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Carolyn James/Herald Air Force veteran John Basler with his wife, Susan, and their grandchildren, Giadonna, Malin and Raegan, at the Babylon Village parade on Veterans Day.
Villages filled with pride—and gratitude— at inspirational Veterans Day ceremonies
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liheald.com
Richie Drechsler, a West Babylon resident and Vietnam veteran, never misses a Veterans Day parade in Babylon Village. It’s important, he said, to honor, recognize and never forget the sacrifices American veterans made, and are making, in the name of freedom.
Drechsler, a member of Babylon American Legion Post #94, joined several hundred other residents along Deer Park Avenue as the annual parade made its way down the street before heading west on Main Street and then up Grove Place to the Legion Hall where services were held.
The threat of high winds forced the Nov. 11 event indoors where veterans, their families and residents gathered.
The grand marshal this year was Sal Abruscato, Master of Ceremonies was Jon Taylor and Peter J. Osterman sang the National Anthem. Boy Scout Jack Laurinavicius conducted the Pledge of Allegiance with Chaplain Leonard Davis reciting the prayer.
Speakers included Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams.
In Lindenhurst Village, services were held and Mayor Mike Lavorata reminded the crowd to never forget the sacrifices of veterans. “Our
State education dept’s regionalization plan gets mixed LI reviews
By MIKE POLANSKY and ALENA BERENBLATT Correspondents
A New York State Department of Education proposal requiring school districts to join a regional collaborative is facing strong opposition from Long Island school officials and lawmakers but has found pockets of support.
Supporters argue that the plan will enhance opportunities for students, while opponents contend it is an attempt to disenfranchise Long Island’s independent school districts.
The Regionalization Plan, introduced as an emergency rule on September 25, mandates that the state’s 37 BOCES (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services) regions each develop a plan aimed at improving student opportunities and operational efficiencies through shared resources. The BOCES superintendent has the authority to enforce the plan and compel individual school districts to make changes to meet performance targets.
Local school board reaction has been mixed.
Babylon School District Superintendent Carisa Manza expressed support for the reorganization plan. She dismissed concerns raised on social media as “misinformation,” describing the framework as an effort to ensure “equitable educational opportunities for all students.”
“I support the initiative,” Man-
za said at a recent board meeting. “It is simply to support and inform local decision-making and enhance educational experiences for students across New York State.”
In the Amityville district, School Superintendent Gina Talbert sent a letter to the community emphasizing that the plan was designed to “enhance efficiencies and foster partnerships” for districts that choose to collaborate. She assured parents that Amityville would continue to monitor developments.
The Massapequa Board of Education, however, joined in opposition to the plan, filing an article 78 petition, which allows local governments to legally challenge state agency actions.
Massapequa Board President Kerry Wachter called the plan a distraction, arguing that its main goal was to place the BOCES superintendent in charge of local school districts. “The more important part is the state trying to install the BOCES Superintendent as an authority over the school districts, taking power away from local school boards,” she said.
Massapequa is following the lead of several other districts, including Cold Spring Harbor, Oyster Bay-East Norwich, Locust Valley, and East Meadow, which have also voted to challenge the rule. Plainedge is expected to
New congestion pricing plan reduces tolls
By JUAN LASSO jlasso@liherald.com
New York City’s congestion pricing program is back, with a revised pricing plan, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Nov. 14. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board gave a near-unanimous green light to the updated toll program this week. The decision effectively ends a roughly five-month pause the governor abruptly announced in June, just weeks ahead of congestion pricing’s anticipated launch.
At the time, Hochul raised concerns about the financial burden the program would create on motorists.
“As I said from the start, a $15 toll was just too high in this economic climate,” she said last week. “By getting congestion pricing underway and fully supporting the MTA capital plan, we’ll unclog our streets, reduce pollution, and deliver public transit for millions of New Yorkers.”
How much will drivers pay?
Originally, regular passenger vehicles traveling south of 60th Street in Manhattan were to be charged $15 on top of the tolls already paid. That toll has now been reduced to a $9 charge, a 40 percent drop. The scale-back will save regular Manhattan commuters $1,500 per year while, overall, the program will generate an estimated $15 billion in revenue for the transit agency.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s revised congestion pricing plan lowers tolls for drivers but increases the pressure on the MTA to meet its funding goals.
While the rollout is set for January, the plan’s opponents, including the state of New Jersey and President-elect Donald Trump, are looking to block its implementation in the courts. Experts note that shelving the tolling program altogether would have left the MTA’s financial future in doubt. Because of the
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“How does the MTA end up with $15 billion with a $9 base toll?” transportation advocate Larry Penner said. “It previously required a $15 base toll to do the same. Who did the math?”
Long Island grumbles over toll program Time and time again, transit leaders and supporters have said the tolling program will steer transportation off city streets and onto public transit, making the streets more navigable for emergency vehicles, reduce emissions, and put the largest transit system in the country on firmer financial footing.
“New Yorkers deserve cleaner air, safer streets and ambulances that can get to them without gridlock, and the governor is stepping up for them and for riders who need trains and buses to get them where they have to go…” MTA chairman and CEO Janno Lieber said.
pause, the agency was already facing a gaping $500 million funding hole.
But some observers are scratching their heads over what they describe as the governor’s questionable calculus — promising to deliver all of the original estimated revenue despite charging only 60 percent of the original toll.
Nevertheless, the program remains deeply unpopular with many on Long Island. Local leaders fear that a plan designed to ease congestion in Manhattan streets could create more of it in Long Island Rail Road station parking lots. Critics also say that forking over an extra charge for doing business in the city will hurt the bottom line of Long Island trucking companies and trades workers. Large trucks and sightseeing buses are expected to pay an extra toll of roughly $22. Small trucks and non-commuter buses will be charged $14.40.
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s First and Third Precincts and other police, fire, and emergency departments.
MAN CHARGED WITH STABBING NEIGHBOR
West Babylon: Suffolk County Police
First Squad detectives charged a man withstabbing and seriously injuring a neighbor in West Babylon Tues., Nov. 12. Police gave this account: The victim was walking towards his home on Justice Street when he got into a physical altercation with a neighbor at approximately 7:30 p.m. During the altercation, the suspect stabbed him multiple times with a knife. The 59-year-old victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Edward Preston, 44, of 76
CRIME WATCH
Justice St., was charged with 2nd degree assault. He was held overnight at the Third Precinct and arraigned in First District Court the next day.
WOMAN STRUCK AND KILLED
West Babylon: Laura Bowman, 71, of West Babylon, has been identified as the pedestrian killed while crossing Route 109 in West Babylon on November 5. Police gave this account: On November 5, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Bowman was crossing Route 109 when she was struck by a southbound 2009 Nissan Altima at the intersection of Old Farmingdale Road.
Bowman was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Altima, Erin Hancock, 23, of West Babylon, was not injured and no charges were filed against him.
Detectives are asking anyone with infor-
Reworld employees help Babylon volunteers for World Cleanup Day
In celebration of National World Cleanup Day, Reworld partnered with local communities, including Babylon, to spearhead cleanup efforts across Long Island.
“The collective efforts of our volunteers are what made World Cleanup Day a success in our communities,” said Maureen Early, lead community relations specialist at Reworld. “These events not only help improve our local environment but also serve as a reminder that small actions by individuals can create meaningful change for our planet.”
The company’s local volunteers cleaned up roadways across Huntington, Babylon, and Hempstead, collecting approximately one ton of waste. Equipped with grabbers, volunteers
mation on this crash to call the First Squad at 631-854-8152.
THEFTS
Deer Park: Police report that on Nov. 7 at approximately 4:37 p.m., someone walked into Sophora’s in The Arches and stole more than $4,000 worth beauty products.
•Five pairs of UGG boots were stolen from an outlet on Toysome Lane Nov. 1. The items were valued at $1,000.
North Babylon: Someone entered a vehicle parked on Crown Street and stole a wallet containing cash and personal identification. The incident occurred Nov. 6 at approximately 1:54 a.m.
1Copiague: A Shark vacuum, valued over $400, was stolen from Target department store on Sunrise Highway Nov. 2. The theft was reported to police at 11:42 a.m.
North Babylon: A large amount of copper wiring was stolen from Uncle Giusseppe’s Marketplace at 1170 Deer Park Avenue Nov. 2. The theft was reported to police at 3 p.m.
GRAND LARCENY
Deer Park: The owner of a 2022 white Acura called police Nov. 6 to report that his vehicle was stolen from in front of his home on Golden Avenue. That incident was reported at 11:39 p.m.
Copiague: Someone broke into a vehicle smashing a window while it was parked on Chettic Avenue Nov. 2. Police said the owner reported the theft of $20,000 in cash and credit cards in the incident.
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
West Babylon: Someone broke the rear
passenger window of a vehicle parked on 14th Street on Nov. 6. The damage was reported at 6:10 a.m. Nothing was taken from inside the vehicle.
SCAM
West Babylon: A resident of Amsterdam Avenue reported being scammed out of several hundred dollars when they were advised by phone that their electric bill was overdue. The individual paid with a credit card over the phone after being told their electricity would be shut off if the bill was not paid only to find out later that the information was fabricated. Efforts to get the money back were unsuccessful.
LEAVING SCENE OF MVA
Copiague. At approximately 7:44 p.m., Nov. 7, the operator a vehicle called police to report that while heading west on Brookside Court near Great Neck Road he was rear-ended by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene.
ASSAULT
Babylon: Suffolk Police were called to a residence on Locust Avenue by a resident who told them someone attempted to enter their apartment. An altercation broke out between the resident and the intruder. When police arrived, the intruder had fled, and the victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. No arrests were made.
BURGLARY
Lindenhurst: Someone broke into Boeing Brothers, 1098 Route 109, by forcing a rear door on Nov. 3. Police report that a safe, three iPads and four iPhones were stolen.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts. They are presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
County establishes new task force to combat increased street takeovers
removed litter and debris, with the waste being transported directly to the Reworld facilities for proper disposal.
As a waste solutions company committed to sustainability, Reworld believes in the power of community action to reduce waste, protect natural resources, and promote a cleaner, greener future, officials say. The cleanups were part of the company’s broader mission to support environmental initiatives that align with their core values of innovation, sustainability, and responsibility.
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Suffolk’s District Attorney Ray Tierney, County Exec. Ed Romaine and Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina have announced the establishment of a new task force to address the number of incidents in Suffolk over the last several weeks involving street takeovers.
Street takeovers, which have been on the rise throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, involve groups of individuals gathering at intersections and other public spaces to engage in disruptive and dangerous activities with speeding vehicles and reckless driving.
Street takeovers often include reckless driving, drifting, and other stunts, posing significant risks to public safety. Participants block intersections and perform stunts such as donuts, drifting, and burnouts, often with large crowds of spectators capturing the chaos on their cell phones.
