The South Shore Press 4/17/24

ByStefanMychajliw

Cold Blooded Killer Pleads Guilty to Grisly Killing

Police caught him in the act four years ago setting on fire the corpse of a man he just pumped five bullets into, mercilessly shooting his victim in the head and neck.

Now, a Shirley man has pleaded guilty to the grisly killing and attempted coverup of his crime.

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced that 24-year-old Peter Peter Pendzinski

entered a guilty plea to Second Degree Murder charges.

According to police, hot lead flew on a cold night in December of 2020, when Pendzinski invited his soon to be murder victim for a drive in his car.

That is when prosecutors said Pendzinski shot 21-year-old Bay Shore resident Nathanael Rodriguez five times, striking the victim in the head and neck.

URGENT POLICE ALERT:

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Scammers on the Prowl

ByStefanMychajliw

The Suffolk County Police Department has an urgent warning for you: don’t fall prey to scummy scammers who are pretending to be cops to get your cash.

That’s exactly what brazen bandits did to two scam victims in Suffolk County.

The crooks were so convincing in their con that police decided to issue a warning to everyone in Suffolk County about the scam.

Police said the scam artists called people pretending to be the Suffolk County Police Chief. The deception was so convincing because the accused criminals used computer technology to make it look like the Caller ID came from the police department,

when in fact it did not.

The swindlers then threatened two Suffolk County residents that they had outstanding warrants and had to fork over cash. The two victims sent more than $1,000 through payment apps and money wiring services, as instructed by the scammers pretending to be police.

The Suffolk County Police Department wants you to know they will never, ever demand money in lieu of arrest or other negative consequences.

Law enforcement wants you to call 911 right away if you believe you’ve been the victim of a similar scam. You can also make an anonymous call to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers at 1.800.220.TIPS (8477).

Prosecutors believe Pendzinski then drove Rodriguez’s lifeless body to his own Shirley home, where he doused the corpse in gasoline, covered it in leaves, and set it on fire. At the time, a neighbor called 9-1-1 when they noticed heavy smoke coming from Pendzinski’s home.

Suffolk County Police Officers arrived within minutes, and saw the admitted killer shoveling leaves into what then became a raging fire.

While alert police tried entering Pendzinski’s home, they spotted him attempting to move Rodriguez’s body to another spot in the backyard. Police quickly cuffed him and placed him under arrest.

“This defendant brutally murdered Nathanael Rodriguez by shooting him in the head and neck and attempted to cover up his crimes by desecrating the victim’s body by setting it on fire. Thanks to the quick thinking of the Suffolk County first responders on scene, the defendant’s plan to cover up his crime was quickly foiled. This defendant’s conduct

in the commission of this murder warrants a lengthy prison time, which we will seek at the sentence,” said Suffolk County District Attorney Tierney.

The defendant came clean to the killing in his own statements during his plea allocution, which is the legal process when a guilty plea is offered, accepted, and processed.

Prosecutors believe they had an airtight case against Pendzinski

from the start. Amongst the forensic evidence found at the scene by police was the shattered passenger side window of Pendzinski’s Mercedes Benz, a saw, pair of pliers, bloody car floor matts in his driveway that contained the victim’s DNA. a Smith and Wesson gun, and a can of gasoline.

Pendzinski pleaded guilty before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro, to one count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A violent felony, and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Class C felonies.

The guilty plea avoids a lengthy trial. The next time Pendzinski is scheduled to be back in court is May 17th, 2024, when he is expected to be slapped with a sentence of 18 years in prison.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Melissa Grier of the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Jeffrey Bottari of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Unit.

Suffolk Opens Door for More CPS Workers

ByRobertChartuk

With a special grand jury recommending the hiring of more CPS workers in the wake of the Thomas Valva tragedy, Suffolk has stepped up its recruitment efforts.

“I’ve met with the dean of Social Work at Stony Brook University and her staff to talk about ways to recruit their graduates from either the undergraduate or the graduate program to come to work for Suffolk,” reported County Executive Edward Romaine. “We had some of the civil service requirements waived, so they only have to meet the minimum requirements,” Romaine said, pointing out that the CPS positions start at about $60,000.

According to the County Executive, the state provides training for Child Protective Service employees, as well as the county. “We provide training, not only for the new members of the staff but the older members as well, to make sure they have all of the tools they need to do their job. More training never hurts in that profession.”

Romaine met with the CPS staff after taking office in January and again after the report from the grand jury seated by District Attorney Raymond Tierney was released. While Romaine stressed the need for accountability among all county workers, the CPS employees expressed concern over being held up as scapegoats in the Valva case.

“I will recruit new people and backfill the open positions, something my predecessor didn’t do,” Romaine said of former County Executive Steven Bellone.

Photo Credit: Robert Chartuk Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine

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Photo Credit: Suffolk County DA’s Officer - Courtesy SCPD Peter Pendzinski

ByRobertChartuk

Two heavyweights in Suffolk government, County Executive Edward Romaine and District Attorney Raymond Tierney, have vowed to get to the bottom of how the system failed Thomas Valva, the young boy who froze to death in a garage, and make sure a tragedy like his is never repeated.

It’s personal for Romaine, whose grandson shared an East Moriches Elementary School classroom with the eight-year-old Thomas. He joined Tierney in a rare joint appearance before the county legislature, asking lawmakers to join them in pushing for a state law that would allow the district attorney to dig deeper into why repeated reports of Thomas being abused were ignored. All 18 Suffolk legislators, Republican and Democrat, signed a letter urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to support the law change.

The Center Moriches boy died after his father locked him and his brother in an unheated garage, and they were forced to sleep on a concrete floor. Temperatures dropped to 19 degrees, and in the morning, the hyperthermic boy was washed off by his father with an outdoor hose. He died shortly after, and the father, former New York City police officer Michael Valva, and his fiancée Angela Pollina, are

Pols and Prosecutor: Stop Secrecy to Save Suffering Kids

serving 25 years to life for killing the child.

Thomas’ teachers and his mother flooded the county’s Child Protective Services division with reports of abuse, yet they were dismissed. When Tierney seated a grand jury to investigate the tragedy, they were blocked from accessing 11 different reports because they were marked “unfounded” by CPS workers.

“The current laws protect the wrong people and hamper the ability for law enforcement and prosecutors to have a full understanding of a CPS case,” Tierney said. “It is incomprehensible and defies logic that these laws can have such a detrimental impact on investigating these cases.”

“It is clear that the system failed Thomas Valva, and immediate change is needed to protect more children and other victims of abuse in this state,” said Romaine. “Every level of government must come together and affect change.”

A few days prior to the release of the grand jury report, Frances Pierre, the CPS director who came in under the administration of Steve Bellone, resigned. Romaine is interviewing to fill that seat, as well as Social Services director.

“In order to protect future children who sadly find themselves in the DSS system, the DA and

any grand jury must have access to all claims of child abuse to ensure we’ll never face another tragedy like Thomas Valva,” said Legislator Catherine Stark, one of the county lawmakers who signed the letter to Hochul.

The letter also asks the governor to convene task forces to review confidentiality laws and the Civil Service requirements for caseworkers, two recommendations made by the grand jury. The panel also suggested that the county hire more personnel to handle the CPS caseload, change Suffolk’s administrative code to require a supervisor to review cases when three or more abuse reports are

made, and open a dedicated hotline for abuse complaints and allow residents to connect directly to caseworkers.

“There has to be accountability, transparency,” Romaine said. “We’re not saying open the records for the general public. We're saying open the records if there's a valid concern from law enforcement.”

In response to the grand jury report, Senator Dean Murray drafted a bill amending the state’s Social Services law to allow investigators access to CPS records.

“What I'm introducing is a common sense, middle ground solution that allows those investigating abuse or,

God forbid, the death of a child to have access to all of the information they need,” said Murray, who stressed that the bill would not allow unfounded records to be available to the general public. “Unfortunately, you have people that use the CPS system as weapons against each other in divorce cases, custody cases, even neighbors fighting each other,” the Senator noted.

Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano said he would sign onto the bill on his side of the legislature. “One of our most important responsibilities as lawmakers is ensuring the health and safety of the public, especially children, are protected,” DeStefano noted.

Another signatory to the Hochul letter was Legislator Nick Caracappa, who stated: “In light of the recent grand jury report, there clearly needs to be amendments made to the current process in order to get critical information to the DA, grand jury, and ultimately the judge and jury that will review all the evidence and render the appropriate justice each respective case deserves.” The legislator added: “This is not about politics; this is about people. We should all learn from this unfortunate situation and act as elected officials should by making every effort to correct this terrible wrong. I truly believe collectively, we can achieve this objective.”

OTB Breaks Ground for $342 Million Casino Expansion

ByRobertChartuk

A who’s who of Suffolk officials turned out Monday for the groundbreaking of a new casino in Islandia, a $342 million effort that will expand the operation of Jake’s 58 and generate millions of dollars in revenue for local government.

“This is a historic day for Suffolk,” said County Executive Edward Romaine, who wielded a gold shovel to throw the first ceremonial load of dirt as a crowd numbering over a hundred cheered him on. Joining him was Phil Boyle, OTB President and CEO, who noted that the expansion is expected to generate 800 construction jobs and

150 full-time positions.

The 110,000-square-foot facility will double the casino’s video lottery terminals and electronic table games to 2,000 and revamp the 40-year-old facility’s 210 rooms at the former Marriott Hotel. A three-story garage will resolve one of the popular casino’s most pressing problems, the lack of parking for its 3,000-5,000 daily guests. The project includes expanded conference space, a highend lounge, and room for a sports book operation.

The casino is a boon for its host, the Village of Islandia, which will eliminate village taxes thanks to

the massive revenue generated by the facility. Jake’s rakes in about $23 million monthly, with a daily take of around $765,000 depending on promotions and specials, according to Boyle, who had a hand in approving the legislation that made the wagering mecca possible when he was a state senator. From that, the state Department of Education gets 45%, the New York Gaming Commission gets 10%, the New York horse industry gets 5%, and the OTB keeps 40% to run the place and pay its employees.

Once teetering on bankruptcy as the popularity of off-track betting waned, the casino has facilitated a stunning turnaround for the public benefit corporation, one of only two government entities in the nation that manage a casino. “We went from the dog house to the penthouse,” OTB Corporate Officer Tony Pancella quipped.

The financial strength of the gambling mecca is now so strong that investors offered up $3.6 billion in loans in less than two hours after the organization reached out to investors. The new casino is being built by Aurora Contractors, Long Island and Metro New York's leading Construction Management firm. Hayduk Engineering, which managed the construction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Bald Hill in Farmingville, will provide design services.

Plenty of People Packed Public Library for Panico Presentation

ByStefanMychajliw

The Sachem Library and “Friends of the Library” program recently hosted Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico for a community forum on what’s happening in the town.

For more than 30 years the Friends of the Library group has played an instrumental role in supporting the library and strengthening community enrichment. The group, made up of volunteers, raises money through book sales and offers an annual $500 scholarship

to graduating high school seniors who live in the Sachem School District. Their commitment to the community includes generous contributions that improved services inside and outside the library, including: Inside/Out Garden benches, construction of brick entrance walkway, an emergency defibrillator, the gallery display case on lower level, sound and projection system for Children’s Services, and a Clear View on-screen magnifier for the visually impaired.

Thomas Valva

A who’s who of Suffolk officials turned out to break ground for a $342 million expansion of Jake’s 58 Casino in Islandia.

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Photo Credit: Robert Chartuk

Photo Credit: Facebook.com Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico

LOCAL Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Hell on Earth

ByStefanMychajliw

Marion Blumenthal Lazan knows the hell and horrors of the Holocaust firsthand. She was a nine-year-old girl when she and her family were prisoners at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where Anne Frank and 50,000 other innocent souls lost their lives.

Blumenthal Lazan estimated she has shared her important story to over one million students and adults in 41 states and five different countries, which now includes a group of eighth grade students at Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students.

“You are the last generation to hear our stories firsthand. It is you who will have to bear witness of the Holocaust, which must be studied and kept alive for generations to come,” said Blumenthal Lazan to the eighth graders, who are currently reading her book, “Four Perfect Pebbles.”

Before the assembly, students spent time in the classroom studying Holocaust survivors and those who survived Europe’s concentration camps.

The assembly ended with Mrs. Blumenthal Lazan asking students to practice love, respect and tolerance toward one another, to look for similarities, respect differences and to never generalize a group by the actions of others.

Following the powerful presentation, the South Shore Press spoke to ESM English teachers Kelly Murphy and Jennifer Alvarado about the importance of students receiving a “living history lesson” on the horrors of the Holocaust.

South Shore Press: “Why is it so important to have Marion Blumenthal Lazan speak directly to students?”

Murphy: “We have read about History in our textbooks. We have “Googled” topics on the Internet. We watched documentaries on the History channel. But there are very few opportunities in our lives to actually sit in the same room as someone who has survived and truly lived moments of History. Our students had the unique experience and privilege of hearing firsthand from a woman who is both a witness to, and as a Holocaust survivor, a victim of history. She spread a message of hope, courage, and compassion shared with our students. At 90-years-old, her story is one of survival.”

