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Babylon Belle predicts early spring on chilly Groundhog Day morning

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Babylon Village’s groundhog, Babylon Belle, made her appearance at Southards Pond Park on Feb. 2, despite the chilly 18-degree morning, to deliver her forecast: an early spring.

Families braved the cold to hear the prediction, while Mayor Mary Adams had to coax Belle out of the woods, where she was hiding behind a tree in her pajamas.

The mayor explained to Belle the importance of her task, prompting Belle to quickly rush into her house to change. She emerged wearing her signature pink tutu and bows on each ear.

Unlike many communities, Babylon does not use a live groundhog for the event, instead relying on a generous volunteer to dress up and entertain the crowd.

“We don’t need to put the animals through that. There are other options,” said Adams, who organized the first animal-friendly event last year. Babylon was later recognized by

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, PETA, with the Compassionate Government Award for not using a live groundhog.

In recent years, protests have been held to raise awareness of the issue and encourage towns to adopt Babylon’s approach in protecting wildlife, according to PETA.

After searching for her shadow and finding none, Babylon Belle declared that spring would come early. Her prediction was in stark contrast to Punxsutawney Phil, who saw his shadow and saw six more weeks of winter.

As the crowd waited for Belle’s prediction, Village Trustee Dominic Bencivenga offered his own forecast: “One way or another, spring will be coming,” he said.

Following the announcement, hot cocoa and groundhog-shaped cookies, provided by Torta Fina Bakery and served by the Babylon Beautification Society, were offered to all,

“I’m hoping for an early spring and want to thank Babylon Village for holding this event,” said Robert Brady, who was there with his daughter, Maeve, and son, Rowan.

Babylon schools see small tax hike, plan to stay under tax cap

By ALENA BERENBLATT

Correspondent

The Babylon School District is projecting for the 2025-2026 school year a 2.19 percent tax increase, which falls below the New York State tax cap.

During the district’s first budget workshop of the season, Assistant Superintendent for Business Deirdre Lunetta thanked the community for supporting the district when it exceeded the tax cap in 2023-2024. However, due to interest earnings from smart investments and cost-saving measures, Lunetta said preliminary figures show there will be no need to exceed the cap this year.

Worities, which include maintaining current programming, restoring services where financially feasible, ensuring long-term sustainability, and preparing an educationally sound and fiscally responsible budget.

working collectively to ensure that the needs of the students are at the forefront, and that discernment is used when developing our budget.

DEIRDRE LUNETTA

Lunetta described the budget process as “dynamic” and called the proposal a “work in progress” with several unknowns still in play.

“We’re working collectively to ensure that the needs of the students are at the forefront, and that discernment is used when developing our budget,” Lunetta said. She outlined the budget pri-

To improve fiscal health, Lunetta said the district has implemented several cost-saving measures, such as monitoring the budget, switching student accident insurance providers, changing vendors for postage meters, and shifting several processes from paper-based to electronic methods. Additionally, the district reduced its Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) borrowing by $1 million, from $8 million to $7 million, saving $40,000 in interest payments. TAN borrowing helps school districts bridge the gap between the beginning of the fiscal year in July and when taxes are levied in October.

The tax levy is the total amount of money raised through local property taxes, both residential and commer-

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Photo Credit/Town of Babylon

Village of Babylon Trustee and Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert, Babylon Belle, Mayor Mary Adams, Trustee Sean Goodwin and Trustee Dominic Bencivenga

Babylon schools expect to stay under state tax cap

cial. The board adopts the tax levy in October, and it is then communicated to the Town of Babylon for collection in January. The town collects the taxes and transfers the funds back to the district. The levy must stay under the state-mandated tax cap, which is either 2 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. If the district proposes a budget that exceeds the cap, it must be approved by at least 60 percent of voters.

Although the budget process is still in its early stages, Lunetta said her preliminary projection is a 2.19 percent tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year.

“We’re on track to be better than planned, based on what we’re seeing about revenues from interest rates and other factors,” said Board Trustee Theresa Patiri. “Kudos to you and your department. You’ve been laser-focused on cash management and revenue. Thank you for that.”

Superintendent Carisa Manza praised Lunetta’s ability to explain complex financial concepts to the administration, board, and community.

“Ms. Lunetta really has a depth of knowledge when it comes to district finances,” Manza said. “Two years ago,

we had to pierce the cap and make significant cuts. Over the last year and a half, with her team, she has made incremental strides to help us rebuild our reserves and recover. We’ve been able to maintain our instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and co-curricular athletics this year, and we’re aiming to restore more over time.”

“We must look at everything with discernment. Is this a need? Is this a want?” Manza added. “We all want things, but we can’t do everything at once.”

Lunetta outlined the timeline for the budget season. Her department will work with the district’s leadership team and department heads to develop the budget proposal from now through April. The final tax calculation is due to the state by March 1. State Aid projections are expected on April 1, and the Board of Education will adopt the proposed budget at its April 7 meeting. A public hearing on the proposed budget will take place May 12, and the community will vote on the budget on May 20.

The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 24, in the High School Library, where the second budget workshop will be presented.

Babylon Belle predicts early Spring

Brian and Jennifer Dolan brought their children, James, Claire, and Andrew. While Claire was excited about the prediction “because it will be warm soon,” her brother Andrew, who loves winter, was a little disappointed. “I don’t want an early spring,” he said.

“We’re very excited for the early spring prediction,” said Miranda Beisner, who attended with her husband, Brendan, and children, Ella and Maeve. Adams concluded the event by reading a message to the crowd: “So, to our Village residents, children, and guests, thank you for being a part of this historic event.“

Babylon Belle high-fives kids at the event.

Babylon program helps residents save on energy bills

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

From home energy evaluation auditing to financing, the Town of Babylon is encouraging homeowners to find out how to get a safer, healthier, more comfortable home, while significantly reducing their annual energy bills.

Through its Green Homes program, the town estimates, the average Babylon resident saves up to $1,000 a year on energy bills.

To help more residents find out how they can become part of the program, the town recently held a Sustainability Fair focusing on the positive impacts on the Green Homes Program and showing residents how they can reduce the amount of energy needed to power their homes and save money while reducing green-house gas emissions that threaten the environment.

“Every time we turn up the thermostat or turn on an air conditioner, we are using energy from a power plant or burning scarce fossil fuels (oil and natural gas), all of which produce greenhouse gas emissions,” said town officials.

Want to know more? A Town of Babylon licensed Green Homes contractor will conduct a comprehensive energy audit of your home to determine what energy-efficient home improvements may be effective. The contractor will prepare a detailed home evaluation

and performance report that will demonstrate the savings you receive from making the improvements. The savings enerally, cover the cost of the upgrades.

“This is an important opportunity to highlight a terrific program that has existed in the Town of Babylon since 2008,” said Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “The Green Homes program provides residents with an eye-opener regarding their homes, and partici-

Supervisor Rich Schaffer discusses the positive impacts of Green Homes program

The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County and Amityville police departments and other local law enforcement and fire agencies.

Two men dead in apparent murder-suicide Lindenhurst — Suffolk County Police are investigating what is suspected to be a murder-suicide that occurred Monday afternoon, Feb. 3.

Police said officers responded to 369 Nevada St. at about 3:57 p.m. after a 911 caller reported a man lying in the front yard. Officers found Marek Gusciora, 66, with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following an investigation, authorities discovered Augustyn Jedra, 69, who was undomiciled, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in a vehicle at 455 Park Ave. at 5:09 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392.

Woman killed in house fire Bay Shore — Suffolk County Police are investigating a house fire that claimed the life of a woman in the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 30.

Police said officers responded to 1417 North Windsor Ave. around 1:30 a.m. after a 911 caller reported a fire. Three people were inside the home at the time. An adult female was pronounced dead at the scene, and an adult male was transported to a local hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. Another adult male was uninjured. The fire spread to two nearby homes, but no one was injured there. The woman’s identity is being withheld pending confirmation by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office.

The cause of the fire is under investigation but does not appear to be criminal in nature.

Robbery

West Babylon — A man armed with a gun robbed

The Town of Babylon received a $235,330 Bridge the Gap grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund its Green Homes program, which helps homeowners make energy efficiency improvements at no upfront cost. Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer made announcement at the town’s Green Horizons Sustainability Fair in Lindenhurst, where officials celebrated the completion of the program’s 2,000th energy retrofit project.

pants often share with us the incredible savings they experience with their electric and heating bills. This truly helps, especially today when everyone

CRIME WATCH

Stack Auto Service and Tires at 1041 Little East Neck Rd. around 8:14 p.m. on Jan. 30. Police said the suspect demanded cash before fleeing the scene.

Copiague — Two people robbed Modica Wines at 1279 Sunrise Hwy. around 4 p.m. on Jan. 29. Police said they demanded cash and merchandise before fleeing.

Petit Larceny

West Babylon — A suspect stole seven pairs of sneakers from Marshall’s at 795 Montauk Hwy. on Jan. 30 at about 4:20 p.m., police said.

Lindenhurst — On Jan. 30 at 1:45 p.m., an unidentified person stole several items from CVS at 20 E. Montauk Hwy., concealing them in their jacket before leaving without paying, police reported.

Arson

Babylon— Police are investigating an arson at Southards Pons Park, where three juveniles were seen lighting a fire at about 4:15 p.m. on Jan. 29. Witnesses reported that the suspects were carrying a gas container.

Grand Larceny

North Babylon — A UPS driver was approached by a person on Veronica Lane at 3:47 p.m. on Jan. 21. Police said the person ripped the driver’s phone from his hand and fled.

Burglary

West Babylon — Police are investigating a burglary on Lake Drive. A resident reported that between $60,000 and $70,000 in cash was stolen after someone pried open a safe. The break-in occurred on Jan. 26 at about 6:45 a.m.

Criminal Mischief

West Islip — Police said a group of youths threw eggs and coffee at a home on Edmore La. around 1 a.m. on Jan. 26, causing damage to the door frame.

Other arrests

Menacing: Shivran Balram, 27, S. Bayview Ave., Amityville.

Menacing With a Weapon: Adhemar Schelmety, 32, of

is watching every dollar they must spend on necessities.” For information, call 631-422-4411.

1014 Manor La., Bay Shore; Kevin James, 55 of 75 Creekside Dr., Middle Island.

Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Zane Reilly, 20 of 36 Rose Dr., East Meadow; Levy Croal, 20 of 186 N. Clinton Ave., Bay Shore; Brandon Marquez, 23 of 210 Clift St., Central Islip.

Robbery: Anthony Kentros, 19 of 965 Montauk Ave., North Great River; Leon Dunton, 24 of 558 Bellport Ave., Bellport.

Petit Larceny: Omaira Valeriorios, 38 of 1643 N. Thompson Dr., Baywood; Patricia Lenihan, 76 of 8 Ahlen La., Central Islip; Jenique Ortiz, 36, of 48 Maida Ave., Deer Park; Jhon Vivas, 31, of 21 Millpond La., Bay Shore; Deandre Arocho, 22, of 413 Albany Ave., Amityville; Charles Blando, 54 of 357 Pate St., Holbrook.

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance: Cristhofer Peral Taliriano, 25, 8 E. Cherry St., Central Islip; Lindsay Davidson, 44, of 1238 Kirkman Pl., Union, New Jersey; Juan Tejeda, 41, of 29 9th Ave., Brentwood; William Anderson, 63 of 1167 Ocean Ave., Bay Shore; Luis Rivera, 66, of 8 Franklin Ave., Brentwood; Gladis Medina, 43, of 255 Earle St., Central Islip; Isaac Gomez Martinez, 21, of 123 Tabor St., Brentwood; Oscar Garcia 26, 123 Tabor St., Brentwood; Cristhofer Peraltaliriano, 25 of 8 Cherry St., Central Islip.

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Laura A. Tiongson, 51 of Elliott St., Merrick; Jose R. Villalobosvillegas, 33 of Cherokee St., Massapequa; Bruce Babington, Berger Ave., Amityville; James Hawkins, 21 of 4th Ave., Bay Shore; Kenny Franklyn, 31, of 362 Wadsworth Ave., Manhattan (drugs); Frank Mangone, 22, of 1831 Maurice Ave., East Meadow; Mayquer Munez Chavez, 31 of 114 Thomas St., Brentwood; Farrell Brandon, 39, of 4784 Cates Bay Hwy., Conway, South Carolina; Joshua McMahon, 44, of 22 Jane Dr., North Babylon; Josue Acosta, 30, of 178 Elliot St., Brentwood.

Photos Courtesy/Babylon Town

Copiague students honored at Recognition Awards Ceremony

To celebrate the achievements of its student body, Copiague School District held a Student Recognition Awards ceremony at Copiague Middle School on Monday, Jan. 27. Surrounded by administrators, board of education members, family, friends and faculty, students were recognized for their hard work in academics and dedication both in and out of the classroom.

Held twice a year, the awards ceremony recognizes students nominated for their efforts by administrators, teachers and staff in their respective buildings and selected by the Copiague Board of Education.

“Publicly recognizing excellence is our way of celebrating some of the great successes of the Copiague Public Schools’ programs and, at the same time, enabling us to showcase outstanding role models to our community,” said Copiague School District Su -

perintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon.

Congratulations to the following recipients: Deauville Gardens East Elementary School: Adriel Ortez Vasquez and Kobe Watlington; Deauville Gardens West Elementary School: Alexandria Paulino and Arianna Quispe Lopez; Great Neck Road Elementary School: Addyson Arce and Jayla Smith; Susan E. Wiley Elementary School: Christopher J. James Ballaera, Naomy Gonzalez, Jayden Manzanares Rubio and Isla Miller; Copiague Middle School: Gabriella Ng Agtuca, Tristan Andrews, Adele Collado, Aryana Matusewicz, Emely Moran, Jireth A. Orellana Perez and Sofia Soares and Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School: Valery Cedeno, Rhianna Coleman, Samari Cooper, Adonai Adam Guglielmelli, Angelina Ramos, Adam Schimmoller Jr. and Kristina Wendel.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: Please note: All meetings are subject to change without notice.

