other local charities.
Anyone interested in becoming a Knight should call 631-281-4473.
They are located at 176 Madison Street in Mastic, which is available for parties and other events. To
raise funds, the Knights host bingo at the Farmingville Bingo Hall on Thursdays and Saturdays
Frank DeNatale, Jr. of Shirley was unanimously elected recently as the new Grand Knight of the James V. Kavanaugh Knights of Columbus Council 5293 headquartered in Mastic with a full agenda of supporting the community through grants, clothing and food drives, and other assistance.
Founded 140 years ago by Father Michael J. McGiveney in Connecticut to assist immigrants and their families, the Knights were named in honor of Christopher Columbus, the discoverer of the New World. They developed through the 20th century into the world's largest Catholic fraternal organization with over two million members.
DeNatale’s already hard at work planning the group’s annual community barbeque, a free event open to all that will celebrate the Revolutionary history of the area with period reenactments and DeNatale himself donning Patriot garb in the spirit of the nation’s War for Independence.
The event will also highlight the Manor of St. George, William Floyd Estate, and the First New York Regiment, which saw action during the Battle of Long Island.
The Kavanaugh K of C has earned Star Council recognition from the Supreme Council out of Connecticut for its emphasis on family, community, and
religion, having reached its 61st anniversary. It was founded by Robert Nankervis and Joseph Mazzararella, Sr., father of Suffolk Legislator Jim Mazzarella. The group raises approximately $75,000 per year for local causes including the fire and ambulance services.
Elected along with DeNatale was Deputy Grand Knight
Peter Cotroneo, Chancellor
Christopher Hennessy, Warden
Phillip Quinn, Treasurer Peter Costelloe, Recording Secretary
Louis Cintron, Inside Guard
Daniel Tariol, Outside Guard
Mayco Orantes, Advocate Richard Palazzotto, Financial Secretary
Shawn Sexton, and Trustees John Hurley, Kenneth Reynolds, and Kenneth Olivo.
DeNatale, who moved to the area with his family from Brooklyn at age seven, is a retired Brookhaven Town Senior Housing Inspector where he addressed quality of life issues such as Zombie Homes, drug houses, and overcrowded properties. He was a liaison to Suffolk police precincts, COPE Unit and the Narcotic Enforcement Team. He’s the producer of Your Island with Tom Schiliro heard on 103.9 FM Long Island News Radio and recently named a Council 3 District Warden for the Knights.
Those planning on attending the community event August 19 are urged to bring non-perishable food items for distribution to the St. Jude’s Church food pantry and
More details have emerged in the shooting death of Alex Smith and the apprehension of his accused killer, Joseph Scalafani, a case that rocked the Mastic Beach community as many residents knew both families and were shocked over the senseless murder.
“This defendant allegedly shot Alex Smith multiple times at close range, killing him. Then, the defendant’s brother and friend allegedly helped him flee the state in an attempt to avoid being caught,” said Suffolk District Attorney Raymond Tierney in announcing his arraignment. “This defendant ran but could not hide. His eventual apprehension was only a matter of time. Thanks to the hard work of my office, the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad, and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, this defendant has been caught and will now answer for his alleged crimes.”
Scalafani, 34, is charged with killing Smith, 32, both of Mastic Beach, in a parking lot off Neighborhood Road. His brother, Daniel Scalafani, 30, and Joseph Scalafani’s friend, Jeffrey Mercury, 61, were also indicted for assisting the defendant to flee New York State after the murder.
According to Tierney, on May 13, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Sclafani, in violation of a Family Court Order of Protection, approached his ex-girlfriend and demanded that she set up a meeting between him and Alex Smith. He then pulled out a black handgun from his pants pocket and threatened his ex-girlfriend by saying if she ran that he would hit her in the back.
A week later, while Smith was with Scalafani’s ex-girlfriend, he ambushed them and shot Smith multiple times in the back and torso, the district attorney said. While Smith was collapsed on the ground, Scalafani allegedly shot him twice in the head at close range. Scalafani then got in his vehicle and fled the scene, only to crash a short distance away and then flee on foot. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.
After the murder, Joseph Scalafani allegedly fled New York with the aid of his brother and Mercury who each allegedly provided money to assist him in fleeing New York State and lied to law enforcement when asked about his whereabouts. Additionally, Mercury allegedly drove the defendant to Virginia and dropped him off to assist in his flight from apprehension.
Joseph Scalafani was arraigned before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins for the charges of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A felony, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, Class C felonies, four counts of Criminal Contempt in the First Degree, Class E felonies, and one count of
Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor. Judge Collins remanded him to inhouse detention. He is represented by Bryan Cameron and is due back in court August 23.
Daniel Scalafani was arraigned before Acting Supreme Court Justice Steven A. Pilewski for the charge of Hindering Prosecution in the First Degree, a Class D felony. Judge Pilewski ordered Scalafani on supervised release with GPS monitoring during the pendency of the case. He is due back in court on July 21, 2023, and is being represented by John Halverson.
Jeffrey Mercury was arraigned before the Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis for the charge of Hindering Prosecution in the First Degree, a Class D felony. Judge Wilutis required Mercury to have GPS monitoring during the pendency of the case. He is due back in court on July 19 before Judge Collins, and is being represented by Christopher Brocato.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elena Tomaro of the Homicide Bureau and Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Guidarelli of the Domestic Violence Bureau, with investigative assistance from the Suffolk County Police Department Homicide Squad.
Joseph Scalafani, who was wanted for the murder of Alex Smith on May 20 in Mastic Beach, was taken into custody by the Pinellas County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office at 6:58 a.m. on June 4. Scalafani, 32, of Mastic Beach, was arrested outside of 4700 Gulf Blvd. in St. Pete Beach and will return to Suffolk County pending an extradition hearing.
Long Islanders are living their own reality crime series as updates on the Gilgo murder arrest come at them almost every hour in a story that has made international headlines.
Massapequa Park neighbors of accused killer Rex Heuermann were unnerved by the sound of heavy machinery digging up his backyard as investigators searched for clues in the murder of sex workers whose bodies were found 13 years ago in the heavy brush off Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach.
Inside, investigators found items that could provide insight into the mind of the alleged killer: a fair-haired, child-sized doll, a portrait of a blond woman with blackened eyes and “a lot of torture porn,” according to police reports. The Heuermann home also had between 200-300 firearms in a vault concealed in a walled-off area of the basement, including pistols, revolvers, and semi-automatic rifles.
The search of the property was considered “fruitful” so far by Suffolk Police Commissioner
Rodney Harrison at the scene. “We’re just doing a total investigation around the house to see if there’s anything back there that we need to take a closer look at,” Harrison said. “It will help us to be able to identify anything in that backyard that we need to take into our possession.”
Though he didn’t provide further details on what was found, Harrison noted: “I will say that we will go into every single crevice to make sure that there’s not something that we missed and things that are beneficial to this investigation.”
District Attorney Raymond Tierney, who himself arraigned Heuermann at a court appearance where he pleaded not guilty, said his investigators are interested in any trace evidence, including blood and DNA of potential victims. "Right now, we can prove these cases," Tierney said. "We're going to work all of the investigations involving Gilgo, and we're going to let the evidence dictate our next actions."
The arrest in the cold case came after months of dogged investigation by a special task force established by Tierney
shortly after he took office in 2022. A break came after task force members followed up with a witness who said a man fitting Heuermann’s description visited the home of victim Amber Lynn Costello the day before she was last seen alive. He was driving a dark Avalanche pickup truck, which authorities were able to trace back to Heuermann. Once they had a name, they obtained a DNA sample from a pizza box he discarded near his office in Manhattan. It matched a hair found on one of the victims.
Strengthening their case, investigators also found a hair traced to the suspect’s wife, Asa Ellerup, from DNA found in the garbage at the family’s home. She filed for divorce shortly after her husband was taken into custody. They also matched burner phones to Heuermann that may have been used in contacting the victims and have a chilling call allegedly from the suspect taunting one of the victim’s sisters. Computer searches turned up Heuermann’s proclivity for torture and rape porn, investigators said, and an intense interest in updates about
A group of youngsters were offered hands on learning experiences in the humane treatment of animals during their summer vacation.
Sponsored by the Kaeli Kramer Foundation Humane Education Program, the children spent a week visiting the Sister Nature Sanctuary daily. Nestled in quaint Miller Place in theTown of Brookhaven, the sprawling, manicured one-acre spread is home to owls and other birds of prey, chickens, goats, a Jersey cow, and a skunk, but perhaps the star of this lineup of friendly rescues is a horse - a paint named Dakota.
Cathy Horvath is the founder of Sister Nature Sanctuary and meticulously maintains her rescues and the grounds. The Horvath Family established their Sanctuary on Hunter Avenue after purchasing the property this past March, when Cathy Horvath said she purchased Dakota as a surprise for her daughter, Sadie.
The children enrolled in the program were visited by agility and rescue dogs, cat rescues, a bee keeper who taught about the important roles bees play within the food chain through pollination, an equine veterinarian, an equine masseuse, and they were taught about the responsibility and
commitment of caring for pets once they are adopted as members of their families. Throughout their week-long experience, the children intermingled with the animals.
The Kaeli Kramer Foundation was created in 2009 by Linda and Peter Kramer as a living tribute and to memorialize their daughter, Kaeli, and to perpetuate her love of horses. Kaeli, who was Valedictorian of her graduating class, aspired to one day being an equine veterinarian. The mission of the Foundation is to promote humane education and to provide Sanctuary for elderly and infirmed horses, and to rehabilite or rehome horses who are considered at risk. The Kaeli Kramer Humane Education Center at the Holtsville
Ecology and Wildlife Center, was created in Kaeli's name, and is home to two rescue MustangsCallie and Valor. Another 50-acre Sanctuary is located in Orange County called home by more than 20 horses.
The Kramers invite anyone interested in supporting the Foundation's mission to make contributions to the Kaeli Kramer Foundation to visit the website at www.KaeliKramerFoundation. org or to send checks made payable to the Kaeli Kramer Foundation and mail to 309 Trotting Lane, Westbury, NY 11590. Linda Kramer emphasized that 100% of all funds raised are returned for the care of animal rescues under the umbrella of the Kaeli Kramer Foundation.
the case.
In addition to Costello, Heuermann is charged in the murders of Melissa Barthelemy and Megan Waterman, and is also a prime suspect in the killing of Maureen Brainard-Barnes, four of the victims connected to the 11 traced to the Gilgo dumping ground.
"We brought in all of these talented people to work collaboratively together, and it worked," Tierney said. The investigation has expanded to Las Vegas, South Carolina and other areas when Heuermann owned property or was known to visit.
Complicating the infamous cold case is when and where the body parts of the dismembered Gilgo victims were found. The skull of the victim known only as “Fire Island Jane Doe” was found near Gilgo in 2011, but her legs were found about 16 miles away on Fire Island in 1996. Victim Valerie Mack’s head, hands and right foot were also found during the 2011 Gilgo search, while her torso was found 11 years earlier in Manorville, about 40 miles east of Gilgo. Similarly, Jessica Taylor’s skull, hands and one of her forearms were found in the brush along Ocean Parkway in 2011, but her torso was also found in Manorville two years later.
“People don’t just snap,” said Dr. Katherine Kuhlman, a psychologist licensed in police and public safety psychology, in explaining the evolution of a serial killer. “When you have someone who engages in this type of sadistic violence, there’s a process and there’s an escalation to that point so, over time, people typically become desensitized to things that you and I might find frightening or disturbing. And so, it may start with some BDSM [bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism] porn and then it escalates. It gets to the point where nothing else is as thrilling to him as those disturbing images…as those kills.”
In a media interview, the Long Island man whose tip
investigators used to match Heuermann to the dark Avalanche pickup wondered why it took more than a decade to follow up on his lead. “I gave them the exact description of the truck and the dude,” David Schaller said. “I mean, come on! Why didn’t they use that?”
Schaller, a roommate of victim Amber Lynn Costello before she disappeared in 2010, told police at the time that the man he believed to be her abductor looked like a hulking “ogre” with an “empty gaze” who drove the distinctive dark green Avalanche. Schaller said he scuffled with the creep when the man threatened Costello, a sex worker, who locked herself in their bathroom to get away from her enraged “client.” He said a short time later, Costello went to meet the same customer and was never seen again.
“When they told me she was dead, he was the first person who jumped into my head,” Schaller told the Associated Press of the then-unknown suspect. “I’ve been picturing his face for 13 years.”
The Gilgo investigation stalled for years as a scandal within Suffolk County law enforcement made headlines and derailed the probe. Police Chief James Burke waived off federal assistance in the case and also iced investigators looking into cold cases in New York City and New Jersey. Along with District Attorney Tom Spota and his deputy, Jim McPartland, Burke was convicted of federal corruption charges in a case involving the 2012 beating of Christopher Loeb, a suspect in the stealing of a duffle bag from Burke’s unmarked police car containing pornography and other sex items. Spota made no headway in the case, nor did Tim Sini, the former district attorney Tierney bounced from office.
“At the time, there wasn't really any coherent leadership at the top. So there's no interaction between the FBI and the other agencies," Tierney said.