Alvarado: “As years pass, there are less and less Holocaust survivors. Teaching the history behind the Holocaust and reading stories of firsthand accounts in the classroom impacts the students greatly; but being able to see a survivor tell her personal story affects students on a much deeper level. This most likely will be the last generation of children to ever meet with and

speak to Holocaust survivors, and it is up to them to share her story and spread her messages. Her visit allows for a connection to form with the students. She is no longer just a name, but a face, a personality, and history comes alive for the students when she enters the auditorium.”

South Shore Press: “What kind of impact on students did her story have?”

Murphy: “Students definitely seemed to have a newfound respect for survivors of all kinds. They recognized the importance of hope and perseverance.”

Alvarado: “They found it amazing that after such horrific events, she was able to keep her

faith in humanity and share such valuable life lessons. They thought her bravery was incredible and recognized that the support of others around her gave her the strength to achieve all of her goals.”

South Shore Press: “How beneficial is it to hear a ‘living history lesson’ directly from a survivor compared to reading about the Holocaust in a book?”

Murphy: “To get a more accurate learning about the Holocaust from a firsthand perspective. While books are wonderful and informative, sometimes it can be difficult to convey emotion through the text. The words come alive when the author visits and speaks to us

directly. We are able to see, feel, and hear the emotion behind her words and it provides us with more insight into the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of the person. It creates an experience that is so much deeper than learning about a story, but feeling it as well.”

South Shore Press: “What lessons do you hope students received from her visit?”

Alvarado: “It is always interesting hearing students share what their takeaways were. Some of their reflections consisted of the following:

To be more grateful for what we have; never take things for granted, even the simple things; to treat people equally and never discriminate against a group of people for differences; be respectful no matter what; to be kinder to others… you never know what people have gone through, or are currently going through; to always have faith and keep pushing forward; to never judge an entire group of people for one individual’s actions; the significance of having hope in your heart and to never give up even in the toughest of times; to always be an upstander and not a bystander. We hope the students truly understand that the future of our world is in their hands. They can make the difference in how people are treated and the events that become the history being taught in future classes.”

Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan and 8th grade students

Photo Credit: ESM School District

LOCAL

ByStefanMychajliw

Big Boost for Brookhaven National Lab

New York State is making a $100 million investment in Brookhaven National Lab to strengthen its Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) project. It is expected to be a significant scientific and economic shot in the arm for the Long Island economy.

"In addition to the technological breakthroughs that the EIC project will bring in energy, science, medicine, the project will also result in the creation of thousands of jobs," said New York State Senator Dean Murray.

Opened in 1947 at what was then the U.S. Army’s former Camp Upton, Brookhaven National Lab was started to harness nuclear energy for the greater good in the years following WWII. Today, it is one of 10 national laboratories overseen and primarily funded

by the federal Department of Energy's Office of Science. More than 2,500 people work there.

Researchers, scientists and high tech technicians engage in pioneering experimentation primarily to develop new technologies.

“Brookhaven National Laboratory and the pioneering work done there is of tremendous value to our town, our state, our country and our world. The research and breakthroughs achieved will advance our society, help our world and help unlock the mysteries of our universe,” said Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico.

The $100 million state investment will help construct four new research buildings within four years on the current campus, with 14 total expected to be built as part of the Electron-

Ion Collider project.

Up until now, research that was done focused on creating a better understanding of the electromagnetic force between the nucleus of an atom and all of the electrons that circle it. This led to breakthroughs in the computers and smartphones we use today.

The future of the ElectronIon Collider project literally goes much deeper from a scientific perspective. The EIC project helps scientists go inside the nucleus and its protons and neutrons, similar to how an MRI provides a far clearer picture than an X-ray machine.

“Suffolk County remains world-renowned for its contributions to the history of science and technology,” said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romine.

“The science we support today will trigger benefits for our society tomorrow, benefits that will impact medicine, human health, energy, and national security. Securing BNL’s place in the world is securing our future, and I am proud to support this funding, and the lab it promotes,” concluded New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio.

Audit to Investigate Bellone Opioid Monies

ByRobertChartuk

When former County Executive Steve Bellone was serving as a lame duck during his last term in office, his administration was busy doling out money from Suffolk’s share of the National Opioid Settlement to organizations they would go to work for after leaving the public payroll.

Bellone himself was hired by Northwell Health, the hospital behemoth that received millions from the settlement fund. His chief of staff, Ryan Attard, was part of the committee that decided where the county’s $57 million share would go. She went to work for a group that received $1.87 million, along with Bellone’s Chief Deputy Vanessa Baird Streeter and Department of Information Technology Chief Scott Mastellon, who also took jobs with companies that got county money.

“We’re going to get to the bottom of how and where this money was spent,” said Suffolk Comptroller John Kennedy in announcing a “performance audit” of the program. The comptroller said he was “disturbed” over the jobs taken by Bellone and his former staff and has asked the County Ethics Commission to also look into the situation.

In conducting the audit, Kennedy said he will review contracts executed by the opioid committee, along with the names of all of the recipients and executive orders from Bellone that pertain to the fund. He’s also looking for the names of those who participated in the process, their votes, and any minutes or records from the meetings. “We want to know how the opioid committee decided where these millions of dollars would be spent,” Kennedy said.

County Executive Edward Romaine expressed disgust over the committee’s funding decisions. “Islip and Brookhaven are the largest towns in Suffolk, and they have the most residents impacted by opioids. Yet they received nothing from the settlement,” Romaine said. The district attorney’s office received nothing; the medical examiner, nothing; the county’s health plan, nothing.” The county executive pledged to open the grant process to the public with hearings in both Riverhead and Hauppauge. “We’re going to reformulate

the committee; we need accountability and transparency.”

Suffolk has distributed only about $2.3 million of the settlement money so far, with Attard’s new employer receiving the second largest share. "From here on, not a single payment will go out unless I see it first,” Kennedy stated. He said he will look out for payments for services not yet rendered and will review all contracts. “We’re going to find out what these agencies are doing with the money.”

Since the funds came through

a settlement involving opioids, Romaine said he wants to make sure the money addresses problems caused by the drug. “We’re going to have open meetings where people can be heard.”

As part of a National Opioid Settlement with Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and other companies that manufactured and distributed the drugs, $26 billion was made available to state and local governments, with New York receiving $4.3 billion.

Romaine Revamps Suffolk 311 System

ByRobertChartuk

Residents dialing into Suffolk’s 311 information center will no longer suffer lengthy wait times and dropped calls under a reorganization of the service announced by County Executive Edward Romaine.

Average wait times of up to an hour and a half have been reduced to under a minute, according to figures released by the county. The two-hour average wait time for the Department of Social Services and the Home Energy Assistance Program was reduced to under two minutes. In addition, the abandonment/ drop rate of calls has been reduced from 52% of callers to 10%, Romaine reported.

“The purpose of municipal government is to provide our communities with essential services in an expedited and timely manner, and 311 is an effective tool for communicating with our residents and accommodating their needs,” Romaine said. “By

making significant changes to Suffolk 311 in the last couple of months, we are now able to better serve our residents. I encourage our residents to call 311 for constituent affairs as we pride ourselves on professionalism and efficiency.”

In January 2024, constituents faced wait times that were at times longer than two hours, with many calls related to Department of Social Services, HEAP, and Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency, according to Romaine, who made revamping the system a priority after he took over the reins of county government from former County Executive Steve Bellone.

Romaine credits the system's turnaround to Chief Deputy County Executive Kevin Molloy, who managed the 451TOWN system when Romaine was Brookhaven's supervisor. They reorganized Suffolk 311 by retooling the county’s case management software to

enable staff from numerous departments to handle incoming calls, a move that led to more people working the system and better efficiency.

The County’s Department of Information Technology also worked with 311 personnel to eliminate unnecessary data capturing procedures, improving the user experience, and reducing cumbersome data entry requirements, Romaine noted.

The county will host a series of Community Days throughout at local libraries and community centers to further promote the program. It is functional countywide except in the Town of Babylon. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.

In addition to dialing 311, residents can access Suffolk 311 at suffolkcountyny.gov/311 or download the Suffolk 311 app.

The public outside of Suffolk County can contact the call center at 1-833-DIAL 311.

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U.S. Secretary of Energy

Jennifer Granholm

Teacher

Picked to Attend Prestigious Program in DC

ByStefanMychajliw

A seventh grade physical science teacher at William Floyd Middle School has earned a prestigious education fellowship this summer in the nation’s capital, one that she can bring back and help her students learn more about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning.

Lauryl Byrnes and 80 other

teachers from around the country will attend the Teacher Innovator Institute (TII) at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

At TII, middle school educators will learn how to bring the museum experience into their classrooms by exploring connections between informal STEAM education and authentic learning.

Rotary of Shirley and the Mastics Awarding Veteran of the Month

R to L: Rotary Vice President Rev. Fred Miller, Veteran Thomas Bergin who received the award for Veteran of the Month and Rotary President Paul Casciano.

Almost 200 teachers applied to be a part of the summer program. Mrs.Byrnes will be the first teacher from Long Island to participate.

“This program is an opportunity for me to learn new teaching strategies and science content from experts within the science and aerospace field, while also collaborating and learning from other educators from all over the country,” said Byrnes.

The program will include hands-on activities, museum tours, behind-the-scenes museum experiences, visits to

Physical Science Teacher

Lauryl Byrnes

other museums and group work. Teachers will benefit from the expertise of museum educators and content experts and be able to

use aerospace science, history and technology to shape their ideas about authentic learning and bring informal education techniques to their classrooms. Educators in the program have committed two weeks each summer for two summers. During those two weeks, they will actively participate in sessions led by Smithsonian staff and guests and propose and complete a professional development plan.

“I am always looking for new ways to make science more fun and enriching for students,” concluded Ms. Byrnes.

Important Information for Suffolk County Seniors

ByStefanMychajliw

There’s an important seminar coming up that Suffolk County seniors need to know about.

You’ll be given information on how to protect yourself from falling victim to scammers that prey on the elderly, and you can even safely dispose of any old medication that’s around your home.

Brookhaven Town Clerk

Brookhaven Town Clerk

Kevin J. LaValle

Kevin J. LaValle is hosting this informational seminar on scams and medication disposal at the

Rose Caracappa Senior Center on Thursday, April 18th. It will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the senior center, located at 739 Route 25A, Mount Sinai, NY 11766.

It costs nothing to attend. The seminar is free. Law enforcement from the Suffolk County Police Department’s 6th Precinct will be on hand to safely collect and dispose of all older medications. You can call 631.451.5312 to register or if you have any questions.

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LOCAL From Lobster Rolls to Lava Cakes: Porters Pleases

Palates in Bellport!

ByRaheemSoto

Porters on The Lane Restaurant, situated at 19 Bellport Lane, Bellport, NY, United States, 11713, is a culinary gem that embodies the essence of fine dining.

The restaurant operates from 12:00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On weekdays, it opens at 4:00 pm. During the week, it closes between 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm, depending on how busy it is.

My recent visit to this establishment left me thoroughly impressed and eager to share my experience.

Stepping into Porters on The Lane, I was enveloped by a warm and inviting ambiance. The restaurant's decor and cozy atmosphere set the stage for a delightful dining experience. The attentive and courteous staff, always at the ready to cater to every need, further enhanced the overall welcoming vibe, ensuring that every guest feels not just welcomed, but truly valued and attended to.

The Lobster Roll, a true masterpiece, is a signature dish that showcases the culinary prowess of Porters on The Lane. The buttersautéed lobster, a delicacy in its own right, was elevated by the dill mayo, creating a symphony of flavors that danced on my palate. Served on a toasted roll with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato, it was a textural delight. This dish is a testament to the restaurant's dedication to using quality ingredients and crafting unforgettable flavors.

In addition to the Lobster Roll, I had the opportunity to sample other dishes from their diverse menu. The Truffle Mac n Cheese was a decadent treat, rich and creamy with a delightful hint of truffle that elevated the dish to gourmet levels. The Grilled Swordfish with Mediterranean couscous was another standout, perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection.

One of the highlights of my visit was the perfectly cooked Filet Mignon and asparagus, a signature dish that showcases

the culinary expertise of Porters on The Lane. The tender and flavorful filet mignon was cooked to perfection, paired with fresh and tender asparagus, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that tantalized my taste buds. It was a

true delight and exemplified the restaurant's commitment to using quality ingredients and creating memorable flavors.

Porters on The Lane doesn't just excel in main courses; their desserts

are equally impressive. I couldn't resist trying the Red Velvet mini cake, which was moist, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The dessert menu offers a variety of options to satisfy any sweet tooth.

What truly sets Porters on The Lane apart is the overall dining experience they offer. From the carefully curated menu to the ambiance and attentive service, every aspect is designed to ensure a memorable and enjoyable visit. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a fine dining experience, Porters on The Lane is a must-visit destination. It's advisable to make a reservation in advance to secure your table.

Overall, my experience at Porters on The Lane was exceptional, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a culinary journey filled with delectable flavors, impeccable service, and a charming atmosphere.

Porters on The Lane can be reached at 631-803-6067

Suffolk Officials Fume Over MTA Tax on Community College

ByRobertChartuk

Described as a “black hole” for taxpayer dollars, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s drain of $430,000 in payroll taxes from Suffolk Community College has county officials fuming.

