Bohemia Civic Association

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Save the date our next meeting will be on Monday September 16th. Be sure to mark your calendars it will be a very informative meeting!

Save the Date for our next general meeting!

Guest speakers include : NYS Senator Alexis Weik, NYS Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo , and Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo.

There will also be a special presentation from Suffolk County FRES on Lithium Ion Batteries!

Make sure you SAVE THE DATE and enjoy the rest of your summer 🇺🇸

Save the Date for our next general meeting!

Guest speakers include : NYS Senator Alexis Weik, NYS Assemblyman Jarett Gandolfo , and Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo.

There will also be a special presentation from Suffolk County FRES on Lithium Ion Batteries!

Make sure you SAVE THE DATE and enjoy the rest of your summer 🇺🇸

We are writing to express our concerns regarding Rechler Equity Partners newest proposed zone change at the Island Hills Golf Course property location in our Sayville community. I urge you to allow for genuine, local representation to discuss its potential impacts. Rechler has stated that, “Together, these substantial changes to the original plan reflect the community input received by the independent advisory committee and address the community concerns raised over the years''. As a resident of Islip, I believe it is crucial that the voices of those directly affected by such changes are heard and considered in the decision-making process, not hand-selected, compensated individuals who live as far away as Nassau County.

Rechler’s newest proposal contains several critical issues to our community that must be rectified. Despite the reduction in the total number of homes and the maximum building height being lowered to 3 stories, the scale of this development remains overwhelmingly large. Currently zoned for significantly fewer residences, the proposed 890 homes represent a drastic departure from the existing neighborhood character and could lead to issues such as increased traffic congestion and strain on local infrastructure.Additionally, while the inclusion of 143 single-family detached homes is a step in the right direction, the community has specifically requested that homes not exceed 2 stories. The fact that a substantial portion of the homes (65%) will still be multi-family rental units suggests that the project may not fully align with the desire for predominantly single-family homeownership in the area.Moreover, while the provision of 10-15 affordable rental homes for adults with disabilities is commendable, it raises concerns about the potential impact on property values and the overall socioeconomic balance of the neighborhood. Furthermore, the possibility of the project being granted an IDA (tax rebate) due to this inclusion raises questions about the financial implications for local taxpayers.

It is evident that zoning decisions can have profound and lasting effects on our neighborhoods, local businesses, and overall quality of life. It is imperative that community members like myself have the opportunity to express their viewpoints and concerns while this new proposal is in-process. Kindly consider that the previous minutes have shown bias and did not capture the true essence of what this community would like to see on this beautiful parcel of land. Currently, many Islip residents feel that there is a lack of trust in the process for a zone change of this magnitude, and allowing our local community to have a voice at this table would provide a platform for open dialogue to build better trust between residents and our local government. It shows that the Town of Islip values the input of its citizens and recognizes the importance of collaborative decision-making in shaping the future of our town.

In conclusion, I respectfully request that you prioritize community engagement by permitting local representation to actively participate in discussions regarding the proposed zone change. I also request that the Town of Islip commit to a Hamlet Study, particularly in Sayville and surrounding areas that will include all community members and stakeholders. This will enable us to collectively address concerns, explore potential realistic alternatives, and work towards solutions that benefit all stakeholders involved.

Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your positive response and to continuing to work together as a community.

Respectfully,

Greater Islip Association

Milynn Augulis, President

John Tafe, Director

Susan Mantovani, Director

Brian Link, Director

I was contacted by Brianne Ledda of Newsday to provide input on Rechler's new plan. Comments are needed by 5pm for the news article.

please provide your thoughts. It's imperative that all voices are heard.

Please see the revised plan

Home - South Bay Village (formerly Island Hills Golf Club) • Sayville, NY South Bay Village (The former Island Hills Golf Club) View of the cottages and proposed greenways that run along Bohemia Parkway. A NEW VISION Rechler Equity Partners created a unique approach to engage the community. They convened an independent advisory committee comprised of local community leade...

Thank you to everyone who attended our Bohemia Civic Meeting earlier this month it was a great meeting!!

Congratulations to Rose Elias who was sworn in as our new Treasurer. We look forward to having you on our board.

A special thank you to Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo, Islip Town Councilman Jim O’Connor and Islip Town Councilman John Lorenzo for attending our meeting and having an engaging dialogue with our members.

As always, Thank you to the Bohemia FD for hosting us!!!

Mark your calendars for our September meeting, Monday September 16th!

We hope everyone has a safe and fun summer.

🚨Join us Monday, June 17th at 7pm at the Bohemia Fire Department for our JUNE meeting!

🚨Tomorrow🚨

The Bohemia Civic is having our second annual Comedy Show Fundraiser tomorrow, Thursday June 6th
! Funds from this fundraiser go towards our annual scholarship winner from Connetquot High school and our Free community Holiday event. Hope everyone can make it!!

Doors open at 6:30 - show starts at 7:30pm

McGuires Comedy Club
1627 Smithtown Ave Bohemia
(Behind Applebees)

$30 per person
2 item minimum

Sponsorships are Available!

To RSVP or for more information please email : [email protected]

NEXT WEEK!!! We hope to see you there !!!

