Amityville Herald 04_09_2025

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Suffolk Police Benevolent Association

unveils plaque to its fallen heroes

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Members of the Suffolk County Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) recently unveiled a memorial honoring the PBA members who lost their lives in the line of duty, including from 9/11- related illnesses. The plaque was installed at the PBA office in Brentwood.

Following the ceremony, the families of the deceased joined PBA members and public officials at the association’s annual luncheon. PBA President Louis Ciello spoke about the significance of the event–and the memorial,–saying it is also a reminder to the police officers who enter the PBA building of those who died in service to the people of Suffolk County and their families.

“We never want them to feel they are forgotten, and this is part of our ongoing commitment to make sure we are there for the families,” said Ciello. “We always say

that our brother officers make the sacrifice once, but the families make the sacrifice every day—at every holiday, every meal, every family event that their loved one is not there.”

The names of those listed on the plaque include: P.O. John J. Nolan, Dep. Chief Alfred C. Kohler, P.O. Albert A. Willetts, P.O. William V. DeRosa, Det. Carmine M. Macchia, P.O. John Jantzen, P.O. John J. Venus, P.O. Glen L. Ciano, Sgt. Dennis W. Reichardt, Chief Thomas P. Compitello, P.O. Vincent J. DeVivo, Dep. Insp. George A. McMullen, P.O. Frank D. Cataldo, P.O. Jack C. Burkhardt, Sr., Sgt. Lawrence J. Devine, Sgt. James Hutchens, Sgt. Timothy J. Henck, P.O. Craig L. Capolino, Det. Stephen J. Mullen, P.O. Robert J. Kirwan, P.O. Carmelo A. Cattano, P.O. George A. Frees, D/Lt. Joseph H. Hawkins, P.O. Ralph Sorli, Det. Dennis J. Wustenhoff, P.O. Henry J. Stewart, P.O. Edwin Hernandez, Sgt. James T. Farrell, and Lt. Robert J. Van Zeyl.

Obituary: Richard Anderson Page 12

Amity Chamber: it’s movin’ on up

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

After a successful spring and summer last year, the Amityville Chamber of Commerce is working to bring even more exciting events to the village this year.

“In the last nine months, we’ve really focused on making strides to increase the Chamber’s presence in the community,” said Jennifer Ronzo, the Chamber’s vice president.

One of the changes is the introduction of a monthly Chamber newsletter to keep members and the community informed about upcoming events and initiatives.

I have always said, to have a thriving community, you have to have a thriving business district and a thriving Chamber of Commerce supporting both.

In addition to the annual events the Chamber has sponsored or co-sponsored in the past—such as Friday on the Green, Supper by the Bay, the July 3rd celebration, and Beach Blast—the Chamber will unveil an expanded Haunted Harvest in collaboration with the Amityville Apothecary. After a successful lamppost decorating event last Christmas, the Chamber also plans to expand the event throughout the village this year.

DENNIS SIRY, Mayor, Amityville Village

“We share everything that’s going on, and the newsletter was a natural step,” Ronzo said. She added that it also helps drive traffic to the Chamber’s social media pages, boosting their online presence.

“We want businesses to know that we are here to support them in any way they need, and we want the community to know that we are committed to Amityville,” said Maureen Pecorella, Chamber president.

“We had a great response from the public last year and want to make it even better this time around,” Pecorella said.

Membership is also growing, with the Chamber now serving more than 200 businesses. They’ve introduced a new banner and are offering various membership levels to better serve their expanding membership base.

“I have always said, to have a thriving community, you have to have a thriving business district and a thriving Chamber of Commerce supporting both,” said Amityville Village Mayor Dennis Siry. “I

Photo Courtesy Suffolk County PBA

PBA President Louis Ciello speaks at the dedication.

Local officials sponsor food collection to address critical need

New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey and Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney, recently held a food collection drive to address the critical need for food assistance in the local community.

“As Long Islanders struggle to keep up with rising costs, my office will continue to host food drives throughout the 9th district to help our neighbors in need,” said Durso. “This event was a success thanks to the generosity of all who donated. A special thank you to First Presbyterian Church Pastor Brad Morgan, church volunteers, and local leaders for their support.”

All items collected through the food drive were donated to the First Presbyterian Church Babylon Food Pantry. If you need assistance or would like to donate to the pantry, call the church at 631-587-5838.

Courtesy of S.C. Assemblyman Michael Durso

L. to r.: NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso, Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney, Babylon Village Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert, Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams, volunteers, Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, S.C. Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, and Pastor Brad Morgan.

And the new Amityville School District mascot is…

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

For almost a year, the Amityville School District worked with students, staff, parents and residents to come up with a new Amityville logo. Last week, the district announced its choice: The Hawk. In dramatic fashion the district made the announcement via its Amityville Broadcasting Network. High School student Erin Kreuder was joined by Student Government President Michael Pacheco and Student Government Vice President Jesus Barrios on the broadcast, which aired at 10 a.m.

“We knew this would be an amazing decision for the district, changing the mascot we had for years,” said Barrios. “We wanted to be sure it involved the entire community.”

To help accomplish that, the district held community meetings looking for in-

put on how to rebrand the logo and help ensure it represented Amityville. It also sent out surveys and received approximately 1,000 responses. That was followed by a community forum.

“The forum represented residents from across the district,” said Pacheco.

Finally, a group of students took part in the process representing not only athletes but those from every club and organization in the high school and middle school.

“It was decided that the students would have the strongest voice in the decision,” said Barrios.

Eventually the decision was narrowed down to four: the wave, thunder, cardinal and the hawk, with the hawk garnering the most support and being chosen by the groups.

The students provided the public with a complete description of the entire process in the video and then Kreuder dramatically announced: “And the winner is…”

CRIME WATCH

The following incidents have been reported by the Nassau County Police Department and other police, fire and emergency services:

PETIT LARCENY

Deer Park: Representatives of a store in the Arches reported to police March 27 that an unidentified personwalked into the store and left with three pairs of sneakers without paying for the items.

West Babylon: Someone stole approximately $256 in assorted items from Big Lots on Montauk Highway, at approximately 11:35 a.m., March 25.

ROBBERY

West Babylon: An argument between two people who police said knew each other resulted in the theft of cash. According to police, the two got into an argument at the pizza shop on Belmont Ave., March 26, at approximately 7 p.m. One person hit the other in the mouth, pushed him and brandished a knife demanding his money. The attacker took the cash from the victim and fled before police arrived.

GRAND LARCENY

West Babylon: A 2011 Mercedes that the owner had warming up in his driveway on 1st Street was stolen. The theft occurred at approximately 2:11 a.m., on March 26.

Wyandanch: A 2018 Kawasaki motorcycle was stolen on March 25 at approximately 8:31 p.m. The victim told police he placed an ad to sell the motorcycle online. An individual, unknown to. him, contact him saying he wanted to purchase the motorcycle and the owner agreed to meet him. The alleged buyer took the motorcycle for a “test drive” and never returned.

ARRESTS

Menacing With a Weapon: Ahluwaia Sukhpai, 54 of 308 N. Ontario Ave., Lindenhurst.

Burglary: Terry Niakeya, 43, of 74 Davidson St., Wyandanch; Philip Jannazzo, 52, of 56 Midship La., Patchogue.

Robbery: Padro Rodriguez, 33 of 152 Irving St., Central Islip.

Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Jarreth Avilazamora, 18, of 17 Walnut Rd., Amityville.

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired:, Seda Ozdemir, 35, of 7 Venezia Ct., Deer Park; Jesus Rodriguez, 33 of 152 Irving St., Central Islip; Nancy Nahshel, 54, of 14 Welbourn La., Coram; Sandra Ruiz, 46, of 7 Aljan Dr., Brentwod; Ryan Schreck, 43, of 19 Front Dr., Huntington Station; Armando Orellana, 47, of 1724 E 3rd Ave., Bay Shore; Kelvyn Garcia, 23, of 28 Chapel Hill Dr., Brentwood; Dennis Pelezaguilar, 29, of 34 Yankee St., Brentwood; Brian Carlucci, 68, of 443 Leonard Ct., Lindenhurst; Benedicto Ventura Perez, 54, of 84 Phelps La., North Babylon; Waldy Gonzalez Romero, 35, 120 Park Ave., Deer Park.

Petit Larceny: Rafael Rodriguez Perez, 36, of 11615 14th Rd., College Point; Malcom Cater, 34, of 337 Terrace Rd., Bayport; Annette Barnes, 70, of 23 Croydon Rd., Amityville; Cindy Narcisse, 40, of 20 Henry St., Wyandanch; Matthew Valvo, 61, of 22 Harrison Ave., Massapequa; Jennifer Quinn, 44 of 600 Heathcote Rd., Lindenhurst.

Grand Larceny: Ciara Chambers, 39, of 4 Mortell Ct., Copiague; Andrea Calderon Montegro, 32, of 376 7th Ave., Manhattan.

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance: Shikem Edwards, 46, of 48 Adams Rd., Central Islip; Byron Lopez, 35, of 16 Palmetto St., Central Islip; Andrys Guerrero, 31, of 119 Rye Ct., Bay Shore; Donys Montalvanacunba, 28, of 498 51 St., Lindenhurst; Shaun Robinson, 4 1, of 81 Filmore Ave., Deer Park.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

Amityville High School announcers Michael Pacheco, Erin Kreuder and Jesus Barrios making the big reveal about the new school district mascot.

The decision to change the mascot aligns with the mandate from New York State Board of Regents in May 29023, requiring school districts to eliminate logs with Native American impressions.

“As a proud graduate of the Amityville Schools, I recognize that the transition from the name “Warriors” is a significant adjustment,” said Amityville School Board President Lisa Johnson. “The term warriors carries a rich and diverse meaning for many, myself included. Nevertheless, I deeply respect the history and contributions of indigenous peoples, both within the North Amityville community and across the United States and I understand and respect the need for this change.”

Now the district will move forward with

its rebranding and work to make The Hawks the image an integral part of the district and community, added school officials.

“I thank our entire school community for participating in this process, as well as Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health Evan Farkas, for spearheading this effort,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert. “While I understand that changing our mascot brings strong emotions for some, I am hopeful that we can move forward together, united in pride for our school community.”

To link to the video announcement, go to: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=GQ_tleWxJ3E

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

•Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call 631-957-3012.

•Amityville Rotary Club Meeting: 8 a.m., Brownstones Coffee, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For more information, please call President Michele Camilleri at 631-598-1700 or email amityvillerotaryclub@gmail.com.

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call 631-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call 631-789-2569.

•St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter

from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. Call 631-464-4899.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call 631-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.

•St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call 631-464-4899.

• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River. All are welcome. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 14

•Town of Babylon Planning Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-957-4434.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

•Amityville Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting: 6 p.m., 19 John St., Amityville. For more information, call 631-264-0567.

Photo courtesy Amittyville School District

Kiwanis Club of Amityville offering achievement awards to HS seniors

The Kiwanis Club of Amityville is offering all high school seniors living in the Amityville School District (regardless of what high school they attend), the opportunity to apply for a Kiwanis Club of Amityville Achievement Award.

Criteria for the awards are based on

academics, athletics, community service, and involvement in school activities. Applications are available at the Amityville High School Guidance Office, or email: amityvilllekiwanis@gmail. com for an application. All completed applications must be returned by April 18.

St. Paul’s Easter Service set for April 20

The Amityville Chamber of commerce recently named St. Paul’s Lutheran Church its April Member of the Month.

“For generations, St. Paul’s has been a cornerstone of faith, compassion, and community here in Amityville, and we’re honored to celebrate their lasting impact,” said Chamber president Maureen Pecorella.

The Chamber reminds everyone that St. Paul’s Easter Sunrise Service which will be held April 20, 6 a.m. at the Amityville Beach.

St. Paul’s is at 147 Park Ave., Amityville. For more information on the Amityville Chamber go to amityvillechamberofcommerce.org or call 631-5525673.

Career Fair in North Babylon April 30

A Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 30 at the Town Hall Annex Gym in North Babylon from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Hosted by the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Town of Babylon, the fair is for high school students and young adults who may not be heading to college to discover career op-

portunities that may be available to them. Meet with trade unions, first responder agencies, healthcare professionals and local companies. This event is perfect for students, families, recent graduates and guidance counselors.

To attend, RSVP to Councilman Tony Manetta’s Office by emailing amanetta@ townofbabylonny.gov or call (631) 957-4482.

Amity Chamber: movin’ on up

am very pleased with the Chamber and the efforts being made to become an even bigger part of Amityville.”

“Over the last three years the Chamber has played a significant role in expanding and securing sponsorship for events in the Village,” said Trustee and Mayor-elect Mike

O’Neill. “I look forward to strengthening our partnership with the Chamber, knowing their support will further contribute to the growth and vibrancy of our community.”

