White House Executive Order puts federal funding for libraries and museums at risk
By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com
The White House issued an executive order March 14 to reduce several government entities, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which could put New York at risk of losing $19 million in funding.
The IMLS, a federal agency created by Congress in 1996 through the Museum and Library Services Act, supports museums and libraries across the country by offering grants, policy development, and research.
“IMLS provides the scaffolding that enables local libraries to be creative, innovative, and to shine in their communities,” said Caroline Ashby, director of the Nassau County Library System. “IMLS services include research and data collection from libraries across the country, which help library systems benchmark key performance indicators over time against peer libraries. There is no other source for this kind of information.”
The American Library Association (ALA) strongly criticized the executive order.
“By cutting off federal support from librar-
ies, the Trump administration is cutting off opportunity for the American people—economically, culturally, professionally, and socially,” ALA President Cindy Hohl wrote in a statement on the association’s social media.
On March 20, the ALA sent a letter to Keith Sonderling, the new acting director of the IMLS, urging him to preserve library programs and adhere to the statutory obligations set by Congress.
“The IMLS invests hundreds of millions of dollars each year to help libraries across the country develop literacy programs, provide workforce training, offer digital resources, preserve cultural heritage, and promote civic engagement,” said Kevin Verbesey, executive director of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System. “This isn’t just about trimming budgets—it’s about dismantling vital community infrastructure and services.”
Local library directors also raised concerns about the potential impact of the dismantling of IMLS.
West Babylon Library Director Nancy Evans noted that New York State libraries receive 85%
ReCORD
Amityville school district to revisit mascot choice after community outcry
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Less than a week after the Amityville School District dramatically announced in a school broadcast that it had chosen “The Hawks” as its new athletic mascot, the community is pushing back.
Residents are urging the district to instead reinstate “The Crimson Tide,” a historic team name used for decades before the school adopted “The Warriors.”
At a meeting April 9, school board educators agreed to reconsider before making a final determination.
Ipost about the new name on the Amityville Record’s Facebook page. “Since the state and nation forced this, the district involved the community and present students for input. Are we mad for making the change, or are we mad they didn’t pick what we wanted?”
Some residents expressed dismay at the outcome.
“This is absolutely horrible,” said Suzanne Gordon. “Should have been the Tide.”
t will always be Amityville Warriors to me.
VALERIE MILLER, 1966
Amityville Graduate
The decision to adopt a new mascot follows a 2023 policy by the New York State Board of Regents banning Native American-themed mascots and imagery in public schools, unless approved by a recognized tribe. The move was part of a broader national effort to eliminate racially insensitive team names and log-omplied, others— including Massapequa, Wantagh and Wyandanch—are suing the state over the mandate.
In Amityville, the district said it engaged the community through surveys, forums, and student input before selecting “Hawks.” However, many residents feel their voices were not adequately considered.
“No one in the district or community wanted a change,” said longtime coach Reynolds Hawkins, commenting on a
“Changing the name is a tremendous injustice,” added Valerie Miller, a 1966 Amityville graduate and member of the Shinnecock Nation. “It will always be Amityville Warriors to me.”
Others, like resident Ben Lamberson, argued that “Warriors” was not inherently offensive. “Warriors are heroes—like wounded warriors,” Lamberson said. “It offends no one.”
Former school board member Juan Leon acknowledged the work of the district’s naming task force but criticized what he saw as limited outreach and lack of historical consideration.
“I would have liked a name with more historical relevance, like ‘The Tide,’” Leon said. “This was a tough decision that had to be made, but many saw ‘Warriors’ as a tribute to our Native American heritage. I think this should go to a public vote.”
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Amityville Library, which is undergoing major renovations.
Amityville police defuse three volatile incidents
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Amityville police officers safely resolved three potentially dangerous incidents in the past two weeks.
In the first one, on March 26, officers responded to a report of an altercation at a business on Sprague Avenue. The caller said two employees were fighting and one was wielding a machete.
Officers Michael Schwenzer and Collin Mullin, along with Detective Kyle Miller, responded to the scene. According to what they found, the dispute stemmed from a personal disagreement involving a woman and one of the employees had threatened the other with the machete. Officers did not know when they arrived whether the man with the machete was still armed, but they found he had put the weapon in his vehicle, and were able to take him into custody without further incident.
Two days later, a Deer Park woman reported to Amityville police that she had been assaulted by her exboyfriend while he was driving her to work. She told police he struck her multiple times and bit her arm during an argument. When she attempted to call 911, she said, he took her phone, credit cards and keys before fleeing the vehicle and heading westbound on Oak Street on foot.
Officers Jason Oliver and Carly Fahey canvassed the area and located a man matching the suspect’s description behind the Amityville firehouse.
The suspect, later identified as Stephen J. Fleurinay, 29 of Huntington Station, was reportedly combative and noncompliant to the officers’ commands, said Fahey.
“As the situation escalated, I drew my Taser and warned him to comply or it would be used,” added Oliver, noting that a warning about use of the taser is sometimes enough to get an individual to obey the police commands.
Fleurinay did comply and was taken into custody without further incident. He was charged with robbery and turned over to Suffolk County police, where he faces additional charges.
The victim was treated for her injuries at Good Samaritan Hospital.
In the third incident on April 6, Officer Robert Antonellis responded to a report of a domestic disturbance on Cedar St., where a man was reportedly breaking windows, scattering glass across the lawn, and threatening residents following a dispute with his exgirlfriend.
The man, who was wearing a military-style jacket and was armed with a knife, told the officer that he was suicidal and not in control of his actions. Antonellis, who noted that the man’s arm was bleeding, was able to talk with him and then took him into cus-
tody without further incident. He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for evaluation. His name has not been released.
“These types of violent calls happen more often than people realize,”
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Babylon Town officials honored for Women in Public Office Day
S.C. Leg Jason A. Richberg awarded Babylon Town Tax Receiver Jennifer Montiglio, left, and Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, right, proclamations from Suffolk County for 2025 Women in Public Office Day.
Suffolk County Resolution 96-2018 designated March 19 as an annual day of celebration of Women in Public Office to acknowledge the accomplishments and success of women in public office in Suffolk County.
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 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.
Courtesy Leg. Jason A. Richberg
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World’s longest indoor go-kart track revs up in Farmingdale
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
Farmingdale has hit the fast lane with the debut of the world’s longest indoor go-kart track, following a major expansion at RPM Raceway on Daniel Street.
Fueled by a surge in Formula 1 fandom and the growing popularity of motorsports in the U.S., RPM Raceway has transformed its traditional flat track into a three-story, multi-level racing experience. The upgraded track spans more than 3,600 feet and features over 39 turns, elevation changes of more than 20 feet, and spiraling ramps.
“We’ve developed the next generation of RPM Raceway,” said CEO Andrew Farage. “This is a track for everyone—from beginners to experienced racers—offering a different racing experience each time.”
The facility now includes three separate tracks that can be combined into six unique configurations. On select days, all three tracks are joined to create what RPM officials say is the longest multi-level go-kart track in the world.
“It’s such a different experience,” Farage said. “We cut the lights, and the tracks are lined with LED interactive tube lighting. It’s almost like a rollercoaster meets go-karting.”
Alongside the track expansion, RPM Raceway introduced a new fleet of electric go-karts equipped with LED displays that provide real-time stats, including lap times, race positions, and a boost gauge for added speed.
Farage noted a significant uptick in interest driven by Formula 1’s popularity, especially over the past two years. “People are showing up with a purpose now—they’re inspired by their favorite
racers and want a more immersive experience,” he said.
The racing boom isn’t just for adults. Farage added. RPM Raceway has seen youth participation skyrocket through junior racing leagues and camps, many of which sell out in just days.
“Every professional driver starts in a go-kart,” Farage said. “Just like kids play football or basketball, we want to provide that same path for motorsports.”
The Farmingdale location is already attracting attention from city dwellers and even professional drivers, and Farage believes it will become a hub for the broader entertainment community. Phase two of the expansion will include a sports bar, restaurant, laser tag, and gel blaster arena.
Benji Balshin, a professional go-kart racer from South Bellmore and longtime RPM Raceway regular, praised the facility’s latest upgrade.
“I’ve been coming here for over six years, and this is going to really bump up the adrenaline,” said Balshin. “The combined track is what I’m most excited for—longer races, longer laps, and figuring out how to navigate all the changes.”
He also commended the facility’s staff, atmosphere, and food.
“The staff is absolutely amazing. If you ever have a problem, they’re right there to help,” Balshin said. “And the place just looks incredible. You can feel the excitement the moment you walk in.”
The newly expanded RPM Raceway officially opened to the public on April 9. It is located at 40 Daniel St., Suite 1, in Farmingdale.
For more information, visit rpmraceway.com/locations/long-island-ny or call 631-752-7223.
CRIME WATCH
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The Suffolk and Amityville police departments and other local fire and emergency service units report the following incidents this week: SUFFOLK POLICE FOCUSED ON UNSOLVED
CASES
The Suffolk County Police Department and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers highlighted several unsolved cases on the department’s social media pages in recognition National Crime Victims’ Rights week, which began April 6. Crime Stoppers is offering fast-cash rewards for information leading to an arrest in each of the cases. The rewards will be issued within seven days of arrest.
“Our partnership with Crime Stoppers has been instrumental in solving cases for more than three decades,” Suffolk County Police Kevin Catalina said. “By highlighting these unsolved cases, we hope to bring justice to these victims and their families. We are asking the public to come forward with any information they think could aid in our investigations.”
Cases being featured include Marco Tulio Pineda, 51, who was murdered and found in a rear yard on Second Avenue in
Central Islip on Feb. 1, 2024; Santos Aguirre, 47, who was killed while crossing Route 110 in Amityville on Sept. 3, 2023. Aguirre was struck by two vehicles that fled the scene.
One driver was arrested, and detectives are continuing to search for the driver of the other vehicle, a black 2015 to 2020 Mercedes Benz GLA SUV.
For more information go to suffolkpd. org or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS (8477).
ROBBERY
Copiague: Two unidentified males attacked another man who was sitting in a vehicle on 27th Street April 3. Police said the two approached the vehicle, with one man armed with a black firearm, and stole the victim’s wallet and necklace. Police are investigating. That incident occurred at approximately 10:50 p.m.
ANIMAL
PROBLEM
Amityville: A resident called Amityville police April 8 to tell them there was a dog in the canal behind Newpoint Place. When officers arrived, the dog was out of the water and safe. They then canvassed the area and found the dog’s owner, returning the
PETIT LARCENY
Amityville: A cache of scrap metal was removed from a dumpster on Sprague Avenue April 1. A video recording showed two people in a white van removing the items at approximately 10:11 p.m. Police are investigating.
ASSAULT
Amityville. Wayne Fink, 63, of 45 Ronald Dr., Amityville, was arrested and charged with assaulting another male on Ronald Drive, causing lacerations to his arm, at approximately 10:37 a.m., April 2. Fink was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and assault.
GRAND LARCENY
Amityville: A 2017 Camaro was stolen from the driveway of a home on Melody Lane April 2. The vehicle was started by unknown means, according to police, who noted that the owner of the vehicle had the key to it at the time of the theft.
