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Sisters honored by Village for working to raise money to fund local food pantry Will

tradition next year, they said

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Claire and Chloe Maebara were recognized at the Village of Babylon Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 24 for raising over $500 for St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry through their lemonade stand this past August.

The girls’ parents are Anca Radoi and Marcel Maebara. Claire is 8 years old and attends Babylon Grade School, and her younger sister Chole is 5 and is in Kindergarten at Babylon Elementary.

The girls stood up at the meeting and spoke about their their work indicating they wanted to continue their efforts next year. Board of Trustees members

read and presented each of the girls with a proclamation for their hard work.

“They did a great job, and we are so proud to have them a part of our Village,” said Mayor Mary Adams.

At the meeting, the sisters spoke to the board and attendees about their initiative. Board members presented each girl with a proclamation certificate for their efforts.

While celebrating the girls’ achievement, the board also held a moment of silence for Riley Goot of Babylon, who was killed in an automobile accident West Babylon.

Babylon schools address district’s safety protocols

By ALENA BERENBLATT Correspondent

The recent mass school shooting in Georgia by a student gunman, which left four dead, prompted a discussion at the Babylon Board of Education meeting on September 9, highlighting national concerns about school violence.

“Our thoughts are with those affected. Events like this remind us of our commitment to a safe learning environment,” said Babylon Superintendent Carisa Manza. “Students can’t learn if they don’t feel safe.”

Manza emphasized that safety is a priority in Babylon Schools, noting the experienced security team and collaboration with the Suffolk County Police Department. “We review our safety protocols monthly and encourage the community to report any concerning behaviors,” she said.

District Director of Technology David Dileo discussed recent updates to security technology, including an early warning system installed at the Elementary School. The system features color-coded digital displays to indicate emergencies, such as “lockdown” in blue and “fire alarm” in red.

Dileo is awaiting news on a $500,000 grant that would expand these systems to the

Babylon Memorial Grade School and the Junior/Senior High School. If awarded, the project would also need a $386,000 capital reserve commitment. “If we don’t receive the grant, we may pursue a bond to support the project, which could cost between $1.5 million and $2 million,” he said.

Statistics from various sources shows that there were 346 school shootings nationwide since 2023. In New York State there were 51 school shootings in 2023 and 95 in 2024 to date. New York is the fourth most populous state and ranks eighth in school schools nationwide.

During the visitor comment period, a parent inquired about the possibility of armed security guards in schools. Manza responded that the board has discussed this issue and is assessing community interest. “Safety comes at a price, and we will look into the costs associated with this option,” she said.

Manza indicated that this school year would be used for investigation and assessment. By next fall, if this becomes a priority, the district will share findings with the community.

District attorney Anthony Fasano outlined three-armed security options: a school resource officer, a school safety

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Photo Credit/Herald

Claire and Chloe Maebara of Babylon Village are shown holding proclamations from the Babylon Town Board for their efforts in helping to raise money for the St. Joseph’s Church Food Pantry.

North Babylon School District musicians honored

Student-musicians from North Babylon School District were recently honored for their hard work and dedication to the arts.Two North Babylon High School students were selected to perform at the New York State School Music Association’s All-State Festival. Based on their exceptional audition at the NYSSMA solo festival, Imran Shah, double bass, and Jayden Tran, violin, will travel to Rochester, New York, in December to perform with other top

musicians in New York State. In addition, North Babylon High School student Nicholas Castillo was selected to participate in the Suffolk County chapter of the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education High School All-County Festival. From Robert Moses Middle School, eighth grade student Noah Starling, trombone, was selected to participate in the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association’s All-County Jazz

Babylon School Board looks to make its schools safer

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officer, or a third-party contractor. Armed security is increasingly common in Long Island schools, with 17 districts currently employing guards.

“The safety of our district is our top priority,” said Board Trustee Theresa Patiri, who noted previous resistance to the idea of armed guards but expressed interest in reevaluating the current climate.

In other board news:

•Elementary School Principal Tom

Keogh recognized PTA members Christine Fitzhenry and Nichole Gilbert for their efforts in enhancing the school’s lobby.

•Babylon High School junior Allie Manetta sang the National Anthem in honor of Patriot Day.

•Manza reported 425 student athletes participating in fall sports.

Girls’ lemonade stand fund will help feed local families

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In other business, the board approved:

•The Fire Council’s report, accepting probationary members Liam McKeown and Timothy Martin of the Hook and Ladder Company, as well as Giovanni DeVictoria of the Argyle Hose Company. Evan Kuntz of the Phoenix Hose Company completed his probation.

•A public hearing on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. to consider the adoption of proposed local laws for 2024, including applications for rental occupancy permits and façade improvements.

•A request by the Babylon Public Library to hold the Touch A Truck Program in the library parking lot on Oct. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

•A request by the Post Office Café to display temporary signs for their 33rd Annual Race for MPS on Oct. 19, starting at 9:30 a.m. for the 1K Fun Run and 10 a.m. for the 5K Run.

•the Babylon Teachers’ Association’s request to reschedule their golf outing at Sumpwams Creek Golf Course to Oct. 16 at 3:45 p.m.

•the disposal of outdated items from the treasurer’s office, in accordance with the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule.

•Village warrants totaling $324,022.49.

•The resignation of Catherine Pelowski, full-time office assistant, effective Sept. 20.

•Family medical leave for Raymond Peterson, effective Sept. 3.

Trustee Dominic P. Bencivenga announced that the village would keep golf courses open as long as possible, having previously extended the season until December last year. The boating season will end on Nov. 30.

Trustee Tony Cardali thanked all participants in the STOP/Shred Day held on Sept. 21, noting it was very well attended.

The next regular meeting will be held on Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For more information about the village and upcoming meetings, visit villageofbabylonny.gov or call (631) 6691500.

Amityville Village hosting village-wide garage sale on Sunday, October 19

The Village of Amityville’s first-ever community garage sale will take place on Sat., Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the Village. More than 50 homes have already signed up to participate.

To view the current list of sale locations, click on this shorturl.at/Bepvp, use your portable device to view the QR code on the flyer shorturl.at/dmy5j or visit Amityville.com. Note that in the event of

rain, the sale is on Sun., Oct. 20. The garage sale extends from neighborhoods south of Sunrise Highway to the Great South Bay, and from County Line Road on the western boundary to the areas off Bayview/South Bayview Avenue to the east. The Village reminds shoppers to drive safely and adhere to all traffic rules and parking signs, especially in the residential neighborhoods.

From left: North Babylon High School music teacher Nicole Verderosa, Jayden Tran, Imran Shah, North Babylon High School Principal Dr. Jonathan Klomp and North Babylon Director of Music and Art Elizabeth O’Brien.

Photos/Courtest North Babylon School District

From left: North Babylon High School music teacher Nicole Verderosa, Jayden Tran, Imran Shah, North Babylon High School Principal Dr. Jonathan Klomp, Nicholas Castillo, band teacher Christopher Wink and North Babylon Director of Music and Art Elizabeth O’Brien.

Babylon Village heroes fountain fundraiser reaches monetary goal

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

A fundraiser for the design and installation of the Heroes Fountain at Hawley’s Pond in Babylon Village attracted local politicians, supporters, and business owners to the Nicolia residence on Sunday, Sept. 29. The event successfully raised $50,000 for the fountain, which will honor the essential workers who tirelessly supported the village during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Village of Babylon and the Babylon Village Historical Society collaborated to create a tribute to essential workers, settling on a fountain that will be 20 feet wide and 17 feet high. It will feature an image of a nurse, designed by California artist Jose Fernandez, known for his work on the Robert Moses and Baymen’s statues.

“We thought the fountain was a good theme since the pandemic is still fresh on our minds,” said Heroes Fountain board member Bill Zeller.

Hosts Roberto Nicolia and his fiancée, Donna Sesto of Babylon Village, expressed their honor in hosting the event. “As residents and business owners in the village, we are happy to support the village and its first responders,” Sesto said. In appreciation, the couple received flowers and a proclamation from village officials, including Babylon Village Historical Society President Judy Skillen, Historian Wayne Horsley, Mayor Mary Adams, Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert, and Trustee Dominic Bencivenga.

“This is basically our kickoff for the Heroes Fountain,” Horsley said. “Our goal was to raise as much as we could for this large project celebrating our essential workers.” He noted that the Historical Society is proud to be the main sponsor alongside the village.

“It takes a village, and this fundraiser is a perfect example of that,” Adams said. “We are a community that supports each other in good times and bad.

This fountain will be part of our history, reminding us of all that first responders did for us.”

The event featured catered food, drinks, and a silent auction showcasing local businesses. Music by the No Request band brought it all together.

Wayne Meehan, co-owner of Lily Flanagan’s, attended with his wife, Danica.

“We’re always happy to support anything that benefits the village, and this is a great cause,” he said.

Cindy McBarnette, a village resident and volunteer at the Babylon Village Historical Society, added, “I’m happy to support my village.”

Peggy Van Tassel, a nurse, expressed her personal connection to the fundraiser. “I feel very strongly about this and want to support the village,” she said.

Carole Noska praised the event, saying, “This is a fantastic venue, the food has been wonderful, and I can’t thank the first responders enough. They kept us all alive during the pandemic.”

Town of Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer shared his enthusiasm for the project. “We are going to be the talk of Long Island and all of New York State for honoring our frontline workers,” he said.

Legislator Kevin McCaffrey emphasized the importance of first responders during the pandemic. “They were out there when we couldn’t be, and we look forward to the ribbon-cutting for this fountain,” he said.

Shortly after the event began, Horsley announced the successful goal of $50,000. “Thank you to all of you,” he said. “Our frontline workers are our silent heroes, and this is our time to say thank you for being there for our community.”

“Babylon Village history is being made with the installation of this fountain,” Skillen added. “I want to thank our generous supporters who are helping us make this fountain a reality.”

Councilman DuWayne Gregory, BV Historian Wayne Horsley, President of the BV Historical Society Judy Skillen, Councilman Anthony Manetta and Leg., Kevin McCaffrey

James Nazzaro, Roberto Nicolia, David Middlemiss, Mary Middlemiss, Gina Nazzaro and Donna Sesto

Omar Carrion of Zegel Clam with Maureen Zeller, Ray Eriksen, Evelyn Eriksen and Bill Zeller

Wayne Meehan (co-owner of Lily Flanagan’s) with his wife Danica

Attendees Cindy McBarnette, Carole Noska and Peggy Van Tassel

Town of Babylon Pickleball Tournament nets winners

The 4th annual Town of Babylon beginner invitational pickleball tournament was held in Tanner Park in Copiague in late August. Twelve players representing six teams played a round robin format.

“It was a perfect day to play,” said director Hank Carpenter.

Players included Dan O’Callaghan, Nicole Baron, Hazel McEachin, Jean Caravello, Anthony Nastro, Christine Knespler, Ginny Neal, Lorraine Bushery, Annette D’Amato, Maria Massot, Michele Koetzner and Sue Brotowski.

Medal winners were: 1st place, Anthony Nastro and Christine Knespler; 2nd place, Ginny Neal and Lorraine Bushery; 3rd place Dan O’Callaghan and Nicole Baron.

Non medal winners received a jar of pickles.

NEWS BRIEFS

Kiwanis Hometown Heroes

Banners to be renewed by Oct. 15

The Kiwanis of Lindenhurst announce that it’s time to renew your banners for the Hometown Heroes Banner Program.

To renew the display of your Hometown Heroes for 2025, the cost is $100 if you submit payment by the deadline of

October 15. After the deadline, the cost will be $125. Proceeds go toward local children’s and veterans’ organizations.