For more information on the Amityville Chamber of Commerce and how to get involved, visit amityvillechamberofcommerce.org or email jenniferronzorealtor@gmail.com.

Amityville Fire Department hosting essential blood drive April 14

The Amityville Fire Department is hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, April 14 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the department to fulfill a critical need for donations.

For full eligibility requirements and Co-

Support the Amityville Junior League Scholarship Fund and order your spring flowers now at the League’s plant sale. Orders must be placed by April 15 and pick-up will be on May 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

vid-19 information, visit nybc.org/eligibility. For more information, visit nybc.org or call (212) 570-3000.

The Amityville Fire Department Meeting Room is located at 55 West Oak Street, Amityville.

at 2 Bayview Place in Amityville. To purchase your plants, visit shorturl.at/DKOpC.

For more information, email amityvillejuniorleague@gmail.com

Maureen Pecorella, Chamber president Jennifer Ronzo, Chamber vice president

Copiague baseball continues to take shape

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

Another season of Copiague baseball is upon us and the Eagles are looking to take the next step towards building a successful program.

Ezequiel Hernandez is entering his fourth season as head coach, bringing both passion and commitment to his role. Since he’s taken over, the program has made great strides, with several key players stepping up and showing promise for both the present and the future.

One of the standout athletes this season is junior captain and pitcher Aidan Roman. “Aidan’s leadership and experience go such a long way in helping our guys,” Hernandez said. “He is such a dedicated athlete who works so hard, loves playing the game, and loves his teammates.”

Another key contributor is Adrian Cruz. The senior is already committed to play at Queens Community College starting next year.

The Eagles have several promising freshmen who are already making an impact. Jaedyn Robinson, a freshman power hitter, is continuing to develop and is expected to have a bright future within the program. “His power at the plate and work ethic are signs of a player with a great deal of potential.,” said Hernandez. Similarly, freshman Jake Vargas, a pitcher and outfielder, is a player to watch. “With raw talent and a lot of potential we want to make sure we continue to develop him the right way.”

Another freshman to keep an eye on is third baseman Geovany Espinal. “He has already made a huge impact for us,” Hernandez said. “We are really excited about the future he has within this program.”

Sophomore Justice Santiago is also an important part of the team, bringing energy and skill to both the field and the dugout. Additionally, junior Anthony Peralta has impressed Hernandez with his fundamental skills. “As a player with a great understanding of the game,” said Hernandez. “He does all the little things right.”

The team’s home field is also undergoing significant improvements. With reno-

HERALD SPORTS West Babylon returns solid core

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Steven Falco has his strong pitching mechanics on display April 3 as the Eagles battled North Babylon.

vations underway, Hernandez and the players are looking forward to a new turf field starting next season. The new field will offer a much-needed upgrade, helping the team perform at their best.

Despite many individual successes, Hernandez remains focused on the bigger picture. He believes the team is capable of being a .500 squad this season, and he’s determined to push them toward that goal. The players’ work ethic has not gone unnoticed.

“We would hold workouts three times a week in the offseason,” said Hernandez. “They would be there at 6am ready to work and it shows how much they care.”

Besides wins and losses, Hernandez’s true passion lies in shaping these athletes into responsible young men who will be leaders in their communities.

“My favorite part of coaching is seeing them grow into great men who contribute positively to our community,” Hernandez said, talking about his players. “I want them to set an example for everyone else and become responsible young men later on in life. Teaching them how to behave and leading them down the right path is why I love doing this.”

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

Shaun Kaminski is entering his second year as the head coach of the West Babylon baseball team, a role he earned after spending two years as an assistant.

Under his leadership, the Eagles have shown significant potential, making it to the playoffs last season and returning a strong core of players this spring. With a large junior class and several key returning players, Kaminski’s squad looks poised to build on the success of the previous year and make another strong playoff push.

One of West Babylon’s major strengths is the wealth of returning talent, led by several players who are expected to be key contributors again. Among the most notable returners is Anthony Gerbasio, a standout pitcher and first baseman. “His leadership both on and off the field has been invaluable,” said Kaminski. ”He consistently sets an example with his work ethic and competitive spirit. He has a knack for firing up his teammates and ensuring they stay focused, all while remaining calm under pressure. His ability to lead by example will be crucial as the team looks to build on last season’s success.”

Alongside Gerbasio, other returning starters include Elijah Outlaw, the team’s talented center fielder, who was a key part of the 2023 team that won the Long Island championship. Pitcher and shortstop Josh Gomez will also play a big role. He pitched a complete game shutout with 12 strikeouts in a 2-0 win over Deer Park on April 2. Matt Critchly, a second baseman and pitcher, will provide flexibility in both the infield and the mound, while Tim Erwing will return as the Eagles’ right fielder. Third baseman Steve Gervasi rounds out the experienced core that will lead the charge for the 2025 season.

In addition to the experienced upperclassmen, Kaminski’s squad will also rely on contributions from some talented freshmen. Dean Geiger, an outfielder, and Xavier Estevez, a shortstop, have already proven themselves capable of making an impact. “They’ve really stepped up for us,”

Kaminski said. “Whether it’s as a starter or coming off the bench, we expect them to make big contributions.”

The chemistry within the team is another positive factor. Kaminski has built strong relationships with his players. His understanding of their personalities and needs has allowed him to foster a sense of unity and trust amongst his players, which can be very valuable as the season progresses.

With a strong returning roster, a talented group of juniors, and promising freshmen, Kaminski’s second year is shaping up to be an exciting one. The team is ready to take the next step and continue building on the momentum of last season. The pressure to win every year can be overwhelming, but Kaminski emphasizes the value of hard work and consistent effort each day. “It’s not easy to win a championship every year,” he said. “But as long as we remain competitive, we will be fine. And the best way to stay competitive is by showing up everyday ready to work hard.”

Sheryl Amorosino/Herald Vinny Iorio and the Eagles are looking to return to the playoffs and make a deep run for second-year coach Shaun Kaminski.

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Students explore careers at Amityville’s Edmund W. Miles MS

Students recently met with a variety of career professionals at Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville during Career Day.

Members of the National Junior Honor Society led the guests to different classrooms throughout the building during the event.

Some of the guests were alumni of the middle school and they spoke

about the lessons they learned during their years in the Amityville School District.

The school’s Career Day featured a wide range of speakers that included police officers, politicians, data analysts, educators and health care professionals.

Photos courtesy of the Amityville School District

Community leader Richard W. Anderson of Amityville, at 85

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Richard Anderson was a well-known figure in the Amityville community, devoting his time and energy to numerous charitable and philanthropic organizations. He was just as well known for his wit and humor.

“He inspired leadership and passion for community service,” said Joan Donnison, Anderson’s partner. “He had a wonderful sense of humor and remarkable wit that brightened every room.” She also noted his ability to focus on one task at a time, a skill she said she learned from him.

Anderson died February 18, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born December 27, 1939, in Astoria, Queens, to Russell and Kathryn Anderson, he served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. After his military service, he worked for several entertainment companies, including Warner Bros., as a financial officer. He later attended Brooklyn Law School and began his career as a tax attorney. He initially practiced in Manhattan before founding Amity Law in Amityville.

Anderson was an active member of many organizations, including the John J. Kreyer VFW Post #7223, the Rotary Club of Amityville, the Bay Village Civ ic Association, the Amityville Histori-

cal Society, the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club, the Echo Golf League, and the Kiwanis Club of Amityville. He was a longtime member for the Suffolk West Division of Kiwanis International, where he had served as past president and a lieutenant governor.

He also served as president of the Amityville School Board. According to Hal Schad, who served in Kiwanis and on the school board with Anderson, he was a great colleague. Schad invited him to join Kiwanis and they worked closely together on the school board and in Kiwanis. “I’m very saddened by the loss,” Schad said.

Anderson’s daughter, Christine Deal, described the outpouring of support at his service as “overwhelming.

“I was taken aback by how many people came and how respected he was,” she said. Deal added that her father’s humor was a constant source of joy, noting that even at the end, he was making jokes to lighten the mood.

In addition to his humor, he loved music, especially the Rolling Stones. “He would blast them in any fancy car he had,” Deal recalled. He also enjoyed golf, travel, and dining out. Deal fondly remembered a four-hour lunch she shared with him, saying, “He was the kind of guy who made you want to be better when you were around him. He had this presence.”

Register now for pickleball lessons at Tanner Park and Phelps Lane

The Town of Babylon will be offering pickleball lessons at Tanner Park from April through August and at Phelps Lane in the months of May and June. Lessons at Tanner Park for residents will be $50 for two lessons and for non-residents, the cost of two lessons will be $70. There are morning and evening times available.

Lessons at Phelps Lane for residents will be $100 for four lessons and $140 for nonresidents, with morning and evening times available as well.

For more information, visit townofbabylon.com/parks or call 631-893-2100.

Amityville Village seeking sponsors for summer ‘Arts, Beats & Eats’ series

Get ready for another season of live music, delicious food and endless fun. The Amityville Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Amityville are bringing back their annual summer events and are seeking sponsors for Fridays on The Greene, Supper by

the Bay, their July 3 Celebration and Beach Blast.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, email info@ amityvillechamberofcommerce. org , or text/call 516-250-6146. Deadline to register is May 30.

Town of Babylon bocce players sought

Town of Babylon Parks and Recreation welcomes Bocce players to play on Saturday mornings at Tanner Park in Copiague from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on May 3, 10, 17 and 24, with a rain date of May 31. The cost is $60 per person.

To register, visit townofbabylon.com/ parks. Tanner Park is located at 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague. For more information, call 631-8932100.

Anderson also had a quirky sock collection, which began with suspenders when he was working in the city. When he began working in Amityville, he switched to the socks, said Deal. “He would purposely wear shoes that showed off his socks,” she added, noting that her father’s mantra was “Forever Young.” “He made everybody smile,” Donnison said. “He was a very special guy, and we both deeply cared for each other.”

Anderson was predeceased by his parents, Russell and Kathryn Anderson, and his brother, Ronald Anderson. He is survived by his partner, Joan Donnison of Amityville; his daughters Christine Deal and her husband, Kenneth, of Ashford, Connecticut, and Katie Anderson and her husband, Ryan Keough, of Attleboro, Massachusetts; and his son Michael Anderson of Smithtown. Also surviving are his grandchildren Emily, Victoria, Wesley, and Lucas, and his stepchildren, Fred Gallant and Melissa of Amityville Harbor, Andrea Cifuentes Carroll and her husband, Brian, of West Islip, and Nick Cifuentes of Amityville.

Richard Anderson

Visitation was held at Powell Funeral Home in Amityville on February 23 and 24. A service led by the John J. Kreyer VFW Post #7223 was held on February 23. A Mass was celebrated at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church on February 25, followed by interment with military honors at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

ATTENTION FAMILIES AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Family members and funeral directors can submit obituary notices to us at: Amityville Herald Record, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 or call us at 516-569-4000 ext. 329.

We will also consider publishing clear photos with the articles.

HERALD NEIGHBORS

Amityville invites you to Arbor Day April 26

The community is invited to the annual Arbor Day Celebration in Amityville on Sat., April 26. The event begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of South Bayview Avenue and Bayview Place, (south of Merrick Road), Amityville. This is an opportunity to get educational information on tree planting and maintenance and to celebrate the day with a tree planting to beautify the open space known as The Mary Carroll Marsden Community Garden.

The Arbor Day Foundation named the Village of Amityville a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. This marks the 37th year the Village met the Foundation’s standards by demonstrating a concerted effort to make trees a prominent part of the Village streetscapes and municipal parks.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Its network of more than a million supporters and partners has helped the organization plant more than 500 million trees in forests and communities across more than 60 countries since 1972. The Tree City USA program has recognized cities and towns that leverage urban forestry to enhance the livability and sustainability of their local area for over 50 years.

“We all have a role to play in shaping our future and tree champions like Amityville are leading the way,” said Michelle Saulnier, Vice President of Programs at the Arbor Day Foundation. “Trees are critical infrastructure, building resiliency and fostering good health. We’re proud that the Village of Amityville is among the Arbor Day Foundation’s growing network of communities dedicated to creating positive impact through trees.”

“We are proud to have earned the Tree City designation again and continue to commit the necessary resources toward planting and maintaining our tree canopy,” Village of Amityville Mayor Dennis Siry said. “Many of our trees have been here longer than any of us and we encourage all residents to think twice about cutting them down. We also urge our residents to replace any tree they remove to preserve the environment for generations to come.”

To earn Tree City USA recognition, a city must uphold four core standards: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry, and participating in an Arbor Day celebration.

The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program is operated in partnership

A Tree City USA flag adorns the Village triangle in downtown Amityville, where for decades trees have lined the surrounding streets.

with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. To learn more about the program or how to apply, visit arborday.org.