ByRaheemSoto
At the epicenter of New York State's financial powerhouse, one entity emerges as the bedrock of fiscal governance and public accountability - the Office of the State Comptroller.
The Comptroller's role far surpasses the traditional mandate of a financial custodian. The duties entrusted to the Comptroller range from handling public finances and scrutinizing state expenditures to fortifying integrity and transparency in fiscal affairs.
The role of the New York State Comptroller is steeped in a rich history, dating back to the era of Dutch colonization, making it one of the oldest public positions in the United States. Established by the New York State Legislature in 1797, the job of the Comptroller, initially termed 'Controller,' was conceived to provide rigorous supervision over
public finances.
Initially, the Comptroller was selected by the state's governor, a process that lasted until 1846. It was in this year, following the amendment of the New York Constitution, that the process was transformed, designating the Comptroller as a role that would be decided by popular vote. This shift allowed the citizens of New York to have a direct hand in selecting the individual responsible for overseeing the state's fiscal affairs, marking a significant milestone in the democratic governance of New York's financial infrastructure.
At the apex of the Comptroller's responsibilities lies the stewardship of the New York State Pension Fund. The fund bestows financial security to over a million members, retirees, beneficiaries, and employers via the New York State and Local Retirement System.
Another duty of the Comptroller's
office is to uphold fiscal integrity throughout government operations. By employing stringent measures to detect and mitigate waste, fraud, and abuse and relentlessly combating public corruption and pension fraud, this office not only preserves taxpayers' hard-earned money but also consolidates the public's faith in government fiscal dealings.
A distinctive facet of the Comptroller's mandate is to reunite unclaimed funds with their rightful owners. Overseeing an enormous reserve of more than $18 billion in unclaimed funds, the Comptroller's Office has instituted an efficacious system that redistributes over $1.5 million per day to rightful beneficiaries, reinstating lost assets to the state's citizens.
To foster transparency, the Comptroller's office harnesses various tools, including Open Book New York and other digital platforms, to trace and report the dispensation
ByRobertChartuk
With summer heat in full force and the region experiencing “Moderate” drought conditions, the Suffolk County Water Authority is urging its customers to be more mindful of their water usage and implement simple, yet effective, water-saving tactics when irrigating lawns and gardens.
As automatic sprinklers are run excessively throughout the warmest months of the year, 70 percent of the 70+ billion gallons of the water pumped annually by the authority is consumed by irrigation systems. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, up to 50 percent of the water used by these systems is wasted due to inefficient lawn watering practices.
“During the summer months, our infrastructure—while robust and continuously improved—is overburdened by the steep increase in water demanded by automatic irrigation systems,” said SCWA Chairman Charles Lefkowitz. “The worst of it is that so much of the water consumed by these systems is wasted, providing no benefit to the health of landscapes. We implore our customers who irrigate to take advantage of the rebate programs we offer to install a smart irrigation controller. Most importantly, follow the odd/even lawn watering schedule.”
Swapping a standard irrigation timer for a smart controller can save up to 30 percent on summertime water usage, the authority says. These devices are very effective since they use Wi-Fi connections to tap into local weather stations and determine when your property will need watering based on past, present and future weather forecasts. Some of these devices also use sensors which accurately tell your sprinkler
system exactly how much water your lawn needs in order to stay healthy and green without the risk of overwatering. Although smart irrigation controllers ultimately pay for themselves within a year or two due to the amount of water saved, customers can use WaterWise credits from the SCWA towards the purchase of their controller.
“All of Long Island draws its water from a single-source aquifer hundreds of feet below the surface, containing trillions of gallons of water used by millions of people every day,” said SCWA CEO Jeffrey Szabo. “However, this resource is finite and must not be taken for granted. Not only is excessive usage not sustainable and detrimental to our environment, the increasing upward trend of usage will require millions upon millions of dollars in investment and cause the cost of water to rise significantly.”
In addition to installing a smart irrigation controller, customers are encouraged to practice other water conservation methods that only require small changes to daily watering habits. Lawns only need an inch of water per week to remain healthy meaning they do not need to be watered every day. Lawns
of federal COVID relief funding. This proactive transparency enables New York taxpayers to follow the path of their tax dollars.
Additionally, the Comptroller's office administers essential savings schemes for New Yorkers, such as the 529 College Savings Program and the NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program. Developed in partnership with the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation, these initiatives aim to facilitate savings for higher educational pursuits and to empower disabled New Yorkers and their families to save money without forfeiting access to benefits and
services.
The Office of the State Comptroller forms a vital cog in the financial machinery of New York. The indispensable role this office performs is the administration of public funds, steadfast commitment to transparency, and protection of taxpayer interests.
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The most recent emergency order of Riverhead Town, facing legal backlash from New York City, has now been updated to remove any explicit mention of migrants and asylum seekers. Initially, the emergency order was introduced to prevent such individuals from being accommodated in hotels and motels within the town's limits.
that are watered everyday are more susceptible to burning because they develop shallow roots. Customers are urged to adhere to the SCWA’s odd/ even lawn watering schedule, which permits odd-numbered houses to water on odd-numbered calendar days and even-numbered houses to water on even days.
When you water also matters. The late morning into the afternoon is peak evaporation time, so watering lawns at night or in the early morning prevents water waste. Customers are also encouraged to cut back the amount of time they water each zone by 20 percent. Generally speaking, this will not impact the quality of lawns and landscaping, but will save tens of thousands of gallons of water from every single household over the course of the summer.
To learn more about water-saving programs and rebates available to customers, please visit www. scwa.com/conservation. They are an independent public-benefit corporation operating under the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York. Serving approximately 1.2 million Suffolk County residents, the authority operates without taxing power on a not-for-profit basis.
The order, renewed for the 13th time on Thursday since Supervisor Yvette Aguiar first initiated it on May 16, now mandates that transient lodging facilities refuse "any persons for long-term/non-transient housing inconsistent with approved or permitted uses and/or approved site plans within the Town of Riverhead." Previously, the order's language explicitly prevented these facilities from housing "migrants and/or asylum seekers."
Town Attorney Erik Howard revealed that this modification was suggested by the town's external counsel, who engaged in defending the order legally. Howard elaborated, "And we felt that specifically identifying migrants was not necessarily capturing what we wanted in order to capture, which is basically like, don't accept anyone at all for long term, non-transient lodging in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, inns, lodges, all of that."
In the town, any housing that extends beyond 30 days is classified as long-term and necessitates a town rental permit. With several motels and hotels collaborating with the Suffolk County Department of Social
Services to provide temporary shelter for the homeless, it becomes an issue if a person stays beyond the 30-day limit, violating the town code.
Howard explained that the town is working to prevent hotels and motels from changing their modus operandi by agreeing to house individuals for more than 29 days, an action New York City was reportedly considering. The objective of amending and replacing previous emergency orders was to standardize the language across all orders.
In response to the allegations by New York City, which has sued Riverhead Town and 30 other counties for blocking it from providing temporary housing for asylum-seekers, Howard stated that the town's emergency order is within the boundaries of the law and focuses on enforcing building and town codes.
Following the legal backlash, Riverhead Town has partnered with the Lynne, Gartner, Dunne & Frigenti law firm as special counsel in the lawsuit against New York City. The town has already put forth an opposition statement to the city's motion, criticizing the city's policy of accepting migrants and highlighting the inability of the town to cater to the needs of migrants. The town maintains that New York City does not have standing in the case as the town's emergency order has not directly impacted it. The city is also accused of not having the authority or necessity to place migrants in Riverhead. As per Howard, the external counsel is preparing a motion to dismiss the city's case.
Thomas P. DiNapoli spoke candidly about his office's challenges in maintaining fiscal accountability and transparency within state agencies and programs.
"The State Comptroller's Office plays a very important role in promoting transparency and accountability," DiNapoli began, highlighting the challenges faced by his office. However, he was quick to underline the limitations: "We're not a policy or law-making office. That's the purview of the legislature and the governor."
DiNapoli described how the comptroller's office can recommend improvements but cannot force compliance: "We can only make a recommendation. We can't compel a state agency or a school district to implement what we recommend." The Comptroller’s office is tasked with independent oversight of state finances, processing state payments, contracts, grants, and running the state payroll.
Of notable importance is the state pension fund. DiNapoli noted, "We have 1.1 million New Yorkers who are members of that plan. We do both the investment of the pension fund dollars to pay for the benefits as well as administering the benefits."
According to DiNapoli, the audit process involves a combination of regional oversight, local developments, and tips from the public. "Our audit teams come up with an audit
plan that they determine," he said. It's not uncommon for local governments to invite scrutiny: "You'd be surprised how often we audit because we've been asked to do it by a local government."
The discussion turned to what some see as the most significant asset the office manages, the state pension fund. "It's a big responsibility," DiNapoli acknowledged. He outlined a conservative approach with a diversified portfolio that aims to manage fluctuations in the market. Despite recent setbacks, DiNapoli was confident: "We're probably right now over 90% funded, which is a very strong number in terms of keeping the plan well funded."
Looking at the state's financial future, DiNapoli described his office as more of a monitor than a regulator. With significant budget gaps projected, he warned of tough decisions on spending and revenue: "We're the ones that shine the spotlight.”
When asked about the restoration of pre-audit authority restricted during covid by the legislature, DiNapoli responded with measured satisfaction, tempered by the reality that not all powers had been restored: "It's not 100% where it should be." However, he believes his office has used the restored authority responsibly, working with agencies to create contracts that offer the best value to taxpayers.
DiNapoli identified some of the most pressing financial issues for New York. For example, he
highlighted the unbudgeted expenses related to illegal migration: "The state has come up with some money to help New York City. It doesn't cover all the expenses. And, you know, you're talking, really billions of dollars impacting the city, expecting the state to come up with more money." He stated, "The economic scenario of the state has seen substantial shifts in the last year, and we face serious economic and financial threats that could destabilize the state's fiscal structure." He lauded the Governor and the Legislature for wisely bolstering New York's reserve funds, yet cautioned that it could not be viewed as a substitute for fiscal responsibility or used to fill budget deficits regularly. He underscored the absence of an immediate solution, suggesting instead a proactive strategy by state leaders to balance
recurring revenue with routine spending. This could uphold the state's economic edge and prevent reductions to essential programs that New Yorkers depend on.
As we concluded our discussion, DiNapoli reflected on his tenure, saying, "Since my appointment in 2007 and throughout four election cycles, the people of New York State have continuously renewed my contract. It is my hope they will continue to support me in the future. This career path has been fulfilling, and I'm tremendously honored and humbled to have taken it."
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Operating under an emergency order that bypasses the legislature, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul awarded contracts totalling nearly $800 million for services for the immigrants flowing into the Sanctuary State. In infamous Albany style, one of no-bid deals went to a firm that only a week before contributed the $5,000 to Hochul’s campaign account.
The companies, Garner Environmental and Cotton Commercial, were selected by the state Office of General Services from a list approved by the federal government. They will be paid under a $1 billion allocation in the state budget to provide housing and other migrant services.
“Generally, people with business before the government make contributions in hopes that it will help them,” said Blair Horner, executive director of
the New York Public Interest Research Group. “It’s been an issue in Albany for years.”
“State agencies have taken steps to identify resources that
state and local governments can use to provide humanitarian relief should further needs arise, including entering into contracts with three vendors whose pricing has been set through
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Supporters of Assemblyman Joe DeStefano turned out for a fundraiser in his honor to make sure this long-serving community representative knew they have his back.
“Last night was my fundraiser at Sunset Harbor's Tiki Bar with some awesome people,” DeStefano said in a post following the event. “I want to thank everyone who made this night possible; my staff, family, friends, all of my sponsors. Without all of you, none of this would be possible.”
Fighting for quality-of-life issues in Albany, lower taxes, safer communities, DeStefano exclaimed, “I do it all for you,” adding, “Remember, we can't do what we do in Albany without the local elected officials that we have right now. Let's keep the legislature together and stay in the majority locally at least.”
The Assemblyman was referring to the local leaders at his event: state Senator Dean
Murray, Suffolk Legislator Dominick Thorne, and Manny Vilar, a long-time member of the New York Park Police who is running for the Suffolk Legislature. They join Brookhaven Supervisor Ed Romaine, a county executive candidate, Councilman Dan Panico who is running to succeed him, and other GOP officials.
“I wish I could have spent more time talking with each and every one of you because I truly appreciate your support and I do all of this for you,” DeStefano told the family, friends, and neighbors at his event. “As long as you keep electing me, I'm not leaving. I continue to do what I do because I love advocating for my community. Thank you, once again, for your continued support.”
Also in the house was Jimmy Vaughn, a former member of the South Country School Board, and Frank DeNatale, recently elected Grand Knight of the James V. Kavanaugh Knights of Columbus Council
5293 in Mastic.
For the past 28 years, Joe’s served as commissioner with the Medford Fire Department, having also held the positions of Fire Police Lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant, Department Recording Secretary, Department Vice President, and Department President. He’s also served with the Medford Volunteer Ambulance for the last 39 years.
He was a Public Safety Communication Supervisor
in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, where he managed the day-to-day operations of the dispatchers as well as supervised radio communications and other vital functions for 27 years. Enjoying widespread support from the working men and women of his district, he was the Unit President of the Sheriff’s/Probation Civilian Unit, representing more than 200 Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees members.