TUESDAY, February 18

•Village of Babylon Board of Trustees work session: 6 p.m.; Village Hall, upstairs conference room, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional information, call 631-669-1500; or email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @https:// www.villageofbabylonny.gov.

•Lindenhurst Village Board of Trustees public meeting: 7:30 p.m. For updated meeting information, call 631-957-7500; or visit their web site @ https://villageoflindenhurstny.gov.

WEDNESDAY, February 19

•Village of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals: 7:30 p.m. @ Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email info@villageofbabylonny.gov, or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.

THURSDAY, February 20

•Village of Babylon Planning Board: 7:30 p.m. @ Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email info@villageofbabylonny.gov, or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.

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Senator Monica Martinez honored by the Red Cross

By CAROLYN JAMES

cjames@liherald.com

The American Red Cross celebrated five New York State legislators for their commitment to the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

Among those recognized as a 2025 Legislator of the Year was State Senator Monica R. Martinez Martinez, who was lauded for her support of community outreach efforts to build more resilient communities.

“We are so grateful for the partnership we share with our legislators across the state,” said Kevin Coffey, a regional CEO of the American Red Cross in the state. “Their commitment to improve the lives of their constituents aligns with the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. They each share in our humanitarian spirit, and we are honored to recognize them for their efforts to help build more resilient communities.”

Martinez was an integral supporter of the inaugural “Prepare the Town” in Brentwood, an event series that brings preparedness trainings and resources

from the Red Cross and other organizations serving high-risk communities throughout the region. She has also hosted emergency preparedness presentations for her constituents ,including for the Home Fire Campaign, as well as educational courses for adults and children.

“The American Red Cross is a lifeline in times of crisis, offering relief, education, and hope when it’s needed most,” Martinez said. “From responding to hurricanes, floods, or home fires, or equipping communities with life-saving skills like CPR, this organization stands ready to support those in need. “

She added, “I am humbled to be recognized as a 2025 New York State Legislator of the Year, not because it highlights my efforts, but because it reflects the impact of supporting one of the most respected organizations dedicated to alleviating suffering. Through its work and partnerships with government leaders, the Red Cross brings vital support to neighbors facing unimaginable loss.”

U.S. Power Squadrons hold boating courses

The United States Power Squadrons is offering course dates and locations for upcoming safe boating courses as follows:

•Great South Bay, America’s Boating Course, West Islip Library, 3 Higbie La., West Islip, March 4, 6:30 p.m. The cost is $30. For more information contact Michael Boland at 631-290-8096, or email him at: bolandmichael123@gmail.com

• Captree Squadron, Babylon pool building, 151 Phelps La., North Babylon,

March 3 and 29, 9 a.m. The cost is $60. For more information or to sign up for the course contact Eugene Johnson at 631-921-3403, or email him at pwrbtr@ aol.com

To access the latest list of safe boating courses and seminars on Long Island, go to https://shorturl.at/Qp0Df.

For additional information about the United States Power Squadrons call 516-312-2167 or visit one of the web sites listed below.

Photo Credit/ American Red Cross

New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez receives a 2025 New York State Legislator of the Year award from the American Red Cross

S.C. Sheriff appoints new undersheriff

Kevin Heavey was sworn in as a Deputy Undersheriff for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 5 by Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr.

Heavy, who spent 21 years in the New York City Police Department, will oversee the Academy, Ceremonial and Wellness Unit.

“Deputy Undersheriff Heavey’s leadership and deep understanding of law enforcement operations will enhance our ability to serve and protect Suffolk County,” said Toulon. “His commitment to integrity, accountability, and public safe-

ty will be invaluable as we continue strengthening our initiatives and supporting the men and women of this agency. I look forward to the work he will contribute to our Office and Suffolk County.”

Heavey brings over two decades of law enforcement experience, having served in the NYPD in various leadership roles, including the Internal Affairs Bureau and the Ceremonial Unit. His expertise spans criminal investigations, crisis intervention, and interagency collaboration.

NEWS BRIEFS

Babylon Village raffle basket auction set

The Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Raffle Basket Auction at The Piermont on Thursday, May 1 from 6 to 9 p.m.

The auction will include food for purchase, cash bar and hundreds of baskets. The cost is $45 per person and includes 3 sheets of 26 tickets and dessert.

Sponsored by Catholic Health Good

Samaritan University Hospital, proceeds from this fundraiser will help pay for all the village events the chamber organizes.

To purchase tickets, visit, bvccbasketauction.eventbrite.com.

For more information, email hello@ babylonchamber.com

The Piermont is located at 494 Fire Island Ave., Babylon.

WB Alumni scholarship applications open

Applications are now open for all West Babylon Alumni Foundation Scholarships and can be picked up in the West Babylon Senior High School Guidance Office.

The foundation will be awarding 10 scholarships to the Class of 2025.

Come one, come all to St. Patrick’s Church on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a wide variety of women’s, men’s, and children’s clothes, shoes and accessories. Hot beverages

All applications must be in by Monday, March 3.

For more information, call (631) 3767100.

will also be sold at the event. For more information, call (631) 2427530.

Photo Courtesy/S.C. Sheriff’s Office

Kevin Heavey and S.C. Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr.

LI authors’ group holds book drive for Legion Post 1634

Recently the Long Island Authors Group, LIAG, contacted Joe Regina of the Sergeant John Sardiello’s American Legion Post 1634 in West Babylon, an organization dedicated to helping returning veterans stay active and busy.

After that conversation, LIAG members organized a book drive for the Post and delivered approximately 100 books there. They were delivered by LIAG members Alice Laby, Jean Derespina, and Amy Tangel in the hope of starting “a mutually beneficial and strong relationship,” said Derespina.

The group was introduced to the Sardiello Post through Tangel, who met one of its members at an Italian festival in Massapequa.

The LIAG, a non-profit organization with approximately 100 local authormembers, has a mission to encourage, support, and promote authorship on Long Island. It works to foster knowledge and experience through educational seminars on writing topics and conducts activities and events that promote the Long Island writing com -

munity.

Regina gave the group a tour of the Post where medals and photos of young soldiers were displayed on the walls, including of those veterans who had lost their lives in Vietnam.

Alice Laby said she was quickly prompted to join the event. “When I heard my colleagues from LIAG were planning to attend a local veterans’ party, I said to myself—Alice, sign up,” she wrote. “I thought it would be a good way for me to give back to the Long Island community.”

The wife of a member of the post crocheted quilts, which were raffled off at the event to raise money for the Post. In addition to the reading and tour, the group enjoyed a dinner at the Post and Babylon High School students interviewed veterans from the Post and wrote an essay about their experience.

The Post is at 10 Bruce St., West Babylon. For more information on the Post call 917-669-2014.

To contact the LIAG, email Jean Derespina at: jeand.tmg@gmail.com.

Veteran and former Commander of American Legion Post 1634 in West Babylon, Joe Regina ‘at the event co-hosted by the LIAG.

Shown at the event, left to right. Amy Tangel who is spearheading the project with veterans and the LIAG; Jean Derestina, and Alice Laby. All three women are on the LIAG Board of Directors.

LaGrange Inn’s Uwe Paullsen, beloved restaurateur, at 89

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

For decades, La Grange Inn on Montauk Highway stood as the unofficial border between Babylon Village and West Islip, symbolizing the deep connection between the two communities. Local sports teams, business groups, and organizations from both towns regularly held events there. It was a gathering place for weddings, family celebrations, quiet lunches, and festive dinners.

From 1978 to 2000, the restaurant was owned by Uwe Paullsen, a German immigrant who began his career at La Grange Inn in the kitchen. Over time, he worked his way up to fulfill his lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. Under his leadership, La Grange Inn became a popular venue and community hub.

Paullsen, known for his captivating stories, integrity, and humor, died December 28, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in Hamburg, Germany, Paullsen was the son of Herman Jung and Wilhelm Stukenbroker Paullsen.

Paullsen purchased the restaurant from Herman Jung and Wilhelm Stukenbroker. A passionate restaurateur, he expanded the business to accommodate

more events, earning a reputation for fine dining and service. His wife, Elke Paullsen, said her husband’s commitment to the restaurant was unmatched.

“My husband originally worked at La Grange, then became part-owner and eventually the sole owner,” she said.

“He was the ultimate restaurateur—he loved the business and the people who came to the restaurant. He worked tirelessly to make it special for everyone.”

Elke Paullsen recalled visits to the restaurant from such notable figures as President Richard Nixon and television personality Bob Keeshan, better known as Captain Kangaroo.

After the sale of La Grange Inn, new owners struggled to maintain the restaurant’s legacy. Eventually, the property passed into the hands of venture capitalists. Today, the site has undergone significant transformation. A CVS pharmacy now occupies the south end of the property where the original building once stood. Meanwhile, a large portion of the original structure was moved and restored, and now houses the West Islip History Center @ La Grange—a project to which Paullsen contributed extensively.

“He was an amazing, generous, and kind man, and a beloved community member,” noted the board of the History

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Tricia Mersseroux named new director at BACCA

Tricia Mersseroux was recent named the new Executive Director of the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts (BACCA).

With a background in global advertising, where she worked with such brands as General Mills, Oreo Cookies, and Nabisco, she said she has always been passionate about storytelling, innovation, and community impact.

“My time as Chief Marketing Officer for ABIS allowed me to secure nearly major brand sponsorships as well as partnerships, and I’m eager to bring that same energy to elevate BACCA’s initiatives and support the vibrant arts community here in Babylon,” she said.

She brings her experience as an artist, film director and photographer to the position. She is a Baldwin Harbor resident, wife and mother to two daughters.

“I know the power of community and how important it is to nurture creative spaces,” she said. “I’m thrilled to bring fresh ideas, meaningful partnerships, and dynamic programming to BACCA while continuing to celebrate the incredible talent in our area. I look forward to

meeting each of you, hearing your stories, and working together to make the arts in Babylon thrive like never before. Let’s create something extraordinary.”

Center, where Paullsen served for many years. “He was instrumental in revitalizing his cherished former restaurant and volunteered at the Center, sharing photo albums and La Grange memorabilia with the community.”

Beyond his passion for the restaurant business, Paullsen was a devoted family man, said his son Christopher. “He was a wonderful man who you could count on 24 hours a day.”

In addition to his wife of 66 years, Elke, Paullsen is survived by his children: Christopher and wife Erika Smith of Connecticut; Audrey Paullsen-Soranno and husband Carl of Babylon; and Denise Elbeck of New York. He is also survived by grandchildren Carl and Mark Soranno, Hannah Elbeck, Jake, and Harper, as well as two great-grandchildren, Finley and Wyatt.

A wake was held at Chapeys Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Highway, West Islip, on January 3. The family has requested donations in Paullsen’s memory be made to St. Jude Children’s Research

Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the West Islip Historical Society, P.O. Box 231, West Islip, NY 11795.

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Local Worship Schedules and Services.

THE UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH OF BABYLON

Corner of Deer Park Avenue and James Street in the Village of Babylon, 631-661-5151

Website: babylonumc.org

Pastor: The Rev. Melissa Boyer

SUNDAY SERVICES

Congregation Beth Sholom

• Spiritual leader: Rabbi Abraham Axelrud, Ph.D.

• Shabbat services every weekend: Friday, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

• Kosher catering for all types of functions

• Spiritual leader: Rabbi Abraham Axelrud, Ph.D.

• Shabbat services every weekend: Friday, 8:00 p.m.

• Religious school - Pre Hebrew thru Bar/Bat Mitzvah

• Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

• Kosher catering for all types of functions

• Rabbi’s adult education classes

• Religious school - Pre Hebrew thru Bar/Bat Mitzvah

• Active sisterhood and men’s club

• Senior Time Thursdays – 12:30-4:30, all welcome

• Rabbi’s adult education classes

• Interfaith couples welcome

• Active sisterhood and men’s club

• New members welcome

• Interfaith couples welcome

• New members welcome

441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon PO Box 64 631-587-5650

441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon PO Box 64 • 631-587-5650 congregationbethshalom.com

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Home of the James Street Players and the UMC Nursery School

• Senior Time Thursdays – 12:30-4:30, all welcome

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

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Uwe Paullsen

Tricia Mersseroux

BABYLON HERALD BEACON — February 13, 2025

Hundreds Attend The R.E.A.L. Awards

Event celebrates professionals driving growth and community development

By Angelina Zingariello

RichnerLIVE hosted its fourth annual R.E.A.L. Awards on Jan. 29, honoring the outstanding entrepreneurs, professionals and visionaries shaping Long Island’s real estate industry.

This event, at the Heritage Club at Bethpage, recognized individuals who have excelled in their fields and dedicated themselves to community advocacy and development.

“We strive to spotlight these developments and the people and organizations behind them week in and week out,” Stuart Richner, president and publisher of Richner Communications Inc., said. “Your work is vital for our shared growth and prosperity.”

The ceremony emphasized the deep connection between real estate and local communities, highlighting how industry leaders contribute to the region’s growth and well-being. The event celebrated the accomplishments of professionals whose efforts go beyond building structures; they lay the foundation for thriving neighborhoods and economic prosperity.

The evening began with a lively cocktail hour, where attendees mingled and connected with friends and colleagues. The networking session set the tone for the night, allowing industry leaders to celebrate their shared achievements and contributions to the local real estate landscape.

“It’s always an honor to be honored,” said Sheldon Shrenkel, CEO and executive director of the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency, said. “We appreciate the recognition, and to be together with all these other wonderful people in similar professions.”

After dinner, the awards ceremony was hosted by five-time Emmy Awardwinning investigative reporter Kristin Thorne. The honorees were recognized for their achievements, and came to the stage to accept their awards.

“It is always an honor to be celebrated multiple times by fellow architects and industry organizations,” Willy Zambrano, founder and design principal at Zambrano Architecutal Design, said. “However, recognition from another professional field is truly invaluable, particularly when it comes from a local news outlet. I’m elated to receive the Architectural Design Excellence award from this event.”