About the Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. They foster a growing community of more than 1 million leaders, innovators, planters, and supporters united by their bold belief that a more hopeful future can be shaped through the power of trees.

Copiague High celebrates its National Honor Society inductees

In celebration of their overall achievements, 32 Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School students were honored at a National Honor Society induction ceremony on March 25 in the school’s auditorium. Surrounded by family, friends, district administrators and Board of Education members, they were welcomed into the Isabella M. Driscoll Chapter of the organization.

After current members walked into the ceremony holding their candles, the four officers spoke about the pillars of the National Honor Society – scholarship, character, leadership and service – before lighting a candle to signify each pillar.

Each inductee was called to the stage by an existing member to be honored for their successes and to receive their candle and certificate. Before reciting the oath for new members to repeat, Principal Joseph Agosta addressed the inductees and commended them for their positivity.

“Tonight is a celebration of hard work, of values, and of the choices made quietly,” he said. “To our new members of the National Honor Society, this moment is a result of the countless small decisions to study instead of scroll, to lead when they would have been easier to follow, to help without being asked and to speak up when it mattered. The four pillars of the National Honor Society – scholarship, leadership, service and character – just don’t appear; they are earned one action at a time, one choice at a time, one moment of integrity at a time.”

The following are the new members: 10th grade –Christie Arce, Allison Hernandez Ramos, Alexandra Kaleka, Veronica Karwowska, Alicia Navarro, Tiffany Ortiz, Stephanie Rekas, Carissa Spencer, Kasper Sztabinski, Alyson Vargas and Emely Zuniga; 11th grade – Samari Cooper, Anne Maria De Oleo, Shayaan Hussain, Bielka Perez, Darein Reyes, Iliana Rivera, Anisa

Sattaur, Kamila Tineo, Catherine Yanase and Daniel Zheng; 12th grade – Angelie Acosta, Esmeralda Claros, Marisa-Ann Fidanza, Daniel Kister, Sebastian Leonardo, Wilatchie Maxi, Esther Morel, Evelin Sarmiento, Hannah Szigethy, Catalina Torres and Mykhailo Yatsuk.

Courtesy Copiague School District.

Copiague High School inducted 32 new members into the National Honor Society

Propel NY aims to update L.I. connectivity

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

The Propel NY Energy project is a $3.26 billion initiative aimed at modernizing Long Island’s aging electric transmission system.

Why the project Is needed

New York’s electric transmission infrastructure is largely outdated — roughly 80 percent of it was built before 1980, at a time when energy needs were vastly different. With electric vehicles, heat pumps, data centers, and advanced digital technologies there will be a projected 50 to 90 percent increase in electricity demand over the next 20 years. Long Island’s grid, currently connected to the statewide network through only two points, is vulnerable to congestion and outages.

The existing grid faces significant congestion, akin to a crowded highway, which leads to inefficiencies and increased costs. Propel NY Energy is designed to add new transmission pathways that facilitate bidirectional power flow, enhancing both the reliability and resilience of the grid. This project prepares the region for a more robust and future-ready energy infrastructure.

Project scope and technical details

At the heart of the project is the construction of 90 miles of new underground transmission lines, including 66 miles in Nassau County. Additional segments will extend into Suffolk County, the Bronx and Westchester. Unlike surface lines, these cables will be installed underground using conventional trenching methods — typically 5 to 7 feet deep. In logistically challenging areas, advanced trenchless technologies such as horizontal directional drilling will be used.

Propel NY Energy will add three new interconnec-

the project’s new lines will follow existing road corridors and disturbed areas. For segments crossing environmentally sensitive zones, such as the Long Island Sound, the team is applying sediment transport modeling and best management practices. When unavoidable impacts occur — particularly in wetlands — compensatory measures will be implemented by creating two to three acres of new wetlands for every acre affected.

The project is undergoing a review under New York’s Article Seven permitting process. This comprehensive environmental and socio-economic evaluation involves multiple state agencies. Anticipated approval is around July 2026.

Regular open houses and public meetings are planned to keep local communities informed and dispel misconceptions. The project prioritizes local union labor and contractors, ensuring that Nassau County and surrounding areas benefit from job opportunities. Any temporary disruptions will be addressed through detailed restoration plans.

tion points. This enhancement will enable power to flow in multiple directions, relieving congestion and providing critical redundancy.

Propel NY Energy is exclusively focused on upgrading electric transmission infrastructure. It is not associated with battery storage systems or offshore wind projects, though the upgraded grid will support future renewable energy integration. Selected through a competitive solicitation process by the New York Independent System Operator from among 19 proposals by four developers, the project was chosen for its costeffectiveness and technical merits.

Environmental and community considerations

To reduce new environmental disruptions, most of

Cost, funding and timeline

The total investment for Propel NY Energy is capped at $3.26 billion, and is funded by ratepayers across the state. For the average residential customer, the project is expected to add roughly 6 cents per day to utility bills. Projected costs are expected to be offset by long-term savings, with enhanced grid efficiency estimated to save nearly $3.3 billion in congestionrelated costs over time.

Construction is slated to begin in mid-2026 and will continue for up to four years, with project completion anticipated by mid-2030. During construction, crews are expected to progress between 50 and 150 feet per day per.

For more on Propel, go to PropelNyEnergy.com.

Steven Kent appointed LIA’s chief economist

By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com

Steven Kent, an economist and financial expert with over 25 years of experience with Goldman Sachs, was recently named chief economist of the Long Island Association Research Institute.

The LIA is a nonprofit business organization advocating for the region’s economic vitality and overall business community. In his role, Kent will provide real-time economic insights that will allow business across Long Island to forecast for operational success and growth.

“Our mission will be enhanced with the addition of Dr. Steven Kent to the LIA team as the new Chief Economist of the LIA Research Institute,” Matt Cohen, president and CEO of the Long Island Association, stated in a press release. “The LIA will be well-served by his extensive private-sector experience and the valuable data and analyses he will provide to our members at this pivotal inflection point for the future of Long Island, and indeed the entire country, as we navigate uncertain economic conditions and the existential crisis of affordability.”

Kent is a lifelong Long Island resident, having grown up in Islip before

attending Stony Brook University, where he became fascinated with economics and received a B.A. in the subject.

“I walked into SUNY Stony Brook and took a class with one of the best professors on campus, intro to economics, and it basically changed my life,” said Kent. “I like the analytic part, the mathematical part, and the social science part.”

Kent joined Goldman Sachs as a junior analyst after graduating, before leaving for another firm and pursuing an MBA at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Then he returned to Goldman Sachs, where he researched and oversaw investments in the global hospitality and leisure sector before he retired as managing director in 2016. Kent was named “best stock picker” eight times by the Wall Street Journal.

“I learned you had to know the companies, you had to understand the stocks, but I started to look at what was going on in the broader economy,” he said.

After retiring, Kent wanted to share what he learned in the industry. “I always wanted to help the next generation of business leaders,” he said. “My whole career, both academic and business, I have had lots and lots of mentors

who guided me, focused me, and helped me out along the way. I wanted to do the same.”

Kent, a Baldwin resident, guest lectured at several universities before becoming a professor of economics and finance at Molloy University. He also received a Ph.D. in hospitality management.

Being named LIA’s chief economist was “a little bit of a surprise,” he said.

Kent will continue teaching at Molloy while serving the LIA. As chief economist, he will share data-informed insights and explanations of the Island’s economy, helping business owners make informed decisions about their businesses.

Kent will be releasing a newsletter broadly reporting on the U.S., New York, and Long Island economies. He will focus on specific topics and develop special projects to uplift the local economy.

According to Kent, Long Island’s current economy is vibrant. “Our unemployment rate is lower than the rest of the country. Our economic activity continues to expand,” he said. “One of the advantages Long Island has is where we’re located, so we have access to transportation and access to great universities, and that facilitates a lot of

growth.”

He said he wants to “help to allow the Long Island economy to continue its robust trajectory.”

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Courtesy Steven Kent Steven Kent grew up in Islip, earned an economics degree at Stony Brook, and then joined Goldman Sachs.

STEPPING OUT

Where the audience always comes first

Long Island Children’s Museum Theater Director

Jim Packard says goodbye to his role of a lifetime

By Danielle Schwab

There are 140 seats at the theater at Long Island Children’s Museum and Jim Packard has sat in almost every single one.

“There’s not a bad seat in the theater. Wherever you sit, you can see the whole stage, and you’re no more than five, six rows away from the stage, which is pretty special,” he says.

Packard has been instrumental in the growth of the museum’s theatrical programming from inception, since the theater’s construction in 2001. It all begin with a committee he didn’t know he was on, when he was asked to consult on the museum’s theater then in development.

Prior to joining the museum, Packard was involved with theater and event management in Manhattan, and has taught stage technology and design.

“I was asked by a friend on the LICM theater committee to look at the plans the architect had drawn up. Then that spring, they had listed me as ‘not present’ at a theater committee meeting,” Packard recalls.

“I said: ‘I didn’t know I was on this committee, but I’m happy to serve on it and to help out the museum in whatever way I can.’ They said: ‘That’s all right. The committee has dissolved at this point.’

“I asked: ‘Who’s watching out for the theater?’ And that’s when I got hired.”

From his first position — as Theater Coordinator to his final role as Director of Theater Programs — Packard has made his mark over these past 24 years.

His philosophy, in keeping with the museum’s mission, is to put the audience first.

“It always boils down to making sure that the audience is the one that you’re paying attention to, because there’s no point in doing theater without an audience,” he explains. The productions are carefully chosen with a strong focus on audience interaction, with many tying into exhibits and related events.

“Our dressing room door has a big sheet of brown paper on it, and every time the actors hear something fun or interesting coming from the audience, they will write it on that board, just to remind them to pay attention to what the audience is saying,” he adds.

There is sure to be plenty of audience response to the upcoming production of “Elephant and Piggie’s We are in a Play!” The beloved show, opening April 14, which involves the audience as a character in the story, is always popular with visitors. Adapted from Mo Willems’ best-selling children’s series, the hilarious duo of Elephant and Piggie gets tangled in all sorts of antics, learning the meaning of friendship along the way.

“Elephant and Piggie realize there’s an audience watching them, and then they talk and interact with the audience, invite them to sing along and be a part of the show,” Packard says.

With Packard’s retirement this month, the production

• Performances April 14-19, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

• View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for additional information or call (516) 224-5800 for tickets

• Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City

acts as a passing of the baton to new hands. Taking on the assignment are not one but two folks: Lisa Rudin as artistic director and Austin Costello as technical director.

It’s a full circle moment for both Rudin and Costello, who appeared as Elephant and Piggie in previous stagings of the production.

Costello, a distinguished puppeteer in his own right, has worked with the museum’s theater since 2015.

His love of puppetry started back as a kid in ‘90s, when he visited the museum and saw a puppet on display. His career led him to roles in children’s theater, including Sesame Street.

“The little lessons that we find along the way in our shows are the major takeaways that we get to share with families and especially with kids who might be having problems. It’s such an important thing to me to bring children up in a good way, and to help them understand the world around them,” Costello says.

“It’s wonderful to be able to carry on the legacy of Jim, who’s worked so hard for so many people, and who has taken a lot of time to take me under his wing and train me,” he adds.

Rudin also has a personal history with the museum.

“The first time I came to the theater here was when I brought my children in 2019. I was like, ‘what a beautiful theater this is.’ This is just perfect,” she says.

She has worn many theatrical hats throughout her career, including as an actor on Sesame Street Live and an education director for a children’s theater school.

Rudin and Costello will surely continue the theater’s aim to connect with children through imaginative and creative storytelling,

”Children learn empathy from watching characters on stage. They understand content and what happens in the story more from seeing it live,” Rudin says.

While Packard may be waving goodbye as director, his legacy remains rooted to the museum’s very foundation.

Joan Osborne sings Dylan

The seven-time Grammy nominee brings her extraordinary voice and artistic depth to the timeless music of Bob Dylan.The recent biopic “A Complete Unknown” brings Dylan to the forefront once again. Meanwhile Osborne has spent over 25 years captivating audiences with her fearless exploration of genres ranging from rock and blues to soul, gospel and country. Her journey with Dylan’s catalog began in 2016 with a series of “Dylanology” concerts. Her critically-acclaimed 2018 album, “Songs of Bob Dylan,” and her live performances showcase her ability to reimagine Dylan’s iconic works, highlighting the emotional resonance and poetic brilliance of his music. Osborne turns back the clock with her soulful reinterpretations that exude passion, emotion and energy. .

Friday, April 11, 8 p.m. $59, $55, $48, also special VIP package. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Rick Wakeman

“When I was 19-years-old, walking

“When I was 19-years-old, walking across my college theater’s auditorium, I thought I could do this every day for the rest of my life — and I got that opportunity,” he shares.

