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Police shutter another massage parlor in Babylon Town; prostitution charged

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

A woman working at the New Sunny Foot Spa in Lindenhurst was arrested and charged with prostitution on March 12.

Suffolk County Police Crime Section officers and First Squad detectives arrested the woman following an investigation initiated by numerous community complaints about the activity at the business, at 141 North Wellwood Ave. Charged in that incident was Peimin Pan, 47, of Centereach and shut down the business.

The arrest followed two others in Suffolk County last week, one in Amityville Village and the other in Setauket. In both those incidents, also prompted by community complaints, the women were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution.

Unauthorized practice of a profession applies to individuals providing services without the required New York State license. In this case, they falsely represented themselves as licensed massage professionals, according to the police.

BABYLON TAKING ACTION

In 2024, Suffolk County recorded 95 inci -

dents of alleged prostitution, unauthorized practice of a profession, and permitting or promoting prostitution, resulting in the arrest of 60 individuals.

The Town of Babylon has taken action in recent months to address the issue. Last fall, the town investigated six businesses, including motels and massage parlors, for facilitating such illegal activities as drug use and prostitution. In January, a seventh location, in Copiague, was also targeted.

“We believe these motels and businesses promote prostitution and drug use, lowering our quality of life in Babylon,” said Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “We are putting them on notice that we are not stopping. They need to change their business models, or we will shut them down.”

Sgt. James Johnson of the First Precinct, who worked with the FBI Human Trafficking Unit, testified at a town hearing that one such site was being used for sex and drugs.

In 2011, former Town Supervisor Steve Bellone initiated efforts to combat illegal massage parlors, often used as fronts for prostitution, by requiring them to register with the town and obtain an operating

Lindenhurst residents split on fate of aging pool at high school

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Despite heavy rainfall, a large crowd of Lindenhurst School District residents attended a recent Board of Education meeting to essentially clash over the future of the high school’s pool, a community fixture for 56 years.

Lindenhurst Board of Education President Donna Hochman emphasized that the meeting was for community input only, and the board would not be making an immediate decision on the aging facility, which is in need of repair. The district estimates the cost of needed repairs at approximately $2.7 million.

Residents expressed differing views on whether to proceed with the work or dismantle the facility. Some attendees supported repairing the pool, while others opposed the idea, concerned about the financial burden it could place on school taxes.

Anthony Amesti, who is the director of health, physical education and athletics for the district, first outlined the current use of the facility, which includes curriculum use, lifeguard training, swim and diving teams, pool rental from Island Aquatics, adult education programs, public swim and a learn-to-swim program that serves approximately 160 elementary children a session

with multiple daily sessions running on weekends yearround.

“It’s a tremendous amount of kids we serve,” Amesti noted, adding that the district employs approximately 25 to 30 students as lifeguards or learn-to-swim instructors through their pool programs. Additionally, he said that many of their student-athletes have gone on to receive scholarships and win awards through their swim and diving team over the years.

Richard Snyder, interim assistant superintendent for business operations and finance, presented a breakdown of three potential budget scenarios for the pool. The most urgent repairs in the pool’s mechanical room, along with

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Police arrested and charged two women with prostitution at Foot Spa in Lindenhurst last week.

Christie Babirad/HERALD Longtime resident Jennifer Ryan wants the pool repaired.

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Lindenhurst community divided on fate of aging pool at HS

minimum repair costs, are estimated at $1.32 million, but additional vital repairs would bring the total to $2.68 million. Demolishing the pool and leaving the space vacant would cost $2.7 million. Building a new pool facility would cost an estimated $23 million.

The president of the Daniel Street Civic Association, John Lisi, addressed the burden the repairs or a new pool will place on taxpayers.

“As a civic president, the one thing I always hear from my constituents is their concerns about the ever-increasing school tax, which is levied upon them without much if any regard to their ability or struggle to pay for it,” said Lisi.

Lisi said that while a well-maintained pool is a “wonderful thing,” the reality is that the pool itself is in a serious state of disrepair. “We do not get money from the federal government, state or private donors, the cost will fall on tax payers,” he said.

He noted thatwhile the Lindenhurst pool is 56 years old, the expected life of a concrete pool is said to be only 30 years and there are many expensive plumbing repairs that need to be made on the pool. He also said that the district has other repairs that are considered a priority and total approximately $91 million. Lisi then asked the audience: “Do we really want to take

money away from the required priority one repairs to spend on the repair of an old pool?”

Louis and Ruth Feraca, who have been residents for more than 50 years, spoke on the burdens they have experienced from increasing taxes.

“We’re against spending all that money to rebuild the pool,” said Louis Feraca, adding that he has seen a sharp decrease in the amount of people interested in using the pool. “The pool should be demolished and the facility refurbished to make a classroom.”

Thomas Humel, who has lived in Lindenhurst for approximately 40 years, said that he went to Uniondale High School and learned how to swim there, so he understands the merit of having a pool in the district. But, he said, looking at the cost scares him.

“It’s a lot of money for an old pool,” he said.

There were an equal number of attendees who were interested in repairing the pool.

“We are Lindy residents for over 24 years,” said Jennifer Ryan, who was there with her husband, Michael. “We are a waterfront community and the only way to have proper instruction is to have low-cost swim instruction.”

She said that her children have been part of the programs provided since they were little and two of her children are lifeguards now.

pool.

She explained that through the town the lessons are only available on weekdays when many parents are working, while the school district provides the lessons on the weekends.

“It benefits everyone,” she said, referring to the community swim nights as well. “There’s no other facility anyone can use and it serves a community that is incredibly diverse.”

how to swim outside the district.

“I have two children in the program and I encourage them to continue on,” she said, adding that not everyone can have a pool in their backyard.

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“It’s a life skill and provides kids with jobs as well,” added Michael Ryan.

“I have been here just shy of 20 years and Lindenhurst is a fabulous district,” said Yvette Lindsay-Bridges. “There are very few schools in Suffolk County with a pool, so this is an asset.”

She added that she is proud and grateful for the aquatics program and that it costs so much to teach children

The district conducted a survey of students asking for their views on the pool and received 730 responses. Sixty eight percent said the pool was extremely important or somewhat important or were neutral on the issue, while 32 percent were not in favor of maintaining the pool.

Lisi said, however, that the results did not accurately reflect the students’ opinions since those who cited being neutral on the issue were included in the total of those who viewed the pool as extremely important or somewhat important.

Focus on the Facts

•Community Debate Over the Pool’s Future: Residents of the Lindenhurst School District gathered at a Board of Education meeting to discuss whether to repair or dismantle the high school’s 56-year-old pool. There were differing opinions on the financial implications of the repairs, which are estimated at $2.7 million.

•Diverse Opinions on Pool Repair: Some attendees supported repairing the pool, highlighting its community benefits, such as swim lessons for children, aquatics programs, and job opportunities for students. Others opposed repairs due to the financial burden it could place on taxpayers, especially with the district facing significant other repair needs.

•Student Survey Results: The district conducted a survey among students, with 68% indicating the pool was important or somewhat important, while 32% were opposed. How-

ever, there was controversy over how the survey results were interpreted, particularly regarding the inclusion of neutral responses.

•Financial Concerns: John Lisi, president of the Daniel Street Civic Association, raised concerns about the financial burden of repairing the pool, especially with the district facing $91 million in other priority repairs. He argued that the pool’s disrepair and high maintenance costs may not justify spending taxpayer money on its repair.

•Cost Breakdown for Potential Options: Richard Snyder, the district’s assistant superintendent, presented cost estimates for different scenarios. Repairing the pool could cost up to $2.7 million, while building a new pool would cost $23 million. Demolishing the pool would cost $2.7 million, with essential repairs estimated at $1.32 million.

Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Operations and Finance Richard Snyder breaks down the cost of repairing the

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Babylon’s Black History Month celebration honors those who lead

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The Town of Babylon celebrated Black History Month in late February, marking the 37th year the town has hosted the event. This year’s program focused on African Americans and Labor.

Held on Feb. 24 at Amityville Memorial High School, the event featured Dawn Lott as Mistress of Ceremonies, and Laura Harding as the keynote speaker. Around 150 people attended, enjoying performances by the 5,6,7,8 Cultural Dance Experience and Amityville Memorial High School’s jazz band. A vendor market allowed local entrepreneurs to display and sell their handmade items.

Support came from representatives of the school boards in Amityville, Copiague, North Babylon, and Wyandanch. After introducing the officials, Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer expressed his gratitude to the Amityville community. “Year after year, they do a terrific job putting on this event,” Schaffer said. “The Town of Babylon is happy to work with them.”

Harding noted that 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the strike by the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first labor organization led by African Americans to receive a charter from the American Federation of Labor. Harding, an advocate attorney and public administrator, has extensive experience advancing racial justice, equity, and inclusion. She has served as a staff attorney with Legal Services of New York, focusing on risk management. Honorees recognized for their leadership and achievement:

Jerome Bost, Director of External Affairs, IBEW Local 1049

Bost serves as Director of Government Affairs and Communications for IBEW. His leadership has earned recognition on City & State New York’s Long Island Power 100 list for 2024. Before joining the IBEW, he worked for Congressman Tom Suozzi and played a key role in advancing legislation to protect

union workers in utility call centers. He continues to work toward expanding protections and benefits for union members.

Jarvis Brown, CSEA LI President, AFLCIO

Brown is a strong advocate for the Wyandanch community and a volunteer firefighter with the Wyandanch Fire Department, where he previously served as Chief. He works to recruit and train young people for the department. Brown is also committed to developing future generations of union activists and facilitates the Education and Leadership component of CSEA’s Next Wave program, advocating for leadership opportunities for young people.

Marian Hester, CSEA

Hester has served the West Babylon community for six decades, working for 40 years at the Suffolk State School (now the Long Island Developmental Disabilities Service Office). She was named Employee Woman of the Year and served as chair of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program for two decades. Hester is also a member of The Upper Room Christian World Center in Dix Hills.

Ruthie Myers, AFGE Local 1760 & AARP

Myers, a retired federal employee, served 43 years with the Social Security Administration, earning multiple service awards, including the Commendable Acts of Service and Social Security Commissioner awards.

Kimberly Weathers, Town of Babylon, Teamsters 237 Weathers has worked for the Town of Babylon since 2011, beginning as a seasonal worker while attending college. She later became skilled in operating pay loaders and excavators and launched her own business, Memory Booth NYC, offering party rentals such as photo booths, cameras, and floral walls. Recently named the first Black female foreman at the Babylon landfill, Weathers oversees a team of more than 15 workers. In March, she was named Employee of the Month by the town.

Copiague Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting Tuesday, March 25

All are invited to attend the Copiague Chamber of Commerce dinner meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at Goccia D’ Oro Italian Restaurant in Lindenhurst at 6:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and there will also be information and updates provided about Copiague and the community.

The cost is $35 per person and includes appetizers/pasta dinner, dessert, soda and coffee. RSVP to info@copiaguechamber.

org For more information, call (631) 4842677.

Goccia D’ Oro is located at 119 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.

Annual International Marconi Day planned in Village of Babylon 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. The event is free.

The Village of Babylon Municipal Parking Lot is located at 153 W. Main Street.

For more information, call (631) 9574246.

Town of Babylon 2025 Black History event Committee:

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From top, left to right: Keynote speaker Laura N. Harding and emcee Dawn Lott; honorees Jerome Bost, Jarvis Brown, Marian Hester, Ruthie Myers and Kimberly Weathers.

