Village reviewing noise ordinance following concerns raised by resident
By Carolyn James
The Amityville Village Board will be examining its noise ordinance to address concerns about loud music and other violations of the code throughout the village.
The issue was raised by resident Patti Dieck at the board’s meeting on July 26.
“With new equipment, such as boom boxes, there has been a lot of loud music coming from homes throughout the village,” said Dieck. “And it often goes on into the late evening hours.”
Citing one example, Dieck said that her husband re-
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cently took a bike ride and heard music coming from a home that was apparently having a party near the high school.
“It was so loud,” she said, “he could hear it even blocks away. This problem is getting out of control.”
Mayor Dennis Siry and members of the board agreed with Dieck, saying they have noticed the same trend and had recently authorized the purchase of a decibel reader for the police department to help determine whether music or other noise created by a business or homeowner is within the law.
The village’s noise ordinance, Chapter 114, was adopted Dec. 14, 2009, and became effective Jan. 2, 2010. The ordinance covers noise disturbances not just from music but also from construction, air conditioners, large waste receptacles, boats, go-carts and more. It prohibits noise from “any excessive or unusually loud sound or any sound that either annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace, or safety of a reasonable person of normal sensitivities or which causes injury to animal life or damage to property or business.
The code outlines sound levels that pose “an immediate threat to health” as follows: 90 db (A ‘s) over a 24-hour period, 93 for 12 hours, 96 for 6 hours, 99 for
three hours, 102 for one to two hours, 105 for 45 minutes and 108 for 22 minutes.”
A weighted decibel (dBA or dB (A)) is an expression of the relative loudness of sounds as perceived by the human ear. A-weighting gives more value to frequencies in the middle of human hearing and less value to frequencies at the edges, compared to a flat audio decibel measurement.
Amityville Village Police Chief Bryan Burton said, although the decibel meter will give the department an additional tool for noise issues, most of the calls that the department receives about noise are more easily handled.
“We knock on the door and tell the people we received a call about the music being too loud,” he said. “They turn it down and the situation is resolved.”
He added that in most cases a casual observance by the officer can determine whether the noise level is too loud. “Hearing music is one thing, but if you can ‘feel it’ it is probably too loud,” he noted.
Amityville Attorney Bruce Kennedy said that the law is comprehensive in outlining the limitations for all kinds of noise throughout the Village but that the use of the decibel reader by a trained technician will
SCWA to give Suffolk’s small businesses first shot at bids
By Carolyn James
The Suffolk County Water Authority will now give preference to small businesses that have their primary place of business within the county when considering bids on contracts. The new policy was adopted by a unanimous vote at the SCWA board meeting July 26 and requires that SCWA consider local businesses if they meet the criteria and are no more than 5 percent higher than the next lowest bid. The policy only applies to contracts for the delivery of goods and for professional services; it does not apply to construction contracts.
“This makes perfect sense, and I am surprised that this was not a policy already,” said David Kennedy, a member of the Board of Directors of the Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers and executive director of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce. “I would have thought that would have been a regular practice not only for the Water Authority but for all agencies in Suffolk County; it’s just common sense.”
“We are all about supporting the Suffolk County economy and this measure will do just that,” said SCWA Chairman Charles Lefkowitz.
Suffolk County has a similar policy giving field advantage to Suffolk County businesses whose bids are within the 10 percent range of the lowest responsiblebidder, according to
S.C. Leg. and Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey’s spokesperson.
The county law states: “This Legislature also determines that the County of Suffolk enacted these laws to assist Long Island businesses and protect local jobs during an economic downturn. While these goals were and are worthy, Local Law Nos. 4 and 5 of 1993 have had the unintended effect of disqualifying some businesses that have a substantial local presence from competing for County contracts.
This Legislature also finds and determines that the County’s local preference laws should be amended to encourage broader competition and obtain greater cost savings for Suffolk County taxpayers.
Therefore, the purpose of this law is to update the
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versity with a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and Development.
•Emily C. Parker of Amityville was named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire and is studying within the Occupational Therapy Program.
The following students were recently recognized for academic achievement and graduation at their respective colleges:
•Tianna Bueford of Amityville graduated from Buffalo State College with a BA in Sociology.
•Juan Estevez of Copiague graduated from Buffalo State College with a BS in Criminal Justice
•Wayne Thompson of Amityville recently graduated from Quinnipiac Uni-
•Lauren G. Parker of Amityville was named to the President’s List at the University of New Hampshire and is studying within the Inclusive Childhood Education Program.
•Omone Eirebamen of Amityville graduated from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health.
•Anthony Gonzalez of Amityville graduated from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics.
•Charles Greenfield of Amityville graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of
A.G. Berner High School Class of 1974 Reunion scheduled for October
The A.G. Berner High School Class of 1974, 50 Year Reunion will be taking place on Sat., Oct., 12 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore. The cost is $100 per person. For tickets and more information, please email berner1974reunion@gmail. com, call Maureen Sweeney-Oehl at 516-234-1679 or Nancy Viglietta-Campbell 631-252-3527. Captain Bill’s is located at 122 Ocean Ave., Bay Shore.
