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Four Steps To Finishing Strong In 2024
By JoAnn Cilla
By the time you read this, there will be less than 30 days left in the year, and you will probably be in full execution mode for holiday shopping and wrapping up 2024 in your business.
In other words, it’s the perfect time to review your wins and losses for the year while preparing for an even better year in 2025! Whether you’re a business owner or a resident who invests time in your community, you want to do everything you can to end the year on a high note. Here are four steps to help you do just that.
1) Celebrate Your Wins
- Take a moment to recognize what went right this year. Did you reach a personal milestone? Did you grow your business? Strengthen a relationship or contribute to your community? No success is too small to celebrate. Also, share your achievements with
External Diploma Program
The National External Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over, the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences, and earn a high school equivalency diploma without the challenge of taking lengthy timed examinations. NEDP, is a competency based program for students who are unable to attend classes or who prefer to work at home. Successful candidates for NEDP include former ESL students, students who have been out of school for prolonged periods of time, or students who fare better without the structure of tests. This program is an alternative to other programs.
Anyone interested should call Western Suffolk BOCES to meet with a counselor. Call 667-6000, Ext. 327 to register.
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anyone who helped you this year. Acknowledging wins can boost your confidence going into 2025 while inspiring those around you.
2) Learn From Your Losses
- While celebrating is important, so is reflecting on what didn’t go as planned. Challenges and setbacks provide some of the best learning opportunities. Ask yourself: What could I have done differently? What can I take away
from this experience to improve in 2025? Remember, losses only hold you back if you don’t learn from them.
3) Embrace the Holiday Season - After a year of hard work, give yourself permission to recharge. Spend time with loved ones, enjoy holiday traditions, and let the season renew your energy. This downtime is essential for maintaining balance and starting the new year refreshed.
4) Plan for a Strong Start to 2025 - Use the insights from your wins and losses
to set clear, actionable goals for the new year. Whether it’s launching a new project, refining a strategy, or simply prioritizing time for what matters most, make sure you’re mentally and physically ready to hit the ground running on January 1st. Thanks for taking time to read my articles this year. I hope they’ve helped you in some way. I wish you a happy and joyous holiday season and all the best for a successful new year!
JoAnn
Presiding Officer McCaffrey Recognizes Christopher M. Geackel As Veteran Of The Year
On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the Suffolk County Legislature gathered to recognize local veterans in observance of Veterans Day. Presiding Officer McCaffrey was proud to recognize Christopher M. Geackel, a resident of Lindenhurst and graduate of Copiague High School, as the honoree for Legislative District Fourteen!
“Today’s recognition of our Veterans is the least we can do for their vital role in protecting our freedom and liberty,” said Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey. “My colleagues and I are proud to celebrate the inspiring commitment of these men and women who have significantly contributed to their communities and our Nation. By publicly commemorating their achievements, Suffolk County reaffirms its gratitude and respect for those who have served in the Armed Forces,
ensuring that their stories and sacrifices remain a lasting part of our County’s and our Nation’s legacy.
Serving as Presiding Officer McCaffrey’s Veteran of the Year nominee from the 14th Legislative District was Christopher M. Geackel. Christopher entered the United States Air Force as a Security Policeman in 1982, where his primary duty was to provide security for aircraft, missiles, nuclear weapons systems and military installations in places such as Turkey, Guam, Panama, South Korea, the Philippines, Canada and the Netherlands.
After thirteen years in security, Christopher joined the Education and Training field, where he provided training and assistance to Air Force guidance counselors and servicemembers by developing and managing training programs –ensuring Air Force students attended technical training, formal military schools, and long-distance learning worldwide as Assistant Flight Chief.
As part of the ceremony, Presiding Officer McCaffrey introduced his nominee: “Christopher M. Geackel retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant in 2006 after 23 years of service. Among his awards, Chris received three Commendation Medals, five Air Force Achievement Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals; and was named the Community College of the Air Force Noncommissioned Officer and Athletic Warrior of the Year.”
“As a member of WadeBurns VFW Post 7279 for 17 years, Chris has served as both Post Commander and Suffolk County Commander. He serves as coordinator of the Village of Lindenhurst Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, and regularly visits the Long Island State Veterans Home and VA Hospital, to provide clothing, birthday cake, gifts, and vouchers to fellow veterans. He is a truly a shining example of selfless service,” said McCaffrey.
Presiding Officer McCaffrey And County Executive Romaine Announce Water Reuse Plan
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey joined County Executive Ed Romaine and environmental experts to announce Suffolk County’s plans for water reuse at the Bergen Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Babylon!
