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Northwell nurses hold rally demanding fair contract and adequate staffing

By CAROLYN JAMES

cjames@liherald.com

Members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at Northwell Health/South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore gathered outside the hospital last week to demand that Northwell negotiate a fair contract. The nurses and their union leaders have been pushing for months for improved staffing, higher wages, and better benefits to help recruit and retain nurses and ensure quality care.

“It is crucial that nurses have adequate staffing to protect both patients and the community,” said Joanne DeAntonio, president of the local union.

Nurses have raised concerns about the challenges of understaffing, especially during breaks when managers cannot meet minimum staffing standards. A July/August 2024 poll found that nurses reported lacking break coverage on more than 61 percent of shifts.

The employees voted 99 percent in favor of authorizing a strike unless a fair contract is reached. Marie Boyle, a nurse for five decades and a member of the union’s board, said striking is a last resort. How -

ever, the vote gives elected nurse leaders the authority to submit a 10-day strike notice to management, though negotiations will continue. Over 900 nurses could strike if no tentative agreement is reached.

“Of course,” Boyle said, “the goal is to settle.”

Entry-level nurses earn $99,000 annually. Northwell has offered a 2 percent raise, which Boyle said does not keep pace with inflation.

However, Boyle emphasized that the issue goes beyond money.

“The real goal is to secure a contract that encourages young nurses to stay in the profession,” she said. “We’re losing bright, young nurses because the job is too difficult, and maintaining adequate staffing is a challenge.”

Some nurses are concerned that staffing shortages could affect their ability to provide adequate care and jeopardize their licenses.

“The patients we see are sicker, and our emergency room is dramatically busier,” DeAntonio said. “Despite the increase in demand, Northwell has refused to hire

Babylon Village Trustees and Justice running for re-election March 18th

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

to do the best for the village,” Bencivenga said.

WThe Babylon Village board members running for re-lection this month are focused on maintaining and expanding all that makes the village an ideal place to live in and raise a family.

Trustees Frank Seibert and Dominic Bencivenga are running for reelection along with Sean Goodwin who was appointed to the board in December. Village Justice John T. Rafter is also seeking reelection.

e all have the same goals: to do the best for the Village.

DOMINIC BENCIVENGA

Bencivenga, who has served on the board since September of 2020 under Mayor Mary Adams’ leadership, said the board has worked to preserve what residents love about Babylon Village while exploring opportunities for appropriate growth.

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All the candidates are unopposed in the election, which takes place on Tuesday, March 18.

The candidates discussed their accomplishments on the board and outlined their goals for the future, including expanding recreational events such as summer programs for youth and collaborating with local organizations like the Chamber of Commerce and the Babylon Village Historical Society to host year-round events. The officials also plan to focus on maintaining a good bond rating and keeping taxes low for residents.

“We all have the same goals:

“What we’ve worked hard to do is focus on appropriate developments,” he said. “People come in and say they want X, Y, or Z, but it has to be appropriate for the village.”

Bencivenga also hopes to continue working on infrastructure improvements, an ongoing priority, and looks forward to expanding the village’s popular golf camp program.

Seibert pointed to the village’s commitment to infrastructure funding, which has supported improvements to the playgrounds. He aims to ensure all projects stay within budget and maintain tax cap limits.

“We have a lot of amenities here in the village, and we want to make sure we’re keeping the downtown looking

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Ryan Stanton of the LI Federation of Labor, left, and S.C. Leg. Sam Gonzalez, right, stand in support of nurses at rally. At left union officials Joanne DeAntonio, NYSNA President Nancy Hagans and Jenna Kuhn-Plaza address their members.

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Memoir recalls Babylon’s glory days in basketball Panthers’ 1974-75 season was pure magic, author says

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

When memories from childhood linger for decades, they often find a way to spill onto the page, yearning to be shared and appreciated. For Tom McKeown, those memories of a historic year at Babylon High School flowed effortlessly into his new book, “This is Panther Country: A Memoir of Youth, Underdog Spirit, and Basketball Glory.”

The memoir recounts the 197475 Babylon Panthers’ journey to the first-ever Long Island Basketball Championship under the leadership of visionary coach Roy Koelbel and star player Glenn Vickers. The Panthers faced both on- and off-court challenges, but each obstacle they overcame brought them one step closer to the elusive title. A highlight of their remarkable season was a fierce trilogy of games against the formidable Amityville team, who had their own championship dreams.

McKewon, who was 13 that year and an 8th grader in the district, remembers the sense of pride he felt as he and others were able to “hang out” with the older athletes. He also vividly recalls the struggles, and triumphs during that remarkable season, along with a snapshot of the time and community pride that surrounded the Panthers’ victory. It recounts how the small town high school rose above adversity to defeat some of the best teams of the year, including Amityville.

The Panthers, playing in League

5, competed in 23 games from November 1974 to March 1975, three of which were against Amityville. The last game in that trilogy was during the playoffs and went to triple overtime. McKeown titles that chapter, “ The Thrilla with the Villa.”

But McKeown’s memoir goes beyond the basketball court. It provides a glimpse into the culture and lives of the young athletes, making it more than just a sports story. It’s about perseverance, teamwork, and how those values united the entire town.

To ensure accuracy, McKeown reached out to several of the players, coaches and his family members who lived through the season. “Nobody remembers everything exactly,” he said.

Filled with memories and tributes to the people who shaped the Panthers’ journey, McKeown’s memoir will resonate with anyone who values underdog victories. The upcoming event provides an opportunity to revisit those memories and join a lively discussion about the people and times that made the 1974-75 season so special.

McKeown is a successful technology entrepreneur who founded and sold the software company TrenData. He is married and has two children. He enjoys reminiscing about his time growing up in Babylon and now spends his time working with other entrepreneurs and playing golf.

The Babylon Historical Society is located at 117 W. Main St. For more information, call 631-669-1756.

1974-75 Babylon Panthers Championship Varsity Roster

Coach: Roy Koelbel - Ass’t Coach: Don Bartsch

#42 Junior Glenn Vickers Forward

#1 Senior Gervais Barger Guard

#34 Senior Stanley Davis Guard

#22 Senior Charles (Chuck) Farley Guard

#32 Junior Barry Davis Center

#40 Sophomore Steven Farley Forward

#30 Freshman Brian Vickers Forward

#52 Freshman Chris Brust Center

#14 Senior Mike Fischer Guard

#12 Sophomore James Feeney Guard

N/A Sophomore Greg Berger Guard

Divine Beauty, a women’s spiritual retreat, scheduled in Amityville Saturday, March 15

Science of Spirituality will be hosting a Women’s Retreat on Saturday, March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Learn how to face life’s challenges by finding your center of inner strength, peace and love through meditation. The program will include a complimentary vegetarian lunch. Come for discussion, sisterhood, meditation and friendship. Featured workshops include Meditation, Beautify Your Life with Emo -

tional Wellness with Ekta Kohli Portillo, LCSW; Yoga for Health and Inner Harmony with Ferlaisa Gomez, ALM, RYT; and Vegan Bites for One or More with Rosanna Jimenez, CHHC. To register, email infotristate@sos. org For more information, call (631) 8227979.

Science of Spirituality Meditation Center is located at 79 County Line Road, Amityville.

Author Tom McKeown

Coach Roy Koelbel

Star player Glenn Vickers

The Board of Trustee Monthly Meeting Dates for the Academic School Year for 2024/2025

All meetings will be held at the Uniondale Middle School: 100 Charles Lindbergh Boulevard Uniondale, New York 11553

10/31/2024 5:30 p.m. Uniondale

11/21/2024 5:30 p.m. Uniondale

12/19/2024 5:30 p.m. Uniondale

01/30/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale

02/27/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale

03/27/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale

04/24/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale

05/29/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale

06/26/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale

07/24/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale

Phil Boyle to lead Bay Shore-Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade March

The 2025 Bay Shore-Brightwaters St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Sat., March 8. This year’s Grand Marshal is former New York State Senator Phil Boyle, who served the Bay Shore/ Brightwaters community for more than 24 years.

Boyle began his public service in the New York State Assembly in 1994 and continued through his tenure as a state senator, which ended in 2022. Throughout his career, Boyle consistently supported the community, securing state grant funding for local parks, advocating for improvements to state roadways, and assisting residents with various concerns.

Boyle currently serves as president and CEO of Suffolk County OTB, where he continues to fund local community organizations. He is also a volunteer firefighter and a member of Division 7 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

The parade will start at 2 p.m. on March 8 at Saxon Avenue and proceed west to St. Patrick’s Church on North Clinton.

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For more information about the parade, visit https://bsbwstpatricksparade.com.

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 18 holding crafts sale April 5

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 18 in East Islip will be hosting a Craft and Vendor Sale on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature raffles, a cake sale and a 50/50.

The Auxiliary is also seeking ven-

dors for the event. For more information, call (631) 277-9842 or (516) 885-1410. The AMVETS Hall is located at 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip. Admission is free and the event will be held indoors.

LI Music and Entertainment Hall of

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scholarship applications now available

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame scholarship applications are now open. The scholarships are for $1,000 and for Long Island graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in music and/or the performing arts,

Applications are due Friday, May 16. To download an application, please visit: limusichalloffame.org/scholarshipsgrants/.

For more information, call (631) 6895888.

Former New York State Senator Phil Boyle

Constantino Brumidi Lodge in Deer Park welcomes new members

Three new members and three transfers from other lodges were sworn in to the Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 of Deer Park last month. Shown in photo at the swearing in are Membership Committee Member Carol Nani, new members John D’Acunti, Heidi Kister and Jacqueline Belfiore; Lodge Presi-

dent Sabrina Savino, transfers Nancy Martins, Joe Martins and Mark Sarro, and Membership Committee Member Janet Dickert.

Lodge membership is open to those of Italian American descent and their family members. For more information, contact Lucille at (631) 987-9728 for details.

Town of Babylon Day at Yankee Stadium

The Town of Babylon will be hosting a day at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, May 4 at 1:35 p.m.

Ticket prices range from $57 to $115 and will include a $15 food voucher per ticket.

To purchase tickets, visit https://fevoenterprise.com/event/townbabylon2. For more information, call (631) 8932100.

Elementary students create heartfelt notes for local veterans and seniors

Love was in the air this past Valentine’s Day, and so were heartfelt messages of gratitude for local veterans and seniors who received hundreds of handmade cards, letters, and drawings from elementary school-aged students.

Collected by New York State Sen. Monica R. Martinez, the notes were distributed to older neighbors and veterans in the Fourth Senatorial District. The submissions showcase how sweet kindness can be, offering both students and recipients a meaningful reminder of the community’s appreciation for their contributions. This effort encouraged students to express gratitude and warmth to those who have made significant contributions to the country and their communities, reinforcing the importance of

recognizing their service and dedication. “A little heart goes a long way, and these students have certainly put their hearts into every card, letter, and drawing,” said Martinez. “These thoughtful messages remind our veterans and seniors that they are valued and appreciated, not just on Valentine’s Day, but every day. It’s inspiring to see young people take the time to share kindness, proving that even the smallest gestures can have the biggest impact.”

Martinez has sponsored the card drive each year she has served in the Senate, partnering with libraries and elementary schools in the district to collect the notes. The effort resulted in over 1,700 cards and other tokens of appreciation being submitted for Valentine’s Day.

Annual International Marconi Day set for Babylon Village Saturday, April 26

The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club will be commemorating the birthday of Guglielmo Marconi on Saturday, April 26 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the Village of Babylon Municipal Parking Lot.

Marconi was responsible for sending the first communication with ships at sea. Enjoy history and transmissions being sent on this day throughout the world as

radio enthusiasts celebrate the birthday of Marconi.

There will also be a replica of the “shack” that Marconi communicated in. This event is free and open to the public. The Village of Babylon Municipal Parking Lot is located at 153 W. Main Street.

For more, call (631) 957-4246.

Northwell nurses rally in Bay Shore demanding a fair contract

more nurses and retain experienced staff. As a Level 1 trauma center, the hospital’s level of care is vital to a broader community. We’ll continue to speak up until we get the fair contract that nurses and this community deserve.”

Northwell/South Shore became a Level 1 trauma center in August 2024. “We know Northwell can afford to invest in their nurses,” said Jenna Kuhn-Plaza. “If they can spend hundreds of millions on building expansions, they can certainly afford to invest in a fair contract that supports quality patient care. Northwell is one of the largest employers on Long Island, yet instead of supporting nurses and safe patient care, they’ve ignored and bullied the voices of the nurses who care for the community.”

At the rally, state Assemblyman Sam Gonzalez, D-9th District, voiced his support. “I am a union man,” he said to the enthusiastic crowd. “I’m here to support those who deserve a contract and serve our communities.”

Ryan Stanton, executive director of the Long Island Federation of Labor, told the nurses their work is essential. “You don’t do this to become millionaires,” he said. “I see how you often have to leave your families to help others.”

In response to the union members’ statements, Northwell provided the following response:

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tal has met with the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) for 11 sessions since starting negotiations on November 22, 2024. We continue to bargain in good faith for a successor contract to the one that will expire on February 28. South Shore University Hospital is aware of the strike authorization vote. We respect our team members’ decision to participate in this vote. We are also proud of the longstanding excellent care our dedicated nurses provide and that our patients and community have come to trust.”

The statement added, “We remain optimistic that an agreement can be reached and look forward to respectful and productive negotiations, including at our session on February 26. Our goal always is to reach an agreement that continues to provide our valued nurses with competitive compensation, benefits and a safe, supportive working environment. “

Nurses from Northwell/Huntington Hospital also expressed solidarity with their South Shore counterparts. NYSNA nurses at Northwell/ Huntington Hospital and Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital are currently in active contract negotiations on Long Island.

Stanton said over 2,500 NYSNA nurses at the three hospitals are united for quality care for all Long Island patients.

U. S. Power Squadrons hold boating course

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

• Captree Squadron, Babylon pool building, 151 Phelps La., North Babylon, March 29, 9 a.m. The cost is $60. For more information or to sign up for the course contact Eugene Johnson at 631-

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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.

some love with a tribute banner in Babylon Village

The Village of Babylon will once again be hosting their Military Banner Program in downtown Babylon Village.

Honor the troops, veterans and all

GUMC hosting chef’s

Grace United Methodist Church in Lindenhurst is holding a Chef’s competition on Sat., March 8. The event begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Cook your favorite entree or des -

those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

To honor a veteran you know, please email vobmilitarybanners@ gmail.com

competition March 8

sert or just taste and cast your vote.

Grace United Methodist Church, is at 15 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For information call 631-226-8690 or email gumc.lin -

Nurses applaud comments supporting their call for a fair contract.

Facts in Focus

1. Nurses Demand Fair Contract: Members of the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at Northwell Health/South Shore University Hospital are pushing for better staffing, improved wages, and benefits to recruit and retain nurses. They argue these changes are necessary to ensure quality care and protect patient safety.

2. Strike Authorization: Over 99% of union members voted to authorize a strike unless a fair contract is reached. The vote grants nurse leaders the authority to submit a 10-day strike notice to management, though negotiations will continue. Over 900 nurses could strike if no agreement is reached.

3. Concerns Over Staffing and Break Coverage: Nurses report issues with understaffing, particularly during breaks when coverage is often lacking. A poll conducted in July/August 2024 revealed that over 61% of shifts lacked break coverage, leading to concerns about patient safety and nurse burnout.

4. Challenges Beyond Wages: While Northwell has offered a 2% raise, which nurses argue doesn’t keep up with inflation, union leaders stress that the main issue is ensuring sustainable staffing levels and creating a work environment that encourages young nurses to stay in the profession.

5. Support and Solidarity: The nurses received support from local political figures, including Assemblyman Sam Gonzalez, and fellow nurses from Northwell/Huntington Hospital, who are also in active contract negotiations. Over 2,500 NYSNA nurses across three Long Island hospitals are united in their fight for quality patient care.

