Babylon Herald 03_13_2025 by Richner Communications, Inc

North Babylon and West Babylon chambers to merge; Chamber is increasing scholarship awards to HS graduates

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce will officially merge with the West Babylon Chamber of Commerce, effective July 1, 2025. The announcement was made at the Chamber’s recent dinner meeting at Mangia’s in North Babylon.

Garrett Simulcik, president of the North Babylon Chamber, explained that he reached out to the former president of the West Babylon Chamber after it closed in 2021. He offered West Babylon Chamber members a free one-year membership to the North Babylon Chamber to keep them engaged.

“As more West Babylon businesses joined, it was thought that it would better serve the community to identify as the North Babylon and West Babylon Chamber,” Simulcik said.

Since 2023, the chamber has also been awarding scholarships to both North Babylon and West Babylon high school graduates.

“In 2023, we offered one scholarship to the West Babylon High School graduating class. Last year, we offered two, and for 2025, we will be offering three $500 scholarships, with the same for North Babylon,” he added.

Other Chamber Business Updates:

• Annette Brownell, contract management analyst from the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, was the guest speaker and provided information about the county’s Omnibus Grants. She also discussed the

consequences of unpaid property taxes in Suffolk County.

• Suffolk County First Precinct COPE Officer Nicholas Schieda gave a report on efforts to reduce crime rates. He also provided his contact information for members needing to report issues.

Schieda noted a 45 percent decrease in overdoses since last year, which he attributed to Narcan training events. He encouraged everyone to learn how to administer Narcan and keep kits at home for emergencies.

• Angela Mandelos, Principal of Public and Media Relations at South Shore University Hospital, discussed upcoming community events and pledged to keep the Chamber informed.

• The North Babylon Chamber’s Annual Beach Cleanup at Overlook Beach is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gloves, bags, and pickers will be provided, and students can earn community service hours.

• The Chamber’s Annual Kite Festival will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ridgewood Savings Bank presented a sponsorship check to Chamber President Garrett Simulcik during the meeting.

Additionally, the Beacon Herald newspaper was honored with the Chamber’s “Member of the Month” award.

For more information, visit northbabylonchamber.org or call (631) 983-4283.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

TUESDAY, March 18

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

•Lindenhurst Village Board of Trustees meeting: 7:30 p.m. public meeting, Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For updated meeting info., call 631-957-7500; or visit their web site @ https://villageoflindenhurstny.gov.

WEDNESDAY, March 19

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

•Lindenhurst School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m., at the McKenna Administration Bldg., 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst. For info., call 631- 867-3001.

THURSDAY, March 20

•North Babylon School Board of Education regular board meeting: 8 p.m., at North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, N. Babylon. For meeting information, call 631-321-3226; or visit their web site @ https://www.northbabylonschools.net.

Suffolk County First Precinct COPE Officer Nicholas Schieda also spoke

President Garrett Simulcik accepts sponsorship check from Ridgewood Savings Bank representatives Ron Johnson and Valentina Lo Bello-Batih.

Annette Brownell, contract management analyst from the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, spoke at meeting.

Leaders and advocates celebrate Sustainability

Local leaders push for greener, cleaner communities

By Kelsie Radziski

Visionaries, advocates and trailblazing leaders gathered at the Heritage Club in Bethpage on Feb. 26 to celebrate groundbreaking innovations and inspire bold action toward a sustainable future. From young students to influential policy-makers to community members making a difference, the Herald Sustainability Awards of Long Island, presented by Reworld, recognized those whose efforts are shaping a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

“It is an honor for us at the Herald and Reworld to showcase the achievements of these leaders,” Stuart Richner, president and publisher of Richner Communications Inc. and the Herald, said.

As Azeez Mohammed, CEO of Reworld, emphasized, the commitment to sustainability is not just about progress — it’s about making a lasting, positive impact.

“We are honoring those leaders and budding youngsters who demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, and that matters a lot to us,” Mohammed said. “Because with Reworld, our claim to fame is that we are the only company that manages waste in a sustainable manner.”

Reworld utilizes “infrastructure, technology and imagination to solve complex waste management challenges and help create a sustainable and more prosperous future for businesses and communities,” according to the company’s website.

