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New Lindenhurst Library Trustee sworn in
The Board of Trustees welcomed a new member, Kathleen Busch, to the Library’s Board. Pictured left to right: Trustees Kathleen Busch, Courtney Bynoe, and Jane Dietz; Library Director Lisa Kropp, outgoing Trustee Kenny St. John, Assistant Director Caitlin Sempowich, and Trustees Lori Novello and Gabrielle Giacomazzo.
Babylon Town officials honor first responders
Their heroic response to
BY CAROLYN JAMES
fatal DP Salon crash recognized
places in its emergency responders.
cjames @liherald.com
On June 28, when an SUV crashed into the Hawaiian Nail Salon in Deer Park, claim-ing four lives and injuring nine, the volunteer firefighters and first responders who arrived at the scene were recently honored by Babylon Town officials. At a solemn gathering at the Deer Park firehouse, Babylon Town Councilman and Public Safety Chairman Terence McSweeney, Supervisor Richard Schaffer, and members of the Town Board paid tribute to their bravery. In a heartfelt address to a packed room, McSweeney spoke of the trust the community
“The residents of this remarkable community understand that when we dial 911 for a fire, emergency, or assistance, a fire engine, ambulance, or police vehicle will arrive within a few short moments,” he said. “Some may even take this for grant-ed.”
The gravity of that day’s events underscored the immense dedication and sacrifice of those who answered the call.
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly and New York State Senator Monica Mar-tinez joined the town officials to recognize the collaborative efforts that emerged in response to the crisis.
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Welcome to the ‘new’ Beacon Newspaper
Dear Reader, This week, we proudly unveil the new name and look of the Babylon Beacon While the Babylon Herald Beacon’s new design will expand the amount and types of content we bring you, one fundamental element remains unchanged: our unwavering commitment to providing hardhitting, hyper-local coverage of your community—its people, organizations, businesses, and government. This dedication continues to be the heart of the Babylon Herald Beacon.
EEstablished in 1966 by Ed and Jane Wolfe, the Babylon Beacon has a storied tradition of delivering the news that profoundly affects your daily life. This legacy fueled its success for over a century and is deeply respected by the newspaper’s new owner, Richner Communications. It is a type of journalism that earned and maintained loyal readership. When my husband and I decided to sell our newspapers, we knew that Richner Communications was their best new home. Richner Communi-
cations is locally, and family owned, respects journalism integrity, and cares about its communities. We are proud to have called the Richners our friends for many years.
We recognize that readers cherish a sense of continuity in their newspaper and that change can be unsettling. Yet, as with all progress, transformation is essential to ensure that continuity endures. Adapting to the new layout may take time, but our aim is to enrich your community newspaper with all the depth and insight you have come to expect— and more.
stablished in 1966 by Ed and Jane Wolfe, the Babylon Beacon has a storied tradition of delivering news that profoundly affects your daily life.
As for me, I’m not going anywhere. I will remain with the Babylon Herald Beacon as associate publisher and editor. I can be reached at (516) 569-4000, ext. 329, or via email at cjames@liherald.com. We are eager to hear your feedback and ideas. And although Richner Communications now stewards the Babylon Herald Beacon, the newspaper remains, as ever, the property of its readers.
— Carolyn James
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Combining creativity and collaboration in West Babylon
This summer, West Babylon Junior High School hosted 585 students across its various programs including Camp Eagle, Camp Invention and the extended school year program. Kindergartners through eighth graders participated in physical education, library, arts and crafts and
social-emotional activities in addition to their math and English language arts blocks. In Camp Invention, STEM-based learning incorporated creativity and collaboration as students worked together to complete different models or participated in Makerspace activities in the library.
All photos courtesy of the West Babylon School District
HERALD SCHOOLS
In the photos: West Babylon summer school students and teachers choose from hundreds of books thanks to library media specialist Michelle Statfeld and Book Fairies.
W B summer school spreads the magic of reading
This summer, Michelle Statfeld, library media specialist at West Babylon Junior High School, organized a mini book fair for the summer school after attending a Book Fairies drive. Book Fairies is a nonprofit organization that sources and redistributes books to communities on Long Island, in New York City and internationally to provide equitable reading opportunities for students.
Ms. Statfeld’s fair allowed students to select books for taking home, fostering a love of reading and encouraging them to build their personal library collections. “This initiative not only promotes literacy but also instills a sense of ownership and pride in their reading materials,” Ms. Statfeld said.
In addition to benefiting students, the event also served the needs of teachers. “They were able to enhance their classroom libraries with a diverse selection of books, ensuring that they have the resources necessary to engage their students and support their learning journey,” she added. “A wellstocked classroom library is essential for creating an inspiring learning environment.”
Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District
Last Hope volunteers come to Johnny’s rescue
JOHNNY BE GONE! Johnny, a Last Hope Animal Rescue Beagle originally from Kentucky was found in the woos in Coram by a volunteer posse the morning after we learned he had been missing three days. The dog was safe because of the quick efforts of his search team.
Bonanza of Beagles : I lovingly call Last Hope Dog Center the “unofficial Beagle Halfway House” because we take in and place so many homeless Beagles. Sadly, a never-ending, “oversupply of Beagles are discarded in poor, rural areas of Kentucky, by residents who consider them unworthy as hunting dogs or breeding stock. Beagles are usually trained to hunt rabbits. Besides Kentucky, Last Hope has transported and placed many Beagles from Virginia, West Virginia and Georgia. Some are surrendered at local county shelters. These are the lucky ones. Euthanasia at a shelter is kinder than being tied up and left to starve, let loose far from home or shot at close range.
Veterinarians have found lead shot and bullet fragments lodged in our Beagles and other hunting Hounds when scanning the dogs for other injuries. We had a pregnant Beagle x-rayed to see how many puppies she was carrying. The photos showed old lead fragments in her abdomen between the pups.
These southern Beagles are considered possessions, rather than pets. Many are housed in sheds, fenced pens, even the beds of pickup trucks. Gun shy dogs are worthless for hunting. Hence, some of our Beagles are noise phobic, and easily frightened by loud sounds because they didn’t grow up in New York suburbia.
Beagles are readily adopted on Long Island because of their size and amiable temperament. The law of supply and demand applies to dogs too. There are few, responsible pet homes waiting for the surplus of Beagles in southern rural shelters, whereas Last Hope often has potential adopters waiting for Beagles when they arrive on Saturday transports. Beagles are pack dogs, so plenty of Last Hope adopters have multiple Beagles.
JOHNNY BE FOUND! Last Saturday, the volunteers and Letty, our dog coordinator, learned from social media (moments before our annual Adopter & Volunteer Barbecue began) that Johnny, a skittish , newly adopted Beagle ran off in Diamond in the Pines Park in Coram on the previous Thursday afternoon.
Because Johnny was already missing several days in a wooded area, Last Hope immediately contacted a professional dog tracker. The earliest she could help was the
Pets, Pets, Pets...
JOANNE ANDERSON
next Monday morning at 7 a.m. when she would be at the Coram park with her five tracking dogs.
During the barbecue, we spread the word on Facebook that Johnny was lost. Denise, our trainer, printed Lost flyers and placed them in plastic sleeves to protect them from inclement weather. That was all that could be done with many adopted dogs arriving with their new families for the barbecue.
Last Hope president Linda checked out the Diamond Pines Park property in Coram on Saturday evening; then early Sunday in the pouring rain, Letty, Denise, plus a team of six more volunteers descended upon the property to see the layout, hang flyers in preparation for the dog tracker meet up the next day and to talk to visitors at the park about Johnny. Benny, another Last Hope Beagle tagged along because Beagles are pack animals. The hope was that Johnny would sniff a familiar Beagle buddy
and come out of hiding.
*Contingency Plans: Another crew of volunteers was ready to work with the dog tracker on Monday. Volunteer Barbara assembled her drone to use on Sunday if need be.
A Little League game was underway near the park entrance. Volunteers shared flyers and photos of Johnny with the team and baseball fans. One spectator joined the search. Our volunteers broke up in pairs to comb the large, wooded area near Route 112 in Coram.
