing as an “Achilles’ Heel to national sovereignty,” according to Earle.

More so than any other recent action, foreign governments are likely being motivated by the Biden administration’s decision to freeze Russian central bank assets held in the U.S., Peter St. Onge, an economist at the Heritage Foundation, told the DCNF. The move — which Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen described as “unprecedented” — essentially trapped all the Western dollar holdings of the Russian central bank, thanks to joint actions taken by the European Union and Japan, according to The New York Times.

“I think the seizure of the Russian central bank assets was a complete game changer for countries all over the world,” St. Onge said. “[E]ven during the Cold War, when we were having proxy wars with Russia, across three continents, we did not seize their dollars, because there was a gentleman’s agreement … this administration threw that away by seizing … the dollar holdings of the Russian central bank. That puts every other country on Earth on notice: that you may think you have dollars but only if we like you.”

To hedge their bets, countries are likely to diversify their reserves away from the dollar, according to St. Onge. He pointed

to recent remarks from Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who warned a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) of the “possible geopolitical repercussions” of continued reliance on the dollar and called for member nations to phase out foreign payment systems and trade in local currencies, according to ASEAN Briefing.

China has been taking steps to increase the value of the yuan as a competitor to the dollar, particularly among its regional trading partners and in its international investments, Foreign Policy reported last September. The country has encouraged the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations and nations in the Asia-Pacific region to conduct their trade in local currencies, such as the yuan, to provide financial security against potential external threats.

The share of Russian exports paid for in yuan, for example, has skyrocketed to 14%, up from 0.4% before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal

reported in February. Russian households held roughly $6 billion in yuan in Russian banks in 2022 after starting the year with none.

As recently as Tuesday, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, said that there was “no reason for Malaysia to continue depending on the dollar,” and announced that Chinese President Xi Jingping had agreed to open talks on an “Asian Monetary Fund” that could compete with the U.S. dollar and the International Monetary Fund, according to Bloomberg. The recent relative strength of the dollar — the Bloomberg dollar index hit a record high in September 2022 — has devalued Southeast Asian currencies, sending Malaysia’s ringgit to historic lows.

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Gulf Coast nations to conduct oil and gas trades in yuan in a speech in Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported. The Middle Eastern kingdom’s alliance with the U.S. has faced significant strain recently, and Saudi Arabian oil companies have recently announced several multibillion dollar oil and gas projects in China.

While the yuan is unlikely to soon replace the dollar outright, political concerns may cause nations to diversify their assets into a “mixture of currencies that very specifically does not include the United States dollar,” St. Onge told the DCNF. “So China’s not going to get 100% of it, but there’s a good chance that the U.S. gets 0% of it.”

In such a scenario, a flood of dollars returning to the U.S. — St. Onge estimates there are roughly $2 in international circulation for every $1 in the U.S. — could cause significant problems for U.S. policymakers, St. Onge said.

“If the dollar falls, we will get 80 years of money-printing rushing back home like a tsunami,” said St. Onge. “If that happens, the inflation, and the hit on fragile banks, would be like nothing we’ve ever seen.”

However, the strength of the U.S. dollar could be seen as just that, according to Jordan McGillis, a policy analyst at the Manhattan Institute, who told the DCNF that the dollar remains essential to global markets and that China’s strict control of its own capital worked counter to its efforts to displace the dollar. While recent efforts by the U.S. to freeze Russia out of global markets has led to an increase in trade in non-dollar currencies, concerns about the dollar, while “not totally unfounded,” did not warrant significant panic, he said.

“A University of Chicago poll of currency experts performed in March of last year, less than a quarter of economists believed that this ‘weaponization’ of dollar finance would lead to a ‘significant shift’ away from the dollar,” McGillis said, referencing a March 2022 poll of U.S. and European economists conducted by the University of Chicago’s Booth Review. “The evidence, so far, bears that out, with the U.S. Dollar Index currently higher than it was at the start of 2022 and also higher than it was at any point in the 15 years before covid-19.”

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We Asked 2024 GOP Presidential Contenders How They’d Solve The Border Crisis. Here’s What They Said

security and public safety.

By Jennie Taer and Mary Lou Masters

Declared and potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates believe that designating the Mexican cartels as terrorists, building the border wall and restoring Trumpera immigration policies President Joe Biden scrapped are all solutions to the crisis at the southern border, several of them told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

The DCNF contacted declared candidates former President Donald Trump, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and conservative businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, as well as potential contenders former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former National Security Advisor John Bolton, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott – most of them responded.

“I will deport migrants as humanely as possible. Some of them may have an opportunity to come back into the country through the legal process, if they follow the law and demonstrate a commitment to the values of our nation,” Ramaswamy told the DCNF.

Multiple declared and potential 2024 GOP presidential candidates have hawkish stances on the surging illegal immigration numbers under the Biden administration, they told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

Many of the Republican contenders endorse designating the Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations and are in favor of deploying the military to the southern border, they told the DCNF. To secure the U.S.-Mexico border, several are in favor of bringing back Trump-era policies that have been scrapped by the Biden administration.

The Biden administration has overseen a surge in illegal immigration at the southern border. In fiscal year 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountered more than 2.3 million migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and more than one million between October 2022 and February 2023.

Upon entering office, Biden made it his priority to scrap a number of Trump-era immigration policies and restrict interior immigration enforcement, which included instituting a 100-day moratorium on deportations and restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to only go after threats to national security, border

When it comes to deterrence policies, many of the confirmed and unofficial candidates believe in building a border wall, ramping up ICE operations and bringing back Trump-era policies, such as “Remain in Mexico,” which forced certain illegal migrants to await asylum court proceedings in Mexico.

Declared candidates former President Donald Trump, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and conservative businessman Vivek Ramaswamy provided responses to the DCNF, as well as potential candidates former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

“I will deport migrants as humanely as possible. Some of them may have an opportunity to come back into the country through the legal process, if they follow the law and demonstrate a commitment to the values of our nation,” Ramaswamy told the DCNF.

Trump began construction of a wall along the southern border while in office before Biden ended the construction as one of his first actions upon entering the White House.

DeSantis, Haley, Pence, Pompeo and Abbott all said they supported the building of a border wall. Both Hutchinson and Haley also believe in ending “catch and release,” which is the use of parole authority to force authorities against detaining illegal migrants while awaiting court proceedings.

“We made a deal with Mexico to keep illegal immigrants out of our country; Biden is now trying to roll [sic] that deal. We need to return to the proven policies of the Trump-Pence administration, which allowed us to secure our southern border and reduce illegal immigration by 90%. The Biden administration swept aside all that success and security achieved during our administration and created a crisis at the southern border like we’ve never seen,” Pence said.

“The organization I founded, Advancing American Freedom, lays it out in The Freedom Agenda: Finish building the wall, immediately deport all illegal alien criminals and gang members, end asylum fraud, ban sanctuary cities and states like Newsom’s California, oppose amnesty, and implement E-Verify so that woke companies can’t flout our immigration laws on the back-end,” Pence said.

Pompeo, a former Trump administration official, also backs Trump-era illegal migrant expulsion policies.

“We had it right in the Trump

administration – our Remain in Mexico Agreements spelled out that if any immigrant wished to claim asylum in the United States, they could not already be here illegally,” Pompeo said.

DeSantis stands by his actions to stem illegal immigration in Florida, which has included banning sanctuary cities, sending additional support to the southern border in Texas and declaring a state of emergency over migrants taking to the seas.

“We’re very tough on immigration in Florida. And a lot of people say you have all these Hispanics and 62% voted for me, but they say you can’t be tough on immigration, because — that’s totally false,” DeSantis said on March 10 in Des Moines, Iowa.

DeSantis is widely expected to run for the GOP nomination, and is the only other 2024 contender to poll in the double-digits besides Trump. The governor is speculated to make a presidential announcement following Florida’s legislative session in May.

The most recent indication of a DeSantis run is an interview the governor did with Piers Morgan, where he said he believes he can beat Biden in 2024.

Sununu, who is eyeing the “normal” Republican lane in 2024, mentioned the need for better legal pathways to immigrate to the U.S.

“We need immigration reform in this country, and that starts with securing the border and encouraging the best and brightest immigrants to come here legally so we can continue to grow and thrive as a nation,” Sununu said.

Designating the Mexican cartels as terrorists is also a priority for all the confirmed candidates and some of the potential contenders who spoke to the DCNF. The topic has been broached in the halls of congress after the recent cartel killings of two Americans traveling in Matamoros, Mexico.

Additionally, the cartels are largely responsible for the illicit fentanyl business, making the drug in clandestine labs in Mexico and smuggling it across the southern border, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Trump’s campaign pointed the DCNF to his previous statements regarding making the designation, which he was considering white in the White House but never did.

Haley believes the designation should be made.

“Haley would crush the cartels by designating them foreign terrorist organizations,” Haley spokesman Ken Farnaso told the DCNF.

Ramaswamy plans to make the designation with or without Mexico’s approval, he said.

“In January 2025, I will call the President of Mexico with a clear

message: we will support you in eliminating the cartels, for a tiny fraction of what we spent in Ukraine. And if you don’t do it, we’ll come in and do it for you – because we must protect American lives on our own soil,” Ramaswamy said.

The former vice president believes the designation is necessary, he told the DCNF.

“Absolutely, and every day that we wait to do so puts American families in danger. The drug cartels are some of the deadliest groups that exist today, they are certainly as deadly and dangerous as any of the groups currently listed as foreign terrorist organizations,” Pence said.

Pence is weighing a decision to run for president by visiting early primary states to gauge interest, and said a decision to go up against his former running mate will come sometime in the Spring.

“Cartels are criminal organizations responsible for killing countless Americans every year and should absolutely be labeled as terrorist organizations,” Sununu said.

Sununu is rumored to be considering a run for president and recently founded the Live Free or Die political action committee (PAC). He has openly called for moving on from the Trump-era, while criticizing DeSantis for being “extreme.”

“These cartels are lethal, multinational organizations that profit off human suffering,” Pompeo said, adding “Their threat to the American people meets the statutory requirement for designation.”

Pompeo is consulting with his family to “decide what’s next” for the former Secretary of State, and said a decision will come in the “next couple months.” If he runs, he will also have to go up against his former boss, and Republican frontrunner, Trump.

Hutchinson – who preceded Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Trump’s former press secretary – said he was “seriously” considering running for president in 2024, and noted that the party must move away from the former president.

“I have been an outspoken supporter of designating the

Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. This designation allows us to use many more resources and tools to combat the human suffering these criminal organizations spread throughout our communities,” Hutchinson said.

Abbott, who made the designation on the state level as governor, believes in the federal government doing the same. A presidential decision from the governor won’t come until after Memorial Day, according to The Associated Press.

“Governor Abbott designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations in September 2022 and has repeatedly called on President Biden to do the same at the federal level,” Abbott’s press secretary, Andrew Mahaleris, told the DCNF.

Leveraging the powers of the U.S. military is also a priority for many of the Republicans who spoke with the DCNF.

Trump’s team said he would do so. Pence, however, believes it should be a last resort measure.

“The first job of a government is to secure the safety of its people, be that in deterrence abroad against our foreign adversaries or securing the southern border. During the Trump-Pence administration, we deployed the National Guard to stop the tidal flood of illegal immigrants into our country, chaos, but… deploying the National Guard should be the last line of defense,” Pence said.

Potential candidates South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and former National Security Advisor John Bolton did not provide responses to the DCNF.

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BY KARL GROSSMAN

What everyone agrees on is that we have an affordable housing crisis.

It’s not simply a problem. It’s not just a situation. It’s a full-blown crisis impacting on many people.

One window I have on it is as a professor looking at the faces and being engaged in discussions with scores of young people every week—and when the conversation turns sometimes to housing, their expressions and comments turn gloomy. They wonder how they will ever be able to afford a house on Long Island now with the mean cost of one in Suffolk County at more than $500,000? How will they ever be able to afford a house in Nassau with a mean cost there of more than $600,000?