Reworld was represented at the awards ceremony by Maureen Early, lead community relations specialist; Dawn Harmon, director of Long Island market; Adel Omrani, president of the East Region; and Lloyd Naideck, director of state government relations along with many other Reworld team members.

“We’re delighted to be able to honor all of these sustainability champions here tonight,” Early said. “So many of them have done so much in making Long Island a better place to live, work and play.”

Two young students were recognized for their sustainability efforts. Joseph Petraro, an 11-year-old who is a freshman at Louisiana State University, founded the Joe’s Be Kind Campaign, a nonprofit aimed at promoting positive social change, especially for vulnerable children. The initiative’s mission is to foster kindness, inclusivity and connections throughout communities, and to promote positive mental well-being.

“I used to get bullied when I was a lot younger,” Joseph said, “and I don’t want other people to feel that same way.”

He also started other initiatives, including the Clean Wells for Humanity program, which tackles global water scarcity, and the Adopt-a-Grandparent program, which fosters intergenerational bonds and promotes sustainable living practices. Joseph’s efforts to bring people together to help the environment made him a Student Champion for Sustainability Award winner.

Desiree Mohammadi, a 12-year-old student at South Woods Middle School, in Syosset, was honored for her initiative Seeds of Hope, which began when she saved the seeds from the vegetables in her family’s garden. Seeds of Hope has blossomed into a bigger movement, and Desiree has partnered with Island Harvest to plant seeds every spring at the nonprofit’s Healthy Harvest Farm in Brentwood.

“I think it’s a human right that people should be able to access fresh fruits and vegetables,” she said. Both student award winners were also presented with $2,500 to support their education or future sustainability projects.

Other honorees include Don Clavin, Town of Hempstead supervisor, and Rich Schaffer, Town of Babylon supervisor, who received Environmental Leader in Policy awards. They have each made efforts, working with Reworld, to improve sustainability and environmental efforts in their towns.

“It’s a great honor to be recognized by the Herald and by Reworld,” Schaffer said. “Reworld has been an excellent partner with the Town of Babylon, and it’s probably the main part of our solid waste infrastructure and how we deal with making sure the garbage leaves the curb and is dealt with correctly.”

Local community leaders were also recognized for their work. Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, works to protect natural resources and public health. She and her organization have taken on challenges such as upgrading failing sewage-treatment systems, protecting and filtering drinking and surface water and supporting large-scale renewable-energy projects in the interest of improving the environment.

“We really feel it’s our job to make sure Long Island is clean, safe and sustainable for now and in the future,” Esposito said.

Gregory Sandor, executive director of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, was honored as well, for the strides the organization has made during his 12 years of leadership. The group has earned grant funding for a number of its specialized programs, including renewable energy, sustainable food systems, urban forestry and youth development. Cornell Cooperative is currently working with Reworld to build a Dynamic Learning Center in East Meadow, with the goal of educating the public about sustainability issues.

“We’re always looking at sustainability issues and how to be more resilient,” Sandor said. “So it’s exciting to be a part of that, and be a part of this different group of leaders that are being recognized.”

As attendees mingled and celebrated the honorees, vendors offered their donated products, among them Barrier Brewing Co., Garvies Point Craft Brewery, Farrm Wines, Borghese Vineyard, Del Vino Vineyards, Loughlin Vineyard and Twisted Cow Distillery.

The Herald Sustainability Awards were a testament to the collective impact when leaders and advocates unite with a shared purpose. The inaugural event showed that commitment to sustainability is about leaving a lasting, positive imprint on the world for generations to come.

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Maureen Early and Dawn Harmon pose with Gerry Compitello, Janina Martinez, Greg Gaxiola, Jassi Anand, and Doug Jacob accept award for Rich Shaffer.

Holden Leeds/Herald photos

Lorne Brousseau receives award for his work with REACH.

James Wylie, Lorne Brousseau, and Garrett Chelius.

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Gregory M Sandor, executive director of Cornell Cooperative Extention Nassau County.

Citizens Campaign for the Environment Executive Director Adrienne Esposito.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin gets his award for establishing the first hydrogen fueling station on Long Island.

Michael Fiorentino, Natural Resource Program Director at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County.

Seatuck Environmental Executive Director Enrico Nardone proudly poses with his award.