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Below: Supporters hold sign at rally

Reworld Honors Long Island’s Champions At Herald Sustainability Awards Gala

STAFF REPORT

Last week Reworld™ celebrated several of Long Island’s sustainability leaders, educators, and community advocates as part of its ongoing efforts to empower community and environmental advocacy initiatives and to raise awareness of sustainability locally. The honors were presented during the recent Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island powered by Reworld, held at the Heritage Club at Bethpage. The event provided a platform to recognize individuals and organizations making significant contributions to advancing sustainable policies, protecting natural resources, educating future generations, and implementing community-driven initiatives to improve the region’s environmental landscape. In addition to honoring established community programs, Reworld also awarded two local students with $2,500 in prizes for their inspirational efforts to enhance quality of life in the region and encourage sustainability for generations to come.

“Our work helps Long Island communities reduce environmental impact while creating new opportunities for sustainability,” said Dawn Harmon, Director, Long Island Market, Reworld.

“Through our Long Island facilities, we eliminate the need for additional landfill space and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We are so proud to support those leading the way in sustainability on Long Island and beyond.”

Among those honored were Don X. Clavin, Jr., Hempstead Town Supervisor, and Rich Schaffer, Babylon Town Supervisor, for their leadership in environmental policy. John D. Cameron, Jr., P.E., of IMEG, was recognized for his contributions as an environmental engineering leader. Randi Shubin Dresner of Island Harvest was acknowledged for her efforts in sustainable community leadership. Organizations such as the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Seatuck Environmental Association, and Cornell

Cooperative Extension Nassau County were highlighted for their community impact in sustainability. Leaders like Eric Swenson of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, Robert Weltner of Operation SPLASH, and the Rotary Environmental Action Coalition of Huntington (REACH) were also celebrated for their dedication to environmental preservation. Additionally, educators Jennifer Lasher and Lissette Pellegrino from Barnum Woods Elementary School were honored as environmental stewards in education. Stony Brook

University’s Esther Poon was honored along with two younger student honorees who were recognized for their outstanding commitment to sustainability. Louisiana State University freshman and 11-year-old Joseph Petraro received the award for his dedication to a range of community empowerment programs through Joe’s Be Kind Campaign, such as Clean Wells for Humanity which addresses global water scarcity. Desiree Mohammadi, a student at South Woods Middle School who is 12 years old, was honored for developing Seeds of Hope, an initiative that donates thousands of seeds to be planted at community gardens across Long Island to combat food insecurity sustainably.

As the presenting sponsor, Reworld is committed to supporting those at the forefront of environmental progress. With four facilities in Westbury, West Babylon, East Northport, and Ronkonkoma, the company processes two-thirds of Long Island’s waste, recycling 60,000 tons of metals and generating enough electricity to power thousands of homes each year. Through its efforts, Reworld™ reduces the need for landfill expansion, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and helps local communities adopt sustainable waste solutions.

Beyond this event, Reworld remains committed to fostering sustainability throughout Long Island with year-round programs that engage local schools, nonprofit organizations, and municipal partners.Through educational initiatives, community cleanups, and environmental awareness campaigns, Reworld continues to support the next generation of sustainability advocates while strengthening the region’s commitment to a cleaner, greener future.

For more information about Reworld and its initiatives that support various community empowerment and environmental programs fostering positive change locally and globally, please visit www.reworldwaste.com.

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Azeez Mohammed, CEO of Reworld delivers welcoming remarks.

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Reworld Lead Community Relations Specialist, Maureen Early (left), with honoree president and CEO Randi Shubin Dresner of Island Harvest (center) and Reworld Long Island Market Director, Dawn Harmon.

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin, Jr. addresses the audience after receiving his award.

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Parrish-Brown removes stigma around trauma

By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com

Continuing a month-long series of interviews with influential area women in honor of Women’s History Month.

Shanell Parrish-Brown is an attorney, author, professor, consultant, speaker and thought leader.

Herald: Tell me about yourself.

Shanell Parrish-Brown: I’m a child of domestic violence. My father was incarcerated for the early years of my life and came home with many issues that affected our family structure. But he gave me a gift. He would force me to read high-level texts, and it created my love of vocabulary.

I’ve always been a writer. So in 2017, I wrote a novel called “Gifts in Brown Paper Packages.” I didn’t set out initially to write a novel I would publish. In fact, what I set out to do, at the encouragement of my therapist, was process some childhood experiences that this therapist thought I should be talking about in our sessions. Those are things that certainly shaped me, but I didn’t want to be defined in that way. So my writing changed that.

Herald: What do you do? Why?

Parrish-Brown: I run a business where I publish literary work, and I provide programming and education consulting for all audiences. I’m a resilience builder. I teach a course at Fordham University about trauma and family violence, which features my novel as one of the reference materials.

My premise is that if we’re not interacting with our youth from a traumainformed place, we can recognize that kids who are acting out are likely responding to trauma. If we’re not interacting with children from that perspective, they get lost. Mental health challenges in children, like suicidal ideation, have only been exacerbated. We really should be addressing these issues on every single level.

get the press that it needs. I’m also running a business as an independent consultant, and working with government systems is difficult. But I keep going, and I stay in the work. I continue to put myself in spaces where I can meet people and share my work. I do calls with anyone who’s interested in hearing about the work I’m doing, even if they can’t hire me. It puts me in a place where I have opportunities to spread awareness.

Herald: What have been the proudest moments in your life?

Parrish-Brown: Some of my proudest moments come out of my classroom. It’s every single time I leave a class, and a student comes up to me asking if they can hug me.

nated with them. We have more similarities as a human race, and trauma doesn’t have a Zip code.

Herald: What advice would you offer? What work is left to be done?

Parrish-Brown: We need more trauma awareness. It’s a prerequisite to action. What we don’t know, or don’t seek to know, gives people the ability to keep their heads in the sand.

One of my goals is to open a resilience institute. It’s really about validating the need for us as a society to be promenading and dialoging around resilience, and that’s what I want to capture.

Herald: What has challenged you in your career so far, and what keeps you going/inspires you?

Parrish-Brown: The biggest challenge in my work is access. We have to normalize awareness of trauma, because it’s an area that doesn’t really

One of my proudest moments came from a two-hour resilience workshop I did in South Bronx. It was a Spanishspeaking audience, and I don’t speak Spanish, so I had an interpreter. These parents had tears in their eyes after leaving the session. They were fully engaged and telling me what I said reso-

Why are we not teaching about trauma? Many of my students say I’m the first person to inform them about it. Talking about it helps people realize their own experience with trauma. I’ll have students pouring out themselves in their papers, and I can sit down and ask them if they’re seeing someone about it. That’s why I want a platform and the ability to raise awareness around this work.

To learn more about Shanell ParrishBrown’s work, visit her website, SPBrownWrites.com.

Lauren Wagner leads Long Island Arts Alliance

By AINSLEY MARTINEZ amartinez@liherald.com

Herald: Tell me about yourself.

Wagner: I’m Lauren Wagner, an arts advocate, nonprofit leader and champion for the creative sector. I lead Long Island Arts Alliance, where I work to ensure the arts are recognized, supported and celebrated as essential to our communities. With a background in arts administration and museum studies, I’m passionate about connecting the arts with education, economic growth and community development.

Herald: What do you do? Why?

keeps you going/inspires you?

Wagner: One of the biggest challenges has been fighting the perception that the arts are expendable. Time and again, I’ve seen arts funding slashed, despite the undeniable impact of the creative sector. What keeps me going is knowing that when we equip organizations with the right tools — data, advocacy and visibility — they can thrive. Seeing the arts make a real difference in communities, in schools and in people’s lives fuels my passion.

Wagner: I lead Long Island Arts Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the arts through advocacy, education and resources. I do this work because I believe the arts are not just about creativity — they’re about economic prosperity, community identity and shaping the future. The arts are often overlooked when funding decisions are made, and I’m committed to changing that narrative.

Herald: What has challenged you in your career so far, and what

Herald: What have been the proudest moments in your life?

Wagner: Professionally, one of my proudest moments was leading Long Island’s first-ever economic impact study on the arts. Providing hard data that proves the arts are a powerful economic engine — and watching organizations use that data to secure funding — has been incredibly rewarding. Personally, my proudest moments are raising my two young sons and instilling in them a love for creativity and learning.

Herald: What advice would you offer? What work is left to be done?

Wagner: My advice? Advocate relentlessly. The arts need champions who won’t accept being sidelined. And never separate numbers from stories — data alone doesn’t inspire, and stories without facts don’t drive action.

There’s still so much work ahead. We need stronger arts education policies,

more equitable funding, and continued efforts to make the arts a priority in economic development. But I believe that with the right strategy, the right voices and the right advocacy, we can get there.

For more information, visit LongIslandArtsAlliance.org.

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Lauren Wagner, executive director of the Long Island Arts Alliance, said she believes the arts are worth fighting for. She spoke to the Huntington Arts Coalition in 2023.

Many Felines Find a Game of Fetch quite Fetching

Although fetching is more commonly associated with dogs, a study by Mikel Delgado from Purdue University and colleagues found that 4 in 10 pet cats also engage in the behavior. The findings were published in the PLOS ONE journal on September 4, 2024.

While dogs are known for fetching, some cats also participate in the activity, which may stem from their natural hunting instincts. However, it remains unclear how domestication shaped this behavior into the play we see in pets today. To explore this, the researchers analyzed data from online surveys conducted between 2015 and 2023, which asked cat and dog owners about their pets’ fetching habits.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

Among the more than 8,000 cat owners surveyed, 41% reported that their cat would sometimes, frequently, or always retrieve toys or objects. This figure is significantly higher than previous estimates. The study found that cats are more likely to engage in fetching if they are active, playful, and live indoors. Although fetching is observed in cats of all breeds, it is more common in Burmese, Siamese, and Tonkinese cats—breeds descended from cats domesticated early in East Asia, which are genetically distinct from other breeds.

Of the nearly 74,000 dog owners surveyed, 78% reported that their dogs would sometimes, frequently, or always fetch objects such as sticks and balls. Dogs that engage in fetching also tend to score higher on overall trainability. Breeds that herd or hunt, like Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, and English Cocker Spaniels, are particularly likely to fetch. Fetching is less common in female dogs, older

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dogs, and those with health issues.

This study is the first to estimate how common fetching behavior is in dogs, and it also highlights that fetching is more common in cats than previously thought. The authors noted, “Although fetching shows many similarities to natural hunting behavior, the results suggest that it is more closely related to play than predation.”

Over centuries of domestication, humans have selected for juvenile behaviors that persist into adulthood. This may also apply to playful fetching, a behavior that could have originally helped wild animals learn to hunt and retrieve.

The authors concluded, “Although cats and dogs are vastly different in many aspects of their behavior and in how they became companion animals, we find it fascinating that so many of them share this interesting behavior—fetching! We hope our study will encourage further exploration of how fetching is related to play, hunting, and social interactions in both cats and dogs.”

Fabulous Fetchers: At Last Hope Animal Rescue, many adopters take pride in how well their pets play fetch, but there are two standouts.

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Feasts, floats, festivities

Get ready for Carnival at Long Island Children’s Museum

By Danielle Schwab

Bring the family to join in the good times when the Children’s Museum opens its doors to Carnival this weekend.

As a globally cherished cultural celebration, Carnival honors the unique traditions and diverse identities of each community it touches. Especially significant to Caribbean and Latin American cultures, it’s a vibrant cultural showcase of creativity and self-expression.

These themes are woven into every aspect of the museum’s festivities, with the support of New York Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, to make this occasion truly special.

“The holiday is a great entry point of learning for our community and for families. It’s so vibrant and colorful and just a happy event. So it’s fun to give opportunities for people to really celebrate,” Aimee Terzulli, the museum’s vice president for programs and visitor experience, says.

Everyone can get moving to the sounds of drums with Samba and Salsa music guided by the dancers of the Brazilian Sama Novo troupe. Towering “Jumbie” stilt walkers, rooted as a symbol of spirit guardians, bring the magic to life as an iconic part of the Carnival

Louisiana Calling

From the deep roots tag team of Cajun slide guitar phenom Sonny Landreth and legendary New Orleans Latin-Americana rockers the Iguanas comes a mind-blowing musical trip through the scenic soundscape of the bayou. Still wet from crawling out of the swamps, this cross-pollinated confection will be both savory and sweet. Louisiana’s calling — here’s your chance to answer. Landreth’s unique spin on guitar playing has made him legendary. This Louisiana based Blues guitar wizard’s slide playing is distinctive and unlike anything else you’ve ever heard. He simultaneously plays slide and fingers the fret board producing a sound that is often said to resemble many instruments playing at once. His music encompasses Mississippi Delta blues, zydeco and Southern rock. He’s joined by The Iguanas, a fixture of the New Orleans music scene for over two decades.

Saturday, March 8, 8 p.m. $79, $69, $59. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

headpieces or even get their faces painted in elaborate designs to stand out in the crowd as they make their rounds through the museum.

“Costumes are often deep-rooted in cultural themes but are also a symbol of freedom and liberation, they often can mimic animals,” Terzulli says.

Guests can also create flags to show their cultural pride and represent the many countries that celebrate Carnival.

Before the parade kicks off, everyone will have a chance to decorate themed floats and even meet some very special party guests.

“We’ll have our animal specialists showing certain animals that are part of our collection and show them how some of these animals are connected to certain float themes, typically in the Caribbean or in Latin America,” Terzulli adds.

rooted as a symbol of life celebration.

• Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9

• Performances at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

• $17 museum admission, $16 seniors 65 and older

True to Carnival’s festive spirit, a King and Queen will be crowned to lead the crowd with energy and flair. But don’t worry, there’s a role for everyone — both kids and adults — to involve everyone, according to Terzulli.

Colin Jost

performance from Broadway School will get

Plus, a special performance from the fourth and fifth graders at Elmont’s Dutch Broadway School will get feet jumping to the beat.

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

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

“The students have created lessons in different dances that are involved like reggae and calypso, typical for Caribbean culture,” Terzulli explains. “Generation to generation learning is powerful. We want kids teaching other kids.”

Need some fuel after all that dancing? Delicious treats — both sweet and savory — will tempt visitors, including Haitian beignets, marinades, tropical juices, and cocoa bread. And naturally, no Carnival would be complete without a massive parade to ring in the holiday. Families can create wearable crafts such as beaded whistles and feathery

“It’s about communities really coming together and celebrating different talents and roles that they have.“ she says. “Families that can learn together have tremendous value when you come together to learn something new.”

Although the holiday is celebrated at various times during the year, hosting it in March provides the perfect opportunity to embrace the changing seasons.

“In March, we’re still not quite in spring so it’s a great way to spend time with your family indoors in a very celebratory way,” Terzulli reminds everyone.

The event is part of a series of cultural festivals the museum is hosting to invite Long Island communities to learn and celebrate together.

“We want people to know about each other and celebrate all the great similarities and differences that make our cultures vibrant and alive here,” Terzulli says.

Live … from Long Island … it’s Colin Jost! From Saturday Night Live to standup to his appearances in film, other TV ventures and even authoring a memoir, Jost is seemingly everywhere. He is currently in the middle of his 11th season as SNL’s “Weekend Update” co-anchor, and his 20th as an SNL writer. His accolades are many: five Writers Guild Awards, two Peabody Awards and 15 Emmy nominations for his writing on “SNL.” Among other endeavors, Jost debuted “A Very Punchable Face” in 2020, His memoir is a series of essays that documents pivotal moments in Jost’s life, including growing up in Staten Island in a family of firefighters, commuting three hours a day to high school, attending Harvard while Facebook was created and more.

Thursday, March 13, 8 and 10 p.m.

