The South Shore Press 5/3/23

Lax Security Opened Door for Suffolk Cyber Attack

if we can't get things that we expect in a timely manner, we will use the power that has been granted to us,” Piccirillo stressed. “We want to reiterate that we are not targeting anyone. This is not a witch hunt, this is not political, this is a fact-finding mission to make sure that the people can get the answers that they deserve.”

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ByRobertChartuk

The investigator hired by the special committee named to get to the bottom of the cyber attack that led to a months-long shutdown of Suffolk’s computer system said county Executive Steve Bellone ignored the legislature’s request for a cybersecurity “Health Check” prior to the breach and failed to report on the county’s cyber posture, security training and prevention methods.

Former U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue also said at Monday’s meeting of the committee that the county did not qualify for cyber insurance for a number of reasons including its failure to have a “Cyber Breach Recovery Plan” in place. The county could have recovered from the attack faster if it had a response plan “off the shelf, rather than scrambling” after the county’s system was hit. “It’s certainly best practices to have a plan in place,” Donoghue said. A remediation plan would have identified procedures on bringing departments back on line, the special investigator noted.

While the special committee was meeting, Bellone announced the appointment of a Chief Information Security Officer, a move that has been pushed by the legislature.

Informed of a $2.5 million ransomware demand in September, County Executive Steve Bellone shut down Suffolk’s vast computer network rather than acquiesce to the attackers. The move paralyzed government services and impacted every department from the county police to child protective services. The loss of county data handcuffed local governments with Brookhaven reporting that its Zombie home removal efforts were stopped dead in their tracks. The hack, traced to a strain of

Ransomwear known as BlackCat, came in through an inadequate firewall in a security system found to be woefully inadequate.

As the extent of the hack was exposed, county officials reported that the records of about 500,000 Suffolk residents were compromised, along with the personal information of about 26,000 current and former employees. The county was unable to pay its bills in a timely fashion, while the expense of providing free credit monitoring to those affected is driving up the cost of the attack. Suffolk has about 10,000 computer systems and about 140 of them were considered “compromised,” the Bellone administration reported.

In a rare move, the special legislative committee was vested with subpoena powers to compel witnesses to testify—only the second time in county history such authority has been granted, officials said.

Donoghue said his investigators have interviewed nine witnesses so far and have complied 20,000 documents, mostly emails, pertaining to cyber security and the attack. The committee has yet to use its subpoena power and the special counsel said requests for information from Bellone have not yet been completed, but they’re “close.”

“We will get to the who, the why, and the how of this attack so we can prevent it from happening again,“ said Legislator Anthony Piccirillo, chairman of the committee. “We’re going through thousands of documents with the special counsel handling the witness statements and the interviews,” he said, noting that the effort has a few more months to go. “We’ve had what I would say is a cordial relationship with the county executive's office regarding our investigation, but

Initial speculation as to the entry point of the hack was initially focused on the county clerk’s office where an illegal Bitcoin mining operation was allegedly conducted by IT employee Christopher Naples. It was then learned that the encryption that locked the county files came in through the traffic violations bureau on September 8 at 6:08 a.m. The county clerk and the comptroller disconnected from the network five hours later. At four p.m. Bellone shut down the rest of the system, officials said. The hackers demanded the $2.5 million ransom in return for lifting the encryption.

Bellone took to the podium on various occasions to explain what he thinks went wrong and to accept, at least partially, the blame. He suggested that Naples, an architect of the clerk’s computer infrastructure, delayed

the legislature to approve her requests to beef up security that exposed the county. “I’ve met with the special investigator and provided hundreds of documents and emails pertaining to our efforts to protect the system,” Pascale said. “I’m confident that once the investigation is complete, the details of all the events that occurred will come to light. Everyone deserves to know what happened.”

and it became more difficult to buy or sell a home without access to important records. The town’s program to remove Zombie homes was stalled because we couldn’t obtain information from the county,” he said. “And how about child protective services? How can they deal with child abuse situations when they don’t have computer access?”

Romaine, a candidate for county executive, pointed out that Brookhaven conducts its operations in the “Cloud” where he said security is higher than with an in-house system. The town also undergoes periodic “penetration tests” to ensure the integrity of its system, he noted.

In announcing the special committee to investigate the attack, the legislature’s presiding officer, Kevin McCaffrey said, “We worked closely with other levels of our government during this crisis to restore order and services to the 1.5 million residents of this county. But now it is time for answers. How did this happen, when was it known, and what is being done to ensure it doesn't happen again?" he asked.

a security upgrade that could have forestalled the attack. But William Keahon, the attorney representing Naples, disputed that claim, reportedly saying: “He’ll do anything to shift the blame.” Bellone acknowledged the county’s failure to hire a Chief Information Security Officer to oversee Suffolk’s cybersecurity and not centralizing all of the county’s networks into a single secure place as deficiencies that left the county vulnerable. Bellone’s office did not respond to requests for additional comment.

Judith Pascale, who was clerk at the time of the cyberattack, said it was the hesitation of the county executive’s office and

Naples, of Mattituck, who earned $149,721 last year, remains suspended with pay a year and a half after his arrest. A forensic auditor estimated that he allegedly stole more than $6,400 in electricity to run a bank of computers to support the Bitcoin operation.

“The damage is incalculable,” said Brookhaven Supervisor Edward Romaine, who previously served as county clerk, in ticking off problems caused by the county system going down. “It was a huge blow to police effectiveness since officers couldn’t get information from their computers. There were no health departments permits

“We still do not even know the true depth of this ransomware attack, which has already cost residents millions of dollars,” McCaffrey said. “I’m certain that as we conduct these investigative hearings we will learn how damaging this cyberattack is and the plans to assure the residents of this county that their personal information is secure and the services their tax dollars pay for are always available, not being held hostage by criminals."

Donoghue will be paid $850 per hour for his investigative services, while associates with his firm would be paid $690 per hour. Attorneys working on discovery would be paid $300 per hour, county officials reported.

Special Council Richard Donoghue reports on his investigation into the cyberattack that crippled Suffolk's computer network as members of the county legislative committee formed to get to the bottom of the breach look on, from left, Chairman Anthony Piccirillo, Kevin McCaffrey, the legislature's presiding officer, and Legislator Jason Richberg. Donoghue said Suffolk Executive Steve Bellone ignored the legislature's request for a cybersecurity "Health Check" prior to the September attack and a report on the county's cyber posture, security training and prevention methods.

The members of the Suffolk Legislature's special committee investigating the September cyberattack with investigator Richard Donoghue, back row from left, James Mazzarella, Anthony Piccirillo, Sarah Anker, Jason Richberg, and Robert Trotta. Seated are Donoghue and Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey.

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COUNTY

District Attorney Joins Forces with Suffolk Towns in Coalition to Fight Crime

ByRobertChartuk

An aggressive campaign to target quality of life crimes at the local level is underway by Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney in conjunction with the county’s townships. The new coalition will combine resources to bolster prosecutions of lowlevel offenses that have been hampered by the state’s lax bail laws.

According to Tierney, teams of assistant district attorneys have been assigned to work with the towns in pursuing misdemeanor and repeat offenders who have plagued neighborhoods in what had been previously considered petty offenses.

“We will be working both harder and smarter to protect our communities,” Tierney said in an exclusive interview with The South Shore Press. “Our goal is to keep our residents safe and let them know that, regardless of the type or size of the issue, we will work with their town supervisors and public safety officials to prosecute these cases to the fullest extent of the law.”

Very helpful in cleaning up neighborhoods, Tierney noted, are the lists complied by the towns of “Zombie Homes,” many of which have been occupied by squatters and used for drug and other crimes. “The local municipalities help assemble information for warrants and have been aggressive in condemning and demolishing the structures,” the district attorney said.

It was through information provided by Brookhaven officials that led to the closure of a “hoarder house” in Miller Place where 300 animals were kept by the owner in deplorable conditions. The town was able to arrange assistance with the national ASPCA to take in the animals and find homes at no cost to the taxpayers, Tierney said, adding that the incident was handled by his office’s Biological, Environmental, and Animal Safety Team, or BEAST unit, which he launched last year.

Thanks to joint efforts with the towns, Tierney said that seizures of motorcycles and ATVs are able to take place

under local laws, even though the illegal riders can’t be held on bail. It’s one of the only ways to stop large gangs of riders, he noted, from rampaging through communities.

“Our efforts evolve from the broken window theory of policing which says that if you go after the small offenses, it's likely that the larger crimes will not happen,” explained Brookhaven Supervisor Edward Romaine. “We have to pursue all violations, because if you let the minor issues go, there's a slide in terms of criminal justice and people think it's okay, and then move on to other things, which are usually bigger and more destructive.”

Romaine pointed to illegal dumping, graffiti, and catalytic converter thefts which, added together, represent a significant erosion in the quality of life Suffolk residents expect from living in the suburbs. “We have an assistant district attorney assigned to us and we are very focused on these issues,” said the supervisor, a candidate for county executive. “When there are consequences and surety of punishment, you’re likely to see less repeat offenders.”

Tierney, a Republican, was swept into office in 2021 by voters fed up with district attorney Tim Sini, who was unable to distance himself from the soft-on-crime, antilaw enforcement policies of his Democrat colleagues in Washington and Albany. Since the change in bail laws and the rise of the Progressive agenda, a crime wave has swept over the state with record-breaking levels of murders, carjackings, robberies and other major offenses, especially in the cities long-controlled by Democrats.

Tierney described a “revolving door” justice system caused by the lax bail laws where suspects cannot be held after an arrest regardless of the number of offenses they’ve piled up. He singled out a Brentwood case where a man was arrested for a series of menacing encounters at local businesses. He was released on a number of appearance tickets, but never

answered the charges. Finally, Tierney was able to take him off the streets after a stabbing incident during a knifepoint robbery. “If we were able to hold him responsible for his actions, he wouldn’t have been out on the street,” the district attorney said. “Bail should be based on the person, the defendant’s danger to the community.”

Tierney also exposed another defect in the Democrat no-bail system, infamously signed into law by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the middle of the night immediately after being approved by the legislature, which makes it difficult to crack down on drug dealers. He cited a fentanyl case where he was unable to hold a suspect, even after a third arrest, who went on to sell a lethal dose of the drug to a West Babylon man who, incredibly, died during a virtual Narcotics Anonymous meeting.

“Local leaders have been fighting tooth and nail alongside District Attorney Tierney and other Long Island law enforcement officials to get the Democrats in Albany to wake up and take responsibility for the catastrophic damage their bail laws are causing local communities,” said Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano. “In fact, this year’s state budget is now long overdue thanks in part to this issue. Gov. Hochul realizes that her party’s bail system has to be scrapped, but the pro-criminal leadership in the

legislature won’t budge. How many more New Yorkers will become the victims of crimes in their own communities before they come to their senses?”

A success in working with Brookhaven came with the incarceration of catalytic converter thieves who had numerous outstanding warrants while they continued their crime sprees in Bellport, Holbrook and Rocky Point. “Catalytic converter thefts have caused significant financial loss and tremendous inconvenience to the residents of Suffolk County,” Tierney said. “If you steal from your neighbors and damage their property, you will be prosecuted.”

Under Tierney’s coalition plan, assistant district attorneys will coordinate with town officials and community leaders, as well as attend public safety meetings in which items of concern are discussed. The partnership will encourage residents to be proactive in reporting issues that adversely affect them. A home, for example, that has an animal hoarding problem or one that has suspicious traffic can be reported to town officials, who will in turn, coordinate a law enforcement response, Tierney explained. He said his office has found that such collaborations and information sharing help build a streamlined flow of intelligence that allows quality-of-life issues to be swiftly addressed.

Working in conjunction

with East Hampton Village police and state troopers, Tierney cited the arrest and incarceration of an organized retail theft ring operating out of Newark, NJ that stole $95,000 worth of handbags from a Balenciaga store in the village. “Retail theft results in consequences for our communities,” Tierney said of his focus on prosecuting local crimes. “These consequences are felt by store owners and by consumers, who ultimately must bear the costs of such activity through increased prices and the unavailability of certain goods.” Each of the defendants are serving significant sentences in state prison, he noted.

Another retail theft prosecution highlighted by Tierney was the jailing of four crooks from the Bronx who made off with $7,430 worth of fragrances from the Ulta Beauty store at Smithaven Plaza in Lake Grove. The thefts, one in a series that targeted Ulta stores, was investigated by the district attorney’s Detective Squad within the Financial Crimes Bureau.

“My office has made combatting organized retail theft a top priority. Through our partnership with local and state law enforcement agencies, we have been able to catch many of those who have committed brazen and egregious retail thefts over the past year,” Tierney said. “My prosecutors followed these cases through to conclusion. In Suffolk County, you cannot steal other people’s property without consequences. We will continue to use every law enforcement tool at our disposal to see that these types of criminals are prosecuted and held responsible for their actions.”

Tierney stressed that he will make sure Suffolk won’t rack up statistics as in New York City that saw one-third of its shoplifting cases last year involve just 327 individuals who were arrested and rearrested over 6,000 times. “There’s no way in hell you’ll see those kinds of statistics here in Suffolk,” the district attorney promised.

Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney discusses the formation of an anti- crime coalition with the county's townships targeting low-level offenses as a way to improve the quality of life in local communities.

Photo Credit: Robert Chartuk

ByBarbaraLaMonica

During a special election in Brookhaven's 3rd Council District last Tuesday, Republican candidate Neil A. Manzella won election over Democrat opponent Alyson E. Bass, to fill the seat that was vacated when former Councilman Kevin LaValle was elected to the office of Brookhaven Town Clerk. Former Councilman LaValle won election to the town wide Clerk's post during a special election last March.

Because last week's election was for the winner to fill an unexpired term through December 2023, residents in the 3rd Council District will be asked to return to the polls again in November to elect their council district representative for a full term. There will be a rematch between the candidates as both Manzella and Bass said they will run again in six months.

Manzella toppled his opponent at the polls with 57.80 percent of the vote over Bass's 43.09 percent. Manzella accrued 1,288 votes (45.67%) on the Republican line,

Manzella Wins Special Election to Brookhaven's 3rd Council Seat

and 314 votes (11.13%), on the Conservative line. Bass ran solely on the Democrat line and accrued 1,215 (43.09%) votes.

During an interview with Manzella last week, the new Councilman reflected on what prompted his decision to run for election and his plans when he takes the helm. "My whole career has been dedicated to public service, and when the opportunity presented itself to run for election for the 3rd council district, I jumped at the opportunity," Manzella said. "On Day 1, I want to meet with the heads of every department of Brookhaven Town so my vision is clear with them, and we can all work together."

Manzella recounted that he built his platform for election on maintaining a quality of life for residents and improving roadways. "As I was going door to door during the campaign, I was hearing that so many people are not happy with the roadways, which was the main focus of my campaign." Manzella said while he did everything in his power to get his message out to the voters,

he was confident voting results would reflect his efforts but, he noted "Nothing is guaranteed."

Bass, meanwhile, said, "Nothing is impossible-I looked at this election in April as a sprint, and the November election is the marathon. I'm not going anywhere; I'm staying around to go the distance," she added. Bass said she ran her campaign based on "local issues," most of which she said include stemming the tide of development in order to maintain the rural character of the district, and to address roadway issues.

Weighing in on Manzella's victory, Brookhaven Town Republican Chairman, Jesse

Garcia, said Manzella's election is a victory for the constituents of the 3rd Council District and for Brookhaven residents at large: "Since being elected by the people of the 3rd Council District, Neil Manzella now joins the Brookhaven team of Supervisor Romaine and Kevin LaValle."

Garcia, who in addition to serving as Town party leader, also serves as the Suffolk County GOP leader, added: "Together, they will protect the people of Brookhaven Town by keeping Town services affordable, maintaining the Town's bond rating at AAA status, saving taxpayers even more tax dollars, keeping our streets safe for families, attracting more small businesses to the district, and maintaining our rural quality of life against Governor Kathy Hochul's statemandated overdevelopment and high density."

Manzella is married with two children. Employed in the Brookhaven Town Assessor's Office, Manzella said he will now serve as a full time Councilman. "This is my one and only job," Manzella said.