The Suffolk County Fire District Officers’ Association named Joe “Commissioner of the Year” in 2017 and over the years, he’s held numerous other roles, including Suffolk County Fire District Officers’ Association Secretary and Treasurer, Brookhaven Town Fire Districts President, and Regional Director, Secretary, and Treasurer of the New York State Association of Fire Districts.
Joe’s a 1978 graduate of Patchogue/Medford High School and earned an Associate Degree in Business Management from Suffolk Community College. He is a long-time member of the Medford Civic Association and the Medford Chamber of Commerce. He was the district manager of the Riverhead Fire District and is a life member of both the Medford Fire Department and Ambulance company.
He will be seeking his third term next year when the President is up, along with Congress and state officials.
New York’s tax receipts were $6.8 billion less than this time last year as revealed in the monthly State Cash Report released by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, who cautioned that the state's fiscal outlook remains uncertain due to mixed signals from the economy.
DiNapoli noted that although inflation has eased and hiring has remained steady in the Empire State, consumer spending has slowed, and tax collections are showing signs of weakness.
Personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $14.5 billion, falling $128.4 million short of Division of Budget’s (DOB) projections. Compared to the same period in 2022-23, PIT receipts were $7.1 billion lower, primarily due to slower income growth and financial market volatility in 2022, which impacted collections from tax returns filed in April and May, according to DiNapoli.
Year-to-date consumption and
use tax collections amounted to $5.4 billion, representing a 5.9% increase of $302 million compared to the same period last year. However, these collections were $9.5 million lower than DOB's anticipated figures. Sales tax receipts, the largest component of these taxes, experienced a notable increase of $288 million, or 6.2%. Business taxes, including collections from the pass-through entity tax (PTET), however, reached $6.7 billion, which was $123 million lower than the prior fiscal year's June figures, but exceeded financial plan projections by $628 million.
Total state spending across all funds for the period through June amounted to $58.6 billion, marking an $9 billion, or 18.3%, increase compared to the same period last year. The rise in spending was primarily driven by higher Medicaid costs. However, spending from all funds was $292.5 million lower than DOB's projections, largely due to lower-than-expected spending from capital project
accounts. Spending from state operating funds totaled $30.4 billion, reflecting a $3 billion, or 11.1%, increase compared to the previous year.
“It’s no surprise that state finances are in the shape they’re in,” said Assemblyman Joseph DeStefano (R-C-Medford), a frequent critic of runaway state spending. “You have politicians in Albany that think taxpayers are a never-ending supply of money. It’s no wonder they’re bailing out of New York in droves leaving the rest of us to pick up the tab.”
While the state's tax receipts for the first quarter of SFY 202324 exceeded expectations, the significant decline compared to the previous year raises concerns about the overall economic recovery following the COVID outbreak and the locking down of the state’s economy.
DiNapoli also reported that the state retirement system, which he manages for more than a million state and local government
employees—many on Long Island— recorded a loss of $2.5 billion on its investments during the previous fiscal year. Unlike the private sector, the state can simply raise taxes to make up the shortfall. "This investment loss is a significant setback for the New York State Pension Fund and its beneficiaries," DiNapoli stated. The pension fund, which is on the hook for guaranteed lifetime payments to its retirees, contains about $250 billion.
The senator currently representing some of the stiffed districts, Dean Murray, wrote to Stewart Cousins in March calling on her to "take the
necessary steps to release this funding."
Senator Martinez has since returned to the senate in an
Long Island fire departments promised hundreds of thousands of dollars by New York officials for critical equipment upgrades are still waiting for the money. The failure to deliver after four years has forced some of the districts to raise taxes to cover the shortfalls.
Senator Monica Martinez promised the funds back in 2019, according to Bill Theis of the Long Island Firefighters legislative committee, but when she lost her re-election to a Republican, the Democrats who control the state senate failed to allocate the monies leaving local taxpayers holding the bag.
In Great River, the fire department purchased a new pumper truck expecting $365,000 in state assistance, and when it didn’t come through, the district had to raise taxes nearly 8%, according to treasurer Deidra Renwick.
In Patchogue, Fire Commissioner Steve Saper
said his district purchased a new rescue boat, based on the promise that it would receive $500,000 from the state. When the money failed to materialize, the district was also forced to raise taxes.
All told, Theis said the state owes upwards of $2.7 million to 10 Long Island districts.
A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins blamed the Senate Republicans for the disappeared dollars saying, "Unfortunately, the new Republican representatives failed to fight for this funding.”
With the Democrats holding veto-proof majorities in both houses of the legislature and all statewide elected offices, Republicans are infamously powerless in Albany to allocate funding or pass legislation. The issue is yet another example of the Republican-leaning suburbs taking a back seat to the urban Democrats that control the levers of power in Albany.
Long Island Rail Road riders and other users of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority system (MTA) will have to reach deeper into their pockets with rate hikes coming down the tracks. Drivers aren’t off the hook either, with bridge and tunnel tolls also going up.
Scheduled to hit mid-August, the increases are expected to generate an additional $300 million in revenue, MTA officials said, which will help fund capital improvements and keep the system rolling. Had Gov. Kathy Hochul not budgeted $1 billion in state taxpayer dollars to the infamously voracious agency and increased the MTA tax on businesses, the hikes would have been worse.
"Because we took action, we were able to stabilize the agency financially and we're even increasing service," MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said. “We need this to be responsible,’ he said adding that the increased costs to riders would “not be without its downsides because anytime you’re asking people to pay a little more, you know that has consequences.”
Under the new rates, subway and bus fares will increase .51% from $2.75 to $2.90, the first increase since 2019 from an agency that routinely hikes fares every two years. The 7-Day Unlimited
Ride pass will increase from $33 to $34, and the 30-Day Unlimited Ride pass will increase from $127 to $132. The Express Bus base fare will increase from $6.75 to $7, and the 7-Day Unlimited Express Bus Plus pass will increase from $62 to $64. Discount programs for students, seniors, and Paratransit customers will not change.
The MTA will also hit users of its bridges and tunnels with a 6% hike. Those travelling without an EZ Pass will see rates go up 10%. The new tolls will affect the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, BronxWhitestone Bridge, Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, Henry Hudson Bridge, Marine ParkwayGil Hodges Memorial Bridge, Queens Midtown Tunnel, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Throgs Neck
Further illustrating the state’s financial woes, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Division of the Budget reported in a recent analysis that New York will be running deficits of $35.4 billion over the three years starting in 2025. For the last two years under Hochul’s leadership, the state legislature has approved recordbreaking annual budgets with the current spending plan topping $229 billion.
adjacent district and fire officials are looking for her to set up a meeting with the majority leader to possibly shake loose the funds.
Bridge, and the VerrazzanoNarrows Bridge.
A two-way peak trip on the LIRR from the Ronkonkoma Station to Manhattan will go up to $41.87, a 6% increase.
“I really don’t know how much more they think they can squeeze out of us,” said LIRR commuter Brian Hellmer. “It’s obvious that the MTA is bloated with unnecessary costs, and instead of belt-tightening, they just keep hitting their users, especially their captive audience here on Long Island.”
“The cost to get on and off Long Island is outrageous,” said motorist Morris Skerrit. “It all adds up when you consider the fuel tax we have to pay, income tax, and all the other taxes and fees.”
According to the doctor, I could have been infected anytime in the past and I’ve certainly had my run-ins with ticks. One time after visiting Shadmore State Park in Montauk, I had dozens of bites all over my lower extremities, some in really personal places, that I had thought were chiggers. These were the itchiest little red bumps
Op-EdAnyone living on Long Island who ventures outdoors these days should be aware of the hazardous little villains lurking in the tall grass and woods around their homes: bloodthirsty ticks that can carry any number of diseases. I should know; they got me.
I first noticed a raspberry-red rash emanating from my neck down to my chest. It was not in the classic bullseye form of a Lyme disease tick bite, but that’s exactly what I ended up having. I never saw the critter and could barely detect a small mark where it bit me. After a few days with an ever-spreading rash, I started to feel crummy–headache, fatigue, joint pain–classic symptoms of Lyme–and pretty soon, it got worse. After about a week, I was the sickest I’ve ever been in my life. My knees hurt to the point that it was hard to walk, and my lymph nodes swelled. I was dizzy, short of breath, and developed a dry hack which, given the advanced state of my headache, generated new levels of pain every time I coughed. Lying in bed, my fever spiked to 102.3. My head hurt so bad I was immobilized, I couldn’t focus; I thought I was going to die. The doctor suspected Lyme, named for the town in Connecticut where it was first diagnosed in 1975, and put me on the antibiotic Doxycycline and the steroid Prednisone for the rash. They tested me for COVID twice, which was not my ailment.
I had nothing to do but suffer, occasionally talking to friends to update them on my misery. At one point, I couldn’t type or text because my hands were shaking so bad from the chills. Trying to sleep, I alternated from freezing with three blankers over me to sweating so much that my clothes were soaked. I couldn’t eat, nor could I sleep through the night. My biological clock went haywire. It is at this point that you consider what your life would be if such hideous
symptoms dragged on. You start to have mortal thoughts. If I did drift off, my fevered dreams were bizarre, to say the least.
When I could bring myself to focus, I learned that the infection comes from Borrelia bacteria, spread by deer ticks in the genus Ixodes. The eight-legged little bastards are not insects, but arachnids from the spider family. The bacterium was first described in 1981 by Willy Burgdorfer, noting an incubation period from infection to the onset of symptoms of usually one to two weeks, but can be much shorter (days) or much longer (months to years). Some reports say that the tick must be attached 36-48 hours to spread the infection, but I didn’t see a tick on me at all, and I doubt one was attached that long without me noticing.
I read about singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson being leveled by the disease. He had massive, painful spasms all over his back and legs, his nerve endings were causing golf ball-sized, painful contractions. He was not diagnosed right away and did not receive treatment at first. During an eight-month period, he was in so much pain he could barely function.
Thankfully, there were some symptoms that I dodged: facial palsy, arthritis, heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, numbness, nerve pain. Unlike Kristofferson, I was diagnosed early, and after a few days of treatment, the symptoms began to subside. For every hour, every day, that I felt better, I was elated just to be alive and well. I now appreciate the little things in life and more easily let go of my bigger worries.
It took a few days for my blood test results to come in and I received another surprise: In addition to Lyme disease, I also had Babesiosis, another illness caused by ticks. In this case, it was the Ixodes scapularis that gifted me a parasite that many times doesn’t cause symptoms.
that you could imagine that lasted almost a month. I’ve read reports that these were either from chiggers or tick nymphs; they’re so small that I never even saw them. In either case, I had similar bites appear around the same time as my Lyme rash, so I’m not sure when the scapularis may have gotten me.
While in my feverish state, a friend planted a disturbing thought in my head: The nowdefunct infectious disease laboratory at Plum Island, just off Long Island’s northeastern tip, harbored all kinds of nasty bugs. Could this have been the original source of my tick diseases? You never know.
With New York gearing up to impose congestion pricing fees on Manhattan motorists, New Jersey officials have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the money grab.
Arguing that regulators turned a “blind eye” to the negative impacts the new tolls would have on drivers from across the Hudson, New Jersey said in its 68-page suit that it is “inexplicable” how the Federal Highway Administration could
find that the tolling program would not have a significant impact on those accessing the downtown.
Garden State Gov. Phil Murphy argued that the new tolls will unfairly target the nearly 111,000 New Jersey drivers who drive into the Manhattan business district on a typical weekday after paying a $17 toll to use the Lincoln or Holland tunnels.
The new tolls, covering the area south of 60th Street,
would reach $23 during rush hour as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority looks to finance $15 billion in transit projects and daily operating funds. Proponents contend that the new tolls would reduce traffic by up to 20% and improve air quality.
"New York's antienvironment, anti-commuter, and anti-business Congestion Tax is a cash grab to bail out the terribly mismanaged MTA," New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer charged.
ByRobertChartukLead-covered telecommunication lines are the target of an investigation ordered by Gov. Kathy Hochul to find out if potential contamination is posing a threat to communities.
The investigation was sparked by revelations that telecommunication companies had abandoned vast networks of leaded cables decades ago all over the United States, either above or below ground, and even under water.
“Lead-covered cables pose a serious threat to communities across New York, and I am directing state agencies to immediately launch a full
investigation,” the governor said. “We will hold the telecommunication companies responsible and take swift action to remediate any problems."
The state’s Public Service and Environmental Conservation departments sent a letter this week to 246 facilities-based telecommunications providers seeking a full inventory of their lead-coated cables, whether or not they’re still in use.
As the issue came to light, share prices of Verizon and AT&T, the nation’s two largest telecom companies, tumbled.
Hochul dispatched DEC and health department investigators to the village of
Wappingers Falls in Dutchess County to test the soil at a local playground underneath an aerial cable where the elevated presence of lead was reported. They’re expected to expand testing at other sites as the probe progresses.
Used in many applications, including water pipes and batteries, lead is hazardous to human health, especially to children, who can suffer brain damage and developmental disabilities if they come in contact with it. Lead has been banned in house paint since 1978, yet the element persists in many homes and apartments. It’s also been long-banned as a gasoline additive.