Keynote speaker Mike Florio, CEO of the Long Island Builders Institute, addressed the growing challenges in Long Island’s real estate market, emphasizing how rising construction costs, insurance premiums and restrictive zoning regulations are making homeownership increasingly difficult. Despite these obstacles, Florio highlighted the region’s desirability, and the need for collaborative efforts among developers, policymakers and local businesses to create sustainable, mixed-use communities that accommodate evolving demographic needs while ensuring

economic stability.

“To achieve these goals, we must take this conversation beyond a solution,” Florio said. “Everyone inside understands the challenges we face, but we need to reach a broader audience. Too often, the highest voices in the room are the small but local minority that is resistant to change.”

The annual Herald R.E.A.L. Awards served as a reminder of the vital role real estate professionals play in shaping Long Island’s future, not only through development but also through advocacy and community engagement. The evening brought together industry leaders to celebrate their achievements, foster connections and discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead.

A portion of the proceeds from the

evening benefited General Needs Ltd., a nonprofit organization that is committed to supporting homeless veterans. Founded in May 2015, General Needs provides essential services to veterans in emergency shelters in Brooklyn and Queens and across Long Island. The organization operates entirely through community support, ensuring that all donations directly assist those in need. For a full list of honorees and photos, visit richnerlive.com/realestate.

Robert Esposito, founder of Relocators Service Inc. and author, “Nobody Move!” with Stuart Richner

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Honoree Nicholas Ceccarini with friends and family of Weatherstone Mortgage Corp

Hundreds cheer on our 2025 honorees

Keynote Speaker Mike Florio, Long Island Builders Institute

Holden Leeds/Herald photos

Honoree Kevin D. Boone, Keller Williams Realty of Greater Nassau

Honoree Christina Volz and Nancy Cuite, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Honoree Sheldon L. Shrenkel, Nassau County IDA

Father/son honorees Kenneth and Stanley Schuckman, Schuckman Realty

Honoree Brendan D’Loren of Terwilliger & Bartone and Stuart Richner

Cocktail hour filled with 2025 honorees and their guests ahead of the ceremony

Honoree Tiffany Balanoff, Douglass Elliman

Honorees Vito Giannola, Provident Bank and Dee Dee Brix, Compass

Tim Baker/Herald photos

Honoree Willy L. Zambrano, Zambrano Architectural Design, LLC

Honoree Joseph Farkas, Metropolitan Realty Associates, LLC

By Danielle Schwab

GOUT

Dinosaurs and epic roars

Dig into the mysteries of our favorite

et ready to embark on Jurassic Quest, one of the largest immersive dinosaur experiences in North America. The traveling prehistoric adventure, which combining archaeology with the latest tech, returns to Nassau Coliseum with its herd this weekend, Feb. 15-17.

Journey back 165 million years — to a time when mighty dinos ruled the Earth. The arena transforms into the TriassicJurassic and Cretaceous periods with life-like dinosaurs to observe and interact with during, that’s sure to spark the imagination.

“We bring dinosaurs to people in a way that’s fun, interactive and educational that you can’t find anywhere else,” says Jurassic Quest dinosaur expert Sarah Menard, better known as “Safari Sarah,” one of the expert “dino trainers.”

“You can go to a museum to see dinosaurs, but you’re only going to see fossils. You’re going to see educational things, but it’s not going to be as interactive or fun as maybe bouncing on a giant dinosaur inflatable would be,” she says.

There are plenty of opportunities to dig into the excitement. Hop on rideable dinosaurs, engage in hands-on science and art activities, enjoy thrilling dinosaur shows, observe real-life artifacts — and that’s only the start.

All of this — enhanced by carefully chosen vegetation, immersive sound effects, dynamic lighting, and interactive electronics — will make you feel like you’ve truly stepped into another time.

“One of my favorite things to see is whenever kids walk in their jaws drop, and then their parents walk in right after them and they do the same exact thing,” Safari Sarah adds.

Expect to see all your favorite dinos and meet new ones, including the formidable Triceratops, towering longnecks, fierce raptors, and of course, the infamous Tyrannosaurus Rex — standing proud at 20 feet tall as the ultimate apex predator.

prehistoric pals

• Feb. 15-16 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Tickets start at $22 (Use code QUEST15 for 15 percent off admission); available at jurassicquest.com or on-site

• Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale

where they can channel their

where they can channel their inner paleontologist, and study replicated and real fossils like T-Rex teeth, a triceratops horn and life-size dino skull.

“They can learn not only how fossils are made, but they can make fossils themselves, and at the end of the day, they get to walk away with a dinosaurshaped fossil,” Safari Sarah says.

On display, you’ll find real artifacts like Megalodon and dinosaur teeth, horseshoe crabs, and maybe even a dinosaur skull.

Friends of the Brothers Friends of the Brothers returns to the Landmark stage with their dynamic tribute to the Allman Brothers. Their powerful celebration featuring musicians closely associated with the original band, continues the brotherhood with passion, committed to the ideals of every night being special and unique. Guitarist/singer Junior Mack has fronted Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band for 12 years and starred in the acclaimed Broadway show “Lackawanna Blues.” Guitarist Andy Aledort played with Dickey Betts for 12 years while singer/guitarist Alan Paul is the author of “One Way Out,” the definitive, best-selling Allman Brothers biography based on 25 years of reporting on and interviewing the band. Their firsthand experience with the Allman Brothers and their deep knowledge of the repertoire, its roots and heritage allows them to play with an unrivaled depth, backed by a band of inspirational, veteran players. Rock on!

Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. $38, $33. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or call (516) 767-6444.

Every dinosaur is created in collaboration with top paleontologists to create accurate depictions. As more is learned about these prehistoric creatures, their features are updated to reflect the most authentic depiction of dinosaurs in their prime.

This year, you may see some different feather placement and colors added to the pack.

“We actually know that feathers were a lot more prominent than we originally thought. There are even some paleontologists that think that the T-Rex had feathers,” Safari Sarah explains.

While we may think of dinosaurs in their largerthan-life forms, they, of course started out young — and “small.” Meet the baby dinos, Cammie the Camarasaurus, Tyson the T-Rex, and Trixie the Triceratops, three lovable hatchlings ready to play with new friends!

“They all have their own personalities. They’re all kinds of tricksters and will steal your hat or your phone from you. They’re cute little buddies,” Safari Sarah says.

“The famous question we get is ‘Is this really real?”’ There’s much to explore at each activity station, including an opportunity to become a Utahraptor trainer for the largest raptor in the world. The team instruct families on different commands and tricks to use that they can try out for themselves.

Kids will also want to check out the fossil dig,

For those looking for some self-guided fun, there’s

For those looking for some self-guided fun, there’s a scavenger hunt-style activity that the whole family can explore. Go on “The Quest,” a scavenger hunt-style activity where budding paleontologists can become Jr. Park Rangers, and learn all about the dinosaurs and time periods with the help of a fun and fact-filled video tour.

And the youngest adventurers have a spot all their own. Little dino-lovers can roam the ‘Triceratots’ soft play area, taking a well-deserved break from the excitement.

and learn all about the dinosaurs and time periods with the help the

While dinosaurs connect us to the past, they also connect all ages to a sense of wonder.

While dinosaurs connect us to the past, they also connect all of this

“If a parent can step outside of their ‘common sense’ and get into ‘wow, this is a real science,’ it really opens it up for their children as well, ” Safari Sarah says.

From a child’s toy to life-like moving creatures, atmosphere

From a child’s toy to life-like moving creatures, dinosaurs unearth new — but actually very old — possibilities.

“Studying dinosaurs is a gateway science,” Safari Sarah explains. “It opens it up to all these different sciences that talk about our Earth or the atmosphere or the stars. Things that have always been around since the beginning of time.”

His ‘Bronx Tale’ Chazz Palminteri is back on the Paramount stage, with his solo version of “A Bronx Tale.” The powerful one-man stage play depicts his bruising childhood, which included witnessing a gangland killing in the Bronx when he was nine years old. Palminteri plays 18 characters and brings them all to life in his autobiographical play. His friends, enemies and family all come alive on stage. It became a hit after he wrote it in 1989 and the most sought after property since “Rocky.” This is the original show he wrote and performed that made him an in-demand character actor and served as the basis of the acclaimed movie and Broadway musical. Bronx-born and raised, Palminteri was a natural choice to continue the long line of prominent Italian actors in the film industry.

Sunday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., $99.50, $89.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Visit ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com for tickets.

Photos courtesy Jurassic Quest

Trainer Safari Sarah (at left) knows her way around a dinosaur herd. These prehistoric creatures — of all shapes and sizes — roar to life at Jurassic Quest.

THE Your Neighborhood

Kevin James

You know him, you love him, and now you can catch Kevin James when his “Owls Don’t Walk” tour arrives at the Paramount, Sunday, March 2, 7:30 p.m. The standup comic and beloved sitcom star brings his latest material out on the road in 2025. In this this unfiltered special James’ delivers his hot takes on everything from parenting to marriage and getting older. As only Kevin can, he covers a range of topics from motivating children to put down their video games, to why he doesn’t trust technology, and how many tater tots he can fit in his mouth. James sure has come a long way since his early standup days on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom. “The King of Queens” premiered in 1998 and ran for nine seasons, earning him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. From there, his acting career blew up — in film and television. He also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a sitcom set in the world of NASCAR and is currently developing a single camera comedy (both for Netflix).

Art League of Long Island’s 68th Annual Members’ Exhibition

Teen Winter Reading Club

Of course, he’s always eager to return to his standup roots. He had concluded his previous tour, “Irregardless,” at The Paramount in November2023, in a benefit event for The Alonso Foundation, a nonprofit group founded by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and his wife, Haley, to help combat bullying, cyberbullying, animal abuse and other societal ills. So if you love the King of Queens’ hilarious, spot-on takes on jobs, relationships, and the petty annoyances of everyday life, then don’t miss your chance to hear his newest jokes live $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

Art League of Long Island presents its 68th Annual Members’ Exhibition, a showcase of the remarkable talents within its vibrant community of artists. The exhibit, hosted in the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery, features an array of works from painting and ceramics to jewelry and fiber arts. This annual event is a cherished tradition that highlights the diversity and creativity of ALLI’s over 400 memberships. From emerging artists embarking on their creative journey to seasoned professionals, each participant demonstrates the profound artistic spirit that fuels the Art League of Long Island’s mission. It is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate creativity across mediums and generations. Due to the high volume of submissions, the exhibition is split into two parts, with Part I showcasing artists with last names M-Z and Part II with last names A-L. This format alternates each year, ensuring equal opportunities for members to shine. Part II runs through Feb. 28. For more information about the exhibition, upcoming events, or how to support the Art League of Long Island, visit .artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400. Art League of Long Island, Dix Hills.

The Teens Winter Reading Club at Babylon Public Library extends until Sunday, March 2. Students are encouraged to join the library’s winter reading club. Fill out a review for each book you read and submit it at the Reference Desk for a raffle ticket for the prize of your choosing. For more information, call (631) 669-1624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.

Tunes with Queensound

Islip Arts Council 2025 Winter Concert Series at Bayard Cutting Arboretum continues on Sunday, Feb. 16. Queensound, with soprano Linda Teixeira and pianist Helena Ki, performs, beginning at 1 p.m., inside the Carriage House. Admission is free. For more information, call (631) 581-1002. Parking will be limited and on a first come, first served basis. 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River.

Pink Bag Event

United Breast Cancer foundation hosts Free Hearts and Deals Extravaganza, through Saturday, Feb. 15, in Huntington Station. Open to breast cancer patients and survivors, limited appointments. Go to ubcf.org/ hearts-pink-bag-event-ny to check eligibility and register.

Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF BABYLON NOTICE OF TAX SALE

WHEREAS, arrears of the taxes levied for the year 2024 by the Village of Babylon, charged and imposed pursuant to law, remain due and unpaid on the several tracts, lots, pieces, or parcels of land situated in the Village of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York and described in the following list: Names of the owners or occupants are the same as appear on the 2024 Assessment Roll, and the amounts include the taxes, fees, interest charges against properties for such year. The subdivided parcels are described by Section, Block and Lot as shown on the official Tax Map No. 58 of the Village of Babylon approved by the State Tax Commission on December 17th, 1937, and duly filed pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Clerk’s Office. The parcels not subdivided are described by Section and Lot as shown on the said Official Tax Map of the Village of Babylon.

005.-01-002.003

that under the authority given by law, I shall on the 22nd day of February, 2025, sell at public auction at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time in the Municipal Building at 153 W. Main Street, Babylon Village, County of Suffolk, State of New York, the tax liens on the above-described lots, tracts, pieces, or parcels of land as will be sufficient to pay the unpaid taxes for the year specified, and fees, interest and charges which may be due thereon at the time of sale.

The purchaser(s) at such sale shall pay the amount of their respective bids to the Village Treasurer within (10) days after the sale, and upon such payment, the Treasurer shall give to the purchaser(s) a certificate in writing describing the real estate purchased and the sum paid therefore. (Please note, payment of the taxes due entitles the purchaser(s) to a lien being placed on the property, not an immediate acquisition of said real estate). If any purchaser(s) shall neglect or refuse to pay the amount of their bid or bids within the time described, the Village Treasurer may cancel such sale to such purchaser(s) and the parcel(s) so sold shall be deemed to have been purchased by the Village.

The owner, occupant, or any persons having an interest in any real estate sold for taxes to any party of the Village itself, may redeem the same as provided by the Real Property & Village Laws.

Andrew Reichel Treasurer

Babylon, New York

25-73B 2/6, 13, 20

Dated: January 29, 2025

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Calvin S. Smith Sr, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 24, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 102 43rd Street, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 202.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 062.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $386,214.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #207634/2022. Cash will not be accepted.

