Amityville Herald 08_28_2024

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Copiague firefighters battled a boat fire at Jensen Marine in Lindenhurst. Damage was contained to the boat and a nearby vinyl tent. No firefighters were injured and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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Copiague Vamps battle boat fire

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Copiague firefighters were called to the scene of a boat fire at Jensen Marine at 1234 Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst. The call went out at approximately 10 p.m., on August 16.

The fire was called in by a neighbor and Copiague Fire Chief Kyle Miller was in charge at the scene with 1st Ass’t. Chief Daniel Broyles and volunteers from Engines 1-310 and 1-350. Approximately 45 personnel in all responded.

The 24-foot boat was in dry dock undergoing engine repairs when the fire broke out and Miller said he believes the fire started from an electrical malfunction in the engine, though the S.C. Arson Squad has not made a final determination.

“There was heat damage, but the fire was contained to the rear of the boat and to a vinyl tent nearby,” said Miller. “And all the volunteers were fine.”

Amityville Village OK’s bid for new bike path and walkway

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Get those bicycles out. Put on those walking shoes. The Village of Amityville has awarded a bid for the construction of a pedestrian/bike path under the LIRR viaduct and work should begin shortly, according to Amityville Village Mayor Dennis Siry.

“This has been a long time in coming and it involved having the Village working with many government entities, but things have finally fallen into place,” said Siry.

The bid of $628,750 went to Laser Industries of Ridge. Money for the project came from several sources including

the DOT and community funds provided to the Village by the Village By the Bay apartment complex. The state also kicked in $400,000 after the Village

made a request to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office and lawmakers approved the additional funding for the work. No local funds will be needed for completion of the

project, said Siry.

The walking/bike path will be constructed on the south side of the railroad from Broadway to John Street.

“We’ve advised Laser Industries that they have won the bid and asked them to put us on their calendar,” said Siry.

“This has been a long time in coming, so the sooner the better.”

Part of the planning also included redoing the 50-year lease that the Village has had

with the MTA for use of that area, which took some time to finalize.

“I want to thank all the public officials who worked with us as well as the representatives of the MTA and the DOT,” said Siry. “They all made it possible, and we can’t wait to get the project started.

The Record reached out to Laser Industries, but a spokesperson did not return calls for comment.

This week’s reader of the week is: Janesa Taylor of Amityville

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South side of LIRR off Broadway due for a facelift.

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Parental involvement is a key factor in students’ performance

Success in school can carry over to successful experiences later in life. That underscores the benefits of developing skills in the classroom. Students learn in their own way, and at times there may need to overcome various obstacles.

The job of education does not fully fall on educators and administrators. Education begins at home. Research has found that kids benefit significantly when parents and other caregivers are strongly involved in a child’s education. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community found that parental involvement in a child’s education is associated with improved academic performance. Specifically, children whose parents are more involved in their educations have higher levels of academic performance than children whose parents were not as involved.

A 2005 study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins University Center of School, Family and Community Partnerships showed that school practices that encourage families to support their students’ math learning at home led to higher percentages of students scoring at or above proficiency on standardized math tests. Additional research indicates the benefits also extend to other subjects and areas of learning, including language comprehension and expressive language skills.

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• Develop a partnership with the teach-

er. Open communication with the teacher(s) can help parents stay up-todate on what is going on in the classroom and learn early on where a student may need extra support. Then parents can offer extra guidance if it is feasible, or look into an experienced tutor.

• Be firm but supportive. Too much academic pressure may cause a child to pull back or even test boundaries, and that can lead to students falling behind in school. Parents must find the right level of involvement and guide their kids without sounding like good grades are “make or break” the relationship.

• Attend school functions. Parents can go to open houses, back-to-school nights, conferences, and other events held at school to show support and interest in their children’s education. Involved parents also build school-based networks this way, which can be called upon if their student needs additional support in the future.

• Establish a schedule at home. Students can benefit from a schedule, with regular bedtime, homework time and opportunities to relax. Knowing what to expect and when to expect it can take some of the stress out of learning and studying, according to Nemours health. Parents working in concert with schools and their children can lead to better academic outcomes.

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Babylon Chorale auditioning for members

The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions Monday evening, September 9, starting with rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. at Sisters of St. Joseph Brentwood Campus 725 Brent-

wood Rd., Brentwood. All voice parts are welcomed. For further information go to babylonchorale.org or email info@babylonchorale.org. Or you can call 631-273-1187.

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Amityville Wednesday night supper by the Bay

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Sand, sea and surf, combined with great food, local musical talent—and fireworks— made up this summer’s events at Amityville Beach.

People gathered with family and friends for Wednesday Night Suppers by the Bay throughout July and August with music filling the air.

“It was a great summer and everything we planned went well,” said Amityville Village Mayor Dennis Siry. “There were a few weeks where the weather didn’t cooperate but most of the time the weather was fine and people seemed to enjoy it.”

The folks from the Snug Harbor apartments in the Village made it a point to get down to every Wednesday Night Supper. “We just love it,” said one resident.

The Patile’s from Amityville were at the Village’s final Wednesday night event recently with their friends and family, enjoying what they described as “perfect weather.”

“This is a beautifully serene and well-appointed locations said Pat Kelly, who attended several events there this summer.

For Lux and Gregory Blaylock of Amityville, the Wednesday Nigh Supper was just a great chance to get down to the beach and enjoy the luxurious serenity under a summer’s night sky.

In retrospect, Siry said that the Village will review how things went this summer and determine where and if changes will be made for next year. “Everything went pretty well, but you know there is always room for improvement.”

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Resident of Snug Harbor enjoy Supper on the Bay.

Chris and Onle Patile with Kathy Vanore, Elly D’Amico and Mia and Mollie.

Caleb, Kelly and Rick Garcia.

Gregory and Luz Blaylock.

Standing Jerry Pollock and Russ Weber. Seated Linda Pollock and Jane Linehan.

Skylar Negron, Alyssa Alvarado, Ava Rosen, Brooke Zeifman, Kaitlin McCutchan and Olivia Zilinek.

5 notable college football staduims across the country

Road trips are a big part of the college football experience for many of the sport’s most devoted fans. Each weekend in late summer and throughout fall, highways in various college football hotbeds are filled with fans traveling to see their schools battle it out on the gridiron.

The atmosphere at college football games is something to behold, and that undoubtedly plays a role in the sport’s popularity. There’s certainly no shortage of fun places to attend a college football game on a fall Saturday, and the following are five of the more notable stadiums across the country.

1. Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho: Home of the Boise State Broncos, Albertsons Stadium is known for its blue turf. Albertsons Stadium also is among the more intimate settings for big-time college football, with roughly 36,000 seats to welcome fans of a Broncos team that has strung together 26 consecutive winning seasons.

2. Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin: Often referred to as “Camp Randall,” the home of the University of Wisconsin Badgers has a capacity of just under 76,000. But that capacity may feel a lot greater at the start of the fourth quarter, when House of Pain’s “Jump Around” is blared through the stadium’s speakers, prompting a raucous celebra-

Kyle Field, which has been home to the Texas A&M Aggies since the early twentieth century (the stadium underwent an impressive rebuilding project in 2013). The current capacity of Kyle Field is around 102,000, though the stadium did host roughly 110,000 fans for a game between the Aggies and the Ole Miss Rebels in 2014. Visitors to Kyle Field also might be struck by the Twelfth Man, a reference to the school’s student body, which remains standing throughout every game in a show of support and solidarity with their beloved Aggies.

4. Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, Indiana: The University of Notre Dame boasts a storied college football tradition, and the team’s nearly 80,000-seat stadium is a fitting home for the Fighting Irish. Even fans who have never been to Notre Dame Stadium can likely recognize one of its signature features. Affectionately referred to as “Touchdown Jesus,” the Word of Life is a mural on the side of the Hesburgh Library on campus. The mural depicts Jesus with arms raised in a fashion similar to the signal referees give when a touchdown has been scored. The mural is now only partially visible from the stadium after a recent renovation, but it remains one of college football’s most recognizable symbols.

5. Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon: Proximity to the field is part of the appeal at the home of the University of Oregon Ducks. The stadium was designed to

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sive video screen, which was the largest in the sport upon its construction in 2020. Atmosphere is everything at college football games, and there’s no shortage of must-see stadiums for fans to visit.

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Remembering Elizabeth Conley, longtime animal advocate

Elizabeth “Betty” Conley of Babylon, an animal lover, wildlife rehabilitator, humanitarian, self-taught artist, died July 23 at age 84. Betty was my dear neighbor. For over 35 years, she was the “go-to person” whenever anyone came upon a bird or small mammal in distress.

Betty was well-read. I was surprised to learn that decades ago she met several gay writers on bird-watching outings who told her it was difficult to get publishing companies to accept their work. She began editing drafts from LGBTQ writers, and quite a few went on to become well-known authors.