Photo on bottom: Be sure to create a parade-worthy headdress and design a whistle to toot some

$129.50, $119.50, $89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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Photo on top left: Towering stilt walkers, known as Jumbies, are an iconic Carnival element.

Photo on top right: Ron DeFrancesco, Sama Novo director, creates the beats.

Carnival spirit.

Evening Book Discussion

Babylon Public Library takes on “Murphy’s Law” by Rhys Bowen and will be discussing the book, Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m. Copies available at the Adult Reference Desk. Please register for this program at shorturl.at/ EA8N0. For more information, call (631) 669-1624. Babylon Public Library is located at 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.

Piano Duo at Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Bayard Cutting Arboretum’s free Winter Concert Series continues, Sunday, March 9, 1 p.m., at the Carriage House. Enjoy the piano duo of Elinor Zayas and Karen Baer. Parking will be limited and on a first come, first served basis. Arive early and plan accordingly. 440 Montauk Highway, Great River. For more information, call (631) 581-1002.

Photo Contest

Students in grades 6-12 can show their photographic talent and compete in West Babylon Library’s first Teen Photo Contest. Photos must incorporate the theme, “Our West Babylon Community,” and be submitted to teen. department@wbpl.us between Saturday, March 1 and Friday, March 28, to be displayed and voted on. For more, call (631) 669-5445.

Friday Flicks

Beetlejuice is back! Stop by West Babylon Public Library, Friday, March 7, 1 p.m., for a showing of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem. To register visit westbabylon.librarycalendar. com/event/fridayflicks-29084. For more information, call (631) 6695445. 211 Route 109, West Babylon.

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Annual Art Contest

The Town of Babylon holds their annual art contest with submission due by Friday, March 14, 4 p.m. This year’s theme is “Town Pride.” Participants must be Town of Babylon residents. All ages are welcomed and submit only one submission per resident. Photographs, drawings and painting are all accepted mediums. To access the application, visit shorturl.at/ xSIEo. For more information, call (631) 893-2100.

LIMEHOF Music

Documentary Film Festival taking submissions

The inaugural Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Music

Documentary Film Festival is set to launch Aug. 8-10 LIMEHOF is currently open to submissions up until Thurday, May 1. To learn more about entering, visit shorturl.at/ VqmkM or call (631) 6895888.

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

On exhibit

Suffolk County Community College presents the exhibition “Drone Beuys: Origins,” at the Sagtikos Art Gallery, through Friday, March 28. The collaborative project by artists Nick Bontrager and Adam Fung utiliz contemporary technology to reflect on the legacy of renowned artist Joseph Beuys. Through video projections, sculptures and large-scale inflatable structure, the exhibit transforms the gallery into a space of exploration, wonder, and experimentation.

It features landscapes from various residency projects, along with animations and data points that traverse both real and imagined terrestrial layers. Visitors engage with the interactive works, contributing to the creation of a growing, collaborative origin story. Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, contact Sagtikos Art Gallery at (631) 851-6380. Sagtikos Arts and Science Building on the Michael J. Grant campus in Brentwood, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood.

First Presbyterian Church of Babylon requests food pantry items

First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry needs items this season. The church is requesting those interested in donating to stop by with any of the following items: pancake mix, oatmeal, boxed macaroni and cheese, spaghetti sauce, canned chicken, frozen beef patties, boxed potato, rice, canned soup and peanut butter. Donations can be dropped by the church house Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 79 East Main St., Babylon. For more information, call (631) 587-5838.

Irish tunes

The Donovan Project presents “A Celebration of Irish Music,” Monday, March 10, 5:30 p.m., at Babylon Public Library. The performance will combine music, storytelling and audience participation to create a fun and engaging experience. Attendees can expect to laugh, maybe cry and learn a thing or two about what music means to the Irish and Irish Americans. Register at shorturl. at/sTuow. For more information, call (631) 669-1624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.

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Anthony Rodia is back with his “Laugh Til It Hurts” tour, on the Paramount stage, Friday, March 15, 7:30 and 10 p.m.; also Saturday, March 16, 7 and 9:30 p.m. His allnew routine is refreshingly genuine and quick witted! A first-generation Italian-American from Westchester, Rodia’s comedy pulls from his razorsharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a rant. He came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. He hit the ground running and performed 100 shows in just nine months, and within three years gained a massive fan base online and around the country. In a short time, Anthony gained over 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have amassed over 22 million views.

Rodia’s comedy pulls from his real life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a rant. With the onset of quarantine, he made the most of a captive audience, delivering a staggering 86 weekly videos. “Road Rage Wednesday” became a fan favorite, but his Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia characters transformed into a phenomenon. They are the crazy uncle and aunt you love but can’t be out in public with, who speak their minds (whether you asked for it or not). $89.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Best of Broadway: ‘Looking Forward, Looking Back’

Adelphi University Performing Arts students celebrate the music that shaped Broadway during their semi-annual Best of Broadway concert, Sunday, March 9, 4 p.m. The talented students bring to life the magic of Broadway with music from classic and contemporary musicals. This edition includes selections from celebrated composers and lyricists, including Kander and Ebb, Alan Menken, Jason Robert Brown, and many more! It will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City. (516) 877-4000 or Adelphi.edu/pac.

Hempstead House tour

Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Sunday, March 9, noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Visit the grand rooms inside the massive 50,000-square-foot Tudor-style mansion, the former summer residence of Gilded Age financier Howard Gould and later Daniel and Florence Guggenheim. Tours are limited in size and tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901.

Vendor applications to open for Annual Argyle Fair

The annual Argyle Fair is set for Sunday, Sept. 7, with vendor applications opening in March. All spaces are 10’ x 10.’ The Babylon Beautification Society provides only the space. You may bring a tent, tables, chairs, display materials etc. Participants will be notified by email when their application has been approved and are also welcome to periodically check the Approved Vendors List to see if the application has been accepted. Applications will be available at babylonbeautification.org. For more information, email info@babylonbbs.org.

Classic Film Club

Watch and discuss the film “Gaslight,” Wednesday, March 12, 5:30 p.m., at Babylon Public Library. See Ingrid Bergman in her Oscar winning role in dramatic tale of a young woman whose husband slowly manipulates her into believing that she is descending into insanity. No registration is required. Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society trustee and curator Marsha Collock will be presenting. For more information, call (631) 669-1624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.

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Continued from previous page extraordinaria, que se preparará para las Elecciones y Asamblea de distrito extraordinaria que se llevarán a cabo el martes, 8 de abril de 2025, incluirá a todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier elección o asamblea ordinaria o extraordinaria llevada a cabo o realizada en cualquier momento durante los cuatro años previos a la preparación del registro o que estén registrados para votar en cualquier elección general conforme a la sección 5-210 de la Ley Electoral del estado de Nueva York. Se presentará dicho registro ante la oficina de la directora de la Biblioteca Pública de West Babylon inmediatamente después de su finalización y se abrirá para la inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito en la oficina de la directora de la biblioteca de 10:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. todos los días durante los cinco (5) días previos a la asamblea o a las elecciones para las que se preparó, excepto los domingos o feriados. Solo podrán votar los votantes calificados que estén debidamente registrados. La oficina de la Directora de la biblioteca está ubicada en 211 Route 109, West Babylon, Nueva York, en dicho distrito.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que cualquier votante calificado que desee registrarse para votar puede concurrir a la oficina del Secretario del distrito escolar, ubicada en 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY, o a la oficina principal

de cualquier escuela durante su horario de atención habitual para registrarse. Aquellas personas que deseen registrarse para votar deben ser ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos, tener al menos 18 años, no pueden estar en prisión o en libertad condicional por la condena de un delito grave y no pueden reivindicar el derecho de voto en otro lugar. Además, aquellas personas que deseen votar deben ser residentes del Distrito durante al menos 30 días antes de emitir su voto.

ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que, de acuerdo con la sección 2018-a y 2018-f de la Ley de Educación, la solicitud de votos en ausencia o las boletas para votos anticipados por correo para las Elecciones y Asamblea de distrito extraordinarias se puede pedir en la oficina de la directora de la Biblioteca Pública de West Babylon. Dicha solicitud debe ser recibida no antes del 11 de marzo de 2025 y al menos siete (7) días antes de las elecciones si se debe enviar la boleta por correo postal al votante o el día antes de las elecciones si se debe entregar la boleta personalmente al votante. La Junta de Inscripción hará un listado de todas las personas a las que se les ha enviado boletas para votos en ausencia y boletas para votos anticipados por correo y estará disponible durante el horario de atención habitual a partir de los veintiún días previos a la Asamblea de distrito extraordinaria y hasta el día de las elecciones. Dicho listado será publicado en el centro electoral durante las elecciones. No se computará

ninguna boleta de votante en ausencia o boleta para votos anticipados por correo a menos que se reciba a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del día de las Elecciones. TAMBIÉN SE NO-

TIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito escolar si solicitan y envían una solicitud de inscripción al secretario del distrito escolar en persona, a través de correo electrónico a bburrows@wbschools.org o por fax al (631) 376-7008. El pedido para la solicitud de inscripción puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de inscripción a través de correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de inscripción de los votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del secretario del distrito escolar, ubicada en 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY, a más tardar el 13 de marzo de 2025, a las 5:00 p. m.

ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares, que son votantes calificados del Distrito escolar, pueden pedir una solicitud de boleta militar a la directora de la biblioteca en persona, a través de correo electrónico a nevans@ wbpl.us o por fax al (631) 669-6539. Para que un votante militar reciba una boleta militar, debe enviarse una solicitud de boleta militar válida a la oficina de la directora de la biblioteca a más tardar el 13 de marzo de 2025, a las 5:00 p. m. Las solicitudes de boleta militar recibidas de

Public Notices

conformidad con lo anterior serán procesadas de la misma forma que una solicitud de boleta no militar conforme a la sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de boleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la boleta militar a través de correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Una solicitud de boleta militar original y una boleta militar del votante militar deben enviarse por correo postal o entregarse en persona en la oficina de la directora de la biblioteca, ubicada en 211 Route 109, West Babylon, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito.

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LA PRESENTE que las boletas militares serán computadas si la Directora de la biblioteca las recibe antes del cierre de las elecciones el 8 de abril de 2025 y cuentan con un sello postal del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o de un servicio postal de un país extranjero, o tienen un acuse de recibo con fecha de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o las recibe a más tardar el 8 de abril de 2025, a las 5:00 p. m. y cuentan con fecha y firma del votante militar y de un testigo, y se verifica que dicha fecha es anterior al día de las elecciones.

ADEMÁS SE NO-

TIFICA que una declaración de gastos estimados de la Biblioteca (Presupuesto) y asignación tributaria (“gravamen fiscal”) para el ejercicio fiscal de 2025/2026 estará disponible en la Biblioteca Pública de West Babylon, ubicada en 211 Route 109, West Babylon,

Nueva York, todos los días, excepto los domingos y feriados, entre las 10:00 a. m. y 4:00 p. m., durante los catorce (14) días previos a la Asamblea de distrito extraordinaria.

Fecha: 27 de enero de 2025

POR ORDEN

DEL CONSEJO DE ADMINISTRACIÓN, BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE WEST BABYLON, RACHEL SCELFO, PRESIDENTA

25-94B 2/20, 27, 3/6, 13

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

Mortgaged Premises: 823 VENETIAN BOULEVARD, LINDENHURST, NY 11757

District: 0100, Section: 228.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 072.000, 073.006 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 620924/2024 COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC.

Plaintiff, vs. DANIEL P. CRONIN, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees,

committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AN AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal deliv -

ery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Consolidation, Extension, and Modification Agreement to secure the sum of $202,300.00 and interest, recorded on June 07, 2004, in Liber M00020765 at Page 029, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering premises known as 823 VENETIAN BOULEVARD, LINDENHURST, NY 11757.

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

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

NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer

with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.

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

Dated: February 5th, 2025 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq.

900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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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.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT

MEETING OF THE DEER

PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YOR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the Deer Park Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at the Deer Park Public Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, New York on April 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by paper ballot upon the following items:

• To adopt the Annual Budget of the Deer Park Library for the fiscal year 2025/2026 and to authorize that the requisite portion thereof be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Deer Park Union Free School District.

• To elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees, whereby one (1) member will serve a term commencing on July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2030.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that for the purpose of voting at such a meeting on April 8, 2025, the polls will be open between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., prevailing time, and voting will be held in the Deer Park Public Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, New York, and

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TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public information meeting will be held in the Deer Park Public Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park,

New York on March 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM prevailing time to discuss the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for the Deer Park Public Library’s purposes; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of a statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for the Deer Park Library’s purposes exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said meeting except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from the Library located at 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park ,New York during the operating hours of the Library; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Education Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at any Annual or Special District meeting within the past four (4) years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is eligible and registered to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons that wish to vote must register.

The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law on Saturday, March 29, 2025 between the hours

of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. prevailing time at the Deer Park Public Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, New York to add any additional names to the register to be used at the aforesaid election/vote, at which time any person will be entitled to have his/her name placed on such register, provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Special District Meeting for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York and the registration list prepared by the Board of Elections will be filed in the Office of the Director of the Library and will be open for the inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the election/vote except Sunday. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Trustee of the Deer Park Library shall be filed in the Office of the Director of the Library, at the Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, not later than 5:00 pm Monday, March 10, 2025 which petition shall be filed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. prevailing time Monday to Friday. Each petition must be directed to the Library Director, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the Library district and must

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state the residence of each signer and the name and residence of the candidate. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested in person from the Library Director at his office at the Library, Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm or in writing to Deer Park Public Library 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729, or by email to directorsoffice@ deerparklibrary.org. The application for registration must be received in the office of the Library Director no later than 5:00 pm on March 13, 2025. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/ her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.

AND FURTHER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot in person to the Library Director at his office at the Library, Monday –Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm or in writing to Deer Park Public

Library 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729, or by email to directorsoffice@ deerparklibrary.org. in order to receive a military ballot, the military ballot application must be received no later than 5:00 pm on March 13, 2025. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot, and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All original qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than March 14 2025. Military ballots must be received by the Library Director (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the Library Director between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the election, vote, except Sunday. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018-a and Section 2018-e of the Education Law, absentee ballots and/or early mail voter ballots for the election of Trustee of the Library, and adoption of the annual budget, may be applied for at the Office of the Director of the Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, New York, during the hours of 10 a.m. through 4 p.m., prevailing time, Monday through Friday. Completed applications must be received by the Library Director no earlier than March 10, 2025, and by April 1, 2025, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the office of the Library Director, the completed application must be received by the Library Director no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025. No absentee or early mail voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the office of the Library Director not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote/ election. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the Library Director between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the election, vote, except Sunday.

Dated: Deer Park, New York

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF January 22, 2025 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 25-92. 2/20, 27, 3/6. 13

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Rushmore Loan Management Services LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Anthony R. Torres; Maria A. Torres; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 25, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on April 9, 2025 at 10:00AM, premises known as 250 Florida Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being on the South side of Florida Avenue at

Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0100 Section 196.00 Block 01.00 Lot 072.000. Approximate amount of judgment $624,473.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 606716/2015. Robert J. Cava, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 18, 2025

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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

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

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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 Origi-

nal 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 sat-

isfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

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

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Asset Backed Funding Corporation

Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007NC1, Plaintiff AGAINST Shirley Smith; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 18, 2015, and Amended August 11, 2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on March 24, 2025 at 10:00AM, premises known as 41 South 32nd Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. 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, State of NY, District 0100 Section 054.00 Block 04.00 Lot 002.000. Approximate amount of judgment $371,382.29 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 012198/2012. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.

Robert J. Cava, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: January 23, 2025

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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 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 SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED AS-

SET 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

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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

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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.

