In the heart of Southampton Town in Hampton Bays, near the Shinnecock Canal, a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is stirring up a storm of public outcry. With growing apprehension about the potential impact of such a project, the local community came together to express their concerns during a town board meeting held on July 11th.
Amid the heated deliberations, Town Councilwoman Cynthia McNamara. amplified the residents' anxieties, stating, "The residents' voices were unheard during the original decisionmaking process to implement the BESS code." She explained that her constituents had not been adequately educated about the implications of a BESS, particularly one exceeding a capacity of 600 kWh.
Battery Energy Storage Systems, often referred to as BESS, operate on the premise of storing energy using rechargeable batteries. The energy collected during low demand is held within these systems and then released at peak demand. This could lessen the need for energy production during those peak periods. However, larger systems have stirred up controversy due to the risks involved.
McNamara presented her colleagues and the public with an email from an alternative energy project consultant. This individual had suggested that the town was not obliged to use large residential parcels for BESS installations. They argued that the town had many other parcels. "Even this external consultant agreed that the proposed 50-foot setback for these facilities was inadequate," McNamara noted.
Further fueling the debate,
McNamara disclosed her findings from independent research that unveiled potential hazards associated with all types of lithium-ion batteries commonly used in BESS. One significant incident she highlighted occurred in Warwick, NY, where a Powin system caught fire due to rainwater intrusion. "This clearly illustrates that even these 'safe' systems are not impervious to failure," she pointed out.
These fears were heightened when a report by News 12 revealed that dozens of toxins had been found in air samples from the Warwick fire site. The authorities maintained that the toxin levels were within a 'safe range,' but McNamara expressed her doubts. "I recall the PFOS contamination incident in 2019," she said, "where what was initially considered a 'safe' threshold was later dramatically reduced by the EPA. We cannot ignore these precedents."
Prompted by the mounting concerns of her constituents and research, McNamara called for a moratorium on BESS, allowing for further study and potential amendments to the town's code.
"While I acknowledge New York's ambitious goals concerning energy storage," she asserted, "we must not compromise the safety of our residents in pursuit of these goals."
McNamara proposed a change to the town's approach to regulating BESS systems. She expressed her belief that a small-scale 600 kWh system and a 100,000 kWh system should not be regulated similarly. "Pause the process and revise the code with substantial input from the community and advice from professionals," she said.
The councilwoman also took issue with the methods employed by the Chair of the Sustainability Committee. McNamara revealed
that the Chair had sent an email asking the committee members to attend the hearing and be briefed on talking points by a paid Town Consultant. "Such methods unfairly influence the discourse at public hearings," she stated firmly. "I have made my dissent known to the entire Town Board."
The public's opposition and McNamara's objections led to a significant response from the town board members. They agreed to draft an extended sixmonth moratorium covering existing site plan applications. This revised proposal will be presented at the upcoming July 25th meeting. Furthermore, Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman noted that the Town Planning Board was considering overturning its initial 'negative declaration' regarding the project under the State Environmental Quality Review Act. If the project receives a 'positive declaration', Rhynland Energy, the proposer of the BESS, would be required to submit a comprehensive Draft Environmental Impact Statement detailing its strategies to manage environmental risks.
While the proposal for a BESS facility has faced substantial opposition, the active engagement of the community in the decision-
making process is seen as a crucial step towards better, safer energy policies. The ongoing debate underscores the importance of improving public understanding of BESS technology, its potential risks and benefits, and the critical need for extensive environmental impact assessments. It also highlights the importance of open dialogue between all stakeholders, ensuring everyone affected can voice their concerns and opinions.
Public education was a key theme during the meeting, especially about BESS technology and its risks. Many voiced concerns about the possibility of toxin leakage in the event of a fire, potential pollution of Shinnecock Bay, and increased traffic and congestion in an area already known for gridlock, particularly in an accident or catastrophic event at the proposed site. The bay, recently declared a "Hope Spot" by the international organization Mission Blue, further emphasizes the potential environmental implications of the project.
Despite this outcry, some believe that the town code was developed in good faith, and the current situation arose due to an unusual sequence of events, notably the Covid-19 pandemic. The debate surrounding BESS
facilities and the community's right to voice its concerns in the decision-making process signals a healthy democratic process toward creating more robust and safer policies.
Senator Anthony Palumbo weighed in on the situation, saying, “I completely understand the concerns of local residents about the siting of this facility in proximity to a residential neighborhood. This is a local, not state, decision. The Planning Board, based on input from residents, not Albany bureaucrats, should have the final say on if and where these sites are located.”
While there is a broad consensus that green energy should be pursued and BESS technology is part of the solution, the ongoing debate emphasizes the need for a better public understanding of the technology, its potential risks, and its benefits. It also calls for thorough environmental impact assessments and open dialogue between all stakeholders. With all eyes on the upcoming July 25th meeting, the town board will need to consider all these factors carefully before making a decision that will not only affect the residents of Hampton Bays but potentially set a precedent for future BESS installations.
disturbing images on his personal computers and search histories involving torture, rape and murder. He made more than 200 internet searches seeking updates on the Gilgo Beach investigation, including how the task force was looking into cell phones related to the case, investigators revealed.
ByRobertChartukIn a cold case that unnerved Long Islanders for more than a decade, officials have announced an arrest in the Gilgo Beach Murders, horrific crimes that baffled investigators and generated years of speculation and intrigue.
Officers with the Gilgo Beach Task Force, a multi-agency team that doggedly pursued the case, arrested Rex Heuermann, 59, of Massapequa Park, 13 years after police started finding bodies in the heavy brush along the desolate Ocean Parkway.
“Rex Heuermann is a demon that walks among us, a predator that ruined families," said Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison in announcing the arrest of the architect and father of two.
The haunting murders came to light in the wake of a search for missing escort Shannan Gilbert. A distress call from her on an early 2010 morning marked the beginning of an investigation that would eventually uncover 11 bodies with remains matched to other locations outside the Gilgo Beach area. Gilbert, not associated with the Gilgo murders, was found more than a year later mired in a tidal marsh in Oak Beach, not too far from the other bodies.
The search for Gilbert in the heavy brush dividing the parkway from the waterways to the north led to the discovery of the three victims linked to Heuermann: Amber Lynn Costello, Megan Waterman, and Melissa Barthelemy, all believed to be sex workers. Their ages ranged from 22-27 years. A fourth victim, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, found around the same time, may also be attributable to the 6’4” architect. In 2011, Jessica Taylor's partial remains
were found in the area, eight years after parts of her body were discovered in Manorville.
The ensuing days saw the discovery of more bodies along the desolate parkway as authorities conducted a massive search using cadaver dogs and other specialized tools. Among them were 24-yearold Valerie Mack and an unidentified toddler found nearby. The skeletal remains of an unidentified Asian male, estimated to be between 17 and 23 years old, were also uncovered.
Further investigations in 2011 led to the discovery of two more sets of partial remains. These belonged to a woman described as "Peaches," for a tattoo on her body, who is suspected of being the mother of the toddler found earlier, and the skull of a woman whose remains were linked to those found on Fire Island in 1996.
Heuermann’s arrest came after the task force pieced together numerous clues, including hairs from both the suspect and his wife found with some of the bodies and burner phone records indicating he had been in contact with them, according to Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney, who personally conducted his arraignment. The team had eyewitness reports of Heuermann’s black Avalanche pickup seen at Costello’s West Babylon residence and was able to secure his DNA from a pizza box he disposed of near his Manhattan office. It matched one of the hairs from the scene. Tierney also noted similarities in how the bodies were secured with belts and duct tape and disposed of in burlap.
Another feature of the case cited by investigators was calls to the victims at times when Heuermann’s wife, Asa Ellerup, and kids were out of town. They also reportedly found
Earlier in the investigation, the FBI used cell phone tower data to identify a “Box” containing four towers where the phones of victims were pinged. The Box contained a tower in Massapequa Park and in midtown Manhattan, where a taunting call to Barthelemy’s sister had been made, according to Tierney. In one of the calls, he "admitted killing and sexually assaulting Ms. Barthelemy," the bail application filed by the DA stated. More than 300 subpoenas were filed in the case. Suffolk Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr., whose office was involved in the investigation, characterized Heuermann as "the guy next door, there was nothing unusual." He added: "This is something that was great police work through multiple agencies to really find this individual."
The alleged Gilgo Beach slayer was in tears after his arrest on three counts of murder and sobbed, “I did not do this,” his lawyer, Michael J. Brown of Central Islip, told the press. He dismissed the charges as “extremely circumstantial,” adding, "We're looking forward to fighting this case in a court of law, not the court of public opinion.” He went on, “Anybody who’s arrested and charged with three murders. Well, I should say obviously – well, he’s destroyed. He’s clearly destroyed about the charges here.” Discussing his client in a later statement, Brown said, “He is a college graduate and is a hardworking licensed architect who has his own NYC firm. He is a loving husband to his wife of over 25 years and an involved and dedicated father to his daughter and stepson. There is nothing about Mr. Heuermann that would suggest that he is involved in these incidents. And while the government has decided to focus on him despite more significant and stronger leads, we are looking forward to defending him in a court of law before a fair and impartial jury of his peers.”
Heuermann only spoke at his arraignment to confirm his name, and pleaded not guilty before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro, who cited the “extreme depravity” of the crimes in ordering him held without bail. Once in confinement, the suspect reportedly asked if the case “was in the news. ”Shortly after his incarceration, he was placed on a suicide watch.
When asked if Heuermann was surprised when placed under arrest, Tierney responded: “I would say he was.” The district attorney said his office started honing in on the suspect only six weeks into the creation of the task force. At one point, Tierney asked former district attorney Timothy Sini to stop speaking about the case after he gave
a media interview a few months after leaving office. Tierney wanted to keep the multi-agency effort under wraps for fear of tipping off Heuermann, who they considered a flight risk; they arrested him when they did “for reasons of public safety,” thinking he could flee, or could strike again, the district attorney said, who also noted that he was still patronizing sex workers and using fake IDs and burner phones as the investigation closed in on him. As search warrants were executed at various locations, including storage units associated with the suspect, between 200-300 firearms were found in a vault concealed in a walled-off area of Heuermann’s basement, including pistols, revolvers, and semi-automatic rifles. “It’s concerning, regarding the guns being registered or legal or not,” Police Commissioner Harrison said, noting that Heuermann had legal permits for only 95 of the weapons. “That’s something we’re still taking
crimes a priority for his office. Tierney formed the task force, whose 35 members met secretly away from his office to not attract attention to the case, shortly after his election. He assured the families of the victims that the case would be a priority, promising them he wouldn’t be calling the media and “showing up at the beach with a giant magnifying glass.” Secrecy was paramount, he said. “We knew the person who did the murders would be looking at us.”
John Ray, attorney for the families of Jessica Taylor and Shannan Gilbert, had been a frequent critic of Suffolk’s handling of the case before the task force was assembled. “District Attorney Tierney and Commissioner Harrison made it all happen against the grain of the police and their past record,” the Miller Place attorney said. “They were a fresh set of eyes on the case and it was wise of them to bring in the FBI and the other agencies.”
a look at. Anytime somebody has that type of arsenal, we have some concerns.”
"I'd like him to suffer at the hands of other inmates," Lynn Barthelemy, victim Melissa Barthelemy’s mother, told NBC News. "Death is too good for him." Her cousin, Amy Brotz, told the Associated Press: "I can't wrap my head around this. God has brought peace to the families. Maybe we can start the healing. The fact that my family is going to have to sit and listen to all this, to every specific, tiny little detail is making me sick."
The murders horrified Long Islanders and led to endless speculation about who committed the crimes. Suffolk Police Chief Steve Burke waved off federal assistance in the case, and former district attorney Tom Spota, who’s currently in prison on corruption convictions, could make no headway. He was charged with covering up the beating by Burke of a suspect who stole a duffle bag from his official vehicle that contained sex tapes and other pornographic items. Burke also served time for the beating and the subsequent coverup, along with Chris McPartland, Spota’s chief deputy, currently in prison.
Spota’s successor, Sini, could not break the case either. He was ousted by Tierney, who made solving the
According to Ray, Jersey City, NJ, missing persons investigators were kept away by Spota and Burke in their search for Gilbert, as was Nassau County and New York City law enforcement in running down leads that they had.
Gilgo Task Force members include personnel from the Suffolk Police Department, New York State Police, FBI, Suffolk County Sheriff, and the DA’s office. With only four of the 11 bodies connected to a suspect so far, the team is continuing its investigations full bore. "We're coming to the end of our initial investigation of the so-called Gilgo Four," Tierney said. "We'll prosecute those cases, and while we're doing that, we're going to continue to investigate those other ones. And just like with the initial parts of our investigation, we'll allow the evidence to dictate what we do and will allow the evidence to speak for us. We're not going to engage in conjecture."
With Heuermann’s DNA now in the statewide database, police throughout New York are looking to tie him to unsolved murders, missing person cases, and other possible crimes. He has properties they are investigating in South Carolina and Las Vegas, and have not ruled out if he had an accomplice.
ByAnthonyBarone
The Moriches Bay Oyster Seeding project has been caring for the Moriches Bay and surrounding waterways ecology for the past 11 years. Every year they suspend oysters in plastic, porous cages off the bottom of the bay so they grow big enough to not get eaten by predators. After they are big enough they are released into the ocean where they cleanse the water from harmful bacteria and chemicals.
Westhampton residents Laura Fabrizio and Aram Terchunian founded The Moriches Bay Project in 2012 with the goal of improving the water quality of Moriches Bay through oyster farming and education of the public. Since its founding more than two million oysters have been deposited into the bay, and public schools across the island have received presentations from the group.