Fonville, Commissioner,

ment of Human Services; Marcus J. Duffin, Deputy Commission=Program Chair; Bernadette Baez, Tanya Crocker, Rosemarie Dearing, Marge & Gerry Edelman, Terrence Edwards, Carolyn Epifane, Karimah Lateef, Madeline Quintyne-McConney, Artistine Norris, Deborah Payton-Jones, Dominique Jones, Alicia Portwine, Kerry Riordan and Besslie Lowe

BABYLON HERALD BEACON — March 20, 2025

Irish Wolfhounds: A Symbol of Ireland’s Rich Heritage

Tall and stately, Irish Wolfhounds often lead St. Patrick’s Day parades, embodying the spirit of Ireland. Of all the native breeds cherished in the country, the Irish Wolfhound is among the most revered.

The breed has long been a symbol of Ireland, appearing on items ranging from whiskey bottles to Belleek pottery. An Irish sixpence famously depicted a champion show dog, and in 1983, Ireland issued a postage stamp featuring the breed.

The Breed’s Early History

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Historians trace the breed’s origins back to as early as 600 B.C., with the massive hounds fighting alongside their Celtic masters. Julius Caesar mentions the dogs in his Gallic Wars. By 391 A.D., Irish Wolfhounds were well-known in Rome. The Consul received seven wolfhounds as a gift, and they “all Rome viewed with wonder.” Later, the dogs were thrown into lions’ cages to fight and perish for the entertainment of crowds in the Circus Maximus.

In the centuries that followed, the Celts, along with their giant hounds, were pushed back to the British Isles. The dogs became known for hunting and killing predators like coyotes and the now-extinct Irish wolf, from which the breed takes its name.

Ownership of these impressive dogs was highly restricted. They were often sent as gifts to emperors, kings, and poets, and their chains and collars were made of precious metals and stones. Such was their value that disputes over them sometimes led to individual battles and even full-scale wars.

“I will give thee a dog which I got in Ireland. He is huge of limb, and for a follower equal to an able man. Moreover, he hath a man’s wit and will bark at thine enemies but never at thy friends. And he will see by each man’s face whether he be ill or well disposed to thee. And he will lay down his life for thee.” — From The Icelandic Saga of Nial Links to St. Patrick

Legends link the Irish Wolfhound to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who lived from 387 A.D. to 493 A.D. (making him 106 when he died). March 17 marks the day of his death, not his birthday. In his autobiography, Bannavem Taberniae, St. Patrick claimed his birthplace was in modern-day England, not Ireland.

St. Patrick came from a wealthy family; his father was a Christian deacon, though there is no mention of strong religious devotion in the household. One legend

tells of Patrick, at 16, being kidnapped by Irish pirates who attacked his parents’ estate. Taken to a remote part of Ireland, he was enslaved as a shepherd for six years, with only a sheepdog and flock for companionship. During this time, he turned to religion for solace and became a devout Christian, hoping to convert the Irish people.

One night, his sheepdog appeared to him in a dream, urging him to escape to a ship more than 200 miles away. The ship, which came from Gaul (modern-day France and Belgium), was filled with Irish Wolfhounds. At the port, Patrick begged to come aboard but was initially refused. It wasn’t until someone noticed his calming effect on the feisty Wolfhounds that they allowed him on as their caretaker.

Shortly after, Patrick performed his first miracle. When the ship crashed on the coast and the men and dogs ran out of food, the sailors taunted Patrick to ask his Christian god for help. Patrick prayed all night, and at dawn, a herd of wild pigs appeared from the woods. He set the Wolfhounds on the pigs, feeding the stranded men and dogs. Impressed, the men converted to Christianity.

About 20 years later, Patrick returned to Ireland. Prince Dichu, hunting with his Wolfhound Lauth, ordered the dog to attack Patrick. But when Patrick spoke a few words, the dog lay down and licked his hand, recognizing him.

According to folklore, St. Patrick repaid his dog companions by allowing the legendary Irish hero Oissain to take them to heaven with him.

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• Orion is a large, friendly orange tabby with polydactyl front paws that resemble catcher’s mitts. Orion came to Last Hope from the Town of Oyster Bay Shelter after undergoing surgery to remove bladder stones. He is about eight years old and will need to stay on a C/D canned diet to prevent recurrence of the condition.

• Clarence is a six-month-old kitten with a comical face, rescued from Woodbury Commons. He is becoming increasingly social thanks to the TLC provided by Last Hope volunteers. Call 631-445-2326 for more information.

Clarence- 6-month-old kitten.

Majestic Irish Wolfhounds often lead St. Patrick’s Day parades.

Orion- polydactyl front paws.

Baldwin tops Amityville for L.I. crown

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

On the heels of winning a fifth straight Nassau County boys’ basketball title, Baldwin was determined a two-game drought in the Long Island championship stage.

The Bruins did just that March 11 against quite a familiar foe.

Sophomore Mical Saint Jean scored a career-high 19 points, junior point guard Ethan Sainsbury added a career-high 17 and dished out 10 assists, senior Chase Timberlake chipped in 12 with 8 steals, senior Vaughdrea Johnson had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and junior center Gabe Phillips ripped down 16 boards as Baldwin never trailed in its 75-56 victory over Amityville in the AA LIC at Farmingdale State College.

“We’ve had quite a run,” Baldwin head coach Darius Burton said. “A lot of people doubted us. We had two starters leave the program and have 10 first-year varsity guys, so this is a great accomplishment and hopefully we’re not done.”

Four scored in double figures for Amityville, which four nights earlier won its first Suffolk County title in five years. Senior Taki Mason had 15, junior Amir Dickerson 13, junior Wes Flythe 12 and senior Dajon Clinton 10.

Both the Warriors (16-8) and Bruins (18-7) were respective No. 5 seeds in their county tournaments. They also met Dec. 27 as part of the Chanee Brown Holiday Tournament with Baldwin pulling out a 67-62 win.

“We have the upmost respect for Amityville’s program and coach [Jack] Agostino,” Burton said. “I grew up watching all the great teams he coached. When we played back in December, we hoped to have a rematch in March and both teams made it happen.”

Agostino and Burton have combined for more than 950 wins (533 and 419, respectively) and 14 LI titles.

“Baldwin is a very good team and Darius is one of the best coaches in Long Island history,” Agostino said. “We didn’t have a good third quarter when the game got away. But it was a historic sea -

HERALD SPORTS County title highlights Babylon’s season

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

After what had already been a great season for the Babylon girls’ basketball team, the cherry on top was winning the Suffolk County Class B Championship for the first time in the program’s history.

The Panthers did just that by dominating Mattituck 57-22 on March 2. Junior Peyton LogueBoyd led Babylon in scoring with 18 points while eighth grader Morgan Fiedler and senior Gia Randazzo each made big contributions with 16 points.

“We did a really nice job staying disciplined,” Babylon head coach Chris Ryan after the victory. “The girls went into the game feeling very confident and that certainly showed on the court.”

son. We were the smallest school in Class AA.”

A pivotal moment came late in the first half. Baldwin led 15-9 after the opening quarter despite Phillips drawing two quick fouls, and by eight points in the second before Amityville rallied to pull even at 30. However, the Bruins scored the final five points of the half and went into the locker room with a chip on their shoulders.

“We felt good at halftime because Gabe had two fouls in the first five minutes and I was subbing him in and out on offense and defense,” Burton explained.

“We had a really big third quarter that gave us some breathing room. Everyone stepped up as they have throughout playoffs.”

Burton said containing Dickerson, one of Long Island’s top offensive threats, was a key. “He put up 28 against us the first time and is a very good player,” he said. “We mixed up the defense and used man, zone, and box-and-one to keep him off balance.”

The Bruins outscored the Warriors 22-11 in the third quarter and led by as many as 21. The margin was 16 entering the fourth.

“We were well-prepared and really wanted it,” Timberlake said. “We’re close to making history and want to keep going.”

The Panthers also got some scoring help from Gabby Weiss who had three points along with Emily Love and Ellie O’Brien who each notched two points in the win.

Babylon entered the county finals game with a record of 182. One of those losses came at the hands of Mattituck when the Tuckers got a 43-37 win. Ryan’s team went into the championship game with a chip on its shoulder. Not only did the Panthers win, but they controlled the game from start to finish, scoring at least 12 points each quarter while never allowing more than eight.

With all the positive momentum in its favor, Babylon knew it would have its hands full for the Long Island Class B Championship, facing a Cold Springs Harbor team that also went undefeated in the month of February, just like the Panthers.

“They are a really good team,” Ryan said before the game. “They play with an up tempo offense that is so tough to slow down.”

Unfortunately for Babylon, things did not go its way pretty much all night. In the first half, the Panthers were held in check offensively as the Seahawks were able to open up a 17-point halftime advantage. In the second half, the suffocating defense of Cold Springs Harbor was just too much for Babylon. The Seahawks kept their foot on the gas pedal and got

to the finish line with a 57-22 win.

Just as she did in the Suffolk Class B title game, Logue-Boyd scored in double figures with 10 points. The only difference was this time she was the only one to do so. Randazzo chipped in with six points while DeLaney Busch, Fiedler, and O’Brien each had two.

“Their pressure is really what got us out of sorts,” Ryan said of Cold Spring Harbor. “When they are able to turn you over, they take advantage of the miscues and can score in bunches.” That was certainly evident in this game as the Panthers failed to score more than 11 points in either half.

The season did not end the way Ryan and his players had hoped, but the longtime head coach still had positive things to say about his team after the season-ending defefat.

“We have such a great culture within our program and every year the seniors carry that forward, this year being no exception,” Ryan said. “They all did their job and did it well, always being great leaders with positive energy and support for their teammates.”

Jeff Wilson/Herald Senior Taki Mason had 15 points to pace the Warriors in their L.I. Class AA championship game loss to Baldwin.

Erik Lee/Herald Babylon’s Gia Randazzo, center, worked in traffic against Cold Spring Harbor in the L.I. Class B title game March 12.

Police shutter massage parlor in Lindenhurst, alleging prostitution

license. This change gave the town greater authority to regulate the businesses and ensure their legitimacy.

“We can go in and shut these illegal establishments down quicker and easier based on building code violations,” Bellone said at the time. “Illegal massage parlors are more than a nuisance; they often serve as dens for illegal activities.”

Bellone also created the town’s Quality of Life Taskforce to address these issues. Police have said they do not believe the cases involve human trafficking, instead they suggest that the women may have turned from lower-paying legal jobs to prostitution and its higher earning potential.

The police added that their Human Trafficking Investigations Unit trains Crime Section officers, who conduct massage parlor raids, on identifying indicators of human trafficking. Detectives also speak with those arrested, when possible, to learn more about the circumstances surrounding their employment.

The Suffolk County Police Department is part of Operation Safe & Lasting Return, an initiative aimed at safely returning missing, exploited, or high-risk children to their homes and communities while addressing human trafficking.

“We are approaching it through the ‘broken windows’ theory,” said Schaffer. “If you don’t address the issue right away, it only gets worse. Our message to these people is ‘don’t come here because if you do, we will shut you down.”

Suffolk County police, asked how they are handling such cases, said, “The department has a dedicated unit to investigate human trafficking. We work with our law enforcement partners, including the Suffolk County District Attorney, to take down any person exploiting others for profit. We also collaborate with federal partners on long-term investigations involving massage parlors.”

Focus on the Facts

• Suffolk County Statistics: In 2024, Suffolk County recorded 95 incidents related to prostitution, unauthorized practice of a profession, and promoting prostitution, with 60 individuals arrested.

• Babylon Town’s Efforts: The Town of Babylon has investigated multiple businesses, including massage parlors and motels, for illegal activities such

as drug use and prostitution, with the goal of shutting down such establishments.