“This is an absolute money grab,” said Suffolk Executive Edward Romaine, who noted that the state exempts K-12 schools from the tax. “We pay all of this money and get nothing back.”

Romaine has been calling on the MTA to electrify the three Long Island Rail Road lines that run through Suffolk and take better care of its existing stations. “The fact that they are still using diesel trains in this era of environmental protection is a disgrace,” Romaine said. The county executive has also called for new stations in East Yaphank and Port Jefferson Station to ease the burden on commuters using

the system.

“This is double taxation at its worst,” said Suffolk Comptroller John Kennedy. “You have county residents paying taxes for their college, and then the money gets siphoned off by another government agency. This has got to stop.” The MTA payroll tax also ensnares many other employers in the county.

Kennedy pointed out that Suffolk pays the MTA over $20 million yearly for station maintenance. “Service is erratic at best, and until the rampant, out-of-control crime in New York City is addressed, Suffolk County residents won’t go there unless they have to. We are paying for nothing,” Kennedy exclaimed.

The burden faced by Suffolk taxpayers falls on Marc Herbst, the county’s representative on the MTA board of directors. He got off to a rough start last month when he voted in favor

of the MTA’s congestion pricing scheme to drain even more money from Long Islanders who have to drive in Manhattan.

The MTA’s insatiable appetite for cash is driven by what Senator Dean Murray calls a “black hole” for taxpayer dollars. The state-

authorized behemoth spends over $19 billion annually and has a $54.8 billion capital spending plan. Murray argues that the agency could recoup hundreds of millions annually by cracking down on turnstile jumpers and toll evaders rather than taxing the college.

The MTA’s massive operation covers 12 counties in Downstate New York and portions of Connecticut. It handles over 11 million passengers on an average weekday and over 850,000 vehicles on its seven toll bridges and two tunnels.

Walking for Life: Soundview Pregnancy Services' Walk-A-Thon

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, the grounds of Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown will be transformed into a hub of support and solidarity at Soundview Pregnancy Services' Walk for Life Walk-A-Thon. This event, a beacon of hope and compassion, not only unites communities but also amplifies the importance of the vital services provided by Soundview Pregnancy Services to those facing unplanned pregnancies.

Soundview Pregnancy Services, operating under the Care Center, Inc., DBA Soundview Pregnancy Services, is more than just a nonprofit organization; it's a lifeline for individuals navigating the complexities of pregnancy decisions. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Soundview Pregnancy Services is committed to offering free, confidential, and professional services to empower individuals to make informed choices.

At the heart of the Walk for Life, Walk-A-Thon is a mission to support life in all its forms. Participants, who generously contribute Four Dollars ($4.00) per person and a Twentyfive Dollar ($25) application fee, play a pivotal role in sustaining these lifesaving services. Your contribution is not just financial support but also a

symbol of your belief in these services' importance and commitment to the cause. It ensures that Soundview Pregnancy Services can continue providing essential resources to those in need.

The walk itself symbolizes unity and compassion. It's a tangible expression of community support for expectant mothers, families, and the inherent value of life. Beyond the steps taken during the Walk-A-Thon, participants engage in conversations, forge connections, and deepen their understanding of the challenges and triumphs associated with pregnancy decisions.

Soundview Pregnancy Services offers a range of comprehensive services aimed at supporting individuals facing pregnancyrelated choices. These include free, confidential medical-grade pregnancy testing and ultrasound consultations conducted by licensed healthcare professionals. The organization also provides educational sessions covering topics such as abortion education, adoption education, and parenting education.

For individuals considering abortion, Soundview Pregnancy Services provides unbiased information about all available options, ensuring that individuals have access to accurate and nonjudgmental

guidance. The organization does not offer or refer for abortions but focuses on education and support during this critical decision-making process.

Additionally, Soundview Pregnancy Services offers valuable resources and support for individuals considering adoption or parenting. Through educational programs and consultations, individuals can explore these options in-depth and make informed decisions based on their unique circumstances and preferences.

The Walk for Life Walk-A-Thon is not just a fundraising event; it's a celebration of life, empowerment, and community resilience. It's a testament to Soundview Pregnancy Services' unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care, support, and resources to individuals facing pregnancy decisions.

As the event draws near, the anticipation and enthusiasm within the community continue to grow. Participants eagerly await the opportunity to walk, connect, and contribute to a cause that touches lives and makes a lasting impact. For those seeking more information or wishing to participate in the Walk for Life Walk-A-Thon, Soundview Pregnancy Services can be contacted at 888-7093227.

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Suffolk County Community College Receives Grant Increase for High School Equivalency Program

Suffolk County Community College is poised for significant educational advancements thanks to a substantial increase in funding from the New York State Education Department. This crucial milestone represents a major step forward in improving educational opportunities for students across the county.

The heart of this resolution lies in the acceptance and allocation of a grant increase specifically for the High School Equivalency Test Administration Program. This program, which is funded by state resources, is a crucial platform for empowering individuals who are striving for educational advancement and high school equivalency. The substantial increase in the grant will not only enhance the program's reach and impact but also open doors to education for more individuals in Suffolk County, making a tangible difference in their lives.

The backstory reveals the initial allocation of $37,782 from the New York State Education Department within the College's 2023-2024 Operating Budget. However, the

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recent infusion of an additional $49,725 elevates the total grant amount to an impressive $87,507. This substantial financial support underscores the state's commitment to bolstering adult literacy education and fortifying resources for high school equivalency test preparation.

To effectively utilize this financial boost, a strategic budgetary adjustment of $49,725 is necessary within the College's Operating Budget. This careful planning, which is crucial for maintaining the program's operations until December 31, 2025, aligns perfectly with the grant's stipulated timeline. This adjustment ensures that the funds are used efficiently and effectively, maximizing the impact of the grant on the High School Equivalency Program and demonstrating the College's responsible financial management.

The approval and endorsement of this budget amendment by the Board of Trustees of Suffolk County Community College demonstrate a unified vision towards harnessing these newfound resources for maximum educational impact. The increased grant will be judiciously allocated across crucial areas such

as personnel services, part-time instructors, and full-time overload, all of which are intricately linked to the High School Equivalency Test Administration Program. This detailed breakdown ensures that the funds are distributed in a way that maximizes their impact on the program, underscoring the College's commitment to the High School Equivalency Program.

This financial boost embodies a collective commitment to fostering educational excellence and inclusivity within Suffolk County. It symbolizes a broader narrative of empowerment, where individuals are provided with the tools and opportunities necessary to transcend educational barriers and chart a course toward personal and professional fulfillment.

As the College embarks on this transformative phase, it underscores a resolute dedication to leveraging these funds to enhance program efficacy, student support services, and overall educational outcomes. This grant increase is not just an allocation of resources; it represents an investment in the future of Suffolk County, where education becomes a beacon of

Public Sector Pays As

ByStefanMychajliw

Public service sure is paying off for New York Governor

Kathy Hochul and her husband Bill. Full disclosure, I know both personally.

When I was an investigative reporter at an NBC television station Bill was a federal prosecutor with the United States Attorney's Office. I covered the case of the “Lackawanna Six,” where an AlQaeda sleeper cell was accused of operating in Western New York during the time close to 9/11. Bill was the lead prosecutor of that case.

I once lived in Kathy Hochul’s hometown as well. She was the Erie County clerk while I was also a reporter. Yours truly then served for nine years as the Erie County Comptroller

while Kathy Hochul ascended to Lieutenant Governor and Governor.

With that out of the way, both just released their 2023 tax returns and the Hochuls are officially millionaires. As a matter of fact, their combined income is almost $2 million.

“Just your average former Erie County Clerk,” posted former New York Post political reporter Fred Dicker on Twitter.

Kathy Hochul made approximately $249,815 as Governor. Because of his time on the federal payroll, Bill Hochul raked in $40,000 in a pension payment. He earned almost $1.5 million working as a lawyer at Delaware North, a Buffalo based food service company that sells concessions mostly at professional sports stadiums.

He also drew over $80,579 in deferred payments from the company, as well as over $45,000 in pension funds thanks to his former role as a federal prosecutor in the Western District of New York. Bill Hochul also received bonuses after he quit that company last summer.“I know many phony socialists,” shared child victims advocate and former New York State Senate candidate Gary Greenberg on Twitter.

hope and opportunity for all its residents.

Essentially, this grant increase heralds a new chapter in Suffolk County Community College's mission to empower, educate,

and uplift individuals through accessible and impactful educational initiatives. It epitomizes a shared vision of progress, where educational aspirations are met with unwavering support and tangible pathways to success.

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The South Shore Press thanks the brave men and women in the Selden Fire Department who risk their lives to protect ours.

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Brookhaven Councilman Neil Manzella, Brookhaven Town Clerk Kevin LaValle, and Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa were on hand for the 2024 Selden Fire installation dinner.

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Three Clowns in a Room: State Budget Circus Continues

ByStefanMychajliw

New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar perfectly summed up the dysfunction better known as passing an on-time budget in Albany, when he called the secretive, closed door process as “budget shenanigans.”

“The longer the process goes, the more progressives will add to the already extraordinarily high price tag of running this state under one-party Democrat rule. The size and scope of the eventual budget will be on a historic scale, and never in a good way. New Yorkers were already beleaguered by high taxes and overspending, but Gov. Hochul and her colleagues aren’t done with us. They want more. Always more,” said Kassar.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a “conceptual agreement” on a $237 billion budget. This is $8 billion more than last year’s budget. Lawmakers said there’s a lot more work and negotiating to be done before a final agreement is set in stone.

The New York State Constitution mandates that lawmakers adopt and pass a budget by April 1st. Democrats control all three chambers of the decision making process: the Governor’s

Office (Kathy Hochul), the Assembly (Speaker Carl Heastie) and the Senate (Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins).

“The Democrats' failure to meet deadlines is having real consequences. Instead of working to deliver an on-time budget that helps New Yorkers, we’ll get a late budget that pushes their failing policies,” posted the New York State Senate Republican conference on their Twitter page, @nysenategop.

Late lawmakers keep passing what’s known as “budget extenders.” This is short-term legislation to keep paying for

essential services while a final budget is being negotiated.

“I wish I could say the lack of urgency from Albany's ‘Three- Democrats-in-a-room' is surprising. And for a $233 billion budget deal, you'd think we'd have a bit more transparency from a governor who swore by it,” said New York State Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay.

The latest budget passed in New York State history happened exactly 20 years ago. The year was 2004 when state lawmakers finally passed a budget 133 past the day it was due.

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Senator Dean Murray, Long Time Capitol Voice

If there’s anyone who knows the way around the state Capitol, it’s Dean Murray, a Senator who’s also served separate terms in the Assembly. The East Patchogue resident has been the area’s voice in Albany since 2010 and stands at the forefront of every critical issue that affects Long Island.

The bill enabling the Suffolk Legislature to hold a public vote on sewer funding is being carried by Murray. He fought against the governor’s plan to reduce school aid and said “No” to state attempts to usurp local zoning powers to build multi-family housing. He’s a loud voice against illegal immigration and congestion pricing and has his hands in everything from renovating the Shirley Train Station to installing no-turning signs to make Patchogue-Medford students safer.

When Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney called for changes in the law to allow him to investigate Child Protective Services in the wake of the Thomas Valva tragedy, Murray sponsored the bill. Also at the top of his agenda is repealing the cashless bail system ushered in by the Democrats that has led to criminals wreaking havoc on

EDITORIAL

ByStefanMychajliw

If President Joe Biden were that crazy great uncle who at Thanksgiving is forced to sit at the kids table in another room because of his bizarre behavior and totally inappropriate comments he makes, relatives would have his head checked. Then they’d put him in a nursing home.

Instead, Crooked Joe has his finger on the nuclear codes and wants to serve another four years as Commander in Chief.

The deep state and puppet masters pulling the strings of a mentally unfit Biden are guilty of committing elder abuse. Based on his own erratic behavior and inability to string a coherent sentence together, the President should be in an institution for medical treatment of his diminished mental function.

Don’t take my word for it. Just watch the guy. President Biden mumbles and stumbles, literally and figuratively, any time he is in unscripted moments at the White House and on the campaign trail. He has no idea

communities across the state. He’s put forth legislation that would repeal New York’s status as a sanctuary state. “We must ensure that there are consequences for those who break the law,” Murray said of his tough-on-crime stance.

“Right now, criminals think they can get away with anything, and it's making life dangerous for all New Yorkers and for law enforcement,” Murray continued. “We will continue our pressure campaign to force the governor and her Democrat colleagues to change their criminal justice policies and stop the crime wave,” Murray said of GOP officials, law enforcement, and victim's rights groups that frequently rally in the Capitol to draw attention to the problem.

The Senator was adamant about creating a “locked box” for the eighth of a cent sales tax money if approved by voters for sewer construction and private cesspool upgrades. “It's very specific as for its use, and it will go 100% for clean water,” Murray said, noting that environmental funds were diverted to other uses by previous administrations. While he supports the 50-50 money split between sewers and cesspools, he prefers a greater emphasis on sewers because of

the economic benefits they bring. Murray railed against the MTA congestion pricing scheme saying it will hurt Long Islanders who have to drive into Manhattan for their jobs. “We have to make Long Island more affordable. We have to make New York more affordable. And spending the way the Democrats want to spend right now is not accomplishing that,” he stressed. Gov. Hochul proposed a record $233 billion spending plan, with the legislative leaders from her party looking to tack on an additional $13 billion. “That’s more than the budgets of Florida and Texas combined,” Murray noted, pointing out that they both have larger populations than the Empire State. “It’s no wonder New York leads the

nation in outmigration; people are fleeing the crime and high taxes.”

