Copiague’s martial arts champion Thomas Mannina brings home the gold
By Christie Leigh Babirad
Thomas Mannina is only 10 but he didn’t let that stop him from making the USA team for Taekwondo and recently compete at the 2024 AAU National Taekwondo Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he brought home a gold medal in blackbelt.
“That was my most exciting win because I’m on the U.S. team now,” said Thomas, who’s been competing at a higher level than his age since he was 5.
Thomas has been training in taekwondo since he was three years old and up until this year he was training at Champions Taekowndo in Copiague under Master Han. He recently transferred over to the main headquarters in Westbury, which is run by Master Andrew HJ Oh, Master Clinton Oh, Master Andres Moreno and Master Christina Oh.
“This incredible achievement of my grandson making it onto the U.S.A. team wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication, expertise and guidance of these amazing individuals,” said Thomas’s grandfather, Copiague Fire Department, Vigilant Engine Company firefighter Thomas Dodge. Dodge added that he would like to thank Master Junhyun Han of Champions Taekwondo for the past 7 years of outstanding coaching. “Your incredible coaching and dedication to Thomas’s training have been
Ever-popular Babylon Beach Blast, with fireworks show, this Saturday
Plan to get down to Cedar Beach on Sat., August 17 at 11 a.m. to listen to live music and then participate in various beach games at 1 p.m. Residents are invited to take part in all the events of the popular Babylon Beach Blast free of charge. At dusk the day will culminate with the annual fireworks extravaganza, which can be viewed from Cedar and Overlook Beaches. The Babylon IDA donated the fireworks for the fireworks show to end the night.
There are also some amazing performances lined up, starting with Beer Nutz at 3:30 p.m. and Somethin’ Fresh at 7 p.m. Residents should note that the Cedar Beach golf course will be closed on Sat., Aug. 17 because of the festivities.
instrumental to his success,” said Dodge. Additionally, he would like to thank the coaches and staff at CMA Headquarters where Thomas is a member of the CMA Academy.
Thomas is also a 2024 New York State AAU Taekwondo Champion, 2024 USAT New York State Taekwondo Champion and a 2024 AAU New Jersey State Taekwondo Champion. Thomas has been an AAU and USAT National Champion several years in a row and a medalist in many local, state and international competitions, including the Puerto Rico Open where he was awarded a silver medal, and at the US open he received a gold medal. Not only excelling in taekwondo, Thomas also plays baseball for the Copiague Youth League as a pitcher, second base and shortstop. He previously played for the Lindenhurst National League, minor league with a highest hitting average of 866.
“He amazes me, he really does,” said Dodge, who said that the 2024 AAU National Taekwondo Championships in Fort Lauderdale was the first time his grandson was able to compete with kids his own age since he is already a second degree black belt and there are few at his level. “He is usually pushed up to the next age group,” said Dodge.
Son to Julie Dodge and Gary Mannina, Thomas has two siblings, Madison and Johnny, and will be entering the 5th grade at St. Martin of Tours School in Amityville. In addition to excelling in athletics, Thomas has repeatedly made the honor roll and said that his favorite subject in school is math. He is also a member of the Copiague Junior Fire Department. “I like the drills,
Thomas Mannina, Copiague 10-yearold who is making his mark and bringing home gold.
the meetings and practicing ladder climbing,” said Thomas.
“He loves being tested,” said Dodge,
Paws of War’s Car Show benefits West Babylon veteran
U.S. veterans returning home from military service, and first responders nationwide, make tremendous sacrifices to protect our country and preserve our freedom. Unfortunately, many of these brave individuals suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of their service. Paws of War, a nonprofit organization based in Nesconset is dedicated to improving their lives through various programs and services.
This service dog training program, which costs thousands of dollars per dog, is crucial in providing veterans and first responders with a safe space to train with their dogs and gather with fellow comrades, significantly improving their mental health.
One of their key initiatives focuses on training rescued animals to become service companions and matching them with veterans and first responders. This program embodies their mission of “Helping Both Ends of the Leash.”
Funds raised from events such as Paws of War’s recent annual car show, enabled the organization to gift those like Michael Sweeney, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran from West Babylon, with Storm, a rescued female Australian Shepherd-Collie mix. Storm is currently enrolled in Paws of War’s training program to become Sweeney’s full time service dog, with all costs covered by the organization.
Service dogs trained by Paws of War play a crucial role in improving the mental wellbeing of veterans and first responders like Michael. These dogs are trained to address specific needs, offering comfort and assistance that significantly enhances the quality of life those veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD and other service-related issues.
Sweeney is a 10-year US Navy Veteran, who served from 1986 to 1996. Sweeney was involved in combat operations during the first Gulf War taking part in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. His distinguished service earned him numerous accolades, including an admiral’s commendation and two Bronze Stars.
As a result of his heroic service, Sweeney developed combat related PTSD, struggled with alcohol addiction, and, like many other veterans, experienced
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“As part of my journey towards healing, I fully embraced the opportunity to work with the trainers and handlers at Paws of War,” said Sweeney. “It was through them that I met and connected with other veterans, finding a new sense of belonging and purpose as well as a mission to give back.”
Through training and dedication, the leadership at Paws of War witnessed Sweeney’s remarkable progress and decided to officially ‘pass the leash’ and award him with his own service/therapy dog in training, named Storm, a female Australian Shepherd-Collie mix, who has, and continues to, transform Sweeney’s life.
