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Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer talks about the $1.6 million project underway at Overlook Beach to replenish the shoreline as town, county, state and federal officials listen in.
Shore Thing: Replenishment project for Overlook Beach gets underway
Town adding sand to build 35 feet of shoreline
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Twenty years ago, the shoreline at Overlook Beach was nearly a quarter mile away from the parking lot.
“That was quite a hike for beachgoers carrying chairs, umbrellas, lunch, and a few kids in hand, looking to spend a day on the sand and under the sun,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer. To make the trek easier, Schaffer authorized the creation of the “Schaffer shuttle.”
But over time, nor’easters, including Hurricane Sandy, battered Long Island’s south shorelines, causing major erosion. The beach’s shrinking not only limited recreational activities but also reduced its ability to protect the mainland and Ocean Parkway, a key route that
eases traffic on Sunrise Highway and the Southern State Parkway.
Surrounded by state, county, and federal officials, Schaffer recently announced the start of a $1.6 million project to restore Overlook Beach. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is funding the project, with the Town of Babylon contributing 70,000 cubic yards of sand dredged from the Sore Thumb sandbar as part of the Fire Island Inlet-Shores Westerly Navigation Project. That inlet has endured a buildup of sand that has caused a hazard to boaters and limited fishing there.
With the diminished beach behind him and machinery humming in the background, Schaffer thanked Suffolk County Executive Ed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Farmingdale schools set key bond vote
Approval sought for critical upgrades
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
The Farmingdale School District plans to hold a bond referendum vote on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 on two propositions that address critical facility upgrades across the district.
Proposition One focuses on roof repairs and replacements at all six school buildings in the district. The current roofs are original to the buildings and have exceeded the 20-year expected lifespan of the materials. They are also out of warranty, making maintenance more costly and difficult. Additionally, Proposition One includes upgrades to the district’s electrical infrastructure to support future curricular activities, ongoing technology upgrades, and increasing power requirements. The cost of Proposition One is estimated at $22.15 million.
Proposition Two aims to improve the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program and Fine and Performing Arts program. The
proposition seeks to replace outdated facilities for over 1,000 students, providing modern spaces that will better support education and skills development. It also includes a new health office and enhanced security features, such as a new vestibule and expanded front entrance. The cost for Proposition Two is set at $55.85 million.
The total proposed bond is $78 million, with state aid covering more than 55% of the costs—about $43 million. The tax impact on the average Farmingdale homeowner is estimated at $70 per year for the life of the bonds.
Superintendent Paul Defendini highlighted the importance of these upgrades. “In 2016, the Farmingdale community approved a referendum that allowed us to give our growing varsity and junior-varsity athletes the facilities they deserved,” he said. “Equally important, our sports complex, including our aquatic center, created opportunities for our community that did not exist
JFK Elementary in West Babylon pays tribute to veterans
John F. Kennedy Elementary School in the West Babylon School District paid special tribute to veterans on Fri., Nov. 8 with a breakfast and recognition ceremony. Guests were invited by students to join them for breakfast and photos in the school’s cafeteria. Afterward, the entire school gathered with attendees in the gymnasium.
Following a welcome by Principal Denisha Van Liew, student Lacey Burke sang “God Bless America.” Eastlynn LaMacchia recited her poem “My Hero,” and Amelia Manolopoulous de-
livered her Town of Babylon award-winning poem “My Favorite Veteran Is My Pop-Pop.”
Councilman DuWayne Gregory, who is also a veteran, thanked his fellow veterans in attendance. Councilman Gregory, Ms. Van Liew, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly and students then presented certificates to each of the veterans. The second graders, led by Ms. Leidel, performed “I Love My Country.” The ceremony closed out with a standing ovation for all the veterans in attendance.
Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District
Local band Original Gossip headlining event
in celebration of LIMEHOF’s 20th anniversary
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will celebrate its 20th anniversary this weekend with two days of music, comedy, and surprise guests. The celebration, on Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1, takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Presented by Catholic Health, the event will showcase performances by Kerry Kearney, DMC with Johnny Juice, Stanton Anderson, American Idol’s Christian Padavan, and Farmingdale’s own classic rock band Original Gossip.
Tania Purpora, lead singer of Original Gossip, said she is excited to return to LIMEHOF for the third time. “I love the history there,” she said. “It’s very overwhelming, and I appreciate that all ages come to the shows.” Purpora noted the band’s commitment to giving back to the community, adding that they will raffle off an acoustic guitar, courtesy of Murphy’s Music in Melville.
Charity will play a central role in this holiday celebration. LIMEHOF and
Catholic Health are teaming up with the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center, which serves 1,500 children in need across Long Island, to host a Christmas toy drive. The event will collect unwrapped toys, dolls, sports equipment, makeup, jewelry, and other items for children ages 1 to 12.
Tickets for the event, which include refreshments, access to the Billy Joel exhibit, and a visit with Santa, are available at limusichalloffame.org/ticket-and-gift-cards/. Admission is free for children under 12.
“We are thrilled to be celebrating our 20th anniversary with a two-day celebration featuring Long Island’s top musicians and entertainers in our beautiful Hall of Fame building,” said LIMEHOF Chairman Ernie Canadeo. “It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with great music, laughter, and family-friendly entertainment.”
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at 97 Main St., Stony Brook. For more information, visit limusichalloffame.org or call (631) 689-5888.
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The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s First and Third Precincts and other fire and law enforcement agencies.
COPIAGUE MAN GETS 17 YEARS IN PRISON FOR RAPE OF CHILD
A 33-year-old Copiague man was sentenced to 17 years in prison, followed by 20 years of supervision, after pleading guilty in September 2024 to first-degree rape for sexually abusing his 9-year-old stepdaughter.
In announcing the sentencing, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said, “The defendant’s actions were reprehensible, and the sentence reflects the gravity of the harm done to an innocent child.”
The District Attorney’s Office did not name the man to protect the identity of the child.