“It’s been one of the more wonderful

“It’s been one of the more wonderful experiences in life, in terms of just getting to do so much that makes so many people happy.”

Photos courtesy LICM

Top photo: Outgoing Director Jim Packard, center, and cast and crew of “Interstellar Cinderella” gather at the final performance.

Bottom photo: Elephant (Finn MacDevitt) and Piggie (Anneka Shepherd ) return to the museum’s stage in a production helmed by new Artistic Director Lisa Rudin.

Experience the magic of progressive rock legend Rick Wakeman when he brings his “Final Solo Tour” to Long Island. Renowned for his keyboard wizardry and captivating stage presence, Wakeman invites you on a journey through iconic Yes classics, unforgettable solo compositions and personal favorites. With a career spanning over five decades and album sales exceeding 50 million, Rick’s extraordinary contributions to music have earned him accolades, including a CBE from Queen Elizabeth II. This tour is a heartfelt farewell to his legendary one-man shows in the U.S., but his music will continue to inspire fans worldwide. Rick’s career is a testament to his versatility and enduring artistry. His live performances seamlessly blend masterful musicianship with humor and storytelling, creating an intimate and unforgettable experience.

Wednesday, April 16, 8 p.m. $75, $65, $55, $45, $35, $29.50. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

THE Your Neighborhood

‘Cold Beer on a Saturday Night’ Spring blooms with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. Before you know back on the beach, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue, on the Paramount stage, Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m. Join in their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along.

The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/ acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach country sounds of Buffett, Chesney and Zac Brown Band for over a decade, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast. Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair. If you like your toes in the sand, wasting away with a margarita or a cold beer, then you’ll surely have a great time with the Jimmy Kenny Band. $35, $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. April 19

Prom Boutique Donation Drive

Help make prom a fun, fabulous and memorable experience for our Copiague teens. Drop off new and gently used formal wear, shoes, bags and jewelry to Copiague Memorial Library, any time during regular library hours through April 12. For more information, call (631) 691-1111. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

Children’s and Teen Author and Book Expo

Celebrate the grand finale of National Library Week with a day full of exciting stories, crafts and books for the whole family, at Copiague Memorial Public Library, Saturday, April 12 , 1-4 p.m. Local children’s authors also participate. Children will be able to pick their brains about what it takes to write and illustrate books and take part in activities throughout library. To register, visit shorturl.at/uu0os.For more information, call (631) 691-1111. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

Baby shower donations being accepted

Help Copiague Memorial Public Library support new parents and families ongoing now. The library will be accepting donations of new items for their Community Baby Shower, set to take place on Saturday, May 17. Bottles, pacifiers, onesies, swaddle blankets, pajamas, newborn outfits, baby wipes and diapers are among the items being collected. For more information, call (631) 691-1111. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

Register for upcoming Career Fair

The Town of Babylon holds a Career Fair, Wednesday, April 30, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Town Hall Annex gym in North Babylon. Hosted by the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Town of Babylon, high school students and young adults who may not be heading to college can discover career opportunities that may be available to them.

Meet with trade unions, first responder agencies, healthcare professionals and local companies. To attend, RSVP to Councilman Manetta’s Office by emailing amanetta@ townofbabylonny.gov or call (631) 957-4482.

Technology assistance

Amityville Public Library invites residents to meet with their tech and have all technology related questions answered. Bring in your cell phone, laptop, iPhone, Android or any tech-related questions for help navigating this everchanging world of technology. Call (631) 264-0567 or visit the reference desk to schedule an appointment. Amityville Public Library,19 John St., Amityville.

Opioid overdose prevention and free Narcan training

Copiague Memorial Public Library hosts an overdose prevention seminar and free Narcan training, Saturday, April 12, 10-11 a.m. Learn about the opioid crisis, signs of addiction and overdose, and how to use Narcan. Attendees receive a free Narcan kit. The program is sponsored by New York State Senator Alexis Weik. To register, visit shorturl.at/ vl3pn. For more information, call (631) 691-1111. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

Children’s and Teen Author and Book Expo

Celebrate the grand finale of National Library Week with a day full of exciting stories, crafts and books for the whole family, at Copiague Memorial Public Library, Saturday, April 12, 1-4 p.m. Local children’s authors also participate. Children will be able to pick their brains about what it takes to write and illustrate books and take part in activities throughout library. To register, visit shorturl.at/uu0os.For more information, call (631) 691-1111. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival taking submissions

The inaugural Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival is set to launch Aug. 8-10. LIMEHOF is currently open to submissions up until Thurday, May 1. To learn more about entering, visit shorturl.at/ VqmkM or call (631) 689-5888.

Having an event?

Leave it to Beavers at Copiague Memorial Public Library hosts a presentation on Beavers. Learn about the largest rodent in North America and their role as a vital ecosystem engineer, Wednesday, April 16 , 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Dr. Coby Klein to learn what fueled the beavers’ comeback, how they impact other creatures and their environments, and where you can spot beavers in our region. Register at copiague.librarycalendar. com/event/leave-itbeavers-45697. For more information, call (631) 6911111. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

Spring Bingo

Amityville Public Library hosts Spring Bingo at Anchor Coffee, Thursday, April 17. Play Bingo and enjoy delicious drinks and snacks from Anchor Coffee. Winners receive prizes. 215 Broadway, Amityville. For more information, call (631) 264-0567.

Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.

Movie matinee

Copiague Memorial Public Library shows “Conclave,” Wednesday, April 16, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church in the thought-provoking papal drama. Feel free to bring a beverage and snack. Visit copiague.librarycalendar.com/event/ wednesday-matinee-movies-49682 to register. For more information, call (631) 691-1111. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

Amityville Fire Department Blood Drive

Amityville Fire Department hosts a blood drive, Monday, April 14, 4-8:30 p.m. For full eligibility requirements, visit nybc.org/eligibility. For more information, call (212) 570-3000. 55 W. Oak St., Amityville.

Deep Sea Explorers

The Whaling Museum hosts a Museum Adventure Activity, Deep Sea Explorers, April through May, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Use a blacklight to hunt for hidden clues, solve puzzles throughout the museum and decorate a glowing jellyfish craft to take home. Cost admission and $10 for a participant and $5 for members. An admission ticket is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children 4 to 17 and free for children under 4 years old. 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. For information call (631) 367-3418.

The Harlem Blues and Jazz Band exhibit

“The Harlem Blues and Jazz Band: A History, The Trilogy of Jazz” exhibit is now open in the Gish Gallery through May, sponsored by Suffolk County Historical Society, Wednesday through Saturday. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 300 West Main St., Riverhead. For more information, contact suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org or call (631) 727-2881.

Home Study Orientation

Learn about Western Suffolk BOCES and their Home Study program that customizes GED & ESL lessons for students to work at their own pace, sponsored by Copiague Memorial Public Library. Contact the Library at (631) 691-1111 for list of locations where assignments can be picked up. For more information and to register for the Home Study Program, call (631) 667-6000 ext. 470. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.

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URGENT CARE CENTER

CityMD

Northwell Health, GoHealth Urgent Care

Optum Urgent Care

WAXING

Ambiance Salon & Spa

JoJo’s Wax Bar

The Bare Way

WEIGHT LOSS/NUTRITION CENTER

Innovation Weight Loss & Health Food Store

Long Island Weight Loss Doctor, Dr Howard Goodman

Nu Med, Med Spa & Integrative Wellness

DINING

ALL-AROUND RESTAURANT

Azerbaijan Grill

Chadwick’s American Table & Cocktails

LB Social

ASIAN FUSION

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Lake Success Medical Oncology

Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone

Hematology Oncology Associates - Mineola

OPHTHALMOLOGIST

Adam Jacob Flug, MD, Optum Ophthalmology

Alexander Hatsis, MD, SightMD

David Nelson, MD, OCLI Vision

OPTOMETRIST

Gail Correale, OD, Long Island Vision Care

Natalya Rooney, OD, Merrick Avenue Optometry

Steven B. Agin, OD, Eyes On Broadway

ORTHODONTIST

Avelina Svititskaya, DDS, Preminger

Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Harry J. Tsotsos, DMD, Wantagh

Family Orthodontics

Seth Kleinrock, DDS, Kleinrock Orthodontics

ORTHOPEDIC GROUP

Hart Orthopedics

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group

The Central Orthopedic Group

ORTHOPEDIST

Garrett Moss, MD, South Island Orthopedics

Jeffrey D. Hart, DO, Hart Orthopedics

Jordan I. Fakhoury, DO, Central Orthopedic Group PAIN MANAGEMENT

Hadi Medical Group

The Central Orthopedic Group

Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

PEDIATRIC DENTIST

Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dental

Joel Preminger, DDS, Preminger

Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

Marina Milgrom, DDS, First

Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

PEDIATRICIAN

Abraham I. Green, MD, Northwell

Health Pediatrics

Caro E. McCarthy, MD, Cohen Children’s

Northwell Health Physician Partners

Matthew Scott Cohen, MD, FAAP

PEDICURE

Ambiance Salon & Spa

Be One Nails & Spa

Couture Nail Studio at Sola Salon

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Frank Prochilo, PT, DPT, OCS, Imperium Physical Therapy

Steven Gazzo, PT, Total Physical

Therapy of Massapequa

Timothy Rohrs, PT, DPT, Sands

Point Physical Therapy

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Imperium Physical Therapy & Performance

JAG Physical Therapy

Total Physical Therapy and Athletic Training

PODIATRIST

Lawrence Tesser, DPM

Robert A. Stein, DPM, South Shore Foot Care

Robert Irwin, DPM, Dr. Robert Irwin Podiatry

REHABILITATION CENTER

Beach Terrace Care Center

East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

SPA

Clarity Spa

Nu Med, Med Spa & Integrative Wellness

Pod Spa and Wellness

SPEECH THERAPY

Kathleen Fitzpatrick, South Shore

Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

The Speech Language Place

Theralympic Speech Therapy

DINING EXPERIENCE

Aura Coastal Mediterranean

Frank’s Steaks

Off The Brook, Bistro & Cocktails

DOUGHNUTS

Doughology

Duck Donuts

North Fork Doughnut Co.

FARM STAND

Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s

Harbes Family Farm - Mattituck

Youngs Farm

FINE DINING

Aura Coastal Mediterranean

Foster Restaurant

Frank’s Steaks

FISH MARKET

Hewlett Fish Market Inc.

Jordan Lobster Farms

Two Cousins Fish Market

FRENCH FRIES

American Burgers

Centre Station

Paddy Power Pub

Asian Moon

Dirty Taco + Tequila

Wild Ginger

BAGEL STORE

Bagel Boss

Long Island Bagel Cafe

Rockville Bagels

BAKERY

Dortoni Bakery Co.

Front Street Bakery

Mario’s Bakery

BBQ

Firehouse BBQ

Smokin’ Al’s

Swingbellys BBQ

BREAKFAST

Brownstones Coffee

CJ’s Coffee Shop

Pantano’s Gourmet

BRUNCH

Brixx & Barley

The Cabana Mexican American Restaurant

Whiskey Down Diner

BUFFET

AG Steakhouse

Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet

Fogo de Chão

BURGER

All American Hamburger Drive In

American Burgers

Brixx & Barley

BUSINESS LUNCH

Azerbaijan Grill

Foster Restaurant

Frank’s Steaks

BUTCHER SHOP

Charlie’s Butchers

Seven Brother Gourmet Food Market

Sons Of a Butcher

CARIBBEAN FOOD

Angie’s Soul House

Dunns River Lounge

The Barnyard

CATERING COMPANY

Bagel Boss

Firehouse BBQ

Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace

CHILI

Ay! Caramba!