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Notice of formation of ASK Health Care Service Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/17/2024

Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC    United States Corporation Inc  7014 13th Ave Brooklyn NY 11218 suite 202 upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a process served to:  The LLC, ASK Health Care Svc 737 Elmwood Rd., West Babylon NY 11704 Purpose: any lawful act.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BABYLON 153 WEST MAIN STREET

BABYLON, NEW YORK 11702

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will hold a Public

Hearing on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Babylon Village Hall, 153 West Main Street, New York 11702, or as soon thereafter as can be heard, to consider the following: •The application of Giuseppe Ruta, of La Bottega to open a full-service Italian Restaurant to be located at 238 Deer Park Avenue, Village of Babylon. Copy of application and plans may be examined at the office of the Village Clerk, between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

All interested persons should appear at the above time and place and they will be given the opportunity to be heard. All applicants and their duly appointed representatives must appearin person at the above hearing.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jean Marie Parker, Village Clerk Date: February 18, 2025 Babylon, New York 25-116 2/27, 3/6

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 RCAF Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Carmine Frabasile; Gaetana Frabasile; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 21, 2025 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on April 9, 2025 at 10:00AM,

premises known as 37 Chatham Street, Deer Park, NY 11729. 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, State of NY, District: 0100 Section: 023.00 Block: 04.00 Lot: 009.000. Approximate amount of judgment $460,294.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601008/2023.

Thomas M. McNally, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 19, 2025 25-125. 3/6, 13, 20, 27

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for the Holders of The RAAC Series 2007-SP3 Trust, Mortgage AssetBack Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2007- SP3, Plaintiff AGAINST Frederic R. Krisko, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Thomas J. Krisko a/k/a Thomas Krisko; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 15, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee, will

sell at public auction at the Front steps of Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on April 7, 2025 at 10:00AM, premises known as 7 Seacliff Road, Sound Beach, NY 11789. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Hamlet of South Beach, Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0200 Section 030.00 Block 06.00 Lot 027.002. Approximate amount of judgment $626,131.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 610929/2017. Lisa Borsella, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 20, 2025

For sale information, please visit www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 25-126. 3/6, 13, 20, 27

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY WILMINGTON

SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2014-11TT, Plaintiff against ROBERT I. SCHEIN, 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 October 26, 2020, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 20 Pearsall Street, Babylon, NY 11702. District 0102 Sec 012.00 Block 02.00 Lot 009.000. 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, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $420,648.57 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 602864/2018. 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.

James A. Pascarella, Esq., Referee File # 2296-002721 25-127 3/6, 13, 20, 27

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, March 19, 2025, in the Municipal Building, at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York to consider the following applications:

• Application of Anthony Werner, 65 Waterman Court, Babylon, NY for permission to maintain a mother/daughter use at the premises located at 65 Waterman Court, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence A-7 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 5, Block 1, Lot 48.3. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15 and 365-35.

• Application of Todd O’Connell, TOC Architects, 1200 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 120, Hauppauge, NY 11788, agent for owner Matthew Sicoli, 27 Waters Edge Court, Babylon, NY, for permission to construct a cabana and outdoor kitchen, and to maintain an infinity pool with spa and multilevel deck on the premises located at 27 Waters Edge Court, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 15 feet required to 4.07 feet proposed and to increase the lot coverage from 25% allowed to 25.98%

proposed. Property located in Residence A-11 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 17, Block 2, Lot 88. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-13 and 365-35.

• Application of Richard & Donna Rainey, 121 Annuskemunnica Road, Babylon, NY for permission to construct a one car garage with loft space for storage and a bar area on the premises located at 121 Annuskemunnica Road, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 6 feet required to 2 feet proposed; to increase the maximum height (for an accessory structure) from 15 feet allowed to 22 feet proposed; to increase the lot coverage from 25% allowed to 25.98% proposed and special permission to have a one car garage when a two car garage is required. Property located in Residence A-7 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 22, Block 2, Lot 42. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15, 365-7 and 365-35.

• Application of Michael Montiglio, 176 Melbury Road, Babylon, NY for permission to convert the existing garage to living space and construct a two-car garage on the premises located at 176 Melbury Road, Babylon, NY requiring a variance to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 15 feet required to 9.3 feet proposed.

Property located in Residence A-11 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102,

Section 15, Block 2, Lot 27. Application made in accordance with Sections 36513, 365-7 and 36535.

• Application of Melissa & Thomas Bruckner, 99 Park Avenue, Babylon, NY for permission to construct a first and second floor addition, new covered front porch and rear covered deck on the premises located at 99 Park Avenue, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet required to 21.4 feet proposed to the front porch and 26.7 feet proposed to the house. Property located in Residence A-9 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 6, Block 1, Lot 12. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-14 and 365-35.

• Application of Bouler Pfluger Architects, 85 East Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706, agent for owners Liam & Kathleen Cuff, 137 The Crescent, Babylon, NY for permission to construct a first and second floor addition and front foyer on the premises located at 137 The Crescent, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet required to 27.8 feet proposed on The Crescent side and 22.1 feet proposed on Sumpwams Avenue side and to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet required to 11.7 feet proposed. Property located in Residence A-9 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 19, Block 2, Lot 1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-14 and

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365-35. APPLICANTS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING.

BRUCE HUMENIK, CHAIRMAN

JEFFREY C. WEBER, SECRETARY 25-119. 3/6, 13

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0240-25-105016 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 827 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, NY 11768, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at NP Fish & Lobster Corporation. 25-120. 3/6, 13

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0240-25-105010 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 168 Montauk Highway, Blue Point, NY 11715, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Yardbird 1 Corp. 25-121 3/6, 13

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD

Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board

will hold public and/ or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s):

PUBLIC HEARING/SITE PLAN

REVIEW/BAR/RESTAURANT

JOB# 24-46AF; 265 Maple Corp.: SCTM# 0100-09402-006.001 and 0100-094-02-022: Zone – G Industry: SEQRA – Type II Action: Applicant proposes to demolish an existing structure in order to construct a 1,612sf, 18 seat Tim Hortons coffee shop with drive-thru, along with associated site improvements: Property is located on the northeast corner of NYS Route 110 and Allen Boulevard, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York

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

Babylon Beacon: 03/06/25 25-123. 3/6

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity, but Solely as Trustee of LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Daniel Doering a/k/a Daniel M. Doering a/k/a Dan

Doering, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 8, 2024 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on January 24, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 8, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., premises known as 249 47th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. 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 205.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 088.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $497,819.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612519/2022.

Robert A. Macedonio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 220053-1 25-124. 3/6, 13, 20, 27

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, -againstPHYLLIS HOPKINS, 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 2, 2018, wherein DITECH FINANCIAL LLC F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC is the Plaintiff and PHYLLIS HOPKINS, 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 April 8, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 15 E JACKSON AVENUE, BABYLON, NY 11702; and the following tax map identification: 0102-020.00-02.00041.000.

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, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 032217/2010.

James A. Pascarella, 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. 25-128. 3/6, 13, 20, 27

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0370-25-104667 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Bar/Tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 3 Saxwood Street, Ste A, Deer Park, NY 11729, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption a HI-End Saxwood Corp. 25-122. 3/6, 13

Notice of formation of Splendid Business Group LLC  Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/18/2025 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: Splendid Business Group LLC, 342 Little East Neck Rd, West Babylon NY 11704

Purpose: any lawful act.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY, BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

BABYLON, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of Babylon Public Library, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York will be held at the Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Avenue, Babylon, New York in said District on, March 25, 2025, at 6:30 P.M., for the purpose of discussing expenditures contained in the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025–2026. Copies of the budget document will be made available to District residents commencing March 18, 2025, upon request, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, in the office of the District Clerk located in the Superintendent’s Office of the Administration Building.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the vote and election will be held on TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025, between the hours of 12 Noon and 8:00 P.M., at the BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY for the following purposes of voting by the qualified voters on the following separate matters:

(a) To approve or disapprove the proposed library budget (supplemented or amended as the case may be) of estimated expenses for the ensuing year as submitted by the

Library Board of Trustees.

(b) Any other questions or propositions as to matters or expenditures or authority to levy taxes that may be presented for a vote under the Education Law.

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TICE that at the said vote and election to be conducted on April 8, 2025, one (1) member is to be elected to the Board of Trustees as follows:

ONE (1) member is to be elected to the Board of Trustees of the Babylon Public Library for a full term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2030.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all nominating petitions of candidates for the office of member of the Trustees of the Babylon Public Library must be filed with the Clerk of the Babylon School District, not later than March 10, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. prevailing time, whose office is located in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools at the District’s Administration Building at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York. Nominating petitions must contain at least twenty-five (25) signatures of qualified voters. Said petition must also state the name and residence of each signer and must state the name and residence of the candidate. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HERE-

BY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required. If a voter has heretofore registered and has voted in an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he/she is eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

Registration will be conducted up to and including April 3, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 4 P.M. on days when school is in session at the Office of the District Clerk, located at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York.

The register so prepared will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the election, excluding Sunday, and between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 and Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Avenue, Babylon, New York, and at the polling place on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that during voting hours on April 8, 2025, the Board of Registration will meet at the Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Avenue, Babylon, New York for the purpose of preparing a register for elections held subsequent thereto.

The voting will be by paper ballot. The polls will be open at 12:00 noon and remain open until 8:00 P.M. and as long as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots.

AND FURTHER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a

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copy of such budget or statement may be obtained beginning, March 18, 2025 by any resident of the District upon request during the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., except Saturdays and Sundays, at the Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702, and the Principal’s office in each of the following school buildings during school business hours:

• Babylon Public Schools, Central Office, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon

• Babylon Elementary School, 171 Ralph Avenue, Babylon

• Babylon Memorial Grade School, 169 Park Avenue, Babylon •Babylon Junior-Senior High School, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon These documents will also be available on the Babylon Public Library website at: www.babylonlibrary. org

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FURTHER NOTICE, that absentee ballots and early mail ballots will be available for the election of Members of the Board of Trustees and the Budget vote. Applications for absentee ballots and early mail ballots may be received by the District Clerk no earlier than the thirtieth (30) day, before the election for which it is sought. Applications for absentee ballots will be available at the Babylon Public Library during library hours and on the Babylon Public Library website – www.babylonlibrary.org. Applications for early mail ballots will be available in the Office of the District Clerk, which is lo -

cated in the Superintendent’s Office at the District’s Administration Building. To have an absentee ballot or early mail ballot mailed to your home, an applicable completed and signed application must be in the District Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Application for an absentee ballot or an early mail ballot may be made in person from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on any school day and up until 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2025. Absentee ballots and early mail ballots will be accepted in the Office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2025. No absentee or early mail ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5 P.M. of the date of the Vote.

Applications can also be downloaded from the Library’s website at: www.babylonlibrary.org

The right to vote by absentee ballot or early mail ballot will be subject to the approval of the Board of Registration, or the district clerk or designee, as applicable.

A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots and early mail ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. commencing with the issuance of such ballots and for each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the election, excluding Sunday; and between the hours of 9:30 A.M. and

1:30 P.M. on Saturday, April 5, 2025 and Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Avenue, Babylon, New York, and at the polling place on election day.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Military voters who are not currently registered to vote must apply to register as a qualified voter by contacting the District Clerk at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York 11702 or by email to the District Clerk at lmcgarvey@ babylonufsd.com or fax sent to 631-8937935. The Military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the registration application by mail, facsimile or electronic mail (email). The application to register as a qualified voter must be received no later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-sixth (26th) day before the election which is March 13, 2025. The register of voters prepared and filed in the District Clerk’s office shall include the names of all military voters who submit a valid military voter registration. A military voter means a qualified voter of New York State who is in actual military service and will, therefore, be absent from the District in which he or she is qualified to vote on the day of registration or election or is discharged from military service within 30 days of an election, or a spouse, parent, child or dependent of the military voter, accompanying or being with such voter, if a qualified voter of New York State and a resident of the same school district as the military voter,

or military personnel residing on a military base within a school district in New York State for a period of 30 days immediately preceding said Vote.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may apply for a military ballot. A military ballot application may be requested from the District Clerk and must be returned, in person or by mail, to the Office of the District Clerk at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York 11702, not later than 5:00 P.M. on the twenty-sixth (26th) day before the election. A military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the military ballot application by mail, facsimile transmission, or e-mail. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk: 1) before the close of the polls on April 8, 2025 and showing a cancellation mark of the U.S. postal service, or a foreign country's postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt of another agency of the U.S. government or 2) by 5:00 p.m. on the date set for the election and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereof, with a date which is ascertained not to be later than the day before the election. Irrespective of the preferred mode of transmission, the military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters

of the District in the office of the District Clerk during regular office hours until the day of the vote

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FURTHER NOTICE that the vote on all propositions and the election of candidates on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 will be conducted by paper ballot. It being expressly understood that the intent of the Library is to comply with any legislation stemming from the current coronavirus pandemic. Thus, all references to the timing, location, and manner of hearings, registration, and voting in the budget vote and election are subject to modification based on applicable legislation or direction by an entity with jurisdiction over the Library.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING AT ANY SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING

A person must be:

•A citizen of the United States • Eighteen or more years of age •A resident of the District for a period of thirty days or more next preceding the Election at which he offers to vote

•Registered to vote in Suffolk County or the Babylon School District Elections

DATED:January 14, 2025 Babylon, New York By Order of the Board of Trustees of Babylon Public Library, Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York

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NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the General Village Election in and for the Village of Babylon, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will be held in the following Election Districts in said Village, namely:

1st Election District: Babylon Jr./Sr. High School, 50 Railroad Ave. (County districts 1, 94 & 121) (Voting in East Gym – Entrance on Grove Place)

2nd Election District: Municipal Building, 153 W. Main St. (County districts 2, & 142)

3rd Election District: Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 576 Deer Park Ave.

4th Election District: Babylon Jr./Sr. High School, 50 Railroad Ave. (County districts 21 & 33) (Voting in the East Gym – Entrance on Grove Place)

15th Election District Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 576 Deer Park Ave.

23rd Election District: Babylon Public Library, 24 South Carll Ave.

61st Election District: Municipal Building, 153 W. Main St.

