a fifty-two-year resident of Ridgefield died on June 22 She passed away comfortably at home with her husband holding her hand to Michael Sudzina and Elizabeth (Gregus) Sudzina in Perth Amboy NJ and graduated from Michigan State University and subsequently received a master's degree from Fairfield University Randall Baldwin in 1966 and had two children: Geoffrey and Matthew Sudzina and two favorite nieces: Christine Shutt and Susan Brandon Mary Ann loved the Town of Ridgefield and was very active in town affairs Among her many positions were nine years of service on the Board of Education she took the responsibility of Director of Social Services for the town She served in that capacity until her retirement in 2010 Mary Ann and Randall were also members of the Saugatuck Harbor Yacht Club for over forty years A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church; 353 Main Street, Ridgefield. Interment will take place privately.Mary Ann may be remembered with a gift to the Ridgefield Social Services Emergency Fund or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Kane Funeral Home is in care of arrangements or categories - like “COVID-19,” “Sunset,” “Schools,” or “Obituaries” Register your email to receive important Westport Local Press updates Thank you for supporting The Westport Local Press Your email has been added to our Breaking News list Reproduction of material from westportlocalpress.com without written permission is strictly prohibited Residents of Barclay Condominiums at Baldwin Harbor stand in front of the site of a proposed gas station bordering their property Julie Dixon with her granddaughter Victoria Young Residents of the Barclay Condominiums at Baldwin Harbor remember the banks that once operated at the southeastern corner of Atlantic and Grand avenues with fondness and are incensed at the idea of a 24-hour gas station with a 7-Eleven convenience store rising just behind their fence Nearby residents are pushing back against the proposal over concerns it will hurt their health for … living near a gas station,” said Julie Dixon who has lived next to the proposed site since 2000 You have to get special zoning for a gas station.” Dixon said her son advised her to sell her condo if the gas station gets approved Vehicles using the shuttered bank property for parking are already a problem “We already have noise pollution with that because they come up they play their bass in the cars very loudly,” she said the lawyer for the developer summarized the site plan for the proposed gas station but didn’t discuss the zoning requirements and variances that were scheduled for discussion is seeking a change in zoning to the property to include it in the town’s Gasoline Service Station District a zoning overlay that adds requirements to commercial-zoned properties that operate as gas stations It is also seeking more than half a dozen variances including a waiver of a prohibition against siting a gas station within 1,000 feet of other gas stations and certain auto maintenance businesses When the Hempstead building department reviewed the site plan for the gas station it identified eight violations of the GSS district regulations 2021 letter included in the project application file Among the violations noted was the 1,000 foot rule — the map submitted by the developer showed an existing gas station and three auto maintenance shops within that radius of Uniondale-based Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP 2021 letter that it was seeking multiple variances neither the developer nor the town board brought up variances Site of the proposed gas station next to Barclay Condominiums at Baldwin Harbor “The project will reintroduce a viable and desirable use to the property,” Bonesso told the board “The site improvements will not only provide a new more attractive building than this one but will also provide for greater landscaping new sidewalks and other aesthetic amenities.” Baldwin 792's principals are Keith Pellegrino owner of an adjacent gym called Synergy Fitness Bonesso said the developer would put an 8-foot brick wall between the pumps and the condos’ backyard but that didn’t appease residents Ten residents expressed concerns about health and noise pollution and questioned why the 1,000 foot rule town code should be waived “You will never put your family members next to a gas station,” said Faith Kenney a nurse who said she’s lived there for 20 years Benzene, which is found in gasoline, is a known carcinogen, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gas stations can contain higher levels of benzene than in other areas,” according to the CDC’s website The town created the Gasoline Service Station District in 1974 to “prevent excess of service station construction” and "conserve property values," according to the town code The applicant is seeking inclusion in that district and least seven variances Bonesso said in an interview the variances weren’t discussed at the hearing because town staff was aware of them “The [Town] Board is concerned with the application but they’re not concerned with the minutiae,” Bonesso said town spokesman Greg Blower said: “The Town Board reserved decision on the matter and we do not comment on pending applications." Bonesso said the town has granted similar variances before and should grant these as well He also said the station would be built to standards designed to mitigate health and environmental hazards Though records show the developer has gone back and forth with town staff about the proposed gas station for more than two years residents