Babylon Herald 10_31_2024

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Lawmakers fight for fair share of federal $$

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

With partisan politics heating up just two weeks before Election Day, Long Island politicians gathered in a bipartisan effort to advocate for increased federal funding for road and infrastructure projects in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

“This is a no-brainer,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer. “Long Island needs a dedicated Metropolitan Planning Organization to secure our fair share of federal funding. I urge Governor [Kathy] Hochul to back this crucial initiative

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Babylon School Board honors 45 outstanding stu dents

By ALENA BERENBLATT Correspondent

The Babylon Board of Education celebrated 45 students during its October meeting, recognizing theåir achievements on Advanced Placement exams.

“The Class of 2025 is a remarkable group of academically strong and compassionate leaders,” said Babylon Junior Senior High School Principal Al Cirone, as he called each student to receive a certificate of achievement.

Two students, Jamisyn Cerny and Jackson Maurino, were named National Merit Commended Students by the College Board for their excellent performance on the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship qualifying test, placing them in the top 50,000 of more than 1.5 million test-takers.

Sixteen students were named AP Scholars, having scored a three or higher on three or more AP exams: Lei-onna Arrington, Hayden Baudille, Hazel Bivona, Charles Bunger,

Angelina Chevere, John Cloherty, Spencer Fawess, Paul Forthmuller, John Harkins, Muhammed Hussnain, Christian Lister, Alexander Minicozzi, Ryan Mohr, Maia Reynolds, Carly Ryan, and Grace Varley.

The Class of 2025 is a remarkable group of academically strong and compassionate leaders.

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Thirteen students were named AP Scholars with Honor for achieving an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of three or higher on four or more exams: Mia Arcuri, Talulah Bishop, Kayla Cloherty, Bretton Coffey, Lorenzo DiNapoli, Tobin Gold, Margaret Hannon, Aidan Kistner, Caera Larkin, Nathan O’Farrell, Sonia Romano, Jake Scheriff, and Yuheng Zheng.

Another 16 students were named AP Scholars with Distinction, having received a score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more exams: Riley Altman, Kaitlyn Brodmerkel, Jamisyn Cerny, Kathleen Channing, Brady Cunneen, Kian Donnelly,

Chelsea Gersbeck, Emily Love, Jackson Maurino, Owen Morris, Olivia Muller, Charles Murphy, Andrew Ortiz, Ryan Polletta, Karian Stoehrer, and Colleen Weinschenk.

Additionally, Superintendent of Schools Carisa Manza recognized the district’s custodial and maintenance staff in honor of National Custodian and Grounds Staff Appreciation Day on October 2.

“I want to publicly acknowledge our deep gratitude for our incredible small but mighty custodial and grounds maintenance crew. Their tireless efforts help ensure that our buildings are clean, safe, and welcoming for our students, staff,

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Marc Herbst, executive director of the Long Island Contractors’ Association, speaks on a proposed law to give Long Island autonomy in vying for federal infrastructure dollars. He is flanked by elected officials from Nassau a d Suffolk County and labor leaders who support the measure.

Dems and GOP come together to fight for more federal funding

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and call on our state’s Long Island delegation to unite across party lines to make it happen.”

During a press conference last week at the Long Island Welcome Center on the LIE in Dix Hills, Schaffer stressed that Nassau and Suffolk counties need an independent MPO to effectively tackle traffic congestion, expand public transit, and improve roadways, fostering real progress for communities and the economy.

“This is not a Republican or a Democratic issue, it is a state and federal issue,” said Congressman Tom Suozzi. “It is about government, labor, business, and people—everyone, regardless of party.”

As the sound of traffic provided an apt backdrop, he added, “It is about coming together.”

The gathering aimed to support a New York State bill sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Stern and Senator Monica Martinez that would enable Long Island to apply directly for federal transportation funds. Currently, the two counties get their infrastructure funding through the New York Metropolitan Transporta-

tion Council, which includes Long Island, New York City, Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties. The proposed legislation would establish a separate Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Long Island to better address its specific infrastructure needs, officials said.

Long Island lawmakers recognized the need for this autonomy several years ago, when federal funding allocations revealed a stark disparity: Long Island was initially slated to receive 23 percent of the federal funding allocated to New York but saw that figure drop to just 1 percent in the

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current package—approximately $300 million. Officials noted that nearly all of this funding is earmarked for renovations of electric signs and road repairs, leaving little for new projects or significant expansions.

Marc Herbst, executive director of the Long Island Contractors’ Association, outlined some of the critical road projects needing attention, including the Oakdale merge, the Meadowbrook Parkway and Southern State Parkway intersection, the expansion of Sagtikos Parkway to four lanes, and work on the Southern State Parkway, which Herbst referred to as “blood alley.”

“How many more tragedies do we have to have along that roadway before we address those issues and others?” he asked.

“This is not an adversarial issue, and we are not asking for a divorce,” Herbst added, emphasizing the importance of an independent voice for Long Island in securing federal funding.

“Long Island is a place unlike any other, and with that distinction comes the reality that we have unique needs,” said Martinez. “Our infrastructure and transportation systems must be as bold and resilient as the people who call this region home.”

Adam Levine, executive director of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, acknowledged the desire of Long Island officials to secure every available federal dollar and said the council recognized the bureaucratic challenges they face.

and families,” Manza said.

District Director of Facilities Robert Lorefici provided a brief overview of his staff’s responsibilities over the summer, which included cleaning up after the previous school year and preparing for the new one.

He noted that the walk-in freezer at the Elementary School has been refurbished, a new gymnasium floor has been installed at Babylon Memorial Grade School, and new fencing and gates have been added at both the Grade School and Junior Senior High School.

Lorefici also noted that he discussed Babylon’s property protection program at the 2024 New York State Insurance Reciprocal Symposium in New Rochelle over the summer.

In other board news. Manza reported on the administrative team’s discussions on the potential implementation of armed guards, following a question raised at the previous board meeting. She has reached out to Farmingdale Schools Superintendent Paul Defendini for insights on his district’s decision-making process. Manza mentioned the possibility of surveying the community to gauge opinions

on the issue.

“This will take time to flush out properly, and we appreciate any feedback from our community members,” she said.

Manza also noted that the board is considering constructing a fence on the north side of the east parking lot, adjacent to The UPS Store on Railroad Avenue and parallel to the Long Island Railroad.

“This is to prevent the consistent walk-through of pedestrians to and from the train,” she explained. “While we value our community, we want to keep our students and staff as safe as possible during the school day. We will continue to explore the benefits and pitfalls of this plan and seek community feedback to inform our decision.”

The district continues its partnership with the Crimes Victims Center, which has begun presenting the workshop “Sexual Assault Harassment Made Simple for Students” to Junior Senior High School students.

The next Board of Education business meeting will be held on Monday, November 4, in the Babylon High School Library.

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Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer speaks.

Caught in the click: TikTok faces legal fallout over child safety concerns on social media

By CAROLYN JAMES

A federal lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, alleges that the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, COPPA. The suit, filed by the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission in August 2024, subjects the company to a court order requiring it to implement specific measures to comply with COPPA.

cjames@liherald.com counts and requested that the company delete the information, TikTok frequently failed to honor those requests.

In October 2024, TikTok faced another lawsuit filed by a bipartisan coalition, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta. This suit claims that TikTok harms children’s mental health.

According to the lawsuit, TikTok allowed children to create standard accounts, enabling them to create, view, and share short videos and messages with adults and others on the platform. “The defendants collected and retained a wide variety of personal information from these children without notifying or obtaining consent from their parents. Even for accounts created in ‘Kids Mode,’ a pared-down version of TikTok intended for users under 13, the defendants unlawfully collected and retained children’s email addresses and other personal information,” the suit alleges.

The lawsuit also states that when parents discovered their children’s ac-

“Young people are struggling with their mental health because of addictive social media platforms like TikTok,” James said. “TikTok claims that their platform is safe for young people, but that is far from true. In New York and across the country, young people have died or been injured doing dangerous TikTok challenges, and many more are feeling sad, anxious, and depressed due to TikTok’s addictive features. Today, we are suing TikTok to protect young people and help combat the nationwide youth mental health crisis. Kids and families across the country are desperate for help, and we are doing everything in our power to protect them.”

In 2021, educators raised additional concerns about TikTok’s “devious licks”

CRIME WATCH

The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s First and Third precincts and other local fire and law enforcement agencies:

ARREST IN ROAD RAGE INCIDENT

West Babylon: Suffolk Police arrested and charged Patrick Laughlin, 37, of 87 Wyandanch Ave., Babylon, with first and second degree assault and criminal mischief in connection with an incident that occurred in the parking lot of 90 Route 109 on Sat., Oct. 19, shortly after 8 p.m. Police gave this account:

Following a road rage incident, the drivers of two vehicles drove their cars into the parking lot on Route 109, exited their vehicles and engaged in an altercation. Police allege that Laughlin then got back into his car and rammed his vehicle into the back of the other driver’s vehicle, injuring him. The victim, a 51-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the First Squad at 631-854-8152 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

HIT-AND-RUN

Lindenhurst: At approximately 2:14 p.m. on Oct. 18, a vehicle struck another vehicle on Montauk Highway and South Wellwood Avenue and fled the scene. There was minor damage and no injuries were reported. Police are asking anyone with

information on the incident to contact the First Squad at 631-854-8152 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.

THEFTS

Copiague: Suffolk Police charged Michal Zierski, 52, of Deauville Parkway, Lindenhurst, with shoplifting at Stop & Shop supermarket on Sunrise Highway, Copiague on Oct. 18. He was issued a field appearance ticket for a court appearance at a later date.