The move by Suffolk officials follows several recent incidents in areas including Amityville and Babylon and one in Islip where a Suffolk County police officer was involved in a vehicle crash during a Nov. 4 street takeover, which included a large group of spectators.
Police received a call about numerous vehicles blocking traffic. When the
officer responded, he was involved in a crash, striking a pole while attempting to avoid a person in the roadway on the westbound Sunrise Service Road near Commack Road at approximately 1 a.m. The officer exited his vehicle and walked in front of the crowd and observed a black Ford Musting driving recklessly. He was able to get the driver to stop but was assaulted by several people as he attempted to hold on to the door of the Mustang. The driver fled the scene, dragging the officer along the roadway for a short distance, and eventually being involved in a crash with another vehicle at Commack Road and Wallace Street, where he then fled the scene.
Following an investigation, police arrested Dennis Kaprov, 21. of Brooklyn and charged him with Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Leaving the scene of an Accident and Unlawful Speed Contests. A second person, Jordy Yanzaguano, 20, of Westbury, was arrested Nov. 6, and charged with Reckless Endangerment and Unlawful Speed Contest, Sideshows and Races.
Town of Babylon employees and Maureen Early at Babylon cleanup event.
Veterans got to ‘have it their way’ at McDonald’s, restaurant in North Babylon on Veterans Day
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
Veterans were honored with a free breakfast at the McDonald’s in North Babylon on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. In addition to the meals, a $1,000 donation was presented to United Veterans Beacon House, a Bay Shore-based organization that recently marked 30 years of supporting veterans in need.
“It’s something we plan to try every year,” said Peter Rotolo, the franchise owner of the North Babylon McDonald’s at 1510 Deer Park Avenue. He also expressed interest in expanding the free Veterans Day breakfast to McDonald’s locations across the tri-state area. “They served our country, it’s the least we can do,” he said. “Veterans Day doesn’t get enough recognition, and events like this are important because they not only give back to the community, but also help bring people together after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Rotolo also praised the work of the United Veterans Beacon House, which connects veterans with services they may not know about.
Frank Amalfitano, president and CEO of United Veterans Beacon House, is a veteran himself and has spent 30 years leading the organiza-
tion. It helps struggling veterans transition back to civilian life, addressing issues such as housing, employment, finances, and emotional well-being. The organization operates 26 locations across the region.
“We couldn’t do all that we do without the public’s support,” Amalfitano said. “It’s gratifying work. It’s all about improving quality of life, offering a hand up, not a handout.”
Amalfitano, who comes from a family of veterans, said he didn’t fully realize the extent of need among returning service members until he started the organization. “I’m so grateful for the donation from McDonald’s today,” he added.
Veterans in attendance expressed their appreciation for the event. “This is the first time they’ve had this breakfast, and I’m so grateful,” said Tony Martin, a U.S. Navy veteran from Deer Park. “I come to this McDonald’s all the time.” Martin attended with fellow veteran Joe Costantino, a former U.S. Air Force member from Deer Park.
“I’m very thankful,” said U.S. Army veteran Macdonald Adams of Islip and Brooklyn.
To learn more about the United Veterans Beacon House and its services, visit uvbh.org or call (631) 665-1571.
Frank Amalfitano, president and CEO at the United Veterans Beacon House, accepts a check from McDonald’s franchise owne Peter Rotolo, right.
U.S. Navy veteran Tony Martin of Deer Park with friend and fellow veteran Joe Costantino, a former U.S. Air Force member from Deer Park.
Army veteran Macdonald Adams of Islip and Brooklyn.
N. Babylon charity run got more participants than ever
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
The annual North Babylon Community 5K Run and Walk to benefit the North Babylon Food Pantry on Sun., Oct. 13 was a success, attracting more participants than the previous three years.
“We had approximately 70 participants this year,” said Garrett P. Simulcik, Sr., president of the North Babylon Chamber of Commerce, which hosted the event.
He added that the Chamber wanted to thank the students from North Babylon High School Honor Society and Civic Club who helped guide runners along the course, as well as the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Department who ensured that the runners’ safety.
Simulcik said the Chamber also thanked the sponsors of the event: Town of Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer and Councilman Anthony Manetta, Babylon Branch of Apple Bank, PAC Consulting Corporation, Wally’s Bagels, Shannon Macleod, Esq., Sheehan Accountants and
Advisors and Ridgewood Savings Bank.
All participants received a Finishing Medal, and the top three finishers in each category also received medals.
The winners were:
Women over 30 category--1st place, Samantha Rosario; 2nd place, Kristin Gelman, and 3rd place, Dana Gleason.
Women under 30 category--1st place, Kelly McKendrick; 2nd place, Alyssa Tatti, and 3rd place, Hailey Wetherbee.
Men over 30 category-- 1st place, Steven Acquavita; 2nd place, Roger Mercer, and 3rd place, John Tatti.
Men under 30 category, 1st place, Joseph Quinn, 2nd place, Jared Mando and 3rd place, Bryant Kaplan.
All proceeds from the event went to the pantry at St. Paul’s Reformed Church.
For more information on North Babylon Chamber of Commerce,visit northbabylonchamber.org or call (631) 983-4283.
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Second Place winner in Men under 30 category Jared Mando.
Photo Credit: North Babylon Chamber of Commerce
Kelly McKendrick took 1st Place in the Women 30 and under category
Lindenhurst and Babylon villages honor and remember veterans
men and women are always ready to be called and we should always remember that,” he said. “I want to thank them personally and on behalf of the Village Board.”
Also attending were Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer and Councilman Anthony Manetta.
Schaffer noted that the members of the board had to attend several ceremonies being held throughout the town.
“This is what is great about our communities,” he said. “They all take the time out to thank veterans for their service and dedication, something we should all remember not only on this day but every day.”
Schaffer also noted the banners honoring veterans that are displayed throughout Lindenhurst and other villages and hamlets in the town, saying they are a great way to ensure that veterans are recognized.
Regionalization plan for schools gets mixed reactions on LI
Valley, and East Meadow, which have also voted to challenge the rule. Plainedge is expected to adopt a similar resolution at its next meeting on November 19. All six districts are being represented in the lawsuit by Rigano LLC, a Melville law firm.
Farmingdale’s Board of Education sent a letter to the State Education Department, arguing that the plan would undermine local decision-making. “Local boards of education, elected by their communities, are best equipped to respond to the specific needs of our students, families, and staff,” the letter stated.
The Nassau-Suffolk School Boards As-
sociation also expressed concerns. “While regionalization offers potential benefits, it is crucial to safeguard local control,” the association said in a statement. “We support clarifying the language to ensure districts have the ability to opt out of regionalization plans.”
The issue has sparked political debate as well.
Following a rally against the plan organized by Republicans and hosted by the Locust Valley School District on Oct. 31, Halloween, Democratic Assemblyman Charles Lavine (13th AD) called their concerns “political theater” and insisted that
there was no threat of a state takeover of local schools. The rally “may as well have been called to warn of the impending approach of the menacing tag-team of Bigfoot and the Sasquatch,” he said in a press release, noting that any sharing of resources would be “completely voluntary.”
Other lawmakers, including Republican Assemblymen John Mikulin (17th AD) and Michael Durso (9th AD), disagreed with Lavine.
“The regionalization of school district resources…will only hurt our local schools,” Mikulin said. “I strongly oppose the state’s heavy-handed approach to tack-
ling educational disparities between districts. We must maintain local control.”
“What’s the emergency?” Durso asked. “Local school boards, elected by their constituents, need to have control over local schools.”
Under the plan, local school districts are required to submit a survey to the state by Dec 6, identifying areas for collaboration. The new rule does not apply to New York City, Buffalo, Yonkers, Rochester, or Syracuse.
Although the rule took effect as an emergency measure, there is a 60-day comment period before it becomes final in January.
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Babylon Cub Scouts parade through Babylon Village
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(L to R) Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Town of Babylon Councilman Anthony Manetta, Village of Lindenhurst Trustee Douglas Madlon, Veterans of Foreign War Post 7279 Commander Tom Kelly and Village of Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata.
Carolyn James/Herald Babylon Village’s Poppy Girl, Helen Wanless.
MediaOrigin/Herald Left, Ryan Resky playing Taps in Lindenhurst, center; Lindenhurst VFW Quartermaster Christopher Geackel speaking, right.
OBITUARY
George L. Bryant, 50-year Lindenhurst Kiwanis member, dies
George L. Bryant, 85, the longest serving member of the Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst, died Sunday, Nov. 3 at Our Lady of Consolation Care Center in West Babylon. Mr. Bryant received the Legion of Honor award this year for his 50 years of service as a member of Kiwanis.
Mr. Bryant joined Kiwanis in 1974. He was a distinguished past president from 1976-77,1985-86 and 2008-09. He served as vice president and treasurer and was the Suffolk West Lt. Governor from 1979-80. He was the liaison for the Key Club, accompanied students to state conventions and visited Kamp Kiwanis throughout the years. He watched over the activities of the Cub and Boy Scout troops which the club had chartered and was always a presence at their annual Pinewood Derby event.
To honor Mr. Bryant, the Kiwanis
Club of Lindenhurst created a scholarship in his name this past spring, the George M. Bryant Career and Technical Education Scholarship awarded to a student in the high school’s career and technical education program. Mr. Bryant owned Akron Auto Service on Akron St. in Lindenhurst for 40 years. He
sold his business in 2010 and continued to volunteer at Kiwanis events and at the Huntington Helen Keller Services for the Blind Senior Center. He is survived by his companion of over 30 years, Gloria Franco; sons Russell, Paul and George, and Gloria’s loving family.
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Annual Pasta and Sauce Drive was a huge success: Manetta
Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta said the 8th annual Pasta & Sauce Drive this year was a huge success.
In partnership with the Constantino Brumidi Lodge of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Deer Park, the drive chalked up a record-breaking year with 1,220 pounds of pasta and 617 jars of sauce collected.
“I’m thrilled to see our community come together once again to help those in need,” Manetta said. “This year’s Pasta & Sauce Drive was our most successful yet, and it’s a testament to the generos-
ity and kindness of our neighbors here in Babylon. With the help of the Constantino Brumidi Lodge and everyone who contributed, we’ve been able to make a meaningful impact ... Together, we’re helping ensure that no family in our community goes hungry.”
He noted that everyone who donateddirectly helped stock the shelves of food pantries across the Town of Babylon in a big way.
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HERALD BEACON — November 21, 2024
A few Thanksgiving safety tips, it’s the peak day for cooking fires
As New Yorkers prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) is reminding residents that a happy, but safe, holiday starts
New York is once again near the top of the list for fire deaths in the United States, ranking third, with 102 fire fatalities as of Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Pennsylvania and California lead the nation with 115 and 107 fire deaths, respectively.