Election will be held on the 18th day of March, 2025. The polls will be open on said day between the hours of seven (7) o’clock a.m. and nine (9) o’clock p.m. At such election, the following offices are to be filled for the term set forth, the candidates having been duly nominated therefor:

Sean Goodwin, 138 Prospect Street, Babylon, NY 11702 Trustee for 2 years – Better Babylon Party

Dominic P. Bencivenga, 1 Strong Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 Trustee for 4 years – Better Babylon Party

Frank J. Seibert, Jr., 26 Tappan Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 Trustee for 4 years – Better Babylon Party

John T. Rafter, 1 Kensington Road, Babylon, NY 11702

Village Justice for 4 years – Better Babylon Party BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jean Marie Parker, Village Clerk

DATED: February 27, 2025 Babylon, New York 11702

HERBY AVISO QUE LA Elección General del Pueblo en y para el Pueblo de Babylon, Pueblo de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en los siguientes Distritos Electorales en dicho Pueblo, a saber:

1er Distrito Electoral: Babylon Jr./Sr. Escuela secundaria, 50 Railroad Ave. (Distritos del condado 1, 94 y 121) (Votación en East Gym - Entrada en Grove Place) Segundo Distrito Electoral: Edificio Municipal, 153 W. Main St. (Distritos 2 y 142 del condado)

3er Distrito Electoral: Iglesia Luterana Cruz de Cristo, 576 Deer Park Ave. Cuarto Distrito Electoral: Babylon Jr./Sr. Escuela secundaria, 50 Railroad Ave. (Distritos 21 y 33 del condado) (Votación en el East Gym - Entrada en Grove Place) 15th Distrito Electoral Cruz de Cristo Iglesia Luterana, 576 Deer Park Ave. 23 ° Distrito Electoral: Biblioteca Pública de Babilonia, 24 South Carll Ave, 61 ° Distrito Electoral: Edificio Municipal, 153 W. Main St. Las elecciones se llevarán a cabo el día 18 de marzo de 2025. Las urnas estarán abiertas en dicho día entre las siete (7) horas de la mañana y las nueve (9) horas de la noche. En dicha elección se ocuparán los siguientes cargos por el plazo señalado, habiendo sido debidamente nominados los candidatos para ello: Sean Goodwin, 138 Prospect Street, Babylon, NY 11702

Fideicomisario durante 2 años - Better Babylon Party

Dominic P. Bencivenga, 1 Strong Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702

Fideicomisario durante 4 años - Better Babylon Party

Frank J. Seibert, Jr., 26 Tappan Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702

Fideicomisario durante 4 años - Better Babylon Party

John T. Rafter, 1 Kensington Road, Babylon, NY 11702 Village Justice durante 4 años - Better Babylon Party POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE FIDUCIARIOS

Jean Marie Parker, secretaria del pueblo FECHA: 27 de febrero de 2025 Babylon, Nueva York 11702 25-130 3/6, 13

The important role played by bees in lawns and gardens

A colorful garden in full bloom is an aesthetically appealing sight each spring and summer. The pleasant aromas emanating from such spaces only add to their appeal. Many variables contribute to a thriving garden, and perhaps none is more important than bees. North America is home to thousands of species of beers, but many of those species are experiencing dwindling populations. According to Scott McArt, an assistant professor of pollinator health in the Department of Entomology at Cornell University, 53 bee species have experienced population declines or range contractions over the last several decades. Individuals accustomed to seeing bees as unwanted guests may wonder why that’s a problem. Though declining bee populations pose a number of problems, perhaps none is more relatable than the link between bees and food production. A recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences noted that declines in both managed and wild bee populations raise significant concerns about long-term food security. Authors of the study noted that crop production would be higher if crop flowers received more pollination. That’s a significant benefit as the global population continues to increase, but it’s also a notable benefit in the present-day from both a food security and economic perspective. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that commercial production of more than 90 crops relies on roughly 3,600 bee species. Declining bee populations could put that production in serious jeopardy and create a

domino effect that impacts food security and individuals’ livelihoods.

But all is not lost in the fight to restore bee populations. In fact, McArt indicated in a 2019 report that bee populations are thriving in agricultural and natural areas. But bee populations also must thrive in suburban and urban areas. Planting a pollinator-friendly garden is one step McArt suggested gardening hobbyists can take to help restore bee populations. When planting to combat declining bee populations, homeowners should always look for native plants, as they are well-adapted to local climates and unlikely to upset local ecosystems. Local garden centers can be great resources for anyone looking to plant native species. According to HGTV, the following are just a handful of the many bee-friendly garden flowers and plants homeowners can consider for their gardens:

• Bee balm

• Honeysuckle

• Sunflower

• Cosmos

• Strawberries

• Dahlia

• Butterfly bush

• Crocus

• Pot marigold

• Geraniums

Bee populations are in decline. If efforts to restore those populations are not embraced, the consequences for future generations could be dire. Homeowners can do their part by planting bee-friendly flowers and plants on their properties.

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.

MONDAY, March 10

•Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m. For meeting information, call 531-893-7925 ; or visit their web site @ http://www.babylon.k12.ny.us.

TUESDAY, March 11

•Village of Babylon Board of Trustees meeting: 7 p.m. (work session); 8 p.m. (regular meeting); 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.

•Deer Park School Board of Education

meeting: 7:30 p.m. at the District Office, 1881 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. For more info., call 631-274-4013; or visit the web site @http://www.deerparkschools. org.

•West Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7 p.m. at the West Babylon Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Rd., W. Babylon. For info., call 631376-7008.

WEDNESDAY, March 12

•Town of Babylon Town Board meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For additional information, call 631-957-3100.

THURSDAYm March 13

•West Islip School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m. at the District Office, 100 Sherman Ave., W. Islip. For info., call 631-893-3200.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS COMMUITY LI -

BRARY TOWN OF HUNTINGTON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK

BUDGET VOTE AND TRUSTEE

ELECTION APRIL 8, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District will be held on Tuesday April 8, 2025, between the hours of 9:30a.m. and 9:00p.m. at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library (the “Library”), located at 55 Vanderbilt Parkway Dix Hills New York, the designated polling place, for the purpose of voting upon the following:

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

•To elect one (1) Library Trustee to a term of five (5) years, commencing July 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2030, as a result of the expiration of the term presently held by Gregory Laub.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the Office of Library Trustee shall be filed at Library in the Office of the Clerk of the Library Vote between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, Monday through Friday, and not later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2025. Each candidate must be a qualified voter, and must reside in

the area served by the Library. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the Library Vote of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library and signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. Such petition must state the name and the residence of each signer and the name and residence of the candidate; and

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Public Information Meeting will be held on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 7:30p.m. in the Half Hollow Hills Community Library building (address above) for the purpose of discussing the proposed 2025/2026 Library Budget. All residents of the Library District are invited to attend this informational meeting; and NOTICE IS FUR-

THER GIVEN, that copies of the proposed Library Budget for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year will be available beginning Monday, March 17, 2025, in the Half Hollow Hills Library through April 8, 2025, between 9:30a.m. and 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 12:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday; and

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Registration for the School District shall meet at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library Building (address above) on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, between the hours of 9:30a.m. and 9:00p.m. for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of the School District for said Special District Meeting and Election, at which time any person shall

be entitled to have his/her name placed upon such register, provided that he/she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at said district meeting.

The register to be prepared for the April 8, 2025, Special District Meeting and Election shall include all persons who have previously registered hereunder for any annual or special meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register, or who are registered to vote at any general election, pursuant to Section 5-612 of the Election Law of the State of New York. Such register will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Library Vote immediately after completion and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District from 9:30a.m. to 5p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, excluding weekends and holidays. Only qualified voters who are duly registered will be permitted to vote; and

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that in accordance with Education Law Section 2018-a, applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the Office of the Clerk of the Vote, during regular office hours. Such application must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or at least one

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(1) day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee voters’ ballots have been issued will be available in said Office on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the vote, except weekends and holidays, and posted on the date of the election. No absentee voter ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received not later than 5:00p.m. on the day of the Election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER 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 has been marked “personally disabled” by the Board of Election pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate application therefor.

IS

FURTHER

GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the School 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 Clerk of the Vote 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 Clerk of the Vote no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the Election.

Dated: Dix Hills, New York January 21, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS COMMUNITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

GREGORY LAUB, PRESIDENT 25-93A 2/20, 3/6, 20, 4/3

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK - BABYLON. U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR LEGACY MORTGAGE ASSET TRUST 2020-GS3, Plaintiff -againstGUERLENE PIERRE-LOUIS, IBSEN PIERRE-LOUIS, SANDY MICHEL PIERRE-LOUIS A/K/A SANDY M. PIERRE-LOUIS, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated on August 23, 2024, 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 April 2, 2025 at 12:30 pm premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as District 0100 Section 015.00 Block 07.00 Lot 015.000. Said premises known as 65 LANDSCAPE DRIVE, WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY

11798 Approximate amount of lien $635,664.58 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 626401/2023. IAN SACK, ESQ., Referee DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 DLG# 39509 25-110 2/27, 3/6, 13, 20

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, -againstJAMES H. LUCAS, 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 20, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and JAMES H. LUCAS, 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 31, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as

30 JENKINS AVENUE, BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100-146.00-01.00056.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE 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.: 613359/2023. Scott H. Siller, 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. 25-113. 2/27, 3/6, 13, 20,

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST DOUGLAS C. WINN, TRACY WINN, ET AL., 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 April 2, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 13 Fuller Avenue, 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 156.00, Block 04.00, Lot 012.000. Approximate amount of judgment $362,882.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #625069/2023. Cooper J. Macco, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-002559 84459 25-114. 2/27, 3/6, 13, 20

Notice of Formation of Dom’s Hot Wheels Kitchen L.L.C. Articles of Organization. Filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 1/13/25.

City: Suffolk. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against may be served and shall mail to: 1130 America Ave., West Babylon NY 11704

Purpose: any lawful act.

25-101. 2/20, 27, 3/6, 13, 20, 27

AVISO DE REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO DE LA BIBLIOTECA COMUNAL DE HALF HOLLOW HILLS CIUDAD DE HUNTINGTON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DE FIDEICOMISARIOS

8 DE ABRIL DE 2025 POR MEDIO DE LA PRESENTE SE COMUNICA que el martes 8 de abril de 2025, desde las 9:30 a.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m., se llevará a cabo una Reunión Especial de Distrito para los votantes habilitados del Distrito Escolar Central de Half Hollow Hills. Dicha reunión tendrá lugar en la Biblioteca Comunitaria de Half Hollow Hills, localizada en 55 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, Nueva York, lugar designado para la votación, con el fin de deliberar sobre los siguientes puntos:

• Aprobar el Presupuesto Anual de la Biblioteca para el Ejercicio Fiscal 2025/2026, y autorizar la recaudación de los fondos necesarios a través de impuestos sobre la propiedad del Distrito de la Biblioteca.

• Elegir a un (1) Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca para un periodo de cinco (5) años, que iniciará el 1 de julio de 2025 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2030, en sustitución del término que actualmente detenta Gregory Laub. SE INFORMA ADEMÁS, que las solicitudes para nominar candidatos para el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca deben ser entregadas en la Oficina del Secretario del Voto de la Biblio-

teca, situada dentro de las instalaciones de la misma, en el horario de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., de lunes a viernes, hasta el viernes 10 de marzo de 2025 a más tardar. Los candidatos deben ser votantes calificados y residir en el área atendida por la Biblioteca. Cada solicitud debe ser dirigida al Secretario del Voto de la Biblioteca de la Comunidad de Half Hollow Hills y estar firmada por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito, indicando el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, así como del candidato propuesto.

SE COMUNICA

TAMBIÉN, que se celebrará una Reunión de Información Pública el lunes 24 de marzo de 2025 a las 7:30 p.m. en el edificio de la Biblioteca Comunitaria de Half Hollow Hills (en la dirección previamente mencionada) con el objetivo de discutir el Presupuesto de la Biblioteca propuesto para el año fiscal 2025/2026. Se invita a todos los residentes del Distrito de la Biblioteca a participar en esta reunión informativa.

ADICIONALMENTE, se informa que las copias del Presupuesto de la Biblioteca propuesto para el Año Fiscal 2025/2026 estarán disponibles a partir del lunes 17 de marzo de 2025, en la Biblioteca de Half Hollow Hills. Los documentos podrán ser consultados de lunes a viernes entre las 9:30 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., y los sábados de 12:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.

NOTIFICA SE INFORMA ADEMÁS que la Junta de Registro del Distrito Escolar se congregará en

el Edificio de la Biblioteca Comunitaria de Half Hollow Hills (dirección mencionada anteriormente) el martes 1 de abril de 2025, desde las 9:30 a.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m. Este encuentro tiene como finalidad preparar un registro de los votantes habilitados del Distrito Escolar para la próxima Reunión y Elección Especial del Distrito. Durante esta sesión, cualquier persona podrá solicitar la inclusión de su nombre en dicho registro, siempre que demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que actualmente, o en el futuro, estará facultado para votar en dicho evento. El registro compilado para la Reunión y Elección Especial del Distrito del 8 de abril de 2025 incluirá a todas las personas que previamente se hayan registrado y participado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial en los últimos cuatro años, así como aquellos registrados para votar en cualquier elección general, según lo establecido en la Sección 5-612 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Este registro se mantendrá archivado en la Oficina del Secretario del Voto de la Biblioteca, disponible para inspección por cualquier votante calificado, de 9:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., durante los cinco días hábiles anteriores a la reunión o elección, excluyendo fines de semana y días festivos. Solo podrán votar aquellos votantes que estén debidamente inscritos.

ADICIONAL -

MENTE, conforme a la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación, las solicitudes de papeletas de voto

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ausente pueden ser realizadas en la Oficina del Secretario del Voto, dentro del horario regular de oficina. Estas solicitudes deben ser recibidas al menos siete días antes de las elecciones si la papeleta se envía por correo, o al menos un día antes si la papeleta es entregada en persona al votante. Un registro de todas las personas a quienes se les haya emitido papeletas de votante ausente estará disponible para consulta pública en la mencionada oficina durante los cinco días hábiles previos a la jornada electoral, excepto fines de semana y festivos, y será publicado el día de la elección. Ninguna papeleta de votante ausente será contabilizada si no se recibe a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día electoral.

SE INFORMA

ADEMÁS, que los votantes habilitados que estén físicamente incapacitados para presentarse en persona en los centros de votación debido a una enfermedad permanente o discapacidad física, y cuyo registro haya sido marcado como “personalmente discapacitado” por la Junta Electoral conforme a las normativas de la Ley de Educación, podrán votar por correo automáticamente, sin necesidad de tramitar una solicitud específica para este método de votación.

ADICIONALMENTE, se comunica que los votantes militares que no estén registrados actualmente pueden solicitar su inscripción como votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar. Aquellos votantes militares que ya sean considerados votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar

tienen derecho a solicitar una papeleta militar. En su solicitud, los votantes militares pueden indicar su preferencia por recibir el registro de votante militar, la solicitud de papeleta militar, o la propia papeleta militar a través de correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de inscripción para votantes militares y las solicitudes de papeleta de voto militar deben ser entregados en la Oficina del Secretario del Voto antes de las 5:00 p.m. del viernes 14 de marzo de 2025. Es indispensable que las papeletas de voto militar sean recibidas en la Oficina del Secretario del Voto a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día de la elección para que sean consideradas válidas.

Fecha: 21 de enero de 2025, Dix Hills, Nueva York SEGÚN LO DISPUESTO POR LA JUNTA DE FIDEICOMISARIOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA COMUNITARIA DE HALF HOLLOW HILLS GREGORY LAUB, PRESIDENTE

25-93B. 2/20, 3/6, 20, 4/3

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 20061, -againstSTEVEN FONTANEZ, 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 July 27, 2023, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 20061 is the Plaintiff and STEVEN FONTANEZ, 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 April 3, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 137 EAST RIVIERA DRIVE, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0100-190.00-04.00122.000 & 124.000. AS TO LOT 122.000 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COPIAGUE IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK AS TO LOT 124.000 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING COPIAGUE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 618108/2019. Robert 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 includ -

ing, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-117. 2/27. 3/6, 13, 20

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Bank of New York as Trustee for the certificateholders of CWABS, Inc. AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2006-6, Plaintiff AGAINST

Heather Y. Harper a/k/a Heather Harper Clinton; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 30, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on March 31, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 25 Grant Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. 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, State of NY, Section 170.00 Block 2 Lot 76. Approximate amount of judgment $899,382.37 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 024566/2007. Scott Siller, Esq., Referee

LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: February 6, 2025 25-108. 2/27, 3/6, 13, 20

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK - BABYLON. WEST FOREST CAPITAL II, LLC, Plaintiff -againstNAT RE HOLDINGS, LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated January 3, 2025 and entered on January 14, 2025, 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 April 1, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Lot 2081 on a certain map entitled, "Map of Belmont Parkway Estates, Section 4", and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County on September 9, 1926 as Map No. 1012. SBL: 105.00-01.00115.000 Said premises known as 751 CENTERWOOD STREET, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704

Approximate amount of lien $342,015.04 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 601502/2024. ARTHUR J. BURDETTE, ESQ., Referee

McGovern & Amodio, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 2 William Street, Suite 306, White Plains, NY 10601 25-109. 2/27, 3/6, 13, 20

4, 2025

Aviso De Audiencia Pública, Votación Del Presupuesto y Elecciones de la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon, Distrito Escolar de Babylon, Pueblo de Babylon, Municipio de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon, pueblo de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Estado de Nueva York llevará a cabo una audiencia pública en la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon, 23 S. Carll Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York en dicho Distrito el 25 de marzo de 2025 a las 6:30 P.M. con el fin de discutir los gastos contenidos en el proyecto de presupuesto para el año fiscal 20252026. Copias del documento presupuestario estarán disponibles con previa solicitud a los residentes del Distrito a partir del 18 de marzo de 2025, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 3:00 P.M., en la oficina de la Sra. Linda McGarvey, secretaria del Distrito Escolar de Babylon que está ubicada en la Oficina del Superintendente (Edificio de Administración.)

