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Slowing down for safety Village takes action to curb drivers’ speeds on PJ roads

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Holiday Memories special feature ALSO: New Year’s Eve events and Menorah lightings on the North Shore, review of ‘Rogue One’

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Holiday anticipation: Two kids eagerly await Saint Nick’s arrival at Port Jefferson’s Santa Parade Nov. 26.

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DECEMBER 22, 2016 • THE PORT TIMES RECORD • PAGE A3

PJ school board removes interim tag from superintendent’s title Former William Floyd administrator finds a more permanent home in Port Jefferson; term runs until at least Jan. 2020

By Alex Petroski alex@tbrnewspapers.com The Port Jefferson School District has named a new — yet familiar — superintendent.

The board of education appointed Paul Casciano as the district’s new leader at a meeting Dec. 13. The Stony Brook resident and former superintendent for the William Floyd School District had been serving as Port Jeff’s interim superintendent since July.

“I thank the board for this opportunity to serve,” Casciano said in a statement. “I am looking forward to working together with our board of education, leadership team, faculty, staff, parents and community to achieve amazing things for the children of Port Jefferson.”

Casciano was at the helm of the William Floyd district for nine years, though his background in the field of education spans four decades. He retired from that position in 2015, though accepted “an offer he couldn’t refuse,” to serve as Port Jeff’s interim leader this past summer. School board President Kathleen Brennan said she was thrilled with what she saw from Casciano during his interim period after he took over for Ken Bossert, who held the position for five years before departing to lead the Elwood school district.

“The board was impressed from the very beginning when we interviewed [Casciano] in June for the interim position,” Brennan said in a phone interview.

“The board thought he’d be a great fit for Port Jefferson.”

Brennan added that Casciano told her he had no intentions of being a placeholder, even if he weren’t selected to be the district’s permanent solution for the position.

“He said he can’t sit still,” Brennan said, laughing. “We have found him to be very thoughtful. He listens more than he talks. When he does speak he’s very thoughtful. He has given the issue at hand his best work in terms of bringing suggestions to the board.”

Casciano earned a doctoral degree in educational administration from New York University. At William Floyd he began as an assistant principal in 1982 and worked his way up to superintendent by 2006. He is currently the co-chair of Rep. Lee Zeldin’s (R-Shirley) Education Advisory Committee and was also previously the president of the Rotary Club of Shirley and the Mastics.

His term as superintendent of Port Jeff’s schools runs through Jan. 1, 2020.

Casciano was put to the test quickly when during the summer a voluntary test of the district’s drinking water turned up traces of lead in several areas. With Casciano leading the way, the district went above

‘We have found [Casciano] to be very thoughtful. He listens more than he talks. When he does speak he’s very thoughful.’

— Kathleen Brennan Photo from Port Jefferson school District

Paul Casciano is no longer Port Jefferson’s interim superintedent after the school board approved his permanent appointment. and beyond required standards and replaced fixtures that showed lead levels that were below action-level amounts in some cases, to ensure the safety of Port Jeff’s students, according to the president of an environmental consulting firm enlisted to conduct the testing.

“The district response here is at the top of the curve,” Glenn Neuschwender, president of Enviroscience Consultants, said in September regarding Port Jeff’s districtwide response.

Casciano summed up the district and board’s proactive response in September.

“Anything that protects the safety of students is worth the expense,” he said.

Brennan added that on a personal level she’s found Casciano to have a great sense of humor, and said she loves how visible he has been at student functions.

“He’s been great to work with,” she said.

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PersPectives

A mother sees the power of an article in the newspaper I was honored to be named a Person of the Year by Times Beacon Record News Media for 2015.

While I was truly honored, I was more excited at the prospect of getting the word out about the work I do with my group: North Shore Drug Awareness.

After losing my son to an accidental overdose in 2012, I was given a voice I chose to use to help other families who are struggling with addiction — to share my failures and successes, and the resources I have Photo from Tracey Farrell

Tracey Farrell with Linda Cirone at TBR News Media’s honorary dinner.

found and acquired through networking.

The absolute most poignant part of this story is that my story was published. The original story — in which I was named a person of the year — was seen by a woman who recognized me in my photo that accompanied the article as a client in her accounting office. She immediately shared the story with her best friend — a friend who desperately needed help with her addicted children.

A message I received from her changed a life. Linda Cirone was absolutely paralyzed by her children’s addictions. Not only did she enable her adult children, but she hid in shame. She could barely function or participate in her own life, and in her message in my Facebook inbox, she used that key word — Help.

I brought her with me to the honorary men and women of the year dinner, because her story of how she reached out to me was too important not to share. The power of that article could potentially save a life. And it did … her own.

This past year has been a roller coaster of change for her.

She chose to finally open up and share beyond the confines of her best friend and family members who would listen.

She reached out through social meBY TRaCeY FaRReLL dia to the different parent groups that she learned of and began to realize she was so not alone. She began to share her story, which, like mine, has helped others.

Her children are still struggling, and while one is improving, Linda has grown in her own recovery. Yes, her own.

Addiction is a family disease and, as a parent, you too must learn to cope, or you will lose yourself in the process. She has learned to no longer enable like she did in the past. She has also followed a dream.

She moved away from her children to the warmth of Florida, and now has a lovely condo on a small waterway. While she still feels the pull of her children’s addictions, she has also started to feel some freedom.

Freedom to feel the sunshine, enjoy a nice day out with friends and family she has near her. This was not even an option to her a year ago — just a dream.

While her son was in Florida after we came up with a plan for him to seek outside-of-state rehabilitation, she met a woman who is the guardian angel for parents who send their kids to Florida for rehab.

The other day, as I opened my Facebook feed, I saw a post.

Linda checked in to the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County with that angel I spoke of. She attended her first task force meeting to help fight for positive changes in addiction services and housing in that area.

She has grown exponentially over this past year.

She needed to. She was sick of hiding, but didn’t know where to look for help. And she found it. All because of an article in a local newspaper.

Tracey Farrell, previously Tracey Budd, is a Rocky Point resident who, since her son’s passing, educates others on drug abuse and assists in finding help for those who are struggling or know someone who is struggling with addiction. She is the founder of North Shore Drug Awareness Advocates and also a 2015 TBR Person of the Year.