North Amityville: A representative of Greybarn, 805 Broadway, North Amityville reported to police that someone got into the apartment complex mailroom and apparently stole several items,
though the individual who made the report could not ascertain what the items were. That incident as reported March 28 at 5 p.m.
ARRESTS
Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Darius Baranauskas, 52, of 52 Noelle Ct., Amityville; Mahmoud Ismail, 62, of 61 Glenmalure St., Amityville; Rolando Penalver, 57, of 3 Trader La., Brentwood; Jerry Posy, 34, of 45 Garden City Ave., Wyandanch.
Petit Larceny: Angelo Toney, 52, of 16 Avon Dr., Amityville.
Criminal Possession of a Narcotic: Kenneth Hall, 67 of 43 E. Poplar St., Central Islip.
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.
Photos Courtesy RPM
Copiague student honored
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School junior Sophia Ramos received the New York State Retired School Administrators and Supervisors Citizenship Award.
According to her guidance counselor Colleen Darge, Sophia was nominated for this award because she exemplifies
the qualities of being a good citizen, shows compassion and is dedicated to both the school and broader community.
“She consistently goes above and beyond to support those around her, whether through leadership, volunteer efforts or daily interactions with peers,” said Darge.
NEWS BRIEFS
Car Show at TOBAY Beach April 27
The Town of Oyster Bay will be hosting Car Show Long Island on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. Show gates open at 8 a.m., and a rain date is scheduled for May 3.
The event will feature a food truck, vendors and displays, and awards will be given for each class.
To register, visit carshowli.com. Early Bird Registration is $15 and ends April 25 at 9 p.m. Day of registration is $25 at the TOBAY entrance.
For more information, call (516) 7974121.
TOBAY Beach is located at Ocean Parkway, Massapequa.
Annual egg hunt at Geiger Park April 19
Families are encouraged to hop on down to Geiger Park for this year›s Egg Hunt on Sat. April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In addition to the hunt, there will be sweet treats, hands-on crafts, and local community resources. The eggstravaganza will also provide attendees an opportunity to dispose of unused or expired medications and shred sensitive documents.
“No-bunny will have trouble
getting their kids excited for this annual tradition,” said Sen. MonicaMartinez. “The Fourth Senatorial District’s Egg Hunt always delivers a hoppy ending and a whole lot Remember to bring your basket as you gather your little bunnies for this eggstraspecial day, because it’s going to be quite the hoppening”
Geiger Park is at 130 Grant Blvd. Deer Park.
Long Island Kidney Walk on May 18
Have a fun family day out near Belmont Lake and celebrate the kidney community by participating in the 2025 Long Island Kidney Walk.
The Kidney Walk is returning on Sun., May 18 to Belmont Lake State Park in West Babylon. This year’s festivities include a petting zoo, face painting, DJ, live entertainment, snacks, giveaways, and more!
This year is a special one as the National Kidney Foundation is celebrating its 75th year anniversary— that’s 75 years of progress made for both kidney patients and healthcare professionals in Long Island and across the country.
For more information and to register go to kidneywalk.org
Celebrate Earth Day with a creek cleanup
This Earth Day, April 22, Save The Great South Bay invites you to go beyond celebration and take action to protect the natural treasures in your own backyard.
The Creek Defender Program is at the heart of the group’s mission — a grassroots initiative that empowers local communities to restore and steward the 50 creeks that flow into the Great South Bay.
The Bay’s health begins upstream. Polluted runoff, litter, and invasive plants degrade these waterways, threatening not only marine life but also theway of life on Long Island. Through cleanups, native planting projects, and educational outreach, Creek Defenders work year-round to turn the tide.
This Earth Day, become a Creek Defender in your own community. Whether it’s joining a cleanup, spreading awareness, or simply being more mindful of what goes down your storm drain, your actions matter.
Honor Earth Day by investing in a cleaner, healthier Great South Bay — for today and for generations to come.
Save The Great South Bay is a local environmental non-profit whose mission is to restore water quality in the Great South Bay for future generations to enjoy.
Visit savethegreatsouthbay.org to learn more and get involved.
Town of Babylon Soldier Ride set for July 18
The annual Soldier Ride in Babylon will take place on July 18. Take part in this unique 25-mile cycling event as you ride alongside the brave men and women who served our country and
recovery.
To register and for more information, visit shorturl.at/ZxQpV. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, contact communitysr@ woundedwarriorproject.org
Courtesy Copiague school diistrict
Ramos is shown center with Walter G. O’Connelll Copiague High School Principal Joseph Agosta and Colleen Darege.
Amityville flag football hungry for success
By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
As the Suffolk County flag football season reaches its halfway point, the Amityville girls are stepping onto the field with one clear goal: make the playoffs.
Now in his fourth year leading the program, head coach Bill Maisel believes this group has the experience, toughness, and athleticism to make it happen.
“This is a team that’s really come together,” Maisel said. “They’re legit football players. They’ve put in the work, and now they’re hungry to prove it.”
At the heart of the Warriors is senior captain and quarterback/safety Alana Henry, a four-year varsity starter who’s earned a reputation as a true leader. “When she’s out there, it’s like having an extra coach on the field,” said Maisel. “Her deep understanding of both the offense and defense helps anchor the team.”
Joining her are fellow seniors and fellow four-year starters wide receiver/ linebacker Erin Kreuder and wide receiver/cornerback Imani Brown. Each brings intensity, skill, and leadership to both sides of the ball. “They just get it,” Maisel said. “They understand the game at a high level, and they help set the tone for the rest of the team.”
Senior wide receivers/cornerbacks Sidney Carter and Ahjaneake Beauford, along with defensive lineman Nevaeh Hankins, round out a strong senior core that’s battle-tested and determined to make their final season count.
But it’s not just the veterans making noise. Newcomers Beverly Polemon and Jaelle Aikan, both juniors, are quickly turning heads in their first year on varsity. “They’re incredibly athletic and quick,” Maisel said. “They’ve got a real knack for the game. It’s impressive how fast they’ve picked things up. They’re going to be big contributors for us.”
Maisel, who previously coached wrestling, draws a comparison that speaks volumes about the grit of the flag players. “My flag girls work just as hard as my wrestlers ever did,” he said. “People
HERALD SPORTS Playoff streak at six for North Babylon
Imani Brown is a key two-way
for Amityville at wide receiver and defensive back.
think flag football is all finesse, but it’s still a rough sport with a lot of contact. These girls are tough, and they’re using this opportunity to showcase their talent.”
While the path to the postseason won’t be easy, the Warriors are ready to fight for every yard. With a blend of seasoned leaders and dynamic newcomers, they’ve got the tools to make a serious run.“We’re not trying to do anything flashy, we just want to get to the playoffs,” Maisel said. “This team has what it takes.”
The Warriors are 2-6. Their two wins have come against Wyandanch and Center Moriches. In a 20-2 win over Wyandanch, junior Anayah Hampton and senior Sydney Carter each had a receiving touchdown while Beverly Polemon had a rushing touchdown.
There are still eight games left in the regular season so the door is open for the Warriors to get to the playoffs but there’s work to be done. As the season unfolds, one thing is clear. Amityville’s is more than just a team. It’s a family built on hard work, resilience, and a shared goal of turning potential into results.
By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
As North Babylon baseball enters its 14th season under the leadership of head coach Steve Corrado, the Bulldogs, off to a 3-2 start, have their sights set on a recordbreaking seventh consecutive playoff appearance.
With a strong core of returning pitchers and a group of motivated newcomers stepping into key roles, the foundation is set for a season full of promise.
“We return most of our pitching staff, which gives us a good foundation,” said Corrado. “Our goal is to make the playoffs, win every series, and take things one step at a time.”
Leading the charge are junior standouts Tommy Morton and Tristan Garcia, both of whom earned All-League honors last spring. “Tristan sets the tone at the top of the lineup for us,” said Corrado. “While Tommy is so great on the mound for us and has already recorded a win early in the season.”
The pitching depth extends with identical twins Tim and Ryan Camier. Tim has already contributed to a combined no-hitter and owns a win this season, while Ryan, traditionally a reliever, has stepped into a starting role following an injury to Tristan Garcia. “We have a lot of arms we trust,” Corrado said. “That’s a luxury not every team has.”
Despite graduating the entire starting infield from last season, the next wave of talent has emerged from a strong JV program. James Mieszerski has solidified the shortstop position, while Jake Walsh steps in at third base. Aidan Walsh has taken over in center field and Josh Ortega, a versatile lefty, has made an impact both on the mound and at first base. “The program does such a great job developing our players at the JV level,” said Corrado. “They get to varsity and are ready to go, which is huge for us.”
Behind the plate, senior captain Daniel Goodis provides veteran leadership. “He’s the vocal leader for our team,” Corrado said. “He leads by example as well with his defensive skills. He makes everyone around him better, especially our pitching staff.” Senior Jordan Konig, who missed most of last sea-
son due to injury, is healthy and producing at a high level. A third-year starter, Konig brings valuable experience and a hot bat to the lineup.
Corrado, who has seen his fair share of rosters come and go, believes there’s something special about this year’s squad. “Every group is different. Every year is different. Every day is different,” he said. “But this group has really come together around a shared goal of winning a league title. I enjoy being with them every day because they all want to work hard together.”
The coach also talked about what makes them so good. “We have so much experience on his roster,” he said. “But even the first-year starters bring a level of familiarity and readiness, having practiced with the varsity squad. Some of them even joined us during last year’s postseason run.”
With six straight playoff appearances already under its belt, North Babylon’s focused on pushing the program to new heights. One more trip to the postseason would set a school record and reinforce the legacy being built under Corrado’s guidance.
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Tim Camier picked up one of the Bulldogs’ victories so far and was part of a combined no-hitter.
HERALD NEIGHBORS
From his LI roots to his award-winning ways, music producer Fred Mollin still
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD
Grammy-nominated and Juno Award-winning record producer and arranger Fred Mollin, who has worked with such artists as Jimmy Webb, Billy Joel, Kristin Chenoweth and Johnny Mathis, will be coming out with his autobiography, “Unplugged,” in May. Mollin, who was a producer on the 1977 worldwide hit ”Sometimes When We Touch”, recently spoke with the Herald about “Unplugged,” growing up on Long Island and his dynamic career between producing music, his “true love,” and composing for TV and film, for which he has won four awards at an annual event, held in both Toronto and Montréal, which celebrates the songwriting, composing and music publishing achievements TV and film awards.
Q: Please tell me about your upcoming book, “Unplugged.”
A: I wrote the book on many levels. I wanted it to be something my kids and grandkids and their kids would have as a bit of a story about my life. But the purpose of the book, I hope, is that it will give people some enjoyment who want to know about the world of making music and read some of the behind-the-scenes stories. I wanted to share that part of my life with people who would find it interesting and maybe even a little inspirational.
Q: Your career has truly been prolific. Can you please tell me about that first break with Dan Hill’s 1977 hit ballad “Sometimes When We Touch?”