In both counties, that’s a payment of more than $3,000 a month— more than $700 a week—on a 30-year mortgage with a 6% fixed interest. And that’s before property taxes and costs of utilities and upkeep.

For those who dream of owning a single-family home—the housing standard for better and worse on Long Island—that requires a salary of $1,000 a week or more than $50,000 a year just for housing.

My students from New York City who figure that they’d be living in an apartment someday wonder how they could ever afford the average rent of an apartment in the city now at more than $3,000 a month.

The crisis has overtones that hark back to the Great Depression. Consider the important Riverheadbased homeless services initiative Maureen’s Haven. It provides at houses of worship in Suffolk County, free, seven nights a week, shelter for homeless men and women. (Our synagogue, Temple Adas Israel in Sag Harbor, participates in it. My wife is among those who cook meals for folks cared for by Maureen’s Haven.) But the program only runs from November 1 to March 31. An article last week by Express News Group reporter Michael Wright in the Sag Harbor Express was headlined “With Spring’s Arrival, Homeless Lose a Lifeline.” For one participant in the Maureen’s Haven program, the piece began, “this past Friday was probably the last night for some time that he would sleep in a bed.”

Where will he and others now go? Will many sleep in the woods on Long Island? Yes. Their plight is a modern-day variation on “Grapes of Wrath.”

BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ.

The Affordable Housing Crisis

across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Southern California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Northern Virginia.”

The governor spoke about how “too many of our people are struggling to find a place to call home, and they are looking to us for bold leadership. Decisive action is called for now.”

What a comment it is on our society today!

Housing is a basic human need.

In her “State of the State” address in January, Governor Kathy Hochul declared that “we must improve the quality of life for New Yorkers. But you can’t really talk about quality of life without talking about cost of living. With inflation soaring, prices are going up on everything families need to buy. And on top of that, paying the monthly rent or mortgage— it’s just overwhelming. So let’s talk about everyone’s largest expense: housing.”

“Over the last 10 years,” said the governor, “our state has created

1.2 million jobs—but only 400,000 new homes. Many forces led to this state of affairs. But front and center are the local land use policies that are the most restrictive in the nation. Through zoning, local communities hold enormous power to block growth.”

“Between full-on bans of multifamily homes, and onerous zoning and approvals processes, they make it difficult—even impossible —to build new homes.”

“Between 2010 and 2018,” she said, “Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and Putnam Counties, each granted fewer building permits per capita than virtually all suburban counties

“Today,” she said, “I’m proud to introduce the New York Housing Compact, a groundbreaking strategy to catalyze the housing development we need for our communities to thrive. For our economy to grow. And our state to prosper. The compact pulls together a broad menu of policy changes that will collectively achieve the ambitious goal of 800,000 new homes over the next decade. The compact sets clear expectations for the growth we need while at the same time, giving localities plenty of tools, flexibility, and resources to stimulate that growth. Every single locality across the state will have a target for building new homes. Upstate, the target is for the current housing stock to grow by 1% every three years. Downstate, 3% every three years.”

More next week on the affordable housing crisis.

Mental Health and Estate Planning

Q: A: Does my mentally ill son need estate planning?

It is advisable for your mentally ill son to have his own estate planning documents in place. Moreover, your own estate planning documents should be drafted to best provide for your son during your lifetime and after your death.

Your son's limitations, ability to manage his affairs and finances, and personal needs may vary. If he has capacity, it is crucial that your son executes Advance Directives, including a Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and Living Will. These documents empower another individual to manage his finances and health care decisions, if he cannot do so for himself. For example, if your son were to appoint you as his agent, you would be able to sign checks for him, manage his bank accounts, and apply for government benefits on his behalf. If he becomes incapacitated and does not have these documents, a guardianship proceeding will be

necessary.

If your son is receiving or may receive government benefits in the future, it is advisable to set up a Third Party Supplemental Needs Trust (SNT). Inheriting money can impact eligibility for Social Security Income (SSI) benefits. While Social Security Disability (SSDI) typically remain eligible for benefits regardless of inheritance, SSI recipients may experience a reduction or loss of benefits.

Therefore any gifting or inheritance left to your son in an SNT would not jeopardize his eligibility for government assistance programs such as Medicaid and Social Security. This is done in your own estate planning documents, either through your Will, living trust, or through a free-standing Third Party SNT. Any excess funds left in the trust at your son’s death can be distributed to any person or entity that you name in the trust. An SNT ensures

he can keep or apply for these benefits while also preserving trust assets for his benefit.

It may also be useful for your son to have his own First Party SNT to preserve his own assets during his life. A First Party SNT, like a Third Party SNT, preserves assets while maintaining government benefits. Unlike a Third Party SNT, a First Party SNT must contain a pay-back provision to the government at the beneficiary’s death. Since a First Party SNT uses the beneficiary's assets, any monies paid out by the government during the beneficiary’s lifetime must be paid back.

Even if your son has no plans to apply for government benefits, leaving him assets in a less restrictive trust may make sense. A trust ensures that any money left to him is effectively managed by whomever you appoint as trustee. It is important to discuss all these factors with an estate planning

attorney who can guide you through your options and devise a custom plan.

I want to emphasize the importance of estate planning for your mentally ill son. You need to that you take action now to ensure that your son is cared for both during your lifetime and after your passing. Your son's well-being and financial security are at stake, and

proper estate planning can make all the difference.

Michal Lipshitz, Esq. and Dylan Stevens, Esq. are attorneys at Burner Law Group, P.C. focusing their practice areas on Estate Planning and Elder Law. Burner Law Group P.C. serves clients from Manhattan to the east end of Long Island with offices located in East Setauket, Westhampton Beach, New York City and East Hampton.

THE BETTOR ANGLE TM

BY TOM BARTON

We are just a few weeks away from the 2023 NFL Draft and it seems that all the projections have the New York Giants selecting a wide receiver with the 25th overall pick. Sure, there are always curveballs during draft season, but the consensus has been set so let's look at the top WR targets for the GMen.

Jordan Addison, WR, USC - Addison has produced everywhere he has landed and he is the type of receiver that can play on day 1. He has gotten plenty of Stephon Diggs comparisons, which likely has Brian Daboll drooling. Addison is on the smaller size though, weighing in under 175 pounds, so there are some small concerns.

Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College - Flowers is the ideal over the top receiver, but he can also play in the slot if asked. He flashed signs of greatness in stints at Boston College, despite problems at QB, and their offense as a whole. An offensive minded

coach, like Brian Daboll, can unleash even another gear for this talented wide out.

Quentin Johnson, WR, TCU - Johnson is a big bodied receiver at 6'4". He is also very fast running a 4.3 40 yard dash time. He is probably the most physically gifted receiver in this draft class, but his stats at TCU shows his ability didn't always translate into on field success.

Jaylin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee

- The Biletnikoff Award winner was the best receiver in college and that pedigree should carry over to the NFL. Hyatt is more quick than fast, but he has the foot speed to win a lot of battles. His route running might be his best attribute and that is an easy trait to carry over to the next level.

Some of you may be asking where Jaxon Smith-Njigba from Ohio State is? There seems to be no chance that he falls to the Giants and his stock is actually rising as we are getting closer to the draft.

BY CHUCK T. Fantasy Sports

The alarm bells were being rung loud and clear. The ball is juiced. The ball is juiced. As if you had enough data in the first week of the season. And yet, a number of fairly smart analysts in the fantasy baseball community could be heard saying that in this first week of the fantasy baseball season. And admittedly as we came out of the first weekend of the season, my ESPN dynasty league had five (5) teams with an ERA over 5.00 and in fact one team had a team ERA over 6.00. And poof, that bubble has already been burst. As I write this article tonight, there are only two teams with a team ERA of 5.00 or higher, and in fact there are two teams with ERAs as a staff below 3.00. So what gives? Are the baseballs once again juiced? Or did a very small sample size cause everyone to overreact?

It cannot be argued that the rule changes being implemented for the 2023 baseball season are being felt in a number of ways. Game times have been shaved by over 30 minutes thanks to the new pitch clocks. The fact that pitchers can only make two pickoff attempts per baserunner has already led to a significant increase in stolen

The GMen are Set for a Wide Receiver

bases. Spring training 2023 saw 34% more stolen base attempts than spring training 2021. But do increased stolen bases truly have a large impact on run production?

That point has never been proven conclusively and don’t ever forget the 1982 New York Yankees who were designed to use the stolen base to lead baseball in offense. George Steinbrenner went out and brought in speedy Dave Collins and Ken Griffey Jr. only to watch his 1982 club go out and struggle to score runs.

Is the Baseball Juiced?

Long before the writing of Moneyball, George Steinbrenner failed to grasp a simpler concept. Though Dave Collins had stolen 79 bases for the Cincinnati Red in the 1980 season, Collins had an abysmal OPS mark because of a pronounced inability to drive the ball with any authority. In his two seasons prior to coming to the Yankees, Collins had produced an OPS of .736 and .735. You have read me state on previous occasions, I don’t even want to know your name unless you can put up an .800 OPS mark.

OPS is a very simple computation. It is the sum of your on base percentage added to your slugging percentage. And it holds a perfect correlation to your runs scored and your RBIs in a given season. So far, we do see an increase in OPS numbers throughout baseball in this first week of the season. But again, it is a very small sample size. For the 2022 baseball season, there were only two (2) baseball players with an OPS above 1.00. Through six and in some cases seven games played there are forty-three (43) players with an OPS above 1.00. Does this mean that the offense is 20 times better in the current season? Of course not. Six games played is a very small sample size. We will check back in a week and this number will be at least halved I confidently predict. If it is not, we might have something to look into.

One thing is for certain though. Any increase in stolen bases is an independent factor as to why OPS numbers are running higher than the final numbers for the 2022 baseball season. And if you have watched the New York Yankees in this first week of the season you have noticed that Gleyber Torres has already stolen five bases. But it

is of far more relevance that Gleyber has a .789 slugging percentage. Small sample size for certain, but a .789 slugging percentage is not sustainable. These numbers will revert to a more reasonable mean. Players sprint out of the gate in every baseball season and do things which catch all of the analysts by surprise. Sometimes it is a player having a bounce back season and recapturing a past level of excellence such as what Yoan Moncada is doing. Sometimes it is a player who has never done this before and is experiencing a true breakout given an opportunity. It looks like James Outman of the Los Angeles Dodgers could be one of those players. Wander Franco is another guy doing that very same thing. Garrett Mitchell of the Brewers, Jonathan India of the Reds, Jose Siri of Tampa Bays should be mentioned in a similar vein. But Jorge Mateo of Baltimore, Patrick Wisdom of the Cubs and Brian Anderson of the Brewers give me reason to pause. These don’t look like true breakouts to me. Be cautious with these players and certainly don’t rush out to grab them in a trade.

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BY REV. FREDERICK MILLER. PH.D.

VETERANS WAY Career Instead of a Job

As a veteran you have a great advantage in obtaining a career instead of a job. The main difference between a career and a job is that with a career you want to go to work and you get paid to due what you enjoy. With a job, you have to go to work to get paid. When you get to work you are working for a boss who tells you what and how to do the job.

Use your GI Bill benefits to advance your education and training. Learn how to use your benefits to earn a degree, train for a specific trade, or work toward a career goal.

Benefits

1. Helps pay in as tuition, books, and housing at an institution of higher learning (like a 4-year university, community college, or graduate school).

2. Funding for tuition and housing at a school inside or outside the U.S.

3. Additional funds to help pay for a school if your tuition costs more than what is covered by the active-duty Tuition Assistance

program.

4. Helps to pay for a tutor if you’re struggling with coursework.

5. A lump-sum payment is given to help cover the cost of courses in high-tech degree or non-degree programs.

6. Funding for specific training programs (like HVAC repair, truck driver, EMT training).

7. A program that connects you to a high-tech training provider so you can gain computer skills and experience to start or advance your high-tech career.