To renew and for more information, please visit lindenhurstkiwanis.org/renew or call (631)-388-7891.

Brumidi Lodge will host a ‘spooktacular’ evening, Oct. 26

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge is hosting a Spooktacular event on , Sat., Oct.26 from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person. The event includes a buffet dinner, beer, wine and soda and dessert, coffee and tea. There will ‘ghoulish’

raffles, prizes for the best costume and more.

The Lodge is at 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. For. tickets or more information call Marianne at (631) 239-5036 or Anita at (631) 617-7945.

BV Historical Society presents The 40’s in film: The War

The Babylon Village Historical Society will be presenting The 40’s in Film: The war, the homefront and the birth of film-part 1 on Fri., Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Babylon Historical Society.

For more information, please call (631)-669-1756.

The Babylon Village Historical Society is located at 117 West Main Street, Babylon.

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Photos courtesy/ Brooke Carpenter

P.S. I Love You Day Foundation donates serenity bench to Babylon Town Hall

Jaimie and Brooke DiPalma of the P.S. I Love You Day Foundation donated a bench that was placed on the grounds of Babylon Town Hall on Sept. 25.

The sisters established the foundation in memory of their father, a retired New York City police officer who died by suicide. On the day he passed, he dropped Brooke off at school, telling her, “I love you,” before driving away. Later that day, Brooke received the devastating news of his death.

This tragedy led the family to focus on the pain and loss associated with suicide, prompting Brooke to advocate for awareness of the stigma surrounding it and to address mental health issues.

Since then, Jaimie and Brooke, West Islip residents, have created P.S. I Love You, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting suicide prevention and awareness.

At the event, Babylon Town Councilmen Terence McSweeney and Anthony Manetta, Town Clerk Geraldine Com-

pitello, and Suffolk County Legislator

Tom Donnelly gathered to express their gratitude to the DiPalma sisters and the P.S. I Love You Day Foundation for the bench donation.

“This bench will provide a serene spot for individuals to reflect, relax, or simply enjoy the tranquil sounds and scenery of beautiful Town Hall Park,” McSweeney said.

“The P.S. I Love You Foundation is committed to eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health,” Jaimie stated. “Its focus is to inspire hope for those impacted by mental illness and to create a nurturing community where everyone feels valued and supported.”

The foundation’s mission is celebrated annually on the second Friday of February, known as P.S. I Love You Day when participants wear purple to show their support. Next year, P.S. I Love You Day will be celebrated on Feb. 14.

For more information on how to get involved, visit www.psiloveyouday.net.

Constantino Brumidi Lodge in Deer Park installs seven new members

The Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 of Deer Park, Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, initiated seven new members at its September general membership meeting.

seated are Membership Committee Members Carol Nani and Lucille Romanello, Lodge President Sabrina Savino, District Deputy Mary Ann DeCostanzo and State Trustee Anthony J. Rotoli. Standing are the organization’s seven

new members.: Karla Lomangino, Cathy D’Agrosa, Steve Galenskas, Nicholas Ciccarelli, Catty Russotto, Phil Terranova and Catherine Lenoci.

The Lodge is at 2070 Deer Park Avenue and encourages those of Italian American descent to consider membership contact Lucille at (631) 667-3108 for details or email lodge@sonsofitalyli.com.

For more information go online to sonsofitalyli.com.

Copiague rises above .500 mark

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

After a 1-3-1 start to the season, the Copiague girls’ soccer team has turned things around.

With consecutive wins over Hampton Bays, East Hampton, and Wyandanch, the Eagles got themselves back above .500. In those three games, Copiague outscored its opponents 16-1, including a dominant 8-0 victory over Wyandanch Oct. 1.

Nick Lorenzen has been coaching soccer in Copiague for almost 20 years. In his time, he has learned the importance of team chemistry. “I told our players this year that it is important for them to trust each other when they are out on the field,” he said. “Trust that everyone will be in the right positions and it will lead to success.”

Lorenzen pointed out how much depth this year’s group brings to the table. “Nobody is trying to do too much,” he said. “You can’t play like that and expect to win. “We have especially seen that approach from the seniors. “You can tell that they just want to win,” he added. “Nobody is being too selfish or is trying to do too much. They all want to play more as a team by drawing defenders and finding open teammates.”

Some key contributors include centermidfielders Samantha Fuentes and Daniella Jimenez. “They both have such great vision when they are in the game,” said Lorenzen. “Their connections with our forwards, Anesia Nicholas and Kaylee Campbell, have led to tons of offense.”

In the Eagles’ win over Wyandanch, all four of them found their way on the scoresheet, including a hat trick from Fuentes and two from Campbell. Midfielder Adriana Carbajal also found the back of the net in the shutout win.

HERALD SPORTS Babylon holds off Miller Place

Erik Lee/Herald Samantha Fuentes had a hat trick Oct. 1 as the Eagles upped their winning streak to three in a row.

While the 16 goals in a three game span was exciting, the Eagles have also done a fabulous job shutting down the opposition. “Anna Cruz and Sophia Martinez have really held the fort down,” said Lorenzen. “They do such a good job in front of our goalie, Leilani Taro, who has been lights out in the box ever since the Huntington game.”

Copiague, which struggled in recent seasons, finds itself in a development league this fall which has led to all competitive games but there are no playoffs at the end of the year. However, that is not stopping Lorenzen’s squad from giving it its all each and every time they step on the field. “Our goal is still to win as many games as possible,” he said. “We want to continue to build this program in a positive way.”

The schedule from here on out consists of opponents that the Eagles have already faced this season so the competition is familiar. “We now know what it takes to win these games,” said Lorenzen. “Like I said, just continuing to trust each other and playing together as a team is all that I want to see. If we do that, I like our chances to continue these winning ways.”

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

Another week has gone by in the high school football season and it was another victory for Babylon.

After starting the season with wins over Glenn, Port Jefferson, and Mt. Sinai, the Panthers held their Homecoming game against Miller Place last Saturday night and picked up a 57-48 Suffolk Division IV victory in what was a back-and-forth affair that featured plenty of offensive fireworks.

The Panthers took control early, scoring the first nine points of the game, starting with quarterback Kai Jankow’s 22-yard touchdown run. After heading into the halftime break holding onto a 30-13 lead, both offenses really found their groove in the second half. The two teams combined for 62 second-half points.

“Hats off to their coaching staff in that second half,” Babylon head coach Rick Punzone said. “Their quarterback played phenomenal and was right on all night and our secondary struggled to figure him out.”

While Babylon did not play well on the defensive side, the offense picked up the slack led by four rushing touchdowns for Jankow. “The offensive line did such a great job for us,” said Jankow, lauding the efforts of the front five consisting of Gavin McDonald, Michael Bender, Lorenzo DiNapoli, Savion Milner and Toprak Oziel. “They gave me the holes and room I needed to be able to run all over the field.”

The same goes for running back Aidan Winter, who ran for 284 yards and two touchdowns. “It is awesome to know that I can trust the guys around me when I have the ball in my hands,” Winter said. “We are a family who grinds together everyday to get better and I know I’m playing my best when I’m around them.”

Punzone also had such high praise for both Winter and Jankow. “Aidan is so explosive when he has the ball,” said Punzone when asked about his running back’s talent. “It’s nice to know that at any point, he has the ability to break a big run and take it to the house.”

At the quarterback position, Punzone

has loved seeing Jankow step up. “He has been phenomenal on both sides of the ball,” he said. “As the quarterback, he allows me to use Winter in all different creative ways.”

Despite the 4-0 start to the season, Punzone knows there is still plenty of work to do with half the season still remaining. “We did not beat Miller Place by 50 points,” he said. “We can definitely build off of this game and try to improve, especially on defense, because you can’t win a championship if you play like that.”

Babylon’s schedule is not going to get any easier. Their final four games are against Greenport/Southhold/Mattituck this week, followed by Bayport-Blue Point, Center Moriches, and Shoreham-Wading River. Three of those teams all currently hold records of 3-1 or better.

This will be a good test run for the Panthers as they gear up for what they hope is a deep postseason run in November.

Media Origin Inc. /Herald Babylon quarterback Kai Jankow ran for four touchdowns last Saturday night as the Panthers defeated Miller Place.

LI Lions Clubs host barbecue for the visually impaired

Lions Clubs from North Babylon, Bay Shore, Deer Park, Lindenhurst, Babylon, and West Babylon hosted a Barbecue recently for individuals with visual impairment and their families at Belmont Park in North Babylon.

The attendees enjoyed a barbecue

lunch. There was dancing and music DJ Blazin’.

This is an annual event that promotes networking, conversation, and is always a lot of fun.

For information on finding a Lions Club in your community, go to: bit. ly/3qG1up3 #WeServe.

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Members of the Lions Club who came to volunteer. Kneeling: Patti McCumiskey, Karen McCumiskey.

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Top row: Joseph Fatuzzo, Bridget Fatuzzo, Eileen Austin, Diane DeLuca, Peter O’Learry, Phyllis O’Leary, and Debra Heinlein.

Pictured Left to Right: Michael Jordan of the organization Visually impaired persons of Suffolk , Diane DeLuca, and Fran Beringer.

Richard Schmoll of West Babylon continues health journey with Lindenhurst TOPS

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Richard Schmoll of West Babylon may be the only male member of Lindenhurst’s TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), but that didn’t deter him from joining when he recognized the need for a healthier lifestyle.

“I started putting on some weight and having health issues like arthritis, so I knew something had to change,” Richard said, noting that he found inspiration and support from the eight members of the local TOPS chapter.

Richard lost 32 pounds through TOPS, a non-profit organization dedicated to weight loss, education, and support. He was named the TOPS King for losing more weight than any other male member in New York.

The Lindenhurst chapter meets every Tuesday night at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. After weigh-ins, discussions focus on dieting, recipes, and strategies for maintaining weight loss through healthy food choices and exercise.

Richard joined after his wife, Debra, who has been a member for eight years, encouraged him. She helps him with portion control.

“It’s such a great group,” Debra said. “It’s about accountability, and you just have to keep moving forward.” She added that she enjoys walking more with Richard since he lost weight.

“It has been worthwhile,” Richard said, emphasizing that the group provides valuable information to maintain healthy habits.

Reflecting on his success, Richard expressed surprise. “It wasn’t really on my radar,” he said. “I was just trying to reach my goal weight, which I did.”

After being named New York King, Richard’s new goal is weight maintenance, and he is participating in the KOPS (Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly) program. His recognition included a ceremony where his weight loss journey was shared, along with a candlelight procession. “It was very overwhelming,” he said.

Richard also noted other benefits from losing weight, saying, “I have more confidence at work and feel more positive.” He mentioned that he was once self-conscious about his appearance.

Richard works for the 1199 Hospital Employees Union alongside Debra. He has two children, Richard Jr. and Benjamin. He continues to focus on portion control and exercises at the gym three days a week, using the rowing machine and treadmill. He and Debra also walk together whenever they can. His advice for those hesitant to join a group like TOPS is simple: “Give it a try.” Regarding exercise, he recommends starting slowly and not overdoing it.

“I think it’s great that Richard reached his goal,” said Irene Norton, leader of the Lindenhurst TOPS chapter. “We have a wonderful group here, and seeing someone from our group succeed boosts everyone.”

“It has encouraged us to want to be named Queen,” joked member Kerry Accardi.

The Lindenhurst chapter has been active since 1948, operating on the premise that they are not a diet, but a lifestyle.

For more information about TOPS and to find a chapter near you, visit tops.org or call the headquarters at (414) 482-4620.

Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Grace Council, hosts

Harvest Moon dance, Sat., Oct. 26

The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Grace Council 11968 will be hosting a Harvest Moon Ball on Sat., Oct. 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Father Shanahan Hall in West Babylon.

Dance to The Tramontana Ensemble and the melodic voice of Lous DelPrente. A three-course dinner will be included, as well as dessert and coffee or tea. Refreshments will include beer, wine and soda.

The cost is $36 per person and the proceeds from the event will go toward benefitting the families of the parish. To purchase tickets and for more information, please contact Dave Lech at (631) 357-0188 or Rob Lodato at (631) 747-0147.

Father Shanahan Hall is located at 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon.

Before and After Photo of Richard Schmoll, 2023 TOPS New York King

STEPPING OUT

Fl!ppin’ out at the circus

It’s all a thrill with daredevils under the Big Top

By Danielle Schwab

The Big Top has sprung up on Long Island once again for a Fl!p Circus spectacular that brings audiences up close to the action.

The circus spectacle, which wowed audiences here earlier in the spring, brings its intimate Big Top experience back, now through Oct. 15, to Hicksville’s Broadway Commons.

Fl!p Circus was started by the Vazquez family, a long line of circus performers dating back over 50 years. Its older counterpart, the Circus Vazquez, originated in Mexico City in 1969 and has since ventured to the U.S.

While Circus Vazquez has one of the largest tents in America, Fl!p Circus has one of the smallest with around 800 seats. It brings a refreshing, more intimate look at the circus experience with no seat more than 50 feet from the ring.

“It makes it very different and very unique. We wanted to create a show that appealed more to the traditional side of the circus,” says Alexa Vazquez, a fourth-generation performer.

“The seats are made for a 360-degree view, so wherever

• Now through Oct. 15

• Weekdays, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1 and 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m.

• Tickets start at $50 adult, $30 children; available at flipcircus.com or can be purchased in person at box office

• Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway, Hicksville

you’re sitting, you’re getting the best view. You feel like a part of the performance,” she continues.

Training since she was 15,

Vazquez showcases her acrobatic skills in her mesmerizing Hula Hoop gymnastics act. She weaves various hoops together simultaneously, including a giant hoop, the Cyr Wheel.

“It’s something where, if you lose concentration very quickly, it can go very wrong,” Vazquez explains.

“But at the same time it’s fun because people see a gigantic wheel, but then they see a smaller one. It’s confusing for them, but fun at the same time.”

Fl!p Circus takes traditional acts and gives them a contemporary twist with — in the grand circus tradition — an international flair. Jugglers, trapeze artists and daredevils from throughout the world — including Brazil, India, Chile, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Mexico, and the U.S. — live and travel together from location to location.

That global flavor is led by Brazil’s favorite clown, Bubi Guiner, who brings his classic comedic routines and side-splitting antics to the U.S. for the first time. He may even invite you on stage as part of the show.

From India, watch as Hasan Ansari thrills audiences with his flexibility, performing body-bending maneuvers on a wooden pole, leaving you wondering how a human body can do that. Ukraine’s Anastasia & Misha present a stunningly synchronized and poetic presentation of dance and acrobatics. Also Pavel Valla Bertini, a fifth-generation performer from the Czech Republic, keeps everyone on the edge of their seats

with his unparalleled one, three and even 15-wheeled unicycle skills.

Others delight audiences with their fast-paced juggling skills, energetic roller skating feats, graceful dancing and acrobatics.

There’s always something new to enjoy, no matter how many times you go, according to Vasquez.

“Every year that it comes to town, you’re going to see a different show,” she says.

Every act brings a different culture to the stage. Each is accompanied by a special musical score, played by the Fl!p Circus Band. The versatile soundtrack ranges from classic instrumental to upbeat rock.

“I always like to say, with Flip to expect the unexpected,” says Vazquez. “As you walk into the stands — (with) the music, the lights, and the way the atmosphere is set — you’re inside a different world, and it’s something that you have to experience yourself.”

And, of course, there’s an assortment of tasty circus treats to munch on from the concession stand.

Capturing over 200 years of circus tradition into high-energy show, Fl!p Circus invites everyone to immerse themselves in the experience.

“We just want the audience to enjoy the show, and we want them to be transformed into what we’re doing,” says Vasquez. “We want the audience, when they come in, to feel welcome, to feel like they’re a part of the family.”

Tom Colicchio on ‘why he cooks’

Get an unprecedented insights into the life of one of America’s top chefs when Tom Colicchio brings his “Why I Cook” book tour to the Paramount stage. Part memoir-part cookbook, Colicchio’s newest book shares an exclusive look inside the mind and kitchen of the beloved multiple-Awardwinning chef, restaurateur, and television personality. Colicchio cooked his first recipe at 13-yearsold — a stuffed eggplant from an issue of Cuisine magazine that he picked up out of boredom — and it changed his life. Through 10 memoir chapters and 60 recipes, “Why I Cook” shares Colicchio’s personal reflections of more than 40 years behind the stove. From pre-dawn fishing excursions with his grandfather to running the flat-top at the snack shack of the local swim club, to finding his way as a young chef in New York City, into Tom’s life yet.

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m.$95, $65, $54, $35. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

Anthony Pascal and Anthony Rapp

Get ready to be swept away with Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, the original stars of “Rent.” Their enduring friendship, spanning three decades, forms the heart and soul of this duo show, promising an evening filled with music, anecdotes and laughter. Pascal and Rapp’s friendship and history create an unforgettable evening of music, stories and fun. Expect songs from highlights throughout their careers, music that has influenced their lives, and of course some of the iconic hits from where it all began — meeting on the stage of “Rent.” Jonathan Larson’s iconic show, remains an international phenomenon, contuing a trajectory that began with it’s Off-Broadway opening all those years ago.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. $69, $64, $54. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Visit landmarkonmainstreet.org for tickets and information, or call (516) 7676444.

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S.T.O.P Day

The Town of Babylon holds a cleanup for Stop Throwing out Pollutants (STOP) Day, Saturday, Oct. 12, rain or shine, 8 a.m.2:30 p.m. at the Residential Recycling Center.

Residents are permitted unlimited free trips with an automobile and one free trip with pick-ups, vans or trailers (4 feet by 8 feet). These cleanup days are free of charge. Any vehicle larger than a van or pickup truck will not be permitted. No commercial waste is accepted. Field Street in West Babylon. For more information call the town at (631) 957-3000.

Friday Flick

Head to the West Babylon Library on Friday, Oct. 18, for a movie, on the library’s big screen,1-4:30 p.m. See “Watchers” (PG-13) in meeting room B. The film follows Mina, a 28-year-old artist, who gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. When Mina finds shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are watched and stalked by mysterious creatures each night. The event is for adults. 211 Route 109, West Babylon. For more information, visit wbab. suffolk.lib.ny.us or call the library at (631) 669-5445.

Babylon Town Fall Festival

Join the Town of Babylon Department of Parks & Recreation for the 2024 Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 19 , 4-7 p.m., at Tanner Park. All your favorite activities are back including the hayride, pumpkin picking, giant maze and more! SouthBound will take the stage to perform live. Wowing crowds for over a decade, this four piece, tour de force captivates and enthralls crowds with their showmanship, talent and positive energy. Be sure to wear your Halloween costumes. Admission is free. 400 Baylawn Ave, Copiague. For more information call (631) 957-3000.

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Vendors for Apple Festival needed

Massapequas’ Historical Society seeks vendors for their apple festival, Saturday, Oct 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors selling homemade goods/products, basket raffle donations and gift cards from local businesses are wanted. For more information visit massapequahistoricalsociety. org or email pequahistory@ gmail.com or call (516) 5103024.

Chat with the Mayor

Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams is available for a chat with residents at Babylon Public Library, Thursdays, Oct. 10, 2-4 p.m.; Oct. 24, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m.; also Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2-4 p.m. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon. For more information, call (631) 669-1624.

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The Great Giveback: Teens Canine Companions Meet & Greet

Meet some some canine friends, Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 3:30 p.m., at Babylon Public Library. The event is part of an ongoing program in conjunction with the S.C. Cooperative Library System and Nassau Library System to provide a day of opportunities for patrons to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. For more information on this and other Great Give Back events, visit babylonlibray.org or call the library (631) 669-1624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.

Annual County Marathon

The 10th Annual Suffolk County Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and 1K Fun Run will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20 On Oct. 19, the 5K race begins at 9 a.m and the 1K at 11 a.m. inside Gardiner County Park, Montauk Highway, Bay Shore. The 10k, Half Marathon and Full Marathon Start at 7:30 a.m., on Oct. 20 at the Babylon LIRR station.

The start line is on the corner of Railroad and Deer Park Ave. The best place to be dropped off is at Babylon LIRR, the North Side of the tracks (Park Ave). To register or for more information go to runsignup.com.

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Anthony Manetta’s 7th Annual Pasta & Sauce Drive

Oct. 18

Councilman Anthony Manetta, in collaboration with the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Constantino Brumidi Lodge, hosts the 7th Annual Pasta & Sauce Drive to support the Town of Babylon Food Pantry, now until Friday, Oct. 18. The drive aims to gather essential food items to help those in need within the community. Residents can contribute by donating pasta and sauce at three convenient locations: the Sons of Italy Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park; Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst, and the Lindenhurst Memorial Library, 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst.

All contributions will directly benefit local families, ensuring they have access to the nutrition they need. For more information, contact Councilman Anthony Manetta’s Office at (631) 957-4482 or visit his Facebook page @AnthonyNManetta.

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Steve Martin and Martin Short have a relationship that’s evolved in unexpected ways since their SNL days. Their comic prowess has surely reached new heights since their involvement in Hulu’s smash hit “Only Murders in the Building.” The pair takes another comic turn as special guest performers at Tilles Center’s 2024 Gala, Saturday, oct. 19, 8:30 p.m. These two funnyman display their impeccable talents as “The Dukes of Funnytown!” — a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. Their humor is often subversive, but it is always a joyous self-deprecating romp from two comedy masters driven to make each other laugh as much as the audience. The jokes come at you at a rapid-fire pace with little set-up and big punch lines as they mock Hollywood and the fickle nature of celebrity, but the comedy truly soars when they lovingly (and relentlessly) roast each other. Martin and Short’s chemistry and timing on stage reflects a friendship forged over three decades which developed when they met for the first time on the set of the 1986 film “Three Amigos.” These two titans of comedy have been touring together since 2015, when they launched their first live show entitled “A Very Stupid Conversation.” Tickets start at $70. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Fair

Amvets Ladies Auxiliary 18 hosts craft and vendor fair, Saturday, Nov. 2,10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free and there will be a 50/50, raffles and a cake sale. Amvets Post # 18, 141 Carleton Avenue, East Islip. For more information or to request a space, contact Gloria Morck at (631) 277-9842, cell at (516) 885-1410 or email gcm42@aol. com.

Hocus Pocus Night at Tanner Park

Stick around after the 2024 Fall Festival for Movie Night at Tanner Park, for a showing of “Hocus Pocus” on the big screen under the stars, Saturday oct. 19, 7 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit on! Admission is free to movie night. 400 Baylawn Ave, Copiague

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

Babylon Library presents a Spooky Scavenger Hunt, Wednesday, oct. 16, 3:305:30 p.m. Families with kids in grades K-5 can join Mr. Josh for a spooky story and scavenger hunt. Registration required, Babylon patrons only. For more information, visit babylonlibray.org or call the library (631) 669-1624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.

Art League of L.I. exhibit

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Art League of Long Island presents “Retrospect - The Individual Art of Collaboration in Reconstructive Surgery.”