A: I left school when I was 16, and the following year I went to Toronto, Canada where my brother was, and my career as a singer and songwriter really had a chance there. My life really changed drastically when I moved there. A few years later, I found myself going behind the camera by good fortune of someone, Dan Hill, asking me to help with his demo. I wound up producing his demo and it sort of became a very obvious course for me to follow. On our third album, in 1977, we had the song “Sometimes When We Touch,” which was going to be our last shot with the record label if we didn’t have a hit. Luckily, we had a really amazing, big hit worldwide, and to this day I think it’s still one of the most played records in the history of radio. I’m proud to say that we were just kids when we did it, but we were very precocious kids. It’s fate and effort.
Q: You have produced albums for artists including Johnny Mathis and Billy Ray Cyrus, but then also produced albums for children including the Disney Lullaby Album series.
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How do you choose your projects?
A: If someone calls me to make an album with them and I love the music and like them, the budget is not as much of a concern as it is the quality of the person I’m working with and the music. I have people in my life who thought of me to do things, so my life has been more controlled by fate. I wound up doing this very simple and calming, meditative album with versions of Disney songs as well as other songs that would be likeminded, and it became a great success. As far as the children’s music, it was a direction I didn’t think I would really be going in, but then I started to do a ton of records for Disney and then over the past six years, I did two records on my own. The one record was because of the pandemic. I wanted to write songs and record them to give an album of music to children of things they can look forward to, and that was an album called “It’s Great to be A Kid,” and then I did an album called “Special Days,” which is an album about all the different holidays. So, I have these different compartments of my career and some of them are still quite active. My children’s music is an active part, but at the same time, my producing artists and doing my normal record production for an artist, that’s still very much front and center. At the same time, I could get a call from someone who wants me to write a theme song for a tv show and I’ll do it in a second. I think the key for me is I just love making music.
Q: What is your creative process like when producing an album?
A: There’s a wonderful chapter in the book where I explain my way of making records in a general sense. There is a lot of organizational thought that is much of what I have learned over the years. I’ll first get a phone call. Then, I will get to know the artist’s material and immerse myself in their material. We then talk about how we’re going to approach each song and I work very closely with the artist. It’s their record, not mine. I’m very much an artist’s producer. I’m someone who works very much for them to give them the record they’ve dreamed of.
Q: I am sure you have had many career highlights, but what are a couple that stand out to you?
A: I think one of my career highlights in my record production life was obviously that I worked with a few people long-term. I’ve worked with Jimmy Webb since I was 24. I’ve produced Jimmy since 1978. My
finds joy in it all
work with Jimmy certainly is one of the big parts of my career that I’ve really cherished, and also producing people like Johnny Mathis. You know, Johnny is the last one standing. Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Johnny Mathis. And John is like extended family to me. I have produced a number of records with him, and just having him in my life, it’s a highlight of my life. And in my TV and film years, certainly a highlight for me early on … was to get the “Friday the 13th” TV series and be able to write the theme for that, and doing the one season of “Beverly Hills 90210”—I loved doing that, that was a highlight for me. I loved working with my brother on that series.
Q: You were born in Amityville and grew up in Merrick. Can you tell me a little bit about your upbringing and how that has maybe influenced your path?
A: I loved being a part of Long Island in the 50s and 60s. I loved my life as a child on Long Island. I had great parents and two siblings. It was sort of “Leave it to Beaver” like when I was growing up. It was very safe and sweet, yet you’re only 45 minutes by train to the greatest city in the world. We had all of this incredible culture and stuff that was really so close by and at the same
time we were like this nice little small town. My memories growing up there were really beautiful memories. I still consider that my story started there and I would not be the person I am if I had not grown up the way I did.
Q: And what do you have coming up?
A: I’m excited about the book. It has taken a number of years to make it happen. I’m very proud of it. I also finished a couple of projects this past year that have just come out. Bill Medley from The Righteous Brothers, we did an album called “Straight from the Heart,” and if anyone is a fan of Bill Medley, they must take a listen. It’s absolutely a historic record and it’s a historic moment for me to have made that record. I’ve also got some new records coming. The lead singer of Chicago, Neil Donell, when he’s not touring with Chicago, we’re going to make his new album. There’s always stuff going on and I’m just very fortunate. I still love what I do and it makes me really happy.
To purchase an autographed copy of Fred Mullin’s book, “Unplugged,” visit fredmollinunplugged.com. The book will also be available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. It comes out May 11.
Soccer academy builds unity, confidence
In a welcoming space, preparing kids of all ages to compete in Long Island Junior League
By MELINDA ROLLS & CHRISTINA ARLOTTOA Special to the Herald
Second in a series of stories on immigration through a partnership between Herald Community Newspapers and Hofstra University.
As the sun dipped behind the trees in Uniondale on a recent Thursday, the rhythmic pulse of soccer balls colliding with cleats mixed with the sharp calls of coaches in Spanish. On the well-worn grass, athletes lined up one by one in familiar ritual, launching powerful kicks into the net as the goalkeeper battled each incoming shot.
The young athletes scattered across the field behind NuHealth’s A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility in Uniondale were members of the New York Soccer Latin Academy. The club, based in Uniondale-Hempstead, was founded in 2002 by NYSLA coach Francisco Guerrero to train players ages 5 to 19 for competition in the Long Island Junior Soccer League.
Community roots
Volunteer coaches, including Salvador Alvarenga, of Long Beach, who emigrated from El Salvador and started coaching when the team was founded, run the team. He began playing soccer at age 6, and after his playing career ended, transitioned to coaching to stay connected to the game.
Alvarenga highlighted the team’s family-centered culture, noting that many players have virtually grown up on soccer fields, especially those with older siblings already on the team. “For most of them, their mom was pregnant and they were already on the field … They practically were born here,” Alvarenga said.
He added that it was rewarding to know that the local Hispanic community recognizes NYSLA as a welcoming space for their children. “It’s really good to know that the Spanish community knows that we are here, and that they can bring the kids here,” Alvarenga said.
In line with family values, one of the academy’s core commitments since its creation has been maintaining affordable costs for families, which Alvarenga said is often not the case for American soccer academies. “We just charge basic fees to cover our expenses,” he said. “And now we’ve been surviving for 23 years, so we’re doing something good.”
With over two decades of coaching experience with NYSLA, Alvarenga explained that his coaching philosophy centers on more than developing skilled players. Instead, it is about instilling a deep love for the sport and discipline to prepare players for success beyond the game.
“They have to try their best,” Alvarenga said. “That’s what we try to tell them all the time, so they try to excel in whatever they do.”
Alvarenga shared that his greatest source of motivation to continue coach-
ing comes from watching young players grow and evolve through the academy.
“That’s our payment,” he said.
Friendship
on the field
Two players share a bond that extends beyond passing the soccer ball. Kelli Crespin, 15, of Hempstead, and Angelina Escobar, 14, of Franklin Square, have spent the past seven years as the only two girls on their team’s roster.
Escobar, with family from Mexico and El Salvador, was first introduced to soccer by her grandfather. Crespin, with roots in El Salvador and Honduras, discovered the game through her older brother while he was playing for the academy
“I just came along with him, and the coach asked if I wanted to play,” Crespin said. “I ended up liking it, and I just kept coming back.”
But it wasn’t just the game that kept her coming back — it was also her friendship with Escobar, who became her closest friend on the team.
Both girls said that while playing exclusively with boys presents its own set of challenges, they are grateful for the resilience it has instilled in them. “Playing with the boys made me really strong,” Escobar said. “I’m not as sensitive anymore.”
Both girls shared that their coaches at the academy have also taught them valuable lessons that extend beyond the field. “I’ve learned a lot, and not just about soccer,” Crespin said. “It’s about becoming a better person while being more active.”
Escobar said her time under Guerrero’s coaching has profoundly shaped her as a player and beyond. “I’ve learned a lot from him because he’s taught me everything I know,” Escobar said. “How to play on the field, how to not be dirty,
how to act.”
After years of dedication to the team, Crespin emphasized her desire to now serve as a role model for younger team members.
academy
face off during practice.
“I would like to show them that no matter what, you can always do what you want to do,” Crespin said. “If you’re passionate about something, continue it. Keep on going.”
Two soccer
players
The New York Soccer Latin Academy is dedicated not only to teaching soccer’s fundamentals, but also to providing a welcoming space for the local Hispanic community.
Christina Artlotta/Herald photos
New York Soccer Latin Academy player Angelina Escobar received a jersey during a practice.
Amityville school mascot decision sparks a fiery community debate
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Although the district held community meetings and sent out surveys, officials said the final decision was based on votes by high school and middle school students.
At the board meeting April 9, the issue resurfaced. Several board members said they were left out of the decision-making process while some female students addressed the board, stating that the name “Hawks” could be interpreted as sexually offensive to girls and women. They also noted the vote was dominated by male students.
Resident Chris Shaw agreed. In a statement online, he said the name was chosen primarily by middle school students and leaves the sports teams up to ridicule.
“Unfortunately many kids are not mature or informed enough to make important branding/marketing decisions that will impact the district for years to come,” he wrote. “Adults have to step in and lead the way.”
A final decision on the new name is expected by April 22.
White House Executive Order puts funding for libraries at risk
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of their funding from the IMLS. “The defunding of the IMLS is illegal and does not represent significant cost savings for the government relative to the total budget, but the potential harm is considerable,” she said.
Todd Schlitt, director of the Amityville Library, also expressed concern about the loss of funding. “IMLS has historically provided essential grants for library services, including afterschool programs, digital resources, and community outreach,” he said. “The potential loss of these funds raises concerns about the sustainability of various library services. State and federal funding has not kept up with the growing needs of Long Island libraries.”
Schlitt added that many Long Island libraries are over 50 years old and rely on IMLS funding to maintain safe, reliable, and sustainable buildings.
“IMLS processes state aid, including construction aid,” he said. “Without this crucial funding, state support for library projects could be at risk.”
Farmingdale Library Director Christa Lucarelli added that she hopes the cuts don’t go through. “If they do, it is going to effect our state aid and construction grants which means that upgrades to our building will have to be paid through local taxpayer dollars, but I am being hopeful nothing will happen.”
Carolyn James contributed to this story.
What the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is responsible for:
• Distributing $104.6 million in state aid to support libraries of all types
• Managing $45 million in Public Library Construction Aid to help libraries secure critical resources for facility improvements. The West Babylon Public Library received 50% construction grants for a new HVAC system and roof in the past 3 years.
• Processing public librarian certification and overseeing trustee education
•Programs like “Ready to Read at New York’s Libraries,” which focuses on early literacy initiatives to help children succeed academically, and “Summer Reading at New York Libraries,” which also provides free summer reading software
•Administration of the New York Electronic Virtual Library (NOVELny), which offers free essential research databases to schools and libraries
•Professional development and training for librarians, educators and trustees
•For more information, go to: https://www.imls.gov
Expert warns of six common spring plants that could land your dog in the vet’s office
Spring has officially arrived on Long Island, bringing sunshine, fresh blooms— and potential dangers for our dogs.
“While many plants can be toxic to dogs, there are six in particular you’ll want to watch out for this season, as they can cause problems ranging from stomach issues and seizures to dangerous heart complications,” said Sandra Abade, co-founder of lifetime warranty pet products company DogFriendly Co., who provided research for this column.
Pets, Pets, Pets...
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If your dog eats any of these plants—or you suspect they have—call your veterinarian or a 24-hour emergency animal hospital immediately.