said they only learned about it days before the hearing “Our main concern is having a gas station with fumes,” Jeanette Vesey a resident and vice-president of the condo association said in an interview “We don’t know what contamination it can create noting that children play in the grassy areas of the condo property “I wouldn’t have bought this house if there was a gas station there,” Vesey said “If they put another bank there we’d be thrilled.” The town board reserved decision on the application following the hearing It’s unclear when the board will vote on it Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months which has finger canals that open to Baldwin Bay seaside community where homes were constructed in sections that used to be boatyards and marshes The hamlet is the southernmost portion of neighboring Baldwin located within the Milburn Creek-Middle Bay area and between Oceanside and Freeport It has finger canals throughout the community that open to Baldwin Bay and is a perfect location for boaters and those who enjoy other water activities a member of the Baldwin Historical Society and historian for the oldest church in the area the practice of cutting salt grasses to feed livestock allowed for a symbiotic relationship between baymen and farmers In the 1920s summer bungalows and clam shacks were built there but Baldwin Harbor officially became a residential community in the 1950s when the marsh was filled in to allow for high ranch and split level homes Baldwin Harbor starts south of Atlantic Avenue and within the hamlet are four neighborhoods a 10-square block neighborhood developed in the 1930s that has its own marina beach club and civic association and homes with larger properties than the newer areas A starter home in Baldwin Harbor is about $500,000 practices his skateboarding moves at Baldwin Park A highlight of the hamlet is Baldwin Park on Baldwin Bay athletic fields and hiking and biking paths which sustained severe damage during Superstorm Sandy state-funded shore restoration project is underway to create new bulkheading walking paths and kayak and paddleboard launching areas the only commercial businesses in Baldwin Harbor are a car wash But there are numerous restaurants and a shopping center on nearby Atlantic Avenue says he has always seen both hamlets as one interchangeable community "But it’s the proximity to the park and recreation and the junior high school and elementary school that are great you're only about five blocks away from basically anything." CONDOS AND CO-OPS There are no condos or co-ops on the market there were 14 home sales with a median sale price of $655,000 The low price for that period was $515,00 and the high was $835,000 During that period a year earlier there were 15 home sales with a median sale price of $609,000 The price range was $330,000 to $1.2 million graduation rate Baldwin Union Free School District (95%) SOURCES: 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; OneKey MLS; LIRR data.nysed.gov *Based on 7 sales in the past six months this high ranch on Harbor Court is set on Baldwin Bay This 2,372-square-foot high ranch built in 1966 is on a dead-end street in the Bay Colony neighborhood on Baldwin Bay on 0.13 acre The first floor has a family room with a fireplace There’s also a walkout pier with a deepwater dock this high ranch on Ann Street is set on 117 feet of waterfront With 117-feet of waterfront with deep water mooring this four-bedroom high ranch is in move-in condition The upper level has water views from the kitchen Team Carillo of Coldwell Banker American Homes this waterfront Colonial on Hayes Place features an open floor plan this waterfront Colonial with bulkheading and a floating dock has an open concept first-floor layout with cathedral ceilings The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is on 0.09 acre on a dead-end street A finished basement has an outside entrance Daria Rose of Baldwin Harbor is a contestant in the upcoming season of ABC's "The Bachelor," premiering Jan Among the women vying for Clayton Echard's heart on "The Bachelor" season 26 is a highly accomplished Yale Law School student from Baldwin Harbor made headlines internationally in 2015 when as a student at the all-girls Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead she won admission to seven Ivy League colleges and is now in her third year of law school in New Haven "She's proud of where she's from," says Katrina Brooks Rose "They originally said she was from New Haven" in her capsule biography on ABC's "The Bachelor" website I'm from Baldwin.' They had to take it down and redo it!" Indeed Daria Rose's academic accomplishments are all the more impressive given that her home was devastated by Superstorm Sandy in October 2012 displacing the family for nearly 1.5 years while the house was being rebuilt A neighbor's home had "exploded," according to press accounts "We stayed with my mom in the beginning," Brooks Rose says "and then we stayed in a few hotels for a month and then we finally rented a house in Baldwin which gave us much more stability." Daria "was still able to concentrate on her school work She decided she was going to stay at the school as much as she could going to the library to read and focus on what she needed to do The teachers and the school were very accommodating." By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy who was born in Oceanside and raised in Baldwin Harbor is the daughter of Katrina and Jamaican immigrant Desmond Rose Among her many community activities while growing up Daria tutored younger