Moo Burger

Smok Haus

CHILI CHEESE DOG

Chiddy’s Cheesesteaks of Farmingdale

Moo Burger

Wayback Burgers

CHINESE FOOD

Hunan Taste

Little Fu’s

MÓGŪ Modern Chinese Kitchen

COCKTAILS

Radigan’s Pub And Casual Dining

Salumi

The Cabana Mexican American Restaurant

DELI/SANDWICH SHOP

Lido Kosher Delicatessen

Pantano’s Gourmet

Seven Brothers Gourmet

DESSERT

Dolce Confections

Foster Restaurant

The International Delight Cafe

DINER

Colony Diner

Laurel Diner

Massapequa Diner

FRIED CHICKEN

Brixx & Barley

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Zorn’s of Bethpage

GELATO

Dolce Bella

Dolce Confections

The International Delight Cafe GERMAN FOOD

Oak Chalet

Plattduetsche Park

The Village Lanterne

GREEK FOOD

Athena Greek Restaurant

Greek Cove

Greek Town HAPPY HOUR

Color of Spices Diwan Indian Restaurant and Bar

Bacaro

Tavern

Friendlier 76 Pizzeria & Restaurant

Piccolo Ristorante

JAPANESE FOOD

Nagahama Japanese Restaurant

Sushi

Yori Japanese Cuisine

LATIN FOOD

Pollos El Paisa

Puerta Mexicana

Tocolo Cantina, Garden City

LOCAL COFFEE SHOP

Cafe Bella of Massapequa Park East Rock Coffee

Vida Coffee Shop New York

MEAL PREP

Empire Nutrition

Feast & Fettle

Redefine Meals

MEDITERRANEAN FOOD

Aura Coastal Mediterranean Azerbaijan Grill Limani

MEXICAN FOOD

Cabo RVC Puerta Mexicana

The Cabana Mexican American Restaurant

NEW RESTAURANT

AG Steakhouse

Centre Station

Foster Restaurant

ORGANIC/NATURAL FOOD

Empire Nutrition

Juice N Blendz Healthy Eatery

Organic Krush

OUTDOOR DINING

Foster Restaurant

The Cabana Mexican American Restaurant

The Crescent Beach Club

PIZZA

Lindenhurst’s Pat Benatar rocks and writes

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Singing and writing for over four decades, Pat Benatar has been inspiring her fans with hits including “We Belong “and “Love Is a Battlefield,” and new songs as well, performing alongside her husband and partner, Neil Giraldo. A multi-platinum artist who has had 15 U.S. Billboard Top 40 singles and a fourtime Grammy Award winner, Benatar is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, and even received the Key to Babylon from then Town Supervisor Steve Bellone. Benatar spoke with the Herald about what Lindenhurst still means to her, what continues to inspire her, and some exciting news.

Herald: What are your thoughts on having been inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame?

Benatar: It’s great. I’m still very attached to Lindenhurst. I’m still close friends with all of the girls I went to elementary school, junior high and high school with. We still see each other all the time. Every time we go back, I always try to go to Patsy’s to get a cannoli cookie and Italian Ice. I’m still attached to where I grew up. It was such a wonderful childhood, so being inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame was important and sweet.

Herald: You are not only a singer but a songwriter as well. What has inspired your writing over the years?

Benatar: It’s pretty organic. We don’t begin songs together, my husband and I. He’ll come up with a line or a melody and I’ll come up with a poem. I write all day, that’s all I do. So I’ll come up with a poem, which will become a chorus. Once we do begin the songs, we come together and write the songs together. Inspiration comes from everywhere, which is so fascinating to me, and probably the most seductive thing about what we do. Everything is still interesting, a mystery and exciting, because the world is just an amazing place — crazy and beautiful.

Herald: What has given you strength over the years to truly give your all at your live shows?

Benatar: I just love it. It has never changed for Neil or me. Live performance is still my favorite thing to do. The joy of actually being in a shared experience of performing is still the thing I love the most, that keeps me going, and it’s never old.

Herald: I’m sure you’ve had many career highlights. Are there a couple of moments that have stood out?

Benatar: There are so many moments. Sometimes they’re very small

— a little child will come up to the front of the stage and they hand you a flower. You’re always in awe of being blessed with something like this. I feel like my only job is to be a good steward of what I have.

The thing that stopped me in my tracks, though, I would have to say, was 9/11. We had to perform that night. The promoter begged us to perform. We begged him to please cancel the concert. We were just as distraught as everyone

else. The promoter said that people wanted to come, they wanted to be together. So we went out there and I just said to the audience that before we do this, I need to talk to you all first, because I don’t know how I’m going to do this and I may have to stop songs. The audience was sobbing. It was amazing. It was awful. They had bed sheets with God Bless America on them. This was one of the moments where you understand how important it is what you’re giving to each other in a performance. What they gave to me and what I hope I gave back to them at that moment is healing, it’s an embrace. That’s what it felt like. I felt like they were embracing us and we were embracing them. And songs like “Invincible,” were so powerful that night, it became like a rallying cry. I sang that song a billion times, but that night it was different.

Herald: Do you have any advice regarding resilience, overcoming odds and pursuing a dream, that you would like to share with our women readers in particular?

Benatar: Much has changed, and then much hasn’t changed, and someone is always ready to take it all back away from us. Everyone will push that limit, and you have to stand there like a warrior. Don’t think that you’re safe and everything is going to be OK, because every single day there’s someone challenging the position, trying to take away any strides we have made. I have two daughters, two granddaughters, and my whole thing is, you are unique and at the same time you are part of a collective, you are part of every female that went before you and every female that will go after you. Make it count!

Herald: And what do you have coming up in regard to new music, touring and projects?

Benatar: We’re going out on a spring tour and hitting all the places we didn’t hit last year. We’re looking forward to it. We’ll be pulling out a lot of new songs that haven’t been recorded yet. Neil and I also have a children’s book coming out, “My Grandma and Grandpa Rock.” It’s such unbelievable fun.

The one thing about art is it has so many forms. We have these three darling grandbabies. They are very precocious, and have seen us perform a few times, and they ask us all kinds of questions, so we thought it would be really fun to write them a book about why we do what we do and that people do all different kinds of things for jobs — some people are teachers and doctors, and these are people’s grandpas and grandmas too. It was joyous and fun, and it’s a very inclusive book. I really believe diversity is a superpower.

To learn more about “My Grandma and Grandpa Rock” or to pre-order a copy, visit read.sourcebooks.com/my-grandmaand-grandpa-rock-by-pat-benatar-andneil-giraldo. To find out more about Benatar and her upcoming tour, visit benatargiraldo.com.

Travis Shinn

Pat Benatar with her husband and creative partner, Neil Giraldo.

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, SSA NE Assets, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Fifty Brefni Corp., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 21, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m., premises known as 50 Brefni Street, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 163.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 025.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $559,692.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612473/2021.

Daniel A. Russo, Esq., Referee Vallely Law PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-261. 3/19, 26, 4/2, 9

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JOETTE E. EASON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 6, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at

the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 24, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 493 41 Street, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, District 0100 Section 201.00 Block 01.00 Lot 026.000. Approximate amount of judgment $789,688.13 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620061/2023. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-004079 84967

25-268. 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, Against YINKA DANIEL, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/19/2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 5/8/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 31 Croydon Road, Amityville, New York 11701, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

District 0100 Section 175.00 Block 01.00 Lot 008.000

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $453,494.35 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 620212/2017

James A. Pascarella, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573

Dated: 3/5/2025 File Number: 17-301761

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Amityville at the Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY on Monday April 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM for the purpose of presenting the tentative budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Amityville Catherine C. Murdock Village Clerk/Treasurer

25-278. 4/9, 16

MB 25-282. 4/9, 16, 23, 30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS

NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA

(Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law)

Notice is hereby given that the assessment inventory and valuation data is the information that will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Town of Babylon, which will be filed on or before May 1, 2025. This information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s office on Thursday, April 24, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM and Friday, April 25, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM. An appointment to review the assessment information may be made by calling the Assessor’s office at (631) 957-3015.

Dated: April 1, 2025

Matthew R. Cronin, IAO Assessor 25-281 4/9, 16

Property is located on the northeast corner of Poplar Street and Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York

All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York

PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS

Amityville Record: 04/09/25

25-283 4/9

Spring cleaning pointers

Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials.

BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD

Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s):

PUBLIC HEARING/ SITE PLAN REVIEW

JOB# 23-25A; Khalid Enterprises Inc.: SCTM# 0100-11202-073: Zone – E Business: SEQRA –Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Applicant is proposing to demolish the existing one-story building in order to construct a new 4,437sf (building foot print) two-story building with basement for medical use:

There is debate regarding where the practice of “spring cleaning” originated. Some researchers link it to certain religious groups. It has long been an ancient Jewish custom to thoroughly clean a house in preparation for the springtime feast of Passover. The house is scoured to remove any yeast bread, or chametz, from the home. Similarly, members of the Greek Orthodox church celebrate “Clean Week,” which is a week of cleaning before Lent. In Iranian culture, families spend days cleaning prior to the Persian New Year, which begins on the spring equinox.

Spring cleaning also has some secular roots. For instance, in the 1800s, Londoners routinely cleared their homes of grime and soot that accumulated over the winter.

Spring cleaning is still a ritual for many today. As people embark on their plans to tidy up, these tips can help them along.

Tackle one big task a day

Who hasn’t started one project only to be distracted into moving along to another room? This often occurs when people discover something out of place in one space and then move that item where it belongs, only to find a new cleaning task at hand in that space. Inefficiency can make you give up on spring cleaning prematurely. Agree to address one room/task a day. Keep a basket or box handy to store errant items until you move on to the next room.

Stock up on supplies

Prepare all of the cleaning supplies in advance. Put together a tool kit of sorts with the equipment you need, including mops, brooms, rags, cleansers, and the like. Organization can keep you on course.

Harness your strengths and weaknesses

Some people clean because they are stressed or angry, others do so to avoid other tasks. Keep personality in mind when establishing a cleaning schedule. For example, clean at night if you’re a night owl, or wait until you are feeling antsy before embarking on a “calm down cleaning.”

Tackle seasonal chores first

Some tasks need to get done to prepare for the spring and summer season. These may include cleaning the grill and sorting through outdoor furniture and decor. Spring cleaning may involve readying the pool for another year of use, or cleaning out rain gutters to prepare for spring storms. Tackle time-dependent tasks first and then move on to others that are less time-sensitive.

Spread out the work

Some people like to devote full weekends to spring cleaning, but that can be overwhelming for others. Breaking down cleaning tasks into 15- to 30-minute intervals each day can make the job more tolerable.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 621318/2024 COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 353 GREAT EAST NECK ROAD, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704 District: 0100, Section: 216.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 036.000 U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-WMC1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTOPHER HOLLAND; IAT CONSULTING INC., RETIREMENT TRUST DTD 12/86; VIEIRA GISELI A/K/A VIEIRA GISELI RAMOS, if living, and if she/ he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons de-

riving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, "JOHN DOE #1"

through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $332,500.00 and interest, recorded on January 24, 2005, in Liber M00020962 at Page 116 , of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering

Public Notices

premises known as 353 GREAT EAST NECK ROAD, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

SUFFOLK County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: March 17th, 2025

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590

516-280-7675

25-270 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE

Index No. 628741/2023

Date Filed: 3/10/2025

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstSuffolk County Public Administrator, as Limited Administrator of the Estate of Evelyn Garcia a/k/a Evelyn Pastuck; Elijah Christopher Pastuck, if he be living or dead, his spouse, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; State of New York, and “JOHN DOE”, said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 190 Pacific Street, Copiague, NY 11726

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear

or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. C. Stephen Hackeling, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, entered Mar. 6, 2025 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $144,800.00 and interest, recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on October 31, 2001, at Liber M00019964 of Mortgages, page 877 covering premises k/a 190 Pacific Street, Copiague, NY 11726 a/k/a District 0100, Section 201.00, Block 01.00, Lot 080.000. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is situated.

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED

THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME.

SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY.

SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSYVER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: January 29, 2025

Steven M. Palmer, Esq. Foreclosure Attorney LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (585) 247-9000

Fax: (585) 2477380

Our File No. 23092679 #102180 25-262. 3/19, 26, 4/2, 9

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT RELATING TO IMPAC

SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5, Plaintiff, AGAINST PETRONILO DEPAZ-MEJIA A/K/A PETRONILO DEPAZ-MEJIA A/K/A P DEPAZ-MEJIA, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on February 19, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM premises known as 105 Garden Street, Copiague, NY 11726.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Copiague, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 179.00, Block 04.00 and Lot 033.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $432,850.36 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #616592/2022. Richard Lavorata Jr., Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 25-280. 4/9, 16, 23, 30 Read

Pursuant to Chapter 213, Article II of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Babylon, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at TOWN BOARD ROOM (Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025

BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.

6:00 p.m.

1. Application #25051 Kevin O’Neil and Kelly Lertora, 210 Lido Parkway, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 24.79’; diminish south side yard setback from 10’ to 7.71’; diminish total side yards from 25’ to 19.86’; increase building area from 30% to 37.12% (over by 1,856 sq. ft.). All in connection with a proposed second-story addition. Property located on the east of Lido Parkway, 160’ south of Elm Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-2263-27

Zoning District: Residence C

6:05 p.m.

2. Application #25052 Taiwo D. Miller and Vonda ToliverMiller, 2 Quintyne Drive, Amityville, NY.

Permission to increase total building area from 20% to 24.59% (over by 459.7 sq. ft.); diminish distance to front street line from 40’ to 15’ on Fowler Lane (for shed); allow a 6’ high fence beyond the front building line along Fowler Lane. All in connection with the erection of an inground pool and to legally maintain a shed and fence. Property located on the northeast corner of Quintyne Drive and Fowler Lane (Laura Lane), Amityville, NY.

SCTM#0100-1232-21.072

Zoning District: Residence B

6:10 p.m.