“Getting help fast can make all the difference,” Abade said. “In some cases, the symptoms take a long time to appear, and by then it could be too late to save your pup.”
For dog owners with a green thumb, Abade suggests choosing pet-safe plants or creating dog-free garden zones.
“With a little planning, both you and your dog can enjoy the spring season safely,” she said.
• Plants to watch this spring • Daffodils
These cheerful early bloomers contain lycorine, a compound that can cause vomiting and abdominal pain in dogs. In severe cases, ingestion may result in tremors and irregular heartbeats. The highest concentration of toxins is found in the bulbs, but any part of the plant can be harmful.
“Watch for these yellow flowers on spring walks, especially in parks where your dog might be off leash,” Abade said. Azaleas and Rhododendrons
These colorful shrubs are common in
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
• 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.
• 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 18
• Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call 631-789-2569.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
• 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
spring gardens and pose a serious threat to pets. Just a few leaves can sicken a medium-sized dog.
“Both plants contain grayanotoxins, which can lead to vomiting and drooling. In more severe cases, they can drop your dog’s blood pressure to dangerous levels and may even trigger cardiac failure,” Abade said.
Grayanotoxins are neurotoxins, and azaleas can be fatal even if a dog only chews on the leaves. Gastrointestinal symptoms should be treated as an emergency, as they can progress to coma or death if left untreated.
Tulips and Hyacinths
Few flowers scream “spring” like tulips and hyacinths, but both contain glycosides, which can be toxic to dogs. Symptoms may include excessive drooling, vomiting and diarrhea. In serious cases, these toxins may affect breathing and heart function.
“The highest concentration is in the bulbs, although all parts of these plants are potentially toxic,” Abade said. “If you have a curious pup—especially a small breed— it’s best to keep them away from these springtime favorites.”
Because the bulbs are the most toxic part, Abade also recommends keeping dogs away during fall planting.
Lily of the Valley and Foxglove
These dainty-looking plants are among the most dangerous for dogs, due to their effects on the heart. Both contain cardiac glycosides, substances that can disrupt normal heart rhythms and increase the force of heart contractions.
Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and, in some cases, seizures. A study from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine found that lily of the valley
contains at least 38 types of cardiac glycosides, making it especially potent.
“All parts of these plants carry toxins, with the highest levels in the seeds and leaves,” Abade said. “Even a single flower or a few leaves can cause serious effects, especially in dogs with existing heart conditions.”
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) provides a comprehensive list of toxic and non-toxic plants for pets. Abade recommends consulting the list before planting your spring garden.
If you suspect your pet has eaten a toxic plant, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661. Both are available 24/7.
Adoptable Dogs at Last Hope Animal Rescue
Confetti, a one-year-old female Hound mix, and Raven, a one-year-old female Lab mix, are available for adoption at Last Hope Animal Rescue, 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh, N.Y. 11793. Both are good with cats and other dogs.
For more information, call 631-946-9528.
Lily of the Valley looks harmless, but the flower contains 38 different glycosides that can cause serious cardiac problems to dogs that ingest any part of the plant.
LAST HOPE POSTER PUPS:
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22
•Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-957-7468.
• Copiague School District Board of Education Meeting: 7 p.m., Everett E.
Newmann III Administrative Offices at Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague. For more information, please call (631)-842-4015.
• Amityville School District Board of Education Regular Meeting: 7:30 p.m., Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School, 140 Park Ave., Amityville. For more information, please call (631) 5656000.
• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at 631-3320552 or Jill at 516-220-7808. All calls are confidential.
• 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.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
• Town of Babylon Town Board Meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-957-3029.
• Town of Babylon Rental Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-957-4434.
• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at 631-332-0552 or Jill at 516-2207808. All calls are confidential.
Raven - 1 Year Old Female Lab Mix.
Confetti -1 Year Old Female Hound Mix.
Copiague students honored by Knights of Columbus
The Copiague School District’s elementary and middle school students were honored for their participation in the Knights of Columbus annual poster and essay contests at the March 17 Board of Education meeting at Copiague Middle School.
The poster contest, now in its 15th year, garnered more than 150 entries on the issue of drug and alcohol abuse.
Students received a certificate and prize sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Ten students from Copiague School District were chosen as winners: Karen Almanzar Ramos (Susan E. Wiley Elementary School); Adele Collado (Copiague Middle School); Shnahaly Fortisme (Susan E. Wiley Elementary School); Kimberly Guevara Hernandez (Deauville Gardens West Elementary
School); Joshua Hodges (Copiague Middle School); Emely Holguin (Deauville Gardens West Elementary School); Sophia Herrera Perez (Susan E. Wiley Elementary School); Jhene Lall (Susan E. Wiley Elementary School); Aranza Montana Pacheco (Susan E. Wiley Elementary School); and Maria Silva Orellana (Susan E. Wiley Elementary School).
Give blood and
This year’s annual essay contest focused on the concept of religious liberty. Each student winner received a prize and certificate.
From Copiague Middle School, this year’s winners were Maggie Erickson and Nicolette Orlando (first place), Dean Coleman (second place) and Kaitlyn Caldwell (third place).
earn a chance to see Beyoncé in concert
As spring approaches, the New York Blood Center, NYBC, is calling on New Yorkers, particularly young people and first-time donors, to give blood during a time of year when donations typically decline. With families traveling for spring break, enjoying warmer weather, and focusing on endof-school-year activities, the seasonal drop in blood donations poses a challenge for hospitals and patients who depend on a steady supply of donors.
To encourage donations during this critical period, NYBC is offering a special incentive for music fans. Through April 30, those who donate blood at any NYBC donor center will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to see Beyoncé on her Cowboy Carter Tour at MetLife Stadium on May 29, at 7 p.m.
All blood types are needed, particularly Type O negative and B negative donations. Blood donations from younger generations are becoming especially important, as the share of donors under 30 has dropped by more
than 30% in recent years, threatening the long-term stability of the nation’s blood supply.
“The spring months are busy for New Yorkers, but they’re also the perfect time to give back,” said Andrea Cefarelli, senior vice president at NYBC. “We’re excited to offer the chance to see Beyoncé live while helping ensure that local hospitals have the blood they need. As we head into summer, a time when donations typically dip, we hope this will inspire more people to make blood donation a lifelong habit.”
Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors can donate up to twice a month. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hrecently lifted several eligibility restrictions, making it easier for more people to donate.
For current eligibility guidelines, visit nybc.org or call 800-688-0900. To make an appointment, call 800933-2566 or go to donate.nybc.org.
Courtesty Copiague school district
Four Copiague Middle School students were honored for their essays on religious liberty at the March 17 Board of Education meeting.
Gloria Therese Marrazzo Fenaroli, owner of Bayview Florist, at 96
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Gloria Therese Marrazzo Fenaroli, a longtime owner of Bayview Florist in Massapequa Park who was known for her adventurous spirit, vibrant personality and deep love for family, died on Feb. 23, 2025. She was 96 years old.
Mrs. Fenaroli was remembered by loved ones as a warm, loving, and generous woman whose influence touched countless lives. Her son, Mark Marrazzo, who co-owned Bayview Florist with her, said she raised four children on her own after the death of her first husband, while still making time to support and uplift those around her.
“My mother was a warm, loving and fair woman,” he said. “Despite having to raise four children on her own, she was always there for us.”
Mrs. Fenaroli’s zest for life extended far beyond her shop. She was a passionate traveler, exploring destinations across China, Japan, Europe and the Caribbean with her second husband, Joe Fenaroli. She also traveled across the United States with close friends.
“Her passing represents the end
of a golden era in my heart,” said her nephew, Chris Ragazzo. “She was an open spirit and someone who touched the lives of everyone she ever met.”
Tributes poured in on the website of the Massapequa Funeral Home, where she reposed.
“When I think of her, I think of authentic positivity,” said her niece, Lisa (Nigor) Ragazzo. “I don’t think I’ve known anybody in my life like her, and I am thankful that she was a part of my life.”
“What a wonderful woman she was,” wrote a family friend, Crispin Hale. “Your family must be very proud of the great achievements she accomplished.”
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Mrs. Fenaroli married Joe Marrazzo in 1949, and together they opened Astor Florist. The couple later settled in Valley Stream and eventually in Massapequa Park, where they co-founded Bayview Florist. After her husband’s passing in 1968, she continued running the shop while rais-ing her children.
In 1969, Mrs. Fenaroli took her children to Italy, where she met her second husband, Joe Fenaroli. They married in 1971, blending their families and
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continuing their journey together. She loved to host gatherings—particularly around the holidays—and her home was often the heart of the celebration.
“She meant a lot to me,” said William Marquis, who worked with her at the florist for more than 20 years. “She was like a grandmother to me, always giving advice. She would do anything for anybody.”
Longtime neighbors Ann and Vinny Kreutz remembered her as a generous and thoughtful presence in the community.
“She was a fantastic neighbor,” said Vinny Kreutz. “We were very close. She was a lovely woman who would do anything for anybody.”
Mrs. Fenaroli had a deep Catholic faith and was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church in Massapequa Park.
She is survived by her children: Stephen and Susan Marrazzo of St. Augustine, Florida; Mark Marrazzo of Copiague; Janine and Ed Bickard of Nesconset; Marion Terwilliger of Sayville; Paul and Karen Fenaroli of Kansas City, Missouri; and Mark and Tina Fenaroli of Old Greenwich, Connecticut. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her first
husband, Joe Marrazzo, and her second husband, Joseph Fenaroli. Mrs. Fenaroli reposed at the Massapequa Funeral Home, 1050 Park Blvd., Massapequa Park on March 5, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, Massapequa Park the next day, followed by burial in Long Island National Cemetery Farmingdale.
NEWS BRIEFS
Car Show Long Island, April 27
The Town of Oyster Bay will be hosting Car Show Long Island on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. Show gates open at 8 a.m., and a rain date is scheduled for May 3.
The event will feature a food truck, vendors and displays, and awards will be given for each class.
To register, please visit carshowli. com. Early Bird Registration is $15 and ends April 25 at 9 p.m. Day of registration is $25 at the TOBAY entrance.
For more information, please call (516) 797-4121.
TOBAY Beach is located at Ocean Parkway, Massapequa.
TOB Vets Advisory Board meeting April 17
Councilman DuWayne Gregory invites all veterans to the next Town of Babylon Veteran Advisory Board meeting on April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room.
The Babylon Town Hall is located at 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst.
For more information, call (631) 9574292.
Junior League scholarship essay contest
The Junior League of the Amityville Women’s Club is hosting a college scholarship essay competition.
You must be a high school senior and reside within the Amityville School District. Applicant may also attend a public or private school.
To learn about the scholarship, visit amityvillejuniorleague.com. Click on
the link to participate, answer all fields on the form submission and submit your essay. Essay must be written by the applicant and may not exceed 750 words, PDF file only.
The deadline for this competition is April 28. First prize will be awarded $1,500.
Gloria Therese Marrazzo Fenaroli
LIMEHOF playing host to an All-Star Band Camp for students
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, LIMEHOF, will host its first All-Star Band Camp for high school students this summer.