The exhibit delves into the interplay between personal artistry and collaborative efforts in the context of breast reconstruction, showcasing how the healing process can transcend medicine to become an inspiring narrative of restoration and personal resilience On view through oct. 18. Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery at Art League of Long Island, 107 East Deer Park Road, Dix Hills. Visit artleagueli.org for more information.

Keith Brown seeking reelection in the 12th A.D.

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

In office since 2020, Assemblyman Keith Brown, a Republican representing New York’s 12th District, is campaigning on a platform focused on creating a safer, smarter, and cleaner Long Island. He seeks to address the opioid and fentanyl crisis to enhance safety, promote educational reforms by advocating for a ban on cell phone use during classroom instruction, and support environmental conservation initiatives.

Brown, who is also running on the Conservative line, faces Democrat Thomas J. Cox who is not running an active campaign.

A practicing attorney for 30 years he is a partner with Brown and Altman, LLP. He also serves on the advisory board of the Touro College Law Center, where he graduated, specializing in land use and sustainable development law.

Environmental issues are a significant concern for Brown, who emphasizes the importance of expanding the sewer system in Suffolk County.

“It’s hugely important for Suffolk County since 25 percent is sewered here, unlike Nassau, which is 75 percent sewered,” he said. He estimates that the cost to sewer all of Suffolk is $5 billion, a project he believes has been necessary for 50 years. “If we’re going to clean up our waterways, we have to lower our nitrogen levels and connect the sewers,” he said, noting the risks posed by outdated cesspools. “Those cesspools are like archaic technology,” he added, point-

ing out that flooding events exacerbate the issue, leading to beach closures due to high bacterial levels.

Brown also addressed the social-emotional challenges students face today, advocating for a peer-to-peer mentorship program focused on combating issues like social media-related anxiety and school violence. He believes banning cell phones during instructional time can help mitigate these challenges.

An opponent of the state’s bail reform bill, Brown he argues that the legislation has hindered rehabilitation efforts for individuals with substance abuse issues. He contends that the legislation removed the ability to connect offenders with judges who could facilitate access to diversion programs.

On the topic of overdose prevention, Brown expressed concerns about the limited access to Naloxone, the drug used to counteract overdoses. He is working to expand the availability of alternative treatments and increase the dosage of Naloxone administered by first responders.

Brown is also advocating for new legislation addressing drug-impaired driving, seeking to establish a clear standard for impairment regardless of the substance used. He supports implementing a swab test to identify recent drug use, which he argues is more effective than current methods.

His campaign also includes efforts to lower taxes and implement a dual-verification system for state-funded programs to prevent fraud. “Our debt is a major concern, and people are fleeing New York

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Brown, 62, said he hopes voters will reelect him, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve. He lives in Northport with his wife, Barbara, and their three sons. In his spare time, he enjoys studying U.S. history and playing guitar in a Grateful Dead cover band called “Dead On.”

For more information about Assemblyman Keith Brown and his campaign, visit nyassembly.gov/mem/keith-p-brown.

About the district

The 12th Assembly District runs north to south from Huntington and Northport through East Northport, Commack, and part of Dix Hills to Deer Park and North Bay Shore.

According to demographic data, 78.7% of the district’s residents are non-Hispanic White, 10.5% are Hispanic, 4.7% are Black, and 4.4% are Asian.

The median household income in the district is $147,861, compared to $106,512 in the adjacent 11th Assembly District, which includes Wheatley Heights, Wyandanch, Copiague, and Amityville. There are 34,105 enrolled Democrats in the district, 30,808 Republicans, 1,776 Conservatives, 3,871 Working Families Party registrants, and 29,733 voters who have chosen not to enroll in a party. In the 2022 election, Republican Keith Brown received 29,818 votes to defeat Democrat Cooper Macco, who garnered 21,816 votes.

Election Day is Nov. 5. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Voting primer: A guide to making sure you’re counted

By Anjolique Powell Correspondent

With Election Day, Nov. 5, as well as early voting, Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, rapidly approaching, this guide offers essential information about voting in Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as details on voter eligibility, registration, voting procedures, and absentee voting.

Information for this guide was collected through the League of Women Voters of Nassau County and the Nassau and Suffolk County boards of elections.

Am I eligible to vote?

In order to be eligible to vote, you must:

■ Be a United States citizen.

■ Be at least 18 years old (you can pre-register at 16 or 17).

■ Live in the county, city, or village for at least 30 days before an election.

■ Not be incarcerated for a felony conviction

■ Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.

How do you vote in the general election?

In order to vote in a general election in the U.S., you must be registered before Election Day. To find your polling place in Nassau, go to NassauCountyNy. gov/566/Board-of-Elections. In Suffolk, SuffolkCountyNy.gov/Departments/BOE.

Where/how do I register?

You can register to vote by:

■ Filling out a voter registration form found on either county’s Board of Elections website or the New York State Board of Elections website (at least 25 days before the election)

■ Registering in person at some public agencies.

■ Visiting the Nassau County Board of Elections from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. You’ll receive a confirmation card within two to six weeks. If you don’t receive it, call (516) 571-2411 to check on your application.

There are three ways for voters to cast a ballot in this year’s elections:

■ In person, during early voting, at any one of the 28 early voting locations or on Election Day at your designated polling place.

■ By mail – By early mail ballot or by absentee ballot. To request a ballot, go to Eections.Ny.Gov/request-ballot.

■ For military and oversees voting, go to Elections. Ny.Gov/military-and-overseas-federal-voting.

Do I need to register every year?

No, you’re permanently registered once you’ve registered. However, you need to submit a new application if your name, address, or party changes. If you move, notify the County Board of Elections and re-register.

Should I register with one political party?

You are not obligated to join a political party, however, according to the League of Women’s Voters, “Declaring a party allows you to vote in that party’s primary election, which in New York State is open only to party members.” Enrolled party members can also sign nomination petitions. It’s also important to mention that registering with a party doesn’t mean you have to vote for that party’s candidates. You’re always free to vote for any candidate in general elections.

What is early voting?

Early voting allows people to cast their ballots before Election Day. Early voting also allows voters to go to locations that are closer, like public libraries, public buildings, or community centers. However,

these locations will be different from your assigned Election Day polling place.

When and where does early voting take place?

Hours are:

■ Most days: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

■ Oct. 28: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

■ Oct. 29 and 30: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Check each county’s Board of Elections website for specific locations or location changes.

How do I know where to vote on Election Day?

In order to know where to vote you must look up your polling place, which can be found by entering your county, first and last name, date of birth, and zip code on the New York State Poll Site Search website. This site also tracks voter registration and absentee ballots.

Linda Devin-Sheehan, a board member of the Suffolk League of Women Voters, at the voter registration drive on the Stony Brook University campus on Sept. 11.

Can I still vote if I won’t be able to go to a polling place?

Yes, you can vote by absentee ballot if you’re unable to vote in person due to:

■ Not being in the county or New York City on Election Day

■ Temporary or permanent illness or physical disability

■ Primary care duties for ill or physically disabled individuals

■ Being a patient or inmate in a Veterans’ Administration Hospital

■ Detention in jail/prison (awaiting trial, grand jury action, or serving time for a non-felony conviction).

What is an absentee ballot?

An absentee ballot allows you to cast your vote if you can’t make it to your polling place on Election Day. It’s the same ballot you would receive if you voted in person. However, you can fill it out at home and mail it back or drop it off at the County Board of Elections or at an early polling place.

How do I request an absentee ballot?

To request an absentee ballot you can:

■ Download and fill out the Absentee Ballot Application from the New York State Board of Elections website.

■ Send a letter by mail to: Nassau County Board of Elections at P.O. Box 9002, Mineola, NY 11501 or Suffolk County Board of Elections PO Box 700, Yaphank, NY 11980.

■ In the letter, you must include:

■ Your name and date of birth.

■ The address where you are registered.

■ The reason for the request.

Remember, the Nassau County Board of Elections will take absentee ballots up to 10 days before the election. Under normal circumstances, the Suffolk County Board of Elections will send out ballots between one and three days after receiving an application.

Anjolique Powell is a reporter with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism Working Newsroom program for students and local media.

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State Senator Monica Martinez seeking reelection

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Senator Monica Martinez, a Democrat representing New York Senate District 4 since 2021, is running for re-election this November. She faces Republican and Conservative candidate Theresa J. Bryant, who has not actively campaigned.

Martinez emphasizes constituent services and aims to address issues such as affordable housing, unemployment, and access to affordable insurance. “Sometimes life just happens, and for the constituents who call my office, life has happened,” said Martinez, a Brentwood resident.

She believes her personal experiences have equipped her to assist the community effectively. “We’re dealing in Brentwood with homelessness, drug use, and prostitution,” she explained, noting her collaboration with the MTA, Long Island Railroad police, community organizers, and other elected officials to improve local conditions. “At the end of the day, what every single individual wants is a good quality of life,” she added.

Martinez takes pride in her legislative achievements, particularly her sponsorship of the Water Quality Restoration Act. “I’m proud of the work we have done already in improving our water quality,” she said. “There has been a lot of money invested into our water and sewer infrastructure, but we need to make sure that everybody has good drinking water.”

Public safety remains a focus for Martinez, who has secured funding for police and first responders to enhance their effec-

tiveness. She has proposed a bill mandating security guard training in response to increasing school shootings. “My bill would require that security guards, armed or unarmed, go through this training and learn about the child as a holistic approach,” Martinez explained.

She emphasized the importance of knowing how to de-escalate situations involving children facing medical or mental health issues. “Public safety will continue to be a priority for me,” she said, affirming her commitment to providing law enforcement with the tools they need to foster safer communities.

Martinez has also worked to reduce taxes, establishing a permanent 2 percent property tax cap that puts more money in workers’ pockets. She advocates for transit-oriented development, which she believes can stimulate local economies.

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“Besides building houses, you are building businesses, retail, and multi-purpose usage of land,” she said.

On the topic of affordable housing, Martinez stated, “We need to tackle it in a way where we bring all stakeholders in and truly look at the market value on what is considered affordable and what people are making in order to make those ends meet.”

Born in El Salvador, Martinez credits her parents, Ana and Antonio Martinez, with instilling a strong work ethic and a commitment to public service. “My parents are my everything,” she said. A former educator and assistant principal in the Brentwood School District, she described a pivotal moment that motivated her political career.

When a student confided in her about lacking heat, hot water, and food at home, Martinez realized her ability to help was limited. “Because of the bureaucracy and the red tape that exists in government at times, struggling families sometimes can’t get the help they need,” she said. “I felt that change was needed, and I wanted to help bring that change about.”

Since her election to the New York State Senate, Martinez has been able to provide for families in need. “I knew then that I had made the right choice since I was able to help more people beyond the four walls of my office, actually effectuating change,” she said.

At 47, Martinez lives in Brentwood with her dog, Cooper, and several cats. In her free time, she enjoys binge-watching her favorite television shows. For more information on Sen. Martinez visit nysenate. gov/senators/monica-r-martinez.

The 4th Senate District stretches from parts of Hauppauge, Central Islip, and Islandia, through Brentwood, North Bay Shore, and Deer Park, to West Babylon and North Amityville, reaching the Suffolk County/Nassau County line. The district’s geography has changed somewhat since 2022 and now includes all of Brentwood.

In the 4th Senate District, 34 percent of residents are non-Hispanic White, 17 percent are Black, 41 percent are Hispanic, and 2 percent are Asian.

The median household income in the district is $113,456. For comparison, the median household income in the bordering 8th Senate District, which includes Sayville, the Islip areas, Bay Shore, and Babylon, is $137,507.