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Last week, I visited Betty’s daughter, Kathleen, who lives in Maryland. We met at Betty’s home to share memories of her mom, and to take a closer look at her waterscape paintings with swans and other favorites. Kathleen recalled a funny incident when a visitor came out of the bathroom and announced there was a duck in the bathtub. It was a scaup. Betty forgot to mention the duck would be sharing the facilities with him. Kathleen and her two brothers, Karl and John, grew up in this home alongside wildlife and beloved dogs and cats.

As a child, Betty enjoyed feeding ducks with her mother. Betty studied at Farmingdale College in the 1980s to be a licensed vet tech, but soon realized her passion was helping injured or orphan wild animals. She became a certified wildlife rehabilitator, remaining a labor of love rather than a paying profession.

When she and her family moved to a home on a Babylon Village canal, she and her late husband Karl neatly lined their backyard with recovery pens, converted their garage into a clinic and set up a room overlooking the water as a nursery for infant animals and her goldfinches. Baby birds were fed specific foods with eyedroppers. There was also heated, inground pond outside for her swimming patients, as well as lovely view from the kitchen overlooking all Betty’s charges.

St. Joseph’s in Brentwood while her future husband Karl attended LaSalle Military Academy in Oakdale. They met at a high school dance. There was an instant connection. The couple came from interesting backgrounds. Betty’s father was a Long island psychiatrist, while Karl’s father was a Brigadier General, originally from Maryland.

Betty and Karl eloped their second year in college. They lived in Germany while Karl was attending the University of Maryland campus there and tried working on the family farm in Maryland before Karl joined the Suffolk County Police Department.

Karl had worked at SCPD for two years when in 1963, he suggested forming a K-9 Corps to the police commissioner, because of a string of robberies in East Farmingdale. The idea took hold, and Karl was sent for training so he could run the Suffolk K-9 Corps. Lucky, a German Shepherd, became the first K-9 and the beloved pet of the Conley family for many years. Lucky had two dog companions-Billie Joe, a yellow Lab the Conley’s found on the side of the road on their way back from Maryland, and Georgie Girl, a black Lab mix. The dogs shared their home with cats and the wildlife in home rehab.

“Mama Duck” was the nickname Betty gave herself. Treating waterfowl became Betty’s forte. Many charges were the same local duck varieties- mallard, call, merganser, wood- who swam past her yard, plus larger water birds like cormorants, Canada geese, mute swans, and loons also were among her temporary boarders.

At times, an abandoned, Easter pet, a Pekin duck, would require her care. Most of the water birds were released to the wild after their rehab. Many returned each year to visit their foster family because Betty’s care made them strong enough to fly out of the canal and into the yard.

But Gabby, a call duck, stayed as a family member for 22 years, which is longer than the typical lifespan of a call duck. She was imprinted on Betty and would follow her around the property. Sparky and Scooter were also resident ducks. Gabby and Sparky became proud parents of one egg that hatched.

Other Wildlife Waifs: Betty bottle-fed many baby squirrels, occasionally baby rabbits. People mistakenly think baby rabbits are orphans when, Mama Bunny is nearby most of the day.

Countless birds, even an eagle who had gotten stuck in tar, recovered with Betty until they were either well enough or old enough to fly away.

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Karl was instrumental in setting up the K-9 Corps Museum in Yaphank. He retired from SCPD as a detective after 28 years. Karl Conley died in 2015.

Betty’s Dogs and Cats: The Conleys had many dogs and cats. Kathleen said: “Often there was mom’s dog and Dad’s dog, along with several cats”. Lady a shorthaired mix was found with an embedded collar, a painful scar of neglect. Petie, a clone of the Little Rascals Petie was treated with chemo to try to fight his cancer.

Betty always read “Pets” in this newspaper, so I had the pleasure of connecting her with several pets.

Wonderful Jessie, from Babylon Shelter, was a unique, scruffy Griffon mix, with an untraceable European tattoo. Tori, her beloved Cocker Spaniel, was from Babylon or Last Hope.

Frankie, a tortoiseshell, gave birth in a Nassau garage. She and her kittens became Last Hope fosters until Betty adopted Frankie about six years ago. I would occasionally stop to Frankie’s chagrin to trim her nails. Kathleen will be taking Frankie home to Maryland. Presently, the cat is becoming accustomed to her future housemate, Copper, a darling, older dwarf Shepherd with lead shot embedded in his spine.

Loving Legacy: Betty’s love of animals lives on in her maternal line. Her daughter Kathleen and granddaughter are adept at pet rescue. They “moved mountains” to adopt Copper so he could enjoy his best life. Kathleen has embraced Frankie as her cat.

Betty’s daughter and granddaughter Leyla trapped older, outside kittens at the Maryland house. Leyla did an amazing job of taming them. Her granddaughter attached a paper plate with canned cat food to a string. Over time, she would pull the food gradually toward her so she could pet them while they were distracted eating. She needs to patent this feral technique.

I met these friendly cats, and trimmed Frankie’s nails during my visit. A few drops of CBD oil helped Frankie accept “that mean lady with the cat clippers”. Betty would be so proud of her treasured cat.

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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22

•Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631)-957-3012.

•Amityville Rotary Club Meeting: 8 a.m., Brownstones Coffee, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For more information, please call (516)-659-3489 or email amityvillerotaryclub@gmail.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

•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)-9728829 (leave message) or visit www.longislanddahlia. org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26

•Copiague School District Board of Education Meeting: 7 p.m., Everett E. Newmann III Administrative Offices at Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague. For more information, please call (631)-842-4015

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27

•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)-3320552 or Jill at (516)-220-7808. All calls are confidential.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28

•Town of Babylon Board Meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631)-957-4292.

•Town of Babylon Rental Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631)-957-4434.

• 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 516220-7808. All calls are confidential.

•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.

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5 interesting facts about the month of August

Summer is in full swing in August. Come the eighth month of the calendar year, temperatures outside tend to be especially steamy and individuals and families are doing all they can to make the most of the last full month of summer. As summer winds down, individuals can ponder these fun facts about the month of August.

1. Not unlike July, August is named after a notable individual associated with ancient Rome. Augustus Caesar, also known as

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Octavian and sometimes referred to as Caesar Augustus, was the first Roman emperor. Augustus’s reign was a lengthy one, beginning in 27 B.C. and lasting until his death in A.D. 14. Augustus’s maternal greatuncle was Julius Caesar, who happens to be the namesake of July.

2. August weather can make some people uncomfortable, and that has made the month part of what’s become known as “The Dog Days of Summer.” The Farmer’s Almanac indicates that the moniker is linked to the rising of Sirius, the Dog Star. Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks believed that the rising of Sirius in mid- to late-summer caused the temperatures to rise and conditions to become less comfortable. Though temperatures remain hot and conditions humid in many parts of the northern hemisphere throughout the month of August, the dog days officially end on August 11.

since spread globally. More than 200 cities in 80 countries and across six continents now celebrate International Beer Day®, and celebrants can take part by enjoying a cold one and/or giving a loved one a beer. This year’s celebration will take place on Friday, August 4.

4. One of the most enduring motion pictures in Hollywood history premiered in August nearly 85 years ago. “The Wizard of Oz” starring Judy Garland premiered at the Orpheum Theatre in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on August 10, 1939. The Hollywood premiere at the famed Grauman’s Chinese Theatre occurred just five days later.

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3. Millions of adults feel there’s no more refreshing beverage on a warm summer evening than a cold beer, and that may be even more so on the first Friday of August. That day marks International Beer Day®, which began as a local event in the western United States in 2007 but has

5. August is a notable month for one of the world’s most accomplished athletes. American swimmer Michael Phelps took center stage at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing when he won a total of eight gold medals, setting a record for the most gold medals by an athlete in a single Olympic Games. Phelps won his eighth gold medal in Beijing on August 17 in the 4 x 100-meter medley relay, officially eclipsing fellow American swimmer Mark Spitz, who had won seven gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Local Worship Schedules and Services

ST. PAUL’S

LUTHERAN CHURCH

147 Park Ave., Amityville Office Tel. 631-264-0763

Rev. Thomas W. Cusanelli

WORSHIP SERVICES: Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Thursday Worship 7:30 p.m.