students at Hempstead Public Library and raised money for Operation Smile an organization that helps provide reconstructive surgery to children who she participated in a program that mentored first-generation low-income and underrepresented minority students with an interest in law school Competing on "The Bachelor" might seem frivolous in comparison but Brooks Rose says her daughter is "very adventurous and once the show reached out to her she thought it'd be kind of fun She's always been the most studious person and this was something she thought could be a little out of the norm of what she's used to do it and we'll support you.' " Billy Baldwin shows how he maps out story lines for his children's books A trinket of Cat in the Hat sits on his desk Billy Baldwin reveals all his writing plans for his children's books Drawing out a scene from the book "Story Glass." Items from Billy Baldwin's original cookie brand Drawings from Cookie Island are displayed in Billy Baldwin's home office immediately hopping on either a paddleboard or a bicycle The wall behind his desk is covered in paper a spillage of ideas that may become his next children’s book stacked with memorabilia from Cookie Island the New York City cookie company he founded and ran before moving to Sag Harbor in 2003 which is a global freelancing platform where businesses and independent contractors can meet and collaborate remotely we scream and the next day we work and it’s all fine again.” “We definitely go to areas that are very uncomfortable for us different elements of drawing and writing,” Mr working with illustrators and editors and organizing his annual Great Peconic Race a paddle race around Shelter Island in honor of his late brother He’s released four children’s books so far: “The Last Leaf,” “The Cookie That Saved Christmas,” “Wipeout the Wave” and his latest “My heart is to try to help kids find their passions,” Mr you can fuel all that anger or love or whatever it is “Story Glass” tells the story of a young girl named Jen who touches a “magic story bottle,” sending her back in time The challenges address Jen’s biggest fears and she must defeat the master of the “Story Bottle,” an evil wizard Baldwin said his inspiration for the story came from some sea glass he found while walking on the beach In the end it had very beautiful images and the story kind of unfolded as I illustrated it Jen asked the fairies why they go on adventures if it is scary The fairies tell her that though they are afraid Baldwin can relate to his characters because he has dyslexia There’s always a part of you in your character,” said Mr “The dread of writing and doing this is worth the creation that I get to do Because there was a stigma surrounding learning disabilities in the 1970s he felt that he was different from the other kids in school adding that one of her techniques was designed to raise confidence and lower frustration levels Webb was the founder of the Massachusetts Association for Children With Learning Disabilities and the Program for Advancement in Learning for Adults Webb referred to learning disabilities as “learning abilities.” “She revolutionized the way people looked at people with learning disabilities.” Webb was his teacher for three years and the two stayed connected long after Mr Baldwin feel that he is best at mapping out story ideas He does this by drawing timelines on sheets of paper charting out their stories and how they connect to the protagonist just throw it out there.”And after a day of writing For more information about Billy Baldwin and his books You've read 4 of your 7 free articles this month Please log in or create an account to continue reading This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had appointed real estate investor Steven Witkoff to be Special Envoy to the Middle East in his new administration “Steve is a highly respected leader in business and philanthropy who has made every project and community he has been involved with stronger and more prosperous Steve will be an unrelenting Voice for PEACE and make us all proud,” Trump said in a statement Witkoff was born to a Jewish family in the Bronx and raised in Baldwin Harbor He was playing golf with Trump at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach when the second suspected assassination on Trump was attempted Witkoff is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Witkoff Group Witkoff has leveraged his extensive real estate expertise to successfully lead the financing and construction of over 70 properties in major business districts in the US as well as abroad and with offices in New York Witkoff co-founded Stellar Management Company where he acquired and repositioned a portfolio of residential buildings in New York City he practiced real estate law at Dreyer & Traub and Rosenman & Colin where he represented a number of large developers and investors Trump had previously named Witkoff as co-chair of his inaugural committee together with former Georgia Sen The announcement of Witkoff’s appointment follows Trump’s announcement that he had nominated Mike Huckabee as the new US Ambassador to Israel On Monday, it was reported that Trump has asked Rep Mike Waltz (R-FL) to be his White House national security adviser Later reports said that Trump was expected to tap Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) as the Secretary of State in his administration sophomore Elijah Bell and junior Isaiah Bell This was supposed to be the spring they took their backyard game to the Baldwin varsity field This was supposed to be the first time the