8. Funds help many for training to become a pilot.

9. Money to help cover books, supplies, and housing while you learn a trade or skill (like plumbing, hotel management, or firefighter).

10. Access to training assisting in starting in your own business.

There are many other benefits available in this bill that can help you pick and gain a career instead of a job. As a ninety year old veteran I never had to work. I was

able to have the Air Force train me in one of the careers that I wanted as a child. I usually went to work about two hours early and stayed later than scheduled because I loved what I was doing. When I retired from that career back in 1980, I went after my second career choice

as a minister. So I went to Seminary and became a minister. I did not want to be a church pastor, but a minister that brought people back to God and help those that I could. Then in 2012 I became a chaplain for my post in the American Legion and was almost immediately told

about the Veterans committing suicide. Since then my mission is to work with fellow veterans and help them find the right path to go down. I want to help you find the peace I found in life by finding two careers rather than a job. It makes life so much more enjoyable.

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

Dear Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Members,

On behalf of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library Board of Trustees, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to you for supporting the 2023-2024 operating budget. Your approval of this modest 1.4 percent increase will enable our library to continue offering the outstanding services that our community has come to expect and deserve.

Our library plays a vital role in the lives of our community members, and your support ensures that we can maintain and enhance the quality of the resources and programs we provide. From lifelong learning opportunities to essential technological access, our library is a cornerstone of knowledge, enrichment, and connection for our community.

We would like to give special thanks to the numerous community-based organizations that actively participated in spreading the word about the budget. Your enthusiasm and dedication in sharing information with your networks were instrumental in the successful passage of this budget. We could not have achieved this outcome without your help, and we are grateful for your partnership.

As we move forward, the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library remains committed to adapting and evolving to meet the diverse needs of our patrons. We will continue to work closely with our community partners to ensure that our library remains a beacon of education, inspiration, and support for all.

Once again, thank you for your trust in the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library. Your support is invaluable, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community with pride and dedication.

Sincerely,

Board of Trustees Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library

LIBRARY LIVING

BY TARA D’AMATO

Assistant Library Director

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Monday, May 8, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Registration begins Monday, May 1. Grades 1-6.

Lego Club Jr.

Tuesday,May9,4:30-5:30p.m.

Drop-in, no registration required. Grades K-2.

Lego Club

Tuesday,May9,5:30-6:30p.m.

Drop-in, no registration required. Grades 3-6.

Spring Flowers Gift Planter

Wednesday,May10,4:30-5:15 p.m.OR5:30-6:15p.m.

Registration begins Wednesday, May 3. You may only sign up for 1

session. Grades K-6.

Art Teacher Amy: Paint a Bunny

Thursday, May 11, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Registration begins Thursday, May 4. Grades 1-5.

DIY Kite Craft

Monday, May 15, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Registration begins Monday, May 8. Grades 3-6.

Code Club

Wednesday,May17,4:00–5:00 p.m.

Registration begins Wednesday, May 10. Grades 3-6.

Miniature Aquariums

Monday, May 22, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Drop-in, no registration required. While supplies last! Grades K-6.

Bookworm Book Club: City Spies

Thursday, May 25, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

ON THE SEA

BY VINCENT PICA, COMMODORE

Back in the Fall, we talked about how to get the boat ready for a long, cold and dank winter. Time and tide are now on our side. Most bay constables allow moorings back in the water as of April 1 – and the weather will turn our way too. So, BEFORE you start your engines, ready the boat!

Getting Started

As with any project, starting at the beginning is the best place to start and for “commissioning”, i.e., getting the boat ready for service, the beginning is the front of the boat. For those that trailer their boats, the front of the boat is the trailer. Who wants to go flying down the highway and see their boat doing somersaults along the side of the road? How do you prevent that!? Well, start with the strap that comes out of the winch. Connected to the bow eye, it is the first line of defense. Pay out a few feet and make sure that there aren’t any frayed or torn segments. If there are, you will need to cut out that entire segment and re-attach the strap. If you aren’t sure how, and you need to be since this strap IS

Programs for Children in May at the Library

the first line of defense, get help from a competent mechanic or dock master.

While you’re at it, why not spray the winch and all the moving parts with some penetrating oil. Pay out the entire strap if need be and re-coil it up so that you are sure you get a good covering of the moving parts with penetrating oil. Take a walk around the boat and be sure the binding straps are all equally in good shape. If not, replace them.

As to the boat itself now, open the anchor locker and flake out the anchor rode (the line and chain attaching the anchor to the “eye” in the bottom of your anchor locker/your boat) and lay the anchor “on the hard.” Again, check the shackles for excessive wear as well as the rode itself. Replace or repair, as needed. No sense having the boat float away one day because the anchor rode wore through, or a shackle pin gave out.

Be sure that the navigation lights (red and green) are working. If not, take the bulb with you to the marine hardware

Registration and book pickup begins Monday, May 1. Grades 4-6.

Chalk & Paper Art

Friday,May26,4:30-5:00p.m.

Registration begins Friday, May 19. Grades K-2.

NASCAR: Start Your Engines Here

Saturday, May 27, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Drop-in, no registration required. Grades K-6.

Little Sparks

Wednesday,May31,4:00–5:00 p.m.

Registration begins Wednesday, May 24. Children in Grades K-2.

Gentlemen (and Ladies)!

Start Your Engines!

store and replace it – plus spares. The gas is more expensive than a few extra bulbs.

Your storage area(s) might be forward so open them up and ensure that PFDs, tools, etc, etc, etc are all in good condition. Check that there is no standing water in the compartment. If so, the “limber holes” are clogged, and the water can’t get to the bilge to be pumped overboard. Every ounce of weight that wasn’t on the boat when the boat was manufactured changes its centers of buoyancy and gravity. In heavy seas, that just might matter a whole lot.

Next are the cockpit and the electronics. Disconnect them, spray them with some “white grease”, reconnect and test the gear. If a connector is corroded, replace it. This all will keep salt in the air from penetrating your electronics.

If you haven’t checked the PFDs yet, do it now. Check your whistle, your horn, your flares – any and all safety equipment. Don’t forget your fire extinguisher(s). If it isn’t “in the green”, chuck it. Also, gently

shake it side to side, head over end. If you hear a “thunk”, the dry chemical has solidified. It is now a good door stopper but not much else. You should hear a low “shh” sound as the suppressant moves back and forth.

Check the fuel tank. Is the “sender wire” (wire that runs from the top of the tank (usually) to the fuel gauge) in good condition? How about the filter? And check the fuel lines too. Weak or cracked hoses must be replaced, along with rusted hose clamps. Stainless steel.

How are the battery and the clamps that attach to the posts? Just like a car, all this must be in good condition.

The engine is the most obvious component to ready for service. Change the oil – all the oil – including the oil down in the foot of the engine. You’ll need a large straight-slot screw driver for the two screws (high and low) that have to be backed out, a bucket and a quart of oil. Find all the grease fittings and gently pump new grease in until it comes out somewhere else.

Don’t forget the steering cable

fitting. Be sure that the oil dipstick is properly seated.

BTW, if you do have trailer, check the tires and the lube the bearings. As with the engine grease, pump it in gently. Who wants to push out a seal?

Reset the spark plug(s) in the engine before you put the cover back on – unless you are going to work on the prop. Some old models might start up when you turn the prop – and that will definitely ruin your Saturday. Once ready to start the boat, be sure it is in water! You need the coolant! It will smoke at first from the fogging oil you laid in the Fall but that will quickly pass.

OK, there are surely more things to do but you are well on your way to heading out to the high seas – or at least in our bays and creeks.

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 . . .

BY DOMINICK FORTE

Mary Magdalene was a woman who traveled with Jesus as one of His followers and was a witness to His crucifixion and Resurrection. She is mentioned twelve times in the gospels. She came from Magdala, a fishing town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee.

The gospel of Luke lists Mary Magdalene as one of the women who traveled with Jesus and helped support His ministry “out of their resources,” indicating that she was probably wealthy. The same passage states that seven demons had been driven out of her, as also stated in Mark’s gospel. She was at his execution and also present at His burial. All four gospels identify her as either alone or as a member of a larger group which includes Jesus’ mother as the first to witness Jesus’ Resurrection.

The portrayal of Mary Magdalene as a prostitute began in 591 when Pope Gregory I combined her with Mary of Bethany and the unnamed “sinful woman” who anointed Jesus’ feet in chapter 7 of Luke’s gospel. Pope Gregory’s Easter

sermon resulted in a widespread belief that Mary Magdalene was a repentant promiscuous woman. In 1969 Pope Paul VI removed the identification of her with Mary of Bethany and the “sinful woman” but the view of her as a former prostitute has persisted in popular culture.

The places where Mary Magdalene and the other women are mentioned throughout the gospels indicate that they were critical to the ministry of Jesus. The fact that she is usually listed first as a member of the group of women indicates that she was seen as most important of them, after the Blessed Mother.

According to the gospels of Luke and Mark Jesus exorcised seven demons from Mary Magdalene. In the first century demons were believed to cause physical and psychological illnesses. Scholars have suggested that the reference to the number of demons being seven may mean that she had to undergo seven exorcisms, perhaps over a long period of time due to the first being partially unsuccessful.

All four gospels agree that several other women watched the crucifixion from a distance with three explicitly naming Mary Magdalene as being present. Scholars state that the presence of these women is historical because Christians would have been unlikely to fabricate that the main witnesses to the execution of Jesus were women.

Early at the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to Jesus’ tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. She saw one or two angels in white (depending on whose account). When she saw Jesus he told her not to cling to Him because he had not yet ascended to the Father. It was Mary Magdalene who brought word of the risen Christ to Peter and the remaining Apostles.

Mary Magdalene is considered a saint by the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran denominations. In, 2016 Pope Francis raised the level of her liturgical memory from memorial to feast day.

POETICALLY SPEAKING Not Only a Writer

BY NINA JOURAWLEFF

In this week’s issue, I show another side of myself: that of a dancer—depicted through a “poem” that “speaks” without the use of words. Enjoy!

PoetryinMotion

Painting of Mary Magdalene on the Altarpiece of St Nicolas

** 2023** CONTINUOUS RUN

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AND PUBLICLY OPENED AT THE SUFFOLK COUNTY OFFICE OF CENTRAL PROCUREMENT, 335 YAPHANK AVE., YAPHANK, NY 11980 631/852-5196 FOR THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL ON EACH MONDAY IN *2023 AT 11:00 A.M.

PLEASE REFER TO BUYER’S INITIALS WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES:

JR MEATS POULTRY PRODUCE GROCERIES FISH DAIRY PRODUCTS

*EXCEPT LEGAL HOLIDAYS, IN WHICH CASE IT WILL BE TUESDAY.

DEFINITE

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ABOVE ITEMS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE OFFICE OF CENTRAL PROCUREMENT.

L14670-14 – CONTINUOUS RUN-1/11/2023–7/26/2023

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSRMF MH MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST

II, Plaintiff AGAINST DORA W. CHAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 2, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on April 19, 2023 at 1:00PM, premises known as 20 WEST LAKE DRIVE, PATCHOGUE, NY 11772. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Patchogue, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0204, Section 012.00, Block 04.00, Lot 003.000. Approximate amount of judgment $469,615.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to

provisions of filed Judgment Index #610027/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the SUFFOLK County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. The Referee will not accept cash at sale. Andrea Denicola, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16003669 75387

L14859 - 3/22/2023, 3/29/2023, 4/5/2023 & 4/12/2023

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY IN ITS CAPACITY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE NOTEHOLDERS OF AAMES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST

2005 2, Plaintiff, v.