3. Application #25043 Frederick Milano and Marilyn Sforza, 322 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 22.8’ (for egress window well); diminish distance to rear lot line from 2’ to 0.7’ (for shed); diminish distance to east side lot line from 2’ to 1.3’ (for shed). All in connection with legally maintaining a shed and to erect an egress window well for a proposed finished basement. Property located on the north side of Herzel Boulevard, 240’ west of Fourth Avenue, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1291-57

Zoning District: Residence C 6:15 p.m.

4. Application #25045 Victor and Freysis Jara, 1004 North Monroe Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 20% to 23.93% (over by 277.87 sq. ft.). All in connection with the erection of new stairs for a garage conversion and to legally maintain a shed. Property located on the south of North Monroe Avenue, 25.04’ west of Spiegellagen Street, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-1552-11

Zoning District: Residence B

6:20 p.m.

5. Application #25047 Monique C. Ford, 464 Heathcote Road, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 20.9’ (for front portico); diminish east side yard setback from 12’ to 11’; diminish total side yards from 30’ to 24.4’; increase total building area from 20% to

36.17% (over by 2,532 sq. ft.); diminish distance to east lot line from 2’ to 1.1’ (for pavers). All in connection with the erection of a second-story addition and front portico and to legally maintain a paver patio and rear deck. Property located on the south side of Heathcote Road, 150’ west of Washington Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-1551-59

Zoning District: Residence B

6:25 p.m.

6. Application #25044 Carrera Properties Inc., 8 Stirrup Lane, Northport, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street from 100’ to 60’; diminish lot area from 12,500 sq. ft. to 8,530.31 sq. ft.; diminish front yard setback from 40’ to 25’; increase total building area from 15% to 20.6% (over by 477.46 sq. ft.). All in connection with the demolition of an existing dwelling and the erection of a new two-story single-family dwelling. Property located on the north side of Beaver Lane, 292’ east of Farmingdale Road (NYS Route 109), West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1343-44

Zoning District: Residence A

Subject Premises: 23 Beaver Lane, West Babylon, NY 6:30 p.m.

7. Application #25048 RT 109 Auto Repair Inc. (tenant)/ David Penna (prop. owner), 655 Route 109, West Babylon, NY. Requesting a special exception to operate a public garage for automotive repair; allow of outdoor storage of vehicles as per site plan; allow outdoor storage of storage containers as per site plan. All in connection with an existing one-story

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building. Property located on the northwest corner of NYS Route 109 and 6th Street, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1292-132

Zoning District: Business E 6:35 p.m.

8. Application #25046 The Cube Basketball Inc. (tenant)/108 Gazza LLC (prop. owner), 108 Gazza Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY. Requesting a special exception to allow a place of amusement for a basketball training facility in a portion of a building; diminish off-street parking from seventy-three (73) parking spaces required to forty-seven (47) parking spaces provided. All in connection with a portion of an existing building. Property located on the south side of Gazza Boulevard, 689.98’ west of New Highway, Farmingdale, NY.

SCTM#0100-36-319.001

Zoning District: Industry G 6:40 p.m.

9. Application #25049 KLG North Babylon LLC (applicant)/ GVG Realty LLC (prop. owner), 181 Hudson Street, NY, NY. Requesting a special exception to operate a car wash with exterior vacuum spots. All in connection with an existing building. Property located on the east side of Deer Park Avenue, 365.5’ north of Weeks Road, North Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1161-124.003

Zoning District: Business E Subject Premises: 1287B Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY 6:45 p.m.

10. Application #25-050 100 Carolyn Blvd, LLC, 100 Carolyn Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY. Permission to increase front yard setback from 10’ required to

18.1’ (for accessory building); diminish off-street parking from forty-five (45) parking spaces required to thirty-three (33) parking spaces provided; increase the number of buildings per parcel from one (1) to two (2). All in connection with interior alterations and the proposed addition of a canopy structure. Property located on the northwest corner of Carolyn Boulevard and Banfi Plaza West, Farmingdale, NY.

SCTM#0100-97-14.038

Zoning District: Industry G ALL PERSONS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING. ALL CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED, TO BE FOLLOWED BY ADJOURNED CASES. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MICHAEL KANE, CHAIRMAN

Dated:

Babylon Town Hall Lindenhurst, New York March 31, 2025 25-284. 4/9

How to ensure a relaxing day for Mom this Mother’s Day

The unconditional love and undying patience moms exhibit as they raise their children is worthy of more than just a single day of appreciation in May. Moms do a lot for their families, and though that’s something to celebrate every day, Mother’s Day merits upping the ante in regard to showing Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated.

This year, families can work together to ensure this Mother’s Day is a day for Mom to relax and bask in all the extra attention she deserves.

• Serve breakfast in bed. Mom might be on breakfast detail on hectic weekday mornings, but Mother’s Day marks the perfect time for spouses and kids to take over those responsibilities. This year, keep the cereal in the pantry and go the extra mile by preparing a homemade breakfast and serving it to Mom in bed. Present the meal with a small bouquet of flowers and some reading material and then let Mom eat in peace and quiet if she so prefers.

• Turn the en suite into a spa. Nothing complements a relaxing breakfast in bed better than a subsequent dip in Mom’s own private spa. Transform the en suite or another bathroom into Mom’s personal soaking space. Clean the bathtub, light some candles around the tub and bathroom, turn on some relaxing music, dim the lights, and then invite Mom in to soak in a freshly drawn hot bubble bath.

• Keep Mom out of the kitchen. Keep the relaxing vibe going by making sure Mom doesn’t have to lift a finger in the kitchen. Make sure all the dishes are washed before Mom comes downstairs for the day and let her know you’ve already ordered lunch from a local restaurant. Even if Mom loves to cook, a day off from kitchen detail can make Mother’s Day that much more relaxing.

• Book some time in the great outdoors. If the weather allows, visit a nearby park as a family and go for a walk. Nature has its own way of helping people relax, so some time outdoors in the spring air can keep the peaceful vibe going into the afternoon. If the family includes young children, choose a park with a playground so Mom can relax and watch the kids play from a nearby bench.

• Book a dinner reservation. It might require some advance booking, as Mother’s Day reservations can be hard to come by, but a night at Mom’s favorite restaurant can be the perfect conclusion to a relaxing day. If Mom’s more of a homebody, whip up a homemade meal and let Mom relax with a glass of wine as you prepare a feast.

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to plan a day of relaxation for mothers who do so much for their families throughout the year. Some simple planning can ensure Mom gets the R&R she deserves.

April 9,

BOARD OF EDUCATION

AMITYVILLE UFSD

REGULAR MONTH-

LY BUSINESS MEETING – MARCH 26, 2025

ACTION AGENDA ITEM

2C-1

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION

AMITYVILLE

UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWNS OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND, OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that a budget hearing before the qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York will be held at the Amityville Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School, 140 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, in said District on May 7, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 20252026 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the vote and election to be held on Tuesday, May 20. 2025

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning May 5, 2025

through and including May 20, 2025 during regular business hours at the Office of the District Clerk, Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report.  Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of  the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.  The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.  AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the annual vote and election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., in the two election districts, namely Northeast Elementary School, 420 Albany Avenue, Amityville, New York, and Amityville Memorial High School, 250 Merrick

Road, Amityville, New York, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

• To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 20252026 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

• To elect two members of the Board of Education as follows:

• One member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Christopher Nehring, whose term expires on May 20, 2025.

• One member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Wendy Canestro, whose term expires on June 30, 2025; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2025-2026, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours beginning May 5, 2025 through and including May 20, 2025, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, and at each of the following schoolhouses:

Amityville Memorial High School

Edmund W. Miles Middle School Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School Northwest Elementary School Northeast Elementary School AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of

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member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, not later than April 21, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 35 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 21, 2025; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Absentee Ballot applications will not be accepted by the District more than 30 days prior to the election.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be

available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, on and after Thursday, May 15, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 20, 2025 the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in the Amityville Union Free School District and has voted at an annual or special district meeting in such district within the last four calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Voters may register to vote on any school day up to and including May 15, 2025 at the District Office, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name

placed on such registers, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 15, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, by advance appointment on Saturday and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Amityville Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to District Clerk, Amityville Union Free School District, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, 11701 by email to llarson@amityvilleufsd.org or fax sent to (631) 598-6586. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application, by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2025.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are

qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to District Clerk, Amityville Union Free School District, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, by email to llarson@ amityvilleufsd.org or fax sent to (631) 5986586. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 24, 2025. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 20, 2025 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a

dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., at the Northeast Elementary School and the Amityville High School, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the election to be held in 2026, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 20, 2025. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the Park North Administration Building, located Continued on next page

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at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, on or before March 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting which must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the Park North Administration Building on or before April 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 35 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that election districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the election districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the polling place in each election district shall be as follows: Election District No. 1 – Northeast Elementary School

• North by school district boundary line (Southern State Parkway)

• East by school district bound-

ary line (Great Neck Road, Albany Avenue and Bayview Avenue)

• South by Long Island Rail Road

• West by School district boundary line (Carman Road)

• Being that part of the School District North of the Long Island Railroad Election District No. 2 – Amityville Memorial High School

• North by Long Island Rail Road

• East by school district boundary line (Amityville Village line)

• South by school district boundary line (Great South Bay)

• West by school district boundary line (Carman River and Carman Road)

• Being that part of the School District South of the Long Island Railroad Dated: Amityville, New York March 26, 2025

By Order of the Board of Education of the Amityville Union Free School District

Towns of Babylon, Suffolk County and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York

Lynn Larson, District Clerk 25-276. 4/2, 9, 16, 23

AVISO DE JUNTA ANUAL, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN EN EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE AMITYVILLE (AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT) MUNICIPIO DE BABYLON, MUNICIPIO DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK Y, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO, de que va a llevar a cabo una audiencia presupuestaria ante los votantes calificados del Distrito

Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), Municipio de Babylon, Municipio de Oyster Bay, Condado de Suffolk y Condado de Nassau, Nueva York en Amityville Park Avenue Memorial Elementary, 140 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, en dicho distrito el 7 de mayo de 2025 a las 7:30 pm, para la gestión de los siguientes asuntos tal y como faculta la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes elementos:

• Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (propuesta de presupuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2025-2026.

•Discutir todos los puntos que se establecen a continuación para ser sometidos a plebiscito mediante máquinas de sufragio para la votación y elección que se realizará el martes 20 de mayo de 2025.

•Tratar cualquier otro asunto debidamente presentado antes de la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y cualquier enmienda a ella.

Se pondrá a disposición de los residentes del distrito escolar una copia del presupuesto propuesto, previa solicitud, a partir del 5 de mayo de 2025 hasta el 20 de mayo de 2025 inclusive durante el horario de atencion al publico habitual en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, Edificio de Administración Park North, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, fue incorporada la Sección 495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propie-

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dad Inmobiliaria, por la que se requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su propuesta de presupuesto, un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué parte del valor tasado total en el registro tributario final usado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, se enumeran todos los tipos de exenciones otorgadas, identificadas por la autoridad legal, mostrando: (a) el impacto acumulado de cada tipo de exención expresado bien como una cantidad en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado total en el registro; (b) el monto acumulado que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exención se publicará en alguno de los tablones de anuncios que tiene el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web administrado por el Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que la votación y elecciones anuales se llevarán a cabo el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, entre las 7:00 am y las 9:00 pm, en los dos distritos electorales, a saber, Northeast Elementary School, 420 Albany Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, y Amityville Memorial High School, 250 Merrick Road, Amityville, Nueva York, cuando estarán abiertas las urnas para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes asuntos:

• Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el

año fiscal 2025-2026 y autorizar que la cuota requerida del mismo se recaude mediante los impuestos sobre las propiedades sujetas a tributación en el distrito.

• Elegir dos miembros de la Junta de Educación de la siguiente manera:

• Un miembro de la Junta de Educación por un plazo de tres (3) años para suceder a Christopher Nehring, cuyo mandato expira el 20 de mayo de 2025

• Un miembro de la Junta de Educación por un plazo de tres (3) años para suceder a Wendy Canestro, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2025.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una copia del estado de cuenta con el importe necesario para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar durante 2025-2026, excluyendo el dinero público, durante las horas de atención al público, a partir del 5 de mayo de 2025 hasta el 20 de mayo de 2025 inclusive, excepto sábados, domingos o festivos, en el Edificio de Administración de Park Avenue, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, y en cada una de las siguientes escuelas:

Amityville Memorial High School

Edmund W. Miles Middle School Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School Northwest Elementary School

Northeast Elementary School

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL, de que las solicitudes para nominar a los candidatos para los cargos en la Junta de Educación deberán presentarse ante la Secretaria de dicho

Distrito Escolar en su oficina en el Edificio de Administración de Park North,150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York no más tarde del 21 de abril de 2025 entre el 9:00 am y 5:00 pm. Los puestos vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos independientes específicos, los candidatos se presentan en general. Las solicitudes de nominación no deberán indicar ninguna vacante especifica en la Junta para la que el candidato está nominado, deben estar dirigidas a la Secretaria del Distrito, deberán estar firmadas al menos por 35 votantes calificados del Distrito (representando a más de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del total de votantes que participaron en la elección anual previa); deberá indicar el nombre y domicilio de cada firmante y deberán indicar el nombre y el domicilio del candidato.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que las solicitudes para las papeletas de voto en ausencia se podrán obtener durante el horario de atencion al publico en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del 21 de abril de 2025; Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas en la Secretaría del distrito al menos siete días antes de la elección si la papeleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la papeleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante o al agente designado en la solicitud de voto en ausencia . La Secretaria del Distrito debe recibir las papeletas de voto en ausencia no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. del martes 20 de mayo de 2025. El distrito no aceptará solicitudes para papeletas de voto en

ausencia más de 30 días antes de la elección.

