Babylon Herald 08_22_2024

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Copiague Vamps battle boat fire

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

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

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

The 24-foot boat was in dry dock undergoing engine repairs when the fire broke out and Miller said

After public outcry, Lindenhurst developer goes back to drawing board

Residents opposed to mixed-use development at vacated Walbaum’s site

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Levites Realty Management presented plans for a mixed-use residential and retail building on the former Waldbaum’s site off East Hoffman Avenue at a meeting it held on August 14. The project faced strong opposition from residents, leading the developer to later indicate that he will be revising the plans.

Residents, concerned about traffic, taxes, parking, and aesthetics, objected strongly. John Lisi, president of the Daniel Street Civic Association, said, “We don’t need another apartment complex; it’s all going to

fall on the taxpayers.” He suggested residential condos instead of apartments to better support the tax base.

“We learned our lesson from Tritec,” said Lisi referring to The Wel, a four-story, 260-unit apartment complex with rents ranging from $2,600 to $4,700 a month. “We don’t need another apartment complex; it’s all going to fall on the taxpayers.”

The Wel, built in 2021, is not yet at capacity, and residents said it places a financial strain on the school district because it received tax abatements. which reduce, considerably, the amount of taxes the owners pay

to local Village and Town and school coffers. Lisi and others assumed the same would apply to the new proposed develop

ment

Bobby Curcio of Levites Realty, along with architect Alexander Badalamenti and engineer Matthew K. Aylward, assured attendees that the project is in its preliminary stages and that community input is crucial.

“This is a preliminary starting point,” said Curcio. “We want what’s best for the community.”

The proposed project was for a mixed-use residential and

retail building that would be approximately 1200 square feet, have 172 units and 80 percent would be built on a platform.

The site would include a small supermarket and community building.

Residents expressed a preference for a supermarket rather than more apartments. “Many

residents are excited about something happening, but it is a supermarket that is needed in the community,” said resident Debbie White.

Adele Venezia added, “We don’t need more apartments, and it’s difficult for young people to afford these apartments.”

This week’s reader of the week is: Dave Bishop of Oak Beach

Photo courtesy/Blue Redline Photography

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

Dessert Tour heads to Sweet Sensations

By CHRIS COSCI

In a cup, in a cone, or nestled between two soft chocolate chip cookies, ice cream is perhaps the most iconic summer dessert. When our ice cream cravings start to kick in, we know it’s time to visit one of our favorite summer dessert spots: Sweet Sensations. This local establishment has been serving the community for over 30 years, enticing customers with homemade ice cream, shakes, Italian ices, and more. There’s something for everyone at Sweet Sensations, no matter what your sweet tooth is craving.

The star of the shop is the hard ice cream, which comes in dozens of flavors. In addition to standard flavors such as chocolate and cookie dough, you’ll find fun options such as peanut butter fudge brownie and Fruity Pebbles. Want that in a cone? You have lots of choices there, too, including standard sugar cones, chocolate-and-sprinkle-covered waffle cones and chocolate chip cookie cones. Maybe you want a sundae, with the ice cream served over a warm brownie, covered in smores toppings, or added to a traditional banana split. The possibilities are endless.

All of the flavors are made on the premises by Jeanette Recine, who took ownership of the shop over 18 years ago. In addition to the standard hard ice cream flavors, Recine also makes a trio of dairy-free, coconut-milk-based

Toes

flavors: strawberry, chocolate chip, and toasted coconut.

Recine takes a lot of pride in the coconut milk ice cream, which she says can be enjoyed as is but can also be used like regular ice cream to make cakes. “I’ve had kids who are 15, 16, 17 years old, and they’ve never had an ice cream cake until I’ve made one for them.”

The coconut milk ice cream is not the only option for those with dairy allergies. Sweet Sensations also has soft serve ice cream, which comes in both regular and vegan varieties, and can be served in any of 54 flavors, including mango, cheesecake, and Irish cream. All of the flavors are also vegan, and, as Recine points out, they add no sugar, carbs, or calories to the product.