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que la votación y la elección se llevarán a cabo el MARTES 8 DE ABRIL DE 2025, entre las 12 del mediodía y las 8:00 de la noche en la BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE BABYLON para los siguientes propósitos de votación por parte de los votantes calificados sobre los siguientes asuntos separados:

(a) Aprobar o desaprobar el presupuesto propuesto por la biblioteca (complementado o

enmendado, según sea el caso) de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente, según lo presentado por la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca.

b) Cualquier otra cuestión o proposición relativa a asuntos, gastos o autoridad para recaudar impuestos que se someta a votación en virtud de la Ley de Educación.

TENGA EN CUENTA que en dicha votación y elección del 8 de abril de 2025, se elegirá un (1) miembro para la Junta Directiva de la siguiente manera:

UN (1) miembro será elegido para la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon por un período completo de cinco (5) años a partir del primero de julio de 2025 y hasta el 30 de junio de 2030.

TENGA EN CUENTA que todas las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon deben presentarse ante la secretaria del Distrito Escolar de Babylon, la Sra. Linda McGarvey, a más tardar el 10 de marzo de 2025, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 5:00 P.M., cuya oficina está ubicada en la Oficina del Superintendente de Escuelas (el Edificio de Administración del Distrito escolar) en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York. Las peticiones de nominación deben contener al menos veinticinco (25) firmas de votantes calificados. Dicha petición también debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Las peticiones de nominación no

describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual el candidato es nominado.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (3) años calendario, él/ella es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.

La inscripción se llevará a cabo hasta e incluyendo el 3 de abril de 2025, de 8:00 A.M. a 3 P.M. los días en que la escuela esté en sesión en la Oficina de la secretaria del Distrito, ubicada en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York.

El registro preparado estará disponible para la inspección de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito entre las 8:30 A.M. y la 1:30 P.M. durante cualquiera de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excluyendo el domingo, y entre las 8:30 A.M. y la 1:30 P.M. del sábado 5 de abril 2025 y el lunes 7 de abril de 2025 en la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon, 23 S. Carll Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York, y en el lugar de votación el día de las elecciones.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que, durante el horario de votación del 8 de abril de 2025, la Junta de Registro se reunirá en la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon, 23 S. Carll Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York con el fin de preparar un registro para las elecciones que se ce-

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lebren con posterioridad. La votación será por papeleta. Las urnas estarán abiertas a las 12:00 del mediodía y permanecerán abiertas hasta las 8:00 P.M. y el tiempo que sea necesario para permitir que los votantes presentes emitan su voto.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que cualquier residente del Distrito puede pedir y obtener una copia de dicho presupuesto o declaración a partir del 18 de marzo de 2025 entre las horas de 8:00 A.M. y 3:00 P.M., exceptuando sábados y domingos, en la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon, 23 S. Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY 10702. También pueden obtener estos documentos en la oficina del Director Escolar de cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares durante el horario escolar:

• Oficina Central del Distrito Escolar de Babylon, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon

• Escuela Primaria de Babylon, 171 Ralph Avenue, Babylon

• Escuela Primaria de Babylon Memorial, 168 Park Avenue, Babylon

• Bachillerato/Preparatoria de Babylon JuniorSenior High School, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon Estos documentos también estarán disponibles en el sitio de Internet de la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon en: www. babylonlibrary.org

TENGA EN CUENTA que las boletas de ausencia y las boletas anticipadas por correo estarán disponibles para la elección de los miembros de la

Junta Directiva y la votación del Presupuesto. Las solicitudes de boletas de votos de ausencia y boletas anticipadas por correo pueden ser recibidas por la secretaria del distrito escolar no antes del trigésimo (30) día de la elección para la cual se solicita. Las solicitudes para las papeletas de voto en ausencia estarán disponibles en la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon durante el horario de la biblioteca y en el sitio de Internet de la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon – www. babylonlibrary.org. Las solicitudes para boletas anticipadas por correo estarán disponibles en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito escolar, que se encuentra en la Oficina del Superintendente en el Edificio de Administración del Distrito. Para recibir una boleta de voto en ausencia o una boleta de voto anticipado por correo a su hogar, deberá llenar una solicitud y firmarla. Deberá llegar a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del martes 3 de abril de 2025. La solicitud de una boleta de voto de ausencia o una boleta anticipada por correo se puede hacer en persona de 8:00 A.M. a 3:00 P.M. durante los días escolares y hasta las 5:00 P.M. del 8 de abril de 2025. Las boletas de voto de ausencia y las boletas anticipadas por correo se aceptarán en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito escolar, a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del 8 de abril de 2025. No se tomará en cuenta ningún voto de ausencia o voto por correo anticipado a menos de que haya sido reci-

bido en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito escolar, a más tardar a las 5 P.M. de la fecha de votación.

Las solicitudes también se pueden descargar desde el sitio de Internet de la Biblioteca en: www.babylonlibrary.org

El derecho a votar por medio de una boleta de voto ausente o una boleta anticipada por correo estará sujeto a la aprobación de la Junta de Registro, o del secretario del distrito o su designado, según corresponda. Una lista de todas las personas que emitieron boletas de voto de ausencia y boletas anticipadas por correo estará disponible para inspección de los votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito escolar, entre las 8:00 A.M. y la 1:30 P.M. a partir de la emisión de dichas boletas y los cinco (5) días anteriores al día de la elección, excluyendo el domingo; y entre las 8:30 A.M. y la 1:30 P.M. del sábado 5 de abril de 2025 y el lunes 7 de abril de 2025 en la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon, 23 S. Carll Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York. La lista también se encontrará en el lugar de votación durante el día de las elecciones.

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados para votar deberán solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados comunicándose directamente con la secretaria del distrito escolar (Sra. Linda McGarvey), en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York 10702 o por correo electrónico con ella: lmcgarvey@baby -

lonufsd.com o por fax al 631-883-7835. El votante militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de boletas militares debe entregarse a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del vigésimo sexto (26) día antes de la elección, que es el 8 de abril de 2025. El registro de votantes será preparado y archivado en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito escolar, e incluirá los nombres de todos los votantes militares que presenten un registro de votantes militares válido. Un votante militar es un votante del estado de Nueva York que está presentemente en servicio militar y, por lo tanto, estará ausente del Distrito en el que está calificado para votar el día de registro o elección o es dado de baja del servicio militar dentro de los 30 días posteriores a una elección. Un votante militar también es un cónyuge, padre, hijo o dependiente del votante militar, que está con dicho militar y es un votante calificado del estado de Nueva York y reside en el mismo distrito escolar que el votante militar, o es un personal militar que reside en una base militar dentro de un distrito escolar en el estado de Nueva York por un período de 30 días inmediatamente antes de dicho voto.

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden solicitar una boleta militar. Pueden solicitar una solicitud de boleta militar a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito

escolar, y deberán ser entregados ya sea en persona o por correo a la oficina de la secretaria del distrito escolar (Sra. Linda McGarvey) en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York 10702, a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del vigésimo sexto (26) día antes de la elección. Un votante militar puede indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud de boleta militar por correo, por fax o correo electrónico. Las boletas militares deben ser recibidas por la secretaria del distrito escolar: 1) antes del cierre de las urnas el 8 de abril de 2025 y mostrando una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los EE.UU., o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando un endoso fechado de recibo de otra agencia de gobierno de los EE.UU. o 2) antes de las 5:00 P.M. en la fecha fijada para la elección y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que no se compruebe que será posterior al día anterior a la elección. Independientemente del modo de transmisión preferido, la solicitud de la boleta militar y la boleta militar en sí, deben ser entregados por correo o en persona. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les hayan emitido boletas militares estará disponible para la inspección de todos los votantes cualificados del Distrito en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito escolar durante el horario regular de oficina hasta el día de la votación. TENGA EN CUENTA que la vo-

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tación de todas las propuestas y la elección de candidatos el martes 8 de abril de 2025 se llevará a cabo mediante boleta de papel. Quedando expresamente entendido que la intención de la Biblioteca es cumplir con cualquier legislación derivada de la actual pandemia de coronavirus. Por lo tanto, todas las referencias al momento, el lugar y la forma de las audiencias, el registro y la votación y elección del presupuesto están sujetas a modificaciones en función a la legislación aplicable o la dirección de una entidad con jurisdicción gubernamental sobre la Biblioteca.

REQUISITOS

PARA VOTAR EN CUALQUIER REUNIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR

Una persona debe:

•Ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos

•Tener dieciocho o más años de edad •Ser residente del Distrito por un período de treinta días o más inmediatamente anterior a la Elección en la que se ofrece a votar Estar registrado para votar en las elecciones del condado de Suffolk o del distrito escolar de Babylon

FECHADO:14 de enero de 2025 Babylon, Nueva York

Por orden de la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon, Distrito Escolar de Babylon, Pueblo de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York 25-90B. 2/20, 27, 3/6, 13

REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-9, Plaintiff - against - ANTHONY A. ARCURI, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 27, 2016. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 25th day of March, 2025 at 10:30 AM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the building and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

Premises known as 465 Old Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, (Town of Babylon) New York 11704.

(District: 0100, Section: 159.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 022.000) Approximate amount of lien $325,410.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 062112/2014. Bruce W. Farquharson, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840

New York, NY 10170

Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auc -

tion.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: January 28, 2025

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change. 25-95 2/20, 27, 3/6, 13

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell to satisfy the lien of owner at public sale by competitive bidding on March 16, 2025 at 11:00 am at: All That Stuff Self Storage 711 Furrows Road Holtsville, N.Y. 11742 631-475-3335 The personal goods stored therein by the below named occupants

Lisa Carey - Unit #47

Jennifer Kelly – Unit #115

Purchases must be made in cash and paid for at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to adjournment. 25-112 2/27, 3/6

Public Notices

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING COPIAGUE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the Copiague Union Free School District, Copiague, Suffolk County, New York, that a Special District Meeting will be held in the Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York on April 8, 2025, for the purpose of voting upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the Copiague Memorial Public Library for the 2025/2026 year, and the election of one (1) trustee of the Copiague Memorial Public Library. The term of said trustee shall be as follows: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030. The voting shall be by paper ballot, and the polls will remain open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., prevailing time.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Copiague Memorial Public Library Trustee must be filed with the District Clerk’s Office of the Copiague Union Free School District during regular business hours no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 30th day prior to the Special District Meeting. 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 (2%) percent of the voters who voted in the previous annual 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 Copiague Memorial Public Library including the name of the incumbent and the length of the term of office of the position sought.

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 appear on the register of the said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided except as may otherwise be provided by the laws 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 previously hereunder for an Annual or Special Meeting, and who shall have voted at any Annual Meeting or Election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to April 8, 2025. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Copiague Memorial Public Library will hold a Special Budget Hearing on March 26, 2025 at the Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York, at 6:00 p.m., prevailing time. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that voters at the May 19, 1998 Copiague Union Free School District Budget/ Trustee Election approved Continuous

Voter Registration. Qualified voters may register on a continuous basis for Copiague Union Free School District and Copiague Memorial Public Library votes/ elections as follows: Registration will be conducted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the school year, and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday during school recesses at the Office of the District Clerk, Central Administration Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726 except there will be no registration allowed seven [7] days prior to the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early voting ballots and absentee ballots for the purpose of voting upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the Copiague Memorial Public Library for the 2025/2026 year, and for the election of one (1) Library Trustee may be obtained from the Office of the District Clerk of the Copiague Union Free School District, 2650 Great Neck Rd., Copiague, NY 11726. Such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. No early mail ballot or absentee voter ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. [prevailing time] on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom

early mail ballots and absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day set for the Budget Vote and Election of a Library Trustee, except Saturdays and Sundays. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are qualified voters of the Copiague Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, Central Administration Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726, by e-mail at dvanflorcke@copiague. net or by fax at 631841-4614. In such request, the military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or e-mail. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail to the office of the District Clerk at Central Administration Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. This application must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the School District Clerk, or appropriate official designated by the school district public library, as applicable, not later than 5:00 PM on the twenty-sixth (26th) day before the election for all school districts and school district public libraries, except city school districts with less than 125,000 inhabitants in which case the application must be received not later than 5:00 PM on the fifteenth (15th) day before the election. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018 of the Education Law. The application for a military ballot should include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax or e-mail. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, Central Administration Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. Military voters must submit a separate military ballot application for each election at which they wish to cast a vote, except any necessary budget revote. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. (prevailing time) on the day of the election, or showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received no later than 5:00 p.m. (prevailing time) on the day of the election and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election/ vote. By order of the Board of Trustees of the Copiague Memorial Public Library, Copiague Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York 25-91. 2/20, 3/6, 20, 27

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WEST BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY

211 Route 109 West Babylon, NY 11704 • (631) 669-5445 • Fax: (631) 669-6539 • www.wbpl.us

Nancy Evans, Director

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF WEST BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of West Babylon Union Free School District will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at the West Babylon Public Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon, New York, the designated polling place, for the following purposes:

1. To consider and vote upon the Library Annual Budget and tax appropriation (“tax levy”) for the fiscal year 2025/2026, for the following proposition: That the Library Annual Budget as proposed by the Board of Trustees of the West Babylon Public Library for the fiscal year 2025/2026 be approved, with the requisite portion thereof to be raised by a tax appropriation (“tax levy”) in the amount of $4,073,167.

2.

To elect one Library Trustee for a term of five years, commencing July 1, 2025. A petition shall be required to nominate such candidates to the office of Library Trustee. Each petition shall be directed to the West Babylon Public Library, shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District, shall state the residence of each

signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate. In the event that any such nominee shall withdraw his/ her candidacy prior to the election, such person shall not be considered a candidate unless a new petition nominating such person in the same manner and with the same limitations applicable to other candidates is filed with the West Babylon Public Library. Each petition shall be filed between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., but not later than Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5 pm. Petition forms may be obtained from and signed petitions returned to, the office of the Director of the West Babylon Public Library. No person shall be nominated by petition for more than one separate office.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Special District Election and Budget Vote shall be conducted by voting on the propositions by paper ballot on Tuesday, the 8th day of April 2025, between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M., at the West Babylon Public Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon, New York, which has been designated as the polling place for the Special District Meeting.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the said expenditure of funds and the budget thereof will be held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 6 P.M.

A register of the qualified voters of the School District for said Special District Meeting and

Election, to be prepared for the Special District Meeting and Election to be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, shall include all persons who have previously registered for any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four years prior to the preparation of the register or who are registered to vote at any general election pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election Law of the State of New York. Such register will be filed in the Office of the Director of the West Babylon Public Library immediately after completion and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District at the Office of the Library Director from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on each of the five (5) days prior to the meeting or election for which it was prepared, except Sunday or holidays. Only qualified voters who are duly registered will be permitted to vote. The Office of the Library Director is located at 211 Route 109, West Babylon, New York in said District.