Gov. Hochul’s plan earmarks $2.4 billion for migrant services, a number that doesn’t include millions more in services from other parts of the budget, and the funds local municipalities are forced to expend on education, medical, emergency response, and other services afforded to the migrants, Murray explained. “It’s a lot of money to be spending on folks who are not even supposed to be here,” the legislator said, adding that the money allocated for migrants is greater than the entire budgets of New Hampshire and Vermont.

Another way to crack down on government spending, according to the Senator, would be to rein in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which has an annual budget of $19.3 billion and a $54.8 billion capital spending plan. “The MTA is government waste personified; it’s a black hole of taxpayer dollars,” Murray charged. “This past year, they set a record in overtime spending at $1.42 billion,” according to Murray, who advocates for the electrification of the three Long Island Rail Road lines managed by the MTA in Suffolk.

President Biden Belongs in a Nursing Home

where he’s going and needs aides to give him notecards just to get through a simple speech.

If this were a member of your family, the compassionate and caring thing to do would be placing this person in an assisted living facility where they could get round the clock care.

Instead, political handlers prop him up and pretend he’s the one actually in charge.

For argument’s sake, let’s defy all semblances of common sense and rational thinking and believe President Biden has some functioning brain cells and is actually calling the shots of his own Presidency.

If that’s the case, we must resoundingly reject another four years of the American nightmare we are living through, and re-elect President Donald J. Trump.

The failed immigration policies of President Biden have killed innocent Americans in every corner of the country. Illegal immigrants, gangs, crazed criminals, and fentanyl flow freely across the country

because Joe Biden and the Democrats choose to keep the southern border wide open. What’s most sick: they know Americans die because of their open border policies, but they care more about those illegals registering to vote as Democrats than the safety of my family and yours.

On his watch the economy is an absolute train wreck. You’re paying more to buy groceries, put food on the table, and pay the rent. Sky high Bidenflation means your paycheck pretty much stays the same but the cost of goods and services you need to live costs way more.

A recent inflation report shows it’s growing more and more, with families spending an extra $1,000 per month just to get by. Can you afford to spend another $12,000 per year with your paycheck staying the same? I sure can’t.

Making matters worse, the national debt is now nearing $35 trillion dollars. The independent Congressional Budget Office estimates it will climb to $54 trillion in ten years. On Joe Biden’s watch big

The Senator said he is also working to fix the Tier Six pension category for state workers. “The new tier has unfortunately not done what those who wanted it originally thought it would do,” Murray explained. “They pitched this as a big cost savings that would save the pension system. But it backfired and turned into a recruitment and retention nightmare.” According to Murray, requiring employees to cover more of their health costs makes it difficult to compete with the private sector for qualified workers and puts state operations at a disadvantage.

As a member of the political minority in a state dominated by urban Democrats, Murray and his conference, along with the Assembly Republicans, have their work cut out for them in the far-left Capitol. They are at the ramparts of an ideological clash between urban and suburban interests that not only play out in policy but also where state resources are spent. It’s a constant battle for education aid, road repair, and transportation projects, and, with voter approval of the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act in 2022, directing that money to an evercrowded island.

government now spends more just paying the interest on the national debt than it does on national defense.

This is no different than you just paying the massive interest on your credit card debt and not paying down the principal. It’s a recipe for fiscal disaster.

Thankfully, we have the power to put America on a course correction to turn our great nation around. Sure, we’re hurting right now, but we are still that “Shining City on a Hill” once described by former President Ronald Reagan.

That light is pretty dim. It can become a raging inferno of economic prosperity and American strength once unemployment goes down by one when Joe Biden loses his job following the November election.

If his family and loved ones aren’t willing to do the right thing and send him to a nursing home, the American people must do the right thing, vote him out of office, and at the very least send President Biden back to his basement where he belongs.

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Hochul's Housing Hiccup: $400M for 1,100 Homes Raises Concerns STATE

ByRaheemSoto

Governor Kathy Hochul's recent allocation of $412 million towards affordable housing initiatives across New York has ignited a heated debate and intense scrutiny. The initiative, which aims to create and preserve nearly 1,100 affordable homes, has come under fire for its allocation disparities in various regions. This controversy has raised significant questions about the responsible use of taxpayer funds.

The largest allocation of $170.3 million for the new Innovative Urban Village Phase 1a construction in East New York, Brooklyn, has drawn particular attention due to its substantial financial commitment. This investment translates to an average cost of about $449,000 per unit, and critics argue that such high per-unit costs may not align with the goal of maximizing the impact

of affordable housing initiatives. This scrutiny underscores the need for a more detailed breakdown of expenses and a transparent justification for these costs.

Similarly, the allocation of $82.8 million for the Marcus Garvey Extension Phase 2 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and $54.1 million for La Olazul in the Mount Hope section of the Bronx, both resulting in per-unit costs averaging around $465,000 and $470,000, respectively, has raised eyebrows among housing advocates and fiscal watchdogs. These allocations, while aimed at creating much-needed affordable housing units, face criticism for their comparatively high costs, prompting calls for greater cost-effectiveness in project planning and implementation.

Moving to other regions, the allocation of $51.8 million for

Jericho 158 in the Melrose section of the Bronx, resulting in an average cost of approximately $402,000 per unit, also faces scrutiny for its relatively high expense. Critics argue that such costs may not be sustainable in the long run and could strain resources without achieving optimal outcomes in addressing housing affordability challenges.

In contrast, projects like Sunlight Lane Apartments in Ontario County demonstrate a more costeffective approach with a $15.2 million investment for 78 affordable homes. This allocation translates to an average cost per unit of about $195,000, significantly lower than many other projects. Similarly, Ulster County's rehabilitation projects, with a $37.9 million allocation for 212 homes, result in an average cost of approximately $179,000 per unit. These examples highlight the importance of strategic and efficient allocation of funds to maximize the impact of affordable housing initiatives while ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Amidst the debate, critics and stakeholders are united in their call for greater transparency and accountability in the allocation and utilization of taxpayer funds for housing initiatives. They emphasize

the importance of detailed cost breakdowns, rigorous cost-benefit analyses, and ongoing oversight. This, they argue, is crucial to ensure that public resources are used judiciously and effectively to address the pressing housing needs across New York.

As the debates rage on, Governor Hochul's administration is under mounting pressure to justify the allocation decisions and demonstrate tangible benefits and outcomes from these substantial investments in affordable housing. The public, policymakers, and stakeholders are eagerly awaiting further insights into the rationale and strategies behind these allocations. This information will be crucial in gauging the longterm impact of these initiatives on housing affordability and community development.

Funding Flows: Inside New York's Surprising Financial Shift with Federal Funds

ByRaheemSoto

In a momentous financial shift, New York State has recently found itself in an unprecedented position: receiving more financial aid from Washington than it contributes, primarily due to the infusion of historic federal pandemic relief funds. This substantial change in New York's financial dynamics, as revealed in a detailed analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022, is a significant departure from the state's traditional role as a net contributor to the federal treasury.

Traditionally, New York has been a net contributor to the federal treasury, meaning it sends more tax dollars to Washington than it receives in federal spending. However, the landscape took a dramatic turn in FFY 2022, marking the third consecutive year of a positive balance for the state, a rarity in its financial history.

The catalyst for this financial transformation is the monumental impact of federal pandemic relief funds. These funds, strategically designed to bolster economies and support communities grappling with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, have injected substantial resources into New York's financial framework. As a result, New York generated $18,388 per capita in federal taxes during FFY 2022, ranking it third in per capita contribution to the

federal treasury. This figure notably surpassed the national average of $13,888 by 32.4%, providing a strong foundation for the state's financial stability.

Simultaneously, New York received $19,464 per capita in federal spending, positioning it as the 11thhighest recipient of federal funds per capita. This amount was 9.3% higher than the national average of $17,804 per capita in federal spending. These figures underscore the significant financial support the state garnered from federal sources during the pandemic period, a critical lifeline for many sectors of the economy and public services.

Digging deeper into the data sheds light on New York's nuanced financial relationship with federal expenditures. The state's share of federal spending stood at 6.5%, exceeding its share of the nation's population at 5.9% but falling short of its share of total taxes paid, which stood at 7.8%. This intricate distribution reflects the complex interplay between federal allocations and the state's fiscal contributions.

Examining specific expenditure categories reveals New York's strengths in federal spending. The state excels in vital areas such as Medicaid, where per capita spending stands at $2,742, ranking 4th nationally. Similarly, in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) spending, New York ranks 7th with $529 per capita. Rental Assistance and Public Housing also emerge as areas of strength, with New York ranking 1st nationally at $271 per capita and Transit spending at $154 per capita, also ranking 1st.

Conversely, New York's rankings in certain federal expenditure areas reflect areas of concern. For instance, in Federal Employees Wages and Salaries, the state ranks 42nd with $437 per capita. Veterans Benefits rank 49th with $415 per capita, while Federal Employees Retirement and

Highways also reflect lower rankings at 50th and 49th, respectively.

Comptroller DiNapoli's comprehensive report provides invaluable insights into New York's evolving financial dynamics with the federal government, particularly during pandemic relief efforts. The data underscores the crucial role of federal support in stabilizing the state's economy and supporting essential services during a challenging period.

As policymakers and stakeholders delve into these figures, they will be better equipped to navigate future fiscal decisions, ensuring continued financial resilience and growth for New York State and its residents.

Top Priority for Congress: Send Another $60 Billion to Ukraine

ByRobertChartuk

Consider this: A billion dollars is a thousand millions. President Joe Biden wants Congress to approve sending Ukraine $60 billion more in U.S. taxpayer dollars to fight Russia. That’s 60,000 millions. And this is on top of the $125 billion we already sent them.

The much-needed reconstruction of the Hospital Road Bridge in East Patchogue cost $23 million. For the $60 billion they want to send to Ukraine, you could fund 2,608 Hospital Road jobs. This is every bridge in Suffolk County, plus some.

Making the issue more troublesome is the money sent to Ukraine is borrowed by the U.S. government, meaning our children and grandchildren, if not our greatgrandchildren, will have to pay it back. Currently, the National Debt—the amount of money borrowed against our credit by our representatives in Washington—is $34,653,832,000,000. That’s $34 trillion, or 34,653 billions. To break it down even further, simply move the decimal point and you’ll get more than 34.6 million millions.

The budget deal negotiated by former House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy before he was ousted by his angry colleagues gave President Biden the authority to borrow even more money.

And the president is taking full advantage by putting the taxpayers, who currently owe more than $267,000 each for the National Debt, $1 trillion more in the hole every 100 days.

If it’s not straight-out taxes that are milking the public, then it’s inflation, also known as the government’s hidden tax. If Biden can’t borrow the money—which is becoming increasingly difficult because the government’s credit rating is at junk bond status—he has the Federal Reserve print it. Pumping more dollars into the system causes inflation, and under Bidenomics, taxpayers are seeing record prices for everything they buy.

Rather than reducing government spending, fighting inflation, giving the taxpayers a break, stopping the crime wave, or halting the millions of aliens flooding across the open southern border, the leaders of both the House and the Senate say their top priority as Congress goes back in session this week is approving $60 billion more for Ukraine.

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor

Greene and just a handful of her colleagues in the House are calling for an audit of the money sent to Ukraine before another dollar is spent. She has become one of the most vilified people in Washington

for saying the following:

“I demanded an audit, and I was supposed to have one, but they never really accounted for the money. Now, this should be no surprise from the federal government. Remember, the Pentagon fails its audit every single year by billions and billions of dollars. So is anyone surprised that they miscounted the money that they sent to Ukraine? No, people are not surprised at all.”

“Where the American people are is they don't want any more of their dollars being sent to Ukraine because Ukraine is one of the most corrupt countries on earth. But here's the Biden administration, which is probably the most corrupt administration on earth, now saying that they messed up counting how much money they sent to Ukraine. We are demanding an end to this war and a peace resolution for Ukraine.”

Greene goes on: “Our government has ripped our border wide open, and we've been invaded for years. And our people are paying a horrific price. We're in debt right now of nearly $35 trillion, and that debt is growing by $40 billion every night while we sleep. And they're projecting that it's going to be $55 trillion in 10 years. We're on a path to destruction, and it's by our own government. That's where we stand right now.”

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ByRaheemSoto

Triumph in the Skies: Israel's Resilience and Biden's Diplomatic Dilemma

In a spectacle of technological prowess and unwavering resolve, Israel showcased its formidable air defense systems by thwarting an unprecedented onslaught from Iran. The skies over Israel became a battleground of interceptors and missiles, with the Israeli military successfully neutralizing 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory.

Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the Israeli military spokesman, encapsulated the triumph succinctly, stating, "Iran launched more than 300 threats, and 99% were intercepted. That is a success." This victory underscores Israel's unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens against brazen aggression.