The district has 88,761 enrolled voters, giving Democrats a registration edge with 40,517 Republicans, 2,407 Conservatives, 837 enrolled in the Working Families Party, and 55,720 voters choosing not to enroll in a party.

In 2022, incumbent Democrat Monica Martinez was re-elected in the 4th District, receiving 51.4 percent of the votes, while Republican Wendy Rodriguez garnered 48.6 percent.

Election Day is Nov. 5. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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TO: George Wister, if living being the nephew of the Decedent, and if dead, having predeceased the decedent, his distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, executors, administrators, successors and assigns and any other persons who might have an interest in the estate of Mitzi A. Warmuth a/k/a Mitzie A. Warmuth, deceased, as distributees or otherwise all of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence.

A petition having been duly filed by Tracy Hopkins who is domiciled at 14 Earl Street, Miller Place, New York 11764

YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate’s Court, Suffolk County, at 320 Center Drive, Riverhead, New York, on November 12 2024, at 9:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Mitzi A. Warmuth a/k/a Mitzie A. Warmuth lately domiciled at 1013 10th Street, West Babylon, New York 11704, United States admitting to probate a Will dated July 11, 1998 (and Codicil(s), if any, dated _____________), a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Mitzi A. Warmuth a/k/a Mitzie A. Warmuth deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that:

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Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 30, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., premises known as 9 South Prospect 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 169.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 092.001. Approximate amount of judgment is $478,959.37 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #618615/2019. David Ian Roth, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff 24-602. 9/26, 10/3, 10, 17

NOTICE OF SALE  SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Raymond Magarie; Danielle Magarie, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 23, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on October 22, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 270 Neptune Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704.  All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with

the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in West Babylon, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0100 Section 159.00 Block 01.00 Lot 015.000.  Approximate amount of judgment $521,993.83 plus interest and costs.  Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601024/2020. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Scott H. Siller, 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: August 26, 2024 82124 24-586. 9/19, 26, 10/3, 10

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff, Against

DIANE SCHMIDT, PAUL G. SCHMIDT, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 11/20/2017, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 10/25/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 624 Adams Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, 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 Lindenhurst, Township Of Babylon, Suffolk County, State Of New York. District 0103 Section 022.00 Block 02.00 Lot 036.000

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $262,297.85 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 609291/2015

Robert Fuchs, Esq., Referee.

MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland

Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573

Dated: 8/20/24 File Number: 19-300626 SH 24-598. 9/26, 10/3, 10, 17

Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX #: 631468/2023 KINECTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, vs JASMINE MORGAN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ROBIN MORGAN-HAWKINS, ROBERT L. HAWKINS, JR. AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ROBIN MORGANHAWKINS, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ROBIN MORGAN-HAWKINS IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN, OR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE IRS, CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, CLERK

OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY, INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ISLANDIA, LVNV FUNDING LLC APO CITIBANK, JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC JOHN DOE (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.) Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 31 South 23rd Street WYANDANCH, NY 11798 To the Above named Defendant: 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 Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). 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 Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Suffolk. The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises. TO Unknown Heirs of Robin Morgan-Hawkins Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Susan Betsy Heckman Torres of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Tenth day of September, 2024 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, in the City of Riverhead. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Robin Morgan-Hawkins (who died on June 25, 2022, a resident of the county of Suffolk, State of New York) dated the October 15, 2014, to secure the sum of $140,000.00 and recorded at Book 22537, Page 291 in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk

on October 31, 2014. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed January 11, 2023 and recorded on February 21, 2023, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book M00023485, Page 112. The property in question is described as follows: 31 South 23rd Street, WYANDANCH, NY 11798 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME  If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this Foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: September 18, 2024 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 82721 24-608. 10/3, 10, 17, 24

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-24-137320 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 661 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge, NY 11788, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Flying Private Inc. 24-623 10/10, 17

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW, AS FOLLOWS: “RENTAL PROPERTY”

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will convene at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Village Hall, Municipal Building, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York 11702, to conduct a public hearing with respect to the proposed new Local Law: Proposed Local Law 1022PH 281-5 of 2024 amending the Village Code to remove the following subsections of this chapter of the Village Local Law: §281-5 – Application for rental occupancy permit This proposed legislation will amend this section of the law by removing section B (3) and 4(B), which sections require personal information of possible occupants in a rental dwelling. These sections are violative of current law regarding the Village’s s ability to enforce its rental code permitting regulations, and therefore, they are being removed from this section of the existing village code.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Laws at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Laws will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of con -

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ducting its regular monthly meeting for its general business.

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: Babylon, New York September 21, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON JEAN MARIE PARKER VILLAGE CLERK 24-612. 10/10, 17

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW, AS FOLLOWS:

“FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT” IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will convene at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Village Hall, Municipal Building, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York 11702, to conduct a public hearing with respect to the proposed new Local Law: Proposed Local Law 1022PH 365-20J of 2024 amending the Village Code to include the following: §365-20J – Façade Improvement

This proposed legislation will create a Façade Improvement Committee the purpose of promoting the health, safety and general welfare of the community, conserving and enhancing the appearance of the Village, especially in areas of exiting or potential scenic value of historical note, of architectural merit or of interest to the residents, and for the purpose of assisting property owners to maintain the appearance or architectural tone of their neighborhoods and preserve property values and for the purpose of eliminating blight.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings

all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Laws at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Laws will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting its regular monthly meeting for its general business.

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: Babylon, New York September 21, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON

JEAN MARIE PARKER VILLAGE CLERK 24-613. 10/10, 17

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA FAMILY DIVISION IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF FEDERICO MILLAN, Case No.: 24-DR-0827 Petitioner/Husband, v. DAPHNE ALLENDE MILLAN, Respondent/Wife. NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE TO: DAPHNE ALLENDE MILLAN 133 HILLTOP DRIVE BRENTWOOD, NY 11717

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for a Dissolution of Marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Federico Millan, through counsel, Meagan A. Culpepper, Esq., whose address is the Law Office of Meagan A. Culpepper, P.A.,

8270 Woodland Center Blvd., Tampa, FL 33614, on or before 11-11-24, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Hernando County Clerk of Court, 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL 34601, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: September 30, 2024

Doug Chorvat, Jr. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 24-622 10.10. 17. 24. 31

\NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT

ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2025

WHEREAS, on the 16th day of September, 2024, pursuant to Section 105 of the Town Law and Section 181 of the Town Law, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Babylon Fire District confirmed that the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing will be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year 2025 on Thursday, October 24, 2024, commencing at 7:00 pm, at Fire Headquarters located at 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York and WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners is required to adopt a proposed budget at least twenty-one (21) days before October 24, 2024, so that it is available for public inspection prior to the budget hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Babylon Fire District has adopted a proposed Annual Fire District Budget for 2025 as of this date for purposes of discussion and review at the Budget Hearing to be held on October 24, 2024 and a copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Babylon and at the office of the West Babylon Fire District Secretary at Fire Headquarters, 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York where it may be inspected by an interested person during office hours. In addition, a copy of the proposed budget is posted on the fire district’s website, and copies of the proposed budget will be available on the night of said hearing.

NOW, therefore, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Babylon Fire District will hold the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year

2025 on Thursday, October 24, 2024, commencing at 7:00 pm at the Fire Headquarters District Building located at 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the residents and taxpayers of the West Babylon Fire District and the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Babylon Fire District, for their respective consideration at this public hearing and for the purpose of considering the said budget and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning same on Thursday, October 24, 2024, commencing at 7:00 pm, at the Fire Headquarters Building located at 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York.

Dated: September 16, 2024 West Babylon, New York BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT TOWN OF BABYLON ATTEST: Ellen McArdle Fire District Secretary 24-621 10/10

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PUBLIC NOTICE

BOARD OF APPEALS

VILLAGE OF BABYLON

PURSUANT to the provisions of Article VII of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Babylon, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Babylon will hold a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the Municipal Building, at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York to consider the following applications:

•Application of MaryAnn Polcino, 55 Garner Lane, Bay Shore, NY 11706, for permission to maintain a medical office at the premises located at 141 Little East Neck Road, Babylon, NY. The building has livable floor area exceeding 1,000 square feet. Property located in Retail Business District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 8, Block 3, Lots 46.1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-20 and 365-35.

•Application of Marc Howard, SADM Inc., 155 Peninsula Drive, Babylon, NY, for permission to maintain an outdoor covered deck at the rear of the premises located at 6-10 East Main Street, Babylon, NY requiring a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 10 ft. required to zero feet proposed. Property located in Retail Business District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 14, Block 2, Lot 2. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-20 and 365-35.

•Application of Patrick Scarangella, Golden Five Realty Corp., P.O. Box 340, Babylon, NY, for permission to maintain 6 apartments units in a professional building located at 43-59 John Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in Retail Business District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 7, Block 2, Lot 83.1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-20 and 365-35.

•Application of Philip Terribile, 4282 Oak Beach, Oak Beach, NY 11702, for permission to maintain a storage yard at the premises located at 141145 John Street, Babylon, NY, requiring a use variance

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to have a storage yard in an industrial zone. The storage yard has a temporary office trailer, eight storage structures, and nine additional structures. Property located in Industrial District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 7, Block 2, Lots 86 and 87. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-21, 365-63 and 365-35.

•Application of Dr. Kimon Bekelis, 54 George Street LLC, 60 George Street, Babylon, NY, for permission to maintain medical offices at the premises located at 54 George Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 10, Block 2, Lot 24. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35.

•Application of Mark Langstone, Wolf’s Service, 47 Sammis Avenue, Babylon, NY for permission to maintain an auto repair shop at the premises located at 47 Sammis Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Retail Business District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 6, Block 3, Lot 75. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-20 and 365-35.

•Application of Timothy Murray, 80 Stowe Avenue, Babylon, NY, for permission to construct a second-floor addition and maintain an existing shed on the premise located at 80 Stowe Avenue, Babylon, NY, requiring variances to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 6 feet required for the addition to 4 feet proposed and 5 feet required for the shed to 1.2 feet proposed, and to reduce the total side yard setback from 20 feet required to 18.9 feet proposed. Property located in Residence A-7 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 8, Block 1, Lot 54. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15 and 365-35.

•Application of James Capuano, 7 Christopher Court, Babylon, NY, for permission to relocation pool equipment on the premises located at 7 Christopher Court, Babylon, NY, requiring a variance to reduce the minimum side

yard setback from 15 feet required to 10 feet proposed. Property located in Residence A-11 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 21, Block 1, Lot 37. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-13 and 365-35

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

BRUCE HUMENIK, CHAIRMAN

JEFFREY C. WEBER, SECRETARY 24-610. 10/3, 10

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

INDEX NO. 612006/2024

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Mortgaged Premises: 81 WESTWOOD AVENUE, DEER PARK, NY 11729

District: 0100, Section: 023.00, Block: 03.00, Lot: 010.000

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, vs. JOSE RODRIGUEZ A/K/A JOSE RODRIGUEZCASTILLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSE ERNESTO CASTILLO; KAROLYN CASTILLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSE ERNESTO CASTILLO; BRYAN CASTILLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSE ERNESTO CASTILLO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JOSE ERNESTO CASTILLO, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and

assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; DIGITAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; "JANE DOE" AS "JOHN DOE #1", "JOHN DOE #2" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last eleven names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.

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

NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $382,500.00 and interest, recorded on February 25, 2008, in Liber M00021673 at Page 466, of

the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering premises known as 81 WESTWOOD AVENUE, DEER PARK, NY 11729. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.