Accessible to the Physically Challenged “The Friendly Church” www.stpaulsamityville.com

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 Mass

SIMPSON UNITED METHODIST

30 Locust Ave., Amityville 631-789-2569

Rev. Akio Iyoda, Pastor

Worship Service • 11:00 am “Here you are a stranger but once” Handicapped Accessible

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Union Ave. Amityville, NY 11701 • 631-264-0124

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

AMITYVILLE SUMMER 2024 RECREATION PROGRAM

Friday Swimming Races 2024

Beginners (4-6)

Girls

1st: Scarlett Roser 34 points

2nd: Addison Egglinger 33 points

3rd: Ryan Howard 26 points

4th: Scarlett Morin 24 points

5th: Rylie Schmit 5 points

6th: Camryn Caracciolo 3 points

Boys

1st: Tate Gardner 31 points

2nd: Max Howard 30 points

3rd: John Antonellis 20 points

4th: John Nieves 18 points

5th: Julian Kolodziejezyk 10 points

6th: James Del Rosario 9 points

7th: Evan Romanyszyn 7 points

Advanced Beginners

Girls

1st: Natalie Leon 30 points

Boys

1st: William Meyer 15 points

Swimmers

Girls

1st: Maddalena Romanyszyn 15 points

Boys

1st: Bentley Broyles 26 points

2nd: Shane Howard 22 points

3rd: Eric Meyer and Jackson Nehring 3 points

Rescue

Girls

1st: Lucy Pettit 28 points

2nd: Maggie Antonellis 23 points

3rd: Ada Fanning-Holmes 15 points

4th: Robyn Holdorf 13 points

5th: Isabella Benedetto 1 point

6th: Emily Antonellis-Buffolino

Boys

1st: Mason Nehring 15 points

Little Kids Triathlon 2024

Girls

Cameron Caracciolo (4)

Addison Egglinger (6)

Ashley Cooper (7)

Natalie Leon (8)

Mila Shirley (10)

Boys

James Del Rosario (4)

Bradley Ahl (4)

Caleb Cooper (5)

Owen Brown (5)

John Antonellis-Gullo (6)

Johnny Nieveves (6)

Gabriel Magnani (7)

Tatum Gardner (7)

Brennan Ahl (7)

Nicholas Shirley (8)

William Meyer (8)

Nico Russo (8)

Caleb Magnani (9)

Daniel Magnani (11)

Shane Howard (11)

2024 Big Kids Triathlon

Girls

1st: Maggie LaLota 47:21

2nd: Lucy Pettit 51:59

3rd: Lily Broyles 54:44

4th: Maggie Antonellis 64:55

5th: Emma Vasquez 65:56

Boys

1st: Daniel Magnani 37:59

2nd: Mason Nehring 41:20

3rd: Caleb Magnani 43:33

4th: Cameron Cleary 45:41

5th: Bentley Broyles 49:17

6th: Jackson Nehring 55:13

7th: Finn Hansen 55:32

8th: Reiss Hansen 65:44

Little Kid Half Mile

Girls

Ryan Howard-Lovelette (7 yo.)

Scarlett Roser (4 yo.)

Boys

Tate Gardner (7 yo.)

Max Howard-Lovelette (4 yo.)

Caleb Kreuder (6 yo.)

John Antonellis (6 yo.)

Big Kids Half Mile Race

Girls

1st: Lily Baynon (13 yo.) 14:16

2nd: Maggie Lalota (14 yo.) 15:07

3rd: Maggie Antonellis (14 yo.) 24:29

4th: Robyn Holdorf (14 yo.) 27:24

5th: Ada Fanning (15 yo.) 27:36

Boys

1st: Daniel Magnani (11 yo.) 22:09

2nd: Caleb Magnani (9 yo.) 23:40

3rd: Mason Nehring (13 yo.) 26:20

4th: Jackson Nehring (12 yo.) 30:16 (8 laps)

Top American Red Cross Fund Raisers –Tom Howard – Half Mile Swim

1.Daniel Magnani

2.Caleb Magnani

Swim lessons 2024 MOST IMPROVED:

BOY: Nico Russo

GIRL: Ally Muhs

Swim lessons 2024 MOST DEDICATED:

BOY: John Antonellis

GIRL: Scarlett Roser

Sailing Awards 2024

Best Skipper

Harper DeBruin

Lily Broyles

Eric Meyer

Mason Nehring

Most Improved

Rory Smith

Giulianna DeChario

Kobi Fanning-Holmes

Evan Holdorf

Best Buddies

Andersen Aguilar & Nico Russo

Maddalena Romanyszyn & Camila Bianco

Regatta Winners

Emma Vasquez & Everly Cardace

Race Day

Emma Vasquez

Declan Turano

Jimmy Nieves

Sierra Stachurski

Isabelle Riche

Dominic Riche

Kayden Hurme

Lucas Noto

Daniel Magnani

Caleb Magnani

William Meyer

Annabelle Meyer

Juliette Pickering

Max Pickering

Bentley Broyles

Liam McVeety

Nicholas DeChario

Cole DeBruin

Jackson Nehring

Ana Migadakis

Connor Kokoneshi

Mark DeMarco

Race Day Cont.

Ryder Cardace

Everly Cardace

Natalie Leon

John Orbzut

Shane Howard

Nicholas Shirley

Maggie LaLota

Brennan Stein

AMITYVILLE SUMMER 2024 RECREATION PROGRAM

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School supply drive held at Babylon Community Center

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD

cbabirad@liherald.com

Last week, the Babylon Community Center welcomed students with a back-to-school supply drive, providing them with essential items, including brand-new backpacks, to ensure a successful start to the academic year.

The event, sponsored by Long Island Home Builders Care, Inc. (LIHBC), saw significant support from the community. Lois Fricke, operations director for LIHBC, highlighted the organization’s ongoing partnership with the community center.

“The community center does so many things, including operating a food pantry, so we like to help in all aspects as much as we can,” Fricke said.

This year’s event was notable for its collaboration with the Amityville School District.

“In addition to the backpacks, we have large plastic bins filled with notebooks and tons of supplies for the Amityville School District,” Fricke added.

Town of Babylon officials, including Supervisor Richard Schaffer and Chief Diversity Officer Madeline A. Quintyne-McConney, also attended the event. Schaffer described the supply drive as a vital resource for families, saying, “It’s a lifeline for families that don’t have.” He praised the community center for its active role in supporting residents, including those preparing for GED or police exams.

Families and children turned out in numbers, eagerly collecting supplies and enjoying ice cream provided by Pine Aire Truck Service. Allison Jonas, a mother and grandmother attending the event, expressed gratitude: “We really appreciate the donations.”

Her daughter Aaliyah, entering the 8th grade at Amityville Middle School, and granddaughter Aubrey, starting the 2nd grade at The Academy Charter School-Wyandanch, were among the excited recipients. “I’m excited to get a new backpack,” said Aubrey Aaliyah, who also serves as a pre-counselor at the community center and shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming school year.

Xabier Sorto Zavelo, a future 4th grader at Park Avenue Elementary School in Amityville, expressed his excitement for the new school year and his favorite subject, math. “These supplies help tremendously because everything is so expensive, and it’s very helpful especially when you have a big family,” said Clara Roberts, who attended with her niece and nephews.

Alan Kennemer, Vice President of LIHBC, emphasized the event’s significance: “It’s a great event we do every year to help children receive the tools they need to have a successful school year.”

For more information about the Babylon Community Center, visit townofbabylon. com/144/Human-Services or call (631) 464-4340 Ext. 200. The center is located at 1 Commerce Boulevard, Amityville.

For details on Long Island Home Builders Care (LIHBC), visit lihbc.org.

Sorto Zavelo showing off his new backpack

Town of Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer with members of the TOB, LIHBC and The Babylon Community Center.

Xabier

Operations Director at Long Island Home Builders Care (LIHBC)- Lois Fricke

Allison Jonas with her daughter Aaliyah and granddaughter Aubrey enjoying the free ice cream at the event.

Everyone enjoying free ice cream at the event

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Grilled Watermelon, Feta and Balsamic Crackers

Chicken and Pineapple Skewers

Dweezil Zappa

By Karen Bloom

Fire up that grill to savor summer’s waning days over Labor Day weekend. When it comes to entertaining outdoors, easy yet flavorful dishes that spotlight the season’s bountiful harvest can keep prep time to a minimum. Plus, they’re sure to please guests’ palates.

Of course, appetizers while you wait for the grill to heat are practically a requirement, after all. Instead of the typical rich, creamy dips, try a lighter approach, like some cracker canapes. That set the stage for what’s to come.

Grilled Watermelon, Feta and Balsamic Crackers

• 4 watermelon wedges (1/2-inch thick slices, 4 inches wide at base)

• 16 multi-grain crackers of your choice

• 1/4 cup finely crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup prepared balsamic reduction

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

• Kalamata olives, optional

Heat grill to medium-high; grease grate well. Grill watermelon wedges, turning once, 3-5 minutes, or until grill-marked on both sides. Cut each watermelon wedge into four smaller wedges. Top each cracker with watermelon wedge and sprinkle with feta. Drizzle with balsamic reduction. Garnish with fresh mint.

Tip: Add finely chopped Kalamata olives for a tangy twist.

Chicken and Pineapple Skewers

• 8 skewers

• 1 pineapple

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 3/4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces

Soak wooden skewers for 15 minutes prior to grilling.

Heat grill to medium-high heat.

Remove rind from pineapple and dice into 1-inch pieces.

In small bowl, combine oil, salt and pepper. Add chicken and pineapple; toss to coat.