In advance of the busy cooking holiday, FASNY is urging New Yorkers to exercise caution and follow key safety tips to ensure Thanksgiving is memorable for the right reasons.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with incidents occurring more than three times the daily average. The leading cause of these fires—and fire deaths—is unattended cooking. With families gathering in one home, distractions in the kitchen can quickly
“New Yorkers should be able to enjoy Thanksgiving with their loved ones safely and comfortably,” said FASNY President Eugene Perry. “We ask that all residents follow simple precautions to keep family, friends, and turkeys safe this holiday season.”
One of the biggest dangers during Thanksgiving cooking is deep-frying a frozen turkey. Turkey fryers, which submerge the bird in hot oil, can cause dangerous spills or splashes of scalding oil, leading to severe burns, injuries, and property damage.
The NFPA also highlights the following common causes of home cooking fires and offers safety advice:
• Unattended Cooking: The leading cause of kitchen fires. Always stay in the kitchen while cooking. If you must leave, even briefly, turn off the stove. Set a timer to remind yourself to check
er activities can easily lead to forgotten pots or pans
• Clothing and Combustible Materials: Loose clothing can catch fire if it dangles onto stove burners or flames. Wear short or tight-fitting sleeves, and keep the cooking area clear of towels, wooden utensils, and other flammable items. Built-up grease is also a fire hazard
• Stove Left On or Unattended: Always double-check that the stove is off when not in use, especially during busy holiday gatherings. Never cook if you’re sleepy or have consumed alcohol, and be vigilant that children don’t accidentally turn on the stove
• Hot Oil and Water: Water can cause hot oil to splatter, leading to burns. If cooking a turkey outdoors, be especially cautious with rain or snow, which can cause the oil to react violently.
FASNY also recommends the following tips to stay safe in the event of a fire:
• Exit Immediately: If a fire starts, evacuate the house right away, closing doors behind you to help contain the flames. Have a designated meeting spot outside the home
• Call 911: Once safely outside, call emergency services
• For Oven Fires: Turn off the heat and keep the oven door closed.
• For Grease Fires: Never use water to extinguish a grease fire. Instead, use a fire extinguisher, baking soda, or salt to put out the flames. Keep a lid nearby to smother small grease fires. If the fire is contained, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the heat, leaving the pan covered until it cools completely.
The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY), founded in 1872, represents the interests of nearly 90,000 volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel across the state. For more information, visit www.fasny.com
Copiague Chamber of Commerce presents Copiague’s Hometown Holiday Magic
The Copiague Chamber of Commerce will be presenting Copiague’s Hometown Holiday Magic, and they are welcoming everyone to join in the fun.
Help make Copiague shine this holiday season by sponsoring a holiday tree at Gateway Park. The Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place on Sun., Dec. 8. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. and the ceremony will be at 6 p.m.
Decorate your tree and your business logo will be celebrated throughout the season from November 30 to December 1.
Sign up now as there are a limited number of trees available. The cost is $100. The Chamber will provide the tree and lights and you provide the decorations. Please, no glass. Decorations are to be removed January 11.
Make checks payable to: Copiague Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 8, Copiague, NY 11726, and include your name, business, phone number and email address. For more information, call (631) 2262956.
Gateway Park is located at 2295 Great Neck Rd., Copiague.
STEPPING OUT
A very merry celebration at UBS Arena
Explore Christmas magic with festive
films
and seasonal wonders at the
first
Great American Family Christmas Festival
By Danielle Schwab
‘Tis the season: so let’s get jolly! UBS Arena’s Northwell Park is just the place to do so — with a visit to the inaugural Great American Family Christmas Festival, now through Jan. 5.
Great American Media is partnering with UBS Arena and the New York Islanders to bring Christmas joy to new heights at what is one of the largest experiential holiday festivals in the country, according to the creative team.
It involves holiday movie world premieres, traditional Christmas tree lightings nightly, TikTokworthy holiday experiences throughout — an immersive experience for the entire family. Also meet the stars of Great American Christmas movies, weekends, along with film screenings, Q&As, panels, and scheduled photo ops.
“Over the past decade, my team and I have envisioned a Christmas festival that will attract people and offer fans a chance to meet the stars of our movies and immerse themselves in a oneof-a-kind festive experience,” Great American Media President-CEO Bill Abbott says.
With almost 100 Christmas movies produced, Great American’s Christmas franchise has warmed the hearts of audiences since its start in 2021.
“Our Christmas movies are all about an experience,” Abbott notes.
The ‘experience’ has now evolved from the screen to a fully immersive event.
“You think about what you do as a family between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and there really isn’t a lot to do. So we wanted to create that experience — when you walk in, you smell, see and feel Christmas,” he explains. “It’s a dream come true on so many levels.”
Visitors will find an ideal winter wonderland filled with five whimsical villages to explore, each offering numerous activities for all ages.
Start your journey by walking through Candy Cane Lane’s red and white arches, where you can snap some stylish “eflies” (Christmas selfies!) to add to the family Christmas album.
Next, you might want to head over to Santa’s Craft Village, where you can create personalized decorations — wreaths, holly and ornaments — to ‘deck the halls.’ Or even craft a do-it-yourself gift for someone special.
If you’re in the mood to skate, you don’t have to be on the Islanders to enjoy the rink at Frosty’s Frozen Skate. And when you need a break after gliding on the sparkling ice, cozy up at one of the fire pits nearby to chase away the chill.
The holidays always involve food, of course, and you’ll find all sorts of treats at the Eat, Drink, and Be Merry Village. Indulge in such classics as hot chocolate, giant candy canes, and gooey s’mores with peppermint twists. The village also offers private rentals of VIP igloos and firepits, by the way, creating an inviting atmosphere for corporate entertaining and socializing.
Much like Rudolph’s red nose, Rudolph’s Main Stage is a bright beacon, where the festival “community” gathers. Sing along to Christmas carols at “Carol-oke” or cheer on participants in the Ugly Sweater Contest. To add even more merriment to your day, screenings of 18 new Christmas films will be featured along with in-person meet-and-greets with many of the stars. Among the movies, don’t miss “Home Sweet Christmas,” premiering on Nov. 23. It follows childhood friends — Sam and Sophie — who are brought back together by the unexpected shared ownership of a charming tree farm.
“This is a beautiful, sweet story. It’s about long-lost love that’s reconnected. It’s about second
• Now through Jan. 5
• Tickets start at $15, with varied ticket packages available
• Go to greatamericanfamily christmasfestival.com to purchase tickets and for more information
• Northwell Park at UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
chances at life, and it’s about the magic and mystery of Christmas,” says Cameron Mathison, who stars as Sam.
His co-star, Candace Cameron Bure is no stranger to Christmas film magic either.
“It’s such a beautiful genre that I have been lucky enough to be a part of since it really took off,” Bure says.“People come to love these Christmas movies, and they tune in year after year. There’s something so comforting about them, and it’s a time you can gather with your family and just be together.”
Guests can join the festivities with Bure and Mathison during opening weekend. Other star appearances include husband-and-wife duo Mario and Courtney Lopez. Be sure to check the website for a complete list of all special guests and their scheduled appearance.
And, naturally, the holiday celebration wouldn’t be complete without a bright and beautiful Christmas tree lighting ceremony, when Candace Cameron Bure will help usher in the festive season at the first lighting.
“For us, being involved in a project like this, and having the opportunity to put on something with partners who care so deeply is just fantastic,” Abbott says enthusiastically.
“And in New York. There’s no place like Christmas in New York.”
Whether you are going to take in the movies, meet the stars, or enjoy some family activities, the festival invites everyone to live their own Christmas story.
“What I’m most excited about is the essence of it. You’re almost in your own little version of a Great American Christmas movie,” Mathison adds.“You’re engulfed in Christmas.”
And who knows? While there, perhaps you’ll find your very own Christmas miracle.
Songbird
Experience the sensational voice of Karine Hannah as she brings “Songbird: The Singular Tribute to Barbra Streisand” to life. Her musical palette and vocal capabilities are wide and varied, but her passion for singing and performing Streisand’s music has been her signature and staple since childhood. Accompanied by her band Water Colors she delivers Streisand’s hits with emotional depth and authenticity. From her humorous and bawdy onstage banter to her breathtaking renditions of timeless classics, Hannah’s tribute is more than just a concert; it’s a heartfelt celebration of Streisand’s enduring legacy. As Karine reimagines Streisand’s beloved songs, you’ll be transported through decades of unforgettable music, filled with the passion and artistry that have made Streisand a living legend.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m. $54. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
The Weight Band
The Weight Band — helmed by by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band, who replaced Robbie Robertson — pays tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ensemble’s timeless and enduring 1968 album “Music from Big Pink,” on the Paramount stage. Named for the classic The Band song “The Weight,” The Weight showcases the album in its entirety, along with outtakes and other favorites by The Band. The concert also include cuts from their latest album “Shines Like Gold,” a dynamic set of classic Americana that draws upon roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul, and folk music. Drummer Levon Helm urged Weider to launch The Weight Band in 2013, as a vehicle for carrying onThe Band’s musical legacy.
Sunday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. $45, $35, $30, $25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
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Unwrap some holiday cheer and immerse yourself in the wonders of the season at UBS Arena’s festive extravaganza.
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Screen a movie at the festival with the film’s stars.
“Home Sweet Christmas” kicks off the film schedule with Cameron Mathison and Candace Cameron Bure.
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Dark Star Orchestra
The Grateful Dead have been resurrected in the form of Dark Star Orchestra. The band brings its Fall tour to the Paramount stage, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30, t 8 p.m. Formed in 1997, this tribute band came up with the novel idea of recreating complete sets from The Grateful Dead’s gigantic list of concerts. They adapt their playing and sound depending on what era of Dead they’re tackling on the night, and while they slavishly recreate the sound of the band down to the minutest detail, they also embark on epic improvisations that would make their heroes proud. Performing to critical acclaim for over 3,100 shows, DSO continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians.
On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. This allows fans both young and old to share in the experience. By recreating set lists from the past, and by developing their own sets of Dead songs, DSO offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out each era’s unique style and sound while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations. DSO offers much more than the sound of the Grateful Dead, they truly encapsulate the energy and the experience. It’s about a sense of familiarity. It’s about a feeling that grabs listeners and takes over. It’s about that contagious energy — in short, it’s about the complete experience and consistent quality that fans enjoy. $99.50, $69.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
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.
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, 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.
Copiague Chamber of Commerce Night of Magic
Copiague Chamber of Commerce presents Copiague’s Hometown Holiday Magic, Sunday, dec. 8, at Gateway Park. A holiday light parade begins at 5 p.m., with tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun of making Copiague shine this holiday season by sponsoring a holiday tree at Gateway Park. Decorate your tree and your business logo will be celebrated throughout the season from Nov. 30 through Dec. 1. Sign up now as there are a limited number of trees available. Cost is $100.