Spring Event to Bloom in Yaphank

ByRobertChartuk

Bloom, a free event focused on community health and wellness held each year at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center at 350 Yaphank Avenue in Yaphank, takes place this Saturday, May 6, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County (CCE Suffolk), the event’s organizers, have partnered this year with 100 Hispanic Women of Long Island to ensure the participation of an expanded number of Spanish-language resources and vendors who specialize in various aspects of health-related education and services.

Bloom vendors will provide Suffolk County residents with information and services relating to nutrition, breast cancer prevention, stress management, diabetes education, health checks, goat yoga, and more. Some of the participants include the Hispanic Counseling Center, East End Disability Associates, New York Life, Long Island Latino Teachers Association, and the Adelphi Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program.

The event – titled “Florecer” in Spanish – is designed to appeal to the entire family,

with food vendors, farm animal interactions, and hayrides running throughout the day. This is the third year that CCE Suffolk has presented the wellness event.

Music will be provided by La Fiesta Radio 98.5 FM.

According to the U.S Census Bureau's 2021 American Community Survey, approximately 207,000 Suffolk County residents speak Spanish at home, a figure amounting to roughly 14 percent of the county’s population. Furthermore, the research group Brookings Institution found in a 2020 report that Spanish speakers in America often lack easy access to healthcare, which it attributes in part to the language barrier.

"CCE Suffolk and our partners have a plethora of health and wellness information to share, though it can sometimes be a challenge to reach Hispanic communities because of linguistic hurdles,” said Vanessa Lockel, Executive Director of CCE Suffolk. “This partnership with 100 Hispanic Women of Long Island allows is to make one of our largest wellness events more accessible to the whole of Suffolk County, bringing health education and fun to more residents than ever before.”

100 Hispanic Women is

a national non-profit, nonpartisan women’s organization with members from a wide range of industries and interests. The organization’s goal is to eliminate obstacles and encourage Latinas to be innovative, maximize their potential, and create strategic partnerships.

“We’re delighted to be joining forces with CCE Suffolk in delivering important, healthrelated information to Spanishspeaking residents of Long Island,” said Alicia McGrath, President of 100 Hispanic Women of Long Island. “Access to appropriate health care needs to cut across cultural and racial barriers. Bloom has now taken a valuable step in this direction.”

“According to a recent ranking, Suffolk County is the fourth-largest agricultural county among all 62 counties in New York State,” said Vanessa Baird-Streeter, Deputy County Executive of Suffolk County. “CCE Suffolk deserves our praise for using an agricultural setting to help educate local families about health and wellness. It’s a perfect fit.”

“County government plays an important role in promoting proper health care for all of our constituents,” said County Legislator James Mazzarella, whose district includes the Suffolk County Farm and

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“Bloom provides the Suffolk County community with the wonderful opportunity to come together to learn more about health and wellness, in a fun and interactive way and in a beautiful, relaxing space,” said Sonia Spar, CCE Suffolk Board President and member of the Hispanic Advisory Board for the Suffolk County Executive’s Office. “It is vitally important that we strive to make health education as accessible as possible for all people. We are delighted to partner with 100 Hispanic Women on this effort.”

Bloom’s host location, the Suffolk County Farm, is a working farm in Yaphank that has been in operation since 1870. Managed by CCE Suffolk since 1974, the farm serves as a bridge between the organization's programs and Suffolk’s agricultural heritage. Activities on site include wagon rides, interactions with farm animals, and more.

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Back to the Basics: The Fiscal Watchdog aka The Comptroller

ByRaheemSoto

We all know how important it is to manage your money, right? In Suffolk, there's a person in charge of keeping an eye on our County's money. Think of a Comptroller as a fiscal watchdog for the County. John M. Kennedy, Jr. is the current Suffolk County Comptroller serving his 3rd term.

Suffolk County has an annual budget of over $3.5 billion, and Comptroller is responsible for creating a budget to allocate the money. The salary of the Comptroller is funded through the county budget, which is supported by various sources of revenue, including property taxes, sales taxes, and fees. The office also plays a role in providing county management and stakeholders with financial information. They prepare reports that analyze the County's financial condition, identify any challenges or opportunities, and provide recommendations for addressing them. Decision-makers use this information to plan for the future and address areas where improvements can be made.

How can one person handle such a monumental task? The Comptroller's office has various departments, such as accounting, audit, payroll, purchasing, information technology, real property tax services, risk management, and general services. These departments are responsible for maintaining financial records, conducting audits, processing payroll, purchasing goods and services, managing computer systems and networks, assessing property taxes, managing risks and insurance coverage, and providing support services for county departments.

Did you know the Comptroller's Office keeps an eye on the County's bank accounts every day, making sure that all the money is properly secured by authorized depositories? They also make sure that all cash transactions, like federal and state aid and sales tax wire deposits, are recorded accurately in the County's ledgers and databases.

Besides that, the Comptroller's Office manages trust and agency monies, such as bail, surplus court action, social services, mortgage tax, and community preservation funds. They handle all the debt service payments, limit funds for short-term debt, and track the cash balance for all capital projects. On top of that, they're also responsible for things like the County's tax lien sale and tax deed undertakings. They take care of the administration, billing, and record-keeping for properties covered by bankruptcy proceedings.

The Comptroller's office is also responsible for investigating any allegations of financial impropriety within the County. The Comptroller's Office has

Suffolk Settles Latino Lawsuit

ByRobertChartuk

A federal lawsuit over the treatment of Latinos by the Suffolk County Police Department has been settled with various requirements designed to make the actions of officers more transparent including the wearing of body cameras and traffic stop reporting mechanisms. Pending final approval by Judge William F. Kunitz, the deal requires the county to pay $75,000 to each of the 20 plaintiffs named in the lawsuit who claimed to be victims of race-based police stops, detentions and other harassment.

The lawsuit was filed in the wake of the arrest of Suffolk Police Sergeant Scott A. Green in 2016 for shaking down Latino motorists for cash during traffic stops. A defendant in the case along with police brass at the time, Green was convicted of grand larceny and other charges and sentenced to one to three years in prison.

The case, brought by the Manhattan-based civil rights organization LatinoJustice, will codify police department reforms that were put in place under The 2021 Suffolk County Police Reform and Reinvention plan following the 2020 death of George Floyd. Judge Kuntz had referred the county and LatinoJustice to mediation last year. The results of their settlement includes:

• Equipping Suffolk officers with body cameras.

• Creation of a “Precinct-Level Advisory Board” for Suffolk’s seven police precincts consisting of religious leaders and civic organizations to help police address community concerns, foster new relationships with community leaders, and establish better lines of communication.

• Publication on a quarterly basis of data on traffic and pedestrian stops where officers are required to record the reason for a stop, the length of the stop, and actions taken by the officer and demographic information of those stopped.

• Bias training for officers that utilizes the traffic stop data.

• Improved language access, including a Spanish-speaking aide at the Third Precinct in Bay Shore to help residents communicate with officers.

• Investigators conducting background checks for Suffolk police candidates are required to determine if candidates have ever been involved with white supremacist organizations or hate groups.

The settlement ensures that the reforms remain in place for at least three years and requires Suffolk’s Human Rights Commission to take on a new oversight role over the police department’s internal

affairs investigations.

“The county has settled with the plaintiffs who were targeted by Sgt. Greene and compensated them for their damages,” County Executive Steve Bellone said in announcing the deal. “As for the injunctive relief contained in the class action settlement, we were already in the process of implementing these terms as part of the county’s police reform and reinvention plan adopted in April 2021, and we will continue to implement reforms supporting fair, just and equitable policing in Suffolk County.”

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison said in a statement: "The 2021 Suffolk County Police Reform and Reinvention plan addresses a large majority of the substantive terms of the agreement

a hotline that residents can use to report any allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse related to county funds. They also have the authority to subpoena records and witnesses.

To see a dollar-for-dollar report, look at the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which provides a comprehensive overview of the County's finances.

So why should all of this matter to us "regular folks"? We are facing unprecedented economic challenges here in the County, the

state, and the nation. Knowing who to hold accountable for what and how can help us meet and conquer these challenges. To see a dollar-for-dollar report, look at the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which provides a comprehensive overview of the County's finances. For more info, visit the Comptroller's Office website at suffolkcountyny.gov/ comptroller/Home or call (631) 853-5040 for general information. To report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse of county funds, call The Fraud Hotline at (631)853-5018.

arbitration, the plaintiff’s attorney, Milbank LLC partner Atara Miller, said, “SCPD continues to fail its Latino community, but this order sends a signal that biased policing has no place in our society. We look forward to continuing to work with LatinoJustice to hold SCPD accountable to the reform it promised over five years ago.”

which we have implemented or are in the process of implementing. Transparency in policing is of the utmost importance to enable public trust and we will continue to implement changes to provide equitable police services for all."

Suffolk’s plan was generated after then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo mandated law enforcement agencies statewide to submit police reform strategies or risk losing state funding. Pressure to change county policing policies increased after the department was the target of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation following the fatal attack on Ecuadorian immigrant Marcelo Lucero in 2008 by a group of teens. The investigation led to an agreement between the DOJ and Suffolk to reform its police practices.

After the matter was ordered to

Latino Justice Deputy General Counsel José Pérez, added: “This is an important step towards ensuring that the Latino community in Suffolk County will be treated fairly by police officers. The atrocities the community has experienced at the hands of those charged with protecting them are abhorrent, including the racial profiling and the ‘stopping and robbing’ scheme enacted by a police officer.”

“There is no room in our society for anyone who discriminates, especially if they are in positions paid for by the taxpayers,” Brookhaven Supervisor Edward Romaine said. “All citizens, regardless of race, color, creed, ethnicity or nationality should be treated with respect.”

No others involved in the class-action lawsuit will receive compensation as part of the settlement, which will be the subject of a hearing before Judge Kuntz July 14 in U.S. Eastern District Court in Brooklyn. The attorneys for the plaintiffs will receive $2.25 million in fees.

Suffolk County Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr.

Raptors Stage Long Island Comeback COUNTY

ByRobertChartuk

Once a rarity on Long Island due to toxic pesticides, habitat encroachment and overfishing of their food stock, ospreys are staging a comeback along with their fellow raptors, the bald eagle, which can be seen tending nests and cruising along the island’s many waterways.

It was a monumental 1962 book by Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, that focused attention on the environmental hazards of DDT, a deadly insecticide that rendered bird eggs brittle and unable to support a developing chick. Apex predators, the birds of prey absorbed concentrated doses of the chemical, which entered the food chain through microscopic phytoplankton and zooplankton, causing them to practically disappear from the local ecosystem.

“DDT comes into the food chain at the lowest levels and intensifies in the fatty tissue of the higher species,” explained John Turner, a naturalist and avid bird watcher from Setauket. “It’s taken almost half a century for the birds to rebound because it's been that long since the EPA banned the chemical.”

Turner also pointed to state legislation that restricted the commercial harvesting of menhaden as another reason for the resurgence. An oily species that was used by native Americans as fertilizer— one fish per corn kernel— menhaden, also known as bunker, have been gathering in massive schools in local waters where they serve as food for not only birds, but game fish and sharks. “It’s been a nice turnaround for any number of creatures,” Turner reported.

“We’re not going to allow industrial-scale fishing to further decimate this species for its own profit,” said George Jackman, Habitat Restoration Manager for the Hudson Riverkeeper organization, in supporting the 2019 ban. “We need to protect these fish on behalf of all the life that relies on them. Protecting the menhaden is absolutely essential for supporting life in the Hudson and the coastal Atlantic.”

“One thing we've learned

about the natural world is just how intertwined and interconnected all life is,” Turner continued. “And so you have one effect over here and it suddenly spills out and has an effect way over there,” Turner said, adding that the menhaden story reminds him of a quote by John Muir, who was known as the Father of the National Parks: “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe."

Long Island’s Dennis Puleston of the Environmental Defense Fund also played a role in bringing attention to the threats of DDT and worked to eradicate its use. The 700-acre Warbler Woods Nature Preserve in Yaphank, one of many of the region’s preserved habitats, is named for him.

Bird watchers note a particular trait of the osprey which demonstrates its understanding of aerodynamics. If it catches a fish and happens to grip it tail first, the bird will drop it in mid-air and catch it again so it will fly with its head facing into the wind. In pointing out another adaptation that helped the fish hawks thrive over the eons, in addition to their sharp talons and beaks that allow them to grip and tear into their quarry, Turner said their feet have evolved with sandpaper-like spicules that give them a solid purchase on their slippery prey. “I’ve seen an osprey pull an eel out of the water which had to be fourfeet-long,” Turner said. The

birds have an oilier coat than most allowing them to quickly shed water after plunging into the sea for a meal.

Eagles have special adaptations of their own including sharp ridges in their mouths well suited for tearing into food and huge wingspans that enable them to stay aloft without much effort. America’s national bird, eagles have been a symbol of war and imperial power since Babylonian times. Their likeness is found on Greek and Roman ruins, coins, and medals. The impressive birds have at least eight nesting spots on Long Island, including the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Centerport’s Mill Pond, and Gardiner’s Island, Turner noted.

Steve Brown of East Setauket, a past chairman of Brookhaven Town’s Conservation Advisory Council, pointed to habitat protection as another key reason why the raptors, baitfish and other species such as seals, sharks and whales are making an appearance more and more off Long Island. The council has been behind land preservation efforts and keeping stormwater runoff from pouring directly into local waterways. “The land acts as a purifier for water heading back into the sea,” Brown said. “The more you protect the uplands, the cleaner the marine environment will be. This, of course, bodes well for all species.”

Brookhaven has conducted an ambitious land acquisition program including the

Sewer Project, currently being built along the river’s headlands in Mastic, will be a huge advancement in keeping the local waters clean. “For the sake of the ospreys and eagles, and all of the other wildlife, I hope they continue expanding sewers so that a majority of the coastal homes, not the current minority, have access to environmentally-friendly waste disposal systems.”

purchase of dozens of small lots on the South Shore following Superstorm Sandy. Land picked up by the county due to tax defaults were transferred to the town for preservation, rather than putting them up for auction, Brown noted. “Low-lying areas, especially in the Mastic Peninsula, cannot support septic systems, and many of these parcels were taken off the tax rolls.”

Working with the town highway department, the advisory council advocated the installation of drainage systems that hold water in specially-designed “Vortex” units where sediment and other pollutants carried by storm water are captured. Vegetation, including the ubiquitous Spartina beach grass, provides another level of filtration as part of the environmental protection efforts. Grant money helped pay for the systems along Carmen’s River and Beaver Dam Creek, in addition to new street sweepers to remove winter sand and other contaminants, Brown said.

Another advisory council campaign involved convincing the county to reduce pesticide use against mosquitoes by about 50 percent, according to Brown. “The pesticide Scourge was certainly a scourge to the environment and we’re glad the county agreed with us to cut back on its use,” Brown said, speculating that pesticides were most likely the cause of lobster die offs the south shore experienced in past years. The environmentalist pointed out the Forge River Watershed

The creation of nesting platforms have also increased osprey populations as the birds prefer elevated perches where they can build their large nests with sticks and pieces of driftwood. According to Robert DeLuca, president of the Group for the East End, more than 300 pairs have settled into the North and South forks producing up to three chicks per season, about a 100 percent increase over the last six years. The group has been working with PSEG to install a special apparatus that protects the large birds from electric lines. The utility would rather not have nests built on their poles and have worked with DeLuca to set up the alternate platforms. “We’re also seeing that the ospreys are returning to the trees to nest, which is their natural habitat,” DeLuca noted.

Many local groups are dedicated to helping the birds and even police departments keep their eye out to assist when needed. On Saturday, a town police officer rescued a wounded osprey in Southampton and brought it to the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays for rehabilitation.

“A lot of times there’s a perception that when the human hand touches something we screw it up,” DeLuca commented. “But with the ospreys, even though they started out being a victim of pesticides and overfishing of their food, a lot of human intervention has gone into their recovery, everything from protecting fish stocks and better management of their habitat, to protecting their nesting platforms and creating new ones–all of these things have really helped. And so the bird is probably at its highest levels in recent memory, for sure.”

Hochul Details Record State Spending Spree

ByRobertChartuk

A month late, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Democrat leadership of the state legislature emerged from behind closed doors to announce a record-breaking $229.8 billion budget with elements distasteful to suburban voters excluded such as an increase in the MTA payroll tax and her plan to usurp local zoning to place multi-family housing in local communities. Bowing to pressure from legislators and residents across the state impacted by an ongoing crime wave, the leaders agreed to give more discretion to judges in setting bail for criminal defendants and invest hundreds of millions in public safety initiatives.