West Babylon: An assortment of seafood was stolen from the Stop & Shop supermarket on Montauk Highway, West Babylon on Oct. 18. That incident was reported at 1:35 p.m.

North Babylon: Someone stole a backpack from a 2022 Nissan that was parked on Jean Drive on Oct. 18. The theft was reported at 3:30 a.m. ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Joe I. Hrzich, of 37 Topper La., Levittown; Larry D. Britt of 68 Muncy Ave., West Babylon; Thomas P. DiBuduo of 36 Park Ave., Massapequa; Jonathan Guillen Diaz, 29 Pioxi St. Copiague; Thomas Mancuso, 51 Broadway, Amityville; Peter Doscher Bruno, 29 Pecan St., Lindenhurst. Petit Larceny: Nehemiah Henderson, 38 Cedar Rd., Amityville; Frederick E. Kropp, 65 Centre Ave., Bellmore; Wesley C. Jones, 65 Canal Rd., Mt. Sinai; John Dixon, 61 Granny St., Medford; Marisa Toic, 67 Wilson Ave., Amityville; Michael A. Wheatley, 30 Trebor Rd., Massapequa; Maurice St. Aubyn Walker, 39 Gates Ave., Brooklyn.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

Psychologists and educators say adults can help young people develop healthy

using technology by showing them how to be discriminatory and critical.

trend, which was linked to incidents of vandalism and even physical attacks on school personnel. One theme encouraged students to “smack a staff member on the backside” or “kiss a friend’s girlfriend in school,” clearly designed to disrupt or incite violence in school settings. Although TikTok banned the “devious licks’” hashtag weeks after it emerged, similar trends have proliferated across multiple platforms since then.

“When we look at the youth mental health crisis and the revenue machine TikTok has created, fueled by the time and attention of our young people, it’s devastatingly obvious: our children and teens never stood a chance against these social media behemoths,” Bonta said. “TikTok must be held accountable for the harms it has caused by taking away the time—and childhoods—of American children.”

A recent study by the American Psychological Association found that 41 percent of teens with the highest social media usage rate their overall mental health as poor or very poor, compared to 23 percent of those with the lowest usage. Additionally, 10 percent of the highest users expressed suicidal intent or self-harm in the past year, compared to 5 percent of the lowest users, and 17 percent of the highest users reported poor body image, compared to 6 percent of the lowest users. Therefore, monitoring and limiting access is critical.

“There is no question that young people today are under constant pressure to be online and connected,” said Jennifer Lopez, director of pupil personnel services at the Amityville School District. “Whenever I tell my own children to get off the phone, it feels like a punishment,

psychological disorders.

and they go through withdrawals. But then they seem to relax and have permission to be kids again.”

Lopez, who also teaches at the college level, emphasized the need for parents and educators to stay ahead of technology, which often seems impossible.

“We cannot ignore technology; we have to stay one step ahead of it and teach young people how to use it,” she said. “They must learn to critically analyze information and use it to their advantage without letting it replace reasoning.”

Zhang Yiming, the architect of TikTok, graduated from Nankai University in 2005 with a degree in software engineering. TikTok was introduced to a global audience in 2012 and is banned in mainland China, as well as in many other countries. Read

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Studies show that excessive use of technology by young people leads to stress and

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THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BABYLON

Corner of Deer Park Avenue and James Street in the Village of Babylon, 631-661-5151 Website: babylonumc.org

Pastor: The Rev. Melissa Boyer

SUNDAY SERVICES

URGENT CALL FOR TYPE O BLOOD DONATIONS

A critical shortage of Type O blood is currently raising concern.

New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez is putting out a request for Long Islanders to donate to the New York Blood Center, NYBC. They are currently seeking donations of Type O+ and O blood, in particular.

According to the NYCB, there is currently a dangerous shortage that is affecting local hospitals and Type O blood is at its lowest since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Type O+ is the most common blood type, representing nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population. Type O-is the universal blood type and is commonly used in

emergency settings. A shortage of both types, both locally and nationally, pose serious concerns for the healthcare system, and the need for donors is critical.

“As Long Island faces a critical shortage of Type O blood, I urge residents to help save lives by donating as soon as possible,” said Martinez. “Having an adequate supply of blood products during medical emergencies can make the difference between life and death. Be a lifesaver, make a donation today.”

To view current eligibility guidelines, find a donor center near you and schedule an appointment, visit nybc.org or call 1-800-688-0900.

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North Babylon grad Jack Binning earns the rank of Eagle Scout

Jack Binning, a North Babylon High School graduate and a former member of Troop 175, West Babylon, where he earned his Eagle rank and is now a member of Troop 399 of North Babylon, where he will continue his scouting journey.

For his project, Jack rebuilt and redesigned the corner on Route 231 and Hale Road where the North Babylon Fire Department has its sign, moving it to the corner and installed a 16 by 16-foot stone cantor box to beautify the area so that it is more esthetically pleasing and visible to people driving by. He received support from his family, friends, Bedrock Landscaping and Stables Garden

Center. Jack is the son of Jennifer and Tom Binning and the older brother to Ian.

He is also a volunteer firefighter in North Babylon. He served as a junior firefighter and was sworn in when he turned 17. He also works and rides at the West Babylon Chestnut Bay Equestrian facility, which also supported him in his Eagle project. His community work includes working with younger scouts as a Senior Assistant Parol leader and den chief.

After he completes his work at Suffolk where he is pursuing a fire protection and life-saving degree, he wants to study equine business management.

Babylon Village Arts Council to host Poetry in the Village

The Babylon Village Arts Council will host Poetry in the Village on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jack Jack’s Coffee House, 223 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon. Featured poets Paula Curci and Peter Dugan will perform, followed by an open mic session. Admission is free, with open mic sign-ups starting at 6:45 p.m. The event is curated and hosted by Deborah Hauser, the Poet Laureate of Suffolk County, with funding from Poets & Writers, Inc.

Paula Curci is the Nassau County Poet Laureate for 2022-2024. She serves as the Poet in Residence for Radio Hofstra University, producing programs such as “Calliope’s Corner” and “What’s The Buzz®.” Curci is a certified “Journal to the Self™ instructor and leads the “Poetry: It’s a Shore Thing!” micromemoir project at the Long Beach Library, where she also co-hosts the Poet Laureate’s Invitational open mic. Co-founder of the Acoustic Poets Network™, she is recognized for her unique poetic style called Posics™. Curci has been published in various anthologies, with her work available in streaming audio and on Kindle. She has released three albums—Emissary,

Bittersweet, and Done That: The Audio Version—and authored three chapbooks: One Woman’s Cathartic Release in Poetry, Done That, and The Gift of Thanksgiving. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to the arts and broadcasting.

Peter V. Dugan, the 2017-2019 Poet Laureate of Nassau County, co-developed the Poet Mentor-Youth Mentee Program in collaboration with the Suffolk County Poet Laureate.

He serves on the board of the Long Island Poetry & Literature Repository and co-coordinates Words With Wings Press.

Dugan publishes Poetry: It’s a ‘Shore’ Thing! In an Unsure World and has authored numerous books, including Medusa’s Overbite, The Prowess of Immodest Emptiness, and A Cul-de-Sac Off Main Street. He is also a member of the Poetry: It’s a ‘Shore’ Thing! festival committee at the Long Beach Public Library and served as co-assistant director of THE WORD—A Festival of the Spoken and Written Word: Celebrating All Voices.

For more information about Poetry in the Village and other Babylon Village

Amityville cheer program is thriving

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

As the Amityville varsity cheerleading team gears up for a chance to qualify for the the Empire Regional competition on Dec. 15, excitement and determination fill the gym and sideline.

Under the leadership of Meredith Cohen, in her second year as coach of the squad, the girls are poised to showcase their growth and spirit as they aim for a chance to qualify for nationals.

The squad has made remarkable strides in a relatively short time, earning a commendable second place in Class B during their previous competition. With a commitment to developing their skills and embracing a new style, Cohen aims to inspire her team to enjoy the routine and thrive under pressure.

“I want the girls to feel the excitement and fun that comes with cheerleading,” she explains. “We’re building a culture that values hard work and enjoyment.”

Leading the team are junior Sage Stephens, the regular captain, and senior Melody Cauley, the game-day captain. Both bring unique strengths to the squad. “Sage’s natural enthusiasm and leadership abilities motivate her teammates, while Melody’s focus and experience help keep the team grounded during competitions,” said Cohen. “Together, they create a strong dynamic that fosters teamwork.”

This year, the summer camp proved to be a turning point for the squad. Four girls — Ada Fanning-Holmes, a sophomore, and Marianna Caicedo, a freshman—qualified for All-American honors, a significant achievement that inspired the entire team. “Seeing our girls achieve this recognition shows how dedicated they are and how much potential we have,” Cohen said. “It’s a testament to their hard work and passion for cheerleading.”

Amityville does face unique challenges. Compared to other Long Island teams that have been established for years, Amityville’s program is relatively new, meaning many girls are just beginning their cheerleading journeys. While some teams have athletes who have been training since childhood, Amityville’s squad has made impressive progress in a short time, thanks

HERALD SPORTS Panthers aiming for L.I. crown

in large part to the addition of a JV team.

“We’re continuing to build a bigger program and get these girls starting at a younger age,” said Cohen. “I’m certain that this will only help us in the long term.”