PublicSq., an online marketplace linking "patriotic consumers" and "freedom-loving Americans" with like-minded services and vendors, will go public as usage soars for the right-leaning company. PublicSq. has won approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission for its offering, having merged with Colombier Acquisition Corps, a publicly traded acquisition firm.
"We have witnessed the pronounced need for the values of Main Street to be represented on Wall Street," said PublicSq. CEO and founder Michael Seifert. "We provide that solution for an emerging parallel economy full of patriotic consumers ready to spend their money with companies that respect and share their values."
Seifert highlighted a growing community of over a million registered members on the platform,
along with 55,000 businesses. He expressed appreciation for their support and his excitement about expanding a company that is "by the people, for the people, and owned by 'We the People.’"
PublicSq.’s appeal to conservative voters stems from their frustration with the woke politics prevalent in larger corporations and the existing economic structure's ability to stifle the activities of users whose views they disagree with. The platform aims to provide an alternative space where conservative values are respected and shared, allowing like-minded individuals to engage in commerce without feeling marginalized or silenced. The platform boasts of its ability to help consumers "shop their values" and put "purpose behind their purchases."
Conservative consumers have increasingly shown dissatisfaction with companies that have embraced
the transgender ideology, leading to boycotts and declining sales. Notably, Bud Light's partnership with transgender TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney caused a significant drop in sales, and some production plants have reportedly shut down as a result.
PublicSq.’s decision to go public marks a significant milestone for the company and the conservative community it serves. As the platform continues to grow and gain momentum, it offers an alternative economic space for conservatives to support businesses that align with their values, fostering a sense of unity and empowerment among freedom-loving Americans.
PublicSq. is an app and website that connects freedom-loving Americans to high-quality businesses that share their values, both online and in their local communities. In less than ten months since its nationwide launch, PublicSq. has seen tremendous growth and proven to the nation that the parallel, "patriotic" economy can be a major force in commerce. The platform has over 55,000 businesses from a variety of different industries and over 1.1 million consumer members. It is free to join for both consumers and
business owners alike.
To learn more, download the app on the App Store or Google Play, or visit PublicSq.com. Visitors can "Search America's Marketplace" or visit any number of categories, including Clothing, Toys & Goods, Furnishings, Fragrance, Food, and more. Gift cards can also be purchased for use with any of the site's vendors.
The plan to go public picked up steam with the company's merger with Colombier, a consortium of venture investors and business entrepreneurs headed by Omeed Malik. The group has worked with
owners, operators, and tastemakers across a variety of industries, including social media, sports, music, and entertainment.
Seifert is a recognized thought leader in the areas of business development, politics, and culture. He has a track record of growing businesses with experience as the head of marketing for a notable private equity and real estate investment group with over $1 billion in assets and $3 billion in sales. He has also been executive director of the University Program for one of the most successful nonprofit organizations in the United States.
With 28 incidents involving 140 victims, the U.S. has seen the deadliest six months of mass killings since at least 2006 when such records were first kept.
A mass killing is defined as any incident where four or more people are slain within a 24-hour period. Northeastern University, in collaboration with the Associated Press and USA Today, has been maintaining a database on this type of violence since 2006. The previous record of 27 mass killings occurred in the second half of 2022. All of the murders except one involved firearms.
“What a ghastly milestone,” said Brent Leatherwood, whose three children were in class at the Convent School in Nashville when a former student killed three children and three adults. “You never think your family would be a part of a statistic like that.”
“We used to say there were two to three dozen a year,” said James Alan Fox, a criminology professor at Northeastern University. “The fact that there’s 28 in half a year is a staggering statistic.”
The alarming increase in mass deaths has reignited the debate on gun control in the United States. Advocates for stricter regulations argue that measures such as banning assault weapons and holding manufacturers accountable could help prevent such tragedies. Opponents argue that gun ownership is a constitutional right and that focusing on mental health and other factors would be more effective in addressing the root causes of violence.
“A shooter would be less inclined to enter a place to commit a mass killing knowing those inside were armed and can shoot back,” said a Second Amendment advocate.
In a show of support for Israel, Representative Nick LaLota (NY-01) has been chosen by House leadership to be part of the escort committee welcoming Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Washington. Recognized for his staunch commitment to Israel, Rep. LaLota's selection highlights his prominent role in fostering U.S.-Israel relations.
Upon the announcement, LaLota expressed his honor to participate in such a significant event. "I am honored to be able to welcome President Herzog to the U.S. Capitol to address members of the House and Senate and be a part of the escort committee to lead him into the chamber," he stated. With increasing incidents of antisemitism and discriminatory rhetoric, LaLota underscored the necessity of the U.S. maintaining strong ties with Israel. "With the current rise in antisemitism and hateful rhetoric, we must continue to condemn racist actions and reaffirm our commitment to support Israel," LaLota asserted, adding, "As our most important ally in the Middle East, I will always strongly support Israel's sovereignty and work to ensure they are able to defend themselves."
This commitment was solidified further as LaLota participated in the passage of H. Con. Res. 57 on July 18, 2023. The concurrent resolution expressed the sentiment of Congress that "the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state," that "Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia," and that "the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel."
As a House Armed Services Committee member, LaLota also demonstrated his devotion to
Israel earlier this year by partaking in a bipartisan Congressional delegation visit to Israel. The visit was led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy and allowed LaLota to affirm his commitment to Israel directly to its leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Discussions during the visit encompassed crucial topics like security assistance, intelligence sharing, and the landmark Abraham Accords.
Thumbing its nose at Hollywood, the independent film "Sound of Freedom" has emerged as a cinematic triumph, captivating audiences and coming in huge at the box office. The film about the growing crisis of child sex slavery soared past $124 million, smashing estimates from an industry that didn’t want to touch the issue.
Without support from Tinseltown or the mainstream media because of its exposure of the international child trafficking plague, the road to bringing the film to theaters has been long and arduous.
The movie is a gripping drama based on actual events, shedding light on the dark world of child slavery and the heroic efforts of Tim Ballard, a former government agent who risked his life rescuing children in South America. He was working on sex trafficking cases in Honduras when he was ordered home by the Department of Homeland Security. Instead, he quit the government to continue rescuing children in what has grown to be an estimated $150 billion global trade with the United States being the biggest customer.
The film stars Jim Caviezel as Ballard, Mira Sorvino, and Bill Camp and has garnered critical acclaim for its powerful story and emotional performances. It centers around two kidnapped children whose case haunted Ballard in a job that “tears you apart” until he was able to bring them home. “Do
you hear that?” his co-star asks as a group of rescued children sing happily. “That’s the sound of freedom.”
The movie's journey to the big screen was filled with obstacles and delays. Despite its compelling subject matter and star-studded cast, the Sound of Freedom faced challenges with funding and distribution due to its dismantling of two prevalent narratives: the U.S. border is secure and there is no exploitation of the children, many unaccompanied by their parents, being transported into the U.S. by the hundreds of thousands.
The mainstream media resisted the film and questioned its motives, some labeling it politically motivated or even conspiratorial. The opposition hindered the film's progress, making it difficult to secure publicity and promotion. A check of Google and other search engines finds relentless attacks on Ballard and the film’s motives, criticisms that are pushing fans to the box office in even greater numbers.
The movie even got a boost from former President Trump who hosted a private screening at his Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, NJ. “Even though the fake news tried to ignore it, the film has been a national sensation and a colossal success at the box office,” he said in a special podcast. “It’s a very important film, movie, documentary, all wrapped into one. It’s really about an issue that has to be discussed,” Trump says,
pointing out the actions he took to secure the border and combat human trafficking which, he said, was at the lowest level when he took office, but has now “gone through the roof.”
Eduardo Verástegui, the movie’s producer, and an actor in it, said in a recent interview that “There’s a global pedophile industry. They have this perfect distribution system of drugs and child trafficking around the world,” he said in a conversation on Steve Bannon’s war room, during which another guest, Jack Posobiec, noted: “It was the Biden administration that ended the DNA testing of children that were found at the border on day one. Don’t you think that they are part of that pedophile industry?” he wondered.
Meanwhile, Disney's "Dial of
Destiny," the latest installment in the popular Indiana Jones franchise, was poised to dominate the box office. With a massive promotion budget, a well-established fan base, and the star power of Harrison Ford, the film was expected to be a blockbuster hit. However, Sound of Freedom emerged as a secondplace competitor, capturing the attention of audiences seeking a thought-provoking and socially relevant cinematic experience. A Right-Wing backlash also helped as Conservatives saw it as a way to stick it to Hollywood, especially Disney, which have been routinely introducing Woke characters and themes into films as part of a political movement to push the country left. Supporters believe the movie’s success is due to a “Great Awakening” as the public comes to grips with the consequences of
President Biden’s policies.
In publicizing the movie, Caviezel says that 300,000 children under the age of 18 were lured into the sex trafficking business in the United States. “We are the biggest consumers of child trafficking and pornography in the world,” he said. “The United States—the home of the free, land of the brave. This is ridiculous. And so the film is a threat.”
After leaving government service, Ballard founded the anti-trafficking group Operation Underground Railroad with a mission of stopping child sex trafficking, which they say has become the world’s fastestgrowing criminal enterprise. Despite the challenges, Sound of Freedom found support from independent filmmakers, grassroots organizations, and a passionate fan base. Through crowdfunding campaigns and private investors, the film secured the funding necessary to complete production which started over five years ago. In a special message following the film, Caviezel returns to the screen to make an impassioned plea to the audience to help expose the horrors of child exploitation. He encouraged viewers to invite their friends to see the movie and asked them to buy tickets in a special program that will allow others to see it for free. Why? he repeats a critical line from the film, “Because God’s children are not for sale.”
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Tucker Carlson, a household name in conservative journalism, sat down with British influencer Andrew Tate for a candid interview, viewed by 35 million people within six hours of being posted. While critics decried Carlson for lending his platform to a man currently facing charges of exploitation, Carlson argued he was upholding an essential principle of journalism – providing a platform for all perspectives.
With Tate under house arrest in Romania, charged with allegedly exploiting women by forcing them to create TikTok videos and siphoning off the resulting revenue, many were critical of Carlson's decision to give him a voice. However, Carlson defended his choice, calling Tate's arrest a "human rights violation" and encouraging viewers to form their own opinions on the matter.
The interview provided a valuable opportunity for Tate to present his side of the story. Throughout their conversation, Tate insisted on the importance of respect for men, a quality he believes can be cultivated through spirituality and a healthy lifestyle. He argued against the perceived emasculation of men in modern society, mainly through pornography, stating, "Men are replacing genuine sexual relationships with a computer screen and porn."
When asked about the PhD (Pimping Hoes Degree) program, he set up in 2018 and the ensuing allegations of involvement in the porn industry, Tate vehemently denied any wrongdoing. Instead, he used the opportunity to double down on his critique of pornography, underscoring its damaging impact on masculinity.
The conversation took a political turn when Carlson mentioned Vice President Kamala Harris. Tate did not hold
back in his assessment of her, asserting, "I don't think I've ever heard her put a compendious coherent sentence together." He suggested that Harris represents individuals in power who manipulate identity politics to their advantage while avoiding accountability for contentious issues, including the handling of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Despite the outrage the interview generated in some quarters, Carlson stood firm in his journalistic approach. The
Daily Beast's Justin Baragona branded him an "unapologetic pornographer" for the interview's duration and the views shared. However, such criticism overlooks Carlson's long-standing commitment to showcasing a diversity of perspectives, even those considered unpalatable by many.
Tate's interview with Carlson extended beyond his perspective on masculinity and his legal issues. It explored his criticism of how media and governments
manipulate narratives to suit their interests. The interview proved to critique contemporary society, tackling themes such as the erosion of masculinity, misuse of identity politics, and the accountability, or lack thereof, of those in power.
While Carlson's decision to interview Tate might be contentious, it reinforced his commitment to a balanced approach in journalism. By encouraging viewers to make their minds up about Tate, Carlson emphasized the importance of individual critical thinking in an era where cancel culture and mob mentality can often dominate the discourse.
In conclusion, this interview serves as a reminder of the importance of free speech and balanced journalism in our society. It allows individuals to listen to all perspectives, irrespective of their popularity, to form an informed opinion.
There are many different types of sleep disorders. Some may be caused by other underlying health conditions. However, we will look at the two main types, Insomnia and Sleep Apnea.
Insomnia refers to the inability to fall asleep or to remain sleep. It can be caused by stress and anxiety, hormones, digestive problems. It may also be a symptom of another condition.
Insomnia in the military is up 650 percent since 2003. From 1997 to 2011, reported rates of insomnia soared, the study found, a trend that spiked considerably following the 2003 invasion of Iraq. This is a direct association between the disorder and exposure to combat. In the eight years following the invasion, the rate of insomnia, which is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular issues, diabetes, stroke, depression, and anxiety, skyrocketed 652 percent among
military personnel. It was also found that post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries suffered as a result of combat deployments have been identified as known to also lead to insomnia. In addition so will Moral Injury. Unfortunately, while most of the other medical problems were treated and solved before the personnel were discharged, insomnia remains.