“This project will let Bergen Point be known for helping water quantity, as well as water quality. This is a great step forward to see if we can effectively take the wastewater and, instead of letting it flow into the ocean, use the effluent for irrigation and other purposes to help recharge the aquifer and reduce the nitrates in our water,” said Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey (LD-14).
The plan calls for internal usage at the plant and for irrigating the adjacent Bergen Point Golf Course, one of four 18-hole courses
— all on or near the major water bodies of Long Island — operated by Suffolk County.
“By proposing innovative solutions, we stand committed to decreasing stress on our region’s aquifer and improving water quality in Suffolk County. I thank the County Executive and hope all the planned projects will work together to improve Suffolk’s water quality,” said McCaffrey.
This project and the many expected to follow are a direct result of the adoption of the Suffolk County Water Quality Restoration Act, penned by Presiding Officer McCaffrey, and the approval by Suffolk residents of a long-term effort to expand and upgrade Suffolk County’s aging wastewater infrastructure. On Election Day, voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 2 to grant the County the
authority to establish a new, stable, and longterm funding source for wastewater improvement projects, and extends the current ¼ sales tax which funds water quality initiatives and open space
acquisitions. Officials joining McCaffrey and Romaine in support of water reuse efforts and the Bergen Point project included Deputy Presiding Officer Steven Flotteron (LD-
11), Legislators Anthony Piccirillo (LD-8), Catherine Stark (LD-1), Tom Donnelly (LD-16), and Ann Welker (LD-2), Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Seatuck Environmental Association Executive
Director Enrico Nardone Senior Conservation Policy Advocate John Turner, and Deputy County Executive Jennifer Juengst, and Suffolk County Commissioner of Public Works Charles Bartha.
Celebrating The New Year
Celebrating the new year on January 1 is a relatively recent phenomenon. The calendar as we know it today has evolved several times and months have gone by different names. On the early Roman calendar, March was the first month of the 10-month calendar. That is why the last four months of the year have prefixes that coordinate with the seventh (September), eighth (October), ninth (November), and tenth (December) numerals. King Numa Pompilius reformed the calendar around 700 BCE by adding the months of January and February to the original 10 months. But the calendar still required some additional tweaking to be more aligned with the seasons. In
46 B.C., Julius Caesar introduced a solarbased calendar that was an improvement on the ancient Roman one, which was lunar-based. During this time, the month of Quintilis was renamed July in honor of Julius Caesar and Sextilis was renamed August in honor of Augustus. Shortly after the introduction of the solar calendar, the beginning of the year was moved from March 1 to January 1.
LINDENHURST REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
Michael A. Lavorata MAYOR
Richard J. Renna DEPUTY MAYOR
Douglas Madlon
Patrick M. Pichichero
Maryann Weckerle VILLAGE TRUSTEES
H. John Bopp VILLAGE JUSTICE
Joseph Barone VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
Kathleen Schrader VILLAGE CLERK
Katherine McCaffrey DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK
Brianna Bartolotta
VILLAGE BOARD SECRETARY
Gerard Glass VILLAGE ATTORNEY
DECEMBER HAPPENINGS
THURS. DEC. 26 - 9:00AM
FRI. DEC. 27 - 3:00PM
HOLIDAY DISCOVERY DAYS
Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children. Sweetbriar Nature CenterECSS, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. for more informatio, please call 631-979-6344
THURS. DEC. 26 & JAN. 2
11:00AM-1:00 PM
FESTIVE LIGHTHOUSES
Did you know lighthouses were lit with whale oil? Design and decorate a unique lighthouse of your own - complete with batterypowered tea light and mini wreath - to light up your home this winter. The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold spring Harbor. No registration required. For more information, please call 516-282-6426, Cristina Ainslie.