To further strengthen the community and inspire future cheerleaders, the varsity hosts youth clinics and intramurals. “We want to create a pathway for younger girls to get involved in cheerleading,” said Cohen. “By sharing our love for the sport, we can build a stronger program for the future.”

As the season goes along, the squad is laser-focused on perfecting its routines for each competition. Cohen emphasizes the importance of supporting one another and maintaining a positive mindset. “Regardless of the outcome, I want these girls to remember how far they’ve come and the friendships they’ve built,” she said.

As they prepare to take the mat hoping to qualify for nationals, these young ladies not only represent their school but also the spirit of growth and empowerment within their community. Their journey is just beginning, and the future looks bright for this passionate group.

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

Babylon’s girls’ soccer team concluded its regular season with a 6-0 Senior Day win over Copiague to finish with an 8-6-1 overall record while going 6-6 in league play.

The win over Copiague was the Panthers’ most dominant performance of the season. “This was a perfect way to celebrate the eleven senior players who were playing their last home match,” said coach Stuart Love.

All of the seniors started and ended the game on the field together, which was fitting, given how much time they have spent playing together over the years. The group all came through the Babylon Soccer Club and had many years of success as a club team.

The all-senior starting lineup featured Chelsea Gersbeck, Riley Altman, Hazel Bivona, Grace Flynn, Sarah Klienitzke, Olivia Muller (goalkeeper), Talulah Bishop, Ashley Nam, Shayden Kenedy, Grace Varley and Emily Love.

The highlight moment of the match was a first career varsity goal from defender Bishop, much to the delight of her teammates, she drove the ball into the net to seal the win and take the game out of reach. Varley also recorded a hat-trick to take her season total to a team high of 13 goals. “Grace has been so good for us,” said Love. “It’s been nothing but phenomenal to see her take that next step as a leader both on and off the field.”

Next up for the Panthers is the postseason. The younger players on the roster who will look to have a big impact in the playoff games are juniors Delaney Busch, Lexi Casale and Lily Krollage, sophomores Emma Muccioli and Gianna Durler (goalkeeper) and freshman Julia Wider, who is the team’s second-highest scorer with 8 goals on the season.

“Julia has developed into such an excellent player for us,” Love said of Wider. “This has really turned into a big breakout season for her and we couldn’t be more proud.”

As for the rest of the underclassmen, Love understands their importance to this group. “We have gotten great contri-

butions from everyone this season,” he said. “I’m excited to see what our younger players can do this postseason.”

Babylon has already been named Suffolk County Champions and looks forward to the Long Island Class B Championship Game on Sunday, Nov. 10 at Farmingdale State College against the Nassau County winner.

“There are some very good Class B teams in Nassau County this season so whoever we play will be a big challenge,” said Love. “Our team has been tested all season, playing in the Suffolk County Class A Division against some top opponents.

“Our players cannot wait for this opportunity,” he added. ‘They are ready to bring a strong performance when the time comes and I believe that they will.”

The winner of the LIC will advance to the New York State Final Four in Cortland the following weekend.

Photo courtesy of Kara Keenan Seniors Melody Cauley, left, and Jayda Campbell are vital parts to Amityville’s successful competitive cheer program.

Tony Belissimo/Herald Babylon will play a yet-to-be determined opponent from Nassau County for the L.I. Class B title Nov. 10.

L.I. schools threatened by Project 2025

By JENNA ZAZA & LORI SAXENA Special to the Herald

Project 2025’s agenda to restructure the government extends beyond the Fed and into education, proposing to completely eliminate the Department of Education. This is a contentious move that could have profound repercussions for public education on Long Island.

The DOE plays a significant role in supporting local education by providing funding to high-poverty schools and increasing programs designed to protect and serve vulnerable students, such as those with disabilities or in the LGBTQ+ community.

Eliminating the department means drastically reducing federal funding streams and eventually phasing out Title I, a federal program that provides financial assistance to schools with a high percentage of low-income students, according to a Chalkbeat report. Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization focused on education issues.

Title I aims to ensure all children, regardless of socio-economic status, meet state academic standards by funding programs like after-school tutoring and teacher development. Schools can operate schoolwide improvement initiatives if they meet certain thresholds of low-income students.

“When you eliminate funding, the things that get cut are teacher salaries, teachers get laid off, class sizes get bigger, and you have less counseling services, less paraprofessional services ... all of that is eliminated when you don’t have Title I funding,” Jillian Gaeta, co-founder of the organization Roots to Revolution and a New York City public school teacher, said.

Nearly half of Suffolk County’s total public school enrollment is economically disadvantaged students at 44 percent, in Nassau County it is 32 percent, according to the State Education Department. Districts such as Huntington, Central Islip and Brentwood 63 percent, 66 and 88, of the students are from low-income households, respectively, according to state statistics.

Project 2025 also proposes to reduce eligibility for federally funded meal programs.

Funding impact

The potential rollback of programs like the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program under Project 2025 could exacerbate the lack of access to food on Long Island. In recent years, the number of food-insecure individuals on the island has surged, increasing by 58.3 percent since 2021, with an estimated 65,000 children affected, according to a Long Island Cares report.

Over 60 percent of students in lower-income districts like Brentwood and Hempstead qualify for free lunch and breakfast, indicating a substantial reliance on federal aid programs, according to Meals Count data. Meanwhile, wealthier districts like Jericho and Great Neck in Nassau County, where less than 10 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, would be less affected by federal cuts, according to state data.

“In the schools that I’ve worked in, 80 percent of students were receiving free and reduced lunch,” Gaeta said. “If you take away that ability, you now have 80 percent of your kids hungry. You can’t educate those kids; they’re struggling because all they’re focusing on is how their bellies aren’t full.”

Long Island is also seeing a surge in school lunch debt, according to a Healthy School Meals for All report. The Lindenhurst school district reported nearly $50,000 in unpaid school lunch fees and South Huntington said meal debt doubled from $20,000 after the pandemic. Wealthy districts often benefit from higher property tax revenues, which can be used to supplement educational programs. Low-income districts typically struggle with limited funding and resources, making it challenging to provide basic services, let alone additional support for meal programs.

But it’s not just lunch — early childhood education

A portion of Project 2025 aims to roll back progress made on programs and laws that are designed to protect and serve vulnerable people such as the LGBTQ community.

programs are also on the chopping block under Project 2025.

Whither Head Start?

Head Start is a federal initiative that promotes school readiness for young children from low-income families. It serves children aged 3 to 5, focusing on cognitive, social, and emotional development alongside health screenings and nutritious meals. The program is critical in preparing disadvantaged children for elementary school and fostering long-term academic success.

“Early education programs ... are foundational for a child’s ability to thrive in school, and also for their economic security, that they are able to read and write and develop those skills at an early age,” Gaeta said.

In Nassau County, the availability of Head Start programs is concentrated in districts with higher rates of low-income families. Out of eight Head Start locations, many are in areas with higher child poverty rates.

The Head Start programs in Hempstead, Freeport and Roosevelt illustrate this trend. Hempstead, with a child poverty rate of nearly 21 percent, and Roosevelt, where nearly 17 percent of children live in poverty, highlights communities that heavily rely on these educational resources. Freeport, with around 14 percent of children living in poverty, further emphasizes the critical need for support in these districts. The figures are based on Census Bureau data.

Child poverty rates in Westbury (14 percent), Lawrence (10 percent), and Long Beach (6 percent) demonstrate a varied landscape where families may still benefit from Head Start programs, although the urgency may differ.

More affluent districts like Garden City, Syosset, and East Williston, which report child poverty rates of less than 5 percent, do not have any Head Start locations. Wealthier families often have access to private preschools and other early childhood programs.

Title IX fallout

Another proposal of Project 2025 includes a rollback of Title IX, a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, including sports.

“Title IX, which allows girls to play sports and opens up opportunities for young girls, is also supported and protected by the federal government,” Gaeta said. “So if you eliminate the Federal Department of Education, you’re eliminating all those benefits that our kids need to have successful schools.”

Rolling back Title IX could also disproportionately

impact non-binary and transgender students as the project aims to “define ‘sex’ under Title IX to mean only biological sex.”

“Long Island is already seeing pieces of Project 2025 being enacted,” Kiana Abbady, board chair of Long Island Progressive Coalition, said. “[Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman] already passed a transban, where individuals cannot play sports if they identify as transgender.”

In Nassau County 10 school districts — Island Park, Jericho, Lawrence, Locust Valley, Long Beach, Mineola, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Oyster Bay and Port Washington — are set to lose funding, based on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2025 executive budget.

“If any parts of Project 2025 are enacted, we will see large swaths of Long Island’s communities, predominantly black and brown, predominantly working class, lose significant funding for public schools,” Abbady said. “We already see that. ”

Extracurricular activities, such as sports, are typically the first to be cut when schools experience dips in funding, and this could have adverse effects on students. Research indicates that participation in sports is linked to numerous benefits for both girls and transgender youth, including improved academic performance, higher self-esteem, and greater overall well-being.

In underfunded districts, girls often have 1.3 million fewer opportunities than boys to engage in athletic programs, according to the National Women’s Law Center. Exclusionary policies for trans youth like Nassau County’s Legislature and Project 2025 Title IX reforms could exacerbate rates of depression, school absenteeism and suicide in trans students, which are already significantly higher than for cis-gender students.

Without the federal enforcement of Title IX and adequate funding, the gap in opportunities between wellfunded and underfunded schools could widen, leaving many girls and LGBTQ youth without access to the necessary resources for their athletic and educational advancement.

Gaeta said this is ultimately the goal of Project 2025.