At about 11:30 a , volunteer Donna and her husband James discovered little Johnny with the leash he was dragging, tangled and trapped between trees. He was stranded there.
Such a relief, especially when they noticed he was stuck close to where the woods opened up on the highway. This search could have ended in tragedy. Donna bundled Johnny in a towel and carried him back to the rest of the volunteers for a joyful Johnny reunion. The Little Leaguers were ecstatic. They cheered, clapped, and hugged Johnny, who was soaking up the attention, as well as cold water and treats he inhaled.
Johnny was so thirsty and hungry! How long was he trapped and isolated? My hunch is he was stuck since Thursday afternoon, because that would be when he was still running at top speed, and not sniffing to explore slowly. If true, that would mean he spent three nights, one in pouring rain, in this spot.
When Johnny got back to Last Hope in Wantagh, he was checked for ticks, wolfed down his belated breakfast and seemed thrilled to be back in his comfy run. It’s a mini miracle that Johnny was discovered during a downpour, almost three days after he vanished.
This rescue happened because of Last Hope’s amazing volunteer team. We have over 200 dog volunteers who are more than a team. They are a close-knit Family, who will go above and beyond to assist their human, canine and feline relatives whenever any of them are in need or danger.
Last Hope Beagles for Adoption (631-946-9528), 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh: Benny who helped in the Johnny search is a ten-year-old Beagle that Last Hope took from Town of Hempstead Shelter last month after his owner went into a nursing home. He is outgoing and happy. Belle is a two-year-old lovely, tri-color Beagle from Kentucky. She is a bit shy and would do well with another dog who will boost her confidence. And, of course, twoyear-old Johnny who was a stray turned in at a Kentucky shelter with either his mother or sister Beagle.
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.
SUNDAY, August 25
•Babylon Village Farmer’s Market: Every Sunday, June thru November, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Village Gazebo, 244 W. Main St. (Montauk Hwy.) in Babylon Village - rain or shine. You can visit their web site @: https://longislandfarmersmarkets.com/.
WEDNESDAY, August 28
•Town of Babylon Town Board meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For additional information, call 631-957-3100.
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Benny - Ten Year Old Male Beagle
Belle - Two Year Old Female Beagle
Lindenhurst Village HS celebrates its German origins
In conjunction with Breslau Engine Company’s Annual German Festival, the Society will host the noncompetitive fitness walk touring Lindenhurst historical sites.
Lindenhurst, NYOn September 15, 2024 in celebration of the Village’s German origins and the communi ty’s founding as Breslau 154 years ago, the Society will be hosting its second annual Volksmarch. Volksmarching was founded in Germany over 50 years ago Participants are invited to stroll through the Village stopping at designated historically relevant sites. The noncompetitive walk is approximately 3 miles in length and can be easily traversed at a leisurely gait. At each designated stop, participants will be greeted by a docent conversant in the site’s history and will be given recognition for completing the stop. All registrants completing the entire route will receive a commemorative medal to indicate they successfully completed the walk. There is a registration fee for the event and pre-registration is recommended. The Volksmarch is being held in conjunction with the Lindenhurst Fire Department Breslau Engine Company’s
Annual German Festival. The walk will begin and end at Firemen’s Park Pavilion and will take place from 9AM to 2PM. Pre-registration will be available by contacting the Lindenhurst Historical Society on its Facebook page at Lindy Breslau and accessing the QR code or by emailing the Society at Lindenhursthistoricalsociety@gmail.com Fees for pre-registration or day of event registration is $15 for individuals and $20 for families. All participants, those pre-registered and those registering day of will need to report to the pavilion to obtain their registration materials. Collectable commemorative medals will be awarded at the conclusion of the walk at Firemen’s Pavilion. One medal will be awarded to each individual participant and to each family participating. Additional medals can be purchased for $10. The Breslau Engine Company’s German Festival will follow immediately at 2PM at the Pavilion and participation in the Volksmarch includes admission to the German Festival. For more information please visit the Society’s Facebook page - Breslau Lindy or call (631) 226-0209
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition annual Laps for Love walk, Oct. 5
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coali tion will be holding their annual Laps for Love Walk on Satur day October 5th from 10am to 2pm (Rain Date Sunday, Octo ber 6th) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst. Take a few “laps” around the beautiful lake, enjoy raffles, vendors, entertainment and food trucks!! Call 631893-4110 for more information.
a lamppost in honor or in memory of someone special! Lampposts are located along Deer Park Avenue, we provide the lights, tag and bow for $25. Call 631893-4110 for more information.
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition and the North Babylon Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Light Up Pink and Teal event on Sunday, September 22nd (Rain Date Sunday September 29th) from 10am to 1pm. Decorate
The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be holding their annual Lazy Days of Summer Raffle, now through August 23rd. Prizes include an Apple Watch, Lottery Board, Italian Delights Basket, Yoga Basket, Garden Basket, Summer Fun Basket and Disney Lovers Basket. Also, Silent Auction items! Call the office for details, 631-893-4110.
Farmingdale Class of 1964 reunion scheduled for September 19
The Farmingdale Class of 1964, 60th reunion, is scheduled for Thurs., Sept. 19 at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore from 6 to 10 p.m.
For more information and to RSVP, please email marionstark70@gmail.com Captain Bill’s is located at 122 Ocean Avenue in Bay Shore.
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Local Worship Schedules
THE UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH OF BABYLON
Corner of Deer Park Avenue and James Street in the Village of Babylon, 631-661-5151
Website: babylonumc.org
Pastor: The Rev. Melissa Boyer
SUNDAY SERVICES
CRIME WATCH
The Suffolk County Police Department and other police and fire agencies have reported the following incidents this week:
MINI BIKE OPERATOR SERIOUSLY INJURED
Lindenhurst: Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a twovehicle crash that seriously injured a man on a mini-bike in Lindenhurst on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Police gave this account of the incident; An adult man was operating a Coleman mini-bike southbound on South 1st Street when he drove into the intersection of Reade Avenue, striking a 2020 Nissan Murano being driven eastbound by Gloria Cassidy at approximately 4 p.m.
The man, who has not yet been identified by police, was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment of serious physical injuries. Cassidy, 62, of Lindenhurst, was transported to the same hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Anyone with information on this crash is asked to contact First Squad detectives at 631-854-8152.
BURGLARY
West Babylon: Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who burglarized a West Babylon business last month.
Police said a man broke into Sake Asian, 76 Route 109, on July 9 at approximately 10:30 p.m. through a rear door and stole
$3,060 in cash.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www. P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.
GRAND LARCENY
Deer Park: Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who stole merchandise from a Deer Park store last month. According to police, two people stole power tools from Home Depot, located at 475 Commack Road, on July 22 at approximately 7:55 p.m. The merchandise was valued at approximately $2,260. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
• Shabbat services every weekend: Friday, 8:00 p.m.
• Religious school - Pre Hebrew thru Bar/Bat Mitzvah
• Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
• Kosher catering for all types of functions
• Rabbi’s adult education classes
• Religious school - Pre Hebrew thru Bar/Bat Mitzvah
• Active sisterhood and men’s club
• Senior Time Thursdays – 12:30-4:30, all welcome
• Rabbi’s adult education classes
• Interfaith couples welcome
• Active sisterhood and men’s club
• New members welcome
• Interfaith couples welcome
• New members welcome
441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon PO Box 64 631-587-5650
441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon PO Box 64 • 631-587-5650 congregationbethshalom.com
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9:30am - Worship in the Church Online at Website - 9:30am
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Veteran James Dawson honored by the Babylon Town Board
Charles James Dawson of Wyandanch, a veteran, was honored by the Babylon Town Board on Wed., August 7 as the town commemorated Purple Heart Day.
Supervisor Richard Schaffer expressed appreciation for Mr. Dawson’s service on behalf of the Town Board and residents of the town, emphasizing that the sacrifices made for freedom will always be remembered by the Babylon community.
National Purple Heart Day offers Americans a special opportunity to say “thank you” to the nearly two million brave men and women who fought for our nation’s freedom, and bear the physical scars of war.
To salute these brave Americans’ service and sacrifice, the National Purple Heart Honor Mission hosts a
national tribute ceremony each August 7.