In addition to training with his own dog, Sweeney has now dedicated himself to giving back to the organization and volunteers as a Veteran Advocate with Paws of War helping other veterans and first responders like himself, navigate the struggles of PTSD.
“Paws of War’s motto is ‘helping both ends of the leash,’ said Robert Misseri, co-founder of Paws of War. “We rescue animals from overseas as well as domestically and train them to become service companions for veterans in need.
For veterans like Michael Sweeney, these service animals become permanent members of their family.”
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National Cemetery tribute service marks the anniversary of deadly firefighting day 75 years ago
By Carolyn James Terry Martinelli
and her husband James of Lindenhurst know the meaning of honor. They lost their son, Anthony, a member of the U. S. Army in 2014. Since then, they have become an integral part of a group that volunteers and dedicates their time to ensure that every veteran buried at National Cemetery at Farmingdale, including Anthony, is never forgotten.
On August 5, they were among a small group of people who stood at the gravesite of Stanley Joseph Reba, a World War II veteran. Reba, a Brooklyn native, died in 1949, one of 13 men killed during a devastating fire in Mann Gulch, Montana 75 years earlier
“We wanted to be here to show our respect and our support,” said Terry who wears a pin with her son’s name and photo, his date of birth and his date of death, along with other pins on a vest.
Anthony, a member of the U.S. Army, committed suicide in 2014, one of 22 veterans who take their lives every day in America.
Immediately after getting the devastating news, the Martinelli’s were contacted by members of the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR), a national volunteer organization founded in 2005 that supports military families and shields them disruptions at their funerals, memorials and other services.
The tremendous impact the PGR had on Terry and her family, and the solace it’s members helped bring them following Anthony’s death, resulted in their commitment to not only the PGR but also to National Cemetery. As a result, they help organize and take part in many services held there and in the words of one cemetery official, “are invaluable to ensuring a continued commitment to all military personnel and their families buried here.”
“We were so touched by what the PGR did for us during that very difficult time that we joined the organization because we wanted to be there for others,” said Terry. “As a result, we get to honor those who deserve to never be forgotten.”
Aug. 5, 2024 marked the 75th anniversary of the fire at Mann Gulch a remote canyon in Montana, one of the deadliest firefighting disasters in U.S. history. A small wildfire, started by lightning, grew into a blaze that consumed 60 acres and killed 13 men—12 smokejumpers, including Reba, and a ground firefighter – at Mann Gulch, a remote canyon in Montana.
Smokejumpers are wildland firefighters trained by the United States Forest Service to parachute into fires. Their primary mission is fire suppression and with the speed, range, and capacity of
their fixed-wing aircraft, can quickly deliver as few as two or as many as 12 professionally trained firefighters with equipment and supplies, directly to the fire in a single trip.
An accounting of the fire provided by the National Smoke Jumper Association describes the ferocity of the blaze: “Making their way down the canyon, the smokejumpers soon found themselves in an ominous situation when the fire exploded into a raging inferno, trapping them on a steep ridge with no escape route. Despite their training and experience, the smokejumpers struggled to survive against the fast-moving flames that consumed the dry grass and timber around them. All perished except one who lit a fire in the grass ahead of the approaching fire and positioned himself in the burnt-out area. This was the crew foreman Wagner Dodge who was unable to encourage the others to join him.”
Ten of the 13 firefighters at Mann Gulch, including Reba, had served in the United States military and continued to serve their country as Smokejumpers after their discharge. Reba served in the Aviation Cadet Air Corps during World War II, then went to the University of Missouri to study forestry. He married the love of his life, Juline Marie Nagel, in the fall of 1948 and became a Smokejumper. He was 26 years old when he died at Mann Gulch a year later.
“We all know that every one of these 13 Smokejumpers had lives and families and stories,” said John Pietras, a former Smokejumper and member of the National Smoke Jumper Association that arranged for the ceremonies at Farmingdale that day. “They were loving sons, brothers, uncles, cousins, friends, and, for two, including Reba, wonderful husbands. Mann Gulch was a tragedy that shocked our nation, their families, and our firefighting community. It would be
another tragedy if these 13 men, who averaged only 22 years of age, were forgotten.”
At last week’s event, an Honor Guard, and the Martinelli’s, stood by Reba’s headstone with about a dozen others, including representatives from the New York City Fire Department, present and former firefighters, and Smokejumpers.
The ceremony was one of dozens held in cemeteries throughout the country recognizing the men who died at Mann Gulch.
Among those also attending was former Smokejumper Tom Roche of Albertson.
“I wanted to be here to ensure his memory is preserved,” said Roche, now an ironworker and New York City firefighter. “These were young guys who were heroes and who never could have imagined that they would lose their lives like this.”
Stan Reba was described by those who knew him as “that burly, football playing, smokejumping man” who loved poetry. His favorite poem was “Crossing the Bar” by Alfred Lord Tennyson, which reads, in part:
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea. Pietras read the poem, reminding those attending that Reba lived a life of service, hope and promise and found solace in Tennyson’s words. That hope, he said, is also part of the Mann Gulch story because The United States Forest Service drew lessons from the tragedy, designing new training techniques and safety measures that developed how the agency approached wildfire suppression and emergency management. The agency increased an emphasis on fire research and the science of fire behavior that has helped increase effectiveness and protect life and property.