Robert J. Cava, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-36. 1/23, 30, 2/6, 13

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

SUFFOLK COUNTY

DEUTSCHE BANK

TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE RALI

2006-QS12, Plaintiff against TAREQ MOLLAH

A/K/A TAREQ M. MOLLAH, et al

Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 6, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM. Premises known as 130 Claremont Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 141.00 Block 02.00 Lot 057.000 and 058.003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $1,016,322.20 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 203752/2022. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

Francesco Paolo Tini, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY760 25-54. 1/30, 2/6, 13, 20

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Mill City Mortgage Loan Trust 2018-4, Wilmington

Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee, Plaintiff, vs. Christopher Ferrell as Co-Administrator and Heir and Distributee of the Estate of Joan E. Franks a/k/a Joan E. Ferrell a/k/a Joan E. Ferrell

Franks a/k/a Joan Ferrellfranks, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 21, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 36 Jefferson Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 164.00, Block 04.00 and Lot 007.001. Approximate amount of judgment is $367,045.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607333/2023.

Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 222393-1 25-37. 1/23, 30, 2/6, 13

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK. WISDOM EQUITIES LLC, Plaintiff, v. NEW YORK PREMIER INC., et al.,

Public Notices

Defendants. Index No. 607934/2023

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale granted herein on February 16, 2024, I the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, County of SUFFOLK, State of New York on March 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm of that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: Said premises being known as and by street address 177 Baylawn Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726

District 0100 Section 191.00 Block 01.0Said premises are sold subject to the terms and conditions of the filed Judgment and the Terms of Sale. Approximate amount of Judgment $332,320.00.

Dated: Garden City, New York January 23, 2025

SCOTT SILLER, ESQ, Referee Adam E. Mikolay, P.C.

Attorney for Plaintiff

400 Garden City Plaza Suite 405 Garden City, New York 11530 516 -222-2050 25-61. 1/30, 2/6, 13, 20

PRESENT: HON. VINCENT J. MESSINA, JR., Surrogate X File no.: 2024-2094/A PROBATE PROCEEDING, WILL OF EVERETT R. MACKE aka ORDER FOR SERVICE OF EVERETTE RICHARD MACKE

PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

Deceased. X

It appearing from the application of GEORGE THOMAS WASZKIEWICZ, petitioner, dated January 18, 2025, and filed herein, that the person or persons hereinafter named are parties to be cited in this proceeding on whom service of citation by Court order is requested, for the reason or reasons set forth herein, it is hereby

OR-

DERED, that pursuant to SCPA 307-3, service of the citation herein dated January 28, 2025and returnable March 25, 2025, be made upon the following persons, namely-.

“John Doe and Jane Doe,” if living, being the grandparents of decedent and if dead having predeceased decedent, his issue, if any; or if dead having survived decedent, his distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, executors, administrators, successors and assigns and any other persons who might have an interest in the estate of Everett R. Macke aka Everett Richard Macke, deceased, as distributees or otherwise all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence. by publication of said citation in one (1) newspaper published in Suffolk County; namely: Babylon Beacon at least four (4) successive weeks, the first of such publications to be at least twenty-eight (28) days before the return date of said citation, and the last of such publications to be not less than one (1) day before the return date of said

citation.

Dated: 1/28/25 25-74 2/6, 13, 20

PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF APPEALS

VILLAGE OF BABYLON

PURSUANT to the provisions of Article VII of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Babylon, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Babylon will hold a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in the Municipal Building, at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York to consider the following applications:

• Application of Michael Puorro, 16 Colt Babylon LLC, 25 Davidson Lane W, West Islip, NY 11795, for special permission to maintain a two-family dwelling on the premises located at 16 Colt Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Retail Business District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 6, Block 3, Lot 77. Application made in accordance with Sections 36520, 365-18 and 36535.

• Application of Erica and Andrew Carey, 9 Lighthouse Road, Babylon, NY, for permission to demolish the existing boat house and construct a new pool/ boat house and covered porch on the premises located at 9 Lighthouse Road, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 6 feet required to 3 feet 9 inches proposed, to reduce the rear yard setback (for an accessory structure) from 5 feet re-

quired to 3 feet 11 inches proposed, and to increase the maximum height (for an accessory structure) from 15 feet allowed to 22 feet 8 inches proposed . Property located in Residence A-9 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 19, Block 1, Lot 47.1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-14 and 365-35.

• Application of Raymond T. Doran, 999 Pacific Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11727, for permission to construct an attached two car garage addition, detached three car garage and a pool house with an inground pool on the premises located at 90 Thompson Avenue, Babylon, NY, requiring variances to increase the maximum height (for an accessory structure) from 15 feet allowed to 21 feet 1 inch proposed for the pool house and 22 feet 8 inches proposed for the detached garage. Property located in Residence A-11 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 13, Block 2, Lot 10. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-13 and 365-35. APPLICANTS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING.

BRUCE HUMENIK, CHAIRMAN 25-65. 2/6, 13

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY

BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against LAWRENCE WOMACK A/KA LAWRENCE H. WOMACK, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 17, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 252 Locust Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702. District 0102 Sec 008.00 Block 03.00 Lot 030.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $509,962.08 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 619962/2023. Cash will not be accepted at the sale. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee File # 3000-001648 25-86. 2/13, 20, 27, 3/6

13,

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

DANIEL ECHEVERRIA, ET AL, Defendants.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County on March 5, 2024, I, Chad A. Lupinacci, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on March 5, 2025 at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757, at 10:30 AM the premises described as follows: 6 Cedar Street Wyandanch, NY 11798

SBL No.: 0100083.00-01.00159.001

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 024370/2013 in the amount of $414,088.54 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff

500 Bausch & Lomb Place

Rochester, NY 14604

Tel.: 855-227-5072

25-55. 1/30, 2/6, 13, 20

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -againstJAMES L. BOTTARO A/K/A JAMES BOTTARO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on February 1, 2024, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and JAMES L. BOTTARO A/K/A JAMES BOTTARO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on March 4, 2025 at 9:00AM, premises known as 183 WEST 21ST STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100-084.00-02.00100.000 and 131.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TO DEER PARK, IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject

to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 200254/2022. Leonard B. Symons, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.

*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOL

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FLX1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-FLX1, -againstPUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HOWARD R. TAYLOR, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on August 3, 2023, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FLX1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-FLX1 is the Plaintiff and PUB -

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LIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HOWARD R. TAYLOR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 27, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 7 ASH PLACE, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-055.00-03.00052.003 and 052.004. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 619055/2018. Robert A. Macedonio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-57. 1/30, 2/6, 13, 20

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-OPT1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-OPT1, -againstNAHEED KHAN A/K/A NAHEED CHAUDHRY, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 11, 2024, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-OPT1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-OPT1 is the Plaintiff and NAHEED KHAN A/K/A NAHEED CHAUDHRY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 25, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 15 BRIARWOOD ROAD, WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-009.00-02.00015.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY

OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 617696/2018. Arthur Burdette, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.

*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HEL TRUST 2004-2 Plaintiff, Against LESTON DOUGLAS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GRESMORE BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE BLACKMAN A/K/A GRESMORE B. DOUGLAS A/K/A G.J. BLACKMAN

DOUGLAS A/K/A

G.J. BLACKMAN-DOUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE J. BLACKMAN DOUGLAS

A/K/A GRESMORE

JESMA BLACKMAN-DOUGLAS; LENESHIA DOUGLAS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GRESMORE BLACKMAN DOUGLAS

A/K/A GRESMORE

BLACKMAN A/K/A

GRESMORE B.

DOUGLAS A/K/A

G.J. BLACKMAN

DOUGLAS A/K/A

G.J. BLACKMANDOUGLAS A/K/A

GRESMORE J. BLACKMAN

DOUGLAS A/K/A

GRESMORE JESMA BLACKMANDOUGLAS; et al

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/03/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 2/26/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 580 Albany Avenue, 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 North Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

District 0100 Section 173.00 Block 02.00 Lot 005.031

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $218,310.48 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 619557/2023

Brook J. Breen, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 1/3/2025

File Number: 22301172 CA

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Notice of formation of Walela Advisors, LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/17//2024

Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a process served to Walela Advisors, LLC, 45 Duke Street, Deer Park NY 11729

Please advise if anything additional is needed from me. Thank you very much in advance.

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When someone stops advertising, someone stops selling. When someone stops selling, someone stops buying. When someone stops buying, someone stops making. When someone stops making, someone stops working. When someone stops working, someone stops earning. When someone stops earning, everything

Public Notice of Special District Meeting Of the North Babylon Public Library Suffolk County, New York Budget Vote and Trustee Election Tuesday, April 8, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District that a Special District Meeting will be held in the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703 on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 12:00 Noon through 8:00 PM, prevailing time, for the purpose of voting upon the following items:

•To elect one (1) trustee to the North Babylon Public Library Board. The candidate with the most votes will serve a five-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030. The incumbent position is currently held by Laurie Atlas.

•To adopt the Annual Library District Budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Library District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions nominating candidates for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, prevailing time, not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on

Monday March 10, 2025. Each candidate must be a qualified voter and must reside in the area served by the North Babylon Public Library. The Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by at least twenty five (25) qualified voters of the School District or two percent (2%) of the voters who voted in the previous election, whichever is greater, shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate being nominated for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library. Candidates must sign an Affirmation of Compliance of the Conflict of Interest policy.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold a Special Budget Hearing on March 18, 2025 at the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York at 6:00 PM, prevailing time. Residents of the North Babylon Public Library District are invited to attend.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with NY Education Law Section 1716(b), the proposed budget will be available 7 days prior to the Special Budget Hearing on March 18, 2025. Copies of the annual estimated expenditures of the North Babylon Public Library to be voted upon shall be available at the North Babylon Public Library and at each schoolhouse in the district between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 5:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, commencing on

March 1, 2025 and each weekday thereafter through April 8, 2025.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of the said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided or who is not registered to vote at any general election pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election law of the State of New York. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered at any Annual Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in lieu of the Board of Registration meeting prior to such Special District Meeting solely for the purpose of registering voters, the registration of voters, the registration of voters shall be conducted by the School District Clerk (“walkin registration”) at such District Clerk’s office located at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, from 9:00 o’clock AM to 3:00 o’clock PM prevailing time, on any business day up to and including April 7, 2025, and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register provided that he or she is known and can

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prove to the satisfaction of such School District Clerk to be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting. The register so prepared by said School District Clerk will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District at the office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the date set for such Special District Meeting between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 3:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

NOTICE IS FUR-

THER GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, early mail or absentee ballots for the election of a Library Trustee and voting on the budget may be applied for at the Office of the North Babylon Public Library during regular business hours. Such applications must be received by the Office of the North Babylon Public Library at least seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by 5:00 PM, prevailing time, or the day prior to the vote if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. No early mail or absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed, unless it shall have been received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list to whom early mail or absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the vote, ex-

cept Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law without making separate applications for such absentee ballot.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Library District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.

Dated: January 21, 2025 North Babylon, New York

By Order of the Board of Trustees of

the North Babylon Public Library, North Babylon School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York

The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows:

Laurie Atlas

Voting Yes

Theresa DeBlasi

Voting Yes

Tory T. Hare

Voting Yes

Ira Hester

Voting Yes

Patricia Ziegler

Voting Yes

The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO

BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE

F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 19993, Plaintiff, Against TARA BIRT; KYLE BIRT AKA KYLE L. BIRT; GAVIN BIRT AKA GAVIN T. BIRT; et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/29/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 2/21/2025 at 10:30AM, premises known as 30 Winter Avenue,

Wheatley Heights

A.K.A. Wyandanch Heights, NY 11798, 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 Wyandanch, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

District 0100 Section 040.00 Block 01.00 Lot 113.000

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $153,334.41 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 616281/2018

Edward Heilig, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573

Dated: 12/31/2024

File Number: 18300921 MB 25-48. 1/23. 30, 2/6, 13

Notice of formation of Vaccaro property management LLC, LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 12/02/2024 . Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 11 west 21 street deer park ny 11729. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 25-24. 1/9,16,23,30, 2/6, 13

Notice of Formation of Crafted by Nature Candles LLC Arts. Of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/13/25. Office: Suffolk County.

U.S. Corp. Agents Inc. designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to United States Corporation Agents, Inc. 7014 13th Ave. Suite 202 Bklyn., N.Y. 11228. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 25-64. 2/6, 13, 20, 27, 3/6, 13

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF BABYLON 153 W. MAIN STREET, BABYLON, NY 11702 MUNICIPAL BUILDING PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 20, 2025 NEW BUSINESS: LaBottega 238 Deer Park Avenue

Site Plan Review Roast 116 Deer Park Avenue Site Plan Review 25-83. 2/13

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25103257 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 88 E Main St, Smithtown, NY 11787, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at The Pizzeria Of Smithtown, LLC. 25-85. 2/13, 20

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK - BABYLON

RMS SERIES

TRUST 2020-1 BY U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff -against- RICHARD S. ULLMER; KAREN M. ULLMER, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated April 12, 2023 and entered on April 17, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY on February 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of 18th Street, distant 1382.56 feet easterly from the extreme southerly end of a curve having a radius of 25 feet and a length of 40.32 feet connecting the easterly side of Wellwood Avenue and the northerly side of 18th Street; being a plot 122.55 feet by 62 feet by 122.55 feet by 62 feet.

District: 0100 Section: 130.00 Block: 02.00 Lot: 004.000 Said premises known as 523 18TH STREET, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704

Approximate amount of lien $424,148.09 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

Index Number 24219/2012.

VINCENT M. AMICIZIA, ESQ., Referee

Kosterich

& Skeete, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

707 Westchester Ave, Suite 302, White Plains, NY 10604

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NOTICE

OF

SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2006-NC1, Plaintiff AGAINST MELCHIOR SANSONE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 24, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 25, 2025 at 10:30AM, premises known as 779 Peconic Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703. 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, Section: 140.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 071.001. Approximate amount of judgment $1,125,237.30 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #015312/2009.

