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Thousands attend Lindenhurst’s St. Patrick’s Parade

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The weather could not have been more cooperative for Lindenhurst Village’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade. There was plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and an enthusiastic crowd of between 2,000 and 2,500 people who cheered on marchers from more than 65 groups and organizations.

The parade recognized Heather and Keith Busch as Grand Marshalls.

“It was amazing,” said Lindenhurst Village Mayor Mike Lavorata, noting that the sunshine and warm weather held up until the parade was over.

T“I was enjoying myself

immensely,” he said.

Lavorta said he was so busy greeting the marchers and onlookers that he did not even step on the stage with the other officials.

announced by Lindenhurst Trustee RJ Renna who “did an outstanding job,” according to Lavorata.

his year’s parade is going to be a tough one to top.

The parade, held Sat., March 29, began at Fireman’s Field, headed east on Hobart Street, then south on Wellwood Avenue to Hoffman Avenue where the Village grandstand was situated. The marchers were

“He can definitely get a gig as a master of ceremonies,” said Lavorata laughing.

Parade watchers came in groups, like Nancy Padovani and John Dessano of Lindenhurst who got to the parade early and found

a perfect spot to watch the marchers go by.

“The weather is great and I am happy to see so many people here to cheer the marchers on,” said Padovani.

Others came in large groups with family and friends, many dressed in green like the Newberry, Hammel, Winberry, Sims and Wright families who enjoyed the parade—and one another’s company—together.

Lavorata said the Village chose to hold the parade the last weekend in March to avoid conflicts with other local parades such as Babylon Village’s, which was held March 23.

As a result, he said, several Babylon Village groups, including the Babylon AOH, Division 2, were able to attend the event.

In addition, the Lindenhurst, North Lindenhurst and Wantagh fire de-

MIKE LAVORATA, Mayor, Lindenhurst Village

Carolyn James/Herald Photos

The Newberry, Hammel, Winberry, Sims and Wright families enjoy the parade.

Easter Sunrise Service at Venetian Shores

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lindenhurst will once again lead the annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Town of Babylon’s Venetian Shores Park. The service will begin at 6 a.m., Sunday, April 20, at 850 Venetian Blvd., Lindenhurst.

“We are deeply grateful for the op-

portunity to host this meaningful experience for our community,” said Rev. Marc Herbst, pastor of St. John’s. “Our sincere thanks go to Supervisor Rich Schaffer and his team for their outstanding support. We welcome members of all faith traditions to join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.”

Courtesy St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lindenhurst Easter Sunrise Service on March 31, 2024

Court rules against LI schools in mascot case

Wyandanch, 3 others have 30 days to appeal in fight against banned imagery

By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Correspondent

U.S. Chief District Court Judge Margo K. Brodie dismissed the lawsuit filed by the Wyandanch School District and three other Long Island school districts challenging a state ban on Native American imagery in public schools, such as a Wyandanch logo that the district has since changed. The ruling was handed down March 27.

Thirteen local districts were affected by the state Board of Regents’ ban on indigenous names, logos and mascots, but only Massapequa, Wyandanch, Connetquot, and Wantagh pursued legal action.

The judge ruled that the plaintiffs did not present enough evidence to support their claim that the actions of school officials were a matter of public concern and thus protected by the First Amendment. Brodie gave the plaintiffs 30 days to amend their complaint before the dismissal becomes final.

In response, Dr. Laurence Aronstein, the Wyandanch interim superintendent, issued a statement to the community:

“We are disappointed to share that a federal judge has dismissed our lawsuit challenging New York State’s regulation banning Native American mascots,” he said. “While this decision is not the outcome we had hoped for, it does not change our unwavering commitment to protecting and preserving the identity and traditions of our community.”

The Massapequa Board of Education responded with the following statement:

“Throughout this process, our priority has been to stand up for local control and the ability of communities to honor their heritage in a respectful and meaningful way. We firmly believe that decisions about our schools should reflect the voices of the people who live here, not be dictated by the state. Despite this setback, we remain steadfast in our advocacy and will continue to explore all available options. We will be consulting with legal counsel in the coming days to determine

our next steps.”

The Chiefs logo has been adopted by the Village of Massapequa Park, the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce, and the Massapequa Fire Department. Additionally, the first landmark visitors see when entering Massapequa from the east on Sunrise Highway is the Big Chief Lewis building.

Assemblyman Mike Durso, who has opposed the state’s ruling, said the court’s decision was expected. He noted that continuing the lawsuit would come at a cost to taxpayers.

“The (school districts have to) weigh the cost of continuing the lawsuit against the probability of success and the cost of redoing facilities,” Durso said. “They have to do what’s best for the community.”

CRIME WATCH

The following incidents have been reported by the Nassau County Police Department and other police, fire and emergency services:

PETIT LARCENY

Deer Park: Representatives of a store in the Arches reported to police March 27 that an unidentified personwalked into the store and left with three pairs of sneakers without paying for the items.

West Babylon: Someone stole approximately $256 in assorted items from Big Lots on Montauk Highway, at approximately 11:35 a.m., March 25.

ROBBERY

West Babylon: An argument between two people who police said knew each other resulted in the theft of cash. According to police, the two got into an argument at the pizza shop on Belmont Ave., March 26, at approximately 7 p.m. One person hit the other in the mouth, pushed him and brandished a knife demanding his money. The attacker took the cash from the victim and fled before police arrived.

GRAND LARCENY

West Babylon: A 2011 Mercedes that the owner had warming up in his driveway on 1st Street was stolen. The theft occurred at approximately 2:11 a.m., on March 26.

Wyandanch: A 2018 Kawasaki motorcycle was stolen on March 25 at approximately 8:31 p.m. The victim told police he placed an ad to sell the motorcycle online. An individual, unknown to. him, contact him saying he wanted to purchase the motorcycle and the owner agreed to meet him. The alleged buyer took the motorcycle for a “test

drive” and never returned. ARRESTS

Menacing With a Weapon: Ahluwaia Sukhpai, 54 of 308 N. Ontario Ave., Lindenhurst.

Burglary: Terry Niakeya, 43, of 74 Davidson St., Wyandanch; Philip Jannazzo, 52, of 56 Midship La., Patchogue.

Robbery: Padro Rodriguez, 33 of 152 Irving St., Central Islip.

Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Jarreth Avilazamora, 18, of 17 Walnut Rd., Amityville.

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired:, Seda Ozdemir, 35, of 7 Venezia Ct., Deer Park; Jesus Rodriguez, 33 of 152 Irving St., Central Islip; Nancy Nahshel, 54, of 14 Welbourn La., Coram; Sandra Ruiz, 46, of 7 Aljan Dr., Brentwod; Ryan Schreck, 43, of 19 Front Dr., Huntington Station; Armando Orellana, 47, of 1724 E 3rd Ave., Bay Shore; Kelvyn Garcia, 23, of 28 Chapel Hill Dr., Brentwood; Dennis Pelezaguilar, 29, of 34 Yankee St., Brentwood; Brian Carlucci, 68, of 443 Leonard Ct., Lindenhurst; Benedicto Ventura Perez, 54, of 84 Phelps La., North Babylon; Waldy Gonzalez Romero, 35, 120 Park Ave., Deer Park.

Petit Larceny: Rafael Rodriguez Perez, 36, of 11615 14th Rd., College Point; Malcom Cater, 34, of 337 Terrace Rd., Bayport; Annette Barnes, 70, of 23 Croydon Rd., Amityville; Cindy Narcisse, 40, of 20 Henry St., Wyandanch; Matthew Valvo, 61, of 22 Harrison Ave., Massapequa; Jennifer Quinn, 44 of 600 Heathcote Rd., Lindenhurst. Grand Larceny: Ciara Chambers, 39, of 4 Mortell Ct., Copiague; Andrea Calderon Montegro, 32, of 376 7th Ave., Manhattan.

Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance: Shikem Edwards, 46, of 48 Adams Rd., Central Islip; Byron Lopez, 35, of 16 Palmetto St., Central Islip; An-

drys Guerrero, 31, of 119 Rye Ct., Bay Shore; Donys Montalvanacunba, 28, of 498 51 St., Lindenhurst; Shaun Robinson, 4 1, of 81 Filmore Ave., Deer Park.

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.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

TUESDAY, April 15

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

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

WEDNESDAY, April 16

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

THURSDAY, April 17

• Keep Islip Clean General Meeting: 7 p.m. in the Ballroom of Brookwood Hall, 50 Irish Lane, East Isli. KIC will be sharing information on the Greatest American Cleanup and other volunteer opportunities within the Town of Islip. For more information email keepislipclean@gmail.com or call 631-224-2627. Calendar items are printed for non-profit 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.

New Wyandanch school logo

Old Wyandanch school logo

Lindenhurst St. Patrick’s Parade marches on to a huge success

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partments attended, local town and county officials and numerous youth groups from Lindenhurst and other communities—all who enjoyed the opportunity to march and showcase their presence.

Lavorata thanked the members

of each of these groups, as well as his staff “who did an outstanding job.”

Asked what Lindenhurst can do next year to have an even better parade, he said he couldn’t think of anything.

“This year’s parade is going to be a tough one to top,” he said.

was a friends-and-family

Enjoying the parade are, l. to r., U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino, Lindenhurst Trustee and parade announcer R. J. Renna, and Lindenhurst Village Mayor Mike Lavorata.

Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer marched all dressed in green.

Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce President JoAnn Boettcher waves to the crowd.

The parade’s Grand Marshalls, Heather and Keith Busch, accept proclamation from NYS Assemblywoman Monica Martinez.

The parade

affair for Madison Santos, Miranda Kerschman, Ava, Alexa, and Angelina Giuca, Chloe Crociata, Olivia Sorce, Veri Lopez and Audrey Giuca.

St. Patrick, aka Andy Kuzma.

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney joined in the march. The Saffron Band of Babylon added to the celebration of St. Patrick.

Copiague baseball continues to take shape

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

Another season of Copiague baseball is upon us and the Eagles are looking to take the next step towards building a successful program.

Ezequiel Hernandez is entering his fourth season as head coach, bringing both passion and commitment to his role. Since he’s taken over, the program has made great strides, with several key players stepping up and showing promise for both the present and the future.

One of the standout athletes this season is junior captain and pitcher Aidan Roman. “Aidan’s leadership and experience go such a long way in helping our guys,” Hernandez said. “He is such a dedicated athlete who works so hard, loves playing the game, and loves his teammates.”

Another key contributor is Adrian Cruz. The senior is already committed to play at Queens Community College starting next year.

The Eagles have several promising freshmen who are already making an impact. Jaedyn Robinson, a freshman power hitter, is continuing to develop and is expected to have a bright future within the program. “His power at the plate and work ethic are signs of a player with a great deal of potential.,” said Hernandez. Similarly, freshman Jake Vargas, a pitcher and outfielder, is a player to watch. “With raw talent and a lot of potential we want to make sure we continue to develop him the right way.”

Another freshman to keep an eye on is third baseman Geovany Espinal. “He has already made a huge impact for us,” Hernandez said. “We are really excited about the future he has within this program.”

Sophomore Justice Santiago is also an important part of the team, bringing energy and skill to both the field and the dugout. Additionally, junior Anthony Peralta has impressed Hernandez with his fundamental skills. “As a player with a great understanding of the game,” said Hernandez. “He does all the little things right.”

The team’s home field is also undergoing significant improvements. With reno-

HERALD SPORTS West Babylon returns solid core

Erik Lee/Herald

Steven Falco has his strong pitching mechanics on display April 3 as the Eagles battled North Babylon.

vations underway, Hernandez and the players are looking forward to a new turf field starting next season. The new field will offer a much-needed upgrade, helping the team perform at their best.

Despite many individual successes, Hernandez remains focused on the bigger picture. He believes the team is capable of being a .500 squad this season, and he’s determined to push them toward that goal. The players’ work ethic has not gone unnoticed.

“We would hold workouts three times a week in the offseason,” said Hernandez. “They would be there at 6am ready to work and it shows how much they care.”

Besides wins and losses, Hernandez’s true passion lies in shaping these athletes into responsible young men who will be leaders in their communities.

“My favorite part of coaching is seeing them grow into great men who contribute positively to our community,” Hernandez said, talking about his players. “I want them to set an example for everyone else and become responsible young men later on in life. Teaching them how to behave and leading them down the right path is why I love doing this.”

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

Shaun Kaminski is entering his second year as the head coach of the West Babylon baseball team, a role he earned after spending two years as an assistant.

Under his leadership, the Eagles have shown significant potential, making it to the playoffs last season and returning a strong core of players this spring. With a large junior class and several key returning players, Kaminski’s squad looks poised to build on the success of the previous year and make another strong playoff push.

One of West Babylon’s major strengths is the wealth of returning talent, led by several players who are expected to be key contributors again. Among the most notable returners is Anthony Gerbasio, a standout pitcher and first baseman. “His leadership both on and off the field has been invaluable,” said Kaminski. ”He consistently sets an example with his work ethic and competitive spirit. He has a knack for firing up his teammates and ensuring they stay focused, all while remaining calm under pressure. His ability to lead by example will be crucial as the team looks to build on last season’s success.”

Alongside Gerbasio, other returning starters include Elijah Outlaw, the team’s talented center fielder, who was a key part of the 2023 team that won the Long Island championship. Pitcher and shortstop Josh Gomez will also play a big role. He pitched a complete game shutout with 12 strikeouts in a 2-0 win over Deer Park on April 2. Matt Critchly, a second baseman and pitcher, will provide flexibility in both the infield and the mound, while Tim Erwing will return as the Eagles’ right fielder. Third baseman Steve Gervasi rounds out the experienced core that will lead the charge for the 2025 season.

In addition to the experienced upperclassmen, Kaminski’s squad will also rely on contributions from some talented freshmen. Dean Geiger, an outfielder, and Xavier Estevez, a shortstop, have already proven themselves capable of making an impact. “They’ve really stepped up for us,”

Vinny Iorio and the Eagles are looking to return to the playoffs and make a deep run for second-year coach Shaun Kaminski.

Kaminski said. “Whether it’s as a starter or coming off the bench, we expect them to make big contributions.”

The chemistry within the team is another positive factor. Kaminski has built strong relationships with his players. His understanding of their personalities and needs has allowed him to foster a sense of unity and trust amongst his players, which can be very valuable as the season progresses.

With a strong returning roster, a talented group of juniors, and promising freshmen, Kaminski’s second year is shaping up to be an exciting one. The team is ready to take the next step and continue building on the momentum of last season. The pressure to win every year can be overwhelming, but Kaminski emphasizes the value of hard work and consistent effort each day. “It’s not easy to win a championship every year,” he said. “But as long as we remain competitive, we will be fine. And the best way to stay competitive is by showing up everyday ready to work hard.”

Sheryl Amorosino/Herald

The blind, deaf Poodle who found care and kindness—and a new home

This mystery started with a “courtesy post” I put on Last Hope Inc Facebook about a matted, blind-deaf Poodle.

“Courtesy posts” are placed by rescue groups looking for adopters or help with dogs or cats that do not belong to the organization that is advertising on social media.