“It is always difficult to find something positive from a tragedy like this, but the lessons learned that day have helped save many lives in the more than seven decades since it occurred,” said Pietras. For more information on the Smokejumpers, visit smokejumpers.com
For information on the Patriot Guard Riders go to patriotguard.org
Photo left: Photos of 14 Smokejumpers at Mann Gulch. All but Wagner Dodge.
Photo above: Group at gravesite of Stanley Joseph Reba at National Cemetery at Farmingdale August 5.
Wedding photo of Juline Marie Nagel and Stanley Joseph Reba, 1948
Live beyond death by becoming an organ donor
There is a profound way to continue living even after you’re gone: by donating your organs.
In the United States, nearly 90,000 individuals are on a waiting list for a kidney, while countless others await other vital organs. Despite this urgent need, the number of people who choose to donate their organs upon death remains heartbreakingly low. In 2022, only 14,903 people across the nation became deceased organ donors, a figure that, though a 7.5 percent increase from the previous year, still falls short of what’s needed to save every life in waiting.
The impact of organ donation is beautifully illustrated by the story of Mark Staunton, a volunteer firefighter from Yaphank who tragically
died of a heart attack. At his family’s request, his organs were donated, saving multiple lives, including that of a retired NYPD officer from Bayport who received Mark's kidneys. This story is a poignant reminder of the hope and profound difference that organ donation can make.
Becoming an organ donor is a simple yet powerful decision. Start by discussing your wishes with your family. Then, you can register at donatelife.ny.gov/register or indicate your wish to be a donor on your motor vehicle records.
Few choices in life carry such a monumental chance to save others.
Organ donors embrace this opportunity, and in doing so, they become an enduring beacon of life and hope.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY:
Banning Sadako won't keep kids safe from nuclear war
By Rivera Sun
Every child has that book. The one that breaks your heart wide open. Bridge To Terabithia. The Velveteen Rabbit. Charlotte’s Web. The Hate U Give.
For me, it was Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. Based on the true story of Sadako Sasaki, it tells the story of a 12-year-old girl who survived the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima as a toddler, but later died of leukemia, or as it was called at the time ‘atom bomb disease’. Drawing from a traditional belief in Japan, she starts to fold 1,000 origami cranes in hopes that her wish for survival will be granted. When she does not succeed, her friends and family finish making the paper cranes after her death.
This was the story that broke my heart and taught me that not all stories have happy endings. The good guys (or girls) don’t always win. It presented a view of WWII that no other movie or book offered. It didn’t glorify the mushroom cloud or show the shocking horror of an obliterated city. No, Sadako’s story simply showed the reality of war from the eyes of a child.
It turned me into a lifelong peace activist. Perhaps that’s
why Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes is banned in Florida.
More than 100 books have been banned or put under review by school and public libraries in Florida. The titles include classics like The Bluest Eye and Beloved by Toni Morrison, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, Letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr., and Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. The list has a decidedly anti-diversity slant, overwhelmingly trying to eliminate stories about racial justice, the Civil Rights Movement, Black Lives Matter, Indigenous Rights, women’s rights, transgender health, queer love, migrants, horrors of war, and refugees, and so forth.
Each one removes another piece of history, reality, and humanity from the shelf. But children need these stories. And we need the next generation of adults to know them.
These books aren’t just introducing children to tough topics. In many cases, they’re also affirming the realities these children already live. Migrant and refugee children deserve to have their experiences acknowledged just as much as Anne of Green Gables. Queer, trans, gay, and lesbian children
deserve to have their sexualities affirmed just as much as Jo and Laurie in Little Women. Black and Brown readers deserve to see heroes of color as powerful and compelling as Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.
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Young people are surviving gun violence, school shootings, poverty, migration, war, climate disaster, and other dangerous realities. These children aren’t sheltered by the exclusion of their stories. They are abandoned twice over as we render them unseen and unacknowledged.
When we ban books, we do not protect any of our children,
no matter their life experiences. Ignorance won’t keep anyone safe, not in the short or long term. Many of the groups and individuals behind the Florida book bans seem to be suppressing history in order to control the future. But when you remove the narratives of resistance and diversity, what is left is the same violent, militarized, racist, sexist, discriminatory, and exploitative world that got us into this mess in the first place.
What remains in the gutted wreckage of literature left behind by these book bans is the same worldview that killed Sadako Sasaki and thousands more like her; the world that murdered Black children like Trayvon Martin and Tamir Rice; the world that has gunned down hundreds of schoolchildren in mass shootings; the world that separates thousands of children from their parents as they cross borders hoping for safety; the world that beat and bullied transgender teen Nex Benedict until they committed suicide; the world that has threatened the existence of all future generations through ecological collapse.
The banned books list isn’t about protecting children. It’s about protecting this empire of abuse.
And worse, the book bans target stories of resistance that could help young people change the injustices they face. Here are a few other books on the banned list: The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country, by Amanda Gorman; The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas; Hiawatha and the Peacemaker, by Robbie Robertson; Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation, by Ari Folman; Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood, by Marjane Satrapi.
Books like these give young readers courage to rise up for a better world.
The writer has written numerous books, including The Dandelion Insurrection and the awardwinning Ari Ara Series. She is the editor of Nonviolence News, Program Coordinator for Campaign Nonviolence, and a nationwide trainer in strategy for nonviolent campaigns.
Amityville’s pre-K students explore interactive unit on animals
Prekindergartners in the Amityville School District learned about animals of the past and present during their field trip to the Tanglewood Preserve Center for Science and Learning in Rockville Centre.