Desiree Mohammadi (center) proudly poses with her $2,500 check, joined by former NY Rangers Mike Richter, Maureen Early and Dawn Harmon.

Island Harvest CEO and president Randi Shubin Dresner proudly poses with her award.

Stony Brook University student Esther Poon with their award.

Reworld CEO Azeez Mohammed gives welcoming remarks.

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REACH Rotary Club honoree James Wylie playfully points out the towering height of former NFL star Justin Tuck as they pose together for a photo.

Lissette Pellegrino, celebrating her award for Environmental Stewardship.

Garrett Chelius receives his award for his work with REACH.

Operation SPLASH president Robert Weltner.

Thomas Powell accepts an award on Eric Swenson’s behalf to recognize his exceptional contributions.

The Danahers are named Grand Marshals of Lindenhurst’s St. Patrick’s Parade

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade Committee has selected Joseph and Marguerite Danaher as the Grand Marshals for the 2025 parade. The longtime residents and avid volunteers will lead the parade down Wellwood Avenue on Saturday, March 29, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, March 30.

“The Village of Lindenhurst is so proud to be home to this St. Patrick’s Parade, and that Joe and Meg Danaher will be leading the way down Wellwood Avenue this year,” said Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorta. “The Danahers have been active, supportive members of our community for many years, and we are thrilled that they have been bestowed this esteemed honor.”

Marguerite Danaher expressed pride and humility at the recognition. “We enjoy being an integral part of the community and the work we do to give back,” she said, quoting a saying that guides their lives: “When much is given, much is required.”

The Danahers have supported the parade since its inception. Joe has marched every year as a member of the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band, while Marguerite’s WealthWave Financial Group (formerly Danaher Wealth Management) has been a generous annual sponsor. Parade organizers highlighted the couple’s commitment to faith, service, family, and Irish heritage, making them ideal choices for Grand Marshals.

Joe, a retired NYPD chief, also served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a customs and border protection officer. He and Marguerite have been married for 32 years. “He’s born and bred in Lindenhurst,” said Marguerite. “While he loves volunteering and doing community work, he’s uncomfortable being recognized for it. He does not want any glory.”

Marguerite, who was raised in Bay Shore, said their five children are also involved in the community. Their daughter, Kathleen Mary, is an NYPD officer; John Reilly is a teacher and track coach at Copiague High School; and Aidan Patrick works for a nonprofit organization assisting the homeless in Brooklyn. Rebecca Anne helps continue the family’s community work. “She works with me, and I am passing the torch on to her,” said Marguerite. Peter, the youngest, is studying political science at college and working at Starbucks in New York City.

“We both come from very big families and always remember how important it is to help people and the community,” Marguerite said.

During the press conference announcing the Danahers as Grand Marshals, the Committee presented charitable donations from the 2024 parade to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. These organizations were chosen by 2024 Parade Grand Marshal and Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey.

At the press conference (left to right) : Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition board member Ed White, OLPH Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Patrick Corcoran, Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition President Karen Kunkel, Tunnel to Towers Foundation representative Brenda Horgan, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer and parade committee member Kevin McCaffrey, OLPH Monsignor Joseph DeGrocco, Joseph and Marguerite Danaher, parade committee Secretary Katie Schrader, parade committee co-president David Crowe, parade Committee co-president and Deputy Mayor RJ Renna, Lilly Renna, and Mayor Michael Lavorta.

Joseph and Marguerite Danaher with their family.

Divine Beauty, a women’s

retreat , in Amityville on 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, please email infotristate@sos.org.

For more information, call (631) 8227979.

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

First Presbyterian Church of Babylon seeking donations for food pantry

The First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry is in need of items this season. The church is requesting those interested in donating to please 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 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The First Presbyterian Church is located at 79 East Main St., Babylon.

For more information, call (631) 5875838.

Durso announces pet food drive for LI Cares

NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso, in coordination with Long Island Cares, is inviting the community to participate in his annual Pet Food Drive to help families keep their pets out of shelters and remain at home where they belong. Durso is asking residents, community organizations and pet lovers to kindly donate unopened bags of dog and cat food, canned pet food and pet supplies. All items collected will be donated to Baxter’s Pet Pantry, operated by Long Island Cares, which provides free pet food and pet supplies to pet-owning families in need throughout Long Island.