Before reading the story, look at the before and after photos: You are looking at two pictures of the same Miniature Poodle examined at a Queens veterinary office: then shaved and groomed by the staff.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

JOANNE ANDERSON

Last Hope’s hotline call came from an employee at this animal hospital who explained a Good Samaritan found this tangled-beyond-recognition, senior dog, dragging an old pink leash attached to a new, red harness over her matted body on 153rd Street in Flushing.

The finder called the animal hospital to get the dog scanned for a microchip. She showed proof of her dogs so the hospital would believe her story about finding the Poodle as a stray. When she brought the dog into a local hospital, the staff was aghast at the dog’s condition.

No microchip! The vet and staff started working on the dog at once. They sedated her mildly to shave mats down to her skin. This process took two hours with breaks for the dog, then a bath. When a dog is this neglected, the coat feels like wood.

The Poodle was terribly thin and shaking so a staff member put the dress on her. The vet examined her and did extensive bloodwork. This dog is a senior. Her teeth are in terrible shape, but her ears were clean, and her skin in good condition. Her kidney values are slightly low which can be a function of her age and starved state. And the POODLE is BLIND and DEAF. How did she survive on the street, even for a brief time?

Despite her ordeal, the matted munchkin was a sweetheart. As soon as someone touched her, she stopped shaking and snuggled into the person’s hand. After her therapeutic make-over, the Poodle stayed temporarily with the staff member’s neighbor who had dogs and cats. She fit in fine but was circling when she walked.

The dog dilemma: NYC shelters are different from LI municipal shelters. A lost dog can be found in one borough and be held on a stray hold in a different borough. Dogs are kept for a short time- especially old, disabled dogs. The vet staff worried this frail pup would be terrified in a shelter cage and would be considered unadoptable.

In cases like this, someone can circumvent the shelter stay by notifying NYC Animal Care & Control, calling the NYPD precinct where the dog was found, and waiting for three days for an owner to surface before placing the dog.

My courtesy post was asking for someone to adopt the disabled Poodle from her advocate at the animal hospital. Though unlikely an owner would claim her during her stray hold, the fear lurked. The poor waif could go back to a neglectful situation. Even if she had been missing a long time and slowly became a canine mop, someone had recently put a new harness over her mats before she was found last week on the street in Flushing.

Over 30 years watching people turn

“strays” into LI town shelters has made me skeptical of their stories. Too many times, the finder turned out to be the owner or someone close to the owner. My gut feeling is this dog was neglected over time inside a house, not while she was outside briefly, fending for herself.

To my surprise: The morning after the “courtesy post”, my friend Sue, Mom of our late Team Timmy ambassadogs, partner in our Last Hope humane ed program, told me she was going to inquire about adopting the deaf and blind Poodle.

She adopted two tiny senior dogs over the past year, and has Shih-tzu Pammy Sue, retired from Team Timmy visits. “I have room for one more old lady dog as long as she gets along with my crew,” Sue said.

As I type this column, the sweet Poodle,

named Helen, for now, (after Helen Keller), arrived Sunday at Chez Sue. Introductions were seamless, and she began exploring her home and yard. She kept circling inside and outside.

Joanne (the jinx) thought there may be a neurological issue too, until I watched the video of Helen’s large circles with her nose down in the yard, and read online:

“Owners of blind and blind-deaf dogs… usually report that after newly blind dogs have used circling to discover and map their “space” indoors and outdoors, the dogs usually decrease circling and might cease it altogether when they are in places they know already.”

Helen is quite bright like her namesake. Give her a little time, and she will figure out the doggie door.

The blind-deaf Poodle found on a street in Flushing recently.

Steven Kent appointed LIA’s chief economist

By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com

Steven Kent, an economist and financial expert with over 25 years of experience with Goldman Sachs, was recently named chief economist of the Long Island Association Research Institute.

The LIA is a nonprofit business organization advocating for the region’s economic vitality and overall business community. In his role, Kent will provide real-time economic insights that will allow business across Long Island to forecast for operational success and growth.

“Our mission will be enhanced with the addition of Dr. Steven Kent to the LIA team as the new Chief Economist of the LIA Research Institute,” Matt Cohen, president and CEO of the Long Island Association, stated in a press release. “The LIA will be well-served by his extensive private-sector experience and the valuable data and analyses he will provide to our members at this pivotal inflection point for the future of Long Island, and indeed the entire country, as we navigate uncertain economic conditions and the existential crisis of affordability.”

Kent is a lifelong Long Island resident, having grown up in Islip before

attending Stony Brook University, where he became fascinated with economics and received a B.A. in the subject.

“I walked into SUNY Stony Brook and took a class with one of the best professors on campus, intro to economics, and it basically changed my life,” said Kent. “I like the analytic part, the mathematical part, and the social science part.”

Kent joined Goldman Sachs as a junior analyst after graduating, before leaving for another firm and pursuing an MBA at NYU’s Stern School of Business. Then he returned to Goldman Sachs, where he researched and oversaw investments in the global hospitality and leisure sector before he retired as managing director in 2016. Kent was named “best stock picker” eight times by the Wall Street Journal.

“I learned you had to know the companies, you had to understand the stocks, but I started to look at what was going on in the broader economy,” he said.

After retiring, Kent wanted to share what he learned in the industry. “I always wanted to help the next generation of business leaders,” he said. “My whole career, both academic and business, I have had lots and lots of mentors

who guided me, focused me, and helped me out along the way. I wanted to do the same.”

Kent, a Baldwin resident, guest lectured at several universities before becoming a professor of economics and finance at Molloy University. He also received a Ph.D. in hospitality management.

Being named LIA’s chief economist was “a little bit of a surprise,” he said.

Kent will continue teaching at Molloy while serving the LIA. As chief economist, he will share data-informed insights and explanations of the Island’s economy, helping business owners make informed decisions about their businesses.

Kent will be releasing a newsletter broadly reporting on the U.S., New York, and Long Island economies. He will focus on specific topics and develop special projects to uplift the local economy.

According to Kent, Long Island’s current economy is vibrant. “Our unemployment rate is lower than the rest of the country. Our economic activity continues to expand,” he said. “One of the advantages Long Island has is where we’re located, so we have access to transportation and access to great universities, and that facilitates a lot of

growth.”

He said he wants to “help to allow the Long Island economy to continue its robust trajectory.”

Courtesy Steven Kent

Steven Kent grew up in Islip, earned an economics degree at Stony Brook, and then joined Goldman Sachs.

‘Peigi’ Fabian honored as Irish American of Distinction for her many contributions

Margaret “Peigi” Fabian of North Babylon was honored with the 2025 Irish American of Distinction Award by S.C. Leg. Tom Donnelly at the Irish American Heritage Celebration held March 26 at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge.

A lifelong Long Island resident, Fabian was recognized for her significant contributions to both the Irish American community and Suffolk County at large, particularly through her dedication to sacred music and the preservation of Irish language and culture. A graduate of CW Post/Long Island University’s music school, she has enriched the spiritual and cultural lives of many through her musical talents.

Fabian serves as a lunchtime cantor at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, and is the head cantor, lead soprano, and assistant to the director at St. Agnes Cathedral in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. She also works as part-time music director at St. John’s Catholic Church in Bohemia. Many have enjoyed

her performances during televised Masses on the Catholic Faith Network.

A former president of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Division 2 St. Patrick in Babylon, Fabian continues to teach the Irish language and promote Irish heritage.

“Peigi Fabian embodies the heart and soul of Irish-American Heritage Month through her deep devotion to faith, culture, and community,” Donnelly said.

“Her work as a musician and educator has touched countless lives, and I am proud to recognize her as my 2025 Irish American of Distinction.”

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine also spoke at the event, recognizing Donnelly’s Irish heritage and his contributions to the county as both a lawmaker and a firefighter.

Suffolk County has designated March as “Irish American Heritage Month,” and the Irish American of Distinction program highlights the remarkable contributions made by Irish Americans to the county

S.C. Legislator Tom

presents proclamation to Peigi Fabian of North Babylon as Irish American of Distinction for 2025 at Irish American Heritage Celebration last month.

Easter Bunny coming to Babylon April 19

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

Hosted by the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Catholic Health Good Samaritan University

Hospital, attendees are encouraged to bring their own camera as the Easter Bunny will be 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.

Career Fair in North Babylon 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 op-

portunities that may be available to them. Meet with trade unions, first responder agencies, healthcare professionals and local companies. This event is perfect for students, families, recent graduates and guidance counselors.

To attend, RSVP to Councilman Tony Manetta’s Office by emailing amanetta@ townofbabylonny.gov or call (631) 957-4482.

Photos courtesy Leg. Tom Donnelly’s office

Legislator Tom Donnelly accepts proclamation from S.C. Leg. Ed Romaine as Legs. Steve Flotteron, Dominick Thorne, Steve Englebright, and Phil Maniaci of the Deer Park Fire Department look on.

Donnelly

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Copiague High celebrates its National Honor Society inductees

In celebration of their overall achievements, 32 Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School students were honored at a National Honor Society induction ceremony on March 25 in the school’s auditorium. Surrounded by family, friends, district administrators and Board of Education members, they were welcomed into the Isabella M. Driscoll Chapter of the organization.

After current members walked into the ceremony holding their candles, the four officers spoke about the pillars of the National Honor Society – scholarship, character, leadership and service – before lighting a candle to signify each pillar.

Each inductee was called to the stage by an existing member to be honored for their successes and to receive their candle and certificate. Before reciting the oath for new members to repeat, Principal Joseph Agosta addressed the inductees and commended them for their positivity.

“Tonight is a celebration of hard work, of values, and of the choices made quietly,” he said. “To our new members of the National Honor Society, this moment is a result of the countless small decisions to study instead of scroll, to lead when they would have been easier to follow, to help without being asked and to speak up when it mattered. The four pillars of the National Honor Society – scholarship, leadership, service and character – just don’t appear; they are earned one action at a time, one choice at a time, one moment of integrity at a time.”

The following are the new members: 10th grade –Christie Arce, Allison Hernandez Ramos, Alexandra Kaleka, Veronica Karwowska, Alicia Navarro, Tiffany Ortiz, Stephanie Rekas, Carissa Spencer, Kasper Sztabinski, Alyson Vargas and Emely Zuniga; 11th grade – Samari Cooper, Anne Maria De Oleo, Shayaan Hussain, Bielka Perez, Darein Reyes, Iliana Rivera, Anisa

Sattaur, Kamila Tineo, Catherine Yanase and Daniel Zheng; 12th grade – Angelie Acosta, Esmeralda Claros, Marisa-Ann Fidanza, Daniel Kister, Sebastian Leonardo, Wilatchie Maxi, Esther Morel, Evelin Sarmiento, Hannah Szigethy, Catalina Torres and Mykhailo Yatsuk.

Deer Park Falcons basketball team honored at awards dinner

Deer Park High School’s varsity boys basketball team was honored for winning their 10th League Championship since 2012 at the annual Suffolk County Boys Basketball Coaches Association Awards Dinner, held March 30 at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.

Individual players recognized at the dinner included junior Drew Delargy (Academic All-County), sophomore Nusanti Delbridge (All-League), senior DiMaunt’e Gardner (All-League, All-Conference, All-County, League IV Most Valuable Player, Class AA All Tournament team) and junior Damien Scott (All-League and All-Conference).

Guided by coach John McCaffrey, the Falcons were the second seed in Class AA, and after defeating East Islip for the third time this season in the quarterfinals, advanced to the Suffolk County final four for the 10th time since 2006, and the 11th time in program history. Deer Park will return 12 lettermen next season and will supplement the returners from competitive JV and Robert Frost Middle School teams to attempt to reach the play-

Deer Park School District. In photo left to right, DiMaunt’e Gardner, Damien Scott, Nusanti Delbridge and Drew Delargy.

Courtesy Copiague School District.

Copiague High School inducted 32 new members into the National Honor Society

Courtesy

Propel NY aims to update L.I. connectivity

By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com

The Propel NY Energy project is a $3.26 billion initiative aimed at modernizing Long Island’s aging electric transmission system.

Why the project Is needed

New York’s electric transmission infrastructure is largely outdated — roughly 80 percent of it was built before 1980, at a time when energy needs were vastly different. With electric vehicles, heat pumps, data centers, and advanced digital technologies there will be a projected 50 to 90 percent increase in electricity demand over the next 20 years. Long Island’s grid, currently connected to the statewide network through only two points, is vulnerable to congestion and outages.

The existing grid faces significant congestion, akin to a crowded highway, which leads to inefficiencies and increased costs. Propel NY Energy is designed to add new transmission pathways that facilitate bidirectional power flow, enhancing both the reliability and resilience of the grid. This project prepares the region for a more robust and future-ready energy infrastructure.

Project scope and technical details

At the heart of the project is the construction of 90 miles of new underground transmission lines, including 66 miles in Nassau County. Additional segments will extend into Suffolk County, the Bronx and Westchester. Unlike surface lines, these cables will be installed underground using conventional trenching methods — typically 5 to 7 feet deep. In logistically challenging areas, advanced trenchless technologies such as horizontal directional drilling will be used. Propel NY Energy will add three new interconnec-

tion points. This enhancement will enable power to flow in multiple directions, relieving congestion and providing critical redundancy.

Propel NY Energy is exclusively focused on upgrading electric transmission infrastructure. It is not associated with battery storage systems or offshore wind projects, though the upgraded grid will support future renewable energy integration. Selected through a competitive solicitation process by the New York Independent System Operator from among 19 proposals by four developers, the project was chosen for its costeffectiveness and technical merits.

Environmental and community considerations

To reduce new environmental disruptions, most of

the project’s new lines will follow existing road corridors and disturbed areas. For segments crossing environmentally sensitive zones, such as the Long Island Sound, the team is applying sediment transport modeling and best management practices. When unavoidable impacts occur — particularly in wetlands — compensatory measures will be implemented by creating two to three acres of new wetlands for every acre affected.

The project is undergoing a review under New York’s Article Seven permitting process. This comprehensive environmental and socio-economic evaluation involves multiple state agencies. Anticipated approval is around July 2026.

Regular open houses and public meetings are planned to keep local communities informed and dispel misconceptions. The project prioritizes local union labor and contractors, ensuring that Nassau County and surrounding areas benefit from job opportunities. Any temporary disruptions will be addressed through detailed restoration plans.

Cost, funding and timeline

The total investment for Propel NY Energy is capped at $3.26 billion, and is funded by ratepayers across the state. For the average residential customer, the project is expected to add roughly 6 cents per day to utility bills. Projected costs are expected to be offset by long-term savings, with enhanced grid efficiency estimated to save nearly $3.3 billion in congestionrelated costs over time.

Construction is slated to begin in mid-2026 and will continue for up to four years, with project completion anticipated by mid-2030. During construction, crews are expected to progress between 50 and 150 feet per day per.

For more on Propel, go to PropelNyEnergy.com.

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Community leader Richard W. Anderson of Amityville, at 85

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Richard Anderson was a well-known figure in the Amityville community, devoting his time and energy to numerous charitable and philanthropic organizations. He was just as well known for his wit and humor.

“He inspired leadership and passion for community service,” said Joan Donnison, Anderson’s partner. “He had a wonderful sense of humor and remarkable wit that brightened every room.” She also noted his ability to focus on one task at a time, a skill she said she learned from him.