•Human Trafficking Investigations: Suffolk County Police have a dedicated unit to investigate human trafficking, collaborating with federal partners and the Suffolk County District Attorney to tackle exploitation and abuse linked to massage parlors.

Babylon Town presents career fair in North Babylon, Wednesday, April 30

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

Hosted by the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Town of Babylon, the fair is for high school students and young adults who may not be heading to college to discover career opportunities that may be available to them. Meet with trade unions, first responder agencies, healthcare professionals and local companies. This event is perfect for students, families, recent graduates and guidance counselors.

To attend, RSVP to Councilman Ma-

netta’s Office by emailing amanetta@ townofbabylonny.gov or call (631) 957-4482.

Correction

A story that apeared in last week’s edition outling the results of the Babylon School District’s survey of the community relating to the question of whether the district should hire armed school security guards contained an error. The results of the survey showed that 169 respondents said they strongly supported hiring armed guards; 63 supported it; 41 were neutral; 28 opposed it and 113 strongly opposed it.

BABYLON HERALD BEACON — March 20, 2025

Babylon Village Arts Council presents Poetry in the Village on Thursday, April 3

The Babylon Village Arts Council will be presenting Poetry in the Village on Thursday, April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jack Jack’s Coffee, 223 Deer Park Ave., Babylon.

Featured poets include Suffolk County Teen Poet Laureate Sarah Goodman and Brandon Josué Herrera Vázquez. Sarah Goodman has been published in The Scene Magazine, All The Women Came and Sang and Long Island Quarterly. She has also been the featured reader at numerous venues and festivals including the Gold Coast Book Fair.

Brandon Josué Herrera Vázquez has

been published in The Scene Magazine and has performed at Walt Whitman Birthplace Association and open mics across Long Island.

After their presentations, there will be an open mic. Admission is free. Open mic sign-up begins at 6:45 p.m.

The event is curated and hosted by Deborah Hauser, the Poet Laureate of Suffolk County. Funding is provided by Poets & Writers, Inc.

For more information about Poetry in the Village and other Babylon Village Arts Council events, visit babylonvillagearts.org or call (631) 6691810.

The Easter Bunny visiting Babylon April 19

The Easter Bunny will be coming to Babylon Village on Saturday, April 19 for a day of spring fun, which begins at the Argyle Park Playground at 9:45 a.m. for the Easter Bunny Parade and an egg hunt that will follow at 10 a.m.

The events are hosted by the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital. At -

tendees are encouraged to bring their own camera for photos with the Easter Bunny in front of Fitness Incentive from 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit babylonchamber.com or email hello@babylonchamber.com .

Argyle Park is located at NY-27A in Babylon.

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Babylon Village planning raffle basket auction

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

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

First Presbyterian

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

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

For more information, please email hello@babylonchamber.com

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

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 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 holding pet food

NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso, in coordination with Long Island Cares, holding an 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 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;

drive for LI Cares

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. Durso’s district office at 516-541-4598.

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S.C. Leg. Steven J. Flotteron recognizes Lisa Pace as Woman of Distinction

S.C. Leg. Steven J. Flotteron recognized Lisa Pace as Suffolk County’s 2025 Woman of Distinction Award for the 11th Legislative District at a celebration at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge.

Pace and her family are long-time members of the community. She lives, works, and volunteers in Suffolk County, where she continually breaks new ground through an unwavering commitment to the community.

She is involved in supporting prostate and breast cancer initiatives, making a significant impact through her work with awareness initiatives. She is a founding member of Women and Men Against Prostate Cancer, established in 2016, and a dedicated volunteer at Breast Cancer Help, from 1994 to 2014. This cause became especially personal for her after losing her father to the disease in 2015, inspiring her to open vital conversations about health in her community.

As a founding member of South Shore Arts in Bay Shore, established in 2023,

she then hosted the first Art Crawl in April 2023 with the support of her family, friends, and Islip Town business associates. She believes that developers must contribute to the future of each community they develop in and bringing art and culture downtown will add to a thriving community for years to come.

She was proud to donate her display windows at 11 Maple Avenue to honor those who have battled Breast Cancer. She is an active member of the Restaurant Committee in downtown Bay Shore. Respected for her sustained commitment and contributions, Pace has been recognized as a beacon of empowerment and inspiration for women in the community.

She has actively participated as a board member of the Village of Ocean Beach Planning Board since 2014 and became a board member of the Islip Arts Council in 2024. In addition, she was recognized as a 2023 Honoree by Long Island Business News for her leadership and contributions.

West Babylon alumni hosting shred event at junior high school, Sunday, April 27

The West Babylon Alumni Foundation (WBAF) will be hosting a Spring ShredA-Thon on Sunday, April 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the West Babylon Junior High School parking lot.

Bring your personal household documents containing personal information that could provide thieves an easy way to steal money or an identity, and have them shredded. All documents get shredded in a professional Mobile Shredding Truck while you watch. They are then recycled. Donations to WBAF will be accepted

and $10 is requested for up to 3 boxes of standard-size record storage boxes or kitchen trash bags.

This event is for household documents only, no businesses.

All of your shredding donation will be used to support WBAF.

For more information, visit westbabylonalumni.org or email wbalumni@wbschools.org

West Babylon Junior High School is located at 200 Old Farmingdale Road, West Babylon.

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Lisa Pace was honored as Woman of Distinction by Leg. Steven J. Flotteron

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David Peikon exhibition and gala reception to highlight Art League of Long Island’s 70th anniversary

The Art League of Long Island will celebrate its 70th anniversary with Infinite Quest, a solo exhibition by renowned painter David Peikon. The exhibit, which represents nearly 30 years of dedication and over 70,000 hours of painting, highlights Peikon’s unwavering pursuit of realism.

“Painting has always been all I’ve ever wanted to do,” Peikon said. “It’s about spending my days at the easel, creating the world I would rather live in—a place where serenity, peace, and a deep reverence for nature are the muses that drive me.” He also noted that his journey has been a lifelong quest as a predominantly self-taught artist.

“Now, in my 29th year painting full-time, with over 70,000 hours at the easel, I present my 25th solo show, a collection of what I have learned so far,” he added.

The exhibition will run from Saturday, April 26 to Saturday, May 10, 2025.

As part of the anniversary celebration, the Art League will host a Gala Reception on Saturday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature cuisine by Pierre Schaedelin, Martha Stewart’s personal chef and former executive chef of Le Cirque, along with fine wines and hors d’oeuvres.

Proceeds from the gala will support the Art League’s mission to foster artistic expression and education. Attendees will also receive a commemorative journal celebrating the League’s milestone, featuring highlights from its history and artwork from its talented community. The journal offers businesses and artists a special opportunity to advertise and show their support for the arts.

For more information about the Art League of Long Island and the upcoming exhibit, visit artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400. The Art League is located at 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills.

Board

At the Deer Park School District’s recent Board of Education meeting, Robert Frost Middle School eighth grader Emily Rodriguez was recognized for being named a runner up in the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest. Her essay was titled “The Most Colorful Time in Ecuador.”

“You did a great job, and we are proud of you and are all behind you,” Board President Donna Marie Elliott told Rodriguez.

In the photo: Eighth grader Emily Rodriguez with Spanish teacher Meredith Telese.

STEPPING OUT

The1938 gelatin silver print “Hardware Store” was originally part of Abbott’s photo series “Changing New York,” which featured over 300 photographs. Gift of Morton Brozinsky.

Captured through a diﬀerent lens

Untold narratives of the partnership between photographer Berenice Abbott and art critic Elizabeth McCausland

By Danielle Schwab

We all know that there are generally two sides to every story. For Berenice Abbott and Elizabeth McCausland, a hidden history stretches beyond their fame and ofﬁcial biographies — a tale of enduring love, documenting change and challenging the norms of their time.

Now on view at Heckscher Museum of Art as part of its 2025 Pride Initiative, during Women’s History Month — closing March 30 — the exhibition “Embracing the Parallax: Berenice Abbott and Elizabeth McCausland” sheds a new perspective on the artist-writer duo. Best known for their work capturing the changing landscapes of New York City, the exhibit provides a new understanding of their partnership.

Born in Ohio in 1898, Abbott ﬁrst ventured to New York City in 1918. Three years later, she moved to Paris to study photography under visual artist Man Ray, eventually returning to New York City to pursue documentary photography.

“She established herself in the Parisian art scene, which is interesting because when she came back to New York, she saw how much the art scene had modernized, she was inspired,” says Jessica Rosen, Heckscher’s assistant curator, who organized the exhibit.

“Her friends thought she was crazy for giving up her prominence in the Parisian art world to go to New York, but she felt her photographic calling,” she continues

She had her ﬁrst correspondence with McCausland, the Kansas-born art critic and poet in 1934. McCausland wrote a review of one of Abbott’s shows, sparking their intellectual and romantic relationship.

“This review was the ﬁrst that instilled a political interpretation to Abbott’s works. Abbott responded by saying, ‘This is the ﬁrst intelligent review of my work that has appeared in this country,” Rosen says.

The pair lived in Greenwich Village, forging a fascinating collaboration.

They became most well-known for a pivotal 1939 book, “Changing New York,” composed of Abott’s photography and McCausland’s captions. While it was meant to capture the modernization of New York through the artist’s perspective, the published version erased much of the original intention.

“Abbott and McCausland wanted to redeﬁne documentary photography’s function by examining transformation through the lens of a rapidly modernizing New York City. Instead, their publisher diluted their message, producing a tourist guidebook for visitors to the 1939 New York World’s Fair.

”The tragedy of the story is that the book that they’re both so well known for is not the book that they wanted. The publishers ended up cutting a lot of

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Abbott’s photos and completely rewrote all of the captions that were originally very poetic and political,” Rosen explains.

Heckscher’s exhibit attempts to write these wrongs, showcasing 22 of Abbott’s photographs, 10 of McCausland’s captions and a poem that reclaims the original works never published during their lifetime.

“I tried to use this as an opportunity to have McCausland and Abbott’s voices be heard, given that they had been ignored for most of their lives, and speciﬁcally with this project,” Rosen says.

One such example is “Hardware Store,” a

1938 photograph of a storefront in Manhattan’s Bowery.

“McCausland basically writes that she’s appreciative of the hardware store. She views it as something imperative to the lifeblood of the city. The last line of the caption is ‘This is life in honest and real terms.’ Whereas what was published makes fun of the store and the things McCausland loved about it,” according to Rosen.

Another highlight is the exhibition’s namesake, “Parallax 1951,” a term that deﬁnes how the position of an object appears to shift when observed from different viewpoints. Abbott became interested in this phenomenon, which she demonstrated through two candles — one lit and one unlit — that perfectly aligned with each other’s reﬂection.

The story of this pair is a powerful tribute to Women’s History Month, demonstrating the resilience and challenges faced by women — especially artists — throughout history.

“This was at a time when photography was not accepted as ﬁne art. So being a photographer, being a woman, being a lesbian — these things all put Abbott at a disadvantage to being taken seriously,” Rosen says.

“McCausland was a left-leaning lesbian that wasn’t afraid to share her opinions or call people out, and I think that’s what made her so amazing, but that’s what made her very unlikeable to her contemporaries. But throughout her work she continued to champion her belief in social justice. She was ahead of her time in every capacity.”

And through it all, it’s a story of lasting love, reuniting McCausland’s words with Abbott’s pictures.

Magical Mystery Doors

The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors. These three iconic groups have changed the face of music as we know it. Their songs have become part of our history. Come take a step through the ‘Magical Mystery Doors’ for a night you won’t soon forget. This dynamic band blends and layers the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique. These are the songs you know, the songs you love, the songs you sing at the top of your lungs — reimagined. Throughout the concert, Magical Mystery Doors combines some of these classic compositions in ways that surprise and delight audiences time and time again. MMD also enhances the concert experience with a captivating visual presentation. Video screens and an array of lighting allow this act to create an environment where the music comes to life.