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•Jamila Jackson of Amityville graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
•Aalany McCatty of Amityville graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
•Deana Simon of Copiague graduated from the University at Albany with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
•Juan Reyes of Amityville, attending Purchase College and studying Cinema and Television Studies, was named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List.
Suffolk County Department of Health Services meetings open to the public
The Open Meetings or “Sunshine” laws of New York State and Suffolk County give the public the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to the debates, and watch the decision-making process in action. The laws also require that notice of the time and place of all meetings be given prior to every meeting. Following is a list of upcoming meetings that fall under the auspices of the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Note: Space may be limited at each of these meetings. Guests are asked to call in advance if they plan to attend.
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services, Environmental Quality Board of Review is holding a meeting Thurs.,
August 15, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., 360 Yaphank Ave., Suite 2C, Yaphank, in the Wastewater Management Conference Room. If you plan on attending the meeting call 631-852-5800.
The Board of Review hears requests for variances and waivers to the county’s requirements for water and sewage disposal, for new construction, and for storage of toxic or hazardous materials, as stated in the Suffolk County Sanitary Code. A listing of each month’s scheduled hearings, as well as additional information about the board, can be obtained by contacting the Department of Health Services’ Division of Environmental Quality at 631-852-5800 or emailing : grace.kelly-mcgovern@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Suffolk County offers free classes for residents who wish to be tobacco free
Suffolk County is offering free classes for residents who want to kick the tobacco habit. Health officials encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in recovering from their addiction. The county’s evidence-based tobacco cessation program provides participants with important information about the physical, emotional, and habitual aspects of using tobacco and products containing nicotine and provides behavioral modification and supportive pharmaceuticals.
More than 20,000 individuals have participated in the county’s Learn to
Be …Tobacco Free cessation program since its inception in 2000.
Locally classes are being offered at the Lindenhurst Public Library, 1 Lee Avenue, Lindenhurst, on Tuesday, August 27; September 3, 10, 17, 24; October 1; reunion Oct. 15 from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Registration remains open for each class until the second session. To register or. to find other locations where classes are being held, contact Debora at 631-853-2928 or Debora. rippel@suffokcountyny.gov.
Amityville’s kindergartners tour the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center
Kindergartners in the Amityville School District took a field trip to the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center in Uniondale during week three of their Summer Academic Success Program.
In addition to learning fire safety, the students got to view a wide variety of fire apparatus from 1834 to present day. The museum’s collection includes hand pulled carts, horse drawn steamers, ladder trucks, pumpers and tankers.
Copiague’s College Bootcamp preps seniors for success
Rising seniors from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School recently prepared and received a head start on their college decision, thanks to a college bootcamp hosted by the district this summer. The bootcamp was led by the high school’s English department Chairperson Meredith Wanzer and College and Career Counselor Brianne Mattiace.
The program guided students through the college admissions process, including what to expect in the upcoming months, how to complete applications, create resumes and write personal essays. They received feedback and recommendations on their essays from Wanzer.
Mattiace and other members of the guidance department spoke with students about the college application process and answered questions and concerns.
Incoming seniors from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School learned about the college admissions process, applications and essay writing during a college bootcamp this summer.
Reelected Copiague BOE trustees sworn into office
Copiague School District’s Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 10. Reelected Board of Education trustees Kenneth Urban and Michael Higgins along with newly elected trustee Beatrice Guido were sworn into office by District Clerk Deborah VanFlorcke.
Anthony S. Pepe was elected and sworn in as president of the Board of Education. Brian J. Sales and Mr. Urban were sworn in as first vice president and second vice president, respectively. Copiague School District’s Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon was also sworn in by VanFlorcke.
In the photos: Kindergartners in the Amityville School District took a field trip to the Nassau County Firefighters Museum in Uniondale during week three of their Summer Academic Success Program.
Copiague School District’s Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 10. Seated from left, Beatrice Guido, Paul Daubel and Rosemary Natoli. Standing from left, Kenneth Urban, Anthony S. Pepe, Brian J. Sales and Michael Higgins.
Don't leave this important lesson for your children to chance
If you've watched a baseball game recently, you've likely noticed a surge in commercials promoting online gambling. These ads often feature enticing promotions and bonuses, targeting viewers, particularly the young and impressionable.
Since the landmark 2018 Supreme Court ruling, more than half of U.S. states, including New York, have legalized some form of online gambling. This trend mirrors the popularity of fantasy football leagues and college basketball pools, which attract sports fans of all ages, including high schoolers and even younger children.
Despite this, a recent survey reveals a troubling disconnect: only 2% of parents believe their teen has used an online betting platform, while over half are confident they would be aware if their child were betting online.
Yet the impact of online gambling on youth is tells a different story. Research
indicates that 4–8% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 have serious gambling problems, with an additional 10–15% at risk of developing such issues, according to the National Research Council.
Today's children are the first generation to grow up with widespread and heavily promoted gambling options. Once viewed as sinful or immoral, gambling is now widely accepted as mainstream entertainment.