FRIDAY, DEC. 27TH
5:30PM Activities, 7:00PM Movie
A VERY GRINCHY PAJAMA PARTY
Wear your favorite pajamas and immerse yourself in a world of Grinchy mischief and holiday cheer. This special family evening is packed with activities, a beloved holiday movie, and delicious treats. Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City. For general info 516-5724111. Reservations 516-572-4066
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Giving Tuesday
21st - Winter begins 25th - Christmas
Hanukkah begins at sundown
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TUES., DEC. 31st
8:30PM-1:30AM
THE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Hosted by:The Holy Name Society. Music provided by: The Switch LI Food Catered by: Seaqua Catering Maria Regina Auditorium - Pontieri Hall. To Purchase tickets visit https://linktr.ee/hns_mariaregina and select "New Year's Eve Party Tickets", Choose the number of tickets you wish to purchase and then checkout. **TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR** Email: HolyNameSociety@ MariaRegina.com
TUES., DEC. 31st
8:00PM-1:00AM
NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA 2025
Celebrate New Years Eve at The Meadow Club, 1147 Route 112 in Port Jefferson Station with Cocktail Hour, Buffet Dinner, Ball Drop, & Live Music! Call 631-828-4818 to reserve your spot or get your ticket now on our website! https:// themeadowclub.ticketspice.com/ new-years-eve-gala
NOW THRU DEC. 31st
8:00AM-6:00PM
CHRISTMAS AT HICKS
Pictures with Santa, every day through December 23. Make sure to bring your own camera for pictures. A walkthrough Christmas story features Santa, his elves and friends as they prepare for the big day! A festive animated story for the young and young at heart! Please bring your donation of a
non-perishable food item(s) for Long Island Cares and drop off at the end of your walkthrough. 100 Jericho Turnpike in Westbury. For more information, please call 516334-0066
NOW THRU JAN. 02, 2025
10:00AM-3:00PM
CHRISTMAS HOUSE
LONG ISLAND
If you are looking for an exciting and fun, indoor family holiday attraction, Christmas House Long Island is now open daily at the Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway in Hicksville. This unique 45+ minute walk-through features interactive and imaginative experiences that will delight people of all ages! For more information, please call 516-878-0273
NOW THRU JAN. 04, 2025
Sunday-Thursday
5:00PM- 10:00PM
Friday & Saturday
5:00PM -11:00PM MAGIC OF LIGHTS
Jones Beach State Park. 1 Ocean Parkway in Wantagh. Magic of Lights is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience, which features holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. Experience this all from the comfort of your own car! One carload, one price. For dates, times, and ticket availability, visit magicoflights.com.
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2002-2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 20022, -against-
JAMES R. LAZNOVSKY, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on DECEMBER 25, 2023, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2002-2, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES R. LAZNOVSKY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on January 6, 2025 at 9:30AM, premises known as 717 SOUTH 9TH ST, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0103-021.0001.00-021.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF
NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 032448/2010. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, -against-
ALLAN E. SUDMANN, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 19, 2017, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY is the Plaintiff and ALLAN E. SUDMANN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY
11757, on January 8, 2025 at 9:00AM, premises known as 155 WYONA AVE, N LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0100-226.0001.00-081.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LINDENHURST IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 021095/2013. Jeffrey Arlen Spinner, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Assessors of the Village of Lindenhurst has completed and verified the final assessment roll for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and filed said assessment roll with the Village Treasurer as of January 2, 2025. Said assessment roll will remain on file subject to inspection for fifteen (15) days from the date of this notice.
Dated: January 2, 2025
Inc. Village of Lindenhurst
Katie Schrader Village Clerk
LV N & S 742 - 12/25/24
VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST, NEW YORK
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 17, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lindenhurst, in the County of Suffolk, New York, adopted a resolution amending the bond resolution adopted by said Board of Trustees on January 2, 2024, which bond resolution, as amended, is entitled
“Bond Resolution of the Village of Lindenhurst, New York, adopted January 2, 2024 and amended December 17, 2024, authorizing the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to finance the construction of a new steel DPW butler building, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $3,000,000 and appropriating said amount for such purpose,”
an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:
FIRST: AUTHORIZING the Village of Lindenhurst, New York to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, to finance the construction of a new steel DPW butler building;
SECOND: STATING that the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $3,000,000; appropriating said amount for such purpose; and STATING that the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable;
THIRD: DETERMINING
and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is thirty (30) years; the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years;
FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to
their payment the faith and credit of the Village;
FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and
SIXTH: STATING the conditions under which the validity of the bonds or any notes issued in anticipation thereof may be contested; and
SEVENTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.
DATED: December 17, 2024
12/25/24
Sparkling Wines
Sparkling wines can make special occasions even more enjoyable. That is why they're generally reserved for big events that warrant toasts, like weddings or New Year's Eve celebrations. But bubbly can be enjoyed at any time of year. Many people mistakenly believe that all sparkling wines are champagne, so much so that the term champagne has become something of an umbrella term. However, true champagne is made in the Champagne region of France from a combination of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier grapes. It can only be made in the region's traditional method, called Méthode Champenoise, and the taste will typically be nutty and toasty. Sparkling wines can be produced across the globe in various ways. The taste will vary depending on how it is produced. Sparkling wines are named depending on where they are made.
Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine, cava a Spanish variety and sekt is a German version.
Kathleen Schrader Village Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
Notice is hereby given taxpayers of the Town of Babylon, that the Undersigned Receiver of Taxes has received the 2024/2025 Tax and Assessment Roll and Warrant.