three Bell brothers would take all those lacrosse memories from Eastern Boulevard to the turf fields across Nassau County Elijah and Aaron — are excited to play together this spring “It is our dream to play together,” said Isaiah Bell “We can’t wait to play together for Coach [Tim] Clancy on the varsity It’s so exciting just to have my brothers with me on the team The spring high school season has been delayed during the coronavirus outbreak and many athletes are worried it could be canceled “It would be crushing if the season is canceled,” Isaiah said “I’ve been taking the possibility of no season really hard because this is my season — the one to shine and get college opportunities.” was looking at this season as a key for his college recruitment It also is a chance to finally play with Elijah The oldest of the four brothers — Malcolm Bell II a sophomore defender at the University of Hartford who also played for Baldwin — is home training with his younger brothers an NYPD detective for 27 years — said their children are very close and have remained upbeat through the uncertainity “We’re blessed in that our boys truly care for one another and were really looking forward to the spring and playing together,” Kimberly Bell said I went up to get my [eldest] son Malcolm from college in Hartford "This is important family time," she added I’m thankful my boys are generous to each other and share their knowledge and love We are a family of faith and ultimately we trust in God.” Hartford sophomore Malcolm Bell and high school junior Isaiah Bell holding eighth-grader Aaron Bell The Bell brothers hope to join talented juniors Nick Metzguer-Schiro and Juan Ventura and begin a rebirth of Baldwin lacrosse “We’re rebuilding Baldwin lacrosse from the bottom up starting with our youth program,” Clancy said “We had a tough schedule for the talent level here last year a midfielder who was injured in mid-February during winter workouts as a player who could have had a breakout season Metzguer-Schiro tore his right anterior cruciate ligament and had surgery a month ago Nicholas Metzguer-Schiro of the Baldwin boys lacrosse team Metzguer-Schiro is optimistic for a full recovery His diversion from the COVID-19 outbreak is to concentrate on his rehabilitation “There are better days ahead for Nick Metzguer-Schiro and better days for everyone,” he said But everyone is in a difficult situation now with the coronavirus.” a righthanded shooter who is expected to lead the Bruins' offense said everyone is adjusting to the situation "Online schooling is much harder than being in person and face-to-face with teachers," Ventura said "There’s a lot of work and it takes a lot of discipline to do your schoolwork on your own said he heard the call when he was 18 years old “I’ve always had a desire to preach God’s word,” Baldwin said and I also wanted to live my life and enjoy it as I so saw fit.” He said he had many people prophesy and tell him they could see that God had chosen him And even though he was active in the church he heard God’s voice asking him what he was doing there I rededicated my life totally back to Christ,” he said “Even though I had never left the church or Christ and was still operating in the church the Holy Ghost let me know that it was time to give God my whole heart.” he became the new pastor of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Safety Harbor Baldwin said he is grateful to God for the opportunity to serve the congregation Baldwin’s installation service was facilitated by Bishop Willie C John Primitive Baptist Church in Clearwater “My first reaction was to begin giving God praises not because I had become the pastor of the church but because He had kept His promise for me as recorded in 2 Peter 3:9,” the 42-year-old said “I didn’t have to go through a voting process sit before a board and answer questions or anything of the sort God had already gone before me and stamped His seal of approval I’m thankful to God and have no desire to let Him down.” Baldwin said he is also grateful to God for the church’s growth in the past few weeks since he was installed as pastor we have about 60 members that faithfully attend and serve the ministry there were only four remaining members of the church Many had passed away and several others had moved their membership after the passing of the former pastor Baldwin said the church has a full praise and worship team and several newly established ministry departments “I strongly believe that it is God that gives the increase,” he said “My prayer for this ministry is that God will send whom He desires to be a part The father of five said that growing the church membership of dedicated believers is also a part of the church mission “Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church has been birthed and called to proclaim the gospel of Christ and the beliefs of the evangelical Christian faith and to inspire in all persons a love for Christ,” he said He said the service is an important ceremony for the new pastor and the congregation “It is a welcoming ceremony to recognize the pastor’s calling to acknowledge his responsibilities and duties and celebrate a new chapter,” he said The service includes laying hands and praying for the new pastor the symbolic passing of the torch to the new leader and ensuring the congregation that they can trust that the newly appointed pastor will carry out the vision and plan of God He said the congregation is supportive and committed to serving God however they can “A church that is open to growth through God’s word and is available