According to the governor in a statement, the “bold and fiscally responsible plan makes historic investments in communities across the state and makes New York more affordable, more livable and safer.” It’s a “transformative budget that improves public safety, transforms our mental health care system, protects our climate and invests in our children's future," Hochul boasted.

Others were not so enthusiastic saying the plan will do little to reduce the state’s tax burden–the highest in the nation–and stop the record out-migration of residents to other states. Rather than advocate for tighter border security and laws to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the state, the budget calls for hundreds of millions of dollars in services for the new arrivals. The plan also implements controversial aspects of the governor’s Green Agenda by implementing first-in-the-nation zero-emission requirements for new building construction and expanding the New York Power Authority's ability to support Hochul’s climate goals which call for the elimination of fossil fuels, including gas stoves in homes.

“While the budget spends record amounts in much-needed areas such as aid to local school districts and resources for mental health, it falls short in addressing the systemic issues that have made New York so expensive,” said Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano. “The budget’s not a month late because they made hard decisions, it was late because it took them a while to figure out where to spend all the money.”

According to highlights released by the governor’s office, the budget, if approved by the full legislature, funnels record funding to P-12 schools and higher education, including the largestever annual school aid amount of $34.5 billion, full funding of Foundation Aid for the first time in state history, reauthorizing 22 charter schools, including 14 in New York City, and $2.4 billion for new capital projects for the city and state university systems.

Responding to the crime wave caused by the disastrous Democrat bail laws and the antilaw enforcement agenda espoused by the Progressives, the budget includes $347 million in evidencebased gun violence prevention initiatives; $170 million to support the implementation of discovery reform for prosecutors and defenders, including $50 million in capital for discovery technology improvements in New York City; $92 million in aid for prosecution and defense funding across the state; and more than $66 million to increase the number of State Police academy classes and troopers dedicated to addressing serious crime.

The plan puts $1 billion into mental health services and increases inpatient psychiatric treatment, as well as expands outpatient services and boosts insurance coverage. It also increases Medicaid coverage for more than 7.8 million low-income New Yorkers.

The budget also allocates $100.7 million to fund abortion providers, expand access to abortion care for SUNY and CUNY students, provides access to over-the-counter contraception at pharmacies, enacts additional data protections for patients seeking reproductive health care, and increases the Medicaid reimbursement rate for abortion care.

Addressing child care, the plan dedicates $500 million toward a Workforce Retention Grant Program and $25 million to support the Employer Child Care Tax Credit, as well as an expansion of the Child Tax Credit to include children under four years old.

Increasing the minimum wage for three years, after which the wage would increase at a rate determined by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, giving hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who earn minimum wage a pay increase to keep with rising costs of living, Hochul’s office said.

The budget increases rental assistance for New York City Housing Authority and other public housing residents, as well as Section 8 voucher recipients and other subsidized housing residents through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Hochul says the budget saves the Metropolitan Transportation Authority from the “fiscal cliff” by securing long-term stability through increasing the Payroll Mobility Tax for the largest businesses within New York City to 0.6 percent, generating approximately. $1.1 billion; providing $300 million in onetime state aid; requiring New York City to contribute $165

million for paratransit services funding; granting $65 million to reduce the proposed fare increase on the MTA; expanding service frequencies on the subway; and launching a pilot program to provide free bus routes in the city.

In one of the only budget highlights offered by the governor to address the state’s flagging economy, the plan expands the New York Film Tax Credit which, Hochul said, “is one of the most stable film production incentive programs in the nation which will provide a boost to New York's film industry, one of the largest union employers in the state.”

Expanding access and boosting demand for New York food and

products while supporting farmers by increasing food manufacturing capabilities in the state is part of the budget, along with $10 million to support the establishment of farm markets, supermarkets and food cooperatives in underserved communities, and $50 million over five years to local school districts to support New York State farm products in meals for K-12 school children.

The budget funds a new $1.7 billion Department of Health research laboratory, $2.4 billion for transformation, maintenance and preservation projects at SUNY and CUNY campuses, $446 million for Phase Three of the Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project,

$105 million to upgrade the State Emergency Operations Center, and $51 million for Hudson Valley Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacements.

The budget supports New Yorkers with disabilities by expanding the Medicaid BuyIn Program for working people with disabilities, funding and reinvigorating the Interagency Coordinating Council for Services to Persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing and increasing the number of Civil Service Section 55-B positions to grow the representation of those with disabilities in the State workforce, Hochul reported.

In addition, the spending plan expands the enforcement powers of the Office of Cannabis Management and Department of Taxation and Finance to further grow the legal marketplace for marijuana, including levying fines on illegal retail operations and closing those shops down.

It also looks to support New York seniors by funding programs statewide for aging in place efforts, fighting financial exploitation, elder abuse, and isolation of the aging, and increasing funding for the Master Plan for Aging, a comprehensive, interagency vision for seniors living in the state.

Thiele Selected as AIA Peconic’s First Community Award Recipient

On Saturday, April 22nd, AIA Peconic, a local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, hosted its annual Design Awards Celebration at the Ross School in East Hampton. This year, in addition to honoring architects for projects in the region, AIA Peconic selected Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (D-Sag Harbor) as its first Community Award recipient. This recognition is awarded to a non-architect person and/or organization who has made a meaningful impact on the built environment of the region. Recipients of this award prioritize values in line with those of the AIA, including sustainability, diversity, equity, access and inclusion.

Assemblyman Thiele said, “I am honored to have been selected as AIA Peconic’s first Community Award recipient. The quality of our built environment is critical to reduce inequity, protect our natural resources and make housing more affordable. Architecture, design and planning excellence

are integral components of the East End economy and way of life. I am grateful for this recognition and will continue

to work in the State Assembly to support investments and initiatives to improve our built environment.”

Sunrise Wind Provides Update on Turbine Project

ByRobertChartuk

The benefits of the $700 million Sunrise Wind turbine project and the details of the cabling that will run through Brookhaven was the topic of discussion at last week’s meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mastics and Shirley.

Connecting to 90 windmills towering 700-feet high off Montauk Point, the 124-mile cable will come ashore at Smith Point Park and travel up William Floyd Parkway on its way to a LIPA power station in Holtsville, Sunrise Wind spokesperson Emily Helldorfer explained. In exchange for hosting the 8-inch cable and dealing with the disruptions while it’s being installed, Brookhaven will receive $130 million in impact fees with Suffolk County taking in $40 million over the 25-year lifetime of the generating system.

A key component of the state’s plan to switch 70 percent of its energy production to renewables by 2030 and create a complete carbonfree grid by 2040, the 924-megawatt project is designed to serve 600,000 homes. Along with the impact fees, Brookhaven will see the construction of Sunrise Wind’s $37 million headquarters in East Setauket and a $5 million Research and Development Partnership with Stony Brook University. A $10

million National Wind Training Center will be built in Brentwood and a new Service Operations Vessel will be docked at Port Jefferson.

The 262-foot Eco Edison recently marked its 50-percent completion milestone with more than 275,000 work hours logged to date and no lost-time accidents at the Edison Chouest shipyard in Houma, La., Sunrise Wind reported.

“We have to move away from fossil fuels to alternative energy if we are to have a shot at surviving the dangers of climate change,” said Brookhaven Supervisor Edward Romaine, who noted that seven of the last eight years were the warmest in recorded history. “I'm a great supporter of alternative energy such as wind and solar and I believe this project will be very good for us.” He said $4 million of the impact fees will go toward the constriction of a park on the east side of William Floyd where the Links golf course used to be. He said the town will also dedicate $2 million to local ambulances and public health with the bulk of the funds set to improve parklands townwide.

Legislator James Mazzarella concurred: "Sunrise Wind will provide enormous benefits to Long Island including renewable energy and jobs in both building and operating the system. We welcome Sunrise Wind as our partner in a green energy future." The project

is expected to generate up to 800 construction jobs and thousands of indirect jobs to support the operations.

According to the project’s spokesperson, the cable from Montauk will be installed up to 75 feet below the ocean floor and will come up about 40 feet under the beach at Smith Point. It will be installed in a conduit six feet deep as it progresses along the southbound lane of William Floyd and will cross under Sunrise Highway on its 17.5 mile land journey to Holtsville. The parkway, and any other local roads disturbed by the installation will be repaved, Helldorfer said. The project will necessitate about 30 manholes in the pavement along its route.

“This is a great alternative to power Long Island, and empower our community,” said Chamber President Frank Montanez of FMJ Entertainment. “It will help keep our energy costs down.” The chamber members had various questions for the Sunrise Wind representatives and seemed in favor of the effort.

The green energy project, scheduled to begin at the end of the summer with completion in 2025, is a joint effort between the Danish Firm Ørsted and New England energy provider Eversource, with support from Con Edison and

the New York Power Authority. New York’s Energy Research and Development Authority will oversee the distribution of the power generated by the system, while the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management dictated where the windmills are located. The Montauk site, 30 miles off the southern tip of Long Island, is also home to the South Fork wind turbines and an array of generators, Revolution Wind, slated for Rhode Island. Helldorfer said the Montauk site was chosen by WETO to reduce visual impact off the southern coast and minimize impact on fishing and marine life. The area has a flat bottom suitable for construction of the towers which will be about a mile apart.

Haugland Energy of Melville has been awarded a $200 million contract to install the cable, an undertaking that will create more than 400 jobs for skilled tradesmen and women, including heavy equipment operators, electricians, and lineworkers, reported the company, which has recently completed work on South Fork Wind. Sunrise Wind will maintain an escrow account to decommission or otherwise repurpose the turbines after their quarter-century expected lifetime is complete.

Ørsted is setting up training programs through Suffolk County Community College and Farmingdale University for workers to build and maintain the new system. For more information, visit them at sunrisewindny.com.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s disdain for the taxpayers was proven once again when it was exposed that she paid consultants $2 million to help her write her last two State of the State speeches. This is distasteful on all levels, but let’s start at the top.

The state of the State of New York is horrendous. Because of Gov. Hochul and politicians who think it’s okay to pay a million dollars for a speech, New Yorkers suffer the highest taxes and fees of any state in the union; it is the most difficult in which to do business. Thanks to their policies, our communities are gripped by a crime wave. Our once-proud Empire State holds the distinction of having the most people bailing out to areas managed by leaders who actually care about their citizens.

Taxpayer Disdain Served Up in State Government

Nowhere in Hochul’s latest million-dollar speech, titled “Achieving the New York Dream,” did she mention the unrelenting assault of illegal immigrants pouring into the state, many of whom are being brought here in the middle of the night by the Biden Administration. Yet, she has the audacity to budget hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars to pay for their room and board, not to mention legal services, cell phones, and both K-12 and higher education.

Even worse, Hochul did little in her speeches to assure taxpayers that she has any intention of reducing taxes or the cost of living. Everything was spend, spend, spend for a bureaucracy that the vast majority of residents couldn’t even tell you what it actually does for them. And not

just spend, Hochul tried to take the zoning powers away from local governments so she can shoe-horn in multi-family developments anywhere she pleases. Those of us living in the suburbs certainly don’t share the governor’s vision of creating Brooklyn or the Bronx here in Suffolk.

What Hochul did do was double down on a Green Agenda that will cripple the state’s economy and drive the rest of the people who aren’t already on the dole, out of here as fast as they can go. Her new budget bans all fossil fuels in a few short years, and even the gas stoves in our homes, without even the slightest conception of the economic chaos this will cause.

New York sits on a Saudi Arabia of clean natural gas that would improve the economic situations of millions of beleaguered New Yorkers, just like it is doing 10-feet over the border in Pennsylvania. Yet, Kathy Hochul won’t let us touch it. Perhaps her speeches could have referenced how we’re all supposed to afford electric cars and where our energy is going to come from when it’s dark out and the wind isn’t blowing.

Hochul has an enormous staff costing the taxpayers millions. You would think she could have taken a lesson from her former boss, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who used state workers to write the self-aggrandizing book about his COVID response. We’re sure there’s somebody around that could have helped her with her speeches. Makes you wonder how much her high-priced consultants kicked back to her election campaign.

Hochul just came out of the back room with an astounding $229.8 billion budget deal that does little to correct the deeply imbedded problems that make New York such an expensive place to live. Perhaps it will take another million dollar speech to convince us that everything’s fine.

Owners Unsettled Over Buy-Out Plans for Massive Redevelopment

ByRobertChartuk

The fate of property owners in downtown Mastic Beach was the key topic of discussion at a Greater Mastic Beach Chamber of Commerce meeting last week as representatives of the Beechwood Organization, the company selected by the Town of Brookhaven to redevelop the 47-acre business district, fleshed out timelines and buy-out plans for the 140 affected properties.

The owners expressed concern over statements by Project Director Elysa Goldman that offers would be based on property values only and Beechwood is not planning to consider the value of the businesses, equipment or relocation costs for the current occupants. Goldman said that negotiations would be pursued with each owner on an individual basis and that all factors would be part of the discussions. She stressed that the lines of communication with Beechwood are always open and residents were welcome to discuss their particular situation at any time.

According to Goldman, the massive project will include residential and commercial space and the door will be open for current occupants to become future tenants. “Everything is open for discussion,” she assured those in attendance. “This is a fluid, ongoing process. We want to hear from everyone,” Goldman said, adding that Beechwood has yet to make contact with every involved owner.

Ultimate Mower proprietor Dean Denninger, a fixture in the community for more than 40 years, urged his neighbors not to discuss buy-out offers without the benefit of an attorney. “This is a big deal that no one should rush into,” he

said, noting his displeasure with Beechwood contacting him last year during the holidays. “No one should feel pressured.”

According to Goldman, a major step in the development process is the completion of a comprehensive State Environmental Quality Review Act plan by the town, a monumental effort that is expected to take about 24 months.

“The review will give the entire community an opportunity to provide input into every aspect of the project,” she said, and will cover everything from its impact on the local environment, school, ambulance and fire districts, and future transportation requirements.

“The SEQRA process is designed to address public needs and concerns,” Goldman pointed out. “This will be a critical document as we move forward.”

Following the review, the town is expected to rezone the target area to permit the proposed uses, a bone of contention with property owners looking to get top dollar for their assets. “Will they be looking to buy me out at the current value, or when it’s rezoned to a different, more valuable use?” wondered one property owner after the meeting.

“Should l make a deal now, or wait?”

“Our role is to make sure everyone gets a fair say and a fair shake,” said Ava Torres, a local business owner and chamber president.

“All of us have a voice as a group, as a community.” Chamber Vice President Matthew Towle urged the Beechwood representatives to come back for future meetings. “We need to keep the lines of communication open so everyone knows what’s going on,” Towle said.

Tenants of the targeted properties contemplated their fate

as their landlords are approached with buy-out offers. “I have a longterm lease,” said George Mondi, the 23-year operator of Pizza Time on Neighborhood Road. “What’s going to happen to me and my business?” Considering the prospect of becoming a tenant in the new development, Mondi expressed concern over the many months he would be out of business as new facilities are being built. “If l was able to stay, who would pay my bills in the meantime?” he asked. “I have 12 employees, a huge investment in equipment, new floors and other renovations. I really don’t want to lose out.”

Broaching the topic at the meeting, Goldman indicated that tenants will be subject to the terms of their leases with their landlords, leading one renter to comment, “If your lease doesn’t cover what happens if the property is sold, you’re screwed.” Goldman urged the business owners to do “what they think is best” to keep their operations thriving during the process. Leasing properties to Beechwood instead of a buyout is not an option, she told the chamber members, adding that the development area was set by the town and is not expected to change.

Asked about Goldman’s statement at the meeting that Beechwood would not be looking for town Industrial Development Agency tax breaks or other considerations, Beechwood principle Steven Dubb said, “We will be seeking subsidies from federal, state and local sources. This type of development does not make economic sense without such support.” The project received a boost earlier this month when the county committed $20 million in funding for sewerage, a critical

requirement for a project of this size. Goldman said the town is also studying the feasibility of connecting the district to the new Forge River Watershed Sewer Project plant in Shirley or constructing a new facility.