Mental health professionals are just beginning to assess the extent of problem gambling among teens. There is an urgent need for specialized training for those working with youth, but the most effective approach starts at home.
Parents should engage in conversations with their teens about the risks of gambling addiction and ensure they understand the potential dangers. Addressing this issue proactively can make a significant difference.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY:
DRAWING CONCLUSIONS:
The art of turning adversity into opportunity
By Bryan Golden
Everyone encounters adverse circumstances. Some people survive and thrive while others suffer and allow their spirit to be extinguished. It’s not the circumstances that vary, it is the manner in which each individual chooses to respond.
Harold was out for a walk when he came across an old abandoned well shaft. Peering over the edge, he lost his footing and fell to the bottom of the deep well. Miraculously, Harold was unhurt as he landed in the soft dirt at the bottom.
As Harold sat down to ponder his options, some dirt landed on his head. Ralph, the owner of the farm where the well was located, had meant for years to fill in the old dry well so that it wouldn’t be a hazard. Just hours after Harold’s mishap, Ralph and several of his farmer neighbors, arrived at the well to finally fill it in.
Harold yelled up to the men. But the well was too deep for them to hear him and it was certainly
too dark for them to see him. Furthermore, Ralph and his friends never expected someone to be in the well. Fortunately for Harold, the well was located in a location that was impossible to get a backhoe into. So, the men were filling in the well with hand shovels.
Harold quickly realized the men had no idea he was trapped at the bottom. Harold knew that if he didn’t do anything, he would be buried. So, as each shovel of dirt landed on him, he shook it off and packed it underneath his feet. Little by little, Harold was able work his way up the shaft.
Ralph and the men at the top of the well were in shock when Harold eventually climbed out. Although he was completely filthy, Harold was ecstatic that he was free from his awful predicament. Harold contemplated how ironic it was that the same dirt he used for his escape would have been his
demise had he not taken any action.
We can learn a number of lessons from Harold’s experience. First of all, it is possible you will find yourself in an unexpected situation you didn’t plan for and don’t like. Once Harold fell into the well, all that mattered to him was how was he going to get out.
How he came to be in his predicament and what he could have done to avoid it were irrelevant so long as he remained
trapped. Harold might wish he was not trapped or lament his carelessness in falling down the well. But in order for Harold to survive, all of his mental and physical energy must be devoted to solving his problem.
Harold’s circumstances were not going to improve on their own. If he did nothing, his situation would have gotten worse. If Harold were passive, the dirt falling on him would have buried him.
Life can get messy. When dirt starts falling, stand up, shake yourself off, and use it to your advantage. Don’t act like a victim. Ralph was not targeting Harold. You have to be self-reliant and help yourself. Assistance from others is not always available.
Don’t panic. Your situation may seem dark, but there is a way out. Don’t panic, keep your wits. Don’t just lie down, you must move up and out.
Whenever you fall into a hole, you can never dig your way out. One way or another, you have to climb out. If you want to improve a bad situation, the only way to go is up. When the dirt starts falling, you have got to get moving in order to avoid being covered over.
Photo submissions sought for DEC Accessible Recreation ‘Love Our New York Lands’ photo contest
On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar launched a new ‘Love Our New York Lands’ photo contest highlighting removing barriers to public lands for New Yorkers of all ages and abilities. The winning images will receive prizes and be featured in statewide digital and print campaigns to increase awareness of principles and guidelines that encourage safe, accessible, respectful, inclusive, and sustainable use of public lands.
Photos will be judged on originality, artistic composition, technical quality; and whether the photograph showcases inclusivity in people enjoying New York’s outdoor activities safely and responsibly.
Accessible Recreation photo submissions should be emailed to social@dec. ny.gov by Aug. 31 with the subject line “Accessible Rec.” The photographer’s full name, the DEC land where the image was taken (reference land name, location, and UID code listed in the Accessible Recreation Destination Map pop-up, if applicable), and Instagram/ social media handle should also be in-
cluded. DEC may use photos of facilities featured in a variety of publications and outreach materials, including the Accessible Recreation Destinations Map.
“DEC is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act and is working every day to make more public lands accessible for visitors to enjoy and share with each other,” Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar said. “Plan your next adventure or relaxing escape to nature and send us your pictures of welcoming all ages and abilities to share the outdoors.”
This contest further supports Governor Kathy Hochul’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, which was launched earlier this month to encourage New York’s kids and families to put down their phones and computers, take a break from social media, enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings by putting their mental and physical health first.
The Paumanauke Pow Wow Committee,The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, and The Town of Babylon proudly present the 42nd Annual Paumanauke Pow Wow
LIMEHOH rock band event
Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame will be featuring class rock band, Shindig on August 18 at 3 p.m. The band has been performing on Long Island for 30 years and for their special show at LIMEHOF they will be performing original material as well as
covers from many of the LIMEHOF inductees. For ticket information, please visit limusichalloffame. org or call 631-689-5888. The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at 97 Main Street, Stony Brook.