Erin M. McTiernan, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

NEW REZ LLC

F/K/A NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC

D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, -againstBEVERLY V. DOWD, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on March 10, 2023, wherein NEW REZ

LLC F/K/A NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING is the Plaintiff and BEVERLY V. DOWD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 20, 2025 at 9:30AM, premises known as 81 PURDY LN, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0101-012.00-05.00030.001.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 606513/2016. Arthur E. Shulman, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be

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conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.

*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE NRPL TRUST 2019-3 MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2019-3, -againstJEFFREY GOLDMAN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 12, 2023, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR THE NRPL TRUST 2019-3 MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2019-3 is the Plaintiff and JEFFREY GOLDMAN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 26, 2025 at 3:00PM, premises known as 300 DOLPHIN LANE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100-230.00-01.00-

044.000 & 065.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 619973/2020. Joshua P. Blumberg, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.

*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

TOWD POINT

MORTGAGE

TRUST 2019-4, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, -againstMARGARET HAYES A/K/A MARGARET E. HAYES, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on November 25, 2024, wherein TOWD POINT MORTGAGE

TRUST 2019-4, U.S.

BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE is the Plaintiff and MARGARET HAYES A/K/A MARGARET E. HAYES, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 26, 2025 at 3:30PM, premises known as 103 NORTH 18TH STREET, WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-039.00-02.00110.002. ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE IN THE CITY OF WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 624057/2023. Joshua P. Blumberg, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.

*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suf -

folk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Trustee of Fidelity & Guaranty Life Mortgage Trust 2018-1, Plaintiff, vs. Outsourcing Solutions Tax and Accounting Inc., ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 17, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 63 Franklin Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Deer Park, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 090.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 034.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $423,137.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614928/2022.

Mark A. Peterson, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 201914-4 25-78. 2/13, 20, 27, 3/6

Notice of formation of Seaside Solutions LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 12/06/2024

Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of

the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a process served to:

The LLC, 41 State Street, Suite 112, Albany, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful act.

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Notice of formation of 4 Sons Charter and Guide Services LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 12/03/2024. Office located in Suffolk . SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC  172 West Lake Drive Lindenhurst NY 11757 . Purpose: any lawful purpose.

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Notice of formation of ENSENADA PR LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/09/25

Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a process served to:  The LLC, 434 Rutgers Road, West Babylon NY 11704 Purpose: any lawful act.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF COLLATERAL

RE: 113 Farber Drive Unit 113 a/k/a 113 Farber Dr # 113

a/k/a 113 Farber Dr, West Babylon, a/k/a Babylon NY 11704, including any parking spaces and/or storage units associated with Unit 113 and District: 0100

Section: 134.00

Block: 03.00 and Lots 065.000 and 074.000

PLEASE TAKE

NOTICE, that, pursuant to the New York Uniform Commercial Code, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Seller”), as secured creditor of Maureen Sannito (“Debtor”), will sell all of the right, title and interest of the Debtor in the collateral described below at public sale. The collateral to be sold is described as follows:

• UCC Financing Statement recorded on October 7, 2014 at UCC No. U20140004151, as amended and corrected, covering the Stock Certificate Number 1108 representing 176 shares of stock and Proprietary Lease for Unit No. 113 a/k/a Unit 113 a/k/a # 113 at 113 Farber Drive Unit 113 a/k/a 113 Farber Dr # 113 a/k/a 113 Farber Dr, West Babylon, a/k/a Babylon NY 11704, including any parking spaces and/or storage units associated with Unit 113.

• 176 shares of stock per the Stock Certificate and Power issued by Country Club Garden Owners, Inc. (“Corporation”) represented by Certificate number 1108 including all personal property of the Debtor, affixed to or used in connection with Unit No. 113 a/k/a Unit 113 a/k/a # 113, lo-

cated at 113 Farber Drive Unit 113 a/k/a 113 Farber Dr # 113 a/k/a 113 Farber Dr, West Babylon a/k/a Babylon, NY 11704, including any parking spaces and/or storage units associated with Unit 113, that are subject to the securing interest of the undersigned.

• The unpaid principal balance is $35,237.54 (not including fees, costs, other recoverable amounts).

The sale shall be conducted pursuant to all terms and conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale, specifically including but not limited to: Buyer responsibility for obtaining possession of the collateral, payment of any sums due the Corporation, obtaining any necessary approvals from the Corporation, any existing tenancy and prompt payment of the purchase price according to the Terms of Sale issued by Seller. The sale shall be “as is, where is and with all faults” and subject to any prior liens. No bid shall be accepted with any contingency of any nature. A deposit of ten percent (10%) of the bid amount must be paid at sale, in the form of a certified check payable to “Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP.” Seller makes no warranty or representation in connection with the sale, except that it has a security interest in the collateral and that the transfer is made free and clear of its security interest. The warranties of merchantability and fitness are expressly disclaimed. The sale shall be conducted without recourse to Seller, except for breach of an express warranty contained in this Notice of Sale. The Debtor is entitled

to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness. Transfer shall occur by secured creditor bill of sale made without representation or warranty, except as set forth above.

The public sale shall take place on February 28, 2025 at 9:30 am Eastern on front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY. Such sale shall be conducted by Richard J. Cantwell, Richie Schultz, or Michael Campbell, Publications Elite Company Inc, as Agent. Seller hereby reserves the right to bid. Interested parties may contact the undersigned prior to the sale to obtain a copy of the Terms of Sale. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Seller 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604

Tel.: 855-227-5072

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME

COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware Trustee of SMRF Trust VIIA, Plaintiff, vs. 35 West Santa Barbara LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 27, 2024, and Order Extending the Sale Deadline, duly entered on December 27, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 12, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.,

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premises known as 35 Santa Barbara Road West a/k/a 35 West Santa Barbara Road, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 190.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 076.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $523,792.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613358/2023.

Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 230934-1 25-66 2/6, 13, 20 , 27

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2019-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Patricia Allen, et al, Defendant

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 12, 2023 and entered on February 6, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on March 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM premises known as 193 Arizona Road North a/k/a 193 North Arizona Road, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot piece

or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 102.00, BLOCK: 03.00, LOT: 035.000; District: 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $451,350.23 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612599/2021.

Robert Thomas Fuchs, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 25-68. 2/6, 13, 20, 27

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, -againstCYNTHIA A. MCCANN, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 5, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 is the Plaintiff and CYNTHIA A. MCCANN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at

public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on March 6, 2025 at 11:00AM, premises known as 138 ARACA ROAD, BABYLON, NY 11702; and the following tax map identification: 0102-022.00-01.00020.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 622082/2019.

Joy E. Jorgensen, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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NOTICE OF SALE  SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISI -

TION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST LESLIE W. MILLS, JR., PENNY J. MILLS, Defendant(s)   Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 21, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 7, 2025 at 12:00PM, premises known as 34 Karen Street, West Babylon, NY 11704.  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 209.00 Block 01.00 Lot 035.000.  Approximate amount of judgment $541,738.54 plus interest and costs.  Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600042/2024.

Robert J. Cava, Esq., Referee   Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221   23-004245 84225

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ALI BEAUBRUN, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 3, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Town of Babylon, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM, premises known as 63 SCHENECTADY

AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0100, Section: 081.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 088.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $413,736.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604964/2020. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee.

For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 2802832.

ROBERT J. CAVA, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-72. 2/6, 13, 20, 27

The Last Will and Testament of Virginia Anne Will DECLARATION

I, Virginia Anne Will, a resident of the state of New York and county of Suffolk and being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my last will and testament, thereby revoking and making null and void any and all other last will and testaments and/ or codicils to last will and testaments heretofore made by me. All references herein to ''this Will" refer only to this last will and testament.

FAMILY

At the time of executing this Will, I am unmarried. I have no children.

SPECIFIC BEQUESTS

I give to the persons named below the following specific bequests, if owned by me at the time of my death:

1. To my cousin, Robert Hamje, I give: Deeded cemetery plot at Gate of Heaven in Hawthorne, New York, $5,000.00 in cash for burial expenses. If said beneficiary does not survive me, this specific bequest will lapse, be added to the residue of my estate, and be distributed to my remainder beneficiaries as set forth below.

PRIMARY

REMAINDER BENEFICIARIES

I give to the persons named below (my "Primary Remainder Beneficiaries"), all of the residue and remainder of my gross estate, real and personal, wherever situated, after payment of all my just debts, expenses, taxes and specific bequests, if any, in the percentages set forth below. Unless other-

wise indicated in my Will, these shares shall be distributed outright and free of trust.

1.Name: Deborah Larkin Relation: friend Percentage: 14 2/7%

2.Name: Jeannie Hedum Relation: friend Percentage: 14 2/7%

3.Name: Maureen Bowdren Relation: cousin Percentage: 14 2/7%

4.Name: Geraldine Orr Relation: cousin Percentage: 14 2/7%

5.Name: Laurie Carmody Delano Relation: cousin Percentage: 14 2/7%

6.Name: Pamela Bowdren Relation: cousin Percentage: 14 2/7%

7.Name: Carly Sallee Relation: friend Percentage: 14 2/7% DISTRIBUTION IF NO LIVING BENEFICIARIES

If at any time before full distribution of my estate all of my beneficiaries are deceased and this instrument directs no other disposition of the property, the remaining portion of my estate will then be distributed to my heirs determined according to the laws of intestate succession, unless specifically disinherited elsewhere in this Will.

EXECUTOR NOMINATION

I nominate my cousin, Geraldine Orr, to be the executor of this Will.

If, for any reason, my first nominee executor is unable or unwilling to serve or to continue to serve as executor of this Will, I nominate my

friend, Deborah Larkin, to be the successor executor.

If none of the nominated executors are able, willing, and authorized to serve or to continue to serve, and the vacancy is not filled as set forth above, the majority of estate beneficiaries shall nominate a successor executor. If the majority of estate beneficiaries are unable to nominate a successor executor, the vacancy will be filled pursuant to a petition filed by the resigning executor or any person interested in the estate in a court of competent jurisdiction.

MISCELLANEOUS EXECUTOR PROVISIONS

The term "executor'' includes any executrix, personal representative, or administrator, if those terms are used in the statutes of any state that has jurisdiction over all or any portion of my estate. My executor will have broad and reasonable discretion in the administration of my estate to exercise all of the powers permitted to be exercised by an executor under state law, including the power to sell estate assets with or without notice, at either public or private sale, and to do everything he or she deems advisable and in the best interest of my estate and the beneficiaries thereof, all without the necessity of court approval or supervision. I direct that my executor perform all acts and exercise all such rights and privileges, although not specifically mentioned in this Will, with relation to any such property, as if the absolute owner thereof and, in connection therewith, to

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make, execute, and deliver any instruments, and to enter into any covenants or agreements binding my estate or any portion thereof.

If there are two co-executors serving, they shall act by unanimous agreement. If there are more than two coexecutors serving, they shall act in accordance with the decision made by the majority of coexecutors.

Subject to specific provisions to the contrary, I authorize my executor to distribute a share of my estate given to a minor beneficiary, up to the whole thereof, to a custodian under the applicable Transfers to Minors Act or Gifts to Minors Act, if in the executor's discretion; it is in the best interests of the beneficiary. The executor may also make distributions to a minor by making distributions to the trustee of a trust created under this Will for a minor beneficiary, the guardian of the minor's person, or the guardian of the minor's estate.

No person named as an executor is required to post any bond.

I authorize my executor to make the following choices or elections in my executor's absolute discretion, regardless of the resulting effect on any other provisions of this Will or on any person interested in my estate or in the amount of any of the taxes referred to: (a) choose a valuation date for estate or inheritance tax purposes or choose the methods to pay estate or inheritance taxes; (b) elect to treat or use an item, for either federal or state tax purposes, as either an income

tax deduction or as a deduction for estate or inheritance tax purposes; (c) determine when a particular item is to be treated as taken into income or used as a tax deduction, to the extent the law provides that choice; and (d) disclaim all or any portion of any interest in property passing to my estate at or after my death, even though any of these actions may subject my estate to additional tax liabilities. No person adversely affected by my executor's exercise of discretion under this clause is entitled to any reimbursement or adjustment and my executor is not required to make any adjustment between income and principal or in the amount of any property passing under this Will as a result of any election under this provision.

I authorize my executor, without obtaining court approval, to employ professional investment counsel on such terms as my executor considers proper, and to pay the fees of investment counsel as an expense of administration of my estate. However, my executor is under no obligation to employ any investment counsel.

I authorize my executor either to continue the operation of any business belonging to my estate for such time and in such manner as my executor may consider advisable and in the best interest of my estate, or to sell or liquidate the business at such time and on such terms as my executor may consider advisable and in the best interest of my estate. Any such good faith operation, sale, or liquidation

by my executor will be at the risk of my estate and without liability on the part of my executor for any losses that may result.

DEBT

I direct that as soon as is practical after my death, the executor named pursuant to this Will review all of my just debts and obligations, including last illness and funeral expenses, except for those secured longterm debts that may be assumed by the beneficiary of such property, unless such assumption is prohibited by law or on agreement by the beneficiary. The executor is further directed to pay any attorneys' fees and any other estate administration expenses. The executor shall pay these just debts only after a creditor provides timely and sufficient evidence to support its claim and in accordance with applicable state law. I direct that any estate, inheritance, and succession taxes, including any interest and penalties thereon, imposed by the federal government or any state, district, or territory, attributable to assets includible in my estate, passing either under or outside of this Will, be apportioned among the persons interested in my estate in accordance with applicable state and federal law. My executor is authorized and directed to seek reimbursement from the beneficiaries of my estate of any taxes paid by my executor to the extent allowed by law.

If my executor cannot collect from any person interested in the estate the amount of tax apportioned to that

person, the amount not recoverable will be equitably apportioned among the other persons interested in the estate who are subject to apportionment.

If a person is charged with or required to pay tax in an amount greater than his or her prorated amount because another person does not pay his or her prorated amount, the person charged with or required to pay the greater amount has a right of reimbursement against the other person.