The topic of condemnation hung in the air at the meeting with property owners concerned that if a deal can’t be struck with Beechwood, the town would move ahead with its powers of eminent domain and seize the land through a legal process. Many wondered if they would get a better deal reaching an agreement with Beechwood or letting a judge decide on their property value through a condemnation. Any agreements at this point, Goldman pointed out, would be non-binding until such time that the property is actually purchased. This would not be until after the SEQRA process is complete and the zone changes and other necessary approvals are in place, Goldman noted. “The town is running the show. They asked us to acquire the property, to work it out privately. If we’re not successful,

they have the power to buy out the properties at the market rate. Our goal is to come to terms with everyone,” she said.

“You can’t give us enough to move,” declared targeted homeowner Patricia Galang. “My husband is 70 years old. He’s a fireman and walks to church. He loves our yard. We will not move.”

No deals have been stuck as of yet with any of the land owners, Goldman said, announcing that the development of the business corridor is planning to move from east to west starting at the Doris Drive boundary and eventually finishing just after the intersection of Neighborhood and Commack roads. An iconic lighthouse welcoming visitors to the area, as well as a veterans memorial near the crossroads, was a matter of concern to Mike Kujan, commander of Arthur Clune American Legion Post 1533 in Mastic Beach. “Our area is rich in history,” Kujan said. “We need to have our history preserved. The veterans don’t want to be forgotten.”

Beechwood representatives Elysa Goldman and Edward Pleva discuss the massive project.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul

School Budget and Trustee Elections on Tap May 16

ByRobertChartuk

Voters in area school districts will take to the polls May 16 to decide on budgets that stay within the state’s mandated tax cap with one district, William Floyd, looking to reduce the tax levy by 17.88% in a budget that reflects the increase in state aid that all schools are enjoying. The districts are also choosing trustees with a number of incumbents seeking reelection. Full descriptions of the proposed spending plans along with line by line revenue and expenditure breakdowns are available on district websites, in addition to newsletters mailed to residents.

CENTER MORICHES

The school board presented a $51,770,880 spending package that carries a 1.97% tax increase for its 2023-2024 budget cycle, a $4.19 million increase over last year. Tax revenue will cover $25,657,867 of the proposed plan, which is a little less than a half million dollars over last year, with tuition and state education aid making up the difference. The district is also looking to add $3.1 million to the budget from a fund balance, reserve monies, and a miscellaneous account.

The district said it will continue a focus on student mental health, security and safety, and addressing learning loss by moving programming into the general fund budget as grants expire, in addition to a new elementary math program and sustainability initiative. Included in the spending plan is a capital account transfer of $100,000 for continued upgrades of student bathrooms at the high school and repairs and upgrades throughout the school’s buildings. The district is also planning for more full-time security guards and camera upgrades.

“The development of the proposed budget was guided by two main goals: providing our children with the highest-quality education while being conscious of the impact the budget has on the taxpayer,” the district said in its budget announcement. The proposed budget will cover the addition of an English as a New Language teacher, expanded clerical support in the guidance department to assist students preparing to enter college or the workforce, more Pupil Personnel Services staff to prioritize social-emotional wellness, and an additional health/physical education teacher. “Over the past five years, the district has reduced the percentage of revenue sourced from the taxpayers by almost 10 percent,” the school announced. This was made possible by increases in state aid, in particular the restoration of state Foundation Aid.

is currently the only announced candidate with voters having the option to write in candidates. The district will host a public hearing on the budget May 3 at 7:00 p.m. The vote will be held at the Clayton Huey Elementary School gymnasium on Main Street from 7 a.m to 9 p.m.

EAST MORICHES

The school board has proposed a $31,157,300 spending plan which is $758,670 over the current budget. If approved by the voters, the plan will increase the tax levy by .99%. The district anticipates $8,105,936 in state aid, a 9.7% increase over last year. Other propositions on the ballot will allow the district to send 9-12th grade students to Center Moriches, Eastport SouthManor and Westhampton Beach over the next five years and avail district residents of the services of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System.

Another ballot measure asks for approval of a Reserve Fund for “such repairs to be of a type not recurring annually or at shorter intervals…in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 from the unassigned fund balance and appropriations remaining from the 2022-2023 school year or any subsequent school year through 2027-2028,” the district reported. The expenditure would not require the levy of any additional taxes.

Running unopposed for new three-year terms on the board of education are Hope Kaufman and Michael Griffin. A budget hearing will take place May 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Elementary School Cafetorium. The vote on May 16 will also take place in the cafetorium from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR

Voters will decide on a $109,736,930 budget for the Eastport-South Manor district, an increase in spending of $5,766,669 necessitating a tax cap-compliant 2.76% tax levy increase. Nearly 37 percent of the budget will be covered by $40,546,092 in state funding, school officials noted.

Included in the budget is an allocation to the Capital Fund to complete the financial commitment for the work completed at the JrSr High School and South Street Elementary School for a $224,783 roof project, the school reported.

Last year’s budget transferred $1.6 million to the Capital Fund for roof repairs for a total project cost of $1,849,783. The repairs will be reimbursed by the state and the district will receive $1,423,332 over the next 15 years as building aid, according to district officials.

percent to $15,590,660, while English as a Second Language will see a 10 percent jump to $900,000 under the spending package.

There are three board of education seats up for consideration: two three-year terms and a twoyear term. The three-year seats are currently held by incumbents Jeffrey Goldhammer and Renee Pastor. The Board had a vacancy this year and Joseph Sammarco was appointed by the board of education to fill the vacancy until the next election, the district reported. A May 3 budget hearing is scheduled at the Junior-Senior High School. Voters can take to the polls between 6 a.m to 9 p.m at the school.

LONGWOOD

The district’s proposed $291 million budget, an increase in spending by $20 million, will come with a .97% increase in taxes, according to Longwood’s annual budget presentation. The spending plan, bolstered by $119.4 million in state aid, represents a 7.38% increase in spending over last year. The school will also use a fund balance of $6.7 million and miscellaneous revenue of $8.3 million to meet the planned expenses. A large portion of the spending increase is necessitated by higher transportation costs and utilities, the school said, as well as health insurance and benefit increases.

District goals for the spending include increasing graduation rates and eliminating an achievement gap, in addition to maintaining a strong curriculum, instructional practices and faculty development, school officials said. Longwood is also looking to maintain the district’s smaller class sizes and low teacher-to-student ratios in each of its elementary schools. Funding will be put toward retaining staff by affording contractual and insurance benefit increased costs, the district reported. Tutoring will also be increased. “This budget, which maintains and adds student programs, clubs and other opportunities, as well as increases technology initiatives across the district, is fiscally responsible for residents while providing longterm multi-year sustainability for district operations. This reduction in taxes while adding programs is made possible due to New York State fully funding foundation aid.

On the ballot for two trustee seats will be Christina Jackson, Phyllis D. Bush-Butler and Gina Pozzolano Gebbia. The Longwood School District is divided into four election districts with voting locations determined by zip code:

Zip Codes 11727, 11763, or 11766: Coram Elementary School

Charles E. Walters Elementary School

A budget hearing will take place on May 4 with the vote taking place from 7 a.m to 9 p.m. on May 16.

SOUTH COUNTRY

The district has presented a $140,882,000 budget which carries a tax levy of 2.75%, a plan that maintains all existing programs and enhances several areas, according to school officials. The budget adds new staff, including a director of technology, a restorative justice coach, a workbased learning coordinator, three special education teachers and a foreign language teacher for a new program for grade six. Additionally, funding is provided to help defray the cost of field trips for students from low-income families, for upgraded equipment for the antiquated high school Mac lab, and for the replacement of a playground and musical instruments that are no longer usable. The budget also includes a $1 million interfund transfer to capital. A transfer to capital is a budgeting tool that allows the district to make improvements to its facilities on an ongoing basis and also garner state building aid, the district explained.

They also propose the creation of a $10 million Capital Reserve Fund for improvements, facilities reconstruction, rehabilitation repair and upgrades including reconstruction and renovation of current facilities, pavements and grounds, asbestos abatement, heating/ventilation, plumbing, masonry work, structural repairs and replacements of doors, windows, floors and roofs, site work, and other related work, according to the district.

The trustees are looking for the approval of an expenditure of no more than $2.5 million from the Capital Reserve Fund to finance projects for new windows at the Verne W. Critz Elementary School.

taking place there May 16 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

WILLIAM FLOYD

The board of education put forth a budget calling for a 17.88% tax decrease which amounts to a reduction of $1,055 in taxes for the average assessed home in the district. The budget, which will both maintain and add student programs, clubs and other opportunities, as well as increase technology initiatives across the district, is fiscally responsible for residents while providing longterm multi-year sustainability for district operations, according to the district’s budget message. The reduction in taxes while adding programs is made possible due to the state fully funding Foundation Aid, the district reported. If approved by voters, William Floyd will spend $292,518,144 with state aid covering $173,421,573 in expenses.

“The board of education has continued to put forth fiscally responsible budgets as evidenced by staying at or below the tax cap limit for the 12th consecutive year (every year during the tax cap era),” the district pointed out. “This year's reduction to the budget of approximately $17.5 million in residents' portion of the tax levy is due to the fiscal responsibility of the district along with the state funding Foundation Aid to its full extent. This is the second consecutive year that the district has reduced taxes ($5 million reduction last year) after a tax freeze three years ago.”

Voters will be asked to elect two trustees for three-year terms in seats currently held by Angelo Cassarino and Robert Taiani, as well as choose a third board member to fill the remainder of the term previously held by Robert Guerriero, a position currently held by Luis J. Soto. The candidates are running unopposed.

Also on the ballot will be the election of two trustees to the board of education for threeyear terms.

Thomasina Harrell

The proposed budget reflects a 54 percent increase in spending for security to $1.6 million, with employee benefits going up 10.3% to $21.5 million. Special education funding will go up about six

Zip Codes 11953 or 11764: West Middle Island Elementary School

Zip Codes 11961 or 11786: Ridge Elementary School

Zip Codes 11980, 11967 or 11973:

Incumbent trustees Cheryl A. Felice and E. Anne Hayes is seeking reelection with Donna Ingrassia also on the ballot. A budget hearing will be held May 3 at the Middle School Auditorium at 6:15 p.m. with the budget vote

A budget hearing is scheduled for May 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Jeananne Dawson Memorial Library at the high school. The hearing will be followed by a regularly-scheduled board of education meeting. The vote will take place at the high school from 7 a.m to 9 p.m. on the 16th.

Improved Services, Technology Upgrades on Tap for Brookhaven Clerk’s Office

ByRobertChartuk

Brookhaven’s new town clerk, Kevin LaValle, swept into office in a special election in January, has hit the ground running with an ambitious plan to upgrade the office’s technology and make it easier for residents to access records and services. The clerk is also looking to increase efficiencies across town departments and help streamline record keeping to help local villages and other municipalities save money and provide better service.

In the wake of a debilitating ransomware attack suffered by Suffolk County that cost millions and exposed the personal data of employees and residents to hackers, LaValle said he is focused on keeping the town’s cybersecurity on the cutting edge. “Unlike the county, which was using in-house servers, the town board made the decision a few years back to move our data into the cloud,” said LaValle, who previously served on the board. “At this point in history, moving records into the cloud is about as safe as you can get. We’re able

to sleep well knowing our records are secure.”

With about 100 residents visiting the clerk’s office in Farmingville every day, LaValle said he is working to put more services online to save them the trip. He’s been in touch with the state to allow handicapped parking passes to be issued using a DocuSign system for physician signatures, reducing the steps residents, many of them elderly, must take to take to obtain the placards. The clerk’s office is also the official repository for birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and other vital records. If you’re looking for a shell fishing permit, peddler license, dog license, or a permit to harbor pigeons, the clerk’s office is the place to go. LaValle also maintains waiting lists for boat slips at the town marinas and manages a vacant building registry. To drive a vehicle on the wooden walks at Fire Island, the clerk is the man to see.

As clerk, LaValle is also the recording secretary for the town board and the official record keeper at town

board meetings for notices, resolutions and minutes. As Brookhaven’s records management officer, he is responsible for managing and preserving all town documents, including the Dongan Patent, a 1686 decree issued by an early governor of New York that provided the foundation for the powers of the township and its trustees. The town clerk also serves as the licensing officer and registrar of vital statistics, as well as the Freedom of Information Law appeals officer.

“Our goal is to serve Brookhaven residents professionally and efficiently,”

LaValle said. “The town clerk staff is well trained to handle the services the residents require. We look forward to assisting everyone and hope their experiences are always pleasant and provide the satisfaction they come to expect.”

LaValle has inter-municipal agreements with the villages of Patchogue and Port Jefferson, along with the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library to scan and maintain records, a service that saves time and resources and allows for a high level of security. Started under LaValle’s predecessor, Donna Lent, the program provides training so employees can readily access vital documents. Brookhaven is also expanding a special records storage center in Bellport, made possible through a New York State grant. The facility will be climate controlled with stateof-the-art security, LaValle noted.

As a fan of local history, the clerk said he is excited about the town taking over the Manor of St. George, the Mastic Beach estate of one of

South Country Music Program Applauded

and support.

“This national recognition honors the love, support and dedication that our music faculty provides our students on a daily basis,” said district Music Chairperson Victoria Hartman. “We thank the community and administration for their never-ending support so that we can continue to provide our students with a safe and supportive music education.”

Brookhaven’s earliest settlers, William Tangier Smith, which contains a treasure trove of historical documents.

“I've been working closely with Barbara Russell, our town historian, and we will be involved in protecting and preserving these records,” LaValle said, stressing that he will make many of the documents available online for study and review. “There are records pertaining to the founding of our country that the public has never seen.”

LaValle credits the smooth operation of the clerk’s office to its staff. “I definitely would have to say a big thank you to everyone. Being here for just two months, I’ve learned a lot from them. It’s been a good relationship right from the start.”

Serving the remainder of the former clerk’s term, LaValle would stand for reelection in 2026. He can be reached at Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill, Farmingville, phone: 631-451-9101. For more information on how the town clerk can help you, go to www.brookhavenny.gov.

Trash to Treasure

For its dedication to music, the South Country School District has been distinguished with a 2023 Best Communities for Music Education designation from the nonprofit NAMM Foundation. The district is one of 830 school districts from across the nation to earn the award.

To receive the recognition for the 10th year in a row, South Country demonstrated outstanding achievement in its efforts to provide music access and education to all students. The district was required to answer detailed questions about its program, including funding, music class participation, instruction time

“The South Country Music Department has deeply impacted my life by giving me a community of students and teachers who are constant supporters and provide everyone with a bright spot in their day,” added Southampton High School senior Hannah Carlson, a violinist. “Music education gives students a place to grow, learn and express themselves.”

First grade students in Carolyn Kelly’s class at Verne W. Critz Elementary School recently celebrated Earth Day with a “trash to treasure” learning experience. After an introductory lesson on Earth Day and the basics of recycling, the students learned that trash can be reused and repurposed into something useful. Applying this knowledge, they created projects where they transformed items that would normally be discarded into functional items. Among the projects were maracas made out of water bottles, bird feeders created from milk cartons and craft organizers made from cereal boxes.

Kevin LaValle

Photo Credit: South Country School District

Opportunities for Athletics Abound with Local Sports Clubs

ByRobertChartuk

The crack of the bat is being heard across Mastic-Shirley ball fields thanks to sports leagues organizing athletic opportunities for hundreds of local kids. Recent weekends saw opening day pageantry on display as teams in bright uniforms and hats showed off their colors to adoring families and fans.

Young athletes are playing ball under the auspices of the Mastic Sports Club and the Tri-Hamlet Sports Club, two organizations driven by parents and community volunteers who believe in the combined benefits of athleticism and teamwork.

“We couldn’t do this without the commissioners, coaches, schedulers, and everyone else who make this work,” said Gene Mona, the Mastic Sports Club’s president. The organization offers baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and special needs programs for over 500 children every year. At its opening

ceremony, the club took a moment to honor the memory of Sal Napolitano, nicknamed “Dirt,” who was active in the league for many years after its founding in 1961. “Sal had been around longer than dirt in helping kids live up to their fullest potential through sports,” said Mona, who has been active with the club for the last 22 years.

The Brookhaven Town-owned ballfields where the teams play are named for Chuck Ziegler, a league founder who dedicated himself to local youth sports for many years. The teams also play at a soccer complex in Yaphank and have traveling teams that compete against Center Moriches, Longwood, Patchogue-Medford and other leagues.