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DECEMBER 22, 2016 • THE PORT TIMES RECORD • PAGE A5

Village implementing measures to slow down drivers

By Alex Petroski alex@tbrnewspapers.com Drivers in Port Jefferson might think the little drummer boy has taken up residence in the village for the holiday season, but in reality the rumbling they’re hearing under their tires is a new initiative to get them to reduce their speed.

Rumble strips and speed tables were installed by the village in December in strategic areas to alert drivers to slow down on roads frequently used to enter Port Jefferson, following a study by an engineering firm which suggested motorists were traveling too fast.

Upon the recommendation of the firm, the strips were placed in the westbound lane of East Broadway between the Village Center and Belle Terre Village on Cliff Road. They were also added to both sides of Myrtle Avenue near Infant Jesus Roman Catholic Church. The speed tables are located on Brook Road near Caroline Avenue on the western side of the Port Jefferson high school campus. More speed tables and rumble strips may still be added to other areas in the village.

“I think the resident community was a little off put when they first hit them, but now they’re slowing down,” Mayor Margot Garant said in an interview. “Most of the local people in the neighborhood get it — you can’t just fly through the neighborhoods. I’ll put the rumble strips in just about anywhere people want.”

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Drivers slow down for rumble strips on east Broadway heading into Port Jefferson Village.

The village board of trustees passed a motion Nov. 28 approving spending for the project up to about $5,800, though the actual cost is not yet clear.

Garant and village Code Chief Wally Tomaszewski each referenced deadly crashes in recent years at the sites of the

new speed reduction measures as evidence that something needed to be done to curtail speeds in the village.

In December last year, 48-year-old Belle Terre resident Glen Nelson was killed while driving on East Broadway after his car crashed into a telephone pole

near High Street.

“On East Broadway the rumble strips were necessary because the cars that are coming down the hill, there are many that were speeding both going down and up the hill,” Tomaszewski said in a phone interview. The strips, which are painted white and cause a rumbling sound inside the car when tires roll over them, are spaced a few hundred yards apart over a half-mile stretch on East Broadway.

The code chief also said the measures are having the desired effect.

“Absolutely they’ve worked so far,” Tomaszewski said. “Everything is done to exercise as much notice and caution to the general public utilizing the roadways.”

Garant said she received some push back initially because the speed tables were not adequately identified according to some users of the village roadways, though the mayor said the plan is for the tables to be painted in the near future for better visibility. She added that other measures were considered, like narrowing roadways in some spots, but ultimately the strips and tables made the most sense.

The speed tables are elevated speed bumps that are wider than typical ones and can do damage to the bottom of a car if drivers go over them too fast.

“I’m sorry that people in the first week got caught off guard, but I think the longterm intent is to slow everybody down,” she said.

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A driver smiles as she realizes she’s being pulled over by Santa Claus.

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Suffolk drivers pulled over by Santa

By Alex PetroSki alex@tbrnewspapers.com License, registration and wish list please.

Suffolk County Police Officer Alberto Acevedo made several traffic stops throughout Patchogue this weekend, though drivers were surprised with a holiday plot twist.

“Good morning; I’m Santa Claus from the Fifth Precinct,” Officer Acevedo explained as drivers’ faces lit up.

The officer, dressed as Santa, gave drivers holiday cheer and smiles instead of tickets.

In the passenger seat of a Suffolk County Police vehicle, Officer Acevedo picked families to pull over with Officer Brianne Yarborough by his side. Together, they gave away several Target gift cards and candy to

unsuspecting drivers.

“I was getting yelled at at first, then, I noticed it was Santa,” said John Campbell, of Patchogue. Campbell said the traffic stop made his family very happy. “It’s a good start to Christmas and with our son in the car; it’s great.”

The officers also enjoyed the un-routine traffic stops.

“For once it’s a great feeling to pull cars over,” Yarborough said. “A lot of times we pull them over and we’re the bearer of bad news. To see the faces of these children, you can’t beat that.”

Acevedo explained in full Santa garb.

“We’re dropping them a $50 gift card to Target just to say Merry Christmas from the Police Department,” he said. “It’s nice to see the kids eyes light up and the smiles on their faces; it’s fantastic.”

Defensive driving classes will be held in Shoreham and Mount Sinai.

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As part of his ongoing efforts to keep Brookhaven Town motorists safe on the roadways, Superintendent of Highways Dan Losquadro (R) announced upcoming defensive driving classes.

In conjunction with American Safety Inc., the Town of Brookhaven will be hosting several classes at its local recreation centers and Brookhaven Town Hall.

Residents are encouraged to choose the time and location that is most convenient for them. All classes are held in two three-hour sessions or one six-hour session; participants taking the two three-hour sessions must attend both classes to receive their certificate of completion.

In addition to saving motorists money on insurance, completion of the course, which provides professional advice on how to avoid accidents, entitles participants to remove up to four points off of their driver’s license.

Classes will be held at the following locations and on the following dates: •Robert Reid Recreation Center, on Defense Hill Road in Shoreham, Jan. 10 and March 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 631-744-2601 to register for one of the classes.

•Rose Caracappa Senior Center, located at 739 Route 25A in Mount Sinai Jan. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 631-476-6449.

•New Village Recreation Center, located at 20 Wireless Road in Centereach Feb. 7 and Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. Call 631-732-2338 to register.

•Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville Feb. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 631-363-3770 to register.

Class size is limited. The cost is $25 for those 55 and over and veterans and $40 for residents/nonresidents. Participants are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to class with either cash or two blank checks.

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Bellone: Prepare yourself and your home for freezing winter weather

By Alex Petroski alex@tbrnewspapers.com

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It’s often called the most wonderful time of the year, but whoever coined that phrase must have been a fan of freezing temperatures. With a mild fall finally giving way to traditional winter weather over the past week, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) wants residents to make sure they protect themselves, their homes, their loved ones and their pets from the dangers presented by the harsh conditions.