to be used by God.” Baldwin has been married to Tashumbi Baldwin for the past four years He graduated from Largo High School and received his associate degree in funeral science from St He has served as an associate minister at St Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Largo and as interim pastor at a faith inter-denominational church in St Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church is located at 695 Elm Street Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin touted the federal infrastructure bill signed into law last fall in the city and took a view of the site of a coming $19 million project the bill will fund on the Lake Michigan shoreline met with city officials and other interested parties May 6 to learn more about the work needed on the 110-year-old South Pier on the Algoma waterfront and talk about Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that is providing the funds for the project is providing about $1.2 trillion in federal funds over the next five years for a variety of projects across the country bridges and other transportation needs to upgrading power and energy stations to water quality improvement to increasing broadband accessibility The Senate approved the package on a 69-30 vote last August House of Representatives voting in favor 228-206 in early November and President Joe Biden signing the bill shortly afterward The funds are coming mostly from unused COVID-19 relief dollars and it is hoped the projects funded by the act will create as many as 1.5 million jobs "It's very much a once-in-a-generation bill that looks at a lot of different types of infrastructure," Baldwin said at the Algoma event City officials learned the pier repairs would be covered under the bill in February but then-Mayor Wayne Schmitt said they decided to wait until the weather was more temperate to invite Baldwin to make an official announcement of the $19 million allocated to the pier Baldwin met with the media and delivered some remarks at the Algoma Youth Club along with Algoma public works director Matt Murphy before the gathering went outside and crossed the street in front of the club to head onto the pier where Murphy pointed out some of the damage that needs to be repaired It serves as a breakwater on the south side of the city marina and allows people to stroll out more than 1,500 feet into Lake Michigan with its terminus just across the marina entrance from the Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse More than 100 years of wear and tear and erosion from waves on the lake as well as extremely high lake water levels in recent years Army Corps of Engineers showed the surface and parts of the concrete underneath were crumbling and the Corps did a temporary patchwork repair last spring "If you want an example of crumbling infrastructure look at this 110-year-old breakwater in Algoma," Baldwin said MORE:  Luxemburg house fire causes 'significant damage' but no injuries as 6 departments fight blaze MORE:  Algoma's new mayor talks about downtown, keeping residents and attracting visitors FOR MORE KEWAUNEE COUNTY NEWS: Check out our homepage The Algoma visit was the second of the day for Baldwin who earlier had visited the Sheboygan Water Utility to highlight the $2 million the infrastructure act will provide for improvements to the utility "All of my visits have been focused on water That makes me think of Wisconsin," Baldwin said It's very important to protect it on our lakeshores Murphy said he's talked with the Corps of Engineers about the pier three times since the spring of 2019 about a year after he became public works director "when I realized we had a serious problem with the south breakwater." He said he thinks that continued communication with the Corps may have led them to include and prioritize the pier in its list of projects under the infrastructure act Baldwin said work on the pier will be one of the first projects the Corps of Engineers will conduct under the infrastructure act Murphy said although the Corps is in charge of the project the current plan is for 100% of the work be done by contractors Baldwin noted the economic impact the pier repairs should make on Algoma which draws thousands of people a year to the adjacent beach the harbor and for commercial guided fishing on the lake Visitors often stroll the pier or fish from it "We know this also is a community treasure people use and it also protects the boats in the harbor," Baldwin said so there's a lot of economic development potential."  It's a wonderful opportunity," said Common Council member Jake Maring "I did a little dance when I heard about (the bill's passage)." Contact Christopher Clough at 920-741-7952, 920-562-8900 or cclough@doorcountyadvocate.com. 2023 at 4:00 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Emergency repairs are being done after a sewage leak in Baldwin NY — A damaged sewer line in Baldwin is leaking sewage Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé announced Sewage is spewing into the nearby Brookside Preserve Creek and the backyards of several homeowners The pipe in question is a 42-inch water main Mulé (D-Freeport) said she has been in touch with County Executive Bruce Blakeman and the Department of Public Works since issues with the sewer line were first discovered on June 27 "I share residents’ concerns about the environmental damage that is potentially being caused," she said The emergency water shutoff impacting approximately 40 homes was completed The county is expected to send letters about the project and supplies of bottled water to affected residents Members of the County Office of Emergency Management the police and fire departments were speaking to residents "This incident further demonstrates the need to invest in and repair our aging infrastructure," Mulé said "I will be reaching out to our federal representatives to request an expedited disbursement of the monies promised to us under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.” Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. an alleged member of the Bloods street gang Credit: State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision A 27-year-old alleged Bloods gang member from Brooklyn has been indicted on federal charges that he killed a suspected rival gang member in Baldwin Harbor as part of a war between street gangs on Long Island and Brooklyn also known as "L Banga" and "Red Lane Banga," was charged with nine counts of racketeering according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday in federal court in Central Islip alleged by prosecutors to be a member of the Red Lane Gorillas set of the Bloods was ordered held without bail Wednesday by U.S Bianco on the indictment returned by a federal grand jury on Dec Cruz is currently serving an 8-year prison sentence for a May 2016 robbery according to the prosecutor's memo to the judge requesting Cruz be detained without bail Cruz pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Follow the latest developments in the Gilgo Beach killings investigation “It’s designated a complex case; there’s voluminous discovery on this matter,” said Bartling “Obviously we’re going to vigorously defend it.” Cruz is due back in court on March 1 for a status conference attorney for the Eastern District of New York said in a statement: "The charges in the indictment reflect the extreme danger Cruz posed to communities on Long Island and in Brooklyn as he allegedly killed a man mistakenly thought to have betrayed a gang member shot and paralyzed a suspected rival gang member and wounded two bystanders in furtherance of the Bloods’ criminal enterprise." between 2010 and 2016 Cruz and other members of the Red Lane Gorilla set were "engaged in a violent gang war against rival gangs" including the 5-9 Brims set of the Bloods in Nassau and Brooklyn Prosecutors say they have evidence linking Cruz to almost a dozen violent crimes a half-dozen attempted slayings and multiple armed robberies The indictment charges Cruz with the July 2012 slaying in Baldwin Harbor of Anthony Richard whom Cruz and fellow gang members suspected of setting up another Bloods member fired at least 15 shots into Richard's parked car killing him and severely wounding a passenger Prosecutors said there is no evidence Richard played any role in McClenic's December 2010 killing at a Hempstead gas station Cruz is also charged in the indictment with the attempted murder of a suspected rival gang member in Roosevelt in November 2010 in which the victim was shot in the back and paralyzed Cruz is also accused of the attempted murder of a second rival gang member — of the Rollin' 60s Crips — in January 2013 in Uniondale also committed a gunpoint robbery at a used car dealership in North Merrick in June 2016 in which an employee was pistol-whipped by Cruz and an alleged co-conspirator Cruz's criminal record stretches back to 2008 He was convicted in 2008 of criminal mischief and sentenced to 63 days jail as a youthful offender for kicking and breaking the window of an office at the Berkshire School in Canaan he was convicted of second-degree felony attempted criminal possession of a weapon when he was found with a loaded He was sentenced to 2 years in prison in that case 2013 and 2015 of crimes including resisting arrest and identity theft he pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence in an armed home-invasion with three others in which nine people were held captive inside a Brooklyn apartment while the robbery crew stole $15,000 in cash and $10,000 in money orders and jewelry The allegations in the new indictment were investigated by the FBI's Long Island Gang Task Force the Nassau County Police Department's Gang Investigation Squad and Homicide Squad and the NYPD's Gun Violence Suppression Division Violence Reduction Task Force and its Firearm Investigation Unit Attorneys Nicole Boeckmann and Michael Maffei of the office's Long Island Criminal Division Several other members of the Red Lane Gorillas set of the Bloods are charged in a separate indictment with conspiracy to commit murder assault in-aid-of racketeering and related firearms charges Prosecutors said its efforts were funded by Project Safe Neighborhoods a Department of Justice initiative to combat violent crimes in communities nationwide The program awarded $30 million in grants in October South Texas film fans were on a reconnaissance mission in the summer of 2000 Their objective: locate actors Alec Baldwin who were in town to shoot scenes for "Pearl Harbor." film crews began arriving in Corpus Christi to prep the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay While tourists continued to wander the ship the crews put together a set on the the World War II aircraft carrier flight deck to transform it into a Japanese ship deck plus below deck as a command post for both American and Japanese American scenes were also filmed on the flight deck The movie "Pearl Harbor," produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Michael Bay stars Alec Baldwin, Ben Affleck in a romantic drama focusing on the time before and after the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and