Students got to explore the preserve’s dinosaur exhibit where they viewed robotic and skeletal life size dinosaurs. They also viewed plenty of live animals such as snakes, birds and turtles.
Kathleen Moore-Butt of Amityville celebrates 50 years of employment with Our Lady of Consolation
Longtime North Amityville resident Kathleen Moore-Butt recently celebrated her 50th anniversary as an employee with Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and home. She began her career there in 1974 as a dietician. At that time the facility was located on Schlegal Boulevard in Amityville. A year later it relocated to Beach Drive in West Islip and became the Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitation center.
Moore-Butt has lived in Amityville her entire life and said she continues to enjoy attending working and attending to the dietary needs of residents at the facility, but that “retirement is not too far away.”
Suffolk County Offers Free Classes for Residents Who Wish to
Suffolk County is offering free classes for residents who want to kick the tobacco habit. Health officials encourage residents who use tobacco to obtain help in recovering from their addiction. The county’s evidence-based tobacco cessation program provides participants with important information about the physical, emotional, and habitual aspects of using tobacco and products containing nicotine and provides behavioral modification and supportive pharmaceuticals.
More than 20,000 individuals have participated in the county’s Learn to Be …
be Tobacco Free
Tobacco Free cessation program since its inception in 2000.
Locally classes are being offered at the Lindenhurst Public Library, 1 Lee Avenue, Lindenhurst, on Tuesday, August 27; September 3, 10, 17, 24; October 1; reunion Oct. 15 from 6 to 7:15 p.m.
Pre-registration is required for all classes. Registration remains open for each class until the second session.
To register or. to find other locations where classes are being held, contact Debora at 631-853-2928 or Debora. rippel@suffokcountyny.gov.
Matthew J. DeMarco, Amityville resident, musician and attorney, at 58
By Carolyn James
Matthew J. DeMarco, a resident of Amityville, who was a local musician and attorney died suddenly July 10, 2024 in Waveland, Mississippi. He was 58 years old.
Mr. DeMarco was born in Brooklyn on April 2, 1966, the son of Mario J. and Mildred (Cooney) DeMarco.
He was a graduate of Amityville Memorial High School and attended St. John’s University Law School. He formed the law firm of Schwarz and DeMarco in Garden City.
While living in Amityville he played with a local band as a guitarist and singer. He was also a parishioner of St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church and a volunteer with the Parish Outreach. He found a home in the Village, said his son Christopher, “and found many, many friends.”
An avid sailor, he was a member of and Commodore of the South Bay Cruising Club of Babylon Town.
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“My dad has a passion for the water and every summer we would pack up the four kids, two adults and one of our many cousins on to the family’s sailboat, Grace, and go sailing for weeks at a time… it made our 39-foot boat seem small but we always had a great time exploring.”
Mr. DeMarco was a self-described ‘hack at playing the guitar,’ but nonetheless had the power to bring people together with music, said his son.
Several years ago, Mr. DeMarco moved to Mississippi and worked as Director of Risk Management in the South Mississippi Regional Center of Long Beach.
Mr. DeMarco He was pre-deceased by his father Matthew Joseph. He is survived by his mother Mildred; his former wife Jennifer of Amityville; his children Christopher of Amityville, Madeline of Arlington, Virginia; Joseph of Amityville and James of Amityville; his brothers Nicolas and his wife Eniko of Amityville and James and his wife Ann Marie of New Jersey; his sisters
Mary and her husband Edmund of Huntington, Miriam and her husband Kevin of Fort Pierce, Florida, Maura and her husband William of Amityville and Mark and his wife Christina of Amityville. Father Malcolm Burns officiated at a Mass of Christian Burial, assisted by the Consolation Ministry, at St. Martin of Tours RCC Church. This was followed by interment in St. Charles Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway, Amityville, New York.
Local Worship Schedules and Services
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
147 Park Ave., Amityville Office Tel. 631-264-0763
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WORSHIP SERVICES: Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Thursday Worship 7:30 p.m.
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ST. MARY’S CHURCH
175 Broadway, Amityville 631-264-0004
Fr. Randolph Jon Geminder, Rector www.facebook.com/ StMarysAmityville
Sunday: Matins 7:30 am Low Mass: 8:00 am Sung
SIMPSON UNITED
30 Locust Ave., Amityville 631-789-2569
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Rev. Gerard Gordon Pastor Masses : Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 Noon, and 5:00 pm Church: www.stmartinschurch.org School: www.smtschool.org
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Suffolk Credit Union Proudly Donates to Paws of War
Robert Misseri, Co-founder, Paws of War; Greg Ackerman, Director of Marketing, Suffolk Credit Union; Matt Schettino, SVP Marketing, Suffolk Credit Union; Laura Racioppi, VP Corporate & Community Partnerships, Suffolk Credit Union; Miranda Cagliano, Marketing & Events Assistant, Suffolk Credit Union; Gail Holt, Director of Veteran Advocacy, Paws of War; and Ray Meyer, Volunteer & Veteran Advocate, Paws of War.
Members of the Suffolk Credit Union delivered more than 250 member-donated items to Paws of War headquarters in Nesconset. The donation to the facility, including dog and cat food, blankets, bowls, cleaning supplies and treats, will go towards the care of Paws of War’s rescue and service animals.
Paws of War provides veterans, active
military members and first responders with services that enrich their lives through the rescue and training of service dogs for independence, adoption of companion animals and the rescue of overseas animals in war zones. Paws of War can be reached at 631- 406-6595, or by email at:Info@ pawsofwar.org. The website is pawsofwar.org.