Application open for spring 2025 Hope For The Warriors Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships
National scholarship program accepting applications until September 30
Now through September 30, applications are being accepted for the spring 2025 semester for the Hope For The Warriors Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarship Program.
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Since 2006, Hope For The Warriors has awarded Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships twice a year. The nationwide program recognizes and rewards post9/11 spouses and caregivers for their strength, fidelity and resolve despite adversity as they assume critical roles in the financial well-being of their families. Scholarships vary from $1,800 to $2,500 and are applied toward higher education at an accredited U.S. university, college, or trade school. Unique to the program is a scholarship for Master of Social Work students, Restoring Hope. •Honorary Scholarship – awarded to those seeking graduate or post-graduate degree.
•New Beginnings Scholarship –awarded to those pursuing an associate degree, entry level classes or training.
•Restoring Family Scholarship – awarded to spouses of the fallen.
•Restoring Hope Scholarship – awarded to those pursuing a master’s or doctorate of social work, psychology counseling, or mental health counseling-related field.
•Restoring Self Scholarship – awarded to those pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Since the program’s inception, Hope For The Warriors has granted 249 Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships totaling $641,607.
To receive an application to apply for the spring 2025 semester, visit hopeforthewarriors.org and connect to services.
Local Worship Schedules and Services
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
147 Park Ave., Amityville Office Tel. 631-264-0763
Rev. Thomas W. Cusanelli
WORSHIP SERVICES: Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Thursday Worship 7:30 p.m.
Accessible to the Physically Challenged “The Friendly Church” www.stpaulsamityville.com
DAVID’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 20 Clark Blvd., Massapequa Park 516-799-7832
The Rev. Micah Stumme, Pastor Sunday 10:00 A.M. with ASL Interpretation Sunday 4:00 P.M. Fully Wheelchair Accessible Website: www.stdavidslutheran.net Facebook: stdavidslutheran
SIMPSON UNITED METHODIST
Office: 631-264-0152
Rev. Calvin Collins, Pastor
ST. MARY’S CHURCH
175 Broadway, Amityville 631-264-0004
30 Locust Ave., Amityville 631-789-2569
Rev. Akio Iyoda, Pastor
SUNDAY
Worship Service • 11:00 am “Here you are a stranger but once” Handicapped Accessible
ROMAN CATHOLIC •
Fr. Randolph Jon Geminder, Rector www.facebook.com/ StMarysAmityville
Sunday: Matins 7:30 am Low Mass: 8:00 am Sung Mass 10:00
Church: www.stmartinschurch.org School: www.smtschool.org 37 Union Ave. Amityville, NY 11701 • 631-264-0124
Rev. Gerard Gordon Pastor Masses : Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon, and 5:00 pm
POLICE BLOTTER
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police and other local police and fire departments.
ANIMAL PROBLEM
Amityville: On July 9, shortly before 7:30 p.m., a passing motorist called police to inform them that a group of baby ducks had fallen down a street drain on South Bayview Avenue. APO Graham Eckelberg responded and rescued the ducks.
•Shortly before 9:30 p.m., on July 4, Amityville police received a call about a loose dog on Swarthout Place. APO Graham Eckelberg responded and was able to capture the dog. He conducted a house-to-house canvassing of the area but could not locate the owner. Police then posted the dog’s photo on social media and the owner came forward saying she was out on her boat that day and the dog got out of the home. Dog and owners were reunited.
BIKE STOLEN
Amityville: A 1998 Schwinn, valued at $700 was stolen from the LIRR station. The owner said he locked up the bike on a rack at the station at 6:30 a.m., and that when he returned at 11:20 p.m., the bike was gone.
ARRESTS
Driving while intoxicated or impaired: David Ambra, 48, of E. Neptune Ave., Lindenhurst; Rosa K. Sanchez, 56, Old Sunrise Hwy., Massapequa;
Assault: Isaac A Flores, 30, 10th St., Long Island City (Also charged with Petit Larceny and Resisting Arrest);
Petit Larceny: Nyaire Montgomery, 20 of Reler Lane, Franklin Township, New Jersey.
The charges against those listed are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts. Individuals charged and whose names appear in this column may submit documentation to us at a later date that the charges have been dismissed or that they have been found innocent and we will include that information in this space in a timely manner.
SCWA to give Suffolk’s businesses first shot at bids
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County’s local preference laws in order to achieve greater cost savings from fuller competition while continuing to promote the use of local businesses and strengthen the local economy.”
The Authority contracts out for more than $115 million in goods and services each year and “found that in a lot of instances smaller businesses based in the county are more responsive and get things delivered to us quickly, said Lefkowitz. “So, we are not only supporting the local economy, but we are getting a better value for our customers.”
To qualify for the local business preference, the enterprise must have at least one employee who works from a physical location within Suffolk County and must also primarily do business in the county. Finally, the business must have fewer than 15 total employees.
SCWA contracts out for a wide-ranging array of services, including everything from water storage tank rehabilitation to bill printing to IT infrastructure. Contracts that exceed a certain threshold must go through a public procurement process that follows state law formunicipal contracting. Contractors can bid on contracts and compete with others to provide service.