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

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.

Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

Dated: September 24th, 2024 ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 24-611 10/3, 10, 17, 24

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY

US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY

BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against KEITH ABTEY, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20

Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 20, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Premises known as 132 South 7th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. District 0103 Sec 009.00 Block 04.00 Lot 049.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $139,792.67 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 208450/2022. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Robert Samson, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000201-1 24-607. 10/3, 10, 17, 24

Notice of formation of Quality of LI LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 07/24/2024. Office located in Suffolk. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 58 Marvin Lane, Islip, NY, 11751. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 24-587. 9/19, 26, 10/3, 10, 17, 24

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US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY

BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against VINCENZO SANTANGELO, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 13, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 30, 2024 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 113 Claremont Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 141.00 Block 01.00 Lot 076.000. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $282,053.23 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 605058/2023. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the 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.

David Ian Roth, Esq., Referee File # NY202200000537-1

24-600 9/26, 10/3, 10, 17

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US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY

BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against CECIL NIXON IV A/K/A

CECIL L. NIXON IV A/K/A

CECIL L. NIXON, 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 August 8, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Premises known as 28 Lodge Pl, West Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 081.00 Block 01.00 Lot 060.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at North Babylon, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $508,945.87 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 611817/2023. 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.

Randy S. Nissan, Esq., Referee File # 2236-000669 24-595 9/26, 10/3, 10, 17

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against JACQUELINE E. MARTINEZ, AS EXECUTOR FOR THE ESTATE OF ERNEST L.

MARTINEZ A/K/A ERNEST LEE MARTINEZ, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614. Pursuant to a Judgment

of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 24, 2020, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Premises known as 61 Lincoln Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729. District 0100 Sec 118.00 Block 01.00 Lot 075.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $414,031.98 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment

Index No 029909/2012. 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.

William Garbarino, Esq., Referee File # CHNY1446 24-596 9/26, 10/3, 10, 17

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee of CSMC 2017-RPL2 Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Deborah E. Brown; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 13, 2023 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 29, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 47 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, 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 056.00 Block 03.00 Lot 009.000. Approximate amount of judgment $362,623.77 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 610281/2022. The auction will be conducted pursuant

to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.

Joshua Blumberg, 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: September 3, 2024 24-597 9/26, 10/3, 10, 17

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST JAMES CARLL, TONG POOL CARLL, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 19, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 24, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 116 Amsterdam Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0100, Section 140.00, Block 01.00, Lot 017.000. Approximate amount of judgment $521,078.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #038520/2012. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. William J. Garry, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-003483 82432 24-591. 9/26, 10/3, 10, 17

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST JOSEPHINE E. MCKENNA AS SURVIVING COTRUSTEE UNDER THE MARGARET M. KRESSE 2007 REVOCABLE TRUST, DATED MAY 30 2007, ET AL, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclo-

sure and Sale duly entered January 23, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 30, 2024 at 1:00PM, premises known as 1040 North Clinton Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. 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 207.00, Block 02.00, Lot 067.000. Approximate amount of judgment $386,861.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #625372/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Steven Zalewski, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-004068 81932 24-599 9/26, 10/3, 10, 17

REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-HY11, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HY11, Plaintiff - against - ROSSEMARY PANDALES A/K/A ROSSE MARY PANDALES, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 1, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 28th day of October, 2024 at 1:00 PM.

All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in North Amityville, Township of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

Premises known as 6 39th Street., Copiague, NY 11726.

(District: 0100, Section: 174.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 046.000)

Approximate amount of lien $308,380.77 plus interest

and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 601393/2023. Danielle Coysh, 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 29, 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.

24-593 9/26/, 10/3, 10, 17

Notice of formation of First Glance Beaute LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on August 1st, 2024. Office located in Suffolk county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 369 36th street, Lindenhurst NY 11757. Purpose: any lawful purpose 24-588. 9/19, 26, 10/3, 10, 17, 24

Notice of Formation of LLC. Bare Naked Bakery Holdings, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/28/2024. 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 Dernbach, 34 Mar Kan Drive, Northport, NY 11768. Purpose: any business permitted under law.

24-576. 9/5, 12, 19, 26, 10/3, 10

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for MFRA Trust 2014-2, Plaintiff AGAINST Duke Biomed, LLC, Jerrold Phifer, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated March 11, 2024 and entered on March 15, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on November 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM premises known as 918 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon a/k/a 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 County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 161.00, BLOCK: 1.00, LOT: 006.000. District 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $573,865.68 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604892/2023.

The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and Suffolk County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Billie Jean Miller, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 24-615 10/10, 17, 24, 31

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Suffolk County. WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2015-1 , Plaintiff, -against- JEAN W. LAGUERRE; SHEILA SANON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF VIERGELIE SANON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF VIERGELIE SANON; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC AND PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; TOWN SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF BABYLON; COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; JEAN DORMEVIL; RICHARDSON

LAROSE; VALERY ALTIMY; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, Defendants Index No. 617365/2018 Mortgaged Premises: 84 Herman Avenue North Babylon, NY 11703

District: 0100 Section: 116.00 Block: 05.00 Lot: 038.000 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above captioned action is to foreclose on a Mortgage to secure $380,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on October 3, 2007, in Book M00021615, Page 030, covering the premises known as 84 Herman Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703. The relief sought herein is a final judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. 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.

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YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 24-616 10/10, 17, 24, 31

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2019-HB1, -againstHEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA ROBINSON, 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 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR FINANCE OF AMERICA STRUCTURED SECURITIES ACQUISITION TRUST 2019-HB1 is the Plaintiff and HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA ROBINSON, 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 November 8, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 25 LEVEY BOULEVARD, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100055.00-01.00-050.003. 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.: 608551/2019. Robert Samson, 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.

24-617. 10/10, 17, 24, 31

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, V.

ALVIN MORGAN, 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 April 6, 2016, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and ALVIN MORGAN, 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 November 12, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 23 AVENUE I, FARMINGDALE, NY 11735; and the following tax map identification: 0100-030.00-01.00089.002.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT FARMINGDALE, 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.: 035834/2010. Justin N. Lite, 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. 24-618. 10/10, 17, 24, 31

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 AGAINST EDWARD A. WOJNAROWSKI, TARA A. WOJNAROWSKI, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 26, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 12, 2024 at 1:00PM, premises known as 26 Raider Street, 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 107.00 Block 02.00 Lot 080.000. Approximate amount of judgment $353,895.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610964/2023. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Only Bank or Certified check payable to the Referee will be accepted for the downpayment. No third party check or cash will be accepted. Jonathan A. Baum, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-003424 82522 24-619. 10/10, 17, 24, 31

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-GEL2, Plaintiff AGAINST LUIS A. ESPINAL LOPEZ AKA LUIS ALONSO ESPINAL LOPEZ, PIERRE JUSTIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 18, 2022, I, the undersigned

Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 12, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 128 North 17th Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wyandanch, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 013.00, Block 03.00, Lot 129.000. Approximate amount of judgment $719,102.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603217/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Joseph L. Fritz, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-005240 82666 24-620. 10/10, 17, 24, 31

Notice of formation of The Royal Knights LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/16/2024 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 Royal Knights LLC, 16 S 34th Pl., Wyandanch NY 11798

Purpose: any lawful act. 24-627 10/10, 17, 24, 31, 11/7, 14

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW, AS FOLLOWS:

“PERMITTED USE OF SKATEBOARDS, SKATES AND SCOOTERS” IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will convene at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Village Hall, Municipal Building, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York 11702, to conduct a public hearing with respect to the proposed new Local Law: Proposed Local Law

1022PH – 367-1 of 2024 amending the Village Code, as follows

§367-1(E) – Rules and Regulations established -Rule 5: This proposed legislation will amend this section of the law to reflect that the Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 7:30pm to hear cases on appeal and not 8:00pm.

This is necessary to clear up any discrepancy between the code and the published legal notices.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Laws at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Laws will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting its regular monthly meeting for its general business.

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who

require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: Babylon, New York September 30, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON

JEAN MARIE PARKER

VILLAGE CLERK 24-614. 10/10, 17

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW, AS FOLLOWS:

“PERMITTED USE OF SKATEBOARDS, SKATES AND SCOOTERS” IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will convene at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Village Hall, Municipal Building, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York 11702, to conduct a public hearing with respect to the proposed new Local Law: Proposed Local Law 1022PH - 295 of 2024 amending the Village Code, as follows

§295 – Chapter 295 Skateboard, Skates and Scooters

This proposed legislation will amend this section of the law to include prohibiting the use electric bikes, those that permit locomotion by peddling and those that do not, that are electric powered and to prohibit said use on all Village owned properties, parks and playgrounds.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Laws at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Laws will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

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FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting its regular monthly meeting for its general business.

Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Dated: Babylon, New York September 30, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON

JEAN MARIE PARKER VILLAGE CLERK 24-624. 10/10, 17

Invitation to Bidders BOARD OF TRUSTEES Deer Park Public Library PUBLIC NOTICE: is hereby given for separate and single prime contract sealed bids for: Demolition of Existing Buildings at 75 East 5th Street, Deer Park, adjacent to the Deer Park Public Library. Bids will be received by the Library, on October 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Deer Park Public Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729, and at said time and place publicly opened and read aloud. The Contract Documents may be examined at the Office of the Architect, BBS Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers, P.C., 244 East Main Street, Patchogue New York, (631475-0349); however the Contract Documents may only be obtained thru the Office of REV Plans, 28 Church Street-Suite 7, Warwick, New York 10990 (845651-3845) beginning on October 2, 2024. Complete digital sets of Contract Documents shall be obtained online (with a free user account) as a download for a non-refundable fee of One-Hundred ($100.00) Dollars at the following website: bbs.biddyhq.com. Optionally, in lieu of digital copies, hard copies may be obtained directly from REV upon a deposit of OneHundred ($100.00) Dollars

for each complete set. Checks for deposits shall be made payable to the Deer Park Public Library and may be uncertified. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at the above referenced websites. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. Plan holders who have obtained hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use, and coordinate directly with the printer for hard copies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge for registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. The bid deposit for hard copies will be returned upon receipt of plans and specifications, in good condition, within thirty days after bid date, except for the lowest responsible bidder, whose check will be forfeited upon the award of the contract.

A non-mandatory pre-bid site walk through is scheduled for October 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. starting at the 75 East 5th Street, Deer Park, New York 11729, located at adjacent to the Deer Park Public Library.

The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or the proposals will be rejected within 45 days of the date of opening proposals. Bids shall be subject, however, to the discretionary right reserved by the Library to waive any informalities, accept or reject any alternatives, reject any proposals and to advertise for new proposals, if in its opinion the best interest of the Library will thereby be promoted.

Each bidder may not withdraw his bid within 45 days after the formal opening thereof. A bidder may withdraw his bid only in writing and prior to the bid opening date.

By Order of:

The Board of Trustees Deer Park Public Library 24-626. 10/10

LEGAL NOTICE

INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW, AS FOLLOWS: “RENTAL PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will convene at 7:00pm on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Village Hall, Municipal Building, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York 11702, to conduct a public hearing with respect to the proposed new Local Law: Proposed Local Law 1022PH 281-5 of 2024 amending the Village Code to remove the following subsections of this chapter of the Village Local Law: §281-5 – Application for rental occupancy permit This proposed legislation will amend this section of the law by removing section B (3) and 4(B), which sections require personal information of possible occupants in a rental dwelling. These sections are violative of current law regarding the Village’s s ability to enforce its rental code permitting regulations, and therefore,

they are being removed from this section of the existing village code.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Laws at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Laws will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting its regular monthly meeting for its general business. Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting. Dated: Babylon, New York September 21, 2024 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON

JEAN MARIE PARKER VILLAGE CLERK 24-625. 10/10, 17

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Should we avoid cedar for siding, too?