Anderson died February 18, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born December 27, 1939, in Astoria, Queens, to Russell and Kathryn Anderson, he served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1964. After his military service, he worked for several entertainment companies, including Warner Bros., as a financial officer. He later attended Brooklyn Law School and began his career as a tax attorney. He initially practiced in Manhattan before founding Amity Law in Amityville.

Anderson was an active member of many organizations, including the John J. Kreyer VFW Post #7223, the Rotary Club of Amityville, the Bay Vil-

lage Civ

ic Association, the Amityville Historical Society, the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club, the Echo Golf League, and the Kiwanis Club of Amityville. He was a longtime member for the Suffolk West Division of Kiwanis International, where he had served as past president and a lieutenant governor.

He also served as president of the Amityville School Board. According to Hal Schad, who served in Kiwanis and on the school board with Anderson, he was a great colleague. Schad invited him to join Kiwanis and they worked closely together on the school board and in Kiwanis. “I’m very saddened by the loss,” Schad said.

Anderson’s daughter, Christine Deal, described the outpouring of support at his service as “overwhelming.

“I was taken aback by how many people came and how respected he was,” she said. Deal added that her father’s humor was a constant source of joy, noting that even at the end, he was making jokes to lighten the mood.

In addition to his humor, he loved music, especially the Rolling Stones. “He would blast them in any fancy car he had,” Deal recalled. He also enjoyed golf, travel, and dining out. Deal fondly remembered a four-hour lunch she shared with him, saying, “He was the

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kind of guy who made you want to be better when you were around him. He had this presence.”

Anderson also had a quirky sock collection, which began with suspenders when he was working in the city. When he began working in Amityville, he switched to the socks, said Deal. “He would purposely wear shoes that showed off his socks,” she added, noting that her father’s mantra was “Forever Young.”

“He made everybody smile,” Donnison said. “He was a very special guy, and we both deeply cared for each other.”

Anderson was predeceased by his parents, Russell and Kathryn Anderson, and his brother, Ronald Anderson. He is survived by his partner, Joan Donnison of Amityville; his daughters Christine Deal and her husband, Kenneth, of Ashford, Connecticut, and Katie Anderson and her husband, Ryan Keough, of Attleboro, Massachusetts; and his son Michael Anderson of Smithtown. Also surviving are his grandchildren Emily, Victoria, Wesley, and Lucas, and his stepchildren, Fred Gallant and Melissa of Amityville Harbor, Andrea Cifuentes Carroll and her husband, Brian, of West Islip, and Nick Cifuentes of Amityville.

Visitation was held at Powell Funeral Home in Amityville on February 23 and

24. A service led by the John J. Kreyer VFW Post #7223 was held on February 23. A Mass was celebrated at St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church on February 25, followed by interment with military honors at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

ATTENTION FAMILIES AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Family members and funeral directors can submit obituary notices to us at: Babylon Herald Beacon, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 or call us at 516-569-4000 ext. 329

We will also consider publishing clear black-and-white or color photos with the articles.

Register now for pickleball lessons at Tanner Park and Phelps Lane

The Town of Babylon will be offering pickleball lessons at Tanner Park from April through August and at Phelps Lane in the months of May and June.

Lessons at Tanner Park for residents will be $50 for two lessons and for non-residents, the cost of two lessons will be $70. There are morning and evening times available.

Lessons at Phelps Lane for residents will be $100 for four lessons and $140 for nonresidents, with morning and evening times available as well.

For more information, visit townofbabylon.com/parks or call 631-893-2100.

Free paper shredding event May 4

Mangano Funeral Home will be offering free paper shredding services on May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the truck is full. The limit is four bags or boxes per person. Bring your personal household documents for shredding. All documents will be shredded in a professional Mobile Shredding Truck,

while you watch. The paper will then get recycled. No plastic, cardboard or hard drives. This event is for personal household documents, not for commercial businesses.

Mangano Funeral Home is located at 1701 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. For more information, call 631-586-3600.

Richard Anderson

STEPPING OUT

Where the audience always comes first

Long Island Children’s Museum Theater Director

Jim Packard says goodbye to his role of a lifetime

By Danielle Schwab

There are 140 seats at the theater at Long Island Children’s Museum and Jim Packard has sat in almost every single one.

“There’s not a bad seat in the theater. Wherever you sit, you can see the whole stage, and you’re no more than five, six rows away from the stage, which is pretty special,” he says.

Packard has been instrumental in the growth of the museum’s theatrical programming from inception, since the theater’s construction in 2001. It all begin with a committee he didn’t know he was on, when he was asked to consult on the museum’s theater then in development.

Prior to joining the museum, Packard was involved with theater and event management in Manhattan, and has taught stage technology and design.

“I was asked by a friend on the LICM theater committee to look at the plans the architect had drawn up. Then that spring, they had listed me as ‘not present’ at a theater committee meeting,” Packard recalls.

“I said: ‘I didn’t know I was on this committee, but I’m happy to serve on it and to help out the museum in whatever way I can.’ They said: ‘That’s all right. The committee has dissolved at this point.’

“I asked: ‘Who’s watching out for the theater?’ And that’s when I got hired.”

From his first position — as Theater Coordinator to his final role as Director of Theater Programs — Packard has made his mark over these past 24 years.

His philosophy, in keeping with the museum’s mission, is to put the audience first.

“It always boils down to making sure that the audience is the one that you’re paying attention to, because there’s no point in doing theater without an audience,” he explains. The productions are carefully chosen with a strong focus on audience interaction, with many tying into exhibits and related events.

“Our dressing room door has a big sheet of brown paper on it, and every time the actors hear something fun or interesting coming from the audience, they will write it on that board, just to remind them to pay attention to what the audience is saying,” he adds.

There is sure to be plenty of audience response to the upcoming production of “Elephant and Piggie’s We are in a Play!” The beloved show, opening April 14, which involves the audience as a character in the story, is always popular with visitors. Adapted from Mo Willems’ best-selling children’s series, the hilarious duo of Elephant and Piggie gets tangled in all sorts of antics, learning the meaning of friendship along the way.

“Elephant and Piggie realize there’s an audience watching them, and then they talk and interact with the audience, invite them to sing along and be a part of the show,” Packard says.

With Packard’s retirement this month, the production

• Performances April 14-19, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

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

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

acts as a passing of the baton to new hands. Taking on the assignment are not one but two folks: Lisa Rudin as artistic director and Austin Costello as technical director.

It’s a full circle moment for both Rudin and Costello, who appeared as Elephant and Piggie in previous stagings of the production.

Costello, a distinguished puppeteer in his own right, has worked with the museum’s theater since 2015.

His love of puppetry started back as a kid in ‘90s, when he visited the museum and saw a puppet on display. His career led him to roles in children’s theater, including Sesame Street.

“The little lessons that we find along the way in our shows are the major takeaways that we get to share with families and especially with kids who might be having problems. It’s such an important thing to me to bring children up in a good way, and to help them understand the world around them,” Costello says.

“It’s wonderful to be able to carry on the legacy of Jim, who’s worked so hard for so many people, and who has taken a lot of time to take me under his wing and train me,” he adds.

Rudin also has a personal history with the museum.

“The first time I came to the theater here was when I brought my children in 2019. I was like, ‘what a beautiful theater this is.’ This is just perfect,” she says.

She has worn many theatrical hats throughout her career, including as an actor on Sesame Street Live and an education director for a children’s theater school.

Rudin and Costello will surely continue the theater’s aim to connect with children through imaginative and creative storytelling,

”Children learn empathy from watching characters on stage. They understand content and what happens in the story more from seeing it live,” Rudin says.

While Packard may be waving goodbye as director, his legacy remains rooted to the museum’s very foundation.

Joan Osborne sings Dylan

The seven-time Grammy nominee brings her extraordinary voice and artistic depth to the timeless music of Bob Dylan.The recent biopic “A Complete Unknown” brings Dylan to the forefront once again. Meanwhile Osborne has spent over 25 years captivating audiences with her fearless exploration of genres ranging from rock and blues to soul, gospel and country. Her journey with Dylan’s catalog began in 2016 with a series of “Dylanology” concerts. Her critically-acclaimed 2018 album, “Songs of Bob Dylan,” and her live performances showcase her ability to reimagine Dylan’s iconic works, highlighting the emotional resonance and poetic brilliance of his music. Osborne turns back the clock with her soulful reinterpretations that exude passion, emotion and energy. .

Friday, April 11, 8 p.m. $59, $55, $48, also special VIP package. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Rick Wakeman

“When I was 19-years-old, walking

“When I was 19-years-old, walking across my college theater’s auditorium, I thought I could do this every day for the rest of my life — and I got that opportunity,” he shares.

“It’s been one of the more wonderful

“It’s been one of the more wonderful experiences in life, in terms of just getting to do so much that makes so many people happy.”

Photos courtesy LICM

Top photo: Outgoing Director Jim Packard, center, and cast and crew of “Interstellar Cinderella” gather at the final performance.

Bottom photo: Elephant (Finn MacDevitt) and Piggie (Anneka Shepherd ) return to the museum’s stage in a production helmed by new Artistic Director Lisa Rudin.

Experience the magic of progressive rock legend Rick Wakeman when he brings his “Final Solo Tour” to Long Island. Renowned for his keyboard wizardry and captivating stage presence, Wakeman invites you on a journey through iconic Yes classics, unforgettable solo compositions and personal favorites. With a career spanning over five decades and album sales exceeding 50 million, Rick’s extraordinary contributions to music have earned him accolades, including a CBE from Queen Elizabeth II. This tour is a heartfelt farewell to his legendary one-man shows in the U.S., but his music will continue to inspire fans worldwide. Rick’s career is a testament to his versatility and enduring artistry. His live performances seamlessly blend masterful musicianship with humor and storytelling, creating an intimate and unforgettable experience.

Wednesday, April 16, 8 p.m. $75, $65, $55, $45, $35, $29.50. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

THE Your Neighborhood

‘Cold Beer on a Saturday Night’ Spring blooms with Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band. Before you know back on the beach, but Jimmy Kenny and his band come to the rescue, on the Paramount stage, Saturday, April 19, 8 p.m. Join in their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band. Parrotheads, No Shoes Nation and the Zamily: it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so let’s ‘raise ‘em up and sing along.

The Long Island-based band — guided by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals/ acoustic guitar, with Linn DeMilta (aka Lovely Linn), lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios, lead guitar/ backing vocals, Frank Stainkamp, keyboard/backing vocals, Dan Prine, bass, and drummer Mike Vecchione, have been celebrating the beach country sounds of Buffett, Chesney and Zac Brown Band for over a decade, spreading their vibe up and down the Northeast coast. Everyone has a great time grooving to their lively mix of their popular sing-along hits and feel good, easy living flair. If you like your toes in the sand, wasting away with a margarita or a cold beer, then you’ll surely have a great time with the Jimmy Kenny Band. $35, $25, $20, $15. 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 open. 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, April 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 tend to sell out. Arrive early to purchase tickets. $10. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For more, visit SandsPointPreserveConservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901.

Volunteer opportunities with Good Samaritan Hospital

Looking to get involved in your community? Join Brittany Colasanto and the Guilds of Good Samaritan for a presentation on volunteer opportunities, Wednesday, April 16, 10 -11 a.m. Register at calendar.northbabylonpl.org/ event/volunteer-good-sam-243. For more information, call (631) 669-4020. 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon.

Author Reading

Author Cheryl Williams shares some of her published books, at North Babylon Public Library, Sunday, April 13, 3 -4 p.m. Join the author for this fun and interactive event. Register at shorturl.at/aWHts. For more information, call (631) 669-4020. 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon.

Summer

employment applications open for Babylon

village

If you are looking for a fun and rewarding job this summer, consider the Village of Babylon. Staffing is needed for the pool, highway and golf course and the Summer Recreation Program. To apply, visit shorturl. at/a0tBa. For more information, call (631) 669-1500.

Deep Sea Explorers

The Whaling Museum hosts a Museum Adventure Activity, Deep Sea Explorers, April through May, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Use a blacklight to hunt for hidden clues, solve puzzles throughout the museum and decorate a glowing jellyfish craft to take home. Cost admission and $10 for a participant and $5 for members. $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children 4 to 17 and free for children under 4 years old. 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. For information call (631) 367-3418.

Register for the upcoming Career Fair

The Town of Babylon holds a Career Fair, Wednesday, April 30, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Town Hall Annex gym in North Babylon. Hosted by the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Town of Babylon, high school students and young adults who may not be heading to college can discover career opportunities that may be available to them.

Meet with trade unions, first responder agencies, healthcare professionals and local companies. To attend, RSVP to Councilman Manetta’s Office by emailing amanetta@ townofbabylonny.gov or call (631) 957-4482.

The Harlem Blues and Jazz Band exhibit

“The Harlem Blues and Jazz Band: A History, The Trilogy of Jazz” exhibit is now open in the Gish Gallery through May, sponsored by Suffolk County Historical Society, Wednesdays through Saturdays. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 300 West Main St., Riverhead. For more information, contact suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org or call (631) 7272881.

Small business workshop

North Babylon Public Library hosts SCORE, Saturday, April 12, 10-11:30 a.m. This workshop is ideal for those who already have a business or who are thinking of starting a new business. To register, visit shorturl.at/60EYP. For more information, call (631) 6694020. 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon.

Having an event?

Movie time

Babylon Public Library shows the 2013 Baz Luhrmanndirected version of “The Great Gatsby,” Friday, April 11, 2-4:30 p.m. It stars Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio. Registration is not required. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon. For more information, call (631) 669-1624.

LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival 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.

Spring Dog Festival

Get ready to wag those tails, at Old Westbury Gardens, with your pooch (leashed of course), Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Bring your canine companions for a scenic stroll through grounds bursting spring’s first blooms. Browse a selection of local dog-friendly vendors offering unique products and services for your furry friends, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information contact (516) 333-0048 or visit oldwestburygardens.org.

First Presbyterian Church of Babylon requests food pantry items

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

Evening Book Discussion

Babylon Public Library invites all to read and discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” Thursday, April 10, 7-7:45 p.m., in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the publication. To register, visit babylonpl.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-book-discussion-3337. For more information, call (631) 669-1624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.

Learn about libraries of the world

Babylon Public Library concludes National Library Week with a global tour through the most interesting libraries in the world, Saturday, April 12, 2-3:30 p.m. Some are haunted, some have rooms to stay, and many of them are quite quirky. As today’s libraries become community centers, take a look at the role libraries have played throughout history. To register, visit babylonpl.librarycalendar.com/ event/libraries-world-2118. For more information, call (631) 6691624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.

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.

lon, 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

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 REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

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 Baby-

Public Notices

$439,616.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 620846/2023. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: February 14, 2025

Plaintiff, v. MAYRA PORTILLO A/K/A MAYRA P. PORTILLO, ET AL, Defendants.

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff - againstJESSICA DIAZ, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 29, 2024.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 28th day of April, 2025 at 9:30 AM. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Premises known as 352 Idaho Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757.

(District: 0103, Section: 016.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 025.000)

Approximate amount of lien

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change. 25-159 . 3/27, 4/3, 10, 17

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,

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE 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 The 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.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff against HECTOR ARISTY,

et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 11, 2020, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 30 Park Circle North, Farmingdale, NY 11735. District 0100 Sec 047.00 Block 03.00 Lot 086.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at East Farmingdale, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $403,296.21 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 603157/2018. 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.