“It is designed to benefit wealthy, wealthy white men,” she said. “All of the projects, all the policies in Project 2025, will hurt low-income families, will hurt middle-class families, will hurt women and girls, will hurt LGBTQ families, will hurt people of color. It is designed that way.”

Jenna Zaza and Lori Saxena are reporters with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism’s Working Newsroom program for students and local media.

Courtesy George Giokas

Be prepared: An app that lets you report and track power outages.

Power outages are a reality, especially during a storm or other weather events. One of the most frustrating issues can be not knowing when power will be restored.

The good news is that, for PSEG Long Island customers, a power outage doesn’t have to leave you completely in the dark. That’s because the Long Island company created a free Outage Tracker, accessible from any smartphone or mobile-enabled device on our mobile app.

PSEG Long Island used customer feedback from J.D. Power surveys, research, and focus groups to help them design the app.

“Our intention is to reduce the stress and anxiety of an outage by enabling customers to closely track the progress of their restoration, all within the free, convenient PSEG Long Island mobile app,” says Larry Torres, Sr. Director, Emergency Preparedness and Logistics.

It’s as easy to use as it is to download. And once it’s installed on your device, if you have a power outage, you have access to report outages and track updates.

As PSEG Long Island begins the restoration process, you receive notifications on the Outage Tracker. These show everything from confirmation that your outage report was received, to damage assessments, to repair alerts and an estimate of when power will be restored.

“The sooner we know about specific outages, the quicker we can react and restore power,” says Michael Presti, Director, Customer Experience and Marketing.

The PSEG Long Island Outage Tracker provides customers with:

Accessibility: Even if someone loses power, they can access the Outage Tracker on their mobile device as long as they have cell service. However, they need to download it before an event to ensure they’re prepared.

Reporting capability: Customers can report partial or full power outages. In the case of downed lines, the app provides a phone number to call. This immediate reporting helps PSEG Long Island respond more efficiently to restore service.

Year-round reliability: Because outages can sometimes occur even when the weather is not a contributing factor, the Outage Tracker helps people stay connected and able to report issues at any time.

We live in a world where we have more information at our fingertips than ever before. It just follows that having some control and knowledge about power outages is critical to our peace of mind and ability to plan, be heard, and feel safe. So be prepared, and learn more about the free PSEG Long Island mobile app at psegliny.com/app.

Photo by Tony Lopez.

Photo by Fotostorm via Getty Images.

A power outage doesn’t have to leave you feeling powerless. Be prepared. Download our free mobile app with Outage Tracker. You can report outages and track restoration progress. Because knowing is power.

Babylon Panthers prevail over Miller Place in Homecoming game

Babylon Junior-Senior High School held its annual homecoming football game on Sat., Oct. 5. The game, following a day of celebration in the neighborhood, showed the Babylon Panthers beating Miller Place 57-48.

The event was the highlight of a day filled with celebration, which included a parade along Main Street where the high school classes displayed their creative floats and the homecoming court, featuring king and queen Jackson Maurino and Grace Varley, made their appearance.

“Babylon’s homecoming was a beautiful day of celebration and school spirit on full display,” said Superintendent of Schools Carisa Manza. “To top it all off, our football Panthers were victorious, capping a wonderful and memorable day.”

This year’s float winners were: First place, Seniors, second place Juniors, third place Sophomores and fourth place, Freshmen.

(Left to right) Kian Donnelly, Patrick Costa, Daniel DeBetta, Jackson Maurino, Grace Varley, Caitlyn Watral, Emily Love, Riley Altman, Shayden Kenedy.

Photos Courtesy/Babylon Schol District

STEPPING OUT

Looking outward from an artistic perspective

Local talents on view at

Museum’s Long Island Biennial

By Danielle Schwab

A tradition since 2010, the popular Long Island Biennial at Hecksher Museum returns with “The Body Politic,” shining the spotlight on our diverse artistic talent throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The latest edition of the juried exhibition — now on view through mid-January — offers an exciting look at what is happening artistically here in our area.

Out of 313 submissions, 79 were accepted from 60 artists, resulting in a vivid assortment of mediums, styles and focuses on exhibit. Curated by Meredith A. Brown, the museum’s consulting curator of Contemporary Art, each piece was reviewed by an expert jury team. The panel included Ian Alteveer, department chair of contemporary art at the Museum of Fine Arts; Patricia Cronin, artistic director of the LGBTQ+ VR Museum, art professor and sculptor; Grace Hong, assistant director of Galerie Lelong & Co.

The exhibit takes on a theme for the first time — examining contemporary social, cultural and political issues. It’s a snapshot of some of the major national, local and even international matters that compel artists in this important election year.

“Sixty countries — taken together, representing half the world’s population, including the United States — will have held major elections by the end of this year,” Brown says.

“It’s a crucial year. And we thought it would be interesting to see how the people, the artists in our communities, are thinking about these political, social, cultural issues — and representing them through art.”

The exhibit represents a remarkable variety of media, with styles spanning abstraction to hyperrealism, including sculpture, painting, photography, and collage. One pieceis even composed with cut plastic straws and lighters found on a beach.

“I’m always interested in the way artists can combine things that I wouldn’t have thought of, sometimes materials that are ‘non-art’ materials,” Brown adds.

East Meadow’s Karen Kirshner is among the artists featured. Her abstract acrylic painting “The Mission, 2022” employs a “direct painting” technique that enables her to use her emotions to paint onto the canvas.

“I never know what I’m going to paint. I paint in the moment, moment to moment, and then

the frantic rush to safety by and for the Ukrainians.

review and evaluate and adapt and improve,” Kirshner explains.

She was influenced by the war in Ukraine, with so many trying to flee. Her movement of lines, shapes and vibrancy of colors expresses the Ukrainians’ frantic energy.

“I felt in my soul,” Kirshner says. “The mission is to get people out.”

Maria Spector, of Babylon, is represented with two paintings: “Candy Girls and Boys Under the Jellybean Tree, 2022 ” and “Candy Girls Under the Sugar-Plum Tree with Boy and the Artists that Painted Women 2020-22.”

In “Candy Girls and Boys Under the Jellybean Tree“ contemporary figures of children are mixed with images from art history, fine art and popular culture — all under a tree ‘ripe’ with various candies.

• Now through Jan. 19

• Open Thursday through Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

• Heckscher Museum of Art,

2 Prime Ave., Huntington

• Visit Heckscher.org for more information or call (631) 380-3230

“By incorporating pop culture, I explore issues of femininity and masculinity through both history and today. The work is meant to challenge our own biases and beliefs,” Spector says.

Another standout, Lynbrook’s Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz captures her vision through photography. “Pink Shoes, 2022” is a testament to freedom of expression without discrimination. The male in pink platform shoes was snapped outside of Fashion Institute of Technology.

“I’ve been photographing people for 50 years. It took me many years to be able to do what I do, which is approach and photograph people on the street,” Kozodoy Silkowitz says. “I think it’s a wonderful thing to see people who are unafraid to express who they are, although some people may disapprove.”

Visitors can contribute their own voice to what’s on view and how they relate to community and identity through a collage of messages on the response wall.

It’s all part of the museum’s effort to encourage artistic reflection through times of great change, inspiring us to engage with narratives in a new light.

As Brown puts it: “It helps the artists and it helps those of us who are not artists to think about the diversity of artists and viewpoints and opinions in these communities in which we live, and in that way, hopefully it can broaden people’s views of their communities, of where we are.”

As always, the exhibit experience is enhanced by related programming. The participating artists will be in the galleries on select Sundays throughout the exhibition period to engage with visitors, as well as taking part in upcoming museum and community events.

Mike DelGuidice’s Concert Weekend for Veterans

Mike DelGuidice, one of Long Island’s celebrated singersongwriters returns to The Paramount, with special guests. The band always gives it their all, especially when playing the iconic Billy Joel songs. DelGuidice leads his ensemble in a rousing concert that highlights the Piano Man’s decades of hits. Like his idol, DelGuidice grew up mastering several instruments including bass guitar, guitar, piano, and drums. He’s renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge of the Joel catalog, which caught the attention of Joel himself, who ultimately brought him on stage with him. DelGuidice and his band pack hit after charttopping hit in a high energy show that’s always a crowd pleaser. The concert delights audiences with renditions of classic rock favorites and his own eclectic originals.

Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, 8 p.m. $60, $40, $25, $20. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

America

The perennial classic rock favorite is back on the road again as founding member Dewey Bunnell celebrates the band’s 54th anniversary, appearing on the Tilles Center stage. Billed as “Ride On Tour 2024, it draws on the band’s deep catalog of hits including signature song “A Horse With No Name,” a #1 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1972. Bunnell and America’s co-founder Gerry Beckley (along with former bandmate Dan Peek), who met in high school in London in the late 1960s, quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of that tune. Forty plus years later, these friends continue to make music together (although Beckley has now retired from touring) thrilling audiences with their timeless sound. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners discovered there was always much more to America than surface perceptions.

Saturday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $35. LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at TillesCenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Susan Kozodoy Silkowitz’s Pink Shoes gives a voice to personal expression.

Photos courtesy Heckscher Museum

Maria Spector’s collage “Candy Girls and Boys Under the Jellybean Tree,” is part of a series that explore issues of consumerism, sexuality, femininity, and masculinity — merging the ideas and works of the past with the present.

Karen Kirshner’s “The Mission” was inspired by the war in Ukraine. It conveys

THE Your Neighborhood

Ailey II

Ailey II, which bills itself as “the next generation of dance,” continues its 50th anniversary of bringing “off-the-charts energy” to the stage, with a performance at Tilles Center, Friday, Nov. 8 , at 8 p.m. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s outstanding and emerging choreographers.