However, amidst the cheers for Israel's defense capabilities, a diplomatic cloud looms on the horizon. President Joe Biden's measured response, focusing on diplomatic coordination with G7 allies, has elicited cautious support and pointed criticism. President Biden indicated last week that he anticipated Iran would launch an attack against Israel "sooner than later" and emphasized his message to Tehran as simply "Don't." This minimalist approach has been seen as weak in deterring aggressive

actions, potentially signaling a lack of robust strategy to address escalating regional tensions. While the administration's reluctance to escalate militarily is understandable, given the complexities of the region, skeptics argue that such a stance could inadvertently embolden Iran and its proxies.

Senator Marsha Blackburn's questioning of the release of Iranian funds echoes a broader sentiment among critics of Biden's Iran policy. Blackburn pointedly asked, "Why would Biden want to send another $10 Billion to Tehran when Iran financially supports Hamas?" This question cuts to the heart of the debate surrounding the diplomatic approach versus more assertive strategies to counter Iran's influence and aggression.

The recent escalation, with Iran-backed groups targeting US interests in Iraq and Syria, has reignited discussions on the efficacy of containment versus confrontation. Senator Jim Risch's call to deny resources to Iran-backed groups underscores the urgency felt in certain quarters of Washington to address Iran's destabilizing activities decisively.

In the aftermath of the aerial assault, Israel stands resolute, its air defense systems a testament to years of strategic collaboration

and technological innovation. The Biden administration, meanwhile, navigates a delicate diplomatic landscape, balancing the imperative of deterrence with the desire to avoid further escalation.

As the dust settles and diplomatic maneuvers unfold, the world watches with bated breath, recognizing that the skies over Israel are not just a theater of defense but also a stage for geopolitical decisions with far-reaching consequences.

This recent confrontation serves as a stark reminder of the longstanding enmity between Iran and Israel, tracing back to Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979. Despite occasional diplomatic overtures, both nations have been engaged in a complex web of conflicts, with proxy battles often playing out in neighboring countries like Syria and Lebanon.

Israel's success in thwarting the Iranian assault also highlights the strategic importance of its alliances, particularly with the United States. Over the years, Israel has received substantial support from the US in bolstering its defense capabilities, including the development of sophisticated missile defense systems.

However, the Biden administration's diplomatic overtures have faced criticism

for potentially emboldening Iran, especially in light of its support for militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Critics argue that releasing significant funds to Iran could indirectly fund activities detrimental to regional stability.

The delicate balance between diplomacy and deterrence is a challenging one to maintain. While diplomatic channels offer avenues for de-escalation and conflict resolution, they also require careful navigation to ensure they do not inadvertently signal weakness or appeasement.

Israel's triumph in adversity underscores its resilience and commitment to security. Simultaneously, the Biden administration's diplomatic approach faces scrutiny and debate, highlighting the complexities of managing regional tensions while upholding strategic interests. The aftermath of this confrontation will undoubtedly shape the dynamics of Middle Eastern politics for the foreseeable future, emphasizing the critical importance of prudent and calibrated decision-making on the global stage.

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OP-ED Guest Editorial: Biden is to Blame for Iran Bombing Israel

ByMikeA.Sperrazza

While Iran launched an attack on Israel using drones and ballistic missiles this past week, the seeds of this act of war were firmly planted by President Biden in August of 2023.

That is when this weak and incompetent excuse of a Commander in Chief cut a deal with Iran to free five American detainees in exchange for Tehran gaining access to $6 billion in oil revenue that was only supposed to be used for “humanitarian purposes.”

Iran accused the detained Americans of “spying” and demanded access to billions of dollars in order for their return to American soil.

In Iran the direct translation for “humanitarian purposes” is to take money that came from America to bomb Israel.

Let that sink in: President Biden’s $6 billion in blood money was used for this attack on America’s biggest ally: Israel.

The radical left and Hamas

apologists will scream bloody murder that President Biden’s Iranian transaction was one where the money could not be used for military purposes. The deal was, Iran could only spend the $6 billion for humanitarian purposes only.

If you believe that, you also believe President Biden is dealing with a full deck, is competent, and has his mental faculties.

For argument’s sake, let’s make the case that hell froze over and Iran actually kept its word to use the $6 billion Biden money for good, to help their own people.

All that means is that Iran then didn’t have to spend $6 billion of its own money for those purposes, and could use those resources on strengthening its military to buy, I don’t know…..100 drones and ballistic missiles to attack Israel.

Either way, the fact remains that President Biden is a weak fool that has made America and the world less safe. He is

BY REV. FREDERICK MILLER. PH.D.

Procrastination is characterized by delaying work on a task that requires completion. While it’s not a mental health disorder, procrastination can cause psychological distress. Frequent procrastination may negatively affect your personal or work lives. When a person delays a task or puts something off until the last minute or even past the deadline. This is one of the main problems veterans returning home from active duty are faced with.

Identifying what type of procrastination you are is the beginning step in changing your behavior. There are six types of procrastination based on the main perceived issue causing the behavior.

• Perfectionist: Has high standards and fear of not meeting expectations and puts off work because they fear they won’t do it correctly.

also directly responsible for emboldening our enemies and giving them the resources to launch a surprise attack on Israel.

American and Israeli defense forces were able to shoot down some of the Iranian drones before they could kill innocent civilians.

Throughout the course of history, appeasement has never, ever served as a successful means of stopping aggressive tyrants and

dictators from attacking our friends and allies.

Gullible British Prime Minister Nevelle Chamberlain naively declared “peace for our time” following the Munich Agreement of September of 1938. Hitler promised to not attempt to take over more land in Europe in exchange for Germany receiving land in Czechoslovakia.

How’d appeasement work out for the world back then?

Vladimir Putin did not dare invade Ukraine while President Donald J. Trump was in office. North Korea stood down. The world was a much safer place when our enemies knew there would be hell to pay if they stepped out of line.

Terrorist and war criminal Putin invaded Ukraine while Barack Obama and Joe Biden were in the Oval Office. Hamas and Iran attacked Israel while a weak, bumbling and mumbling President Biden can barely spit out a sentence that people can understand, let

alone respond to those attacks with aggression and strength.

We are inching closer and closer to World War III. America and Israel’s enemies will attack with reckless abandon knowing there will be zero repercussions from the Biden administration. Hell, they’re providing the money to pay for their attacks.

Our only hope is that there will be a new Sheriff in town come January 20th, 2025. There will be hell to pay if America’s enemies get out of line once President Trump becomes Commander in Chief once again. Until then, the Biden administration will continue paying, literally, for terrorist states to attack our allies like Israel.

We can only hope the damage will be minimal in the last months of this long, national nightmare known as the Joe Biden presidency.

Michael A. Sperrazza is a conservative podcaster and radio host. You can find him on Twitter at @MikeASperrazza.

Reasons Why We Procrastinate

• Dreamer: Has big goals but no plan for success.

• Worrier: Fears change, has worst-case scenario thinking, and risk takings.

• Defier: Promise-maker

with poor follow-through and many excuses or reasoning for not doing the task.

• Crisis-maker: May unintentionally or intentionally

create chaos at the last minute to delay work.

• Over-doer: Has unrealistic expectations of what can be achieved and lacks priority-

setting abilities. While everyone’s reasons for procrastinating are unique, there may be a common element of fear and perfectionism motivating procrastinating behavior. This may be particularly true for our veterans. Perfectionism makes a person want to do every task flawlessly, which becomes a block to getting things done and leads to procrastination. Procrastination is also associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression. Other negative impacts of procrastination are:

Low self-esteem

Increased stress

Poor impulse control

Procrastination may stem from many factors, including and underlying mental illness or perfectionism. People who want to stop procrastinating can do so by assessing frm where the problem arises and working to develop new coping methods.

Mike A. Sperrazza

SPORTS

ByTomBarton

Ducks Adds International Flavor

The Long Island Ducks are still adding to their roster as opening day closes in. This week the Ducks added some international flavor to the roster when they signed first baseman Rixon Wingrove and catcher Aaron Antonini. Wingrove hails from Australia while Antonini is originally from Venezuela. While both players are entering their first season with the Ducks they are not new to professional baseball. WIngrove has five seasons under his belt while Antonini will be starting his fifth.

Wingrove comes from the Philadelphia Phillies organization and he had some impressive stats. You would expect a 6 foot 5 inch 23-year-old to have massive power and he showed it in his time in the minors. In 348 games, he totaled

45 home runs, 193 RBIs, and 63 doubles. The power stroke is there as he hit double digit dingers in each of the past three seasons, and smashed a career-high 16 in 2023.

He also has extensive time in his home country of Australia as he played six seasons in the Australia Baseball League. Once again he showed that power stroke that enticed the Phillies and now Ducks fans should look forward to. In 144 games, he hit 20 homers, 97 RBIs, and 32 doubles. The prototypical lefty first baseman was also solid with the glove and could develop into a star.

Antonini is slated to backup starting catcher Chance Sisco this season. He spent the past four seasons in the Cardinals organization. Antonini also has displayed some power in his short

stint, but his defense is his calling card. In 193 games, he hit 24 home runs, 101 RBIs, 87 runs, and 86 walks. The 25-year-old showed off his glove with a .988 fielding percentage and threw out 42 percent of runners attempting to steal. In

The Ducks Will Honor Our Heroes

ByTomBarton

The Long Island Ducks are bringing back one of their most cherished traditions this season. Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, in partnership with Legislator Nick Caracappa, the Long Island Ducks, Flagstar Bank and the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency, announced the return of the Heroes of the Game program for the 2024 season to honor local

veterans and active-duty personnel.

The 'Heroes of the Game' program will highlight veterans and active-duty personnel during the Ducks home games and will be accompanied with each hero receiving 10 complimentary tickets to the game for their friends and family. Over 100 local veterans and active military personnel will be honored during the season, with one or two honorees featured

Trump Earns Hall of Fame Endorsement

ByTomBarton

The greatest closer of all time just closed all speculation about who he will be supporting for president. ExYankee Mariano Rivera told radio host Sid Rosenberg that he will be backing Donald Trump for president.

Rivera said it's not about “the right or the left,” rather he was supporting who he believes will do “the right thing for the country.” President Trump invited Rivera, and little leaguers, to the White House during his presidency and famously had a catch with the Hall of Famer on the White House lawn. Rivera continued about his support for the former president saying “President Trump, he’s my friend, I can’t deny that. I will tell that to anyone. Before he was the president, he was my friend. Because of that, I’m going to vote for him.”

In addition to serving on the president's Sports, Fitness and Nutrition council, Trump awarded Rivera the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 for his career and charitable contributions to impoverished communities two months after he was inducted unanimously into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

during each event.

“The ‘Heroes of the Game’ program gives baseball fans the chance to honor and recognize the selfless men and women who put their lives on the line for our

2022, he combined to throw out a career-best 49 percent of runners attempting to steal with High-A Peoria and Double-A Springfield.

Ducks manager Lew Ford was excited about the additions saying

“Rixon

both players to our team.”

country,” said Romaine. “With Suffolk County being home to the largest veteran population in New York State, it is critical that we continue to do all that we can to ensure our nation’s heroes receive the financial, medical, psychological and physical help they deserve.”

“Suffolk County’s partnership with the Long Island Ducks in honoring our local veterans is the absolute best salute to service in the game. With over 100,000 veterans calling Suffolk County home, what better way to celebrate ‘America’s greatest Heroes’ than paying tribute to them during ‘Americas greatest pastime!’ It’s important we recognize these brave men and women of our military for their

Spallina is Splendid

ByTomBarton

Senior day is always a special time for players and coaches alike, but this season there was a little extra something special for the Stony Brook women's lacrosse team. Head coach Joe Spallina won his 200th game as head coach of the SeaWolves, and doing it on senior day was just the icing on the cake. Spallina led the Stony Brook women's lacrosse to a decisive victory over Delaware, 17-4. The Seawolves were led by Kaitlyn Clark, who scored a career-high seven goals, six of which came in the first half of play.

The offensive dominance improved Spallina's record to 200 wins and just 39 losses over his 13 seasons at Stony Brook. It also brings his career coaching record to 273-41. Stony Brook's athletic director Shawn Heilbron said of Spallina: “No one does it better or with more consistency than Joe Spallina. He’s won 200 out of 240 career games while building Stony Brook into a national power through hard work, belief and a healthy dose of Long Island toughness." The praise not

services, sacrifices and commitment to our great Nation,” said Legislator Nick Caracappa. “As a community, we come together as one to show our Love of Country and our Love of the Game. Thank you to all those who have served and are currently serving. God Bless our Veterans, our Troops, and God Bless the United States of America.”

The fans have absolutely embraced this new tradition and Long Island Ducks President/Chief Business Officer Michael Pfaff said “The feedback we received from fans, veterans, sponsors and the community has been tremendously positive, and we’re looking forward to another great season saluting those we owe so much to.”

only came from within his own building but he also received accolades from Carmen Felus, the University of West Alabama Associate Head Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator added that coach Spallina, “is the best at recruiting the talent, retaining the talent and developing the talent. I

had the opportunity to learn from him about true player development and having a consistent and process driven approach to ensure individual and team success."