“Although no amount of preparations can prepare us for a natural disaster, we have taken the necessary steps to ensure that Suffolk County is prepared to handle routine inclement weather conditions,” Bellone said at a press conference Dec. 15, where he was joined by Suffolk County Police Commissioner Tim Sini and other county officials. “We have been extremely fortunate this winter, but looking at forecasts, it appears our luck is running out.

Now is the time for our residents to make sure they take the necessary precautions to protect themselves.”

Bellone suggested several precautions Suffolk County residents should take to ensure safety and avoid inconveniences during the winter months, including running water to prevent pipes from freezing; keeping portable heaters on flat surfaces and away from flammable objects; driving

gency burner repair.

The county executive also detailed options for the homeless during times when temperatures can plummet to the point of presenting deadly consequences. Sheltering assistance is available at Suffolk County service centers located in Deer Park, Coram, Hauppauge and Riverhead, and the county also implemented a Safe Beds Program to provide residents in need with warm shelter during the winter. More information about these programs can be found on the county’s website at www.suffolkcountyny.gov.

“Nobody should be left out in this dangerously cold spell,” Bellone said.

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LEGALS NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY

CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff(s) vs. MANMIT CHADHA; NAVELLA CHADHA; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about April 20, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738.

On January 3, 2017 at 9:00 am.

Premises known as 30 HERMANN AVE, CENTER MORICHES, NY 11934 Section: 828 Block: 01.00

Lot: 002.00 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, being known as and

by Lot No. 15 on the map entitled, “Amended Map of High School Park” filed in the Suffolk County Clerk`s Office as Map No. 825, together with a right of way to travel to and from said lot on Herrmann Avenue to Brookfield Avenue, a highway of the Town of Brookhaven.

As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judg-

ment $336,474.79 plus interest and costs.

INDEX NO. 37901/09 Karen M. Caggiano, Esq., Referee 622 12/1 4x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Leslie Krane, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated 8-30-2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, County of Suffolk on 1-13-2017 at 9:00AM, premises known as 30 Huron Street, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. All

that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, SECTION: 281.00, BLOCK: 08.00, LOT: 037.000, District: 0200.

Approximate amount of judgment $171,651.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index#: 606557/2015.

Marie E. Knapp, Esq., Referee Frenkel Lambert Weiss Weisman & Gordon, LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-076558F00 634 12/15 4x ptr Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1294580, for

Beer, Wine & Liquor has been applied for the undersigned to sell Liquor at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control at 134 Main Street., Port Jefferson, NY 11777 for onpremise consumption.

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SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-J14, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-J14, Plaintiff against JOANNE C. MARTINEZ, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 13, 2016.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hall, Farmingville, N.Y. on the 5th day of January, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. premises Lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven and State of New York.

In the condominium known as “ARTIST LAKE CONDOMINIUM.” Together with an undivided .2909% interest in the Common Elements.

(District: 0200, Section: 403.00, Block: 06.00, Lot: 036.000).

Said premises known as 228 Artist Lake Drive, Middle Island, N.Y. 11953.

Approximate amount of lien $ 174,329.68 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 602440/2015.

Andrea Denicola, Esq., Referee.

Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South – Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344 623 12/1 4x ptr SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20076 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6, Plaintiff against JOSEPH PELLICANE, et al, Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on October 17, 2016. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the front steps of the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, N.Y. on the 19th day of January, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. premises 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.

Said premises known as 88 Magnolia Drive, Selden, N.Y. 117842047.

Tax account number: SBL#: 446.00-0400-023.000, District: 0200.

Approximate amount of lien $ 409,927.06 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 01716-12.

Frederick N. Vogeney, Esq., Referee.

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McCabe, Weisberg, & Conway, P.C.

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 145 Huguenot Street - Suite 210 New Rochelle, New York 10801 (914) 636-8900 655 12/15 4x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Richard Berkhout; Shana Berkhout; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 2, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill Farmingville NY 11738 on January 3, 2017 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 34 Cherokee Trail, Ridge, NY 11961. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of NY, District 0200 Section 151.00 Block 02.00 Lot 052.000. Approximate amount of judgment $431,616.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601794/2015.

Armand Araujo, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: November 15, 2016 628 12/1 4x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Patricia Kinkaid a/k/a Patricia J. Kinkaid, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of Marie D’Angelo a/k/a Marie K. D’Angelo; Thomas Ficker a/k/a Thomas J. Ficker; Margaret Dante a/k/a Margaret A. Dante; Strathmore; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated September 22, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York, 11738 on January 9, 2017 at 10:00AM, premises known as 77 Standish Drive, Mount Sinai, NY 11766. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of NY, District 0200 Section 210.00 Block 02.00 Lot 187.000. Approximate amount of judgment $227,626.40 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 604763/2015.

Charles Rosen, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: November 23, 2016 640 12/8 4x ptr

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Port Jeff senior athletes honored for leadership

Photo from Port Jefferson school district

Singing in the holidays To brighten the holiday season for staff and visitors at St. Charles Hospital, Earl L. Vandermeulen High School chamber choir singers recently per-

formed traditional and modern carols in the hospital’s lobby. Pictured are chamber choir singers with their teacher Lisa Scrom.

Earl L. Vandermeulen High School student-athletes Brian Mark and Corinne Scannell were honored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as Suffolk Zone Student Leadership award winners at a ceremony on Dec. 7.

The seniors were selected based upon their excellence in physical education, leadership ability and service to community.

The Port Jefferson School District extends its congratulations to Mark and Scannell.

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Corinne Scannell, left, and Brian Mark, right, are honored as Suffolk County student leadership award winners.

Photo from Port Jefferson school district

PJ kids hold gift drive The Edna Louise Spear Elementary School recently held a holiday gift drive that resulted in the donation of enough gifts to make the holidays bright for 21 local children.

The gifts were collected as part

of the school’s annual Holiday Help gift drive, which is run by Jessica Peterson, school counselor, in collaboration with Port Jefferson parents, school district staff and the Port Jefferson Fire Department.

Photo from Port Jefferson school district

Honor society gives the gift of reading The Port Jefferson Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society recently held a successful book drive. During the first two weeks of December, honor

society members collected new and gently used books, e-readers and magazines from their peers and school staff to donate to the nonprofit organization

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Book Fairies. All of the items collected will be distributed to students in high-poverty areas in metropolitan New York.