Saturday, March 22, 8 p.m. $60, $50, $40. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Complexions

Contemporary Ballet

Complexions Contemporary Ballet versatility is on full display at Tilles Center. Complexions awakens audiences to a new, exciting genre with their singular approach of reinventing dance and contemporary ballet. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, armed with a rich Alvin Ailey lineage and a cadre of 16 stunning dancers, Complexions has been hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, among its many accolades. Complexions once again blends the world of rock and ballet, this time with the electrifying sounds of U2. The ﬁrst half of the performance showcases a diverse mixed repertory program from Complexions’ rich history. The second act is entirely dedicated to “For Crying Out Loud,” which features the full company.

Thursday, March 27, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35; available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville.

Photos courtesy Heckscher Museum of Art Elizabeth McCausland owned a printing press that she would use for her poetry and magazines.

Berenice Abbott opted for a bigger camera, not willing to sacriﬁce a single detail in her photography output. Also an inventor, she obtained four patents for photography equipment.

THE Your Neighborhood

‘Good times…’

Neil Diamond is certainly forever — as honored by the musicians who perform as Neil Forever, on the Paramount stage, Friday, March 28, 8 p.m. David Jacobson, the tribute band’s founder, has a great passion for the music and legacy of the legendary performer. David, along with his son and music director Dylan Jacobson and drummer John Cardoso began their journey in January 2023. Today, the 14-person ensemble includes bass player Ted Wyman, keyboard player Anthony Raffa, Glenn Gabberty on electric guitar, and percussionist/bongo player Eric Ziegelmeier. The horn section is led by Chris Scarnato who directs a section which includes bari sax. tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. Jeanna Campo performs key duets and leads the vocal harmony section of three. Together they deliver an authentic, exciting and joyful live concert that captivates the legendary superstar’s fans. Performing Diamond’s music is as much about heart and soul as it is talent; it’s a celebration of the music and the man who created it. The band has forged an exciting path, as discovered by excited and passionate fans, both old and young. Audiences are thrilled by the authentic renditions of classic hits like “Sweet Caroline,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” “Coming to America,” and Kentucky Women.” Their goal is to transport the audience back in time and relive that incredible feeling of seeing Neil Diamond live. $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY.com.

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.

Hempstead House tour

Sands Point Preserve is the backdrop to explore the elegant Gold Coast home that’s the centerpiece of the estate, Sunday, Aprl 13, 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.

Long Island Reads Discussion

Join West Islip Public Library for a discussion on this year’s Long Island Reads book, “On Fire Island,” an intimate story about love and death, Thursday, March 27, 7-8 p.m. Julia Morse passes away unexpectedly but desires one last summer in the community where her heart beats loudly and her fondest memories of life are. More importantly Julia wants to be assured that her grief-stricken husband is engaging with those around him and immersed in his new journey.

Visit the circulation desk for a copy of the book.To register, visit westisliplibrary.libnet. info/event/12804339. For more information, call (631) 6617080. 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip.

Movie matinee

Enjoy a movie on Lindenhurst Memorial Library’s big screen. The library shows “Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” Friday, March 21 , 1-3 p.m. The story follows Harold Fry who leaves his routine to walk 450 miles to his dying friend, celebrating life and showing how failure and loss shape us. Registration is not required. 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 9577755.

Craft and a movie

It’s March Madness with the March Women.

Bay ShoreBrightwaters Public Library invites patrons to watch “Little Women,” Saturday, March 22, 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Bring your own crafting work-in-progress (any medium) or learn with an easy project. Enjoy light refreshments, a movie and chat with new friends. Registration is requested. Let the library know if you require supplies. To register and for more information, call (631) 665-4350. 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters.

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. Visitors engage with the interactive works. For more, contact (631) 851-6380. Michael J. Grant campus, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood.

West Babylon Public Library’s Teen Community Photo Contest

It’s not too late to submit to West Babylon Public Library’s Teen Community Photo Contest. The contest will run until Friday, March 28 and voting will take place from April 1 to 29. Unleash your photographic talent and compete in the library’s first ever Teen Photo Contest. Photos must incorporate the theme, “Our West Babylon Community” and be submitted to teen. department@wbpl.us by March 28 to be displayed and voted on. Winner will be announced after April 30. Visit wbab.suffolk.lib. ny.us for more information and rules of the contest. Teens will earn 2 hours of community service after submitting their photo during the dates listed. 211 Route 109, West Babylon.For more information, call (631) 669-5445.

Having an event?

Author talk

Author Veronique

Wallrapp visits West Islip Public Library, reading an excerpt from her book, “Etched in Stone,” Monday, March 24 , 7-8 p.m. She shares her writing journey and what led her to the genre of historical fiction. You may bring your own copy of her book to be signed. Register at westisliplibrary.libnet.info/ event/12793197. For more information, call (631) 6617080. 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip.

LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival taking submissions

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

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.

Beyond the book

The Whaling Museum hosts a discussion on “An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us” by Ed Yong, Wednesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. Have you ever wanted to see through the eyes of an animal? Science writer Ed Yong encourages us to explore beyond the limits of human senses to discover how animals perceive the world around them. Attendees will learn how turtles track magnetic fields, what exactly dolphins can sense with their echolocation, and why giant squid need such enormous eyes. $15 per participant; free for museum members and patrons of participating libraries. To register, visit shorturl.at/Mr6SQ. For more information, call (631) 367-3418. 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor.

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) 5875838.

Fire Island Lighthouse: Storms, Shipwrecks, Lifesavers and Lightkeepers

Angela Reich with the Fire Island Lighthouse examines the lighthouse’s history, Thursday, March 27, 1-2:30 p.m., at Southhold Historical Museum’s Maple Lane Campus. With a book signing and light refreshments hosted by the docents of Horton Point Lighthouse. To register, visit shorturl.at/E4H2L. For more information, visit southoldhistorical.org or call (631) 765-5500. 55200 Main Road, Southold.

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, through Friday, March 28, to be displayed and voted on. For more, call (631) 669-5445.

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

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ___________

________ ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC

F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS

INC., Plaintiff, -vs- KARLENE S. JACKSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PROPOSED ADMINISTATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SHAUN JACKSON A/K/A SHAUN LIVINSTON; AISLA JACKSON; Any unknown heirs to the Estate of SHAUN JACKSON A/K/A SHAUN LIVINSTON, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest, as well as the respective heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; STERLING RESOURCES LTD; GENERAL HOME SERVICES INC.; NATIONAL CITY BANK; SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF

Public Notices

TAXATION AND FINANCE; Defendants. __________

___________ Filed: 3/18/2024 Index No.: 606852/2024 SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 40 Somerset Road E Amityville, (Town of Babylon) NY 11701 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 Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner 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 hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is for the foreclosure of: Mortgage bearing the date of March 23, 2020, executed by Shaun Jackson, an unmarried man to MERS, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. to secure the sum of $228,150.00, and interest, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County on May 26, 2020 in Liber 23137, page 962. That Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,

Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC by Assignment dated June 7, 2023 and recorded on July 20, 2023 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Liber 23521, page 777. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the Mortgaged Premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the County in which the Mortgaged Premises is situated.

District: 0100 Section: 174.00

Block: 04.00

Lot: 005.000

DATED: March 11, 2024 Rochester, New York 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 (MORTGAGE

COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Molly L. Chapman, Esq. DAVIDSON FINK LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd., Ste. 200 Rochester, New York 14618 Tel: (585) 760-8218 WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SCHEDULE A LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Lot No. 101, a certain map entitled, “Map of Ronek Park, Section #3” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 16, 1951 as Map No. 1830. 25-137 3/13, 20, 27, 4/3

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 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF CSMC 2019-RPL3 TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST DONNA M. CAPURSO AKA DONNA CAPURSO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 11, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 22, 2025 at 9:00AM, premises known as 6 Jean Drive, North Babylon, NY 11703. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 120.00, Block 02.00, Lot 035.000. Approximate amount of judgment $423,179.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614093/2021. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third-party check or cash will be accepted. Sabita HajareeRamsaran, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 20-002653 84721 25-145. 3/20, 27 4/3, 10

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 Con -

course, 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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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

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.

25-89 2/20, 27, 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.

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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

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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 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 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

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

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

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 28, 2025

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U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for NRZ PassThrough Trust IV, Plaintiff AGAINST Elizabeth Romano a/k/a Elizabeth R. Romano; Fortunato Romano; Rosario Romano; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 2, 2019, and Amended February 24, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 24, 2025 at 10:30AM, premises known as 35 Lapeer 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 Deer Park, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District: 0100 Section: 027.00 Block: 02.00 Lot: 074.000. Approximate amount of judgment $363,743.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 019256/2013. Justin M. Block, Esq., Referee

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PIAGUE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LI -

BRARY 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

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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

SUPREME COUT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK; Index No: Index No.: 624843/2023 Filed October 6, 2023 MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC V. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF NATHAN JAMES JACKSON; NATHAN JACKSON, HEIR-AT-LAW; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF TONI GOODE; WAYNE WILLIAM JACKSON, HEIRAT-LAW; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; THE DARTMOUTH PLAN, INC.; WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BANK OF AMERICA ABFC 2005-HE2 BY SAXON MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. AS IT ATTORNEY-INFACT

“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, PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF NATHAN JAMES JACKSON

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF TONI GOODE

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action may answer to appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this Summons and Amended 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 publication and protect your property. Sending 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 ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC AND FILING

THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

To the above named defendants: The foregoing Publication is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Betsy Heckman Torres J.S.C, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of N.Y., dated February 10, 2025 and filed along with the supporting papers in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage on the property located 20 Emerald Lane North, Amityville, NY 11701 District: 0100 Section: 174.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 041.000 Suffolk County is designated as the place of trial based upon the location of the property being foreclosed. Attorneys for Plaintiff: STERN & EISENBERG, PC, 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 T:(516) 630-0288. 25-135 3/13, 20, 27, 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, PEOPLE 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,

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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 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 (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

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 including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-117. 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

Notice is hereby given that a license, number 0340-24112344 for a Restaurant On-Premises Liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, cider, liquor and/or wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 753 Sunrise Hwy, West Babylon, New York 11704 for on premises consumption.

Applicant: La Joya Restaurant Inc. 25-133. 3/13, 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 Biblioteca, 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 Bib-

lioteca 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.

ADICIONALMENTE, conforme a la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación, las solicitudes de papeletas de voto ausente pueden ser

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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.

ADICIONAL -

MENTE, 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 so-

licitar 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

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids subject to all instructions, terms and conditions herein and pursuant to the specifications, will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners, West Babylon Fire District at Fire Headquarters, 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York, until 7:00 P.M. on May 5, 2025, prevailing time, on the said date for the service as specified and the contracts awarded as soon thereafter as practical for:

UPGRADE TO

NEW CHIEF’S VEHICLE Bids must be delivered in sealed envelopes marked “UPGRADE TO NEW CHIEF’S VEHICLE BID” to the office of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Babylon Fire District by 7:00 P.M. on May 5, 2025. Specifications may be obtained by contacting the District Manager’s Office at (631) 669-0766 at Fire Headquarters located at 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. daily. The West Babylon Fire District as purchaser reserves the right to award all or any part of said bid, also to reject all or any part of said bid. Issue Date: March 3, 2025 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT 25-139. 3/20

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Edward Brown, Plaintiff, vs. Edgar Vivar, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure & Sale duly entered on January 23, 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 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 150 Garden Street, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County

of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 193.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 004.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $950,582.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612514/2015.