“This day is a poignant reminder for Americans to express gratitude to the courageous individuals who have fought for the nation’s freedom and bear the lasting physical effects of war,” said Schaffer.
Councilman DuWayne Gregory, who chairs the town’s Veterans Advisory Committee, said The event offers Purple Heart recipients the chance to get together to share personal narratives about the true cost of freedom and what it takes to protect our great nation.
For more information on National Purple Heart Day go to purpleheartmission.org.
Drug drop off at Lindenhurst Moose Lodge
Hope for Youth will be hosting a drug drop-off event for International Overdose Awareness Day on Wed., Aug. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge.
The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge, Lindenhurst Community Cares and Suffolk County Police, C.O.P.E., have joined forces to create a united front in preventing addiction and overdose deaths in our community. At the event, Hope for Youth will also be providing NARCAN training where community members will be taught about an over-the-counter nasal spray that can rapidly reverse the effects of a life-threatening opioid emergency.
Protect your loved ones including youth seniors and pets against addiction and overdose by safely disposing unused, unwanted and expired prescription medications. The FDA reports that nearly 50 percent of all calls to the Pet Poison Helpline are regarding pets that ingest medications intended for people, both over-the-counter and prescription.
Please bring your prescription medications for safe disposal on Wed., Aug. 28 to Lindenhurst Moose Lodge #1421 at 883 South Broadway, Lindenhurst.
For more information, please call Hope for Youth at (631)-691-5100
Babylon Village Farmers Market open
The Babylon Village Farmers Market is now open on Sundays through October from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at their new location of the Babylon Village Gazebo. The market will feature fresh, seasonal and locally sourced artisanal foods.
For more information, please visit longislandfarmersmarkets.com or call 631669-1500.
The Babylon Village Gazebo is located at 244 W. Main St., Babylon
14– DEC 29 SEPT 12–OCT 27
Photo courtesy/Town of Babylon
Veteran James Dawson is shown at Town Board meeting where he was recently honored.
Celebrating water quality in the Great South Bay
The Oyster Ball 2024
The much-anticipated Oyster Ball 2024 will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the stunning Mansion at Timber Point. This annual celebration, which brings together community leaders, environmental advocates, and oyster enthusiasts, will honor two distinguished guests for their exceptional efforts in improving and protecting the water quality of the Great South Bay: Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine and New York State Senator Monica Martinez.
The 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented to Janet Marie Soley for her outstanding efforts.
The evening will feature an array of exciting activities, including an oyster and wine pairing that showcases the best of local flavors, and a live performance by the J Haus Band. There will be plenty of fresh, delicious oysters shucked by local Great South Bay oyster farmers, including Maris Stella, Neguntatogue Oysters, Red Tiger Seafood, Blue Island Oysters, Captree Clam & more. Attendees will have the opportunity to savor the unique taste of our region’s finest oysters while supporting vital initiatives to preserve the health of our waterways.
Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine and State Senator Monica Martinez have been at the forefront of legislative and community efforts to enhance water quality, restore aquatic habitats, and promote sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and local economies. Their leadership has been instrumental in advancing key projects that protect the Great South Bay, making them worthy recipients of this year’s honors.
“This event is not just a celebration of our honorees’ achievements, but also a call to action for continued commitment to improve water quality both on land and in the Great South Bay,” said Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director.
This event is made possible through the generous support of Regina Cigna, Your Waterfront Realtor, Rechler Equity Partners, Jake’s 58, and Lessing’s Hospitality. Tickets for the Oyster Ball 2024 are available now, with all proceeds benefiting local environmental initiatives aimed at protecting the Great South Bay. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy an evening of great food, live music, and the company of those who share a passion for preserving our coastal heritage.
“We invite everyone to join us in recognizing the importance of water quality and the role we all play in safeguarding the future of our beloved Great South Bay,” said Todd Shaw, Board President.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.savethegreatsouthbay.org/store or contact Robyn Silvestri at info@savethegreatsouthbay. org. General admission - $150/person, VIP admission -$250/person.
The Friends of the Great South Bay is a non-profit organization.
STEPPING OUT
Forever in tune with the ‘World’s Greatest Entertainer’
AL JOLSON
tribute celebrates 25 years
Disco fever
Boogie along with Disco Unlimited at Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. When Disco Unlimited hits the stage, you are instantly transported to a time when Saturday nights meant white suits, platform shoes and your very best dance moves. And dance you will — when you experience the magic created when the boogie begins. Capturing a time in music that to this day has not been matched, the exhilarating band will draw you in with their powerful vocals, tight harmonies and dance grooves all coupled with a synchronized stage and light show that creates an unforgettable concert experience. Close your eyes and you will truly believe you are listening to the original artists. Hear the best of Tavares, France Jolie, The Trammps, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes, Yvonne Elliman, Anita Ward, Deney Terrio, George McCrae, Bonnie Pointer, Melba Moore, Maxine Nightingale, Carol Douglas, and so much more. This group of unique musicians love and live this era of music. As always, bring seating.
Saturday, Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m. For information, visit NassauCcountyNY. gov/parks.
By Iris Wiener
Al Jolson was considered the “Greatest Entertainer” of his day, so it is no surprise that the annual Long Island Jolson
Festival is celebrating 25 years next month, Sept. 7.
The unique and lively remembrance of the icon, who was a pioneer in many genres in the 1920s — including music, film (“The Jazz Singer”) and theater (“Hold on to Your Hats”) — will be filled with nostalgia, the musical stylings of beloved Jolson entertainer Tony Babino and by “Mr. Tin Pan Alley,” Richard Halpern, along with many memorable surprises.
The festival, which returns to Lambrou’s Catering Hall in Island Park, will also treat guests to comedic performances, an auction and the camaraderie of being in a space shared with like-minded Jolson enthusiasts. Jan Hernstat, the International Al Jolson Society’s longtime president, says that fans travel to Long Island for this special experience from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and even Virginia.
“Jolson was the biggest star of the ‘20s, ‘30s and much of the ‘40s,” says Hernstat. “The problem is people don’t remember him anymore because there’s no outlet for his work. He was a star before radio, television and talking movies. There was no internet, and yet people all over the world knew who he was! The Al Jolson Festival is our way of letting people know the kind of talent that he was, and the kind of things that he did. There’s still a lot of people who want to come and celebrate him.”
Hernstat has been organizing the event since its inception. “It’s amazing, and we’ve had a lot of different people join us over the years. Soupy Sales, Margaret Whiting, Sheldon Harnick,” he recalls.
• Sept. 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Tickets are $49.95, which includes entertainment and meals; tickets for show only are $29.95
• Information and tickets available at Jolson.org or call Jan Hernstat at (516) 678-3524.
• Lambrou’s Catering Hall, 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park
To everyone’s delight, mainstay Babbino — aka “The Heart of Al Jolson” — is always the grand finale.
“I’ve had the great honor of being a part of it all these years,” says Babino as he considers his history with the festival. “It’s a great tribute to one of the greatest entertainers, and it’s something special to me because I’ve been paying tribute to Jolson my entire life. To be able to do it continually for the people who appreciate it, it’s really an amazing thing for me to experience.”
Hernstat wanted to focus on comedy this year. He’s brought in impressionists taking on Groucho Marx, Rodney Dangerfield and Laurel & Hardy.
“We’re going to recreate a radio skit that was done on ‘Kraft Music Hall’ between Jolson and Groucho,” Hernstat says. “We have an actual script!”
And, of course, there’s memorabilia available for sale, as always. This year’s selection includes items from a long time collector who passed.
“There are many things you couldn’t get otherwise. Between the auction and the sale, there’s going to be an awful lot of things Jolson fans can take advantage of,” Hernstat adds.
“It’s important to keep Jolson’s legacy alive for so many reasons, besides his one-of-a-kind, unique voice that’s easily recognizable,” Babino says.”He came to the U.S. as a little kid and went on to live the American dream. He did it all on his own. He became the biggest star in the country — on Broadway and then in the movies. At a time when it was very difficult to get to New York from other places, Jolson came up with the idea to take a full Broadway show on the road. That became the forerunner of the touring companies we have today. He was the first guy to go overseas and sing for the troops in World War II. He accomplished all these things [and many more] and he was kind of a forefather of modern show business.”