Alternating chicken and pineapple, pierce onto skewers.

Grill skewers 8 minutes each side, or until chicken is cooked thoroughly. Serve with lemon-cucumber salsa; makes 4 servings.

Asian Style Ribs

Summer’s farewell is best enjoyed with some al fresco entertaining

Lemon-Cucumber Salsa

• 1 lemon, supremed

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 1/2 red onion, diced

• 1 tablespoon wildflower honey

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

In medium bowl, combine lemon, cucumber, onion, honey and pepper.

Tip: Supreme citrus fruit by cutting off top and bottom of fruit then cut away peel and pith, leaving no white on outside of fruit. Slice each segment into wedges by cutting toward center of fruit along membrane.

Asian Style Ribs

• 1/2 cup kosher salt

• 1/3 cup light brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground anise or fennel seed

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

• 2 racks St. Louis-Style spareribs, membrane removed

• 1 handful hickory or apple wood chips for smoking, soaked in water and drained (optional)

• 2 cups hoisin barbecue sauce

About 30 minutes before grilling, make the dry rub. Combine the first six ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Generously coat both sides of ribs with rub. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Heat charcoal or gas grill for indirect cooking at 275 F.

Add drained wood chips, if using.

Place the ribs, meaty side up, over a drip pan and cook for 2 hours. Add about 12 coals to a charcoal grill every 45 minutes or so to maintain the heat.

Remove ribs from grill. Double-wrap each rack in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Return wrapped ribs to the grill and cook for 2 hours more over indirect heat, until very tender.

Remove ribs from grill and unwrap. Place ribs over direct heat on grill and brush with hoisin barbecue sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce is set.

Turn ribs and repeat with more sauce. Serve ribs with remaining hoisin barbecue sauce.

Guitarist Dweezil Zappa brings the aptly named “Rox-Postrophy” Tour to the Paramount stage. Zappa is celebrating two of his father Frank Zappa’s landmark albums, “Roxy & Elsewhere” and “Apostrophe.” The tour commemorates the 50th Anniversary of both albums and Zappa has curated a setlist highlighting fan-favorite tracks from each record, replete with unique hybrid arrangements. Known for his masterful performances and deep connection to his father’s music, he returns to concert stages for the first time since the 2020 Hot Ratz Live! Tour, continuing to guide fans through the thrilling and sophisticated world of his father’s music. His music effortlessly traverses genres, seamlessly weaving together elements of rock, fusion, and experimental sounds, all while maintaining a signature style that is unmistakably his own. In addition to his solo work

Friday, Aug. 30, 8 p.m. $89, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49. 50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.

Brandy Clark

Grammy and CMA Awardwinner, Brandy Clark is one of her generation’s most esteemed songwriters and musicians. A perennial critics’ favorite, Brandy Clark is “universally revered” among fellow country songwriters, having penned hits for Kacey Musgraves, Band Perry, Darius Rucker, and Miranda Lambert (Los Angeles Times). But Nashville’s soughtafter tunesmith is coming into the spotlight after a whirlwind period that included her Broadway debut as co-composer/lyricist of the Tony Award-winning musical “Shucked,” the release of her latest self-titled album (produced by close friend and collaborator, Brandi Carlile), and winning the Grammy Award for Best Americana Performance for her haunting hit ballad, “Dear Insecurity.”

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

THE Your Neighborhood

Abundant Apple Trees

The Jackie Mason Musical Laughs abound when this entertaining show arrives on the Landmark stage, Friday, Sept. 7, 8 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 8, 3 p.m. It’s based on the playwright’s 10-year whirlwind romance with comedy legend Jackie Mason, featuring a hilarious cast of characters, including lovechild comic Sheba Mason. Since the passing of the eight-time comic in late 2021, the ending has been written. The Jackie Mason Musical begins at a deli in Miami Beach in 1977, where Jackie — then a 46-year-old comedian — spots college girl Ginger (played by Jackie and the playwright’s real life daughter Sheba Mason in the OffBroadway production).

Along for the ride is her overbearing mom and five off-beat characters. Soon Jackie is wooing Ginger each winter whenever he’s in South Florida churning up laughs with the South Beach set. The trouble is, Jackie is also wooing Trixie, a ravishing young Latina server, and Rosa, a senior server with attitude. Jackie is a “player,” albeit a Delicatessen player, manipulating dates, and times, all managed by a sidekick named Wooley the Shlepalong who is constantly on the go with excuses and fallback plans for the comic’s escapades — sometimes juggling as many as four women a day — a fact that sends Ginger into romantic distress. It’s a tour de forcehighlighting Mason’s romantic misadventures as Broadway stardom emerges and Sheba is born. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Visit LandmarkOnMainStreet.org for tickets and information or call (516) 767-6444.

Fall arrives soon and Long Island Children’s Museum is ready to welcome the season, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2:30-4 p.m. Drop by the Inner Lobby craft table with the kids to take part in a themed craft using various materials. September is the month most apples are at their peak for harvesting, so make an apple tree craft to bring home. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. (516) 224-5800 or LICM. org.

Intermediate English

The English as a Second Language Vocational Program at the Copiague Library empowers nonnative English speakers with the language proficiency and practical communication skills needed for success in the workplace. Participate on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 10:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., part of an ongoing series. This program aims to enhance students’ English language abilities in professional contexts, enabling them to pursue vocational and career opportunities confidently. 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague. To register, call (631) 691-1111 or go to copiaguelibrary.org.

Rockin’ Labor Day Rock on at Point Lookout for a rousing Labor Day weekend celebration, at Town Park Point Lookout, with Mike DelGuidice, Saturday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m. The free concert, hosted by the Town of Hempstead, concludes with a fireworks show.

DelGuidice, known for his appearances with Billy Joel, captivates audiences all over with his renditions of the Joel hits, along with his own tunes. 1300 Lido Blvd. in Point Lookout. For information, visit toh.li.

Annual Clambake

Lindenhurst Republican Club holds its annual clambake, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m., at the BayVue. Chairman of the Lindenhurst Village Republican Committee and the Babylon Town Republican Committee Joseph Barone cordially invites all who are interested to attend this event. Hawaiian attire is welcomed. $100 per person; sponsorships available. Rain date; Thursday, Sept. 5. To learn more and to RSVP, contact Philip Renna at (631)-759-0030 or Joe Barone at (631)-680-7473. 854 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst.

National scholarship program

Now through Sept. 30, applications are being accepted for the spring 2025 semester for the Hope For The Warriors Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarship Program. Since 2006, Hope For The Warriors has awarded Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships twice a year.

The nationwide program recognizes and rewards post9/11 spouses and caregivers for their strength, fidelity and resolve despite adversity as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their families. Scholarships vary from $1,800 to $2,500 and are applied toward higher education at an accredited U.S. university, college, or trade school. To receive an application and learn about all scholarships offered for the spring 2025 semester, visit hopeforthewarriors. org and connect to services.

Religious education classes

St. Martin of Tours Church offers religious education classes for grades 1 through 8. Classes meet once a week and sacrament preparation is offered for all ages, including high school level. Religious education begins in grade 1 and First Communion and First Reconciliation is a two-year preparation. Sacraments are received at the end of the second year. All are welcome to register. Online forms can be found at stmartinamityville. com/religious-education. 41 Union Ave.

One-On-One Citizenship Appointments

Amityville Public Library is offering one-on-one informational appointments to discuss the general citizenship process and how to prepare for the citizenship test during September and October. Please note that no legal advice is given or offered at appointments. To make an appointment, call Mary at (631) 691-1619 ext. 117.

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Having an event?

Storybook Stroll

Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for another storybook adventure, Saturday, Sept. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroll the gardens and listen to Jen Arena’s “Acorn Was A Little Wild!” Later create a unique take home craft.

The stroll starts at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), ending at the Thatched Cottage. For ages 3-5. Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury. For information visit OldWestburyGardens. org or contact (516) 3330048.

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

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition

“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media.

It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.

Art League of L.I. exhibit

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Art League of Long Island presents “Retrospect - The Individual Art of Collaboration in Reconstructive Surgery.” The exhibit delves into the interplay between personal artistry and collaborative efforts in the context of breast reconstruction, showcasing how the healing process can transcend medicine to become an inspiring narrative of restoration and personal resilience. This unique exhibition explores the intersection of medicine and art through the lens of two accomplished breast reconstruction surgeons, Dr. Ron Israeli and Dr. Jonathan Bank, whose careers and artistic endeavors are deeply intertwined.

The works on display show the multifaceted nature of artistic expression in medicine and surgery. Their work emphasizes the importance of collaborative creativity in the healing process, offering viewers a unique perspective on the emotional and physical aspects of breast reconstruction. On view Sept. 28 through Oct. 18. Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery at Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Visit artleagueli.org for more information.

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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. 24-470. 7/24, 31, 8/7, 14, 21, 28

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

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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

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.