ending with the Doolittle Raid in 1942 More: #TBT: KISS concerts at Corpus Christi's Memorial Coliseum brought crowds — and protesters As the advance crews prepped by flying in several Japanese aircraft and American B-25 bombers to the flight deck fans awaited the arrival of the actors, intent of catching glimpses of the stars "We're going to the airport tomorrow morning making another check in the afternoon and later into the day," Ruben Espitia told the Caller-Times as he toted his three daughters around and waited outside the Lexington hoping to see the actors Affleck was the one the daughters mainly wanted to see More: #TBT: Learn some facts about Farrah Fawcett's Corpus Christi roots But the actors proved to be difficult to catch at first They were dressed in the same costumes as the extras brown pants and white T-shirts.  At one point Baldwin was able to travel right past the crowd of fans on the back of a golf cart as he went from his trailer to the set.  "(Baldwin) walked right past us and we didn't even know it was him We thought he was one of those extras," Austin resident Lisa Lopez told the reporter. People reported seeing Baldwin and Affleck jogging on Ocean Drive and dining at restaurants like Mamma Mia's and frequenting Club 21 Finally the actors stopped to talk with fans "It's hot," he said of the early August weather. "I'm from New York The other actors also stopped to chat and sign autographs for fans Affleck spoke to one group of nearly 40 young women eager to get an autograph or photo mentioning the filmmakers' desire to get the details right.  One important group the actors met with in between filming was the local Pearl Harbor Survivors group men who were stationed at Pearl Harbor in 1941 and witnessed the destruction shared two photos taken during a meet-and-greet with Ben Affleck More: It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood when Mr. Rogers visited Corpus Christi in 1988 When family asked what he and Affleck were talking about Cochran would cheekily respond that Affleck had asked for tips on filming the love scenes The Corpus Christi filming wrapped up quickly and the cast and crew moved on to other locations the completed film kicked off the summer blockbuster season with less-than-stellar reviews Caller-Times media critic Ric Baca complimented the visual effects and scenery along with Harnett and Beckinsale's acting but questioned the movie's desire to make a war film with a PG-13 rating considering what a powerhouse film the R-rated "Saving Private Ryan" had been a few years earlier the star they enjoyed seeing on-screen the most was the Lady Lex museum Scenes of B-25 bombers taking off from the flight deck were a particular favorite "I guarantee we're the only museum ship that you can launch B-25s from," said museum executive director Rocco Montesano Allison Ehrlich writes about things to do in South Texas and has a weekly Throwback Thursday column on local history. Support local coverage like this by checking out our subscription options and special offers at Caller.com/subscribe   I've found that sledding hills near me on Long Island are a perfect way to spend a fun-filled snow day with the kids is a list of some of the best local sledding hills to catch fresh powder and wintertime thrills.  Before sending kids careening down these Long Island sledding hills We recommend wearing helmets and proper snow gear for your sledding adventure Subscribe to our FREE newsletters to get stories like this delivered directly to your inbox Bethpage State Park opens parts of its five golf courses to sledders from December 1-March 31 annually as long as there is snow is on the ground and perfect for sledders of all ages and abilities Only steerable sleighs are allowed at this location the park staff asks that you give it a couple of hours to clear out the parking lots before heading over Park staff organizes sledding and asks potential visitors to call ahead: 516-249-0701 This park has plenty of space for everyone and sledding hills that are perfect for little ones head down to the beach to enjoy some wintertime water views Head to "Sled Hill" near Parking Field 1 when flakes have fallen in this massive Nassau County park The park closes at dusk and is a bunny jump away from the Northwell Health Ice Center where you can go ice skating at one of the indoor or outdoor rinks this beautiful park is near some of the hilliest terrain in Nassau County making it a popular local spot to go sledding and enjoy a Long Island snowfall.  sports-oriented county park transforms into one of south Nassau's top sledding hills once snow hits the ground This park is a good spot for all ages to enjoy with the family.  Locals know the sledding hills here as some of the best around The high school is conveniently just off the Long Island Expressway on Shelter Rock Road Who knew sledding near a flat football field could be such fun providing the perfect sledding hill and formula for winter fun This popular destination is known for the steep sledding hills around the sunken baseball fields There are also lots of benches and restrooms for moms and dads in need of a break RELATED: Best Snow Tubing Spots near New York City Don't let the single sledding hill fool you: Newbridge offers a steep climb and descent, perfect for daredevils. Newbridge Road Park is home also to Newbridge Ice Arena Bald Hill thrills sledders with long runs and maximum elevation The former home of the Bald Hill Ski Bowl is easily accessible and less than a mile from LIE at Exit 63 This 463-acre state park offers a