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Alzheimer’s Foundation Of America Invites
Long Islanders To “AFA Health Screening Day” On
Thursday, February 12
of cognitive changes
• Balance screenings to assess fall risk and mobility
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is inviting Long Islanders to get free health screenings at “AFA Health Screening Day” on Thursday, February 12. The event takes place at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center (149 Schleigel Boulevard, Amityville) from 10 am to 2 pm. The event will provide the community with access to free health screenings, educational resources, and opportunities to learn about maintaining brain and overall health. Offerings include:
• Blood pressure screenings to support cardiovascular health
• Information on other health screenings and resources for older adults
• Memory screenings to help identify early signs
The event is open to the public and free of charge. Screenings will be provided on a firstcome, first-served basis; no appointments are required. For additional information, contact the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center at 631-223-4000.
JANUARY
HAPPENINGS
THURSDAY JAN. 22nd
11:00AM-4:30PM
ART TALK: ANDY WARHOL at Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd. in Freeport. Free Event. Presented by Gene Wisniewski, VIRTUAL PROGRAM
One of the few artists to achieve “household name” status, Andy Warhol remains a subject of fascination, yet the reason he’s ranked among the most important artists of the 20th century is a mystery to many. The answer lies in his almost clairvoyant understanding of American culture, which continues to play out in full force. For more information, please call 516-379-3274
FRIDAY, JAN. 23rd
11:00AM-4:00PM
WARM UP ON FROSTY FRIDAYS! at The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main St. in Cold Spring Harbor. Come in out of the cold and enjoy a free cup of hot cocoa at the museum. Included with admission. For more information, please call 631-3673418
THROUGH JAN. 23rd
11:00AM-4:30PM
ART EXHIBITION:
SHINING STARS PAST AND PRESENT
New York Fine Arts Society Gallery, 1 Flowerfield, Suite 15 in Saint James. Exhibition and sale of women artist from the East End of Long Island along with international women artist of years past. Graphics, drawings, and
MAKE A SUBMISSION! Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run free of charge on a space available basis. For more information, please call 631.226.2636 x275 or send events to editorial@longislandmediagroup.com
paintings. Free Event. For more information, please call 703-3719166
SUNDAY JAN. 25th
12:00PM-2:00PM
CHASING THE LIGHT at BAFFA Art Gallery, 47 Gillette Avenue in Sayville. The photography of local artists, Pat DeLuca, Carol Rosenthal, and Rob Verbeck, will be exhibited at the BAFFA Art Gallery. Free Event. For further information visit www. baffa.org.
WEDNESDAY JAN. 28th
Doors open 6:00PM Games start 7:00PM VALENTINE BINGO
The Memorare Columbiette® Auxiliary located at 2183 Jackson Avenue in Seaford, is hosting a Valentine Bingo. $35 p.p., includes 8 games of bingo, wine, soda, snacks, coffee and dessert. (Snacks from home are always welcome). 50/50, lotto board, raffles and additional bingo cards are available for purchase. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Patricia Fernando 516-798-6237
7:30PM
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC BINGO at 317 Main Street in Farmingdale. Join 317 Main Street for Alternative Rock Music Bingo. $20 per person includes 2 bingo cards. All winners will receive a prize! Reserve your spot now and purchase your ticket! 21+ / Limited
FUEL OIL
menu available during the event. For more information, please call 631-921-4670
SATURDAY, JAN. 31st
5:00PM
TEENS CANNED FOOD DRIVE
The Babylon Library is hosting a canned vegetable drive to help out our neighbors at Nourish Babylon! Teens should bring in four cans of one type of vegetable (carrots, green beans, corn, potatoes, etc.) to earn one hour of community service. There will be a collection box at the Adult Reference Desk. Teens must be present to receive their community service form! Grades 6-12. 24 S. Carll Ave. in Babylon. For more information, please call Erin White 631-669-1624
UPCOMING
FEBRUARY EVENT
SUNDAY, FEB. 1st
12:00PM-6:00PM
TAKEOUT SUNDAY SAUCE DINNER
Babylon Lions Club in conjunction with Cafe Il Villaggio presents Gaspare Mannina & Jim Bruscia Memorial Takeout Sunday Sauce Dinner. Pre-orders can be placed beginning at 11:00AM, call 631422-7037. $35 per order - take out only. Includes Pasta, Meatballs and Sausages. Complimentary bottle of wine with orders of $70 or more. Orders can be picked up at Cafe Il Villaggio 35 Deer Park Ave. in Babylon
Pictured: Grand Knight, Patrick Corcoran, Library Director Lisa Kropp, and Assistant/ Deputy Director Caitlin Sempowich.