Joseph Fritz, Esq., Referee File # FSLNY006 25-162. 3/27, 4/3, 10, 17

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

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 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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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 Judg -

ment 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

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Notice of formation of NextPhase Properties LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 01/28/2025 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, 875 S 7th St, Lindenhurst NY11757

Purpose: any lawful act.

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April 10, 2025 —

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, LAKEVIEW

LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ALEXIS D. VASQUEZ LAZO

A/K/A ALEXIS

VASQUEZ, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 27, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Town of Babylon, Babylon Town Hall,200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 31 FULLER AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0100, Section: 157.00, Block: 02.00, Lot: 014.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $646,527.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602858/2024. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee.

ROBERT L. WEINER, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-164. 3/27, 4/3, 10, 17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that (Procedural Motion 14-2025) a request has been made for the Suffolk County Legislature to consent to the merger of Wellwood Cemetery and Beth Moses Cemetery, both located in West Babylon, New York, pursuant to 451 of the NEW YORK REAL PROPERTY LAW and Section 1506(c) of the NEW YORK NOT-FORPROFIT CORPORATION LAW. NOTICE IS FURTHER that a public hearing with regard to said request shall be held at the Rose Y. Caracappa Auditorium of the William H. Rogers Legislature Building, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York on May 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The Clerk will accept written testimony via mail to the Clerk’s Office at the Suffolk County Legislature, William H. Rogers Building, 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York 11788, or email to GuyCalla2@ SuffolkCountyny. gov, as well as recorded voice testimony at (631) 8533685 until 8:00 pm on the 6th day of May, 2025.  Written and email testimony submissions will be attached to the minutes of this meeting as Addendum A. A transcription of the recorded voice testimony which was submitted will be attached to the minutes of this meeting as Addendum B. Guy Calla Clerk of the Suffolk County Legislature

PM14-2025

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

SUFFOLK COUNTY

CITIMORTGAGE,

INC., Plaintiff against CHRISTOPHER

J. NUGENT, et al

Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 25, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 444 Windmill

Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 138.00 Block 04.00 Lot 041.000. All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $317,309.48 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 605641/2023. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the

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Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.

Ryan N Brown, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000280-1 25-171. 4/3, 10, 17, 24

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the certificate holders of the CWABS, Inc., AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2005-AB5, Plaintiff AGAINST Nelly Gonzalez; Roberto Gonzalez; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 13, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on May 2, 2025, at 10:00AM, premises known as 507 17th St, 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, State of NY, District 0100 Section 130.00 Block 02.00 Lot 062.000. Approximate amount of judgment $283,823.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 615729/2023. Cory Morris, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: March 11, 2025 84875 25-172. 4/3, 10, 17, 24

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST ERNESTINE WATSON AS ADMINISTRATRIX AND AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BEULAH WOODS, KEVIN WOODS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF BEULAH WOODS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 10, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 93 Putnam Avenue, North 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 082.00, Block 04.00, Lot 046.000. Approximate amount of judgment $583,434.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614836/2019. Robert J. Cava, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002544 84985 25-173 4/3, 10, 17, 24 -

REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff - against - RENEE WHITE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 27, 2020. I, the undersigned Ref-

eree will sell at public auction Property address townhall on the 8th day of May, 2025 at 10:00 AM. 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, State of New York. Premises known as 27 Piave Terrace East a/k/a 27 Piave Terrace, Lindenhurst, NY 11757.

(District: 0100, Section: 188.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 030.000) Approximate amount of lien $299,669.78 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 611542/2019. Steven P. Bertolino, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832

Dated: January 25, 2025

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

forth in the Terms of Sale.

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Indenture Trustee on behalf of and with respect to AJAX Mortgage Loan Trust 2022-B, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 2022B, Plaintiff, vs. Adam J. McKeon, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 28, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 836 7th Street, Babylon a/k/a West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Ezra Park, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 132.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 132.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $479,244.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601523/2024.

Pamela J. Greene, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 234408-1 25-194. 4/10, 17, 24, 5/1

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as

Trustee of the Tiki Series IV Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Edward U. Kelly a/k/a Edward Kelly, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 27, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 15, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 94 Columbia Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 106.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 042.003. Approximate amount of judgment is $514,900.18 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604112/2019. Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 211189-1 25-196. 4/10, 17, 24, 5/1

Notice of Formation of LLC. BNB Garden City LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/31/2025. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o Bridget Dernbach, 34 Mar Kan Drive, Northport, NY 11768. Purpose: any business permitted under law. 25-199 4/10, 17, 24, 5/1, 8, 15

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 621318/2024 COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

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

Mortgaged Premises: 353 GREAT EAST NECK ROAD, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704 District: 0100, Section: 216.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 036.000 U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-WMC1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTOPHER HOLLAND; IAT CONSULTING INC., RETIREMENT TRUST DTD 12/86; VIEIRA GISELI A/K/A VIEIRA GISELI RAMOS, if living, and if she/ he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons de-

riving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, "JOHN DOE #1"

through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named Defendants

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT

THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $332,500.00 and interest, recorded on January 24, 2005, in Liber M00020962 at Page 116 , of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering

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premises known as 353 GREAT EAST NECK ROAD, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704.

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

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

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

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

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

Dated: March 17th, 2025

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, AJAX Mortgage Loan Trust 2023-B, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 2023-B, by U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Plaintiff, vs. Kamona Ayres a/k/a Ramona Ayres, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 4, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 71 Ronald Drive North a/k/a North Ronald Drive, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 165.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 003.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $762,116.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610279/2022. William J. Garry, Esq, Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 212836-1 25-182. 4/3, 10, 17, 24

PUBLIC NOTICE

BOARD OF APPEALS

VILLAGE OF BABYLON

P URSUANT to the provisions of Article VII of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Babylon, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Babylon will hold a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in the Municipal Building, at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York to consider the following applications:

• Application of Ryan Bliss and Rebecca Lang, 128 Frederick Avenue, Babylon, NY for permission to maintain a mother/ daughter use at the premises located at 128 Frederick Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence A-7 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 5, Block 2, Lot 133. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15 and 365-35.

• Application of Robert E. Silverberg, Esq., 118-21 Queens Blvd., Suite 619, Forest Hills, NY 11375, agent of owner Higgins Enterprises of Babylon LLC, 247 Breish Lane, Zion Grove, PA 17985, for permission to maintain a parking lot at the premises located at the west side of Cottage Row, Babylon, NY from 268.84 ft. to 146.84 ft. north of Main Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence A-4 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 10, Block 3, Lot 41.2. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-16 and 365-35.

• Application of Susan Barbash, 265 West Main Street, Babylon, NY for permission to maintain a professional office at

the premises located at 265 West Main Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 9, Block 2, Lot 50.1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35.

• Application of Lynn Spinnato, 25 Frederick Avenue, Babylon, NY for permission to maintain a mother/ daughter use at the premises located at 25 Frederick Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence A-7 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 5, Block 3, Lot 21. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15 and 365-35.

• Application of Kelly Bennett, 1257 Udall Road, Bay Shore, NY 11706, agent for owner Barbara Rogoza, 24 Midway Street, Babylon, NY, for permission to demolish the existing dwelling and construct a new two story dwelling and one car garage on the premises located at 24 Midway Street, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet required to 22 feet proposed, to reduce the total side yard setback from 20 feet required to 16 feet proposed and to request a one car garage when a two car garage is required. Property located in Residence A-9 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 18, Block 2, Lot 32. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-14 and 365-35.

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

BRUCE HUMENIK, CHAIRMAN JEFFREY C. WEBER, SECRETARY 25-185. 4/3, 10

Notice of formation of Walela Advisors, LLC

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

Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a process served to: Walela Advisors, LLC, 45 Duke Street, Deer Park NY 11729 25-188 4/3, 10, 17, 24, 5/1, 8

Notice of formation of Sweet Life Transport Services LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/16/2025

Office located in County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated for service of process.  SSNY shall mail a copy of process served to: Sweet Life Transport Services LLC, 117 Sammis Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729 Purpose: any lawful act.

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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

Address Email (optional)

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.

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.

New York Surrogate's Court Forms P-5 (3/2006) -1- © 2024 Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of LexisNexis. 25-150 3/20, 27, 4/3, 10

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, 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

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Dated: 2/27/25 File Number: 22-301278

MB 25-151. 3.20, 27 4/3, 10

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

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.

25-154. 3/20, 27, 4/3, 10, 17, 24

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

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25108109 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 23 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Savannah Wall Street Corp. 25-192. 4/3, 10

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-R7, Plaintiff AGAINST Alexander Lewis a/k/a Jepthe Alexander Lewis Jr.; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 15, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 28, 2025 at 3:00PM, premises known as 191 Ridge Road, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. All that certain plot piece

or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0100 Section 010.00

Block 03.00 Lot 021.00. Approximate amount of judgment

$1,020,308.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 621465/2017. Scott Lockwood, 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: March 3, 2025 For sale information, please visit www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 25-160. 3/27, 4/3, 10, 17

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff against PATRICIA AMETRANO, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 22, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the front steps of the Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Premises known as 233 West 12th Street, Deer Park, NY 11729. District 0100 Sec

087.00 Block 03.00 Lot 087.000. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $273,387.91 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 626409/2023.During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Thomas M. McNally, Esq., Referee File # NY202300000467-1 25-161. 3/27, 4/3, 10, 17

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust, Series SPMD 2004-C, Home Equity Mortgage Loan Assetbacked Certificates,

Series SPMD 2004-C, Plaintiff, vs. Dawn m. Serpenti A/K/A Dawn Serpenti, Defendant. Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 13, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., premises known as 49 Rhoda Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703. 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 120.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 089.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $600,217.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #618181/2023. Cash will not be accepted. Enza Brandi, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-170 4/3, 10, 17, 24

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-25-107589 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 310 312 Bay Walk, Ste C & D, Ocean Beach, NY 11770, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at The Last Resort Bar Ltd.  25-169. 4/3, 10

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 AD -

DRESS: 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 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 DEFEN -

DANTS: 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

Our File No. 23092679 #102180 25-148. 3/20, 27, 4/3, 10

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE STATE OF NEW YORK

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

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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 25-149. 3/20, 27, 4/3, 10

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING WYANDANCH PUBLIC LIBRARYNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the Wyandanch School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, that a Special District Meeting of the Wyandanch Public Library will be held at the Wyandanch Public Library, 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, on May 27, 2025, between the hours of 7:00 A.M.and 9:00 P.M. for the following purposes:

1. To elect one member to the Board of Trustees of the Wyandanch Public Library to fill the following term:

One five (5) year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030. The current incumbent is Laurie Farber.

2. To vote upon the Library Budget Appropriation and Library tax levy for fiscal year 2025- 2026.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions for the Office of Trustee of the Library may be obtained at the Library Director’s Office beginning March 28, 2025, and must be filed in that office no later than five o'clock p.m., prevailing time on April 25, 2025. Each Petition must be directed to the Elections Clerk of the Library and, pursuant to law, must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the Wyandanch School District, and must state the name and residence of the candidate and the name and residence of each signatory and must describe the specific vacancy for which a candidate is

nominated, including at least the length of the term of office. If any such nominee shall withdraw his/her candidacy prior to the election, a written notice of such withdrawal must be filed with the Clerk’s Office of the Wyandanch Public Library. Such person shall not be considered a candidate unless a new petition nominating such person in the same manner and within the same time limitations applicable to other candidates is filed with the Clerk’s Office of the Wyandanch Public Library.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing with respect to the proposed Annual Library Budget Tax Appropriation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year will be held on May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Wyandanch Public Library. Copies of the proposed budget to be voted upon shall be available at the Wyandanch Public Library, 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, during regular business hours commencing on May 13, 2025, and each weekday through May 20, 2025.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the register to be prepared for the Special District Meeting and Election to be held on May 27, 2025 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 5-210 of the Election Law of the State of New York.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that prospective voters may be registered to vote in the School District Clerk’s Office, 1445 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798 on each day that the School District Clerk’s Office is open, prior to May 21, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the register prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law for the Special District Meeting and Election to be held on May 27, 2025 will be filed in the Office of the Director of the Library District. Such register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the district between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on each of the five days prior to and the day set for the Special District Meeting, excepting Sunday at the Wyandanch Public Library.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in accordance with Education Law No. 2018-a, application for absentee ballots for the Special District Meeting and Election may be applied for at the Office of the Director of the Wyandanch Public Library. Such application must be received by the Board of Registration at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. The Board of Registration shall make a list of all

persons to whom absentee voters' ballots have been issued and have it available during regular office hours until the day of election at the Wyandanch Public Library. Such list will be posted at the polling place during the election. No absentee voter ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the election. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet at the Wyandanch Public Library during the voting hours of 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on May 27, 2025, to receive registrations for subsequent District meetings and elections. Dated: March 18, 2025BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WYANDANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY WYANDANCH, NEW YORK 25-180. 4/3, 10, 5/1, 8

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VILLAGE OF BABYLON 153 WEST MAIN STREET

BABYLON, NEW YORK 11702

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Babylon Village Hall, 153 West Main Street, New York 11702, or as soon thereafter as can be heard, to consider the following proposed Local Law 0422PH of 2025:

•To adopt an amendment to existing local law §343-82 Penalties for Offenses:

A) (1) Notwithstanding the limitations and discretion imposed by paragraph

A the penalty for a violation of Babylon Village Code §34320 (A)(2)(a) shall be a minimum of $250.00 for the first offense, and shall be a minimum of $500.00 for the second offense committed within one year. For any subsequent violation, the fine shall be at the discretion of the Court.

A copy of the draft of local law may be examined at the office of the Village Clerk, between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. All interested persons should appear at the above time and place and they will be given the opportunity to be heard.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jean Marie Parker, Village Clerk

Date: March 31, 2025 Babylon, New York 25-202. 4/10, 17

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., -againstMARIE C. LANES

A/K/A MARIE

LANES A/K/A MARIE C. WILLOUGHBY, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on February 5, 2025, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and MARIE C. LANES

A/K/A MARIE

LANES A/K/A MARIE C. WILLOUGHBY, 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 May 14, 2025 at 2:30PM, premises known as 512 LEADER AVENUE, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100116.00-01.00-106.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN NORTH BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601035/2019. James A. Pascarella, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, At-

torneys 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.

25-198 4/10, 17, 24, 5/1

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, April 14, 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

JOB# 23-25A; Khalid Enterprises Inc.: SCTM# 0100-11202-073: Zone – E

Business: SEQRA

– Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Applicant is proposing to demolish the existing one-story building in order to construct a new 4,437sf (building foot print) two-story building with basement for medical use: Property is located on the northeast corner

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of Poplar Street and Deer Park Avenue, North 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: 04/10/25 25-203. 4/10

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF BABYLON COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Final Assessment Roll for the Incorporated Village of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, for the Tax Year 2025-26, has been completed and verified by Teresa A. Allar, Village Assessor, and a certified copy thereof has been filed in the Office of the Village Clerk located at the Municipal Building, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, on the 31ST day of March, 2025, where the roll will remain on file subject to inspection, during regular business hours. The Assessment Roll will also be accessible on our website, www. villageofbabylonny. gov. The Final Tax Roll will be available once the Board of Trustees adopts the Budget for the 202526 fiscal year, which will be no later than May 1st.