🚨Please join the Bohemia Civic Organization for our 2nd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser.

Thursday June 6th.

Doors open at 6:30 - show starts at 7:30pm

McGuires Comedy Club
1627 Smithtown Ave Bohemia
(Behind Applebees)

$30 per person
2 item minimum

Sponsorships Available
Gold - $500 (Includes 8 tickets)
Silver - $250 (Includes 4 tickets )
Bronze- $150 (Includes 2 tickets)

50/50 & Raffles

To RSVP or for more information please email : [email protected]

🚨Please join the Bohemia Civic Organization for our 2nd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser.

Thursday June 6th.

Doors open at 6:30 - show starts at 7:30pm

McGuires Comedy Club
1627 Smithtown Ave Bohemia
(Behind Applebees)

$30 per person
2 item minimum

Sponsorships Available
Gold - $500 (Includes 8 tickets)
Silver - $250 (Includes 4 tickets )
Bronze- $150 (Includes 2 tickets)

50/50 & Raffles

To RSVP or for more information please email : [email protected]

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Join us this Memorial Day as we come together to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country.

We want to thank John Tafe from the Greater Islip Assoc (Stop Island Hills Zone Change) for providing an update on the Island Hills development.

Thank you Dr. Centamore, Mr Allen, and Mr Hauser for the budget presentation. Our members asked some great questions and it was very informative.

We invited all the candidates running for the Connetquot BoE, Sal Napolitano and Brian Burger accepted our invite. We asked why should the community vote for you? We want to thank you both for your introduction and answering the community's questions.

Thank you to the candidates for Connetquot Board of Education for your participation in tonight’s 2024 Meet the Candidates event.

Thank you to the Bohemia Fire Department for the use of your space. Thank you to the Oakdale Civic Association and the Greater Ronkonkoma Civic Association for this joint event.

Just a reminder please add to your calendar Meet the Candidate Night.

Please submit your questions before April 22,2024

Hi Everyone

We are having Meet the Candidate night on April 29th, 7pm at the Bohemia Fire House on Pearl Street.

We are gathering questions and they are due by April 22nd. Please send your questions to
[email protected]

Many thanks

Milynn Augulis, VP

Check out the Senior Scam Prevention event

🚨Join us Monday, March 18th at 7pm at the Bohemia Fire Department for our March meeting! ‼️YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS - bring your middle school and high school kids!

Last month we had the SCPD Human Trafficking Unit speak on what is happening in our surrounding communities - this month we have Human Trafficking Survivor Laura Mullen from Ecli-Vibes as our guest speaker.

Laura is also the Co-Founder and President of the Human Trafficking Survivor Advisory Board for ECLI-VIBES which is the first human trafficking survivor advisory board on Long Island. She is a community leader who educates and raises awareness about human trafficking. Laura is a Survivor Leader and dedicated Anti-Trafficking Services Advocate, who gives direct support to victims of trafficking by lobbying fr legislative bills. She is also the Project Coordinator for the Girl Vow Task FOrce for the missing and murdered.

Great night at our February meeting! A special thank you to Legislator Anthony Piccirillo for reporting on county and state issues and Sgt. Jimmy Johnson from the Suffolk County Police Human Trafficking Unit who came out to provide the community pertinent information that is happening right here in our surrounding communities, targeting kids, the vulnerable and more!

We can't thank our SCPD enough for their dedicated law enforcement officers who work tirelessly in the Human Trafficking Unit! Prior to the unit, there have ONLY BEEN 2 convictions! Since it's inception - the reported arrests and convictions are as follows:
❗️179 subjects arrested
❗️864 criminal charges
❗️300+ indictments
❗️165+ convictions

VICTIMS have been targeted in our HOMETOWNS: 🚨Bay Shore, Brentwood, Brookhaven, East Islip, Huntington, Patchogue, Smithtown, Stony Brook, West Islip, Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma, and more!

It was sadly reported 400+ victims identified and interviewed and 35 victims deceased since being identified. Detective Johnson also spoke about cases: Sayville Motor Lodge, US v. Andy Frey, PSNY v. Adeleke, 'Operation Yacht Club', and US v. Newsome/Exavier.

‼️BE SURE to come to our MARCH meeting as we have Laura from ECLI as our guest speaker! Laura is a Human Trafficking Survivor - YOU won't want to miss this!

🚨SAVE THE DATE for our 2024 Civic Meetings! (Time and location located on the bottom of the flyer)

🚨Join us TONIGHT with the Suffolk County Police Human Trafficking Unit at 7:00pm at the Bohemia Fire Department for our February meeting!

🚨Join us Monday, February 26th along with the Suffolk County Police Human Trafficking Unit at 7:00pm at the Bohemia Fire Department for our February meeting!

Tomorrow!

🚨Join us Monday, February 26th along with the Suffolk County Police Human Trafficking Unit at 7:00pm at the Bohemia Fire Department for our February meeting!

🚨Join us Monday, February 26th along with the Suffolk County Police Human Trafficking Unit at 7:00pm at the Bohemia Fire Department for our February meeting!