CATHERINE COULOMBE, ET AL, Defendant.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County on November 17, 2020, I, Peter R. McGreevy, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on April 24, 2023 at The Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, County of Suffolk, State of New York, at 4:00 PM the premises described as follows:

28 Moriches Middle Isla Shirley, NY 11967

SBL No: 0200-641.00-02.00016.000

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Township of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 015656/2009 in the amount of $618,837.75 plus interest

and costs.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Stuart Frame

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Plaintiff's Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

L14889 – 3/22/2023, 3/29/2023, 4/5/2023 & 4/12/2023

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2004-OP2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-OP2, Plaintiff, Against RICHARD SCHMITT A/K/A RICHARD H. SCHMITT A/K/A RICHARD H. SCHMITT JR., et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/10/2021, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on 4/21/2023 at 10:00am, premises known as 51 Sherwood Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951, And Described As Follows:

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

District 0200 Section 978.80

Block 07.00 Lot 067.000

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $215,786.23 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions

of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 603154/2019

Daniel James Murphy, Esq., Referee.

McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 2/27/2023 File Number: 18-302855 LD L14896 – 3/22/2023, 3/29/2023, 4/5/2023 & 4/12/2023

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

CMG MORTGAGE, INC.,

Plaintiff, Against COREY LEMAY A/K/A COREY M. LEMAY, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/23/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on 5/1/2023 at 11:00 AM, premises known as 30 Balsam Drive, Medford, New York 11763, and described as follows:

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

District 0200 Section 870.00 Block 03.00 Lot 030.002

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $318,054.88 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 604459/2015

Thomas Joseph Demayo, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 3/3/2023 File Number: 15311761 LD

L14914 – 3/29/2023, 4/5/2023, 4/12/2023, 4/19/2023

NOTICE

OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK CIT BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST MARGARET M. IVANS, VICTORIA T. ROBINSON INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF WILLIAM E. ROBINSON, ET AL., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 25, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 8, 2023 at 10:30AM, premises known as 63 NOTTINGHAM AVENUE, PATCHOGUE, NY 11772. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Patchogue, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0204, Section 012.00, Block 08.00, Lot 004.002. Approximate amount of judgment $388,647.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616176/2016. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the SUFFOLK County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16003497 75650

L14917–4/5/2023,4/12/2023, 4/19/2023&4/26/2023

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A

MR. COOPER, Plaintiff

AGAINST CALVIN BECKETT, ET AL.,

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 1, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 8, 2023 at 12:30PM, premises known

as 139 MAYWOOD ROAD, MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 981.90, Block 11.00, Lot 026.000 FKA District 0209, Section 028.00, Block 02.00 Lot 026.000 FKA District 0200, Section 981.90, Block 07.00 Lot 026.000. Approximate amount of judgment $121,752.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #622771/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the SUFFOLK County COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Ian M. Sack, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-005377 75706

L14918-4/5/2023,4/12/2023, 4/19/2023&4/26/2023

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

SUFFOLK COUNTY

HUDSON CITY SAVINGS

BANK, Plaintiff against ABRAHAM L. TURPIN A/K/A ABRAHAM

TURPIN, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Suite 590, Elmsford, NY 10523

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 20, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 1, 2023 at 10:30 AM. Premises known as 105 Carlton Drive East, Shirley, New York 11967. District 0200 Sec 615.00 Block 02.00 Lot 013.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $494,834.06 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of

filed Judgment Index No 609334/2015. Cash will not be accepted at the sale. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

Pamela J. Greene, Esq., Referee 2154-000927

L14919 – 3/29/2023, 4/5/2023, 4/12/2023, 4/19/2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Stonco Materials Inc., located at 160 Long Island Avenue, Holtsville NY 11742, has made application to the Town of Brookhaven Planning Board for a Site Plan with Special Permit and Variances. The project is known as Stonco @ Yaphank, located 156 feet North of Horseblock Road, Westside of Yaphank Avenue, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York as described as follows:

NORTH: Land now or formerly Paul Steinbeck

Revocable Living Trust

Land now or formerly

Daniel Ross

WEST: Land now or formerly Great Gardens LLC

Land now or formerly Larry

W. Horton

SOUTH: Right of Way known as Horseblock Road

Land now or formerly

Gerald M. O’Shea

EAST: Land now or formerly

Lawrence Garnier

Land now or formerly

George Pappas

Land now or Formerly

Daniel Ross

Right of Way known as Yaphank Avenue

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Brookhaven Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 4:00 P.M at the Town Hall Auditorium located on the second floor of Town Hall. Adjacent property owners and/or others interested in any way in the proposal may communicate with the Planning Board at the Public Hearing. Anyone interested in submitting written

comments to the Board may also do so via email at emccallion@brookhavenny. gov.

This notice is advertised in accordance with the requirements of Town law.

DATED: April 8, 2023

Steven J. Wilutis, Esq., Chairperson

L14920–4/12/2023

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS–SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK – REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, Plaintiff, -againstMARIE E. MARVIN

AKA BETH MARVIN AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM V. MORGAN, DECEASED; PHYLLIS VOEGELI AS ALTERNATE EXECUTRIX AND RESIDUARY BENEFICIARY OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM V. MORGAN, DECEASED; ANY AND ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM V. MORGAN, DECEASED; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;

ELEANOR HARRIS, AS HEIR TO SUSIE BELL HARRIS, DECEASED HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM V. MORGAN, DECEASED;

MARY F. JOHNSON, AS HEIR TO SUSIE BELL HARRIS, DECEASED

HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM V. MORGAN, DECEASED;

GRACIE HARRIS, AS HEIR TO SUSIE BELL HARRIS, DECEASED HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM V. MORGAN, DECEASED; ELIE STEWART AS HEIR TO SUSIE BELL HARRIS, DECEASED HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM V. MORGAN,

DECEASED, Defendants

- Index No. 603412/2022

Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Suffolk County. To the above named Defendants–YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated February 9, 2023. NOTICE-

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME – If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Christopher Modelewski

Dated: February 9, 2023

Filed: February 16, 2023. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 28 E 6th Street

6, Patchogue, NY 11772.

Dated: March 17, 2023 Filed: March 22, 2023 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for

Plaintiff, By: Meir Weiss, Esq., 590 Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, New York, NY 10022 P: (212) 524-5000 F: (212) 524-5050 No Service by fax) Service purposes only: Trade Centre South 100 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 P: (888) 491-1120 F: (954) 343-6982

L14923 – 3/29/2023, 4/5/2023, 4/12/2023 & 4/19/2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the South Country Central School District, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York will be held at the South Country School District Administration Building, 189 North Dunton Ave, East Patchogue, New York, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 6:15 P.M., prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the Education Law of the State of New York, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 20232024 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to the Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the School District beginning April 26, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday

or holidays, at the Office of the District Clerk, Administration Building, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, New York.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Bellport Middle School, 35 Kreamer Street, Bellport, New York, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.

2. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education, each for a threeyear term commencing July 1, 2023, and expiring on June 30, 2026.

3. PROPOSITION: Expenditure of no more than two million two hundred fortyone thousand dollars ($2,241,000) from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 17, 2016 to finance projects for: (1) the removal and replacement of all existing windows throughout the main building of the Verne W. Critz Elementary School, with the exception of the most recent 2009 southeast wing addition; (2) the removal and replacement of all existing windows in the 2009 southeast wing addition to the Verne W. Critz Elementary School; and (3) the removal and reinstallation of window treatments throughout the main building and 2009 southeast wing addition of the Verne W. Critz Elementary School; including such preliminary, ancillary, and incidental costs in connection therewith.

Shall the Board of Education of the South Country Central School District be authorized, to expend funds from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 17, 2016 (“Reserve Fund”) pursuant to Education Law §3651, for

the a capital improvement project consisting of: (1) the removal and replacement of all existing windows throughout the main building of the Verne W. Critz Elementary School, with the exception of the most recent 2009 southeast wing addition (One million eight hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,850,000)); (2) the removal and replacement all existing windows in the 2009 southeast wing addition to the Verne W. Critz Elementary School (Two hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($275,000)); and (3) the removal and reinstallation of window treatments throughout the main building and 2009 southeast wing addition of the Verne W. Critz Elementary School (One hundred sixteen thousand dollars ($116,000)); and to make expenditures from the Reserve Fund for the cost of other work required in connection therewith, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto in an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of two million two hundred forty-one thousand dollars ($2,241,000), provided that the Board of Education may allocate funds amongst various components within the overall total expenditure at its discretion?

4. Shall the Board of Education of the South Country Central School District be authorized pursuant to Education Law § 3651 to establish a Capital Reserve Fund to be known as the “South Country 2023 Capital Reserve Fund” for a probable term of eight (8) years in the ultimate amount of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) plus interest earned on such funds, whose purpose shall be to fund, in whole or in part, capital improvements, facilities reconstruction, rehabilitation repair and upgrades as follows: reconstruction and renovation of current facilities, pavements and grounds, asbestos abatement, heating/ ventilation, plumbing, masonry work, structural repairs and replacements of doors, windows, floors and roofs, site work, and other related work, including all related costs, site work, ancillary and related work

with such funds to be obtained from end of year budget surplus funds and/ or budget appropriations as determined by the Board of Education and the interest accrued on such funds over the probable term of the fund.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of monies which will be required to fund the School District's budget for 2023-2024 exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, beginning April 26, 2023, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the office of the Principal of each schoolhouse within the District during its regular business hours.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Trustee of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Administration Building,

189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m. prevailing time on April 17, 2023. Nominating petition(s) are to be submitted for two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2026. Petitions are to be signed by at least 67 qualified voters of the district (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2022 annual election for members of the Board of Education); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law and has voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

Registration shall be conducted for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law through May 10, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on all regular business days during which the Office of the District Clerk is in operation, at the Office of the Clerk located in the School District Administration Building, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, New York, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such time he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of said Clerk to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Budget Vote and Election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, Administration Building, 189 Dunton Avenue, East

Patchogue, New York and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for election, except Sunday, and on Saturday, May 13, 2023 between the hours of 9 am to 12 pm and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on May 16, 2023 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Bellport Middle School, 35 Kreamer Street, Bellport, New York to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2024, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 16, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election (May 9, 2023) if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election (May 15, 2023), if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on weekdays

prior to the day set for the annual election, and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the South Country Central School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to cflynn@southcountry. org or fax sent to 631-2862457. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 20, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the South Country Central School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to cflynn@southcountry.org or fax sent to 631-2862457. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 20, 2023. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a nonmilitary ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at South Country Central School District, 189 Dunton Avenue, East

Patchogue, NY 11772.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 16, 2023 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 16, 2023 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk at her office in the Administration Building, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, New York, on or before March 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Any referenda of propositions required by law to be included in the published or posted notice of the Annual Meeting and Election must be filed with the District Clerk a reasonable time in advance of the first publication or posting of the legal notice. All referenda must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 168 qualified voters of the District (such number representing the greater of 25 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters for the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

Dated: East Patchogue, New York

March 22, 2023

By Order of the Board of Education of South Country Central School District Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York Christine Flynn, District Clerk

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AVISO DE AUDIENCIA

PÚBLICA, VOTO DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR CENTRAL DE SOUTH COUNTRY PUEBLO DE BROOKHAVEN, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de South Country, Pueblo de Brookhaven, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, en el Edificio Administrativo del Distrito Escolar de South Country, 189 North Dunton Ave, East Patchogue, Nueva York. York, el miércoles 3 de mayo de 2023, a las 6:15 p. m., hora vigente, para la transacción de los negocios autorizados por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluidos los siguientes artículos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (presupuesto propuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2023-2024.

2. Discutir todos los artículos que se establecen a continuación para ser votados por las máquinas de votación en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 16 de mayo de 2023.

3. Tramitar cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse ante la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la modifican.

Una copia del presupuesto propuesto estará disponible, previa solicitud, para los residentes del Distrito Escolar a partir del 26 de

abril de 2023, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., horario vigente, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio Administrativo, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, Nueva York.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA

ADICIONALMENTE que dicha Votación y Elección del Presupuesto se llevarán a cabo el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., hora vigente, en Bellport Middle School, 35 Kreamer Street, Bellport, Nueva York, momento en el que se abrirán las urnas para votar por máquina de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2023-2024 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito Escolar.

2. Elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación, cada uno por un período de tres años que comienza el 1 de julio de 2023 y termina el 30 de junio de 2026.