Participating yearly is truly a labor of love for the vocalist.
“We get such joy out of making it fun and interesting, performing some of the great and familiar music that people still love. We make a great day of it,” Babino says.
Hernstat remains intent on keeping Jolson’s legacy front and center in the public eye.
“If you are a lover of old time nostalgic stars of the past, you should not miss this,” he says with enthusiasm. “You’re going to want to come back again and again. We hope to continue to do this year after year, but don’t miss this one. It’s one for the ages!”
‘Good times never seemed so good’
Neil Diamond is certainly forever — as honored by the musicians who perform as Neil Forever. The 14-piece band delivers an authentic, exciting and joyful concert. Performing Diamond’s music is as much about heart and soul as it is talent; it’s a celebration of the music and the man who created it. Founder David Jacobson (lead vocals/guitar), has a great passion for Diamond’s music and legacy. Jacobson, along with his son and music director Dylan Jacobson and drummer John Cardoso began their journey only recently, in January of 2023. The band is already forging an exciting path, as discovered by excited and passionate fans of all ages. Audiences are thrilled by the authentic renditions of classic Neil Diamond hits, especially“Sweet Caroline,” of course.
Saturday, Aug. 24, 8 p.m. $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com or ParamountNY. com.
Singer Tony B is the featured performer, yearly, acclaimed for his renditions of Jolson’s standards.
Photos courtesy Jan Hernstat Al Jolson with his third wife dancer/actress Ruby Keeler.
THE Your Neighborhood
Dweezil zappa
Guitarist Dweezil Zappa brings the aptly named “Rox-Postrophy” Tour to the Paramount stage, Friday, Aug. 30, 8 p.m. 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.
“The songs you think you know, may just end up surprising you with parts you’ve never heard before” according to Zappa. A Grammy-winning musician, Zappa has left an indelible mark on the music industry with over 2,000 concerts performed worldwide.
Known for his masterful performances and deep connection to his father’s music, he returning 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 virtuosity on the guitar is matched only by his prolific compositional skills, which have generated numerous original works spanning multiple albums including “Confessions of Deprived Youth” (1991) and “Via Zammata” (2015). 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, Zappa has collaborated with an impressively varied roster of artists, including Edward Van Halen, Deep Purple, Lisa Loeb, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Steve Vai, among others. $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.
Bird walk
See some birds with the South Shore Audubon Society. All are welcome to join members for the next in its series of bird walks, at Mill Pond Park in Wantagh, Sunday, Aug. 25, starting at 9 a.m. The group meets at the gazebo. The park is on the north side of Merrick Road, four blocks west of the Wantagh State Parkway.
Walk leaders, other birders and nature enthusiasts are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. Bring binoculars. To register, text your name and contact information to (516) 467-9498. No walk if rain. Text regarding questionable weather. For more information, visit SSAudubon.org.
Community BBQ
The 2nd Annual End of Summer Community BBQ and Backpack & Supply Distribution event will be held Sunday, Aug. 25, noon to 2 p.m., at Hermann Griem Park. 54 Brown Blvd., Wheatley Heights. For more information contactSen. Monica Martinez’ office at (631) 341-7111.
Learn how to Waltz
Put your dancing shoes on and head on down to the West Babylon Library,Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join dance instructor, Michelle to learn how to dance this timeless classic. 211 Rte. 109, West Babylon. Call (631).669-5445 for more information.
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.
Sand and Seashell art workshop
Experience the joy of sand and seashell art with award winning mix media artist Anna Chan, Monday, Aug. 26, 5 to 7 p.m. at Babylon Public Library. Unleash your creativity with this oneof-a-kind workshop and bring home the perfect coastal art to celebrate the season.
No prior experience necessary. There is a non-refundable $5 fee due at registration. Registration for this program is in-person only. Call (631) 669-1624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.
Movie Night
Enjoy a film outdoors on Eisenhower Park’s big screen, at the closing screening of the season, Wednesday, Aug. 28, dusk, at the Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre. See “Wonka,” the prequel based on the Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” It tells the story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, the big screen spectacle introduces audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chockfull of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time. Eisenhower Park, Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow. For information, visit NassauCountyNY.gov.
The Night Sky over West Babylon
The West Babylon Library presents a special program, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2-3 p.m. with That Planetarium Guy. View the sky as it will appear that night in West Babylon. Learn about the stars and constellations through this immersive dome experience. 211 Rte. 109, West Babylon. Call (631).669-5445 for more information.
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Babylon Village Block Party
The Babylon Village Block Party Series will be concluding on Thursday, Aug 22. The event will take place along Main Street from 5 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by Catholic Health Good Samaritan University Hospital and the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce, this is a can’t-miss event with over a dozen vendors and fun for the kids. For more information, visit babylonchamber. com or email hello@ babylonchamber.com
Children’s Snapper Derby
A children’s Snapper Derby, in partnership with NY Coalition for Recreational Fishing, will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Captree Fuel Bait & Tackle. 3500 East Ocean Parkway, Babylon. For more information contact Sen. Monica Martinez’ office at (631) 341-7111.
Having an event?
Ins and Outs of African Violets
Learn all about African Violets from expert Mary Chelton including different varieties, care, propagating-cloning leaves, and so much more at the Lindenhurst Library, Monday, Aug. 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mary includes hands-on potting in this informative program. Register now by calling (631) 957-7755. 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst,
Breathe Together
Experience stillness and deep breathing to foster a calm wellbeing with Charyl Ozkaya of Inner Healing Arts at the virtual program, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Registration required to receive Zoom link. For more information or to receive zoom link, call 631-586-3000 or email mail@ deerparklibrary.org.
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.
WRONGEST RUNNING COMEDY!
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.
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 post-9/11 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.
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County of Suffolk Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2019-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Patricia Allen, et al, Defendant
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 12, 2023 and entered on February 6, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on September 6, 2024 at 3:30 PM premises known as 193 Arizona Road North a/k/a 193 North Arizona Road, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 102.00, BLOCK: 03.00, LOT: 035.000; District: 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $451,350.23 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612599/2021. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and Suffolk County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Robert Thomas Fuchs, Referee
FRENKEL LAMBERT
WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 24-510. 8/8, 15, 22, 29
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-3, Plaintiff, Against CECILIA ALVARADO, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR TO THE ESTATE OF JORGE ALVARADO, JORGE ALVARADO, JR A/K/A JORGE ALVARADO, ET AL.
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/26/2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 9/9/2024 at 1:30PM, premises known as 58 Salem Avenue,
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West Babylon, New York 11704, And Described As Follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town Of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.
District 0100 Section 157.00
Block 02.00 Lot 059.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $578,317.21 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 13-27963
Steven P. Bertolino, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-3, Plaintiff, Against LATANYA ROMAN, RICHARD ROMAN A/K/A RICHARD D. ROMAN ET AL. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/26/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 9/12/2024 at 11:00AM, premises known as 611 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, New York 11702, And Described As Follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village Of Babylon, Town Of Babylon, County Of Suffolk And State Of New York.