The Gino Macchio foundation sponsoring concert, Aug. 23 Local News Matters.
The Gino Macchio Foundation is kicking off National Recovery Month a bit early! The Foundation is sponsoring a concert on Friday August 23, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at North Babylon’s Phelps Lane Park in support of those in sustained recovery and for those who need a helping hand to get there.
Gold Dust Woman performs the best hits of Fleetwood Mac and Steve Nicks in an evening of music and vocals by Janet Soluri, who Stevie Nicks has given her personal seal of approval.
The Gino Macchio Foundation’s Put Recovery to Work program’s mission is inspired by the late Gino Macchio.
Gino’s journey began with a dirt bike accident. His prescription opioids led to an addiction that he was able to overcome with the help of dedicated counselors, strong family support, and a job that he loved as an oyster farmer. Gino was always the first to help others and his heart desired to help those in all kinds of recovery. Unfortunately, in 2018 his life was cut short in a left-turn
motorcycle accident, which sadly is a leading cause of death in motorcycle accidents.
The event takes place by the lake behind the Babylon Town Parks & Recreation Building. While some seating is available, please bring chairs for your comfort. Admission to the event is free, though a suggested donation of $25 would be a great way to support the Gino Macchio Foundation’s Put Recovery to Work program. There will be raffles and a food truck.
Please RSVP before the big night at https://shorturl.at/eDShy
Suffolk reports the first case of West Nile virus this season; residents advised to take precautions
A resident in the Town of Islip is the first reported case of West Nile virus in Suffolk County this season statewide. The individual, who health officials did not identify, is over the age of 50 and began experiencing symptoms consistent with the virus on July 18, was subsequently hospitalized, released in late July, and is now recovering at home.
according to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Mild symptoms may include fever, headache and body aches, skin rash and swollen lymph glands. More severe symptoms include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis.
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against mosquitos
Individuals who are most at risk for severe infection include those over 50 years of age and those with chronic illness or compromised immune systems. Suffolk County residents are urged to take precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes during mosquito season, which extends from June 1 through November 1.
cycle bins, birdbaths, toys, swimming pool and hot tub covers.
Suffolk County's first case of West Nile virus was reported in 2001. Last year, the county reported five cases, and in 2022, the county reported 11 cases.
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West Nile virus is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. It is estimated that 20 percent of those who become infected will develop clinically noticeable symptoms of West Nile virus disease, who refers to his grandson as a “boy on fire.”
With the new school year rapidly approaching, Thomas is excited to keep moving forward with taekwondo and baseball. When he gets older he said that he would like to be a Taekwondo Master and “maybe a baseball player.” I
In his free time, Thomas enjoys swimming and playing whiffle ball, and he also exercises regularly, train -
West Nile virus can be fatal. Residents who experience symptoms are advised to visit their healthcare providers. While there is no specific treatment for West Nile virus, patients may be offered supportive therapy as ing every day in taekwondo and doing push ups and sit ups.
Thomas Mannina brings home the gold
“Over the last seven years, my grandson has consistently demonstrated his talent and determination, bringing home gold and silver medals in sparring, breaking, demo and forms at countless local, state, national and international events,” said Dodge. “We are all incredibly proud of him and can’t wait to see what the future holds for this talented young athlete.”
"While West Nile is not new to Suffolk County, we are seeing high numbers of mosquitoes testing positive for the virus early in the season this year," said S.C. Exec. Ed Romaine. "Reducing the number of mosquitoes around your home will reduce your chances of being bitten by an infected mosquito."
To avoid mosquito bites, use insect repellent containing DEET*, spray clothing with repellent containing permethrin, avoid going outside from dusk to dawn when most mosquitoes are active, wear long sleeves and long pants when nighttime activity is unavoidable, eliminate standing water from flowerpots, clogged gutters, re -
"This case has been confirmed very early in the season, and as there are still many weeks of mosquito activity left this season,” said S.C. Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott. “We urge people older than 50 and others who are at higher risk of having severe symptoms to seek medical attention early if they experience any of the symptoms associated with West Nile virus."
For information about West Nile virus, including local data regarding infected mosquitoes and West Nile virus cases, visit https:// shorturl.at/0Dg5g.
To report mosquito problems or stagnant pools of water, call the Department of Public Works' Vector Control Division at 631-852-4270.
Pets, Pets, Pets...
by Joanne Anderson
The sad saga of black cats
Black Cat Blues: In respect to color, black cats always have the hardest time finding homes, and the greatest chance of being euthanized in shelters throughout the US. To make their situation worse, for years many humane societies prohibited the adoption of their black cats and kittens around Halloween to protect them from “evil “ people who may be planning to hurt them. Thankfully, this thinking is changing. The ASPCA states: “There’s no evidence Halloween cat adoptions are less safe or successful than those at any other time of the year.”
Despite superstitions, black cats aren’t bad luck, but they have the worst luck finding homes quickly. There are several reasons why black cats tend to linger in shelters, none of them being the fault of the poor cats. Petfinder, the online adoption service, did a survey and found it takes black cats and dogs four times longer to be adopted than pets of other colors. First, there seems to be a disproportionate number of black kittens born, more so than other colors. Put them together with the many tuxedo (mostly black with some white) cats, and all the black fur seems to blur together. Potential adopters don’t notice specific black cats because there is so much “sameness.” The dark cats and kittens are in competition with each other for homes.
fabulous, black cat temperaments. Throughout history, many well-known people have owned black cats, including Fred Astaire, Winston Churchill, Calvin Coolidge, Ernest Hemingway, John and Yoko Lennon, Frank Zappa, Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Queen Victoria, Charles I, Edgar Allen Poe, and John Travolta.