Since that 200th victory the Sea Wolves have continued to roll winning their 7th straight games late last week.

adds power from the left side of the plate and a strong defensive presence at first base. Aaron does a great job behind the plate and has a terrific arm. We are excited to add

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Photo Credit: @ StonyBrookWLAX Joe Spallina 200th win

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SPORTS

ByTomBarton

Ben Brown's Big Debut

Ben Brown was as good as advertised as he made his major league debut this past week, and that comes as no surprise for anyone who watched him excel at Ward Melville just a few years ago. Brown was just what the doctor ordered, or in this case what his head coach Craig Counsell needed. After blowing an eight run lead the night before, Brown shut down the San Diego Padres in his first big-league start for 4 2/3 shutout innings at Petco Park. The Padres managed just three hits, one walk and struck out five times against the East Setauket native.

Counsell took notice of the performance and said “He’s done a nice job and he’s getting a ton of feedback on being a major-league starter and going through the

lineup a couple times and that’s great for him,” Counsell said. But, it wasn't just his own manager that took notice of the excellent debut. Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez commented "I think they have something special in this kid."

The 4 2/3 innings isn't indicative of how well he pitched because he was on a pitch count. Before Brown’s start, manager Craig Counsell said the Cubs needed to be a little careful with his pitch count because Brown had not been fully stretched out before replacing injured Justin Steele. Brown, at 77 pitches, was replaced by Drew Smyly with two outs in the fifth.

Brown was brilliant in the strike zone all night with 11 called strikes and five whiffs with his fastball, which topped out at 98.4 mph. But, it's his knuckle-curve that has turned heads. Brown's knuckle-

And Then There Was One

ByTomBarton

As the Suffolk baseball calendar entered last week there were a few teams who had yet to endure their first loss of the season. All of that changed as teams got deeper into their schedules and heading into the new week there is now just one team standing that is perfect. The Comsewogue Warriors absolutely crushed Deer Park on the way to their 8-0 record.

The Warriors didn't just sweep their three game series over Deer Park, but they made a statement. Comsewogue outscored Deer Park 32-2 in the three game set. The bats were explosive and the pitching never allowed more than a single run, in what can be considered a perfect series

curve was featured on Pitching Ninja, a popular X account that highlights the day's best pitches, and the fact that he throws such a hard fastball will only lead to much more success with the off speed pitches. He already has a 46.9 percent whiff rate off of that pitch.

Brown will likely get another start while the Cubs deal with injuries to Justin Steele and Jameson Taillon, but it will be hard to take him out of the rotation even when they return if he is pitching like this. It looks like either Brown or Javier Assad will have to move to the bullpen. Assad has allowed just two runs in his two starts this season. It was known that openers would be a trend for the Cubs this season and with that in mind Brown knows that his role for the Cubs this season will be vital and he will get plenty of innings to continue to turn heads and make all of Long Island proud of their star in the making.

Shutout City for Commack

ByTomBarton

The 2024 high school baseball season in Suffolk county is only a few weeks into the season and we already have very few teams with an unblemished record. The Commack Cougars are one of them that remain. Commack put on a pitching display this week that will have people turning their heads and taking notice of their unbeaten record and what might be on the horizon for this team.

Commack sits atop Suffolk's League 2, barely fighting off Sachem North, who are nipping at their tails. The Cougars put everyone on notice this week though with a two game set against Lindenhurst. The Cougars

won both games by shutting out Lindenhurst and they had two brilliant pitching performances.

On Tuesday Zach Winter threw a complete game no-hitter. Winter was just one walk away

No No for Longwood

ByTomBarton

for the Warriors. CJ Cubano led the way with a complete game. He allowed just one run and struck out seven during the start and Nick Zampieronhad an impressive four stolen bases.

That is nothing new for them this season though. The Warriors are 8-0 and they have now outscored their opponents 75-9. They have not allowed more than two runs in any game this year and they have also scored double digit runs in more than half of their games. They will look to continue their winning ways this week against second place West Islip, in what should be an excellent test on their perfect record, before heading into a weekend series where they take on Huntington.

While it's still early in the high school baseball season there was a pivotal matchup waged this week between first place William Floyd and second place Longwood. The early season series was circled in the preseason as a battle for first place and that is exactly the kind of game that was delivered. After the dust had settled William Floyd might have remained at the top of the standings, but it was Longwood who stole the headlines, or rather CJ Foreman.

The Longwood Lions dealt the Colonials their first loss of the season as they squeaked by on the backs of tremendous pitching. Longwood won a classic pitchers duel 1-0, but one pitcher stood head and

shoulders above everyone else on the field that day. The Lions starting pitcher CJ Foreman went 7 2/3 innings while striking out 13 batters and combined with his bullpen no hit the Colonials. Cameron Horn came in for the final out to ensure the victory and hold onto the no hitter.

Foreman seemed untouchable at times. It's one thing to strike out 13 batters, but quite another to not allow a single hit. Combined it's fair to say this is one of the most dominant pitching efforts that we can remember. This will go down in the history books for a Longwood team that is trying to make some big waves this season. The Lions haven't had a no hitter in more than 50 years. Not since Artie Rittereiser

from a perfect game and he struck out eight in the effort. Not to be outdone the next day, Commack followed that shutout with another one. This was on the back of Evan Kay who went the distance in a four hit effort, striking out eight. Kay is no stranger to pitching dominance as he put himself on everyone's watch list last season with a one hitter to open Suffolk's AA finals.

With Sachem North right behind them in the standings Commack will need more efforts like these all season long but for the fans of the Cougars this was one heck of a week and a no-hitter that will be remembered for a long time.

accomplished the feat back in May, 1970.

While Longwood is still looking up at the Colonials in the standings, there is a lot of season left and this was a highlight moment for the team and certainly for Foreman himself.

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Ben Brown

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BY TOM BARTON

The nets have been cut down, the champagne has been poured and UConn has etched their names into college basketball history, but that doesn't mean there is any chance to rest for the college basketball world. This week we have already watched a major upheaval with long time Kentucky coach John Calipari leaving for Arkansas and then KU grabbed BYU's head man to replace him.

That has already impacted the betting future odds for both teams and in a generation of NIL deals and the transfer portal we should all expect more movement as the season gets closer. With that said, there could still be some value picks with the early lines released.

Sitting at the top of the betting board are the Duke Blue Devils and Kansas Jayhawks. Kansas will have a focused

Bill Self, who is looking to put behind him what he called a disappointing season, while Duke is absolutely loaded with talent. Last season the UConn Huskies were coming off of a national championship but had just the 7th lowest odds to be the first team since the Florida Gators to repeat, coming in at 10-1. This season, only Duke and KU are in front of them but they are just 12-1 to three-peat.

The Houston Cougars have found themselves near the top of the betting board consistently recently and nothing has changed for the upcoming season where they are 14-1 to cut down the nets.

North Carolina will lose some top talent but they remain right in the thick of the race at 16-1. After Scott Drew told Kentucky he preferred to stay at Baylor their odds stuck at 18-1 while Alabama and Arizona came in

at 20-1. Tennessee, Purdue, and Michigan State are next at 25-1. Iowa State, Texas, Auburn and Gonzaga, who are returning a ton of talent, sit at 30-1. Three Big East teams fill up the 35-1 bracket with Marquette, Creighton and Villanova and Illinois and Wisconsin follow at 40-1 odds.

Where are the headline making Kentucky Wildcats and Arkansas Razorbacks you might be asking? Well, The Razorbacks jumped from 70-1 to 30-1 with coach Cal now apart the system and early betting shows that might be a value right now as people have bought into the Razorbacks for next season. Meanwhile, Kentucky dropped from 16-1 to 20-1 and in some books have fallen all the way down to 25-1 in coach Pope's inaugural season in Lexington.

BURNER, ESQ.

The first National Healthcare Decisions Day was in 2007. It is a day created by an attorney dedicated to educating and engaging people in conversations about advance directives. What are advance directives? Advance directives are documents that you sign while you still have capacity that are meant to give instruction as to how your healthcare should be handled if you become incapacitated. The term “advance directives” can refer to a health care proxy and a living will.

While the day was started by lawyers, advanced directives need not be signed in the presence of a doctor or a lawyer. Both of these documents must be signed in the presence of two witnesses who are over the age of 18. However, they are often signed with an attorney when completing the other parts of an estate plan.

The health care proxy is a document that states who will make medical decisions for you if

you lose your mental capacity and are unable to make these decisions for yourself. This may include a temporary incapacity such as when a person is under anesthesia, or a long-term incapacity that is a result of dementia or some other cognitive impairment. The health care proxy names one agent to act on your behalf and you can name a successor if your initial agent becomes unavailable to act. In other states, this document is sometimes referred to as a health care power of attorney.

A living will is a document that gives direction as to the type of treatments that you would or would not want if you were to be in an irreversible state with no reasonable expectation of recovery. For those that have also signed a health care proxy, the living will can be used as a guide to the named health care agent in making decisions regarding treatment and end of life. The living will can also be used in the absence of a health care proxy as evidence of your

wishes if you are unable to voice your opinion.

Beyond the long-standing advance directives, there is also a form called the Measure of Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form. Unlike the others, this requires consultation with your physician and is actually signed

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by you and your doctor. The MOLST form is intended to be used as a patient moves between different care settings to make sure the patient’s wishes regarding treatment options are known by the care team. A MOLST form is to be used for those with advanced illness or who are thought to be in

the last 1-2 years of life.

The decisions regarding administration or termination of certain types of medical treatments are some of the most important ones to be made in a person’s lifetime. Completing documents such as the ones discussed above are the first step in ensuring that your wishes will be followed if and when you are unable to participate in those conversations yourself.

Once the documents are completed appropriately, the individual should have conversations with the appointed agents, so they are equipped with the information they may need should they have to make these very important decisions.

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

Notice of formation of SPALLADINONP LLC, a limited liability company.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 02/24/2024. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to SPALLADINONP LLC, 43 ROBERTS RD W., SHIRLEY, NY 11967.

Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLKBROOKHAVEN.

BOARD OF MANAGERS OF BLUE RIDGE

CONDOMINIUM II, Plaintiff -against- STEPHEN SPARR, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 14, 2023 and entered on July 25, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on April 25, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. premises situate, lying and being at Medford, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Unit Number 533 in the condominium known as "Map of Blue Ridge Condominium" together with a .2273% interest as tenants in the common elements. District: 0200 Section: 630.30 Block: 01.00 Lot: 533

Said premises known as 533 DARLY DRIVE, UNIT NO. 533, MEDFORD, NY 11763

Approximate amount of lien $25,741.91 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 618442/2020.

BRIAN EGAN, ESQ., Referee McGiff Halverson Dooley Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

96 South Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772

{* SOUTH SHO4*}

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SUPREME COURT OF

THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY IXIS REAL ESTATE CAPITAL TRUST 2006-2 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2, -againstJAMES PEROU, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 12, 2023, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY IXIS REAL ESTATE CAPITAL TRUST 2006-2 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES PEROU, 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 1, 2024 at 8:30AM, premises known as 37 LOMBARDY DR, SHIRLEY, NY 11967; and the following tax map identification: 0200-984.4001.00-008.000.

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, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 621852/2017. James E. Gathman, Jr., 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.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST JOHN GRAZIANO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY GRAZIANO, WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF CIRO GRAZIANO, MARYANN CALIFANO AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY GRAZIANO, WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF CIRO GRAZIANO, GERALDINE CLEMENTS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY GRAZIANO, WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF CIRO GRAZIANO, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY GRAZIANO, WHO WAS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF CIRO GRAZIANO, IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 1, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 1, 2024 at 9:30AM, premises known as 88 CLOVER STREET, MASTIC, NY 11950. 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 909.00, Block 06.00, Lot 035.000. Approximate amount of judgment $164,069.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #622085/2019. The aforementioned auction will

be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time.

Elsie Acevedo, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-002585 79944

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE CIM TRUST

2016-FRE1, MORTGAGEBACKED NOTES, SERIES 2016-FRE1, Plaintiff, vs. SEAN P. FORD, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 25, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 7, 2024 at 12:30 p.m., premises known as 59 Silver Street, Patchogue, NY 11772. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Patchogue, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 975.40, Block 06.00 and Lot 024.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $401,039.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #619427/2018. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

John William Doyle, Esq., Referee

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

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK,

HARTFORD FUNDING, LTD., Plaintiff, vs. RYAN PATRICK REILLY

A/K/A RYAN PATRIC REILLY, MELISSA A. REILLY-LOMUTO

A/K/A MELISSA ANN REILLY-LOMUTO A/K/A MELISSA A. LOMUTO, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 24, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 14, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 22 Redlef Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 a/k/a 22 Redlef Street, East Patchogue, NY 11772. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 897.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 022.015. Approximate amount of judgment is $393,696.11 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #609888/2020. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.

Danny Murphy, Esq., Referee

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

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SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLKBROOKHAVEN.

WEBSTER BANK, N.A., Plaintiff -against- SUSAN TEICHMANN HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF LILLIAN

C. DONAHUE A/K/A

LILLIAN DONAHUE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated January 2, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on May 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of Northern Boulevard, distant 200 feet easterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the said southerly side of Northern Boulevard with the easterly side of Holly Lane, said point being also where the dividing line between Plots 1 and 2 intersects the said southerly side of Northern Boulevard; being a plot 100 feet by 180 feet by 100 feet by 180 feet.