As established by the investigation and guilty plea allocution, the man subjected his 9-year-old stepdaughter to sexual abuse, including rape, while her mother was at work in February 2023. The victim told her mother about the abuse the following day because she was anxious about being left alone with her stepfather again when her mother went to work. Her mother confronted the man and then
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contacted the police, who arrested him after an investigation.
On September 20, 2024, he pleaded guilty before Acting Supreme Court Justice Karen M. Wilutis to Rape in the First Degree, a Class B felony. He was represented by Christopher Brocato.
On November 15, 2024, Justice Wilutis sentenced him to 17 years in prison followed by 20 years of postrelease supervision. He will be required to register as a sex offender.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Dana Castaldo of the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau, and the investigation was conducted by Detective Charles Ross of the Suffolk County Police Department Special Victims Section.
TRESPASSING
West Babylon: Suffolk Police were called to St. Mary’s Church, 155 Broadway where a squatter had taken up residence. He was removed from the location on Nov. 8 at approximately 11 a.m. VEHICLE THEFTS
Lindenhurst: Someone stole a 2022 Yamaha Cruiser jet ski from a home on Venetian Boulevard Nov. 18. The theft was reported at 5 a.m.
West Islip: Someone went to the
Jeep-Chrysler dealership at 555 Sunrise Highway on Nov. 12 and stole rims from several of the vehicles parked outside there. The incident was reported at 1:57 a.m. and police are investigating.
STORE THEFTS
Copiague: Approximately $140 in merchandise was stolen from the Target department store on Sunrise Highway on Nov. 10. The report of the theft was made at 10:40 a.m.
West Babylon: An unidentified woman walked into Big Lots on Montauk Highway at approximately 8:50 p.m., Nov. 9 and left the store with $100 in holiday decorations without paying for the items.
LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
Deer Park: A driver reported that another driver struck his vehicle while it was parked at Tanger Outlets on Nov. 9. The incident occurred at approximately 2:59 p.m. but the driver could not provide police with any additional details.
North Babylon: A hit and run accident occurred in the parking lot of
Shop Rite on Veronica Lane Nov. 11. At approximately 4:40 p.m., the victim reported that a red vehicle struck his vehicle and fled the scene.
ARRESTS
Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Tomas Lara, 48, of 5 Lee Ave., Brentwood; C
Ristian Franco, 46, of 71 Claywood Dr., Brentwood; Ivan Arguetaguevara, 29, of 50 Pamela La., Brentwood; David Guidice, 39, of 912 Fire Island Ave., West Islip.
Burglary: James Bailey 26 of 17 Holt St., Amityville
Menacing with a Weapon: Vanessa Chambers, 53 of 2 East Beech St., Central Islip.
Criminal Mischief: Lavonia Moss, 48, of 1732 N. Thompson Dr., Bay Shore
Petit Larceny: Alicia Brewer, 27, of 998 Crooked Hill Rd., Brentwood; Henry Charryagudelo, 41, of 28 Wyanet St., Selden.
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 until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
Photo Credit: Original Gossip
Farmingdale’s Original Gossip: Tania Purpora, vocalist; Al Cubisino, guitar; Jeff Frohman, bass, Rob Coren, drums.
From the Mayflower to the New World: The untold story of the Pilgrims’ Mastiff and Spaniel
Were there any dogs or cats on the Mayflower? Presumably so. When the Mayflower reached Massachusetts in 1620, there were 102 human passengers plus two dogs and several cats. The dogs are described as a Mastiff and a Spaniel.
Cats were brought along as nautical rodent control. But how do you verify the dogs? First, document that the dogs boarded the ship in England, then confirm their presence in New England. I used two primary sources about the Pilgrims. Although some say the dogs boarded in Southampton, England, I could not find any mention of them in Of Plymouth Plantation, William Bradford's journal chronicling the Pilgrims from 1608 in the Netherlands to 1647 in the New World. I may have missed them.
The other primary source, Mourt's Relation, cites these dogs in America. Mourt's Relation is the earliest known eyewitness account of the Pilgrims through November 1621 (the first Thanksgiving). It was written primarily by Edward Winslow, with the first section possibly penned by Bradford. Originally published in London in 1622, the version I reviewed was an 1865 reprint in Old English from Harvard College Library, complete with annotated footnotes and handwritten notes in the margins.
Besides companionship, the dogs were helpful during the harsh winter of 1620. On page 37 of Mourt's Relation, the Pilgrims, writing about following Indian tracks, state that inside a tree they found "peeces of Venison, but we thought it fitter for the Dogs than for us."
These two dogs, or at least the Spaniel, belonged to John Goodman, a passenger seeking religious freedom. Goodman set sail as a linen weaver and traveled on the Mayflower alone. He supposedly died without descendants, though his exact death date is disputed. Bradford notes in his passenger log that Goodman died of illness after the first winter, even though a "John Goodman" is listed in a 1623 division of land.
Peter Browne, another Pilgrim mentioned with the dogs, came as a carpen-
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ter whose skills were crucial for building the settlement. Browne succumbed to an illness in 1633 that spread through Plymouth Colony. He was survived by his second wife and three children. Both Goodman and Browne signed the Mayflower Compact.
In Mourt's Relation, on Jan. 12, Goodman and Browne got lost after leaving the Plantation to gather thatch for roofing. A search party could not find them. The missing Pilgrims, "having a great Mastiffe bitch with them and a Spannell" [Mastiff and Spaniel], strayed further into the woods when the dogs chased deer. Upon their safe return, the men recounted how they were forced to spend a cold, wet night up a tree because they thought they heard lions. They could not climb too high, as they had to hold the Mastiff by the neck, "for shee would have beene gone to the Lyon." The "lions" were likely bobcats, which still roam New England.
Goodman had to have his shoes cut off his swollen, frostbitten feet. On Jan. 19, he and the Spaniel ventured out again "to use his lame feete." This time, two wolves pursued the Spaniel. The dog ran between Goodman's legs for comfort. Goodman, unarmed, picked up a stick and threw it at the wolves. They ran off but not before "they sat both on their tayles, grinning at him."