Jean Marie Parker Village Clerk

Dated: March 31, 2025 Babylon, New York 11702 25-201. 4/10

NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA

(Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law) Notice is hereby given that the assessment inventory and valuation data is the information that will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Town of Babylon, which will be filed on or before May 1, 2025. This information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s office on Thursday, April 24, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM and Friday, April 25, 2025 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM. An appointment to review the assessment information may be made by calling the Assessor’s office at (631) 957-3015.

Dated: April 1, 2025 Matthew R. Cronin, IAO

Assessor

25-200 . 4/10, 17

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-25-108886 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1 Trustees Walk, Davis Park, NY 11728, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Davis Park Enterprises, LLC. 25-204. 4/10, 17

Spring cleaning pointers

Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming and the trees are budding and the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes. Work may begin with culling belongings and organizing essentials.

There is debate regarding where the practice of “spring cleaning” originated. Some researchers link it to certain religious groups. It has long been an ancient Jewish custom to thoroughly clean a house in preparation for the springtime feast of Passover. The house is scoured to remove any yeast bread, or chametz, from the home. Similarly, members of the Greek Orthodox church celebrate “Clean Week,” which is a week of cleaning before Lent. In Iranian culture, families spend days cleaning prior to the Persian New Year, which begins on the spring equinox.

Spring cleaning also has some secular roots. For instance, in the 1800s, Londoners routinely cleared their homes of grime and soot that accumulated over the winter.

Spring cleaning is still a ritual for many today. As people embark on their plans to tidy up, these tips can help them along.

Tackle one big task a day

Who hasn’t started one project only to be distracted into moving along to another room? This often occurs when people discover something out of place in one space and then move that item where it belongs, only to find a new cleaning task at hand in that space. Inefficiency can make you give up on spring cleaning prematurely. Agree to address one room/task a day. Keep a basket or box handy to store errant items until you move on to the next room.

Stock up on supplies

Prepare all of the cleaning supplies in advance. Put together a tool kit of sorts with the equipment you need, including mops, brooms, rags, cleansers, and the like. Organization can keep you on course.

Harness your strengths and weaknesses

Some people clean because they are stressed or angry, others do so to avoid other tasks. Keep personality in mind when establishing a cleaning schedule. For example, clean at night if you’re a night owl, or wait until you are feeling antsy before embarking on a “calm down cleaning.”

Tackle seasonal chores first

Some tasks need to get done to prepare for the spring and summer season. These may include cleaning the grill and sorting through outdoor furniture and decor. Spring cleaning may involve readying the pool for another year of use, or cleaning out rain gutters to prepare for spring storms. Tackle time-dependent tasks first and then move on to others that are less time-sensitive.

Spread out the work

Some people like to devote full weekends to spring cleaning, but that can be overwhelming for others. Breaking down cleaning tasks into 15- to 30-minute intervals each day can make the job more tolerable.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING MAY 20, 2025

WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that voting on the school district budget for the year 2025/2026 and election of Members of the Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law by Ballot on Voting Machines or by Paper Ballot, if voting machines are not available or as otherwise provided by Law or Regulation. All times set forth herein are prevailing time. Form of propositions will be as follows: Shall the following Proposition be adopted?

PROPOSITION NO.

1 Shall the school District budget proposed by the Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District for the Fiscal year 2025-2026 requiring the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District in accordance with Section 1716 of the Education Law and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District be adopted. AND to elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for a term of three (3) years and one member for the balance of an unexpired term commencing May 20, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026. The three candidates receiving the highest plurality will be elected to the three (3) year term. The candidate receiving

the fourth highest vote total will be elected to the balance of the unexpired term.

NOTICE IS FUR-

THER GIVEN that the Annual Budget Hearing of the West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law including:

• to present to the voters and discuss the proposed budget and the amount of money which will be required for the 20252026 fiscal year.

• such further business as is authorized by the Education Law and acts amendatory thereto. Said meeting will be held at the Board Room, Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 at 6:00 P.M.

The Annual Budget Hearing will adjourn immediately upon the conclusion of the business before the Board. The meeting is open to the public. You will also be able to view and listen to the meeting by joining the virtual meeting using the information which will be available on the West Babylon School District Website at www.wbschools.org.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation; list every type of exemption

granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll: (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and any website maintained by the District.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025/2026 will be prepared and will be available at each school building and at the West Babylon School District Office, school district Library and on the website (www.wbschools.org) no later than fourteen (14) days before the vote. AND IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District at her office, at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, no later than on or before 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on or before April 21, 2025. Forms of Petition may be obtained from the District Clerk or in our school website www.wbschools. org. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the length of term of the office and the names of the last incumbents, as set forth above. Each petition

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shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least forty seven (47) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2024 Annual Election) ; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. The Petition shall describe at least the length of term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent.

AND FURTHER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election and budget vote must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education, 10 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704 on or before April 21, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, must be typed or printed in the English and Spanish language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least one hundred eighteen (118) qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the 2024 annual election) ; and must legibly state the name of legal residence of each signer. The School Board will not entertain any petition to place a proposition before the voters which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

AND FURTHER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of said school district, or who does not register as hereinafter provided.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, if a voter is registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in the West Babylon Union Free School District and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. 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 or Election, and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register is also eligible to vote at this election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all other voters may register to vote on any school day not less than five (5) days preceding the Election and Budget Vote, at the District Office, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. prevailing time, at which time any person will be entitled to have his/her name placed on such registers, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereaf-

ter is entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 15, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday and by advance appointment on Saturday, May 17, 2025, which appointment must be made with the District Clerk on or before 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, May 13, 2025, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, in the BoardRoom of the Administration Wing of the Senior High School and the Santapogue Elementary School to, prepare the Register of the School District to be used at any election or special district meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 20, 2025.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee or early mail ballots may be obtainable at the Office of the Clerk of the District (Administration Offices, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704). An application for an absentee or early mail ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election. The completed 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 or their designated agent. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the Office of the Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 P.M., prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection by qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of election, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time and shall be available at the polling places on the day of the vote. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY

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 district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voter registration applications and ballot applications can be requested from the District Clerk via mail at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 or via electronic mail at Jparada@wbschools. org or by fax transmission at 631-376-7019 and such applications must be received in the Office of the Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 24, 2025. In the request for an application for registration or an application for a ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail as set forth above. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of polls, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign Country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS The boundaries of the school election districts and the place in each election district for registration and

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voting shall be as follows:

Election District No. 1

Election District No. 1 meets in the BoardRoom of the Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York, and the said election district comprises all that portion of West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, lying south of Sunrise Highway.

Election District No. 2 Election District No. 2 meets in the Santapogue Elementary School, 1130 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, New York and the said election district comprises all that portion of the West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, lying north of Sunrise Highway.

ALL STATE OR CDC RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES, IF ANY, WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE ENTERING THE POLLING PLACES.

Dated: March 10, 2025 West Babylon, New York BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

By: Jailin Parada, District Clerk West Babylon Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704 25-190. 4/3. 10, 5/1. 8

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LON CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE

SE NOTIFICA que la votación sobre el presupuesto del distrito escolar para el año 2025/2026 y la elección de los Miembros de la Junta de Educación se llevará a cabo el martes 20 de Mayo de 2025 para la transacción de los asuntos según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación por Boleta en Máquinas de Votación o por Boleta de Papel, si las máquinas de votación no están disponibles o según lo dispuesto por la Ley o Reglamento. Todas las horas indicadas en el presente documento son horas vigentes.

La forma de las proposiciones será la siguiente ¿Se aprueba la siguiente Proposición adoptada?

PROPOSICIÓN NO.

1 ue el presupuesto del Distrito escolar propuesto por la Junta de Educación del West Babylon Union Free School District para el año fiscal 2025-2026 que requiere la asignación de los fondos necesarios para satisfacer los gastos estimados del Distrito según la Sección 1716 de la Ley de Educación y para autorizar la parte necesaria de los mismos que se recaudará mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito sea adoptado.

Y elegir a tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación por un período de tres (3) años y un miembro por el resto de un período no vencido que comienza el 20 de mayo de 2025 y vence el 30 de junio de 2026. Los tres candidatos que reciban la mayor pluralidad serán elegidos para el período de tres (3) años. El

candidato que reciba el cuarto mayor número de votos será elegido para el resto del mandato no vencido.

SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la Audiencia Anual de Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon Unión, Pueblo de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York se celebrará el martes 13 de Mayo de 2025 a las 6:00 PM, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo:

• presentar a los votantes y discutir el presupuesto propuesto y la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2025-2026.

• cualquier otro asunto autorizado por la Ley de Educación y sus enmiendas.

Dicha reunión se celebrará en la Sala de Juntas, Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 a las 6:00 P.M. La Audiencia Anual de Presupuesto se levantará inmediatamente después de la conclusión de los asuntos ante la Junta. La reunión está abierta al público. También podrá ver y escuchar la reunión uniéndose a la reunión virtual utilizando la información que estará disponible en el sitio web del Distrito Escolar de West Babylon en www. wbschools.org.

SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se agregó la Sección 495 a la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles, y requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto

final, mostrará cuánto del valor total tasado en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos; enumerará cada tipo de exención concedida, identificada por autoridad estatutaria, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado en dólares del valor tasado o en porcentaje del valor total tasado en el padrón: (b) el importe acumulativo que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exenciones se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios que mantenga el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web que mantenga el Distrito.

SE NOTIFICA

ADEMÁS que el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2025/2026 se preparará y estará disponible en cada edificio escolar y en la Oficina del Distrito Escolar de West Babylon, en la Biblioteca del distrito escolar y en el sitio web (www.wbschools.org) a más tardar catorce (14) días antes de la votación.

SE NOTIFICA

ADEMÁS que las peticiones nominando candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación deben ser presentadas ante la Secretaria del Distrito en su oficina, en 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, a más tardar el o antes de las 8:30 A.M. a 5:00 P.M. o antes del 21 de abril de 2025. Los formularios de Petición pueden obtenerse en la Secretaría del Distrito. Cada petición deberá dirigirse al Sec-

retario del Distrito e indicará el nombre y la residencia del candidato y la duración del mandato del cargo, así como los nombres de los últimos titulares, según lo establecido anteriormente. Cada petición deberá dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; deberá estar firmada por al menos cuarenta y siete (47) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el mayor número de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las Elecciones Anuales de 2024) ; deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y, deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. La Petición deberá describir al menos la duración del mandato y contener el nombre del último titular.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que cualquier referéndum o proposición para enmendar el presupuesto, o de otra manera a ser sometida a votación en dicha elección y votación del presupuesto debe ser presentada ante el Secretario del Distrito de la Junta de Educación, 10 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704 en o antes del 21 de abril de 2025 a las 5:00 p.m., hora vigente, debe estar mecanografiada o impresa en inglés y español; debe estar dirigida al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por al menos ciento dieciocho (118) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2024); y debe indicar de forma legible el nombre de residencia legal de cada firmante. La Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar una propuesta ante

los votantes que no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para decidir, que sea ilegal, o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la propuesta, o donde exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la boleta electoral. Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no figure ya en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre como se estipula más adelante. Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que si un votante está registrado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación en el Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon Unión y es elegible para votar de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para registrarse de conformidad con el presente, y todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente en virtud del presente para una Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial, y que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión o Elección Anual o Especial del Distrito, celebrada o llevada a cabo en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro también es elegible para votar en esta elección.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que todos

los demás votantes pueden inscribirse para votar en cualquier día escolar no menos de cinco (5) días antes de la Elección y Votación Presupuestaria, en la Oficina del Distrito, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, entre las horas de 8:30 A.M. y 4:00 P.M. hora prevaleciente, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea incluido en dichos registros, siempre que se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o posteriormente en la elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro así preparado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivarán en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en el Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704, y estará abierto para su inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora actual, los días laborables, y todos los días anteriores al día fijado para la elección, excepto los domingos y mediante cita previa el sábado 17 de mayo de 2025, que deberá concertarse con el Secretario del Distrito a las 4:00PM, hora actual, o antes, del 13 de mayo de 2025, y en el/los colegio(s) electoral(es) el día de la votación. Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 20 de Mayo de 2025, entre las 6:00 A.M. y las 9:00 P.M., hora predominante, en la Sala de Juntas del Ala de Administración de la Escuela Secundaria y la Escuela Primaria San-

tapogue para, preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en cualquier elección o reunión especial del distrito que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o posteriormente en la elección escolar para la que se prepara dicho Registro, o en cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se celebre después del 20 de Mayo de 2025. Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que las solicitudes de voto por correo en ausencia o anticipado pueden obtenerse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito (Oficinas Administrativas, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704). La solicitud de voto en ausencia o de voto anticipado por correo debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de las elecciones. La solicitud completa debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito, por lo menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta va a ser enviada por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta va a ser entregada personalmente al votante o a su agente designado. Ninguna boleta de votante ausente será escrutada a menos que haya sido recibida en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M., hora prevaleciente, del día de la elección. Una

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Continued from previous page lista de todas las personas a quienes se hayan emitido votos en ausencia estará disponible para su inspección por parte de votantes calificados del Distrito en la mencionada Oficina del Secretario cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día de la elección, excepto los sábados, domingos y feriados, entre las 8:00 A.M. y las 4:00 P.M., hora prevaleciente, y estará disponible en los lugares de votación el día de la votación.

Cualquier votante calificado puede, tras examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las cualificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo las razones de dicha impugnación. La impugnación de un voto por correo no puede basarse en que el votante debería haber solicitado un voto por correo anticipado.

Y ADEMÁS SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE, que los votantes militares que actualmente no están registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta electoral militar. Las solicitudes de inscripción de votantes militares y las solicitudes de boletas electorales pueden solicitarse al Secretario del Distrito por correo postal a 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 o por correo electrónico a Jparada@wbschools. org o por transmisión de fax al 631-376-7019 y dichas solicitudes deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del 24 de abril de 2025. En el pedido de solicitud de inscrip-

ción o de solicitud de boleta electoral, se permite que el votante militar designe su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de inscripción por correo, transmisión por facsímil o correo electrónico, según se establece anteriormente.

Las boletas de los militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes 20 de Mayo de 2025 y deben mostrar una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o deben mostrar un endoso fechado de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 P.M. del día de la elección y estar firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha comprobada que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección.

DISTRITOS ESCOLARES ELECTORALES

Los límites de los distritos electorales escolares y el lugar de cada distrito electoral para el registro y la votación serán los siguientes:

Distrito Electoral nº 1

El Distrito Electoral No. 1 se reúne en la Sala de Juntas del Edificio Administrativo, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York, y dicho distrito electoral comprende toda la porción del Distrito Escolar Libre de West Babylon, Pueblo de Babylon, que se encuentra al sur de Sunrise Highway.

Distrito Electoral nº 2

El Distrito Electoral No. 2 se reúne en la Santapogue Elementary School, 1130 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, New York y dicho distrito electoral comprende toda la porción del West Babylon Union Free School District, Town

of Babylon, que se encuentra al norte de Sunrise Highway.

TODAS LAS DIRECTRICES RECOMENDADAS POR EL ESTADO O LA CDC, EN SU CASO, SE APLICARÁN A TODAS LAS PERSONAS QUE ACCEDAN A LOS COLEGIOS ELECTORALES.