The 2024-25 repertory features two world premieres by former Ailey II member Alia Kache and by Houston Thomas, as well as repertory favorites and beloved classics. Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble and led by Sylvia Waters for 38 seasons, Ailey II has advanced Alvin Ailey’s vision for more than five decades by giving early-career dancers a bridge from world-class training at The Ailey School to the professional stage. Led by Artistic Director Francesca Harper, Ailey II’s dancers bring their technical mastery and emotional depth to works by the most daring established and emerging choreographers. Just as Ailey envisioned, the company continues to develop the next generation of performers and dancemakers while expanding audiences through global touring and community-based performances.

Holiday Craft Fair

Ascension Lutheran Church invites all to its Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Browse among many gift items. All items are handmade. 33 Bay Shore Road. Deer Park For more information, call (631) 667-4188.

Great South Bay Clean Up

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Fair

The program includes Alvin Ailey’s Streams, an abstract exploration of bodies in space, danced to a percussion score by Miloslav Kabelac; Houston Thomas’ world premiere Down the Rabbit Hole, a continuation of the choreographer’s Follow the White Rabbit (2022) that expands on its themes, examining the relationship between humans and technology; also Francesca Harper’s Luminous, a work that pays homage to the 50th anniversary of Ailey II and the artists who paved the way for future generations. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

Save The Great South Bay, in collaboration with Babylon Rotary holds a community creek clean-up event at Santapogue Creek, Saturday, Nov. 19, 9-11 a.m. Volunteers are needed and should meet up at Montauk Highway in the old Kmart parking lot. The Great South Bay will only be as healthy as the 50 creeks leading into it so all individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer for this effort. You can download the Clean Swell app to help track the debris; then pick a buddy, get bags, pickers and disposable gloves and safety vests and join the effort. For more information, email infosavethegreatsouthbay. org or go online to savethegreatsoutybay.org.

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.

Kiwanis Annual Auction

Kiwanis Club of Copiague invites all to an auction, Friday, Nov. 15, at 6:30 p.m., at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School. There will be restaurant gift certificates, a Lotto board, baskets galore, family amusement certificates and hundreds of new items. Admission is $10 and includes a sheet of tickets, free coffee, tea, and cake. Funds raised will go to scholarships and children in the community. 1100 Dixon Ave., Copiague. For more information call the Chamber at (631) 275-0439 or go to copiaguechamber.org.

Chamber Holiday Party

Reserve your spot at the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Party, Tuesday, Dec. 10, beginning at 7 p.m. The cost is $75 and includes an open bar, buffet dinner and more. Early bird tickets are $70 (ends Nov. 15), and $80 at the door. 2075 Deer Park Ave. For more information email: info@ chamberofdeerpark.org, or call (631) 406-5967.

Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington exhibit

Suffolk County Historical Society Museum hosts a new exhibit, “The Sinking of the Steamboat Lexington on Long Island Sound,” opening Saturday, Nov. 2, 1 p.m. With an opening reception and meet and greet with curator Bill Bleyer.

The exhibit includes lithographs of the flaming vessel and original documents related to the aftermath of the disaster, including interviews with survivors, ensuing legal investigations and articles reporting on the disaster at the time. $5 for non-members; free to members. Light refreshments will be served. 300 W. Main St., Riverhead. For more information, visit suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety. org or call (631) 727-2881.

North Babylon Assassins Spring Travel Baseball Tryouts

North Babylon Assassins are looking players 12 years or under and 13 years or for the 2025 winter and spring seasons. The Assassins are an affordable and close-knit travel team, looking to continue to grow while displaying commitment, hard work and dedication.

Those interested in trying out can call Coach Shawn at (516) 413-7948 or Coach Anthony at (631) 671-4604 for more information.

Poetry in the Village

Babylon Village Arts Council presents Poetry in the Village, Thursday, Nov. 7, 7-9 p.m., at Jack Jack’s Coffee House. Featured poets Paula Curci and Peter Dugan will be followed by an open mic night. Admission is free. Open mic sign-up begins at 6:45 pm. The event is curated and hosted by Deborah Hauser, the Poet Laureate of Suffolk County and funded by Poets & Writers, Inc. 223 Deer Park Ave.

Having an event?

Model Train Show

The TMB Model Train Show opens Saturday, Nov. 30. It features its ever-exciting show of model trains running in dozens of interesting settings, on Saturdays, Nov. 30, Jan. 4, 18 and Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays, 1-5 p.m., on Dec. 1, 15 and Jan. 5, 19 and Feb. 9, at the Upper Room Church. With new scenic areas to discover as well as familiar sights and a wide variety of trains from prewar to the most modern O gauge trains, all set in 6,500 square feet of fun for the entire family. Admission is free. So, mark your calendars now. 722 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills. For more information go to tmbmodeltrainclub.com.

Chat with the Mayor

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

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

On exhibit

Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition

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

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

Meet local authors

Local authors gather at Babylon Public Library, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2-4 p.m., to discuss their books. Come find your next read at this fun event. You do not need to register for this event. For more information, visit babylonlibrary.org or call (631) 6691624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.

Back in time

Babylon Public Library hosts a “1923 Night at the Babylon Theatre,” Sunday, Nov. 3, 2-3:30 p.m. Travel back in time to 1923 for a night out at the theater. Gentlemen, grab your fedora and ladies, straighten your seams, for a little history, a little vaudeville, a few films, and a fun evening out. Registration is requested for this program. . For more information, visit babylonlibrary.org or call (631) 669-1624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.

GENERAL ELECTION Candidates

Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment

This proposal would protect against unequal treatment based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy. It also protects against unequal treatment based on reproductive healthcare and autonomy.

A “YES” vote puts these protections in the New York State Constitution.

A “NO” vote leaves these protections out of the State Constitution.

Enmienda para Proteger Contra el Trato Desigual

Esta propuesta protegería contra el trato desigual basado en la etnicidad, el origen nacional, la edad, la discapacidad y el sexo, incluida la orientación sexual, la identidad de género y el embarazo. También protege contra el trato desigual basado en la salud y la autonomía reproductiva.

Un voto “SÍ” coloca estas protecciones en la Constitución del Estado de Nueva York. Un voto “NO” deja estas protecciones fuera de la Constitución del Estado.

Democratic Electors

Electores para Presidente y Vicepresidente

Kamala D. Harris (For President)

Republican Electors

Tim Walz (For Vice President)

Electores para Presidente y Vicepresidente

Donald J. Trump (For President)

JD Vance (For Vice President)

Representative in Congress District 2

Representante en el Congreso Distrito 2

Rob Lubin (D,WF)

United States Senator

ELECTIon

Vote for One (1)

Andrew R. Garbarino (R,C)

Senador Estatal, Distrito Vote for One (1)

Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D,WF) Diane Sare (L)

Michael D. Sapraicone (R,C)

State Senador Estatal, Monica

Member Miembro Steven

Member Miembro Kwani

Justice

Juez de la James Gregg Deanna Terence State Senador Estatal, Francis

ELECTIon’24

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Senator District 4

Estatal, Distrito 4 Vote for One (1)

Monica R. Martinez (D)

Teresa J. Bryant (R,C)

Senator District 8

Estatal, Distrito 8

Francis R. Dolan (D) Alexis Weik (R,C)

Member of Assembly District 9

de la Asamblea Distrito 9

Vote for One (1)

County Court Judge

Juez del Tribunal del Condado

Philip Goglas (D,R,C)

Family Court Judge

Juez del Tribunal de Familia

Stuart P Besen (D,C)

Vote for One (1)

Steven J. DellaVecchia (D) Michael A. Durso (R,C)

Member of Assembly District 11 de la Asamblea Distrito 11

Darlene Jorif Mangane (D) Carl J. Copertino (R,C)

Vote for One (1)

Kwani B. O’Pharrow (D) Joseph R. Cardinale (R,C)

Justice of the Supreme Court

Corte Suprema (Vote for up to Eight) (8)

F. Matthews, Jr. (D,R,C)

Roth (D,R,C)

Deanna D. Panico (D,R,C)

Terence P. Murphy (D,R,C)

Alfred C. Graf (D,R,C)

Paul E. Hennings (D,R,C)

Paul M. Hensley (D,R,C)

Andrew A. Crecca (D,R,C)

Vote for Three (3)

Jordan S. Katz (D) JChristopher C. Brocato (R,C)

District Court Judge District 2

Juez del Tribunal de Distrito James A. Mc Donaugh (D,R,C)

R. Mc Greevy (D,R,C)

INDEX NO.: 033838/2007

Date Filed: 10/7/2024

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE

MORTGAGED PREMISES: 55 Irving Avenue, Wyandanch, New York 11798

DSBL #: 0100-058.0001.00-051.000

Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate.

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs. Public Administrator of Suffolk County, as Administrator of the Estate of Della Gause aka Della L. Gause; Denise Gauze Hill, as Heir to the Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause; Darryl McNair aka Darryl E. McNair, as Heir of the Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause; Desiveno Gause a/k/a Desireno B. Gause a/k/a Desi Gause, as Heir of the Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause; Dwayne Gauze a/k/a Dwayne Gause, as Heir of the Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause; Clerk of Suffolk County Court o/b/o The People of the State of New York; Clerk of the Suffolk County District Court; Clerk of the Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency; Town Supervisor, Town of Babylon o/b/o People of the State of New York; New Yok State Department of Taxation and Finance; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated and Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Estate of Eldarius Dino Gause

Public Notices — Your right to

a/k/a Eldarius D. Gause, and all the heirs at law, next of; kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; John Doe #1 through #6, and Jane Doe #1 through #6, the last twelve names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this 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 Amended Complaint.