24-496. 8/14, 21, 28, 9/4

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR RESI-DENTIAL ASSET SECURITIZATION TRUST SERIES 2007A3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SE-RIES 2007-C, -againstTHE HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY TRAPANI SR., 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 15, 2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITI-ZATION TRUST SERIES 2007A3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SE-RIES 2007-C is the Plaintiff and THE HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY TRAPANI SR.,

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 24, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 43 BAYVIEW AVE, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0101-008.0002.00-022.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 011467/2010. Robert Macedonio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All fore-closure 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.

24-497. 8/21, 28, 9/4, 11

Notice of Formation of JUNAID RAJANI DDS, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/8/24. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The PLLC, c/o Junaid Rajani, 120 Broadway B, Amityville, NY 11701. Purpose: to practice the profession of Dentistry. 24-498 . 8/21, 28, 9/4, 11, 18, 25

NOTICE OF SALE  U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016CTT, Plaintiff  AGAINST  Ryszard Kozikowski, Anna Chelstowska and Czeslaw Chelstowski, et al.,

Defendant(s)  Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, on September 20, 2024 at 9:00AM, premises known as: 99 Wilson Ave., Amityville, NY 11701 aka 99 Wilson Avenue Amity Harbor, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon and County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 182.00, Block 02.00, Lot 019.002. SALE WILL NOT RESULT IN CLEAR TITLE TO PURCHASER and is subject to a lien in favor of DCFS Trust 4600 Touchton Road, Building 200, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32246, that was not extinguished by the foreclosure. SALE IS ALSO SUBJ ECT TO PENDING LITIGATION IN THE FORECLOSURE ACTION, INCLUDING AN APPEAL. This litigation shall not be a valid basis for the refund of purchaser’s deposit regardless of whether or not purchaser is able to obtain title insurance.

NO ADJOURNMENTS OF CLOSING WILL BE AGREED TO BY PLAINTIFF. STRICT ADHERENCE TO TERMS OF SALE WILL BE REQUIRED. Ernest T. Bartol, Esq., Referee    Gross Polowy LLC  Attorney for Plaintiff  1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100  Williamsville, NY 14221 81799 24-499. 8/21, 28, 9/4, 11

“NOTICE OF ADVERSE POSSESSION INDEX: 616792/2024 THE MATTER OF: HANZO ARIZA V. EDDIE HINES, 55 CHESTNUT ROAD, NORTH AMITYVILLE NY” 24-500. 8/21, 28, 9/4, 11

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -against- LEROY R. HAMILTON AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BEATRICE HAMILTON; ANNETTE LAVERN PRICE AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BEATRICE HAMILTON; COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION CORP.; KINGS COUNTY LAFAYETTE TRUST COMPANY; THE DARTMOUTH PLAN, INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICAINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF BEATRICE HAMILTON, 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, 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,

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executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants. INDEX # 628335/2023 Original filed with Clerk 11/13/2023 Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Suffolk County. Premises: 79 S 32nd St Wyandanch, NY 11798. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The supplemental summons and amended complaint are being filed pursuant to Court order dated August 13, 2024. 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 PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATIONAND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York, August 14, 2024 Respectfully submitted, Pincus Law Group, PLLC. By: Lili Roarke, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 425 RXR Plaza Uniondale, NY 11556, 516-699-8902 24-504. 8/28, 9/4, 11, 18

LEGAL NOTICE

SPECIAL ELECTION/ MANDATORY REFERENDUM

TO BE HELD BY THE COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT

TO

AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ONE (1) 1998 SPARTAN AERIAL LADDER TRUCK

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Special Election/ mandatory referendum of the Copiague Fire District will take place on October 1, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M at the Copiague Fire Department Headquarters Building, located at 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague, New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to the Town Law of the State of New York, a mandatory referendum will be held for the purpose of voting upon the following proposition. Every person who shall be a registered voter and who shall have resided in the Copiague Fire District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding this election shall be eligible to vote. Only those persons who have registered with the Suffolk County Board of Elections on or before the 23rd day before the election shall be eligible to vote. For this election, such registration must take place on or before September 9, 2024.

PROPOSITION

"Shall the Resolution of the Copiague Fire District in the

Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners on August 14, 2024 authorizing and empowering the sale of One (1) 1998 Spartan Aerial Ladder Truck, valued at approximately One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) for its fair market value, subject to market forces be approved?"

Dated: August 14, 2024

DONNA MARANO

District Secretary COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT 24-502. 8/28

NOTICE

TO

BIDDERS

Sealed bids subject to all instructions, terms and conditions herein and pursuant to the specifications, will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners, Copiague Fire District at the Fire District Office, 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague, New York 11726, until 8:00 P.M., on September 10, 2024, where they will be opened publicly and read aloud after 8:00 P.M. prevailing time, on the said date for the service as specified and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practical for the purchase of a:

EMERGENCY STANDBY GENERATOR

Specifications, proposals and proposed contracts may be obtained at Fire Headquarters, 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague, New York, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. The Copiague Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the best bid suited for its specific needs.

Dated: August 14, 2024 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS

COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT

TOWN OF BABYLON ATTEST:

Donna Marano

Secretary 24- 501 8/28

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY THE STATE OF NEW YORK MORTGAGE AGENCY, Plaintiff against MARTIN ROBINSON AKA MARTIN D. ROBINSON, IF LIVING, AND IF DEAD, THE RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DISTRIBUTES,

EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ASSIGNORS, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING UNDER, BY OR THROUGH SAID DEFENDANT WHO MAY BE DECEASED, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE OF ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES, OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, AND EACH AND EVERY PERSON NOT SPECIFICALLY NAMED WHO MAY BE ENTITLED TO OR CLAIM TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE VERIFIED COMPLAINT; ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES OF RESIDENCE UNKNOWN, AND CANNOT AFTER DILIGENT INQUIRY BE ASCERTAINED BY THE PLAINTIFF, ARLICIA ROBINSON AKA ARLICIA S. ROBINSON A/K/A ARLICIA S. AGARD, et al

Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, 28 Corporate Drive, Suite 104, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 5, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 2, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Premises known as 254 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. District 0100 Sec 169.00 Block 02.00 Lot 032.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, North of the Village of Amityville, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $578,901.22 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 615235/2018. 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.

Sabita Hajaree-Ramsaran, Esq., Referee File # 21-001073-01 24-503. 8/28, 9/4, 11,18

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST LAWRENCE I DAVIDSON INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING JOINT TENANT WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP OF STELLA MARIA DAVIDSON, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 28, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 27, 2024 at 10:00AM, premises known as 3 North Emerald Lane, 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 in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 174.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 086.000. Approximate amount of judgment $249,475.63 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #201555/2022. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in acco rdance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Richard Lavorata Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22001731 81863 24-505. 8/28, 9/4, 11, 18

NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 7:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, September 19th, 2024, to consider the following applications:

Application of Bing Jing Gao. Applicant seeks a variance to install a 5 foot fence on a waterfront parcel pursuant to Section 183139 A. (1) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Southwest corner of Macdonald Avenue and Farragut Place in a “Residential BB” District known as 1 Farragut Place a/k/a SCTM# 101-14-147.1.

Application of Anthony Augello. Applicant seeks renewal of a previously approved special exception for a mixed use dwelling pursuant to Section 183-82 A. (10) (a) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Southeast corner of Greene Avenue and Ketcham Avenue in a “Business 2” district known as 195 Ketcham Avenue, a/k/a SCTM# 101-5-2-37.

Application of Tuyet Van Nguyen. Applicant seeks renewal of a previously approved special exception for a non-owner occupied two-family dwelling pursuant to Section 183-43 C. (6) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Northeast corner of Oak Street and Wellington place in a “Residential B” District known as 66 Oak Street, a/k/a SCTM# 101-4-3-22.

Application of Lucy Pellegrino. Applicant seeks a variance to erect a 6 foot masonry wall in the front yard where 5’ high is the maximum height allowed pursuant to Section 183139 A. (2) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the west side of Grand Central Avenue approximately 1,592 feet South of Dewey Avenue in a “Residence A” District known as 347 Grand Central Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-14-1-24.

Application of Dennis Vogel. Applicant seeks a variance to erect a 6 foot vinyl fence on a waterfront parcel pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (1) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the East side of Grand Central

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Avenue approximately 110 feet South of Macdonald Avenue in a “Residential A” District known as 254 Grand Central Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-14-2-41.

Application of Chris Ross on behalf of Elizabeth Gandalfo. Applicant seeks a variance to maintain a 6 foot vinyl fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (1) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the East side of Forrest Place approximately 105 feet North of Terry Avenue in a “Residential B” District known as 97 Forrest Place a/k/a SCTM# 101-6-3-22.