On our recent trip, Kristin enjoyed the dairy-free toasted coconut ice cream in a chocolate chip M&M cone. I had a tall scoop of caramel cinnamon treat ice cream in a peanut-and-chocolatecovered waffle cone. Evan went with rainbow cookie ice cream in a chocolate cookie cone, and Alex settled on peanut butter cookie dough ice cream in a rainbow-sprinkle-coated waffle bowl. It was everything that summer was made for.

It’s easy to see what makes Sweet Sensations such a popular dessert spot throughout the summer. Recine appreciates her shop being part of Babylon,

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which she describes as a friendly, close-knit community. “Everybody knows everybody. I’ve had regulars who have come back for years.” The combination of great flavors and a personal touch makes Sweet Sensations a must-visit location.

For pictures and videos of our tour, follow us @coscifamiy on Instagram.

Snapper Derby in Lindenhurst held on August 17

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The wide smile on Johnny Vasseur’s face was outdone only by the excitement in his voice as he held the Snapper he caught at the Lindenhurst Village docks on Snapper Derby Day, Sat., August 17.

“I caught a fish,” he squealed. “Look, I caught a fish.”

The annual event sponsored by the Lindenhurst Rotary Club and numerous local individuals and businesses, drew a crowd of about 140 youngsters and their families. Carrying their fishing poles, they swarmed the dock hoping to catch the biggest Snapper to win a prize.

This was the 26th Rotary Snapper Derby, with for youngsters from 5 to 12 years old participating this year.

“We offer this event free of charge to the children, who also receive giveaways, a hot dog, snack, and drink,” said Donna Fazio, this year’s chairperson of the Snapper Derby. “Thanks to our generous sponsors, we were able to host this event at no cost to the kids and achieve our goal of providing braces and orthodontic care to a child in need.”

The Lindenhurst Rotary club meets the first Thursday of the month Goccia D’Oro Ristorante, 118 S. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst. For more information, go to portal.clubrunner.ca/1756/

In the photo: Back row: Lorraine Riginio June Cullinane (co-president) Trish LaFlare , Ali Bopp, Kristen Bopp and Maureen Stoll. Middle row: Teriann Chiappardi , Patricia Chiodo, Donna Fazio (event chairperson), Maria Bohrer, Patti Masel and Gillian Bopp. Front row: Lori Chiappardi and Maryann Weckerle

Boys fishing, Tommy and Finn Cunningham

Matviy Yelistratov enjoys a bite out of his hot dog.

Friends Aileen Block and Elizabeth Balsamo of Lindenhurst show off their matching tattoos that they got at the Derby.

Deborah Tarantino, Doug Madlon, Lindenhurst Village Trustee and Joe Perrone, man the hot dog table.

Rotarian Maria Bohrer with her grandson Jaxon Blasi at the event.

Johnny Vasseur holds up his prize-winning Snapper.

Public gives thumbs down to proposed building plan

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Another resident, Marge Uettwiller criticized the proposal, saying, “They want to overcrowd Lindenhurst... there’s no parking in the village already.”

Theresa Condrick echoed the sentiment: “Lindenhurst needs a supermarket that people who can’t drive can walk to.”

Curcio responded to the feedback, stating, “I’m going back to the drawing

board right after the meeting because I want the residents to know that I listened to their concerns.” He promised changes for the next presentation.

Mayor Mike Lavorata noted that no application has been submitted yet, and plans will undergo a full review and public hearing. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 560 North Delaware Avenue, Lindenhurst.

West Islip Beach Street MS named School of Distinction

Beach Street Middle School in the West Islip Union Free School District has been selected as an Association for Middle-Level Education School of Distinction. Beach Street is the only school in New York State to receive this honor and one of just 17 middle schools recognized across the U.S.

This distinction recognizes and celebrates schools that are actively implementing the essential attributes and characteristics of successful middle grade schools. Schools of Distinction are honored for providing students with the resources to support their continuous improvement journeys.