A Mastiff was a plausible breed in 1620. Mastiffs have existed since ancient Babylonia, with the Romans bringing them to England around 55 B.C. By the 15th century, English nobility used Mastiffs to deter hunters from their property. The Plymouth Mastiff would likely have been up to the task of confronting a "lion" or wolves.
Goodman's dog could have been a Spaniel. Spaniels, believed to be the oldest hunting dogs, likely originated in Spain to find, flush, and retrieve game. Early Spaniels varied in size and color, with distinct breeds emerging in Britain by the early 19th century.
If you happen to have a Mastiff or a Spaniel, sneak them a little extra white meat this Thursday in honor of their Plymouth ancestors. Happy Thanksgiving!
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.
TUESDAY, December 3
• Village of Babylon Board of Trustees work session: 6 p.m.; Village Hall, upstairs conference room, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional information, call 631-669-1500; or email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
• Lindenhurst Village Board of Trustees meeting: 7:30 p.m. public meeting, Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For updated meeting info., call 631-957-7500; or visit their web site @ https://villageoflindenhurstny.gov.
WEDNESDAY, December 4
• Town of Babylon Town Board meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For additional information, call 631-957-3100.
• Lindenhurst School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m., at the McKenna Administration Bldg., 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst. For info., call 631- 867-3001.
THURSDAY, December 5
• Village of Babylon Architectural Review Board: 8 p.m. @ Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email info@villageofbabylonny.gov, or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
FRIDAY, December 6
• Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce Old-Fashioned Night of Shopping: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Deer Park Ave. will be closed to vehicular traffic. Santa and his reindeer will be there and photos with Santa & his elves will be available. Children can also mail their letters to the North Pole. The Carousel will be back along with Christmas Carolers. Shopping & dining with Village merchants & restaurants will add to the festivities. For more information, visit the Chamber web site @: https://babylonchamber. com/upcoming-events. Raindate is Fri., Dec. 13.
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Santino the Mastiff and Ruby the English Springer Spaniel are similar to the two dogs who accompanied the Pilgrims in Plymouth 1620.
Deer Park School District staff and students attend
Eid Brunch to Connect to celebrate school diversity
Deer Park School District administrators, Board of Education members, teachers and students recently attended the Eid Holiday Coalition’s inaugural Eid Brunch to Connect.
The two-hour event was comprised of a brunch, welcome address, presentations on “Inclusion Across Long Island” and “How to Support Muslim Students in the Classroom,” as well as time for networking with other districts. Students also spoke about their experiences of being Muslims in schools on Long Island that support their cultures, beliefs and holidays, and how it has positively impacted them.
Board President Donna Marie Elliott, Board trustee Jerry Jean-Pierre, John F. Kennedy Intermediate School Associate Principal Shaun McLeod, May Moore Pri-
mary School Associate Principal Kimberly Essig, teacher Nicole Bjarnason and Deer Park High School Muslim Student Association President Alishba Syed were among the attendees.
“The event was extremely well attended and informational in regards to receiving knowledge about current events, language in the classroom and communicating with Muslim families,” Essig said.
“It has been an incredible privilege to serve as the adviser of the Muslim Student Association over the past two years,” Bjarnason said. “I am honored to support such inspiring students in their efforts to create a welcoming space where connections flourish and where understanding and acceptance are promoted.” She added that she is continually moved by the students’
Babylon Town and Babylon IDA to host
‘Access to Capital’ meet for businesses
The Babylon Industrial Development Agency (IDA) will be partnering with the Town of Babylon to host their annual “Access to Capital” event on Thurs., Dec. 5 at Root + Branch Brewing in Copiague from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
This event, launched by Councilman Anthony Manetta, will provide information on crucial funding opportunities for local business owners and entrepreneurs, empowering individuals to take advantage of the opportunities available, including new state programs. It will also allow attendees the opportunity to network with key community and business leaders.
“The IDA is proud to partner with the Town of Babylon once again to ensure that businesses of all sizes have access to the resources necessary for growth and success,” said Babylon IDA CEO Tom Dolan. “This event will be a valuable opportunity for local entrepreneurs to learn about funding options, connect with experts, and position themselves for future success. I encourage business owners to take advantage of these insights and opportunities, no matter what stage you are at with your business.”
One of the programs to be highlighted at the event is the recently announced New York State Main Street Capital program, designed to bridge the financing gap many entrepreneurs face when starting or expanding their businesses. The program offers qualifying businesses access to affordable term loans of up to $100,000, providing crucial support for early-stage growth.
“The ‘Access to Capital’ event reflects the Town of Babylon’s ongoing commitment to helping our small business community thrive,” said Manetta, who is chairman of the town’s Small Business Committee. “With funding often being one of the most significant challenges for businesses, this event will offer essential guidance and practical tools for business owners to secure the capital they need
to grow and succeed.”
Through interactive discussions and networking sessions, the “Access to Capital” event will offer hands-on guidance to help local business owners identify the funding solutions best suited to their needs. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with and hear from financial experts, local leaders and other entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the funding landscape. From securing start-up capital to identifying resources for growth, the event is designed to equip business owners with actionable insights and connections to take back to their organizations.
Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez will deliver the opening remarks, which will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Manetta. Panelists will discuss topics such as securing financing, navigating state programs and effective growth strategies.
“The Town of Babylon is dedicated to creating an environment where businesses can thrive, providing good-paying jobs for residents and investing in our community,” said Martinez. “We take great pride in supporting our local business community by providing them the resources they need to grow and succeed. Through our shared commitment to fostering business growth, the Town Board and Babylon IDA are working to ensure that the Town of Babylon remains a welcoming place for businesses new and old for years to come.”
Local business owners interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP by Tues., Dec. 3. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit babylonida. org, email info@babylonida.org or call (631) 587-3679.