Sleep Apnea is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. This is a serious medical condition that causes the body to take less oxygen. It can also cause you to wake up during the night. Many of our Veterans returned home still suffering this problem. Sleep Apnea is one of the most common conditions among Veterans.
Other sleep problems include; parasomnias where abnormal movements and behaviors take place, during sleep, such as: sleepwalking, sleep talking, groaning, nightmares
bedwetting, and teeth grinding during or jaw clenching.
RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME (RLS) is an overwhelming need to move the legs. This urge is sometimes accompanied by a tingling sensation in the legs. While these symptoms can occur
during the day, they are most prevalent at night.
This problem is often associated with certain health conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and Parkinson’s disease, but the exact cause isn’t always known.
Narcolepsy is characterized by “sleep attacks” that occur while awake. This means that you will suddenly feel extremely tired and fall asleep without warning.
All of the above conditions should be seen by a medical doctor.
1. Reports indicate that those who take a shower or bath before going to bed often sleep better.
2. Since stress, anxiety or depression will keep one awake, try to avoid them while trying to go to sleep. One way is to concentrate on your breathing by thinking about every breath when it comes in and goes out.
3. Some reports say that wearing clean socks to bed can be a help.
Seven (7) hours of sleep a night is what we need to stay healthy
is available to you by calling the local VA hospital in Northport, (631) 261-4400 or Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255. Press 1 to talk
text to 838255. If you have any questions relating to veteran problems please do not hesitate to contact us and we will
If you thought the Mets were going to be selling off key pieces at this year’s deadline, I would suggest you buy lotto tickets immediately.
The highest payroll baseball has ever seen can only buy you a double digit deficit in the division and sub.500 baseball. Mets general manager Billy Eppler – who is partially credited with the 2009 Yankees Championship Roster construction and the Mets sudden turnaround – and hedge fund manager turned Mets Owner Steve Cohen have learned the hard way that money can’t buy you a World Series.
The Mets have some intriguing pieces to sell off if they want to go that route and they have a farm system full of talented position players, but lack any pitching in their minor league system.
The orange and blue brigade could have picked up the “American Shohei Ohtani” in James Madison University’s Bryce Eldrige or more likely have taken Hurtson Waldstrep out of the University of Florida in the Draft to help out their lack of pitching depth in their system but the Mets pick was moved down ten slots due to surpassing the Luxury Tax threshold by $40 million or more. Eldrige went 16th overall to the San Francisco Giants and Waldstrep went to the division rival Atlanta Braves.
The Mets would ultimately
take Collin Houck, a shortstop from a Georgia High School. This confused many as they currently have Francisco Lindor locked up until 2032 when Houck would be 29 years old. Two of the Mets best prospects are also shortstops/ middle infielders as Rony Marucio and last year’s first rounder Jett Williams appear to be able to stick on the infield. Ironically, Long Island Native and stud pitching prospect Josh Knoth went one pick after Houck and he greatly would’ve helped the Mets out in the long term.
If the Mets were still competing and looking to add pieces, Williams and Marucio would become expendable. However, that isn’t the case right now for the Mets. The biggest issue for the Mets is the rotation.
The Mets rotation was hyped up as one of the best entering 2023 but many scouts and baseball writers overlooked the fact that Steve Cohen is paying way too much money for old “has-beens” Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. If they had a year similar to the back of their baseball cards, then there would be no issue. However, both men have struggled mightily in 2023 and it appears the money invested into them was all for nothing.
The Mets also have money tied into a washed up Carlos Carrasco and an injured Jose Quintana, who
is surprisingly the youngest of the four pitchers named so far in this article. The youngest piece the Mets Rotation currently has is Kodai Senga. Senga was in Japan until this season and he is a 30 year old rookie.
The Mets have a lot of pieces in the rotation that can still fetch a young pitching prospect, especially for Max Scherzer since he has a player opt-out in 2023. If Scherzer is traded, he will most likely opt-out of his contract and hit the open market for the final time in his illustrious career,
Teams like the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, and Los Angeles Dodgers are all in need of starting pitching depth and have excess goods in top 100 prospects. Verlander and Scherzer should probably be able to get the Mets a
top prospect in these teams prospect pools if they decide to re-tool for future postseason chases.
The Mets also have some offensive pieces that have intrigued a lot of playoff contenders as of right now. Tommy Pham – who was originally brought on to be a bench piece – is having a career resurgence in Queens.
The 35 year old has posted his best Batting Average and On Base Percentage since his 2019 season as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. Pham is on a one year deal and the Mets should try to recoup some prospects before they lose him for nothing this offseason.
The Mets also have Starling Marte under contract. Despite his streaky play in 2023, plenty of teams around the league would
be desperate to have an outfielder with a contact bat, a rocket arm, and base stealing ability. Marte is someone who is still under team control till 2025 so the Mets can definitely get a big time prospect or a reasonable haul from a team looking to win now, like the cross town rival Yankees or another American League contender that has an excess of pitching prospects. Unfortunately for the Mets, his trade value may have taken a big hit as he just got placed on the injured list prior to thursday's game due to migraines.
The biggest piece the Mets have to offer is slugging first baseman Pete Alonso. Alonso is the modern day Frank Thomas as he is one of the best RBI guys in all of baseball. He provides a team with instant pop in their lineup and there are plenty of playoff teams who would pay a king's ransom for him as he is still under contract until 2025.
The only issue with a Pete Alonso trade is that GM Billy Eppler and Steve Cohen are most likely going to keep Alonso out of all future trade talks as he has become a team leader that the Mets have lacked since David Wright retired.
There are still plenty of questions about the Mets true intentions at the deadline. The playoffs seem like a fantasy at this point for them as the distance away from the last Wild Card Spot has only gotten bigger since the All-Star Break.
Knoth was originally committed to play baseball at Ole Miss in Oxford, Mississippi but he will instead chase his dreams of being a major league pitcher a few years earlier than expected.
The New York Jets have something that they haven’t had in years, genuine excitement and expectations for the upcoming season.
their camp for the first time in thirteen years, the amount of fan interest appears to be at an all time high.
ByNickCipollaThis week consisted of another huge milestone for PatchogueMedford Graduate Josh Knoth as he made the trip out to Milwaukee and officially became a member of the Brewers.
Knoth officially decided to not use any of his NCAA eligibility and decided to sign with the Milwaukee Brewers after being drafted in the first round a couple of weeks ago.
The 17-year-old had a historic high school career at PatchogueMedford. He broke numerous school records as a pitcher and was also one of only three Long Island High School baseball players to ever win the Carly
Yastrzemski award twice in their high school career.
Knoth signed with the Milwaukee Brewers for $2 million – which is slightly under the $2.3 Million Slot Value –and should be reporting to the Brewers rookie league affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona, where he will pitch for the first time since May.
“I can’t even put it into words [the emotions of signing a professional contract]. I worked my whole life for this and now it’s here?” he told the Milwaukee media after he officially signed his first pro contract. “It just hit. As soon as I pulled up to the ballpark, it was like, ‘Wow, this is actually happening.’”
The Jets had a season that was full of promise as they were in playoff contention for the majority of the year while knocking off some significantly better teams like their in-division rival Buffalo Bills. The fanbase finally looked like they had a team they could be proud of and there was some hope of landing talented free agents in the offseason.
The Jets roster is arguably the most talented one ever constructed. Gang Green recently traded for future first ballot Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason while bringing in key free agents over the past couple of offseasons like Jordan Whitehead, CJ Mosley, and DJ Reed. The Jets have also drafted generational talents like Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner, Garrett
Wilson, Breece Hall and Quinnen Williams in the previous years.
The team also was selected to be on HBO’s Hard Knocks, a mini-documentary that is split into a few parts that follows the team and some individual players throughout their training camp and preseason. This is the first time since 2010 that Hard Knocks has followed Jets Training Camp.
While the Jets may have more media attention coming out of
According to an article on thejetpress.com – which is run by Fansided.com – Thousands of fans who had attempted to get tickets for training camp had managed to get their hands on the available tickets, leading to them selling out in less than five minutes. This also nearly led to the Jets Website to crash due to the rapid amount of purchases.
This will be the first time the Jets fans will get an opportunity to see their new franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers in action with his offense that consists of Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, Corey Davis, and Long Island Native Jeremy Ruckert. We reached out to the New York Jets Public Relations department to speak on the atmosphere of these recent sellouts and hype surrounding the team but we were unable to get any comments before our deadline.
Monday afternoon marked the deadline for NFL teams to work on extensions with all the players who were franchise tagged at the beginning of the offseason.
Giants running back Saquon Barkley was one of the players league wide that was placed under the tag. He and the G-men unfortunately were unable to agree to terms on a new contract before the start of training camp.
The former can’t miss prospect out of Penn State has to turn the clocks back this year as he had his best year since his rookie season in 2022 finishing top-five in rushing yards and even earning his second Pro Bowl not for the New York Giants as they made it to the divisional round of the NFC playoffs. This was also Barkley’s first full season since his sensational rookie year in 2018 and he had his first 1000
yard season since 2019.
The Giants had to make a decision this off-season between the revived Barkley or former first round pick and “franchise quarterback” Daniel Jones. The Giants ultimately chose to give Jones a four year contract worth $160 million guaranteed with a chance of becoming $190 million with incentives.
According to league rules, the franchise tag is a designation a team may apply to a player scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. The tag binds the player to the team for one year if certain conditions are met. Each team has one franchise tag per year. The player must also make equivalent of what some of the top players in the league would make that year based on the position of said player. Players can opt out of signing the tag and sit out for the year and hit the open market once free agency opens up again next
March.
The Giants logic is that running backs in today's NFL are replaceable and tend to have a shorter shelf life than other positions in football. The
sharp declines of Ezekiel Elliott and Todd Gurley after they signed massive extensions have become a cautionary tale for NFL front offices on why not to pay a running back.
The 2018 Rookie of the Year has been adamant about playing under the franchise tag as he wants some long-term security and his contract. Barkley may hold out now that there’s no deal in place and he is already expected to miss training camp.
As of right now, all signs are pointing towards him being the next Le’Veon Bell, and not playing at all for the New York Giants as he has still yet to sign the franchise tag and may not even agree to play this upcoming fall.
Barkley was also on a Zoom call over the weekend with other star running backs who complained to the NFLPA about not getting paid like other position players do. Running backs are often out-leveraged during contract negotiations due to the position's large amount of injury concerns and relatively short shelf life compared to Quarterbacks and Wide Receivers.
Tuesday Night was a special one down in Maryland for ExMets pitcher Robert Stock as he threw the second no-hitter in franchise history as he led the Long Island Ducks to a 4-0 victory against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
Stock’s no-hitter comes a little more than 22 years after Rod Henderson threw one during a home game on May 25th, 2001 against the Atlantic City Surf. He finished the game with six strikeouts while walking three batters and allowing no hits through all nine innings.
“I didn’t even realize until the fourth inning.” said Stock, “I realized then that I had no hits and went from there.”
This isn’t the first time Stock has flirted with a nohitter during as a pro, he pitched seven innings of nohit baseball in Korea last year before he was pulled from the game due to a high pitch count. Contrary to his previous bid he had overseas, he was able to keep his pitch count under control and his coaches let
him go all nine innings.
“My pitch count was more under control this time around,” said Stock, “I felt under control. I was getting ahead early in counts and it allowed me to go deeper into the game.”
Stock had a dominant stretch early on that fueled his no-hit bid; He allowed his first base runner in the third as he would surrender a leadoff walk to KC Hobson. He would then proceed to retire 14 Blue Crabs in a row.
“I didn’t have all my stuff working,” Stock said about his pitch mix and his key to keeping Southern Maryland off the base paths. “I did notice that my fastball was working well, especially when I would throw it inside to lefty hitters, and it led to a lot of easy outs that my teammates in the field could make.”
The 32 year old from Washington State came out in the ninth inning with a 4-0 lead and three outs from rewriting the history books. He still hadn’t allowed a hit despite allowing one man to
reach on a walk.
The inning did not look promising at first for Stock as Matt Hibbert walked and former Mets top 30 prospect Khalil Lee reached after being hit by a pitch to put men on first and second. Stock would then face the Blue Crabs cleanup hitter David Harris,
who had a chance to make it a one run game in the ninth inning.
Fortunately for Stock and the Ducks, he would induce a ground ball to second base that resulted in a game ending 4-6-3 double play, giving the Ducks the victory and etching his name into the history
books.
“It’s hard to rank this performance,” said Stock. “All my other accomplishments like getting drafted, making my big league debut, and playing in Korea were all very special to me. I also feel that pitching a no-hitter in the Atlantic League is a special moment in my career so far.”
Stock joined the Ducks in June after previously pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers Triple-A Affiliate and after he impressed some Major League teams with a solid year in the Korean Baseball Organization in 2022. He now has an 5-1 record since joining the team, posting a 4.08 earned run average across 39.2 innings pitched at the time of this article being written.
The Long Island Ducks have had a very successful season up to this point. They are already guaranteed a playoff spot as they clinched first place for the first half of the season and are hoping to win their fifth Atlantic League Championship in franchise history.
The 2023 Yankees have endured a lot of injuries to key players. Aaron Judge, Luis Severino, Harrison Bader, Jonathan Loaisiga, Carlos Rodon and Nestor Cortes Jr have all spent significant time on the injured list, leading to a disastrous summer for the defending American League East champions.