Copiague FD battles blaze at boat yard

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the fire broke out and Miller said he believes the fire started from an electrical malfunction in the engine, though the S.C. Arson Squad has not made a final determination.

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

Photo credit/Herald

Resident speaks at hearing on proposal to develop the vacant Waldbaum site in Lindenhurst as a mixed-use site with apartments and stores.

Suffolk County School Superintendents Association recognizes Class of 2024 valedictorians

The Suffolk County School Superintendents Association hosted the 30th annual Valedictorians Luncheon at Villa Lombardi in Holbrook on May 30. The SCSSA tradition honored the enviable accomplishments of Suffolk County’s highest-achieving graduates from the Class of 2024 and was attended by school district superintendents, high school principals, valedictorians and their parents.

As guests arrived, they were entertained by the Bayport-Blue Point High School Jazz Ensemble. At the start of the program, Bayport-Blue Point High School vocalists Ali Vlachos and Kate Anglim sang the national anthem. After a warm welcome by SCSSA PresidentElect Dr. Harold Dean, SCSSA President Dr. Timothy Hearney noted that leadership begins with one’s mindset. He advised the graduates to reflect on what matters and to find their way to find purpose and meaning in what they choose to do in life. Dr. Hearney also said, “Leadership is about finding joy,” and to “work hard to find joy in what you do.”

Guest speaker Matthew Cohen, president and chief executive officer of the Long Island Association, defined the group of valedictorians as “people who are going to think out of the box to find solutions.” He spoke from the heart with the following advice: “Take advantage of all the opportunities offered to you,” and “Stick with things, no matter how hard.”

The valedictorians were then called to the stage, accompanied by their school

district superintendent and high school principal, to receive a certificate of recognition, the book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seus and a journal from SCOPE.

During his closing remarks, Dr. Harold Dean congratulated the valedictorians on their outstanding accomplishments and wished them continued success in all their future endeavors.

Meet some of our local scholars

The following students were recently recognized for academic achievement and graduation at their respective colleges:

•Kattiana Ananca Huayanay of Wheatley Heights graduated from the New York Institute of Technology, completing the Architecture, BARCH program.

•Julian Kleisler of West Babylon graduated from the New York Institute of Technology, completing the Architecture, BARCH program.

•Margret Irene Lactaoen of West Babylon graduated from the New York Institute of Technology, completing the Architecture, BARCH program.

•Giuliana Grosso of West Babylon graduated from the New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design.

•Daniel Williams of Babylon graduated from the New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design.

•Aramys Gutierrez of Deer Park graduated from the New York Institute

of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering Technology.

•Marquess Pusey of West Babylon graduated from the New York Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

•Vincent Masciello of Lindenhurst graduated from the New York Institute of Technology, completing the Physical Therapy, DPT program.

•Samantha Lopez of West Babylon graduated from the New York Institute of Technology, completing the Management, MBA program.

•Patrick Adams of Deer Park graduated from the New York Institute of Technology, completing the Data Science, MS program.

•Brittany Allan of Deer Park graduated from the New York Institute of Technology, completing the Occupational Therapy, OTD program.

•Laken Maroney of Lindenhurst was accepted into the ARCH Scholars Program at the College of Charleston Honors College this fall.

All photos courtesy of Suffolk County School Superintendents Association

The Suffolk County Class of 2024 valedictorians during the 30th annual Suffolk County School Superintendents Association luncheon at Villa Lombardi in Holbrook on May 30.

SCSSA President-Elect Dr. Harold J. Dean welcomed the Suffolk County Class of 2024 valedictorians to the 30th annual SCSSA Valedictorians Luncheon.

SCSSA Valedictorian Luncheon guest speaker Matthew Cohen, president and chief executive officer of the Long Island Association, encouraged the Suffolk County Class of 2024 valedictorians to take advantage of all opportunities offered to them.

OBITUARY

Robert John Sparks, Babylon Village resident, at 92

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Robert John Sparks, a Babylon Village resident and member of the Babylon Fire Department, died July 20 at the age of 92, He been battling heart failure for several years.