Fecha: Marzo 10, 2025 West Babylon, NY 11704

POR ORDEN DEL CONSEJO DE EDUCACIÓN WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

By:

Jailin M. Parada, District Clerk West Babylon Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704 25-191. 4/3, 10, 5/1, 8

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How to ensure a relaxing day for Mom this Mother’s Day

The unconditional love and undying patience moms exhibit as they raise their children is worthy of more than just a single day of appreciation in May. Moms do a lot for their families, and though that’s something to celebrate every day, Mother’s Day merits upping the ante in regard to showing Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated.

This year, families can work together to ensure this Mother’s Day is a day for Mom to relax and bask in all the extra attention she deserves.

• Serve breakfast in bed. Mom might be on breakfast detail on hectic weekday mornings, but Mother’s Day marks the perfect time for spouses and kids to take over those responsibilities. This year, keep the cereal in the pantry and go the extra mile by preparing a homemade breakfast and serving it to Mom in bed. Present the meal with a small bouquet of flowers and some reading material and then let Mom eat in peace and quiet if she so prefers.

• Turn the en suite into a spa. Nothing complements a relaxing breakfast in bed better than a subsequent dip in Mom’s own private spa. Transform the en suite or another bathroom into Mom’s personal soaking space. Clean the bathtub, light some candles around the tub and bathroom, turn on some relaxing music, dim the lights, and then invite Mom in to soak in a freshly

drawn hot bubble bath.

• Keep Mom out of the kitchen. Keep the relaxing vibe going by making sure Mom doesn’t have to lift a finger in the kitchen. Make sure all the dishes are washed before Mom comes downstairs for the day and let her know you’ve already ordered lunch from a local restaurant. Even if Mom loves to cook, a day off from kitchen detail can make Mother’s Day that much more relaxing.

• Book some time in the great outdoors. If the weather allows, visit a nearby park as a family and go for a walk. Nature has its own way of helping people relax, so some time outdoors in the spring air can keep the peaceful vibe going into the afternoon. If the family includes young children, choose a park with a playground so Mom can relax and watch the kids play from a nearby bench.

• Book a dinner reservation. It might require some advance booking, as Mother’s Day reservations can be hard to come by, but a night at Mom’s favorite restaurant can be the perfect conclusion to a relaxing day. If Mom’s more of a homebody, whip up a homemade meal and let Mom relax with a glass of wine as you prepare a feast.

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to plan a day of relaxation for mothers who do so much for their families throughout the year. Some simple planning can ensure Mom gets the R&R she deserves.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION

BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Babylon Union Free School District of the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County New York, will be held in the library of the Babylon JuniorSenior High School, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York in said District on May 12, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Education Law, including the following items

• To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2025-2026 school year.

• To discuss all of the items herein set forth, to be voted upon by voting machine, at the election to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, as hereinafter set forth.

• To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting AND FURTHER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 a.m., prevailing time, at the Babylon Junior-Senior High School, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, at which time the polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to vote by voting machines upon the following

items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 20252026 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education of said School District for a three (3) year term commencing on July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2028.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the Babylon Union Free School District shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District at the District Clerk’s office, located at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, not later than April 21, 2025 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. Vacancies on the Board of Education shall not be considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore

registered pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Voters may register on any school day prior May 8, 2025, at the Office of the District Clerk, located at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the registers to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such registers provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared, and that the registers so prepared pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and the registration list prepared by the Board of Elections of Suffolk County will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District, located at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on and after May 15,

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2025, and Saturday by pre-arranged appointment, except Sunday; AND FURTHER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to New York Education Law §2014, the Board of Registration shall meet on May 20, 2025, at the Babylon Junior-Senior High School, located at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2026, and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared.

AND FURTHER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at 631-893-7923 for information about accessibility.

AND FURTHER

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning seven (7) days immediately preceding the May 12, 2025, public budget hearing, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed

budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website https://www. babylon.k12.ny.us/, at the Babylon Public Library located at 24 South Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY during its normal hours of operation, at the School District Administrative Center, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: Babylon Elementary School, Babylon Babylon Memorial Grade School, Babylon Babylon Junior-Senior High School, Babylon AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report.  Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of

assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.  The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.  AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 21, 2025. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and 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 or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been

issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 15, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 17, 2025, by advanced appointment by contacting the District Clerk at 631-8937923 and on May 20, 2025, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Babylon Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to lmcgarvey@babylonufsd. com or fax sent to 631-893-7935. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2025.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that

military voters who are qualified voters of the Babylon Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to lmcgarvey@babylonufsd. com or fax sent to 631-893-7935. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 24, 2025. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York along with the required signed affidavit by the voter. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 20, 2025, showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency

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AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, any referenda or propositions to change the number of Board of Education members, or a bond issue for capital improvements, or any other petition required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election must be filed with the District Clerk at 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 21, 2025. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk at the 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on April 21, 2025. All such petitions must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least seventy-four (74) qualified voters of the District (74 representing 10% of the number of voters in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before

the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 631-893-7923

Linda McGarvey District Clerk of the Board of Education

Babylon Union Free School District 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York 25-174. 4/3, 10, 4/24, 5/8

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR BABYLON UNION FREE CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE AVISA, que se convocará una audiencia pública de votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Babylon Union Free, ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, a llevarse a cabo en la biblioteca de la Escuela Secundaria Junior-Senior Babylon, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, en dicho distrito el lunes 12 de mayo de 2025, a las 7:30 p.m., hora vigente, para la transacción de asuntos como lo autoriza la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes ítems:

• Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (presupuesto propuesto) de la can-

tidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2025-2026.

• A tratar todos los ítems aquí establecidos, para ser votados por máquina de votación, en las elecciones que se celebrarán el 20 de mayo de 2025, como se indica a continuación.

• Para tramitar cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse adecuadamente en la reunión

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que la votación anual y elección se llevará a cabo el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, a las 6:00 a.m., hora vigente, en la Escuela Secundaria JuniorSenior Babylon, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York, horario entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. durante el cual se abrirán los lugares de votación para votar mediante máquinas de votación por los siguientes asuntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 20252026 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.

2. Elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación de dicho Distrito Escolar por un término de tres (3) años que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2025 y terminará el 30 de junio de 2028.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que las peticiones para nominar a candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Babylon Union Free se deberán presentar a la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su

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oficina, ubicada en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2025 entre las 9 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., hora vigente. Todas las peticiones de nominación deben estar firmadas por 25 votantes cualificados (que representan el número mayor de 25 o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y deben indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato o candidata. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en general.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 o de conformidad con el artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Si un votante se ha registrado anteriormente de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y ha votado en cualquier reunión anual o especial del distrito en los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, dicho votante es elegible para votar en esta elección; si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar de conformidad con el artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, dicho votante también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Toda otra persona que desee votar deberá registrarse. Los votantes pueden registrarse cualquier día escolar antes del 8 de mayo de 2025 en la Oficina del Secretario

del Distrito, ubicada en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York, entre las 9 a. m. y las 4 p. m., hora vigente, para agregar nombres adicionales a los registros que se usarán en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dichos registros siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que en ese momento o en lo sucesivo tiene derecho a votar en dicha audiencia pública o elección para la cual se preparen dichos registros, y que los registros preparados de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y la lista de registro preparada por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Suffolk se archivarán en la Oficina de la Secretario del Distrito del Distrito Escolar, ubicada en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York, y estarán abiertos para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito los días de semana entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m., hora vigente, el día 15 de mayo de 2025 y después, y los sábados con cita previa, excepto el domingo; Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que en virtud de la Ley de Educación del estado de Nueva York §2014, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 20 de mayo de 2025 en la Escuela Secundaria Babylon Junior-Senior, Babylon, ubicada en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York, entre las 6:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora vigente, para

preparar el registro del distrito escolar que se usará en las elecciones que se celebrarán en el año 2026 y las reuniones especiales de distrito que puedan realizarse después de la preparación de dicho registro, momento en el cual toda persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se ponga en dicho registro siempre que en dicha reunión de la mencionada Junta de Registro él es conocido o comprobado a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que luego o a partir de entonces tendrá derecho a votar en la reunión escolar o elección para la cual dicho registro está preparado.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que los votantes cualificados con discapacidades que soliciten información sobre el acceso a los centros de votación pueden, antes del día de la votación, comunicarse con la Secretaria de Distrito al 631-8937923 para obtener información sobre la accesibilidad.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que a partir de los siete (7) días inmediatamente anteriores a la audiencia de presupuesto público del 12 de mayo de 2025, cualquier residente del Distrito puede solicitar revisar una copia del presupuesto propuesto presentándose en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York. Además, cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una declaración de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha elección en el

sitio web del distrito escolar https://www. babylon.k12.ny.us/, en la Biblioteca Pública de Babylon ubicada en 24 South Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY durante su horario normal de operación, en el Centro Administrativo del Distrito Escolar, 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York, y en cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares en los que se mantiene la escuela entre las 9 a.m. y las 4 p.m., hora vigente, excepto sábados, domingos y feriados: Escuela Primaria Babylon, Babylon Escuela Primaria (Grade) Babylon Memorial, Babylon Escuela Secundaria Babylon Junior-Senior, Babylon Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que, de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto a la Propiedad, el Distrito Escolar debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención.  Dicho informe de exención que también formará parte del presupuesto final mostrará qué parte del valor tasado total en la lista de evaluación final usada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal. y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como un monto en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado total en la lista; (b) el monto acumulativo que se espera recibir de los destinatarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios

municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas.  Se publicará el informe de la exención en carteleras de anuncios mantenidas por el distrito para avisos públicos y en todo sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.  Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia y de votación anticipada por correo se podrán obtener durante el horario escolar en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del 21 de abril de 2025. De acuerdo con la Ley de Educación, secciones 2018-a y 2018-e, la Secretaria del Distrito no puede recibir las solicitudes completadas de boleta de voto en ausencia y de votación anticipada por correo más temprano de los (30) días antes de la elección, y deben ser recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia o de votación anticipada por correo. Las boletas de voto en ausencia y de votación anticipada por correo deben ser recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito a más tardar el martes 20 de mayo de 2025 a las 5:00 p.m., hora vigente.

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Cualquier votante cualificado, después de revisar dicha lista, puede presentar una impugnación por escrito de la cualificación de cualquiera de los votantes cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, expresando los motivos para dicha impugnación.

La secretaria del Distrito o persona designada por la Junta de Educación deberá transmitir toda impugnación escrita a los inspectores de elección el día de las elecciones.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Babylon Union Free solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro a la Secretaria del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a lmcgarvey@babylonufsd. com o fax enviado al 631-893-7935. El pedido de solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro por

correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud para registro de votante militar deben recibirse en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 de la tarde el 24 de abril de 2025. Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA, que los votantes militares que son votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Babylon Union Free pueden solicitar una solicitud para una boleta militar de la Secretaria del Distrito y devolver dicha solicitud de boleta militar a la Secretaria del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a lmcgarvey@babylonufsd. com o fax enviado al 631-893-7935. Para que un votante militar reciba una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. del día 24 de abril de 2025. Las solicitudes de boletas de voto militar recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que las solicitudes de boletas de voto no militar según la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de boleta de voto militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibirla por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud original de boleta militar y la boleta militar de un votante militar deben devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York, junto con la declaración jurada requerida firmada por el votante. Y POR LA PRE -

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SE AVISA, que las boletas de voto militar se examinarán si la Secretaria del Distrito las recibe antes del cierre de los centros de votación el 20 de mayo de 2025 y muestran una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o muestran un endoso fechado de recibo por parte de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o son recibidas a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día 20 de mayo de 2025 y son firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que, de conformidad con una norma adoptada por el Consejo de Educación de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2035, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para cambiar el número de miembros de la Junta de Educación, o cualquier emisión de bonos para mejoras de capital, o cualquier otra petición que la ley exija que figure en el aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección debe presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito en 50 North Ridge St., Rye Brook, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora vigente, el día 21 de marzo de 2025. Cualquier otra petición, excepto aquellas peticiones que la ley requiere que se indiquen en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección, debe presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito en 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, Nueva York, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora vigente,

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el día 21 de abril de 2025. Todas estas peticiones deben estar mecanografiadas o impresas en inglés; deben dirigirse a la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar; deben estar firmadas por al menos setenta y cuatro (74) votantes cualificados del distrito (74 representando el 10% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y deben indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no admitirá ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las facultades de los votantes para determinar, ni ninguna propuesta o enmienda que sea contraria a la ley.

Y POR LA PRESENTE ADEMÁS SE AVISA que aquellos votantes que busquen información sobre esta Votación del presupuesto y Elección en español deben comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito al 631-893-7923.

Linda McGarvey

Secretaria de Distrito de la Junta de Educación

Distrito Escolar

Babylon Union Free 50 Railroad Avenue, Babylon, New York 25-175 4/3, 10, 4/24, 5/8

Notice of Annual School District Election & Budget Vote Deer Park Union Free School District Notice is given that an Annual Meeting of the Deer Park Union Free School District, Suffolk County, NY, will be held at the Deer Park High School (gymnasium), 1 Fal-

con Place, Deer Park, NY, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M, at which time the polls will be open to vote by voting machine upon the following propositions: PROPOSITION I., SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET: Shall the Board of Education of the Deer Park Union Free School District be authorized to expend the sums of money set forth in the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year and to levy the necessary tax therefore?

ELECT MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS FOLLOWS: A. One member for a term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Anthony Henkel, whose term expires June 30, 2025. B. One member for a term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Jerry Jean-Pierre, whose term expires June 30, 2025. C. One member for a term of three (3) years commencing July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028, to succeed Kristine Rosales, whose term expires June 30, 2025. Notice is further given that a budget hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:30 P.M. at the Administration Office, 1881 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, N.Y. Copies of the proposed District budget for the year 2025-2026, together with the text of all propositions, will be available at the election, on the District website at www.deerparkschools.org., and in each school building in the District begin-

ning 14 days prior to the Annual District Election during the hours designated: John Quincy Adams Primary School9:00 A.M. to 3:00

P.M. May Moore Primary School - 9:00

A.M. to 3:00 P.M. John F. Kennedy Intermediate School –

8:30 A.M. to 2:30

P.M. Robert Frost Middle School – 9:00

A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Deer Park Senior High School - 8:00

A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Homer Avenue Building - 8:00 A.M.