Scott Siller, Esq., Referee

Vallely Law PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff

25-140. 3/20, 27 4/3, 10 9, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 17, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 37 Burrs Lane, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 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 016.00, Block 02.00, Lot 061.000. Approximate amount of judgment $427,102.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #069482/2014. William F. Andes, Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-299322 84725 25-144. 3/20, 27 4/3, 10

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST GEORGE R. ORANTES A/K/A GEORGE ORANTES, EILEEN ORANTES, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August

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

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE HALF HOLLOW HILLS COMMUITY LIBRARY 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 FURTHER 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 (1) day before the

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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, EMC Mortgage, LLC, FKA EMC Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. The unknown heirsat-law, 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 the decedent John Gremmo, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Discharging Guardian Ad Litem Ad Military Attorney, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 1, 2024 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on January 8, 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 18, 2025 at

1:00 p.m., premises known as 28 Ocean Walk, Babylon, NY 11702. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in West Gilgo, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 240.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 162.00. Approximate amount of judgment is $995,856.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #029143/2012. In addition, the premises being sold is part of the West Gilgo Beach Association, Inc. and is a sublease and not a fee interest. The current sublease is recorded in Liber 11286 Page 519 and the purchaser would take an assignment or transfer of same. Purchaser must execute a Form of Acknowledgement of Leasehold Transferee in order to complete the assignment or transfer. Cash will not be accepted.

Francesco (Frank) Tini, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-141. 3/20, 27 4/3, 10

CITATION File No. 2024-3145/ A SURROGATE'S COURT, SUFFOLK COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace of God Free and Independent

TO:

The paternal distributees, if living being the paternal aunts/ uncles/cousins of decedent, and if dead having predeceased decedent, their issue, if any; or if dead having survived decedent, their distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, executors, administrators, successors and assigns and any other persons who might have an interest in the estate of GRACE B. LANE, deceased, as distributees or otherwise all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence

A petition having been duly filed by Shannon Macleod who is domiciled at 975 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704 YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, Suffolk County, at 320 Center Drive, Riverhead, New York, on May 6, 2025, at 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Grace B. Lane lately domiciled at 580 Montauk Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704, United States admitting to probate a Will dated September 30, 2020, a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Grace B. Lane deceased,

relating to real and personal property, and directing that:

[X)Letters Testamentary issue to: Shannon Macleod [ ]Letters of Trusteeship issue to: [ ]Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to:

[ ]Further relief requested (if any): a bond be dispensed with.

Dated Attested and Sealed: March 6, 2025

HON. Surrogate

Vincent J. Messina Jr. Chief Clerk

Doreen A. Quinn

Robin Burner Daleo

Attorney Law Offices of Robin Burner Daleo, PLLC Firm Name 655 Route 25A, Mt. Sinai, New York 11766 (631) 392-6600 Telephone robin@burnerdaleolaw.com

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

25-150 3/20, 27, 4/3, 10

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 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 PÚBLI -

CA 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

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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 boleta 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

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOVASTAR MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST, SERIES 2007-2, NOVASTAR HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2, Plaintiff, Against NIKKI SHEREE LANCLOS A/K/A NIKKI LANCLOS A/K/A NIKKI S. LANCLOS; ET AL, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 6/27/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 4/22/2025 at 3:00PM, premises known as 165 Fulton Street, West Babylon,

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bids must be delivered in sealed envelopes marked “KITCHEN RENOVATION BID” to the office of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Babylon Fire District by 7:00

New York 11704 and described as follows: 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 105.00 Block 02.00 Lot 042.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $468,921.55 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 603410/2023 Joshua P. Blumberg, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573

Dated: 2/27/25 File Number: 22-301278 MB 25-151. 3.20, 27 4/3, 10

P.M. on May 5, 2025. Specifications may be obtained by contacting the District Manager’s Office at (631) 669-0766 at Fire Headquarters located at 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. daily. Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the amount of bid furnished by the bidder.

The West Babylon Fire District as purchaser reserves the right to award all or any part of said bid, also to reject all or any part of said bid. Issue Date: March 17, 2025 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT 25-153. 3/20

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

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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 -

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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 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

Notice of formation of: TEG WELLNESS LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on February 27, 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: The LLC, 400 W Main Street ste 160 Babylon, NY 11702 Purpose: any lawful act 25-146. 3/20, 27 4/3, 10, 17, 24

CRIME WATCH

The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police department and other fire, emergency and other law enforcement agencies: MAN CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER

Babylon: Suffolk County Police arrested a Babylon man for attacking and killing another man in Bay Shore Thurs., Feb. 27. Police gave this account. During an altercation, James Rogers struck Mark Iacono multiple times in a parking lot, located at 107 East Main St., at approximately 8:45 p.m.

Iacono, 65, of Patchogue, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, where he was pronounced dead. Rogers remained on the scene, where he was arrested.

Following an investigation, Rogers, 66, of 25 Kingsland Place, was charged with Manslaughter 1st Degree. He was held overnight at the Third Precinct and was arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip.

COPIAGUE TEEN CHARGED WITH MAKING THREATS

Copiague student arrested for making “mass harm” threat against school Copiague Middle School remained closed Tues., March 11 following a threat of “mass harm” made by a 12-yearold boy on social media. The Suffolk County Police Department provided the following account of the incident: At approximately 6:45 a.m. Monday, police received a call from the school district about a threat posted on Instagram that included an image of a gun. Officers responded to the school to investigate and later arrested the boy. Authorities later determined that the threat was not credible.

The student has been charged with making a threat of mass harm and will be arraigned later.

School officials confirmed that the middle school will remain closed Tuesday for a scheduled professional development day and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon released this statement:

Student and staff safety is our highest priority. District officials and law enforcement take all threats seriously and we will investigate each incident thoroughly. We thank you for your patience and understanding while we took our time to investigate this matter.

We ask that parents and guardians take a moment to remind students that threats have no place in our schools or our community. Additionally, if any student sees or hears anything suspicious, concerning or questionable, including, but not limited to, any specific threats or suspicious activity, we ask that they immediately report these concerns to a trusted adult, district administration and/or law enforcement.

PETIT LARCENY

Deer Park: Two women walked into a store at The Arches Circle at 4:30 p.m., March 4 and removed security tags from merchandise and left the store without paying for the items.

Lindenhurst: Police arrested Angel Espinal, 33 of 30 E. Hollywood Ave., Lindenhurst, March 4 and charged him attempting to steal a USB cable, valued at $25 from the 7-Elevent store at 175

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AVISO DE REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO BIBLIOTECA MEMORIAL

PÚBLICA DE COPIAGUE

CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

NOTIFICA a los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Copiague, Copiague, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, que se llevará a cabo una Reunión Especial del Distrito en la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague, 50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, Nueva York, el 8 de Abril de 2025 con el propósito de votar sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para satisfacer los gastos estimados de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague para el año 2025/2026, y la elección de un (1) fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague. El mandato de fideicomisario será el siguiente: [1] del 1 de Julio de 2025 al 30 de Junio de 2030. La votación se realizará con papeletas de voto y los lugares de votación permanecerán abiertas desde 10:00 a.m. hasta las 8:00 p.m., hora predominante.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las peticiones que nominan a los candidatos para el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague deben presentarse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague durante el horario normal de trabajo no más tarde de las 4:00 p.m. del día 30 antes de la Reunión Especial del Distrito. Las Peticiones deberán

dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; deberán estar firmadas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar o por el dos (2%) por ciento de los votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior, lo que sea mayor; deberán indicar la residencia de cada firmante y deberán indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato que se propone para el cargo de fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague, incluyendo el nombre del titular y la duración del mandato del cargo solicitado.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que de acuerdo con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere el registro personal de los votantes y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no aparezca en el registro de dicho Distrito Escolar, o que no se registre como se dispone en lo sucesivo, salvo que las leyes del Estado de Nueva York dispongan lo contrario. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para registrarse de acuerdo con lo aquí dispuesto, y a todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente en virtud del presente documento para una Asamblea Anual o Especial, y que hayan votado en cualquier Asamblea Anual o Elección, celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores al 8 de Abril de 2025.

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ADEMÁS que la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de

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Copiague llevará a cabo una Audiencia Presupuestaria Especial el 26 de Marzo de 2025 en la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague, 50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, Nueva York, a las 6:00 p.m., hora vigente.

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ADEMÁS que los votantes en la Elección de Presupuesto/ Fideicomiso del Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague del 19 de Mayo de 1998 aprobaron la Inscripción Continua de Votantes. Los votantes calificados pueden registrarse en forma continua para las votaciones/ elecciones del Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague y de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague de la siguiente manera: La inscripción se realizará de Lunes a Viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. durante el año escolar, y de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. de Lunes a Jueves durante los recesos escolares en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficina de Administración Central, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726, excepto que no se permitirá la inscripción siete [7] días antes de la elección. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada y boletas de voto en ausencia con el propósito de votar sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague para el año 2025/2026, y para la elección de un (1) fideicomisario de la Biblioteca pueden obtenerse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre y

Unido de Copiague, 2650 Great Neck Rd., Copiague, NY 11726. Dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete [7] días antes de la elección si la boleta debe ser enviada por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta debe ser entregada personalmente al votante. Ningun boleta de voto anticipado por correo o de votante ausente será escrutada a menos que haya sido recibida en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. [hora prevaleciente] del día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las cuales se les ha emitido boletas de votación anticipada por correo y boletas de votante ausente estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día fijado para la Votación del Presupuesto y la Elección de un Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca, excepto los sábados y domingos.

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ADEMÁS que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague pueden solicitar una solicitud de boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito por correo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficina de Administración Central, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726, por correo electrónico a dvanflorcke@ copiague.net o por fax al 631-841-4614. En dicha solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo elec -

trónico. El votante militar debe devolver el original de la solicitud de papeleta militar por correo a la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en la Oficina de Administración Central, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. Esta solicitud debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar, o al funcionario apropiado designado por la biblioteca pública del distrito escolar, según corresponda, no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. del veintiseis (26) día antes de la elección para todos los distritos escolares y las bibliotecas públicas de los distritos escolares, excepto los distritos escolares de la ciudad con menos de 125.000 habitantes, en cuyo caso la solicitud debe recibirse no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. del quince (15) día antes de la elección. Las solicitudes de boletas militares recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior serán procesadas de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar bajo la Sección 2018 de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de papeleta militar debe incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la papeleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Y

SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que la boleta militar original del votante militar debe ser devuelta por correo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficina de Administración Central, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. Los votantes militares deben presentar una solicitud de papeleta militar separada para cada

elección en la que deseen emitir un voto, excepto cualquier revocación presupuestaria necesaria. Las boletas militares serán escrutadas si se reciben en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. [hora vigente] del día de la elección, o si muestran una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o si muestran un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o si se reciben no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. [hora vigente] del día de la elección y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo de la misma, con una fecha que se comprueba que no es posterior al día anterior a la elección/ voto.

Por orden del Consejo de Administración de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague, Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague, Pueblo de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York 25-138 3/20

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

March 27, 2025

NEW BUSINESS: Bennett 24 Midway Street Driveway/Balcony Krill/Fasano 10 Grove Place Site Plan Revie Doran 90 Thompson Avenue Driveway/Balcony 25-152. 3/20

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Sunrise Highway.

BURGLARY

Deer Park: The owners of Minuteman Press at 1917 Deer Park Avenue called police March 1 at approximately 3:40 p.m. to report that someone had broken a glass door, entered the building and removed items. Police did not indicate what the items were, nor their value.