Robert John “Bob” Sparks was born on New Year’s Eve in 1931 in Tottenville, Staten Island. He played basketball and baseball in high school graduating at the age of 15. Following graduation, he attended Wagner College.

He married one of the opposing team’s cheerleaders, Marylou Matthews, and went on to create a large loving family.

He started his professional career on the Cotton Exchange and continued as a stockbroker on Wall Street until his retirement as a VP with Herzog, Heine and Geduld.

Mr. Sparks moved his family to Babylon, in the mid 50s. He joined the Babylon Volunteer Fire Department and remained a proud member of the Sumpwams Hose Company where he served for 60 plus years.

“He was one of the few members who never needed to be issued a new uniform as his size never changed,” said his daughter Cynthia Dreher. “He was part of the marching band, playing the drum at all parades and functions.”

Mr. Sparks was also active in St. Joseph’s Church, serving as an usher for over 40 years. He was an avid skier and taught his children to ski at Wyndham

Mountain where he spent winter weekends.

He and his wife became snowbirds after retirement. He was a member and frequent MC at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club’s comedy nights and was always the life of the party, said his daughter. He played the organ and accordion for his family and friends. He had an amazing memory for jokes and loved to play practical jokes on friends.

He also became a volunteer at an equine center that worked with handicapped children and volunteered at the Science Museum in the children’s department. He had a gentle and fun manner with children and animals, said his daughter.

His family said he will be remembered for his humor and storytelling. “Once you met my father, you never forgot the twinkle in his blue eyes, the elfish grin and his warm embrace,” said his daughter.

Mr. Sparks is survived by his wife Marylou and his children Catherine Desjardins and her husband Paul of Maplewood, New Jersey, J. Kevin of Ft. Lauderdale, Jeffrey and his wife Claire of Babylon and Cynthia Dreher husband Robert and predeceased by sons Christopher, Bobby and daughter Marylou. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Local Worship Schedules and Services.

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

Flag Service was held at a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph’s Church in Babylon the next day.

Want to ride a motorcycle?

On September 2, the Big Apple Motorcycle School is hosting Ride for Free day at Heckscher State Park, Field 7, 1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip.

The event is from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. and the school will provide the motorcycles, hel-

mets, gloves and coaching. Participants are asked to wear over-the-ankle footwear long pants and long-sleeve shirts or blouses. The event is free and open. To the public. For more information gotomsf-usa.org/ RIDE-day.

Babylon Chorale auditioning for members

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

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

Congregation Beth Sholom

• Spiritual leader: Rabbi Abraham Axelrud, Ph.D.

• Shabbat services every weekend: Friday, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

• Kosher catering for all types of functions

• Spiritual leader: Rabbi Abraham Axelrud, Ph.D.

• 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

OBITUARY

• Senior Time Thursdays – 12:30-4:30, all welcome

441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon PO Box 64 • 631-587-5650 congregationbethshalom.com

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Edward J. Baum (1954-2024)

Edward J. Baum, 69, of Kingston, NY passed away August 20th after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Edward, son of the late William and Mary Baum, is survived by his brothers and sister Robert, William, & Mary (Patricia), son Jonathan & daughter Kelly Verdi, and granddaughter Isabella.

After spending the last third of his life in Kingston, NY, Edward’s last wishes were to return to the waters off the southern coast of Long Island, where he spent countless years of his early life. An ash spreading ceremony will take place at a later date.

A Firematic Service was held at Chapey Funeral Home in West Islip on July 26, 2024. An honorary Firemen’s

ROBERT JOHN SPARKS

Remembering Elizabeth Conley, artist, and longtime animal advocate

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

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

were also resident ducks. Gabby and Sparky became proud parents of one egg that hatched.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

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

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

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

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

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

Suffolk County Police K-9 Corps: Betty went to St. Joseph’s in Brentwood while her future husband Karl attended LaSalle Military Academy in Oakdale. They met at a high school dance. There was an instant connection. The couple came from interesting backgrounds. Betty’s father was a Long island psychiatrist, while Karl’s father was a Brigadier General, originally from Maryland.