FURTHER NO -

TICE IS GIVEN, that any qualified voters who wish to register to vote may visit the office of the School’s District Clerk, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY or any school building main office during their regular business hours to register. Those wishing to register to vote must be a United States Citizen, at least 18 years old, cannot be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction and cannot claim the right to vote elsewhere. In addition, those wishing to vote must

Public Notices

be a resident of the District for at least 30 days prior to the vote.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that in accordance with Education Law Section 2018-a and Section 2018-f, application for absentee ballots or early mail voter ballots for the Special District Meeting and Election may be applied for at the office of the Director of the West Babylon Public Library. Such application must be received no earlier than March 11, 2025, and at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. The Board of Registration shall make a list of all persons to whom absentee voter ballots and early mail voter ballots have been issued and have it available during regular office hours commencing twenty-one days preceding the Special District meeting and until the day of election. Such list will be posted at the polling place during the election. No absentee voter ballot or early mail voter ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the Election.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the School’s District Clerk in person, or by email to bburrows@wbschools.org or fax sent to (631)-3767008. The request

for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the School’s District Clerk, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY, no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 13, 2025.

FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the Library Director in person, or by email to nevans@ wbpl.us or fax sent to (631)-669-6539. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the Library Director no later than 5:00 p.m., on March 13, 2025. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the Library Director at 211 Route 109, West Babylon, New York in said District. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by

the Library Director before the close of polls on April 8, 2025 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2025 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a statement of estimated Library expenses (Budget) and tax appropriation (“tax levy”) for the fiscal year 2025/2026 will be available at the West Babylon Public Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon, New York, daily, except Sundays and holidays, between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., during each of the fourteen (14) days preceding the Special District Meeting.

Dated: January 27, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WEST BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY, RACHEL SCELFO, PRESIDENT

25-94A 2/20, 27,3/6, 13

BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA

DE WEST BABYLON 211 Route 109 West Babylon, NY 11704 • (631) 6695445 • Fax: (631) 669-6539 • www. wbpl.us

Nancy Evans, directora AVISO LEGAL AVISO DE ASAMBLEA EXTRAORDINARIA

DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE WEST BABYLON POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Asamblea de distrito extraordinaria de los votantes calificados del Distrito escolar de West Babylon Union Free el martes, 8 de abril de 2025, entre la 1:00 p. m. y las 9:00 p. m. en la Biblioteca Pública de West Babylon, ubicada en 211 Route 109, West Babylon, Nueva York (el centro electoral designado) para los siguientes fines:

•Para considerar y votar sobre el Presupuesto anual de la biblioteca y la asignación tributaria (“gravamen fiscal”) para el ejercicio fiscal 2025/2026, para la siguiente propuesta: Que el Presupuesto anual de la biblioteca según lo propuesto por el Consejo de Administración de la Biblioteca Pública de West Babylon para el ejercicio fiscal de 2025/2026 sea aprobado, y la porción requerida de dicho presupuesto que se debe recaudar a través de una asignación tributaria (“gravamen fiscal”) sea la suma de $4,073,167.

•Para elegir un Administrador de la biblioteca por un plazo de cinco años, a partir del 1 de julio 2025. Se requerirá una petición para nominar a dichos candidatos al cargo de Administrador de la biblioteca. Cada petición estará dirigida a la Biblioteca Pública de West Babylon, será firmada por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito, indicará la residencia de cada firmante y el nombre y residencia del candidato.

En caso de que cualquiera de estos candidatos retirase su candidatura antes de las elecciones, dicha persona no será considerada como candidato, a menos que se presente ante la Biblioteca Pública de West Babylon una nueva petición en la que se nomine a dicha persona de la misma forma y con las mismas limitaciones aplicables a otros candidatos. Cada petición deberá presentarse entre las 10:00 a. m. y las 4:00 p. m. antes del lunes, 10 de marzo de 2025 a las 5:00 p. m. Los formularios de petición pueden obtenerse en la oficina de la directora de la Biblioteca Pública de West Babylon y las peticiones firmadas pueden devolverse a dicha oficina. Ninguna persona será nominada mediante petición para más de un cargo diferente.

TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las Elecciones de distrito extraordinarias y el Voto del presupuesto se llevarán a cabo mediante votación de propuestas a través de boletas el martes, 8 de abril de 2025, entre la 1:00 p. m. y las 9:00 p. m., en la Biblioteca Pública de West Babylon, ubicada en 211 Route 109, West Babylon, Nueva York, (centro electoral designado para la Asamblea de distrito extraordinaria). ASIMISMO, SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para debatir sobre el gasto de los fondos y su presupuesto el lunes, 31 de marzo de 2025, a las 6 p. m. El registro de votantes calificados del Distrito escolar para dichas Elecciones y Asamblea de distrito

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT

MEETING WEST

ISLIP PUBLIC LIBRARY

TOWN OF ISLIP, SUFFOLK COUN -

TY, NEW YORK

The Board of Trustees of the West Islip Public Library, Town of Islip, County of Suffolk, State of New York HEREBY

GIVES NOTICE that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the West Islip Union Free School District, Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at the West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York on the 8th day of April, 2025, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 9:00

P.M. prevailing time, for the purpose of voting upon a proposition adopting the annual budget for the support and maintenance of the West Islip Public Library for the fiscal year 20252026 and authorizing the appropriation of the requisite portion thereof to be raised by a levy of a tax upon the taxable property within the West Islip Union Free School District, Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN of the election of one (1) Trustee of the Board of Trustees of the West Islip Public Library to be held at the West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, New York, 11795 on the 8th day of April, 2025 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time; such office to be filled as follows: the successful candidate is to fill a full term for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 (Louise Sokolowski being the incumbent); and

NOTICE IS FUR-

THER GIVEN that candidates for the office of Trustee of the Board of Trustees of the West Islip Public Library shall be nominated by petition, which petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the West Islip Union Free School District, Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, 11795 and shall be signed by at least 25 (twenty-five) qualified voters of the District; shall state the name and residence of the candidate and shall state the residence of each signer. Said petition shall be mailed to or filed with the Clerk of the West Islip Union Free School District, Administration Office, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, New York, 11795 Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9 A.M. and 4 P.M., prevailing time, to be received not later than 5 P.M., Monday, March 10, 2025; and NOTICE IS FUR-

THER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet at the West Islip Public Library, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, Town of Islip, County of Suffolk and State of New York in said School District on the 1st day of April, 2025, between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. prevailing time, at which time the Board of Registration shall prepare the register of the School District, and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proved to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereaf -

ter entitled to vote at the Meeting for which such register is prepared; that the register prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District at the Administration Office, Sherman Avenue, in said School District; and that the said register shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on each of the five (5) days prior to and the day set for the meeting (except Saturday and Sunday) from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., prevailing time; and

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the year 2025-2026 for Library purposes, may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding such Special District Meeting and on the day of such Special District Meeting, except Sundays or holidays, at the WEST ISLIP PUBLIC LIBRARY, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, New York, in said District, during the hours in which the Library is regularly open for business; and

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a “Public Budget Information Meeting” will be conducted on the 1st day of April, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. at the Library at 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, New York, to present the proposed 2025-2026 Library Budget; and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018 of the Education Law, voting will

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be permitted by early voter and absentee ballot. Except for those persons whose registration record has been marked permanently disabled by the Board of Elections, pursuant to the provisions of the Election Law, applications for early voter and absentee ballots must be received by the Clerk of the West Islip Union Free School District, Administration Office, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, New York, 11795 at least seven (7) days before the vote/election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote/election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.

A list of all persons to whom early voter and absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the office of the Clerk of the West Islip Union Free School District on each of the five days prior to April 8, 2025 except Saturdays and Sundays (subject to the office being open to the public during such five days). In order to be canvassed absentee ballots must be received by the Clerk of the West Islip Union Free School District, Administration Office, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, New York, 11795 not later than 5:00 P.M. (prevailing time) on April 8, 2025; and

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN to all persons who shall have been previously registered for annual or special school district meetings and who have voted at any such annual or special district meeting conducted any time within the four (4) calendar years prior to April 8, 2025 shall be entitled to

vote at this Special District Meeting. In addition, all those who have registered to vote with the Board of Elections of Suffolk County pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law shall be entitled to vote at this Special District Meeting notwithstanding their failure to have previously registered with the School District; and

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are qualified voters of the West Islip School District may request an application for a military ballot from the Clerk of the West Islip Union Free School District, Administration Office, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, New York, 11795; or by email to e.davis@ wi.k12.ny.us. In such request, the military voter shall indicate his/her preference for receiving the application via mail or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application to the Clerk of the West Islip Union Free School District, Administration Office, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, New York, 11795. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on March 17, 2025. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under section 2018-b of the Education Law; and

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by

MAIL to the Clerk of the West Islip Union Free School District, Administration Office, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, New York, 11795. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of polls on April 8, 2025 and showing a cancellation mark of the US Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement by receipt of another agency of the U.S. government or (2) not later than 5:00 P.M. on April 8, 2025 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than April 7, 2025. Dated: January 15, 2025 West Islip, New York By order of the Board of Trustees of the West Islip Public Library Town of Islip, Suffolk County New York By: Grace O’Connor Secretary to Board of Trustees 25-103A 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3

AVISO DE REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DE DISTRITO BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE WEST ISLIP CIUDAD DE ISLIP, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

La Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de West Islip, Ciudad de Islip, Condado de Suffolk, Estado de Nueva York POR LA PRESENTE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Reunión Especial de Distrito de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Islip Union, Ciudad de Islip, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, en la Biblioteca Pública de West Islip, 3 Higbie Lane,

West Islip, Ciudad de Islip, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, el día 8 de abril de 2025, entre las 10:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m. hora vigente, con el propósito de votar sobre una propuesta que adopta el presupuesto anual para el apoyo y mantenimiento de la Biblioteca Pública de West Islip para el año fiscal 2025-2026 y autoriza la asignación de la parte requerida del mismo para ser recaudada mediante la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad imponible dentro del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Islip Union, Ciudad de Islip, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York.

SE NOTIFICA

ADEMÁS de la elección de un (1) Síndico de la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de West Islip que se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de West Islip, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, Nueva York, 11795 el día 8 de abril de 2025 entre las 10:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., hora vigente; dicho cargo se cubrirá de la siguiente manera: el candidato seleccionado deberá cubrir un período completo para el período del 1 de julio de 2025 al 30 de junio de 2030 (siendo Louise Sokolowski la titular); y SE NOTIFICA

ADEMÁS que los candidatos para el cargo de Síndico de la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de West Islip serán nominados por petición, la cual deberá dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Islip, Ciudad de Islip, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, 11795 y deberá estar firmada por al menos 25 (veinticinco) votantes calificados del Distrito; deberá

indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato y deberá indicar la residencia de cada firmante. Dicha petición deberá enviarse por correo o presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Islip, Oficina de Administración, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, Nueva York, 11795 de lunes a viernes, entre las 9 a.m. y las 4:00 p. m., hora vigente, que se recibirá a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m., el lunes 10 de marzo de 2025; y SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la Junta de Registro se reunirá en la Biblioteca Pública de West Islip, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, ciudad de Islip, condado de Suffolk y estado de Nueva York en dicho Distrito Escolar el 1.º día de abril de 2025, entre las 4:00 p. m. y las 8:00 p. m., hora vigente, momento en el que la Junta de Registro preparará el registro del Distrito Escolar, y cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o en lo sucesivo en la Reunión para la que se prepare dicho registro; que el registro preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se archivará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en la Oficina de Administración, Sherman Avenue, en dicho Distrito Escolar; y que dicho registro estará abierto para inspección por cualquier

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Continued from previous page votante calificado del Distrito en cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores y el día establecido para la reunión (excepto sábados y domingos) de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., hora vigente; y SE NOTIFICA

ADEMÁS que cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año 20252026 para fines de la Biblioteca durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha Reunión Especial del Distrito y el día de dicha Reunión Especial del Distrito, excepto domingos o feriados, en la BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE WEST ISLIP, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito, durante las horas en las que la Biblioteca está abierta regularmente para negocios; y SE NOTIFICA

ADEMÁS que se llevará a cabo una “Reunión de Información Pública sobre el Presupuesto” el 1.º día de abril de 2025 a las 7:30 p. m. en la Biblioteca ubicada en 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip, Nueva York, para presentar el Presupuesto de la Biblioteca propuesto para 2025-2026; y SE NOTIFICA

ADEMÁS que, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Sección 2018 de la Ley de Educación, se permitirá la votación anticipada y por correo. A excepción de aquellas personas cuyo registro haya sido marcado como inhabilitado permanentemente por la Junta Electoral, de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley Electoral, las solicitudes de

boletas de votación anticipada y de voto en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Islip, Oficina de Administración, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, Nueva York, 11795 al menos siete (7) días antes de la votación/elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la votación/elección, si la boleta se entregará personalmente al votante. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se han emitido boletas de votación anticipada y de voto en ausencia estará disponible en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Islip.Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores al 8 de abril de 2025, excepto los sábados y domingos (sujeto a que la oficina esté abierta al público durante esos cinco días). Para que se puedan escrutar, las papeletas de voto en ausencia deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de West Islip, Oficina de Administración, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, Nueva York, 11795, a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. (hora vigente) del 8 de abril de 2025; y

SE NOTIFICA

ADEMÁS a todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente para las reuniones anuales o especiales del distrito escolar y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión anual o especial del distrito realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años calendario anteriores al 8 de abril de 2025, que tendrán derecho a votar en esta Reunión Especial del

Distrito. Además, todos aquellos que se hayan registrado para votar en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Suffolk de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral tendrán derecho a votar en esta Reunión Especial del Distrito a pesar de no haberse registrado previamente en el Distrito Escolar; y SE NOTIFICA

ADEMÁS que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de West Islip pueden solicitar una solicitud de boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Islip, Oficina Administrativa, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, Nueva York, 11795; o por correo electrónico a e.davis@wi.k12. ny.us. En dicha solicitud, el votante militar deberá indicar su preferencia por recibir la solicitud por correo postal o electrónico. Un votante militar debe devolver la solicitud de boleta militar original al Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Islip Union, Oficina de Administración, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, Nueva York, 11795. Para que se le emita una boleta militar a un votante militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina del Secretario a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 17 de marzo de 2025. Las solicitudes de boleta militar recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar según la sección 2018-b de la Ley de Educación; y SE NOTIFICA

ADEMÁS que la bo-

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leta militar original de un votante militar debe devolverse por CORREO al Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Islip Union, Oficina Administrativa, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, Nueva York, 11795. Las boletas militares se escrutarán si son recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas el 8 de abril de 2025 y muestran una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los EE. UU. o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o muestran un endoso fechado por recibo de otra agencia del gobierno de los EE. UU. o (2) no más tarde de las 5:00 p. m. el 8 de abril de 2025 y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se determina que no es posterior al 7 de abril de 2025. Fecha: 15 de enero de 2025 West Islip, Nueva York

Por orden de la Junta de Síndicos de la Biblioteca Pública de West Islip Ciudad de Islip, Condado de Suffolk

Nueva York Por: Grace O’Connor

Secretaria de la Junta de Síndicos

25-103B. 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ACTION

TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX #: 622699/2024 MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC Plaintiff, vs KEVIN GRIFFIN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LOUISE GRIFFIN, KERWIN GRIFFIN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LOUISE GRIFFIN,

KEITH GRIFFIN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LOUISE GRIFFIN, KERRY GRIFFIN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LOUISE GRIFFIN, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LOUISE GRIFFIN IF LIVING, AND IF HE/ SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, PEO -

PLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE IRS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY COURT, SLOMINS INC “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, Defendant(s). MORTGAGED

PREMISES: 22 Lupidia Street Amityville, NY 11701 To the Above named Defendant: 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 Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County

of Suffolk. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Louise Griffin Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Susan Betsy Heckman Torres of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Tenth day of February, 2025 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, in the City of Riverhead. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Louise Griffin (who died on March 14, 2024, a resident of the county of Suffolk, State of New York) dated the October 26, 2011, to secure the sum of $450,000.00 and recorded at Book M00022148, Page 396 in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk on December 14, 2011. The Reverse Mortgage (Home Equity Conversion) was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed July 30, 2012 and recorded on December 18, 2012, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book M00022284, Page 464. The Reverse Mortgage (Home Equity Conversion) was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed February 17, 2022 and recorded on March 24, 2022, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book M00023396, Page 427. The property in question is described as follows: 22 Lupidia Street, Amityville, NY 11701 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DAN-

GER 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 (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: February 17, 2025 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 84676 25-115. 2/27, 3/6, 13, 20

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spring training has begun. Another baseball season is on the way. The French-born cultural historian Jacques Barzun said that “Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball.”