District 0102 Section 004.00 Block 01.00 Lot 002.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,057,945.00 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 608217/2018
Lisa A. Perillo, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK EVERBANK, Plaintiff AGAINST DAVID MUGAVERO, ELLEN MUGAVERO, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 30, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 5, 2024 at 12:30PM, premises known as 66 PHELPS LANE, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 147.00, Block 02.00, Lot 006.000. Approximate amount of judgment $405,028.78 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 034489/2012. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Ann Ball, Esq, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-000297 81016 24-513. 8/8, 15, 22, 29
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MORTGAGE ASSESTS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST ERNESTINE WATSON AS ADMINISTRATRIX AND AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BEULAH WOODS, KEVIN WOODS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF BEULAH WOODS, ERNEST WOODS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF BEULAH WOODS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 10, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 5, 2024 at 11:00AM, premises known as 93 Putnam Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 082.00, Block 04.00, Lot 046.000. Approximate amount of judgment $583,434.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions
of filed Judgment Index #614836/2019. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Robert J. Cava, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002544 81713 24-514. 8/8, 15, 22, 29
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY ON BEHALF OF FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORP., SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007WMC1, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1, Pltf. vs. SHIRLEY SMITH A/K/A SHIRLEY SMITH-PERRY A/K/A SHIRLEY ANN SMITH A/K/A SHIRLEY ANN SMITH-PERRY A/K/A SHIRLEY A. SMITH, et al, Defts. Index #609263/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Dec. 20, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, No. Lindenhurst, NY on September 12, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. premises k/a 45 Mount Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known as Section 055:00, Block 03.00, Lot 030.002. Approximate amount of judgment is $724,339.30 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. ARTHUR BURDETTE, Referee. PINCUS LAW GROUP PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556. File No. 06042019.44419#101640 24-515. 8/8, 15, 22, 29
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. ALI BEAUBRUN, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 3, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Town of Babylon, Babylon Town Hall,200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on August 29, 2024, at 11:30 AM, premises known as 63 SCHENECTADY AVENUE, WEST BABY-
LON, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York District: 0100, Section: 081.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 088.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $413,736.65 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604964/2020.
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee.
For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.
ROBERT J. CAVA, Esq., Referee
Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 24-501. 8/1, 8, 15, 22
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Mortgage Assets Management, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Suffolk County Public Administrator, as Limited Administrator of the Estate of Alphonso Wilkins; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 27, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on September 10, 2024 at 12:00PM, premises known as 69 North Ronald Drive, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at North Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District: 0100 Section: 164.00 Block: 04.00 Lot: 033.000. Approximate amount of judgment $554,228.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 600545/2015. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions
of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.
Brooke J. Breen, 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: July 22, 2024 24-517. 8/8, 15, 22, 29
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, vs. CALVIN S. SMITH SR, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 24, 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 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., premises known as 102 43rd Street, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 202.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 062.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $386,214.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #207634/2022. Cash will not be accepted. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale Robert J. Cava, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 24-508. 8/8, 165, 22, 29
Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 29, 2024 and on June 3, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY on September 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly side of Miller Avenue, distant 1000.73 feet northeasterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Schlelgel Boulevard and the northwesterly side of Miller Avenue; being a plot 93.08 feet by 80.04 feet by 108.99 feet by 137.21 feet.
All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.
Said premises known as 151 MILLER AVENUE, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
Approximate amount of lien $702,039.52 plus interest & costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.
Index Number 32826/2013.
JUSTIN MATTHEW BLOCK, ESQ., Referee
David A. Gallo & Associates LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 File# 8275.159 24-530. 8/15, 22, 29, 9/5
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Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0240-24-129113 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 58C S. Ocean Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Baani Group LLC. 24-521. 8/15, 22
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-24-129229 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 437 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, NY 11768, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Northport Deli and Bagels Inc. 24-532. 8/15, 22
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, ELIZON MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST I, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS OWNER TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. JUSTINE O'HARA, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Ordering Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 18, 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 6, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 16 Seley Drive, North Babylon, NY 11703. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 120.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 148.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $575,663.76 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615691/2022. Robert Fuchs, Esq., Referee Vallely Law PLLC, 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 165, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 24-509. 8/8, 15, 22, 29
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, U.S. BANK NA, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK
OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES WMALT SERIES 2006-7, Plaintiff, vs. SEAN P. REIS A/K/A SEAN REIS, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 22, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 16, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 349 Neptune Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at North Babylon, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 145.00, Block 04.00 and Lot 086.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $512,782.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 623364/2018. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed at the foreclosure sale.
David S. Besso, Esq., Referee
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff
24-526 8/15, 22, 29, 9/5
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SABR 2004-0P1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-0P1, Plaintiff, AGAINST
JOSEPH CARAVELLA, JODI CARAVELLA AKA
JODI L. CARAVELLA, et al. Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on March 21, 2024.
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 13,
2024 at 2:00 PM premises known as 105 Phyllis Drive, Lindenhurst, NY 11757.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0103 Section 020.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 049.000.
Approximate amount of judgment
$520,477.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #600778/2018.
Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 24-527. 8/15, 22, 29, 9/5
NOTICE
OF SALE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK. WISDOM EQUITIES LLC, Plaintiff, v. NEW YORK PREMIER INC., et al., Defendants. Index No. 607934/2023
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale granted herein on February 16, 2024, I the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, County of SUFFOLK, State of New York on September 17, 2024 at 2:00 pm of that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: Said premises being known as and by street address 177 Baylawn Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726
District 0100 Section 191.00 Block 01.00 Lot 003.000
Said premises are sold subject to the terms and conditions of the filed Judgment and the Terms of Sale. Approximate amount of Judgment $332,320.00.
Dated: Garden City, New York
July 23, 2024
SCOTT SILLER, ESQ, Referee
Adam E. Mikolay, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 400 Garden City Plaza Suite 405 Garden City, New York 11530 516-222-2050 24-529. 8/15, 22, 29, 9/5
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007WMC1, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WMC1, Pltf. vs. JOANNE AITCHESON, et al, Defts., Index #200511/2022. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered September 27, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, No. Lindenhurst, NY on September 19, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. premises k/a 28 North Somerset Road, Amityville, NY 11701 a/k/a 28 Somerset North, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known as District 0100, Section 174.00, Block 01.00, Lot 018.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $425,518.41 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. FRANK M. MAFFEI, JR., Referee. PINCUS LAW GROUP PLLC, Attys. for Pltf., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556. File No. 05022022.51463 - #101669 24-528 8/15, 22, 29, 9/5
Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: KC Support Services, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 4/3/24. NY office Location: Suffolk County SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY Shall mail a copy of the process to: Karen M. Curtin, 76 Neptune Avenue, W. Babylon, NY. 11704. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. 24-522. 8/15, 22, 29, 9/5, 12, 19
NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, Plaintiff, v.
DAVID A. BUZZEO A/K/A DAVID ANGELO BUZZEO A/K/A DAVID BUZZEO, ET AL, Defendants.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT
In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County on February 15, 2024, I, Brooke J. Breen, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on September 23, 2024 at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757, at 12:00 PM the premises described as follows: 170 Newark Street Lindenhurst, NY 11757 SBL No.: 0103-003.0001.00-111.000
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 602524/2017 in the amount of $525,664.62 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 24-537. 8/22, 29, 9/5, 12
Notice of formation of Dynamic Creative Solutions LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/10/2024. Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Dynamic Creative Solutions LLC, 16 S 34th Pl., Wyandanch NY 11798 Purpose: any lawful act. 24/485, 6x, 8/29/24
Notice of Formation of LLC. Bare Naked Bakery Foods LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/8/2024. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o Bridget A. Dernbach, 34 Mar Kan Drive, Northport, NY 11768. Purpose: any business permitted under law.
24-534. 8/15, 22, 29, 9/5, 12, 19
Notice of Formation of 9 West Oak Realty, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the SSNY on 6/11/2024, Offices located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of process served against the LLC to 457 Brook Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
24-533. 8/15, 22, 29, 9/5, 12, 19
Notice of Formation of LI Professional Speech, PLLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 7/08/2024. Office location: County of Suffolk. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 1436 13th Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. Purpose: any lawful act or activity.
24-523. 8/15, 22, 29, 9/5, 12, 19
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE
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CERTIFICATEHOLDERS
OF CWABS INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-11, Plaintiff, vs. LARRY WASHINGTON, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 30, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at Town of Babylon, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM, premises known as 26 LINDSAY AVENUE, WYANDANCH, NY 11798. 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: 100, Section: 40, Block: 3, Lot: 27. Approximate amount of judgment is $442,174.62 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614049/2023.
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee.
For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.