District 0200 Section: 879.00 Block: 05.00 Lot: 002.000

All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.

Said premises known as 134 NORTHERN BLVD, SHIRLEY, NY 11967

Approximate amount of lien $203,690.58 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. 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 or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 624888/2019.

MAUREEN D. SWEENEY, ESQ., Referee

David A. Gallo & Associates LLP

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8888.049

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L15838 - 4/10/2024, 4/17/2024, 4/24/2024 & 5/1/2024

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff

-against-

Lisa Vidal if living and if any be dead, any and all persons who are spouses, widows, grantees, mortgagees, lienor, heirs, devisees, distributees, or successors in interest of such of the above as may

be dead, and their spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residences are unknown to Plaintiff, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Suffolk County Attorney o/b/o Clerk of the Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency, John Doe (Refused Name), United States of AmericaInternal Revenue Service, Defendants.

Index No. 626282/2023

SUPPLMENTAL SUMMONS

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

TO THE ABOVE NAMED

DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY

SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your Answer or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the attorneys for the plaintiff within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). 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 captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $224,257.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of SUFFOLK on March 13, 2019, in Book Liber M00023011, Page 079, covering premises known as 119 Daisy Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951. 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.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a

copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

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

Sending a payment to your Mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

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

Dated: Bay Shore, New York March 15, 2024

/s/By: Linda P. Manfredi, Esq.

Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, Weisman & Gordon, LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, New York 11706 Bar #: 2863124 (631) 969-3100

Our File No.:01-098969-F00

L15839 - 4/3/2024, 4/10/2024, 4/17/2024 & 4/24/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

Manorville's Brookfield Cemetery Corp. will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Manorville Fire House, 14 Silas Carter Rd., Manorville. All interested persons are invited to attend.

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Notice of formation of EXPLORE PLAY DREAM DAYCARE LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 03/16/2024. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to EXPLORE PLAY DREAM DAYCARE LLC, 4 NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD, MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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4/3/2024 , 4/10/2024, 4/17/2024, 4/24/2024 & 5/1/2024

SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS–SUPREME

COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK – NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, -against- PATRICIA A. MEARA, AS HEIR, DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. MUNOZ; ANY AND ALL KNOWN OR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL OTHER PARTIES CLAIMING AN INTEREST BY, THROUGH, UNDER OR AGAINST THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA MUNNOZ AKA PATRICIA ANN MUNOZ; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY; MICHAEL

J. GRANT FUNDERAL HOMES, INC.; TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN; JAMES MEARA AS JOHN DOE #1; GERALD MEARA AS JOHN DOE #2; “JOHN DOE #3” through “JOHN DOE #10,”, said names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, intended to be possible tenants or occupants of the premises, or corporations, persons, or other entities having or claiming a lien upon the mortgage premises, Defendants - Index No. 607189/2015 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 March 8, 2024. NOTICEYOU 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 (NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable C. Stephen Hackeling, J.S.C.

Dated: March 8, 2024 Filed: March 8, 2024. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 42 Holiday Park Drive, Centereach, NY 11720.

Dated: March 15, 2024 Filed: March 22, 2024 Greenspoon Marder LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Monica G. Christie, Esq., 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105 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

L15844 – 4/3/2024, 4/10/2024, 4/17/2024 & 4/24/2024

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 8, 2024, 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 2024-2025 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 21, 2024.

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 May 1, 2024, 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 Annual Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 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:

2. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education, each for a threeyear term commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring on June 30, 2027.

3. PROPOSITION: Expansion of school bus service for resident students in grades 9 through 12, effective at the beginning of the 20242025 school year from 1.5 miles to 1 mile from the school they attend, which would result in no anticipated increased annual expenditure by the District.

Shall the District expand its school bus service for resident students in grades 9 through 12, effective beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, from the present transportation of students living more than one and one half (1 ½) miles from the school they attend to include transportation of students who live more than one (1) mile from the school they attend, thereby having no anticipated increased annual expenditure by the District?

4. PROPOSITION: Expenditure of no more than Nine Hundred Thirty-Seven Thousand dollars ($937,000.00) from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 17, 2016 to finance a project for the renovation of the Bellport High School auditorium, 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 (the “Reserve Fund”) pursuant to Section 3651 of the Education Law, for a capital improvement project consisting of the renovation of the Bellport High School auditorium 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 Nine Hundred ThirtySeven Thousand dollars

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.

($937,000.00), provided that the Board of Education may allocate funds amongst various components within the overall total expenditure at its discretion?

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 2024-2025, 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 May 1, 2024, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the office of the Principal of each schoolhouse within the District during its regular business hours and 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 pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law the School District is required 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 (PILOT) 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 22, 2024. Nominating petition(s) are to be submitted for two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education commencing July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 35 qualified voters of the district (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2023 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. A drawing of lots to determine the order in which the candidates’ names shall appear on the ballot will be conducted at 4:00 pm on April 23, 2024, by the District Clerk at the District’s Administrative Offices, at 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, New York, in accordance with Section 2032 of the Education Law. 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 15, 2024, 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 16, 2024, 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 18, 2024 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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 21, 2024, 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 2025, 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 21, 2024.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning March 22, 2024. In

accordance with Education Law Sections 2018-a and 2018-e, completed applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than the thirtieth (30th) day before the election, i.e. April 22, 2024; and completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election (May 14, 2024) if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election (May 20, 2024), if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued, and a list of persons to whom early mail 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 16, 2024, 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 budget vote, and on May 21, 2024, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appeaser on such lists, stating the reason for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

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 25, 2024.

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 631-286-2457. 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 25, 2024. 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 21, 2024 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 21, 2024 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 22, 2024, 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 89 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 20, 2024

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

Christine Flynn, District Clerk

L15846 – 4/3/2024, 4/17/2024, 5/1/2024 & 5/15/2024

de Suffolk, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en el Edificio de Administración del Distrito Escolar de South Country, 189 North Dunton Ave, East Patchogue, Nueva York. York, el miércoles 8 de mayo de 2024, a las 6:15 p.m., hora vigente, para la transacción de dichos negocios autorizados por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluidos los siguientes artículos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (propuesta de presupuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2024-2025.

2. Discutir todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para ser votados mediante máquinas de votación en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024.

3. ramitar otros asuntos que puedan presentarse adecuadamente 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, si es solicitada, para los residentes del Distrito Escolar a partir del 1 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora predominante, excepto sábados, domingos o días festivos. en la Oficina del Secretario de Distrito, Edificio de Administración, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, Nueva York.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que dicha votación y elección del presupuesto anual se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., hora predominante, en Bellport Middle School, 35 Kreamer Street. , Bellport, Nueva York, momento en el cual se abrirán las urnas para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2024-2025 y autorizar que la porción requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito Escolar.

2. Elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación, cada uno por un período de tres años que

comenzará el 1 de julio de 2024 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2027.

3. PROPUESTA:

Ampliación del servicio de autobús escolar para estudiantes residentes en los grados 9 a 12, a partir del comienzo del año escolar 2024-2025 de 1.5 millas a 1 milla de la escuela a la que asisten, lo que no generaría un aumento previsto en el gasto anual por parte del Distrito.

¿Debería el Distrito ampliar su servicio de autobús escolar para estudiantes residentes en los grados 9 a 12, a partir del año escolar 2024-2025, del transporte actual de estudiantes que viven a más de una milla y media (1 ½) de la escuela a la que asisten? para incluir el transporte de los estudiantes que viven a más de una (1) milla de la escuela a la que asisten, por lo que no se prevé un aumento en el gasto anual por parte del Distrito?

4. PROPUESTA: Gasto de no más de Novecientos Treinta y Siete Mil dólares ($937,000.00) del Fondo de Reserva de Capital establecido el 17 de mayo de 2016 para financiar un proyecto para la renovación del auditorio de Bellport High School, incluyendo dichos gastos preliminares, auxiliares, y costos 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 (el “Fondo de Reserva”) de conformidad con la Sección 3651 de la Ley de Educación, para un proyecto de mejora de capital que consiste en de la renovación del auditorio de Bellport High School y realizar gastos del Fondo de Reserva para el costo de otros trabajos necesarios en relación con el mismo, incluidos los costos preliminares y los costos incidentales al mismo en una cantidad que no exceda el costo total estimado de Novecientos

Treinta y Siete Mil dólares ($937,000.00), siempre que la Junta de Educación pueda asignar fondos entre varios componentes dentro del gasto total general a su discreción?

Y POR EL PRESENTE

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, 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 2024-2025, excluyendo los fondos públicos, entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. y 3:00 p.m., horario vigente, a partir del 1 de mayo de 2024, excepto sábados, domingos o feriados, en la oficina del Director de cada escuela dentro del Distrito durante su horario comercial habitual y entre las 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m., horario vigente, excepto sábados, domingos y días festivos, en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio de Administración, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, Nueva York.

Y POR EL PRESENTE

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, el Distrito Escolar debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué parte del valor tasado total 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) el monto acumulativo que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablero de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito. Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que las peticiones para nominar 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 de Administración, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, Nueva York, no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. hora predominante el 22 de abril de 2024. Las peticiones de nominación deben presentarse para dos (2) vacantes en la Junta de Educación a partir del 1 de julio de 2024 y finalizando el 30 de junio de 2027. No se consideran las vacantes en la Junta de Educación. oficinas separadas y específicas; los candidatos se postulan en libertad. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; debe estar firmado por al menos 35 votantes calificados del distrito (que representan el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2023 para miembros de la Junta de Educación); debe indicar el nombre y residencia de cada firmante; y debe indicar el nombre y residencia del candidato. El Secretario de Distrito llevará a cabo un sorteo para determinar el orden en el que aparecerán los nombres de los candidatos en la boleta a las 4:00 p.m. del 23 de abril de 2024 en las Oficinas Administrativas del Distrito, en 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue. , Nueva York, de conformidad con la Sección 2032 de la Ley de Educación. Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes de conformidad con el artículo 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 la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en cualquier Asamblea Anual o Especial de Distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, él o ella es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un elector está registrado y tiene derecho a votar en virtud del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también tiene derecho a votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. La inscripción se llevará a cabo con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación hasta el 15 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora vigente, en todos

los horarios 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, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre incluido en dicho registro, siempre que en ese momento se sepa, o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicho Secretario, que en ese momento o en adelante tiene derecho a votar en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro así preparado de conformidad con el artículo 2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio de Administración, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, Nueva York y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del Jueves 16 de mayo de 2024, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., horario vigente, entre semana y cada día anterior al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, y el sábado 18 de mayo de 2024 entre el horario de 9 a 12 horas. y en el(los) lugar(es) de votación el día de la votación.

Y POR EL PRESENTE

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el 21 de mayo de 2024, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., prevaleciendo tiempo, en Bellport Middle School, 35 Kreamer Street, Bellport, Nueva York, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo en 2025, y en cualquier reunión especial del distrito que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya 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 en ese momento o posteriormente tendrá derecho a votar en la elección escolar para la cual se prepara dicho Registro, o en cualquier reunión especial

del distrito celebrada después del 21 de mayo de 2024.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que las solicitudes para boletas en ausencia y por correo anticipado se podrán obtener durante el horario comercial escolar a través de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del 22 de marzo de 2024. De acuerdo con las Secciones 2018-a y 2018-e de la Ley de Educación, las solicitudes completas no pueden ser recibido por el Secretario de Distrito antes del trigésimo (30) día antes de la elección, es decir, el 22 de abril de 2024; y las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección (14 de mayo de 2024) si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección (20 de mayo de 2024), si la boleta se entregará personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia o por correo anticipado. Las boletas en ausencia y anticipadas por correo deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora vigente, del martes 21 de mayo de 2024.

Una lista de personas a quienes se les emiten boletas de voto en ausencia y una lista de personas a quienes se les emiten boletas de voto anticipado por correo estará disponible para su inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del jueves 16 de mayo. 2024, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., horario vigente, los días laborables anteriores al día fijado para la elección anual y votación del presupuesto, y el 21 de mayo de 2024, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado podrá, tras examinar dichas listas, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre figure en dichas listas, indicando el motivo de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito deberá ser transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores de elecciones el día de las elecciones.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que los votantes militares que no

están actualmente registrados 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 fax enviado al 631-286-2457. La solicitud de solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. el 25 de abril de 2024.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Central de South Country, pueden solicitar una solicitud de boleta militar al 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 por fax enviado al 631-286-2457. Para que a un votante militar se le emita una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 25 de abril de 2024. Las solicitudes de boleta militar recibidas de acuerdo con la 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 el Distrito Escolar Central de South Country, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, NY 11772.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS, que las boletas militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por el Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 21 de mayo de 2024 y que muestren una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos

o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestren un endoso de recepción fechado por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 21 de mayo de 2024 y firmado y fechado por el elector militar y un testigo del mismo, con fecha que se determina no posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de conformidad con la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otro modo se presente para votación en dicha elección, debe presentarse con la Secretaria de Distrito en su oficina en el Edificio de Administración, 189 Dunton Avenue, East Patchogue, Nueva York, el 22 de marzo de 2024 o antes, a las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente. Cualquier referéndum de proposiciones que la ley requiera incluir en el aviso publicado de la Asamblea Anual y Elección debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito con un tiempo razonable de anticipación a la primera publicación o publicación del aviso legal. Todos los referendos deben escribirse a máquina o imprimirse en inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos 89 votantes calificados del Distrito (dicho número representa el mayor entre 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 ante los votantes cuyo propósito no esté dentro del poder de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal, o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de dinero es requerido por la propuesta, o cuando existe otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta.