More details on the New York State Main Street Capital program can be found on the New York Empire State Development website at esd.ny.gov/ main-street-capital-loan-fund.
Root + Branch Brewing is located at 360 Marconi Blvd., Copiague.
dedication to building a community that celebrates diversity and fosters mutual respect.
“Alishba, our school’s MSA president and co-founder, and I are currently planning an upcoming event featuring celebra-
tion, food and henna to deepen the bonds of respect and joy within our school community,” she said. “Being part of their journey has been a deeply meaningful experience, and I look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make.”
Rain Date : 12/13 FR i D ay, 12/ 6 • 5 pm -9 pm •
NIGHT OF SHOPPING & DINING
Deer Park School District administrators, Board of Education members, teachers and students attended the inaugural brunch.
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Pearl Harbor memorial ceremony to be held on Dec 7 at Airpower Museum in Farmingdale
December 7 will mark the 83rd anniversary of the Japanese attack on the U.S. naval fleet at Pearl Harbor.
To mark the date, the Long Island Air & Space Force Association will be offering “Dropping of the Roses,” featuring a vintage World War II AT-6D Texan military aircraft.
The plane will take off at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 7 from Hangar 3 at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale and fly to the Statue of Liberty to drop roses at 12:55 p.m., the exact time in New York that Pearl Harbor was attacked.
At the museum there will be a solemn ceremony remembering all who served and those who perished at Pearl Harbor, including the honoring of WWII veterans, plus a Color Guard from the Navy Reserves and veterans’ organizations. Guests will watch the chaplain conducts the blessing of 83 American Beauty Roses (including one extra white rose for 9/11) to commemorate the attack in 1941.
Taps will be played and the the roses will be given to the pilot who departs for the Statue of Liberty.
The event is free and open to the public, but attendees must arrive between 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. After 12 p.m., admission to AAM is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, and $10 for children ages 5 to 12. Pre-registration isnot required.
The American Airpower Museum at
Republic Airport is at 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale. For more information about this histor-
Local Worship Schedules and Services.
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BABYLON
Corner of Deer Park Avenue and James Street in the Village of Babylon, 631-661-5151 Website: babylonumc.org
Pastor: The Rev. Melissa Boyer
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ic event, contact Fred DiFabio, President of the Long Island Air & Space Force Association, (631) 754-6383, fdifabioafa202@hotmail.
Lafrancis Hardiman students learn about honoring America’s veterans
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• Spiritual leader: Rabbi Abraham Axelrud, Ph.D.
• Shabbat services every weekend: Friday, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
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• Interfaith couples welcome
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Students in Carissa Agnello’s class at Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School in Wyandanch have been learning about Veterans Day and the importance of honoring all those who have served.
Agnello invited students, staff and administrators across the Wyandanch school district to share photos of themselves, friends or family members who are veterans. The photos were then used
to create the “LFH Veterans Wall of Honor,” which her students helped decorate to display in the lobby for all to see. Additionally, students throughout the school wrote letters of thanks and appreciation that will be delivered to the Northport VA Medical Center and distributed to the veterans there.
NEWS BRIEFS
Holiday window decorating contest opens
The Babylon Public Library and the Village of Babylon Office of the Mayor are inviting local businesses to join in a winter holiday window decorating contest.
There is no particular theme, but there will be three prizes provided by the library and Mayor’s Office. A grand prize, valued at $250, second prize valued at $150, and third prize valued at $100. All the prizes will be Babylon Village sourced.
It’s free to join, but businesses must register no later than Friday, December 13 at: https://shorturl.at/ EBFYo
1. Decorate one of your outer public-facing visible windows in
whatever wintry/holiday way you’d like – just have fun and be creative.
2. Registered businesses will have a panel of impartial judges view and vote on their windows on Friday, December 20 beginning at 4 p.m.
3. The three winning entries will be announced directly after judging at the Babylon Village Gazebo.
And don’t forget, if you can, get those windows decorated by Friday, December 6, for the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Night of Shopping.
Any questions or concerns, contact Ann Burke at (631) 669-1624 or tvitale@babylonlibrary.org ; aburke@ babylonlibrary.org
Sagtikos Manor hosting tours to celebrate Christmas traditions around the world
The Sagtikos Manor in Bay Shore will be hosting a guided tour that celebrates Christmas traditions around the world on Sat., Dec. 7 and Sun., Dec. 8. Take a guided tour through the manor and hear about Christmas holiday traditions from various countries around the world, including Italy, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan and more.
The first tour on each day begins at 10 a.m. and then tours leave every 15 minutes, except between 12 and 12:45 p.m. The last tour will be at 2:30 p.m.
Book your tour online at sagtikosmanor.org.
For more information, call (631) 3216809 or email info@sagtikosmanor.org
Sagtikos Manor is located at 677 West Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore.
Santa to visit Lindenhurst Sun., Dec. 1
Santa is coming to the Lindenhurst Village Square.
On Sun., Dec. 1. he will be in the park on Wellwood Avenue from 12 to 3 p.m.. Photos with Santa will go from 12 to 2:30 p.m.
There will also be a free carousel, and a Christmas Market from 12 to 5
p.m.. The traditional holiday parade and tree lighting will take place at 4:30 p.m.
This event is hosted by the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (631) 226-4641.
The rain date is scheduled for Sun., Dec. 8.
Babylon Cove Light Parade, Sat., Nov. 30
The Village of Babylon will be hosting their Cove Light Parade on Sat., Nov. 30 at sunset, approximately at 4:30 p.m.
Come by the Village of Babylon Municipal Dock to kick off the holiday season.
To register your boat, visit forms. gle/4QngebGPzbzC6T9j7.
For more information, call (631) 6691500.
The Village of Babylon Municipal Dock is located at Fire Island Avenue, Babylon.
Babylon Chorale sings holiday songs Dec. 8 at St. Peter’s By the Sea Church, Bay Shore
The Babylon Chorale presents Peace, featuring Taylor Scott Davis’ “Magnificat”, a performance of holiday songs performed with orchestra.