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

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

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

But Gabby, a call duck, stayed as a family member for 22 years, which is longer than the typical lifespan of a call duck. She was imprinted on Betty and would follow her around the property. Sparky and Scooter

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

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

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

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

Wonderful Jessie, from Babylon Shelter, was a unique, scruffy Griffon mix, with an untraceable European tattoo. Tori, her beloved Cocker Spaniel, was from Babylon or Last Hope. Frankie, a tortoiseshell, gave birth in a Nassau garage. She and her kittens became Last Hope fosters until Betty adopted Frankie about six years ago. I

would occasionally stop to Frankie’s chagrin to trim her nails. Kathleen will be taking Frankie home to Maryland. Presently, the cat is becoming accustomed to her future housemate, Copper, a darling, older dwarf Shepherd with lead shot embedded in his spine.

Loving Legacy: Betty’s love of animals lives on in her maternal line. Her daughter Kathleen and granddaughter are adept at pet rescue. They “moved mountains” to adopt Copper so he could enjoy his best life. Kathleen has embraced Frankie as her cat. Betty’s daughter and granddaughter Leyla trapped older, outside kittens at the Maryland house. Leyla did an amazing job of taming them. Her granddaughter attached a paper plate with canned cat food to a string. Over time, she would pull the food gradually toward her so she could pet them while they were distracted eating. She needs to patent this feral technique.

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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

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, September 1

•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/.

TUESDAY, September 3

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

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

WEDNESDAY, September 4

•Lindenhurst School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m., at the McKenna Administration Bldg., 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst. For info., call 631- 8673001.

THURSDAY, September 5

•Village of Babylon Architectural Review Board: 8 p.m. @ Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-6691500; or email info@villageofbabylonny.gov, or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.

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Karl and Lucky.

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Babylon Village’s Summer Recreation Programs: A place for

discovery, sports, theatre and art

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD

cbabirad@liherald.com

It’s all about kids discovering what they love at the Babylon Village Summer Recreation Program. That, according to Babylon Village Trustee Frank J. Seibert, who is also director of the Village’s summer recreation program.

Running from July 1 through August 9, the program is “very diversified,” providing children with the opportunity to try a variety of classes that offer everything from art and athletics to science.

This summer, close to 500 children signed up for a total of 6 classes including gymnastics, basketball, arts and crafts, theatre and tennis, as well as a “Science Fridays” program where the participants have the opportunity to do a scientific experiment each week.

The programs are for children in grades k through 6, and additional sessions have been added to appeal to younger children.

“It’s a great program for the kids,” said Seibert who pointed to the large numbers of children who sign up each year.

Seibert explains that planning for the program begins in February when coaches and directors are hired, followed by a registration period that takes place throughout the month of May.

The summer recreation program has been running for over 20 years with Seibert taking the helm in 2021.

“It has been great to see the programs expand,” said Seibert who added that the tennis program in particular has grown, directed by Jaden Rupolo, as well as the theatre program, directed this year by Alison Higgins.

Higgins said that what she particularly enjoys about the theatre program is seeing how the participants grow and develop as the season stretches on.

“My favorite part is seeing their transformation from when they first come in all shy to when they begin coming out of their shells,” said Higgins. “They are so excited by the time of the show.”

The theatre program and the gymnastics program have an end-ofsummer show for families with the theatre program putting on a show that Higgins said encapsulates a variety of different shows and theatrical styles.

The Village of Babylon summer recreation programs are free for Babylon Village residents. To learn more about all the activities in the Village and next year’s offerings, visit villageofbabylonny.gov. or call 631-669-1500.