Ripley Believe It or Not Reasons to Be a Black Cat Fan:
• Kittens born with a black coat have a higher concentration of the pigment melanin.
• Black cats do not belong to a special breed. They exist in almost all breeds. Bombay, British Shorthair, Oriental Shorthair and Scottish Fold breeds are commonly associated with black.
• Black cats’ eyes are typically shades of yellow to deep green. It is rare to find a black cat with blue eyes.
• National Black Cat is October 27th each year, purposely placed before Halloween. The date is also observed in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.
This is similar to the phenomenon of not spotting a “special” Pit Bull in a municipal shelter filled with up to 100 similar dogs. It’s hard to pick out individuality drowning in a sea of similarity. People tend to walk through the kennels quickly because no dog stands out in the crowd.
Unless you are skilled behind the lens, black cats are not as easy to capture in photos as cats with unique markings or tabby patches. The solid black ones need a splash of color, possibly a cute toy or bright blanket to accentuate their photos, especially if they squint so no one can see their magnificent eyes. Patient cats may allow you to put a bandanna or colorful outfit on them long enough to get a photo. In addition, all cats have thin coats from the corner of their eyes spreading outward toward their ears. On black cats, this eye area can look bald which may deter potential adopters too.
Famous Black Cat Owners: Nowadays there are groups on social media that boost posts and promote black cat adoptions online such as the Face book “Black Cat Appreciation Society.” The groups sing the praises of the
Freddie #4-2494 month old male kitten
• People in Scotland consider black cats to be a sign of prosperity.
• If you live in the United Kingdom or Japan, a black cat crossing your path will make you smile and think that good fortune is on its way.
• Latvian farmers who find black kitties near their grain bins look forward to an abundant harvest.
• For centuries black cats have been welcomed aboard ships because they are believed to bring favorable winds. In Norse mythology, black cats had magical powers to navigate ships through storms and safely return them to land.
• In China, the older, uglier and blacker a cat is the luckier it is for those who posses the cat.
• King Charles the First of Britain had a black cat that his guards watched over 24 hours a day. The day after the cat died from illness, Charles was arrested.
• In 1969 at Shea Stadium, a black cat burst onto the field during a playoff game between the Cubs and Mets. The cat made a beeline for the Cubs dugout where he stared down at all the players. The Cubs not only lost that game but much of the rest of the season.
A word of caution about a black cat at Shea jinxing a National League Baseball team. Our national pastime is imbued with various superstitions. Silly beliefs of players, coaches and managers are part of the fun of the sport. This lost black cat became the Chicago Cubs’ scapegoat in 1969.
Black Cats for Adoption at Babylon Shelter (631-6439270), 80 New Highway, N. Amityville 11701:
Chickadee #3-382 - one-year-old female has been at the shelter since July 2023. Oh, no! Over a year. Freddie #4-249 is a four month old male who came into the shelter as a three -week -old infant. All Babylon cats are spay/neutered, tested for FeLV/FIV, vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and vet checked.
Babylon Shelter Poster Cats:
Chickadee #3-3821 year old female been at shelter since July 2023
Your Local Calendar of Events
THURSDAY, August 15
• Amityville Rotary Club meeting, 8 a.m., Brownstones, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For information, go to rotary7255.org or call President Michele Camilleri at 631-598-1700.
• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call 631-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com
• Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For information, call 631-957-3012 or email zoningcomments@townofbabylon.com
FRIDAY, August 16
• Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call 631789-2569.
• St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call 631-464-4899.
• Amityville Public Library Presents Fridays on the Village Greene—Pink Floyd Tribute: 6-10:30 p.m., Greene Avenue, Amityville. Live music and food available. For more information, visit amityvillechamberofcommerce.org or call 631-552-5673. SATURDAY, August 17
• Amityville Farmer’s Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 9/11 Memorial Park, 259 Broadway, Amityville. Sponsored by the Bay Village Civic Association. For more information, email amityfarmersmarket@ gmail.com.
• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit www.longislanddahlia.org
• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call 631-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.
• St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call 631-464-4899.
SUNDAY, August 18
• Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call 631789-2569.
MONDAY, August 19
• Town of Babylon Planning Board: 7 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For information, call 631-9573103 or email planningcomments@townofbabylon.com
TUESDAY, August 20
• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call 631-264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.
• Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For information, call 631-957-7468 or email accessoryapartments@ townofbabylon.com
• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at 631-332-0552 or Jill at 516-220-7808. All calls are confidential.
WEDNESDAY, August 21
• Babylon Industrial Development Agency: 8 a.m., Old Town Hall, 47 West Main Street, Babylon. For more information, email info@babylonida.org or call 631-587-3679.
• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call 631-972-8829 (leave message) or visit www.longislanddahlia.org
• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call 631264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.
• Amityville Public Library Board: 6 p.m. For more information, visit the library’s website at amityvillepubliclibrary.org or call 631264-0567.
• Town of Babylon Rental Board: 6 p.m. Planning and Development Rental Division, Town Board Room, 200 Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-957-4434 or email rentalcomments@townofbabylon.com.
• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at 631-332-0552 or Jill at 516-220-7808. All calls are confidential.