BETH ANNE ROSENTHAL, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 24-502 8/1, 8, 15, 22
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2006-NC1, Plaintiff AGAINST MELCHIOR SANSONE, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 24, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on August 29, 2024 at 12:00PM, premises known as 779 Peconic Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected,
situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, Section: 140.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 071.001. Approximate amount of judgment $1,125,237.30 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #015312/2009. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Dis trict and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Erin M. McTiernan, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-147435 81558 24-503 8/1, 8, 15, 22
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST GEORGE R. ORANTES A/K/A GEORGE ORANTES, EILEEN ORANTES, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 9, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on August 29, 2024 at 1:00PM, premises known as 37 BURRS LANE, DIX HILLS, NY 11746. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, DISTRICT 0100, SECTION 016.00, BLOCK 02.00, LOT 061.000. Approximate amount of judgment $427,102.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #069482/2014. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. William F. Andes, Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-299322 81652 24-504 8/1, 8, 15, 22
Supreme Court of New York, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK County. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), Plaintiff, -againstMALGORZTA PAPUZIN-
SKA; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; "JOHN DOES" and "JANE DOES", said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises, Index No. 614706/2016. NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF COUNSEL – CPLR 321(c) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to CPLR 321, your prior attorney of record, Kenneth B. Schwartz (Bar ID #1924778) was suspended from the practice of law and has failed to restore his license. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to CPLR 321 (c), within thirty (30) days of this notice you are hereby required to retain another attorney to represent you in the above-entitled action in the place and stead of Kenneth B. Schwartz, your former attorney of record, and to give notice of such appointment to the undersigned. Failure to obtain new counsel within the statutory period of 30 days will result in a change in your status to prose (self-represented) Defendant, and Plaintiff will proceed in the above-entitled action accordingly. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004 24-507. 8/1, 8, 15, 22
Formation of 47 SAMMIS AVENUE LLC filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 7/23/2024. Office loc.: Suffolk County. The principal business address is 47 Sammis Ave., Babylon, NY 11702. SSNY is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The address SSNY shall mail process to Corporate Service Bureau Inc., 283 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12206. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 24-506. 8/1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 9/5
"Notice of formation of Hashmi Industries LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 07/02/24. Office located in Suffolk county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 9 Thelma Pl, Deer Park, NY 11729. Purpose: any lawful purpose." 24-499. 7/25, 8/1, 8, 15, 22, 29
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-1, -againstSTEVEN FONTANEZ, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on July 27, 2023, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQ-UITY LOAN TRUST 2006-1 is the Plaintiff and STEVEN FONTANEZ, ET AL. are the Defend-ant(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 1:30PM, premises known as 137 EAST RIVIERA DRIVE, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0100-190.00-04.00-122.000 & 124.000.
AS TO LOT 122.000
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COPIAGUE IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
AS TO LOT 124.000
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING COPIAGUE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 618108/2019. Robert Macedonio, Esq. - Referee. Rob-
ertson, 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.
24-540. 8/22, 29, 9/5, 12
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Pltf. vs. GABRIEL J. MITCHELL, et al, Defts. Index #606349/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered June 27, 2024, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, No. Lindenhurst, NY on September 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. premises k/a 116 15th Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704 a/k/a Section 138.00, Block 01.00, Lot 079.002. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Lot 376 and part of Lot 375 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Frederick Farms” and filed in the Clerk fo the County of Suffolk on September 4, 1934 as Map No. 1172. Approximate amount of judgment is $455,891.54 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. PE-TER L. KRAMER, Referee. (516) 510-4020. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 261 Madison Ave., 9th Fl., Ste. 940-941, New York, NY 10016. File No. 2029201869 - #101691 24-541 – 8/22, 29, 9/5, 12
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL AS-SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS DELAWARE TRUSTEE OF SMRF TRUST VII-A, Plaintiff, vs. 35 WEST SANTA BARBARA LLC, 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 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 35 Santa Barbara Road West a/k/a 35 West Santa Barbara Road, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 190.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 076.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $523,792.21 plus in-terest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613358/2023.
Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No. 230934-1 24-535. 8/22, 29, 9/5, 12
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County of Suffolk
Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., Plaintiff AGAINST
Danielle Brick, et al, Defendant
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated July 2, 2024 and entered on July 9, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East
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Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on September 25, 2024 at 9:30 AM premises known as 260 Cedar Court, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the build-ings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 194.000, BLOCK: 03.00, LOT: 005.000 District 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $83,469.67 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616135/2022.
The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and Suffolk County Auction Plan in effect at this time.
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Michelle Aulivola, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP
53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 24-536. 8/22, 29, 9/5, 12
NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v. FED DUMERVILLE, ET AL, Defendants. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County on October 18, 2019, I, Scott Lockwood, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on September 24, 2024 at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757, at 03:00 PM the premises described as follows:
75 Fillmore Avenue Deer Park, NY 11729
SBL.: 0100-093.00-01.00146.000
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.
The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 069384/2014 in the amount of $518,114.59 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604
Tel.: 855-227-5072
24-538. 8/22, 29, 9/5, 12
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL AS-SET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED
PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI-CATES, SERIES 2006EMX3, -againstFRANK GIUNTA A/K/A FRANK P. GIUNTA, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on July 5, 2019, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORA-TION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED
PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI-CATES, SERIES 2006-
EMX3 is the Plaintiff and FRANK GIUNTA A/K/A FRANK P. GIUN-TA, 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 1:00PM, premises known as 11 WILSHIRE DR, BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100-116.00-02.00040.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT NORTH BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 617927/2017. Brian J. Davis, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Mer-chants 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.
24-539. 8/22, 29, 9/5, 12
Notice of formation of Saber Enterprises LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/03/2024
Office location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to:
Saber Enterprises LLC, 76 Grace Hall Lane, Yaphank, NY, 11980.
24-542. 8/22, 29, 9/5, 12, 19, 26
Office of the County Comptroller Of Suffolk County New York SUFFOLK COUNTY
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
The County Comptroller has received the Tax Rolls from the town tax receiver, indicating unpaid taxes therein. Unless such unpaid taxes with interest and accrued penalties are paid on or before August 31, 2024, the property against which said taxes are levied will be advertised for tax sale that is to be held on December 6, 2024.
The tax rolls will remain open for examination in the Suffolk County Comptroller’s office in Riverhead. Any taxpayer interested may send a brief description of his property to the County Comptroller and the amount of the unpaid tax, if any, will be forwarded to him.
(Note: Tax Sale advertising for the 2024 sale will be at the rate of $20.00 per item, collectible after August 31, 2024.)
JOHN M. KENNEDY, JR. SUFFOLK COUNTY COMPTROLLER 24-543. 8/22, 29
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A. Spoken words and contracts used to mean something. I prefer to believe they still do, but I am seeing parties ignoring their commitments and, worst of all, not even having the decency to communicate. I try to warn clients to have a contingency plan for worst-case scenarios.
In my long career, I have seen only two projects come in on budget, one commercial and one residential. What both had in common was that they both had an experienced construction manager on the job. That cost the owner more — much more — but in the end, the plans were followed to the letter, the sign-offs were all done, the certifications were issued and the occupancy took place on the day it was scheduled to. Considering the other 4,500-plus projects I’ve done, that is a sad record.
At this point you have no choice. The plans that were not followed require re-measuring, and the plans need to reflect the changes. In many circumstances I have witnessed, this is easier said than done, because if the construction changes ignored structural load paths, hidden conditions now buried behind wall coverings or code violations, the architect or engineer of record is not obligated to just go along with the defective work.
Unfortunately, this unfairly strains the relationship with the architect or engineer.
The missing-in-action construction professionals, your licensed contractor, licensed plumber and licensed electrician, have obligations, not the least of which is to communicate with you, but the authorities giving the licenses and your building authority rarely protect you, often telling you that it is a “civil matter.” So much for consumer protection, because you are stuck and will need to decide who you can hire to take over the electrical sign-off, the plumbing sign-off and finally, after those are done and the plans have been modified and reapproved, then you will need to call for the final inspection yourself. Follow-up can be time-consuming, but it may be the only way around the situation.
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Save a life: drive above the influence
On June 28, the driver of a speeding SUV plowed into a Deer Park nail salon, killing four people, including off-duty NYPD officer Emilia Rennhack. Authorities say the driver of the car, a 64-year-old Dix Hills resident, was intoxicated, and had consumed 18 beers just the night before.