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 AN-

SWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY.

SENDING 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.

THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $126,350.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk on September 15, 1998, in Liber 19397, Page 331, covering premises known as 55 Irving Avenue, Wyandanch, New York 11798, DSBL #: 0100-058.00-01.00-051.000

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. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises.

TO the Defendants Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Estate of Eldarius Dino Gause a/k/a Eldarius D. Gause, and all the heirs at law, next of; kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes

of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated , the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Christopher Modelewski, J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk, dated and filed September 23, 2024. Dated: October 16, 2024 /s/ Deborah M. Gallo

Deborah M. Gallo, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840

New York, New York 10170

Phone: 347.286.7409

Fax: 347-286-7414

Attorneys for Plaintiff, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE

NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY.

YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE.

The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.

In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process.

To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by

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the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department's website at www.dfs.ny.gov.

FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS

Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner's distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.

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Warehousmen’s liens on unclaimed personal property of the following clients at Mr. D’S Moving & Storage Inc. All will be sold at public auction at 711-4 Koehler Ave. Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 11779 on November 15th 2024 Wilson, Sylvia 74 Stevens Place Coram, NY 11772

Bryant, Keyonna 9 Henry St. Wyandanch, NY 11798 Brown, Cherry P.O. Box 222725 Second Ave. Brentwood, N.Y. 11717 Jackson, Michelle 60 Gibbs Rd C.I. NY 11722 Queliz, Angela 73 Lombardi Dr. Shirley, NY 11967 Cristallo, Dominic 60 Hallock Landing Rd. Rocky Point, N.Y. 11778 24-664. 10/31

Notice of formation of Soulful Earth Tea Co LLC.

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 9/26/24. Office Location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to/at 20 Anchor Court, West Babylon NY. 11704.  Purpose: any lawful purpose  24-663. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21, 28, 12/5

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, -againstJAMES BLACKWELL A/K/A JAMES W. BLACKWELL, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on February 24, 2020, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and JAMES BLACKWELL A/K/A JAMES W. BLACKWELL, 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 December 3, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 414 WESTVIEW AVE, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100-085.0002.00-028.000. 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 Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 015183/2013. Jonathan A. Baum, 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. 24-660. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK –COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

INDEX NO.: 615073/2024

Date Filed: 10/14/2024

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is: The location of real property being foreclosed.

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, -against- COLLEEN MEREDITH A/K/A COLLEEN C. MEREDITH, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS POSSIBLE HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MARLENE MEREDITH

A/K/A MARLENE T. MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MERIDITH; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MARLENE MEREDITH

A/K/A MARLENE T. MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MERIDITH, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; and “JOHN DOE No. 1'' through ''JOHN DOE No. 100'' inclusive, the name of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and assignees,

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lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendant(s).

To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff's attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. 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. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable C. Stephen Hackeling, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk County, granted on the 9th day of October, 2024, and filed with the Complaint and other papers in the office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by MARLENE MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MERIDITH

and COLLEEN MEREDITH A/K/A COLLEEN C. MEREDITH to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., bearing date October 31, 2006 and recorded in Book M00021425, at Page 885 in the County of Suffolk on November 29, 2006, which was modified by loan modification agreement dated November 18, 2009 and recorded December 3, 2011, in Book M00022143, at Page 063 creating a new principal amount of $452,885.01, which was further modified by loan modification agreement dated July 1, 2011 and recorded November 23, 2012, in Book M00022273, at Page 033 creating a new principal amount of $476,677.23, which was assigned to HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 by instrument executed August 24, 2016 and recorded August 26, 2016, in Book M00022731, at Page 369. Said premises being known as and by 14 Melody Lane, Amityville, NY 11701, bearing tax map designation District: 0100, Section: 173.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 122.000, which is more fully described in the Schedule “A” attached to the Complaint. Aldridge Pite, LLP, Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747. Our File 1113-14369B 24-661. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK –COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

INDEX NO.: 618816/2024

Date Filed: 10/9/2024

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is: The location of real property being foreclosed.

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- DEBRA BOTTARI A/K/A DEBRAJEA J. BOTTARI AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF NEIL BOTTARI; DEMI BOTTARI A/K/A DIEMI M. BOTTARI AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF NEIL BOTTARI; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF NEIL BOTTARI, if they be living and if they be dead, the

respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; and JOHN DOE No. 1'' through ''JOHN DOE No. 100'' inclusive, the name of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendant(s).

To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff's attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. 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. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Thomas F Whelan, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk County, granted on the 20th day of September, 2024, and filed with the Complaint and other papers in the office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by NEIL BOTTARI to FLEET NATIONAL BANK, bearing date February 20, 2004 and recorded in Book M00020704, at Page 835 in the County of Suffolk on April 6, 2004, which was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. by instrument executed February 3, 2023 and recorded April 3, 2023 in Book M00023497, at Page 309. Said premises being known as and by 317 40th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, bearing tax map designation District: 0103, Section: 001.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 039.000, which is more fully described in the Schedule “A” attached to the Complaint.

Aldridge Pite, LLP, Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747. Our File 1092-12319B 24-659. 10/31, 11, 7, 14, 21

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFI -

CATES, SERIES 2005-5, -againstANTHONY AMBROSIO A/K/A ANTHONY E. AMBROSIO, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 28, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-5 is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY AMBROSIO A/K/A ANTHONY E. AMBROSIO, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, 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 December 4, 2024 at 9:30AM, premises known as 60 HUNTER AVENUE, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100152.00-01.00-007.002. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 611751/2020. Richard Lavorata, Jr., 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.

24-662. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -againstDENNIS NOTO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 14, 2018, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and DENNIS NOTO, 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 19, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 43 BAYLAWN AVE A/K/A 43A AND 43 BAYLAWN AVE, COPIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-192.0001.00-037.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE HAMLET OF COPIAGUE, 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.: 610012/2016. Peter Ronald McGreevy, 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.

24-632. 10/17, 24, 31, 117

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. TYESHA FORTE, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment

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of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 13, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Town of Babylon, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757on November 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM, premises known as 21 DAVIDSON STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0100, Section: 080.00, Block: 02.00, Lot: 016.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $211,577.34 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 621074/2023.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee. For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.

DANIELLE COYSH, Esq., Referee

Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 24-633. 10/17, 24, 31, 11/7

NOTICE OF SALE  SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK State of New York Mortgage Agency, Plaintiff AGAINST Diana K. Casale; Bennett J. Rossanda; et al., Defendant(s)   Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 10, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 20, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 493 17th Street, West Babylon, NY 11704.  All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in North Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 130.00 Block: 2.00 Lot: 68.000.  Approximate amount of judgment $312,442.48 plus interest and costs.  Premises

will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #203903/2022. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the SUFFOLK County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Eric Besso, Esq., Referee   McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue-Suite 840 New York, NY 10170   22-12267NY 82800 24-635. 10/17, 24, 31, 11/7

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11, Plaintiff, AGAINST JEFFREY TORRES AS ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, ALEXIS TORRES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, and JENNY TORRES HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES; et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 6, 2024.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM premises known as 58 Sunburst Drive, Deer Park, NY 11729.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New

York. District 0100 Section 092.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 015.000. Approximate amount of judgment $409,257.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #607067/2015. Latoya James, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY

DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE RALI 2006-QS12, Plaintiff against TAREQ MOLLAH A/K/A TAREQ M. MOLLAH, 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 September 6, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 130 Claremont Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704.

District 0100 Sec 141.00 Block 02.00 Lot 057.000 and 058.003. 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 $1,016,322.20 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 203752/2022

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.

Francesco Paolo Tini, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY760 24-630. 10/17, 24, 31, 11/7

NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Lehman ABS Mortgage Loan

Trust 2007-1, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Martin B Lane, Maureen Theresa Lane, et al, Defendant (s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 30, 2019 and entered on June 17, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on December 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM premises known as 891 South Bay Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. 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: 025.00, BLOCK: 02.00, LOT: 016.000, District 0103. Approximate amount of judgment is $835,988.26 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610915/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and Suffolk County Auction Plan in effect at this time. For sale information, please visit XOME at www.xome. com or call (844) 400-9633. Kevin Johnston, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 24-658. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity, but Solely as Trustee of The Truman 2021 SC9 Title Trust, Plaintiff, vs. John Spillet, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 23, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., premises known as 45 Parliament Place, North Babylon, NY 11703. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Baby-

lon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 115.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 026.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $222,544.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600257/2023.

David I. Roth, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 231606 24-657 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21

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SUPREME COURT COUN-

TY OF Suffolk, US Bank Trust National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Patricia Liggon as Heir and Distributee to The Estate of Joe Nell Pough, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 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 December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 121 Arlington Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Wyandanch Station, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 058.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 041.001. Approximate amount of judgment is $251,687.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620644/2023.