Fecha: East Patchogue, Nueva York 20 de marzo de 2024

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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INDEX NO.: 609517/2019

Date Filed: 3/20/2024

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE

MORTGAGED PREMISES: 262 Little Fresh Pond Road, Southampton, New York 11968

DSBL #: 0900-097.00-03.00004.000

Plaintiff designates

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

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association,

Plaintiff, vs.

Luiz Jayme; Ignez Brandao, if living and if any be dead, any and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; Citibank (South Dakota), N.A.; Gemini Capital Group LLC; Legal Servicing LLC; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Discover Bank; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; United States o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; John Doe #1 through #6, and Jane Doe #1 through #6, the last twelve names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises.

TO the Defendants Ignez Brandao, if living and if any be dead, any and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees, and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Susan Heckman Torres, J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk, dated and filed March 12, 2024.

Dated: /s/ Deborah Gallo

Deborah Gallo, Esq.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, New York 10170

Phone: 347.286.7409

Fax: 347-286-7414

Attorneys for Plaintiff, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE

Defendants. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Amended Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $290,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk on November 14, 2002, in Liber M00020235, Page 522, covering premises known as 262 Little Fresh Pond Road, Southampton, New York 11968, DSBL #: 0900097.00-03.00-004.000.

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

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

To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department's website at www.dfs.ny.gov.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS

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

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on 7/24/2023. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to LESIA RICHARDS, 358 PLAD BLVD., HOLTSVILLE, NY, 11742, USA. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against PETER SPIVAK A/K/A PETER K. SPIVAK, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein

Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 3, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 9, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 10 Helene Drive, Shirley, NY 11967. District 0200 Sec 974.60 Block 03.00 Lot 026.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situated, lying and being at Shirley in the Township of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $406,138.34 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 207411/2022.

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

Elyse Nicole Grasso, Esq., Referee File # CHNY1625

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION ASSET

BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1, -against-

RENEE SCHIEFERSTEIN A/K/A RENEE

CARRICK AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ELEANOR A. SCHIEFERSTEIN, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 27, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ABFC 2007WMC1 TRUST ASSET

BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION ASSET

BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1 is the Plaintiff and RENEE SCHIEFERSTEIN A/K/A RENEE CARRICK AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ELEANOR A. SCHIEFERSTEIN, 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 21, 2024 at 12:00PM, premises known as 59 BROADWAY, SHIRLEY, NY 11967; and the following tax map identification: 0200-907.0007.00-002.000.

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 617683/2016. Giuseppe T. Rosini, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners,

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ABFC 2007WMC1 TRUST ASSET

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.

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Notice of formation of TARS TECHNOLOGIES

LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 04/01/2024. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

1220 HARVARD AVE, YAPHANK, NY, 11980, USA. Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-OPT1, Plaintiff, AGAINST

CAROL ANN BUBNISSVOBODA, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on July 18, 2022.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 9, 2024 at 10:30 AM premises known as 60 Lynbrook Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Mastic Beach, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0209 Section 032.00, Block 05.00 and Lot 030.00 F/K/A District 0200 Section 983.30, Block 07.00 and Lot 034.00 and 013.00.

Approximate amount of judgment $155,967.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #619055/2017.

Annette Eaderesto, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200557CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-57CB, Pltf. vs. RYAN FISHER, et al, Defts. Index #207845/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Jan. 23, 2024, I will sell at public auction at Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on May 23, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. premises k/a 576 Boxwood Drive, Shirley, NY 11967. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, Section 586.00,

Block 04.00, Lot 006.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $422,484.83 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. GIUSEPPE

ROSINI, Referee. PINCUS LAW GROUP PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556. File No. 03042022.50378#101307

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

CARRINGTON

MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, -against-

ROBERT R. BRAND, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HERBERT BRAND, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on March 11, 2024, wherein CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC is the Plaintiff and ROBERT R. BRAND, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF HERBERT BRAND, 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 21, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 31 SHANNON BOULEVARD, YAPHANK, NY 11980; and the following tax map identification: 0200549.00-01.00-003.002.

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.:

605395/2023. Annette Eaderesto, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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NOTICE OF SALE

COURT COUNTY

Diane Long a/k/a Diane M. Long a/k/a Diane M. Debenedittis; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 7, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 17, 2024 at 11:00AM, premises known as 131 Shinnecock Avenue, Mastic, NY 11950. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Township of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0200 Section 882.00 Block 02.00 Lot 087.001 f/k/a 068.00 and 087.00. Approximate amount of judgment $418,019.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 032583/2011. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Anthony Palumbo, 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 22, 2024

L15874 - 4/17/2024, 4/24/2024, 5/1/2024 & 5/8/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN

SOUTH SHORE PRESS

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IV, SEC. 85-55 (B) OF THE BUILDING ZONE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WILL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS LAW, HOLD THE FOLLOWING, AT ONE INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, N.Y.: 1. A WORKSESSION ON APRIL 22, 2024 (BZA CONFERENCE ROOM –1ST FLOOR) AT 4:00 P.M., 2. A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2024 (2ND FLOOR AUDITORIUM)

COMMENCING AT 2:00 P.M. (THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED OVER THE INTERNET AT https://brookhavenny. portal.civicclerk.com, TO CONSIDER THE MATTERS LISTED BELOW and 3. A WORKSESSION ON APRIL 24, 2024, (PUBLIC DINING AREA 2ND FLOOR) COMMENCING AT THE END OF THE CALL OF EITHER THE 2:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR AND/ OR THE END OF THE CALL OF THE ENTIRE PUBLIC CALENDAR, AS TIME PERMITS TO DISCUSS THE DECISION CALENDAR

4. John Anzalone, 56 Sycamore Rd., Rocky Point, NY. Location: West side Sycamore Rd., 147.02' South of Soundview Dr., Rocky Point. Applicant requests lot area & lot frontage variances for existing one family dwelling on plot B due to the conveyance of portion of property to plot A adjacent north.

5. Carmine & Doreen Astore, 35 Dawn Dr., Shirley, NY. Location: Northeast corner Dawn Dr. and Westend Ave., Shirley. Applicant requests division of a parcel into 2 plots, 1 & 2, requiring lot area variance and lot frontage variance (Dawn Drive) for existing one family dwelling on plot 1. (0200 78200 0200 016000)

6. Carmine & Doreen Astore, 35 Dawn Dr., Shirley, NY. Location: North side Dawn Dr., 135' East of Westend Ave., Shirley. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage, front yard setback, rear yard and minimum and total side yard variance for proposed one family dwelling on plot 2.

20. Ashley Builders, Corp., c/o Beach Expediting, PO Box 427, Westhampton, NY. Location: West side West Bartlett Rd., 109' North of Park Ave., Middle Island. Applicant requests division of a parcel into 2 plots, A & B, requiring no variances for proposed one family dwelling on plot A (lot conforms). (0200 52700 0200 024000)

21. Ashley Builders, Corp., c/o Beach Expediting, PO Box 427, Westhampton, NY. Location: West side West Bartlett Rd., 299.37' North of Park Ave., Middle Island. Applicant requests lot frontage variance for proposed one family dwelling on plot B.

THE FOLLOWING

3. Gina Marie Rapp, 156 Soundview Dr., Rocky Point, NY. Location: Southwest corner Soundview Dr. & Sycamore Rd. (East side Tulip Rd.), Rocky Point. Applicant requests permission to move lot lines between 2 plots, A & B requiring lot area and rear yard variances for existing one family dwelling on plot A due to the conveyance of portion of property from plot B adjacent south. (0200 03400 0100 047001 & 047002)

26. John Fetherston & Christopher Koch, 10 Nydia Ct., Yaphank, NY. Location: West side Nydia Ct., 523' South of Mills Rd., Yaphank. Applicant requests side yard variance for proposed inground swimming pool. (0200 61100 0200 016011)

26A. Elizabeth Holdings, LLC., c/o Andrew Malguarnera, 713 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY. Location: South side Seatuck Avenue, 254.37' East of Seatuck Ave., Eastport. Applicant requests renewal of special permit for existing helipad (non customary accessory use). (0200 76000 0100 006004)

28. Rosa Zhinin, 147 Franklin Ave., Mastic, NY. Location: West side Woodside Rd., 97' South of Flower Rd., Mastic Beach. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage, front yard setback, rear yard and total side yard variances for proposed one family dwelling. (0200 98050 0900 002000)

29. Ermira Rrapi, 170 Pentagut Ave., Bay Shore, NY. Location: East side

North Saunders Ave., 328' North of Frowein Rd., Center Moriches. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage, front yard setbacK and minimum and total side yard variances for proposed one family dwelling. (0200 82800 0400 033000)

30. Kevin Brussee, 14 Evans Ln., Miller Pl., NY.

Location: South side of Evans Ln., 306.47' East of Pardam Knoll Rd., Miller Place. Applicant requests side yard variance for proposed inground swimming pool. (0200 09600 0600 006001)

31. Noelle Kristen & Thomas Leli, 9 Imperial Dr., Miller Place, NY.

Location: East side Imperial Dr., 388.91' North of Mt. Sinai-Coram Rd., Miller Place. Applicant requests minimum and total side yard variances for proposed 2 story residence addition. (0200 21100 0800 006000)

37. John & Ellen Papakonstantis, c/o Andrew Malguarnera, 713 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY. Location: Southeast corner Sherbrook Ct. & William Floyd Pkwy., Shirley. Applicant requests front yard setback variance from Sherbrook Ct. and height variance for existing 18.5' high, 1321 sq. ft. detached garage (14' high, 600 sq. ft. permitted); front yard setback variance from Sherbrook Ct. for existing roof over porch, existing above ground swimming pool and pool deck; permission for said pool to be located less than the required 25' from overhead wires (10'); rear yard variance for existing deck; rear yard and side yard variances for existing shed and 2nd existing wood deck; also, height variance for existing 7' high concrete walls located in the front yard (Sherbrook Ct.). (0200 98440 0600 002001)

40. Michael Gildersleeve, c/o Andrew Malguarnera, 713 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY. Location: West side of Seifert Ave. 200' North of Hallock St., Miller Place. Applicant requests side yard variances for existing deck and existing shed. (0200 02800 0100 018000)

44. Elizabeth Dweck, 19355 Turnberry Way, Apt 6D, Aventura, FL. Location: South side Neighborhood Rd., 64.26' East of Flower Rd., Mastic Beach. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage, front yard setback, rear yard and minimum and total side yard variances for proposed one family dwelling on a 50 ft. lot. (0200 98040 1200 002000)

45. Margaret Cardy LLC, 290 Exeter St., Brooklyn, NY. Location: South side Neighborhood Rd., 164.26' East of Flower Rd., Mastic Beach. Applicant requests lot area, lot frontage, and minimum and total side yard variances for proposed one family dwelling on a 50 ft. lot. (0200 98040 1200 007000)

CASES WILL BE HEARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD.

32. Tim Taub, 8 Enterprises Dr., East Setauket, NY. Location: North side Baybright Dr. 155' West of Johns Neck Rd., Shirley. Applicant requests rear yard variance for proposed one family dwelling on a 50 ft. lot. (0200 98190 0300 023000)

HOWARD M. BERGSON CHAIRMAN

L15876–4/17/2024

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, -againstBARBARA SYMES A/K/A BARBARA ANN SYMES, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH V. BORKHUIS, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on March 4, 2024, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES

I TRUST is the Plaintiff and BARBARA SYMES A/K/A BARBARA ANN SYMES, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH V. BORKHUIS, 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 15, 2024 at 10:00AM, premises known as 567 PURITAN DRIVE, SHIRLEY, NY 11967; and the following tax map identification: 0200586.00-02.00-022.000.

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, STATE OF NEW YORK

PLLC

Westbury,

Attorneys for

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.

L15877 - 4/17/2024, 4/24/2024, 5/1/2024 & 5/8/2024

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 4/30/2024 at approx. 12:00am at www. storagetreasures.com

L09 Zhane Lockett

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123

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 012880/2013.

Melqwan Riggins

Cassandra Hand

132 Stathis Coulouris

145 Mark Harris

244

301

Shanthi Garcia

Marcel Seymore

339 Christopher Frick

402

Charles Guerin

445 Jeffrey Katz

454

Angel Booker

492 Soloman Brown

512 Rhyvah Cantave

517

530

557

Jonathan Curtis

Richard Shaw

Anthony Sala

578 Keilen Woods

601 Wmj & Sons Inc

L15878–4/17/2024

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Preferred Method

Specifications for the abovereferenced bids will be available beginning April 18, 2024.

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

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

• Follow directions to register and download document.

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.

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