Over at Tri-Hamlet Sports, President Mark Smothergill and his team have been organizing sports for local youth for the last 13 years. He noted the excitement as young players move up from the little

league distance from the pitcher’s mound to home plate and between bases where they’re allowed to take leads and attempt to steal.

Smothergill tells the story of how participating in the sports club set the direction of the life of his son, Dakota:

“When he was 12, Dakota said his dream was to play for the Mets, which I thought was probably not realistic, but I was going to do everything I could to help him,” Smothergill said. “I got involved and normally, local baseball was traditionally a spring sport—by July 4th, you're done. It's kind of hard to

get better that way, so I started the first summer league around here and then a fall league.”

Dakota was hands-on with his dad learning his skills as a ball player and also working to prepare the fields. The father and son built a field at Robert Miller Park in Mastic Beach from scratch and he was involved in many aspects of running a league. Though he was a good player, Dakota never got to play for the Mets, but did get an opportunity to work with the Ducks minor league team as a groundskeeper. Opportunities arose, and Dakota now proudly works for the Mets helping take care of their fields, a dream come true thanks to a local sports club, but not necessarily in the way he had originally planned.

“He works crazy hours, but found something he loves,” the proud dad said. “He always wanted to be involved in baseball and he absolutely loves it.”

WFSD Music Department Earns “Best Community for Music Education” National Designation

The William Floyd School District music department has been named a “Best Community for Music Education” by the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation, an honor given to school communities that demonstrate outstanding achievements and efforts to provide music access and education to all students. William Floyd is just one of 830 school districts nationwide to receive this honor, which recognizes efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and the community, for contributing to making music education an important part of a well-rounded education. This is the seventh time overall that the district has received this designation.

Members of the awardwinning music faculty include:

Juliana Asselta, Julia Bellante, Kelly Bergquist, Tomas Bradbard, Diana Brown, Mabel Burgos, Zachary Carrillo, Jason Castoro, Christine Coffill, Dawn Conefry, Joe Cordaro, Frank Desiderio, Jonathan Dignam, Margaret

D’Orio, Ryan Feldscher, Kaylee

Figalora-Torres, Joseph Fischer, Gabriella Forgit, Christine Furlani, Amanda Gardner, Garry Helbock, Kimberly Hyland, Sharon Kitzis, Katelyn Levine, Jessica Marks, Chris Miranda, Leanna Ozman, Alison Prestia, Donia Rivera, Garrett Rode, Berkeley Rousseau, Maria Rueda, John Sapanaro, Kailey Schnurman, Michelle

Seifert, Mick Singh, Debora-Ann Tomko, Donna Visone-O’Brien, Dara Wolfert, along with Dr. Amy Mason Sckipp, coordinator of the music department, and, Nancy Slane, music department clerical.

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, the district answered detailed questions about graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, funding, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

Research into music education continues to demonstrate cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music. Studies have shown that after two years of music education, participants showed more substantial improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their lessinvolved peers and that students who are involved in music are not only more likely to graduate high school but also to attend college as well. In addition, everyday listening skills are stronger in musically-trained children than in those without music training. Significantly, listening skills are closely tied to the ability to: perceive

Bonner Presents Compost Tumbler to “Brookhaven Recycles Day” Contest Winner from Rocky Point

speech in a noisy background, pay attention, and keep sounds in memory. Later in life, individuals who took music lessons as children show stronger neural processing of sound; young adults and even older adults who have not played an instrument for up to 50 years demonstrate enhanced neural processing compared to their peers. Not to mention, social benefits include conflict resolution, teamwork skills, and how to give and receive constructive criticism.

About The NAMM Foundation

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 15,000-member companies and individual professionals. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. For more information about The NAMM Foundation, please visit www. nammfoundation.org.

On April 27, Councilwoman Jane Bonner (center) presented a compost tumbler to Terrence O’Neill (left) from Rocky Point, one of six winners of the “Brookhaven Recycles Day” Compost Tumbler Giveaway. The online contest was held on the Town’s Facebook page with a winner selected from each Town Council District. Also pictured is Town of Brookhaven Recycling Coordination Aide, Zachary Sicardi. For more information about recycling in the Town of Brookhaven, visit www. BrookhavenNY.gov.

Through Supervisor Ed Romaine’s Green Energy and Sustainability Initiative, the Town has been “greening-up” its operations and facilities while saving taxpayer money by utilizing new, and more energy efficient technologies and renewable energy sources. All these efforts lower operation costs and reduce Town carbon emissions. By encouraging waste diversion through recycling and composting, the Town can further realize spending and emissions reductions.

Mastic Sports Club officials with the family of Sal "Dirt" Napolitano, a longtime leader in providing local youth opportunities to play ball. The league made a presentation of a home plate-shaped plaque in his honor.

BY KARL GROSSMAN

SUFFOLK CLOSEUP Smart Phones and Education

So-called smart phones were not a problem for a teacher when I started out as a professor 45 years ago. The first cell phones, big and clunky, arrived in 1973, and the internet emerged a decade later, says, yes, an internet search engine which I just visited. But the smart phone, these slim devices providing email and internet access, small computers, have only been here in relatively recent decades. People being hooked on smart phones is widespread.

And what a problem for educators!

Currently, two Suffolk County school districts are considering steps to deal with them.

The headline last month in the Shelter Island Reporter: “Will S.I. School ban cellphones?” The Shelter Island “Board of Education to explore the concept,” was the subhead.

The article followed a piece in October, also by reporter Julie Lane, about a teacher banning the use of cellphones in class. That earlier piece began with a quote from the teacher: “You cannot learn at the same time you are looking at other information.” Wrote Lane: “That’s the long and short of why Shelter Island School social studies teacher Peter Miedema has implemented a no-cellphone policy in his humanities classes….Without faceto-face communication, there’s a

critical element missing in teaching, Mr. Miedema said.” And she added, quoting him: “Things don’t stick when you’re not paying attention.”

Last month’s article by Lane began, “When some Shelter Island teachers learned last October about social studies teacher Peter Miedema’s banning cellphones in his humanities class, they thought they would like to follow suit.” It reported on the school board meeting at which a ban on cell phone use would be “on the table at the request of teachers” and also, how “Board member Kathleen Lynch, a psychotherapist, said some of her young patients seek limits on phone use, realizing how much of their attention is devoted to text messages and alerts.”

The piece said: “District Clerk Jacqueline Dunning would be contacting officials in neighboring districts to explore their policies on cellphone use that will help to inform the Board of Education as it explores the issue this summer.”

In Sag Harbor, Cailin Riley for the Express News Group reported in March that a “new, more restrictive cellphone policy for students could be coming at Pierson Middle-High School, and if the initial response to a presentation outlining it at the board meeting on Monday night is any indication, it would be well-received

by teachers and parents alike.”

“Andrew Richards, a representative from a company named Yondr,” wrote Riley, “gave a presentation at the meeting on a product sold by the company that helps eliminate the distraction of cellphones at events and concerts—and also in school districts. The company sells a patented pouch that locks when it is closed. The magnetic lock can only be unlocked by a small, handheld circular device similar to the mechanism used to remove security tags from clothing sold in retail stores.”

“Essentially,” she said, “students are required to place their phones in their pouches and lock the pouch

at the start of the day, under the guidance of staff — to ensure they don’t find creative workarounds, like slipping a stick of deodorant in the pouch instead of their phone.”

“Several School Board members said they would support the implementation of the pouch system, and two parents weighed in during public comment say they would welcome the new policy,” continued the article.

These days, as a professor at the State University of New York at Old Westbury, I need to include in the syllabi for my classes this statement: Smart phones and similar electronic devices, because they divert a

student’s attention, are not to be used during class. Please put your smart phone or similar device away and forget about texting or checking on email during class.

Allow me to note that my problem with smart phones being used in class is not personal. Having one of these devices—mine an Apple IPhone—I find indispensable. Every once in a while I can’t find mine and panic breaks out. But as I tell my students, I do not believe that using a smart phone and multi-tasking in class is possible. It will interfere with learning, I explain.

And it’s not just students with this problematic diversion.

Last month my wife and I were at a restaurant and at the next table were a woman and her daughter. The woman was on her smart phone throughout their dinner. The daughter went beyond that: she was at her medium-size IPad computer during the dinner only moving it slightly to eat. They did not utter a word to each other during the entire dinner, so immersed as they were for more than an hour on their respective devices.

This is some societal situation these days isolating people in electronic worlds.

Should the use of smart phones be banned in schools? Yes.

NANCY Q: A:

BY NANCY BURNER, ESQ.

Safe Hospitalization Discharge Plan

How can I ensure my loved one has a safe discharge plan after a hospitalization?

Following a stay in a hospital, effective discharge planning is essential to ensure that your loved one receives the care they need as they transition from the hospital to your home or another facility.

Medicare requires that hospitals screen inpatients and provide them with a discharge plan, in writing, before they leave the hospital. The plan will assess and identify what your loved one’s needs will be once they leave the hospital and arrange for the appropriate care. The discharge plan will typically involve not only the patient, but family members, anyone who has been designated as Health Care Proxy, and doctors and members of hospital staff.

While the hospital’s main goal should be to return your loved one back home, it may be necessary for them to be moved to a skilled nursing facility. Skilled nursing facilities are residential centers that provide nursing and rehabilitative services to patients on a short-term or longterm basis. Skilled nursing care is

a high level of care that can only be provided by trained and licensed professionals, such as registered nurses (RNs), licensed professional nurses (LPNs), medical directors, and physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Examples of the services provided at a skilled nursing facility include wound care, medication administration, physical and occupational therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Generally, patients who are admitted to skilled nursing facilities are recovering from surgery, injury, or acute illness, but a skilled nursing environment may also be appropriate for individuals suffering from chronic conditions that require constant medical supervision.

Part of a successful discharge plan will be to review which postdischarge services will be covered (or not covered) by your loved one’s insurance (e.g. Medicare) and what out-of-pocket expenses can be expected. If you or a loved one is interested in using Medicare to cover skilled nursing care, there are specific admission requirements set by the federal government:

The individual has Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) with a valid benefit period. The benefit period will start from the date of admission to a hospital or skilled nursing facility and last for up to 60 days after the end of the stay.

The individual has a qualifying hospital stay. This generally means at least three in-patient days in a hospital.

The doctor has recommended skilled nursing care for the individual on a daily basis. The care must

be provided by skilled nurses and therapists or under their supervision and should be related to the condition that was attended to during the qualifying hospital stay.

The individual is admitted to a skilled nursing facility that is certified by Medicare. A skilled nursing facility must meet strict criteria to maintain its Medicare certification.

Usually, the skilled nursing care services covered by Medicare include the room charges, provided that it is a semi-private or shared

room, meals at the facility, and any nutritional counseling, as well as costs of medication, medical supplies, medical social services, and ambulance transportation. It also covers rehabilitative services that are required to recover from the condition, such as physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and speech therapy.

Hospital staff are required to educate and train you and any caregivers about your loved one’s needs by providing a clear list of instructions for their care and information about medications and referrals for future care. Equipping yourself with this information can help ensure that your loved one is discharged as safely and costeffectively as possible.

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

BY TOM BARTON

This past year the Giants and the Jets showed their fans that the future is closer than it seems. With both teams having success in 2022, all eyes were set for even bigger steps heading into the 2023 season. The NFL Draft is often called the most important day of the year for most franchises and in New York all eyes were looking at what these two teams would do.

The Jets made their huge offseason splash just before the draft by trading for their new QB, eventual Hall of Famer, Aaron Rodgers. Gang Green though still had some improvements to make. In the first round most pundits believed they needed an offensive lineman. They decided to go with Will McDonald, the edge rusher from Iowa State. McDonald is a solid player and will work great with this defensive minded staff, but at the time it felt like a reactionary pick by the Jets. They grabbed their future center in Joe Tippman from Wisconsin in the second round. Centers usually fall in the draft and that is why this first round talent was still on the board. Carter

Warren went next and he solidifies depth in the offensive line. He was followed by a backup RB, LB, DB and a tight end with talent.

All in all the Jets felt like they were reaching in the first round but they corrected course and had a very solid draft. This isn't an A+ class, but a B- with upside is certainly a fair grade.

The Giants meanwhile had more needs in the draft than they could correct, and wound up impressing their fans and draft experts. New York selected Deonte Banks. Banks is a corner that most didn't believe would fall to their spot and he could quickly become Big Blue's #1 corner as soon as next season. John Michael Schmitz, the offensive lineman from Minnesota was projected by many to be a top 20 pick. This is another case of lineman dropping in this draft and the GMen got first round value in round 2. Jalin Hyatt has some knocks on him but a receiver of his explosiveness in the third round is pure value and he can become a legit threat in the pros. The Giants finished the draft off by selecting Eric Gray to be a depth

BY CHUCK T. Fantasy Sports

The Cleveland Guardians have done something that I can’t recall ever seeing before. The Guardians turned to their minor league system recently to find some depth in starting pitching and unearthed something I can’t recall ever seeing before. Within a period of one week they gave Logan T. Allen and Tanner Bibee a start and both guys went out and struck out eight batters and won their starts. I have never seen an organization do that to the best of my recollection. These two have got to be the most added players in the next week including yours. Let’s give them a closer look.

Logan T. Allen and Tanner Bibee entered the season as the #6 and #7 prospects in the Guardians organization. Given how they performed in their debuts, this is just amazing. And the #1 prospect in the Cleveland organization is a guy named Gavin Williams. Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2020 baseball draft, Allen is a 24 year old lefty with the knocks against him being his 6-foot-even frame and only a low 90s fastball. Despite that, Allen has performed very well in the minors, with an average of 12 strikeouts per nine

Giants & Jets Draft Recap

innings.

Tanner Bibee in contrast was a 5th round draft pick in the 2021 draft and his right arm brings a heavier mid-90’s fastball. On pure stuff, he is considered to have a higher ceiling than Allen, even though Allen was higher ranked within the organization. Though both were impressive in their major league debuts, it was Bibee who seemed to draw higher accolades. What is so interesting is that neither pitcher was strongly followed in dynasty leagues and these were not fixtures on anybody’s Top 100

RB, they grabbed a second corner, some D-line rotational depth, and finished the draft with a safety. This is as close to an A+ draft as you can get with no top 10 picks. It's

hard to give an A+ grade because there is no sure MVP type player, but a solid A grade is what the Giants get here.

The NFL Draft was very

successful for both New York teams and both fan bases have to be even more hopeful than they were at the end of the season.

Cleveland Has Developed Some Pitching Depth

seems to be working in the current season you will be lost. It might turn out that a lot of these young pitchers making their debuts will only be good in their first turn around the league. That is OK. You will take it. You are playing this thing for 25 weeks. You can cross off the weeks as you discover performers who fill in nicely for you. I am a huge fan of being pragmatic when it comes to pitching. Particularly with starters.

healthy.

list of prospects. But with so many higher ranked pitchers struggling this April, it is of high interest when a rookie takes to the hill and looks so polished in their debuts.

And now is the time to review and old adage about fantasy baseball. Take everything that you think you know about pitching and toss it out. What worked in the season prior can never be relied upon to continue in the next season. Dylan Cease and Corbin Burnes have ERA’s above 4.00 here in April. Both were dominant pitchers in 2022. If you can’t adapt to what

But there are some new relief pitchers beginning to emerge who are turning some heads and being added to teams. Jose Alvarado of the Philadelphia Phillies has 20 strikeouts to ZERO walks in 11 inings of work on his way to an early 4 saves. It’s working. I think he has clearly eclipsed Craig Kimbrel. Jhoan Duran of Minnesota is beginning to emerge as the dominant closer in that town. He was given some big time opportunities in their recent series against the New York Yankees and he passed the test closing out some big time games. Paul Sewald has closed out 7 games for Seattle with Andres Munoz going on the IL with a deltoid strain. I think it will be a long shot for Munoz to get save chances once he comes back

As we approach the end of April and begin the 2nd month of the baseball season, it is important to look at the standings with some healthy skepticism/ I have always found that the standings don’t really tell you anything meaningful until Memorial Day weekend. Especially in a categories league. 6 shutout innings from one of your starting pitchers by itself can make a 5-7 point swing in the category totals. And don’t forget the denominators are small right now. So any given night’s stats can have an outsized impact. But you have to pay close attention to the stolen bases right now. Because some players are stealing 2-4 bases per night. You don’t need to transform your team into a relay track squad, but you can’t fall 20 stolen bases behind in April. I told everyone in the offseason, don’t expect the new rules to turn Vinnie Pasquantino into a base stealing threat. But Esteury Ruiz, Anthony Volpe, Ji-Hwan Bae, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Jorge Mateo are off to the races. Ruiz and Bae are owned in less than 20% of ESPN leagues so they are still widely available.

Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians

VETERANS WAY Veteran Loneliness

BY REV. FREDERICK MILLER. PH.D.

Loneliness is a universal emotion that many of us experience at times, whether from lack of companionship in your daily life, feel left out and without a connection to those around you, or you’ve moved across the country away from family and friends.

Loneliness is a feeling of unwanted isolation or lack of connection. It can occur if you are alone or surrounded by others. Solitude, on the other hand, is a choice. People may choose to be alone for hours or days and not feel lonely at all. When you’re lonely, you feel rejected, so you withdraw and become more critical of yourself and the people around you. This isolates you further often intensifying loneliness.

Veterans on active duty lived with many others throughout their military service. When discharged to civilian life they lost that peer companionship.

They are not only alone, but afraid of the change. Such fear in most cases leads them to isolate themselves from others leading to loneliness. This can cause depression that grows deeper as time passes. They, like civilians may have many other reasons for the feeling of loneliness. Many veterans facing loneliness may turn to alcohol or drugs in hopes to ease their problem, however that only causes even deeper feeling of loneliness. It also causes others to avoid association with them.

How to Cope with Loneliness.

Even in a crowd of people it is possible to suffer lonelinessespecially if you feel you don’t belong there with them. However there are things that can be done to relieve the problem.

1. Take time to foster your

existing relationships, and be proactive about it. Don’t shy away from picking up the phone to catch up with an old friend or asking your family to get together on the weekend.

2. As a veteran join a veteran organization where you be able to associate with brothers and sisters in peer comradeship. Many of those peers you met at the pots have gone through the problems you are facing so they

understand your problems and may be of great help.

3. Try Volunteering or helping your community such as in community kitchen or ommunity services that are done by volunteers.

4. Get a dog. Dogs are known as man’s best friend, and in many cases that’s what they are. You can tell all your problems to a dog and it will listen, and never tell anyone else. In addition it will ever show more love to you after you tell it you problems.

5. Do not hesitate to seek help from the VA medical services. The VA medical services can help relieve your depression and loneliness without labeling you with PTSD. They can help you without making that stigma of mental disorder. You can have them reassure you that they will not label you with PTSD before they treat you. Their function is to help veterans recover from their injuries and problems.

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

BY DOMINICK FORTE

Saint Mark died a martyr’s death in Alexandria Egypt. In the West his feast day is celebrated April 25th, and he is the accepted author of the second synoptic gospel. Information on his life is fragmentary. The only certain reliable information is found in Philemon.

Here he is mentioned as one of St. Paul’s fellow missionaries who sends greetings from Rome to the Christians of Colossae. There are indications that he is the cousin of St. Barnabas. Except for being referred to as John in Acts, chapters 12, 13, and 15, he is consistently called by his Latin surname Mark.

According to Acts, his mother’s house in Jerusalem was a center of Christian life and he accompanied Barnabas and Paul to Antioch where he became their assistant on a missionary journey. When they arrived at Perga, he left them and returned to Jerusalem. His departure caused Barnabas and

Paul to separate because Paul declined Barnabas’ insistence on giving Mark another chance. Subsequently Mark sailed to Cyprus with Barnabas never to be mentioned again in Acts. The dependability of the Acts account is questionable because its author Luke is particularly interested in explaining the breach between Paul and Barnabas, probably introducing Mark for this reason.

In Timothy 4:11, Paul requests Timothy to bring Mark, “for he is very useful in serving me.” A close relationship between Mark and St. Peter is suggested by Peter’s greetings from “my son Mark” in 1 Peter 5:13.

Later tradition assumes that Mark was one of 72 disciples appointed by Jesus in Chapter 10 of Luke and identifies him as the young man fleeing naked from Jesus’s arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.

The Egyptian church claims Mark as its founder and from the fourth century AD, the

St. Mark the Evangelist

often tells of Jesus’ ministry in more detail than either Matthew or Luke, for example the stories of the miracles He performed. It recounts Jesus ministry in a vivid style with one incident following directly upon the next. Mark stresses Jesus message about the Kingdom of God and Jesus himself as the good news of God. In Saint Mark’s Gospel, Jesus is portrayed as immensely popular with the people in Galilee during His ministry. He appoints twelve disciples to help preach and drive out demons.

See of Alexandria has been called cathedra Marci, (“the chair of Mark”). Other places attributing their origin to Mark are the Italian cities of Aquileia and Venice, of which he is the

patron saint. His symbol is the lion.

The shortest of the New Testament Gospels is likely to have been the first written. It

Tradition has it that the author of Mark was a confidant of St. Peter, and he recorded what Peter preached in Rome. As mentioned, Mark is identified as John Mark in the Acts of the Apostles. Because of the reference to the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem in 70 AD most biblical scholars believe that Mark’s gospel was written sometime between 6674.

POETICALLY SPEAKING Turning Point

BY NINA JOURAWLEFF

This week’s poem depicts a person begging God to radically transform his life. DearLord!

I come to You on bended knees with fervently impassioned pleas: save me from my wretched state!

Then, come inside my heart and make it one that will desire to live my life completely for You!

The fresco of St. Mark the Evangelist in church Chiesa di Santa Maria in Aquiro by Cesare Mariani from 1826 - 1901 in neo-mannerist style.

ON THE SEA

BY VINCENT PICA, COMMODORE

With the season in hand, we must start thinking about getting the boat from “the hard” and back. Recently, we wrote about commissioning (making ready) the boat for the summer months. And you may recall that we started with making sure that the trailer was capable of safely transporting your boat from the driveway to the boat ramp. This column expands considerably on that. Since this is a topic that can take up lots of space just due to safety precautions, this is part I of a two-part series.

Safety First!

I had an uncle that drove his boat pretty hard – WOT (Wide Open Throttle) and dead-stop were his two favorite speeds. As you might expect, the boat wore out around him from stress and strain. When he used to complain to me about it, I said, “If you constantly drove your brand-new car at full speed over a bumpy road, would you be surprised that it might start to shake loose?” He said, “hmm.” Well, that started me thinking about trailering - when you are driving your boat over many types of road (how about those wintercreated pot holes?) at relatively high speeds. Stresses from over-theroad travel can be more punishing

than normal operation. A boat is designed to sit in water, along her waterline. While the manufacturer may even put some markings along the waterline that say, “trailer strap goes here”, nothing “extra” is there – it is simply a mathematical recommendation about the weight displacement of the boat. And that is before you added all that gear. So, trailering is, by its nature, more stressful on the boat than riding at anchor.

So, start with making sure that what the boat sits on isn’t adding to the stress. You don’t want your rollers or bunkers stressing, scratching or gouging the hull. Make sure that the tie-downs (and engine support pole) do not permit the boat to bounce on the trailer. Once all is secure, make some marks or apply some tell-tales so you can consistently have the boat sit snuggly on her trailer.

But first - be sure she is sitting properly in the first place! What does that mean? No more than 7%10% of the total weight of the boat should be on the trailer “tongue” – the part that attaches the ball and coupler together. This means that a 3,000 pound boat, including engine, cooler, etc, can have no more than 210lbs to 300lbs on the tongue. Well, how do you tell that!?

Happy Trails While Trailering – Part I

Underway, Making Way

Now you’re ready to go. Before going too far, be sure that the lights on the trailer function properly. Remember, each time you come up that boat ramp, your lights have been in (cold)

You’ll need a couple of bathroom scales and a strong friend. Each of you stand on the scale(s) while lifting the tongue together. Note the combined weight. Step off, weigh yourselves and subtract… if that comes to more than 300 lbs, the boat is too far forward. If it is less than 210 lbs, it is too far aft. Why is that important? Well, too much weight at the back (too light at the front), will tend to pry your car’s rear tires up. Less traction than designed by the manufacturer! Too much weight on the tongue (too heavy at the front), will tend to pry your car’s front tires up. Less steering control than designed by the manufacturer! Neither is going to be good for you…

The car must be properly configured:

Engine of adequate power. Transmission designed for towing.

Larger cooling systems for the engine and transmission.

Heavy duty brakes.

Load-bearing hitch attached to the frame, not the bumper.

The tow ball and coupler must be the same size, exactly. The boat may be properly secured to the trailer, but the trailer has to be properly secured to your car or you may see her pass you on the highway.

The safety chains are attached and crisscrossed under the coupler to the frame of the tow vehicle. If the ball and coupler were to break apart, the trailer would fall into the chains, which now are a safety net.

salt water. As have your brakes - so check them too. Drive forward and apply the brakes several times at increasing speeds to determine a safe stopping distance. When you take her out, a fresh water rinse makes a lot of (safety) sense.

Check tires (including spare) and wheel bearings for proper inflation – and remember that the trailer tires are likely to be far smaller than the car or truck tires. This means that they will be spinning faster just to stay in place. Faster equals more stress on the bearings. And don’t forget that the aft-most set of tires have been in salt water at least twice a day when you go boating! Well, that will get you thinking. The next column will be on things to think about at the launch ramp!

BTW, if you are interested in being part of USCG Forces, email me at joinuscgaux@aol.com or go directly to the US Coast Guard Auxiliary “Flotilla Finder” at http:// www.cgaux.org/units.php and we will help you “get in this thing...”

Skilled Auto Body Technicians Needed!

** 2023** CONTINUOUS RUN NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

PLEASE REFER TO BUYER’S INITIALS WHEN MAKING INQUIRIES:

JR MEATS POULTRY PRODUCE GROCERIES FISH DAIRY PRODUCTS

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

DEFINITE

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

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SUPREME COURT –COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LEISURE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, INC. against PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY AS ADMINSITRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HOPE E. MADDEN, A/K/A HOPE

MADDEN, et. al. Defendants – Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 9, 2023, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York on June 5, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 75 Enfield Court, Unit 75B, Ridge, NY 11961. All that certain plot, piece, tract 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 216.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 010.000. Approximate amount of the lien $1,985.00 plus interest and costs and

accrued monthly assessments and special assessments owed to Plaintiff from May 15, 2019 through the date of auction. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #602256/2022, Stephen McGiff, Esq., Referee. Taylor, Eldridge & Endres, P.C., (Attorney for Plaintiff) 811 West Jericho Turnpike, Suite 101W, Smithtown, New York 11787 (631) 2655550, Fax (631) 265-5590

Dated: May 3, 2023

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

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

2004-9XS, Plaintiff

AGAINST

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

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale

duly entered January 12, 2023 I, the undersigned

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

Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed

Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Mark J. Goldsmith, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP

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

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 27, 2023

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Nationstar Mortgage LLC

d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company, Plaintiff AGAINST

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

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

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

Brian T. Egan, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP

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

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff

175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: January 26, 2023

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SUPREME COURT OF

THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST, V.

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

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 23, 2021, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA N. VERDI AKA PATRICIA VERDI, DECEASED, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on May 16, 2023 at 2:30PM, premises known as 1285 WAVERLY AVENUE, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738: District 0200, Section 601.00, Block 04.00, Lot 014.000:

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 13088/2013. Harold A. Steuerwald, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants

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

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

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

V.

RUSSELL DISTEFANO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated October 30, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSAMP TRUST 2005WMC1 is the Plaintiff and RUSSELL DISTEFANO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on May 17, 2023 at 12:00PM, premises known as 55 CHICHESTER AVE, CENTER MORICHES, NY 11934: District 0200, Section 828.00, Block 05.00, Lot 009.002:

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

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

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

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INDEX NO. 25524/2011

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 42 GOULD RD CENTEREACH, NY 11720

District: Section: Block: Lot:

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

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

MARTHA OLIVEROS AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARIA OLGA ARBELAEZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARIA OLGA ARBELAEZ, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at

law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; NATIONAL CITY BANK, LUIS OLIEERO, DIANA ORCCO AND HECTOR (REFUSED

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

To the above named Defendants

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

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

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

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

SUFFOLK County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

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

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

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

Dated: March 27, 2023

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

CHRISTINA BRUDERMAN, ESQ.

900 Merchants Concourse,

Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

FIDELITY BANK, Plaintiff - against - UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW TO THE ESTATE OF ELENA B. NAPOLI A/K/A ELENA NAPOLI, DECEASED, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 30, 2021. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on the 23rd day of May, 2023 at 2:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Mastic, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

Premises known as 83 Johns Neck Road, Mastic Beach, (Town of Brookhaven) New York 11967.

(SBL#: 0209-032.00-06.00002.000 FKA 0200-983.3006.00-002.000)

Approximate amount of lien $74,385.05 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 615076/2016. Peter R. McGreevy, Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

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

Dated: March 13, 2023

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also

required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

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SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Suffolk County. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR RMTP TRUST, SERIES 2021 BKM-TT-V, Plaintiff, -against- SUFFOLK COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR, AS LIMITED ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILBERT MERCADO AKA WILBURT MERCADO; SAMANTHA ANN MERCADO AKA SAMANTHA MERCADO, AS HEIR-AT-LAW TO THE ESTATE OF WILBERT MERCADO AKA WILBURT MERCADO; NICHOLAS EDWARD MERCADO AKA NICHOLAS MERCADO, AS HEIR-AT-LAW TO THE ESTATE OF WILBERT MERCADO AKA WILBURT MERCADO; DYLAN CHRISTOPHER MERCADO AKA DYLAN MERCADO, AS HEIR-ATLAW TO THE ESTATE OF WILBERT MERCADO AKA WILBURT MERCADO; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF WILBERT MERCADO AKA WILBURT MERCADO; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; ANDREA VANESSA TORRES; CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION; MAIN STREET ACQUISITION CORP. A/P/O CREDIT ONE; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC DOING BUSINESS IN NEW YORK AS MIDLAND FUNDING OF DELAWARE LLC; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING

VIOLATIONS AGENCY; "JOHN DOE" and "JANE DOE" said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants Index No. 800219/2023. Mortgaged

Premises: 48 Wavecrest Drive Mastic Beach, New York 11951 A/K/A 48

Wavecrest Drive Mastic, New York 11951 District:

0200 Section: 975.00 Block: 10.00 Lot: 007.000 F/K/A District: 0209 Section: 013.00 Block: 04.00 Lot: 007.000 F/K/A District: 0200 Section: 975.00 Block: 04.00 Lot: 007.000. To The Above Named Defendant(s): YOU ARE HEREBY

SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. If you fail to appear or to answer within the aforementioned time frame, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT.

THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $247,812.00 and interest, recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on May 2, 2008 in Book M00021702, Page 494, covering the premises known as 48 Wavecrest Drive, Mastic Beach, New York 11951 a/k/a 48 Wavecrest Drive, Mastic, New York 11951. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located.. 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. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, New York 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

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

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST CO, N.A, AS TRUSTEE, FOR ACE SECURITES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-NC1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, V.

JEANETTE CRISCUOLO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 1, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST CO, N.A, AS TRUSTEE, FOR ACE SECURITES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-NC1, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES is the Plaintiff and JEANETTE CRISCUOLO, 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 24, 2023 at 10:00AM, premises known as 6 ROBERT COURT, CENTER MORICHES, NY 11934: District 0200, Section 885.00, Block 06.00, Lot 025.000:

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 # 020409/2013. Daniel Murphy, 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.

L14998 – 4/19/2023, 4/26/2023, 5/3/2023 & 5/10/2023

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk

U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series RFC 2007-HE1, Plaintiff

AGAINST

Janet Neves a/k/a Janet B. Neves, Paulo J. Neves a/k/a Paulo Neves, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated February 5, 2019 and entered on April 11, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on May 25,

2023 at 10:00 AM premises known as 15 Seneca Trail, Ridge, NY 11961. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 151.00, BLOCK: 02.00, LOT: 034.000, District 0200. Approximate amount of judgment is $445,908.04 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602317/2016.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Suffolk County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https:// ww2.nycourts.gov/Admin/ oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Daniel Panico, Referee

FRENKEL LAMBERT

WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706

L14999 – 4/26/2023, 5/3/2023, 5/10/2023 & 5/17/2023

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, on behalf of the registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2004-AR1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-AR1, Plaintiff AGAINST Michael Smith a/k/a Michael

E. Smith a/k/a Michael W. Smith a/k/a Michael A. Smith; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 23, 2023

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on May 25, 2023 at 9:30AM, premises known as 2804 Kane Avenue, Medford, NY 11763. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven,

County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0200

Section 660.00 Block 02.00 Lot 013.000. Approximate amount of judgment $252,590.03 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 602726/2020. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the Tenth Judicial District.