Keith M. Corbett, Esq., Referee

Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 221068-2 24-656 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21,

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

Notice of formation of 10 Colt Babylon, LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 5, 2024. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to, 25 Davison Ln W, West Islip, N.Y 11795. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 24-641. 10/17, 24, 31, 11/7, 14, 21

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

INDEX NO. 618890/2023 COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

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

Mortgaged Premises: 12 CROYDON ROAD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701

District: 0100, Section: 174.00, Block: 03.00, Lot: 117.000

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCI-ATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1998-3

Plaintiff, vs. BELVIN NOTTINGHAM, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; UN-KNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM 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, de-scendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; AALIYAH NOTTINGHAM, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A

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MA NOTTINGHAM; EUGENE NOTTINGHAM JR, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; TYREKE NOTTINGHAM, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; LATOYA ROBINSON AKA LATOYA WIMBUSH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; DARIUS NOTTINGHAM AKA DARRIUS NOTTINGHAM, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; DARON MORRIS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOT-TINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; LATOYA WILLIAMS; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ISLANDIA; COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CASCADE CAPITAL, LLC B/S/U CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY AS REGIS-TERED AGENT; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC AND PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR TO BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION; JOHN DOE #1, "JOHN DOE #2" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties in-tended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, de-scribed in the complaint, Defendants.

To the above named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREY 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 $56,681.00 and interest, recorded on September 15, 1998, in Liber 19397 at Page 262, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering premises known as 12 CROYDON ROAD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701.

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 pro-tect 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: August 21, 2024

ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE &

PARTNERS, PLLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590

516-280-7675

24-648 10/24, 31, 11/7, 14

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of BKPLEG Series N Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Frank Cimitile a/k/a Frank A. Cimitile, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 26, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lin-denhurst, NY 11757 on November 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 380 Silver Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 141.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 034.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $483,834.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615952/2023.

Maria Sideris, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 231998-1 24-649. 10/24, 31,11/7, 14

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SABR 2004-0P1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-0P1, Plaintiff, AGAINST JOSEPH CARAVELLA, JODI CARAVELLA AKA JODI L. CARAVELLA, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on March 21, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM premises known as 105

Phyllis Drive, Lindenhurst, NY 11757.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0103 Section 020.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 049.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $520,477.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #600778/2018.

Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

24-650 10/24, 31, 11/7, 14

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY

U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff against GLORIA DE LISI A/K/A GLORIA SCADUTO DE LISI A/K/A GLORIA SCADUTO-DE

LISI HEIR-AT-LAW, 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 September 11, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 22, 2024 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 1593 1st Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 139.00 Block 02.00 Lot 046.000.

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 $870,481.47 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 026442/2010. 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. Latoya Roberta-Angela James, Esq., Referee File # NY201900000461-1 24-651. 10/24, 31, 11/7, 14

Notice of formation of NY Limited Liability Company. Name: CRESTWOOD RE HOLDING, LLC. Articles of Organization filling date with New York Secretary of State (SSNY) 05/21/2018. Office Location: Suffolk County. New York Secretary of State designated as agent of CRESTWOOD RE HOLDING, LLC upon whom process against it may be served. New York Secretary of State shall mail copy of process to CRESTWOOD RE HOLDING, LLC, 494 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.  24-652 10/24, 31, 11/7, 14, 21, 28

Notice of formation of Kore Aerials, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/27/2024. 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: Kore Aerials, LLC, 26 E Seacrest Ave., Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Purpose: any lawful act. 24-665. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21, 28, 12/5

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Regulators who decide where different threads can be placed, how big or small those threads can be and what they can look like, are people. People are threads in the fabric. Your kids are threads who may or may not find a way to be woven into the fabric as other threads disintegrate or are pulled away. Government, financial institutions, property associations, neighbors and you have to all cooperate to make the fabric stay together.

It’s possible that when enough people refuse to buy a thread or be a thread, then the value of threads diminishes. The cost of making a thread — a home or a commercial building — keeps increasing, so the cost of the components has to be brought down. But the people who make those components have to get paid. Do we cut their salaries? It’s all connected, like a complicated woven fabric in which everything has to work together.

There’s currently a nationwide shortage of housing units and a limited inventory of homes for sale, possibly because it costs more for less, so people are reluctant to move. Prices, the cost of materials, the regulated size of homes, and profit margins for sellers and lenders all need to be reduced. Does anyone see that happening, or do we wait for the fabric to become brittle and start to come apart to respond? Good luck!

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L.I. urgently needs sustainable waste management

As Long Island grows, so does the stress on the region’s infrastructure, resources and properties. With nearly 3 million residents calling Nassau and Suffolk counties home, Long Island is facing a waste management crisis of unprecedented proportions.

Long Island produces approximately 7 million tons of waste annually. This immense volume, comprising everything from household trash to commercial and construction debris, is straining a region that is already stretching its waste management infrastructure upsettingly thin. And with the imminent closure of the Brookhaven Landfill, the region’s last major landfill, the crisis will only escalate, underscoring the critical need for sustainable solutions — particularly waste-to-energy systems — to address the growing environmental and logistical pressures. There’s no other way to put it, really: Current waste management practices on Long Island are becoming increasingly unsustainable.

Landfills are a dead end. They’re shutting down all over the Northeast, forcing

Wwaste to be transported farther and farther — an ecological and environmental catastrophe burdening residents, businesses and municipalities alike. Longdistance transportation of waste adds to traffic congestion, exponentially increases the likelihood of illegal dumping, pollutes the air, and exacerbates greenhouse gas emissions.

Long Island urgently needs a more sustainable waste management strategy.

WReworld, a leader in sustainable waste solutions for over three decades, offers a solution to this growing crisis. With four strategically located thermomechanical treatment facilities — in Westbury, West Babylon, East Northport and Ronkonkoma — we’ve been instrumental in helping Long Island manage its waste more efficiently. These facilities are waste ecosystems, and employ a variety of sustainable capabilities that extract valuable resources from what many of us toss in our kitchen bins at home.

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e can no longer rely on outdated methods that damage our environment.

Throughout our more than 30 years on Long Island, we’ve been focused on working with community groups and environmental advocates to lead the way in developing and implementing advanced solutions to help the region achieve its environmental goals. The journey toward a sustainable future, however, is a collective one. It requires the active participation of residents, businesses and municipalities in waste reduction, recycling and support for sustainable waste management practices.

municipalities throughout the year across Long Island to help organize pharmaceutical take-back events. This gives residents a way to safely and responsibly dispose of expired and unused prescription drugs. By facilitating proper disposal methods, Reworld and its municipal partners are helping reduce the risk of contamination, and help keep our communities safe and healthy by protecting critical infrastructure.

For example, each of these facilities houses waste-to-energy technology. By converting waste into renewable energy, we reduce the Island’s reliance on landfills while simultaneously generating electricity, thus contributing to the region’s energy needs in a sustainable

Our commitment to sustainability also extends to our metal-recovery services, where we recycle over 60,000 tons of ferrous and non-ferrous materials each year. To put this in perspective, the recovered metal could form a chain of paperclips that wraps around the Earth 85 times. This dedication to resource recovery highlights our mission to minimize waste and maximize the value of discarded materials.

For example, improper disposal of medications, whether flushed or thrown away, can lead to pharmaceutical contamination of groundwater, potentially affecting both the environment and public health. That’s why we partner with

In addition to community programming, Reworld is also driving innovation in sustainable waste solutions on Long Island by implementing new technology at our facilities. We’ve developed advanced thermal-treatment methods and integrated high-efficiency combustion systems with cutting-edge environmental controls. Our Long Island plants operate with an unprecedented level of efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Long Island stands at a critical crossroads. The decisions we make today will shape the future of our waste management infrastructure. We can no longer rely on outdated methods that damage our environment and strain our communities. By embracing sustainable practices, we can reduce landfill dependency, lower our carbon footprint and create a healthier, cleaner environment for future generations.

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Hurricanes shred lives and property

e did the stupid thing, and we survived.

We did not evacuate our home on a barrier island on the west coast of Florida when Hurricane Helene blasted through in the earlymorning hours of Sept. 26.

The first alerts about Helene seemed exaggerated and alarmist: A disorganized low-pressure system, percolating quietly near the Yucatan Peninsula, would gather fearsome energy over the Gulf of Mexico and slam into Florida’s Gulf coast, as a Cat 4 or 5 killer. It was an unusual setup for hurricane in these parts. My parttime residence was long said to be safe by the indigenous people who lived here, protected geographically because of a twist in the coastline. Maybe the ancients are exacting revenge for our careless guardianship of their land.

We are on the eighth floor of a building on the beach, and we have metal wind shutters. So, considering the labori-

ous process of gathering our belongings and food and driving to a safe haven, we decided to stay. Besides, once a storm is on its way, not much time remains before landfall, and it isn’t clear which way to run. Hurricanes often wobble or weaken or, in the case of Helene, turn left over Georgia and North Carolina, destroying everything in their path.

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We had water for a week, and food that didn’t need to be refrigerated or heated. We had each other and Lillybee the dog, who had been skulking in our shadows for days. We also felt somewhat jaded by overhyped weather alarms in the past. Epic snowfalls, tornadoes sprouting everywhere, on-again-off-again water spout watches. We would probably be OK.

generators malfunctioned. Then I walked up. Then I did the same walk, down and up eight flights, for five days, until power was restored. Both of our cars, parked “safely” in the garage, were engulfed by the tidal surge and totaled.

e were scared straight by Helene, and will never try to ride one out again.

Sometime after midnight on the 26th, the rain and wind came on like a freight train, hammering the shutters against our windows. Within an hour we had no electricity and no internet. Officials on the mainland turned off all water service to the island. The bridge to the rest of the world was closed.

The dog needed to go out, so I grabbed a flashlight and walked down eight dark flights of stairs to get outside. Building

But we were lucky. We lived through the storm without a medical crisis and with replaceable losses. We vowed never to stay when the authorities tell us to evacuate. What if one of us got sick during the hurricane? What if the windows blew in, even with the shutters?