The news gets more hectic for the Yankees as third baseman Josh Donaldson – who has already missed significant time early this season with a hamstring issue – got some bad news yesterday about his calf injury he suffered in Colorado during their recent west coast road trip.
The former American League Most Valuable Player learned that the strain in his calf is worse than the team originally thought as he told the media that it is a grade three strain, or more likely torn, after undergoing tests prior to the team’s series against the Angels this past week.
If the calf muscle is torn, it is more than likely that Donaldson will not suit up again until next
year and it will most likely not come as a Yankee since he will be a free agent at the end of the season. The recovery time on a grade three calf muscle injury can take anywhere from two to four months.
The 37 year old third baseman has been a disappointment at the bat in 2023, posting a career worst .142 batting average across 106 total at bats. He had 15 total hits this season but surprisingly
10 of those hits were home runs, a feat that is quite impressive in itself.
Donaldson will be someone missed in the Yankee lineup due to his elite defensive skill set at third base and his ferocious competitiveness that you can’t teach anyone. This also could mark the end of an impressive career as his contract is up at the end of the season and it would be hard to believe that anyone
will take a chance on him after posting bottom of the barrel numbers in 2023.
Another big piece hit the season ending Injured List as well after the conclusion of the west coast road trip as Platinum Glove winner Jose Trevino will undergo season ending wrist surgery.
The Yankees announced the news about Trevino’s injury
prior to their home series this weekend against the Kansas City Royals.
“It’s very frustrating.” said Trevino to Brian Hoch of MLB. com, “I want to be out there. I want to play; I love to play. I love to catch, I love to wear the pinstripes. There’s nothing more than I want to do than go out there and play, but at this point, I’m not helping anybody.”
The 30 year old catcher from Corpus Christi, Texas had injured his wrist during spring training. He has been playing through the injury all season but he has seen a significant drop in his offensive numbers from last season to this season. He is slashing a measly .210/.257/.312 with an OPS+ of 57 (League average is 100).
Trevino is expected to be back in 2024 with the team as their defensive anchor behind the plate and his elite defense will most certainly be missed for the rest of the season. Ben Rortvet will be called up to replace Trevino on the Major League roster and he will split time with Kyle Higashioka behind the plate for the remainder of the year.
As the trade deadline inches closer and closer it seems that Yankees fans have lost their collective minds. The rumor mill is always a dangerous place, now with social media it's downright ludicrous at times. The question that is being floated right now among baseball fans is whether the Yankees will be buyers or sellers at the deadline. That is a legit question for those who look at logic and reasoning, but that question is being dwarfed as many aren't asking that, but rather, what huge name the Yankees will bring in.
What has Brian Cashman done in his Yankee tenure, and Hal? if we are being fair, to suggest the Yankees would go and push all their chip into the middle of the table? Brian Cashman has shown the Yankee fan base exactly who he is over and over, yet many want to believe what could be, rather
than what is. Cashman could have brought in Luis Castillo last season, instead he grabbed Frankie Montas. When Bryce Harper and Manny Machado were free agents, both expressed interest in playing in the pinstripes. Cashman didn't even sit down and talk to them. Those are the kind of Cashman moves that we should expect this time around as well.
Hearing names like Ohtani or Soto or even Arenado might get phone calls on local sports talk shows, but there is no merit to them. New York is a last place team with a discombobulated roster put together by the man that the town believes will make one of the biggest trades in history. That is just not happening. Yankees fans should put away those lofty hopes and dreams and settle for a more Cashman like approach in the coming days. Cody Bellinger,
Jeimer Candelario, and Brendan Donovan are the names NYers should be floating around. Keep
expectations for the deadline within reach, because these are not the Yankees of George, these
are the Cashman Yankees.
A life estate can be a simple, costeffective strategy to leave property to your children. However, there are several drawbacks that make a living trust a superior option.
A life estate is a type of joint ownership of real property. The “life tenant” retains the right to possess and use the property during their lifetime. Upon the life tenant's death, the remainderman (e.g. your children) takes full title to the property.
There are several advantages of retaining a life estate in property. The main benefit is that your beneficiaries, the remaindermen, take title without the need for probate, which reduces delays and costs. Further, the remainderman receive a full step-up in cost
basis to date of death value, reducing potential capital gains taxes. Finally, Medicaid cannot place a lien on the property to recover the value of any benefits provided such as nursing home care.
A life estate is pretty straightforward to create by changing the deed. But a living trust, such as a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (“MAPT”), offers several important benefits that a life estate cannot match.
When one transfers their home into a MAPT, they retain the right to live in the home and use the property just as with a life estate. However, the MAPT is a better vehicle to protect the asset for Medicaid purposes. If you need Medicaid long term care to pay for a nursing home within five years of the transfer, the deed will have to be transferred
Sometimes, the simplest thing can take on monumental proportions – if you get it wrong. And setting a proper anchor and retrieving (or “weighing it” so you can “make way”), can make all the difference in the world when the wind starts to stiffen and all the other fishermen around you start to look askance at you – as you drag your anchor towards them.
The art and science of anchoring are closely akin. It is all about leverage and “scope”. Scope is the ratio of the depth of the water (plus your freeboard, i.e., the distance from the water to your anchor’s cleat) to the amount of line, i.e., “anchor rode”, you’ve laid out. If you are in 7 feet of water and there is 3 feet from the water to the cleat, this is a distance of 10 feet. Lay out 70 feet of “ground tackle” – anchor, anchor chain, and line (rode) – and you have a scope of 7:1 (70/10). This happens to be the US Coast Guard’s recommended scope for proper anchoring under “normal” conditions. In light air, you can reduce it to 5:1. In heavy seas, you should lay out 10:1 or even more.
The leverage aspect has to do with how the “flukes” create the
back to you. If your children refuse, then you will not qualify. Moreover, by transferring via deed, you also lose the $250,000 capital gains exemption if the property has to be sold during your lifetime. Most importantly,
the property would be subject to your children's creditors and divorce.
A MAPT also is more flexible. With a transfer to a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust, you
would be able to change your trustee and beneficiaries at any time. Conversely, with a life estate the remainderman’s interest is “vested" and cannot be taken away. Also a MAPT can protect more than just your home - any type of asset can be in the trust.
The decision between a life estate and MAPT can be difficult and involves the consideration of many factors. Thus, it is advisable to discuss the advantages and drawbacks of each option with an experienced estate planning attorney.
Dylan Stevens, Esq. is an attorney at Burner Law Group, P.C. focusing his practice areas on Estate Planning. 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.
holding power. The flukes are those long blades that actually stick into the sand (I am describing the Danforth-style anchor, which is ideal for our sandy and muddy bottoms on the South Shore).
Imagine your hand is the anchor for a second. Make a “claw” with your hand and your down-turned fingers are the flukes. They would bite in deeper and more firmly if your arm (what would be the “shank” if it were part of the ground tackle) was laying flat along the surface (try it down at the beach with some sand.) If you start to lift your arm, you can see how your claw/fingers/ flukes start to pry themselves out of the imaginary sand/mud/ ground. This is why a longer scope is better than a shorter one. It “de-levers” the flukes and keeps them pointing deeply into the holding surface. And the reason that chain (typically 6’ but it can obviously be more) is encouraged as the connecting medium between the anchor itself and the line is to add more weight to the shank – keeping the flukes digging in deeply.
One of the toughest parts of
anchoring is judging how much scope to put out when you are anchoring around other boats. All boats will swing downwind on their anchors. If you anchor 50’ behind another boat, and you put out 70’ of rode, pray that the wind doesn’t clock around to the opposite heading. If so, prepare to be boarded by an angry crew! Also, don’t anchor from the stern alone. If you anchor from the stern alone, you are likely to sink “on the hook.” Why? Well, your bow is now downwind and your stern, i.e., the flat transom, is into the wind. Water splashes against the transom and some splashes into the boat. The boat sits a little lower. The same size
wave now splashes more water into the boat. The boat sits a little lower. You can see where this is headed. Down.
If 7:1 scope is recommended for good holding power, and 10:1 scope is even better than that, what would be best for providing the least holding power? If you said 1:1, you get an “A” in anchoring. Here’s how you do it.
Hopefully, you have a crew man who can go to the bow and take up the slack, flaking it on the deck as it comes in, while you slowly power up over the anchor. When the anchor line is lying straight up and down, your crew yells
“stop” and then tries to “weigh” or retrieve the anchor. But maybe it is stuck! Well, re-cleat the anchor rode so that it is pointing straight down to the anchor (this is called “snubbing” the anchor.) If the line is going straight down to the bottom from your cleat, the scope must be 1:1! Now, back away – don’t power forward! If the anchor suddenly breaks free, it could impale itself in your hull as it sweeps upwards under the force of the boat surging ahead. Add power gradually astern and you will very likely break free. If you still haven’t, while power is still being applied in reverse, turn the helm hard over. This will cause the boat to rotate around the anchor. You are unscrewing from the bottom, like a corkscrew. 99 times out of 100, this will finish the job. If the anchor is fouled though on rocks or cables, your last resort is to cut yourself free. Anchors away!
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Other than the lore surrounding it, we know very little about the place called Heaven. There is a wealth of conflicting beliefs regarding it. Most agree that the souls of the righteous are saved and their eternal reward is dwelling as saints with God and the Heavenly Host of angels in Heaven. Many who believe in an afterlife believe that Heaven is the firmament above Creation. The apocryphal Book of Enoch describes Heaven as having seven realms. Each realm has its unique character and appearance.
The seven heavens are Shamain, Raquia, Sagun, Machen, Mathey, Zebul, and Araboth. The First Heaven Shamain is connected to Earth and exists in both the spiritual and material planes. With a common border to Earth, Shamain most closely resembles the tangible world and has a natural atmosphere and surface water. It is ruled by the Archangel Gabriel.
The Second Heaven Raquia
contains a prison chamber which detains fallen angels who are not residing in hell but are also awaiting the final Judgment for their eternal condemnation. It is ruled by the Archangel Raphael.
Sagun is the Third Heaven and is unique in that it is divided into two very different areas. Its northern lands are filled with icy, jagged mountains and it touches upon the realm of hell. In contrast, the southern area of Sagun is a lush, fertile paradise.
The Fourth Heaven is named Machen. The Archangel Michael rules over this region. The Apocalypse of St. Paul tells us that the actual Garden of Eden is located here, flourishing after its removal from earth. Machen is verdant and fertile and a favorite spot of the angels.
The Fifth Heaven is named Mathey, and in some traditions this is where God resides. The Creator holds court with His ministering angels who eternally sing hosannas and hymns in the southern hall
Zebul, has no single Archangel as its ruler. Seven powerful Cherubs reside here, as do legions of other angels who specialize in the study of every science and art form in existence. They mark the time and breadth of the universe from here, and consider their home a font of celestial knowledge.
of the region. Lore has it that the very different northern boundaries are the home of the exiled Samael, who lives in an expansive corona of fire and smoke with no firm ground
above or below his domain. The Watchers, a group of fallen angels, are kept bound in this same void until their final judgment.
The Sixth Heaven called
The Seventh Heaven is called Araboth and, in some conflicting traditions, is ruled by the Archangel Samael. Other traditions maintain that this is where God dwells. Most of the Heavenly Host reside here, and the Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones, (the top three tiers in the Nine Choirs of Angels) choose this area of Heaven almost exclusively as their own. These concepts of the seven realms of heaven are from the apocryphal writings of the prophet Enoch. There are numerous other conflicting traditions and perceptions of Heaven which comprise celestial lore.
BY NINA JOURAWLEFF
Heavenly help comprises the subject matter of my poem this week.
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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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 Nicole Grasso, Esq., Referee 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, 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
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
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, Referee
FRENKEL 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
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
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
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
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
Notice is hereby given that an on-premise restaurant full liquor license, Serial #1366294 has been applied for by SSS Westbury LLC d/b/a Spring Shabu-Shabu to sell beer, wine, cider and liquor at retail in a Restaurant. For on premises consumption under the ABC Law at 1195 Corporate Drive Westbury NY 11590.
L15360 – 7/19/2023 & 7/26/2023
The Preserve at East Moriches, LLC, 1 Rabro Drive, Suite 100, Hauppauge, New York, 11788, has made application to the Town of Brookhaven Planning Board for approval of a site plan for a 70-unit planned retirement community. This proposal is known as The Preserve at East Moriches, located on the north side of Montauk Highway, ± 2,605’ east of East Moriches-Riverhead Road (County Road 51), East Moriches, Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York and described as follows:
NORTH: MANORVILLE BRANCH (NOT OPEN);
WEST: Now or Formerly BARTHOLOMEW F SPADARO TRUST;
SOUTH: MONTAUK HIGHWAY;
EAST: Now or Formerly JCNSL LLC
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Brookhaven Planning Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Hall 2nd floor auditorium, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York on
Monday, August 7, 2023 at 4:00 P.M., when adjacent property owners and/or others interested in any way in the proposal may appear before the Board to be heard.