3. PROPUESTA:

Gasto de no más de dos millones doscientos cuarenta y un mil dólares ($2,241,000) del Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido el 17 de mayo de 2016 para financiar proyectos para: (1) la remoción y reemplazo de todas las ventanas existentes en todo el edificio principal de la escuela primaria Verne W. Critz, con la excepción de la adición más reciente del ala sureste de 2009; (2) la remoción y reemplazo de todas las ventanas existentes en la adición del ala sureste de 2009 a la escuela primaria Verne W. Critz; y (3) la remoción y reinstalación de cortinas en todo el edificio principal y la adición del ala sureste de 2009 de la escuela primaria Verne W. Critz; incluidos los costos preliminares, secundarios e incidentales en relación con los mismos.

¿Se debe autorizar a la Junta

de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de South Country a gastar fondos del Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido el 17 de mayo de 2016 ("Fondo de Reserva") de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §3651, para un proyecto de mejora de capital que consiste en : (1) la eliminación y reemplazo de todas las ventanas existentes en todo el edificio principal de la escuela primaria Verne W. Critz, con la excepción de la adición más reciente del ala sureste de 2009 (un millón ochocientos cincuenta mil dólares ($1,850,000)); (2) la eliminación y reemplazo de todas las ventanas existentes en la adición del ala sureste de 2009 a la Escuela Primaria Verne W. Critz (Doscientos setenta y cinco mil dólares ($275,000)); y (3) la remoción y reinstalación de cortinas en todo el edificio principal y la adición del ala sureste de 2009 de la escuela primaria Verne W. Critz (ciento dieciséis mil dólares ($116,000)); y hacer gastos del Fondo de Reserva para el costo de otros trabajos requeridos en relación con el mismo, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos incidentales a los mismos en una cantidad que no exceda el costo total estimado de dos millones doscientos cuarenta y un mil dólares ($2,241,000), siempre que la Junta de Educación pueda asignar fondos entre varios componentes dentro del gasto total general a su discreción?

4. ¿Deberá la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de South Country estar autorizada de conformidad con la Ley de Educación § 3651 para establecer un Fondo de Reserva de Capital que se conocerá como el "Fondo de Reserva de Capital de South Country 2023" por un término probable de ocho (8) años por un monto final de diez millones de dólares ($10,000,000) más los intereses devengados sobre dichos fondos, cuyo propósito será financiar, en su totalidad o en parte, mejoras de capital, reconstrucción de instalaciones, rehabilitación, reparación y mejoras de la siguiente manera: reconstrucción y renovación de instalaciones instalaciones, pavimentos y terrenos, reducción de asbesto, calefacción/

ventilación, plomería, trabajos de albañilería, reparaciones estructurales y reemplazos de puertas, ventanas, pisos y techos, trabajo en el sitio y otros trabajos relacionados, incluidos todos los costos relacionados, trabajo en el sitio, trabajos auxiliares y trabajos relacionados con dichos fondos que se obtendrán de los fondos excedentes del presupuesto de fin de año y/o asignaciones presupuestarias determinadas por la Junta de Educación y los intereses acumulados en dichas asignaciones fondos durante el plazo probable del fondo.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar para 2023-2024 sin incluir dinero público entre las horas de 9:00 a. m. y 3:00 p. m., horario prevaleciente, a partir del 26 de abril de 2023, excepto los sábados, domingos o días festivos en la oficina del director de cada escuela dentro del Distrito durante su horario comercial habitual.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que, de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se agregó la Sección 495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles y requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor total de tasación en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, y mostrar:

(a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como un monto en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado total en la lista; (b) la cantidad acumulada que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las

exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de Síndico de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en el Edificio Administrativo, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, Nueva York, no más tarde de las 5:00 p. m. tiempo prevaleciente el 17 de abril de 2023. Las peticiones de nominación deben presentarse para dos (2) vacantes en la Junta de Educación a partir del 1 de julio de 2023 y terminando el 30 de junio de 2026. Las peticiones deben ser firmadas por al menos 67 votantes del distrito (que representan el 2 % del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2022 para miembros de la Junta de Educación); debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que se requiere el registro personal de votantes ya sea de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en cualquier Reunión Anual o Especial del Distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, él o ella es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar según el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, él o ella también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. El registro se llevará a cabo con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la §2014 de la Ley de Educación hasta el 10 de mayo de 2023, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., horario prevaleciente, en todos los días hábiles días durante los cuales la Oficina

del Secretario del Distrito esté en funcionamiento, en la Oficina del Secretario ubicada en el Edificio de Administración del Distrito Escolar, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, Nueva York, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre colocado en dicho registro, siempre que en ese momento se sepa, o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicho Secretario, que en ese momento o posteriormente tiene derecho a votar en dicha Votación y Elección del Presupuesto para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro así preparado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio Administrativo, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, Nueva York y estará abierto para inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., horario prevaleciente, los días de semana y todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 13 de mayo de 2023 entre el horario de 9 am a 12 pm y en el(los) lugar(es) de votación el día de la votación.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que, de conformidad con la §2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Inscripción se reunirá el 16 de mayo de 2023 entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., hora vigente , en Bellport Middle School, 35 Kreamer Street, Bellport, Nueva York para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se usará en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo en 2024, y cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se celebre después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea incluido en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que es entonces o posteriormente con derecho a votar en la elección escolar para la cual se prepara dicho Registro, o en cualquier reunión especial del distrito celebrada después del 16 de mayo de 2023.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE

DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia se podrán obtener durante el horario laboral de la escuela a través del Secretario del Distrito. Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección (9 de mayo de 2023) si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la elección (15 de mayo de 2023), si la boleta se entregará personalmente al votante. El Secretario del Distrito debe recibir las boletas de voto en ausencia a más tardar a las 5:00 p. la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., horario vigente, los días de semana anteriores al día fijado para la elección anual, y el 16 de mayo de 2023, día señalado para las elecciones. Cualquier votante calificado que se encuentre presente en el lugar de votación puede oponerse a la votación de la boleta por motivos apropiados, dando a conocer su desafío y las razones por las cuales se presenta al Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de South Country solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a cflynn@ southcountry.org o envíe un fax al 631-286-2457. La solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del secretario del distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. el 20 de abril de 2023.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de South Country, pueden solicitar una solicitud de boleta militar del Secretario del Distrito y devolver dicha solicitud de boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito

en persona o por correo electrónico. a cflynn@ southcountry.org o enviado por fax al 631-286-2457. Para que un votante militar reciba una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina del secretario del distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m., el 20 de abril de 2023. Las solicitudes de boleta militar recibidas de acuerdo con él lo anterior se procesará de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar según la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de boleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de boleta militar original de un votante militar y la boleta militar deben devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del secretario del distrito en South Country Central School District, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, NY 11772.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE

DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las boletas militares serán escrutadas si el Secretario del Distrito las recibe antes del cierre de las urnas el 16 de mayo de 2023 y muestran una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o muestran un endoso fechado de recibo por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 16 de mayo de 2023 y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se asegure que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE

DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que, de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de conformidad con §2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o proposición para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otro modo se someta a votación en dicha elección, debe presentarse con la Secretaria del Distrito en su oficina en el Edificio Administrativo, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, Nueva York, el 17 de marzo de 2023 o antes, a las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente. Cualquier referéndum de proposiciones que la ley requiera que se incluya en el aviso publicado o publicado

de la Asamblea Anual y Elección debe presentarse con el Secretario del Distrito un tiempo razonable antes de la primera publicación o publicación del aviso legal. Todos los referendos deben estar escritos a máquina o impresos en inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos 168 votantes calificados del Distrito (cuyo número represente el mayor de 25 o 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes con el propósito de que no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes determinar cuál es ilegal, o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de dinero es requerido por la proposición, o donde existe otra razón válida para excluir la proposición de la boleta.

Fecha: East Patchogue, Nueva York

22 de marzo de 2023

Por orden de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Central de South Country Ciudad de Brookhaven, condado de Suffolk, Nueva York

Christine Flynn, secretaria de distrito

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, ONEWEST BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs. JEFFREY A. BEVIS, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 5, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York on May 11, 2023 at 10:30

A.M., premises known as 68 PAUMANAKE ROAD, BLUE POINT, NY 11715.

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: 984.80, Block: 01.00, Lot: 008.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $581,659.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 001559/2011.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee.

BRIAN T. EGAN, Esq., Referee

Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

SITE Roselle Property

TAX MAP NO. 0600-061.00-02.00-010.000

OWNER Roselle Building Co., Inc.

Copies of the proposed contracts can be seen at the office of the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management, H. Lee Dennison Building, 2nd Floor, Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York. The undersigned will hold a final public hearing of this acquisition, pursuant to Section 247 of the N.Y.S. General Municipal Law, at the Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management on the 20th day of April, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at which time all interested persons will be heard.

Michael Brown Acquisition Unit Supervisor

Dated: March 31, 2023 Hauppauge, N.Y.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

DITECH FINANCIAL

LLC FKA GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, V.

ELIZABETH M. ROCHE, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 27, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC FKA GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC is the Plaintiff and ELIZABETH M. ROCHE, 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 May 10, 2023 at 11:00AM, premises known as 1343 WAVERLY AVE, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738: District 0200, Section 569.00, Block 01.00, Lot 003.000:

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 618812/2018. Mark Anthony Cuthbertson, 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.

L14951–4/5/2023,4/12/2023, 4/19/2023,&4/26/2023

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, N.A., as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corporation Mortgage PassThrough Certificates Series

2004-9XS, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Jason Cohen a/k/a Jason S. Cohen; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 12, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 15, 2023 at 9:00AM, premises known as 11 Redwood Lane, Miller Place, NY 11764. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Miller Place, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0200 Section 144.00 Block 03.00 Lot 006.040. Approximate amount of judgment $734,755.78 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 615378/2019. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19

Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Mark J. Goldsmith, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

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

Dated: March 27, 2023

L14961 – 4/12/2023, 4/19/2023, 4/26/2023 & 5/3/2023

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff AGAINST

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 15, 2021

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 11, 2023 at 9:00AM, premises known as 108 Wilson Avenue, Medford, NY 11763. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Middle Island, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0200 Section 497.00 Block 02.00 Lot 006.000. Approximate amount of judgment $328,134.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 612283/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Brian T. Egan, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP

f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

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

Dated: January 26, 2023

L14962 – 4/12/2023, 4/19/2023, 4/26/2023 & 5/3/2023

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received, publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. in the Town Hall Lobby of the Town of Brookhaven, One Independence Hill, Third Floor, Farmingville, NY 11738, for the following item(s) on the dates indicated:

Bid #23036 – On-Call PVC Material & Fittings---April 27, 2023

Specifications for the abovereferenced bid will be available beginning April 13, 2023.

Preferred Method

• Access website: Municipal Market | Brookhaven, NY (brookhavenny.gov): click on link for Bids.

• Follow directions to register and download document.

• Questions must be submitted in writing to the following e-mail: PurchasingGroup@ brookhavenny.gov

The Town of Brookhaven reserves the right to reject and declare invalid any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposals received, all in the best interests of the Town. The Town of Brookhaven welcomes and encourages minorities and women-owned businesses and HUD Section 3 businesses to participate in the bidding process.

Further information can be obtained by calling (631) 451-6252

Kathleen C. Koppenhoefer

Deputy Commissioner TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN

L14963–4/12/2023

Notice of Public Sale:

The following Self Storage unit contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by StorQuest Self Storage 393 Smith Road Shirley, NY, 11967 (631)-729-6945 to satisfy a lien on 4/25/2023 at approx. 12:00pm at www. storagetreasures.com

008 Laura Bilello

096 David Eskesen

226 Alan Ransom

239 Tyrone Cross

402 Angela Nunez

451 Marlin Aguilar

520 Flores Louis

578 Donald Magee

602 Richard Rosado

L14964–4/12/2023

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.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA N. VERDI AKA PATRICIA VERDI, DECEASED, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 23, 2021, 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 MANAGEMENT

SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA N. VERDI AKA PATRICIA VERDI, DECEASED, 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 May 16, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1285 WAVERLY AVENUE, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738: District 0200, Section 601.00, Block 04.00, Lot 014.000:

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT FARMINGVILLE, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 13088/2013. Harold A. Steuerwald, 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.