Sadly, this tragedy is not unique, as fatal traffic collisions involving intoxicated and impaired drivers have surged on Long Island since the coronavirus pandemic.
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Last Aug. 7, an 18-year-old Freeport man was intoxicated when he raced through a red light in West Hempstead and crashed into a parked car, killing Katerine Vanges Hernandez just two days before her seventh birthday.
Just a day earlier, a 33-year-old man from Lindenhurst was under the influence of fentanyl and cocaine when he rocketed his car into a vehicle stopped at a traffic light. The violent collision killed U.S. Marine veteran Patrice Huntley, his 13-year-old daughter, Hannah, his 10-yearold son, Jeremiah, and, eventually, his 6-year-old step-granddaughter Chantel,
Mwho succumbed to her injuries six days later. The driver reportedly reached a speed of 120 miles per hour, and failed to brake until a half-second before impact, hitting the Huntley family car at 95 mph.
Each of these tragedies was devastating, and perhaps even worse, they were all preventable. As news headlines remind us daily, families will have to live the rest of their lives with the physical, mental and emotional trauma and irreparable loss caused by someone else’s poor judgment.
AAccording to a recent report from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, the pandemic had a negative impact on traffic safety in New York. From 2019 to 2022, the report stated, the state saw a 45 percent increase in the number of fatalities involving drivers with blood alcohol levels above the legal limit, which is 12 percentage points above the national average. In 2022, about two-thirds of traffic fatalities in New York involved a combination of unsafe speeding and alcohol.
changed significantly. Of the drivers who remained on the roads, some engaged in riskier behavior including speeding, failure to wear seat belts, and driving under the influence.”
recent increase in fatalities on the road has been attributed to riskier driving.
According to a recent Newsday report, lawmakers and safe-driving advocates are renewing calls to lower New York’s legal blood alcohol content level from 0.08 to 0.05 percent. But this policy change would place a disproportionate burden on law enforcement. Traffic stops, checkpoints and arrests have their place, but are just one piece of the trafficsafety puzzle.
The state Department of Motor Vehicles and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee could and should be doing more to promote programming and resources to ensure driver, pedestrian and road safety. Culturally, the DMV has been reduced to a bureaucratic, inconvenient, soul-sucking entity, and appears to be divorced from proactive efforts to ensure safety on the roads.
program needs to be better promoted and advertised, and made more accessible.
Safe-driving advocates such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving are also calling for the widespread implementation of driver assistance, monitoring and alcohol-detection systems in vehicles across the U.S.
Driver-assistance technology enables a car to take action such as lane-keeping assistance and collision intervention. Driver monitoring systems include cameras or other sensors that monitor such things as eye movement without compromising privacy, advocates say. Alcoholdetection sensors in the vehicle determine whether a driver is drunk, keeping the public safe while ensuring privacy.
Many of these technologies are on the way, as the Biden administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 authorized the U.S. Department of Transportation to complete a rule-making process and issue final safety standards for impaired-driving-prevention technology on all new cars by November 2024.
The recent increase in fatalities has been attributed to increased risks taken by drivers. Research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states, “After the declaration of the public health emergency in March 2020, driving patterns and behaviors in the U.S.
For example, the DMV has an Impaired Driver Program available not only through court mandates, but to anyone who wants to join voluntarily. The IDP offers in-depth education on alcohol and other drugs to help participants identify and change high-risk behavior. The
No matter your preference or politics, it will take a comprehensive, all-handson-deck effort to ensure that more children and families are not harmed, and that the victims of these fatal collisions did not die in vain.
Karl A. Valere is chief of staff and senior policy adviser of Assemblyman Khaleel M. Anderson. He lives in Baldwin.
Students learn history in English, too
y love of reading and history began when I was about 16. Enrolled in an Advanced Placement English class at my high school, I was blessed to have an amazing teacher who taught me how to make sense of the things I read, and consequently fostered my love of writing. It was around then that I began to develop an understanding of things I could never relate to, of experiences I could never begin to comprehend.
A book, or rather a memoir, that left a lasting impression on me was “Black Boy,” by Richard Wright, published in 1945. It depicts Wright’s upbringing in the South and his eventual move to Chicago, where he embarks on a writing career and becomes involved with the Communist Party of the United States.
It’s a difficult but impressive read that dives into Wright’s honest and poignant depiction of racism in the U.S. It pulls at your heartstrings as you read about the considerable distress that Wright experi-
enced — physically, mentally and emotionally — throughout his early life.
The book was both critically acclaimed and strongly disliked. It has frequently ended up on banned-book lists in schools and libraries in a number of states, with those opposed to it arguing that its raw depiction of racism is worthy of censorship.
An early challenge to the book came in 1972 in Michigan, as parents claimed it was unsuitable for teens. A few years later, it was challenged by schools in Louisiana and Tennessee.
It was one of the books that parents of students at Island Trees High School — right here on Long Island — wanted removed from the school’s library in 1975. They characterized “Black Boy” and 10 other books as “antiAmerican, anti-Christian, anti-Semitic, and just plain filthy.”
s ome subject matter should make us uncomfortable, but that’s OK.
frequent reports in recent years of books being removed from school shelves, many with content that revolves around race, sexual orientation and gender identity. In Florida alone in 2021 and 2022, school districts instituted 357 bans, according to PEN America, the organization that promotes free expression and protects writers and artists.
As a reader, and a huge supporter of public education, I find the subject of book bans tricky.
Boy,” and why they’ve resonated with me all these years later, much of it has to do with comfort. Reading about the atrocities of our past is never easy. Simply put: Some subject matter should make us uncomfortable, but that’s OK. It’s through reading that we learn, and how can we ever learn if censorship runs rampant?
That, of course, eventually led to a landmark case in the Supreme Court, the first of its kind to consider the right to receive information in a library under the First Amendment. The court’s decision in 1982 was split, leaving the scope of the right unclear even today.
Across the U.S., there have been more
I think schools set appropriate standards for what students read throughout the course of their education. The content of books they’re assigned often corresponds well with what they’re learning in history classes, thus fostering a well-rounded understanding of a variety of subjects. By the time most students are in late middle school and high school, their brains are developed enough to understand themes, identify imagery and symbolism, and analyze and evaluate ideas they’ve found in texts. No matter how intense a book’s subject, a student should be able to not only make sense of it, but learn from it.
That’s the magic of reading.
When I think about books like “Black
The New York State Legislature has fought book bans, introducing legislation that protects a child’s right to read. There have been no fewer than 13 book bans in four school districts, and the issue has played out in school board meetings and social media, even here on Long Island.
Understanding today’s societal and political landscape is tough, but the foundations of the past can help us make sense of it. As students and young people begin to navigate the complexities of society, it is crucial that their freedom to read, and to be exposed to diverse perspectives, is protected.
It is only through understanding our past and confronting uncomfortable truths that we can move toward building a more inclusive, and more informed, future.
Jordan Vallone is a senior editor who writes for the Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow Heralds. Comments? jvallone@ liherald.com.
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A relief for Long Island’s senior community
For years, Long Island’s seniors have faced a daunting challenge: the ever-rising cost of prescription medications. In a region where the cost of living already stretches many budgets to the breaking point, our elderly neighbors have often been forced to make impossible choices between their health and their financial stability. now, however, there is a ray of hope on the horizon for nassau and Suffolk counties’ substantial senior population.
The federal government’s recent announcement of negotiated prices for 10 commonly prescribed medications under Medicare marks a significant turning point. For Long Island, where nearly one in five residents is over age 65, this change promises real, tangible benefits.
Consider the impact on our community. The price of Eliquis, a blood thinner used by thousands of area seniors to prevent strokes, will be slashed by 56 percent. For a retiree on a fixed income, that could mean a savings of nearly $3,500 a year — money that can now go toward other essentials like food and utilities, or even small luxuries that improve quality of life.
Similarly, a 66 percent price reduction for Jardiance, a crucial medication for diabetes and heart failure, could be life-changing for many of our neighbors. With diabetes affecting a significant portion of the elderly population, this price cut could mean the difference between managing the condition effectively and facing severe health compli-
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Momalas — and more — unite for Kamala
To the Editor:
cations.