The show will be held Sun., Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s By The Sea Episcopal Church, 500 South Country Rd. (Montauk Hwy), Bay Shore.
Tickets are $20 for adults; $14 for students and seniors 60 and older, in ad-
vance.
Door sale prices are $25 for adults; $19 for students and seniors. The cost for tickets for children under 10 is always $10.
To purchase tickets online or for further information, visit our website at www.babylonchorale.org or email info@ babylonchorale.org
IImage shows the depth of the shoreline expansion now underway at Overlook Beach.
Babylon begins expanding shoreline at Overlook Beach
Romaine and New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul for their support in securing funding.
“They came down here several months ago and were committed to making sure
we got this beach back up,” Schaffer said. Federal lawmakers, including Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, also supported the project.
The plan calls for extending the beach an additional 35 feet from the parking lot and widening the bathing area to 1,200
Farmingdale schools set vote on bond referendum for January
before.” He added, “With Proposition Two of this referendum, the district is looking to do the same thing for the over 1,000 students in our CTE and Fine and Performing Arts high school programs— replace aging and inadequate facilities in these two areas with updated, modern spaces that will better serve students’ education and skills development.”
Michael Motisi, Assistant to the Superintendent for Business, noted, “State aid will pay for over 55 percent of total bond costs, amounting to over $43 million coming from state sources. Additionally, because current district debt will be coming off the books as new debt will be coming on, the tax impact on Farmingdale residents will be greatly reduced. Based on current market conditions and projections of what the bond market will be when these bonds are sold, it is estimated the annual tax impact for the average Farmingdale School District homeowner of both propositions being approved will be limited to $70 per year for the life of the bonds.”
Defendini also expressed excitement
about the project. “We are excited to take this step into the future and provide our students with the best opportunities to reach their full potential. Just as we have made great strides in our physical education and sports programming with the creation of our sports complex, we are looking to move our CTE and Fine and Performing Arts programming to a higher level, offering greater opportunities for our students to follow their passions and career interests.”
To help residents make an informed decision, the district has scheduled a series of presentations and workshops. and has also created a dedicated bond referendum section on its website, where residents can submit questions and find information about upcoming meetings. A newsletter will also be mailed to the community.
The referendum vote will take place at the Weldon E. Howitt Middle School West gymnasium from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
For more information, visit the district’s website at www.farmingdaleschools.org.
feet. The contractor, Norfolk Dredging, is working around the clock, pumping 6,000 cubic yards of sand daily. Under ideal conditions, more than 20,000 cubic yards can be pumped per day, officials said.
Brian Zitani, the town’s Waterways Management Supervisor, said the project, which may need to be repeated annually to maintain the beach and keep the inlet navigable, is subject to strict state and federal regulations.
“We are being hit harder every year, but dredging is the most highly regulated project,” Zitani said. “There are only certain times of the year we can undertake these projects to protect wildlife, both on land and in the bay.”
Additionally, the town is exploring the installation of an underground retaining wall to protect the pavilion. The project is currently in the conceptual design phase.
Overlook Beach, which is open only to Babylon residents, is a popular local spot.
In addition to swimming and scenic views, it features playgrounds and the Salt Shack, a beachside venue offering food, events, and concerts during the summer. Despite challenges this summer, Schaffer was determined to keep the beach open, knowing how much residents value it.
“I said that if we had enough room to put down one blanket, we were not going to close the beach,” Schaffer said. “Now that we’re near Thanksgiving, it’s a great time to announce this project that I’m sure residents will be very thankful for.”
The sand being pumped onto Overlook Beach is having a dual impact. Not only is it restoring the beach, but it is also addressing sand buildup in the inlet, which has disrupted recreational activities and fishing.
“In a sense, we are taking one man’s garbage and making it our treasure,” Schaffer said.
Race in 11th AD still undecided
By CRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD AND CAROLYN JAMES
cbabirad@liherald.com and cjames@liherald.com
The race for New York State’s Assembly District 11 seat remained undecided as of last week, with Democrat Kwani O’Pharrow and Republican Joseph Cardinale awaiting the final count.
In Nassau County, O’Pharrow earned 53.77% of the vote, or 1,877 votes, compared to Cardinale’s 36.5%, or 1,269 votes. In Suffolk County, O’Pharrow garnered 46.23%, or 23,855 votes, while Cardinale secured 41.36%, or 21,345
votes. Districtwide, O’Pharrow led with 46.7% of the vote, or 25,732 votes, against Cardinale’s 41.05%, or 22,614 votes. Despite O’Pharrow’s slight margin of victory, the race is too close to call between both candidates, who are retired police officers.
There are approximately 400 affidavit ballots yet to be counted. These ballots are filled out by voters whose names did not appear in the system as registered but are included in the final tally once their registration is confirmed.
The results are expected to be announced mid-week.
Photo credit/Babylon Town
Local leaders reject regionalization plan
By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, other local elected officials, school district superintendents and school board trustees gathered in the Nassau County executive building on Nov. 21 to oppose the recent State Education Department Regionalization Plan.
The plan, introduced as an emergency rule on Sept. 25, directs school districts to pool resources, programs and services, which critics say threatens the independence of local districts. State Sen. Jack Martins, one of the plan’s main opponents, talked about fighting to preserve local control of districts.
“Long Island schools are regularly ranked among the very best in New York state,” Martins said. “That fact is due in large part to our local control and educational structure, which prioritizes our students’ success. We join our local communities in opposing any effort to force regionalization and fight to preserve local control.”
Blakeman echoed Martins’s sentiments, saying the plan was an attack on suburban school districts, and that he and others would continue to fight to keep power in the hands of the districts.
“Isn’t it interesting that cities such as Yonkers, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and New York City are all excluded from their plan?” Blakeman said. “This is just
Sen. Jack Martins, along with other local elected officials, challenged the NYSED’s Regionalization Plan at a news conference on Nov. 21.
another attack on the suburbs by state government, which is completely controlled by left-wing politicians, and we will not stand by and let the Department of Education gut our school districts.”