GRAND LARCENY

Amityville: A 2020 Dodge Charger was stolen from the Security Dodge lot Feb. 26. The theft was reported at 5:57 p.m. ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Rand Strollo, 52, of 34 Meadow La., Amityville; Manuel Sanchez, 27, of 6 Warren St., Brentwood; Thomas Wittmer, 43, of 75 Hoffman Ave., Lindenhurst; Lisa Jewel, 62, of 122 Riviera Pkwy., Lindenhurst; Ihor Mavryliuk, 43 of 260 Parkside Ct., Copiague.

Petit Larceny: Alexi Zelayacruz, 18, of 201 W. 21 St., Deer Park; Juan Castro Molina, 22, of 115 Arlington Ave., Wyandanch; Angelo Toney, 52 of 33 Croyden Rd., North Amityville; Gilbert Moye, 54, of 41 State Ave., Wyandanch (also charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Burglary: Michael Reynolds, 39, of 230 Volta St., Copiague.

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance: Carlos Soriano. 23 of 156 Arlington Ave., Wyandanch; Latoya Rolle, 40, of 76 E. Minerva Rd., Lindenhurst;\Assault: Michael Bonner, 40, of 51 Tameling Ave., West Babylon. Robbery: Arnold Howell, 53, of 16 Brown Ave., Amityville.

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

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS AND NOTICE

Index No. 628741/2023

Date Filed: 3/10/2025 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff, -againstSuffolk County Public Administrator, as Limited Administrator of the Estate of Evelyn Garcia a/k/a Evelyn Pastuck; Elijah Christopher Pastuck, if he be living or dead, his spouse, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; State of New York, and “JOHN DOE”, said name being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, and any parties, corporations or entities, if any, having or claiming an interest or lien upon the mortgaged premises, Defendants.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 190 Pacific Street, Copiague, NY 11726

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSYVER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: January 29, 2025

Steven M. Palmer, Esq.

Foreclosure Attorney LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (585) 247-9000 Fax: (585) 2477380

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NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE

FOR THE CWMBS, INC. REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R2, Plaintiff v. MAYRA PORTILLO A/K/A MAYRA P. PORTILLO, ET AL, Defendants. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County on September 24, 2024, I, Scott H. Siller, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on April 24, 2025 at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757, at 02:00 PM the premises described as follows: 53 33rd Street Copiague, NY 11726 SBL No.: 0100200.00-02.00027.000

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York Te premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 067553/2014 in the amount of $529,606.37 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.

Oviatt Gilman LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072

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Notice of formation of A2 Cooling & Heating LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/30/2024

Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to: A2 Cooling & Heating LLC, 29 Greenwood dr North Babylon, NY 11703

Purpose: any lawful act.

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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 24, 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/CONVENIENCE STORE

JOB# 24-25AN; Eagles Elite Auto Repair Inc.: SCTM# 0100-082-02001.004: Zone - GA Industry: SEQRAUnlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Applicant proposes expansion and con-

version of an existing gas station/service repair building to a 2,794sf gasoline station convenience store, construction of a 2,400sf canopy over 4 pump islands, and associated site improvements.: Property is located on the south east corner of Wyandanch Avenue and Mount Avenue, West Babylon, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York

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

Babylon Beacon: 3/20/25 25-155. 3./20

Notice of formation of : TEGHEALTH LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 20, 2024. Office location, County of Suffolk.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to:

The LLC, 400 W Main Street ste 160 Babylon, NY 11702 Purpose: any lawful act 25-147. 3/20, 27 4/3, 10, 17, 24

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 24

•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 25

•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.

•West Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7 p.m. at the West Babylon Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Rd., W. Babylon. For info., call 631-376-7008.

•Deer Park School Board of Education meeting: 6:30 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.

WEDNESDAY, March 26

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

THURSDAY, March 27

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

•Academy Charter School - Wyandanch Campus board meeting, 5:30 p.m. at 100 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale. For additional information, call 516-591-3030.

Calendar items are printed for nonprofit organizations, as space permits, or when an event, service or information is being sponsored by a profit-making organization without charge to readers. Submit items to us at Richner Communications, attn: Beacon Editor, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530; or email: dconsola@liherald.com at least two - three weeks prior to the publication date in which the item must appear. Sorry, but open-ended requests without the specific dates of the events are not acceptable. While we make every attempt to accommodate each request, we cannot guarantee publication of any items. For more information, call 516-569-4000.

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Part Time & Full Time. The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. Salary range is from $20K to $45K To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to jbessen@liherald.com

MAILROOM/ WAREHOUSE HELP

Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME & PART-TIME mailroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges fromo $16.50 per hour to $20 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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Looking for an aggressive self starter who is great at making and maintaining relationships and loves to help businesses grow by marketing them on many different advertising platforms. You will source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls. Must have the ability to understand customer needs and requirements and turn them in to positive advertising solutions. We are looking for a talented and competitive Inside Sales Representative that thrives in a quick sales cycle environment. Compensation ranges from $34,320 + commissions and bonuses to over $100,000 including commission and bonuses. We also offer health benefits, 401K and paid time off. Please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com Call 516-569-4000 X286

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FT & PT. Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for Printing Press Operators in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Salary Ranges from $20 per hour to $30 per hour. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com

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Welcome to this move-in ready hi-ranch home built in 2002, located on an extended

When should piles of equipment be delivered before a house-lifting?

Q. We have to make a decision about buying materials, based on what we think tariffs are going to do to the cost of materials for our house. We’re ready to pay for our permit so we can start, but we’re still waiting for our final estimate from two contractors so we can choose one, turn in their insurance information and begin. We wanted your opinion on what to do, since we are lifting our house and both contractors will be using the same house-lifting company. The house lifters suggested we make a $20,000 payment, and then they will drop off the piles in our yard ahead of choosing the contractor, to save what could be thousands of dollars once tariffs take effect. We have two small children and our house is small — too small for our family as the kids grow. Every dollar is important, and we’re wondering what you advise about the arrangement, since we held off on the permit that was approved two years ago, and hope we get a price that’s good enough to move forward.

A. Having the piles delivered to your yard, before you get prices for the construction and choose a contractor, isn’t a good idea. You mentioned that you have small children, and I imagine that not only your children, but other curious little ones may get to the piles, which are large galvanized or stainless steel sections with blade edges like giant screws. Depending on whether you can now afford to choose a contractor and finally move forward, those piles, once dumped in your yard, are yours. You need to have a specifically worded agreement that the money you give the pile company is a down payment or deposit, and that the piles won’t be delivered until you arrange for that delivery. You must get the numbers from each contractor, choose one and get their insurance documents, specifically filled out with one set for you, the property owner, and another set for your municipality (which requires this) so you can obtain the permit.

Your yard is not to be treated as if it were a storage facility. Many municipalities require protective fencing during a construction project to protect the public. Your municipally doesn’t currently require fencing, but consider what you’re going to do next if you take the piles and can’t afford to move forward with the job. Also, you would need to ask the contractor you choose where those piles, and all the other materials, will be stored during construction.

The most efficient construction jobs have “justin-time” deliveries to avoid congestion and unsafe conditions on the site. “Just-in-time” was coined by Toyota for the way they efficiently build cars, but it translates to any kind of production, much the way the Disney Company calls each customer a guest. Hopefully you get pricing and choose a contractor, order the piles and save the money. The current state of trade has many on edge. Good luck!

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AWe can’t let seniors be the victims of budget cuts

s we recognize National Nutrition Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of healthy eating and food security, we find ourselves facing a looming crisis that threatens the very foundation of support for some of our most vulnerable neighbors. The proposed federal budget cuts could have devastating consequences for Long Island families, particularly for our seniors who rely on essential programs like Meals on Wheels. In 2024, EAC Network delivered 150,000 meals to thousands of hungry, vulnerable senior citizens in Nassau County alone. These meals, provided through our Meals on Wheels program and our four Senior Community Centers in Merrick, Point Lookout, Hempstead Village and Roslyn, allow seniors to maintain their independence, receive valuable nutrition, and stay connected to their communities. For many, this program is more than just food — it’s a lifeline that combats malnutrition, social isolation and health decline.

The proposed budget cuts would

severely limit our ability to continue these services at the current scale. This isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s about real people — our parents, grandparents and neighbors — who have worked their entire lives to build our communities and now find themselves in need of support. Slashing funding for senior nutrition programs means fewer meals, fewer wellness checks and, ultimately, greater strain on our already overburdened health care and social service systems.

pFor seniors like Marie, a widow who regularly visits our Hempstead Senior Center, our programs aren’t just about receiving food — they’re about dignity and survival. “I’m a widow and I live alone now,” Marie says. “Being in the house all day is not one of my things. I come every day because I like to socialize.” Stories like hers aren’t unique; they are similar for thousands of seniors who rely on our programs to remain independent.

ties, will face increased financial and emotional burdens. The loss of funding could also impact jobs in the caregiving and nonprofit sectors, further destabilizing local economies.

rograms that help them aren’t just about food, but about dignity and survival.

A Senate and House bill passed this month calls for harmful cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, including significant top-line cuts that could impact critical social service programs for our seniors, such as Medicaid, SNAP and the Meals on Wheels program. Any reductions would profoundly affect Meals on Wheels providers like us who rely on federal funding to deliver essential services to vulnerable seniors in our community. Today, nearly 13 million older Americans face the threat of hunger, and 56 percent of seniors report feeling lonely. Cuts to these vital programs are unconscionable, and must be prevented.

social isolation.

Long Island has always been a community that takes care of its own, and now is the time to stand together and demand that our leaders protect the programs that keep our most vulnerable residents safe and healthy. Investing in senior nutrition isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s the fiscally responsible choice. Every dollar spent on Meals on Wheels and our senior centers helps prevent costly hospitalizations and long-term care placements, saving taxpayers money in the long run.

Failing to invest in senior nutrition today will only lead to higher health care costs tomorrow. Research shows that proper nutrition reduces hospitalizations and the need for long-term care, saving taxpayers millions of dollars in avoidable medical expenses. It’s clear: Preventing hunger is a cost-effective strategy that benefits everyone.

The ripple effect of these cuts extends beyond our seniors. Families who depend on supportive services will feel the strain as they’re forced to step in to fill the gaps. Working caregivers, already juggling jobs and responsibili-

Beyond the impact on seniors and their families, these cuts would also place immense pressure on local volunteers and nonprofit workers who dedicate their time to keeping these programs running. With fewer resources, we may be forced to turn away seniors in need or reduce meal deliveries, leaving many at risk of malnutrition and

WAs Congress debates these budget proposals, I urge our elected officials to prioritize the health and well-being of our seniors. Let’s ensure that National Nutrition Month isn’t just a time for awareness, but a catalyst for action. And I urge you, our Long Island community, to take action. Call your representatives, write letters and speak out — because protecting our seniors should never be up for debate.

Neela Mukherjee Lockel is president and CEO of EAC Network.

PSEG Long Island celebrates its engineers

hen you think about an electric company, you probably think about the lineworkers who take on physically challenging work on high-voltage equipment while standing in bucket trucks high above the ground. While PSEG Long Island does have many lineworkers, did you know we also employ more than 200 engineers?

We marked National Engineers Week in February, and World Engineering Day on March 4, but it’s still a great time to celebrate this group of practical problem-solvers and everything they do for the roughly 1.2 million customers we serve.

This year’s Engineers Week theme was “Design Your Future,” and that’s precisely what our engineers do at PSEG Long Island. We have civil engineers who design the foundations and

structures that physically support critical electrical infrastructure, laying the groundwork for the equipment that will power our lives.