And the benefits extend beyond individual savings. By reducing the financial strain of medication costs, we may see improved adherence to prescribed treatment plans among our senior population. That could lead to better health outcomes, and potentially reduce the burden on our local health care systems, including hospitals like Mt. Sinai South nassau and northwell.
Moreover, these savings could have a ripple effect throughout our local economy. When our seniors have more disposable income, they’re more likely to patronize local businesses, contributing to the vitality of our communities.
It is crucial, however, to address the concerns raised by some about the potential impact on pharmaceutical innovation when the federal government steps in to negotiate drug prices. Critics argue that negotiated prices could stifle research and development, potentially depriving us of future breakthrough treatments.
While this concern is valid, it’s important to put it in perspective. The pharmaceutical industry remains highly profitable, with margins that far exceed most other sectors of the economy. Many breakthrough drugs have been developed with significant public funding through institutions like the national Institutes of Health. And the negotiated prices, while lower, will still provide these companies with substantial revenue.
Furthermore, we must weigh the hypothetical loss of future innovations
Re Randi Kreiss’s column in the Aug. 8-14 issue, “Momalas for Kamala, a thread to unite us”: So many of us are also hoping that “all the disparate political identities will form a cohesive movement to elect (Kamala) Harris president,” as Ms. Kreiss writes.
In the meantime, I humbly add another “mini cell” to the body in case folks are unaware: Seniors for Harris, who, in the interest of protecting our Social Security and Medicare benefits, are holding regular Zoom calls.
JoSIE MARIno Lynbrook
Harris’s policies will ‘sink this country!’
To the Editor:
In “Momalas for Kamala,” Randi Kreiss listed a few of the groups that would support Kamala Harris in a kind of “political wave . . . a tsunami of relief and joy”
against the very real, immediate benefit to our community. For the senior you know who has been cutting pills in half to make them last longer, or the retiree next door who has been skipping doses to stretch their budget, these price reductions aren’t just numbers — they’re a lifeline.
Long Island has always valued innovation, but we also believe in taking care of our own. We can and should continue to support pharmaceutical research, but not at the cost of our seniors’ health and financial security.
As these new prices take effect in 2026, we encourage our senior readers to stay informed and discuss the changes with their health care providers. Those who are concerned about how lower prices might affect their medications can reach out to local resources like the nassau County Department of Human Services for guidance.
This step toward making medications more affordable isn’t just a win for our elderly population — it’s a win for all of us who believe in the promise of a compassionate, equitable health care system. It’s a reflection of our values as a community, showing that we prioritize the well-being of our neighbors over corporate profits.
So let’s continue to advocate for policies that benefit our local seniors while also supporting responsible innovation. Long Island has always found ways to balance progress with compassion, and this is one more opportunity for us to show what makes our community truly special.
We are not a nation of one
religion
my earliest memories of church are of getting dressed up and heading to St. Dominic’s, in Oyster Bay, with my family. We’d dab our fingers with holy water, make the sign of the cross and walk into the pews, where I would immediately grab a hymnal and start looking through it, hoping we’d get to sing some of my favorites, like “t he Lord of the Dance” or “We t hree Kings.”
As I grew up, I continued to enjoy many aspects of religion, from getting into (very amateur) theological debates with my friends to the sense of community and belonging it can provide, even as my belief in God slipped away.
While I don’t go to church too often anymore, I still have a special place in my heart for the magic, the importance and the splendor of religion, especially Christianity. t he history of religion is one of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, and led to some of the most phenomenal art, literature and philosophy that humanity has ever produced.
But I’ve been deeply disheartened by some political stunts that have taken place around the country in the name of religion. None more so than the recent efforts by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to require all public classrooms in the state to display the ten Commandments. t his comes at a time when there are calls for America to “return” to being a Christian nation, and for Christianity to play a more prominent role in our government, with many echoing the sentiments of Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert that “I’m tired of this separation of church and state junk.”
were in fact deists, with no personal connection to any one church. George Washington attended a different denomination’s service every week, while many suspected Benjamin Franklin of being a secret atheist.
a nd you need look no further than the Constitution to be reminded of that.
t hat “junk” Boebert so eloquently refers to is one of the defining pillars of the Founding Fathers’ vision for our country. Because despite what Christian nationalists argue, the united States has never been a Christian nation, and was expressly founded on the idea that any people, with any religious beliefs, could find a home here, even if reality has not always reflected those ideals.
Some argue that the founders were themselves Christian, and that religion played a huge role in the creation of the nation. What this conveniently ignores is the fact that many of them
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that will push people to support her. Kreiss mentioned Black women for Kamala, White Dudes for Kamala, White Women for Kamala. A few groups obviously were not mentioned: Antisemites for Kamala, Defund the Police Crowd for Kamala, Open Border Supporters for Kamala, Pro-Hamas Rioters for Kamala, Antifa and BLM Rioters and Looters for Kamala.
Did I not mention the Free College, Health Insurance and Social Security for Illegals Crowd for Kamala? How about the Abortion Anywhere and Anytime Supporters for Kamala? Yes, Randi. It’s a real tsunami of love and support for Kamala Harris that will sink this country!
ROBeRt KRALICK Glen Head
Nassau’s mask ban is ‘antithesis of freedom’
to the editor:
Nassau County passed a mask ban two weeks ago, just as everyone I know is getting Covid-19 again, and I have to wonder what we stand to gain from this. there are people who have genuine reasons to wear masks to protect their health. I’m one of them. I have asthma, and I do not welcome the notion of being questioned by police for protecting myself from viruses that could destroy my quality of life. I do not trust anyone but my doctors to determine if my exemption is “legitimate,” and that’s not something I
t homas Jefferson even went so far as to reply to a letter by the Danbury Baptist Association by declaring, “When (the Church has) opened a gap in the hedge or wall of separation between the garden of the church and the wilderness of the world, God hath ever broke down the wall itself, removed the Candlestick, etc., and made His Garden a wilderness as it is this day. And that therefore if He will ever please to restore His garden and paradise again, it must of necessity be walled in peculiarly unto Himself from the world …” even earlier, Roger Williams, a Puritan minister and the founder of Rhode Island, was banished from Massachusetts for his “erroneous” and “dangerous opinions,” for preaching against the king and for the separation of church and state. Williams feared that the co-mingling of religion and government would not only lead to oppression, but would damage the integrity of the church.
Favoring one religion over others goes directly against the Constitution itself. t he establishment Clause, a key component of the First Amendment, states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” While the exact meaning of “establishment” has been debated by legal scholars for centuries, the broad understanding has traditionally been that the government cannot, and should not, promote one religion over any other.
Religion is a wonderful thing. It brings people together, and encourages us to consider our place in the universe. I’ll be the first to stand up when people of any religious denomination in this country are being oppressed for their beliefs.
At the same time, we cannot allow any religious ideology to influence the functioning of our government, because once we start telling people how to live, love and think based on our religious beliefs, we are no longer upholding religion, but tyranny. As a wise carpenter from Nazareth said in Matthew 22:20, “Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s.”
Will Sheeline is a senior reporter covering Glen Cove, Glen Head, Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff. Comments? WSheeline@ liherald.com.
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should need to worry about.
the county mask legislation claims to have exemptions for religious and medical reasons, but it’s very unclear how that will be enforced. In America, we shouldn’t even be talking about enforcing rules for what people can wear. that is the very antithesis of freedom.
AMANDA MuLLeN Oceanside
Reproductive science made me a grandfather
to the editor:
Sixteen years ago, my daughter and her husband were trying to get pregnant for the first time, and after several years they had to use in vitro fertilization. After several rounds, we were blessed with a beautiful baby, my first grandchild. Without the science behind in vitro fertilization, my daughter would not have children, and I would not have had the joy of a grandson.
I recently learned that my congressman in the 4th District, Anthony D’esposito, is pushing an extreme agenda to restrict reproductive freedom. I cannot vote for him this November. Families deserve to be able to have children, and government needs to mind its own business! I will be voting for Laura Gillen for Congress this year, because she will support women’s rights for reproduction freedom.
WILLIAM YOuNGFeRt Franklin Square
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