The Chamber provides the tree and light; you provide the decorations. Please, no glass. Decorations are to be removed Jan. 11. Make checks payable to: Copiague Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 8, Copiague, NY 11726, and include your name, business, phone number and email address. For more information, call (631) 2262956. 2295 Great Neck Road, Copiague.
Bay Shore Historical Society Snowflake
Sale
Bay Shore Historical Society holds its annual Snowflake Sale and Winter Pen House, Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Find great holiday deals and visit the society’s historic exhibits. A special visit from Victorian Santa begins at 11 a.m. Stop by with your camera for a free family photo opportunity. All are welcome. 22 Maple Ave., Bay Shore. For more information, call (631) 665-1707 or go to bayshorehistoricalsociety.org.
Tree Decoration event at Fire Island
Lighthouse
Kick off the holiday season by helping the Fire Island Lighthouse decorate their holiday tree on Saturday, Nov. 30,10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring a handmade ornament relating to the sea, nature or the Lighthouse to hang on the tree. Free hot chocolate and cookies. For more information, call the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society at (631) 583-5327. 4640 Captree Island, Fire Island.
Ceramic Acorn Lantern paint workshop
North Babylon Public Library offers a Ceramic Acorn Lantern craft workshop, Thursday, Nov. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. You will be painting your ceramic acorn lantern and all supplies will be included. The cost is $12. To register, stop by the circulation desk visit northbabylonpl.org. 815 Deer Park Road., North Babylon.
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.
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Travel Memoir Workshop
Want to learn how to turn your travel experiences into a memoir? West Islip Public Library hosts a Zoom workshop on travel memoir writing, Thursday, Nov. 21, 7-8 p.m. Participate in fun writing prompts and exercises to help you begin your story. To register or for more information, please stop by the circulation desk, visit westisliplibrary.org or call (631) 661-7080. 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip.
Thanksgiving Weekend Evening Tower Tour
Experience the Fire Island Lighthouse at night while working off some of those holiday calories, Saturday, Nov. 30, starting at sunset. Bring a flashlight for your walk back to the parking field. $25, $20 FILPS members. Reservations required. For more information, call the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society at (631) 583-5327. 4640 Captree Island, Fire Island.
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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.
Movie showing
Enjoy a film on Babylon Public Library big screen. See the 2024 dramedy “Thelma,” Friday, Nov. 22, 2-4 p.m. A comedic action film, it tells the story of a 93-yearold Thelma Post who gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson. She sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. No registration is required. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon. For more information, visit babylonlibrary.org or call (631) 669-1624.
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.
Senior Expo makes its mark in Suffolk
By Alexa Anderwkavich
Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE successfully wrapped up the final Senior Health & Beyond Expo of 2024, presented by Stony Brook Medicine, on Nov. 3, at the Suffolk Y JCC in Commack. This free community event attracted hundreds of attendees, including seniors, families and caregivers eager to explore the latest in wellness, lifestyle enhancements and valuable health resources.
The bustling expo featured a vibrant lineup of educational vendors and interactive activities that kept spirits high throughout the day. From yoga and fitness demonstration sessions to tarot readings, the event catered to diverse interests, and even offered guests an opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping.
“It was an incredible turnout,” Amy Amato, Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events at RichnerLIVE, said. “We are happy to bring our community-loved event to the Suffolk area, and hope to continue to bring a wealth of knowledge and fun to our senior communities Island-wide.”
One of the highlights of the day was a dynamic live performance by the Seasoned Steppers and Dazzling Divas of Ms. Senior New York America. Their energetic routines brought smiles to the crowd, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event. And a performance of a number from “The Nutcracker,” by the New York Dance Company, brought a seasonal touch to the day.
Raffle drawings every half hour kept the anticipation alive, with lucky winners taking home a variety of prizes such as Floatopia gift cards, gift baskets, Natural Remedies goody bags and more, plus two grand prizes: a $250 gift card and an overnight stay for two at the Inn at Fox Hollow, in Woodbury, which included dinner, champagne, roses, chocolates and a full breakfast. Friends and families engaged with experts during panel discussions and Q&A sessions on essential topics, including financial planning, alternative medicine and estate management, gaining valuable insights to improve their well-being.
“Yet another awesome event put on by RichnerLIVE,” Host Mae Caime, RN, CEO of VIP Health Connections and Founder of aMAEzing Midlife & Beyond, said. “From tons of vendors and interactive activities to the incredible showcase from Ms. Senior New York America’s Seasoned Steppers and Dazzling Divas. I love that the audience got up and danced along with them. Truly put a smile on my face.”
Attendees received complimentary swag bags brimming with goodies, and the first 175 guests were treated to a delicious to-go lunch provided by Bagel Boss. Seated fitness demos also kept audience members’ blood pumping while the event’s presenting sponsor, Stony Brook Medicine, provided health screenings, including blood pressure and cognitive screenings.
A special thank-you goes to Stony Brook Medicine and the other program sponsors — Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation, Centerlight Healthcare PACE, Cona Elder Law, Clear Captions, NYSARC, Brightview Senior Living, Whisper Woods of Smithtown, the New York State Department of Public Service Long Island, Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island, Branch Funeral Homes, Nassau University Medial Center, and Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk — for their crucial support. Ideal Home Care was the event’s Refreshment Sponsor, while the Suffolk Y JCC provided a welcoming venue.
The 2024 Senior Health & Beyond Expo series concluded on a high note, leaving attendees with a wealth of knowledge, resources and unforgettable memories.
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Parker Jewish Public Relations Director Pablo Rendon.
Members of AARP with their therapy dog, Bailey.
Cona Elder Law attorney Melissa NegrinWiener.
Pierre Menard, of Centerlight Healthcare PACE, told guests about their services.
Opening keynote speaker Dr. Stephanie Jones, of Stony Brook Medicine Geriatrics.
Participants listened to the guest speakers.
Hosts can honor various faiths with these holiday party tips
The holiday season is a time to gather and celebrate with family. In recent years, families have become more and more diverse, particularly when faith is involved. For example, data from the Pew Research Center indicates that 46 percent of Jewish adults between the ages of 18 and 29 are children of interfaith marriages.
A greater number of interfaith marriages means it’s likely that holiday hosts will be celebrating among family and friends with varying religious backgrounds other than their own.
Holiday hosts can embrace various strategies to make sure guests from all religious backgrounds feel welcome at their homes this holiday season. Consider these ways to honor various faiths during their holiday celebrations:
• Learn about other faiths. Knowledge of other faiths can help hosts create a more inclusive and welcoming atmosphere during the holiday season. For example, a Christian host welcoming a Jewish friend or relative into their home for the holidays can learn about the festival of Chanukah prior to opening their home to guests.
• Incorporate what you’ve learned into the party. After learning about the holiday celebrations of other faiths, hosts can incorporate that new knowledge into their decor and celebration. When planning the meal, prepare a traditional holiday dish a guest might eat when celebrat -
ing their own faith or culture. This can make for a meal that’s both wel coming and more flavorful at the same time.
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• Let guests chip in. Extended fami ly members and friends from differ ent religious backgrounds may be proud of their faith and enthusiastic about the chance to share it with the people they love most. A holiday gathering is the ideal time to embrace this spirit. Encourage guests from different religious backgrounds to bring something that reminds them of their own religious celebrations. That can be a particular food or beverage, a playlist of holiday songs or a small gift such as an ornament to incorporate into holiday decor. Guests can then share as much as they want about their faith, including any holiday traditions that they typically like.
• Reduce emphasis on a particular holiday. When hosting friends and family during the holidays, avoid placing too great an emphasis on a particular religious holiday. It’s alright for hosts to offer well wishes and even recite prayers that reflect their faith, but try to emphasize how enjoyable it is for everyone to gather under one roof and celebrate the season together.
Celebrating with family is a significant component of the holiday season for people of all faiths, so emphasizing togetherness during this special time of year is something all guests will appreciate.
Rescue Afghan Hounds make TV debut in National Dog Show segment
Because I work at the National Dog Show in Philadelphia, broadcast by NBC each Thanksgiving following the Macy’s Parade, I recommended my Afghan Hound “godchildren”—Audrey and Herman-— to act in an upcoming segment with announcer Mary Carillo.
Both Afghans are rescues belonging to my friend Annette Smith of Toms River. They were not entered in the show yet have impressive modeling resumes. (Annette and I drove to Alabama three years in a row so our late rescues, Jasmine and Edgar Afghan Poe, could dance in the “Muttcracker” with other Afghans at the Birmingham Ballet.)
Audrey showed up in a Florida shelter. Annette arranged her foster care and transport to New Jersey. Herman was an owner-surrender in a Jersey town shelter. Under Annette’s care, both have become certified therapy dogs and earned multiple performance titles in events including Fast Cat and rally.
Audrey, dark brindle, and Herman, light brindle, are leggy Afghans in full coat. This year, they became Afghan actors in a TV commercial and various online promotions. Below are excerpts from their resumes:
Audrey’s Mercedes Commercial:
She spent two days filming at the home of the Englewood Mercedes dealership owner. The plot reads like a ritzy, soap opera. A man plans to surprise his wife with an Afghan Hound birthday gift. Instead, the wife comes home and thinks her husband has his arm around a gorgeous blonde. She storms out with a kitchen knife while Audrey and the husband watch from the window in horror, as the jealous wife damages his Mercedes. Fade to next scene where the man, wife and Audrey are picking up his shiny car in the show room, suggesting the dealership repair does a stellar job.
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Auction for Jackson Pollack Painting:
Last weekend Herman was on Park Avenue in NYC to highlight a Jackson Pollock painting which will go up for bid at Phillip Auction on Nov. 19th. Herman was there to recreate the painting’s provenance. He was positioned in front of Pollock’s “Untitled” circa 1948. Between Herman and the painting is an enlargement of a “Vogue” July 1954 photograph with furniture designer Florence Knoll and her Afghan Hound relaxing where the painting hung in her apartment. Herman’s promos for the auction are on Instagram.
I tease Annette and call her Brooke Shield’s Afghan Hound Mom. She and her husband Rick can transform traumatized rescued Afghans into top notch therapy dogs and superstars. Annette will drive at a moment’s notice to the ends of the earth to give her dogs a chance to excel. Last week NBC and my friend David Frei, show host, were looking for two Afghans who could do a specific skit with Mary Carillo as part of the National Dog Show broadcast. I suggested Audrey and Herman but doubted they would be chosen because they weren’t entered in the dog show.