New York Blood Center Declares
Blood Emergency Amid Sharp Post-Holiday Donation Drop
New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency, urging immediate donations as supplies fall to critically low levels. Holiday disruptions, severe winter storms, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illness have caused donations to drop nearly 40% below hospital demand, leaving less than a two-day supply for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area.
Recent challenges include major snowstorms that halted travel and blood drives, record flu activity with over 71,000 cases reported in a single week, and holiday timing that eliminated two weeks of peak midweek collections—resulting in about 10,000 fewer donations than needed. “Blood is needed every
single day for trauma care, surgeries, cancer treatment, and chronic conditions,” said Jeannie Mascolino, NYBC Vice President of Blood Operations.
Although January is National Blood Donor Month, the need is urgent
now due to blood’s limited shelf life. NYBC encourages eligible donors to schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-933-2566 or visiting nybc.org. Those unable to donate can still help by volunteering or supporting NYBC’s mission financially at nybc.org/support-us.
BRESLAU CEMETERY Association Inc, Lindenhurst, New York NOTICE TO PLOT OWNERS
The annual meeting of the Breslau Cemetery Association of Lindenhurst NY will be held Wednesday Evening January 28, 2026 at 7 PM at their office on Newark St. for the purpose of electing trustees to fill the expiring term of: Ed Kellermann and to act on any other proper matters that may come before the meeting
Jean Kellermann Secretary
LV N & S, A/C - 1575 - 1/14, 1/21 & 1/28/26
NOTICE OF REPUBLICAN PARTY CAUCUS FOR LINDENHURST VILLAGE
NOTICE is hereby given to all Enrolled Republican voters of the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, County of Suffolk, State of New York, that a Republican Party Caucus in and for said Village will be held at Lindenhurst Rainbow Community Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue (corner of 35th Street and Buffalo Avenue), in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York on Monday, the 26th day of January 2026 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating Two (2) Village Trustees for a term of four (4) years and one (1) Village trustee for a term of two (2) years, and one (1) Village Justice for a term of four (4) years as Nominees for their Respective Offices in and for the Village of Lindenhurst in the annual election of said Village to be held on March 18th, 2026 and for the transaction of such other business as may legally come before such caucus.
DATED AT LINDENHURST, NEW YORK January 4, 2026
Joseph Barone Chairman
LV N & S - 851 - 1/14, 1/21/26
TWO FAMILY REVIEW BOARD OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST
Pursuant to the provisions of Articles XXX of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Lindenhurst, Inc. notice is hereby given that the Two Family Review Board will hold a public hearing at the Municipal Building, 430 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM to consider the following:
THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) ARE SEEKING TO RENEW THEIR TWO FAMILY PERMIT:
1. AnnMarie Catania, 354
South 12th Street
2. Mario Lotito, 145 North Jefferson Avenue
3. Edward & Ines Golda, 154 Centre Avenue
4. Edward & Stacy Kaszycki, 434 South 12th Street
5. Michael & Donna Brink, 847 Surf Street
6. Joseph Colletti, 121 North Alleghany Avenue
7. Sarah Redulla-Marrero, 296 South 4th Street
8. Edward Ross, 394 South 1st Street
9. Nicolo & Eileen Corticchia, 36 Oxford Street
10. Juan Swystun, 261 South 13th Street
11. Harvinder Nanda, 249 39th Street
12. Janusz Lachowicz, 144 North 10th Street
13. Kory Peters, 536 East Drive
14. Dandan Chen, 287 North Greene Avenue
15. Samantha Hertzman, 562 South 14th Street
16. Michael & Michelle Quigg, 335 South 5th Street
17. Jorge Santiago Zhicay Cuji, 103 Shore Road
18. Michael Faggiano, 678 Pecan Street
19. William Torres, 580 Centre Avenue
20. Sabriye Ocal, 291 North Indiana Avenue
21. Jacek Bereznicki, 274 North 7th Street
22. Jason Ortiz, 10 Oxford Street
23. Craig Koehler, 34 Plain Street
THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) ARE SEEKING TO APPLY FOR THE TWO FAMILY PERMIT:
24. Application of Gregory Ellensohn, 707 Pecan Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “C residence” SCTM#: 103-021-005-047Application of Jeremiah Dalton, 61 Shore Road, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “C residence” SCTM#: 103-025002-003
25. Application of Ruslan Seredniy, 511 East Drive, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for
permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-008-005-005.2
26. Application of Qiao Li & Haihua Wu, 580 North Indiana Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-003004-070
27. Application of Fernando Collado Fernandez, 366 North Erie Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-007003-084
28. Application of Jennifer Grenville & Ono Bourne, 205 South 10th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-013002-066
29. Application of Patrick DeMarco, 497 North Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-002002-001
30. Application of Novlette Elzeta Gooden, 73 Bristol Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “C residence” SCTM#: 103-010002-047
31. Application of Ellen Vega & Phil Valinoti, 221 Austin Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-019-005-032
32. Application of Rosa Lopez, 433 North Alleghany Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-007-002-014
33. Application of Donald Palumbo, 12 North Indiana Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-016001-019
34. Application of Lilia Narcisa Padilla Albarracin, 225 South 11th Street, Lindenhurst, NY
11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-013002-055
35. Application of Bryan Jerome, 447 North Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-002002-008
36. Application of Muhammad Zain Ilyas, 15 North Indiana Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-016001-007
37. Application of Dana & Chauncey Ravid, 406 Albany Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “B residence” SCTM#: 103-002001-083
THE FOLLOWING APPLICANT(S) HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THE NOVEMBER 24, 2025 PUBLIC HEARING AS NEITHER APPLICANTS NOR A REPRESENTATIVE APPEARED:
1. Manuel Sayago, 624 North Delaware Avenue
2. Eugenia & Edward Smith, 221 North Indiana Avenue
3. Application of Ari Moranta, 318 2nd Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 for permission to use the dwelling as a two family dwelling for a temporary period. Property located at the above address and zoned “C residence” SCTM#: 103-021005-033.1
Upon the hearing, the applicant must appear in person or by agent or by attorney. Persons wishing to appear at the hearing may do so. Communications in writing in relation there to may be filed with the board before or at the meeting.
HOWIE BOYNTON, CHAIRMAN
LV N & S - 853 - 1/14 & 1/21/26
INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to the provisions of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Lindenhurst, Inc. and Section 7-712 of the Village Law of the State of New York, notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at the Municipal Building, 430
South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York @ 7:00 p.m.: January 28, 2026 to hear the following:
1. Application of Svitlana Zakalyuk - 819 Surf Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (26.36%); to reduce the accessory structure’s minimum side yard from the required 5’ to (3.4’) in connection with maintaining a driveway expansion, gazebo, 1st floor 2nd kitchen, garage conversion and 1st floor bathroom. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential C. SCTM#:103-252-54
2. Application of Kevin McCaffrey - 337 South 3rd Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (21.16%) in connection with the installation of a 12’ x 16’ pre-fab pavilion. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential A. SCTM#:103-14-1-144
3. Application of Bladimir Cabrera - 435 South 15th Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to maintain habitable space in a detached structure which is not a permitted use; and a 2-dwelling unit on a single lot is not permitted in Residential B district in connection with maintaining existing 652sq. ft. with finished attic for storage and a detached 2 1/2 car garage converted into habitable space for an accessory apartment use. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-171-38
4. Application of Deniz Tastan - 541 Beacon Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the front yard greenery from the minimum required 70% to (60.0%) in connection with maintaining a 20’ x 47’ driveway. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-193-66
5. Application of Elisa Haines - 666 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (22.15%); to reduce the accessory structure’s minimum side yard from the required 5’ to (4.0’) in connection with maintaining a rear deck, shed and installation of a door on rear extension. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-222-14
6. Application of Scott Haimes - 133 41st Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the accessory structure’s minimum rear yard from the required 5’ to (4.15’); to reduce the accessory structure’s minimum side yard from the required 5’ to (4.16’);