This adoptable black kitten shows up better in the photo because his handmade hammock is colorful.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Index No. 207754/2022
Date Filed: 7/8/2024
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Premises being foreclosed: 2 Biel Dr Amityville, NY 11701
ACTION TO FORECLOSE MORTGAGE ON PROPERTY SITUATED IN SUFFOLK COUNTY LNV Corporation, Plaintiff, -againstAfrika C. Parks, Shawnika Williams, Letitia Saint Louis, Fredrika Council, Joan Williams, Clerk of the Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency, Clerk of the Suffolk County District Court, Incorporated Village of Islandia, Cavalry SPV I LLC, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance-Tax Compliance Division-C.O.-ATC, Internal Revenue Service- United States of America, and, The Unknown Heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff, except as herein stated, Defendant(s).
TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of
Appearance on the Plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of the Summons exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. In case of your failure to appear, or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default
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for the relief demanded in this Complaint.
TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Thomas F. Whelan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County entered June 24, 2024 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office.
THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on January 24, 2007 in Liber 21463, Page 74, covering premises k/a 2 Biel Dr., Amityville, NY 11701 a/k/a District 0100, Section 171.00, Block 02.00, Lot 067.000.
Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK County as the place for 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 ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: July 1, 2024 Westbury, New York Edward Wiener, Esq. Stein, Wiener & Roth, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 (516)-742-1212 #101617 24-473. 7/24, 31, 8/7, 14
NOTICE: FORMATION OF KUNG FU BETTY
LLC. Art. Of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) on 07/11/2024. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC at its principal business location, 92 Carman Place, Amityville NY 11701. Purpose: any lawful.
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST VI-A, Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD EPPS III; SHAKIMA WILLIAMSON, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 11, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 231 Columbus Boulevard, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in North Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 172.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 007.004. Approximate amount of judgment is $487,817.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #619049/2019. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.
Michelle Aulivola, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 212727-1 24-487. 8/7, 14, 21, 28
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL
CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE OF BOSCO CREDIT II TRUST SERIES 2010-1, Plaintiff, vs. DENNIS CHAVIS, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 27, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 18, 2024 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 72 East June Street, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 128.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 082.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $144,604.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #611399/2020.
Thomas A. Abbate, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 232037-1 24-490 8/14, 21, 28 , 9/4
Notice of formation of Lawrence “10” Wayne Enterprises, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 07/30/2024. offc located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 10 Leonard Place Amityville, NY 11701. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
24-489 8/14, 21, 28, 9/4, 11, 18
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Wells Fargo Bank, NA, Plaintiff AGAINST
John Ikhihibhojere; Bola Asemota; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 10, 2023, and Amended August 16, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall,
200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 12, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 508 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District: 0100 Section: 173.00 Block: 01.00 Lot: 134.000. Approximate amount of judgment $632,544.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 624177/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.
Pamela J. Greene, 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: June 28, 2024
For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
24-491 8/14, 21. 28, 9/4
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT REVIEW BOARD
Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, ¬¬¬¬August 20th, 2024. Public hearings begin 6:00pm.
NEW APPLICATIONS:
1.Rose D’Alto 9 Wakefield Court Deer Park, NY 11729 / SCTM#0100-24-1-10.008
2.Michael Davidson & Marisa Fernandes 50 Farragut Road W. Babylon, NY 11704 / SCTM#0100-140-1-34
3.Lisa Rosato 38 EllenSue Drive Deer Park, NY 11729 / SCTM#0100-19-4-11
4.Dominique Valentin
210 Chelsea Ave N. Babylon, NY 11703 / SCTM#0100-141-3-49
5.Brian May & Kevin Mescall 40 Pond Place Babylon, NY 11702 / SCTM#0100-161-3-35
6.Richard Cardoza 71 Lafayette Rd W. Babylon, NY 11704 / SCTM# 145-4-73
Printing Instructions: RENEWALS BY AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED.
All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory Apartment Review Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York. Amityville Record: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 24-492. 8/14
The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a Public Hearing at The Town of Babylon, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York (East Wing Board Room) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:00pm NEW APPLICATION
1. Ahmet Karakas 360 44th St. Copiague NY 11726
SCTM NO: 0100-202-3-50
2. Mona Georges 71 Crescent Dr. S. Farmingdale NY 11725
SCTM NO: 0100-69-1-50 . 3. Faye McCulloughSimpson 29 Parkway Ave. Amityville NY 11701
SCTM NO: 0100-121-4-26
RENEWALS
1. Peter & Patricia Acocella 138 Muncy Ave. West Babylon NY 11704
SCTM NO: 0100215-2-15 24-493 8/14
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Happenings at Your Public Library
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•Games in the Afternoon: Mondays, 1 - 4 p.m. The community room will be set aside for games. Bring a friend and your own card or board game.
Your Local Calendar of Events
•The Power of Movement - Getting in the Groove to Move: Mon., Aug. 19, 6- 7 p.m. Join a physical therapist to discuss the health benefits of activity and exercise, and how you can get active and stay active. This talk includes tips on getting started, making an activity/exercise plan, avoiding injury, and creative ways to include activity in a busy schedule. Registration underway.
•A Tribute to Elvis: Sat., Aug. 24, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Join Steve Mitchell as he pays tribute to Elvis at his best with his music of the 50s, 60s & 70s.
Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library
1 S. Country Rd. • 665-4350
•Book Buddies: Sat., Aug. 17, 11 - 11:30 a.m. Teens can read to younger friends and earn community service credit.