She will accept payment for taxes at her office in the Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, N. Lindenhurst, N.Y. 11757 or by mail, beginning December 2024 daily between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Tax Office will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. First half taxes are due December 1, 2024 payable to January 10, 2025 without penalty. After January 10, 2025 one percent per month will be added on the first half to May 31, 2025 after which date, additional interest will be charged by the County Comptroller at his office at County Center, Riverhead, N.Y. 11901.
The Town of Babylon Tax Office will be accepting partial payments with penalty. We offer echeck and credit card payment through a telephone service or by the internet which includes American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. For payments by telephone call 1-800-2PAYTAX (1-800-2729829) or visit the web site at www.acipayonline.com. At the prompt, use Jurisdiction Code 4232. You must have your item number and tax amount available. Transaction fees will be charged to the taxpayer based on the amount of the total charge. Total amount Warrant to be coHected by the Receiver of Taxes for the 2024/2025 tax year is $880,757,568.90.
Taxes become a lien December 1st of each year. First and Second half payments may be made at the same time.
JENNIFER MONTIGLIO RECEIVER OF TAXES
DATED AT BABYLON, N.Y.
December 4, 2024
2024/2025 TAX RATE ON $100 valuation - TOWN OF BABYLON Valuation of Hamlets and Incorporated Villages
2024-2025
TOWN OF BABYLON
Jennifer Montiglio, Receiver of Taxes TAXABLE DISTRICTS
2024-2025
Committing to using time more wisely is a popular New Year's resolution each year. Though millions of individuals can undoubtedly find various ways that they waste time each day, the most significant ways time is wasted by the average person may be somewhat beyond individuals' control.
According to a 2022 survey commissioned by Duolingo and conducted by OnePoll, more than 50 percent of the 2,000 people surveyed
indicated waiting on hold while on the phone is their biggest time waster. Other significant time vampires include standing in lines (45 percent) and sitting in traffic (44 percent). These time wasters are so significant that those behind the poll estimated that the average person loses one month of their life every year doing nothing. But all hope is not lost. Individuals who want to cut down on all that wasted time can call customer
service hotlines during off-peak hours (generally considered to be before 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m.), shop online or during offpeak hours (grocery stores tend to be less busy in early mornings and on weeknights than weekend mornings and afternoons), and utilize public transportation to get to and from work so their commutes can be spent doing something productive and not sitting idly in traffic.
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The dawn of a new year is a time when many people take inventory of the previous 12 months and begin thinking about ways they can improve their lives in the coming year. Such looking ahead can provide inspiration and motivation.
Resolving to make changes at the beginning of a new year is a tradition for many people. Even when people veer off
course from their resolutions, many pick themselves up, dust themselves off and try again year after year. The custom of making resolutions is celebrated in many areas of the world. But how did the custom begin?
History.com states that the origins of New Year’s resolutions can be traced to the ancient Babylonians, who purportedly made
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promises to the gods to earn good favor for the coming year. These resolutions were personal promises of growth and redemption and were made in conjunction with the start of a new year which, at the time, began in mid-March and not January.
Common resolutions revolved around getting out of debt or returning borrowed items. The
Babylonians tried to fulfill these resolutions so that the pagan gods would bestow favor on them, including a rich harvest, for the coming year.
The Romans were the first to change the calendar to have the new year begin on January 1. January was named for the Roman god Janus, who had dual faces. Romans believed that Janus could not only look back into
the previous year, but also look forward to the next one. So Romans made promises to Janus to do good deeds in the months to come and learn from past mistakes.
Early Christians also embraced resolutions as chances to repent and redeem themselves through positive actions. Although there are still some religious ties to resolutions, New Year’s
resolutions are still largely practiced today. And unlike making promises to God or pagan gods, resolutions are now most often personal promises focusing on selfimprovement. The largest percentage of resolutions made today, according to Statistics Brain, involve self-improvement or education-related goals.
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Receives Donation
The Club, located in Manorville, hosted a luncheon and presented checks to each organization.
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC) was one of three local breast cancer charities (BBCC, Lucia’s Angels and North Fork Breast Health Coalition) that received grants from The Peconic River Sportsman’s Club (The Club).
The Club raised $54,000 for the organizations this year and is very close to hitting $250,000 in total after ten years of hosting this important fundraiser, “Take a Shot at Cancer.” In addition, The Club also hosts other shooting events for the women currently being treated for breast or gynecological cancer, giving them a day away
from thinking about cancer and treatment.
For more information about the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, call 631-893-4110.