Many opponents of the plan are questioning the decision to make it an emergency measure. State Sen. Steve Rhoads called it a rushed, and added that the language contained in it could lead to local districts’ complete loss of control of their operations.
“The State Education Department’s self-created emergency regionalization
mandate is vague and can lead to a complete usurpation of local control of schools budgets, tax dollars, and educational opportunities and resources vested in local boards of education,” Rhoads said. “Long Islanders pay some of the highest school taxes in the state, and their local and state officials should and must have a voice in where those dollars are being spent, and that voice is being jeopardized with the SED’s rushed, topdown regionalization plan.”
Sschool districts across Nassau and Suffolk counties are preparing to chal -
lenge the plan. Roslyn school board President Meryl Waxman encouraged other districts to join the fight.
“Superintendents including mine have been told that this is a great big nothing, but what one says and what one does have to align,” Waxman said. “If you take the time to read the regulations and see what they say, they should be self-explanatory. These are emergency regulations, but what was the emergency? Roslyn wasn’t having an emergency until they created one.”
Nonetheless, many people believe that the plan can be beneficial for Long Island school districts. Responding to a rally against the plan on Oct. 31 at Locust Valley High School, Assemblyman Chuck Lavine said that districts can voluntarily participate in shared services, and that the protest was nothing more than political theater.
“The State Education Department website makes it perfectly explicit that any district desiring to engage in shared services with any other district can do so completely voluntarily,” Lavine said. “Held on Halloween, the Oct. 31 rally was nothing more . . . than political theater designed to frighten the public.”
Under the plan, school districts are required to submit surveys to the state by Dec. 6, identifying areas for collaboration. There will also be a comment period before the plan becomes final in January.
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Local author showcase at Babylon Library excites and inspires its audience
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
Babylon Public Library hosted its annual Local Author Event on Saturday, Nov. 2, with nearly 20 authors in attendance. The writers presented books spanning a range of genres, from poetry to memoir.
Despite the diversity of topics, each presentation shared common themes of faith, redemption, healing, and love. In a time marked by political division because it came before Election Day, the event reminded attendees of the universal value of connection.
Lori Ludlow, head of Adult and Reference Services at the library, said she was inspired to create the event after discovering the wealth of local talent and the need for a platform to showcase their work. “I found that many authors wanted to have their own events, but not many people would show up, so I decided to bring all the writers together so at least they would have each other,” Ludlow said.
This year’s event marked the third that Ludlow has organized. “What I love most is how successful it has been,” she said. “I had no idea it would turn out so well, and I didn’t realize how many people write.” Ludlow is also a writer of women’s fiction.
Miki Pagano, a new resident of Babylon, was among the authors at the event. “I’m so excited to be here and have the opportunity to meet other authors,” she said. “I’m honored.”
Cheryl Williams, a regular attendee, praised the library as a great venue for authors to connect and find inspiration. “I’ve come every year to this event, and I’m already excited for the next one,” Williams said.
Author Nash Hudson shared his excitement about the chance to connect with readers. “I’m excited to share the message of my story,” he said. “Readers are looking for relatable content, and I’d like to touch the heart of someone who is seeking.”
At the end of the event, many authors donated copies of their books to the library, offering visitors the chance to discover new reads.
For more information about Babylon Public Library and its events, visit babylonlibrary.org or call (631) 669-1624.
Poetry author Jessica Oliveres
Juvenile fiction author Cheryl Williams
Non-Fiction author Keith Durante
Mystery author Sarah Burr
Non-Fiction author Micki Pagano
STEPPING OUT
Don’t miss the beats, the energy and the vibe when Secret Agent 23
launches the museum’s Musical Explorers! Concert series.
Acclaimed husband-and-wife duo Andrés and Christina’s — known as 123 Andrés — catchy songs and lively concerts impart the joy of music, movement and language.
Memories with melodies at Long Island Children’s Museum
Reach for the rhythm in you with a colorful spectrum of musical performance
By Danielle Schwab
After everyone polishes off the turkey, families can embark on a musical adventure to usher in the holiday season, courtesy of Long Island Children’s Museum. The stage is set for a new concert series, “Musical Explorers!,” which kicks off this weekend, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Young audiences are introduced to an excitingly diverse music scene, featuring an array of global sounds, culture, and artistic legends from the world of jazz, hip hop, Latin music, and more. Families will surely get in the groove at the museum’s inaugural series of concerts, which represent the vibrant genres of jazz, hip-hop and Latin music. Performers add their unique touch, blending imaginative storytelling into musical masterpieces.
“Music speaks to human nature, the human soul. Every culture has music. Everybody celebrates it. Everybody taps to the rhythm. So that’s what we’re looking to provide,” James Packard, the museum’s theater program director says. “Musical Explorers offers our audiences the opportunity to dive deeper into the many ways that music speaks to us.”
In curating the concerts, he selected Grammy-winning artists and top talents in family music so that a diverse range of genres reflecting the power of music are represented.
“We encourage families to use these performances to introduce their children to the rhythms of hip-hop, the soul of jazz, and the vibrant beats of contemporary Latin music,” he says.
The series begins this weekend with Grammy-winning hip-hop funk sensation Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. This dynamic three-person rap ensemble offers their young audience a fun and engaging introduction to hip-hop. Known for their electrifying blend of hip-hop with sci-fi-inspired storytelling and feel-good tunes, the band combines the raw energy of funk with the surreal magic of animation-inspired performance. Imagine a band with Jim Henson playing guitar or Shel Silverstein writing the bass lines and you’ve got Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Prepare to get up and dance with larger-than-life stories through upbeat songs.
“We just came out with an album in collaboration with the Asheville Symphony. We took folk tales from around the world from various cultures and turned them into hip-hop songs to tell these stories,” Joel “Cactus” Sullivan, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s lead singer, says.