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LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

County Executive proposes bus system for Nicolls Road

By Donna newman Donna@tBrnewspapers.com Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) is hoping to modernize the way Long Islanders get around.

A proposal from the county executive to create Suffolk’s first north-south multimodal transportation corridor to feature dedicated lanes for rapid transit buses running along Nicolls Road between Stony Brook and Patchogue, was presented for public information and comment Dec. 13 at Suffolk County Community College in Selden. Interested residents attended to gain an understanding of the concept of a Bus Rapid Transit service, which unlike traditional buses are not constrained by traffic, and the possible ways the roadway might be configured.

Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn (D-Setauket) attended the event and said she supports upgrading public transportation on Long Island.

“Suffolk County is working to create a 21st century economy,” she said. “This requires a modern transit system that alleviates the burden of traffic and provides more transit options for a less car-dependent workforce. This is a first look at a proposal for a plan. We need community input to flesh it out more and see where the ‘buy-in’ could be.”

Hahn said she believes the idea would have multiple positive economic and environmental outcomes.

“Bus Rapid Transit offers many of the advantages of a light rail system, but at a fraction of the cost — both for the passenger and to the municipality,” a statement from Hahn announcing the county’s first BRT public information meeting said.

The BRT system would feature stateof-the-art Wi-Fi equipped buses; use dedicated “bus only” lanes, with priority traffic signaling; provide boarding at modern, comfortable, secure stations; accept fares with prepaid fare cards or electronic passes; and connect the commuter or traveler to transit hubs, such as other bus systems, railways and airports.

The purpose of the meeting was to pro-

vide information about the proposed road conversion in order to interact with three Long Island Rail Road branches, Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma and Babylon, and facilitate public transportation access to Long Island MacArthur Airport. Visitors to the exhibit were encouraged to submit feedback in the form of comments and questions via mail-in comment cards or by email to LIinnovationzone@suffolkcountyny.gov.

Representatives were on hand from both the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning and engineering firms that have worked on the planning stage to further explain the project and answer questions.

Debbie Brown and Stephanie Larkin, self-described PTA moms from Selden, had several concerns.

“Are they adding a lane or dedicating one of the existing lanes,” Larkin asked, adding the road is crowded enough without losing one of its lanes.

“Who, exactly, is going to use these buses?” Brown asked.

Kevin Luzong, a spokesperson for the project, addressed the residents’ concerns.

“The bus lane will be created within the existing roadway in the median or through a repurposing of the shoulder,” he said. As for people who might be interested in using public transportation, he mentioned millennials, like himself, who utilize services across Long Island, including colleges, research facilities, and new housing options, like the Ronkonkoma Hub being developed near that railroad station.

Brown was skeptical that Long Island could be converted from a “car culture.”

“We, as parents, would have to get our kids used to buses at an early age,” she said, adding that parents might be hesitant to do so in today’s world.

BRT systems exist in more than 190 cities around the globe, allowing passengers to arrive at their destinations faster, while reducing road congestion.

The proposal did not include a potential cost for the project, though the county is examining grant-funding possibilities to help taxpayers cover the bill if the project comes to fruition.

Robert Juliano Village Clerk Dated: December 19, 2016 668 12/22 1x ptr NOTICE OF SALE

interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 069352/2014.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 26, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738, on January 26, 2017 at 10:00AM, premises known as 44 HEARTHSIDE DRIVE, MOUNT SINAI, NY 11766.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Mount Sinai, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, DISTRICT 0200, SECTION 210.00, BLOCK 02.00, LOT 065.000. Approximate amount of judgment $428,422.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index #063330/2014.

Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835

Donna England, Esq., Referee

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSE R. CALDERON, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 02, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hall, Farmingville, NY 11738, on January 25, 2017 at 8:30AM, premises known as 36 STUART ROAD, SHIRLEY, NY 11967. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Shirley, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of New York, DISTRICT 0200, SECTION 907.00, BLOCK 07.00, LOT 076.000. Approximate amount of judgment $409,824.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index #2026/2010.

Kevin R. Johnston, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 682 12/22 4x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF

Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 683 12/22 4x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank, N.A., successor trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2007-HE6, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2007-HE6, Plaintiff AGAINST David Bradley a/k/a David J. Bradley; Meaghan Bradley a/k/a Meaghan A. Bradley; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated June 27, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, New York, 11738 on January 23, 2017 at 8:45AM, premises known as 163 Grove Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11776. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of NY, District 0200 Section 205.00 block 05.00 Lot 037.000. Approximate amount of judgment $465,420.54 plus

David Besso, Esq., Referee

Dated: November 30, 2016 687 12/22 4x ptr NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be received, publicly opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. in the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Brookhaven, One Independence Hill, Third Floor, Farmingville, NY 11738, for the following item(s) on the dates indicated: BID #16094 – RECYCLING CONTAINERS JANUARY 10, 2017 BID #16095 – VETERINARY SUPPLIES JANUARY 11, 2017 BID #16096 – PET IDENTIFICATION MICROCHIPS JANUARY 12, 2017 BID #16097 – STATIONERY JANUARY 17, 2017 Specifications for the abovereferenced bids will be available beginning December 22, 2016.

Preferred Method • Access website: www.Brookhaven.org: click on link for Bids.

• Follow directions to register and download document.

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 690 12/22 1x ptr

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at 121 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, New York, by the Village Board of the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson TO AMEND SECTION 225-2 OF THE VILLAGE CODE TO PERMIT SENIOR CITIZENS TO FILE LATE RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS UNDER REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW SECTION 467, by proposed local law, a copy of which is on file at the Office of the Village Clerk.

At said Public Hearing any person interested will be given the opportunity to be heard.

SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST KATHALEEN ASH, et al., Defendant(s)

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LEGALS NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-RP1, Plaintiff AGAINST Joseph R. Brown; Joseph R. Brown, Jr.; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 22, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville NY 11738 on January 5, 2017 at 12:30PM, premises known as 67 Wooded Court, Calverton, NY 11933. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of NY, Section: 357.00 Block: 01.00 Lot: 020.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $87,949.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 605791/2015.