. The week-long program will run from July 28 through Aug. 1 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each day and conclude with a final concert on Aug. 3 at 3 p.m.
Students will explore and learn about the many artists who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, including Blue Öyster Cult, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel and Twisted Sister.
“As part of LIMEHOF’s commitment to education, we are thrilled to offer students the opportunity to perform songs by our esteemed inductees in the unique setting of the museum,” said LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham, who manages LIMEHOF’s educational programs. “The All-Star Band Camp is a one-of-a-kind experience that connects young musicians with Long Island’s rich musical legacy.”
The program will be coached by LIMEHOF Long Island Sound Award Winner Jack Licitra of South Bay Arts and his staff, all of whom have extensive experience managing youth programs.
“LIMEHOF is inspiring the next generation of Long Island musicians, and this is a great step toward cultivating that talent to create a thriving
scene,”
The program was designed to enable students to have a team-building and professional music experience. All vocalists, drummers, guitarists, bass players, and keyboardists from
Nassau,
grades 9 through 12 are welcome to apply. The deadline is June 1. The cost to participate is $350.
To apply, email student’s name, age, specific instrument or vocalist, and contact information to Tom Needham at info@limusichalloffame.org or call (631) 689-5888.
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Senior Health & Beyond Expo series kicks off
By Anna Graci
Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE successfully launched the first event in the 2025 Senior Health & Beyond Expo series, presented by Nassau University Medical Center, on Friday, April 4, at the East Meadow Beth-El Jewish Center in East Meadow. This free community event drew hundreds of attendees, including seniors, families, and caregivers, eager to learn about the latest in wellness, lifestyle enhancements, and essential health resources.
The expo featured a vibrant lineup of educational vendors and interactive activities, ensuring that attendees were both entertained and informed. “It was an incredible turnout,” said Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events at RichnerLIVE.
A key highlight of the day was the “Stop the Bleed” training session led by Nassau University Medical Center’s Sloan Yoselowitz, DPT, CSCS, the hospital’s director of community outreach. This national campaign teaches people how to control severe bleeding in emergency situations before medical help arrives. The presentation emphasized the importance of immediate action in improving survival rates.
The crowd also enjoyed a dose of humor during a comedy show featuring comedian Larry Izzo.
Attendees were given complimentary swag bags sponsored by Silver Lining Homecare. A 10-minute guided exercise session by Excel Homecare Inc. helped get audience members’ blood pumping, while SightGrowth Partners offered eye test screenings.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Nassau University Medical Center, and our program sponsors — PSEG Long Island, Parker Jewish Institute Health Care and Rehabilitation, Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, the NYS Department of Public Service Long Island, and the Sid Jacobson JCC — for their vital support.
Please visit our website to view our photo gallery from April 4: www.richnerlive.com/seniorexpo/2025senior-health-beyond-expo-of-long-island-photo-gallery.
Join us for the next Herald Senior Health & Beyond Expo for 2025, which will be held on May 22 at the Massapequa Elks Lodge #2162 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For a full list of Expos, go to liherald.com.
Tim Baker/Herald photos Keynote speaker Sloan Yoselowitz, DPT, CSCS; from Nassau University Medical Center.
Hundreds attended the first of seven 2025 Herald Senior Health & Beyond Expos.
Victoria Schickley and Nicole Hall of PSEG L.I.
Janette Lebron, Pablo Rendon, Michelle Chan and Jess Dunbar of the Parker Jewish Institute For Health Care and Rehabilitation.
Laura LaFauci of Amber Court Assisted Living.
Ryan Lynch and Diana Arevalo, NY Cancer & Blood specialists.
Tim Baker/Herald photos Lekeisha Hall, Lisa Boris and Joy Gardener of Excel Homecare Inc.
Speaker Michelle Gibson of the Sid Jacobson JCC. Stephanie Penza, Dr. Brian Berliner and Aisha Vazquez; SightMD.
Livia Stachura, Bestern Tiryaki and Ambar Bello of Prine Health.
Micah Schlendorf and Laura Racioppi of Suffolk Federal Credit Union.
Manuel Sepulveda of WellCare. Victoria Caputo of Family and Children’s Association.
Jamie Rossi and Christine Rossi of I Love Hearing, in East Meadow.
Manuel Mathew and Jill Wasser of the NYS Public Service Commission of Long Island.
Regina Khaimov and Anne Marie Fragkoulis of the Margaret Tietz Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.
Patricia Barna of ClearCaptions.
Danielle Aglio and Trudy Losee; Blue Island Homes. Tiffany Balanoff of Douglas Elliman RVC.
Give blood and
earn a chance
to see Beyoncé in concert
As spring approaches, the New York Blood Center, NYBC, is calling on New Yorkers, particularly young people and first-time donors, to give blood during a time of year when donations typically decline. With families traveling for spring break, enjoying warmer weather, and focusing on endof-school-year activities, the seasonal drop in blood donations poses a challenge for hospitals and patients who depend on a steady supply of volunteer blood donors.
To encourage donations during this critical period, NYBC is offering a special incentive for music fans. Through April 30, those who donate blood at any NYBC donor center will be entered for a chance to win two tickets to see Beyoncé on her Cowboy Carter Tour at MetLife Stadium on May 29, at 7 p.m.
All blood types are needed, particularly Type O negative and B negative donations. Blood donations from younger generations are becoming especially important, as the share of donors under 30 has dropped by
more than 30% in recent years, threatening the long-term stability of the nation’s blood supply.
“The spring months are busy for New Yorkers, but they’re also the perfect time to give back,” said Andrea Cefarelli, senior vice president at NYBC. “We’re excited to offer the chance to see Beyoncé live while helping ensure that local hospitals have the blood they need. As we head into summer, a time when donations typically dip, we hope this will inspire more people to make blood donation a lifelong habit.”
Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors may donate up to twice a month. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently lifted several eligibility restrictions, making it easier for more people to donate.
For current eligibility guidelines, visit nybc.org or call 800-688-0900.
To make an appointment, call 800-933-2566 or go to donate.nybc.org.
Kiwanis Club of Amityville offering achievement awards to h.s. 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 these 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.
STEPPING OUT
Local filmmaker debuts ‘Godless’
Michael Ricigliano is in the spotlight
By Iris Wiener
Filmmaker Michael Ricigliano writes what he knows, and there is nothing he knows better than Long Island. His roots are certainly evident through his creative vision in his latest feature, “Godless,” which is now streaming on multiple platforms.
Starring Harry Lennix (“The Blacklist”) and Ana Ortiz (“Ugly Betty”), “Godless” explores the turbulent intersection of faith and politics. Ricigliano makes his directing debut with the film after having turned heads as a playwright (“A Queen for a Day”) and screenwriter (“The Brooklyn Banker”). He shot it in Huntington and Great Neck, only a stone’s throw away from where he grew up in Garden City.
“I think that for any writer, your own personal experiences craft how you see the world,” he says. “Growing up on Long Island, meeting the many people and remembering conversations with them, plus the stories my family would tell me about how they grew up. It all affects my work.”
Ricigliano is easily able to draw from Long Island’s “flavor,” as he is firmly entrenched in numerous communities.
Ricigliano’s father moved to Uniondale from Brooklyn in the early 1940s, and stayed until 1985; at age 15, his family moved to Garden City. Ricigliano went to private schools in Uniondale and Old Westbury, then going to law school at Hofstra where he played lacrosse. For the past 20 years, Ricigliano and his family have resided in Locust Valley. He has never left Long Island!
It wasn’t until Ricigliano was 40 that he began to write; a real estate lawyer who counsels with Spano Abstract Service Corp. (“an incredibly supportive company”) he began writing on a whim when he realized that he had an idea for a short film based on stories he heard from his family when he was very young in Brooklyn. Despite never having taken a film class, his screenplay for “The Brooklyn Banker” was picked up by Federico Castaluccio (of “The Sopranos” fame), and made into a feature length film starring Paul Sorvino.
“Everything I write is based off of things that have happened in my life and that I have experienced in my Catholic upbringing,” he says of how he began working on “Godless,” which centers on a devout Catholic governor (Ortiz) who is excommunicated after signing a progressive bill into law. “Godless” is about the crisis of faith that she endures when her religious beliefs contrast with her ambitions.
“Canon law is something I have always been fascinated with,” says Ricigliano. “From there it merged into the process of an excommunication. I wanted to explore the political fallout of her getting excommunicated when she wants to become president, as well as what’s happening with the bishop (Lennix) who has gone to the next step because the church is very politically driven as well.”
Ricigliano’s mother first suggested that her son shoot his directorial debut at Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington.
“We had the ability to use the chapel and the church, the hallways, the high ceilings, the offices which were from a different era, the beautiful grounds. It was all there,” he says. “It was beautiful and magnificent.”
The number of ways in which Ricigliano is creative are endless. He is also an accomplished pop artist who has shown his work at galleries (one of his pieces adorns a set in “Godless”) and a musician. Some of his original songs can be heard in the film.
“I have a mantra: Create every day,” he says thoughtfully. “I try and do something every day and I look forward to it, whether it’s art, writing or playing guitar. Doing this has become ingrained in me. It’s a passion.”
Ricigliano’s next film is based on the play “The Court of Oyer and Terminer,” and is also set to star Lennix. The story is about a retired judge from Nassau County who lives in the city and has dementia. He hopes to shoot scenes in Manhasset and other nearby areas.
“Long Island is one of the greatest places to live on the planet,” he says excitedly as he looks to the future. “The nature, the history, the architecture, some of the court houses. The resources that we have and the people are magnificent. We worked with the Nassau County and the Suffolk County Film Commissions for ‘Godless’ and they were so helpful.”
Ricigliano hopes that “Godless,” which can be streamed on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google Play, and Fandango, makes people want to talk.
“Any of the issues within can’t be one way or the other. People have certain beliefs that are instilled in them. In today’s society, a lot of times, people don’t want to listen. They just yell at each other. Hopefully this film will open up more of a dialogue. We’re all fallible. At the end of the day, the movie is about forgiveness and understanding. All I want is for people to walk out and say, ‘Okay. But I understand what the other person is saying.’”
‘Cold Beer on a Saturday Night’
Spring blooms with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. Before you know it, we’ll be back on the beach; meanwhile Jimmy Kenny and his band keep the vibe going with 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 for over a decade, Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair.
Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m. $35, $25, $20, $15. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Jazzin’ with Wynton Marsalis
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, takes listeners on a thrilling ride with Contemporary Jazz Masterpieces. Hear fascinating new works composed and orchestrated by composers and Big Band leaders of today, including Miho Hazama, Darcy James Argue, Helen Sung, Jihye Lee. The concert also feature newly commissioned works by George DeLancey, Leo Steinriede, and Steven Feifke — that reflect the depth and breadth of the Big Band tradition. With music direction by Marsalis and Steven Feifke, expect an evening of fresh takes and exploratory sounds from the acclaimed orchestra. Feel the vibe of thrilling works that ignite the senses with spontaneity, virtuosity and an unwavering passion.
Thursday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
Photos courtesy Michael Ricigliano
Ana Ortiz and Harry Lennix appear in “Godless,” which captures the collision of politics and faith.
Harry Lennix as Bishop Reginald Roland.