Donations can be dropped off through April 4 at Durso’s district office at 512 Park Blvd. in Massapequa Park or at various other locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties including:

Petco 5500 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa; Babylon Public Library 24 S Carll Ave, Babylon; North Babylon Public Library 815 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon; West Babylon Public Library 211 109, West Babylon or West Islip Public Library 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip.

In addition, students at the following schools can bring in donations: Massapequa High School, Massapequa; Bayview Elementary School, West Islip; Manetuck Elementary School, West Islip; Oquenock Elementary School, West Islip; Beach Street Middle School, West Islip Udall Road Middle School, West Islip; West Islip High School, West Islip and Paul J Bellow Elementary School, West Islip

For more information, call Durso’s district office at 516-541-4598.

Home heating assistance opportunities for Suffolk’s veterans

The Suffolk County Veterans Emergency Assistance Commission is now accepting applications from veterans in need of home heating assistance. Consideration is given to all home heating options and minor home heating system repairs.

“With all the pressures facing our heroic veterans, staying warm at night should not be one of their concerns,” said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.

If you are interested in learning more and/or applying for the Veterans Emergency Home Heating Assistance Program, please contact the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency at (631) 8538387 or email veteransinfo@suffolk-

countyny.gov.

The application can be found at shorturl.at/N7MJM.

To meet the criteria, you must complete the application, DD Form 214 with Character of Discharge Honorable or General Under Honorable Conditions, household income (W-2, disability rating, social security etc.), Proof of heating expenses (oil, electricity, gas) or boiler/ plumbing estimate and a narrative letter describing your need for assistance. All the above information must be submitted with the application to Keith O’Reilly, VSO, Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, P.O. Box 6100, Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099.

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

FURTHER NOTICE 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

For sale information, please visit www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 25/129. 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 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 i nterest 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.

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NOTICE OF LEGAL POSTPONEMENT OF SALE Supreme Court

County of Suffolk Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2019-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Patricia Allen, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 12, 2023 and entered on February 6, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on March 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM premises known as 193 Arizona Road North a/k/a 193 North Arizona Road, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 102.00, BLOCK: 03.00, LOT: 035.000; District: 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $451,350.23 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612599/2021. Original sale date: March 7, 2025. Robert Thomas Fuchs, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 25-134 . 3/13

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOL BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., -against- HELEN AYDELOTT AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOE A AYDELOTT, ET AL. NOTICE OF LE-

GAL POSTPONEMENT 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 April 10, 2025 at 10:00AM, premises known as 111 NORTH 23RD STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-039.00-03.00130.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 606253/2019. Mark Anthony Cuthbertson, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-136. 3/13

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

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

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

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

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions nominating candidates for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, prevailing time, not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on Monday March 10, 2025. Each candi-

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

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

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with NY Education Law Section 1716(b), the proposed budget will be available 7 days prior to the Special Budget Hearing on March 18, 2025. Copies of the annual estimated expenditures of the North Babylon Public Library to be voted upon shall be available at the North Babylon Public Library and at each schoolhouse in the district between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 5:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, commencing on March 1, 2025 and

each weekday thereafter through April 8, 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: January 21, 2025 North Babylon, New York

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library,

North Babylon School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York

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

Laurie Atlas

Voting

Yes

Theresa DeBlasi

Voting

Yes

Tory T. Hare

Voting

Yes

Ira Hester

Voting Yes

Patricia Ziegler

Voting

Yes

The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

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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,

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a Public Hearing at The Town of Babylon, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York (East Wing Board Room) on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm NEW APPLICATION

1.17 Silverpine LLC 17 Silverpine Drive Amityville NY 11701

SCTM NO: 0100174-2-27

2.31 Silverpine LLC 31 Silverpine Drive Amityville NY 11701

SCTM NO: 0100174-2-34

3. Mid Island Property 227 Washington Ave. Amityville NY 11701

SCTM NO: 0100170-2-69

4. Elvira Stepanyan 102 N. Emerson Ave. Copiague NY 11726

SCTM NO: 0100178-3-54

5. Frank Aprea 124 Farragut Rd. West Babylon NY 01704

SCTM NO: 0100138-4-12.001

6. Asadullah Haider 10 Marilyn Ct. West Babylon NY 11704

SCTM NO: 0100220-2-30