Generally, SCWA must choose the bid with the lowest cost. However, SCWA can consider several other factors when selecting a bid, such as vendor experience, responsibility, quality of product and whether the business is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. Under this new policy, whether the bid is from a small local business is added to that list of considerations.
“This is all about getting the best value for our customers,” said Chief Executive Officer Jeff Szabo. “This policy brings us in line with local municipalities like the Town of Brookhaven, which has had a local business preference policy for years.”
“Suffolk County businesses should be the first priority for all Suffolk agencies, which is one way to protect the local economy,” said Kennedy.
Amityville to address noise concerns
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the officer can determine whether the noise level is too loud. “Hearing music is one thing, but if you can ‘feel it’ it is probably too loud.”
Amityville Attorney Bruce Kennedy said that the law is comprehensive in outlining the limitations for all kinds of noise throughout the Village but that the use of the decibel reader by a trained technician will give the Village another tool to enforce the law, particularly in instances where the violations are extreme and persistent.
Mayor Dennis Siry concurred, saying the Amityville Police Department will now be able to monitor and control violations more accurately with the use of the decibel reader and that the board would be reviewing its ordinance as well as those of other municipalities to see where Amityville’s can be updated and/or improved to gain more compliance.
“This is something that the board has been discussing and will be moving forward on,” Siry told Dieck.
In other business, the board approved the purchase of a Rosenbauer Fire truck with a purchase price of $1.1 million. The new firetruck…..
•approved storage trailers for Geely E-Commerce Corp., 36 Ranck Dr., Li Mobile Home Leasing, 19 Folkstone Rd., Cheap Charlie’s Tree & Landscape, 13 Elm Pl., Amityville Foreign Auto, 105 Merrick Rd. and approved a storage container for Chad & Rochelle Verno, 16 Barberry Court, for 90 days.
•approved a request from the Amityville PBA to conduct the annual Thomas H. Smith Ragamuffin Parade on Sat., Oct. 19, 10 a.m., rain date Sun., Oct. 20. The route will be from. The 9/11 Memorial Park to Broadway. To Park Avenue Ireland Place north parking lot of Park Avenue Elementary School where the winners with the best costumes will be announced.
•gave permission to the Amityville Rotary Club to put up pink bows for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October and red, white, and blue bows for Veterans Day on trees and poles around the Village.
"DEAF"ining what's unreasonable noise
Under the Village Code, “unreasonable” noise is defined as any excessive or unusually loud sound or any sound which either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of a reasonable person of normal sensitivities or which causes injury to animal life or damage to property or business. Standards to be considered in determining whether “unreasonable noise” exists in each situation include but are not limited to:
•the volume of the noise
•the intensity of the noise
•whether the nature of the noise is usual or unusual
•whether the origin of the noise is natural or man-made
•the volume and intensity of the background noise if any
•the proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities
•the nature and the zoning district of the areas within which the noise emanates
•the time of the day or night the noise occurs
•the time duration of the noise
•whether the sound. Source is temporary, and
•whether the noise is continuous or impulsive.
THURSDAY, August 8
• Amityville Rotary Club meeting, 8 a.m., Brownstones, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For information, go to rotary7255. org or call President Michele Camilleri at 631-598-1700.
• Amityville Public Library Presents Fridays on the Village Greene—Good Time Band: 6-10:30 p.m., Greene Avenue, Amityville. Live music and food available. For more information, visit amityvillechamberofcommerce.org or call 631-552-5673.
MONDAY, August 12
• Amityville Village Board: 7 p.m., Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville. Visit Amityville.com or call 631-264-6000 for more information.
• Town of Babylon Planning Board: 7 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For information, call 631-957-3103 or email planningcomments@townofbabylon. com.
TUESDAY, August 13
• Republic Airport Commission: 7 p.m., 7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale. For information, call 631-752-7707 x6109 or email info@republicairport.net.
WEDNESDAY, August 14
• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit www.longislanddahlia. org
Our Lady of The Assumption Annual Feast, Aug. 9 through 11
Our Lady of the Assumption in Copiague will be hosting their Annual Feast from Fri., Aug. 9 through Sun., Aug. 11.
The feast will be taking place on Friday from 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m. Mass will be held on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium in English, Spanish and Polish. The serviced will be followed by a procession to Our Lady of the Assumption Shrine.
The feast is fun for the whole family and will include a nightly 50/50 raffle, rides for all ages and an assortment of deserts, ethnic foods and refreshments.
Our Lady of Assumption Church is located at 1 Molloy Street, Copiague.
For more information, please call 631-842-5211.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Index No. 207754/2022
Date Filed: 7/8/2024
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Premises being foreclosed: 2 Biel Dr Amityville, NY 11701
ACTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE ON PROPERTY SITUATED IN SUFFOLK COUNTY LNV Corporation, Plaintiff, -againstAfrika C. Parks, Shawnika Williams, Letitia Saint Louis, Fredrika Council, Joan Williams, Clerk of the Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency, Clerk of the Suffolk County District Court, Incorporated Village of Islandia, Cavalry SPV I LLC, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance-Tax Compliance Division-C.O.-ATC, Internal Revenue Service- United States of America, and, The Unknown Heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, except as herein stated, Defendant(s).
TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of
Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. In case of your failure to appear, or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default
Public Notices — Your right to know
for the relief demanded in this Complaint.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Thomas F. Whelan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County entered June 24, 2024 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office.
THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on January 24, 2007 in Liber 21463, Page 74, covering premises k/a 2 Biel Dr., Amityville, NY 11701 a/k/a District 0100, Section 171.00, Block 02.00, Lot 067.000.
Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK County as the place for trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated.
NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.
Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: July 1, 2024 Westbury, New York Edward Wiener, Esq. Stein, Wiener & Roth, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 (516)-742-1212 #101617 24-473. 7/24, 31, 8/7, 14
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK INDEX NO. 616162/2019
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 20052, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2, Plaintiff, vs. GABB’NDUTHIEL T THERMITUS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF THIELO THERMITUS; C.T., A MINOR DAUGHTER, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NATURAL GUARDIAN, CHRISTA M LABRANCHE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF THIELO THERMITUS; C.T., A MINOR SON, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NATURAL GUARDIAN, CHRISTA M LABRANCHE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF THIELO THERMITUS; DUTHYMINE THERMITUS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF THIELO THERMITUS, 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; M’GIA THERMITUS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF
THE ESTATE OF THIELO THERMITUS, 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; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF THIELO THERMITUS, 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; SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS LLC; MARK LEWIS TAX GRIEVANCE SERVICE INC.; TOWN SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF BABYLON; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; GUERLINE JEANLOUIS THERMITUS; LINDA A. PRIZER, ESQ.; COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION & FINANCE; SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SAMANTHA PIERE; MRS. “JANE” THERMITUS,
“JOHN DOE #3” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last ten 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. Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK as the place of trial situs of the real property
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Mortgaged Premises: 60 CROWN STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729 District: 0100, Section: 090.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 076.000
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.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT
THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $390,000.00 and interest, recorded on April 22, 2005, in Liber M00021031 at Page 357, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York. , covering premises known as 60 CROWN STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729.
The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
SUFFOLK County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: June 28th, 2024
ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC
Attorney for Plaintiff
Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675
24/468, 7/24, 31, 8/7
Pursuant to Chapter 213, Article II of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Babylon, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at TOWN BOARD ROOM
(Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, AU -
GUST 22, 2024
BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
6:00 p.m.
1. Application #24141 of Michael and Jennifer Parise, 23 W. Jackson Ave., West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 24’-5 ½”; diminish west side yard from 12’ to 9’-1”. All in connection with the erection of proposed second floor additions. Property located on the north side of Jackson Ave., 180’ west of South Bay Drive, West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-230-235.001
Zoning District: Residence B
6:05 p.m.
2. Application #24149 of Hale Kanay, Ahmet Kanay, and Pelin Sedef Kanay, 248 Montgomery Ave., West Babylon, NY.
Permission to increase total building area from 30% to 38.18% (over by 388.55 sq. ft.). All in connection with legally maintaining a finished basement and paver patio. Property located on the south side of Montgomery Ave., 166.50’ east of Laramie Rd., West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-141-5-113
Zoning District: Residence C
6:10 p.m.
3. Application #24146 of Caleb Prue, 143 Ellensue Dr., Deer Park, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 20% to 42.45% (over by 2,521.4 sq. ft.). All in connection with the erection of a proposed jacuzzi with awning. Property located on the south side of Ellensue Dr., 105.12’ west of Dartmouth Dr., Deer Park, NY.
SCTM#0100-19-3-8
Zoning District: Residence B 6:15 p.m.
4. Application #24143 of Michael Phillip
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O’Shaughnessy and Kyrstel Nicole O’Shaughnessy, 607 Stream Street (a/k/a River Street), North Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish south side yard setback from 10’ to 6.5’ (for deck with gazebo); diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 17.1’ (for rear addition). All in connection with legally maintaining a one-story rear addition and a deck with a gazebo. Property located on the east side of Stream St. (a/k/a River Street), 60’ north of Freedom St., North Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-161-1-32 & 33
Zoning District: Residence C
6:20 p.m.
5. Application #24144 of Orbelina Del Carmen Majano De Marquez, 70 S. 26th St., Wyandanch, NY. Permission to diminish north side yard setback from 10’ to 3’; diminish total side yards from 25’ to 14.9’; diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 17.8’; diminish distance to front street line from 40’ to 38’ (for shed). All in connection with legally maintaining a one-story side addition for a playroom and a shed. Property located on the west side of S. 26th St., 225’ south of Jamaica Ave., Wyandanch, NY.
SCTM#0100-55-1-65
Zoning District: Residence C
6:25 p.m.