to expand the accessory structure’s height from the required 14’ to (18.0’); to expand the driveway width from the limit of 22’ to (26.85’) in connection with the demolition of a 1 car detached garage and construction of a new 2 car detached garage with driveway. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-21-50
7. Application of Rob Berg - 585 North Hamilton Ave, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (31.62%) in connection with the installation of a 16’ x 32’ in-ground swimming pool. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-34-41.1
8. Application of Willow Cat 2, LLC - Christopher Zilinske - 738 South Pecan, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the minimum side yard from the required 10’ to (4.9’) in connection with maintaining removal and replacement of a rear deck. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential C. SCTM#:103-215-53
9. Application of Kelly Bennett - 1257 Udall Road, Bayshore, NY, 11706 for permission to reduce the accessory structure’s minimum rear yard from the required 5’ to (3.4’); to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (20.16%); to expand the height of the shed to over 8’ in connection with maintaining shed, enclosed cellar entrance, rear deck and conversion of garage to living space. Property located at 303 42nd street, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757 and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-1-4-2
10. Application of Brian Longo - 344 North Greene Ave, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (24.64%) in connection with the installation of a 16’ x 32’ in-ground swimming pool. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-73-130
11. Application of Kevin Amnet- 549 South 9th street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the aggregate side yard from the minimum required 25’ to (14.07’); to reduce the minimum side yard from the required 10’ to (6.5’); to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (30.86%); to reduce the accessory structure’s minimum side yard from the required 5’ to (3.0’ ) in connection with the construction of a one story addition and maintain a shed and bow window . Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#: 17-3-62 Continued On 14
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The Old Village Hall Museum Is Open To Visitors Year-Round
A Did you know that long before Lindenhurst became Lindenhurst, Native Americans called the area Neguntatogue which translates to? In 1930, what famous baseball players visited Lindenhurst to play an exhibition game against the local Lindenhurst team, Addie Klein’s Lindenhurst Nine? Did Lindenhurst ever have their own police department? Can you name an early area settler who fought in the French and Indian War and then served as a Sergeant in the American Revolution? The answer to these and other historical questions that tell the Lindenhurst story
from the mid 1600’s through the late 20th century can be found at the Lindenhurst Historical Society’s Old Village Hall Museum. The museum building itself is indeed an historical artifact and is among the four historical museum buildings owned by the Village of Lindenhurst and championed by the Historical Society’s stewardship. Open year round, the museum offers residents and visitors more than glimpse into Lindenhurst’s storied history. So, if you are looking for some local activity to while away a chilly Saturday afternoon or a place to take the children during
school holiday break, why not visit the museum? Docents are on hand to answer questions and offer insight Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 4 pm. Come in out of the cold and discover a sense of place and a community bonding heritage. Admission is always free.
The Old Village Hall Museum is located at Irmisch Historical Park, on the corner of South Broadway and Kent Avenue in Lindenhurst. For more information call 631506-8431 or email the Lindenhurst Historical Society at lindenhursthistoricalsociety@ gmail.com.
A Slower Start to 2026
By JoAnn Cilla
January has a way of slowing things down, whether we want it to or not. The holidays are over, the decorations are packed away, and the calendar suddenly feels a little lighter. And yet, many of us feel a crazy urge to fill it up as fast as possible. New goals, new routines, new commitments. What if January wasn’t meant for rushing?
After weeks of noise and nonstop activity, this month gives us something rare… room to think. Before the year speeds up on its own, January lets us hit the pause button to decide how we want to spend our valuable time and energy.