We have electrical engineers who design the protection of the power system using protective relays, increasing the safety of those lineworkers who maintain the equipment, as well as the general public.

They’re laying the groundwork for the equipment that will power our lives.

We have radio frequency engineers who design and plan upgrades to PSEG Long Island’s advance metering infrastructure — an initiative that has improved billing accuracy, helped customers manage energy costs, and allowed us to even more effectively address outages. Thanks to our RF engineers, smart meters provide high read rates to improve bill accuracy and also call out their status nearly instantaneously, giving visibility of outages across the entire territory to develop efficient resource planning and provide faster outage restoration response.

We also have engineers focused on

finding cost-effective solutions to the challenges of a grid evolving to accommodate renewable energy. Some of this work is literally mapping out the future through Hosting Capacity Maps, Energy Storage Maps and Electric Vehicle Charging Maps. Engineering expertise has also been required to design the infrastructure upgrades required to interconnect with and transmit the renewable energy being built all around Long Island. This includes:

■ Engineering, surveying and designing a major expansion of the existing substation layout, including extensive relocation of existing transmission towers and redesigned transmission and substation layout in the most optimal and reliable manner to enable the interconnection of approximately 900 megawatts of offshore wind.

■ Engineering and designing a sturdier, resilient and creative solution in a space-constrained substation footprint to reliably serve increased customer demands and reduce the impact on

neighboring communities by implementing equipment that can blend in with the surrounding area.

■ Balancing environmental and community needs to service a growing customer base with new routes for power transmission on the South Fork.

■ Continuously evaluating and proposing solutions to enhance reliability and resiliency of the power grid in the evolving landscape of an energy and demand portfolio that includes renewable projects and electric vehicle demands.

I am proud to celebrate today’s PSEG Long Island engineers and everything they accomplish for the people of Long Island. At the same time, I want to celebrate the future engineers who might be reading this. We offer summer internships to college students, and we are frequently looking for new engineers to grow our ranks as we continue to build the energy grid of the future. Please visit psegliny.com/careers to learn more.

David Lyons is interim president and chief operating officer of PSEG Long Island.

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Celebrating the immigrants who made America great

This month of March will see far more people attending more St. Patrick’s Day parades on Long Island and in New York City than in all of Ireland. This is a tribute to the enormous contributions that IrishAmericans have made to American life in so many fields and professions, and the importance the Irish attach to preserving and maintaining Irish traditions and culture for future generations. Whether in government, politics, the military, the police, business and finance or so many other areas of American life, the Irish have made their mark.

While these achievements are a tribute to Irish America, they are first and foremost a tribute to America, and the opportunities that are open to hardworking immigrants in our great coun-

try, which make it possible for new generations to take advantage of what has been accomplished by those who went before them.

The United States is more a stained glass window than a melting pot — a mosaic of people from many different countries, each maintaining their ethnic traditions and all comprising an overall beauty.

Despite the love for the ‘old country,’ it’s the U.S. that has helped them flourish.

The reality is that despite people’s love for the “old country,” it was the United States that made it possible for them to flourish and achieve their potential. With the Irish, it was centuries of oppression, religious bigotry, poverty and a murderous famine that compelled so many to leave the Emerald Isle. For Jews, it was antisemitism in so many Eastern European countries. For the Vietnamese boat people, it was all about fleeing Communist rule. And the list goes on.

But for this unique experiment to continue to succeed, traditions and the

rule of law must be maintained. One basic tradition that prevailed for so long was that immigrants would strive to learn and speak a common language — English. That would be the glue that bound together so many disparate peoples. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “We have room for only one language here, and that is the English language” — the language, T.R. said, of George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln, and of the Declaration of Independence. Failing to encourage immigrants to learn English consigns them to linguistic ghettos and prevents them from attaining the American Dream. Similarly, immigration must be done legally. There must be secure borders. At a time when the threat of international terrorism is so real, it is more essential than ever that we know who is in this country. There is also the necessity that we not allow people with criminal records or contagious illnesses to enter the country, keeping in mind that

it would be the immigrant community that suffered. When I was in Congress, there was a period of 17 months during which the ruthless Central American gang MS-13 butchered 25 people to death — each of those victims being a fellow immigrant.

As a grandson of immigrants, I strongly believe that it is the constant infusion of new generations of immigrants that has made our nation great. People from countries that have been warring and killing each other for centuries live here in peace. Old animosities die hard, and there may not be instant love, but they find ways to work together in peace and stand together in war. They are Americans.

So, as Americans, I hope we all celebrated St. Patrick’s Day — as we do Columbus Day, Israeli Day, Pulaski Day, Steuben Day, Caribbean Day and all the parades honoring the proud history of all the races, peoples and nations that have made America great.

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

The rise and fall of Mayor Eric Adams

November 2021 was a significant month in the history of New York City. Eric Adams was elected the 110th mayor of that great city. By any measure, most of its 8.25 million residents were thrilled to have a new occupant of City Hall, after the two lackluster terms of Bill de Blasio. Adams rode to victory on the strength of being a former police officer and an experienced elected official. While Adams is not a resident of the NassauSuffolk region, we Long Islanders have a close connection with the city, where we gravitate for work and/or entertainment. Adams was elected on a tidal wave of support from voters of both political parties. As an ex-cop, state senator and borough president, he came into Gracie Mansion with the hope that his tenure would give the city the breath of fresh air it badly needed.

De Blasio left office with very little goodwill. While he claimed numerous successes in building new housing,

there is no lasting monument anywhere in the city attesting to his success. Most of the stories about his time in office centered on his daily late arrival at City Hall after spending most of the morning exercising at a Brooklyn health club.

IFor some unexplained reason in the middle of his second term, de Blasio chose to declare his candidacy for the White House, which required frequent trips to Iowa and other primary states. His fantasy of being president required him to travel accompanied by taxpayer-funded police protection. All in all, de Blasio found a number of ways to alienate the voters in the Big Apple, and most city residents couldn’t wait for him to leave public office.

industry that needed a shot in the arm.

As a show of the need for reform, Adams selected Keechant Sewell as the city’s 45th police commissioner and its first woman in that job. Nassau County was a familiar place for Sewell, who had served in the Nassau County Police Department with distinction.

t’s a sad political tale, because his candidacy brought so much promise.

Adams started his term with a wave of good publicity about his plans for a better city. His pledges for police reform were welcomed, because the department was in need of changes and the city wanted someone who could lower the crime rate. His habit of visiting numerous nightspots was welcomed by some, because Adams was making a statement that it was safe to be out at night, and brought attention to an

For some of us who have served in government, Sewell’s short tenure as commissioner was a major disappointment. Her desire to do the job was encouraging, but shortly after she took office, there were numerous stories in the media that her appointments were being secondguessed by a City Hall deputy commissioner. When Sewell saw that her actions were being undermined, she decided to resign, and now is applying her talents to a well-paying job in the private sector.

To add to the mayor’s popularity decline, numerous deputies in his administration became embroiled in one bad story after another, and there were countless reports of alleged favoritism of one kind or another. The climax of the bad press occurred last month, when four highly respected deputies announced their resignations at

the same time.

The mayor was scheduled to go on trial next month on federal corruption charges, but the process was interrupted by the intervention of the U.S. Justice Department. With the obvious encouragement of President Trump, the prosecutors were ordered to drop the charges. Adams has denied that there was quid pro quo between him and the White House.

Whether he will get another term in office will be decided in June, when the Democratic city primary will take place. There are at least eight current candidates for mayor, with the field headed by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. There are rumors that Adams may even run as a Republican, to avoid a primary loss as a Democrat.

The rise and fall of Eric Adams is a sad political tale. His candidacy brought so much promise to a city that was eager to have a new leader. Adams is no doubt disappointed by the events of the past three and a half years — and so are we.

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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Millions are sick and tired of being sick and tired

this month marks five years since Covid-19 upended our world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 1.2 million Americans died from the virus, including 86,000 New Yorkers. While life has largely returned to normal for many, an estimated 23 million Americans — 1 in 15 — and hundreds of millions more people around the globe remain trapped in a Covid nightmare.

They are suffering from post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, or PASC, better known as long Covid. With no official definition, diagnostic tests, identifiable biomarkers, effective treatments or certainty of its causes, long Covid encompasses 200-plus symptoms appearing or persisting more than 12 weeks after a coronavirus infection.

Common symptoms often differ from those of acute Covid, and include debilitating fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, dysautonomia, post-exertion malaise, gastrointestinal issues, tachycardia, myalgia, neuropathy and breathing difficulties. No organ system is spared. Many “long haulers” have battled these health challenges for as long as five years, with no end in sight, and each combination of symptoms is unique and can change daily.

Benign-sounding terminology — fatigue, “brain fog,” “post-exertion malaise,” and even the name, long Covid — belie the condition’s severity. Millions of long haulers can’t work or even leave their beds. Many struggle to find words while speaking, or to remember recent events. Their skin burns, and their blood pressure fluctuates dangerously even when they’re sitting still.

Importantly, even mild or asymptomatic Covid infections can trigger long Covid, with each new infection increasing the risk. Some medical experts believe that almost all Americans will eventually experience some degree of the disorder. The healthiest people aren’t immune: Professional athletes have been forced to retire, and some marathon runners can now barely walk.

Without an official definition of long Covid, long haulers struggle to access Medicare, unemployment, disability and private insurance benefits when they

Inspired by a sense of sisterhood

To the Editor:

If you have experience with long Covid — as a long hauler, caregiver, health care professional or in any other way — email us confidentially at longcovid@liherald.com.

In a rare show of unity, elected officials from both sides of the aisle, as well as scientists, doctors and policy experts, agree: America is failing the long Covid community.

Although the federal government provided $1.6 billion to the National Institutes of Health for research, those funds were wasted on an observational study rather than being used for clinical trials. Promising therapeutics remain unexplored due to funding gaps and bureaucratic obstacles, and no clinical trials got underway until just a few months ago — years after the start of the pandemic.

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need them most. Medical bills not covered by insurance can mount into the hundreds of thousands of dollars for a single patient.

Last Saturday’s International Long Covid Awareness Day highlighted the disorder’s devastating human toll. Children missing their formative years, and single parents unable to support their families, are just a few examples. Here on Long Island, 200,000 people are estimated to have the chronic and debilitating condition. Tragically, excruciating pain and seemingly insurmountable hardships have led an increasing number of long haulers to take their own lives rather than continue to suffer as shells of their former selves.

And long Covid isn’t just a sobering health issue. Harvard University economist David Cutler estimates that it will cost the U.S. economy more than $3.7 trillion in earnings, medical expenses and quality of life. That’s equivalent to 12 percent of an entire year of U.S. GDP.

Our national security is also at risk, with an estimated 200,000 military personnel affected. Fatigue and physical limitations can render troops unable to fight, while cognitive issues may compromise critical decision-making and intelligence analysis.

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But Congress might be positioned to act. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions — the chamber’s health care panel — has members who are intimately familiar with long Covid. Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, has long Covid, and Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican and a doctor, has a close family member with the condition. At a January 2024 committee hearing, senators from both parties expressed frustration with federal efforts to find a cure.

Marshall described taking his loved one to dozens of doctors, consulting 80 additional doctors, speaking to other senators with the condition and reading extensively about it. He said he was beyond frustrated by the experience, as are many long haulers, who have seen scores of doctors — sometimes over 100 — in the hope of finding relief. Specialists, though, can have two-year waitlists, and many health care professionals remain unfamiliar with long Covid, which often leads to medical gaslighting.

The long Covid community needs help immediately. Government must provide funding and cut red tape to develop effective drugs, educate medical professionals, improve patient care coordination, authorize novel uses of existing therapeutics, streamline access to insurance benefits, accelerate time to market of new treatments, research biological causes, and support caregivers.