6. Application #24142 of Michael Wick and Nicole M. Barbera, 1319 3rd St., West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 29.8’ on 13th Avenue (for second floor addition); increase total building area from 30% to 41.25% (over by 1,125 sq. ft.); diminish distance to front street line from 40’ to 19’ on 13th Avenue (for shed). All in connection with the erection of a proposed secondstory addition and to legally maintain a front yard shed. Property located on the northwest corner of 3rd St. and 13th Ave., West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-134-2-1
Zoning District:
Residence B
6:30 p.m.
7. Application #24117 of Jameel Desouza, Shana-Lee Merchant and Tajay Bailey, 12 Dollard Drive, North Babylon, NY. Permis-
sion to diminish west side yard setback from 10’ to 9.6’ (for egress window well); diminish total side yards from 25’ to 17.9’; diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 18.4’ (for roofed over patio); diminish distance to rear lot line from 2’ to 1.6’ (for shed); diminish distance to east side lot linefrom 2’ to 0.8’ (for shed). All in connection with legally maintaining a garage converted into habitable space, a finished basement, and roofed over patio. Property located on the south side of Dollard Drive, 386.93’ west of Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-112-5-7
Zoning District: Residence C
6:35 p.m.
8. Application #24148 of Allan E. Cruz and Ashley M. Brower, 18 Victoria Rd., North Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 25.5’; diminish distance to west lot line from 6’ to 2.8’ (for shed). All in connection with the erection of a proposed second-story addition and to legally maintain an above ground pool, rear deck, and shed. Property located on the south side of Victoria Rd., 115’ east of Gaulton Dr., North Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-111-2-93
Zoning District: Residence C
6:40 p.m.
9. Application #24147 of Michael and Flor Proulx (applicant)/Our Vision Properties 1 LLC (property owner), 50 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 23.7’; diminish south side yard setback from 10’ to 9.1’; diminish distance to rear lot line from 6’ to 0.5’ (for shed); diminish distance to south side lot line from 6’ to 1.2’ (for shed). All in connection with the erection of a proposed second-story addition and alterations to an existing one-story foyer and to legally maintain a shed. Property located on the west side of Plymouth Street, 360’ south of South Railroad Ave., West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-218-2-54
Zoning District: Residence C
Subject Premises: 24 Plymouth St., West Baby-
lon, NY 11704
6:45 p.m.
10. Application #24145 of Dolphin Shopping Center LLC, 174 River Road, Smithtown, NY. Requesting permission to allow retail use where none is permitted; diminish off-street parking from twenty-five (25) parking stalls required to thirteen (13) parking stalls provided; allow extension of non-conforming use from 25% to 62.8%. All in connection with an erection of a one-story addition for retail use. Property located on the west side of Straight Path, 200’ south of Booker Ave., Wyandanch, NY.
SCTM#0100-78-243 & 48.009
Zoning District: WC-T3
Subject Premises: 1294-1310 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798 6:50 p.m.
11. Application #24150 of Pinelawn Cemetery, 2030 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale, NY. Requesting permission to diminish front yard setback from 40’ to 18’-6”. All in connection with a proposed expansion to an existing mausoleum. Property located on the northeast corner of New Highway and Milbar Blvd., Farmingdale, NY.
SCTM#0100-35-2-1.002
Zoning District: Residence A
Subject Premises: 3040 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale, NY 11735 ALL PERSONS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING. ALL CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED, TO BE FOLLOWED BY ADJOURNED CASES. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MICHAEL KANE, CHAIRMAN
Dated:
Babylon Town Hall Lindenhurst, New York JULY 29, 2024 24-486 . 8/7
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE
RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
VI-A, Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD EPPS III; SHAKIMA WILLIAMSON, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 11, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 231 Columbus Boulevard, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in North Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 172.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 007.004. Approximate amount of judgment is $487,817.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #619049/2019. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.
Michelle Aulivola, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 212727-1 24-487. 8/7, 14, 21, 28
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/ OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD
Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s):
PUBLIC HEARING/ LIFTING OF PLANNING BOARD COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS
JOB# 22-43D; Marcus
Tepper: SCTM# 0100013-03-056.001: Zone A Residence: SEQRA - Type II Action: Applicant is requesting permission to lift previously imposed Planning Board Covenants and Restrictions in order to legally maintain an existing outside cellar entrance and finished basement: Property is located on the east side of North 20th Street, 150’ south of Lee Avenue, Wheatley Heights, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York
Amityville Record: 08-07-24 24-488 8/7
NOTICE: FORMATION OF KUNG FU BETTY LLC. Art. Of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 07/11/2024. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at its principal business location, 92 Carman Place, Amityville NY 11701. Purpose: any lawful. 24-470. 7/24, 31, 8/7, 14, 21, 28
Pets, Pets, Pets...
by Joanne Anderson
“Synchronized Cat Trapping”: In animal rescue, “synchronized cat trapping” is an art, science and precision sport. This event hasn’t been added to the Olympics yet, but perhaps someday. It’s possible because break-dancing, surfing and skateboarding debuted in 2024.
If you want to catch a feral cat for spay/neuter, or to help a mom and her kittens, the first rule is “You Must Have a Plan.”
Recently, mom and daughter Last Hope adopters and former volunteers, asked for help after a cat gave birth in the mom’s window well.