Application of Todd Brice. Applicant seeks renewal of a previously approved special exception for a non-owner occupied two-family dwelling pursuant to Section 183-83 of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the West side of South Ketcham Avenue approximately 170 feet South of Morris Street in a “B-3 Business” District known as 217 South Ketcham Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-11-1-14.

Application of AJG Associates, LTD on behalf of Virginia M. D’Andrea Revocable Trust. Applicant seeks multiple variances associated with the proposed construction of two (2) Multiple Dwellings. Variance 1 is a Use Variance to erect two (2) Multiple Dwellings in the Historical District pursuant to Section 183-68 of the Village of Amityville Code. Variance 2 is a Use Variance to erect two (2) Multiple Dwellings in the Residential A District pursuant to Section 183-9 of the Village Code. Variance 3 is to increase the allowed height from 32 feet to 34 feet on the Rear Building pursuant to Section 183-72 of the Village Code. Variance 4 is to reduce the required front yard setback on the Front Building from the existing front yard average to less than 1 foot pursuant to Section 183-75 of the Village Code. Variance 5 is to reduce the required side yard setback on the Rear Building from 12 feet to 3.6 feet pursuant to Section 183-76 of the Village Code. Variance 6 is to reduce the required rear yard setback on the rear building from the proposed building height of 34 feet to 10 feet pursuant to Section 183-76 of the Village Code. Premises located on

the West side of Broadway approximately 36 feet South of Avon Place partially in a “Historical” District and partially in a “Residential A” District known as 137-157 Broadway a/k/a SCTM # 101-5-9-2.

By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer 24-507 8/28, 9/4

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 Unemployment Cost Management Services, as specified in the contract documents. Proposals will be received until 2:00 PM, prevailing time on September 13, 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. 24-506 8/28

Pursuant to Chapter 213, Article II of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Babylon, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at TOWN BOARD ROOM (Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

BEGINNING AT 6:00

P.M.

6:00 p.m.

1. Application #24153 of Richard and Melissa Pelletier, 10 Gladys Street, N. Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish distance to east side lot line from 8’ to 3’ (accessory building (shed)). All in connection with the erection of a proposed shed. Property located on the

south side of Glady’s Street, 102.20’ west of Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-127-3-15

Zoning District: Residence B 6:05 p.m.

2. Application #24154 of James G. Beach, Jacqueline Desantis, and Theresa M. Beach, 207 Kellum Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 26.47’; diminish west side yard setback from 10’ to 5.28’; diminish east side yard setback from 10’ to 9.93’; diminish total side yards from 30’ to 15.21’. All in connection with the erection of a proposed second-story addition. Property located on the north side of Kellum Street, 75’ east of Shelton Street, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-134-1-77

Zoning District: Residence C 6:10 p.m.

3. Application #24152 of Nicholas Colasacco and Liana Damico, 147 Waldo Street Copiague, NY. Permission to diminish south side yard setback from 10’ to 7.9’; diminish total side yard from 25’ to 18.2. All in connection with the installation of two egress windows and to legally maintain an outside cellar entrance. Property located on the west side of Waldo Street, 188.64’ north of Warwick Avenue, Copiague, NY.

SCTM#0100-179-3-78

Zoning District: Residence C 6:15 p.m.

4. Application #24155 of Ivan Andia, 1 Brook Avenue, Wyandanch, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 6.5’ at Commonwealth Avenue; diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 24.1’ at Brook Avenue; diminish distance from front street line from 40’ to 5.8’ at Commonwealth Avenue (for shed). All in connection with the erection of proposed second floor addition, a two-story addition, an outside basement entrance with bilco doors and to legally maintain a shed. Property located on the southeast corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Brook Avenue, Wyandanch, NY.

SCTM#0100-59-4-001.000

Zoning District: Residence C

6:20 p.m.

5. Application #24156 of Cavett Weaver, 4 Rosewood Avenue, Amityville, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 24.9’ (for second floor addition); increase total building area from 20% to 30.59% (over by 635.9 sq. ft.); dimin-

ish distance to south side lot line from 2’ to 0’ (for concrete patio); diminish distance to south side lot line from 2’ to 0.2’ (for shed); diminish distance to rear lot line from 2’ to 1.1’ (for concrete paved dog cage). All in connection with the erection of a proposed second-story addition and to legally maintain two (2) sheds, a paved concrete dog cage, concrete patios, pergola and deck. Property located on the west side of Rosewood Avenue, 120’ south of Harrison Avenue, Amityville, NY.

SCTM#0100-165-3-27

Zoning District: Residence B

6:25 p.m.

6. Application #24162 of Maria I. Benitez (applicant)/Veena R. Shetty D/B/A VRS Enterprises (prop. owner), 57 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY. Permission to diminish lot area from 10,000 sq. ft. to 7,419.18 sq. ft.; diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 19’; diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 20.55’. All in connection with the erection of proposed two-story singlefamily dwelling. Property located on the south side of Smith Street, 175’ west of Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY.

SCTM#0100-167-2-12

Zoning District: Residence B Subject Premises: 135 Smith Street, Amityville, NY 6:30 p.m.

7. Application #24151 of LG Lindenhurst Associates LLC (applicant)/ LJC Wellwood Corporation (prop. owner), 72 East Palisade Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Permission to increase area of directory sign from 50 sq. ft. to 116 sq. ft.; increase height of directory sign from 15’ to 20’ – 6’’; diminish distance from grade to bottom of directory sign from 8’ to 6’ – 10’’; diminish distance to front property line from 10’ to 5’-6’’, increase number of directory signs per premises from one (1) to two (2). All in connection with the erection of a directory sign. Property located on the southeast corner of Wellwood Avenue and Spiegelhagan Street, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-207-3-3.005

Zoning District: Business E Subject Premises: 600 N. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY

6:35 p.m.

8. Application #24161 of Umapati Mahadev LLC, 216 North Poplar Street, Massapequa, NY. Requesting permission to diminish off-

street parking from fourteen (14) parking stalls required to six (6) parking stalls provided. All in connection with an interior alteration to an existing building in order to re-open a convenience store. Property located on the northwest corner of Great Neck Road and Dante Avenue, Copiague, NY.

SCTM#0100-177-2-82

Zoning District: Business E

Subject Premises: 2225 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY

6:40 p.m.

9. Application #24159 of Medusa’s Playhouse Corp. (tenant)/Gazza Family Fund LLC (prop. owner), 190 Commercial Boulevard, Brentwood, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to operate an adult/retail use. All in connection with an existing building. Property located on the west side of Kean Street, 500’ south of Patton Avenue, Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-76-2-6.001

Zoning District: Industry GB

Subject Premises: 92 Kean Street, West Babylon, NY 6:45 p.m.

10. Application #24158 of New Security Collision, Inc. (tenant)/315 Ralph Avenue, LLC (prop. owner), 42 Ripplewater Avenue, Massapequa, NY. Requesting renewal of a special exception permit to operate a public garage for auto repair; diminish off street parking from twenty (20) parking stalls required to ten (10) parking stalls provided; allow outdoor storage in front yard along New Highway. All in connection with an existing building (previously approved for six (6) months; expired July 25, 2024). Property located on the northeast corner of Ralph Avenue and New Highway, Copiague, NY.

SCTM#0100-201-2-53

Zoning District: Industry G

Subject Premises: 315 Ralph Avenue, Copiague, NY ALL PERSONS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING. ALL CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED, TO BE FOLLOWED BY ADJOURNED CASES. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

MICHAEL KANE, CHAIRMAN

Dated: Babylon Town Hall =Lindenhurst, New York AUGUST 19, 2024 24-508. 8/28

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Q. Our attic air conditioning leaked into our ceiling. The ceiling is so wet we need to replace it. We now understand we’ll need to have the pipe that drains water out of our A.C. drain pan blown out every spring, and now have a service contract for that. The insulation is also wet. We were told to let it dry out and it will be fine. Is this true? Also, the ceiling joists over our 12-foot-wide master bedroom are only 2 x 6, which might cause the ceiling to sag and isn’t enough for the insulation, we’re told, which we understand has to be 10 inches thick. When we asked our contractor about this, he told us we can push the insulation down and then replace the plywood floor in our attic. What do you think?

A. When it rains, it pours. The leaking was a wakeup call that A.C. unit condensation occurs every summer season, and even though you have a drain pan, if it doesn’t have a working sensor to shut off before the drain pan overflows and you never clean the drain pan pipe to the outdoors, the water overflows. You should, by law (code), have a floor in the attic around the unit, also, which can dry out, since it remains structural, and will be minimally affected by the water.

The insulation and the sheetrock are another story. If the sheetrock hasn’t loosened and isn’t sagging, then it can just be left to dry out. Make certain, even using a moisture meter, that the sheetrock is completely dry before repainting to avoid potential mildew and discoloration. The insulation, if it is either fiberglass or closed-cell foam, can be dried out also, but only if it can be exposed. This means removing the plywood flooring above so that air can get to the insulation.