Director-writer Michael Ricigliano with Without a Net producers Elyssa Rabinowitz and Vincent Petrosini at the film’s premiere.
Your Neighborhood CALENDAR
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Baby shower donations being accepted
Help Copiague Memorial Public Library support new parents and families. The library is accepting donations of new items for their Community Baby Shower, set to take place on May 17. Bottles, pacifiers, onesies, swaddle blankets, pajamas, newborn outfits, baby wipes and diapers are among the items being collected.
•Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague
•Time: Ongoing
•Contact: (631) 691-1111
‘Elephant & Piggie’s
“We Are in a Play!’
The beloved musical adventure, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved award-winning, best-selling children’s books, is back on stage at Long Island Children’s Museum. Willems’ classic characters Elephant and Piggie storm the stage in a rollicking musical romp filled with plenty of pachydermal peril and swiney suspense perfect for young audiences.
•Where: Museum Row, Garden City.
•Time: Also April 19, April 23-24, times vary
•Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Little Learners’ Earth Day
Planting Fields Little Learners series continues with an Earth Day celebration. Families will enjoy a heartwarming fun-filled experience, with a reading of “Gifts from the Garbage Truck” by Andrew Larsen. Explore the importance of reusing, reducing, and recycling. With an Earthinspired craft project. For ages 2-5. Registration required.
•Where: 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay.
•Time: 10-11 a.m.
•Contact: plantingfields.org or call (516) 922-9210
Dragon Egg Workshop
The Whaling Museum invites families to explore the legends surrounding these fantastical sea creatures. Also create your own dragon egg with gilded seashells. No registration is required.
•Where: 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.
•Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 367-3418
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Jessie’s Girl
Drag out that neon once again and give your hair its best ‘80s ‘do. Those crazy days are back — as only Jessie’s Girl can pull off, on the Paramount stage. The band of NYC’s top rock/pop musicians and singers gets everyone into that “Back To The Eighties” vibe with the latest edition of their popular concert experience. With a lineup including four pop-rock vocalists dressing and performing as 80s icons, backed by a dynamic band, this is the definitive ‘80s experience. Throw on top of that: a load of super-fun choreography, audience participation, props, costumes bubbles, and confetti — and you have a party that audiences don’t want to leave. Tickets are $49.50, $37.50, $35, $25.
“The Lady of The Lake: The Legend of Lake Ronkonkoma.” Enjoy the Native American folklore thriller.
LIMEHOF is also welcoming nominations of local film directors and movies for consideration to feature in their series.
•Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook.
• Time: 1 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 394-8387 or limusichalloffame.org
Eggstravaganza Scavenger Hunt
Old Westbury Gardens invites families to celebrate the season. Enjoy a day of exploration strolling the gardens in search of colorful egg signs hidden throughout the grounds. Find them all and return to Westbury House to claim a special gift.
•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.
•Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or (516) 333-0048
the practice of meditation and inner reflection can help you feel renewed, refreshed and ready for new beginnings.
•Where: 79 County Line Road, Amityville
• Time: 7-9 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 822-7979
Herb Garden Workshop
Join horticulturist Paul Levine for an informative discussion about herbs at at Copiague Memorial Public Library. Learn which herbs are suitable for containers and which are better in the ground.
•Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague
•Time: 3-4 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 691-1111 or copiague.librarycalendar.com/ event/herb-gardens-49820
Movie matinee
•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 8 p.m.
•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
‘The Great Gatsby’ Join historian-authpr Monica Randall for a colorful video presentation based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year at Copiague Memorial Public Library Enjoy rare photos of the sprawling Gold Coast mansions that inspired Fitzgerald to write the classic tale.
•Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague
•Time: 3-4 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 691-1111 or copiague.librarycalendar.com/ event/great-gatsby-51970
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Copiague Memorial Public Library shows
“Barefoot in the Park.” Feel free to bring a beverage and a snack.
Fire Island Lighthouse presentation
Join author Bill Bleyer at Copiague Memorial Public Library for a session on the history of the Fire Island Lighthouse from 1826 to present day.
•Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague.
•Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 691-1111 or copiague.librarycalendar. com/event/fire-islandlighthouse-americas-mostimportant-51348
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Amityville Village Arbor Day Celebration
All are invited to be a part of the annual Village Arbor Day Celebration, on a parcel of land that was donated by the late Donald Marsden. Village Parks Commission/Tree Board volunteers offer educational tips and plant additional trees to beautify the open space known as The Mary Carroll Marsden Community Garden.
•Where: Corner of S. Bayview Ave. and Bayview Place
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Contact: (631) 264-6000
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Town of Babylon Career Fair registration
The Town of Babylon and the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce host a Career Fair. 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. RSVP to Councilman Manetta’s Office.
•Where: Babylon Town Hall Annex Gym, 281 Phelps Lane, North Babylon
• Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 957-4482 or amanetta@townofbabylonny. gov Youth Job Fair
LIMEHOF Long Island Filmmakers Series
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame screens Maria Capp’s
19 Spring Cleaning for Your Soul Science of Spirituality in Amityville hosts Spring Cleaning for Your Soul. Presented by Jerry Kelly, LMT, discover how APR 22
Copiague Memorial Public Library hosts a Youth Job Fair, presented in partnership with Suffolk County Department of Labor. Ages 14-21 can meet with employers face-to-face to learn about part-time and seasonal jobs and internship opportunities. No registration is required.
•Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague
• Time: 3-5 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 691-1111
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Items on The Calendar 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 kbloom@ liherald.com.
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.
900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590
516-280-7675
25-270 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16
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, Linden-
hurst, 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
MB 25-282. 4/9, 16, 23, 30
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
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
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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT REVIEW BOARD
Pursuant to provisions of Local Law
# 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, April 22, 2025. Public hearings begin 6:00pm.
NEW APPLICATION:
•Vincent Sugamele 10 Charleston Drive Amityville, NY 11701
SCTM#0100-1813-74
•Lumy Villatoro 900 Little East Neck Rd W. Babylon, NY 11704
SCTM#0100-139-278.001
•Ghalcoomarie Chattergoon 416 Litchfield Ave Babylon, NY 11702
SCTM#0100-2114-37
Printing Instructions: RENEWALS BY AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED. All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory Apartment Review Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York.
Amityville Record: Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 25-286. 4/16
NOTICE is hereby given that the PLANNING BOARD of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 6:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, May 1, 2025, to consider the following applications: Application of Lilly Kanarova on behalf of Amityville Cellars Holdings. Applicant seeks site plan and architectural review and approval to erect a new one-story restaurant and winery with cellar in multiple zoning districts pursuant to Sections 24-6 A. (1) (b) and (h), as well as 24-16 A. (1), (4), (5), (11), and (14) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the North side of Merrick Road approximately 288 feet West of Bayview Avenue, partially in a “B-2 Business” district, partially in a “Residential A” district, and partially in a “Residential B” district known as 292 Merrick Road a/k/a SCTM #101-8-1-20. By Order of the Planning Board, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer 25- 288 4/16, 23
Public Notices
Notice of Public Hearing Town Of Babylon - Zoning Board of Appeals
Pursant 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, MAY 1, 2025
BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
6:00 p.m.
1. Application #25057 Lori Poletti, 31 White Street, North Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 19’ – 11’’. All in connection with the replacement of a sun room. Property located on the north side of White Street, 425’ east of Paddock Street, North Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-1082-60
Zoning District: Residence A 6:05 p.m.
2. Application #25054 Riven Sethi, 40 Totten Avenue, Deer Park, NY. Permission to diminish distance to rear lot line from 6’ to 1.3’ (for shed). All in connection with legally maintaining a shed. Property located on the west side of Totten Avenue, 193.48’ north of Hillside Road, Deer Park, NY.
SCTM#0100-42-434
Zoning District: Residence C
6:10 p.m.
3. Application #25040 Cristina NorrisSabo, 19 Lee Place, Amity Harbor, NY. Permission to diminish west side yard from 10’ to 4.8’ (for deck); diminish total side
yards from 25’ to 17.3’ (for deck); diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 6’; increase total building area from 30% to 42.55% (over by 505.73 sq. ft.). All in connection with a proposed rear yard 2 tier deck. Property located on the north side of Lee Place, 500’ west of Western Concourse, Amity Harbor, NY.
SCTM#0100-1831-63
Zoning District: Residence C
6:15 p.m.
4. Application #25042 John J. Christy III, 207 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 25.26’ on Arnold Avenue; diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 15.10’ on Arlington Road; diminish distance to front street line from 40’ to 9.43’ at Arlington Road (for shed); allow a 6’ fence beyond the front building line at Arlington Road; allow a 6’ high fence within 10’ of a driveway; increase area of garage from 500 sq. ft. to 529 sq. ft. (over by 29 sq. ft.); diminish distance to east lot line from 2’ to 0.7’ for concrete patio. All in connection with the demolition of a garage, erection of a new garage, and to legally maintain a shed and a fence. Property located on the southeast corner of Arnold Avenue and Arlington Road, West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-2161-1
Zoning District: Residence C 6:20 p.m.
5. Application #25056 Edward Adams Jr. and Karen L. Adams, 100 Court Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 20’ – 8’’ on Brooklyn Avenue; diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 14’ – 3’’; increase total building area from 20% to 29.51% (over
by 3,780 sq. ft.); diminish distance to west lot line from 8’ to 4.3’ (for gazebo); diminish distance to south lot line from 2’ to 1.7’ (for greenhouse); diminish distance to front street line from 40’ to 26’- 4” on Brooklyn Avenue (for greenhouse); increase area of garage from 500 sq. ft. to 660 sq. ft. (over by 160 sq. ft.). All in connection with the proposed erection of an oversized garage, second-story addition, sun room, and porch and to legally maintain a gazebo and green house. Property located on the southeast corner of Brooklyn Avenue and Court Street, West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-1051-43
Zoning District: Residence B 6:25 p.m.
6. Application #25053 Hub Allen 99 Realty LLC d/b/a HUB Truck Rental Corp., 94 Gazza Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to operate a public garage for truck repair; outdoor storage of trucks as per site plan. All in connection with an existing building (previously approved for three (3) years, expired March 5, 2023). Property located on the southwest corner of Allen Boulevard and Grand Avenue, Farmingdale, NY.
SCTM#0100-96-15.001
Zoning District: Industry G
Subject Premises: 99 Allen Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY 6:30 p.m.
7. Application #25055 NEO Wellness, LLC d/b/a The Flower Shak (tenant)/M.D.K. Realty Corp. (prop. owner), 123 Syosset Circle, Syosset, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to operate a retail recreational marijuana
dispensary. All in connection with an existing one-story building. Property located on the south side of Allen Boulevard, 619.70’ east of Grand Avenue, Farmingdale, NY.
SCTM#0100-96-28
Zoning District: Industry G
Subject Premises: 135 Allen Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY 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 April 7, 2025 25-289 4/16
Great gifts for moms from all walks of life
Mother’s Day is an opportunity to show moms how much they’re loved and appreciated. Though many moms may insist they don’t want anything beyond spending the day with their children, gifts are a big part of Mother’s Day.
No two moms are the same, and though standards like flowers and greeting cards will always have a place on Mother’s Day, the following are some gift ideas that can put smiles on the faces of moms from all walks of life.