La lista con las personas a las que se les ha emitido las papeletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para ser inspeccionada por los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York a partir y después del 15 de mayo de 2025 entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. los días laborables anteriores al día establecido para la elección anual y el mismo día 20 de mayo de 2025, día establecido para la elección. Cualquier votante cualificado puede, al examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito sobre la habilitación como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando las razones de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito será transmitida a los inspectores electorales por la Secretaria del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación el día de la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que es necesario el registro en persona de los votantes conforme a la sección §2014 de la Ley de Educación o conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante está registrado con anterioridad conforme a § 2014 de la Ley de Educación en el Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District) y ha votado en alguna reunión anual o especial en dicho distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro años naturales, será elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar bajo el Artículo 5 de la

Ley Electoral,será también apto para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. Los votantes pueden registrarse para votar cualquier día lectivo antes de o el mismo día 15 de mayo de 2025 en las Oficinas del Distrito,150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, entre las 8:30 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dichos registros, siempre y cuando él o ella cumplan con los requisitos de la Junta de Registro para tener el derecho de votar a partir de ese momento o en el futuro en las elecciones para las que se establece el registro. El registro así establecido de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar en el Edificio Administrativo de Park North, y se abrirá para poder ser inspeccionado por cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito a partir del 15 de mayo. 2025, entre las 9:00 A.M. Y las 4:00 P.M., de lunes a viernes, los días previos al día fijado para la elección, excepto el domingo, con cita previa el sábado y en los centros de votación el mismo día de la votación. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District) solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro a la Secretaria del Distrito en persona, por correo a la

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Secretaria del Distrito, Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, 11701 por correo electrónico a llarson@ amityvilleufsd.org o por fax al (631) 5986586. La solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro, ya sea por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de inscripción en el registro de los votantes militares debe recibirse en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. el 24 de abril de 2025.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL, de que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), pueden solicitar papeletas de voto para militares en la Secretaria del Distrito en persona, por correo a la Secretaria del Distrito, Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, por correo electrónico a llarson@amityvilleufsd.org o por fax al (631)598-6586. En dicha solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Los militares que voten deben devolver la solicitud original de papeletas de voto para militares por correo o en persona a la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York. Para que un votante militar reciba una papeleta de voto para militares, se debe recibir una

solicitud de papeleta de voto para militares válida en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m., el 24 de abril de 2025. Las solicitudes de papeleta de voto para militares recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de papeleta de voto no militar bajo la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de papeleta de voto para militares puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la papeleta de voto por correo, fax o correo electrónico.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que el original de la papeleta de voto de un votante militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito en 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York. Las papeletas de votos de militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 20 de mayo de 2025 mostrando un matasellos del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando el acuso de recibo de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 20 de mayo de 2025 y firmado y fechado por el elector militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se verifica no posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL, de que de conformidad con la §2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, entre las 7:00 A.M. Y las 9:00

P.M., en Northeast Elementary School y Amityville Memorial High School, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la elección que se llevará a cabo en 2026, y cualquier reunión especial del distrito que pueda realizarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el que, cualquier persona tendrá derecho de inscribir su nombre en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se demuestre que el o ella cumplen con los requisitos de dicha Junta de Registro otorgándole el derecho a votar en ese momento o en el futuro, en las elecciones de la escuela para las que se establece dicho Registro, o cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se lleve a cabo después del 20 de mayo de 2025.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la sección §2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para modificar el presupuesto, o cualquier otro asunto que sea sometido a votación en dicha elecciones, deberá presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito de la Junta de Educación en el Edificio de Administración de Park North, el mismo dia o antes del 21 de marzo a las 5:00 pm, hora vigente, excepto las peticiones relacionadas con una proposición que deba ser incluida en el avviso de la reunión anual que debe ser registrado en la Secretaria del Distrito de la Junta de Educación el mismo dia o antes del 21 de abril de 2025 a las 5:00 pm deberá estar mecanografiado o impreso en el idioma inglés; deberá estar

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dirigido a la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar; deberá estar firmado por al menos 35 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan el 2% del número total de votantes en la elección anual anterior); y deberá indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna proposición para presentar a los votantes cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las atribuciones de los votantes, ya que sería ilegal, o cualquier proposición que no incluya una asignación específica de los gastos incurridos mediante dicha propuesta, o cuando exista cualquier otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de las papeletas de votación.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que se han establecido distritos electorales en el Distrito Escolar. Los límites de los distritos electorales, adoptados por resolución de la Junta de Educación, y el lugar de votación en cada distrito electoral serán los siguientes: Distrito Electoral No. 1-Northeast Elementary School

•Al l Norte por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Southern State Parkway)

•Al este por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Great Neck Road, Albany Avenue y Bayview Avenue)

• Al Sur por Long Island Rail Road (Ferrocarril de LI)

• Al Oeste por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Carman Road)

• Siendo esa parte del distrito escolar al norte del Long Island Rail Road

Distrito Electoral No. 2-Amityville Memorial High School

•Al Norte por el Long Island Rail Road

•Al Este por la línea

fronteriza del distrito escolar (línea de Amityville Village)

•Al Sur por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Great South Bay)

•Al oeste por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Carman River y Carman Road)

•Siendo esa parte del distrito escolar al sur del Long Island Rail Road

Fecha: Amityville, Nueva York

26 de marzo de 2025 Por orden de la Junta de Educación de la Amityville UFSD Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Nassau y Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York

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Low-cost ways to revamp living areas

Home improvement projects require substantial financial investment. But just because a homeowner wants to bring a fresh look indoors doesn’t mean he or she has to break the bank along the way. Living rooms are some of the most frequently used spaces in a home, and they can use an update from time to time to stay on trend or to make the area more functional for a changing family dynamic. Here are some budget-friendly ideas for breathing new life into living room designs.

• Establish the budget. Homeowners should figure out how many dollars they can designate to a living room makeover before purchasing supplies or hiring out the work. Figure out the scope of the remodel, visit stores or suppliers to price out materials, get estimates from contractors, and then plan for some unforseen circumstances along the way to determine if this type of renovation is affordable. If not, scale things back until the project more closely aligns with your budget.

• Change the paint color. Lighter and brighter colors are on trend. A can or two of paint can do wonders for updating a space without a large financial commitment. Pair that new paint color with new window coverings and complementary throw pillows to pull the theme together with minimal expense.

• Update the flooring. Tired, outdated carpeting or other flooring can use an overhaul. While solid hardwood flooring may be preferable, there are many types of laminate flooring that mimic the looks of popular wood colors and styles for a fraction of the cost. Plus, many are sold at home improvement retailers and even at warehouse clubs or online for reasonable prices. Laminate flooring also may be a potential DIY job for a skilled homeowner, saving even more money.

• Introduce a fireplace. Fireplaces were once hot commodities, but that popularity waned in the 1970s and 1980s. Homeowners with chimneys may discover a fireplace was boarded over and the bare bones still exist that can be renovated to bring back character. There also are ventless freestanding units that are quite affordable that can mimic the look of a built-in fireplace.

• Reupholster instead of replace furniture. There’s no need to throw away quality furniture if the fabric is the only thing impeding design. New upholstery or even a slipcover can update designs.

• Conquer clutter. Rather than adding something to the living room, remove clutter to give the room a more airy feel. This can instantly change the look of the room. Use cord covers to tame plugs for electronics and remove unnecessary furniture from the room.

• Improve lighting. Another easy and often inexpensive fix is to change lighting fixtures, including using brighter, more energy efficient LED bulbs, and to assess lighting needs to eliminate dark corners of rooms that can make the space seem drab.

Living room spaces in need of an update often can benefit from improvements that go easy on the wallet

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A. There are restrictions, such as section 152-8 of Town of Hempstead code, prohibiting dogs at large. You can check your municipality code regulations, online, by typing in the name of your municipality followed by “ecode360.” Many communities restrict the number of pets and the containment of pets, and have a restriction that pets can’t be constrained for more than two hours to a stationary object, like a post.

Stray dogs and cats are prohibited, even though many people take care of them. I wrote about this 25 years ago, and received hate mail for my insensitivity to these cats and dogs, even though I was quoting the ordinances, in addition to writing about how to keep strays from wandering into your yard. If the strays become a problem for you, there are regulations that your neighbor may be subject to.

Birdhouses seem fairly innocent, and unless they’re built to an abundant size, like the “hotel” you describe, there are no limits. When there are a number of birdhouses, or they become large enough to fall under the regulation of treehouses and sheds, the regulations become relevant, and the construction of these “accessory structures” falls under the zoning codes. I’ve seen birdhouses with 25 units in them, which is large enough to make it necessary to regulate. It brings new meaning to Airbnb. I’m not sure if the local governments that placed prohibitions on renting out homes to transients also included the bird population, since most birds have no place to carry cash or a credit card, but it may be worth looking into in your spare time.

A call to either your local building inspector or to animal and wildlife control centers can confirm the handling of the animals, and whether your neighbor is creating a nuisance. The biggest concern may be health considerations, since some species may carry diseases that can be harmful to other species or to you. For example, raccoons, cats and squirrels are known to carry rabies, and an even more dangerous disease called toxoplasmosis. They endanger dogs in particularly, since these diseases cause ailments that can cripple or destroy their immune systems. Cats are also in danger, and the droppings from each of these animals may also cause sickness in humans, but to a lesser degree. You are not wrong to be concerned. Good luck!

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The importance of innovation and connection in education

Last week I had a conversation with a former colleague, now retired from public education, who was curious about the current state of our schools and the pulse of education on Long Island. It was great to reflect on the shared values that have shaped our careers. I emphasized how crucial it is for educators to help students develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will prepare them for a successful life beyond school. Throughout our years working together, we often discussed how the nature of work would continue to change, and while we might not know what jobs would exist in 15 years, we could be certain that students needed certain foundational skills to succeed in a global society. Our conversation reinforced those values, highlighting the ongoing need for education that prioritizes both engagement and essential learning. Student voices: a vital component of education. A key piece of impactful education is ensuring that students have a voice in their own learning. When they feel heard, they are more likely to take an active role in their education. School

shouldn’t be a passive experience, but rather a dynamic one, in which educators guide students in reaching their maximum potential. By allowing students to have input, educators can better tailor the learning process and help students build leadership skills, which are essential for advocating for their future success.

TThe power of authentic assessment. I also reflected on the need for reform in the assessment process. Authentic assessments, in my opinion, are the key to lasting, meaningful learning. Looking back on my own school experience, some of the most impactful learning occurred when I had the opportunity to engage in handson projects — such as writing a book in elementary school, developing a peer mediation program in middle school, and filming a physics movie with friends. These experiences not only allowed me to demonstrate my knowledge in creative ways, but also shaped my educational philosophy to this day.

dents were evaluated using a rubric they developed with their teacher. Afterward, they reflected on what went well and what could be improved. This type of real-world, hands-on learning is far more impactful than a multiple-choice exam.

alking with a former colleague about our schools, and hanging up hopefully.

Embracing artificial intelligence while valuing human connection. As we look to the future, the emergence of artificial intelligence presents new opportunities and challenges for educators. While AI can undoubtedly enhance the learning experience, its power cannot be harnessed without the guidance of skilled teachers. Educators across Long Island are talented at motivating and inspiring students in ways that AI simply cannot replicate. The human connection between teachers and students remains essential for fostering engagement and helping students navigate the complexities of the modern world.

students learn best when they work with an expert. While AI can provide conceptual knowledge, it is teachers who help students develop the essential skills they need to thrive.

A shift toward an apprenticeship model, in which students learn through experience and action, can be extraordinarily powerful. While we see this model in fields like career and technical education, music, art and athletics, many schools still struggle to incorporate this approach into core academic classrooms. This is an area that needs further exploration and development. We must focus on creating experiences in which students can actively engage in learning, not just passively receive information.