In addition, the insulation should be inspected to see that it isn’t compressed by the saturation weight of the water, since compressing insulation, contrary to what you were told, actually takes away the ability for it to work properly. The principle behind insulation technology isn’t just the use of thermally resistant material but, most critically, the insulation forms tiny air pockets within the material that form the resistance to air passing through. Each trapped air bubble slows the transfer of cold or heat by first conducting or resisting the temperature change within the air molecules.

Heat moves by one of three mechanical principles, convection, conduction and radiation. If the air bubbles or pockets in the insulation are pressed closer together and the material made denser by this, the conduction or transfer of temperature is easier, so the insulation has less likelihood of resisting, and resisting is what you want insulation to do. It would be great to rebuild the floor with deeper joists or have closed-cell foam sprayed in, since it also resists water saturation to solve the problem. Good luck!

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The Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, recently claimed that waves of Italian, Irish and German immigrants in the 19th century created “ethnic enclaves” and “inter-ethnic conflicts.”

Attempting to prove his point, Vance cited “Gangs of New York,” the 2002 Marin Scorsese film starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz. I strongly believe that Vance was historically wrong and off the mark on all counts.

As a grandson of immigrants, let me make clear my own position that the United States is a land of immigrants, and over the generations, immigrants have been the lifeblood of America, weaving their hard work and imagination into our national fabric. I just as strongly believe that immigration must be legal and regulated. A nation without borders soon will no

longer be a nation, which is why the Biden administration’s open-border policy has been so perilous.

Critical as I am of President Biden’s immigration policies, I consider Vance’s conclusions an uninformed interpretation of history and a gratuitous cheap shot at New York, which in the 19th and early 20th centuries was an exemplar of the benefits of immigration.

The vice presidential nominee didn’t get what ‘Gangs of New York’ was all about.

For starters, the main protagonist in “Gangs of New York” was Day-Lewis’s William “Bill the Butcher” Cutting, a killer who headed a nativist gang that attacked and terrorized Irish immigrants. Entirely the opposite of what Vance was claiming.

More telling than Vance’s misreading of the film he was relying on to make his misguided point was his myopic depiction of neighborhoods in which immigrants settled as “ethnic enclaves” rather than vital components of the stained glass window mosaic that made New York the world’s greatest city.

These so-called enclaves were in truth neighborhoods where immigrants could actually avoid conflict and attacks from anti-immigrant knownothings, and adapt to their new world while being with their “own kind.” This might not have been perfect, but it worked. As Sen. Pat Moynihan eloquently described in his classic work “Beyond the Melting Pot,” each generation would move forward from its enclave while maintaining its own identity and adding to the mosaic’s overall beauty. Depending on what skills and traditions were brought over from the old country, some groups would advance further or in different fields than others.

For example, Irish Catholic immigrants had the advantage of speaking English, or at least our version of it. Plus, they were able to take their Catholic experience of having grown up in local parishes, under the overall tight control of bishops, and adapt it to New York’s politics, which they took over and controlled for decades.

But each of these groups, and the immigrants who followed, made enormous contributions to New York, and indeed to the nation, in industry, labor, education, law enforcement, the arts, the military, finance, sports, science, and so much more. All this resulted from an experiment that succeeded to an extent unequaled anywhere in the world.

Illegal immigration is dangerous, and must be stopped. It poses a definite terrorist threat and an economic danger to American citizens and lawful immigrants. But to make their case against it in this presidential campaign, Republicans should not use false, unintelligent, nativist arguments that besmirch the value and benefit that legal immigration brings to all Americans.

Just as Vance sees nobility and dignity in his self-described hillbilly heritage, so too should New Yorkers, and Long Islanders, be proud of our immigrant ancestry. That is what will make America great again.

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

Congestion pricing may again haunt motorists

Like the Ghost of Christmas Past, or Lazarus rising from the dead, congestion pricing, sidelined earlier this year by Gov. Kathy Hochul, is due to rear its ugly head sometime later this year. The question is, what form will it take, and will it be any better than the past version?

With little regard for motorists or truckers, this year’s version was an arrogant and blind proposal destined to become an albatross around the necks of any drivers daring to venture into Manhattan below 60th street. The bosses of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, led by their arrogant chairman, Janno Lieber, decided in advance that the public would swallow whatever plan they decided on. To paper over the plan, the MTA conducted a series of sham hearings, and then told the world that on June 30, the MTA would start collecting the higher tolls — $15 for cars and $35 for trucks.

Hochul, acting on a number of complaints that the plan was ill-conceived, shocked the bureaucrats by pulling the plug at the last minute. Supporters of the plan, anxious for the MTA to start hauling in the cash, were shell-shocked that the governor would have the nerve to halt its efforts. Numerous groups asked for changes in the proposal, but even the fairest suggestions were brushed aside.

The MTA just went full speed ahead, unlike officials in London, who listened.

There is no doubt that some of the claims for exemptions were hoggish and undeserved, but some of the pleas were wellmotivated and worthy of consideration. To judge what is fair or unfair, you only had to take a look at the London congestion program to decide how to charge drivers who enter the congestion zone. The tolls there are collected only up until 6 p.m., and drivers can enter the city toll-free after that. The MTA, apparently oblivious to the theater industry and Manhattan’s countless restaurants, was determined to collect tolls at all hours. To add to the woes of these businesses, the charges for trucks were destined to become a consumer tax on every item sold in any

retail establishment in the city. How did the London authorities get all the business interests to support their plan? They did it the old-fashioned way. They met with every possible interest group and got support from all meaningful voices. What did the MTA do to win over its opponents? Nothing. Assuming that it was the only important voice on the pricing plan, the agency went full speed ahead, ignoring any serious claim for relief from the tolls.

What role has the New York City government played in this bruising battle? Mayor Eric Adams, who is supposed to protect the city’s business interests, sided with the MTA by stepping back and doing nothing. Has the city played any role in the traffic mess that drivers face every day as they attempt to work their way through perpetual gridlock? Much of that mess is due to the city’s years and years of traffic-related mistakes. Four of the five boroughs are choked with bicycle lanes that were created wherever the traffic commissioners wanted them.

A typical traffic disaster is Lexington Avenue. There are bus lanes on the

street that can barely handle double parking by trucks seeking to deliver products for commerce. School buses, and many of the thousands of Uber and Lyft cars trying to work their way through, face blockades from east-west traffic on the cross streets.

What has the MTA done to win over converts since Hochul stalled the plan? London officials worked hard to get unanimous support for their plan. But Lieber sits in his MTA ivory tower, content to let the politicians do the heavy lifting. Everybody agrees that with some honest bargaining, a fair toll plan could be agreed on that would lessen the burden on all sides.

Hochul has done her best to stall the plan, in the hope that some honest compromise can be reached. But once the State Legislature is forced to do something to keep trains and buses running, the lawmakers will pass legislation that will still make a lot of people very unhappy.

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

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‘After-school’ activities benefit those of all ages

as the new school year begins on Long Island, students are returning not only to classrooms, but also to a vibrant world of extracurricular activities. While we often associate clubs, sports teams and after-school programs with youth development, it’s crucial to recognize that the benefits of such involvement extend far beyond childhood and adolescence. In fact, adults in Nassau County and beyond have just as much to gain by getting involved in activities outside their daily routines.

For students, the advantages of participation in extracurriculars are well documented. A study published in the Journal of Youth Development found that students involved in such activities were 15 percent more likely to attend college, and had a graduation rate 12 percent higher than their uninvolved peers. Moreover, these students reported higher levels of self-esteem and lower rates of depression and anxiety.

Local success stories abound. Look no further than all of the Regeneron Science Talent Search finalists whose journeys begin in our local schools’ robotics and science research clubs. Or the many All-American student-athletes who lead

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our high school teams to victory.

But the benefits of extracurricular involvement aren’t limited to the young. Adults who take part in community organizations, hobby groups or sports leagues often report improved mental health, expanded social networks, and a greater sense of purpose. According to study in the Journal of Happiness Studies, adults who regularly engaged in group activities reported a 25 percent increase in life satisfaction compared with those who did not.

Nassau County offers a wealth of opportunities for adult involvement. Whether it’s signing up for a book club at the local library, joining a pickleball league in your neighborhood Nassau County park, or volunteering at the North Shore Animal League, there’s an avocation for everyone.

For those who are serious about physical activity, organizations like the Long Island Road Runners Club promote fitness and camaraderie among members of all ages and skill levels. Meanwhile, volunteering with groups such as Island Harvest offers a chance to give back to the community while forging meaningful connections.

The value of these activities extends

Fossil fuels, offshore wind and the need for climate action

To the Editor:

Re “To beat the heat on Long Island, we must fight fossil fuels,” by Lauren Krueger, and “Offshore wind is the answer for Long Island,” by Melissa Parrott: These two opinion pieces accurately pinpoint the negative role played by fossil fuel companies in combating climate change, and stress the need to rapidly move toward 100 percent renewable energy.