L14966 – 4/12/2023, 4/19/2023, 4/26/2023 & 5/3/2023

ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS YAPHANK, NEW YORK

Sealed bids will be received at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works Purchasing Unit (Room #103), 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, until 11:00 AM local time on MAY 11, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for:

COHALAN COURT COMPLEX (C0802)FAMILY COURT ROOF IMPROVEMENTS

TOWN OF ISLIP CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 1125

The work consists of the following: REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ROOFING AT FAMILY COURTS. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEW PERIMETER METALS, INSULATION, FLASHING, ROOF DRAINS, TPO SINGLE-PLY ROOFING, AND RECONSTRUCTION OF PARAPET AT SUPREME COURT.

All Contract Documents may be examined on the plan review table at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works (Rudolph M. Kammerer Building) 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, on or after APRIL 13, 2023. In order to obtain a set of Contract Documents, eligible bidders MUST visit http://www. suffolkcountyny.gov , click on "Business", then

“Doing Business", then Bids & Proposals", then click "Please click here for access to the Suffolk County Procurement System". This will bring you to a home-page where you can "Log-in" to view and print the offerings. New users click on "Log In" to create a new account to register. When creating your profile, ensure that you select NIGP codes 909, 910, 912, 913, 925, and 968 which will allow you to view the appropriate documents and receive future e-mails about Lettings/Capital Projects. You are responsible for downloading and printing all appropriate Contract Documents. You are also responsible for checking the site frequently to ensure that you have all addenda. Note that there is no fee to create a user profile or to obtain documents. Questions for user login should be directed to the Suffolk County Department of Public Works IT division at (631) 852-4115. Eligiblebiddersmust haveregisteredontheSuffolk CountyDepartmentofPublic Works Purchasing Unit web site to be eligible to submit a responsiblebid.

CONTRACT NO.1 - GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

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

Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder in conjunction with Section A4-14 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code

establishing an optional ten percent (10%) local (Nassau/ Suffolk) preference program for Suffolk County contracts.

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

NOTE: Notice to Bidders and Bid Results are posted on the Suffolk County Web Site at http://www. suffolkcountyny.gov. Go to Department Directory link and scroll down menu to choose Public Works. Then click on “Bids, Contracts, and Specifications”, then “Construction Bids”. Bid Results will not be given out over the telephone. You are requested to access the County website for this information. If you are not in attendance at the bid opening, please be patient while we process and post the results. Results will typically be posted within 24 hours after the bid opening.

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

Please note that all construction contracts involving construction, reconstruction, improvement, rehabilitation, installation, alteration, renovation, demolition of, or otherwise providing for any building, facility or physical structure of any kind with a value in excess of $250,000 will be subject to Apprenticeship Training Program requirements pursuant to Article 23, Section 816b of the NYS Labor Law and Suffolk County Resolution No. 18662014, specifically requiring graduate of apprentice(s) in the trade(s) called for within the construction contract within specified time period preceding the bid date of project.

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

Any questions regarding this project shall be directed to PAUL J. CLINTON at (631) 852-4692.

JOSEPH

T. BROWN, P.E., COMMISSIONER

L14967–4/12/2023

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2005WMC1, V.

RUSSELL DISTEFANO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 30, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2005WMC1 is the Plaintiff and RUSSELL DISTEFANO, 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 May 17, 2023 at 12:00PM, premises known as 55 CHICHESTER AVE, CENTER MORICHES, NY 11934: District 0200, Section 828.00, Block 05.00, Lot 009.002:

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 063185/2014. David S. Shotten, 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.

L14968 – 4/12/2023, 4/19/2023, 4/26/2023 & 5/3/2023

NOTICE OF OFFICIAL SPECIAL ELECTION

Office of the Board of Elections in and for the County of Suffolk, Yaphank, New York.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Election Law, Section 4-120, notice is hereby given that the official special election for the public office for the enrolled voters in Suffolk County, will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 6:00 AM until 9:00 PM, prevailing time.

Town Councilmember, 3rd Council District Town of Brookhaven

All polling places within the 3rd Council District, Town of Brookhaven will be open on April 25, 2023. Early Voting will be held on April 15 through and including April 23 at the Suffolk County Board of Elections.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we John Alberts and Erin McTiernan, Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Elections, in and for the County of Suffolk, State of New York, have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of the Board of Elections this 1st day of April, 2023.

John Alberts – Erin McTiernan

Commissioner – Deputy Commissioner County of Suffolk, State of New York

AVISO OFICIAL DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL

Oficina de la Junta Electoral en y para el Condado de Suffolk, Yaphank, Nueva York.

Conforme a las estipulaciones de la Ley Electoral, Sección 4-120, por el presente se notifica que la Elección Oficial Especial para los cargos públicos para los votantes registrados en el Condado de Suffolk, se llevará a cabo el día martes, 25 de Abril del 2023 desde las 6:00 AM hasta las 9:00 PM hora prevalaciente.

Miembro de Consejo, 3ro Distrito de Consejo Municipo de Brookhaven Todos los lugares de votación

dentro del 3ro Distrito de Consejo, municipio de Brookhaven estarán abiertos el 25 de Abril del 2023. La votación temprana se llevará a cabo del 15 de abril al 23 de abril inclusive en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Suffolk.

EN FE DE LO CUAL NOSOTROS, John Alberts y Erin McTiernan, Comisionado y Comisionada Adjunta de Elecciones en y para el Condado de Suffolk, Estado de Nueva York, ponemos nuestras firmas y fijamos el sello de la Junta Electoral hoy día el 1ro de Abril, 2023.

John Alberts – Erin McTiernan Comisionado – Comisionada

Adjunta

Condado de Suffolk, Estado de Nueva York

L14969 – 4/12/2023 & 4/19/2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that, pursuant to Local Law 27-1977, a Public Hearing authorizing the lease of premises by Suffolk County must be held in the Legislative District in which the property is situated by the Ways & Means Committee and the Legislator from that district.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that, the Suffolk County Legislature’s Ways and Means Committee and Legislator Bergin will hold a public hearing in the 10th Legislative District located at 96 E. Main Street, Suite 5, East Islip, NY 11730 on the 20th day of April, 2023, at 11 a.m. to take testimony with regard to the lease of property located at 1575 Lakeland Avenue, Bohemia, NY 11716 by the County of Suffolk for use by the Suffolk County Police Department Emergency Services Unit (ESU). This will be an inperson participation only public hearing.

The Clerk will accept written testimony via mail or email Frank.Tassone@ suffolkcountyny.gov, as well as recorded voice testimony at 631-853-3685 through 3:00 p.m. on April 20th, 2023. Written and email testimony submissions will be attached to the minutes of this meeting as Addendum A. A transcription of the recorded voice testimony

which was submitted will be attached to the minutes of this meeting as Addendum B.

BY ORDER OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATURE

Frank Tassone

Clerk of the Legislature

IR No. 1319-23

L14970 – 4/12/2024 & 4/19/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that, pursuant to Local Law 27-1977, a Public Hearing will be held in the 10th Legislative District Office located at 96 E. Main Street – Suite 5, East Islip, NY 11730, to consider leasing space for use by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (DOH).

Said lease, IR 1320-2023, involves premises Located at 3500 Sunrise Highway BLDG. 200, Suite 125A, Great River, NY 11739 a Lease for ten (10) years, with one (1) option to renew for an additional period of ten (10) years.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that, the County Legislature will hold a public hearing in the 10th Legislative District located at 96 E. Main Street – Suite 5, East Islip, NY 11730 on the 20th day of April, 2023, at 10 a.m. All interested persons will be afforded an opportunity to be heard at this time to comment thereon. This will be an inperson participation only public hearing.

The Clerk will accept written testimony via mail or email Frank.Tassone@ suffolkcountyny.gov , as well as recorded voice testimony at 631-853-3685 through 3:00 p.m. on April 20th, 2023. Written and email testimony submissions will be attached to the minutes of this meeting as Addendum A. A transcription of the recorded voice testimony which was submitted will be attached to the minutes of this meeting as Addendum B.

BY ORDER OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATURE

Frank Tassone Clerk of the Legislature

L14971 – 4/12/2023 & 4/19/2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that North Ferry Co., Inc. has applied to the Suffolk County Legislature, by a Petition dated and verified February 28, 2023, pursuant to Article 8 of the Navigation Law and Section 71 of the Transportation Corporations Law and Local Law No.7 of 1982 of Suffolk County for the renewal of its existing Ferry License for service and upon the waters of the Greenport Harbor for service between Shelter Island Heights, New York and Greenport, New York, and by a petition dated and verified February 28, 2023 to alter, ferry rates and fares.

NOTICE IS FURTHER

GIVEN that a public hearing on the Petition of North Ferry Co., Inc. shall be held by the Suffolk County Legislature at the regular meeting of the Legislature on May 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Rose Y. Caracappa Auditorium at the William H. Rogers Building in Hauppauge, New York

The Clerk will accept written testimony via mail to the Clerk’s Office at the Suffolk County Legislature, William H. Rogers Building, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York 11788, or email to clerk.legislature@ suffolkcountyny.gov, as well as recorded voice testimony at (631) 853-3685 until 3:00 P.M. on 2nd of May, 2023. Written and email testimony submissions will be attached to the minutes of this meeting as Addendum A. A transcription of the recorded voice testimony which was submitted will be attached to the minutes of this meeting as Addendum B.

Frank Tassone

Clerk of the County Legislature

PM6-23 (IR 1363-23 IR 1364-23)

L14972 – 4/12/2023, 4/19/2023&4/26/2023

INDEX NO. 25524/2011

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 42 GOULD RD CENTEREACH, NY 11720

District: Section: Block: Lot:

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING CORP. 2005-C, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES

2005-C,, Plaintiff, vs.

MARTHA OLIVEROS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIA OLGA ARBELAEZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARIA OLGA ARBELAEZ, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NATIONAL CITY BANK, LUIS

OLIEERO, DIANA ORCCO AND HECTOR (REFUSED LAST NAME, and "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #10", the last ten names being fictitious and unknown to the plaintiff; the person or parties intended being the persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Mortgage premises described in the Complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff's Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND

RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $216,000.00 and interest, recorded on March 14, 2005, at Liber 20998 Page 515, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York, covering premises known as 42 GOULD RD CENTEREACH, NY 11720.

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

SUFFOLK County is designated as the place of trial because the real

property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: March 27, 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff CHRISTINA BRUDERMAN, ESQ.

900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

L14973 – 4/12/2023, 4/19/2023, 4/26/2023 & 5/3/2023

Notice To Bidders April 13, 2023

Bids will be received and publicly opened at the

Suffolk County Office of Central Procurement - 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980 - 631852-5197, for the following material on the following dates at 11:00 A.M. Please refer to buyer’s Initials when making Inquiries.

MOF– Monday, April 21, 2023 – Bid #23/0125 - Annual Requirements Contract –Hornady Ammunition (Commodity Code 68004)

MEM – Monday, April 24, 2023 – Bid #23/0050-R1 –Nopsec Penetration Testing/ Vulnerability Scans/ Hippa Risk Assessment (Commodity Code 91832)

MEM – Monday, April 24, 2023 – Bid #23/0124LW

– Annual Requirements Contract – Maintenance of Owned Dell 7212 Rugged Tablets (Commodity Code 93921)

MEM – Monday – May 1, 2023 – Bid #23/0110

– Annual Requirements Contract – Pumps & Parts – Allison-Chalmers (Commodity Code 720)

Bid specifications are available on-line at: http:// dpw.suffolkcountyny. gov/rfp Click on Government/Purchasing/ Bid Announcement System. Follow the directions. If you require assistance, please contact the Office or Procurement at 631-852-5196. The hours of operation are: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM To 4:00 PM.