Daniel Ross, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: October 31, 2016 629 12/1 4x ptr Legal Notice: TO THE TAXPAYERS AND INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN, TAKE NOTICE: Louis J. Marcoccia, Receiver of Taxes, in and for the said Town, has received the tax and assessment rolls and warrant for the 2016/2017 Tax Levy and said first half taxes and assessments therein may be paid to the Receiver of Taxes at his office, Brookhaven Town Hall, One Independence Hill, Suite 110, Farmingville, New York 11738-2149 Payments must be postmarked no later than Tuesday January 10th 2017 to avoid penalty.

Offices are open and available for payment at Town Hall during the following hours: Regular office hours are 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday • Friday, December 23rd 9am – 12pm • Monday, December 26th Closed • Friday, December 30th 9am- 12pm • Monday, January 2nd Closed • Tuesday, January 10th 8am – 8pm Announcing Convenient, Secure, 24/7 Online Account Access and Payment Center.

To Sign Up, Please Visit; www.brookhaven.org/departments/receiveroftaxes.aspx LOUIS J. MARCOCCIA December 1, 2016 BROOKHAVEN TOWN RECEIVER OF TAXES One Independence Hill, Suite 110 Farmingville, NY 11738-2149 631-451-9009 632 12/22 1x tmc,vbr,vth,ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, MNH SUB I, LLC,

Plaintiff, vs. JOSEPH PANZELLA; ERNESTIN PANZELLA, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on September 14, 2015, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on January 09, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 312 Clubhouse Court, Coram, NY. 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 493.40, Block 01.00 and Lot 312.000 together with an undivided 0.4937 percent interest in the Common Elements. Approximate amount of judgment is $360,486.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 60307/13.

Todd Lewis, Esq., Referee Knuckles, Komosinski & Manfro, LLP, 565 Taxter Road, Ste. 590, Elmsford, NY 10523, Attorneys for Plaintiff 635 12/8 4x ptr SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC. ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-R3, V. DALE H. KRUPA, et al.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 3, 2016, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of SUFFOLK, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC. ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-R3 is the Plaintiff and DALE H. KRUPA, 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 January 25, 2017 AT 10:00 AM, premises known as 14 BARROW PLACE, BLUE POINT, NY 11715: District 0200, Section 980.80, Block 02.00, Lot 022.000: 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 # 018754/2012. Joan M. Genchi, Esq.- Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 106, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff 636 12/22 4x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Susan Tesseyman; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 2, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Townhall, 1 Independence Hall, Farmingville, NY 11738 on January 12, 2017 at 9:00AM, premises known as 42 Norwood Avenue, Selden, NY 11784. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of NY, District 0200 Section 540.00 Block 05.00 Lot 027.000. Approximate amount of judgment $527,511.61 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 23486/13.

gust 23, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hall, Farmingville, NY 11738, on January 13, 2017 at 12:30PM, premises known as 46 Joan Avenue, Centereach, NY 11720. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200, Section 518.00, Block 01.00, Lot 005.002. Approximate amount of judgment $123,297.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment for Index #068034/2014.

Malachy P. Lyons, Jr., Esq.,Referee

Gross Polowy, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221

Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: November 28, 2016 639 12/8 4x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff(s) vs. EDWIN ALEJANDRO; DEANA ALEJANDRO A/K/A DEANA VELARDI-ALEJANDRO; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about January 27, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738.

On January 10, 2017 at 2:00 pm.

Premises known as 18 HARRISON AVE, CENTEREACH, NY 11720 District: 0200 Section: 423.00 Block: 01.00 Lot: 005.000 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Selden, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated on a certain map entitled, “Map of #2 of Jefferson Park, situated near Port Jefferson, New York” and filed in the Suffolk County Clerk`s Office on December 18, 1906 as Map Number 447, as and by the Lots and all of Lots 27 and 28, part of Lots 26 and 29-32.

As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment $422,064.48 plus interest and costs.

INDEX NO. 14361/11 A. Craig Purcell, Esq.; REFEREE 643 12/8 4x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST EVA C. PRESTIGIACOMO, JASPER J. PRESTIGIACOMO, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated Au-

Michael T. Clancy, Esq., Referee

651 12/15 4x ptr VILLAGE OF PORT JEFFERSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE VILLAGE BOARD of TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Port Jefferson, Suffolk County, N.Y., pursuant to Section 505(3) of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, shall consider an Urban Renewal Plan for the area within the Village generally located between Sheep Pasture Road/North Country Road to the north, Walnut Street to the east, Long Island Rail Road tracks and property to the south, and a line mid-way between Main Street and Texaco Avenue to the west.

The proposed Urban Renewal Plan and Blight Study are on file at the Office of the Village Clerk.

If you require any further information, prior to the scheduled hearing date, please appear in person at Village Hall, 121 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, New York.

All persons interested in the proposed Urban Renewal Plan will be given an opportunity to be heard on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM. at Village Hall, 121 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, New York.

Dated: December 7, 2016 Robert Juliano Village Clerk 657 12/15 3x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff against KEVIN M. KIERNAN, A/K/A KEVIN KIERNAN ,et al Defendants Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein, Such & Crane LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorney(s) for Plaintiff(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale Entered JUNE 28, 2016 I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the BROOKHAVEN TOWN HALL, 1 INDEPENDENCE HILL, FARMINGVILLE, NY 11738 on JANUARY 19, 2016 at 10:30 A.M.. Premises known as 46 IROQUOIS TRAIL, RIDGE NY 11961. District 0200 Sec 151.00 Block 1 Lot 31. 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 $258,988.23 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 27736-12 .

THOMAS S. ZAWYRUCKA, ESQ., Referee 659 12/15 4x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for BCAT 2014-11TT, Plaintiff AGAINST Christopher Gogarty a/k/a Christopher J Gogarty; Nicole Gogarty; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated August 2, 2016 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hall, Farmingville NY 11738 on January 19, 2017 at 10:30AM, premises known as 2904 Newport Avenue, Medford, NY 11763. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of NY, District 0200 Section 659.00 Block 03.00 Lot 049.000. Approximate amount of judgment $298,900.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 34597/12.