As Krueger shows, the fossil fuel companies have lied to the public for years about the science and dangers of climate change — caused principally by their own products — and continue to spread misinformation and fear about critical renewable energy projects, such as offshore wind. And Parrott makes the point that offshore wind, an inexhaustible, renewable, affordable energy resource available off our South Shore, will go a long way toward meeting our energy needs, safely and in an environmentally friendly manner. Offshore wind is key to our energy future, and to saving our planet.

Unfortunately, there is currently insufficient action to halt the climate chaos we are now experiencing. We are running out of time. The bottom line is this: As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has stated, to halt the rapid global heating we are now experiencing will require deep changes in the basic social, economic and political institutions we currently have.

One obvious and necessary change is to limit the

beyond personal fulfillment. A report by the Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmericCorps, found that volunteers have a 27 percent higher likelihood of finding employment after being out of work compared with non-volunteers. This statistic underscores the networking and skill-building aspects of extracurricular involvement.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to become consumed by work and daily responsibilities. However, engaging in extracurricular activities provides a crucial balance, offering opportunities for personal growth, stress relief, and community connection. As we watch our children discover new passions and develop important life skills through their afterschool pursuits, let’s take inspiration from their enthusiasm and curiosity.

This fall, as Long Island’s students dive into a new year of learning both in and out of the classroom, let’s make it a community-wide initiative to explore the rich tapestry of extracurricular activities available to those of all ages. By doing so, we not only enrich our own lives, but also contribute to the vibrancy and interconnectedness of our communities.

JIM BROWN

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A better idea than the original congestion pricing plan

Yes, I think we can all agree that New york City’s roads are too crowded, the air is too polluted, and a lot of money is needed to improve mass transit, but the plan to charge commuters $15 to enter manhattan — on top of the tolls they’re already paying — that was recently put on hold by Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t the way to go. The additional expense wouldn’t affect the rich, but it would clobber the middle class and working poor, who are already overburdened by high taxes.

Proponents say that the plan would push commuters to take the train. Well, have you seen how much train tickets cost these days? From my village of Sea Cliff, a round-trip ticket to manhattan

is $29. and, of course, that fee doesn’t include parking. and for some folks, like my friend Charlotte abelson, who owned an upholstery business and worked into her 80s, commuting daily into the city, it was not feasible for her to lug her wares onto the Long Island Rail Road. and there are some communities that don’t have train service at all.

HThe original congestion pricing plan would create a staggering bureaucracy. Since it was announced, more than 130 groups have petitioned to be exempt or to be charged a reduced fare. (If their claims are accepted, who would make up the difference for revenue lost?). Small businesses and Broadway producers have testified that the plan would hurt. Companies have declared that they would send their trucks through Bronx neighborhoods to avoid paying the new tolls — which I am sure would not delight the people

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the press. The Democratic National Convention last week continued the good-feeling tour — and the evasion. The sanitizing of her positions on the issues, in contrast to her previous stances, and the avoidance of her failure as the “border czar” will have additional shelf life.

Her reputation as an abuser of her staff and the high turnover rate among them, as well as her unwillingness to do the work required as V.P., isn’t the thread the mainstream media is willing to look at. I can only hope the upcoming debate will focus on the issues and her record. It isn’t courage that Donald Trump needs to debate her, but rather the self-discipline to stay away from personal attacks that can only undermine him and cause an unnecessary distraction.

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Thanks, Peter King, for reflections on Pete Rose

To the editor:

I read with deep interest Peter King’s column “Rethinking the embarrassing saga of Pete Rose (aug. 15-21). I took particular interest in King’s sharing of his views and questions with his son and grandson. It seems to me that the complete truth of Rose’s behavior requires both an investigative exercise and col-

living there.

But there is a solution: Instead of the original congestion pricing plan, let’s severely cut the price of a train ticket. I can testify from personal experience how this would be a success. I’ve always loved manhattan, but the cost to go into the city became too prohibitive, so I limited my jaunts to special occasions.

ow about drastically reducing the price of an LIRR ticket instead of hiking tolls?

But then, three years ago, I turned 65. While I wasn’t ecstatic about becoming a senior citizen, it did have a nice benefit: half-price tickets on the LIRR! So my old $29 ticket is now $14.50 — still a tad high, but much better. I go in to manhattan at least once a week now. and I’m helping the city’s economy: I see a show, I eat in a restaurant, I attend concerts and book signings. Indeed, since I’m going in more often than I did before, I’m adding more money to help rebuild mass transit.

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laborative testimony from others to support his claims. essentially, nothing he says should be believed unless the facts beyond his statements can be gleaned, and others can offer evidence in support of his behavior. Because his own previous testimony is both incomplete and untruthful, any decisions on whether to include him in the Hall of Fame must serve the public first and his request last.

The years, and now decades, of Rose’s lying about betting on baseball — and on the Reds in particular — bring up the need to ask other Hall of Fame members their thoughts on his potential induction, too. In particular, Johnny Bench, a colleague of Rose’s on the Reds, says no. Why? Because as Bench states, what rules or pledges of honestly about gambling should our children learn from Rose?

So far, his decades-long behavior suggests there are no pledges from him that we should believe are examples of his character or integrity. When it comes to teaching children, as Bench states, the entire acceptance test is based on character and truthfulness.

Not accepting Rose into the Hall of Fame teaches our children that dishonesty can never be rewarded. our society must stand for something, and recognize integrity and character.

Pete Rose is an undesirable candidate for the Hall of Fame. Despite his performance as a player, he is unqualified.

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and it seems that Governor Hochul likes my plan — though she might not realize it. Traffic around Kennedy airport has gotten worse because of construction going on, so Hochul has cut the price of an airTrain ticket in half, from $8.50 to $4.25, as a way to induce travelers to leave their vehicles at home and reduce the traffic around the airport. and it’s working. Way to go, Governor!

So let’s extend this idea to the railroad: Dramatically cut the price of an LIRR ticket. Commuters would leave their cars at home, traffic entering the city would be reduced, air pollution would decrease, and there would be lots of revenue to improve mass transit. a win-win for everyone.

Saul Schachter is a retired social studies teacher and freelance writer whose essays have appeared in Newsday, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and The Miami Herald as well as in a 2020 collection entitled, “Why Does My Social Life Pick Up When I Leave the Country?”

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North Babylon Community 5K Run/Walk Returns

Event to support local food pantry

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

The North Babylon Community 5K Run/Walk is set to return on Sunday, October 13, at the Phelps Lane Park Pool House, with the goal of raising funds for the food pantry at St. Paul’s Reformed Church. This annual event, spearheaded by the North Babylon Chamber of Commerce, marks its fourth year of supporting this important cause.

Chamber President Simulcik expressed his enthusiasm for the event, noting, “We are a community organization, and this is one of the events where all monies raised are given directly to the food pantry.” Simulcik, who has a personal connection to the pantry from his volunteer work when it first opened, shared, “I saw the number of families that needed the pantry’s assistance grow and experienced, firsthand, how the pantry struggled weekly for food items.” He added that the food collected helps not only families in North Babylon but also those in nearby communities. “It is the Chamber’s hope that each year more and more individuals participate in the run and more and more businesses of the North Babylon Chamber of Commerce become a sponsor of the run,” Simulcik said.

North Babylon Chamber of Commerce treasurer Anne Vittorio highlighted the event’s success, noting, “The run has

fitness and wellness is a great way to en courage said positivity and growth.”

The cost to participate in the race is $38.98 for early bird registration and $44.15 on race day. All runners and walk ers who complete the 5K will receive a finisher’s medal, with additional medals awarded to the top three male and female participants in both the 29 and under and the 30 and over categories.

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been wonderful because we get more participants each year.” She emphasized the significance of the event, stating, “I have seen the food pantry’s recipients’ gratitude firsthand, and this is exactly why the chamber members are happy to work on this event where every penny goes directly to the pantry.”

Meghan Kelly, a North Babylon High

School educator and run participant, discussed the positive impact of such events on the community. “As an educator in the North Babylon School District for over 20 years, and a member of the community for most of my life, I believe in the importance of building positivity in our community and helping those within it,” Kelly said. She also noted that “using physical

Simulcik thanked to the Town for se curing the route, the North Babylon Vol unteer Fire Department for ensuring a safe and unobstructed route, and the Suf folk County Police Officers of the First Precinct for providing additional safety to participants. “We would like to thank the Town of Babylon for securing the route the run/walk is held on, the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Department for heading up the event to give the participants a safe and unobstructed route and the Suffolk County Police Officers of the First Precinct who head up the rear of the run and walk and supply the individual participants additional safety,” he said. For a route map, or to donate or register, visit events.elitefeats. com/24northbabylon.

For information, call 631-983-4283 or email president@northbabylonchamber. org. The Phelps Lane Park Pool House is at 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon.

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