STEPPING OUT

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Grilled Watermelon, Feta and Balsamic Crackers

Chicken and Pineapple Skewers

Dweezil Zappa

By Karen Bloom

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

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

Grilled Watermelon, Feta and Balsamic Crackers

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

• 16 multi-grain crackers of your choice

• 1/4 cup finely crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup prepared balsamic reduction

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

• Kalamata olives, optional

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

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

Chicken and Pineapple Skewers

• 8 skewers

• 1 pineapple

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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

Soak wooden skewers for 15 minutes prior to grilling.

Heat grill to medium-high heat.

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

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

Alternating chicken and pineapple, pierce onto skewers.

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

Asian Style Ribs

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

Lemon-Cucumber Salsa

• 1 lemon, supremed

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 1/2 red onion, diced

• 1 tablespoon wildflower honey

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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

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

Asian Style Ribs

• 1/2 cup kosher salt

• 1/3 cup light brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground anise or fennel seed

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

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

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

• 2 cups hoisin barbecue sauce

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

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

Add drained wood chips, if using.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brandy Clark

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

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

THE Your Neighborhood

Abundant Apple Trees

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

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

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

Learn 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.

Annual Clambake

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

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.

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.

THE Your Neighborhood

Abundant Apple Trees

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

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

NEW YORK’S WRONGEST RUNNING COMEDY!

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

Learn 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.

Annual Clambake

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

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.

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.

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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

Dated: 7/15/24 File Number: 109-0112 SH 24-511. 8/8, 15, 22, 29

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

Dated: 7/15/24 File Number: 18-301725 SH 24-512. 8/8, 15, 22, 29

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

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 fol-

lowed 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

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC, -againstWILLIAM PETREZ, 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 September 18, 2013, wherein CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC is the Plaintiff and WILLIAM PETREZ, 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 27, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 40 DURHAMOC LANE, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100114.00-02.00-027.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 014555/2009. Erin McTiernan, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.

24-550. 8/29, 9/5, 12, 19

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK - BABYLON.

BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, Plaintiff -againstDAVID DELEON A/K/A

DAVID A. DELEON, et al

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.

District: 0100 Section: 123.00 Block: 01.00 Lot: 029.000

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 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 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 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 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 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 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, Suffolk County, 24-542. 8/22, 29, 9/5, 12, 19, 26

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. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for

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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

ANUNCIO

La resolución, cuyo resumen se publica adjunto, ha sido adoptada el 27 de agosto de 2024 y la validez de las obligaciones autorizadas por dicha resolución puede ser impugnada en lo sucesivo sólo si dichas obligaciones fueron autorizadas para un objeto o propósito para el

cual el West Babylon Union Free School District, en el condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, no está autorizado a gastar dinero o si las disposiciones de la ley que deberían haberse cumplido a partir de la fecha de publicación de este Aviso no se cumplieron sustancialmente, y se inicia una acción, demanda o procedimiento impugnando dicha validez dentro de los veinte días posteriores a la publicación de este Aviso, o dichas obligaciones se autorizaron en violación de las disposiciones de la constitución.

Jailin Parada Secretaria del Distrito RESOLUCIÓN DE BONOS DEL WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NUEVA YORK, ADOPTADA EL 27 DE AGOSTO DE 2024, POR LA QUE SE AUTORIZA EL PAGO DE UNA RECLAMACIÓN RESUELTA, SE ESTABLECE QUE EL COSTO TOTAL ESTIMADO DE LA MISMA ES DE $1.000.000, SE ASIGNA DICHO MONTO Y SE AUTORIZA LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS DE DICHO DISTRITO POR UN MONTO NO SUPERIOR A $1.000.000 PARA FINANCIAR DICHA ASIGNACIÓN.

El objeto o fin para el que se autorizan los bonos es el pago de una reclamación resuelta resultante de un litigio iniciado contra el Distrito en virtud de la Ley de Nueva York sobre las víctimas infantiles, con un coste total estimado de 1.000.000 de dólares.

El importe de las obligaciones a emitir no excederá de 1.000.000 de dólares.

El período de utilidad probable es de entre cinco (5) y quince (15) años y se determinará de conformidad con las disposiciones de la Ley de Finanzas Locales de Nueva York.