Lizzie- a “Newborn Kitten Alert Dog”: Mom Ema and daughter Tina found out about the feline family because Lizzie, mom’s Last Hope Collie/Aussie, cried for two weeks whenever she stood inside the sliding doors next to the window well. Hollywood’s Lassie became famous for signaling “Timmy was in the well”. Years later, Lizzie, true to her Collie DNA, whined “Mom and five kittens are in the well”.
Lizzie has a twisty adoption history . In 2018, she appeared on News 12 “Dog Day Fridays”. A couple rushed to Last Hope in Wantagh after the broadcast to meet her. Everything checked out on their application.
Fast forward one year. Last Hope got a call from Brookhaven Town Shelter that a stray had a microchip that traced to us. Turns out the dog was Lizzie, and her adopters’ phone was disconnected. We will never know what happened.
Soon after, Ema adopted Lizzie. Her first Last Hope dog had recently died. Ema, born in Estonia, is the matriarch of a long line of dog lovers. Her daughter Tina lives around the block in Syosset. They visit the Thrift Shop often to sing Lizzie’s praises. We send Lizzie dog toy gifts. She shares these gifts with her family, just like she shared the news of these kitten interlopers.
Ema was worried Lizzie would hurt the mom or kittens. They were trespassing in the yard where Lizzie reigned for the last five
years. She never lived with cats. Normally, we monitor mother cats and begin trapping when the kittens are closer to eating solid food. These babies were only two to three weeks old. It would be safer to trap Mom now first ,and then grab the babies so Mom could nurse the babies in a foster home.
Remote Trapping: I retired from teaching before COVID forced remote learning and thank heaven each day. Remote trapping is slightly different. I dropped off a trap on a Monday, and gave Tina a crash course in Trapping 101, sharing the tip to bait with sardines, mackerel or Kentucky Fried Chicken. It’s important to de-sensitize a cat to eating inside the trap when it is not set, so the cat gradually ventures deep enough to set the trap off on your target day. This process takes about a week.
We didn’t give this enough time because we were anxious to get mom. Meanwhile, we needed a foster mom and to know her availability. Luckily our Last Hope foster mom Kim lived in Oyster Bay about ten minutes from Ema. The remote trap instructor (me) is in Babylon.
Mama Cat Plays Hard to Get: With five mouths to feed, mama was ravenous. Several neighbors were leaving out food but we didn’t know who to ask them to refrain. Tina stopped feeding Mama cat at her house. She gave us false confidence when she stepped into the trap to nosh Monday night. Wednesday was our Target Day. No luck. Mom stared at the trap from afar with a “you have to be kidding” smirk on her whiskers. She used her paw to steal tuna from outside the trap. I asked Tina to cover the trap with a towel.
Dawn and dusk are the best times to lure cats into traps. Until late Friday, Mom avoided the trap. She had other places to dine. My mentors told me to go back to step #1 and tie up the trap to desensitize her slowly.
The tension was upsetting Ema whose advanced age I will not reveal, plus there were two more obstacles. The window well was adjacent to the wooden deck around the swimming pool. When temperatures soared ,the kittens could move under the deck and out
of our reach and view. Plus, Tina was highly allergic to cats so I planned to show up to pull the kittens from their deep nursery. The kittens would be in a carrier, but not too long, because they wouldn’t be able to nurse until they were with Mom in the safety of an indoor cage at their foster home.
Just before we started over at Step #1, Tina saw Mom go inside the trap. She must have leaned over the treadle to nibble bait. Tina reset the strap with salmon skin leftovers. BINGO, Mom was trapped. I was an hour away. Kim, our angelic foster Mom, went over to gather the babies.
**Caution: The following paragraphs are not for the SQUEAMISH.**
Mr. M’s Voice at the Vet: With gloves on, Kim grabbed five kittens. The second one out, a tuxedo clone of Mom, had open wounds covered with maggots and possibly an embedded bot fly. He didn’t seem to be in pain. I met Kim at her home while she was outside combing each for fleas (none) and treating Mr. M’s wounds with peroxide to start parasite removal. Mr. M (use your imagination to decode the “M”) needed to see a vet, but first he and his siblings refueled from Mom.
Mr. M couldn’t stay at the vet because there would be no one to bottle feed him. An intern told Kim he was going to be video-taped treating Mr. M because this would be his first bot fly removal. Mr. M was screaming “FEED ME” so loudly that another vet rushed into the room with a syringe. He was determined to feed the demanding one but gave up because Mr. M wanted his Mom.
After treating our tuxedo tenor, the intern showed Kim the video. Kim and her husband planned to go out to dinner but brought home take-out. They weren’t as famished as Mr. M who screamed the whole ride until the Mother and Child Reunion.
Epilogue: The intern’s video sparked a brainstorm that will replace expensive weight loss drugs. We are going to sell copies of Mr. M’s treatment video to raise money for Last Hope. Watch the video before each meal. You will lose your appetite plus one third your body weight without a prescription or a weekly injection in your stomach.
Mama Cat reunited with her 5 babies in foster care.