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine said of the project “We’re looking to grow the aquaculture
industry by any means possible to bolster the economy and help keep our waterways clean. Shellfish and kelp have an incredible ability to filter nitrogen and other contaminants from the water and are a perfect natural solution to brown tides and other problems caused by algae blooms fed by too many man-made nutrients entering the system.” According to the Moriches Bay project's website, they are expanding shellfish production through a process called the Floating Upwelling System which will be able to grow up to 500,000 shellfish per season to keep up with the bay’s cleansing. “The F.L.U.P.S.Y. or Floating Upwelling System is the project's newest addition to the shellfish program. The FLUPSY is a shellfish growing machine. Typically built like a rectangular floating dock, the FLUPSY is able to grow up to 500,000 shellfish in a season by holding large amounts of shellfish in containment barrels suspended off the bay bottom.”
The Project is focusing not just
on dumping shellfish into the water, but to create a self generating habitat that produces the shellfish naturally independent of Human
positively. At the same time, the Board has warmly welcomed new members - Jose Nunez, Walter Florian, and Hanzel Batista - whose fresh perspectives will undoubtedly enrich the Board's efforts.
These community representatives have graciously accepted to serve voluntarily, thus imposing no financial burden on the town. Their new terms have taken effect immediately.
intervention “The reef, created with aged shells and live oysters, measures 530 square feet and is being monitored over a five-year
period for oyster growth and survival, as well as the presence of other animals and plants living on the reef compared to the nearby sandy bottom. We are thrilled to announce that in late 2021, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County was monitoring the Moriches Bay Project Oyster Bar (reef) in Brookhaven Town and found a juvenile oyster that was probably spawned last year and two species of seaweed plus an adorable squirrel fish from the South. This is such exciting news and progress showing that the reef is creating a habitat for many species.”
The Moriches Bay Project has further plans to continue its operation for many years to come. If you would like to help the Project move forward you can visit their website www.morichesbayproject. org or contact them directly by email at bayboxny@gmail.com. Their website is full of events and merchandise where you can financially support their efforts and look cool doing it!
In a unanimous decision, the Brookhaven Town Board has approved the appointment and reappointment of various community members to the Hispanic Advisory Board for two years. Councilman Michael Loguercio sponsored the resolution, which found support amongst all council members.
The Hispanic community is a vibrant and integral part of Suffolk County and the Town of Brookhaven, making up approximately 16% of the town's total population, according to the most recent census data. Recognizing the importance of this demographic, the town decided to establish the Hispanic Advisory Board. This effort involves not only the Hispanic community but also the wider circle of civic leaders, Brookhaven residents, businesses, and the local government.
The Advisory Board comprises ten members who collectively bring a wealth of knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to the table. They provide the Town Board valuable insights, innovative suggestions, and practical policy advice. This guidance is geared towards enhancing social and economic prosperity in Brookhaven, reflecting a comprehensive approach that considers the well-being of all residents, not simply those within the Hispanic community.
The Board's membership roster is a blend of both familiar and new faces. Sonya S. Dungee, Lorena Gonzalez, Veronica Morante, Guillermo Sandoval, Jaime Ann Hechtman-Ulloa, Belinda Groneman, and Olivia M. Diaz have all been reappointed to their previous positions, demonstrating the faith that the Town Board has in their ability to contribute
The Hispanic community in Brookhaven makes a rich array of contributions to the town's cultural, social, and economic life. This includes introducing diverse traditions, festivals, and cuisines and actively participating in local economics through their professional activities and businesses. Hispanic-owned businesses, in particular, play a key role in stimulating the local economy and creating job opportunities.
As a considerable demographic in the town, the Hispanic community holds potential influence over local politics and policy-making. Their votes can shape political priorities, and their representation in local government can ensure the implementation of policies that are reflective of the community's specific needs.
The Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board is committed to regular dialogue and holds meetings monthly. For those interested in joining the Board or learning more about it, please contact 631-451-6174 or visit the Town of Brookhaven website at www.brookhavenny.gov.
ByRobertChartukThose craving a delicious barbeque can get their fill at the Manorville Fire Department’s Smoke Eaters Competition July 22 at their Silas Carter Road firehouse.
“Teams will battle for prizes and there will be plenty of great food coming off the grill,” promised the
department’s Artie Fink. The event will be a big party with music, beverages and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the volunteers with Vigilant Truck and Engine Company 3 and barbecue teams are encouraged to sign on.
For more information and tickets text Andrew Preli at 631-605-3639.
The spotted lanternfly, known for its bright red wings and ability to destroy crops, has established itself in New York City and is now inching closer to Long Island's wine country, raising concerns among state agricultural and farm officials. While the invasive insect has not yet been detected in the celebrated East End vineyards, sightings in Nassau and Suffolk counties indicate its presence is expanding eastward.
The invasive insect consumes plants and leaves behind sticky honeydew, which can ruin crops. Officials expect its numbers to increase throughout the summer as the nymphs mature into more visible adults.
Grapes, in particular, are vulnerable to the lanternflies, which can swarm the vines, weakening them and potentially causing substantial damage. This poses a serious concern for an industry that is vital to both Long Island and the State of New York, which
is the third-largest grape producer in the United States.
“Spotted lanternfly continues to expand around Long Island, and the immature nymph stages are being noticed more,” said Dr. Dan Gilrein, an entomologist at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. “However, I expect we'll get more reports when the adult stage, which is the largest and most obvious, is present starting around late July."
While threatening to crops, the insects are not dangerous to humans or animals and do not invade homes or damage structures.
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has urged residents to report any sightings of the spotted lanternfly outside of New York City. They have also requested that if possible, individuals save a sample of the insect for identification purposes. The insects are very obvious with bright red wings and white and black markings.
Robert Carpenter, director of the Long Island Farm Bureau, acknowledged the concerns among farmers, stating, "The threat is there in the background." While no sightings have been reported on the East End, farmers remain vigilant and are actively monitoring their vineyards for any signs of the colorful pests.
The potential impact of the spotted lanternfly on Long
Island's farm and wine industry is a cause for concern. With the annual grape harvest valued at close to $53 million and New York producing approximately 30 million bushels of apples each year, the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the region's economy.
The insect originates from Asia and is expected to have arrived in the U S. in construction supplies.
The Federal Government is beginning the environmental review process for an offshore wind farm with a 200-mile power cable that will traverse the length of Long Island Sound. Public comments and concerns will be heard throughout the month of July with a variety of in-person and Zoom meetings. The catch is that these meetings are not in Suffolk County where the project will be located, with one in Bayside, Queens and the other in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Not even six days into July, concerns over the project are being voiced by Long Islanders.
Bonnie Brady, executive director of the Long Island Commercial Fishing Association, a Montauk industry group, has said of the project, “It will affect so many different fishermen at such a level that normally use those waters.” Brady believes the Feds underestimated the amount of traffic and fishing that would occur over the electrical lines, which in some areas would be covered with rocks if drilling below the Sound’s surface was not feasible. The fear is that trawling and clamming and whelk trapping will be negatively impacted as their nets and traps will be damaged not only from the exposed cable but from the concrete and rocks projected to
be used to cover the cables on the bottom of the sound and the south shore of the island.
“It’s a danger to fishermen, and it’s a taking of grounds without adequate compensation,” Brady said. Riverhead commercial fisherman Phil Karlin feels powerless when faced with the possibility of having to cross the cable and potentially face damages to his ship and fishing equipment.
“That probably would interfere with our fishing. It doesn’t sound like it’s very good for us, but we can’t do much about it."
Supporters of the project only see positives for New Yorkers, as wind and renewable energy is widely seen by climate activists as a crucial step in saving the planet
from the negatives of carbon emissions. Orstead America is a renewable energy company that helps fund and promote renewable energy projects around the United States. Allison Ziogas, Orsted head of labor relations said of Beacon I & II, “Concrete, steel, electrical, we're leveraging those core skill sets towards building up this industry. We're going to see a tremendous opportunity in a number of jobs that are coming along with the transition to renewable energy.”
Long time Wainscott resident Michael Hansen is also hopeful of the project, “Knowing that there'll be wind power for their future is what makes me happy.
You can feel it [wind] on your face right now. We have this
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In a moving tribute to honor the life and service of fallen NYPD Detective Brian P. Simonsen, New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo has introduced a bill proposing the designation of the Halsey Manor Road overpass on the Long Island Expressway as the "NYPD Detective Brian P. Simonsen Memorial Bridge."
"Detective Simonsen, through his unwavering dedication, exemplified the finest qualities of the NYPD," said Senator Palumbo. "His tragic loss has deeply impacted our community, and it is our duty to ensure that his memory lives on. The 'NYPD Detective Brian P. Simonsen Memorial Bridge' will stand as a lasting tribute to his selflessness and commitment."
Senate Bill 7588, introduced to the New York State Senate on June
28, 2023, aims to rename the Halsey Manor Road overpass at the Long Island Expressway in the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, as a tribute to Detective Simonsen.
Senator Palumbo expressed his hope that the legislation would be signed into law next year, stating, "I have worked closely with Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio to rename several bridges throughout the 1st Senate District to honor and recognize our men and women in law enforcement who died in the line of duty while serving their community and the state. These bills have received broad support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle."
"Detective Simonsen was a life-long resident of Riverhead, a proud Long Islander, and was well respected by his colleagues and peers at the New York City Police
Department's 102nd Precinct in Queens," Palumbo continued. "His tragic death is a reminder of the growing dangers of police work and of the brave men and women who put on the uniform every day to keep us safe."
Upon introduction, the bill was ordered to be printed and committed to the Committee on Rules for further deliberation. It stipulates that the transportation commissioner would be responsible for installing and maintaining proper signage to signify the newly named bridge.
It is crucial to note that the proposed change is ceremonial, according to the details outlined in the bill. The objective is to honor Detective Simonsen's service and sacrifice rather than officially alter the bridge's name. This approach is intended to minimize any
potential confusion or disruption of commerce resulting from the name change.
If enacted, the bill would take effect immediately, offering a tangible tribute to a local hero. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifice and dedication exhibited
by the men and women of law enforcement.
Senator Palumbo's legislative effort underscores the community's steadfast commitment to honoring its heroes. Residents of Suffolk County, particularly those in the town of Brookhaven, can take pride in this recognition of Detective Simonsen's legacy.
The renaming of this local landmark will forever serve as a poignant reminder of his brave service and the ultimate sacrifice he made for the people of New York. Residents of Suffolk County, and especially the town of Brookhaven, can take pride in this recognition of Detective Simonsen's legacy. The renaming of this local landmark will be a poignant reminder of his brave service and the ultimate sacrifice he made for the people of New York.
An Albany assemblyman has turned to the AI platform ChatGPT to draft legislation requiring landlords to provide copies of their lease agreements to tenants if they request it.
ByRobertChartukA steady stream of officers are choosing to quit the New York City Police Department before reaching retirement age with 648 cops bailing out so far this year, a 22% spike from 2021 and an 87% rise from last year. The exodus, combined with recruiting challenges, has resulted in a shortage of approximately 1,200 uniformed officers, according to the PBA.
Patrick Hendry, President of the Police Benevolent Association, cited forced overtime, increased enforcement demands from superiors, and the potential impact of police oversight on their careers as catalysts for the bailouts. He said that low pay remained a deterrent for many officers, urging the NYPD to prioritize making the job more livable for its existing staff rather than relying solely on recruitment efforts.
Data reveals that many officers are using accrued days off before officially leaving the force,
meaning they are still counted in the NYPD's official statistics as being on active duty. At the current rate, it's projected that nearly 1,300 officers will resign this year before qualifying for retirement, potentially matching the record-breaking 1,297 early exits seen in 2022.
The wave of officer departures began in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in 2020. Nationwide protests and calls to defund the police increased anti-cop sentiment, while bail reform and rising crime rates contributed to frustrations among NYPD rank and file.
Insiders attribute the current exodus to continued pressure from the City Council and police watchdogs. The Council is on the verge of passing a package of bills that would require the NYPD to file extensive reports for even minor encounters with civilians, expedite the submission
Legislator Clyde Vanel (D-Queens) seemed happy with the results creating Assembly Bill 6896 which comes with an “AI disclosure” crediting the program for researching and drafting the proposed law before being reviewed and refined by humans.
According to Vanel, the AI program’s execution wasn’t perfect—he had to make some refinements to his initial inquiries—but the process resulted in a good bill that he stands behind.
Chair of the state Assembly’s
of officers' body-camera footage to state investigators, and disclose more information about traffic stops and internal operations.
A bill by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams also adds to the strain on officers, the PBA says, as it would mandate the filing of reports on all low-level "policecivilian investigative encounters.”
Critics have pointed out the irony of Williams advocating for these restrictions while enjoying the protection of an NYPD security detail and residing within a gated federal army base in Brooklyn.
subcommittee on Internet and New Technology, Vanel has sponsored bills that consider what place emerging technologies like AI and blockchain have in New York. One of his bills, now on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk, would create a commission to study
Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD sergeant and adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, criticized Williams for advocating fewer police officers in communities that need them the most.
Officers have expressed frustration with the increasing paperwork requirements and a perceived disconnection between lawmakers and the realities they face on the streets. Some officers believe that the additional bureaucracy could create a rift between the community and the police, potentially impacting
how to regulate AI, robotics and automation.
In Washington, New York’s Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, has called for Congress to study Al, saying “we cannot be ostriches sticking our heads in the sand.”
public cooperation during critical situations.
The NYPD stressed that it regularly monitors attrition and plans accordingly to address the loss of officers due to retirement or other reasons. While recruitment efforts face challenges, the department says it remains focused on the positive outcomes that result when individuals join the organization. The NYPD highlighted that they have hired over 1,400 individuals in 2023, in addition to the approximately 2,000 hires made in 2022.