Bookworm
There’s no end to the gift options for mothers who love to curl up with a good book. Of course, some new books may delight Mom, but gifts that can improve the reading experience also merit consideration. For example, an ergonomic backrest reading pillow can make bedtime reading sessions more comfortable and ensure Mom’s neck and back get ample support as she reads the latest page-turner. A nightstand book holder also can be ideal for moms who can’t seem to keep track of their bookmarks.
Fitness enthusiast
Some moms simply love to get in a good workout. Shoppers whose mothers or wives love to break a sweat might want to look into home gym equipment, as many fitness enthusiasts transformed part of their homes into exercise areas during the pandemic. If that sounds like the mom on your shopping list, then a suspension training system won’t take up much room but can provide an intense, full-body workout. A new yoga mat, some wireless Bluetooth headphones or a compression stretching mat are some additional gifts that might make exercise-loving moms smile this Mother’s Day.
Traveler
Moms whose children still live under the same roof may not have much opportunity to travel, but empty nesters and grandmothers might. For such moms, a foldable, hanging travel bag can make it easy and convenient for mom to carry all of her toiletries and access them without taking up what’s often minimal hotel room counter space. For moms who want to document their excursions, a leather travel journal encourages them to note their experiences and gives them something they can revisit for years to come. Of course, some new luggage can make the perfect gift for newly retired moms who can’t wait to start visiting places on their travel bucket lists. No two moms are the same. Fortunately, great gifts can be found for moms from all walks of life this Mother’s Day.
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
aus encia 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
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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
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
Lynn Larson, Secretaria del Distrito 25-277 4/2, 9, 16, 23
NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 7:00 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, April 30th 2025, to consider the following applications: Application of Casey DiGaudio. Applicant seeks a variance to install an 8 foot tall vinyl fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the West Side of Barberry Court approximately 766 feet South of Avon Place in a “Residential A“ District known as 51 Barberry Court a/k/a SCTM #101-62-32.1.
Application of Richard Cassaro. Applicant seeks a variance to install a 6 foot tall vinyl fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the West Side of
Grand Central Avenue approximately 105 feet North of Macdonald Avenue in a “Residential A“ District known as 227 Grand Central Avenue a/k/a SCTM #101-12-3-37.1. Application of Kathleen Marren. Applicant seeks to renew a previously approved special exception for a parent-child residence pursuant to Section 183-43 C. (4) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Northwest corner of Chichester Avenue and Carleton Avenue in a “Residential B” District known as 41 Chichester Avenue a/k/a SCTM #10111-15-20.
Application of Bi Lang Wang. Applicant seeks to renew a previously approved special exception for a mixed-use dwelling consisting of a laundromat and two dwelling units pursuant to Section 183-81 A. (8) (b) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the West side of Broadway approximately 186 feet North of West Oak Street in a “B1 Business” District known as 224/226 Broadway a/k/a SCTM #101-35-10.1.
Application of Satya Kaur. Applicant seeks to renew a previously approved special exception for a parent-child residence pursuant to Section 183-9 C. (4) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Southwest corner of Bayview Ave and Towne Street in an “Residential A” District known as 111 Bayview Ave a/k/a SCTM #101-8-2-1.1.
Application of Nicholas Bufinsky. Applicant seeks a variance to maintain a semiinground pool with
insufficient side yard setback pursuant to Section 157-2 of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the West Side of Ketcham Avenue approximately 316 feet North of Cedar Street in a “Residential B” District known as 106 Ketcham Avenue a/k/a SCTM #101-5-5-25. Application of Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club. Applicants seek two variances associated with the maintenance of a 12’ x 20’ shed. Variance 1 is to increase the allowed number of accessory buildings from 4 to 5; Variance 2 is to increase the allowed maximum accessory building area from 500 SF to 2,769 SF, both pursuant to Section 183-55 of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the West side of Unqua Place approximately 670 feet South of Richmond Avenue in a “Residential B” District known as 31 Unqua Place a/k/a SCTM #101-13-1413.1.
By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Amityville, Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer 25-285 4/16, 23
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EAre triple-pane win- dows worth it?
Q. We’re planning to replace our old windows, and are doing research online to make sure we make the right decision. I saw that there’s an option for “triple pane” windows instead of double panes. It appears to be much more money, but the writer of one article says it’s well worth it. Are you familiar with triple panes, do we need permits to change our windows and is it worth the expense? We’ve lived in our current home for five years and plan to be here for the rest of our lives, hopefully a long time, while we raise our family. What do you think?
A. I could simply say that you get what you pay for, but I’m certain you need more of an explanation, since you’ve taken the time to investigate and educate yourself. In your investigation, I’m sure you saw engineering data, lots of comparative numbers and U-values, the rating acronym for glass unit values. The lower the U-value, the better the insulating value of the glass.
Because the majority of heat or cool transmission or loss of energy is through the windows, while the walls, floor and roof are more insulated, it’s most important to do something to prevent losing all that energy you’re paying to create. Whether it’s your air conditioning or your heat, the outside of your house, referred to simply as the “envelope,” is of critical importance to insulate, especially with ever-rising energy prices. While most building departments don’t require a permit for changing out the windows “in kind,” meaning in the same size and location, some will require a permit for any little thing, like sanding your floors or adding closets, and I’m not kidding, so it’s best to check their rules online, or call your local building department directly.
Another thing to be aware of is that changing windows can trigger fire safety escape rules, referred to as egress windows, and most up-anddown, or double-hung colonial windows don’t meet the requirement if you don’t have at least one window in every habitable room with a size of 5.7 square feet. The window must have a clear escape opening of 20 inches in width and a minimum height of clear opening of 24 inches. Remember that a large fire rescuer must be able to save you.
Triple pane is a great value, because you’re always losing costly energy, so the return on investment, especially if this is your long-term home, makes it well worth it. Windows lose the most energy at the edges, so the type of gasket joining the windows to the frame is critical. The most effective frames have insulation blocking, not just a thermal break in the frame. A thermal break is usually a thin gasket between the outside and inside frames. Adding insulation, instead of leaving open air spaces in the frame, saves more energy, so it’s important to look for.
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opinions Ed Kranepool was the real Mr. Met
The Major League Baseball season is well underway. It’s been three weeks since the first pitch was thrown amid all the festivities of Opening Day. As a Brooklyn Dodgers fan since my youth, until they were hijacked from us to Los Angeles, and as a Mets fan since their creation in 1962, baseball has always been a major part of my life.
Love of the game was imparted to me by my father, and it’s something I share with my son and grandson. Whether it’s watching a Mets, Yankees or Long Island Ducks game or going to a local Little League game in Wantagh or Seaford, baseball definitely transcends generations.
What made this year’s Mets opening day more meaningful to me was the tribute to Mets legend Ed Kranepool, who died last year. To honor him, Mets players will wear a patch on their uniform sleeve emblazoned with his number 7 all season.
Kranepool was more than a guy who happened to play for the Mets. In so
many ways, he personified what New York baseball was all about. He was the real Mr. Met. Born and raised in the Bronx, he was signed by the Mets when he graduated from high school in 1962, and at age 17 actually played for them in their first season.
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Kranepool went on to play 18 seasons, appearing in more games than anyone in Mets history. His career included the peaks and valleys of Mets history. In the team’s first seven years, they didn’t have one winning season. Their horrific 1962 campaign, when they set the major league record for most losses, prompted Jimmy Breslin’s famous book “Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game?”
n so many ways, he personified what New York baseball was all about.
But then, in 1969, the “Miracle Mets” shocked the baseball world by winning the World Series. Kranepool, who had suffered and persevered through the dark days, was not only playing on a championship team, but smashed a key home run off the Baltimore Orioles in Game 3 of the Series. And in 1973 he was the team captain when the Mets won the National league championship and, in the World Series, took the mighty Oakland A’s to seven games. Throughout his career, Kranepool
remained a New Yorker, living in Nassau and Suffolk counties and opening a celebrated restaurant, the Dugout, in Amityville. He was also a fixture at countless Little League, charity and community events all over Long Island, and hosted batting and fielding clinics for kids.
Through the rest of his life after he retired from baseball, Kranepool suffered from diabetes and kidney disease, which progressively worsened, necessitating a toe amputation. Never once, though, did I hear him complain or bemoan his fate. After several false starts, he underwent a successful kidney transplant in 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ miracle season.
Though I was a fan of his from day one, I got to know Kranepool about 10 years ago. He was always a great guy to be with, whether at sports events or at lunch with friends. I particularly looked forward to and always enjoyed lunches with Ed, his Mets teammate Art Shamsky and former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Fred Cambria.
It was a terrific experience just to sit and listen to their stories. What struck me the most was that none of them talk-
ed about their own heroics. It was always the other guy. So very different from so many of today’s ego-driven athletes. And I’ll always remember that Kranepool was one of the very first to call me after I had successfully stomach cancer surgery two years ago.
He died last September, from cardiac arrest apparently brought on by the years of diabetes and kidney disease that preceded the kidney transplant. His death was mourned by generations of New York baseball fans.
I focus on Kranepool here because he personified, for me, what baseball in particular and sports in general should be all about, and how they can be lessons for life. Give it your best shot in good times and bad. Don’t panic or complain when life takes a bad turn, or be arrogant when things break your way and you’re on top of the heap.
I think those lessons are especially relevant today, when too many parents put too much pressure on kids to win, forgetting the admonition that it’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. If you play hard and give it your best shot, you’ll be a winner in life, no matter what the scoreboard says.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
America could really use a few honest words
Words, words and more words. Everything we do every day is connected to the use of words and their meaning. Shakespeare’s Hamlet spends a lot of time complaining about words. In “My Fair Lady,” Eliza Doolittle expresses her frustration with excess talking and her desire for action.
I relate the use of words to the political arena, where I spent a great deal of my life. In our history books, public officials gain notoriety by using memorable words.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt soothed a fearful nation with promises that America would go to war and win it. Great Britain’s prime minister, Winston Churchill, lacking enough troops and ammunition, uplifted his nation with his brilliant use of words. If I asked you to remember some of the greatest words from President Ronald Reagan, you might say, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” President
Bill Clinton was believable when he told the voters that he felt their pain. President Barack Obama was elected on the promise of change.
President Trump has used the word “tariff” with enormous frequency, but after major drops in the markets, even he may temporarily realize that the word is toxic.
TThis month’s economic crisis is a good example of how politicians fail to talk to the average consumer in simple terms. When the stock market takes a dramatic plunge, stockholders and pensioners get nervous about their long-term economic fate. Over the past few weeks, there wasn’t one person who consistently crafted a message that could soothe the millions of people who were on edge.
but he may not be the right person to talk to the American public, because he is known to change his mind often, and has already said so.
he Wall Street crisis may be on hold, but does the White House have a plan?
Most people don’t understand how pure partisan politics emerges when there are complex fiscal headaches and multiple talking heads. An example of the confusion is the back-and-forth between Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, the president’s voice on tariffs. Recently Musk referred to Navarro as being “dumber than a sack of bricks.” Navarro referred to Musk as a “car assembler.” If these two people are supposed to be the economic face of the administration, which one should the public trust?