-3:00 P.M. Notice is further given that pursuant to Education Law §2014, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting whose name does not appear on the register of said school district, or who is not registered under Article 5 of the Election Law. All qualified voters who voted in school elections or at any special meeting or in any general election within the past four (4) years are not required to register with the Board of Registration for the May 20, 2025 election. Notice is further given that the Board of Registration shall meet on the following dates for the purpose of registering voters for the May 20, 2025 annual district election: • Wednesday, May 7 @ Administration Office, 3:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. • Thursday, May 8 @ Administration Office, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Wednesday, May 14 @ Administration Office, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please note that registration with the District for the May 20, 2025 election will not be permitted after the time set above on May 14, 2025. The

register prepared will be on file in the District Clerk’s office, Administration Building, 1881 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY, and such register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on each of the five (5) days prior to the election , including Saturday, May 17, 2025 (by appointment only), excluding Sunday and holidays, and during the election on May 20, 2025. Notice is further given that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the District Clerk’s office, except that on Monday, April 21, 2025, nominating petitions may be filed with the District Clerk from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Nominating petitions may not be filed later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2025. Each petition must be directed to the District Clerk; must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district; must state the name and residence of the candidate; and must describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, including the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent. In accordance with the rules adopted pursuant to Education Law §2035 and Board Policy #1050, the following rule applies to propositions which are not required to be included in the legal notice. Any qualified voter may have a Proposition placed upon the ballot, provided that such proposition is typed or

printed and submitted to the District Clerk not less than thirty (30) days before the Annual School District Election, i.e. no later than April 21, 2025. A voter proposition must contain the greater of 25 signatures or 5% of the eligible voters who voted in the previous annual election of the members of the Board of Education, whichever is greater. However, the Board will not entertain any proposition to be placed before the voters where the proposition is not within the power of the voters to determine, would be confusing to the voters, or is contrary to law. Notice is further given that applications for absentee ballots are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (https://www. counsel.nysed.gov/ miscellaneous) or by contacting the District Clerk by email at Brennan.l@deerparkschools.org, or phone at 631-2744013. Applications for early mail ballots are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the State Education Department’s website (https://www. counsel.nysed.gov/ miscellaneous), or by contacting the District Clerk by email at Brennan.l@deerparkschools.org or phone at 631-2744013. Completed applications for absentee and early mail ballots must be received at least seven (7) days before the

Continued from previous page election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to his or her designated agent, but such applications will not be accepted before April 21, 2025. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received in the District Clerk’s office not later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to be canvassed. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots have been issued will be available for inspection in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election during the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. except Sunday, and on Saturday by appointment only. Notice is further given, that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the school district may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (631-274-4013), facsimile (631-2426762), email (brennan.l@deerparkschools.org), mail (1881 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729), or in person (from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application form from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and re -

ceived no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2025. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 20, 2025 if 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.

A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. Notice is further given, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. Notice is further given, that this Board shall convene a special meeting thereof within 24 hours after the filing

with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said reports of the result of the ballot and declaring the result of the ballot; that the Board designates itself to be a set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law §2019a(2b) at said special meeting of the Board. Ms. Lisa Brennan, District Clerk Deer Park Union Free School District Suffolk County, New York 25-176 4/3, 10, 24, 5/8

Aviso de Elección Escolar Anual y Voto de Presupuesto Deer Park Union Free School District Se hace saber que una Reunión Anual del Distrito Escolar de Deer Park , Condado de Suffolk, N.Y., se llevará a cabo en Deer Park High School (gimnasio) , 1 Falcon Place, Deer Park , NY, el martes, 20 de mayo , 2025, día en el que las urnas estarán abiertas para votar por máquina de votación entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. para votar sobre las siguientes proposiciones:

Proposición I., PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR :

¿Se debe autorizar a la junta del Distrito Escolar de Deer Park a gastar las sumas de dinero establecidas en el presupuesto propuesto para el año 2025-2026 y, por lo tanto, a recaudar el impuesto necesario?

ELEGIR A LOS MIEMBROS DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN COMO

SIGUE :

A.         Un miembro por un período de tres (3) años comenzando el 1 de

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julio de 2025 y finalizando el 30 de junio de 2028, para suceder a Anthony Henkel , cuyo período expira el 30 de junio de 2025 .

B.         Un miembro por un período de tres (3) años comenzando el 1 de julio de 2025 y finalizando el 30 de junio de 2028, para suceder a Jerry JeanPierre, cuyo periodo expira el 30 de junio de 2025.

C.         Un miembro por un período de tres (3) años comenzando el 1 de julio de 2025 y finalizando el 30 de junio de 2028, para suceder a Kristine Rosales, cuyo periodo expira el 30 de junio de 2025.

Además se hace saber que se llevará a cabo una audiencia presupuestaria el martes 13 de mayo 2025, a las 7: 30 p.m. en la Oficina de Administración de 1881 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, N.Y.

Las copias de la propuesta presupuestaria del distrito para el año 2025-2026, junto con el texto de todas las propuestas, estarán disponibles en la elección, en el sitio web del Distrito en www.deerparkschools.org., y en cada edificio escolar del Distrito a partir de los 14 días anteriores a la Elección

Anual del Distrito durante las horas designadas.

Escuela primaria

John Quincy Adams: de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m.

Escuela primaria

May Moore: de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m.

Escuela intermedia

John F. Kennedy: de 8:30 a. m. a 2:30 p. m.

Escuela secundaria

Robert Frost: de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m.

Escuela secundaria

Deer Park: de 8:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m.

Edificio Homer Av-

enue: de 8:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m.

Se notifica además que de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2014, se requiere el registro personal de votantes y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión cuyo nombre no aparezca en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no esté registrado bajo el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Todos los votantes calificados que votaron en las elecciones escolares o en cualquier reunión especial o en cualquier elección general dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro no están obligados a registrarse en la Junta de Registro para la elección del 20 de mayo de 2025. Además, se notifica que la Junta de Registro se reunirá en las siguientes fechas con el propósito de registrar votantes para la elección anual del distrito del 20 de mayo de 2025.

• Miércoles 7 de mayo en la Oficina de Administración, de 3:00 p.m- 7:00 p.m

• Jueves 8 de mayo en la Oficina de Administración, de 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.

• Miércoles 14 de mayo en la Oficina de Administración, de 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tenga en cuenta que la inscripción en el Distrito para las elecciones del 20 de mayo de 2025 no se permitirá después del tiempo establecido anteriormente el 14 de mayo de 2025. Se notifica que el registro preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación será archivada en la oficina de la Secretario del Distrito, en

el Edificio de Administración de 1881 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, N .Y. , y que dicho registro estará abierto para la inspección de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito entre las 8:00 a.m. a las 3:30 p.m., en cada uno de los cinco (5) días antes de la elección, incluyendo el sábado 17 de mayo de 2025 (con cita previa) y excluyendo los domingos y días festivos, y durante las elecciones el 20 de mayo de 2025. Además se hace constar que las peticiones nominando candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se deberán presentar entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 3:30 p.m., en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, excepto que el lunes, 21 de abril de 2025 las peticiones de nominación se pueden presentar ante la Secretaria del Distrito entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. Las peticiones de nominación no pueden presentarse a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 21 de abril de 2025. Cada petición debe ser dirigida a la Secretaria del Distrito; debe estar firmado por al menos cinco (25) votantes calificados del distrito; debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato; y debe describir la vacante específica para la cual se nominó al candidato, incluyendo la duración del mandato y el nombre del último titular. De acuerdo con las reglas adoptadas de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2035 y la Política de la Junta #1050, la siguiente regla se aplica a las propuestas que no deben incluirse en el aviso legal. Cualquier votante cali -

ficado puede hacer que se coloque una propuesta en la boleta, siempre que dicha propuesta esté mecanografiada o impresa y enviada a la Secretaria del Distrito no menos de treinta (30) días antes de la elección anual del distrito escolar, es decir, a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2025. Una propuesta de votante debe contener la mayor de las 25 firmas o el 5% de los votantes elegibles que votaron en la elección anual anterior de los miembros de la Junta de Educación, la que sea mayor. Sin embargo, la Junta no tomará en cuenta cualquier propuesta que se presente a los votantes cuando la propuesta no esté dentro del poder de los votantes para determinar, sería confusa para los votantes o sería contraria a la ley.

Se notifica además que las solicitudes de boletas de voto ausente deben completarse en un formulario prescrito por la junta electoral estatal y pueden obtenerse visitando el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, https://www. counsel.nysed.gov/ miscellaneous o comunicándose con la Secretaria del Distrito por correo electrónico a Brennan.l@ deerparkschools.org o por teléfono al 631274-4013. Las solicitudes para las boletas de voto anticipado por correo deben completarse en un formulario prescrito por la junta electoral estatal y pueden obtenerse visitando el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado (https://www. counsel.nysed.gov/ miscellaneous) o comunicándose con la

Secretario del Distrito por correo electrónico a Brennan.l@ deerparkschools.org o por teléfono al 631274-4013. Las solicitudes completas para las papeletas de voto en ausencia y de voto anticipado por correo deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la papeleta se entregará personalmente al votante o a su agente designado, pero dichas solicitudes no se aceptarán antes del 21 de abril de 2025. Las papeletas de voto en ausencia y de voto anticipado por correo deben recibirse en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del martes 20 de mayo de 2025 para ser escrutadas. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les han emitido papeletas de voto en ausencia y de voto anticipado por correo estará disponible para su inspección en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito cada uno de los cinco días previos a la elección durante el horario de 8:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m. excepto los domingos, y los sábados solo con cita previa. Además, se notifica que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2018-d, cualquier persona que preste servicio en las fuerzas armadas, incluyendo los cónyuges y dependientes, puede registrarse para votar en las próximas elecciones del distrito escolar. Un votante militar que sea un votante calificado del distrito escolar

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Continued from previous page puede obtener un formulario de registro comunicándose con la Secretaria del Distrito por teléfono (631-274-4013), fax (631-242-6762), correo electrónico (brennan.l@deerparkschools.org ), correo (1881 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729), o en persona (durante el horario de oficina habitual de 8:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.). Un votante militar que esté debidamente registrado puede solicitar una boleta militar solicitando un formulario de solicitud a la Secretaria del Distrito. Las solicitudes completas deben entregarse personalmente o enviarse por correo a la Secretaria del Distrito y recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 25 de abril de 2025. Las boletas militares deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 20 de mayo de 2025 si está firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección, o no posterior al cierre de las urnas el 20 de mayo de 2025 si tiene matasellos o endosamiento de una agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Un votante militar puede designar una preferencia para recibir un formulario de registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en la solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Se da aviso adicional, que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Raíces, el Distrito debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un

informe de exención.   Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total evaluado en la tirada de evaluación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumera cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad estatutaria y muestra el el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, la cantidad acumulada que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Se da aviso adicional, de que esta Junta convocará una reunión especial de la misma dentro de las 24 horas posteriores a la presentación ante la Secretaria del Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la boleta con el fin de examinar y tabular dichos informes del resultado de la boleta electoral y declarando el resultado de la papeleta; que la Junta por este medio se designa a sí misma como un conjunto de funcionarios de votación para emitir y examinar las boletas de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación §2019-a (2b) en dicha reunión especial de la Junta.

Señora Lisa Brennan , Secretaria del Distrito Deer Park Union Free School District Condado de Suffolk , Nueva York   25-177 4/3, 10, 24, 5/8

AVISO DE REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITOBIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE WYANDANCH POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO a los votantes calificados del Distrito Esco -

lar de Wyandanch, Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, New York, que una Reunión Especial del Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch, 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, el 27 de mayo 2025 entre las horas de 7:00 A.M. y 9:00 P.M. con los siguientes propósitos:

• Para elegir uno (1) miembro para la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch para ocupar los siguientes término:

Un término de cinco (5) años comenzando el 1ro de julio de 2025 finalizando el 30 de junio de 2030. La actual titular del cargo es Laurie Farber. 2. Para votar sobre la Asignación del Presupuesto de la Biblioteca y Recaudación de Impuestos para el año fiscal 2025-2026.

POR LA PRESENTE

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que peticiones para la Oficina del Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca puede ser obtenidas en la Oficina del Director de la Biblioteca comenzando el 28 de marzo, 2025 y la petición debe ser archivada en esa oficina a más tardar de las cinco de la tarde p.m., tiempo predominante el 25 de abril de 2025. Cada Petición debe ser dirigida al Secretario de Elecciones de la Biblioteca y, de conformidad con la ley, debe ser firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Wyandanch, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato (a) y el nombre y residencia de cada firmante, y

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debe describir la vacante específica para la cual un candidato (a) está nominado (a), incluido al menos la duración del término en el cargo. Cada vacante es un cargo público específico, y se requiere una petición separada para nominar a un candidato para cada puesto electoral. En el evento que cualquier nominado retire su nominación antes de la elección, un aviso por escrito de dicho retiro debe ser archivado con el Secretario de la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch. Dicha persona no será considerada candidato (a) a menos que una nueva petición nominando a dicha persona de la misma manera y dentro de las mismas limitaciones aplicables a otros candidatos sea archivada con la Oficina del Secretario de la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch. Ninguna persona será nominada por petición para más de un puesto separado.

POR LA PRESEN -

TE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL que una audiencia con respecto a la Propuesta de Asignación Fiscal Presupuestaria Anual para el año fiscal 2025-2026 se llevará a cabo el 20 de mayo, 2025 a las 6:00 PM en la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch. Copias de la propuesta del presupuesto para voto estará disponible en la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch, 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, durante las horas laborables regulares comenzando el 13 de mayo, 2025 y cada día de semana hasta el 20 de mayo, 2025.

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO

ADICIONAL que el registro a ser pre-

parado para la Reunión Especial del Distrito y Elección que se llevará a cabo el 27 de mayo, 2025 incluirá todas las personas quienes se han registrado previamente para cualquier reunión anual o especial o elección y quien ha votado en cualquier reunión anual o reunión especial o elección llevada a cabo o conducida en cualquier tiempo cuatro (4) años antes de la preparación del registro, o quienes están registrados para votar en cualquier elección general de conformidad con la sección 5-210 de la Ley de Elección del Estado de New York.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que futuros votantes pueden ser registrados para votar en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 1445 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798 cada día que la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito esté abierta antes del 21 de mayo, 2025 entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que el registro preparado de conformidad a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación para la Reunión Especial del Distrito y Elección que se llevará a cabo el 27 de mayo de 2025 será archivado en la Oficina del Director del Distrito de la Biblioteca. Dicho registro estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificante del distrito entre las horas de 9:00 A.M. y 4:00 P.M en cada uno de las cinco días antes y durante el día pautado para la Reunión Especial del Distrito, excepto el domingo en la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch.

SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación No. 2028-a, solicitudes para boletas de voto en ausencia para la Reunión Especial del Distrito y Elección puede ser solicitadas en la Oficina del Director de la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch. Dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por La Junta de Registro al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta será enviada por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se entrega personalmente al votante. La Junta de Registro hará una lista de todas las personas a los cuales se les entregó boletas de voto por ausencia y las tendrá disponible durante horas regulares hasta el día de la elección en la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch. Dicha lista será publicada en el colegio electoral durante la elección. Ninguna boleta de voto por ausencia será examinada a menos que sea recibida no más tardar de las 5:00 P.M. el día de la elección.

Fecha: 18 de marzo, 2025

POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA

FIDUCIARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA

PÚBLICA DE WYANDANCH WYANDANCH, NEW YORK 25-181. 4/3, 10, 5/1, 8

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The importance of innovation and connection in education

Last week I had a conversation with a former colleague, now retired from public education, who was curious about the current state of our schools and the pulse of education on Long Island. It was great to reflect on the shared values that have shaped our careers. I emphasized how crucial it is for educators to help students develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will prepare them for a successful life beyond school. Throughout our years working together, we often discussed how the nature of work would continue to change, and while we might not know what jobs would exist in 15 years, we could be certain that students needed certain foundational skills to succeed in a global society. Our conversation reinforced those values, highlighting the ongoing need for education that prioritizes both engagement and essential learning. Student voices: a vital component of education. A key piece of impactful education is ensuring that students have a voice in their own learning. When they feel heard, they are more likely to take an active role in their education. School

shouldn’t be a passive experience, but rather a dynamic one, in which educators guide students in reaching their maximum potential. By allowing students to have input, educators can better tailor the learning process and help students build leadership skills, which are essential for advocating for their future success.