Evacuation orders were issued for several low-lying areas, leading to mass displacements as citizens sought safety in temporary shelters and higher ground. Numerous dams are being monitored to see if they can hold. The storms have affected more than 13 million people.
The economic impact is expected to be massive, as businesses, farms, and industries struggle to recover from the damages. The agricultural sector has been hit particularly hard, with
vast swaths of farmland submerged, ruining crops and livestock. The transportation of essential goods and services has also been severely hampered, further exacerbating the crisis.
In response to the disaster, local, state, and federal authorities have mobilized emergency response teams, including the National Guard. Evacuation efforts, search and rescue operations, and the distribution of essential supplies such as food, water,
and medical provisions are underway. Additionally, relief funds have been allocated to support recovery and reconstruction efforts in the long term.
Meteorologists warn that the rainfall is expected to continue in the coming days, raising concerns of further flooding and compounding the existing challenges faced by the region. Residents are urged to remain vigilant, follow evacuation orders, and prioritize their safety.
ByRobertChartukThe northeast United States is grappling with the aftermath of historic floods caused by an unprecedented deluge of rainfall. The epic downpour resulted in widespread destruction, loss of life, and displaced communities, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
Over the past week, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New England states witnessed an astonishing amount of rainfall that broke previous records. Up to 10 inches of rain–an entire summer’s worth–poured down on the region within a span of five days. A rain gauge in Somers, NY recorded a new 24-hour precipitation record of 5.96 inches on July 7, including a one-hour record of 2.17 inches. In northern New York, the Chazy site set new records for 5-minute precipitation
at .62 inches and 15 minutes at 1.16 inches. Vermont suffered the second most rainfall ever at almost 10 inches.
The floods have claimed the life of a New York woman who was swept away by a flash flood with rescue efforts still ongoing in several areas. Local authorities, emergency services, and volunteers are looking for survivors and providing relief to those affected. The number of casualties is expected to rise as the full extent of the disaster becomes clear. Governors are declaring states of emergency.
Residential areas, infrastructure, and transportation networks have suffered immense damage. Roads were washed away, bridges collapsed, and power outages have left thousands of households without electricity. Countless homes have been inundated, leaving families homeless and their possessions destroyed.
BY REV. FREDERICK MILLER. PH.D.
In reading the web page on PTSD and Shell Shock, >https:www.history.com/ intentions/history-of-ptsdand-shell-shock<. I have some concerns, and some ideas. On page 5 it’s stated that Nostalgia was a phenomenon noted throughout the American camps. In the Civil War Americans were fighting Americans. I believe they were suffering Moral Injury as a result. One of the factors was that they were taught the 5th commandment said “thou shall not kill, but not only were killing, but killing other Americans. Our country had to build 100 additional asylums to house the Veterans and troops as a result of the war. Most of those asylums had cemeteries built behind them where 100’s of Veterans were buried. Most of the asylums were converted to VA hospitals after World War I
On page 6 it covers Shell Shock in World War I. Our troops were in trenches and when the
Despite the support of Andrew Cuomo when he was New York governor and enormous taxpayer subsidies, the SolarCity plant in Buffalo turned into a multi-billion dollar fiasco. Taxpayers are hoping that the centerpiece of the current governor’s economic plan won’t be a similar mistake.
Committing $5.5 billion in state money, Gov. Kathy Hochul is rolling out the red carpet for a $100 billion Micron Fab 8 chip-manufacturing project in Clay, NY. The massive project will also draw from the $52 billion CHIPS and Science Act of
2022, a federal fund pushed through by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).
The senator directly courted Micron when he was writing the bill to bring jobs and economic development to an upstate region which, like many in the Rust Belt areas of the United States, saw their manufacturing base pilfered through trade deals with China, Mexico and other foreign nations. The communist country may still stymie U.S. workers yet as it recently announced a ban on sales of the rare earth metals vital to the computer industry.
“In building and equipping the Tesla solar-panel plant, the state became a direct investor in that project under the worst possible terms,” said E.J. McMahon with the Empire Center for Public Policy in assessing Cuomo’s Buffalo deal. “In terms of sheer direct cost to taxpayers, this may rank as the single biggest economic development boondoggle in American history.”
With Hochul moving full steam ahead with taxpayer dollars for Fab 8, Empire State residents, already among the highest taxed in the nation, are veering a skeptical eye toward the latest giveaway coming out of the governor’s mansion.
cannon shells exploded in the trenches it cause very strong shock waves that caused the brains to bounce into the skull resulting in severe concussions
(Post Traumatic Brain Injury).
The article goes on to state that many troops that were nowhere near the exploding shells developed similar symptoms. They most likely were suffering from the fear of getting into the war and being killed.
With the Vietnam War there were some changes in the fighting. First and most important the enemy was dressed in civilian clothes and included women and children in guerrilla type war where the enemy may be only a few feet away when killed. This led to the troops and Veterans to suffer Moral Injury. Then when it was time to come home they were ordered not to wear their uniforms. Those that did wear them got spit on and called names which really hurt those troops.
With the Iraq and Afghanistan war, we find the enemy again in civilian clothes and including more women and children than in the Vietnam War. It is also a fact that the enemy killed and wounded more of our troops with land mines and bombs in cars and trucks and wrapped around the waists of children and women, than use rifles. Our troops were force to kill those they saw planning the bombs and the women and children wearing bombs. As a result of that type of war many of the troops suffer from Brain Injury and or Moral Injury.
Reports indicate that the following combat losses in the Vietnam War (1955-1975)
47,434, War in Afghanistan (2001-2021) 2,432 Iraq War 2(2003-2011) 4,576, with a total of 54,442 combat deaths. With the Veteran suicides at just 22 per day or 8030 per year counting from 9/11 until now the total Veteran suicides is 101,178 almost double of those lost in
combat. Some reports indicate the number of Veteran suicides increased after the surrendering of Afghanistan. The number of suicides went to about 40 per day for a period of time. In addition, the suicide rate of those military on active duty has also increased to a very high number.
Those who are still in the service are afraid to come home and be labeled with PTSD.
Unfortunately those with
brain injury can really end up suffering if untreated and more important those with Moral Injury are the most likely ones to commit suicide if not helped. Is there any way to help them?
Having worked with many Veterans I do believe that if you can change the “D’ disorder to an injury like Canada uses. The change of the “D” will make it easier to get those needing help to reach. So please take away the stigma.
Explosive allegations and controversies surrounding Hunter Biden and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have captivated the nation in recent months. As the son of President Joe Biden, Hunter's business dealings and potential legal issues have been the subject of intense scrutiny by Congressional Republicans. Simultaneously, questions have arisen regarding the DOJ's handling of investigations related to Hunter Biden. To understand these events, here is a timeline that traces the key moments and developments in this complex and evolving story.
In 2018, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Delaware initiated a federal investigation into Hunter Biden for potential tax and money laundering laws violations. The investigation commenced during the tenure of then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
In October 2020, the New York Post published a controversial article based on the contents of Hunter Biden's laptop computer. The article alleged that Hunter Biden introduced a Ukrainian businessman to his father, thenVice President Joe Biden, raising questions about his business dealings in Ukraine and intensifying scrutiny over his father's alleged involvement.
Shortly after the 2020 presidential election, in December 2020, Hunter Biden publicly acknowledged, for the first time, that he was under investigation. The investigation became a prominent political issue during the election, with thenPresident Donald Trump raising questions about Hunter Biden's personal and financial affairs.
In February 2021, the Biden administration decided to retain David Weiss, the U.S. Attorney for Delaware, a Trump appointee with overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden's alleged violations. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the DOJ's commitment to independence and noninterference.
In December 2022, Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, released internal emails about the handling of the New York Post's story on Hunter Biden's laptop. These leaked emails raised concerns about the potential suppression of the story, leading to accusations of censorship and interference.
In April 2023, Hunter Biden's legal team requested a status update from the Department of Justice regarding the ongoing investigation. Such meetings are routine for defendants seeking information about case developments.
In May 2023, House Republicans released a report accusing President Joe Biden and his family of receiving millions of dollars in payments from foreign entities, suggesting possible influence-peddling. The report primarily focused on payments
made to companies connected to Hunter Biden. However, it did not present direct evidence of Joe Biden's involvement in any wrongdoing.
On June 20, 2023, recently filed court documents revealed that investigators and Hunter Biden had reached a plea agreement. Under this agreement, Hunter Biden will plead guilty to failing to pay federal income tax and illegally possessing a firearm while a drug user. Prosecutors recommend probation instead of a prison sentence, subject to judicial approval. House Republicans criticized the plea deal, characterizing it as evidence of a "two-tier justice system."
In Late June, a court hearing is scheduled for July 26 to formalize the plea deal. Additionally, House Republicans release testimony from two IRS whistleblowers who allege interference by the Justice Department in their investigation into Hunter Biden's alleged tax crimes.
On June 28, 2023, House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) demanded that U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen provide all suspicious activity reports (SARs) for several individuals and entities related to Burisma, a Ukrainianbased energy company. This demand comes after an unclassified FBI-generated record from June 30, 2020, surfaces, documenting conversations between a Burisma executive and a confidential human source. The executive claims that then-Vice President Joe Biden solicited and received a bribe in exchange for certain actions.
Chairman Comer expresses concerns about the FBI's handling of the allegations, stating, "The FBI has been sitting on allegations for years that Joe Biden solicited and received a bribe while he was Vice President of the United States. We have no confidence that the FBI did anything to verify the allegations contained within this record and may have intentionally withheld it during the investigation into Hunter Biden's tax evasion." Comer refers to an IRS whistleblower who indicates that this crucial evidence was withheld from tax investigators, despite potentially corroborating the claims made in the record.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee is determined to pursue financial records to trace the flow of money related to the Bidens and Burisma. Chairman Comer calls Secretary Yellen to provide financial documents pertaining to Burisma executives and entities. The aim is to investigate further whether foreign actors targeted the Bidens, assess potential compromises of President Biden, and evaluate any threats to national security.
The IRS whistleblower's supplemental submission to the House Ways and Means Committee highlights that the FD-1023 form
containing the record should have been shared with tax investigators. The whistleblower stresses the relevance of the information to the investigation, as they possess email correspondence from May 2014 referencing a $5 million payment.
In his letter to Secretary Yellen, Chairman Comer specifically requests all SARs filed by financial institutions under Treasury's custody from April 2014 to the present for individuals and entities such as Burisma and its corporate
affiliates and subsidiaries, Mykola Zlochevsky, Karina Zlochevska, Vadym Pozharskyi, Alexander Kotlarsky, Vuk Jeremic, and the Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development.
As the investigation into Hunter Biden and the DOJ controversy continues, these new developments raise further questions about potential financial improprieties and the need for transparency in handling the case.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee's pursuit of financial records underscores their commitment to uncovering the truth and exploring legislative solutions to strengthen public corruption laws. The release of these requested documents will be crucial in informing the ongoing investigations and determining the implications for national security and the Biden administration.
ByAnthonyBarone
The culture war has touched the United States Marine Corps after Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has blocked over 250 fast-tracked military promotions in the Senate. One of the most controversial is the refusal to name a new Marine Commandant in the wake of Gen. David Berger putting in his retirement. Senator Tuberville is refusing to find a new Commandant, as well as move the 250 promotions through, in protest over the Pentagon’s abortion policy. The Pentagon’s post Dobbs abortion policy pays for the travel and time off needed to procure an abortion if the soldier in question is stationed in a state that restricts or bans the procedure.
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Mark Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have said such a decision is disastrous for the Military. Defense Secretary Austin said of the delay caused by this protest “Smooth and timely transitions of confirmed leadership are central to the defense of the United States and to the full strength of the most powerful fighting force in history.” Tuberville reaffirmed his stances in a statement, “The burden is on the administration to stop breaking the law. I will keep my hold, I will keep it on, until the Pentagon follows the law or changes the law. It’s that simple. Those are the two
conditions that would get me to drop the hold. So, until these conditions are met, I object."
The only way for the Senate to break Tuberville’s blockade of the promotions is for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to file cloture and schedule one-by-one votes. This is a serious problem as it would backlog the Senate with over 250 promotions awaiting approval and many more on the way. Schumer is also relying on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans to push Tuberville back in line. “It’s up to them. They have to put the pressure on [Mr. Tuberville] to back off.” Tuberville said of the Democrats, “If the Democrats are so worried about Gen. Smith being an acting official, then let’s vote.” General Berger said of the conflict in the Senate’s back and forth on the issue, "We need the Senate to do their job so we can have
a sitting commandant that’s appointed and confirmed."
Senator Tuberville believes that he is not violating the military's readiness as there is a temporary fill-in for the position. Gen. Eric Smith, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, took over as acting commandant on Monday after General David Berger’s retirement ceremony. However, this leaves gaps in the command structure as Smith will not have a second-in-command. Smith will be retaining his position as second-in-command while filling the Commandants role, working two jobs as one man. This has caused concern by the Joint Chiefs of Staff as they are expecting the retirement of Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, Air Force Gen. Charles Quinton Brown Jr., in the near future with no replacement slated to be filled so long as the protest continues.
In a recent interview, Congressman Andrew Garbarino discussed his experiences from serving as a Republican representative in the New York State Assembly to navigating the corridors of the U.S. Congress.
Speaking candidly with the Congressman, Garbarino compared his experiences between the two positions. He stated, "Well, the one thing about the state assembly, if you were in the minority, which Republicans are, the speaker would not let you pass bills with statewide effects." However, he found a way to make an impact at the local level, "Like I did a lot of local bills, tax bills, real estate stuff, retroactive tax bills for non-profits, things that affected your district locally."
This local approach contrasted with his experience in Congress, where he claimed to have signed four or five bills into law within his first two years, despite being in the minority. "Still working and continuing to work on things like getting amendments into bills, getting projects funded," Garbarino shared.