We hope the new administration, including President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will take action commensurate with this growing crisis.

Kudos to Randi Kreiss for speaking the truth regarding the current state of our country in her op-ed last week, “Marching then, and marching now.” Her column was encouraging, and gave me hope that the things my friends and my daughters and I are currently doing will make a difference. Marching, meeting, or protesting with like-minded women brings me solace, and I come away feeling inspired by a sense of sisterhood. Hopefully those still peacefully asleep will awaken before it’s too late. Great work, Randi.

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The DOGE debate shows how hard it is to cut government

ask just about anyone on the street if the government is spending too much, and the overwhelming majority will give you a nod. Then why is it so hard to cut government spending?

Everyone says they’re against waste, fraud and abuse, but as soon as specifics come down the pike, they run for the hills. The political opposition will reflexively oppose the cut if it’s proposed by those on the other side of the aisle. And the mainstream media will flood its pages with one heartbreaking story after another about people losing their government jobs or claiming they will no longer receive particular services.

But rarely, if ever, do you see an article that lays out how our children and grandchildren will probably have a lower quality of life because we saddled them with such enormous debt. We are headed off a fiscal cliff, and very few people have the guts to do anything about it.

It’s been said that the pain associated with implementing reciprocity against countries that over-tariff us is the equivalent of the short-term pain a heroin addict will have during detox. The same can be said about trying to wean ourselves off huge government. Easing off public dependency and consistent deficits is going to be painful. But it will be far more painful to do nothing and maintain a status quo that puts us into bankruptcy.

The federal deficit is now $37 trillion, a larger percentage of debt-to-gross domestic product than even during World War II. Our deficits now hover around $2 trillion a year.

oour annual federal budget was $4.5 trillion. This year it was almost $7 trillion. How can anyone say that trying to bring us down to the pre-Covid levels is somehow inhumane or impossible to implement?

f course we’re against waste and abuse, but cut somewhere else.’

That might’ve been acceptable during a generational crisis such as the coronavirus pandemic, but the spending increases of that time have not abated, years after the pandemic’s end.

In World War II, we increased spending enormously to fight off an existential threat to the nation. But there was also a dramatic drop in spending after the war ended.

On the other hand, when the pandemic ended, the higher spending did not dip. Rather, that level of spending became the new normal. Before Covid,

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A big month for theater in our schools

To the Editor:

March is Theatre in Our Schools Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the profound impact that theater education has on students, schools and communities. As a member of the Wantagh High School chapter of the International Thespian Society, I see how theater fosters creativity, confidence, collaboration and communication — essential skills for success in any field.

Theater is more than just performing on stage. It teaches students problemsolving, critical thinking and empathy by allowing them to step into the shoes of different characters and perspectives. Studies show that participation in theater programs enhances academic performance, improves literacy and public speaking skills, and strengthens students’ ability to work as a team. In our own school, productions like “Puffs” and “Jekyll & Hyde” have brought students together, inspired audiences and given young artists a voice. When I step on stage, I feel as though I’m diving headfirst into a world of pure magic, where reality blurs and the impossible becomes possible. It’s the

rush of dashing through the chaos of “Puffs,” the underdog energy buzzing in every scene, knowing that even the “others” have their moment to shine.

It’s the eerie thrill of “Jekyll & Hyde,” feeling the darkness and light battle within as the music swells, pulling the audience into the madness.

It’s the boundless joy of “SpongeBob,” where even the wildest, most ridiculous adventures carry real heart, and optimism soars as high as a sponge in mid-song. It’s the whimsy and wonder of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” where a simple rope can become a ship, and imagination turns the ordinary into something extraordinary. And it’s the absurdity of Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” where comedy and chaos reign, and every ridiculous moment is played with complete, glorious conviction. Stepping on stage is stepping into a story larger than life, where, for a little while, you’re not just yourself — you’re part of something bigger, something unforgettable.

We urge our community to support theater education by attending student performances, advocating for funding, and recognizing the immense value that the arts bring to our schools. Our upcoming performances include “Spamalot,” April 4-6, and the world premier of “Beyond the Gates,” a student-written original musical, on May 30.

It’s so easy for the political opposition to say, “No, don’t cut that. Of course we’re against waste and abuse, but cut somewhere else.” Notice they never tell you exactly where they would cut.

That’s why those in the federal government who want to trim the budget should follow a pattern I employed as Suffolk County executive after the real estate crash of 2007-08. State funding cratered, and we experienced a 9 percent reduction in sales tax receipts, where in previous years we might’ve had a 9 percent increase. Action had to be taken, so I called on my department heads to trim their budgets by 10 percent.

When they said they couldn’t do it, I told them, “Do it or I will do it for you.” Somehow they found a way, and the county didn’t fall apart.

I did the same the next year, and the year after that. By the time I left office, county spending was a mere 1 percent

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above where it had been eight years prior, when I took office. And services were just as good.

Likewise, the feds can implement the penny plan, in which every department cuts a penny out of every dollar spent. If households can do it, the government can do it.

The federal government now has 3 million employees. Certainly we can trim it without a dramatic impact on services. The feds must also seek a balanced budget amendment, which forces prioritization.

And finally, if all else fails, Congress can create a commission to cut the budget the same way it eliminated excess military bases after the end of the Cold War. No congresspeople wanted bases in their districts cut, so they created the Base Realignment and Closure Commission to do the cutting for them. It could work as well for trimming our national budget.

Sure, correcting the overspending of the past is going to cause some pain, but as I said above, it won’t be nearly as painful as doing nothing.

Steve Levy is president of Common Sense Strategies, a political consulting firm. He has served as Suffolk County executive and a state assemblyman, and is host of “The Steve Levy Radio Show.” Comments? Steve@commonsensestrategies.com.

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We invite everyone to join us in celebrating Theatre in Our Schools Month by supporting local productions and encouraging continued investment in arts education. Theater changes lives, and with our communities’ support, we

can ensure it remains a vital part of our students’ education.

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The Drama Club’s production of “Grease” — West Hempstead Secondary School

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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Either writing about pets or looking out for them

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Continuing a month-long series of interviews with influential area women in honor of Women’s History Month. Joanne Anderson writes the “Pets, Pets, Pets” column for the Babylon Herald Beacon, is the outreach coordinator for Last Hope Animal Rescue, is a member of the League for Animal Protection and volunteers for the Babylon Animal Shelter.

Herald: Tell me about yourself.

Anderson: I have always loved dogs. Both of my grandmothers were dog fanatics. I remember when I was 5 years old, I went to a barbecue with my family and there was an Afghan hound there. I saw its beautiful coat and thought how magical it looked to me. A love for animals is definitely in my DNA.

Herald: Why do you do what you do?

Anderson: I was an elementary school teacher for 33 years in the William Floyd School District, but I became involved with the Babylon Animal Shelter and animal advocacy after seeing an Afghan hound in the back of a police car. I knew who the dog belonged to for a while, but the officer said that the family didn’t want the dog back.

I had never been in a town shelter before, and when I went to the Babylon Animal Shelter, over 40 years ago, I saw that it was packed with dogs, two to a cage, and many were sick, with no protection against germ spreading. The shelters have come a long way, but that day I took home the Afghan, Alfie. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have gone into the shelter and wanted to get

involved. He opened my eyes. Shortly after, I joined the League for Animal Protection.

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

Anderson: The challenge is worrying that all the animals that have been saved are only the tip of the iceberg — what about the ones we don’t find? There are a zillion places that haven’t been touched yet. What keeps me going is that all of these animals we do find and save are given the chance at a better life because we inter-

vened, and it’s incredible to sometimes hear from the families afterward (about) the life the pets are now living.

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

Anderson: It’s hearing about the animals from the shelter and their lives afterward. It’s knowing that some were absolutely starving, and that’s never going to happen to them again. A lot of them go on to do therapy work as well. Two of my Afghans did therapy work for years, and people who would never talk would all of a sudden start because of the dogs. It’s the team — the dogs have to be placed in the right hands to bring out their potential.

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

Anderson: The world of animal shelters has (come) so far, and while it’s difficult seeing the animals in cages initially, they’re doing much better now. We also have a new thrift store in Huntington, on New York Avenue, called Last Hope Animal Rescue Thrift and Treasures. What I love about the store is that it’s the ultimate recycling venture. You’re taking what people don’t want anymore, and the money is going toward spaying, neutering, taking in more dogs, surgeries, etc.

Last Hope Animal Rescue Thrift and Treasures is at 310 New York Ave. in Huntington. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is currently seeking volunteers. For more about Last Hope Animal Rescue, visit lasthopeanimalrescue.org, email info@lasthopeanimalrescue.org or call (631) 425-1884.

Lifting girls up with leadership and opportunity

By KELSIE RADZISKI

kradziski@liherald.com

Renee Daniel Flagler is executive director of Girls Inc. of Long Island.

Herald: Tell me about yourself.

Flagler: I’ve always been very involved in community service, which is what attracted me to Girls Inc. as an employer in the first place. I’ve always had a special affinity to helping open doors for youth and to serve youth to ensure that they have the access and exposure and opportunities. So I started working with youth just from a volunteer perspective, over 20 years ago. By 2011, I was fully working with young people, and not just volunteering, but working with organizations that served youth. I was a writer, and I was teaching writing programs with the Department of Education and different programs like drug treatment programs in prisons and schools and camps and every type of youth.

Herald: Why do you do what you do?

Flagler: Girls Inc. of Long Island (is an) affiliate of the National Girls Inc. organization, with a mission to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. We provide research-based programs for girls that ensure that they have the

tools, access opportunities and resources to reach their full potential and become the next generation of leaders. (This job) was right in alignment with who I am as a person. It started all those years ago, when I was working with young people and developing an affinity to being able to help young girls who reminded me of myself when I was little … I recognized myself in them, and wanted to help create and open doors for opportunities and stuff like that for them.

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

Flagler: Sometimes being a black woman is a challenge. A lot of times for women, and especially black women, when we get to the table, we kind of have to prove that we belong there. So that’s definitely been a challenge that has been consistent throughout my entire career, from corporate to now. Service keeps me going and inspires me. Progress keeps me going and inspires me. My faith keeps me going and inspires me. I love what I feel when I see myself progress, or the people that I’m working with or helping progress. I love to see the brightness shine in the eyes of a young person when they realize their own capabilities and they

become more confident in themselves.

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

Flagler: Professionally, it was being recognized by the network of Girls Inc. for the growth of Girls Inc. When I came into the organization, I was really committed to doing everything I can to be an asset to the organization.

This is just what I love to do, but the fact that whenever I am recognized, it’s an opportunity for me to stop and reflect on what we are able to accomplish at Girls Inc., and those moments make me proud when I’m able to pull my head up out of the grind and go, Oh, my goodness, we did accomplish it.

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

Flagler: So I’m very proud of the fact that today I live what I call my dream journey. I get up every single day and get to do exactly what I love to do, what I feel like I was put here to do and what I’m passionate about doing, and that’s what I want to charge other people to do.

Live a life that is inspired by the pursuit of your passion and your purpose.

There are still boardrooms that are missing women. There are still industries that don’t have enough women in them. We just have to keep fighting,

because we belong there, and we know that our contributions to this world are vital, not just for us, for our communities and for our children, male and female, but those coming behind us.

To learn more about Renee Daniel Flagler’s work, visit her website at ReneeDanielFlagler.com.

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Joanne Anderson with a Belgian Tervuren at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia in 2020.

Courtesy Renee Daniel Flagler “Service keeps me going and inspires me,” Renee Daniel Flagler says.