•Blood Drive: Tues., Aug. 20, 2:30- 7 p.m. Join the New York Blood Center and the library as we host our annual blood drive.
Copiague Public Library, 50 Deauville Blvd. • 631-691-1111
•NY Citizen Preparedness Program: Thurs., Aug. 22, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever to be prepared. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of emergency, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible. This training workshop will provide an introduction to responding to a man-made or natural disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive a preparedness kit. You must register for this program in advance by calling the library or online at: prepare. ny.gov. Registration is necessary.
•All Abilities BINGO: Wed., Aug. 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join us as we play non-competitive and slow-paced BINGO where everyone wins. Note this program is for patrons 18 years and older with sensory issues, those on the autism spectrum or those who have other specific needs. Caregivers are encouraged to attend program with patron. Registration is necessary.
•New Beginnings: Wed., Aug. 21, 6:30 - 8 p.m. If you are divorced or widowed, single, aged 50 plus who would like a new beginning, come and be inspired to make new friends and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself. A Social worker and life coach will lead this discussion. Registration is necessary.
• Babylon Library, 24 S. Carll Ave. • 669-1624
Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave. • 586-3000
•Medicare Counseling One-in-One: Fri., Aug. 16, 10 a.m. -1p.m. Questions about
Medicare or Medicare-related health insurance? A volunteer with the Health Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) will be available by appointment to meet with any senior needing help with Medicare health insurance forms or procedures. Bring all pertinent paperwork to your appointment. Appointments may be made by calling the Reference Desk at (631) 586-3000.
Lindenhurst Library, One Lee Ave. • 957-7755
•DNA & Famous Murder Cases: Sat., Aug. 17, 10 -11:30 a.m. A former forensic science teacher, will discuss how DNA analysis was used and misused in the trials of O.J. Simpson, Scott Peterson, Sam Sheppard, and the Boston Strangler.
•Medicare One-on-One Counseling: Mon., Aug. 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register for a telephone appointment with a S.C. RSVP volunteer who will answer your questions regarding Medicare and related programs. By registering for this program, you agree to let the library give your information to the RSVP counselor. Call the library to register - ext. 140.
•Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Group: Mon., Aug. 19, 6 - 7 p.m. Receive emotional support and education enabling you to better understand and manage Alzheimer’s disease. Register now.
•Outdoor Concert - Stagecoach Band: Tues., Aug. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. Enjoy the best country, southern and classic rock while you brush up on your line dancing skills. Registration underway.
•Western Sufolk BOCES Home Study Program - GED & ESL: Wed., Aug. 21, 5 -8:30 p.m. Learn about programs that prepare you for the High School Equivalency Exam (GED) or improving your English skills. For more information call 631-667-6000 x191.
North Babylon Library, 815 Deer Park Ave. • 669-4020
•Visit their web site for updates and programs @: https://www.northbabylonpl.org.
West Babylon Library, 211 Rte. 109 • 669-5445
•Senior Bingo with Friends: Sat., Aug., 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Celebrate National Senior Citizens’ Day. Non-cash prizes and light refreshments. Pre-registration required. This program is for Seniors aged 50+. Caregivers & helpers welcome.
West Islip Library,
3 Higbie Lane • 661-7080
•Visit their web site for updates and programs @: https://www.westisliplibrary.org.
Wyandanch Library
14 South 20th Street • 643-4848
•Hands Only CPR: Fri., Aug. 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hands-only CPR training teaches valuable lifesaving skills that can prepare you to properly respond in the event of a cardiac event.
•Preparing for Financial Disasters: Tues., Aug. 20, 6 - 7 p.m. Join a rep. from Chase Bank as he helps you prepare in case of financial disaster.
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, August 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): PUBLIC HEARING/SITE PLAN REVIEW/BAR/ RESTAURANT
JOB# 24-09AF; Taco Bell of America, LLC: SCTM# 0100-208-04-001: Zone: Eb Business: SEQRA: Type II Action: The applicant is requesting site plan approval and a special exception permit in or to demolish an existing Taco Bell restaurant in order to construct a new 2,180sf, 30-seat (18 indoor and 12 outdoor) Taco Bell restaurant with drive-thru, along with associated site improvements: Property is located on the south side of Sunrise Highway, between North Delaware Avenue and North Erie Avenue, Lindenhurst, 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
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Amityville Record: 08-14-24 24-494. 8/14
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, MANA SERIES 2007-A3, -againstKAHN GRANT, 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 January 7, 2021, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, MANA SERIES 2007-A3 is the Plaintiff and KAHN GRANT, 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 September 18, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 56 EAST SMITH STREET, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0100169.00-02.00-051.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE LYING AND BEING AT AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 603622/2019. James A. Pascarella, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury,
New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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NOTICE TO PROPOSERS
The Board of Education of the Amityville Union Free School District, Towns of Babylon and Oyster Bay, Suffolk, and Nassau Counties of New York invites sealed proposals for Medicaid Billing-Medicaid Cost Reporting, as specified in the contract documents. Proposals will be received until 2:00 PM, prevailing time on August 30, 2024, at the District Administrative Offices at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any proposals and waive any informality in any proposal. It shall further, make awards in any way it deems advisable to the School District's best interest. Any proposals submitted will be binding for forty-five (45) days after the formal opening, and no proposal shall be withdrawn during that time, pending the decision of the Board of Education. Any firm wishing to receive a copy of the above proposal must call the District’s purchasing department at (631) 5656039. 24-495. 8/14
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