He also highlighted the stark difference in the size of the budgets he handled in both positions, "When I was in the State Assembly, we had small amounts of money for projects - construction, sewer, road projects - small amounts like $50,000, $30,000, $75,000. But last year, I brought home almost $15 million to local projects, being in the minority."
He then confidently projected his budget for the following year, "I think I'm gonna bring close to $40 million, as long as we pass a budget." He disclosed specific projects in the pipeline for funding, such as the Smith Point Bridge, the Correction Officers Intelligence Center, and the Brookhaven sewage treatment facility.
Garbarino underscored the realworld impact of these financial commitments, "This is real money that's gonna help get the projects done and make the constituents' lives better. It's my job," he emphasized.
Speaking on his constituents, Garbarino recognized the mixed political leanings in his district, which he described as "middleof-the-road." He mentioned the considerable Hispanic, Catholic, and
Looking to protect the privacy of Massachusetts residents, lawmakers have approved a bill banning the sale of cell phone location data. The legislation, which comes amidst growing concerns about data privacy and security, aims to safeguard personal information and reinforce privacy rights in the digital age.
If signed into law by Gov. Maura Healey, the bill will prohibit companies from selling or sharing cell phone location data without explicit consent from the individuals involved.
The ban has received widespread support from privacy advocates and consumer rights organizations. They argue that individuals should have control over their personal data and should be able to make informed decisions about how it is used and shared. The new legislation is seen as a positive step towards empowering
African American populations and how issues like flood resilience, clean water, and infrastructure remain universally valued regardless of party affiliation.
Garbarino steered the conversation toward the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. His support for this policy highlighted another tension point in the role of federal representation. As he noted, "These are not Republican or Democrat issues. They're Long Island issues, they're New York issues and middle-class issues. That makes them easy to fight for."
While the SALT deduction policy may seem advantageous on the surface, its critics argue that it exacerbates the divide between states, compelling lawmakers to balance national and local interests. This policy faces opposition in traditionally red states, which lean towards conservative fiscal practices and often have little to no state income tax. Critics believe that the SALT deductions reward blue states, promoting what they view as reckless financial conduct to their detriment. Instead, they propose that an effective method to decrease the tax load for residents would be to fix the cost structure itself.
Despite his conservative beliefs, Garbarino reiterated his obligation to represent all his constituents, "I'm a conservative person personally, but when you get sent to represent over 700,000 people, you have to represent everyone, not just those who voted for you." He revealed his decisionmaking process when voting on legislation, "I think to myself, what is going to make people's lives better? What is going to ensure that Long Island continues to be a great place to live. That's usually how I base my
votes."
Garbarino also expressed his concerns about international relations, particularly China's aggressive economic and political maneuvers. "Our number one adversary right now is China. We are the world's leader - the strongest, most powerful nation. We can't let China overtake us," he warned.
Regarding U.S. assistance to other countries, Garbarino expressed support, arguing, "We don't live in a bubble. A lot of people in the world look to us for leadership." He detailed that American assistance often involves U.S.-made products and aid, thereby keeping the money largely within the U.S.
The Congressman also touched on the pressing conflict in Ukraine, "After hearing the atrocities Russia has performed on civilians there, it's disgusting. If Russia isn't stopped here, they'll continue with other countries." He praised international efforts to aid Ukraine and stressed the importance of oversight for allocated funds.
He concluded by asserting, "We need peace, but I do support making sure that Russia is stopped in its tracks. It's something we had to do. If we pull out, Russia will continue its atrocities with the citizens of Ukraine."
In the same vein, Garbarino explained his controversial vote of "present" to censure former Democratic Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Adam Schiff. Schiff faced censure for advancing allegations that the 2016 campaign of former President Trump had engaged in collusion with Russia. This censure vote positioned Schiff as only the third
House member to undergo such reprimand since the dawn of the 21st century. He clarified, "If we vote to censure him and refer to ethics, he can then ask us to recuse ourselves from the investigation, and if we all have to recuse ourselves, then there's no investigation."
He pointed out that his vote did not indicate a lack of interest in holding Schiff accountable. "We actually want to hold him accountable, and the only way that we could continue our ethics investigation was for us to vote present," Garbarino stated. He added, "Believe me, I'm not soft on Schiff." The House barely censured Schiff, with a close margin of 213209 along party lines.
The Congressman expressed pride in working with local governments to secure funding for critical projects and the direct assistance his office provides to constituents. He recounted touching moments when residents thanked him for resolving their Medicare cases or aiding in passport processing. "Those moments are truly rewarding," he said.
In wrapping up, Congressman Garbarino reaffirmed his dedication to his constituents, saying, "It's my job." The statement resonates with his steadfast commitment to the district, a promise he continues to uphold through every bill he sponsors, every funding he secures, and every policy he supports. As he navigates the challenging terrain of U.S. politics, Garbarino's unyielding focus remains on creating a better future for the constituents he serves. His office in Washington, DC, can be reached at (202) 225-7896, and his office in Patchogue, NY, at (631) 5414225 for further constituent services.
individuals and holding companies accountable for their handling of personal information.
Critics of the ban expressed concerns about potential negative impacts on businesses that rely on cell phone data for legitimate purposes such as marketing and research. They argue that the ban could hinder innovation and economic growth, as companies may face limitations in accessing valuable data for improving products and services. The optin provision, which would allow companies to track cell phone users, was meant to address these concerns.
The ban on selling cell phone data in Massachusetts aligns with similar efforts in other states and countries to strengthen privacy regulations. It reflects a growing recognition of the need to update legislation to keep pace with technological advancements and the evolving landscape of data privacy.
The United States has successfully eliminated the last of its chemical weapons stockpile under the supervision of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), an international body dedicated to eradicating chemical weapons worldwide.
"The destruction of the last of our chemical weapons stockpile is a testament to the unwavering dedication and expertise of our team,” said John Thompson, director of the Army’s Chemical Materials Activity. “This milestone reinforces our commitment to international disarmament efforts and ensures a safer future for all."
The destruction process involved years of planning, advanced technology, and stringent safety measures to ensure the protection of both the environment and human lives. The government worked closely with specialized teams and experts to guarantee the safe disposal of these hazardous materials.
International leaders and organizations applauded the achievement, recognizing its contribution to global disarmament. Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons DirectorGeneral, Fernando Arias, commended the U.S. stating, "This landmark accomplishment by the United States is a testament to their commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention and their dedication to a world free of chemical weapons."
The elimination of the US
chemical weapons stockpile also serves as an inspiration for other nations to follow suit.
Sarah Johnson, a spokesperson for the Global Peace Foundation, said, "The destruction of the US chemical weapons stockpile is a momentous achievement that brings us closer to a world where the use of such devastating weapons is unthinkable. It is a testament to the power of diplomacy, cooperation, and the collective will to create a safer and more peaceful world."
Another year has passed us by and it was another year of Westhampton Beach High School athletic success.
The Hurricanes had a year full of individual success that helped fuel the team aspect of their respective sports. They had all but one team in the fall and winter seasons named as New York State All-Academic teams, showing the athletes dedication to being the best on the field and in the classroom as well.
In the fall, Fifty Westhampton Beach earned honors as either All-State, All Island, All County, All Division, All League, or All Conference in their respective sports. Along with the individual honors, three teams won League Championships and one of these three teams competed at the New York State Championships.
The Boys Cross Country Team had a dominant season in the fall as they would go on to reclaim the League V championship once again.
The team was led by Division, County, State, and Region Champion Maximus Haynia. The senior was one of the best runners in not just New York State but arguably the country during the 2022-23 season. He won the Class B New York State Title in Cross Country before pulling off an upset over New York State Gatorade Player of the Year and Stony Brook University signee Collin Gillstrap of Monroe Woodbury at the Nike Cross Regional Championship in Wappingers Falls, New York.
Haynia was part of a lethal one-two punch with Class of 2022 graduate Gavin Ehlers for the majority of his high school career but the United State Military Academy signee definitely saved his best performance for his senior season. Joining Haynia on the All-League, All-Division, All-County, and All-State teams by junior Trevor Hayes.
The Girls Cross Country team saw Oona Murphy, Caeden Dorn, Jamie Kelly, and Gabby Wendel earn AllLeague honors. Murphy, and Dorn also made All-County this fall while Dorn would join Kelly, and Wendel as All-Division honorees.
On the Gridiron, it was another successful season for head coach Bryan Schaumloffel as his squad went 8-3 in the regular season and made the postseason once more. Unfortunately, the Hurricanes season came to an end in the county semifinals as they would lose to the eventual Long Island Champion Sayville.
Kevin Smith, Nolan Michalowski, Salvatore Fracapane, Broder Schaffer, Gianni Amodemo, Jordyn Brown, and Aidan McDermott all received All-Division nods for their efforts this fall. Hebberd, Gambino, and Andrew Mensch all made All-Country for the Hurricanes while Hebberd was named academic All-County as well. Hebberd added on to his accolades in 2022 with an All-State nod, joining Salvatore Fracapane on the All-State team.
The Girls Tennis team had a successful year as well, winning the
league five championship and having both Matilda Buchen and Julia Stabile capture All-State honors. Coach Matt Reed was named Coach of the Year honors for his efforts this fall.
The Girls Soccer team had numerous individual award winners this season as well. Lily Strebel and Cate Baker made All-League while Amanda Shannon and Sarah Gormley made All-County and Emily Tully made Academic AllCounty.
Sarah Gormley was also named fourth team All-State for her efforts in the 2022 season for the Hurricanes.
As the weather outside got too cold for outdoor sports, the Westhampton Beach Boys Track team continued their tradition of individual dominance. Nick Simonetta, Max Haynia, Ezekiel McCrary, Adrian Caumartin, Trevor Hayes were named All-League while Hayes, Haynia, McCrary, and Caumartin and Trevor were named All-County.
Haynia continued his dominance on the Track as he was named AllState and won the Suffolk County MVP for his performance.
On the Girls side of the track, the team had a slew of All-League Honorees. Katie Baker, Sydney Beardslee, Aine Byrne, Maya Cirincione, Sophia DePierro, Halle Geller, Jamie Kelly, Oona Murphy, MikaiLing Pantophlet, Madison Philips, McKenzie Schindler, Amanda Shannon, Lily Strebel, Emily Tully, Mia Valenzuela, Anabel Velloso, Annabelle Wasser, and Gabriella Wendel all made AllLeague for the Hurricanes.
Geller, Philips, Strebel, Wasser, Pantophlet and Velloso also made All-County while Strebel was AllState.
Westhampton junior Max Buchen dominated in the pool this winter. Buchen won a Suffolk County Championship this winter and he was named All-Long Island for his efforts. He competed at the New York State Swim Meet where he placed third in his event, claiming All-State Honors and was in consideration for All-American honors.
The Girls Basketball team had a very good year as they claimed the League Championship and had plenty of individual honors to go along with it. Kylah Avery, Sarah Gormley, Kate Sweet and Sandra Clarke were named All-League. Sandra Cooke had a spectacular year as she was named League MVP and made All-County.
The Boys Basketball team had three All-League performers; Jordan Bennett, Andrew Mensch, and Quinn McCormack. They were led by head coach Connor Davis.
Once the weather warmed up, the Hurricanes didn’t miss a beat on the track. Max Haynia capped off his spectacular high school track career with a fourth place finish in the 3200 meter run at the state meet, earning All-State Honors. Haynia also broke the nine minute barrier in the 3200 meter run (just a few meters shy of two miles) running 8:57 over the distance.
The Girls team had Lily Strebel and Madison Phillips make AllCounty and make the State Meet for the Hurricanes. Phillips competed in the 100 meter hurdles and shot put. Strebel competed in the 1500m run where she placed tenth overall.
The Baseball Team had a solid season as well. They were led by New Paltz commit and All-League Pitcher Ryan Kineriemen. Kineriemen was also awarded the Gianni Mongelluzzo Scholarship Award according to the Westhampton Beach Athletics Department. Junior Kevin Smith was also recognized as academic All-League for the Hurricanes this season.
The Softball team had a very successful season as they finished 13-7 and made the postseason for
the third straight season. Freshman third baseman Katie Burke made AllCounty this year, joining teammate and two-way star Addison Cieli who was also All county and was named
as one of the Top 100 players on Long Island. Cieli had the second most strikeouts out of all qualified pitchers on Long Island with 225 and an era of 2.12.
On the turf, the Boys Lacrosse team finished with a winning record of 9-7 and saw Senior Gavin Arcuri named NCHSA Academic AllAmerican for his efforts on the field and in the classroom. Arcuri will continue his athletic and Academic career at Vassar College this fall.
The Girls Lacrosse team had Reilly Mahon, Maya Farnanm and Reese King make the All-County team and Ava Derby and Lily Graves were All County Honorable Mention.
This year was another successful year for Westhampton Beach High School Sports. Their Athletics department was led by Jason Cohen who has helped the Hurricanes become a force in Suffolk County Athletics once again.
Long Island has produced many notable athletes. Craig Biggio, Carl Yastrzemski, Tobias Harris, and Boomer Esiason are just a few of the all time greats that have come from Long Island.
However, none of these “Long Island Legends” hold as unbelievable of a World Record as Selden’s very own Eric Booker.
Booker – who is known by his nickname “Badlands” – is a professional eater and chugger who has gained quite a following on social media due to his incredible chugging feats and incredible persona.
Booker now has over 247,000 followers on Instagram where he posts videos of him chugging anything from water, soda, any liquid he can put in “Das Boot”' (which is a glass shaped like a boot), and – of course – Lemonade.
“Badlands” has been a professional eater and chugger since 1997, competing in the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island every year from 1997-2018 before switching over to professional chugging.