Talking with a former colleague about our schools, and hanging up hopefully.

The power of authentic assessment. I also reflected on the need for reform in the assessment process. Authentic assessments, in my opinion, are the key to lasting, meaningful learning. Looking back on my own school experience, some of the most impactful learning occurred when I had the opportunity to engage in handson projects — such as writing a book in elementary school, developing a peer mediation program in middle school, and filming a physics movie with friends. These experiences not only allowed me to demonstrate my knowledge in creative ways, but also shaped my educational philosophy to this day.

As an administrator, I have witnessed the power of similar authentic assessments. One memorable example involved students creating their own dance performances, complete with original music and choreography. The performance was open to the school community, and stu-

Tdents were evaluated using a rubric they developed with their teacher. Afterward, they reflected on what went well and what could be improved. This type of real-world, hands-on learning is far more impactful than a multiple-choice exam. Embracing artificial intelligence while valuing human connection. As we look to the future, the emergence of artificial intelligence presents new opportunities and challenges for educators. While AI can undoubtedly enhance the learning experience, its power cannot be harnessed without the guidance of skilled teachers. Educators across Long Island are talented at motivating and inspiring students in ways that AI simply cannot replicate. The human connection between teachers and students remains essential for fostering engagement and helping students navigate the complexities of the modern world.

AI may help with certain aspects of learning, but it is ultimately the relationships between students and educators that drive true success.

Collaboration and the apprenticeship model. Collaboration is another cornerstone of successful education. Teachers are the true innovators in our schools, and great ideas spread quickly from one educator to another. Research shows that

students learn best when they work with an expert. While AI can provide conceptual knowledge, it is teachers who help students develop the essential skills they need to thrive.

A shift toward an apprenticeship model, in which students learn through experience and action, can be extraordinarily powerful. While we see this model in fields like career and technical education, music, art and athletics, many schools still struggle to incorporate this approach into core academic classrooms. This is an area that needs further exploration and development. We must focus on creating experiences in which students can actively engage in learning, not just passively receive information.

Looking ahead: continued reflection and innovation. Now more than ever, it’s crucial for educators to experiment with new ideas, collaborate with peers, and find the most effective ways to connect with students. Education is a constantly evolving field, and it is essential that we reflect on our practice, staying true to the joy and purpose that initially drew us to teaching.

As I ended my call with my former colleague, I couldn’t help but be optimistic. While our students and the world they live in continue to change, the commitment of Long Island’s educators leaves me hopeful about the future.

Paul Romanelli, Ed.D., is superintendent of the West Islip Union Free School District.

A holiday homily: the family that ate its pets

hus it came to pass, in the Land of Brooklyn, that Morris Brownstein knew Anna Brownstein, his second cousin, and they begat Hilda, Murray, Pearl and Zelda. Pearl, third in the family order, was my mother, and the only one who seemed to have entirely escaped the questionable legacy of having parents who were also blood relatives. In the warm bosom of my mother’s nuclear family, accent on nuclear, Passover was a sacred time. Sacred not in a religious way, but in a culinary way. Grandma Annie and Grandpa Morris spared no effort in bringing to their four children an authentic holiday experience.

Perhaps the most cherished Brownstein family tradition was dining on homemade gefilte fish for the holiday. Let me digress. Gefilte fish (from the Yiddish word for “stuffed”) is an acquired taste. A cement-colored composite of various scaled fish, such as carp and pike and whitefish, mixed with

ground vegetables and matzo meal, it tastes like a fishy matzo ball. People eat it cold, with mouth-scorching horseradish to kill the taste.

When I say it is an acquired taste, I mean you had to be there at the beginning. Let’s see, it’s 5785 on the Hebrew calendar, so if you started eating gefilte fish two or three thousand years ago, you probably look forward to having it on the Seder table this year. You can’t just munch gefilte with no prior experience.

Anyway, keeping the carp in the tub wasn’t without consequences for the Family Brownstein. First, since the carp was in the tub for some time, and there was only one bathtub, well, draw your own conclusions.

M y mother always wanted a kitten or a puppy, but learned to bond with a carp.

For her gefilte fish, Grandma Annie believed in going to the source, so she would buy a large, live carp and keep it in the bathtub for a week or two until it was time to ease it from its comfortable aquatic home into a grinder.

This was fish farming in its most primitive form. The business possibilities were not lost on young Murray, who was blessed with an entrepreneurial spirit. When he was 19, he considered buying up tens of thousands of bathtubs to raise carp. Unfortunately, at the time all his funds were tied up in a machine that made shoes out of sweet potatoes, and he didn’t want to spread himself too thin.

The second consequence of growing their own, so to speak, was that my mother, the most tenderhearted of the lot, immediately bonded with the carp. She had always longed for a kitten or a puppy, but her parents weren’t about to indulge her, so once a year she had what you might call a transitory experience in nurturing an animal. Granted, a carp isn’t much of a pet, but young Pearl had little else to call her own.

This was not what you would call a psychologically enlightened family. Since “Sesame Street” had not yet been created, Grandma would entertain her kids by taking them to the Canarsie slaughterhouse, where they would watch the chickens being killed. You can see why they didn’t worry much about young Pearl playing with the carp in the tub.

When the day came, a few days before Passover, Grandma was the designated executioner. This was an interesting divi-

sion of labor, since Grandpa Morris displayed distinct homicidal potential, having once chased a woman around a butcher shop with a knife after she insulted President Roosevelt. He was also enlisted in a civilian patrol, looking for submarines in Brooklyn, when he fell into a sidewalk hole and wasn’t found for days. But that’s another story.

Anyway, Grandma Annie, ignoring all pleas for clemency for the fish, would drain the tub and dispatch the carp with her cleaver. A day later, they set a beautiful table, and after a few prayers, devoured the fish, which lived on in its new incarnation — homemade gefilte fish swimming in its own aspic.

For dessert, Grandma made what came to be known as the Cake of Affliction, a 12-egg, foot-high sponge cake that, year after year, stuck to the pan, fell like a pancake instead of rising like a soufflé and broke our hearts.

Times pass, and so do people. Rituals change. This Passover, my husband is the only one at the table who will eat gefilte fish. The Cake of Affliction isn’t on the menu. At today’s egg prices, the family sponge cake has become a high-risk investment.

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

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Spring into the new season by volunteering

as the winter chill fades and the warmth of spring sets in, April presents us with the perfect opportunity to step out of our homes and into our communities. It is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the vital contributions of volunteers and encourage others to take part in acts of service. With the season’s longer days, there’s no better moment to embrace the spirit of giving, and making a difference.

Volunteering is more than just a noble act — it’s a powerful way to foster change, make personal connections and enhance our well-being. Whether you’re helping clean up a local park, mentoring a young student or lending a hand at a food bank, your contributions have a lasting impact. This month, let’s not only celebrate those who dedicate their time to service, but also join them in strengthening our communities.

National Volunteer Month highlights the invaluable role that volunteers play in shaping society. The best, most selfless volunteering isn’t confined to a single day or week; it’s an ongoing effort that promotes social responsibility, empathy and collective progress.

It also benefits the volunteer. Studies show that devoting time to helping others can reduce stress, combat loneliness and engender a sense of purpose. It helps people acquire new skills and build professional as well as social networks, and often opens doors to new career opportunities.

One of the best aspects of volunteering is its flexibility — there’s something for everyone. Whether you have a few hours to spare each month or can commit to a regular schedule, there are countless ways to contribute. Here are just a few examples:

■ Community cleanups: Help beautify

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To the Editor:

Great places to lend a hand

American Red Cross, Long Island Chapter

195 Willis Ave. Mineola (516) 747-3500

RedCross.org/local/new-york

Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center

100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove (516) 571-8040

hmtcli.org

Island Harvest 126 Spagnoli Road, Melville (516) 294-8528 (631) 873-4775

IslandHarvest.org

Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh (631) 425-1884

LastHopeAnimalRescue.org

Long Island Cares 10 Davids Drive, Hauppauge (631) 582-3663

LiCares.org

United Way of Long Island 819 Grand Blvd., Deer Park (631) 940-3700 UnitedWayLi.org

your local parks, streets and other community spaces by picking up litter, powerwashing sidewalks or planting flowers.

■ Animal welfare: Volunteer at an animal shelter or foster a rescue pet. The need for volunteers at these facilities has

I very much appreciated Jordan Vallone’s recent op-ed, “Some thoughts on books, privilege and girlhood.” As a lifelong reader, I think life is so much more enjoyable having a good book to read. Books are, in many ways, our teachers.

Vallone’s emphasis on the importance of books for young women dealing with this complex and stressful world is so relevant. As I look back on my teaching career, I think we should have had more literature from a woman’s point of view, focusing on the situations and problems they had to face.

And thanks to Jordan for her book suggestions. I feel I

never been greater.

■ Educational support: Tutor a student, chaperone a school field trip or help out in your local library.

■ Food assistance: Work at a food pantry or take part in a meal delivery program. Lots of community members lend a hand during the holiday season, but here, too, volunteers can find plenty to do all year round.

■ Health care and support services: Visit a nursing home, assist hospital staff, or support a mental health initiative.

■ Environmental advocacy: Take part in a tree-planting effort, a recycling program or a sustainability project.

April is also Global Volunteer Month, celebrating the many ways people and organizations support their neighbors and strengthen their communities around the world. Volunteer Recognition Day, April 20, will kick off National Volunteer Week, April 20-26, a weeklong celebration of the efforts of volunteers. There are numerous opportunities this month to take part in events, campaigns and initiatives that need and will welcome your help. It’s a time to take action, and inspire others to do the same. And by getting children and young adults involved, we can help instill a lifelong commitment to service and civic responsibility. Whether through school programs or community projects, we can encourage the next generation to embrace the values of kindness, empathy, and community involvement.

If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, let the month that symbolizes renewal and growth be the time you take that first step. Whether you join a oneday event or dedicate a few hours a week, your contribution matters. Step outside, lend a hand and experience the joy of making a difference.

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Why I still cheer like a kid for my teams

iam 64 years old. i have lived a full life, raised a family, built a career and seen the world change in ways i never imagined. But when one of my favorite sports teams takes the field, i’m still a 12-year-old boy, heart pounding, stomach twisting, living and dying with every play or atbat.

a great touchdown catch or a clutch base hit still sends me into wild fist pumping. a botched play or a baffling coaching decision has me pacing the room, muttering in disbelief.

The baseball season just started, and i moaned about the Mets’ slow start in a sports text thread. One of my friends texted, “They’ve faced strong pitching.” i responded, “aren’t they supposed to have a strong lineup and that soto guy?” The same friend wrote: “it’s one week, calm down.”

when you’re a fan, calm isn’t your default state of mind. This isn’t a hobby — it’s a lifelong relationship. and like any deep, long-term commitment, it started early.

i still remember my first baseball game. i was 7, holding my father’s hand as we made our way through the crowded concourse of Yankee stadium.

Though i was a Mets fan, we went with family friends. The air smelled of hot dogs, beer and cigars.

sports are a connection — to my childhood, to my dad, to my friends.

Two years later, i went to my first football game, also in Yankee stadium. i’m a Giants fan, and on that October sunday my dad and i watched Big Blue defeat the then st. Louis Cardinals. sitting around us were football fans who held transistor radios to their ears so they’d know what penalty had been called and exactly where the ball was on the field. at the time, no planet-sized TV screen showed the previous play seconds after it ended.

sports fandom isn’t just about watching games — it’s about the rituals, the

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should read some literature from the perspective of young people growing up in 2025.

More power to her pride in being a woman, her seeing the importance of literature for young women and her having the talent to bring attention to women’s stories that deserve to be told and heard.

JiM Hawkins Baldwin

Why so much opposition to the president?

To the Editor:

spreading propaganda is an evil tool used to create anger, hysteria, rage and jealousy among unthinking people. This method was successfully used in nazi Germany in the 1930s. it encouraged book burning and kristallnacht. it appears very similar to Tesla burning and mob protesting against Jewish students at Columbia University. when children are young, they are taught to obey their parents, because they are the adults. in a mob mentality, people behave very similar to children, because they are also told what to do, and encouraged to engage in destructive, harmful, irrational behavior. when those who attack our american citizens are released and defended by judges, whose civil rights are violated? Can judges overrule the president of

superstitions, the little things we do that make us feel like we’re part of something bigger. For me, it started with where i sat to watch at home. Every time my team was in the playoffs, i had to be in the same spot on the couch. not just the same couch — the same spot on that couch.

Before the most recent two super Bowls that the Giants played in (and won), i had to watch the movie “Friday night Lights” two hours before game time. was there any logical reason to believe that watching a film about high school football would influence the outcome of a super Bowl? Of course not. But did i dare test my illogical theory by not watching it? absolutely not. if you ask any true sports fan why they put themselves through the emotional rollercoaster of fandom, they’ll tell you the highs are worth the lows. and it’s true — when my team wins, when they pull off an improbable comeback or dominate their opponent, it’s

pure joy. The kind of joy that makes you jump up and down like a kid on his birthday.

But the lows? Oh, the lows hurt. a blown lead, a boneheaded play that costs the game, a gut-wrenching loss — they stay with you. You replay them in your head and commiserate about them with friends.

People who don’t follow sports don’t get it. They ask why i let a game played by people i’ve never met affect me so deeply. Or they ask whether i have a big bet on the game.

But it’s not just a game. it’s a connection — to my childhood, to my father, who took me to those first games, to my friends who have shared in the victories and defeats. it’s a constant in a world that constantly changes.

at 64, i’m not the same person i was at 12. But when my team takes the field, that kid inside me comes roaring back across the decades, full of hope, excitement and the unshakable belief that this time, maybe this time, we’ll win it all.

Jeffrey Bessen is the managing editor of Herald Community Media.

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the United states?

we need strong leadership to prevent civil disobedience and violence, and more credit must be given to President Trump, who was given this arduous task by a clear majority. w hy is there so much opposition?

PaT kinG Merrick

The Senate should not confirm D’Esposito

To the Editor:

Just how much confidence can we have in a failed congressman, anthony D’Esposito, whose brief tenure was marked by slavish obeisance to the grossly unqualified President Trump (before he returned to office), and who now, ironically, Trump has appointed inspector general for the Labor Department, which the administration is eviscerating, after Trump has dismissed independent inspectors-general in more than a dozen such agencies?

The answer is a resounding, n ot a scintilla of trust!

More likely, like the multi-failed k ari Lake in a rizona, who lost races for both governor and senator but became Trump’s nemesis of the hugely successful Voice of a merica, D’Esposito is keeping a political profile for a return run for elective office. They, along with the current admin-

istration, belong not to a (Pete) Hegseth “meritocracy,” but together form the gang that couldn’t shoot straight: incompetent, ignorant, intolerant and dangerous to our liberal democratic

republic. D’Esposito should be denied senate confirmation.

asHEr MaTaTHias Woodmere

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