Karyn E. Bell, Esq., Referee Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 759-1835 Dated: November 23, 2016 663 12/15 4x ptr NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY CHRISTIANA TRUST, A DIVISION OF WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR KNOXVILLE 2012 TRUST; Plaintiff(s) vs. CIRO MARINO; DIANE M. MARINO; et al; Defendant(s) Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s): ROSICKI, ROSICKI & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 2 Summit Court, Suite 301, Fishkill, New York, 12524, 845.897.1600 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on or about August 22, 2016, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738.

On January 25, 2017 at 11:00 am.

Premises known as 28 MARGIN DR W, SHIRLEY, NY 11967 District: 0200 Section: 978.70 Block: 03.00 Lot: 001.023 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, known and designated as Lot Number 74 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Woodland Estates at Smith`s Point” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on May 1, 1986 as Map Number 8105.

As more particularly described

in the judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Sold subject to all of the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale.

Approximate amount of judgment $603,803.01 plus interest and costs.

INDEX NO. 068542/2014 Keith O`Halloran, Esq., Referee 678 12/22 4x ptr SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK-BROOKHAVEN CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff -against- ANTHONY MELIA, LISA MELIA, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated April 25, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY on January 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in Port Jefferson, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the Southerly corner of the hereinafter described premises the following two courses and distances from the corner formed by the intersection of the Westerly side of Pine Street and Southerly side of Canal Road; 1.

Southerly along the Westerly side of Pine Street, 4695.5 feet; 2. North West, 320.00 feet to the point or place of beginning; THENCE North West 381 feet; THENCE North East 155.50 feet; THENCE South East 381 feet; THENCE South West 155.50 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING. Said premises known as 133 SOUTH HICKORY STREET, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY Approximate amount of lien $507,367.50 plus interest & costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Index Number 9460/2011.

JAMES MCCARRICK, ESQ., Referee David A. Gallo & Associates LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 95-25 Queens Boulevard, 11th Floor, Rego Park, NY 11374 File# 7682.198 698 12/22 4x ptr NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONAL & MONTHLY MEETINGS Please take notice that the organizational meeting of the PORT JEFFERSON FIRE DISTRICT will be held on the 4th day of January, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Port Jefferson Fire House, 115 Maple Place, Port Jefferson, N.Y. The regular monthly meeting will immediately follow at 8:00 p.m.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS PORT JEFFERSON FIRE DISTRICT Barbara Cassidy, Secretary 677 12/22 1x ptr

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Port Jeff wrestlers look to leave their own marks

By Desirée KeeGaN desiree@tbrnewspapers.com Port Jefferson wrestlers are taking this year’s theme to heart — the Royals are looking to become legends.

This season the team is paying homage to the greats who battled for the purple and white before them. To date, the Royals have 189 All-County wrestlers, 37 Suffolk County champions, 13 All-State wrestlers and four state champions. John Proios won the school’s first state title in 1967, and Bill Proios took it home again in 1969. Jamie St. John won in 1988 and 1989, and Matteo DeVincenzo claimed gold in 2014 and 2016.

“The coaching staff felt it was appropriate to acknowledge the ‘Legends of the Nation’ due to the amazing past, but to also acknowledge that just last year Port Jeff graduated its most accomplished wrestler in school history,” Port Jefferson head coach Mike Maletta said.

“Matteo was a true legend of PJ Nation.”

DeVincenzo was a four-time All-State wrestler, three-time state finalist, three-time All-American, two-time state champion and holds the school record for wins with 148. He currently wrestles for Princeton University, and joins some of his old teammates, including his brother Tristin, on the collegiate mats.

The older DeVincenzo wrestled at The University of Pennsylvania, and ex-teammate Paul Cavanagh is wrestling at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. All three wrestlers represented Port Jefferson at the state tournament in Albany.

This season, Port Jefferson returns three county champions and three other AllCounty athletes.

Rick D’Elia, Vin Miceli and Joe Evangelista have all wrestled upstate and are looking to return this February. Robert Williams, Joe Longo and Brendan Rogers are returning AllCounty wrestlers that will help the Royals battle for a league and county title, and are looking to make the leap to Albany this season.

“If you look at the Royals roster, a couple of things may stick out,” Maletta said. “For one, the Royals have zero seniors on the squad this year, a point that may doom a team, but excites the coaching staff, not only for this year, but for the future. Another thing that one may notice is the arrival of some brothers to the team.”

D’Elia’s younger brother Anthony is now at 99 pounds, while his older brother moves to 113. Tyler Rogers joins his brother Brendan, and Will Williams joins his brother Rob. “It does not end there, because next year Anthony Evangelista may be joining his brother Joe, along with Ryan Robertson’s younger brother,” Maletta said. “PJ Nation will be a true family affair.”

Maletta is excited about Rogers’ potential.

“He’s been a pleasant surprise at his young age,” the coach said of the eighth-grader.

“He’s a really aggressive wrestler, and he helps our team balance and get the right matchups

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above, Joe evangelista controls an opponent last season. Left, Vin Miceli has his arm raised following a victory. between 113 and 130 pounds.”

In the first two tournaments this season, the 26-person Port Jefferson team finished with four champions — more than any other team. Kings Park and Patchogue-Medford were close behind with three, Huntington and Grand Street Brooklyn had two and Harborfields had one.

Brendan Rogers became champion at 99 pounds with three pins, Rick D’Elia brought the gold home at 106 with three pins, Miceli had three technical falls at 126 pounds for the top spot and Joe Evangelista had five pins at 145. Jon Moshe placed third in the 138-pound weight class; Robbie Williams finished fourth at 113; Matt Murphy placed fourth at 152; Shane DeVincenzo, Tristin and Matteo’s younger brother, placed fifth at 132; and Joe Longo placed fifth at 145 pounds.

Rogers and 195-pounder Harry Cona also placed first at the Varsity B tournament. D’Elia, 160-pounder Matt Spyro and 220-pounder Jack Niederberger placed second, and Lucas Rohman came in fourth at 145 pounds.