Q. We want to replace our cedar siding, and you wrote about not using cedar. Is that just for decks, or also for siding? Our community in Massachusetts insists on cedar siding, but has been accepting lookalikes if they meet their appearance standards at the community review. It wouldn’t make sense for us to consider cedar if it’s as much of a problem as you stated. Please let us know your opinion on what we should do, since we want to try to get the siding done before the winter.

A. In my column, answering the question about decks, I wrote that I don’t recommend cedar as either a structural material or finish board material because of its instability and maintenance issues, for decks, specifically. Natural wood is more reactive to the environment, because it used to be in the middle of a tree, and wasn’t intended to be exposed to the weather in its natural state.

The stronger, solid hardwoods are less reactive, but cedar is a soft wood that easily expands and contracts. Although it’s resistant to insects, it doesn’t last as long as other products. As a siding material, it’s not as big a problem, and it’s reminiscent of the original New England historical architecture it was employed for. It’s very attractive, and the issue of stability and durability is different for its use as a siding material.

There are two basic kinds of natural cedar siding, cedar shakes and cedar shingles. Shingles are cut with blades and shaped uniformly, while shakes, also called “split” shakes, are cut to size at double the thickness (or more) and then split in half. That mimics the rustic and non-uniform look our first settlers developed for making the homes and meeting houses they constructed as weatherresistant as they could manage. The techniques and original tools are still used today.

You may want to reconsider when to do the work, whichever style you choose, because cedar is generally harvested in the winter and early spring, and you’ll get better-quality material to work with in the spring than in the fall. The reason the wood is harvested when it is is because the ground around cedar trees is boggy and swampy, and heavy equipment can’t get to the trees until the ground is hard and stable. (Incidentally, foresting requirements dictate that for every tree harvested, two trees must be planted, and about 1 percent of all cedar trees are taken in a season, meaning there will be plenty of cedar for you when you need it.)

Make sure you have an installer who knows to use a waterproofing membrane and drainage filter fabric first, before the cedar is applied, so the shingles or shakes don’t constantly sit against a wet wall after they’re attached. The original settlers understood this, and used strips of cedar to keep the shakes off the wall to drain and dry. Wetting and drying cycles cause accelerated decay. Good luck!

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Remembering a cherished friendship with Nelson DeMille

The bestselling, superbly gifted novelist Nelson DeMille recently died. The author of 23 books, including 17 bestsellers, DeMille was so much more than a brilliant writer. He was first and foremost an outstanding human being and a loyal friend.

The first book of his that I read was “Cathedral,” in the early 1980s. It was a gripping tale of an attack on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. I was hooked. Among all of Demille’s books, I found “Gold Coast,” a satiric depiction of Long Island’s North Shore, to be a true classic. My wife, Rosemary, became an almost obsessive reader of his works.

I didn’t actually meet DeMille until the early 2000s, when I was privileged to be invited to several lunches hosted by Mets owner Fred Wilpon and New York jurist Sol Wachtler at which DeMille was also a guest. I was struck immediately by what a regular guy he was. Totally unassuming and down-to-earth. Humorous. Extremely intelligent, and

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Tknowledgeable on so many topics. Never once telling us how many bestsellers he authored, or mentioning his service in Vietnam as an infantry commander, for which he was awarded a Bronze Star.

Those early gatherings opened the way for lunches, dinners and social gatherings at which Rosemary and I would see Nelson and his wife, Sandy, as well as get-togethers he and I would have with guys we each knew. I distinctly recall the wonderful evening Rosemary and I enjoyed at DeMille’s home, celebrating his 75th birthday with his family and a multitude of friends.

TRosemary, who, in what turned out to be Sandy’s final social event, invited her to a formal congressional lunch in Washington honoring then first lady Melania Trump.

That evening, Sandy joined Rosemary, our daughter, Erin, and me for dinner at a Capitol Hill restaurant, and she was as outgoing and upbeat as ever. Just months later, in September 2018, she died. As devastated as he was, Nelson never showed even the slightest bit of self-pity.

he bestselling author was still the blue-collar guy who grew up in Elmont.

Conversations with him ran the gamut of his varied interests, including dedication to his family and his concern for others. Nothing was more saddening or distressing than when Sandy, a nonsmoker, was stricken with lung cancer. The years following her diagnosis in 2014 were marked by peaks of hope, but then by the darkest valley in 2018, when Sandy succumbed after waging a courageous, uncomplaining struggle.

She was an absolute delight to be with. Intelligent and always upbeat. Sandy was the center of her husband’s life. She was especially friendly with

Rosemary and I continued to get together with DeMille and, if anything, our friendship and admiration for him only deepened. More than ever, I realized that, with all his fame and success, he was, at heart, still the blue-collar guy who grew up in Elmont. Though he moved easily with the socially upscale and the movers and shakers, he very much identified with cops, firefighters, construction workers and military veterans. Those were the people who, through guts and dedication, make our nation work with little recognition or acclaim.

DeMille also never left Long Island. His roots were here, and this was where he stayed.

He continued his literary efforts,

writing, as always, in longhand on yellow legal pads, and rushing feverishly to meet his publisher’s deadlines. His final work was “Blood Line,” published in 2023, which he co-wrote with his son, Alex. Last Oct. 11 I had the privilege of moderating a discussion of “Blood Line” with the two of them before a large audience at LIU Post.

Weeks later, on Oct. 28, Rosemary, and I got together with DeMille at the Paramount, in Huntington, at a reception prior to a performance by Bill O’Reilly and Sid Rosenberg. DeMille was in good spirits, and seemed entirely healthy, but that was the last time we were with him. Soon after, he let us know he was being treated for cancer, but was confident all would be well.

This went on for months. On June 6, Rosemary received an email from him, saying he had just one procedure left, and then we’d be getting together for dinner. That was the last we heard from him. Nelson died of esophageal cancer on Sept. 17.

His wake and funeral, attended by hundreds of admirers and friends, were a celebration of a wonderful man of great accomplishment. He will be missed. Nelson DeMille, R.I.P.

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

historic election for all the wrong reasons

his has been a political year like no other in my lifetime. It may be the only year that was dominated by mean-spirited and ugly conduct, all in the name of winning an election. I am not naïve, having run 12 successful campaigns for public office. But the desperate campaign being run by Donald Trump, in his quest for renewed power, will stand out in the history books for many years to come.

Let’s start with this backdrop. Trump lost the 2020 election by 7 million votes. His years of claims that his success was “stolen” are fake by any measure. He admitted that he was beaten by challenging the election results in Georgia. If you lost an election, why would you be asking the Georgia secretary of state to “find 11,780 votes”? What is sad is that there are millions of Americans who have fallen for that charade.

The second historical event that

taints the Trump re-election effort is the Jan. 6, 2021, riot on Capitol Hill. Trump once told Americans that they shouldn’t believe what they saw with their own eyes. Whether you’re blind or able to see, at Trump’s urging, hundreds of people broke down the doors to the Capitol and destroyed government property, and their actions contributed to the death of five people. That is not my conclusion. It is the findings of countless jurors who heard the facts after weeks and weeks of criminal trials.

D onald Trump’s vision of the nation is depressing and false.

And so, with the blemish of a torrent of facts that would undo any reelection effort, Trump commenced his 2024 campaign. He once claimed he would “drain the swamp,” but instead he has created a new swamp by conducting a campaign heavy with racial undertones, vicious personal attacks and attacks on the American court system.

There have been so many vitriolic assaults that it would take more than one column to adequately describe all of them. One of the current ones that deserves public scorn is his attacks on

the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio. Despite the pleas of the Republican governor of Ohio, the mayor of Springfield and many other elected officials, both Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, have continued to spread false charges about Haitians eating dogs and cats.

I long ago learned that personal attacks on your opponent don’t get much voter applause. Trump has decided that calling his challenger, Vice President Kamala Harris, “mentally impaired” is a way to get voter support. He also thinks that attacking her appearance is a way to win over skeptical women voters. These tasteless tactics are not the way to get the support of the fast-shrinking independent vote.

One of the winning ways to get voters to be your boosters is to offer solid policy proposals and to give the public a chance to hear your vision for the next 10-plus years. Trump has offered little in way of new ideas, but has Project 2025 as his policy proposal. That 900-plus-page volume, drafted by former officials of his administration, calls for

dismantling the federal government as we know it and turning it over to prescreened loyalists who will complete a menu of bureaucratic horrors. Perhaps the most vexing part of the current Trump effort is his constant harping on what he thinks our country looks like. He describes America as a “failed state.” His vision of the nation is depressing and false. He claims that many thousands of the migrants who have come to America have committed major crimes. Any honest presidential contender would not tear down the country at a time when it wants a leader with a brighter view of the nation.

Obviously, my view of the Trump campaign is not a flattering one. Am I a partisan? I have spent all of my life cultivating relationships with my Republican counterparts, and have succeeded because of our mutual respect. But I draw the line when it comes to Donald Trump. I just don’t think he is the true face of America.

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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Calling for fire safety, honoring local volunteers

With Fire Prevention Week — Oct. 6-12 — upon us, it’s important to reflect on the significance of fire safety in our communities, and to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians who keep us safe.

These men and women are truly local heroes, but they are also neighbors just a phone call away who risk their lives in hazardous situations that include fires and floods. They should never be taken for granted, and this annual observance serves as a reminder that we all have a role to play in preventing fires and responding to emergencies of all kinds.

There are 71 fire departments in Nassau County — 69 all-volunteer, and two with both professionals and volunteers — along with six volunteer ambulance corps that provide fire, technical rescue and emergency medical help, all serving 1.3 million residents. In Suffolk, more than 125 volunteer fire and EMS agencies serve that county’s population of more than 1.5 million.

Fire Prevention Week is a nationwide campaign aimed at raising awareness of fire hazards and promoting practices that can saves lives. President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed it a national observance in 1925 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which devastated much of the city and claimed hundreds of lives.

“Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!” is this year’s theme. The goal is to

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educate people about the crucial role smoke alarms play in preventing injury and death when a fire breaks out in a home.

Three of every five home fire deaths occur in properties without working smoke alarms, and the risk of dying in a house fire is cut in half when there are functioning alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association. This underscores the fact that fire prevention isn’t just about avoiding accidents — it’s about saving lives.

The American Red Cross also stresses the importance of installing smoke alarms. At the organization’s Sound the Alarm events, volunteers install smoke alarms for free. For more information, go to RedCross.org.

Education is paramount, too. Children, adults and seniors benefit from learning how to prevent fires and to respond appropriately if one breaks out. Teaching children not to play with matches, encouraging adults to avoid being distracted while cooking and reminding seniors to be mindful of electrical appliances are just a few essential lessons that can reduce the likelihood of fires.

It’s also important to honor the brave people who respond when fires and other emergencies occur. Volunteer firefighters often juggle full-time jobs and family responsibilities, yet they still make time to respond to calls for help — whether it’s a house fire, a car accident or a medical emergency.

Letter writer defending D’Esposito was ‘splitting hairs’

To the Editor:

In his letter last week, “Is D’Esposito vulnerable to a House probe?” Christopher Kane complained that the Herald owes Congressman Anthony D’Esposito an apology for an article about the hiring of his mistress and the daughter of his fiancée that was headlined “D’Esposito faces ethics probe over hiring.” Kane argued, in part, that D’Esposito didn’t violate any ethics rules because he wasn’t married to his fiancée.