As an administrator, I have witnessed the power of similar authentic assessments. One memorable example involved students creating their own dance performances, complete with original music and choreography. The performance was open to the school community, and stu-

TAI may help with certain aspects of learning, but it is ultimately the relationships between students and educators that drive true success.

Collaboration and the apprenticeship model. Collaboration is another cornerstone of successful education. Teachers are the true innovators in our schools, and great ideas spread quickly from one educator to another. Research shows that

Looking ahead: continued reflection and innovation. Now more than ever, it’s crucial for educators to experiment with new ideas, collaborate with peers, and find the most effective ways to connect with students. Education is a constantly evolving field, and it is essential that we reflect on our practice, staying true to the joy and purpose that initially drew us to teaching.

As I ended my call with my former colleague, I couldn’t help but be optimistic. While our students and the world they live in continue to change, the commitment of Long Island’s educators leaves me hopeful about the future.

Paul Romanelli, Ed.D., is superintendent of the West Islip Union Free School District.

A holiday homily: the family that ate its pets

hus it came to pass, in the Land of Brooklyn, that Morris Brownstein knew Anna Brownstein, his second cousin, and they begat Hilda, Murray, Pearl and Zelda. Pearl, third in the family order, was my mother, and the only one who seemed to have entirely escaped the questionable legacy of having parents who were also blood relatives. In the warm bosom of my mother’s nuclear family, accent on nuclear, Passover was a sacred time. Sacred not in a religious way, but in a culinary way. Grandma Annie and Grandpa Morris spared no effort in bringing to their four children an authentic holiday experience.

Perhaps the most cherished Brownstein family tradition was dining on homemade gefilte fish for the holiday. Let me digress. Gefilte fish (from the Yiddish word for “stuffed”) is an acquired taste. A cement-colored composite of various scaled fish, such as carp and pike and whitefish, mixed with

ground vegetables and matzo meal, it tastes like a fishy matzo ball. People eat it cold, with mouth-scorching horseradish to kill the taste.

When I say it is an acquired taste, I mean you had to be there at the beginning. Let’s see, it’s 5785 on the Hebrew calendar, so if you started eating gefilte fish two or three thousand years ago, you probably look forward to having it on the Seder table this year. You can’t just munch gefilte with no prior experience.

Anyway, keeping the carp in the tub wasn’t without consequences for the Family Brownstein. First, since the carp was in the tub for some time, and there was only one bathtub, well, draw your own conclusions.

M y mother always wanted a kitten or a puppy, but learned to bond with a carp.

For her gefilte fish, Grandma Annie believed in going to the source, so she would buy a large, live carp and keep it in the bathtub for a week or two until it was time to ease it from its comfortable aquatic home into a grinder. This was fish farming in its most primitive form. The business possibilities were not lost on young Murray, who was blessed with an entrepreneurial spirit. When he was 19, he considered buying up tens of thousands of bathtubs to raise carp. Unfortunately, at the time all his funds were tied up in a machine that made shoes out of sweet potatoes, and he didn’t want to spread himself too thin.

The second consequence of growing their own, so to speak, was that my mother, the most tenderhearted of the lot, immediately bonded with the carp. She had always longed for a kitten or a puppy, but her parents weren’t about to indulge her, so once a year she had what you might call a transitory experience in nurturing an animal. Granted, a carp isn’t much of a pet, but young Pearl had little else to call her own.

This was not what you would call a psychologically enlightened family. Since “Sesame Street” had not yet been created, Grandma would entertain her kids by taking them to the Canarsie slaughterhouse, where they would watch the chickens being killed. You can see why they didn’t worry much about young Pearl playing with the carp in the tub.

When the day came, a few days before Passover, Grandma was the designated executioner. This was an interesting divi-

sion of labor, since Grandpa Morris displayed distinct homicidal potential, having once chased a woman around a butcher shop with a knife after she insulted President Roosevelt. He was also enlisted in a civilian patrol, looking for submarines in Brooklyn, when he fell into a sidewalk hole and wasn’t found for days. But that’s another story.

Anyway, Grandma Annie, ignoring all pleas for clemency for the fish, would drain the tub and dispatch the carp with her cleaver. A day later, they set a beautiful table, and after a few prayers, devoured the fish, which lived on in its new incarnation — homemade gefilte fish swimming in its own aspic.

For dessert, Grandma made what came to be known as the Cake of Affliction, a 12-egg, foot-high sponge cake that, year after year, stuck to the pan, fell like a pancake instead of rising like a soufflé and broke our hearts.

Times pass, and so do people. Rituals change. This Passover, my husband is the only one at the table who will eat gefilte fish. The Cake of Affliction isn’t on the menu. At today’s egg prices, the family sponge cake has become a high-risk investment.

Copyright © 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Spring into the new season by volunteering

as the winter chill fades and the warmth of spring sets in, April presents us with the perfect opportunity to step out of our homes and into our communities. It is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the vital contributions of volunteers and encourage others to take part in acts of service. With the season’s longer days, there’s no better moment to embrace the spirit of giving, and making a difference.

Volunteering is more than just a noble act — it’s a powerful way to foster change, make personal connections and enhance our well-being. Whether you’re helping clean up a local park, mentoring a young student or lending a hand at a food bank, your contributions have a lasting impact. This month, let’s not only celebrate those who dedicate their time to service, but also join them in strengthening our communities.

National Volunteer Month highlights the invaluable role that volunteers play in shaping society. The best, most selfless volunteering isn’t confined to a single day or week; it’s an ongoing effort that promotes social responsibility, empathy and collective progress.

It also benefits the volunteer. Studies show that devoting time to helping others can reduce stress, combat loneliness and engender a sense of purpose. It helps people acquire new skills and build professional as well as social networks, and often opens doors to new career opportunities.

One of the best aspects of volunteering is its flexibility — there’s something for everyone. Whether you have a few hours to spare each month or can commit to a regular schedule, there are countless ways to contribute. Here are just a few examples:

■ Community cleanups: Help beautify

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your local parks, streets and other community spaces by picking up litter, powerwashing sidewalks or planting flowers.

■ Animal welfare: Volunteer at an animal shelter or foster a rescue pet. The need for volunteers at these facilities has

I very much appreciated Jordan Vallone’s recent op-ed, “Some thoughts on books, privilege and girlhood.” As a lifelong reader, I think life is so much more enjoyable having a good book to read. Books are, in many ways, our teachers.

Vallone’s emphasis on the importance of books for young women dealing with this complex and stressful world is so relevant. As I look back on my teaching career, I think we should have had more literature from a woman’s point of view, focusing on the situations and problems they had to face.

And thanks to Jordan for her book suggestions. I feel I

never been greater.

■ Educational support: Tutor a student, chaperone a school field trip or help out in your local library.

■ Food assistance: Work at a food pantry or take part in a meal delivery program. Lots of community members lend a hand during the holiday season, but here, too, volunteers can find plenty to do all year round.

■ Health care and support services: Visit a nursing home, assist hospital staff, or support a mental health initiative.

■ Environmental advocacy: Take part in a tree-planting effort, a recycling program or a sustainability project.

April is also Global Volunteer Month, celebrating the many ways people and organizations support their neighbors and strengthen their communities around the world. Volunteer Recognition Day, April 20, will kick off National Volunteer Week, April 20-26, a weeklong celebration of the efforts of volunteers. There are numerous opportunities this month to take part in events, campaigns and initiatives that need and will welcome your help. It’s a time to take action, and inspire others to do the same. And by getting children and young adults involved, we can help instill a lifelong commitment to service and civic responsibility. Whether through school programs or community projects, we can encourage the next generation to embrace the values of kindness, empathy, and community involvement.

If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, let the month that symbolizes renewal and growth be the time you take that first step. Whether you join a oneday event or dedicate a few hours a week, your contribution matters. Step outside, lend a hand and experience the joy of making a difference.

iopinions Why I still cheer like a kid for my teams

am 64 years old. i have lived a full life, raised a family, built a career and seen the world change in ways i never imagined. But when one of my favorite sports teams takes the field, i’m still a 12-year-old boy, heart pounding, stomach twisting, living and dying with every play or atbat. a great touchdown catch or a clutch base hit still sends me into wild fist pumping. a botched play or a baffling coaching decision has me pacing the room, muttering in disbelief.

The baseball season just started, and i moaned about the Mets’ slow start in a sports text thread. One of my friends texted, “They’ve faced strong pitching.” i responded, “aren’t they supposed to have a strong lineup and that soto guy?” The same friend wrote: “it’s one week, calm down.”

when you’re a fan, calm isn’t your default state of mind. This isn’t a hobby — it’s a lifelong relationship. and like any deep, long-term commitment, it started early. i still remember my first baseball game. i was 7, holding my father’s hand as we made our way through the crowded concourse of Yankee stadium. Though i was a Mets fan, we went with family friends. The air smelled of hot dogs, beer and cigars.

s ports are a connection — to my childhood, to my dad, to my friends.

Two years later, i went to my first football game, also in Yankee stadium. i’m a Giants fan, and on that October sunday my dad and i watched Big Blue defeat the then st. Louis Cardinals. sitting around us were football fans who held transistor radios to their ears so they’d know what penalty had been called and exactly where the ball was on the field. at the time, no planet-sized TV screen showed the previous play seconds after it ended.

sports fandom isn’t just about watching games — it’s about the rituals, the

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should read some literature from the perspective of young people growing up in 2025.

More power to her pride in being a woman, her seeing the importance of literature for young women and her having the talent to bring attention to women’s stories that deserve to be told and heard.

JiM Hawkins Baldwin

Why so much opposition to the president?

To the Editor:

spreading propaganda is an evil tool used to create anger, hysteria, rage and jealousy among unthinking people. This method was successfully used in nazi Germany in the 1930s. it encouraged book burning and kristallnacht. it appears very similar to Tesla burning and mob protesting against Jewish students at Columbia University. when children are young, they are taught to obey their parents, because they are the adults. in a mob mentality, people behave very similar to children, because they are also told what to do, and encouraged to engage in destructive, harmful, irrational behavior. when those who attack our american citizens are released and defended by judges, whose civil rights are violated? Can judges overrule the president of

superstitions, the little things we do that make us feel like we’re part of something bigger. For me, it started with where i sat to watch at home. Every time my team was in the playoffs, i had to be in the same spot on the couch. not just the same couch — the same spot on that couch.

Before the most recent two super Bowls that the Giants played in (and won), i had to watch the movie “Friday night Lights” two hours before game time. was there any logical reason to believe that watching a film about high school football would influence the outcome of a super Bowl? Of course not. But did i dare test my illogical theory by not watching it? absolutely not. if you ask any true sports fan why they put themselves through the emotional rollercoaster of fandom, they’ll tell you the highs are worth the lows. and it’s true — when my team wins, when they pull off an improbable comeback or dominate their opponent, it’s

pure joy. The kind of joy that makes you jump up and down like a kid on his birthday.

But the lows? Oh, the lows hurt. a blown lead, a boneheaded play that costs the game, a gut-wrenching loss — they stay with you. You replay them in your head and commiserate about them with friends.

People who don’t follow sports don’t get it. They ask why i let a game played by people i’ve never met affect me so deeply. Or they ask whether i have a big bet on the game.

But it’s not just a game. it’s a connection — to my childhood, to my father, who took me to those first games, to my friends who have shared in the victories and defeats. it’s a constant in a world that constantly changes.

at 64, i’m not the same person i was at 12. But when my team takes the field, that kid inside me comes roaring back across the decades, full of hope, excitement and the unshakable belief that this time, maybe this time, we’ll win it all.

Jeffrey Bessen is the managing editor of Herald Community Media.

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the United states?

we need strong leadership to prevent civil disobedience and violence, and more credit must be given to President Trump, who was given this arduous task by a clear majority. w hy is there so much opposition?

PaT kinG Merrick

The Senate should not confirm D’Esposito

To the Editor:

Just how much confidence can we have in a failed congressman, anthony D’Esposito, whose brief tenure was marked by slavish obeisance to the grossly unqualified President Trump (before he returned to office), and who now, ironically, Trump has appointed inspector general for the Labor Department, which the administration is eviscerating, after Trump has dismissed independent inspectors-general in more than a dozen such agencies?

The answer is a resounding, not a scintilla of trust!

More likely, like the multi-failed k ari Lake in a rizona, who lost races for both governor and senator but became Trump’s nemesis of the hugely successful Voice of a merica, D’Esposito is keeping a political profile for a return run for elective office. They, along with the current admin-

istration, belong not to a (Pete) Hegseth “meritocracy,” but together form the gang that couldn’t shoot straight: incompetent, ignorant, intolerant and dangerous to our liberal democratic

republic. D’Esposito should be denied senate confirmation.

asHEr MaTaTHias Woodmere

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