I further direct that if any beneficiary named in this Will is indebted to me at the time of my death, and evidence of such indebtedness is provided or made available to my executor, that share of my estate that I give to any and each such beneficiary be reduced in value by an amount equal to the proven indebtedness of such beneficiary unless: (i) I have specifically provided in this Will for the forbearance of such debt, or (ii) such beneficiary is the sole principal beneficiary.

SIMULTANEOUS DEATH

If it cannot be established if a beneficiary of my estate survived me, the provisions of the applicable Uniform Simultaneous Death Act, as amended, or any substantially similar successor act effective on the date of my death, will apply.

NONLIABILITY OF FIDUCIARIES

Any fiduciary, including my executor and any trustee, who in good faith endeavors to carry out the provisions of this Will, will not be liable to me, my es-

tate, my heirs, or my beneficiaries for any damages or claims arising because of their actions or inaction, or the actions of any predecessor fiduciary acting pursuant to this Will. My estate will indemnify and hold them harmless.

SAVINGS CLAUSE

If a court of competent jurisdiction at any time invalidates or finds unenforceable any provision of this Will, such invalidation will not invalidate the whole of this Will. All of the remaining provisions will be undisturbed as to their legal force and effect. If a court finds that an invalidated or unenforceable provision would become valid if it were limited, then such provision will be deemed to be written, deemed, construed, and enforced as so limited.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF,

I, the undersigned testator, declare that I sign and execute this instrument on the date written below as my last will and testament and further declare that I sign it willingly, that I execute it as my free and voluntary act for the purposes expressed in this document, and that I am eighteen years of age or older, of sound mind and memory, and under no constraint or undue influence.

______/s/ Virginia Anne Will _______

(Signature of Virginia Anne Will)

Date: 11/26/2021 ATTESTATION

This last will and testament, which has been separately signed by Virginia Anne Will, the testator, was on the date indicated below

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Continued from previous signed and declared by the above named testator as his or her last will and testament in the presence of each of us. We, in the presence of the testator and each other, at the testator's request, under penalty of perjury, hereby subscribe our names as witnesses to the declaration and execution of the last will and testament by the testator, and we declare that, to the best of our knowledge, said testator is eighteen years of age or older, of sound mind and memory and under no constraint or undue influence.man________________

(Signature of witness) (Print Name)

Date: 11/26/2021

501 W. 123rd St. 18G (Address) New York, NY 10027

City, State, Zip _/s/_Jason Barton _ Jason Barton (Signature of witness) (Print Name) 2438 Court Street (Address) Syracuse, NY 13208

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STATEMENT OF INTERMENT, CREMATION, and WISHES

I, Virginia Anne Will, the undersigned, having previously executed a last will and testament on the date hereof, hereby state that, in addition to the directives and bequests set forth in said last will and testament, it is my desire that my remains be cremated.

My further wishes and directives are as follows: Geraldine Orr is aware of my wishes to be cremated and of my final resting place.

Dated: 11/26/2021 ____/s/ Virginia Anne Will (Signature of Virginia Anne Will)

WITNESS ATTESTATION CLAUSE

This statement of interment, cremation, and wishes, which has been separately signed by Virginia Anne Will, was signed, executed and declared in the presence of each of us. We, in the presence of Virginia Anne Will and each other, under penalty of perjury, hereby subscribe our names as witnesses to the declaration and execution of the statement of interment, cremation, and wishes by Virginia Anne Will, and we declare that, to the best of our knowledge, Virginia Anne Will is eighteen years of age or older, of sound mind and memory, and under no constraint or undue influence.

_/s/_ Gabe Suleiman _Gabe Suleiman________________ (Signature of witness) (Print Name)

Date: 11/26/2021 501 W. 123rd St. 18G (Address)

New York, NY 10027 City, State, Zip _/s/_Jason Barton _ Jason Barton (Signature of witness) (Print Name) 2438 Court Street (Address)

Syracuse, NY 13208

City, State, Zip

SELF-PROVING AFFIDAVIT

State of New York

County of Suffolk

I, Virginia Anne Will, the undersigned testator, being first duly sworn do declare to the undersigned authority that I signed and executed the attached or annexed instrument as my last will and testament and that I signed it willingly, or willingly directed another to sign for me, that I executed it as my free and voluntary act for the purposes expressed in that document, and that at the time I signed the document, I was eighteen years of age or older, of sound mind and memory, and under no constraint or undue influence.

Date: 11/26/2021 /s/ Virginia Anne Will

(Signature of Virginia Anne Will)

We, the undersigned witnesses, being first duly sworn, do each declare to the undersigned authority the following: (1) the testator declared to each of us that the attached or annexed instrument is his or her last will and testament; (2) the testator executed the last will in our presence; (3) each of us, in the presence of the testator and in the presence of each other, and at the testator’s request, signed the last will and testament as witnesses; and (4) to the best of our knowledge the testator was at that time eighteen years of age or older, of sound mind and memory, and under no constraint or undue influence.

_/s/_ Gabe Suleiman

(Signature of witness) (Print Name)

_Gabe Suleiman________________

_/s/_Jason Barton _ Jason Barton_____

(Signature of witness) (Print Name)

Acknowledgement of Notary Public:

Subscribed, sworn and acknowledged to me this 26 day of November, 2021 by Virginia Anne Will, as testator and Gabe Suleiman and Jaon Barton, as witnesses. Witness my hand and seal.

Signature of Notary Public: /s/ Morgan F. Bernas 25-62B 2/6, 13, 20, 27

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, February 18th, 2025. Public hearings begin 6:00pm.

NEWAPPLICATIONS:

•Courtney Brown 50 Putnam Ave West Babylon, NY 11704

SCTM#0100-106-1-81

•Trajano E. Alvarado 262 Chelsea Ave West Babylon, NY 11703

SCTM#0100-141-3-57

•Norma Castro 96 28th Street Wyandanch, NY 11798

SCTM#0100-53-2-112

• Miguel E. Paguay Quintuna 104 Madison Ave Amityville, NY 11701

SCTM#0100-164-5-87

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. Babylon Beacon: Thursday, January 13th, 2025 25-77. 2/13

PROBATE CITATION File No. 2022-3462/A

SURROGATE’S COURT – SUFFOLK COUNTY

CITATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent

TO: The distributees, heirs at law and next of kin of VIRGINIA WILL, deceased, if any be living; and if any be dead, their respective distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, legatees, devisees, executors, administrators, assignees and successors in interest, all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence, being the persons interested in the estate of VIRGINIA WILL, deceased, as distributees or otherwise.

“Jane Doe” and “John Doe,” (the names being fictitious) being any person or persons who are the paternal first cousins of Robert Hamje, a post-deceased distributee of Virginia Will, if living, and if dead having survived decedent, their executors, administrators, distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, successors and assigns of any such persons, all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence.

A petition having been filed by Geraldine Mary Orr who is domiciled at 153 Hessinger & Lare Road, Youngsville, NY 112791.

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before Surrogate’s Court, Suffolk County, at 320 Cen-

ter Drive, Riverhead, New York on March 18, 2025 at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day why a decree should not be made in the estate of Virginia A. Will a/k/a Virginia Anne Will a/k/a Virginia Will lately domiciled at 580 Montauk Highway, Babylon, NY 11704 admitting to probate a Will dated November 26, 2021 (a Codocil dated ______), copy of which is attached, as the Will of Virginia A. Will a/k/a Virginia Anne Will a/k/a Virginia Will deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that (X) Letters Testamentary issue to: Geraldine Mary Orr ( ) Letters of Trusteeship issue to: ( ) Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to:

Dated. Attested and Sealed: HON. VINCENT J. MESSINA, JR. January 10, 202

SURROGATE

Kevin M. Campbell Attorney for Petitioner

Doreen A. Quinn, Chief Clerk 2 Lynbrook Court, Huntington, NY 11743 (516) 702-7649

Address of Attorney Telephone Number

(NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have the right to have an attorney appear for you.)

P.S (Suffolk 6/112024) 25-62A. 2/6, 13, 20, 27

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SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Suffolk County U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMTP TRUST, SERIES 2021 COTTAGE-TT-V, Plaintiff -againstRAFAEL ASTACIO, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ASTACIO; TIMOTHY G. ASTACIO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ASTACIO; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ASTACIO; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

F/K/A SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT) O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE; "JOHN DOE" AND "JANE DOE" said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants. Index No. 615011/2024. Mortgaged Premises: 255 Meucci Avenue Copiague, NY 11726 District: 0100 Section: 199.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 046.000. To The Above Named Defendant(s): 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. If you fail to appear or to answer within the aforementioned time frame, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $$383,330.00 and interest, recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on August 13, 2012, in Liber Book M00022236, at Page 847, covering the premises known as 255 Meucci Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. 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. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, New York 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 25-84 2/13, 20, 27, 3/6

BOARD OF EDUCATION COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2650 Great Neck Road Copiague, New York 11726

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Board of Education of the Copiague Union Free School District, Copiague, New York, (hereinafter referred to as “Copiague”), in accordance with Section 103 of Article 5-A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids from reputable and qualified contractors for the provision of labor and materials for the following contracts in the schools of the School District: #25/26-001 PROFESSIONAL DRIVER EDUCATIONROAD INSTRUCTION SERVICES

February 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Bids for Professional

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Driver Education - Road Instruction for the term of September 2025 through June 2026 and subject to annual renewal for four (4) additional years thereafter, will be received until the above stated hour of prevailing time and date at the Copiague UFSD Business Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague New York, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened. In the event that the Copiague UFSD Purchasing Department is closed the day of the Bid Opening, the bid(s) will be opened at the same time, on the next day that the Copiague UFSD Purchasing Department is open. All bids received after the date and time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at the same office beginning on February 10, 2025, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. excluding holidays. Bids must be presented on the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the specifications. All bids must be enclosed in sealed envelopes which are clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: “Copiague UFSD –#25/26-001 Professional Driver Education Road Instruction Contract”. Bids shall remain firm for a period of forty-five (45) days following the date of the bid opening. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any or all bids, or to accept that bid which, in the Board of Education’s judg-

ment, is in the best interest of the School District.

The Board of Education reserves the right to consider experience, service and reputation in the above-referenced fields. In addition, the Board of Education reserves the right to consider the financial responsibility and specific qualifications, as set out herein, of the prospective bidder in its evaluation of the bids and award of the contracts.

Deborah VanFlorcke, District Clerk BOARD OF EDUCATION COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 25-87 2/13

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Plaintiff, -againstBERSHELL HALL AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF FREDERICA COOLEY WHO WAS HEIR AND ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS COOLEY; KHADIJAH DUFF AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF FREDERICA COOLEY WHO WAS HEIR AND ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS COOLEY; BERNADINE COOLEY AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF FREDERICA COOLEY WHO WAS HEIR AND ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS COOLEY; CARL BOUCICAULT AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF FREDERICA COOLEY WHO WAS HEIR AND ADMINISTRATOR

OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS COOLEY AND FREDERICA COOLEY’S unknown heirs at law, her next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein; WIHELMINA COLLIER AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS COOLEY; TANZA COOLEY AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS COOLEY; THOMAS COOLEY AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS COOLEY; TIMOTHY COOLEY AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS COOLEY; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; CITIFNANCIAL MORTGAGE CO., INC.; LANDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.; NORTH STAR CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS LLC; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICAINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, JOHN DOE (REFUSED NAME), Defendants. INDEX # 614591/2024 Original filed with Clerk June 13, 2024. Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The

Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Suffolk County. Premises: 81 New Ave Wyandanch, NY 11798. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT The OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage in the amount of $129,000.00 plus interest, recorded in the office of the clerk of the County of SUFFOLK on February 4, 2017 in book 22786 page 357 covering premises known as 81 New Ave, Wyandanch, NY 11798. 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.

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OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York, January 31, 2025 Respectfully submitted, Pincus Law Group, PLLC. By: /s/ Linda P. Manfredi, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 425 RXR Plaza Uniondale, NY 11556, 516-699-8902 25-88 2/13, 20, 27, 3/6

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At an IAS Term Part 44 of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, held in and for the County of Suffolk, at the Courthouse thereof, 1 Court St., Riverhead, New York, on the 22nd day of Jan., 2025. PRESENT: HON. JOHN J. ANDREWS, Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk, IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF GREGG SATZINGER, Petitioner, against MICHAEL ALGARIN, Respondent, INDEX NUMBER: 601815/2025, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. UPON reading and filing the Verified Petition for Dissolution (“Petition”) of Gregg Satzinger (“Petitioner”), the holder of fifty percent (50%) of the voting shares of GM Renovations NY Inc. (“GM Renovations” or the “Corporation”), a corporation incorporated and existing under the Business Corporation Law of the State of New York and having its principal place of business at 63 Inlet Drive, Lindenhurst, New York 11757, duly verified by Petitioner on January 20, 2025; it is hereby: ORDERED that GM Renovations, and all persons interested in GM Renovations, including the respondent, Michael Algarin (“Respondent”), shall show cause before this Court at an IAS Part 44 thereof, to be held at the Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Suffolk, 1 Court Street, Riverhead, New York 11901, on the 19 day of March, 2025, at 12:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, why an Order should not be made: 1) order -

ing Respondent to provide Petitioner with full access to the books and records of the Corporation pursuant to New York Business Corporation Law (“BCL”) §§ 624, 1104-a(c), 1106(a), and/or the common law of the State of New York; 2) appointing a referee or receiver to oversee the Corporation pursuant to BCL §§ 1106(a), 1108 and/ or 1113; 3) dissolving the Corporation pursuant to BCL §§ 1104, 1104-a(b) and/ or the common law of the State of New York; 4) pursuant to BCL § 1115, granting an injunction: (a) restraining the Corporation and its directors and officers from transacting any unauthorized business and from exercising any corporate powers, except by permission of the Court; and (b) restraining the Corporation and its directors and officers from collecting or receiving any debt or other property of the Corporation, and from paying out or otherwise transferring or delivering any property of the Corporation, except by permission of the Court; 5) pursuant to BCL §§ 1104-a(d) and/or 1111(c), providing for the distribution of the property of GM Renovations to the parties according to their respective rights; 6) awarding Petitioner compensatory damages for his claims pursuant to breach of contract, conversion, unjust enrichment and breach of fiduciary duty; and 7) awarding Petitioner such other and further relief as the Court deems appropriate. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that GM Renovations, through its

officers and directors, shall furnish the Court with a statement of the corporate assets and liabilities, including the names, addresses, and amounts owing to and/or from any creditor or debtor of GM Renovations; the name and address of each shareholder of GM Renovations; and the minutes of any shareholder meeting of GM Renovations by the 5th day of March, 2025; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, in accordance with BCL § 1106(b), GM Renovations shall cause to be published a copy of this Order to Show Cause (“Order”) at least once each week for the three (3) weeks immediately before the time appointed for the hearing on this Order, in the following newspaper: Babylon Beacon; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner shall serve a copy of this Order, in the manner prescribed in BCL § 1106(a), upon GM Renovations, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and each person named in the Petition as a shareholder, creditor or claimant of GM Renovations (other than Petitioner), except that service need not be made upon any person whose address is stated to be unknown and cannot with due diligence be ascertained by GM Renovations; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, in accordance with BCL § 1106(d), Petitioner shall file a copy of this Order to Show Cause and the Petition with the County Clerk of Suffolk County, within ten days after this Order to Show Cause is entered; and IT