Some of Booker's accomplishments include eating 15 Qdoba burritos/ 8 minutes, two Pounds Chocolate Candy Bars in 6 minutes, 16.5 cannoli in six minutes, 4 pounds of corned beef hash in 1 minute 58 seconds, 50 Mini-Cheesecakes in 6 minutes, 49 glazed doughnuts in 8 minutes, 8.5 ounces of Raw Maui Onions in 1 minute, 9.5 one-pound pea bowls in 12 minutes, and 43⁄8 Entenmann's Pumpkin Pies in 12 Minutes.
Booker really started to grab headlines when he began chugging professionally as he won Inaugural Nathan's Famous chug contest at Coney Island on July 4th, 2021 when he chugged a gallon of lemonade in a mind boggling 37 seconds. Booker has yet to lose the event since it
began being contested.
In May 2021, he set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to drink two liters of soda in a whopping 18.45 seconds. A little more than a year later, In June 2022, he set two more Guinness World Records, drinking 1 liter of soda in 6.8 seconds and 1 liter of tomato juice in 1 minute and 18 seconds.
The 54 year old Selden Resident went into the 2023 event going through the same training regime he has been doing for years. He eats large amounts of fruit and vegetables and drinks a gallon of water in a sitting in order to stretch his stomach every day. He also chews over twenty pieces of gum at a time to build jaw strength as well. He maintains that competitive eating is a healthy sport and has surprisingly lost weight since he began competing.
This past Tuesday at Coney Island, Booker lowered his world record in lemonade chugging as he finished one gallon of lemonade in 23.08 seconds, besting his previous time by nearly a full second.
We reached out to Booker for comment on his achievement but we received no response from Booker or his agent at the time of this article.
After nearly a month of questions and concerns about the PGA merging with the Saudi-Backed LIV Golf, the United States Government seems like it is ready to step in and put an end to this monumental merger for the sport of golf.
The United States Senate laid into the PGA Tour officials over their plans to merge with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf during a Tuesday hearing. Both Democrats and Republicans spent the majority of the hearing grilling the tour for their merger with LIV Golf.
The Senate Permanent Subcommittee of Homeland Security on Investigations heard testimony from PGA Tour Chief Operating Officer Ron Price and board member Jimmy Dunne – who is the president of Seminole Golf Club and is credited by PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan for sealing the deal that led to the Tour and LIV Golf joining forces – argued a proposed framework for the deal would allow expensive legal fights and fracturing player and fan base to end.
"There is simply an agreement to try to get to an agreement," said Dunne when he was speaking with Congress on Tuesday during a three-hour hearing about the potential PGA-LIV merger. “We have nothing to gain except the sense of pride that we helped unite the game we love.”
Both Dunne and Ron Price made statements that were painting Saudi Arabia’s Public Fund in a more positive light and claimed that this merger would only benefit the PGA more than it would benefit the Saudi Backed LIV Golf.
“If a deal was to get done, the tour would definitely stay intact and become more powerful,” said Dunne in his statements made to the committee on Tuesday. “(I) hope PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan would have a ‘more productive role in the game of golf’ in a more constructive way.”
According to Price’s
testimony, he claimed that the United States based golf tour did not seek out the Saudi’s about a merger.
“We are in a situation where we faced a real threat.” said Price, “you could go elsewhere for $1 billion, $3 billion, maybe $50 billion. We could do it but if we went down that path, we would end up giving up total control.”
What the public did learn from the hearing is that a deal isn’t necessarily in place, but there is a deal that they would discuss a deal where both golf tours merge into one big golf tour. According to Business Insider, there were some very interesting pieces to this deal that discussed what the merger would look like if it went through.
LIV Golf representatives and the PIF – better known as the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia – were not present during this hearing.
As part of the deal, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy – who is LIV Golf’s biggest critic – would be given ownership of two teams in LIV Golf and they would commit to playing in 10 LIV events during their ownership tenure. LIV also proposed the idea of a "World Golf Series" team event that would be held every year with the championship being in Saudi Arabia. Two PGA Tour events would be sponsored by either Aramco, the Saudi oil giant, or the PIF with one of those two events being played in Saudi Arabia. LIV Golf players would be given points in the Official World Golf Rankings and LIV Golf would only play in the fall and not overlap with the heart of the PGA Tour season.
One part of the deal has been thrown out of their original agreement which was a non-solicitation clause, which said the tour and wealth fund-backed LIV Golf league would not “enter into any contract, agreement or understanding with” any “players who are members of the other’s tour or organization.”
According to the New York
Times, The agreement also said the tour and LIV would not “solicit” or “recruit” players away from each other during their partnership.
The non-solicitation clause was a short-term way to stop the exodus while the tour and the wealth fund negotiated the final terms for their new company, which would bring the golf business ventures of the PGA and the Saudi funded LIV into a single entity.
Members of congress, both democrats and republicans, have been vocal about the negatives of the deal being done with the Saudi backed tour. Most of the criticism has been due to the nation's involvement in the September 11th Attacks and their recent attempts to “sports wash” the world in an attempt to take attention away from their terroristic support.
“A regime that has killed journalists, jailed and tortured dissidents, fostered the war in Yemen, and supported other terrorist activities, including 9/11. It’s called sportswashing,” subcommittee chairman Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a democrat from Connecticut, said in a statement on Tuesday. “Today’s hearing is about much more than the game of golf. It is about how a brutal, repressive regime can buy influence—indeed even take over—a cherished American institution simply to cleanse its public image.”
The Democratic Representative from Connecticut has been at the forefront of this as his comments have been Anti-
Saudi before and during the congressional hearing, putting the American people and those affected by the 9/11 attacks first while criticizing PGA commissioner Jay Monahan for going back on his prior statements about LIV Golf.
While Blumenthal was ripping the PGA representatives apart during the hearing, Wisconsin Republican and subcommittee member Ron Johnson chose to take a more easygoing and gentile approach.
“The PGA was faced with an existential threat and this is what they’re trying to do to preserve the game of golf and the purity of the competition at the highest level,” Johnson told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” before the hearing Tuesday. “Listen, I have the deepest sympathy for the 9/11 families. I understand the issue of ‘sportswashing.’ I don’t think there’s enough billions of dollars for the Saudis to wash away the stain of the brutal [Jamal] Khashoggi murder,” Johnson added. “But the reality is we all buy oil. We drive cars. We are the ones filling up the coffers of the [Public] Investment Fund. I would rather have the Saudis invest their oil wealth in the U.S., rather than China or Russia, that’s just a reality of the world.”
All these comments and committee meetings come after the announcement that LIV will be holding their championship tournament at Former President and current front runner to win the Republican Nomination
The three-day team championship was originally scheduled to be played Nov. 3-5 at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. LIV Golf League officials have been working to move it back to Trump National Doral, where it was staged in the league's inaugural season in 2022. The Jeddah event, now scheduled for Oct. 13-15, will be the final regular-season tournament.
”We're thrilled to return to the Blue Monster at Doral to celebrate a historic year and crown the 2023 LIV Golf League team champion,” LIV Golf CEO and commissioner Greg Norman said in a statement Monday, prior to the hearings in front of congress. “The team concept has come to life this year in exciting new ways as our players and fans embrace the launch of team golf. We're building up for an action-packed weekend with headline entertainment that will put an exclamation point on another can't-miss LIV Golf event.”
Norman, 68, was not present during the hearings due to being out of the country during the time of the hearing. “The Great White Shark” has become a controversial figure in the golf world as he is the CEO and investor into LIV Golf. It was announced earlier this week that if the PGA/ LIV merger goes through, he would be forced to step down as CEO of the LIV as the position would no longer exist.
ByNickCipolla
The New York Yankees are in big time danger, and it’s getting more and more serious by the day.
The Yankees have been one of the biggest disappointments in baseball this season. Without Aaron Judge, the offense has looked horrid. They have a combined on base percentage under .300 and they can’t hit with men on base.
They have mishandled many “can’t miss” prospects –like Gary Sanchez and Greg Bird – while always being one piece short of going back to the World Series despite high payrolls and incredible performances from some of the best regular season performances in recent memory.
The first place people point to is the hiring of Aaron Boone. Boone is a man the Yankees selected to manage the team after the Yankees fired Joe Girardi in 2017. Girardi was best remembered for helping the team win the 2009 World Series and leading some awfully constructed Yankees teams to winning seasons during his tenure.
Griardi led a young and hungry Yankees Team to the 2017 ALCS against the Houston Astros where they would lose in 7 games despite valiant efforts by nearly everyone on the roster. The team had promise but Brian Cashman let him go after Girardi clashed heads with him over many things, but the most notable one was the Yankees All-Star catcher Gary Sanchez.
Girardi wanted Sanchez to focus on being a Designated Hitter or a First Baseman since he was one of the worst defensive catchers in baseball but had incredible potential as a hitter. Cashman had other ideas and he did not want Girardi challenging him.
Cashman decided to go with former Yankees third baseman and postseason hero Aaron Boone who has
been at the helm since then.
Boone’s time as manager has been a mixed bag and, unlike Girardi, has not challenged Cashman about any team decisions. Boone was the first manager in MLB history to win 100+ games in each of his first two seasons, but had nothing to show for it.
Boone has never proven to be an elite manager during his time in New York as he is more notable for being thrown out of games and making questionable – and sometimes “fireable” –moves in big games that have ultimately cost the Yankees a chance to get back to the fall classic. He is sometimes outcoached by weaker managers and there have been people calling for his firing since the 2020 season.
But Boone can only be blamed for so much, the product on the field has also been a bit questionable and it is hard if management gives you a team that isn’t gonna get over the hump. Brian Cashman deserves the blame as well.
Cashman has been praised as the architect of the late 1990s and 2000s Yankees that won five championships and seven pennants but in reality he didn’t build those teams. Gene Michael and George Steinbrenner built the 90s teams and Cashman took over for Michael in 1998.
Cashman can be credited for the 2009 championship but he could not capitalize on the primes of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, Robinson Cano, and Mark Teixeira as this team easily could’ve won three or four championships with that roster. They have not returned to the fall classic since 2009 and have lost in the league championship series five times since their last world series appearance.
Cashman has also been one to blame for hugging prospects and failing to let kids develop. He will keep prospects – like former top prospect Estevan Florial and current #2 prospect Oswald
Peraza – in the minor leagues for more than half a decade and only call them up for a few games.
Both Peraza and Florial are guys who can contribute right now but older, washed up, and worse players like Aaron Hicks, Josh Donaldson, and Kyle Higashioka – who only was on the roster for defense and has regressed tremendously behind the plate – will be given endless opportunities to play for the Major League Club. Cashman would also rather dumpster dive for washed-up old guys like Jacoby Ellsbury, Rougned Odor, and Willie Calhoun among others.
Moves like this have truly hindered the kids in the minor leagues development, while he now refuses to call up Peraza and he is going to rot in Scranton all season like Estevan Florial has since 2020. Their top catching prospect Austin Wells is raking in double-A, why not let him get an opportunity to play at the next level or even some at bats this September? Everyone else from that draft class is progressing nicely in other organizations but Wells will most likely rot if Cashman doesn’t move on from him at the trade deadline in a few weeks.
Cashman is so tone deaf to his organizational needs that he decided to draft a
shortstop in the first round of the MLB Draft. The Yankees already have six shortstops (seven if you count utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera) in their prospect pool system including the incumbent MLB Starter Anthony Volpe. This team would have benefited greatly with any other position. Long Island High Schooler Josh Knoth was right there for the taking and he could’ve been a perfect fit for the Yankees, but Cashman had other ideas that could cause some big time gridlock in the organization.
Cashman is the general manager of one of the most valuable and the most successful franchises in all of sports. He should be able to get anyone he desires to play in pinstripes but has constantly fumbled at the opportunity.
A prime example was Bryce Harper, who was willing to change positions from right field to first base, to play for the Yankees. Brian Cashman decided that a two time MVP and future Hall of Famer wasn’t a fit on the roster. The Yankees have regretted the decision for years as an outfield of Harper, Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Harrison Bader would be an all time great four man outfield.
Yankees Principle Owner
Hal Steinbrenner has recently made an appearance on The Michael Kay Show where he told the fanbase to relax since it is mid-June and there's plenty of season left. However, Steinbrenner did say that if the team was 90% healthy and they didn’t win the World Series, he would make some “Tough decisions.” They already fired hitting coach Dillon Lawson but the organization needs to clean house as soon as possible if they are truly serious about winning.
The Yankees resume their season after the All-Star break this Friday after the All-Star break in Colorado. The team has been recently surrounded with rumors from them acquiring and potentially extending the Japanese equivalent of Babe Ruth in Shohei Ohtani from the Angles among other big names like Juan Soto of the Padres and Shane Bieber of the Guardians who may be available at the trade deadline.
Only time will tell if the Yankees can get it together before the end of this season and if they can finally bring home that coveted 28th World Series in franchise history. But it is well overdue that Cashman and Company have overstayed their welcome in the Bronx. It’s time to live in 2023 and not 2003.
BY TOM BARTON
The All Star break is beyond us and things are looking bleak for New York baseball this season, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. New York was as excited as it's ever been for this baseball season but injuries and below average play has plagued both teams leading each fan base to question if either will even be playing meaningful baseball this October.
The Yankees opened the betting season right after the World Series ended, at 9 to 1 odds to win the World Series, second to only the Astros in the American League and 4th overall. The Mets were right on their tail with 10 to 1 odds, trailing only the Braves and Dodgers in the NL. The Mets then added pieces in the offseason and shot up the boards. Optimism was very high in New York.
As we exit the All Star break though neither team has lived up to expectations. The Mets sit at 90 to 1 to win it all and the Yankees are at 14 to 1. There is hope though for both New York teams and it's for the same reason ... pitching wins in the postseason. Both the Yankees and the Mets made big moves to secure their pitching staffs this offseason and more importantly came into the year with a dominant 1-2 punch.
Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer represented two ace starters, who both had winning pedigrees. While the Yankees added Carlos Rodon to Gerritt Cole to form an ominous 1-2 punch in the AL.
Because of injuries neither has given their teams a real look as to what this can be in October, but both still have the talent to scare opposing teams. There are a lot of "if's" in order to get to
the postseason, but those if's can turn into hope. If either team is able to get into October baseball their offseason moves can now
carry the day. A 1-2 punch in the playoffs is as dangerous as anything you can bring to the table and both New York teams
have that 1-2. Now, it's all about sneaking in.
Q:My grandparents on my mom’s side are leaving me their house in their will after they both pass away, will I be able to sell it right away?
No, if a property left to you through a bequest in a last will and testament, the will must be probated before the property passes to you. Depending on where you live and what other family members are involved, probate may be a lengthy process creating delays in your ability to sell.
There are several ways of owning real property. If the deed to a property is held by a married couple, the ownership is tenancy by the entirety. The legal effect of tenancy by the entirety is that the property passes to the surviving spouse, without any formal transfer taking place. Without further action, property will pass through the probate estate of the surviving spouse since the asset is now held in their sole name.
It is a common misconception that having a well drafted will avoids the process of probate. To
the contrary, all wills must pass through probate if any assets are to be distributed according to the terms of the will. Any assets passing through the will are ”probate assets.” Probate assets are those that are in the sole name of the deceased and do not name a beneficiary. Any assets with a beneficiary pass to the designated beneficiary, thereby trumping the will, and are ”non-probate assets.” The probate process includes notifying the next of kin even if they are not in the will. This is because they would have inherited had there not been a will.
For example, if your mom, aunts or uncles are living at the death of your survivng grandparent, as the immediate next of kin, they must be provided a copy of the will and an opportunity to come to court and contest the will. If your grandparents do not have any living children, your siblings and first cousins would be afforded
BY VINCENT PICA, COMMODORE ON THE SEAWhen I teach seamanship courses to private boaters on the south shore of Long Island, I note that, if you boat in our local waters and have never run aground, you’re lying. Even USCG regulars have been known to “touch bottom” at times in these waters… I also note that God left a lot of sand on the south shore and not so much water – and plenty of water on the north shore/Long Island Sound but lots of rocks…
So, the issue is not if you run aground but what you do afterwards.
There are a couple of things to do right away. First, determine if the grounding has caused a leak. Even sand, if you hit it hard enough, will stove in a hull (or a throughhull fitting or a drive shaft fitting through a stuffing box.) While the water obviously isn’t very deep right where you are, if your hull starts to fill with water, she may slide into deeper water and now problems will start to escalate. At roughly the same time, get everyone into life jackets. You’re the skipper and are responsible for the safety of everyone on that vessel. Secondly, check your tide charts and determine if time is an ally or an enemy, i.e., if the tide is
this right. Probate is complete after the Surrogate’s Court ensures that the proper individuals were notified and did not contest within the allotted period of time.
The result of the probate process is that letters testamentary issue to
the executor, who can then sign a deed transferring the property to you. At this point, you can move forward with selling the property. The length of time this process can take varies from county to county and based upon these other family members cooperation.
Many individuals engage in estate planning techniques to avoid the probate process. Creating a trust during life and executing a new deed transferring the property to the trust accomplishes this goal. Whether the trust is revocable or irrevocable will depend on your personal circumstances. In some cases, an irrevocable trust may be advisable to protect assets from the costs of long term care. In other cases, probate avoidance is the only goal, and a revocable trust is sufficient. It is important to seek the advice of a competent attorney to advise you on the best options for you and your family.
Britt Burner, Esq. is a partner at Burner Law Group, P.C. focusing her practice areas on Estate Planning, Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. 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.
rising (the rising tide lifts all boats said John Kennedy) or falling. If it is falling, time is now working against you.
Now What?
So, at this point, you know if the boat has sprung a leak (if so, get right on VHF-16 and hail the USCG; get the “rescue starts now” clock ticking asap); you have everyone in life jackets and you know if you will be helped by time or not. This should have taken you less than 1 minute. If the hull isn’t leaking, try backing away the way you came in. Increase throttle moderately and keep turning the wheel back and forth, port to starboard and back again. Why? Well, to some degree, it is like rocking a car in the snow. Sand and boats can get into a very powerful embrace caused by suction of the wet sand and the smooth surface of a boat’s hull.
But, secondly and perhaps more importantly, you are sending sand from the stern directly forward – increasing the “hump” that you have to float over. By turning the wheel, you’ll break the suction and spread the sand around. Be conscious of what is behind you because, if you suddenly break free, you don’t want to go flying into a busy seaway. Assuming this is working, it is quite possible that
you will find yourself making more progress when the wheel is to one side or the other. Once you see the stern making more way down one exit path than the other, make that your new centering path. In short, don’t waste time and fuel trying to back down a path that isn’t getting you anywhere – but don’t fail to sway the helm back and forth down your new exit path or you may fill it with sand and ruin your escape… Most times, this will get you out.
I’m Free – Or Am I?
If it does, unless you got out quickly and easily, I would head for the marina and get a hose on that engine and start to wash out the sand. I’d also have somebody look at the running gear. A small nick
in a prop can do a lot of damage to an engine’s “innards” because the running gear is no longer balanced. Know that noise your washing machine makes when the laundry load isn’t balanced? That can happen inside your engine. At a minimum, get the boat somewhere where you can get a water hose on the engine and flush it – with the engine OFF. If there is sand in there, don’t grind it out of your engine. Wash it out.
What if you are at this for 4-5 minutes and nothing is happening? Well, if the tide is against you, and you have towing insurance, call for help. Any more time wasted, and you might be spending the night. The commercial towers are well equipped and largely well-
trained. (You DON’T have towing insurance? Think again, Bunky. It is the cheapest insurance that you will use.) Get familiar with the differences between “salvage” and a simple tow, especially if you don’t have contracted commercial insurance. Maritime law is complex.
But what if the tide is with you? Well, you can still call for help but you also have an opportunity to engage in some seamanship that might hold you in good stead sometime in the future when you have more difficult circumstances in hand. How about putting an anchor out towards the deeper water and “kedging”, i.e., pulling yourself along it from the bow? You are introducing a new angle of pressure and that might pull you free or at least loosen the bottom suction. At a minimum, as the tide rises, it will keep you from being blown higher on to the beach by the wind. If your boat is big enough to have a tender(dinghy), get it to work by pushing the boat. Think like what you are. A sea captain.
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...”
A secret convert to Christianity claimed the body of Jesus after His crucifixion. He laid it to rest in the tomb he had prepared for himself. Joseph of Arimathea was a wealthy Israelite who had secretly become a follower of Christ. According to the gospel of Mark, Joseph was “a respected member of the Sanhedrin, who was also himself looking for the Kingdom of God.” He did not take part in the condemnation of Jesus, nor did he speak against it.
Following the arrest of Jesus, the situation in Jerusalem was tense. Jewish leaders were calling for the execution of this person who claimed to be the Messiah. But Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, was reluctant to sentence Jesus to death.
To mark the Jewish festival of Passover, Pilate offered to pardon one prisoner, giving the Jews a choice between Jesus and a wicked thug, thief, arsonist, and murderer named Barabbas. Pilate was shocked
by their choice and washed his hands to indicate the innocence of Jesus. “Let His blood be upon us” the irate crowd replied. Many followers of Christ, like the Apostles and Joseph of Arimathea, did not dare to confront the angry mob.
Overwhelmed by shame at his cowardice after the Crucifixion, Joseph went to Pilate and requested to take possession of the body of Jesus. He proceeded to Golgotha to take Jesus down from the cross. According to the gospel of John, he and Nicodemus took the corpse and bound it in linen cloths with the spices (myrrh and aloes) that Nicodemus had brought. Luke states that the women who had come from Galilee prepared the spices and ointments.
Matthew suggests. He wrapped the body in a clean linen shroud, laid the body in the tomb, and had a huge rock pushed against the opening to close it.
Legend has it that the apostle Philip sent Joseph on a mission to England where he founded a church at Glastonbury and grew a tree that is said to flower on Christmas Day. He is included in the Arthurian legends and associated with the Holy Grail.
It was the practice at the time to discard the bodies of criminals for animals to devour. But Joseph acquired possession of the mutilated body of Jesus before this happened. He took it to a garden he owned close to Calvary where Jesus was put to death. Here he had carved out a
rocky sepulcher intended as his own burial spot as the gospel of
Joseph of Arimathea is venerated as a saint by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches and in some Protestant traditions. The traditional Roman calendar had marked his feast day on March 17th, but he is now listed along with St. Nicodemus on August 31st. Eastern Orthodox churches commemorate him on the Third Sunday of Pascha, (i.e., the second Sunday after Easter) and on July 31st, a date shared by Lutheran churches. He is the patron of grave diggers, burial, and cemetery keepers and caretakers.
BY NINA JOURAWLEFF
Heavenly help comprises the subject matter of my poem this week.
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In the dead of night riding on a road deserted and long he had just a bit more to go before arriving home… when suddenly to his horror he finds himself heading for a fall on his motorcycle— into a telephone pole!
But right before his imminent crash to his utter amazement he sees a being of light that firmly grabs the back end of his seat preventing an accident that perhaps could have turned
into one of a fatal nature and then—in a second the being was gone! With tears of gratitude streaming from his eyes he gives thanks to The Lord for sending an Angel to save him that night! to The Lord for sending an Angel to save him that night!
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated March 13, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ELLINGTON LOAN ACQUISITION TRUST
2007-2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2007-2 is the Plaintiff and ANTONIO TYRA A/K/A ANTONIO R. TYRA, 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 August 2, 2023 at 9:00AM, premises known as 2 CURTIS COURT, MASTIC, NY 11950: District 0200, Section 822.00, Block 05.00, Lot 018.000:
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 # 602429/2018. Patricia Blake, 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.
L15283 – 6/28/2023, 7/5/2023, 7/12/2023 & 7/19/2023
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., V.
GEORGE D. KLENK, JR, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GEORGE DONALD KLENK, ET. AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated February 18, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and GEORGE D. KLENK, JR, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF GEORGE DONALD KLENK, 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 August 1, 2023 at 12:00PM, premises known as 157 DAISY DRIVE, MASTIC BEACH, NY 11951: District 0200, Section 978.90, Block 09.00 F/K/A 06.00, Lot 048.000:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, THEREON 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 # 607803/2015. Bryan Browns, 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
L15284 – 6/28/2023, 7/5/2023, 7/12/2023 & 7/19/2023
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE
Index No. 612002/2019
Date Filed: 6/15/2023
Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstLorraine Orkin, Individually and as Trustee of the Lorraine Orkin Living Trust, dated May 15, 2002, if she be living or if she be dead, her spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Town Supervisor of the Town of Brookhaven; State of New York, and “JOHN DOE”, said name being fictitious, it being the intention of the Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28 Dogwood Avenue, Farmingville, NY 11738
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 a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Christopher Modelewski, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, entered June 12, 2023 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $350,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on February 1, 2008, at Liber M00021665 of Mortgages, page 803 covering premises known as 28 Dogwood Avenue, Farmingville, NY 11738 a/k/a District 0200, Section 627.00, Block 03.00, Lot 003.000.
The relief sough 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. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated.
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 PROECEEDING 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 IN PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY.
SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE
COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: March 13, 2023
Frank M. Cassara, Esq. Senior Associate Attorney LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP
F/K/A SHAPIRO, DICARO & BARAK, LLC
Attorneys for Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, NY 14624 (585) 247-6900
Fax: (585) 247-7380
Our File No. 19-081882
#100529
L15285 – 6/28/2023, 7/5/2023, 7/12/2023 & 7/19/2023
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2016 SC6 TITLE TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. MIGUEL ALVAREZ A/K/A MIGUEL S. ALVAREZ, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 22, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on August 9, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., premises known as 9 Dourland Road n/k/a 16 Dourland Road, Medford, NY 11763. 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 545.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 023.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $301,952.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 609098/2020. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.
Bryan Browns, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 193357-1
L15297 – 7/5/2023, 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023 & 7/26/2023
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST
2019-RM3, V.
GRACE M. DZIEMAN, ET. AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated April 03, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST
2019-RM3 is the Plaintiff and GRACE M. DZIEMAN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).
I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the SOUTHAMPTON TOWN HALL, 116 HAMPTON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968, on August 3, 2023 at 2:00PM, premises known as 195 LITTLE FRESH POND ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, NY 11968: District 0900, Section 096.00, Block 03.00, Lot 049.000:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT A PLACE CALLED NORTH SEA IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold
subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613532/2022. Andrew Gilbride, 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.
L15306 – 7/5/2023, 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, & 7/26/2023
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF ACM PRIME ALAMOSA 2018 TRUST, Plaintiff against JERRY FUSCO A/K/A JERRY M. FUSCO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 11, 2022, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on August 16, 2023 at 3:30 PM. Premises known as 38 Gores Drive, Mastic, NY 11950. District 0200 Sec 823.00 Block 05.00 Lot 039.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $231,810.66 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 608465/2019.
During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but
not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.
Elyse
Referee
NY 11738, on August 8, 2023 at 12:30PM, premises known as 731 OLD MEDFORD AVENUE, MEDFORD, NY 11763: District 0200, Section 837.00, Block 03.00, Lot 039.000:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Nicole Grasso, Esq.,NY202300000183-3
L15317 - 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023, & 8/2/2023
Notice of Formation of ALRS PRODUCTS, LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on JUNE 13, 2023. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS, LLC, 1060 BROADWAY SUITE 100, ALBANY, NY 12204. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
L15318 – 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023, 8/2/2023, 8/9/2023, & 8/16/2023
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DITECH FINANCIAL LLC,
V.