Less than two weeks later, we had another shot at hurricane survival. Hurricane Milton developed on the east coast of Mexico, and got himself together in record speed, exploding from Category 1 to Category 5 in one day and taking direct aim at our island as he charged up the west coast of Florida.

This time we obeyed the evacuation orders and moved to a hotel on the mainland with Lillybee. One day later, the hotel was evacuated, sending us on a drive across the state, with thousands of other people. We took refuge with family on the East Coast. And we waited and waited for the hurricane to hit and do its

work so we could begin to build back. Like waiting for surgery.

Milton made landfall on Oct. 9 on the tiny barrier island south of us, wiping it clean of all the charming old Florida cottages that have survived for so long on a spit of land. Cars floated out into the Gulf. A man was rescued clinging to a large cooler from his sunken boat. We came back to our condo four days later. The property was a mess, but we had power and internet. We were on a boilwater advisory, stores were closed, and piles of household belongings and soaked furnishings are piled up along the roads.

We love it here, but it’s crazy to build on barrier islands. Nature always reclaims her own. We were scared straight by the first hurricane, and will never try to ride one out again. We look around at neighbors who have lost everything they own. And we know we are part of a bigger, more frightening human-made disaster called climate change.

Who will gather the will and willingness to stop the rising tides and temperatures? Who will stop the awful gathering storm of wind, rain and fire that sweep across our nation in every season?

Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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n recent days, two of the most prominent national newspapers, The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post, announced that they would not endorse a presidential candidate in Tuesday’s election, breaking from decades of precedent. Many have speculated on the reasons behind these decisions, suggesting that the newspapers favored Kamala Harris but ultimately chose not to upset Donald Trump for fear of retribution if the former president returns to the Oval Office.

For those of us in the news business, these decisions raise questions about the role of newspapers in a charged political climate. We at the Long Island Herald, a proud local newspaper company family-owned for three generations, see this as an opportunity to reaffirm our mission to serve the people of Long Island.

Unlike many national publications, the Herald does not make endorsements of candidates seeking political office, and our reasons are simple yet vital. Our focus is not on swaying voters toward a particular candidate, but on delivering comprehensive and unbiased information about the issues that matter most to Long Islanders. We are not here to tell our readers how to vote for political candidates; rather, we are here to arm readers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions at the

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‘Harris shouldn’t even be on the ticket’

To the Editor:

ballot box. For us, the true measure of success is when readers feel empowered to draw their own conclusions based on facts, insights and perspectives they can trust.

Our mission is grounded in the local stories that directly impact your day-today lives — stories about Long Island schools, roads, parks, businesses and community events. It’s easy for national headlines to overshadow these essential local matters, especially in a polarized political landscape. Yet we firmly believe that our responsibility is to stay rooted in the issues affecting our neighborhoods and families. From zoning changes and public safety to neighborhood events and high school sports, we are here to cover what is relevant and timely for our readers.

The one place where you might see opinions about local and national political candidates, however, is in columns on our editorial pages, like those written by Randi Kreiss and Peter King. These essays are distinguished from Herald news content by featuring photos of the authors, making it clear that they reflect the writers’ perspectives and not the views of the Herald. We strive to showcase a diverse array of local voices across the ideological spectrum in these opinion pieces.

In a world saturated with news from national outlets, social media platforms and pundits, local newspapers play a

I couldn’t disagree more with Jerry’s Kremer’s viewpoint in his column last week, “Why I’m voting for Kamala Harris.” Harris shouldn’t even be on the ticket. If the Democrats had held an open primary after President Biden was pushed aside, she wouldn’t even have been considered. Her word-salad responses to questions are baffling and her knowledge of the issues is inept. The only thing that rings in her favor is the Roe v. Wade debate. Harris is clueless on the economy, the border, which is a travesty, and her ability to engage with world leaders. Donald Trump is far from perfect, but he’ll put America first, and Kamala, in my opinion, will not.

KEnnY CULLEn Franklin Square

And Jerry left something out

To the Editor:

In “Why I’m voting for Kamala Harris,” Jerry Kremer forgot to mention what our open south -

unique and irreplaceable role. Our newspaper is here to highlight the concerns and successes of Long Island, to act as a mirror to our community, and to bring a sense of belonging and understanding that no national publication can provide. But to achieve this, we need to hear from you, our readers. What are the topics you care about? What issues are not getting the coverage they deserve? Are there people in our community doing extraordinary things whom we should feature? We encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas and feedback with us. Let us know what you’re curious about, what you feel needs to be addressed, and where you think we can improve. Your voices are essential to shaping a Herald that genuinely reflects and serves your community.

Reach out to us at execeditor@liherald.com, and let us know what matters to you!

As the election approaches, we understand the intense focus on national races, but our mission remains to illuminate the issues closest to home. We will continue to be your trusted source for local news, not by endorsing political candidates but by informing, listening, and responding to the needs of Long Island.

Together, let’s keep our community well-informed, engaged and vibrant — one local story at a time.

When did we become so unkind?

ispent a lot of my childhood, and now, consequently, a lot of my adulthood, at my uncle’s lake house in Pennsylvania.

Some of my fondest memories revolve around being there — whether I was fishing with my grandfather, exploring the outdoors with my cousins or curled up with a good book on the beach, taking in my surroundings.

As I’ve gotten older, I find that I love the area for different reasons. I still like to fish and spend time outside with my family and my dogs. But I also love exploring the Poconos communities around the house, which, in many ways, feel like a second home to me.

Readers of the Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow Heralds have likely seen my name pop up on their community Facebook pages throughout the almost three and a half years that I’ve been working here. I like to stay involved with community forums,

because they’re not only a great source of information, but also a great place for me to network, and meet the people in the communities that I cover and love.

So just as I do here at home and when I’m working, I’ve joined a few community social media pages in the Pennsylvania region I travel to. Again, I find that it’s a great way to stay in the loop, find new spots to visit, and again, receive a variety of information that I might not know otherwise.

the world often feels overwhelmingly negative, but we don’t have to make it worse.

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through a page that I check frequently, and came across a post from a page contributor that read: “NY Trash Destroyed The Poconos.”

It took me a moment to really wrap my head around what I was reading, because for one, the region is economically very reliant on tourism from places like New York, and because I couldn’t believe that people actually felt that way. I’d imagine that everyone has had their own experiences with “outsiders,” but I’d venture to guess that the vast majority of the people who’ve found second

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ern border has done to our country. Maybe that’s because Harris was in charge of the border.

FRANk

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Harris looks like the smart choice

To the Editor:

Vice presidents are very limited in what they can do in that job. Their job is to support the president’s policies. Think of former Vice President Mike Pence.

Vice President Harris is her own strong person, and she will take what she perceives to be the best aspects of President Biden’s policies, but no vice president is ever a carbon copy of their predecessor. In terms of the southern border, Harris says that she supports having both parties in Congress work together and compromise on solutions, as was recently done with the strict border bill that both parties agreed on. However, Trump intervened and told Republicans to back out.

Trump and his MAGA Republicans prefer a dictatorial approach to solving our country’s problems. They tell us that we are a failing nation that only one man can fix. Beware. That is not democracy.

Concerning our economy, economists

homes in Pennsylvania are just like me and my family — kind, courteous and respectful. Fellow commenters on the thread confirmed my beliefs. Whatever reasons he had to make that post didn’t matter in the long run. In the grand scheme of things, it was just another blip on the social media timeline. It didn’t make any waves, and it certainly didn’t stop “outsiders” from visiting the area, or going to homes that they own.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve thought a lot about that post, not because I took insult in his words, but because I can’t imagine ever going out of my way to post such a ridiculous, negative thing — on any platform, for any reason.

It’s like the age-old saying: “If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.”

It doesn’t matter that the post came from a place other than Long Island, because I’m sure we can all think of similar ones. Comments become vicious and people start attacking one another, while ignoring the actual problem: We,

as a society, can be extraordinarily unkind.

There’s a lot going on these days. Things are polarized, and I feel it — the agitation, the stress about the way things are. The world we live in today isn’t perfect, but was it ever?

The point I’m trying to make is, if you have to go out of your way to say something completely unnecessary, take a moment and ask yourself: Is it worth it?

The world today may not be perfect, and often it feels overwhelmingly negative. We don’t have to make it worse. When things feel harsh and disconnected, kindness is a quiet strength, as is thinking about the things we say, or write, before we say them.

We can choose to be mindful of what we say, understanding that our words have consequences. The world may not be perfect, but each of us can make it a little better by simply pausing, reflecting, and opting for kindness whenever we can, because in a time when so much feels out of our control, this is one thing that isn’t.

Jordan Vallone is a senior editor who writes for the Bellmore, Merrick and East Meadow Heralds. Comments? jvallone@ liherald.com.

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report that it is doing well. Gas prices are down, unemployment is down and the stock market is flourishing.

One would expect that food and housing costs would continue to improve under Harris. Economists say that Trump’s tariffs would backfire and increase the cost of goods. Also, it seems that most people agree with the Harris plan to have large corporations pay their fair share of taxes, but she will need a Democratic Congress to achieve this.

ELAINE RAuCH Lynbrook

On Election Day, keep it all in perspective

To the Editor:

Beware of all the promises of goodies — or, as I call them, Halloween tricks and treats — promised by candidates running for public office. There is no such thing as a free lunch, or, in this case, free government programs offering benefits to you. Taxpayers always end up picking up the tab.

That’s a good reason why politicians should be changed often, like diapers, because most are full of you know what! Remember this next Tuesday before you vote.

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JorDan VaLLone

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