Una copia completa de la resolución de bonos resumida anteriormente estará disponible para su inspección pública durante el horario laboral normal en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, West Babylon Union Free School District, 200 Old Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704. Fecha: 27 de agosto de 2024 24-552B. 8/29

"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

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 is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0267-24-130579 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Legitimate Theater or Concert Hall under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 931 Montauk Highway, Oakdale, NY 11769, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Creative Ministries Inc. 24-554. 8/29. 9/5

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FIANANCING OF EQUIPMENT BY Wyandanch Volunteer Fire Co. Inc.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Wyandanch Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. of Wyandanch NY 11798 Will meet on THURSDAY September 12th at 7: pm for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to The requirements of Section 147(F) of the internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended on a proposal that the issuer enter into a lease agreement and operation agreement to finance 1 100’ Pierce Tower Ladder. The meeting will be held at: Wyandanch Volunteer Fire Co. Inc., Sta 2 146 Main Ave Wyandanch

New York 11798.

All interested may appear and be heard at said time and place or may file written comments with issuer prior to the date of the hearing set forth herein above BY ORDER Wyandanch Volunteer Fire Co. Inc., 24-553. 8/29

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK MCLP ASSET COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff, AGAINST

JENNIFER A. JACOBSEN, et al. Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on April 5, 2024.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM premises known as 158 West 8th Street, Deer Park, NY 11729.

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 at Deer Park, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 062.00, Block 04.00 and Lot 054.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $499,025.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #624648/2018.

Scott Siller, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 24-544. 8/29, 9/5, 12, 19

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2014-11TT, Plaintiff against ROBERT I. SCHEIN, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered October 26, 2020, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 1, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 20 Pearsall Street, Babylon, NY 11702. District 0102 Sec 012.00 Block 02.00 Lot 009.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Babylon, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $420,648.57 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 602864/2018. Cash will not be accepted at the sale. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing James A. Pascarella, Esq., Referee File # 2296-002721 24-546 . 8/29, 9/5, 12, 19

Notice of formation of The Sassy Paralegal, Inc. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on May 22, 2024 Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to:

The Sassy Paralegal, Inc., c/o CT Corporation System, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005

Purpose: any lawful act. 24-555 8/29, 9/5, 12, 19, 26, 10/3

Legal notices should be sent to: legals@liherald. com

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 Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on September 25, 2024 at 9:30 AM premises known as 260 Cedar Court, Copiague, NY 11726.

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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 sub-

ject 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, -against-

FRANK 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 2006EMX3 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

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

NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on August 27, 2024 and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the West Babylon Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.

Jailin Parada District Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED AUGUST 27, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A SETTLED CLAIM, STATING THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST THEREOF IS $1,000,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION

The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the payment of a settled claim resulting from litigation commenced against the District pursuant to the New York Child Victims Act, at the estimated total cost of $1,000,000.

The amount of obligations to be issued is not to exceed $1,000,000.

The period of probable usefulness is between five (5) and fifteen (15) years and shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the New York Local Finance Law.

A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the District Clerk, West Babylon Union Free School District, 200 Old Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704.

Dated: August 27, 2024 24-552A 8/29

REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff - against - RENEE WHITE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on February 27, 2020. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 2nd day of October, 2024 at 2:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York. Premises known as 27 Piave Terrace East a/k/a 27 Piave Terrace, Lindenhurst, NY 11757.