A more detailed diagram of the subject property shall be made available virtually at https://www. brookhavenny.gov/1159/
Meetings
At said public hearing, any persons interested shall be given the opportunity to be heard. Anyone interested in submitting written comments to the Board may also do so via email at emccallion@brookhavenny. gov.
DATED: July 19, 2023
Steven J. Wilutis, Esq., Chairman
L15362–7/26/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 872, 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, 862 and 867 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 14, 2023
Hauppauge, New York. Steven Bellone County Executive L15363–7/26/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 873, 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,
863
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 14, 2023
Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15364–7/26/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY
ORDER No. 874, 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, 864 and 869 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, 864 and 869 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 14, 2023
Hauppauge
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15365–7/26/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 875, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER
No. 820, 825, 830, 835, 840, 845, 850, 855, 860, 865 and 870 UNDER § 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW
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 14, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15366–7/26/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 876, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER Nos. 821, 826, 831, 836, 841, 846, 851, 856, 861, 866 and 871 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 not-
for-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 14, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive L15367–7/26/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 877, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER
Nos. 750, 753, 756, 759, 762, 765, 768, 771, 774, 777, 781, 785,
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
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, 863, 868 and 873 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:
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 19, 2023
Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive L15369–7/26/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 879, 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, 864, 869 and 874 UNDER § 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW
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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:
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 19, 2023
Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15368–7/26/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 878, EXTENDING LOCAL
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
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, 864, 869 and 874 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 19, 2023
Hauppauge
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15370–7/26/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 880, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 820, 825, 830, 835, 840, 845, 850, 855, 860, 865, 870 and 875 UNDER § 24 OF ARTICLE 2-B OF THE EXECUTIVE LAW
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 19, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15371–7/26/2023
LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER No. 881, EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY ORDER
Nos. 821, 826, 831, 836, 841, 846, 851, 856, 861, 866, 871 and 876 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 19, 2023 Hauppauge, New York.
Steven Bellone County Executive
L15372–7/26/2023
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 22, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for:
RENOVATIONS OF THE VANDERBILT MANSION BOILER ROOM (C0180) TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
CAPITAL PROJECT NO.
7443
The work consists of the following: Remove and replace existing
hot water heating and chilled water cooling plants serving the Vanderbilt Mansion (C0180), including but not limited to boilers, burners, breeching, heat exchanger, chiller, glycol feed systems, and associated pumps, air separators, expansion tanks, power wiring, control wiring, and conduits.
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 27, 2023. In order to obtain a set of Contract Documents, eligible bidders MUST visit http://www. suffolkcountyny.gov, click on "Business", then “Doing Business", then Bids & Proposals", then click "Please click here for access to the Suffolk County Procurement System". This will bring you to a home-page where you can "Log-in" to view and print the offerings.
New users click on "Log In" to create a new account to register. When creating your profile, ensure that you select NIGP codes 909, 910, 912, 913, 925, and 968 which will allow you to view the appropriate documents and receive future e-mails about Lettings/Capital Projects.
You are responsible for downloading and printing all appropriate Contract Documents.
You are also responsible for checking the site frequently to ensure that you have all addenda. Note that there is no fee to create a user profile or to obtain documents.
Questions for user login should be directed to the Suffolk County Department of Public Works IT division at (631) 852-4115. Eligiblebiddersmust haveregisteredontheSuffolk CountyDepartmentofPublic Works Purchasing Unit web site to be eligible to submit a responsiblebid. CONTRACT
A non-mandatory pre-bid walk through is required. Meet at the front parking lot outside the mainentrance of the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, located 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, New York 11721, at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 10, 2023. 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.
Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder in conjunction with Section A4-14 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code establishing an optional ten percent (10%) local (Nassau/ Suffolk) preference program for Suffolk County contracts.
The bids shall be delivered in person, by the Bidder or his agent, at the time and place stated.
NOTE: Notice to Bidders and Bid Results are posted on the Suffolk County Web Site at http://www. suffolkcountyny.gov. Go to Department Directory link and scroll down menu to choose Public Works. Then click on “Bids, Contracts, and Specifications”, then “Construction Bids”. Bid Results will not be given out over the telephone. You are requested to access the County website for this information. If you are not in attendance at the bid opening, please be patient while we process and post the results. Results will typically be posted within 24 hours after the bid opening.
Please note that all construction projects over $250,000 advertised after July 17, 2008 will be subject to training requirements pursuant to Section 220-h of the NYS Labor Law.
Please note that all construction contracts involving construction, reconstruction, improvement, rehabilitation, installation, alteration, renovation, demolition of, or otherwise providing for any building, facility or physical structure of any kind with a value in excess of $250,000 will be subject to Apprenticeship Training Program requirements pursuant to Article 23, Section 816b of the NYS Labor Law and Suffolk County Resolution No. 18662014, specifically requiring graduate of apprentice(s) in the trade(s) called for within the construction contract within specified time period preceding the bid date of project.
The Commissioner of Public Works reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Any questions regarding this project shall be directed to Eric Marchand, P.E., at (631) 852-5257
JOSEPH T. BROWN, P.E., COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
L15373–7/26/2023
TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Bids will be received and publicly opened and read aloud in the Town of Brookhaven Town Hall Lobby located at the Brookhaven Town Office Complex, One Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York, 11738, 3rd Floor, for the following project on the date as indicated at 11:00 am:
BID #23074
TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN STORMWATER AND FLOOD MITIGATION (WITH LIVING
SHORELINE PROJECT) PATCHOGUE, NY
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
DUE: August 7, 2023
BID DUE DATE: August 17, 2023
A pre-bid site visit will be held on August 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the location in the vicinity of 10 South Breeze Drive, Patchogue, NY
Specifications for the abovereferenced bid will be available beginning July 27, 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 minority and women-owned businesses and HUD Section 3 businesses to participate in the bidding process.
Town of Brookhaven Purchasing Division
Kathleen C. Koppenhoefer, Deputy Commissioner (631) 451-6252
L15374–7/26/2023
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR ELLINGTON LOAN ACQUISITION TRUST
2007-2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2007-2,
V.
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 24, 2023 at 9:30AM, 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.
L15375 – 7/26/2023, 8/2/2023. 8/9/2023 & 8/16/2023
ANTONIO TYRA A/K/A
ANTONIO R. TYRA, ET.
Notice of Adoption of a Resolution
Subject to Permissive Referendum
Authorization for Appropriation of Funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property on Elder Drive, Mastic BeachSuffolk County Tax Map (SCTM) 0200-983.40-12.00-
026.002 –Owner: Colella
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, at a regular meeting thereof held on July 20, 2023, duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to authorize the appropriation of funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property at Mastic Beach - SCTM No. 0200-983.40-12.00-026.002.
The subject resolution is available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office located at One Independence Hill, Farmingville,
Dated: July 20, 2023
By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven
Kevin J. LaValle, Town Clerk
L15377–7/26/2023
Notice of Adoption of a Resolution Subject to Permissive Referendum
Authorizing the Supervisor/ Deputy Supervisor to Sign a Property Owner Consent Form and Execute a Land Lease Agreement with Solarsense NY I, LLC for Solar Carport Facilities at Town Hall
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of July, 2023, duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to authorize a Land Lease Agreement with
Solarsense NY I, LLC for the development, construction and management of a solar carport facilities at the Town of Brookhaven Town Hall property, upon the terms and conditions as contained in the Lease.
The subject resolution is available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office, located at One Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York.
Dated: July 20, 2023 Farmingville, New York
By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven
Kevin J. LaValle, Town Clerk
L15378–7/26/2023
Notice of Adoption of a Resolution
Subject to Permissive Referendum
Authorization for Appropriation of Funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property in Middle Island, New York - Suffolk County Tax Map (SCTM) 0200-288.00-02.00007.000 and 0200-318.0004.00-025.001, 025.002, 026.000 and 027.000 –
Owner: Kald Estate
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, at a regular meeting thereof held on July 20, 2023, duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to authorize the appropriation of funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property at Middle Island - SCTM No. 0200-288.00-02.00-007.000, 0200-318.00-04.00-025.001, 025.002, 026.000 and 027.000.
The subject resolution is available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office located at One Independence Hill, Farmingville,
Dated: July 20, 2023
By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven
Kevin J. LaValle, Town ClerkL15379–7/26/2023
Notice of Adoption of a Resolution Subject to Permissive Referendum
Authorizing the Supervisor/ Deputy Supervisor to Execute a Modification to the Fourth Amendment to the Land Lease Agreement in connection with Dish Wireless LLC, at the Town of Brookhaven Mark Tree Road, Centereach Property
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of July, 2023, duly adopted a resolution subject to permissive referendum, the purpose and effect of which is to authorize a Modification to the Fourth Amendment to the Land Lease Agreement for an additional 35 square feet of the Leased Premises for a total of 70 square feet, subject to an additional payment to be agreed to by the parties, at the Town of Brookhaven Mark Tree road, Centereach Property.
The subject resolution is available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Town Clerk’s office, located at One Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York.
Dated: July 20, 2023 Farmingville, New York
By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven
Kevin J. LaValle, Town Clerk
L15380–7/26/2023
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, V.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated August 16, 2022, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and LEWIS GONZALEZ; 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 29, 2023 at 10:30AM, premises known as 78 ARPAGE DRIVE EAST, SHIRLEY, NY 11967: District 0200, Section 978.80, Block 04.00, 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, STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 607739/2019. Annette Eaderesto, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
L15381 – 7/26/2023, 8/2/2023, 8/9/2023 & 8/16/2023
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 #23073 – Landscaping Materials---August 10, 2023
Bid #23075 – Ford Pick Up & F-Series Parts---August 10, 2023
Specifications for the abovereferenced bids will be available beginning July 27, 2023.
Preferred Method
• Access website: Municipal Market | Brookhaven, NY (brookhavenny.gov): click on link for Bids. Follow directions to register and download document.
• Questions must be submitted in writing to the following e-mail: PurchasingGroup@ brookhavenny.gov
The Town of Brookhaven reserves the right to reject and declare invalid any or all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposals received, all in the best interests of the Town. The Town of Brookhaven welcomes and encourages minorities and women-owned businesses and HUD Section 3 businesses to participate in the bidding process.
Further information can be obtained by calling (631) 451-6252
Kathleen C. Koppenhoefer Deputy Commissioner TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN
L15382–7/26/2023
Notice To Bidders July 27, 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.
MEM – Friday, August 4, 2023 – Bid #23/0270–Seamless Docs Collaborate Cloud Support (Commodity Code 92045)
JH – Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – Bid #23/0262
– Annual Requirements
Contract – Class A Trousers (Commodity Code 20044)
JH – Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – Bid #23/063 – Annual Requirements Contract –Shirts, Sheriff (Commodity Code 20070)
LT – Thursday, August 10, 2023 – Bid #23/0281LWI – Pallet Racks (Commodity Code 56053)
JC – Thursday, August 10, 2023 – Bid #23/0275
– Annual Requirements Contract – Pipe Repair Clamps and Specialty Fittings (Commodity Code 67052)
JR – Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Bid #23/0266 – Annual Requirements Contract – Medical Oxygen Tank Refills, Rentals, and Servicing (Commodity Code 43048)
JR – Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – Bid #23/0271 – Annual Requirements Contract – Shelf Stable Meals (Commodity Code 39306)
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.
L15383–7/26/2023
Request for Proposals (RFP) Suffolk County Office of Central Procurement on behalf of the Suffolk County Department of Social Services is Seeking Proposals for Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)/Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (CARA) Services
SC Purchasing RFP No. 2023-21
Commodity Code: 952-07
Submissions Due Date: September 14, 2023 (Advertised: July 27, 2023)
The Suffolk County Office
of Central Procurement, on behalf of the Suffolk County Department of Social Services, is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the provision of CAPTA/CARA Services. These services would be provided by two (2) of the Proposer’s staff members as follows: one (1) Peer Recovery Specialist (PT) and one (1) Behavioral Health Consultant (PT).
• The Peer Recovery Specialist shall assist individuals who are clients of the Department and are in recovery in creating their personal recovery plans, to model effective coping techniques and self-help strategies, and to demonstrate and impart relevant skills needed for self-management of relapse; and
• The Behavioral Health Consultant shall identify and support the behavioral health needs of children born to a person who used alcohol and/or other substances during their pregnancy and their caregivers by assisting with the development, implementation, and monitoring of the plan of safe care for children.
The specifications for this RFP are available as follows:
1) Go to https:// suffolkcountyny.bonfirehub. com/portal/ to view the offering and register to participate in the opportunity.
2) Email thomas.malanga@ suffolkcountyny.gov with the RFP number. Please note that all participants will have to register for the RFP through the URL listed in #1.
3) Call (631) 852-5196 with the RFP number and your address.
Timeline
• Proposer’s Conference (non-mandatory) on Microsoft Teams, August 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Registration required in order to receive invitation to Teams meeting.
• Technical Questions due by August 24, 2023 at 3:30 PM
• Proposals due on September 14, 2023 by 3:30 PM.
L15384–7/26/2023
Plaintiffs #1-21, et al. v. County of Suffolk, et al., U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Case No. 15-cv02431-WFK-LB
TO: All Latino or Latina persons who, at any time after January 2012, have been or in the future will be subject to a vehicular or pedestrian stop or detention by an agent of the Suffolk County Police Department in the county of Suffolk (the “Class”).