However, according to a Sept. 23 article in The New York Times, “The House code of conduct prohibits members of Congress from employing spouses or relatives, including stepchildren. Though Mr. D’Esposito has never married, congressional ethics experts said that employing a woman akin to his stepdaughter, who shared a home with him, could breach the requirement that members of Congress ‘adhere to the spirit and the letter of the rules.’”

The Times article continued, “A separate provision adopted in the wake of the #MeToo movement explicitly states that lawmakers ‘may not engage in a sexual relationship with any employee of the House who works under the supervision of the member.’”

They undergo extensive training to ensure that they are equipped to handle the myriad dangerous conditions that can arise in an emergency, and they are often the only line of defense when a home catches fire and lives are on the line. It’s no wonder that so many people find firefighters’ dedication so inspiring.

The same is true for volunteer EMTs, who provide critical care during medical emergencies, administering life-saving treatment before a victim can be transported to a hospital. Their swift action and expertise often mean the difference between life and death.

A former Suffolk County volunteer firefighter and EMT who continues to serve as a paid paramedic and a New York City police officer explained why he became a first responder.

“I wanted to participate in something that allowed me to help my neighbors at their most vulnerable points in life, while also providing me with valuable life experience and training,” he told the Herald. “The fire department put me on a path to serve the people and communities that I live and work in, as well as (having) a second family I know would come to my aid should my family or I need it.”

We strongly urge you to be there for your local fire department’s next fundraiser or open house, salute the volunteers at their next holiday parade and, if you’re able, consider becoming one of them.

Although D’Esposito was not married to his fiancée, with whom he was allegedly cohabiting, it appears that in his letter, Kane was doing nothing more than splitting hairs!

Lastly, while he criticizes Laura Gil-

len, who “identifies as a Catholic,” apparently Kane is not that troubled by D’Esposito’s reported affair with a married woman (which ended her marriage) while he was engaged to someone else.

opinions After reforms, NUMC is on the upswing

For decades, Nassau university Medical Center has towered above the landscape, representing our community’s commitment to quality health care — for everyone. Public hospitals across the state face enormous challenges, and NuMC is no different. but as we close in on two years of executing substantial reforms, this irreplaceable institution is proving resilient and improving. at long Island’s largest public safety-net hospital and level 1 trauma center, each year the unwavering dedication of our staff provides $1 billion in services to more than 270,000 patients. Many of those patients are from our most at-risk populations, who can’t afford to pay for care and otherwise wouldn’t receive treatment. leveraging new financial standards and practices, more-efficient systems and a renewed commitment to the patient and visitor experience, we are proving that we can be a model for success. our dedication to strengthening the foundations of the facility has recently been recognized by top health care organizations.

In august, after a rigorous evalua-

tion, NuMC earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of approval for Hospital accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its high-performance standards. to achieve this accreditation, NuMC underwent an indepth, multi-day, unannounced onsite review by a team that judged compliance standards in several key areas, including patient rights, infection control, surgical services and patient safety.

the hospital received two prestigious awards from the American Heart Association.

Just days later, NuMC’s team was again recognized, receiving two prestigious awards from the american Heart association. the hospital was honored with aHa’s Get With the Guidelines and Mission: lifeline achievement awards, reflecting our team’s adherence to the latest evidence-based treatment guidelines for heart disease and stroke. the aHa also noted that our efforts have led to improved patient outcomes, including more lives saved, shorter recovery times and reduced hospital readmissions. these awards come as we prepare for the construction and opening of a new Cath lab in 2025 that will enable the hospital to perform more lifesaving heart procedures on site. our emergency Room staff also continues to demonstrate excellence and success under the stress of a growing patient population. In September, after an in-depth investigative report by

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Do we really want to be represented by someone who is so ethically challenged?

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Abortion rights must be enshrined in N.Y.’s Constitution

to the editor:

I was unclear about Proposition 1, and my concern grew when I learned that women in states with abortion bans are dying. I wondered if New York’s abortion laws could withstand the radical extremists influencing our Supreme Court, Congress and potentially the White House. Despite Republican assurances against a national abortion ban, I remain skeptical, especially since the Supreme Court previously deemed Roe v. Wade settled law.

Moreover, the G o P made no effort to block the proposed ban on the abortion pill. While an outright abortion ban may not be imminent, without enshrining abortion rights in New York’s Constitution, it’s plausible that there will be attempts to erode women’s rights gradually. For these reasons, it’s crucial to condemn the fearmongering falsehoods spread by the radi-

Newsday on the crisis of long emergency room wait times on long Island, NuMC’s was ranked second out of all hospitals for average patient wait time, despite the fact that we serve more than 65,000 emergency patients each year. these recognitions required strategic planning, rigorous training and a culture of excellence that permeates every level of our organization. our staff of more than 3,600 undergo continuous evaluations and specialized training to ensure that we meet the highest standards of care, which is particularly crucial because we serve a diverse community with unique health needs.

While previous leadership spent money on new executive offices, we’re focusing on enriching the patient experience and expanding our services. We recently extended our onsite clinical office hours on tuesdays and Wednesdays until 9 p.m. for our pediatric, women’s health, general medicine and physical therapy services. Starting this month, we will have Saturday clinic hours as well for the first time.

this expansion helps make prevention and treatment more convenient for working families, and reduces emergency room visits. our first NuMC van was just delivered to help those with transportation needs. the opening of our

cal right about the ballot initiative and to vote “yes” on Proposition 1.

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Now Trump will approve the SALT deduction?

to the editor:

then-President Donald trump and the Republicans limited our income tax deduction for state and local taxes. For two years the Republicans have controlled the House, so why haven’t Congressman a nthony D’esposito and the MaGa Republicans in the House introduced legislation to give us back our Salt deductions?

Now, in a desperate attempt to help D’ e sposito keep his House seat, t rump comes to New York and tells us he’s going to give us back the Salt deduction. He’ll do that right after he finishes building the wall and Mexico pays for it. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. It won’t be all bad when D’esposito loses the election. His friends in the town of Hempstead will give him a good job.

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new Community engagement Center, our first public open house, our recent back-to-School program and other initiatives are also part of our effort to ensure that NuMC remains a hub for the broader community.

NuMC has long been a cornerstone of health care in Nassau County — more than just a hospital, we are a trusted partner and a critical lifeline for our neighbors. our hospital is often the first place people turn in times of need. We take our unique responsibility very seriously.

these certifications, initiatives and facility upgrades are just a small sample of the exciting results from nearly two years of management and operational reforms.

While NuMC continues to face financial challenges due to drastic state funding cuts that have not been restored, we are committed to building on the success of our recent fiscal reforms to safeguard this vital community resource.

NuMC is a beacon of hope and a testament to the strength of our community. It represents our commitment to caring for one another. our collective support for the hospital means that our area will avoid the health care crises that plague other communities across the nation. Residents will have the peace of mind knowing they have a public hospital ready to meet any challenge.

Megan C. Ryan is interim president and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center.

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Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis: a blessing in every paw

“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.” - St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226)

October 4th is the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, Italy, San Franciso, and founder of the Franciscan religious order. Christian churches host pet blessings the first weekend of this month.

This feast day is observed in North America, Australia, and most of Europe. It is interesting to note that Türkiye, primarily a Muslim country, calls October 4th “Pet Day” to promote kindness to animals.

In 2021, Rebecca and Kyle, members of the pet ministry at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, the Episcopal headquarters for Nassau County, asked Last Hope Animal Rescue if we were interested in partnering with the church to do supply drives and other projects for our pets. They would also offer online pet bereavement counseling to anyone interested.

It is as if the Cathedral has “adopted” our rescue organization. Besides the initial joint efforts, Last Hope has sent coats from our thrift shop to the church’s Long Island locations for the needy, and the Cathedral congregation was a generous contributor to

Pets, Pets, Pets...

pound Toy Poodle with crooked front paw, aged somewhere from nine to 16 years old, was liturgically blessed, the first time in her neglected life. My humane education partner Sue pushed her tiny Frankie around in a pink stroller while we told visitors her sad story.

Dean Michael and Father Eddie, assisted by Rebecca, recited the readings and blessing of the pack of pups and two cats: “Lord God, you inspired St. Francis to call all animals his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless these animals.”

Ironically, Rebecca had adopted two black kittens I trapped in Babylon Village before we knew each other via the Cathedral. Since then, she has become a Last Hope cat volunteer.

During refreshments and socializing, the clergy gave individual blessings to each pet who “asked”. Goodies Galore! Hot dogs, snacks, and Somerset Brewery ales with a choice of pumpkin ale with a margaritastyle rim of sugar and cinnamon, or a dark German blend. Yes, beer. I venture the Cathedral’s blessing may be the only church in the Western Hemisphere to serve homemade brew. It was a “religious experience “.

Special canines blessed included Hildy, a blind St. Bernard; Pharaoh, a young, deaf Saluki and Oakley, a former Greyhound track dog whose racing name was Mickey Dolenz after the Monkees band member.

our fundraiser for people and pet victims of the Turkish earthquake in 2023.

Cathedral Pet Blessing 2024

This past Saturday was a beautiful day for a beautiful pet blessing at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue attended also. The outdoor setting is the lovely dog park fenced around the Mercer Divinity School.

Last Hope adoptable Beagle pups- Mollie and Bentley- mingled with the fifty or so dogs there. Some dogs were wearing angel wings in preparation for their benediction. Amelia, a Last Hope alumna Beagle, was present with volunteer Janis who adopted her from Last Hope almost 12 years ago.

Frankie our new Last Hope ambassadog, a four-

Woofie’s Mobile Pet Grooming was set up on the grounds and offered a portion of proceeds for nail clippings done yesterday to Last Hope. We brought cars full of supply donations from church members back to Last Hope. Believe in Blessings and a Cat Coincidence

On St. Francis Day 2021, Dean Michael, Rebecca, and Kyle came to Last Hope in Wantagh so Dean Michael could bless each one of our dogs and cats. They came bearing gifts- tons of pet food and other goodies. Special attention was given to a Golden mix with severe skin allergies, a Lab undergoing heartworm treatment, and a cat in remission from cancer.

Jax was alone in the big cage as you enter the cat adoption area. He made his presence known to the clergy and received his blessing. Rebecca said later he reminded her of a beloved cat she had long ago.

After the Cathedral visitors left that day, Jax’s future mom called our cat adoption coordinator inquiring about Jax because something about his Petfinder photo attracted her. Yes, on October 4th. At the time she knew nothing about Jax just being blessed.

Two weeks later when registering Jax’s microchip, I filled in his address and noticed Jax lived at the same house number on Cathedral Avenue in Hempstead as the Cathedral’s number on Cathedral

Avenue in Garden City. Jax can see the Cathedral from his window perch.

Will Mollie’s blessing come through for her too? At the Saturday blessing, a couple with a female Beagle were admiring our Mollie Beagle from a Kentucky shelter. On Sunday, the couple came to Last Hope to see her again and put in an application.

Reflect on this: Each pet in attendance is doubly blessed- by the Cathedral priests and by their caretakers/owners who cherish them. Or by their future owners? For Mollie, maybe. Bet St. Francis was beaming down on Mollie and pets blessed everywhere!

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, October 13

•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, October 15

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

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

WEDNESDAY, October 16

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

THURSDAY, October 17

•North Babylon School Board of Education regular board meeting: 8 p.m., at North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, N. Babylon. For meeting information, call 631-321-3226; or visit their web site @ https://www.northbabylonschools.net.

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