L14974–4/12/2023

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Suffolk County Office of Central Procurement on behalf of the Suffolk County Department of Human Resources, Personnel and Civil Service and the Office of the Suffolk County

Executive/Office of Labor Relations and the Suffolk County EMHP Labor Management Committee is Seeking Proposals for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Services to the SelfFunded Employee Medical Health Plan of Suffolk County (EMHP) for the Employer Group Waiver Prescription Drug Plan (EGWP) with Wrap

SC Purchasing RFP No. 2023-18

Commodity Codes: 958-56

Submissions Due Date: May 18, 2023

(Advertised/Issued: April 13, 2023)

The Suffolk County Office of Central Procurement is seeing proposals on behalf of the Suffolk County Department of Human Resources, Personnel and Civil Service, the Office of the Suffolk County Executive/Office of Labor Relations, and the Suffolk County EMHP Labor Management Committee for Pharmacy Benefit Management Services for the self-funded Employee Medical Health Plan for the Employer Group Waiver Prescription Drug Plan.

The specifications for this RFP are available as follows:

1) Go to https:// suffolkcountyny.bonfirehub. com/portal/ to view the offering and register to participate in the opportunity.

2) Email thomas.malanga@ suffolkcountyny.gov with the RFP number. Please note that all participants will have to register for the RFP through the URL listed in #1.

3) Call (631) 852-5196 with the RFP number and your

address.

Timeline

Technical Questions due by April 20, 2023 by 3:30 PM

Proposals due May 18, 2023 by 3:30 PM

L14975–4/12/2023

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Suffolk County Legislature has passed Introductory Resolution No. 1006-2023, “A Local Law to Authorize Conveyance of Property Previously Taken for Delinquent Taxes (1 Speaker Street, Commack, S.C.T.M. No. 0800-089.0001.00-025.000),” which law authorizes the Director of the Suffolk County Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management to execute and deliver quitclaim deed to Gregory Connolly for properties located at 1 Speaker Street, Commack, New York, Suffolk County Tax Map No. 0800-089.0001.00-025.000 upon receipt of all unpaid taxes, interest, penalties, and charges due and owing to the County of Suffolk.

The County Executive will hold a public hearing at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on April 18th, 2023 with public participation available in person in Media Room 182, in the H. Lee Dennison Building, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York 11788, at which time all interested persons will be heard.

STEVEN BELLONE

Suffolk County Executive

DATED: Hauppauge, New York

L14976–4/12/2023

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Suffolk

County Legislature has passed Introductory Resolution No. 1096-2023, “A Local Law to Amend the Hotel and Motel Tax Law,” (the “Law”) which increases the hotel and motel per diem room tax from three (3) percent to five and one-half (5 1/2) percent, expands the permissible uses of the revenues generated by such tax, and removes the expiration date for the imposition of such tax in the County of Suffolk. The Law allocates additional revenues to the promotion of tourism, tradeshows, cultural programs, and institutions; the maintenance of museums, historical structures, and parks; and establishes the Suffolk County Infrastructure Fund (the “Fund”). The monies deposited in the Fund will be utilized for the construction of the first convention center.

The County Executive will hold a public hearing at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on April 18th, 2023 with public participation available in person in Media Room 182, in the H. Lee Dennison Building, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York 11788, at which time all interested persons will be heard.

STEVEN BELLONE

Suffolk County Executive

DATED: Hauppauge, New York

L14977–4/12/2023

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Suffolk County Legislature has passed Introductory Resolution No. 1109-2023, “A Local Law to Expand the Membership of the Food Policy Council of Suffolk County,” which adds a representative from the health care field to the Food Policy Council (“Council”), to

be selected by the Legislature, thereby increasing the total membership of the Council to 18 members.

The County Executive will hold a public hearing at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on April 18th, 2023 with public participation available in person in Media Room 182, in the H. Lee Dennison Building, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York 11788, at which time all interested persons will be heard.

STEVEN BELLONE

Suffolk County Executive

DATED: Hauppauge, New York

L14978–4/12/2023

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the Suffolk County Legislature has passed Introductory Resolution No. 1247-2023, “A Local Law Amending Chapter 639 to Allow Motorcycles to Park in Spots Designated for Clean Pass Vehicles,” which designates motorcycles as fuel-efficient vehicles and allows for up to two (2) motorcycles to park in a “Clean Pass” parking space at all County facilities with parking spaces reserved for “Clean Pass” vehicles. The County Executive will hold a public hearing at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on April 18th, 2023 with public participation available in person in Media Room 182, in the H. Lee Dennison Building, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York 11788, at which time all interested persons will be heard.

STEVEN BELLONE

Suffolk County Executive

DATED: Hauppauge, New York

L14979–4/12/2023

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

If you are a Latino/a and use the roads of Suffolk County as a motorist or pedestrian, you may be part of a Class Action Settlement: Plaintiffs#1-21,etalv.CountyofSuffolk,etal, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York Case Number 15-cv-02431-WFK-LB

MORE INFORMATION: https://www.milbank.com/en/plaintiffs1-21.html

IMPORTANT

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY

THIS NOTICE RELATES TO THE PENDENCY OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND, IF YOU ARE A CLASS MEMBER, CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RIGHTS TO OBJECT TO THE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

A federal court has authorized this notice. This is not an advertisement. You are not being sued or restrained.

This notice is to inform you of a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit (the “Class Action Settlement”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, against the County of Suffolk (the “County”); Suffolk County Police Department (“SCPD”); Edward Webber; Milagros Soto (collectively, the “County Defendants”).

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS* AND OPTIONS IN THIS CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT**

By doing nothing, you remain in the Class and benefit from the terms of the Class Action Settlement Agreement (the “Class Action Settlement Agreement”).

subject to discriminatory and unconstitutional policing policies, patterns, and practices by County Defendants in violation of the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, and the common law of the state of New York. Before the Court made a final determination in this lawsuit regarding whether the County Defendants’ conduct is lawful or unlawful, Plaintiffs and the County Defendants reached this Class Action Settlement. This Class Action Settlement does not seek any money from the County Defendants on behalf of the Class, except to reimburse Plaintiffs’ attorneys for their fees and costs spent in bringing this lawsuit.

3.

How do I know if I am part of the Class?

The Court has certified the following class (the “Class”): All Latino or Latina persons who, at any time after January 2012, have been or in the future will be subject to a vehicular or pedestrian stop or detention by an agent of the Suffolk County Police Department in the county of Suffolk. If you are one of these persons, you are participating in the lawsuit. The Court has approved the distribution of this notice so that members of the Class can voice their support or opposition to final approval of the Class Action Settlement, and to explain how those in the Class may obtain the non-monetary relief offered by the Class Action Settlement. If the Class Action Settlement does not receive final approval by the Court, or the Parties terminate it, the Class Action Settlement will be void, and the lawsuit will continue as if there had been no Class Action Settlement.

4. Why is there a settlement?

The Court has not decided in favor of either side in this case. The County Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing. The County Defendants are settling in order to avoid the risks and substantial expense of further protracted litigation, including trial and appeal. Plaintiffs and their attorneys maintain that their claims are meritorious, but believe that the Class Action Settlement is in the best interests of the Class because it provides an appropriate recovery now while avoiding the risks, expense and delay of pursuing the case through trial and any appeals.

DO NOTHING

There are no rights to “opt out” or exclude yourself from the Class Action Settlement Agreement. The proposed Class Action Settlement Agreement will bind Class Members. COMMENT OR OBJECT BY MAY 4, 2023.

ATTEND A HEARING

ON JULY 14, 2023

AT 12:00 P.M.

Write to the Court about why you do, or do not, like the proposed Class Action Settlement.

Ask to speak to the Court about the fairness of the Class Action Settlement Agreement if you filed a request to do so by May 4, 2023.

(The date and time of the Final Approval Hearing is subject to change by Court Order and without further notice to the Class. This hearing may proceed by video conference if so indicated on ECF.)

*Theserights,options,andthedeadlinestoexercisethemareexplainedinthisnotice.

**TheCourtoverseeingthiscasestillhastodecidewhethertoapprovetheClassActionSettlement.

1. What is this notice and why should I read it?

This notice is to inform you of a proposed Class Action Settlement of a class action lawsuit entitled Plaintiffs #1-21, et al v. County of Suffolk, et al., Case No. 15-cv-02431-WFK-LB, brought on behalf of the Class, and pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The Court has granted preliminary approval of the Class Action Settlement and has set a Final Approval Hearing to take place on July 14, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201, to determine if the Class Action Settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. Note: This date and time are subject to change by Court Order and may change without further notice to the Class.

This notice describes the proposed Class Action Settlement. Your rights and options – and the deadlines to exercise them – are explained in this notice. If you are a Class Member your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you act.

2. What is a class action lawsuit and what is this lawsuit about?

In a class action, one or more people, called Class Representatives, sue for themselves and for people who have similar claims. The people who brought the case – and all the Class Members like them – are called Plaintiffs. The people or entities they have sued are called Defendants, or the “County Defendants” here. The case name is Plaintiffs #1-21, et al v. County of Suffolk, et al., and the case number is 15-cv-02431-WFK-LB. The court in charge of this case is the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, the Honorable William F. Kuntz, II presiding.

This class action lawsuit involves claims by the Plaintiffs as representatives of the Class of all similarly situated Latinos in Suffolk County who are, or will be at risk of being

5. What does the settlement provide?

This notice summarizes the proposed Class Action Settlement. For the complete terms and conditions of the Class Action Settlement, please see the Class Action Settlement Agreement available at https://www.milbank.com/en/plaintiffs1-21.html , by contacting Class Counsel (see Question No. 7 for contact information), by accessing the Court docket in this case, for a fee, through the Court’s Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system at https://ecf.nyed.uscourts.gov, or by visiting the office of the Clerk of Court for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Court holidays.

PLEASE DO NOT TELEPHONE THE COURT OR THE COURT CLERK’S OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT THIS CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT PROCESS. Pursuant to the Class Action Settlement Agreement, the Plaintiffs and County Defendants have agreed to substantive terms modifying and supplementing SCPD policies, procedures and practices. The County Defendants have agreed to the following in the Class Action Settlement Agreement:

Precinct Level Advisory Boards: Through this Class Action Settlement Agreement, SCPD will establish a Precinct Level Advisory Board (“PLAB”) for each SCPD precinct. The PLABs will focus on addressing community concerns, fostering new relationships between the SCPD and community leaders, expanding the community engagement reach within each precinct, and providing a clear line of communication between the SCPD and the community. Annually, at a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting the Commanding Officer will be available to present up-to-date data on the precinct’s traffic and pedestrian stop activity. These meetings will be in addition to the public community meetings that already occur.

Implicit Bias Training: SCPD will work with a qualified third-party provider to establish an Implicit Bias 2.0 Training, which will be an updated version of the SCPD’s current implicit bias training program. The training will incorporate an analysis of the SCPD’s traffic stop data which will be completed by an independent third party. It is the intention of the County Defendants that all sworn officers will complete the Implicit Bias 2.0 Training. Traffic Stop Data and Analysis: County Defendants will maintain their Public Traffic and Pedestrian Stop Data Dashboard with quarterly publication of its raw data. The raw data sets will include, amongst other data, information related to: (i) where a stop occurred, (ii) the police action taken, and (iii) anonymized license plate data.

SCPD will continue to engage an independent third party to review the SCPD’s traffic and pedestrian stop data and publish a report on an annual basis. Additionally, the SCPD’s precinct commanding officers, or their designees, will review traffic stop data quarterly to identify and address atypical patterns of traffic stops and/or enforcement activity.

The SCPD will issue an annual public report that includes information related to Internal Affairs Bureau (“IAB”) complaints, including: (i) the number of complaints by type of allegation; (ii) case disposition per investigation; (iii) bias policing allegations; (iv) bias

policing dispositions; (v) bias policing allegations by race or ethnicity; (vi) bias policing allegations by race or ethnicity per year; (vii) bias policing allegations by precinct/race or ethnicity; and (viii) the time it takes to complete investigations.