To add to the boiling pot, there’s Vice President J.D. Vance, who has found ways to throw dynamite into a Washington crowd. While his boss is trying to find a working strategy against Chinese tariffs, Vance, who comes from so-called hillbilly country, said, “We borrow money from Chinese peasants to buy the things those Chinese peasants manufacture.” China is our Number 2 lender. With all these crazy intra-party fights going on, one would think the Democrats would be delighting in the bloodbath. Instead, they seem to be suffering from some kind of vocal paralysis, and are unable to find a few key players to articulate the case that the MAGA party is floundering. The United States is currently in a state of total confusion, thanks to the confusing words coming from the Republicans and the silence of the Democratic lambs.
The Wall Street crisis may be on hold, but there are no assurances that the White House has a real long-term plan. One of the underlying problems right now is that there are no assurances that anyone will emerge who will be a credible voice, able to keep the nation calm. The president has promised to negotiate with multiple nations on trade issues,
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is widely respected on Wall Street, but at the height of last week’s turmoil in the markets he was telling us that “things are going to be just fine.”
This should be alarming to all Americans, because it appears there’s no one person who is capable of uttering the words that investors need to keep their collective blood pressure under control.
For now, we’ll have to hope that the country doesn’t free-fall into a recession. We could use a few words from somebody out there who’s never heard of Pinocchio.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.
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Earth Day isn’t just a date. It’s a turning point.
april 22 might not jump out on your calendar like a holiday or a long weekend, but maybe it should. On Earth Day, which has been around for over 50 years, we are urged us to pay attention to the natural world — the land we walk around on, the air we breathe, the oceans that surround us and the future we’re shaping.
And let’s be honest: The future of our environment is looking a little shaky right now.
Extreme weather, rising sea levels, shrinking green spaces — even here in our own communities, we’re feeling the effects. Unseasonal heat waves, water restrictions, and poor air quality brought on by summer wildfires aren’t some abstract global issue. They’re right here at home.
Long Island has at times been a case study of why Earth Day is important.
After Hurricane Sandy, many residents whose homes were flooded had to rebuild, and they aimed to mitigate future damage by raising their homes and, where possible, strengthening bulkheading. Some built seawalls, and in some cases municipalities rebuilt roadways to reduce the impact of flooding.
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Heck, yes, judges can overrule presidents
To the Editor:
Despite the evidence that the earth’s climates are changing, however, Earth Day too often comes and goes without much more than a passing mention. That needs to change, because the day isn’t just about planting trees or switching off the lights for an hour. It’s about recognizing the power of collective local action — and that starts with us.
That’s why this Earth Day, we encourage everyone in our communities to show up and get involved. There are countless ways to make a difference, and many of them are happening right in your backyard.
There is an event focused on recycling in Long Beach on April 26, and a celebration of tree planting in Amityville that same day. And there will be a number of beach cleanups, including one in Atlantic Beach on April 27. Last weekend in Lakeview, more than 50 people planted flowers at the train station and collected litter in the business district.
Join a community cleanup at a park or along a river trail. Volunteer with a local conservation group. Support farmers markets and businesses that use sustainable practices. Start a compost bin. Cut back on single-use plastics. Attend a
town council meeting and ask about green initiatives. Plant something — even if it’s just one flower or herb on your windowsill.
The point isn’t to do it all. It’s to do something.
And when a bunch of people do something together, momentum builds. The ripple effect is real. Small acts pile up into cultural shifts. And when those shifts start to take root in towns like ours, they grow into the kind of broad environmental awareness that leads to lasting policy, cleaner spaces and stronger communities.
Let’s move past the idea that one person can’t make a difference. You can. You do. And when you team up with a few friends, a group, or a neighborhood? That’s how change begins.
So don’t let Earth Day pass by like just another date on the calendar. Take a moment to step outside and look around. And then, do one thing for the Earth. Just one.
Because the more we treat this planet like it matters, the more likely we can preserve everything about it that we know and love. Next Tuesday, let’s do more than acknowledge Earth Day. Let’s take it personally.
In her letter in last week’s issue, “Why so much opposition to the president?” Pat King asked a question that demands a response. “Can judges overrule the president of the United States?”
The answer, of course, is not only yes, but it’s their responsibility to do so when the president goes beyond the scope of the law. The day judges can no longer do that, or choose not to, is the day democracy ends. Hundreds of our judges are now being threatened with harm to themselves and their families for upholding their oaths to defend the constitutional requirement to check presidential and legislative power.
What follows the rule of law is the rule of predation and fear, and that’s why there is so much opposition to this would-be tyrant.
BrIAN KELLY Rockville Centre
D’Esposito will fit right in in wasteful Washington
To the Editor:
Former U.S. rep. Anthony D’Esposito seems hellbent on bringing the Town of Hempstead’s hiring practices to Washington, whether it’s in Congress or
as inspector general in the Department of Labor. Hempstead is notorious for wasting tax dollars on high-salaried political appointments. So of course, former Councilman D’Esposito thought nothing of hiring his mistress and his fiancée’s daughter to work for him in Congress, which, unlike the town, has actual labor laws against such practices. Given the qualifications of all of
President Trump’s appointees, however, appointing someone who openly violated labor laws to the position of inspector general overseeing the Labor Department shouldn’t surprise anyone. And there is no expectation that D’Esposito will investigate waste and abuse in the department.
Not surprisingly, it didn’t take long for D’Esposito to confirm his reputation
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Carol Meyer Yannacone, L.I.’s environmental crusader
Carol Annia Meyer Yannacone and Victor J. Yannacone Jr. were more than a married couple for many decades — they were a Long Island-based team in the environmental movement here and beyond. Sadly, Carol died earlier this year, at age 90.
“My wife of 66 years passed away,” Victor emailed the couple’s many friends. “She was an extraordinary woman who did much for many and she will be sorely missed.” Indeed, she will be.
One of their important crusades was a legal challenge in the mid-1960s of the spraying of the pesticide DDT by the Suffolk County Mosquito Control Commission. The commission had for decades been dousing wetlands with massive amounts of DDT.
In 1965, Carol, a science teacher, came upon a huge fish kill in Upper Yaphank Lake. She had grown up near the lake, and swam in its waters. Victor, with a law practice based in Patchogue,
where the Yannacones also lived, brought a class action lawsuit in Supreme Court in Suffolk County. Its lead plaintiff: his wife.
The Long Island History Journal relates, in an article titled, “Long Island Women Preserving Nature and the Environment,” that the lawsuit was later to be dismissed in Supreme Court, but it “won while losing” by “publicizing the problem” as “Suffolk County suspended, then banned DDT.” Then, “New York State banned DDT in 1970 … and DDT was banned nationwide in 1972.”
this intrepid science teacher and her husband, Victor, took on all kinds of polluters.
Out of this battle came the Environmental Defense Fund, based for many years on Long Island, in East Setauket, and now an international organization headquartered in Manhattan. “EDF was Carol’s idea,” said Victor. “She conceived the idea in Atlantic City at a meeting of the Audubon Society” at which Victor gave what became noted as the “Sue The Bastards Speech.” She and Victor were two of the 10 founders who signed the certificate of incorporation of the EDF.
The initial judge in the DDT case was D. Ormonde Ritchie, and it was in his court that what became the legal
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for labor law abuse. He approved giving the deputy secretary of labor, the man tasked with cutting federal funds to local libraries and museums, 24-hour security detail.
Despite the White House’s claims to the contrary, government spending since Trump’s inauguration is $154 billion more than during the same period last year. Between Trump’s golf days, which have cost taxpayers roughly $30 million since January, and D’Esposito approving unwarranted $2 million security details, the waste and abuse committed by the Trump administration, while taking a chainsaw to agencies that provide critical services, is unconscionable.
This cavalier attitude that our tax dollars are theirs for the taking must stop in Washington, and in Nassau County.
CLAUDIA BORECkY President, Bellmore Merrick Democratic Club
The devil is in the details
To the Editor:
The big things in the Trump administration are so appalling that it’s hard to wrap your mind around them. The little things sometimes fall through the cracks. For example, a friend noted the frequency of the alliterative “trust in
term “environmental law” was born. Justice Ritchie “was asked by the attorney for the county, ‘What’s the basis for this lawsuit?’” Yannacone recalled. Then “the judge turned to me and asked, ‘Where should your adversary look this up?’ I said, ‘Try environmental law.’”
The New York Times and other media covering the case described this as a new concept in law, which since then has become the name used globally for a legal specialty.
Another important case that Victor and Carol were involved in was litigation over the use of the herbicide Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. In 1979, Yannacone filed a lawsuit against the chemical companies that manufactured Agent Orange.
Meanwhile, an essay on the Yannacone law firm’s website details, “Carol Annia Yannacone listened to and counseled the Vietnam combat veterans dying from the illness and disease resulting from their exposure to dioxin … But it was not just the veterans who looked to Carol for counsel and support, it was their wives, girlfriends, parents, and children.
“Carol,” it continues, “conducted intake interviews on more than 3,295 individual veterans, opened and managed their claim files, consulted with doctors and expert witnesses throughout the country and helped develop and maintain the CHAOS (Case Histories of Agent Orange Survivors) from which the information used to negotiate the [1984 $180 million Agent Orange] settlement was ultimately derived.”
The Yannacones traveled several years ago to Hawaii to visit their son, Victor III, for Thanksgiving. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit, “and we were quarantined … We never got home … So now we’re stuck here in paradise,” Victor was telling me over the phone from Maui in 2022. And, in his mid-80s, with arthritis, “I don’t want to get on an airplane” with this condition and fly back. So they remained in paradise.
Carol died in a hospice in Maui on Feb. 23. She is survived by Victor; their son, Victor III; a daughter, Claire Yannacone, of Patchogue, a science teacher in Riverhead; and three grandchildren. And by good environmental works over many decades.
Carl Grossman is a professor of journalism at SUNY Old Westbury, host of the TV program “Enviro Close-Up with Karl Grossman” and the author of six books.
Framework by Tim Baker
Trump” phrase the White House press secretary keeps slipping into press conferences.
Or the fact that the president of the United States called his own people “yippy” for gasping in horror as their savings plummeted — not to mention watching him manipulate the stock market like a toy.
But I heard something on the news that I found so chilling that I can’t stop thinking about it: In response to a request for evidence for deporting a U.S. resident, Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded in a memo that he can deport anyone he wants. A terrifying message, yes, but I can’t stop thinking about responding with a memo to a judicial request, dismissing not only the request, but the entire judicial system and branch of government. Just waving them away like someone soliciting you to buy something cheap and tawdry. The disdain is breathtaking.
A confluence of events — Trump’s inexplicable popularity and infallibility in the eyes of a great deal of the country; the Republican majority in both the Senate and the House — have allowed Project 2025 not just to come to fruition, but to flourish. We must do something other than watch in horror from the sidelines as our entire system of government is dismantled before our eyes. Our Founding Fathers may have been imperfect, but they created a brilliant
system of government with three equal branches, which both support and check each other, and consequently give the people the power.
If power is consolidated in the executive branch, we will witness the death
of democracy. We can’t let the devil — speaking literally and figuratively — win here.
At the Lions Club egg hunt at Halls Pond Park — West Hempstead