Both Hounds went to a Brooklyn studio to team with a model introducing Anthropologie’s fall line. Herman jumps up in approval of her stylish coat in one photo; both dogs wear babushkas- really scarves from the new collection in another shot. Audrey was so proud of herself in the scarf, so the photographer let her wear the babushka for the rest of the shoot.
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Annette drove Herman from Toms River to the 51acre Rynwood estate in Old Brookville to stand with a female model displaying Veronica Beard’s new line. Another day, she took Audrey to Washington Square Park in Manhattan. A male and female model dressed in new Jacquemus ensembles escort a Golden Retriever and Audrey on a walk. In case you are house hunting, Rynwood, built in 1927 for Sir S.A. Salvage, known as “the father of rayon,” is on the market for $23 million via Sotheby’s International Realty.
On Thursday afternoon, I got an email from the NBC producer asking if my “god dogs” were available to film in Philly at 2:30 p.m. the next day. I explained their past in front of professional photographers but added Annette knew nothing about this, yet. I didn’t want to get her hopes up. Two hours later, all was a “GO,” and Audrey was already out of the tub to finish her grooming.
Please on Thanksgiving, wherever you are, turn off football to watch Audrey and Herman in their television debut along with the millions of other Americans. Or catch one of the NBC re-broadcasts of the National Dog Show -presented by Purina.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: Please note: All meetings are subject to change without notice.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call (631)972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia. org.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
• Copiague School District Board of Education Meeting: 7 p.m., Everett E. Newmann III Administrative Offices at Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague. For more information, please call (631)-842-4015.
TUESDAY, November 26
• Village of Babylon Board of Trustees meeting: 7 p.m. (work session); 8 p.m. (regular meeting); Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
• Deer Park School Board of Education meeting: 8p.m. at the District Office, 1881 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. For more info., call 631-274-4013; or visit the web site @http://www.deerparkschools.org.
• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631)-332-0552 or Jill at (516)-220-7808. All calls are confidential.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27
• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631)-332-0552 or Jill at (516)-220-7808. All calls are confidential.
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Copiague C of C presents, Hometown Holiday Magic
The Copiague Chamber of Commerce will be presenting Copiague’s Hometown Holiday Magic, and they are welcoming everyone to join in the fun in making Copiague shine this holiday season by sponsoring a holiday tree at Gateway Park. The Holiday Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony will be taking place on Sun., Dec. 8. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. and the ceremony will be at 6 p.m.
Decorate your tree and your business logo will be celebrated throughout the season from November 30 to December 1. Sign-up now as there are a limited number of
trees available. The cost is $100. The Chamber will provide the tree and lights and you provide the decorations. Please, no glass. Decorations are to be removed January 11.
Please make checks payable to: Copiague Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 8, Copiague, NY 11726, and please include your name, business, phone number and email address.
For more information, please call (631) 226-2956. Gateway Park is located at 2295 Great Neck Rd., Copiague.
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Q. We want to add a bathroom on our second floor, where there is currently only a half bath. We bought the house a few months ago, and want to make things right with a baby on the way. We interviewed a couple of contractors, both of whom told us that they can do the job but don’t want to get permits. The architect we spoke with warned us that it may take longer, and his fees may be much higher, because the town we live in has greatly increased the amount of work that needs to be done to get a permit. I’m sure you recommend getting a permit, but what can we really anticipate? We really need to get this done.
A. The contractors and the architect are correct. Your town went from what may have been a simpler process to a much more involved one. It isn’t unusual for them to require plans of the entire home when all you want to do is a bathroom.
The typical scenario starts with calling the architect, who stops by and looks at what you want to do. You discuss with them the possible locations for the tub or shower, the toilet and sink, and where pipes will need to run for code compliance and to logically drain properly. The roof must also be looked at, to avoid putting the vent stack too close to a valley in the roof or an upper window or wall.
The plans used to be of the area where the bathroom was going, including the adjacent rooms and hallway access. At that point, the plans typically showed where smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are located, all for your safety. The architect will set up an agreement and time to measure, set up the plans over a time period based on their workload, and prepare the paperwork to submit.
An application fee is charged when the plans are filed and, once filed, they are assigned a reviewer and a number. At that point, depending on the reviewer’s concerns about the rest of the house, they may decide that more information is necessary. No matter what experience your architect has, they know there are an endless number of things that can be asked for. It has become common for reviewers to ask for entire house plans, when only the floor area where the bathroom is to be is necessary, above and below.
Often, the architect, anticipating what can be asked for, provides more than in the past, mainly to try to keep the process flowing and to get you to the point of a permit. The basic requirements in the drawings can sometimes be much more than was ever on any checklist, and can include direct quotes of code notes, for example. One examiner asked to have notes removed after another demanded to see them, so there is a perceived randomness to the process as well. Your architect can help you through this. Good luck!
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TY 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. Scott Liebow as Executor of The Estate of Jeffrey Friedson a/k/a Jeffrey L. Friedson, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 20, 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 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 15 Dix Circle, Dix Hills, NY 11746. 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 016.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 078.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $498,885.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #203066/2022.
Robert A. Macedonio, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 231545-1 24-672. 11/7, 14, 21, 28
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for the Holders of New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-A, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Mark Guerreri; Denise Guerreri; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 25, 2020, and Amended November 27, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 9, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 41 Lenox Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being
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in Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0103 Section 002.00 Block 03.00 Lot 086.002. Approximate amount of judgment
$374,847.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 610008/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.
Scott Lockwood, Esq, Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: October 10, 2024
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2206-KS9, -againstMICHAEL ISRAELI, 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 October 3, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2206KS9 is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL ISRAELI, 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 11, 2024 at 9:00AM, premises known as 485 42ND ST, COPIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-205.00-03.00-010.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PAR -
CEL 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.: 004993/2007. Sabita Hajaree-Ramsaran, 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. 24-674. 11/7, 14, 21, 28
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR CARLSBAD FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST MICHAEL ALVAREZ, NELSON ALVAREZ, JR., ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 22, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 11, 2024 at 1:00PM, premises known as 34 Monroe Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0100, Section 121.00, Block 03.00, Lot 071.000. Approximate amount of judgment $665,354.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612397/2017. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 17-000311 82906 24-675 11/7, 14, 21, 28
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK. WISDOM EQUITIES LLC, Plaintiff, v. NEW YORK PREMIER INC., et al., Defendants. Index No. 607934/2023
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale granted herein on February 16, 2024, I the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, County of SUFFOLK, State of New York on December 17,2024 at 2:00 pm of that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows:
Said premises being known as and by street address 177 Baylawn Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726
District 0100 Section 191.00 Block 01.00 Lot 003.000
Said premises are sold subject to the terms and conditions of the filed Judgment and the Terms of Sale. Approximate amount of Judgment $332,320.00.
Dated: Garden City, New York
October 14, 2024
SCOTT SILLER, ESQ, Referee
Adam E. Mikolay, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 400 Garden City Plaza Suite 405 Garden City, New York 11530
516-222-2050
24-687. 11/14, 21, 28, 12/5
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007GEL2, 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 December 17, 2024 at 3:30PM, 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 83297 24-690. 11/14, 21, 28, 12/5
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Laura Nilsen, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 6, 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 18, 2024 at 12:00 p.m., premises known as 449 North Indiana Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0103, Section 008.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 042.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $550,781.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #604334/2020.
Ian M. Sack, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 213657-1 24-685 11/14, 21, 28, 12/5
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK - BABYLON.
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-OA7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-OA7, Plaintiff -against- TANYA M. SMITH AKA TANYA NASH; MICHAEL A. SMITH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 12, 2023 and entered on January 23, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY on December 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at North Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of 44th Street with the easterly side of Pacific Street; being a plot 100.16 feet by 66.77 feet by 100.16 feet by 66.77. DSBL: 0100-202.0003.00-046.002
Said premises known as 450 PACIFIC STREET, COPIAGUE, NY 11726
Approximate amount of lien $340,560.35 plus interest & costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 601574/2023.
ROBERT T. FUCHS, ESQ., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 24-686. 11/14, 21, 28, 12/5
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-24-141803 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 7 Hawkins Ave, Bldg 6, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Lucharitos Station Yards Inc. 24-693. 11/14, 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
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
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TY 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
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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 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
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY 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 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY
BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST BARBARA A. GOLDBERG INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SURVIVING SPOUSE OF BARRY L. GOLDBERG, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 8, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 on December 11, 2024 at 10:00AM, premises known as 24 Myrtle Lane, Patchogue, NY 11772. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Brookhaven, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0200 Section 979.40 Block 08.00 Lot 011.000. Approximate amount of judgment $382,478.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620549/2023. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and SUFFOLK County Auction Plan in effect at this time. Donna England, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001998 82956 24-676 11/7, 14, 21, 28
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper, Plaintiff AGAINST Raymond Magarie; Danielle Magarie, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 23, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on December 5, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 270 Neptune Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in West Babylon, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0100 Section 159.00 Block 01.00 Lot 015.000. Approximate amount of judgment $521,993.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be
sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601024/2020. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 22, 2024 83184 24-677 11/7, 14, 21, 28
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Unity Bank, Plaintiff, vs. New Era Professional Prep Services L.L.C., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 3, 2024, and So Ordered Correspondence duly entered on April 19, 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 10, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., premises known as 330 Central Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Slovak Manor, Deer Park, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 087.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 035.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $2,560,864.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607831/2023.
Michelle Aulivola, Esq., Referee
Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, 400 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, New York 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 24-679 11/7, 14, 21, 28
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR SPECIALIZED LOAN TRUST 20052 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2, -againstJAMES PARKS, 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 24, 2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR SPECIALIZED LOAN TRUST 2005-2 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES PARKS, 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 16, 2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 86 MANHATTAN AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100140.00-03.00-013.003.
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.: 608507/2023. 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.
24-689 11/14, 21, 28, 12/5
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -againstJEFFREY ARCHER A/K/A JEFFREY B. ARCHER, 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 30, 2024, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and JEFFREY ARCHER A/K/A JEFFREY B. ARCHER, 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 13, 2024 at 9:30AM, premises known as 32 RIDGE ROAD, WHEATLY HEIGHTS, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100009.00-01.00-010.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 607330/2023. 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.
24-688. 11/14, 21, 28, 12/5
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 SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-4
Plaintiff, Against UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF ELIZABETH A. BOCOMOZO, ET AL Defendant(s
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 03/21/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 12/17/2024 at 2:00PM, premises known as 33 Hinton Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11701, And Described As Follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being At North Babylon, Town Of Babylon, County Of Suffolk And State Of New York.
District 0100 Section 161.00 Block 03.00 Lot 019.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $611,342.58 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 611713/2022 For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Robert T. Samson, Esq., Referee.
SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Dated: 11/5/2024 File Number: 38255 CA 24-694. 11/14, 21, 28, 12/5
NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC., Plaintiff, v. JUDITH VOGEL, ET AL, Defendants.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
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THAT In pursuance of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the Office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County on October 26, 2023, I, Robert P. Valletti, Esq. the Referee named in said Judgment, will sell in one parcel at public auction on December 18, 2024 at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757, at 03:00 PM the premises described as follows:
222 A Oak Beach Rd Oak Beach, NY 11702
SBL No.: 0100-242.0001.00-021.000
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York. The premises are sold subject to the provisions of the filed judgment, Index No. 600144/2017 in the amount of $841,313.91 plus interest and costs. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the Court System's COVID-19 mitigation protocols and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale.
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604
Tel.: 855-227-5072
24-695. 11/14, 21, 28, 12/5
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK - BABYLON.
BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, Plaintiff -againstDAVID DELEON A/K/A DAVID A. DELEON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 29, 2024 and on June 3, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY on December 19, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northwesterly side of Miller Avenue, distant 1000.73 feet northeasterly from the corner formed by the intersection of the northerly side of Schlelgel Boulevard and the northwesterly side of Miller
Avenue; being a plot 93.08 feet by 80.04 feet by 108.99 feet by 137.21 feet.
District: 0100 Section: 123.00
Block: 01.00 Lot: 029.000
All bidders must wear a face mask/shield at all times and social distancing must be observed by all bidders at all times. Bidders who do not comply with the face mask and/or the social distancing mandate will be removed from the auction.
Said premises known as 151 MILLER AVENUE, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
Approximate amount of lien $702,039.52 plus interest & costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Index Number 32826/2013. JUSTIN MATTHEW BLOCK, ESQ., Referee
David A. Gallo & Associates LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 47 Hillside Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhasset, NY 11030 24-696. 11/14, 21, 28, 12/5
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORT -
GAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, -against- ABDUL GHAFOOR, if living, and if he/ she be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers heirs at law, next
of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NOORULAIN MALIK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknow to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, Defendants. INDEX# 613310/2024 Original filed with Clerk, May 31, 2024 Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Suffolk County. Premises: 33 Ulster Ave, West Babylon, NY11704. 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 Plaintiffs Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service ( or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The supplemental summons and amended complaint are being filed pursuant to Court order dated October 24, 2024. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can
lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York, October 28, 2024 Respectfully submitted, Pincus Law Group, PLLC., By: George J. Weissinger, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556, 516-699-8902 24-680 11/7, 14, 21, 28
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., -againstPATRICIA DAMM-PESCATORE, 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 29, 2024, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA DAMM-PESCATORE, 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 17, 2024 at 1:00PM, premises known as 756 OUTLOOK AVE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100144.00-03.00-003.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 604449/2023. Brooke Breen, Esq. - Referee. Rob-
ertson, 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.
24-691. 11/14, 21, ,28,
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
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
Notice of formation of Rebel Muse Productions LLC
Articles of Organization filed ™with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/22/2024
Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to:
The LLC, 3 Thea Lane, Huntington, NY 11743
Purpose: any lawful act. 24-681 11/14, 21, 28, 12/5, 12, 19
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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF BABYLON PLEASE TAKE
NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Babylon will hold a Public Hearing at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the 4th day of December,
2024 at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, to consider approving the financing of two (2) New Fire Chief Utility Vehicles with related equipment which will be located at the fire house of the North Amityville Fire Company Inc. as set forth in the annexed Exhibit “A”.
RESOLUTION NO. 830
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING IN REFERENCE TO APPROVING THE FINANCING OF TWO (2) FIRE CHIEF UTILITY VEHICLES FOR USE OF THE NORTH AMITYVILLE FIRE COMPANY INC
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Babylon, that a Public Hearing be held at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the 4th day of December, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, for the Town Board of the Town of Babylon to consider approving the financing of two (2) New Fire Chief Utility Vehicles with related equipment which will be located at the fire house of the North Amityville Fire Company Inc., pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Babylon is directed to publish notice of said public hearing in one of the official newspapers of the Town.
Dated: November 7, 2024, Town of Babylon BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF BABYLON GERALDINE COMPITELLO, TOWN CLERK 24-698. 11/21
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF BABYLON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Babylon will hold a Public Hearing at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the 4th day of December, 2024 at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, to consider approving the fire protection and ambulance service contracts and an ambulance district contract between the Town of Babylon and various fire companies and departments, as set forth in the annexed Exhibit “A”.
RESOLUTION NO. 831
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NOVEMBER 7, 2024
SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTS AND AN AMBULANCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, present fire protection and ambulance service contracts and an ambulance district contract between the Town of Babylon and various fire companies and departments expire on December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, said contracts cover Venetian Shores Fire Protection District #1, North Amityville Fire Protection Districts #5 and #6, East Farmingdale Fire Protection District #12, Wyandanch Fire Protection District #13, North Babylon Fire Protection District #15, North Lindenhurst Fire Protection District #16, West Amityville Fire Protection District #23, West Beach Fire Protection District #53, East Beach Fire Protection District #54 and Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance District; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the Town of Babylon to enter into new contracts for fire protection and ambulance service for the aforesaid districts as follows:
1.Venetian Shores Fire Protection District #1:
A contract for a period of one year with the Village of Lindenhurst, said contract having an amount not to exceed $470,042.00 for the year 2025.
2.North Amityville Fire Protection District #5:
A contract for a period of one year with the North Amityville Fire Company, Inc., said contract having an amount not to exceed $1,487,070.00 for the year 2025.
3.North Amityville Fire Protection District #6:
A contract for a period of one year with the North Amityville Fire Company Inc., said contract having an amount not to exceed $2,139,930.00 for the year 2025.
4.East Farmingdale Fire Protection District #12:
A contract for a period of one year with the East Farmingdale Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., said contract having an amount not to exceed $5,273,500.00 for the year 2025.
5.Wyandanch Fire Protection District #13:
A contract for a period of one year with the Wyandanch Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., said contract having an amount not to exceed $1,569,256.00 for the year 2025.
6.North Babylon Fire Protection District #15:
A contract for a period of one year with the North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., said contract having an amount not to exceed $3,830,074.00 for the year 2025.
7. North Lindenhurst Fire Protection District #16:
A contract for a period of one year with the North Lindenhurst Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., said contract having an amount not to exceed $2,269,870.00 for the year 2025.
8.West Amityville Fire Protection District #23:
A contract for a period of one year with the Village of Amityville, said contract having an amount not to exceed $8,000.00 for the year 2025.
9.West Beach Fire Protection District #53:
A contract for a period of three years with the Village of Babylon, said contract having an amount not to exceed $53,472.00 for the year 2025.
10.East Beach Fire Protection District #54:
A contract for a period of three years with the Village of Babylon, said contract having an amount not to exceed $98,670.00 for the year 2025.
11.Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance District: A contract for a period of one year with the Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance District, said contract having an amount not to exceed $2,166,000.00 for the year 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held at be held at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on the 4th day of December, at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time on the question of entering into the aforementioned contracts; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town
of Babylon is directed to publish notice of said public hearing in one of the official newspapers of the Town Dated: November 7, 2024, Town of Babylon BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF BABYLON GERALDINE COMPITELLO, TOWN CLERK 24-700. 11/21
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
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-24-142714 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 90 Deer Park Ave, Babylon, NY 11702, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at 90 DPA Inc. 24-703. 11/21, 28
Legal Notice
The following account is being auctioned on December 17, 2024 at 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Storage, LLC at 436 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York 11704. Inspection begins at 9:30 a.m.
Property to be auctioned consists of all property and personal effects currently stored at the facility for the following account(s): JESSICA M. MEADE –436 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, New York – Unit A3R054
FULL BID PRICE WILL BE DUE AND PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF THE SALE AND THE PROPERTY MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE SALE. 24-701. 11/21, 28
Legal Notice
The following account is being auctioned on December 17, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Tell Avenue, LLC at 308 Commack Road, Deer Park, New York 11729. Inspection begins at 10:15 a.m. Property to be auctioned consists of all property and personal effects currently stored at the facility for the following account(s): ANTHONY IANNACONE – 308 Commack Road, Deer Park, New York 11729 – Unit 0093AK FULL BID PRICE WILL BE DUE AND PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF THE SALE AND THE PROPERTY MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE SALE. 24-702 11/21, 28
Unique New Year’s celebrations across the globe
It is time to turn the page on one year and usher in another. Each December 31, people all over the world reminisce, celebrate, plan, and party in honor of the changing calendar.
Many are likely familiar with some of the common ways to ring in the new year, which include champagne toasts, fireworks and watching the ball drop in Times Square. Yet, there are many other ways to celebrate this occasion and welcome a new year with hope and good luck. Enjoy these ways to commemorate the start of 2025.
• Make some noise. Although fireworks are commonplace on New Year’s Eve in various locales around the world, in Thailand it once was traditional to fire guns to frighten off demons. National Thailand reports that it is no longer legal to fire weapons during New Year’s Eve festivities, but other noisemakers can simulate the ancient tradition. Thailand also has its own New Year celebration in April called Songkran, a three-day event. It’s customary to splash water and shoot colorful water guns, which is another idea for ringing in the new year.
• Smash pomegranates for luck. Many have heard of smashing grapes to make wine, and the band Smashing Pumpkins has millions of devoted followers across the globe. The comic Gallagher used to smash watermelons on stage. But in Turkey, smashing a pomegranate outside your front door is said to bring good luck. The fruit is seen as a symbol of prosperity, abundance and health.
• Make some good luck “Hoppin’ John.” Hoppin’ John is a traditional
New Year’s Day dish from regions of the southern United States. The dish is made with black-eyed peas and pork bacon and is said to bring good luck to those who consume it for the new year, according to the Old Farmers Almanac.
• Choose honey-dipped apples. People can take a page from the Jewish New Year tradition, which sees celebrants dipping apples in honey for a sweet new year. Rosh Hashanah takes place in late summer or early fall because it follows the Hebrew lunisolar calendar. However, anyone can apply similar customs to the New Year’s celebrations taking place each January 1.
• Put on some polka dots. In the Philippines, wearing polka-dotted clothing on New Year’s Eve is a tradition said to bring good fortune in the new year, according to Philstar Life.
• Watch a sunrise. Chances are many revelers are staying up late on New Year’s Eve and into the next day, so they’ll have ample opportunity to catch the sunrise. In Japan, watching the first sunrise of the new year is called “hatsuhinode,” and is a practice thought to bring good fortune.
• Grab some cash. There’s a perpetuating superstition that it’s better to have some extra money in your wallet to enter the New Year full of financial prosperity. Also, it’s best to wipe out any unpaid debts before December 31 disappears; otherwise, the months ahead might not be financially sound.
New Year’s traditions have persisted throughout the years and are borne of customs from all over the world.