MARLENE DIAZ, ET. AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 09, 2016, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC is the Plaintiff and MARLENE DIAZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE,
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 002170/2013. Michael T. Clancy, Esq.- Referee (referee does not accept cash, only bank checks or certified checks payable to Michael T. Clancy). 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.
L15319 - 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023, & 8/2/2023
NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS DELAWARE TRUSTEE AND U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CO-TRUSTEE FOR GOVERNMENT LOAN SECURITIZATION TRUST 2011-FV1, Plaintiff, v. LILLIAN L. POITRAS A/K/A LILLIAN POITRAS, TOMIE LEE POITRAS A/K/A TOMMY LEE POITRAS, ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES,
DISTRIBUTEES OR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE LATE FRANK RUSSO, ET AL, Defendants.
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 December 4, 2019, I, Elyse Nicole Grasso, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on August 10, 2023 at Suffolk Sale Location - Brookhaven, the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, County of Suffolk, State of New York, 11738 at 12:00 PM the premises described as follows:
72 Johns Neck Road a/k/a 72 Lafayette Drive Shirley, NY 11967
SBL No.: 0209-032.0002.00-052.000 f/k/a 0200983.00-04.00-052.000 New parcel ID #: 0200983.30-10.00-052.000
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 060386/2014 in the amount of $178,306.61 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff
500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072
L15320 – 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023 & 8/2/2023
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLKBROOKHAVEN
MORTGAGE ASSETS
MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff -against- JOSEPH RIZZI AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY RIZZI; DANIEL RIZZI AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY RIZZI; ROSEMARIE RIZZI AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY RIZZI; MARY CUELLAR AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARY RIZZI; UNKNOWN HEIRS
TO THE ESTATE OF MARY RIZZI, etc..., et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 16, 2023 and entered on May 19, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on August 16, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Township of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as DSBL: 0200-952.00-02.00020.000
All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.
Said premises known as 59 HAMILTON STREET, PATCHOGUE, NY
Approximate amount of lien
$296,399.47 plus interest & costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 609110/2019.
ELYSE NICOLE GRASSO, ESQ., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556
{* SOUTH SHO4*}
L15321 – 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023 & 8/2/2023
Supreme Court County of Suffolk
Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Plaintiff
AGAINST
Estate of William Blair a/k/a
William C. Blair and William Blair a/k/a William C. Blair's unknown heirs, distributees, respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or
interest in the real property described in the complaint herein, et al, Defendant
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated February 27, 2020 and entered on March 10, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on August 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM premises known as 99 Park Street, Patchogue, NY 11772-3945. 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: 017.00, BLOCK: 06.00, LOT: 028.000, District 0204. Approximate amount of judgment is $453,086.04 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 010520/2011.
The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and Suffolk County Auction Plan in effect at this time.
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.
Arthur E. Shulman, RefereeFRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP
53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706
L15322 – 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023 & 8/2/2023
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. IRFAN CHAUDRI, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 23, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on August 16, 2023 at 10:30
a.m., premises known as 17 Francine Place, Shirley, NY 11967. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 879.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 013.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $386,394.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612168/2019. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.
Glenn P. Warmuth, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 191681-1
L15323 – 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023 & 8/2/2023
INDEX NO. 208536/2022
Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK as the place of trial situs of the real property
Mortgaged Premises: 81 MILLER AVENUE, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776
District: 0200, Section: 334.00, Block: 06.00, Lot: 060.000
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Plaintiff, vs.
MAUREEN H. PITTMAN, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in 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; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; JOANN C. MOORE AS "JOHN DOE #1"; "JANE DOE" AS "JOHN DOE #2"; "JOHN DOE" AS "JOHN DOE #3"; "JOHN DOE" AS "JOHN DOE #4", "JOHN DOE #5" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last eight names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.
To the above named Defendants
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. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment
may be entered against you.
THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $62,500.00 and interest, recorded on June 03, 2014, in Liber M00022494 at Page 967, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering premises known as 81 MILLER AVENUE, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776. 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.
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: June 13, 2023
ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID,
CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC
Attorney for Plaintiff
Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310
Westbury, NY 11590
516-280-7675
L15324 – 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023 & 8/2/2023
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES
I, INC., MORTGAGE
PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2005-S7,
V.
MOHAMMAD KHALID, ET. AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 27, 2023, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FUNDING MORTGAGE SECURITIES
I, INC., MORTGAGE
PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2005-S7 is the Plaintiff and MOHAMMAD KHALID, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).
I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at BROOKHAVEN TOWN
HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE
HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738, on August 09, 2023 at 10:00AM, premises known as 37 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE, SHIRLEY, NY 11967: District 0200, Section 708.00, Block 02.00, Lot 041.002:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT YAPHANK, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW
YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604333/2018. Erin McTiernan, 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.
L15330 – 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023, & 8/2/2023
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK
NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC
INDX MORTGAGE
LOAN TRUST 2006AR29, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES
2006-AR29, V.
CHESLEY RUFFIN A/K/A
CHELSEY RUFFIN A/K/A CHESLEY J. RUFFIN, ET. AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated December 21, 2020, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC
INDX MORTGAGE
LOAN TRUST 2006AR29, MORTGAGE
PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES
2006-AR29 is the Plaintiff and CHESLEY RUFFIN
A/K/A CHELSEY RUFFIN
A/K/A CHESLEY J. RUFFIN, 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 August 8, 2023 at 10:00AM, premises known as 12 CAROLINE STREET, MEDFORD, NY 11763: District 0200, Section 545.00, Block 02.00, Lot 045.000:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WEST YAPHANK, TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612212/2017. Paul R. Feuer, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
L15331 – 7/12/2023, 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023, & 8/2/2023
ADVERTISEMENTNOTICE TO BIDDERS SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS YAPHANK, NEW YORK
Sealed bids will be received at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works Purchasing Unit (Room #108), 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, until 11:00 AM local time on August 3, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for:
RECONSTRUCTION OF SHINNECOCK CANAL LOCKS, PHASE IX TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON CAPITAL PROJECT NO. 5343
The work consists of the following:
Gate Work shall Consist of Cleaning and Repairing Tide Gates, Replacing Pintle System, Chamber Repair, Gate Anchorage and Frame Replacement, CCA Guide Wall Replacement with Greenheart Timber, Steel Bulkhead and Tie Rod System Replacement.
All Contract Documents may be examined on the plan review table at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works (Rudolph M. Kammerer Building), 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, on or after Thursday, July 13, 2023. In order to obtain a set of Contract Documents, eligible bidders MUST visit http://www. suffolkcountyny.gov, click on "Doing Business", then "Bids & Proposals", then click "Please click here for access to Suffolk County’s Procurement Announcement System". This will bring you to a home-page where you can "Log-in" to view and print the offerings. New users click on "Log In" to create a new account to register. When creating your profile, ensure that you select NIGP codes 909, 910, 912, 913, 925, and 968 which will allow you to view the appropriate documents and receive future e-mails about Lettings/Capital Projects. You are responsible for downloading and printing all appropriate Contract Documents. You are also responsible for checking the site frequently to ensure that you have all addenda. Note that there is no fee to create a user profile or to obtain documents. Questions for user login should be directed to the Suffolk County Department of Public Works IT division at (631) 852-4115. Eligible bidders must have registered and downloaded all Contract Documents from the Suffolk CountyDepartmentofPublic Works Purchasing Unit web site to be eligible to submit a responsiblebid.
Bids for this contract shall be submitted in a separate sealed envelope with the name of the contract clearly noted on the outside of the envelope. Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total Base Bid, made payable to the Suffolk County Comptroller. This bid bond will be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted and contract awarded to the Bidder, the contract will be duly executed and properly secured. E-MAILED BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNRESPONSIVE.
Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder in conjunction with Section A4-14 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code establishing an optional ten percent (10%) local (Nassau/ Suffolk) preference program for Suffolk County contracts.
The bids shall be delivered in person, by the Bidder or his agent, at the time and place stated above.
NOTE: Notice to Bidders and Bid Results are posted on the Suffolk County Web Site at http://www. suffolkcountyny.gov. Go to Department Directory link, scroll down menu to choose Public Works, click on Bids and Contracts. Bid Results will not be given out over the telephone. You are requested to access the County website for this information. If you are not in attendance at the bid opening, please be patient while we process and post the results. Results will typically be posted within 24 hours after the bid opening.
Please note that all construction projects involving construction, reconstruction, improvement, rehabilitation, installation, alteration, renovation, demolition or otherwise providing for any building, facility or physical structure of any kind with a value exceeding $250,000 will be subject to requirements pursuant to Article 8 §220-h of NYS Labor Law regarding OHSA training and Article 23 §816b of NYS Labor Law and Suffolk County Resolution No. 1866-2014 regarding Apprenticeship Training Programs, specifically
requiring graduate apprentice(s) in the trade(s) called for in the construction contract within a specific time period preceding the bid date of project.
The County of Suffolk, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 US. C.§§ 2000d to 2000d4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The Commissioner of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Any questions regarding this project shall be directed to William Hillman, P.E., Chief Engineer and sent to:
HSWBids@suffolkcountyny. gov
JOSEPH T. BROWN, P.E., COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
L15336 – 7/12/2023 & 7/19/2023
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, TRUMAN CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. DOREEN HOFFMAN, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 6, 2018 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on September 8, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on August 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 163 Roe Avenue, East Patchogue, NY 11772. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon
erected, situate, lying and being at East Patchogue, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 979.40, Block 11.00 and Lot 005.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $554,909.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #070274/2014. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.
Brian T. Egan, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 211656-1
L15343 – 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023, 8/2/2023 & 8/9/2023
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the fiscal affairs of the Mastic Fire District for the period beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2022, have been examined by an independent public accountant, and that the report of the external audit by the independent public accountant and the management letter prepared in conjunction therewith has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.
Dated: July 10, 2023
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE MASTIC FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York
By: Edwin S. Brooks Fire District TreasurerL15344–7/19/2023
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSRMF MH MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST II, Plaintiff AGAINST DORA W. CHAN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 2, 2022, I, the undersigned
Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on August 22, 2023 at 4:00PM, premises known as 20 WEST LAKE DRIVE, PATCHOGUE, NY 11772.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Patchogue, in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0204, Section 012.00, Block 04.00, Lot 003.000. Approximate amount of judgment $469,615.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610027/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third party check or cash will be accepted. Andrea Denicola, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221
16-003669
L15345 – 7/19/2023, 7/26/2023, 8/2/2023 & 8/9/2023
PROCLAMATION 2023 -09
PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY UNDER SECTION 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW
A State of Emergency is hereby proclaimed to continue in Suffolk County, New York for a period of time beginning at 2:00 p.m. on July 8, 2023 and continuing in effect for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days.
The State of Emergency has been declared to due to emergency conditions caused by a cyber-security event in the County resulting in an inability to access emails, internet and other web based applications. Such conditions threaten or imperil the public safety of the residents of the County of Suffolk.
As Chief Executive of Suffolk County, I, Steven Bellone, have exercised the authority given to me under New York State Executive Law, Article 2-B, to preserve the public safety and hereby render all required and available assistance vital to the security, well-being, health and property of the citizens of the community.
Steven Bellone, County Executive
Dated: July 8, 2023
L15346–7/19/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 867, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER Nos. 750, 753, 756, 759, 762, 765, 768, 771, 774, 777, 781, 785, 789, 793, 797, 801, 805, 809, 813, 817, 822, 827, 832, 837, 842, 847, 852, 857 and 862 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, April 9, 2023, May 9, 2023, June 8, 2023 and July 8, 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).
Date: July 10, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15347–7/19/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 868, 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, 786, 790, 794, 798, 802, 806, 810, 814, 818, 823, 828, 833, 838, 843, 848, 853, 858 and 863 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, April 9, 2023, May 9, 2023, June 8, 2023 and July 8, 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: July 10, 2023
Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive L15348–7/19/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 869, 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, 787, 791, 795, 799, 803, 807, 811, 815, 819, 824, 829, 834, 839, 844, 849, 854, 859 and 864 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, April 9, 2023, May 9, 2023, June 8, 2023 and July 8, 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, 787, 791, 795, 799, 803, 807, 811, 815, 819, 824, 829, 834, 839, 844, 849, 854, 859 and 864 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 cannot 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: July 10, 2023
Hauppauge
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15349–7/19/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY
ORDER No. 870, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER
No. 820, 825, 830, 835, 840, 845, 850, 855, 860 and 865 UNDER
Local Emergency Order: Extending the date for public hearing 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, 2022, December 10, 2022, January 9, 2023, February 8, 2023, March 10, 2023, April 9, 2023, May 9, 2023, June 8, 2023 and July 8, 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, as the proposed capital budget was filed on May 23, 2023, in accordance with Local Emergency Order No. 816 suspending 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 until the 23rd day of May, 2023; and 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(s) for public hearing and adoption of the County’s Proposed Capital Program is suspended as follows:
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 31st 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).
Date: July 10, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15350–7/19/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 871, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER
Nos. 821, 826, 831, 836, 841, 846, 851, 856, 861 and 866 UNDER § 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW
Local Emergency Order:
Allowing the County to quickly respond to the potential arrival of asylum seekers
I, Steven Bellone, Suffolk County Executive, in accordance with a Proclamation of a Local State of Emergency issued on May 26, 2023 and June 25, 2023 do hereby find and order as follows:
Whereas, on August 2, 2021 the Federal Government issued an Order pursuant to 42 U.S.C. secs. 362 and 365 (the “Title 42 Order”) prohibiting migration into the United States by “covered noncitizens” traveling from Canada or Mexico; and
Whereas, the Title 42 Order expired on May 11, 2023 and upon its expiration, an anticipated surge of migration into the United States commenced resulting with the imminent arrival of
individuals into New York State at an increased rate; and
Whereas, the State of New York has moved forward to tackle the housing crisis in a coordinated fashion by identifying suitable state and federal locations to provide temporary shelter; and
Whereas, the State of New York has communicated that financial resources shall be provided to cover expenses relating to services and costs associated with the relocation and housing of said asylum seekers; and
Whereas, Suffolk County recognizes that the United States of America is a nation of immigrants and that our immigrant communities today contribute significantly to our vibrancy and prosperity.