Sullivan and his bandmates journey back thousands of years, drawing from the rich traditions of Japan, West Africa and Persia to tell timeless life lessons. And, it wouldn’t be hip-hop without some creative freestyle — with the help of members from the audience, of course.
“We get words from the crowd and then make up a song on the spot right there. There’s something magical about the improvisation that can happen with hip hop,” Sullivan adds. Heading into New Year, everyone can jive to some outstanding jazz grooves with the iconic Jazz at Lincoln Center Quintet, on Jan. 19 and 20. The top-flight musicians swing into the sound of America. Their performances explore the Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance, examining the great Louis Armstrong’s journey from New Orleans to Chicago and New York — all from the museum’s intimate stage.
“Lincoln Center is a new connection for us,” Packard notes. “It will be a more traditional concert style, but geared at school-age kids, with interactivity and conversation going on between the musicians and the audience.”
Another performance to keep an eye (and an ear) out for is husband-and-wife duo 123 Andrés. The pair — Latin Grammy winners for Best Children’s Music Album earlier this year —
Dark Star Orchestra
• Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1
• $11 with museum admission; available online at licm.org/ theater or in person at the museum box office
• View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for additional information or call (516) 224-5800
• Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City
will arrive in June with their interactive bilingual performance that speak to the joy, energy and cultural richness of Latin America.
They’ll be sure to get everyone singing, clapping and dancing along to rhythms from across the Latin music spectrum.
“Music is a universal language the world over. It is a part of who we are spiritually. And so it goes on all the time, a thing that goes into your soul,” Packard adds.
The concert series reinforces the museum’s mission to bring musicians into kid-accessible spaces. It’s an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in a world of rhythm, melody and cultural appreciation — all within the welcoming environment of the LICM Theater.
“Music is a form of social-emotional learning,” Packard continues. “You can let out happiness or sadness. Exposing children to different styles they might find, ‘Oh, I really like hip hop,’ or ‘I really like the Latin beat’, or ‘I really like the jazz,’ and that can have an impact where they go in life.”
The Grateful Dead have been resurrected in the form of Dark Star Orchestra. 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. Over 3,100 shows later DSO continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience to acclaim. On any given night, the band performs 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. In this way DSO offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within the Dead’s musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out the unique style and sound of each era while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations.
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30, 8 p.m. $99.50, $69.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.
Long Island Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’
The holiday treat returns, Audiences will once again be transported by the Sugar Plum Fairy to The Land of Sweets in this familyfriendly classic, set to the music of Tchaikovsky. LIBT’s production opens “Nutcracker” season here, sparkling with a talented cast of adult professionals and aspiring young student dancers. This version is both narrated and abridged, to introduce youngster to the story of Clara, her magical nutcracker and her enchanting winter adventure..
Saturday, Nov. 30, noon and 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 1, 2 p.m. $37.50. Purchase tickets at liballettheatre. com or by phone at (631) 2714626. For more information, visit landmarkonmainstreet.org. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
Courtesy LICM
Skidoo
Courtesy Jazz at Lincoln Center
The Jazz at Lincoln Center quintet introduces young audiences to a cherished musical tradition.
Courtesy David Rugeles
Woman’s Club Holiday Open House
THE Your Neighborhood Dec. 8
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
Jason Bonham, son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, visits the Paramount stage, Monday, dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. He showcases his musical journey and family legacy, celebrating his father’s legendary career, with a concert featuring hits from Led Zeppelin’s iconic albums, and highlighting Jason’s own notable contributions to rock history. Encompassing hits from the iconic band’s entire career, including albums “Led Zeppelin,” “Led Zeppelin II,” “Led Zeppelin IV,” and “Physical Graffiti,” the concert event is a dynamic tribute to Jason’s father, with “…a band that recreates Led Zeppelin’s music to such a degree that one can’t help but close their eyes and simply listen…” [-Classic Rock Revisited]. Jason displayed musical talent from a young age. By age five, he could skillfully play drums, and at 17, he joined the band Air Race. Over the years, he contributed to various musical projects, including a Led Zeppelin reunion in 1988, touring with Jimmy Page, and forming his band “Bonham.” He collaborated with notable artists, recorded successful albums, and participated in a Muddy Waters tribute that earned a Grammy nomination.
Throughout the years, Jason collaborated with different artists, recorded with Foreigner, and participated in the highly anticipated Led Zeppelin reunion in 2007 at London’s O2 arena. His musical journey showcases a blend of family legacy, collaborations with rock legends and a commitment to preserving and celebrating iconic rock history. Jason always finds himself at home behind the drumkit. From this spot, he has anchored the tempo for a myriad of the most legendary artists of all-time. It’s the place where he initially realized his destiny as a kid. It’s a triedand-true safe harbor for the expression of his purest emotions. Ultimately, Jason remains forever at home on the drums. $99.50, $89.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Enjoy the annual Holiday Open House tour in Amityville, Saturday, Saturday, dec. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. This is a holiday tradition that has been a part of the village for more than 56 years. All proceeds from the tour go towards our scholarship award program and various local and charitable organizations, This year’s event features the homes of the Thompson family, at 200 Bayview Ave; Joe Volkens and Aaron Eury, at 142 Bayview Ave.; the Escobedo-Ansanelli family, at 65 Franklin St.; and the Cecere family, at 116 S. Ketcham Ave. For more information call Allie McGlone at (631) 357-9762.
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.
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Bay Shore Historical Society Snowflake Sale
Bay Shore Historical Society holds its annual Snowflake Sale and Winter Open 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, 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.
Procrasticrafting workshop
Lindenhurst Memorial Public Library encourages some holiday procrastinating with their “procrasticrafting” event, Friday, Nov. 29, 2-4 p.m. Stop by the library and find inspiration in their leftover craft supplies. Registration is not required. For more information, visit lindenhurstlibrary.org or call (631) 957-7755. 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst.
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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Holiday Card Mash Up
Make your holiday card this year at Lindenhurst Memorial Library, Friday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-noon, using recycled cards and supplies. No registration is required. For more information, visit lindenhurstlibrary.org or call (631) 957-7755. 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst.