Public Notices — Your right
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF BABYLON
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Babylon will hold a Public Hearing at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the 4th day of December, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. prevailing time, to consider amendments to the Town of Babylon Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances.
EXHIBIT “A”
Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2-8
[Traffic Regulations; Stop and Yield Intersections Designated]
ADD to Schedule H:
Intersection Hamlet Sign Controlling Traffic
Old Farmingdale Road at Pape
Field Midblcok Crosswalk WB Stop East/West on Old Farmingdale
Christmas Street at Oickwick Lane NB Stop North on Christmas Street
Christmas Street at Wickfield Lane NB Stop South on Christmas Street
Bolender Court at Christmas Street NB Stop West on Bolender Court
Bolender Court at Pace Drive NB Stop East on Bolender Court
5TH Avenue at 9th Street WB Stop North/South on 5th Avenue
6th Avenue at 10th Street WB Stop North/South on 6th Avenue
Dated: November 7, 2024, Town of Babylon BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF BABYLON
GERALDINE COMPITELLO, TOWN CLERK 24-697. 11/21
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF BABYLON
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Babylon will hold a Public Hearing at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the 4th day of December, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. prevailing time, to consider amendments to the Town of Babylon Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances.
EXHIBIT “A”
Chapter 2, Article V, Section 2-11
[Traffic Regulations; Speed Restrictions; School Speed Limits Designated] ADD to Schedule J:
Name of Street Hamlet Speed Limit (mph) Location
Commonwealth WY 20 Academy Charter School located on Commonwealth Drive between Straight Path and Doe Street 875 ft. +/-
Dated: November 7, 2024, Town of Babylon BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF BABYLON GERALDINE COMPITELLO, TOWN CLERK 24-699. 11/21
NOTICE
The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on November 12, 2024 and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which Deer Park Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Lisa Brennan District Clerk
BOND RESOLUTION OF DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED NOVEMBER 12, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A SETTLED CLAIM STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $3,250,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR, INCLUDING INSURANCE PROCEEDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED BY THE DISTRICT FROM ITS INSURANCE CARRIER TO PAY A PART OF SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,250,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT TO FINANCE THE BALANCE OF SAID APPROPRIATION
The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the payment of a settled claim resulting from litigation commenced against the District pursuant to the New York Child Victims Act, at the estimated total cost of $3,250,000. The amount of obligations to be issued is not to exceed $2,250,000. The District expects to pay the balance of the estimated total cost from insurance proceeds. The period of probable usefulness is between five (5) and fifteen (15) years and shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the New York Local Finance Law.
A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the District Clerk, Deer Park Union Free School District, 1881 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, New York.
Dated: November 12, 2024 Deer Park, New York 24-704. 11/21
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opinions Trump makes the comeback of all comebacks
Donald Trump’s overwhelming victory in the presidential contest marked the most astonishing comeback in American political history, and a dramatic realignment of political coalition forces.
Only one previous president, Grover Cleveland, in the 19th century, was re-elected after being defeated in a bid for a second consecutive term. And no president, of course, has been elected after being indicted in state and federal courts, found guilty of multiple felonies in one of those cases, and found liable in a number of civil cases. Bottom line: There has never been a president like Donald Trump.
He has beaten the odds at every juncture since making his famous descent down the Trump Tower escalator in 2015. He was thought to have no chance to make it through the 2016 Republican presidential primaries, never mind win the nomination. And once he was the
president-elect Donald Trump issued a number of warnings during his successful campaign to return to the White House. He talked about exacting retribution against anyone who opposed him or had the temerity to alert the public about his positions. But the most significant statement that should have been given a warning label was Trump’s pledge to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a significant role in the nation’s health agencies. He is now Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services. As a general rule, winning candidates have every right to reward supporters with cabinet position, but the possibility of giving RFK Jr. the authority to tell Americans what vaccines you can give your children or the medications you can give your elderly parents was not on the ballot this year. Respected scientists across the nation have been warning the public for years about the numerous conspira-
nominee, the main topic of debate was how large his landslide defeat would be.
Then, after his entirely unexpected election in 2016, he had to overcome a baseless but debilitating Russia collusion investigation and two impeachment trials. His refusal to accept his 2020 defeat, and his irresponsible delay in denouncing the Jan. 6 criminal riot at the U.S. Capitol, were thought by friend and foe to have ended his political career.
counties. The last Republican presidential nominee to do that was George H.W. Bush in 1988.
He was the first Republican to win the popular vote on L.I. since 1988.
Yet Trump re-emerged, a political Lazarus, and reclaimed by free and open balloting the highest office in the land and the most powerful position in the world. And it was a solid, overwhelming victory, considerably more impressive than his 2016 Electoral College win, in which he had razor-thin margins in key states, aided by votes siphoned from Hillary Clinton by third-party fringe candidates. In this year’s election he had solid vote margins in all of the battleground states, and was the first Republican to win the popular vote since George W. Bush in 2004.
Here on Long Island, Trump won the popular vote in Nassau and Suffolk
While I have had differences with the president-elect, I strongly supported his candidacy this year, just as I supported so much of his agenda when I was in Congress during his first term. Despite the almost constant swirl of controversy around him for those four years, his significant accomplishments included making the United States energy-independent, crushing ISIS and its Islamist caliphate, keeping us out of foreign wars, preventing aggression by Russia and China, expanding our economy, keeping inflation below 2 percent, making our southern border more secure than at any time in decades, and brokering the Abraham Accords with Israel and its Arab neighbors. The Biden-Harris record was the opposite in almost every regard, as reflected in its unfavorable ratings, mired in the high 50s.
Trump also tapped into the alienation felt by increasing numbers of Americans, who turned against progressive policies of open borders, cash-
Beware of RFK Jr. in D.C.
cy theories that RFK Jr. has spread that inflame public opinion. At the height of the coronavirus outbreak, then President Trump initiated Operation Warp Speed to make vaccines available for public use. At the same time, RFK Jr. was warning the public of the dangers of those vaccines.
T his promoter of conspiracies is the wrong choice for our health agencies.
An example of his antivaccine mistakes was the 2019 measles outbreak on the island of Samoa. In 2018, two children had died from a vaccine mixup, and RFK Jr. met with leading Samoan antivaxxers a few months before the outbreak, and they began to warn the public about the danger of taking any measles vaccinations. Following that meeting, the measles vaccination rate dropped from 60 percent to 31 percent.
Afraid to take the vaccine, island residents reported 83 deaths from measles, many of them young children. A year later, RFK Jr. labeled a leading Samoan anti-vaxxer a “medical freedom hero.” In spite of that outbreak, which he denied being involved in, he has subsequently traveled around the United States insisting that vaccines are causing a “holocaust.”
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less bail, anti-police bias, defunding the police, high inflation and increased gas and grocery prices. This caused traditional allies such as the Teamsters, hardhat construction unions and growing numbers of African-Americans and Hispanics to turn away from the Democratic leadership of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump and I grew up in Queens at the same time. Though Sunnyside and Jamaica Estates were in very different social strata, Trump definitely has working-class attitudes, and speaks the language of neighborhood families and values. As he prepares for his second term as president, he is uniquely positioned to restructure American politics and society to focus on greater empowerment for people who work hard, strive to live in safe communities and have endless belief in America’s exceptionalism. They believe that it isn’t racist or biased to prevent illegal immigrants from crossing our borders or to stand with the police. They are and will be integral allies of the 47th president as he strives to make America even greater.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
in the past. He was the chair of Riverkeeper, an environmental advocacy organization whose principal cause was its opposition to the Indian Point Energy Center, a nuclear-energy facility in Westchester County. Although he is an environmental attorney, he is not a scientist. During the battle to shut the plant down, he made numerous unsupported scientific claims about the facility, which were challenged frequently by its owners.
Because Kennedy has spread so many conspiracy theories, it is hard to pick his most outlandish claims. In 2006, in a Rolling Stone interview, he said he was “convinced that fraud during the 2004 presidential election allowed President George W. Bush to steal victory from Democrat John Kerry.” He asserted that Republicans had “mounted a massive, coordinated campaign to subvert the will of the people” and ensure Bush’s re-election. He claimed that “350,000 voters in Ohio were prevented from casting their ballots,” which turned out to be a glitch in the machines that was corrected.
Another of Kennedy’s conspiracy theories was his past insistence on the
innocence of his father’s murderer. On Dec. 8, 2021, Kennedy published an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle that claimed that Sirhan Sirhan was innocent and should be released from prison. On subsequent occasions, Kennedy supported Sirhan’s release from prison despite the unanimous opposition from the Kennedy family, including his mother, Ethel.
To give you an idea of what could occur if RFK Jr. is confirmed as secretary of HHS, it’s important to understand the powers of that cabinet position. RFK Jr. would be in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health.
It should be noted that Kennedy has never held any government position, and his main claim to fame is that he is a member of a family that has been nothing less than a political dynasty. Hopefully, Congress will recognize the dangers of giving him such a major role in Washington.
Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
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SShop local Nov. 30 — and every day
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30. Created in 2010, this annual date is both a celebration and a promotion, dedicated to supporting mom-and-pop businesses and encouraging consumers to shop locally. There are few more significant dates on the calendar to show your support of local enterprises, because whether it’s the central shopping area of one of Long Island’s villages or the multitude of strip malls that dot the Nassau and Suffolk County landscapes, small businesses are the backbone of our communities.
They are more than just storefronts or online shops — they are deeply embedded in the fabric of our towns. They are owned and operated by neighbors, friends and families that have a vested interest in the well-being of their neighborhoods.
Yet despite the critical role they play in the local, regional and national economy, small businesses often struggle to compete against larger stores. As consumers, we must recognize their importance and actively support them to ensure not only their survival, but their success.
Small businesses are significant drivers of local economic activity, making up 99.9 percent of all U.S. businesses and accounting for nearly half of the country’s workforce, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Despairing? Avoid the ‘cacophony’ of the internet.
To the Editor:
Re Herald columnists Scott M. Davis (“A call for tolerance amid the acrimony”) and Will Sheeline (“What comes next? How about our neglected unity?”) and letter writer Mireille Taub (“Not giving in to ‘our season of despair’”) in last week’s issue:
For Mr. Davis, the first task is “tamping down the divisive rhetoric.” Mr. Sheeline notes the need “to heal the nation’s wounds,” and Ms. Taub feels “abandoned,” in need of a “torch” to illuminate the path to civility. Those of us who agree must realize that an opposition exists who promote divisive rhetoric for fun and profit, and who benefit from our open wounds and prefer treating them with salt rather than salve.
Among things to avoid are the cacophony of X, the empty “just askin’” stylists. Forgo the entertainments of online shouters and shills, for
Approximately 50 percent of our country’s gross domestic product is created by small businesses.