Kevin R. Johnston, 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: April 13, 2023

L15002 – 4/26/2023, 5/3/2023, 5/10/2023 & 5/17/2023

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

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR BAFC

2007-2,

V.

RIFKI KUNT, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 29, 2016, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR BAFC

2007-2 is the Plaintiff and RIFKI KUNT, 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 30, 2023 at 3:00PM, premises known as 4 ANDREW ST, PORT JEFFERSON, NY 11776: District 0200, Section 284.00, Block 01.00, Lot 014.000:

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 # 016727/2013. Christine Grobe, 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.

L15008 – 4/26/2023, 5/3/2023, 5/10/2023 & 5/17/2023

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

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST,

V. KATHLEEN VENEZIO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 11, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST is the Plaintiff and KATHLEEN VENEZIO, 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 June 1, 2023 at 10:00AM, premises known as 7 GILLETTE AVENUE,

PATCHOGUE, NY 11772: District 0204, Section 005.00, Block 02.00, Lot 010.000:

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

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616907/2021. Ryan

Nicholas Brown, 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.

L15019–5/3/2023,5/10/2023, 5/17/2023&5/24/2023

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-6, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6,

Plaintiff, Against WILFREDO GERENA, NANCY GERENA

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/27/2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on 6/1/2023 at 10:00AM, premises known as 17 Presford Drive, Shirley, New York 11967, And Described As Follows:

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

District 0200 Section 974.60 Block 03.00 Lot 010.000

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $392,996.68 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602178/2019

Donna England, Esq., Referee. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 3/27/2023 File Number: 560-5227 LD L15020 – 5/3/2023, 5/10/2023, 5/17/2023 & 5/24/2023

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF UPLAND MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A, Plaintiff, vs. JAMES B. CONKLIN JR., ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 21, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York on June 7, 2023 at 11:30 A.M., premises known as 21 SWAN VIEW DRIVE, PATCHOGUE, NY 11772. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being near Patchogue, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, District: 0200, Section: 955.00, Block: 02.00, Lot: 009.0000. Approximate amount of judgment is $568,375.34 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 620821/2018.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee.

GIUSEPPE T. ROSINI, Esq., Referee

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

L15021-5/3/2023,5/10/2023, 5/17/2023&5/24/2023

LOCAL EMERGENCY

ORDER No. 785, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER

Nos. 750, 753, 756, 759, 762, 765, 768, 771, 774, 777 and 781 UNDER § 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW

Local Emergency Order:

Extending the date for the submission of the County’s Multi-Year Financial Plan

I, Steven Bellone, the Chief Executive of Suffolk County, in accordance with a Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued on September 11, 2022, and continued on October 11, 2022, November 10, 2022, December 10, 2022, January 9, 2023, February 8, 2023, March 10, 2023 and April 9, 2023 pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and my power thereunder to suspend any local laws, ordinances, or regulations, do hereby:

Order, that due to the continuing threat to the public health, safety and welfare of Suffolk County residents and visitors posed by the cybersecurity event and the resultant unprecedented and evolving diversion of County resources to address emergency measures, the date for the submission and adoption of the County’s Multi-year financial plan is suspended as follows:

Section A4-1 (B) of the Suffolk County Administrative Code requiring submission of a four-year financial plan no later than 60 days after the adoption of the County expense budget shall be extended until 60 days following the cessation of the

declared State of Emergency in Suffolk County; and

All associated actions required by section A4-1 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code shall be extended accordingly; and further

Order, that all Suffolk County Departments, Agencies, and Divisions or other duly authorized law enforcement agencies take whatever steps are necessary to assist in performing such emergency measures as deemed necessary; and further order that

This order shall cease to be in effect five (5) days after promulgation or upon declaration by the County Executive that the state of emergency no longer exists, whichever occurs sooner. The County Executive nevertheless, may extend such orders for additional periods not to exceed five (5) days each during the pendency of the local state of emergency. Failure to obey this order is a criminal offense, punishable by law under New York State Executive Law § 24 (5).

Dated: April 20, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.

Steven Bellone County Executive

L15027–5/3/2023

LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 786, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER

Nos. 682, 688, 694, 701, 708, 715, 722, 729, 736, 739, 742, 745, 748, 751, 754, 757, 760, 763, 766, 769, 772, 775, 778 and 782 UNDER § 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW

Local Emergency Order: Ordering the temporary reassignment of certain information technology employees in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office

I, Steven Bellone, the Chief Executive of Suffolk County, in accordance with a Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued on September 11, 2022, and continued on October 11, 2022, November 10, 2022, December 10, 2022, January 9, 2023, February 8, 2023,

March 10, 2023 and April 9, 2023 pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and the authority granted to County Executives under Section 25 of the New York State Executive Law to use any and all facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel and other resources of the County in such manner as may be necessary or appropriate to cope with the local emergency, do hereby:

Order, that the local emergency caused by the recent cyberattack can be addressed more efficiently and effectively through the temporary reassignment of all information technology employees in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office to the Department of Information Technology, so as to enable the County to have a cohesive and unified cybersecurity incident response under the leadership of one team. This team is led by the unified command of the Chief Deputy County Executive, the Department of Information Technology (DOIT) Commissioner, the Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) Commissioner, and the Police Department Commissioner, who are directly coordinating with the County’s incident response vendor Palo Alto Unit 42 and restoration and recovery vendor Fenix 24.

This order shall cease to be in effect five (5) days after promulgation or upon declaration by the County Executive that the state of emergency no longer exists, whichever occurs sooner. The County Executive, nevertheless, may extend such orders for additional periods not to exceed five (5) days each during the pendency of the local state of emergency. Failure to obey this order is a criminal offense, punishable by law under New York State Executive Law § 24(5).

Date: April 20, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.

Steven Bellone County Executive

L15028–5/3/2023

LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 787 , EXTENDING LOCAL

EMERGENCY ORDER

Nos. 647, 651, 655, 658, 662, 667, 672, 677, 683, 689, 695, 702, 709, 716, 723, 730, 737, 743, 746, 749, 752, 755, 758, 761, 764, 767, 770, 773, 776, 779 and 783 UNDER § 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW

Local Emergency Order: Ordering the suspension of local procurement laws, rules and regulations

I, Steven Bellone, the Chief Executive of Suffolk County, in accordance with a Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued on September 11, 2022, and continued on October 11, 2022, November 10, 2022, December 10, 2022, January 9, 2023, and February 8, 2023, March 10, 2023 and April 9, 2023 pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and my power thereunder to suspend any local laws, ordinances, or regulations, do hereby:

Order, that due to the continuing threat to the public health, safety and welfare of Suffolk County residents and visitors posed by the cyber-security event and the need to suspend certain technology in order to determine the extent of the cyber-security threat, and in accordance with §103 (4) of the NY General Municipal Law, Local Emergency Order Nos. 647, 651, 655, 658, 662, 667, 672, 677, 683, 689, 695, 702, 709, 716, 723, 730, 737, 743, 746, 749, 752, 755, 758, 761, 764, 767, 770, 773, 776, 779 and 783 are extended and the following procurementrelated laws, regulations and rules are suspended as I deem necessary to expedite procurement of anything related to resolving the cyber-security event and procurement that is otherwise dependent on County technology and can not be postponed until the event is resolved:

Suffolk County Code:

• Chapters 1065 and 189

• Article IV sections A 4-13 and 14

• Article V section A5-1

• Charter sections C5-2 (C) and (L)

• Section A5-8, Chap. 575, Chap. 803, Chap. 353 and Local Law 41-2013 to

the extent that they require execution of documentation of compliance

• All related procurement laws, rules, and regulations required to comply with this Order; and further Order that the County Executive or his designees shall continue to have the authority to enter into any contract deemed necessary to address the threat posed by the cyber-security event.

Order, that all Suffolk County Departments, Agencies, and Divisions or other duly authorized law enforcement agencies take whatever steps are necessary to assist in performing such emergency measures as deemed necessary.

This order shall cease to be in effect five (5) days after promulgation or upon declaration by the County Executive that the state of emergency no longer exists, whichever occurs sooner. The County Executive nevertheless, may extend such orders for additional periods not to exceed five (5) days each during the pendency of the local state of emergency. Failure to obey this order is a criminal offense, punishable by law under New York State Executive Law § 24(5).

Date: April 21, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.

Steven Bellone County Executive L15029–5/3/2023

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 2007-2, MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-2, Plaintiff, AGAINST ORLANDO PEREZ, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on January 12, 2023.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction

at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on June 5, 2023 at 12:00 PM premises known as 30 Beacon Street, Shirley, NY 11967.

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 Shirley in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0200 Section 967.00, Block 05.00 and Lot 022.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $370,001.79 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #619107/2017.

Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

L15030 – 5/3/2023, 5/10/2023, 5/17/2023 & 5/24/2023

LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 789, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER Nos. 750, 753, 756, 759, 762, 765, 768, 771, 774, 777, 781 and 785 UNDER § 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW

Local Emergency Order: Extending the date for the submission of the County’s Multi-Year Financial Plan

I, Steven Bellone, the Chief Executive of Suffolk County, in accordance with a Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued on September 11, 2022, and continued on October 11, 2022, November 10, 2022, December 10, 2022, January 9, 2023, February 8, 2023, March 10, 2023 and April 9, 2023 pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and my power

thereunder to suspend any local laws, ordinances, or regulations, do hereby:

Order, that due to the continuing threat to the public health, safety and welfare of Suffolk County residents and visitors posed by the cybersecurity event and the resultant unprecedented and evolving diversion of County resources to address emergency measures, the date for the submission and adoption of the County’s Multi-year financial plan is suspended as follows:

Section A4-1 (B) of the Suffolk County Administrative Code requiring submission of a four-year financial plan no later than 60 days after the adoption of the County expense budget shall be extended until 60 days following the cessation of the declared State of Emergency in Suffolk County; and

All associated actions required by section A4-1 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code shall be extended accordingly; and further

Order, that all Suffolk County Departments, Agencies, and Divisions or other duly authorized law enforcement agencies take whatever steps are necessary to assist in performing such emergency measures as deemed necessary; and further order that

This order shall cease to be in effect five (5) days after promulgation or upon declaration by the County Executive that the state of emergency no longer exists, whichever occurs sooner. The County Executive nevertheless, may extend such orders for additional periods not to exceed five (5) days each during the pendency of the local state of emergency. Failure to obey this order is a criminal offense, punishable by law under New York State Executive Law § 24 (5).

Dated: April 25, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.

Steven Bellone County Executive L15031–5/3/2023

LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 790, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER

Nos. 682, 688, 694, 701, 708, 715, 722, 729, 736, 739, 742, 745, 748, 751, 754, 757, 760, 763, 766, 769, 772, 775, 778, 782 and 786 UNDER § 24

OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW

Local Emergency Order:

Ordering the temporary reassignment of certain information technology employees in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office

I, Steven Bellone, the Chief Executive of Suffolk County, in accordance with a Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued on September 11, 2022, and continued on October 11, 2022, November 10, 2022, December 10, 2022, January 9, 2023, February 8, 2023, March 10, 2023 and April 9, 2023 pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and the authority granted to County Executives under Section 25 of the New York State Executive Law to use any and all facilities, equipment, supplies, personnel and other resources of the County in such manner as may be necessary or appropriate to cope with the local emergency, do hereby:

Order, that the local emergency caused by the recent cyberattack can be addressed more efficiently and effectively through the temporary reassignment of all information technology employees in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office to the Department of Information Technology, so as to enable the County to have a cohesive and unified cybersecurity incident response under the leadership of one team. This team is led by the unified command of the Chief Deputy County Executive, the Department of Information Technology (DOIT) Commissioner, the Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) Commissioner, and the Police Department Commissioner, who are directly coordinating with the County’s incident response vendor Palo Alto Unit 42 and restoration and recovery vendor Fenix 24.

This order shall cease to be in effect five (5) days after promulgation or upon declaration by the County Executive that the state of emergency no longer exists, whichever occurs sooner. The County Executive, nevertheless, may extend such orders for additional periods not to exceed five (5) days each during the pendency of the local state of emergency. Failure to obey this order is a criminal offense, punishable by law under New York State Executive Law § 24(5).

Date: April 25, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.

Steven Bellone County Executive

L15032–5/3/2023

LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 791 , EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER

Nos. 647, 651, 655, 658, 662, 667, 672, 677, 683, 689, 695, 702, 709, 716, 723, 730, 737, 743, 746, 749, 752, 755, 758, 761, 764, 767, 770, 773, 776, 779, 783 and 787 UNDER § 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW

Local Emergency Order: Ordering the suspension of local procurement laws, rules and regulations

I, Steven Bellone, the Chief Executive of Suffolk County, in accordance with a Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued on September 11, 2022, and continued on October 11, 2022, November 10, 2022, December 10, 2022, January 9, 2023, and February 8, 2023, March 10, 2023 and April 9, 2023 pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and my power thereunder to suspend any local laws, ordinances, or regulations, do hereby:

Order, that due to the continuing threat to the public health, safety and welfare of Suffolk County residents and visitors posed by the cyber-security event and the need to suspend certain technology in order to determine the extent of the cyber-security threat, and in accordance with §103 (4) of the NY General Municipal Law, Local

Emergency Order Nos. 647, 651, 655, 658, 662, 667, 672, 677, 683, 689, 695, 702, 709, 716, 723, 730, 737, 743, 746, 749, 752, 755, 758, 761, 764, 767, 770, 773, 776, 779, 783 and 787 are extended and the following procurementrelated laws, regulations and rules are suspended as I deem necessary to expedite procurement of anything related to resolving the cyber-security event and procurement that is otherwise dependent on County technology and can not be postponed until the event is resolved:

Suffolk County Code:

• Chapters 1065 and 189

• Article IV sections A 4-13 and 14

• Article V section A5-1

• Charter sections C5-2 (C) and (L)

• Section A5-8, Chap. 575, Chap. 803, Chap. 353 and Local Law 41-2013 to the extent that they require execution of documentation of compliance

• All related procurement laws, rules, and regulations required to comply with this Order; and further

Order that the County Executive or his designees shall continue to have the authority to enter into any contract deemed necessary to address the threat posed by the cyber-security event.

Order, that all Suffolk County Departments, Agencies, and Divisions or other duly authorized law enforcement agencies take whatever steps are necessary to assist in performing such emergency measures as deemed necessary.

This order shall cease to be in effect five (5) days after promulgation or upon declaration by the County Executive that the state of emergency no longer exists, whichever occurs sooner. The County Executive nevertheless, may extend such orders for additional periods not to exceed five (5) days each during the pendency of the local state of emergency. Failure to obey this order is a criminal offense, punishable by law under New York State Executive Law § 24(5).

Date: April 26, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.

Steven Bellone County Executive

L15033–5/3/2023

AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES TO THE ZONING ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN

CHAPTER 85, ARTICLE VII CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: MEDFORD GARDENS FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN MEDFORD, NY

ADOPTED BY THE BROOKHAVEN TOWN BOARD – MEETING:

JUNE 9, 2022

Resolution of AdoptionGranting the Application of Medford Gardens for a Change of Zone from A Residence 1 to PRC Residence District (Planned Retirement Community) on Property Located on Horseblock Road in Medford, New York

WHEREAS, on April 28, 2022, a duly advertised public hearing was held to consider the application of Medford Gardens for a change of zone from A Residence 1 to PRC Residence District (Planned Retirement Community) on a parcel of property located on the north side of Horseblock Road, west of Eagle Avenue, in Medford, New York, further identified by Suffolk County Tax Map Number 0200-70000-0100004002; and

WHEREAS, after due consideration and deliberation; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven that the above application for a change of zone is hereby approved subject to the following: Conditions 1. The applicant must submit proof, to the satisfaction of the Town Attorney’s Office, that the covenants and restrictions, approved as to form and substance, referenced below, have been filed with the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office. Covenants

1. Pursuant to Town Code Section 85-280(D)(b), redemption of 1.95 Pine Barrens Credits is required as a condition of final site plan approval.