You are a Class Member if:
1. You identify as a Latina or Latino person; and
2. You have been at any time after January 2012 or in the future will be subject to a vehicular or pedestrian stop or detention; and
3. The vehicular or pedestrian stop or detention is by an agent of the Suffolk County Police Department (the “SCPD”) in the County of Suffolk.
You do not need to live in Suffolk County to benefit under the Class Action Settlement Agreement.
You are hereby notified that on July 14, 2023 the Honorable William F. Kuntz of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York approved a settlement of the claims brought on your behalf in this lawsuit.
Background: This class action lawsuit involves claims by Plaintiffs #1-20 as representatives of the Class of all similarly situated Latinos in Suffolk County who are, or will be, at risk of being subject to discriminatory and unconstitutional policing policies, patterns, and practices by the County of Suffolk (the “County”); Suffolk County Police Department (“SCPD”); Edward Webber; Milagros Soto (collectively, the “County Defendants”) in violation of the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, and the common law of the state of New York.
Before the Court made a final determination in this lawsuit regarding whether the County Defendants’ conduct is lawful or unlawful, Plaintiffs and the County Defendants reached a Class Action Settlement Agreement. The Class Action Settlement Agreement provides for injunctive relief on behalf of the Class, which is memorialized in the Class Action Settlement Agreement described below. Class Members are represented by Milbank LLP and LatinoJustice PRLDEF (collectively, “Class Counsel”).
Description of the Class Action Settlement Agreement: Pursuant to the Class Action Settlement Agreement, the Plaintiffs and County Defendants have agreed to substantive terms modifying and supplementing SCPD policies, procedures and practices. The County Defendants have agreed to the following in the Class Action Settlement Agreement:
1. Precinct Level Advisory Boards: Through this agreement, SCPD will establish a Precinct Level Advisory Board (“PLAB”) for each SCPD precinct. The PLABs will focus on addressing community concerns, fostering new relationships between the SCPD and community leaders, expanding the community engagement reach within each precinct, and providing a clear line of communication between SCPD and the community. Annually, the Commanding Officer will present up-todate data on the precinct’s traffic and pedestrian stop activity. These meetings will be in addition to the public community meetings that already occur.
2. Implicit Bias Training: SCPD will work with a qualified third-party provider to establish an Implicit Bias 2.0 Training, which will be an updated version of SCPD’s current implicit bias training program. The training will incorporate an analysis of SCPD’s traffic stop data which will be completed by an independent third party.
All sworn officers will be required to complete the Implicit Bias 2.0 Training.
3. Traffic Stop Data and Analysis: County Defendants will create a Public Traffic and Pedestrian Stop Data Dashboard with quarterly publication of its raw data. The raw data sets will include, amongst other data, information related to: (i) where a stop occurred, (ii) the police action taken, and (iii) anonymized license plate data.
SCPD will engage an independent third party to review SCPD’s traffic and pedestrian stop data and publish a report on an annual basis. Additionally, SCPD’s precinct commanding officers, or their designees, will review traffic stop data quarterly to identify and address atypical patterns of traffic stops and/or enforcement activity.
SCPD will issue an annual public report that includes detailed information related to Internal Affairs Bureau (“IAB”) complaints, including: (i) the number of complaints by type of allegation; (ii) case disposition per investigation; (iii) bias policing allegations; (iv) bias policing dispositions; (v) bias policing allegations by race or ethnicity; (vi) bias policing allegations by race or ethnicity per year; (vii) bias policing allegations by precinct/race or ethnicity; and (viii) the time it takes to complete investigations.
4. Traffic and Pedestrian Stop Training: SCPD will ensure that its officers receive the appropriate training related to the SCPD policies regarding: (i) searches based solely on consent, (ii) permissible questions during traffic stops, (iii) search and seizure law and the four levels of suspicion; and (iv) adequate recording of necessary stop data, such as the primary reason for a stop. Moreover, officers will be instructed to provide only a warning when encountering a minor vehicle equipment violation, unless there are additional facts or circumstances justifying a ticket for the equipment violation offense. Furthermore, where no action is taken during a stop,
officers will be instructed to provide a business card in both English and Spanish that includes their information and the IAB and the Human Rights Commission (“HRC”) contact information. The contact information for both the IAB and HRC will also be prominently displayed on the SCPD website.
5. Language Access: SCPD will implement additional procedures to improve language accessibility and ensure alignment with the goals and spirit of SCPD Policy 333. Specifically, SCPD will include links on its website to tools that translate webpages into Spanish. The Spanish version of the website will include links to Spanish versions of documents and forms. Moreover, SCPD will provide language assistance services in accordance with the procedures contained in SCPD Policy 333 and will make residents aware that such services are available to them free of charge. SCPD will post Language Access statistics on its website on a quarterly basis.
County Defendants will also hire a certified Spanish Speaking Police Operations Aide (referred to in the Reform Plan as “Community Policing Aids”) to provide language assistance at the front desk of the Third Precinct, other than for the overnight shift. Furthermore, County Defendants agree to use best efforts to recruit and hire certified Spanish Speaking Police Operations Aides for open positions, other than the overnight shift, for the front desks of the First, Second, and Fifth Precincts.
6. Civilian Oversight Review Process: County Defendants will ensure the implementation by the HRC of a civilian oversight review process, which is responsible for the following: (i) providing an additional mechanism for in-person and online means by which the public may file complaints of officer misconduct; (ii) reviewing in tandem IAB investigations of police misconduct complaints being investigated by the IAB and over which the HRC has jurisdiction pursuant to its powers and duties under Suffolk County Code Section
119-3; (iii) accessing the Department’s shared data portal to monitor the status of open complaints; and (iv) offering recommendations on additional steps to be taken by the IAB as part of a particular police misconduct investigation. The HRC will issue an annual report summarizing its review activities, observations and recommendations.
7. Body-Worn Camera Policy: SCPD will comply with its Body-Worn Camera Policy 422 and Body-Worn Camera Procedure 422, and will deploy the use of bodyworn cameras as standard police worn equipment for all authorized officers who regularly engage with the public in the course of their professional duties.
8. U-Visa Matters: The Commanding Officer of SCPD’s Hate Crimes Bureau (or his/her designee) will be designated as the contact person for all U-Visa matters, using appropriate language access resources, conducting outreach to crime victims, providing information regarding U-Visas, and responding to inquiries.
For Further Information: The above description is only a summary of the Class Action Settlement Agreement. You should read the entire Class Action Settlement Agreement to understand it fully. Copies of the Class Action Settlement Agreement may be obtained: (1) from Class Counsels’ website https:// www.milbank.com/en/ plaintiffs1-21.html; (2) by contacting Class Counsel at info@latinojustice.org or 212-219-3360; (3) by accessing the Court docket in this case, for a fee, at https:// ecf.nyed.uscourts.gov; or (4) by visiting the Clerk of Court for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, business days from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m L15385–7/26/2023
AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES TO THE ZONING ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN CHAPTER 85, ARTICLE VII CONCERNING THE FOLLOWING: BAUER AVENUE MEDICAL PARK
FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN MANORVILLE, NY ADOPTED BY THE BROOKHAVEN TOWN BOARD – MEETING: DECEMBER 1, 2022
Resolution of AdoptionGranting the Application of Bauer Avenue Medical Park for a Change of Zone from A Residence 2 to J Business 4 on Property Located on Bauer Avenue in Manorville, New York
WHEREAS, on December 1, 2022, a duly advertised public hearing was held to consider the application of Bauer Avenue Medical Park for a change of zone from A Residence 2 to J Business 4 on a parcel of property located on the west side of Bauer Avenue, south of Eastport Manor Road, in Manorville, New York, further identified by Suffolk County Tax Map Numbers 0200-46200-0300-002013 and 002014; and WHEREAS, after due consideration and deliberation; BE IT HEREBY
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Brookhaven that the above application for a change of zone from A Residence 2 to J Business 4 is hereby approved subject to the following:
Conditions 1. The applicant must submit proof, to the satisfaction of the Town Attorney’s office, that the covenants and restrictions, approved as to form and substance, referenced below
have been filed with the Suffolk County Clerk’s office. 2. The submission of 50% of the land use intensification mitigation fee in the amount of $41,550.00 shall be submitted prior to effectuating the zoning per Town Code Section 85-82.F. The check shall be made payable to the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund. Covenants 1. Submission of the outstanding balance of the land use intensification mitigation fee in the amount of $41,550.00 shall be a condition of final site plan approval per Town Code Section 85-82.F. The check shall be made payable to the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund. 2. Elevations shall provide equal attention to detail and materials, and architecture proposed for all sides of the building subject to Planning Board review at the time of site plan approval. 3. The site plan shall be in substantial compliance with the concept plan prepared by Nelson & Pope dated May 2021 with a revision date of 11/2/2021 and received by the Town Clerk’s office on 7/14/2022. 4. The parcel currently identified by Suffolk County Tax Map Number 0200-462.00-03.00002.013 shall only be used as a buffer to the adjoining lot being developed as a result of the change of zone. It shall
remain wooded, natural and undisturbed and shall not be cleared. RESOLVED that the Town Board, as Lead Agency, has determined that pursuant to 6 New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Part 617.5(c) (26) and (33), the proposed action is deemed to be an Unlisted Action for which a Negative Declaration has been issued.
DATED: JULY 21, 2023
AT: FARMINGVILLE, NEW YORK STATE OF NEW YORK) COUNTY OF SUFFOLK)
I, KEVIN J. LAVALLE, Town Clerk of Brookhaven, State of New York, do hereby certify that the annexed foregoing is a true copy of the amendments and changes to the Code of the Town of Brookhaven Chapter 85 Article VII which amendment and change was duly adopted by a motion of the Town Board on the 1st day of December 2022 as herein above set forth as the same appears in the minutes of said meeting on file in my Office. IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and annexed the seal of the said Town the 21st day of July 2023.
KEVIN J. LAVALLETOWN CLERK
TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN
L15389–7/26/2023
NOTICE is hereby given that the Transportation Division (the Division) of the Suffolk County Department of Public Works intends to file applications with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation for financial capital assistance for mass transportation projects for Suffolk County Transit. This financial assistance is being sought under the Urbanized Area Formula Funding program (49 U.S.C. 5307) and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities program (49 U.S.C. 5339).
A. Urbanized Area Formula Funding program (49 U.S.C. 5307). Suffolk County has been allocated $9,414,252 in Section 5307 funds for FFY ’20 and $8,567,062 for FFY ‘21. Total federal funds requested under Section 5307 for this application are $7,370,000. Total non-federal matching funds (state and county) required are $1,842,500. Program of Projects – (80% Federal funds/ 20% Non-Federal funds)
2. Purchase of Transit Buses (Including related equipment)
B. Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities program (49 U.S.C. 5339). Suffolk County has been allocated $299,560 in Section 5339 funds for FFY ’21 and $287,598 for FFY ‘22. Total federal funds requested under Section 5339 for this application are $136,518. Total non-federal matching funds (state and county) required are $34,130.
Program of Projects – (80% Federal funds/ 20% Non-Federal funds)
1.
A copy of the draft application is available for public inspection at the Suffolk County Department of Public Works/ Transportation Division offices in Room 202, 335 Yaphank Avenue, New York 11980. Members of the public, private transportation providers, and representatives of welfare recipients and low-income individuals are welcome to examine the proposed program and submit comments on the proposed program and on the performance of Suffolk County Transit. Requests may also be made to the County to conduct formal public hearings on this proposed application. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing, evidence and recommendations with respect to the proposed Program of Projects for 30 days from the publication date of this notice. In preparing the Proposed Program of Projects to be submitted to FTA, the County will consider all comments or views and may modify the Program of Projects as appropriate. If no comments are received, or if comments are received but are not significant enough to cause a modification of the Proposed Program of Projects, the Proposed Program of Projects as herein published, or as amended, shall become the Final Program of Projects. The Final Program of Projects as submitted to FTA will be made available to the public at the offices of the Suffolk County Department of Public Works/ Transportation Division at the aforementioned address.
Comments on the proposed program of projects may be sent to:
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Mike, Owner 954-257-2227
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must be able to explain such
4. Is respectful (with &/or without agreed upon points & people)
5. Has / shows willingness to want to learn
6. Is clean, courteous, & displays basic manners
7. Is responsible “owns up to your own decisions, good &/or bad”
8. Is able to offer suggestions (with reason) as well as take & apply them, even if disagreed
9. Has good communications skills (can get their point across. And can speak up!)
10. Has good physical socializing skills / not just internet style!
11. Has good computer skills; knows spread sheets, net sourcing, Word + Write programs + &/or the willingness to learn our procedures
12. Is open minded about differences with people & things
13. Handle phone calls in & out of the company to acquire information requested
The qualifications above are for the following CORP ASSITANT POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Data entry, generate contact lists for various applications organizer, spread sheets, filing, shipping & receiving orders, expediter, Int’l export procedures, net sourcing + Hrs available for this Corp Assistant Position are: Part time, requesting 10 AM - 2 PM .... Possibility with alternate times. (Placement depends on the person)
Our company’s focus is Electronic Technology & various industries, National & Intl
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