One of the smartest things we can do right now is reclaim our time. December takes time from us; January gives us a chance to take it back. It does not mean doing more or becoming more productive overnight. It means noticing
to ask better questions. What really matters to me this year? What can I let go of? What would make my days feel calmer instead of more crowded?
where our time goes and being honest about what feels meaningful and what simply feels automatic. It also means identifying time robbers – the people and activities that steal our time.
Many of us move through the year fueled by momentum. This month, look at the big picture to see what drains you. What gives you energy? What do you say yes to out of habit rather than intention?
Instead of jumping into a list of resolutions, take time
Good questions slow us down in the right way. They help us make thoughtful choices rather than rushed ones. They remind us that a good year isn’t built in a week. It’s built gradually, through small thoughtful decisions.
January doesn’t need to be loud or ambitious. If we think before we rush, protect our time more carefully, and ask better questions, we give the rest of the year a much stronger foundation.
As this new year unfolds, maybe the best place to start is simply paying attention. Permit yourself to slow down and see what comes up. In the meantime, I’ll see you around town.
Accessing Schooling Options
(NAPSI)—
Parents are more optimistic about their children’s academic, emotional, and social development and they increasingly support school choice according to EdChoice, which wants all K–12 students to access the schooling options—public, private, charter, homeschooling or other—best for them. Learn more at www. edchoice.org.
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12. Application of John Cimieri (Trustee) - 404 North Putnam Avenue, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the minimum rear yard from the required 25’ to (24.4’) in connection with maintaining a front bay window, garage conversion, installation of a 2nd front bay window, rear bay window, 2nd floor dormer extension off deck and 2 full bathrooms. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#: 8-2-70
13. Application of Grzegorz Malachowski - 61 Gary Street, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 for permission to reduce the minimum front yard from the required 25’ to (18.0’); to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (20.87%); to reduce the accessory structure’s minimum rear yard from the required 5’ to (3.1’) in connection with the construction of a one story rear addition, one story front addition, a front portico and maintain an awning on garage. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:7-1-60
14. Application of Christopher Izzo - 685 North Broome Ave, Lindenhurst, New York,11757 for permission to reduce the aggregate side yard from the minimum required25’ to (16.46’); to t reduce the minimum side yard from the required 10’ to (6.04’); to reduce the minimum front yard from the required 25’ to (21.75’); to increase the lot occupancy from the limit of 20% to (23.90%); to expand the height from the limit of 26’ to (29.59’) in connection with the construction of a 2nd story addition and a portico and maintain a cellar entrance. Property located at the above address and zoned Residential B. SCTM#:103-31-38
from carpentry shop to an apparel shop in an existing nonconforming mixed business/residential use in connection with maintaining an 8’ x 10’ shed and maintain change of use from carpentry shop to an apparel shop. Property located at 661 Roosevelt Ave, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757 and zoned Business. SCTM#:103-22-293.3
15. Application of 661 Roosevelt Ave, LLC - 43 Shore Drive West, Copiague, New York 11726 for permission to maintain change of use
16. Application of United Business Inc. (Long Island Pilates LLC -DBA- Crown Pilates) 9 Sandra Drive, Huntington, NY, 11746 for permission to reduce the off-street parking from the required 103 spaces to (5); fitness studio is not a permitted
use in the Business zoned property in connection with the change of use to a Pilates studio. Property located at 101 North Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757 and zoned Business. SCTM#:10310-1-77.5
17. Application of United Properties Corp (American Sherpa Tours Inc.) 1975 Hempstead Tpke, Suite 309, East Meadow, NY ,11554 for special permission for use as a restaurant and cabaret. Property located at 168 Montauk Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757 and zoned Business. SCTM#:103-19-4-72
Upon the hearing, the applicant must appear in
person, by an agent, or by an attorney. A person wishing to appear at the hearing may do so. Communication in writing in relation thereto may be filed with the board before or at the hearing.
All cases will be heard in which they are advertised, to be followed by rescheduled cases. By order of the Board of Appeals Philip Renna, Chairman LV N & S - 854 - 1/14 & 1/21/266
JOANN CILLA