(District: 0100, Section: 188.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 030.000)

Approximate amount of lien $299,669.78 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 611542/2019. Steven P. Bertolino, Esq., Referee.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

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

Dated: August 5, 2024

During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change. 24-545 8/29, 9/5, 12, 19

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, -against- LEROY R. HAMILTON AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BEATRICE HAMILTON; ANNETTE LAVERN PRICE AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BEATRICE HAMILTON; COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION CORP.; KINGS COUNTY LAFAYETTE TRUST COMPANY; THE DARTMOUTH PLAN, INC.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICAINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF BEATRICE HAMILTON, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at

law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants. INDEX # 628335/2023 Original filed with Clerk 11/13/2023 Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Suffolk County. Premises: 79 S 32nd St Wyandanch, NY 11798. TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The supplemental summons and amended complaint are being filed pursuant to Court order dated August 13, 2024. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and

filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATIONAND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York, August 14, 2024 Respectfully submitted, Pincus Law Group, PLLC. By: Lili Roarke, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 425 RXR Plaza Uniondale, NY 11556, 516699-8902

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Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R7, Plaintiff AGAINST

Alexander Lewis a/k/a Jepthe Alexander Lewis Jr.; et al., Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 15, 2019 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 1, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 191 Ridge Road, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0100 Section 010.00 Block 03.00 Lot 021.00. Approximate amount of judgment $1,020,308.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 621465/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 PoliciesConcerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.

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NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, v. LOUIS F. AVELLA, ET AL, Defendants.

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In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County on January 7, 2020, I, Robert Samson, Esq., the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on September 27, 2024 at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757, at 02:00 PM the premises described as follows:

92 Prairie Drive North Babylon, NY 11703

SBL.: 112.00-01.100067.000

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. 618801/2018 in the amount of $281,484.45 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 24-549. 8/29, 9/5, 12, 19

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Kevin Stefko a/k/a Kevin J. Stefko, Marianna Stefko, et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 11, 2018, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 1, 2024 at 9:30AM, premises known as 82 Avenue B, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 214.00, Block 01.00, Lot 055.000. Approximate amount of judgment $364,636.94 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605259/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUF-

FOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Anthony Parlatore, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-004010 82081 24-551. 8/29, 9/5, 12, 19

Notice of formatting of Minas Oro LLC. Arts. of Org. With the secy. Of State of N.Y. SSNY on 6/20/2024 office located in suffolk. SSNY has been designated for service of process to 474 Madison Ave. Brentwood NY, 11717. Purpose any lawful activity.

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

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

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

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

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

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Vance needs to get his immigrant story straight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Congestion pricing may again haunt motorists

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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‘After-school’ activities benefit those of all ages

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

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

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

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our high school teams to victory.

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

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

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

The value of these activities extends

Fossil fuels, offshore wind and the need for climate action

To the Editor:

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

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

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

One obvious and necessary change is to limit the

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

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

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

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A better idea than the original congestion pricing plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

ToNy GIameTTa Oceanside

Thanks, Peter King, for reflections on Pete Rose

To the editor:

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

living there.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Framework by Nicholas Fowler

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

The years, and now decades, of Rose’s lying about betting on baseball — and on the Reds in particular — bring up the need to ask other Hall of Fame members their thoughts on his potential induction, too. In particular,

Johnny Bench, a colleague of Rose’s on the Reds, says no. Why? Because as Bench states, what rules or pledges of honestly about gambling should our children learn from Rose?

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

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

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

Joe aBaTe Island Park

What more fitting place to end the summer than at The End? — Montauk Lighthouse

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North Babylon Community 5K Run/Walk Returns

Event to support local food pantry

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD

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

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

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

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

Meghan Kelly, a North Babylon High

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

physical fitness and wellness is a great way to encourage said positivity and growth.”

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

Simulcik extended thanks to the Town of Babylon for securing the route, the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Department for ensuring a safe and unobstructed route, and the Suffolk County Police Officers of the First Precinct for providing additional safety to participants. “We would like to thank the Town of Babylon for securing the route the run/walk is held on, the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Department for heading up the event to give the participants a safe and unobstructed route and the Suffolk County Police Officers of the First Precinct who head up the rear of the run and walk and who also supply the individual participants additional safety,” he said.

Even if you don’t participate, donations are welcome. To donate or register, visit events.elitefeats.com/24northbabylon. For more information, call 631-983-4283 or email president@northbabylonchamber. org. The Phelps Lane Park Pool House is located at 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon.

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Photo courtesy North Babylon Chamber of Commerce