Traffic and Pedestrian Stop Training: The SCPD will ensure that its officers receive the appropriate training related to the SCPD policies regarding: (i) searches based solely on consent, (ii) permissible questions during traffic stops, (iii) search and seizure law and the four levels of suspicion; and (iv) adequate recording of necessary stop data, such as the primary reason for a stop. Moreover, officers will be instructed to provide only a warning when encountering a minor vehicle equipment violation, unless there are additional facts or circumstances justifying a ticket for the equipment violation offense. Furthermore, where no additional action is taken during a stop, officers will be instructed to provide a business card in both English and Spanish that includes their information, and both the IAB and the Human Rights Commission “HRC” contact information. The contact information for both the IAB and HRC will also be prominently displayed on the SCPD website.

Language Access: The SCPD will implement additional procedures to improve language accessibility and ensure alignment with the goals and spirit of SCPD Policy 333. Specifically, the SCPD will include links on its website to tools that translate webpages into Spanish. The Spanish version of the website will include links to Spanish versions of documents and forms. Moreover, the SCPD will provide language assistance services in accordance with the procedures contained in SCPD Policy 333 and will make residents aware that such services are available to them free of charge. The SCPD will post Language Access statistics on its website on a quarterly basis.

County Defendants will also hire certified Spanish Speaking Police Operations Aides to provide language assistance at the front desk of the Third Precinct, other than for the overnight shift. Furthermore, County Defendants agree to use best efforts to recruit and hire certified Spanish Speaking Police Operations Aides for open positions, other than the overnight shift, for the front desks of the First, Second, and Fifth Precincts.

Civilian Oversight Review Process: A civilian oversight review process will be managed by the HRC as follows: (i) providing an additional mechanism for in-person and online means by which the public may file complaints of officer misconduct; (ii) reviewing in tandem IAB investigations of police misconduct complaints being investigated by the IAB and over which the HRC has jurisdiction pursuant to its powers and duties under Suffolk County Code Section 119-3; (iii) accessing the Department’s shared data portal to monitor the status of open complaints; and (iv) offering recommendations on additional steps to be taken by the IAB as part of a particular police misconduct investigation. The HRC will issue an annual report summarizing its review activities, observations, and recommendations.

Body-Worn Camera Policy: SCPD will comply with its Body-Worn Camera Policy 422 and Body-Worn Camera Procedure 422 and will deploy the use of body-worn cameras as standard police worn equipment for all authorized officers who regularly engage with the public in the course of their professional duties.

U-Visa Matters: The Commanding Officer of the SCPD’s Hate Crimes Bureau (or his/her designee) will be designated as the contact person for all U-Visa matters, using appropriate language access resources, conducting outreach to crime victims, providing information regarding U-Visas, and responding to inquiries.

6. What are my rights as a member of the Class?

If you are satisfied with the proposed Class Action Settlement, you do not have to do anything.

Even if you are not satisfied with the proposed Class Action Settlement, you do not have the right to opt out of the Class Action Settlement.

If you are not satisfied with the proposed Class Action Settlement, you may object to the Class Action Settlement or Class Counsels’ request for fees by submitting your objection in writing to the Court. Specifically, you can ask the Court to deny approval by filing an objection. You cannot ask the Court to order a different settlement; the Court can only approve or reject the proposed Class Action Settlement. If the Court denies approval, this lawsuit will continue. If that is what you want to happen, you must object.

Any objection to the proposed Class Action Settlement must be in writing. All written objections and supporting papers must (a) clearly identify the case name and number (Plaintiffs #1-21, et al v. County of Suffolk, et al., Case No. 15-cv-02431-WFK-LB), (b) include the Class Member’s Name, (c) include the Class Member’s current address and telephone number, or current address and telephone number of the Class Member’s legal representative, and (d) include an explanation of why the Class Member objects to the Class Action Settlement, including any supporting documentation and the reasons, if any, for requesting the opportunity to appear and be heard at the Final Approval Hearing. All written objections and supporting papers must then be submitted to the Court either by mailing them to the Court Clerk, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, or by filing them in person at any location of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. All written objections must be filed or postmarked on or before May 4, 2023. Note: Failure to comply with all requirements of this section shall constitute grounds for striking an objection or denying a request to be heard, if applicable.

If you file a timely written objection that complies with the above-mentioned requirements, you may, but are not required to, appear at the Final Approval Hearing, either in person or through your own attorney. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for July 14, 2023 at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201 to determine if the Class Action Settlement

is fair, reasonable, and adequate. Note: this date and time are subject to change by Court Order and may change without further notice to the Class. If you appear through your own attorney at the Final Approval Hearing, you are responsible for hiring and paying that attorney.

If, after the hearing, the Court rejects the Class Action Settlement Agreement, the Parties will continue to litigate this dispute in front of the Court. If that happens, there is no guarantee that: (1) the Court will rule in favor of the Class Members; (2) a favorable Court decision, if any, would be as favorable to the Class Members as this Class Action Settlement; or (3) any favorable Court decision would be upheld if the Government filed an appeal.

7. Who represents the Class?

Class Representatives: For purposes of the Class Action Settlement, the Court has appointed Plaintiffs #1-20 to serve as the class representatives.

Class Counsel: The Court has decided that the law firm of Milbank LLP and LatinoJustice PRLDEF are qualified to represent you and all Class Members in this case. These lawyers are called Class Counsel. They are experienced in handling similar cases. If you have any questions about this case, you may call 212-219-3360 to speak with one of the lawyers handling the case or email info@latinojustice.org. More information about Class Counsel, their practice, and their lawyers’ experience is available at www.milbank.com and www. latinojustice.org.

From the beginning of the case in April 2015 to the present, Class Counsel has not received any payment for their services in prosecuting the case or obtaining the Class Action Settlement, nor have they been reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses they have incurred. The Class Action Settlement includes an amount for attorneys’ fees and expenses, the appropriateness of which the Court will consider in determining whether to approve the Class Action Settlement. You may hire your own lawyer to represent you in this case if you wish, but it will be at your own expense.

8. What is the effect of final settlement approval?

If the Court grants final approval of the Class Action Settlement, Plaintiffs agree that they will dismiss with prejudice their claims in the Action against the County Defendants. The Court will retain exclusive jurisdiction over the Class Action Settlement Agreement for the purpose of enforcing any of its provisions and terms, and the Court’s retention of jurisdiction shall be noted in the dismissal of this action. The Court shall retain exclusive jurisdiction to enforce the Class Action Agreement until it issues a decision to terminate the Class Action Settlement Agreement.

9. When and where will the Court hold a hearing on the fairness of the Class Action Settlement?

The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for July 14, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201 to determine if the Class Action Settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate, and to consider the request by Class Counsel for attorneys’ fees. Note: this date and time are subject to change by Court Order and may change without further notice to the Class.

At the hearing, the Court will hear any comments, objections, and arguments concerning the fairness of the proposed Class Action Settlement. If you have filed an objection to the Class Action Settlement, the Court has the right to require your attendance at the Final Approval Hearing. You will be contacted by the Court or by Class Counsel if the Court requires your appearance. If you intend to appear at the Final Approval Hearing through your own attorney, your attorney will need to file a notice of intent to appear with the Court. If you appear through your own attorney at the Final Approval Hearing, you are responsible for hiring and paying that attorney.

10. Where do I get additional information?

This notice provides only a summary of the matters relating to the proposed Class Action Settlement. For the precise terms and conditions of the Class Action Settlement, please see the Class Action Settlement Agreement available at https://www.milbank.com/ en/plaintiffs1-21.html, by contacting Class Counsel (see Question No. 7 for contact information), by accessing the Court docket in this case, for a fee, through the Court’s Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system at https://ecf.nyed.uscourts. gov, or by visiting the office of the Clerk of Court for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Court holidays.

If you would like additional information, you can contact Class Counsel (see Question No. 7 above).

Suffolk County Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Program in Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay Public Notice

Request for Written Comments on Proposed Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Sites

Issued: April 13, 2023

Expiration: June 12, 2023

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Chapter 475, Article II of the Suffolk County Code, the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning has received three (3) applications for shellfish aquaculture lease sites in Peconic and Gardiners Bay. These applications were solicited under the 2023 Lease Application Cycle from new and existing shellfish farmers who are interested in obtaining access to a 10-acre lease site for the controlled raising, breeding, growing, and containment of shellfish through onbottom and/or off-bottom culture techniques for a term of 10 years. Two applications were submitted by new shellfish farmers who are each interested in obtaining one 10-acre lease site; one application was submitted by an existing leaseholder who is interested in obtaining a second 10- acre lease site. As each applicant was able to include three proposed lease sites in their respective applications, this notice includes a total of nine (9) proposed lease sites. While all proposed sites are located within the adopted Shellfish Cultivation Zone; each applicant may only receive one of their proposed 10-acre lease sites under 2023 Lease Application. All unallocated 2023 lease acreage shall be carried over and may be made available during a subsequent application cycle. Pertinent information on each of the applications is listed below.

Applications for 10- acre Lease Site:

Applicant: Briney’s Seafood LLC

SCALP Reference #: 23.01.01

Proposed First Choice Lease Site: T5

Center Latitude: 40.938233 Center Longitude: -72.553216

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Second Choice Lease Site: 20

Center Latitude: 40.931725 Center Longitude: -72.541343

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Third Choice Lease Site: 30

Longitude: -72.534532

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Southold

Proposed Operation Type: On/Off Bottom

Proposed Operation Methodology: Floating

Applicant: Oyster Bay Shellfish Company LLC

SCALP Reference #: 23.01.02

Proposed First Choice Lease Site: 5

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Second Choice Lease Site: 9

Center Latitude: 40.942948 Center Longitude: -72.559858

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Third Choice Lease Site: 11

Center Latitude: 40.945970 Center Longitude: -72.553035

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Operation Type: On/Off Bottom

Proposed Operation Methodology: Floating

Application for Second 10-acre Lease Site:

Applicant: North Fork Big Oyster Corporation

SCALP Reference #: 23.01.03

Proposed First Choice Lease Site: 617

Center Latitude: 40.928921

Center Longitude: -72.570882

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Second Choice Lease Site: 598

Center Latitude: 40.942948

Center Longitude: -72.559858

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Third Choice Lease Site: 499

Center Latitude: 40.945970

Center Longitude: -72.553035

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Operation Type: On/Off Bottom

Proposed Operation Methodology: Submerged

A map showing the locations of all proposed lease sites is available for review on the Lease Program website listed below: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Economic-Development-and-Planning/ Planning-and-Environment/Environmental-Planning-and-Aquaculture/ShellfishAquaculture-Lease-Program

PUBLIC COMMMENTS regarding the proposed lease sites must be prepared in writing and mailed to the contact person listed below. All comments must be post marked by June 12, 2023. Such comments should be targeted to a specific lease site(s) by referencing the applicable Lease Site Map ID #(s), as shown in this Public Notice. The comments should include supporting documentation and data to the maximum extent possible. Those parties raising an objection to the leasing of a particular site or sites based on reasons of natural productivity and commercial fishery should send a notarized letter, stating the particular reason(s) for the objection. Documentation supporting the claim should also be provided, including a copy of the parties' commercial harvest license, and documentation on harvests and sales, as applicable.

Please Submit All Written Comments to:

Suffolk County Department of Economic Development & Planning

Division of Planning & Environment

H. Lee Dennison Bldg. – 11th Floor

100 Veterans Memorial Highway P.O. Box 6100 Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099

ATTN: Thomas Ralicky

This public notice, as well as, a list of locations where hardcopies of this notice are posted as available on the website listed above. Should any questions arise please contact Ms. Susan Filipowich at 631-853-4775.

Sarah Lansdale, A.I.C.P.

Commissioner, Dept. of Economic Development & Planning

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