Now, therefore, I, Steven Bellone, Suffolk County Executive by the power vested in me by the Suffolk County Charter and the Laws of the State of New York and pursuant to Section 24 of Article 2-B of the New York State Executive Law, do hereby temporarily suspend or modify any statute, local law, resolution, order, rule or regulation or parts thereof, if compliance with such statute, local law, resolution, order, rule or regulation would prevent, hinder or delay action necessary to assist, aid or cope with the aforementioned State of Emergency, and I hereby order the following:
A. The formation of an intergovernmental team (the “intergovernmental team”) that includes the Chief Deputy County Executive, which shall coordinate with the State of New York in relation to activities pursued by the State of New York involving the subject migrant population. The intergovernmental team will also communicate and coordinate with local notfor-profit organizations regarding resources that are available to assist in meeting the challenges faced by those impacted by this ongoing situation.
B. All County Departments are authorized to continue to communicate and work with the State of New
York in conjunction and coordination with the County’s intergovernmental team regarding the temporary housing of individuals who are documented and legally released into the United States and are on the path to become eligible to enter the workforce; provided that:
a. A “Lead Agency” or “Agent” has been designated by the Governor of the State of New York; and
b. The Lead Agency or Agent has expressed specific and quantifiable resources available to provide for the temporary housing of asylum seekers; and
c. The State of New York authorizes and releases the necessary financial resources for all costs associated with relocation and temporary housing of asylum seekers; and
C. No hotel, motel, owner of a multiple dwelling, or shelter in Suffolk County is permitted to contract or otherwise engage in business with any other municipality (an “external municipality”) without the permission or coordination of the County of Suffolk and/or the State of New York for the purpose of providing housing or accommodations for asylum seekers. This prohibition extends to any person or entity participating in an external municipality’s government program, or a contract or service funded by an external municipality or acting on behalf of any external municipality.
D. In order to effectuate Suffolk County’s role in this emergency, all procurement policies for the purchase of equipment, supplies or contracts, relating to this emergency, are suspended, specifically: Suffolk County Code Chapters 1065 and 189; Article IV sections A 4-13 and 14; Article V section A5-1; Charter section C5-2 (C) and (L); and 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; and all related procurement laws, rules, and regulations required to comply with this Emergency Order.
E. Regardless of any other remedy or relief brought by the County for any violation, the County Executive is authorized to direct the County Attorney to commence actions or proceedings in the name of the County, in a court of competent jurisdiction, to abate any violation or, or to enforce any provision of this Emergency Order.
F. Remedies Not Exclusive.
a. No remedy or penalty specified in this Emergency Order shall be the exclusive remedy or remedy available to address any violation described in this Executive Order.
b. Each remedy or penalty specified in the Emergency Order shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the other remedies or penalties specified in this Emergency Order or in any other applicable law.
c. Any remedy or penalty specified in this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any other remedy or penalty specified in the Emergency Order or in any other applicable law.
d. In particular, but not by way of limitation, each remedy and penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the penalties specified in New York Executive Law Section 24, and any remedy or penalty specified in this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any penalty specified in New York Executive Law Section 24.
G. Effective Date
This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.
And I 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).
Date: July 10, 2023
Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15351–7/19/2023
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that acquisitions have been proposed and contracts prepared under the New Suffolk County ¼% Drinking Water Protection Program-Open SpacePayGo as follows:
SITE
Patchogue River
TAX MAP NO.
0200-973.10-02.00-036.000
OWNER
Interstate Home Loan Center, Inc.
Copies of the proposed contracts can be seen at the office of the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management, H. Lee Dennison Building, 2nd Floor, Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York. The undersigned will hold a final public hearing of this acquisition, pursuant to Section 247 of the N.Y.S. General Municipal Law, at the Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management on the 20th day of July, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at which time all interested persons will be heard.
Michael Brown Acquisition Unit SupervisorDated: July 13, 2023
Hauppauge, N.Y.
L15352–7/19/2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the fiscal affairs of the MANORVILLE FIRE DISTRICT for the period beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2022 have been examined by Jones, Little & Co., Certified Public Accountants, and that the report of examination and management letter prepared in conjunction with the external audit by Jones, Little & Co. has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.
Pursuant to Section 35 of the General Municipal Law and Section 181-b of the Town Law a written response and corrective action plan may be prepared by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Manorville Fire District within ninety (90) days and filed in my office where it will be available for public record for inspection by all interested persons.
Dated: June 29th, 2023
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF MANORVILLE FIRE DISTRICT, Towns of Brookhaven and Riverhead, County of Suffolk, New York.
Alexis Pellechia District Secretary/TreasurerL15353–7/19/2023
Public Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with section 35 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, the fiscal affairs of the Mastic Beach Fire District for the period beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2022 have been examined by an independent public accountant, and the report of the external audit by the Independent public accountant and the management letter prepared in conjunction therewith (if any) has been filed in my office where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.
Pursuant to section 181-b of the Town Law, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mastic Beach Fire District shall prepare a corrective action plan in response to any finding contained in the annual external audit report and/ or management letter within ninety days of receipt of such report or letter and such response shall be filed in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.
Dated July 10, 2023
By order of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Mastic Beach Fire District Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York
By: Michael J. Leonardi Fire District SecretaryL15354–7/19/2023
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, Farmingville, NY 11738, for the following item(s) on the dates indicated:
Bid #23072 – Welding Gas--August 3, 2023
Specifications for the abovereferenced bids will be available beginning July 20, 2023.
Preferred Method
• Access website: Municipal Market | Brookhaven, NY (brookhavenny.gov): click on link for Bids.
• Follow directions to register and download document.
• Questions must be submitted in writing to the following e-mail: PurchasingGroup@ brookhavenny.gov
The Town of Brookhaven reserves the right to reject and declare invalid any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposals received, all in the best interests of the Town. The Town of Brookhaven welcomes and encourages minorities and women-owned businesses and HUD Section 3 businesses to participate in the bidding process.
Further information can be obtained by calling (631) 451-6252
Kathleen C. Koppenhoefer Deputy Commissioner TOWN OF BROOKHAVENL15355–7/19/2023
Notice is hereby given that the fiscal affairs of the Medford Fire District for the period beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on December 31, 2022, have been examined by an independent public accountant, Jones, Little & Company and that the report of the external audit by the independent public accountant has been filed in my office where is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to Section 25 of the General Municipal Law and Section 181-b of the Town Law a written response and corrective action plan shall be prepared by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Medford Fire District within ninety (90) days and filed in my office where it will be available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons.
Dated: July 13, 2023
Medford, New York
ATTEST: Kathleen Dugan Secretary
Medford Fire District
L15356–7/19/2023
ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SUFFOLK COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
YAPHANK, NEW YORK
Sealed bids will be received at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works Purchasing Unit (Room #103), 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, until 11:00 AM local time on August 15, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for:
IMPROVEMENTS TO SUFFOLK COUNTY FARM
SCHRAEDER HOUSE / VISITOR CENTER (C0831) TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN
The work consists of the following:
Demolition and disposal of roof assemblies, roof coverings, siding, walls, ceilings, slab, door, plumbing, and lighting.
Furnish and install all new general construction components not limited to concrete foundation and slab, new wood walls, metal roofing, siding, PVC decking, drywall partitions, doors, ceilings, custom millwork and cabinetry, laminate wall and door finishes, tile flooring, and painting.
Furnish and install all mechanical, electrical and plumbing items not limited to sinks, piping, hot water heater, smoke detectors, light fixtures, emergency exit lighting, fire alarm/strobe, sprinklers, LED lighting, and power outlets.
Site demolition to include removal of existing concrete curb, excavation of subbase and asphalt.
Site work to include placement of new concrete curb and side walk, leaching basin with metal frame and grate, asphalt and parking lot striping, regrading and site restoration of areas.
All Contract Documents may be examined on the plan review table at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works (Rudolph M. Kammerer Building) 335 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, on or after July 20, 2023. In order to obtain a set of Contract Documents, eligible bidders MUST visit http://www. suffolkcountyny.gov, click on "Business", then “Doing Business", then “Bids & Proposals," then click "Please click here for access to the Suffolk County Procurement System". This will bring you to a home-page where you can "Log-in" to view and print the offerings.
New users click on "Log In" to create a new account to
register. When creating your profile, ensure that you select NIGP codes 909, 910, 912, 913, 925, and 968 which will allow you to view the appropriate documents and receive future e-mails about Lettings/Capital Projects. You are responsible for downloading and printing all appropriate Contract Documents. You are also responsible for checking the site frequently to ensure that you have all addenda. Note that there is no fee to create a user profile or to obtain documents. Questions for user login should be directed to the Suffolk County Department of Public Works IT division at (631) 852-4115. Eligiblebiddersmust haveregisteredontheSuffolk CountyDepartmentofPublic Works Purchasing Unit web site to be eligible to submit a responsiblebid.
A mandatory pre-bid walk through is required on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Meet on-site at the Schraeder House (C0831), located at Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980. Refer to Drawing GN-1 for site plan. Suffolk County reserves the right to reject bids from those contractors that did not attend the walk through.
Note: This Project is to be bid as a single prime project. Bidders shall submit with their bids, a separate sealed list that names each subcontractor that the bidder will use to perform work on the contract, and the agreedupon amount to be paid to each as applicable, for: (a) plumbing and gas fitting (i.e., Plumbing Work), (b) steam heating, hot water heating, ventilating and air conditioning apparatus (i.e., HVAC Work which includes fire sprinkler) and (c) electric wiring and standard illuminating fixtures (i.e., Electrical Work). The apparent low bidder's subcontract information will be opened and read aloud at the bid opening.
Bids for this contract shall be submitted in a separate sealed
envelope with the name of the contract clearly noted on the outside of the envelope. Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total Base Bid, made payable to the Suffolk County Comptroller. This bid bond will be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted and contract awarded to the Bidder, the contract will be duly executed and properly secured. E-MAILED BIDS WILL BE
Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder in conjunction with Section A4-14 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code establishing an optional ten percent (10%) local (Nassau/ Suffolk) preference program for Suffolk County contracts.
The bids shall be delivered in person, by the Bidder or his agent, at the time and place stated.
NOTE: Notice to Bidders and Bid Results are posted on the Suffolk County Web Site at http://www. suffolkcountyny.gov. Go to Department Directory link and scroll down menu to choose Public Works. Then click on Bids and Contracts. Bid Results will not be given out over the telephone. You are requested to access the County website for this information. If you are not in attendance at the bid opening, please be patient while we process and post the results. Results will typically be posted within 24 hours after the bid opening.
Please note that all construction projects over $250,000 advertised after July 17, 2008 will be subject to training requirements pursuant to Section 220-h of the NYS Labor Law.
Please note that all construction contracts involving construction, reconstruction,
improvement, rehabilitation, installation, alteration, renovation, demolition of, or otherwise providing for any building, facility or physical structure of any kind with a value in excess of $250,000 will be subject to Apprenticeship Training Program requirements pursuant to Article 23, Section 816b of the NYS Labor Law and Suffolk County Resolution No. 18662014, specifically requiring graduate of apprentice(s) in the trade(s) called for within the construction contract within specified time period preceding the bid date of project.
The Commissioner of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Any questions regarding this project shall be directed to Robert A. Hardie, R.A. at 631-852-4237 or robert. hardie@suffolkcountyny. gov.
JOSEPH T. BROWN, P.E., COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
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Notice To Bidders July 20, 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.
JH – Thursday, August 3, 2023 – Bid #23/0259–Hauling of County Dredge (Commodity Code 96329)
MOF – Friday, August 4, 2023 -Bid #23/0265 –Tamis Classic Barricade (Commodity Code 55078)
JH – Tuesday, August 15, 023 – Bid #23/0241 – SCPD Dive Truck (Commodity Code 07205)
JC – Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – Bid #23/0253LPWI –Security Entrance at William Rogers Legislature Building (Commodity Code 91240)
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.
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Notice to Bidders
Notice is hereby given of an invitation to provide sealed bids for the Transportation of Voting Equipment and Storage of Privacy Booths: Ballot Marking Devices, Tabulators, Poll Print Stations and Privacy Booths for Certain Elections to be Held in 2024 and 2025, with Options for 2026 and 2027.
Sealed bid submissions must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023 and will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Commissioners of Elections, County of Suffolk, 700 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank, New York 11980, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Copies of the Request for Bids and all required bid submission forms may be obtained at the offices of the Board of Elections, or by email request to Stella Losquadro at Stella.Losquadro@ suffolkcountyny.gov , or at the Board of Election’s website at http:// www.suffolkcountyny.
gov/departments/ boardofelections.aspx on or after Monday, July 24, 2023.
Technical questions regarding specifications which are e-mailed to Stella Losquadro by Monday, August 7, 2023 will be answered by Monday, August 14, 2023. For administrative questions, contact Stella Losquadro at 631-852-4553.
The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Furthermore, notwithstanding the award and execution of a contract with one or more companies, the Commissioners reserve the right to not utilize such
company (or companies) for some or all elections in 2024 and 2025, and/or during any option period (2026 and/or 2027).
Suffolk County Board of Elections
John Alberts & Betty Manzella
Commissioners
Dated: July 17, 2023
L15359–7/19/2023
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L15360 – 7/19/2023 & 7/26/2023
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