That was certainly true for my generation. The golden age of baseball in New York, from 1947 to 1956, saw New York’s teams — the Yankees, Dodgers and Giants — win nine World Series and seven pennants among them during that 10-year span. The other 13 major league teams combined for one World Series and three pennants during those years. A subway series, with both World Series teams being from New York, became the expected norm. It was almost taken for granted. During the offseason months of mid-

Everybody has a wish list. I’d like to win the lottery, or take some exotic trip that’s on my bucket list. There are jobs that I would love to have, and there are jobs I wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. The worst job I can imagine, the one I would dread having, is being in the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. At the beginning of any Congress member’s career, there is the battle to get your party’s nomination, and then feeling the honor of being the party’s choice. You battle through the drudgery of a campaign and, if you’re lucky, you have the joy of being elected or re-elected. You celebrate with your friends and family, and then, on Jan. 1, you arrive in Washington, preparing for the challenge of being a member of the House.

In today’s Congress, being a majority member is anything but fun. You may have all kinds of ideas about how to help the people back home, but if

October through late February in those years, there would be hot stove league discussions of how our teams would do in the upcoming season, and arguments over whose players were better: Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays or Duke Snider; Roy Campanella or Yogi Berra; Pee Wee Reese or Phil Rizzuto.

Much of that interest lessened when the Dodgers and Giants were hijacked to California after the 1957 season.

is a rivalry missed not just in the five boroughs, but on Long Island, with its plethora of Mets and Yankees fans.

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e Mets fans, so used to having our hearts broken, believe this is our year.

While there was a rebirth of excitement when the Mets arrived for the 1962 season, it has never been quite the same as during the glory years. Sure, the Mets had their World Series wins in 1969 and 1986, as did the Yankees in 1977 and 1978, and again during the Joe Torre years, at the turn of the century, and under Joe Girardi, in 2009, but except for the 2000 World Series — which the Yankees won — the Yankees and Mets have not faced one another in the World Series. That intraNew York rivalry has not been there. It

All that could change with both teams now filled with superstars, led by Aaron Judge of the Yankees, who is accumulating home run titles and Most Valuable Player awards, and the Mets making their own run for superstar glory. This winter they hired Juan Soto, perhaps baseball’s most explosive hitter, away from the Yankees with a $750 million contract over the next 15 years.

The Mets already had Francisco Lindor, who finished second in the voting for National League MVP last season, and slugger Pete Alonso, who is second only to Judge in total home runs over the past six seasons, and is poised to become the Mets’ all-time home run leader.

Last year the Yankees won the American League pennant before falling short against the Dodgers in the World

Series. Before the season, there were low expectations for the Mets. Then, after playing mediocre baseball for most of the regular season, they had an unexpected late-season surge, and actually made it to the National League Championship Series, which they lost to the Dodgers.

This preseason, things are looking very different. Both teams are considered strong contenders to win their league championships. The debates over the teams’ players have already begun, but instead of Mantle vs. Snider or Mays, it’s Judge vs. Soto.

We Mets fans, so used to having our hearts broken over the years, now genuinely believe this is our year to supplant the Yankees as New York’s No. 1 team and win it all in the World Series — and that New York’s baseball rivalry is back. Barring the unexpected, 2025 should be a season for metropolitan-area baseball fans to enjoy and remember.

Play ball!

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Here’s a job I’d turn down

your wish list doesn’t coincide with the priorities of your party leader, you can forget about your plan. It’s hard enough being away from your family for weeks at a time, but being told to fall in line and follow party dictates, or else, is a bitter pill to swallow.

Let’s talk about the Washington scene as it currently exists. An unelected multi-billionaire named Elon Musk is ignoring the duly elected officials whose job it is to create the budgets that fund our federal agencies. The Constitution says that the Congress is a separate body from the Executive, but in this case an appointee of the Executive is calling all the shots.

Being a member of the House majority sounds great. Believe me, it’s not.

As a representative of scores or even hundreds of thousands of constituents, you’re the one they turn to when they have a federal problem. For example, a decorated military veteran comes seeking your help after being fired from a federal job he held for 10 years. You can hold his hand, but you can’t get him back his paycheck to feed his family and pay his mortgage.

As a well-informed public official, you follow the media to find out what

they know that you don’t know. The latest reports say that your party leadership has proposed making $800 billion in Medicaid cuts to help pay for a tax cut for the rich. Those cuts will decimate the safety net that your constituents rely on to survive, and will affect more than 90 million people nationwide. You can threaten to vote against the package, but there are more nightmares coming.

You may be able to join a handful of other members to get some changes made to the Medicaid cuts, but there are more crazy slashes being proposed. The far-right members have suggested that every person with a student loan pay an additional $200 per month. That mean-spirited idea would affect 45 million Americans. How do you stop that?

Do you remember the state-andlocal-tax proposal that hit suburban homeowners hard when it was included in President Trump’s 2017 budget? Despite his support for eliminating the SALT cap, there has been very little discussion about that benefit in recent weeks. You want a complete repeal of the cap, but it’s out of your hands.

As we enter the final stages of the budget debate, I can’t help recalling the story of the late Assemblyman Lou Wolfe, of upstate Plattsburgh. Wolfe was part of a narrow majority. He enjoyed both Democratic and Conservative Party support. He was asked to vote on a multi-billion-dollar social program. His party leaders promised him financial support in the general election, and assured him he would be “protected.” Came November, Lou lost because of his “bad” vote.

It’s possible that by the time you read this, all of the budget misgivings of the few conscience-driven members will be satisfied. All they have to do at that point is to go home and explain the mass layoffs, the tax cuts for the rich and the hidden program cuts that were buried in the spending plan they voted for. But remember, they had the promise from the leaders that they had nothing to worry about. Oh, the joy of being in the majority.

Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Long Island loses a civil rights pioneer

the death of Hazel Dukes, at age 92, last weekend marks the end of an extraordinary chapter in civil rights leadership, with special significance for Long Island. While Dukes will be remembered nationally for her tenure as president of the NAACP from 1990 to 1992, and for her remarkable 48-year leadership of the NAACP New York State Conference from 1977 until her death, her deep connections to Long Island communities deserve particular attention.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, where she was a neighbor of Rosa Parks, Dukes moved to New York in 1955. She lived in Roslyn Heights for decades, building a life and career that influenced civil rights efforts across the state and the nation.

Named president of the NAACP’s Great Neck, Port Washington, Manhasset and Roslyn branch in 1969, Dukes quickly emerged as a powerful voice opposing housing discrimination on Long Island. She was instrumental in bringing landmark housing discrimination lawsuits that challenged the entrenched patterns of segregation in Nassau County’s suburbs. These legal actions targeted discriminatory practic-

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es that kept minority families out of certain neighborhoods, even after the Fair Housing Act of 1968 had made such discrimination illegal.

On Long Island, she worked for the federal Head Start program and became one of the first Black employees in the Nassau County attorney’s office. She also served with the county’s Economic Opportunity Commission, addressing poverty and inequality from within the system. She was the first Black vice chairwoman of the Nassau County Democratic Committee, which gave her a platform to advocate for integrated housing throughout Nassau County. She also served on the Democratic National Committee from 1976 to 1982.

Dukes’ own educational journey illustrates her belief in education as a path to opportunity. She studied at Nassau Community College before earning a degree in business administration from Adelphi University in Garden City in 1978. Her local educational experience strengthened her advocacy for quality education for all communities.

What makes Dukes’ Long Island connection so significant is that she addressed civil rights not as an abstract

Advice from PSEG L.I.: Beware of scammers

To the Editor:

National Consumer Protection Week, observed through March 8, offers an important reminder for consumers to stay alert against fraudulent schemes that prey on our vulnerability. Recent guidance from PSEG Long Island has shed light on the alarming tactics employed by scammers, and we believe it is essential that our community take note of these warnings.

Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick unsuspecting customers. They frequently impersonate reputable companies, such as PSEG L.I., using advanced phone spoofing technology that displays familiar numbers on caller ID. In many cases, these fraudsters call with an urgent demand for immediate payment, falsely claiming that failure to comply will result in an immediate power shutoff. This tactic is designed to induce panic and force quick decisions without proper verification.

It is crucial for consumers to know that PSEG Long Island never requests payments through external webbased electronic services, prepaid debit cards or even Bitcoin. The only approved payment methods are those offered through our secure channels, such as My Account, the mobile app, or text messaging. Additionally, any request for a deposit in relation to priority meter installations is fraudulent, because we do not require a deposit for such services.

If anyone receives an unexpected call or email threatening an imminent power shutoff while demanding payment, it is imperative to pause, take a step back, and verify the authenticity of the communication. Instead of

concept, but rather as lived reality in suburban America. While much of the civil rights movement focused on urban centers or the South, she recognized that segregation and opportunity gaps were just as widespread — if sometimes less visible — in prosperous suburban communities like those across Long Island.

Her nearly five decades leading the NAACP’s New York State Conference allowed her to maintain consistent focus on issues affecting communities like ours. That persistence brought meaningful change to institutional practices and policies that had limited opportunities for minority residents.

As we look at Long Island today, we see both the progress Dukes helped achieve and the challenges we continue to face in creating truly equal opportunity. The diversity of our communities has increased, but disparities in housing, education and economic opportunity persist.

In the years ahead, let’s be sure to honor Dukes’ legacy by making Long Island — and the entire country — a place where discrimination is not tolerated, and where everyone has an equal shot at prosperity.

responding immediately, customers should contact PSEG Long Island using the phone number found on their billing statement, (800) 490-0025. This simple step can prevent a great deal of financial loss and stress.

As we have honored National Consumer Protection Week, we have urged all community members to share this important information with friends, family and neighbors. Together, by

remaining vigilant and verifying every unexpected request for payment, we can safeguard our community from falling victim to these scams. Staying informed and cautious not only protects our finances, but also strengthens community trust. Every action contributes to defeating these scams and preserving our service reliability.

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Beyond the talking heads: the real path to financial success

in an age of constant media noise, financial advice shows have become a form of entertainment rather than genuine guidance. As Forbes wisely pointed out in 2021, turning off these programs and seeking professional advice remains the soundest approach to achieving your financial goals. Four years later, the advice remains more relevant than ever.

The talking heads on financial shows often serve up what can only be described as financial entertainment — flashy segments on hot stocks and market predictions designed to grab attention rather than provide personalized advice. These shows prioritize ratings and advertising dollars over your financial well-being.

During my early career in the investment business, I was asked by my manager to visit a client who was making trades online. In the previous week he had tried to make 15 trades, many of them in direct opposition to his risk tolerance. When I visited, I discovered that he had been injured at work, and for a week he had been watching the financial

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news channels.

When I asked why he had made the trades, he told me those were the hot stocks or sectors that the commentators were talking about. I reviewed his risk tolerance and goals with him, and then told him the bad news: Had we allowed him to make those trades, he would have lost each time, because he was buying at the high point of the stock or sector.

What the TV shows fail to point out is that successful investing isn’t about chasing the latest trend; it’s about building a portfolio aligned with your risk tolerance and time horizon. A retirement portfolio for someone in their 30s looks dramatically different from one for someone approaching retirement in the next five years — context that gets lost in the one-size-fits-all recommendations of TV pundits.

More important, you need to arrive with clarity about your financial goals: education funding for your children; retirement timing and lifestyle expectations; geographic preferences for retirement; long-term care considerations; and legacy planning intentions.

W orking with a financial adviser is like working with an architect on your home.

The alternative to media noise is developing a relationship with a qualified financial adviser who can create a comprehensive plan tailored to your unique circumstances. That begins with an initial consultation, to which you should bring all relevant financial documents: tax returns, investment statements, insurance policies and employer benefits information.

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Chainsaws aren’t toys, Elon

To the Editor:

Will Sheeline was absolutely correct in his column last week, “Destroying Roosevelt’s legacy.” President Trump’s promised “golden age” is intended to recreate Mark Twain’s: golden for those having the gold, the gilt-edge securities, gold mines and gold $Trump cryptocoin.

Today’s golden children feel their glory has been stolen, and want it back, with interest, and with punishment for the thieves. But the demands go far beyond T.R.’s trust-busting and conservation crimes to include FDR’s New Deal “larceny.” Taft-Hartley, Social Security, and the rest of those alphabet agencies are being undone because they’re seen as obstacles to the promised land of corporate “free markets and personal responsibility,” as The Washington Post’s Jeff Bezos puts it.

Trump’s last-term hero was the genocidal, court-defying Andrew Jackson. This time it’s the empire-building colonialist William McKinley. This last is unfair to McKinley, but is how the ignorant Trump sees him.

BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre

How will we calculate the number of lives Elon Musk will take with his comical chainsaw massacre?

What will the death count be in the United States, and around the world, from the withholding of food, drinking water, medical supplies and treatment, vaccinations, and emergency services for natural and manmade disasters?

From the removal of the guardians of public safety from food, drugs, diseases, fire, air pollution and workplace dangers?

From the debasement of services to our military veterans and the politicization of the military? From the disabling of the alliances and treaties that have kept a troubled world from World War III since 1945?

From the abatement of research in health, climate, defense, agriculture and countless other areas of vast public interest? From the defunding of early child care and education at every level, up through university and graduate studies — the very keys to hope and advancement that mitigate against social class ossifying into a caste system in which crime is the only outlet for deprivation?

Working with a financial adviser is comparable to collaborating with an architect on your dream home. The initial planning phase requires substantial effort, but it’s just the foundation of the journey. The real value emerges from implementing the action items identified in your plan.

The implementation phase typically involves fundamental but crucial steps: securing appropriate life and disability insurance, establishing automatic contributions to retirement accounts and education savings plans, and reviewing property and liability coverage. This way, your financial security won’t be compromised by an unforeseen event or inadequate coverage.

Financial planning isn’t a one-time event, but rather an ongoing process. Life rarely follows a straight line — career changes, family developments, health challenges and economic shifts all impact your financial trajectory. This reality necessitates regular reviews, typi-

cally annually, when your adviser can run projections to determine if adjustments are needed to keep you on track toward your goals.

Think of these reviews as similar to your annual physical. Just as your doctor monitors your health markers, your financial adviser assesses the health of your financial plan, making recommendations to strengthen areas that may have weakened or capitalize on new opportunities.

Financial success isn’t achieved through sprint-like approaches or quick fixes. It’s a marathon requiring patience, discipline and consistency. The financial media’s emphasis on day-to-day market movements contradicts this fundamental truth, potentially encouraging harmful behaviors like market timing and emotional decision-making.

Your journey toward financial wellbeing begins with a single step: scheduling an appointment with a qualified financial adviser who can serve as your coach throughout this marathon. With professional guidance and a welldesigned plan, you can tune out the noise and focus on the disciplined approach that leads to genuine financial success.

Gary Slavin is a financial adviser who serves on the boards of the New York State Professional Insurance Agents and the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce. Comments? Gslavin@lebenthal.com.

by Tim Baker

Perhaps the cost will be incalculable, but it is the responsibility of our remaining non-MAGA media to report these casualties and not to relate what’s going on simply as a streamlining of

government costs against the whining of a few disgruntled former sucklers at the public teat.

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