2. At the time of conditional site plan approval, the applicant/owner shall submit and agree to Future Cross Access Covenants

and Restrictions with the property to the east (Suffolk County Tax Map Number 0200-70000-0100-005000), which agreement shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Law. Upon execution by all parties, said agreement shall be filed as a covenant in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk.

3. A natural or landscaped front yard buffer of not less than twenty-five (25’) feet shall be provided along the Horseblock Road front yard after any dedications or takings, with the exception of driveway access, utilities, signage, landscaped entry treatment, etc. 4. A buffer of not less than twenty-five (25’) feet shall be provided along the northern rear yard, adjacent to any residential zoned or used parcels with the exception of a potential future emergency access corridor. 5. Final Building elevations shall be in substantial conformance with elevations submitted by the applicant to the Town Clerk on June 2, 2022, as part of the Change of Zone application. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board, as Lead Agency, has determined that pursuant to 6 New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Part 617.3 and 617.6, the proposed action is deemed to be an Unlisted Action for which a Negative Declaration has been issued.

DATED: APRIL 26, 2023

AT: FARMINGVILLE, NEW YORK STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF SUFFOLK)

I, KEVIN J. LAVALLE, Town Clerk of Brookhaven, State of New York, do hereby certify that the annexed foregoing is a true copy of the amendments and changes to the Code of the Town of Brookhaven Chapter 85 Article VII which amendment and change was duly adopted by a motion of the Town Board on the 9TH day of June 2022 as herein above set forth as the same appears in the minutes of said meeting on file in my Office. IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and annexed the seal of the said Town the 26th day of April 2023.

KEVIN J. LAVALLE TOWN CLERK TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN L15034–5/3/2023

LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 788, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER

Nos. 780 and 784 UNDER § 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW

Local Emergency Order: Extending the date for the submission and adoption of the County’s Proposed Capital Program

I, Steven Bellone, the Chief Executive of Suffolk County, in accordance with a Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued on September 11, 2022 and continued on October 11, 2022, November 10, 2-22, December 10, 2022, January 9, 2023, February 8, 2023, March 10, 2023, and April 9, 2023, pursuant to Section 24 of the New York State Executive Law and my power thereunder to suspend any local laws, ordinances, or regulations, do hereby:

Order, that due to the continuing threat to the public health, safety and welfare of Suffolk County residents and visitors posed by the cyber-security event and the resultant unprecedented and evolving diversion of County resource to address emergency measures, and the inability to timely access certain data, the date for the submission and adoption of the County’s Proposed Capital Program is suspended as follows:

Section C4-16 of the Suffolk County Charter requiring submission of a proposed capital program and related documents to the County Legislature on or before the 15th day of April is suspended and such submission shall be on the 1st day of May, 2023; and

Section C4-18 of the Suffolk County Charter requiring that the County Legislature hold at least one public hearing on the proposed capital program not later than the 15th day of May shall be suspended and such public hearing shall be held on or before the 29th day of May, 2023; and

Section C4-19 of the County Charter regarding adoption of the Capital Program not less than two weeks after the

public hearing required by § C4-18 and not later than the 30th day of June is hereby suspended and such hearing shall take place no later than the 14th day of July, 2023; and further

Order, that all Suffolk County Departments, Agencies, and Divisions or other duly authorized law enforcement agencies take whatever steps are necessary to assist in performing such emergency measures as deemed necessary; and further order that

This order shall cease to be in effect five (5) days after promulgation or upon declaration by the County Executive that the state of emergency no longer exists, whichever occurs sooner. The County Executive nevertheless, may extend such orders for additional periods not to exceed five (5) days each during the pendency of the local state of emergency. Failure to obey this order is a criminal offense, punishable by law under New York State Executive Law § 24 (5).

Dated: April 24, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.

Steven Bellone County Executive

L15035–5/3/2023

NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

DEUTSCHE BANK

NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF THE AAMES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST

2005-2, Plaintiff, v.

CATHERINE COULOMBE, et al, Defendant.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT

In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County on November 17, 2020, I, Peter R. McGreevy, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell

in one parcel at public auction on May 15, 2023 at The Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, County of Suffolk, State of New York, at 2:30 PM the premises described as follows:

28 Moriches Middle Isla Shirley, NY 11967

SBL No: 0200-641.00-02.00016.000

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

This sale was originally scheduled for April 24, 2023, at 4:00 PM, and has been postponed to May 15, 2023 at 2:30 PM

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

Stuart Frame, Esq. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Plaintiff's Attorney 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-507

L15036–5/3/2023

Public Notice

Manorville's Brookfield Cemetery Corp. will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM at the Manorville Fire House, 14 Silas Carter Rd., Manorville. All interested persons are invited to attend.

L15037–5/3/2023,5/10/2023 &5/17/2023

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK –

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

INDEX #061927/2014

FILED 4/10/2023

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE

Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial based on the location of the mortgaged premises in this action. Plaintiff's principal place of business is 350 Highland Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75067. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, THE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM J. ROSATI A/K/A WILLIAM ROSATI, DONNA ROSATIMAUSE, AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM J. ROSATI A/K/A WILLIAM ROSATI, CHARLES RUSSO, HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF LENORE RUSSO, HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM J. ROSATI A/K/A WILLIAM ROSATI, MICHAEL RUSSO, HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF LENORE RUSSO, HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM J. ROSATI A/K/A WILLIAM ROSATI, LAUREN RUSSO, HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF LENORE RUSSO, HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF WILLIAM J. ROSATI A/K/A WILLIAM ROSATI, "JOHN DOE" AND "JANE DOE" 1 through 50, intending to be the unknown heirs, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, and assignees of the estate of William J. Rosati A/K/A William Rosati, who was born in 1931 and died on July 31, 2013, a resident of Suffolk County, whose last known address was 6 cobblestone way, Mt. Sinai, NY 11766, their successors in interest if any of the aforesaid defendants be deceased, their respective heirs at law, next of kin, and successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to the plaintiff; "JOHN DOE" AND "JANE DOE" 1 Through 50, intending to be the unknown heirs, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, and assignees of the Estate of Lenore Russo, who was born in 1954 and died on September 6. 2018, a resident of Nassau

County, whose last known address was 120 Charles St. Massapequa NY 11758, their successors in interest if any of the aforesaid defendants be deceased, their respective heirs at law, next of kin, and successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, all of whom and whose names and places are unknown to the plaintiff, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE

STRATHMORE TERRACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF STRATHMORE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Defendants. To the above-named defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the plaintiff's attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (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. 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. McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, One Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 4N25 Melville, NY 11747. (631) 812-4084. (855) 845-2584 facsimile. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE New York State requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT. You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this foreclosure action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney or your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies, and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by New York State Department of Financial Services’ at 1-877-BANK-NYS (1877-226-5697) or visit the Department’s website at WWW.BANKING. STATE.NY.US. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay your taxes in accordance with state and local law.

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. File# 5480228

L15038 – 5/3/2023, 5/10/2023, 5/17/2023 & 5/24/2023

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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

Bid #23042 – Transit Mix

Concrete---May 18, 2023

Bid #23043 – Prefabricated Buildings, On-Call---May 18, 2023

Bid #23037 – Truck

Weight Scales, On-Call Parts & Labor, Repair & Maintenance---May 23, 2023

Specifications for the abovereferenced bids will be available beginning May 4, 2023.

Preferred Method

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

• Follow directions to register and download document.

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

in the proposals received, all in the best interests of the Town. The Town of Brookhaven welcomes and encourages minorities and women-owned businesses and HUD Section 3 businesses to participate in the bidding process.

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

cellar entrance exceeding the 5 ft. permitted encroachment (9 ft.). (0200 01100 0200 030000)

The Town of Brookhaven reserves the right to reject and declare invalid any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities

Kathleen

C. Koppenhoefer Deputy Commissioner

TOWN

OF BROOKHAVEN

L15039–5/3/2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN

SOUTH SHORE PRESS

PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE IV, SEC. 85-55 (B) OF THE BUILDING ZONE ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WILL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS LAW, HOLD THE FOLLOWING, AT ONE INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, N.Y.:

1. A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (2ND FLOOR AUDITORIUM) COMMENCING AT 2:00 P.M. (THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED OVER THE INTERNET AT http:// brookhaventownny.igm2. com/Citizens/Default.

aspx, TO CONSIDER THE MATTERS LISTED BELOW and 2. A WORKSESSION ON May 10, 2023, (PUBLIC DINING AREA 2ND FLOOR) COMMENCING AT THE END OF THE CALL OF THE PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR, TO DISCUSS THE DECISION CALENDAR

1. Rene Giordano, c/o Sharon O'Brien, 54 Miller Place Middle Island Rd., Mt. Sinai, NY. Location: Northeast corner Central Ave. and Grand View Blvd., Miller Place. Applicant requests front yard setback variance from Grand View Blvd. for existing roof over

6. Thomas and Judith D'Ambrosio, 105 Robinwood Dr., Mastic Beach, NY. Location: Northeast corner of Robinwood Dr. and Flower Rd., Mastic Beach. Applicant requests rear yard and side yard variances for proposed inground swimming pool. (0200 97880 0400 062000

10. Johnny Castro, c/o Michelle Quatrale, 100 Colonial Dr., E. Patchogue, NY. Location: Northwest corner of Frowein Rd. and Clinton St., Center Moriches. Applicant requests lot area and lot frontage variances (both streets) for proposed one family dwelling. (0200 82900 0100 015000)

13. Blanca Murcia De Pinto and Michael Felipe Pinto, c/o Integrity Expediting, 2800 Middle Country Rd., Lake Grove, NY. Location: South side Nelson Pl., 160' West of Fulton Ave., Mastic. Applicant requests rear yard and side yard variances for proposed garage addition to existing detached garage; also, front yard setback variance for existing wood deck with steps. (0200 82400 0100 005000)

14. Craig and Kerrianne Albarella, c/o Andrew Malguarnera, 713 Main St., Port Jefferson, NY. Location: West side of Dorchester Rd. 507' South of Washington Ave., Ronkonkoma. Applicant requests side yard variances for existing above ground swimming pool and for existing pool equipment; also, permission for said pool to be located less than the required 25 ft. from overhead wires (21 ft.). (0200 56400 0400 019000)

17. Catherine and Anthony Nicosia, c/o Integrity ExpeditingMitch Brendle, 2800 Middle Country Rd., Lake Grove, NY. Location: South side Tenth St., 193.09' East of Lake Promenade, Lake Ronkonkoma. Applicant requests rear yard and side yard variances for proposed inground swimming pool. (0200 76100 0200 042000)

20. Jay Condrill, c/o Specht-tacular Pools, 265 Brookfield Ave., Center Moriches, NY. Location: North side Montauk Highway, 600' West of Seatuck Ave., Eastport. Applicant requests front yard setback for proposed inground swimming pool to be located in the required front yard (not permitted). (0200 68500 0200 005002)

22. Daniel Reinhart, c/o Michelle Quatrale, 100 Colonial Dr., Patchogue, NY. Location: South side of Hallock La. 1196.20' West of Hallock Landing Rd. (North side of Sam's Path), Rocky Point. Applicant requests height variance for proposed 16.6 ft. high - 1,408 sq. ft. detached garage (14 ft. high600 sq. ft. permitted). (0200 01500 0600 018000)

CASES WILL BE HEARD AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD.

HOWARD M. BERGSON CHAIRMAN

L15040–5/3/2023

Notice To Bidders May 4, 2023

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

JC – Thursday, May 11, 2023 – Bid #23/0157–Well Drilling Supplies (Commodity Code 54596)

MOF – Friday, May 12, 2023

– Bid #23/0162 – Annual Requirements Contract –Bulbs & Ballasts Recycling (Commodity Code 92677)

JR – Tuesday, May 16, 2023

– Bid #23/0158 – Annual Requirements Contract –Nutritional Drinks (Commodity Code 27129)

MEM – Monday, May 22, 2023 – Bid #23/0159LPWI

– Annual Requirements

Contract – Fire Suppression System Inspection & Maintenance (Commodity Code 936)

JH – Tuesday, May 30,

2023 – Bid #23/0155LWCustomized Motor Carrier Unit (Commodity Code 07203)

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

L15041–5/3/2023

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Suffolk County Office of Central Procurement on behalf of the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is seeking proposals for Capital Program No. 1109 – Feasibility Study for Improvements to the Offices of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner (OME) and Public and Environmental Health Laboratory (PEHL)

SC Purchasing RFP No. 2023-14

Commodity Code: 925-07

Submissions Due Date: June 22, 2023

(Advertised: May 4, 2023)

The Suffolk County Office of Central Procurement, on behalf of the Suffolk County Department of Public Works, invites Proposals from qualified entities to provide a feasibility study for improvements to the Offices of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner (OME) and Suffolk County Department of Health Services Public and Environmental Health Laboratory (PEHL) located at the Hauppauge North County Complex (725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY).

The specifications for this RFP are available as follows:

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

2) Email thomas.malanga@ suffolkcountyny.gov with the RFP number. Please note that all participants will

have to register for the RFP through the URL listed in #1.

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

Timeline

• Technical questions due by May 25, 2023 by 3:30 PM.

• Proposals due on June 22, 2023 by 3:30 PM.

L15042–5/3/2023

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Board of Education of Longwood Central School District invites the submission of sealed bids for: Bid # 051823-1 Resinous Flooring Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Bid# 051823-2 Refrigeration Components, Compressor, Parts, & Supplies

Bids will be received until: 10:00 A.M., THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023 at the Longwood Central School District, Central Administrative Building, Purchasing Department, 35 Yaphank Middle Island Road, Middle Island, NY 11953-2369 at which time and place all bids will be publicly read consecutively in numerical order as listed above. All bids must be submitted to the Purchasing Department on or before the date and time of opening in sealed envelopes, bearing on the outside the name and address of the bidder and the title of the bid. Any bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered.

Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the district’s website www.longwood.k12.ny.us/ departments/businessoffice/bids, Empire State Purchasing Group’s website www.bidnetdirect.com, or at the above office, weekdays, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Bid prices will be irrevocable for a minimum period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the bid opening. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or to award contracts which, in its judgment, are best for the school district.

LONGWOOD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dated: May 3, 2023

L15043–5/3/2023

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

Request for Written Comments on Proposed Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Sites

Issued: April 13, 2023

Expiration: June 12, 2023

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

Applications for 10- acre Lease Site:

Applicant: Briney’s Seafood LLC

SCALP Reference #: 23.01.01

Proposed First Choice Lease Site: T5

Center Latitude: 40.938233 Center Longitude: -72.553216

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Second Choice Lease Site: 20

Center Latitude: 40.931725 Center Longitude: -72.541343

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Third Choice Lease Site: 30

Longitude: -72.534532

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Southold

Proposed Operation Type: On/Off Bottom

Proposed Operation Methodology: Floating

Applicant: Oyster Bay Shellfish Company LLC

SCALP Reference #: 23.01.02

Proposed First Choice Lease Site: 5

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Second Choice Lease Site: 9

Center Latitude: 40.942948 Center Longitude: -72.559858

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Third Choice Lease Site: 11

Center Latitude: 40.945970 Center Longitude: -72.553035

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Operation Type: On/Off Bottom

Proposed Operation Methodology: Floating

Application for Second 10-acre Lease Site:

Applicant: North Fork Big Oyster Corporation

SCALP Reference #: 23.01.03

Proposed First Choice Lease Site: 617

Center Latitude: 40.928921

Center Longitude: -72.570882

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Second Choice Lease Site: 598

Center Latitude: 40.942948

Center Longitude: -72.559858

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Third Choice Lease Site: 499

Center Latitude: 40.945970

Center Longitude: -72.553035

Bay Location: Great Peconic Bay Township: Riverhead

Proposed Operation Type: On/Off Bottom

Proposed Operation Methodology: Submerged

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

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

Please Submit All Written Comments to:

Suffolk County Department of Economic Development & Planning

Division of Planning & Environment

H. Lee Dennison Bldg. – 11th Floor

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

ATTN: Thomas Ralicky

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

Sarah Lansdale, A.I.C.P.

Commissioner, Dept. of Economic Development & Planning

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