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IS FURTHER ORDERED that answering papers, if any, in response to the Petition shall be filed with the Court and served upon counsel for Petitioner, Hogan & Cassell, LLP, 500 North Broadway, Suite 153, Jericho, New York 11753, on or before the 12th day of March, 2025; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that reply papers, if any, shall be filed with the Court and served on the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and each person named in the Petition as a shareholder, creditor or claimant of GM Renovations (other than Petitioner), on or before the 18th day of March 2025, except that service need not be made upon any person whose address is stated to be unknown and cannot with due diligence be ascertained by GM Renovations. ENTER: HON. JOHN J. ANDREWS, J.S.C. 25-63. 2/6,13, 20

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11, Plaintiff, AGAINST JEFFREY TORRES AS ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, ALEXIS TORRES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, and JENNY TORRES HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF

ALEX TORRES

A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 6, 2024.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on March 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM premises known as 58 Sunburst Drive, Deer Park, NY 11729. 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 in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 092.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 015.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $409,257.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #607067/2015.

Latoya James, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 25-79 2/13, 20, 27, 3/6

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., -againstHELEN AYDELOTT AS

HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOE A AYDELOTT, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on May 2, 2024, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and HELEN AYDELOTT AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOE A AYDELOTT, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on March 13, 2025 at 10:30AM, premises known as 111 NORTH 23RD STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-039.00-03.00130.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 606253/2019. Mark Anthony Cuthbertson, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.

*LOCATION OF

SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

25-80. 2/13, 20, 27, 3/6

DATED: February 3, 2025 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BABYLON ATTEST: Ellen McArdle Secretary 25-81. 2/13

LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, on the 3rd day of February, 2025, subject to a permissive referendum as provided for by Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: The WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT maintains a Capital Reserve Fund designated as the Capital Reserve Fund for Apparatus and Equipment under Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law in which account there is sufficient funds to accomplish the purpose hereinafter set forth; namely, purchase of a chief’s vehicle and associated equipment, and it is proposed to contract for such vehicle in order to maintain the high standards of performance of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DEPARTMENT in the discharge of its duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the community, and said purchase is deemed in the best interests of the residents of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Section 6(g) Capital Reserve Fund For Apparatus and Equipment of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT a sum not to exceed One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand ($125,000.00) Dollars for the purchase of said vehicle, and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time to effect such purchase. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a mandatory referendum as provided for in Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law is required to be held.

LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, on the 3rd day of February, 2025, subject to a permissive referendum as provided for by Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law.

An extract of the resolution is as follows:

The WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT maintains a Capital Reserve Fund designated as the Capital Reserve Fund for Apparatus and Equipment under Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law in which account there is sufficient funds to accomplish the purpose hereinafter set forth; namely, purchase of a passenger van and associated equipment, and it is proposed to contract for such vehicle in order to maintain the high standards of performance of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DEPARTMENT in the discharge of its

duties in preserving the lives and property of the residents of the community, and said purchase is deemed in the best interests of the residents of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT. The resolution further provides that there be transferred from the present Section 6(g) Capital Reserve Fund For Apparatus and Equipment of the WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT a sum not to exceed One Hundred Thousand ($100,000.00) Dollars for the purchase of said vehicle, and the District Treasurer is authorized to effect such transfer from time to time to effect such purchase. This resolution shall not take effect until thirty (30) days unless in the meanwhile a mandatory referendum as provided for in Section 6(g) of the General Municipal Law is required to be held.

DATED: February 3, 2025

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT

TOWN OF BABYLON ATTEST: Ellen McArdle Secretary 25-82. 2/13

The story of Cupid

What would Valentine’s Day be without images of a goldentressed boy armed with bow and arrows? The arrows represent feelings of love and desire, and they are aimed and cast at various individuals, causing them to fall deeply in love — or fall out of it.

In Roman mythology, the boy is known as Cupid and is the son of Venus, the goddess of love. Portrayed as a cherubic and mischievous toddler, this magical boy was purported to be the matchmaker of gods and mortals alike.

For students of Greek mythology, Cupid represents Eros, the Greek word for “desire.” He was the son of Aphrodite, Venus’ Hellenistic counterpart, and would play with the hearts of mortals and gods, sometimes leaving mayhem in his wake. In Greek mythology, Eros was more teenager than bubbly baby, and capitalized on his status as a heartthrob rather than the cherubic status of Roman mythology, according to Richard Martin, a Stanford University professor. While Cupid may have been an adorable imp, some historians say Eros had a darker side, going so far as to describe him as calculating and sinister — forcing the wrong people into lovelorn matches.

According to Museum Hack, while Cupid could make people fall in and out of love, he also was once in love himself. In this telling, Cupid is a young man when Venus learns that a mortal girl is born with such great beauty that others start to forget to worship Venus, adoring this girl instead. Upset about the misdirected adoration toward this mortal, Venus asks Cupid to have the girl, Psyche, fall in love with a monster. Cupid agrees, but once he sees Psyche he “accidentally” hits himself with one of his own golden arrows and falls in love with Psyche. The resulting match does not prove easy, and through a series of unfortunate events, Psyche must prove her love to Cupid and accomplish various tasks to win back his heart. Eventually,

Budget-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas

The National Retail Federation indicates Valentine’s Day is the fifth largest spending event in the United States after the winter holidays and Mother’s Day. Each February, people clamber to get gifts for their sweethearts and create romantic memories through fine dining and decadent desserts.

According to Finder, a tool used to navigate complex decisionmaking processes, Americans were expected to spend a combined $50 billion on gifts and activities in 2021, with gifts averaging $187. Men tend to spend more than women on Valentine’s Day.

Everyone may be spending more on Valentine’s Day this year due to inflation. In 2021, used cars and trucks, oil, meats and poultry, airline fares, and women’s apparel were just some of the items that increased significantly in price. Finding ways to be frugal may be challenging this February, but these ideas are a start.

Dine in

Restaurants are popular options for couples on Valentine’s Day, but they can be busy and prices may be inflated. Many also offer limited prix fixe menus. By making a meal at home and picking and choosing less-costly ingredients, couples can save a substantial amount of money.

Frugal flowers

The cost of roses definitely goes up near Valentine’s Day, so consider giving another flower. Lilies can be lovely or maybe that special someone has a signature flower. A flowering plant, which will cost less than many bouquets and will last far beyond Valentine’s Day if given care, is another alternative to consider.

Save on chocolate

Sweet treats are the name of the game, but many popular chocolate boxes can be pricey this time of year. Plan ahead and keep a stockpile of chocolates from Halloween or Christmas. Then use floral wire or pipe cleaners to turn bite-sized packages into a handmade chocolate bouquet. Otherwise, purchase various chocolate bars and package them with hot chocolate, chocolate cookies and other decadent offerings in a themed gift basket.

Saving on Valentine’s Day comes down to being creative and focusing on the sentiment rather than the price.

Psyche does and achieves goddess status.

Cupid has been portrayed both as a young man and child through Renaissance art and beyond. When Valentine’s Day became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, Cupid was linked to Valentine’s Day celebrations due to his matchmaking abilities. His popularity only continued in the early 20th century, when Hallmark began to manufacture Valentine’s Day cards featuring Cupid.

Cupid helped push people together in ancient mythology, and he can even be the catalyst for modern day matchmaking as well

4 facts about Valentine’s Day

Saint Valentine is the patron saint of lovers and engaged and married couples. He also is the name behind the holiday that inspires images of red hearts and rose petals in the middle of February. Not much is actually known about St. Valentine because records are sparse. However, these facts have emerged.

• St. Valentine could be one of at least three individuals who were martyred. In fact, some believe there were about a dozen St. Valentines.

• Of course St. Valentine is known for presiding over lovers. However, he’s also the patron saint of epilepsy, watching over those who experience seizures associated with the disease.

• Visitors to the Basilica of Santa Maria in Rome can find the flower-adorned skull of St. Valentine on display. Other parts of St. Valentine’s skeleton are on display in the Czech Republic, England, France, and Ireland.

• Some people think Geoffrey Chaucer may have invented Valentine’s Day. In his “Parlement of Foules,” he speaks of a tradition of courtly love with the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day. This association became more established after Chaucer’s poem received widespread attention

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A. Sounds like you went through a lot. Most people tell me they could write a book about their experience. You need to see your building department records and get copies of the signed and sealed plans. Many municipalities keep records either in paper form, which you may have to pay for copies of, or microfilm or computer files.

Then speak with your inspector to find out what they think needs to be done. Most will be very helpful, and allow for the process to continue, asking you to hire a plumber to get a permit, which involves your notarized signature so you know it’s being done. In way too many cases, the plumber or contractor says it was done when it really wasn’t, so most municipalities require the owner’s signature on permit applications so the building department and owner are aware that the process is being done and is not false.

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You’ll find that almost everyone in this process wants to avoid responsibility as much as possible. You may have to either call for an inspection agency yourself or, if you suspect that there could be questionable electrical work, hire a licensed electrician to inspect and correct before hiring an agency to detect, if you elect. The private agency charges a few hundred dollars, usually, depending on the number of rooms and outdoor items, like air conditioning condensers, pool equipment and landscape lights, which must also be inspected. After all this is done, you may be able to get a final inspection and a sign-off and certificate from your building department, unless … your building department makes you get plans and a new survey redrawn and updated to the most recent code, which is complicated, time-consuming and expensive — in the thousands of dollars — before you can get a final inspection. Allow plenty of time.

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Banning smartphones from classrooms is the right call

Last month, as the semester began, I informed my students that cellphones would not be allowed in my classrooms. I said this with sympathy, understanding the world they’ve grown up in.

When I became a professor in 1978, cellphones didn’t exist in the form they do today. Today, however, students seem more attached to their phones than to anything else — perhaps second only to their cars if they’re of driving age. The obsessive use of these devices is impacting the way they engage with their environment, especially in class. Smartphones, once a luxury, have become essential tools for navigating the digital society. I empathize with my students, because it’s not their fault that they’ve become tethered to these devices. Phones are essential tools for everything from managing schedules to staying connected with the world. But while they offer many conveniences, they also present challenges, particularly in the classroom. They are distractions, constant and pervasive.

In my course syllabi, I’m blunt about cellphone use. I state in capital letters:

N“SMARTPHONES AND SIMILAR ELECTRONIC DEVICES, BECAUSE THEY DIVERT A STUDENT’S ATTENTION, ARE NOT TO BE USED DURING CLASS. PLEASE PUT YOUR SMARTPHONE OR SIMILAR DEVICES AWAY AND FORGET ABOUT TEXTING OR CHECKING EMAIL DURING CLASS.” It’s a rule I’ve adopted out of necessity. Using a cellphone during class disrupts not only the student using it but also their peers.

Recently, Gov. Kathy Hochul took a commendable step by announcing plans to limit smartphone use by students in public schools, and to implement a statewide standard for distraction-free learning.

idigital technology: Devices like smartphones and tablets offer extraordinary benefits, but come with significant costs.

“Yes, we have these amazing handheld marvels of the digital age — tablets and smartphones — miraculously glowing devices that connect people throughout the globe and can literally access the sum of all human knowledge in the palm of our hand,” Kardaras writes. “But what is the price of all this future tech? The psyche and soul of an entire generation.”

’ve seen firsthand how kids are ‘zombified’ by their glowing screens.

“Young people succeed in the classroom when they’re learning and growing — not clicking and scrolling,” Hochul said. She acknowledged that the initiative might make her “very unpopular,” but emphasized the necessity of protecting students’ education.

Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, an addiction expert and clinical professor at Stony Brook University, offers a powerful perspective on this issue. He’s the author of “Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids — and How to Break the Trance.” Kardaras writes that society has made a “Faustian deal” embracing

This is a chilling assertion, but Kardaras’s concerns are backed by growing research into the neurological and psychological effects of excessive screen time. He suggests that the “comfort and titillation” of digital devices have led to an entire generation becoming “zombified” by their glowing screens. I’ve seen this firsthand as a professor. Walk into any restaurant, schoolyard or public place, and it’s common to see kids and teens with their heads down, lost in their phones. Their faces glow from the screens, but their eyes seem distant, disconnected from the real world around them.

Kardaras emphasizes the importance of a “digital detox,” or “tech fast,” as the first step in breaking the addiction to screens. He believes it’s vital for children to replace screen time with enriching,

offline activities such as sports, music or creative endeavors like painting. He also stresses the importance of human connection — something that’s increasingly endangered in an era of constant digital interaction.