Last week at the Steven Mally tournament in Harborfields, the Royals represented well, placing 11 wrestlers in the tournament, with seven finalists and three champions.

Rogers, D’Elia and Miceli placed first, while Williams, DeVincenzo, Evagelista, Longo, Murphy, Cona, Niederberger and Anthony D’Elia all took a spot on the podium.

The Royals kicked off the dual-meet season by taking on Babylon Dec. 14, where the team topped its opponent 55-25, before traveling to Bellport Dec. 17 for a holiday tournament.

The team is facing off against Center Moriches Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m. Maletta said the matchup is basically for the league title.

“They have a pretty tough 99-pounder,” he said. “But if everyone’s at the right weight, we’re real solid up until 152 pounds. We have some new guys at 160 and 170, and we have two new wrestlers at 220 and 285, so we can stretch to have a full lineup, which is really going to pay off in dual meets because we can get some bonus points up in those higher weight classes, and we haven’t been able to do that in two or three years.”

Maletta said the team is always wrestling, and his core group of guys — Brendan Rogers, Rick D’Elia, Miceli and Joe Evangelista — have the best chances to go upstate at the end of the year — but it won’t be easy.

“The county championship will be really tough,” he said, adding that teams like Center Moriches, Bayport-Blue Point and Mount Sinai will present some of the biggest challengers. “They’re going to have to step up. It’s not going to be an easy road to get upstate, but if they do climb the mountain to the county tournament, they’re going to be better prepared to be on the podium upstate.”

Football player earns scholar awards

Royals reign in county honors:

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At the Suffolk County Field Hockey Coaches Association awards dinner this month, five Port Jefferson Royals as well as head coach Deb Brown were recognized for their achievements this season. Senior Isabella Koutsantanou garnered the Unsung Hero award, Annabelle Soucy was named All-Division, Chiara Rabeno received an All-Conference nod and Jackie Brown, Deb’s daughter, was named All-Tournament and All-State and received the Exceptional Senior award.

Sophomore Phalina Sciara was also named All-Conference. Coach Brown garnered the Marj Auster Division 3 Coach of the Year Award and the Ron Mularz Memorial Coaching Award for Excellence in Coaching. Above, top row: Annabelle Soucy, head coach Deb Brown, assistant coach Nancy Gallagher, Chiara Rabeno, and bottom row: Jackie Brown, Phalina Sciara and Isabella Koutsantanou with their awards.

The Suffolk County Football Coaches Association recognized Port Jefferson senior football player Brian Mark with two academic scholar awards.

Among the prestigious awards Mark received were the Golden Eleven Award, which is presented to the Top 11 academic scholars in Suffolk County, and the LaBue Award, which is presented to the top academic scholar.

“We are so unbelievably proud of Brian,” Port Jefferson athletic director Danielle Turner said.

In addition to his participation on the football team, Mark is the captain of the varsity basketball team and a member of the varsity lacrosse team. When not on the field, he is working as a member of his school’s Varsity Club and serving as president of the Investment Club. He is also a peer leader for Sources of Strength.

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Brian Mark, on left, was awarded two academic scholar honors.

“It was an honor to receive the Golden Eleven and the LaBue awards,” Mark said.

“It is a privilege to be part of a group of such great football players and athletes.”

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Editorial

Letter to the editor

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A letter written by Sapphire Perera last week said holiday light decorations could disrupt plant photosynthesis; below Perera.

A thank you to our letter writers Last week, the editorial staff received a letter from a young student in one of our coverage areas. She wrote about the effects of constantly having lighted bulbs on trees during the holiday season can have on outdoor trees. Being able to publish this letter was one of the highlights of our week.

When we were in middle school, our thoughts were preoccupied with sports, friends, relationships and whatever else was “in” at the time. If we had any extra time, it was likely not going to be dedicated to the environment or hometown paper. Of course now, as editors of local papers, we’d like nothing more than for students to feel passionately enough about anything to write their opinions in a letter to the editor.

This letter put a smile on our faces. It made us feel proud of the residents in the areas we cover. We hope — and encourage — more young students to write in with their opinions of local, national and international news.

The age-old saying “young people are the future” has not lost its veracity, and we take great pride in being able to offer all community members, including the youngest ones, the ability to have their voices heard.

Of course, we don’t mean to “diss” the rest of our readers.

We thank everyone who sent their opinions to us this year. A community paper is meant to be a reflection of the community it serves, and we enjoy being able to include as many opinions as possible from our community members.

Thank you for keeping in touch with us in 2016. We look forward to continuing the partnership in 2017. Happy holidays!

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Dealing with the holiday blues As we are in the thick of the holiday season and busy celebrating, I want to reach out to those who are coping with grief. With good cheer all around, those who have suffered a loss may find their heartache to be accentuated and even feel unmotivated to participate in the usual holiday traditions. This lack of motivation may even lead to a sense of guilt, but be kind to yourself and consider some small steps that can be taken to honor your loved one as well as your emotions.

The most important thing is to be patient with yourself.

Grieving does not have an expiration date and often comes in waves. Remember that with time, you will get better at handling the holidays, but until then, permit yourself to mourn.

It is OK to communicate that you’re not in the holiday spirit when invited to dinners or parties; don’t worry about being a downer. If you are undecided, you can take your own transportation so you are free to leave at any time.

Starting a new tradition is a wonderful way to remember your loved one; it is also a powerful healing activity. Perhaps continue a tradition that your loved looked forward to. Or, light a candle and ask everyone to tell a story about the deceased. This dedicated time will allow you and others to open up and share; tears will come, but it’s an instant elixir to heartache.

The gift of giving is also powerful in lifting spirits and healing the heart. Make a donation or volunteer for a cause that relates

to the deceased. You can also buy a gift your loved one would have appreciated and present it to someone who would appreciated it as well. This will certainly bring you some joy.

Lastly, find a way to express your emotions. Whether it is with a friend, family member or therapist; have someone you can lean on as you are grieving.

Remember that you don’t have to always hold it all together; it’s OK to cry.

If you are in need of bereavement counseling, you can contact the Suffolk Bereavement Center at 631-666-6873, ext. 200, or 631-666-6863.