When you shop at a local boutique or dine at an independently owned restaurant, more of your money stays in the community. Studies show that roughly 67 cents of every dollar spent at a small business remains in the local economy, and every dollar spent at a small business creates an additional 50 cents of local economic activity. This “local multiplier effect” supports other businesses, schools, public services and infrastructure, creating a virtuous cycle of economic growth.
Small businesses also bring diversity and innovation to the marketplace. Unlike big-box stores, which often rely on standardized products and services, small businesses can adapt quickly to the unique needs and preferences of community members. They can experiment with new ideas, foster creativity and offer personalized customer service that large chains simply cannot replicate. This adaptability not only benefits consumers but also encourages healthy competition, pushing more businesses to strive for excellence.
Small businesses enrich our lives by providing a sense of identity and authenticity. Walk down the main street of any village and you’ll find unique shops, eateries and services that reflect the culture, history and per-
sonality of the area. These businesses distinguish one community from another, creating vibrant destinations where people want to live, work and visit.
Shopping at a local store instead of a large retailer, ordering from a familyowned restaurant, and posting positive reviews online are small but meaningful ways to show support. Attending farmers markets, artisan fairs and community events also help small businesses. Voting for your favorite small business for a Herald Long Island Choice Award is another small gesture to acknowledge these shops; you can vote at LIChoiceAwards.com.
Local, state and federal government have and must continue to play a crucial role in fostering an environment in which small businesses can succeed. Small businesses need more tax incentives, affordable loan programs and streamlined regulations to alleviate the burdens their owners face, especially in light of high property taxes, inflation and competition from online retailers. We hope our elected officials embrace creative solutions to ensure that Long Island’s local stores can thrive.
Supporting your favorite small business doesn’t require a big effort — simple actions can have a profound impact. We urge you to shop at your local small businesses not only next Saturday, but every day of the year.
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One thing’s certain: No one misses the attack ads
attack ads. They’ve become a big force in long island election campaigns. A little over a week before election Day, i traveled to Maryland for a family event, turned on the TV in the motel room — and there they were, hundreds of miles from here: political attack ads, one after another.
The names of the candidates, other than those running for president and vice president, of course, were unknown to me. But the commercials were thoroughly familiar. Attack ads have clearly become a staple of politics in the United States. For my master’s thesis in the Media Studies Program at The new School of Social Research in new york, i wrote about how political commercials began. i recounted how Madison Avenue advertising man Rosser Reeves persuaded Dwight eisenhower to use TV commercials when he ran for the presidency in 1952.
Four years earlier, Reeves had tried to interest the previous Republican nominee, Thomas Dewey, to use com-
mercials. But Dewey, a former new york governor, didn’t go for the idea, believing it would reduce him to a political version of a toothpaste ad.
But Reeves had an early understanding of how television best communicates feeling and emotion, not information. TV, as was related in
The new School media program, is a “non-cognitive medium.” A dictionary definition of cognitive is “involving conscious intellectual activity such as thinking, reasoning.” noncognitive involves feeling.
Reeves’s ads in 1952 showed eisenhower grinning — stressing the likability of the former fivestar general. A slogan was fashioned: “i like ike.” i recall seeing the campaign buttons as a kid. And there was even a song written for the theme — lyrics and music by irving Berlin, no less — titled “i like ike.”
t his muchmaligned tradition dates back to 1964, and the footage of an explosion.
1964. in it, a little girl plucked petals from a daisy, counted to nine, and then a man’s voice counted down from 10 to zero — and suddenly the TV screen filled with the super-scary footage of an exploding nuclear bomb, and Johnson intoned: “The stakes are too high … We must either love each other, or we must die.” The inference was that we would face a nuclear conflagration if we elected the Republican candidate, Barry Goldwater.
media and communications at Temple University, explained this year, in an article on “The conversation,” that “studies have shown that people pay closer attention to negative information than to positive information. And infamous ad effects such as Johnson’s easy win after airing the daisy ad contribute to the commonly held belief that negative ads still win elections.” laMarre added, citing a Pew Research center study: “These days, most political ads are negative.”
The Democratic candidate, the more intellectual Adlai Stevenson, tried to counter the “i like ike” spots with a series of half-hour TV presentations, giving lectures on issues of the day. That didn’t work on TV.
Several years later, an attack component was added to the commercials. The first attack ad was created for Democratic President lyndon B. Johnson in
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their game is rant, not repair. Realize there is now an economic sector of agitprop “influencers” whose income stream derives from clicks, experienced in the provocation of internet duels, ad hominem insult and scaremongering. To respond is to feed the opposition.
One example of the opposition’s subtle damage is the new version of “Snow White,” with multi-racial dwarves. The ever-ready right-wing trolls howled over this blasphemy. One of them, Benny Johnson, declared that it signified “a nation in decline.” Johnson gets clicks, and hopes that his “owning the libs” provokes many more.
Don’t fall for it. Rather, discover and share more sober, solution- oriented sources of information, for that is the only “torch” available. Help carry it by supporting organizations that seek the path of unity, provide the bandages and shun divisive rhetoric. A place to start: Make sure that all Americans can continue to share the simple childhood fantasy of “Snow White” and its dwarves, without the trolls.
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Voting is easy in New York, but elsewhere?
To the editor:
i thought i lived in a democracy, where every voice is heard. When voting in n ew y ork state, no i D is required when you show up at the polls. i f for some reason you are asked for proof of residency — maybe you registered to vote and left out the number on your driver’s license — all you need to do is come back with a gas or electric bill with your name and address.
Quite a few states, however, require a photo iD when you vote. The most common way to comply would be with your driver’s license. Unfortunately, people with limited incomes may not have a car or be able to afford another form of photo i D. y ou also may need proof of your birth date with a birth certificate. if you’ve lost or misplaced yours, you need to pay for a legal copy.
All of these hurdles can be used to suppress voting in regions where the governing party would rather not have you vote. We should all be able to fulfill our democratic responsibility, and not have to jump through hoops to do it.
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That’s the essence of an attack ad. it goes to the negative, often with scowling and otherwise ugly photos and videos and words of a political opponent, demonizing him or her. And that was what i was seeing in that motel in Maryland: the demonization of candidates. They were just like what we see on long island, or anywhere in the U.S., these days. They’re now the standard of political campaigns.
now, i know there are plenty of rascals, and worse, in politics who very much deserve to be criticized. But the now ubiquitous TV attack ads are far more than that. They have become the main basis for how candidates are sold, while their opponents are the objects of character assassination.
Dr. Heather laMarre, a professor of
And, she said, because of the U.S. Supreme court’s 2010 ruling in the citizens United case, “the influx of corporate and outside money completely changed the campaign finance landscape. … Significant portions of this spending come from political action committees that are not bound by traditional campaign contribution limits.”
A most dubious major element in democracy today, slick and effective character assassination in TV ads, makes the political mudslinging in days of yore seem primitive.
Karl Grossman, who began his career in journalism at the Babylon Town Leader in 1962, is now a professor of journalism at SUNY Old Westbury. He is the author of seven books, and for 33 years he has hosted “Enviro Close-Up with Karl Grossman,” broadcast on nearly 200 cable TV systems in 40 states (www.envirovideo.com).
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Lindenhurst Historical Society receives preservation supply grants
For the second consecutive year, the Lindenhurst Historical Society has garnered funding that allows it to acquire collection management and preservation supplies.
During a recent exhibit-organizing work session at the nearly renovated Old Village Hall Museum, Lindenhurst Museum Director Marianne Guglieri and Lindenhurst Village Historian Anna Jaeger paused to demonstrate how newly acquired collection management supplies will expand and improve the Historical Society’s conservation and preservation supplies and practices.
“As we endured the hiatus in our ability to manage and utilize the exhibit space afforded to us by the Village due to the relocation, renovations and repairs of both the Old Village Hall Museum and the Lindenhurst c.1915 Historical House Museum, we seized on the opportunity to assess our conservation and preservation practices to better enhance our efforts to protect our extensive collection of artifacts and historic objects,” said Guglieri. “The generous grant funding we received from the Greater Hudson Heritage Network has allowed us to purchase necessary and appropriate preservation kits enabling us to safely and reliably store the textiles and clothing that comprise a significant part of the entire historical collection,” she added. “This year’s funding was allocated towards archival boxes designed to protect our extensive wedding dress and formal wear collection.”
Museum docents and Lindenhurst Historical Society volunteers continue to partner with the Village of Lindenhurst to complete renovations, repairs and improvements at both the Old Village Hall Museum (located at Irmisch Park) and the circa 1915 Lindenhurst Historic Home Museum (located at 272 South Wellwood Avenue).
Historian Jaeger is looking forward to the widely anticipated re-openings.
“We are excited to once again have dedicated museum space in which to tell the Lindenhurst story,” she said. “Both venues will provide versatile forums to display our comprehensive collection of artifacts, exhibited within an environment designed to immerse the visitor and offer a unique perspective that will frame our historical narrative.”
Both historians agree that each museum will allow visitors to step back in time to appreciate Lindenhurst’s past and develop an understanding of how the past influences the future.
“The pause brought about by the renovations and improvements have also allowed us to apply for and utilize other grant funding from the Greater Hudson Heritage Network,” said Guglieri. “With their Conservation Treatment Grants, we have been able to professionally conserve a collection of four historical marching band drums, including a Civil War-era snare drum and two bass drums from the L.F. Wrieth’s Band & Orchestra, as well as two historic bicycles: a Velocipede used in 1882 by Lindenhurst
resident Louis Liebl, Sr. and a “Chainless” bicycle used in early 1900 by Lindenhurst resident Harry Frevert.”
She added, “We are excited at the prospect of being able to properly exhibit these artifacts, each significant to our community’s evolution from its Native American origins as Neguntatogue to today’s thriv-
ing village, the fourth largest in New York State.”
The Lindenhurst Historical Society has preserved the history of the Village of Lindenhurst and the greater Lindenhurst area since 1948. For more information on the society e visit Breslau Lindy on Facebook or call (631) 226-0209
Lindenhurst Kiwanis participate in Veterans Day remembrance
Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst was honored to participate in the Village of Lindenhurst Veterans Day Remembrance ceremony. Through their Hometown Heroes Banner Program, Lindenhurst Kiwanis donated $5,000 each to Bravo Foxtrot United Veterans and New Ground, plus gave 392
pairs of socks to Johnny Sox for Heroes, to support the efforts of those organizations to help homeless veterans.
For more information on the Lindenhurst Kiwanis clubs, its meetings and events, go to lindenhurstkiwanis.org/ or call (631) 388-7891.
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Lindenhurst Kiwanis Club President Jo-Ann Boettcher, and Kiwanis Club of Lindenhurst Chairman Ralph Somma shown center with at the event with supporters.