I share this perspective with my students. While I recognize that cellphones are ubiquitous and essential in today’s world, I also believe they need to be used thoughtfully. Parking a car today, for example, often requires a cellphone app. I get it — the world is digital, and adjusting to life without a phone in hand is increasingly challenging. But in the classroom, the need for focus and engagement is paramount, and that often means putting the phone away.

“I’m from the 21st century,” one student recently explained to me. I appreciated the sentiment, but I still believe some adjustments are necessary. It’s not about rejecting technology, but about fostering an environment in which students can engage with the material, their classmates and the world around them without constant digital distractions.

The digital society may have arrived, but so, too, must the discipline to navigate it effectively. For the sake of education and personal well-being, we must learn when to disconnect.

Karl Grossman is a professor of journalism at SUNY Old Westbury, host of the Free Speech TV program “Enviro Close-Up with Karl Grossman” and the author of six books.

High anxiety is gripping many Americans

ot that anxiety is funny, but sometimes it helps to laugh at ourselves.

In 1977, Mel Brooks did just that, with his movie “High Anxiety,” starring Brooks as a wildly neurotic shrink and Cloris Leachman as his mustachioed, militaristic nurse at the Psycho-Neurotic Institute for the Very, Very Nervous. Now, either you think that’s funny or you’re already writing me a letter. But I speak from experience. I’m an anxious person, and according to the American Psychiatric Association, 40 percent of Americans said last year that they were more anxious than the year before.

I was an anxious kid, and teen, and adult. I come by my anxiety honestly, from my nervous parents and grandparents. Most days, I do breathing exercises before I open my eyes in the morning. How do you know if you have anxiety? Do you have a pulse and a moral conscience? You’re in.

Officially, according to psychotherapist Linda Hubbard in an article on the

Mayo Clinic website, you might have trouble concentrating, you may feel tense or restless, or experience muscle tension or headaches or lightheaded or sleeplessness.

Anxiety treatment has become big business. As I write this — case in point — I just got a pop-up ad from an online health letter selling “proven stress-busting techniques.” The barrage of anti-anxiety messaging is endless. We have to be careful consumers.

I offer these words to commiserate and say you are not alone. These are troubling times, and nearly everyone I know is feeling some stress or anxiety. It is permissible now to discuss these feelings openly, and there is relief in sharing.

A nd its treatment is big business. Anti-anxiety messaging is endless.

anxiety tactics and treatments are freely marketed and talked about and posted. Today’s society and culture have produced more anxiety, and more discussions of anxiety online, on TV and in social media. Anxiety has become monetized, from advertisements for medications to promotions for apps that control anxiety and foods and self-help books that promise to ease our emotional pain.

Since the pandemic, we have had good reason to feel anxious. Our peace of mind is under attack, by everything from rising waters and emerging viruses to political dysfunction and the assault on our democratic values.

For those of us whose anxiety is triggered by the confederacy of dunces who have taken the political stage in Washington, eventually we can vote, but day to day, we can turn off the cacophony of news and social media that surely make us feel worse. I read a few newspapers to keep informed, but I no longer watch much TV, unless it makes me laugh (in a good way).

Throw everything at the problem and see what works. But don’t try to tough it out. Be selective in using the internet. Let social media be your tool and not the other way around.

There is no real history tracking anxiety. Maybe Shakespeare was anxious; he did create Hamlet, one of the most deeply anxious characters in literature. Maybe cowboys who rode the range felt stress about the roundups. Perhaps our storied astronauts suffered these symptoms.

It’s worse to suffer in silence, but that was always the expectation, especially for men. Soldiers who suffered debilitating anxiety in World War I were considered “shell-shocked,” and ostracized. Now anti-

I am a foot soldier in the struggle with anxiety. What works for me? I walk outdoors as often and as far as I can, weather permitting. The steps, one by one, for a mile or two, seem to ease tension.

I bought one of the apps that promise to reduce anxiety. It offers really boring stories read by monotonic narrators, which help you unwind and even fall asleep. The app also features yoga exercises and various sounds like rain on a roof and light piano music and ocean waves. In my own experience, all of these work, sometimes and to some degree.

Each of us, in our own lives, can find reasonable and healthy ways to reduce anxiety. Many of them are free, like turning away from devices and toward people. When we need professional help, we can find it. Medications work for millions of people.

It doesn’t hurt to have a laugh or two each day. Comedians like Sarah Silverman and the late Robin Williams carved careers out of their struggles with anxiety. The Apple TV series “Shrinking” has some laugh-out-loud moments. Maybe start by streaming a copy of “High Anxiety” and checking into the Psycho-Neurotic Institute for the Very, Very Nervous for a few hours.

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

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Green Homes: smart, and good for the planet

as energy costs rise and environmental concerns grow, the Town of Babylon’s Green Homes program offers a solution that benefits both homeowners and the planet. Homeowners can save a significant amount of money on energy bills each year while reducing their environmental footprint, creating a win-win scenario. With expert energy audits and financing options available, they can take action to improve their homes, save money and contribute to a greener future.

Since its launch in 2008, the Green Homes program has helped many Babylon residents make their homes more energy-efficient. Now more than ever, it’s a great time to take advantage of this opportunity. From insulating walls to upgrading appliances, the program offers a wide range of energy-saving improvements that make homes safer, healthier and more comfortable. These improvements not only reduce energy consumption but also lower the risk of issues like mold, drafts and excess moisture, which can harm both your health and your home’s long-term value.

One of the major reasons to get involved in the program is the financial savings. The average Babylon resident who participates saves up to $1,000 per year on energy bills. These savings come from making strategic upgrades

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like improving insulation, sealing leaks, upgrading to energy-efficient appliances and installing smarter thermostats. Many of these improvements are affordable and pay for themselves over time, thanks to the savings they generate on energy costs.

In fact, the savings are so substantial that many homeowners find that the cost of upgrades is often quickly covered by the energy savings themselves. When you sign up for a Green Homes energy audit, a licensed contractor will evaluate your home’s energy use and provide a detailed report outlining the most effective upgrades. These improvements help lower your energy bills.

The program goes beyond just energy savings — it’s a key part of creating a more sustainable community. When we heat, cool or power our homes, we are often relying on energy produced by burning fossil fuels, which releases harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Participants in the Green Homes program can reduce their carbon footprints while improving their homes’ efficiency.

For those concerned about the cost of energy-efficient upgrades, the program offers financing options to make the transition easier. Homeowners can work with the town to create affordable payment plans that fit their budgets, making it easier than ever to partici-

Senator Weik’s criticism of MTA

is off base

To the Editor:

Re State Sen. Alexis Weik’s op-ed last week, “It’s time for riders to take control of the runaway MTA”:

Given the record year experienced by the Long Island Rail Road, reflecting 95.6 percent on-time performance along with 40 percent more trains, booming ridership (up by 10 million riders last year) and surging customer satisfaction (76 percent, up 6 points) — along with the early success of congestion relief in reducing traffic for those who still drive — it is mystifying what Senator Weik meant.

First, congestion relief has been so popular, with more than a million fewer vehicles on Manhattan streets in the zone over the last month, that even a clear majority of drivers paying congestion tolls support the program (Morning Consult poll of 1,200 voters, Feb. 3), because they are saving so much travel time.

Second, Weik’s essay mistakenly conflates the Port Authority’s Hudson River toll hikes as part of supposed MTA overreach. A state senator knows the difference between our totally separate agencies. She then maligns the head of the MTA for not caring about commuters! The reality, as our riders

pate. These flexible financing options allow residents to make energy improvements without the upfront burden, while still reaping the long-term savings.

At a recent Sustainability Fair, featured on Page 3 of this week’s issue, Babylon highlighted the positive environmental and financial benefits of the program, encouraging homeowners to join the effort to reduce energy consumption and make a difference for future generations. Green Homes is a great opportunity for Babylon residents to make lasting improvements to their homes, save money and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.

As Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer put it, “This is an important opportunity to highlight a terrific program that has existed in the Town of Babylon since 2008. The Green Homes program provides residents with an eye-opener regarding their homes, and participants often share with us the incredible savings they experience with their electric and heating bills. This truly helps, especially today, when everyone is watching every dollar they must spend on necessities.”

For more information on how to get started in the Green Homes program, call (631) 422-4411. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your home, save money, and help protect the environment for generations to come.

know well, is that this chairman has overseen the greatest expansion of service in LIRR history, along with completion of the Third Track project and the opening of Grand Central Madison, the

country’s first major new train terminal in generations. The LIRR’s thousands of caring and diligent workers deserve credit for making the nation’s busiest commuter rail -

opinions University leaders should not remain neutral

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fter the congressional hearings that challenged university presidents on campus activism amid allegations of antisemitism, many institutions adopted policies of “institutional neutrality.” Boards of trustees resolved that they would not comment on political issues such as international conflicts, investments in certain countries, and policies proposed by elected officials. Many of the resolutions cited principles enunciated by the University of Chicago. According to the Chicago principles, university leaders should not engage in speech that would appear to infringe on others’ speech. The university should be a protected, neutral place for the expression of all ideas, a safe space for “strong disagreement, independent judgment, and the questioning of stubborn assumptions.”

(“Report on the University’s Role in Political and Social Action,” University of Chicago, 1967.)

There are good reasons for this. When a board or president issues a statement, it can stifle contrary views; it can suppress debate. This would violate the university’s responsibility to foster

critical thinking. Making statements about some issues, but not others, could indicate that some deserve comment but others do not.

But the Kalven Report, which affirmed the University of Chicago’s mission of free inquiry and independence, did not prohibit leaders from commenting on public policies that would affect institutional autonomy and the freedom of scholars to pursue truth no matter where that pursuit may lead. So, “no” to taking partisan positions, but “yes” to evaluating proposals such as those in the much-discussed Project 2025, prepared by the Heritage Foundation, that infringe on the purposes of education.

TAnd it is the home for critical thinking and critics who ask “why?” and “why not?” In these ways, a university is as much about the advancement of ethical character and engaged citizenship as it is about preparation for careers and commerce.

he muchdiscussed Project 25 infringes on the purposes of education.

I agree with these principles. Neutrality does not mean silence. A campus president should not remain silent in the face of proposals that would undermine free speech. A university president has an obligation to question proposals that would undercut quality controls. It is the responsibility of a president and the board to protect the university as the home of critics even as it is not itself a voice of criticism.

A university has three fundamental roles. It is the creator of new knowledge as well as of new professionals. It is the curator of knowledge in all its forms.

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road what it is today, a thriving, service-focused way for Long Islanders to get where they need to go, with the promise of capital investment from this MTA to keep them reliably rolling for decades to come.

Rob Free is president of the Long Island Rail Road.

Whose golden age?

To the Editor:

After reading Peter King’s op-ed, “An inauguration that was decidedly different,” in last week’s issue, I have reservations about his lauding President Trump. I wrote Trump before he took office, saying that it would be groundbreaking if he became the president of all the people. His legacy would be the destruction of the partisanship that is strangling the USA. I received a hopeful reply signed by the president-elect. Today I realize this was a dream. I and many like me, ordinary hardworking Americans, have been scammed.

King defends most of Trump’s and his minions’ draconian attacks on the

very roots of what’s left of our republic. Revenge, and creating turmoil and anxiety, are the order of the day. Religion is being weaponized, and censorship, which Trump says we will now be free of, is being spread through the agencies of government, right down to teachers in our schools.

Being poor, with skin of a different tone, dispossessed or a peaceful immigrant, is no longer acceptable. The norm will soon become the knock on the door, the presentation of “your papers” and a disappearance in the night. History proves that while we’re not there yet, we are heading down this slippery slope.

King writes of Trump’s new “golden age.” On that term we agree, but we define it differently. The only gold I see is his greedy cadre of rich men grabbing all the power they can lay their hands on. They know that power breeds money. They are pigs at the trough.

King writes that the functions he attended in Washington were filled with “extraordinary excitement, enthusiasm and hope.” Yet the president is but three weeks in office, and many who supported him are reacting adversely to the confusion, disappointment and the “shock and awe” of his

Across the country, governors and state legislators promote policies that proscribe what subjects can be taught and what books can be read. Project 2025 is a “blueprint” for multiple changes in federal policy related to knowledge and expertise. It alleges, without evidence, a radical leftwing bias in university teaching. At the same time, it would require a selective teaching of American history by omitting mention of race and slavery. It also would substitute religious belief for scientific evidence, including weather forecasting and study of the environment. It would substitute political tests for professional expertise, stifling critical thinking and free speech.

The Project calls for the abolition of the U.S. Department of Education, and reclassifying federal scientists as political appointees. It would turn over consumer protections from predatory proprietary schools to the states and retract the “borrower-defense” provisions of the federal loan system put in place to protect students from for-profit schools and lenders.

Project 2025 also calls for eliminating Head Start; overhauling the educational accreditation system, reducing its political neutrality; and rolling back Title IX protections for sexual assault survivors and LGBTQ students. It calls for prosecuting all government agencies, colleges, corporations and other private employers that maintain diversity policies.

Public education was established to ensure an informed citizenry, essential to a functioning democracy. Project 2025 would deny freedoms in favor of authoritarian dictates. Instead of supporting public education, it would allow for the banning of books and restrictions on independent inquiry.

Project 2025 should be studied and debated. We should affirm the purpose and benefits of education to society and the individual. Project 2025 limits rights, opposes inconvenient history and science, and would impose biased views. We can be passionate in the defense of academic values without becoming politically partisan. Only by advocating for freedom of inquiry and free speech will we preserve them, and our democracy. On this, university leaders should not be neutral.

Dr. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate,” Rowman & Littlefield, 2024.

policies and his erratic statements. Many are feeling buyer’s remorse.

King is an intelligent man who did much for his constituents when he served the public. It is difficult to comprehend how he cannot sense that this president is quickly on his way to becoming a clear and present danger to

the republic King served. King and I probably both pray, in our own ways, for the same things, a better country and a peaceful world. It’s good to dream!

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