County Legislator William Spencer Centerport

May the peace and love of the holidays be with you throughout the year.

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With warm regards, from all of us at Times Beacon Record News Media.

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opinion Finding ways to beat the Trumpertime blues

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’ve heard the phrase numerous times in the last month: What can I do? I’m so upset about X, Y or Trump and I don’t know what to do.

In a world where news of any kind travels incredibly quickly across the globe, it seems that, like it or not, we know about events everywhere. Unfortunately, much of the news we hear about is horrible, filled with hate, anger, frustration, violence, bigotry, racism or other ugly isms.

It’s hard to escape all that

By Daniel Dunaief bad news when it slaps us across the face on the internet, when it comes at us with earnest energy from our TV reporters, and when it shouts from the front, back and everywhere in between

D. None of the above

pages of major national and international newspapers.

I don’t think the answer to the question about how to deal with frustrations or anxieties should be to tune out or to become uninformed. We can’t and shouldn’t try to go back in time because information, much as it might irritate, scare or overwhelm us, allows us to make informed decisions and to remain vigilant about our values.

To those who find the prospect of a Trump presidency terrifying, I suggest reading and understanding the Constitution. That incredibly important document which created our government guaranteed us inalienable rights. We can and should use them, either by speaking to our representatives or by sharing our concerns and observations with the world. Much as the future president might prefer that people not criticize him, we have the right to speak our minds, just as he has the responsibility to lead and represent the nation.

Our system of government has at its core a system of checks and balances.

Sure, having one party in control of two branches of government — and potentially a third with Supreme Court Justice nominations coming down the road — seems daunting. Still, those representatives know they have to answer to the people for their actions, decisions and inactions.

Trump clearly was an independent voice that became stronger through opposition. Other politicians who use that same playbook might also find favor with an electorate seeking an independent voice and a promise of success.

OK, so, what else can we do? Well, we can make our own world a better place. Worried about the environment? Stop sitting at the train station, outside the school or at a track meet while idling your engine. I have waited at train stations for 10 or 15 minutes, in temperatures well below freezing, with my engine off. The car doesn’t get that cold. Besides, I’m dressed for the cold, so I don’t need constant heat.

We can also encourage people to

disagree without shouting, bullying or berating. The internet has unleashed anonymous voices filled with rage, hate and criticism. We can suggest to our friends and to our children that they can disagree without needing to resort to ad hominem attacks.

We can also do what teachers, coaches and parents focus on every day. We can be role models and examples for our children, our nieces and nephews, and our grandchildren. We can take an extra moment to make someone feel better, to give someone the tools for self-expression, or to learn to laugh at himself or herself.

We can’t fix the world by snapping our fingers or by wanting things to be different. We can, however, take small steps to make our communities happier, safer and more welcoming.

As we prepare to make those New Year’s resolutions, let’s include smaller ideas that reflect who we are. If we feel we need to do something, we can and should, whether that’s reading the Constitution or giving someone else a hand, even after the holidays.

A holiday memory: moving forward on the ski slopes

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y husband and the father of our three sons died 29 years ago just before the holidays. After the funeral and the well-wishers had gone, we went back to our routine lives, my sons to their schools and I to the newspaper, doing the things we were supposed to be doing but in a kind of trance.

Our shock and grief made us sleepwalk each

By Leah S. Dunaief through day, numb to the world. Elsewhere in the newspaper, in the Arts & Lifestyles section, you can find a selection of most vivid memories at holiday time, and they are well worth reading. When asked for mine, my thoughts instantly returned to that dismal time, and I offer them now in the spirit of the letter written to us by county Legislator William “Doc”

Between you and me

Spencer on the opposite page. Perhaps our experience can be of some help for those dealing, at this time of public gaiety, with grievous loss.

My sons were on Christmas break, I had a few days off from work, and as we sat around my husband’s empty chair at the breakfast table, hollow-eyed and lifeless, I got what seemed to be an outrageous idea. “Let’s go skiing,” I said, “up to Vermont.”

My children suddenly focused.

“When?”

“Now. Right now,” I answered, caught up in some kind of frenzy.

“Go pack and we’ll stay for a few days at our favorite inn.”

“Can we afford it?” one of them asked.

“Yes!” I lied, thinking of my credit card. “Yes we can. Now go. We’ll leave as soon as you are ready. I’ll call ahead and make the reservation.”

“Without dad?”

“Yes, without dad. This is something he would want us to do.”

And so we went, inviting the young woman who was to become

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my oldest son’s wife a couple of years later to join us. Now for those of you who don’t ski, I can tell you that it takes your full concentration to navigate a slope, especially in the east, where sections of the trail can unexpectedly have turned to ice. Moguls, rocks, tree roots all have to be avoided, as well as other skiers and snowboarders.

The air is frigid, but we are not cold because we are exercising strenuously and are wearing protective layers of insulated clothing. The sky is deep blue on a perfect ski day, and we seemed to have lucked out with the weather that week. The view from the mountaintop is fantastic, with fallen snow resting lushly on the limbs of the evergreens just below the crest.

We ski in a line, perhaps my oldest son in the lead and I bringing up the rear as we snake our way down, the only sound the swoosh of our skis against the snow as we turn left then right to break our speed. We meet at the bottom, exhilarated from the exercise and the fresh air, and join the lift line to go back up and

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do it again. And again. Our muscles rejoice, although they will later pay a price for the unexpected movement.

But by then we are in a hot Jacuzzi, pampering each ache before ravenously devouring dinner. We laugh about the day’s individual incidents, the spills, the almost-spills, the gravity defying leaps off the edge of the biggest moguls.

I look around at my family, enjoying their animated conversation.

We are together and we are alive.

For the moment, it feels wonderful, pushing away the grief. That is the way we will move forward now, tightening the circle.

Later there will be tears, coming in gushes at unexpected times, triggered by small reminders, by birthdays and holidays and by nothing at all. Slowly we will become emotionally unfrozen, no longer zombies, our minds finally accepting the new order. With our memories, we will move on because there is no other choice.

And we have. But that bittersweet ski trip, so outlandish an idea then, remains forever in my heart.

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