perfect sledding hill for novices the Grange is a popular choice for families who live in an otherwise flat part of southern Suffolk County The sledding hills at this 13-acre park are a popular place to swoosh and slide Visitors take note: When you are at the top of the sledding hill The park also offers restrooms and free Wi-Fi access but residents of northwest Suffolk swear by its steep sledding hills and lengthy runs A popular warm-weather destination in the Town of Smithtown savvy locals know Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve is a paradise for dedicated sledders come the winter you will see kids sledding right on the front field The sledding hill at this park is open to Smithtown residents and their guests only North Forkers have flocked here for generations but be wary of the traffic as you cross the region's busiest street This expansive property in the Hamptons featuring sledding hills is set off from busy streets and ideal for young children The sledding hills at the SHUFSD Offices on Weston Street are perfect for little legs The hill isn't too steep and there's plenty of room for everyone There are several potential sledding hills in Commack but steep elevation changes near the community Little League field make this a favorite there are plenty more sledding hills across Nassau and Suffolk counties Most area parks have FREE parking and are open as the weather permits so call in advance before you bundle up the kids and head over This piece was originally published in 2013 and has since been updated.  2021 at 3:58 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Debra Mule seeks reelection in Nassau's 5th Legislative District NY — Election Day is fast approaching and Patch is giving you a look at the candidates on the Nov Nassau County's 5th Legislative District features incumbent Democrat Debra Mule challenged by Brian McEvoy Patch asked Mule where she stands on important issues affecting the community Does anyone in your family work in politics or government Music - College of William & Mary; MSW Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office https://www.facebook.com/debra... I have always loved advocating for my constituents and working hard to shepherd projects through to completion I am seeking re-election so that I can continue to represent the diverse constituency of the Fifth Legislative District to the best of my ability and be their voice in Nassau County government The single most pressing issue facing our (board Baldwin’s downtown revitalization continues to be the top issue I am focused upon tackling in the Fifth Legislative District The County’s contribution to this effort – Complete Streets – will be starting by the end of the year This investment in our infrastructure promises to provide for a safe walkable and revitalized downtown and serve as a catalyst for further smart What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post a former Freeport Village Board member and a former President of the Freeport Board of Education I have gained extensive experience in budgeting collective bargaining and completing vital infrastructure projects that will continue to serve my constituents well in a new term How do you think local officials performed in responding to the coronavirus What if anything would you have done differently I have worked closely with the administration of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to get residents vaccinated connect constituents with relief resources and stabilize County finances by restructuring debt amidst a sharp decline in sales tax revenues Her administration has done an outstanding job at informing the public providing residents access to health care resources and vaccinations and delivering crucial financial resources to help residents and small business owners throughout the duration of this crisis Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform Increasing government transparency; investing in our infrastructure; excellent constituent services; environmental conservation and preservation initiatives What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job I made it a priority to solve some of our district's most persistent problems the residents of South Hempstead had been plagued for more than 60 years by flooding on Long Beach Road beneath the Southern State Parkway overpass This often required the Fire Department to rescue stranded motorists I made it a top priority to resolve this issue the County completed the necessary improvements to at long last address this flooding issue What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A reception followed at the Coonamessett Inn daughter of John and Marilyn Arbogast of West Yarmouth to the son of Donald and Diane Siddell of Dennis Kendall Grew of Yarmouthport was the bride's matron of honor The bridesmaids were Britta Siddell of Baldwin Harbor sister-in-law of the bride; Megan Higgins of South Yarmouth; Cathy Castano of Sandwich; and Michelle Hoffman and Marybeth Winslow of South Boston Donald Siddell of Baldwin Harbor and Brett Siddell of New York City served as their brother's best men The ushers were John and Mark Arbogast of West Yarmouth Jared Reeves of Harwich and William Howe of Plymouth The bride graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School in 1997 and from the University of New Hampshire in 2001 The bridegroom graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School in 1996 from Champlain College in 1999 and from the New England Institute of Technology in 2002 He is an auto technician for Hyannis Honda