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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On exhibit
Nassau County Museum of Art ‘s latest exhibition
“Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol,” reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. Evoking strong emotion, red can represent the human condition. Its myriad variations have come to signify authority as well as love, energy and beauty. Red warns us of peril and commands us to stop, but it can also indicate purity and good fortune. Red boldly represents political movements and religious identities. From the advent of our appreciation for this color in antiquity to its continued prominence in artistic and popular culture, this exhibition will span various world cultures through a range of media.
It features more than 70 artists, both established and emerging, ranging from the classical to the contemporary. American portraitists such as Gilbert Stuart imbued red in their stately paintings of prominent individuals to conjure authority. Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt, and other major abstract painters displayed a deep fascination with red in their commanding compositions that evoke a sense of chromatic power. And, of course, Andy Warhol is known for his bold and imposing silkscreened portrait of Vladimir Lenin saturated in bright red to his signature Campbell’s Soup Cans. On view through Jan. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. (516) 484-9337 or NassauMuseum.org.
BVAC online auction
Babylon Village Arts Council holds an online auction now through Sunday, Dec. 1. All proceeds from this fundraiser will fund BVAC programs. All items were donated and include a wide mix from antique Christmas items, sleds, dollhouse, antique leather-bound books, depression glass, mirrors, brass headboard and an antique baby basket from 1940 to name a few. Visit Miss Spiffy Estate Sales at spiffyestatesales.com. For additional information contact Rose Norman at (631) 669-1810.
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.
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUN-
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
For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832 24-673. 11/7, 14, 21, 28
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
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 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
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-24-142714 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
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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 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 ASSOCIA -
TION, 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
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 MORTGAGE 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, ex -
ecutors, 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
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 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
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 of formation of Long Island Organics Council LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on September 25, 2024. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC c/o Rocket Corporate Services Inc., 2804 Gateway Oaks Drive #100, Sacramento, CA 95833. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 24-708. 11/28, 12/5, 12, 19, 26, 1/2/25
Notice of formation of DEFENDERS DEN, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 10/10/2024. Office located in Suffolk. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC: 187 Wolf Rd Ste 101, Albany NY 12205. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 24-709. 11/28, 12/5, 12, 19, 26, 1/2/25
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
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
Public Notices — Your right to know
NOTICE OF SALE SU -
PREME 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: 0100-140.00-03.00-013.003. 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. - Ref-
eree. 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: 0100-009.0001.00-010.000.
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 is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-24-143713 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 100 Deer Park Ave, Babylon, NY 11702, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Babylon Hospitality LLC. 24-705. 11/28, 12/5
The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a Public Hearing at The Town of Babylon, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York (East Wing Board Room) on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm NEW APPLICATION
1. Shaurav Taneja 1 Sand Lane Lindenhurst NY 11757
SCTM NO: 0100-188-1-56
2. Howard Dong 780 Conklin St. E. Farmingdale NY 11735
SCTM NO: 0100-46-2-3
3. ROHM Corp. 12 Surrey Dr. Amityville NY 11701
SCTM NO: 0100-171-2-81
4. Hernandez Disla Corp. 2095 Great Neck Rd. Copiague NY 11726
SCTM NO: 0100-177-2-68
5. 17 Maple St., Wyandanch Realty Inc. 17 Maple St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-83-2122.001
6. 14 Haab Ave. Babylon Inc. 14 Haab Ave. Babylon NY 11702
SCTM NO: 0100-216-2-10
7. CD-1D LLC 35 Winter Ave. Wheatley Heights NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-40-1-132
8. Bobby Blassingame 124 S. 26th St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-56-1-73
RENEWALS
1. Christopher Pflug 125 W. 2nd St. Deer Park NY 11729
SCTM NO: 0100-63-3-62
2. Jospeh Constantino 2450 Great Neck Rd.
Copiague NY 11726
SCTM NO: 0100-176-3-56
3. Bailin Chen & Huijian Jiang
202 Eastwood Ave. Deer Park NY 11729
SCTM NO: 0100-24-1-82
24-706 11/28
LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, TOWN OF BABYLON STATE OF NEW YORK NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Babylon will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 7:00pm at Village Hall, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York 11702, to consider the following: Proposed Local Law 1210PH of 2024 amending the Village Code §187 – Garage Sales, as follows: •To amend Village Code Section 187-4 (A) Term and limitation of License; display of license - “A person shall be limited to two licenses per calendar year, per residential dwelling.”
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours.
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will, immediately following the Public Hearing, convene at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting and/or continuing its regular monthly meeting for its general business.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BABYLON Jean Marie Parker
Village Clerk
Dated: Babylon, New York November 19, 2024 24-707 11/28, 12/5
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Q. We are buying a house and got an engineer’s report that said there are several problems, including the worst, a crack in the foundation wall. It is parallel to the floor of the basement, but there’s no crack on the outside, either because the outside wall was painted or because the crack is below ground. The engineer made it sound very serious, but it doesn’t look serious to us, just concerning. Do we get another engineer or architect — is there a difference? What should we do to decide if the house is worth the hassle? We really want the house, and made a commitment, since there are several offers and ours is the highest — above the asking price.
A. I have dealt with this problem more lately than at any other time in my career, because it’s being used a lot as a bargaining tool, since house prices are in the stratosphere. In most cases, the wording from the home inspector makes it sound extremely dire.
I make two observations when reading these reports or hearing about the problem: 1) The report wording or buyer’s explanation is often not specific, but recommends a structural engineer, not an architect, and 2) the problem, when I review it, is most often not as serious as it is made out to be. By that I mean that except for about one out of every thousand cases, the wall is not imminently going to fail, and the person who wrote the report is not a licensed engineer or architect. They generally lack the structural training and testing, and therefore the credentials, to represent themselves as qualified to make specific recommendations, only to bring the condition to your attention, although you may already have noticed it.
As for whether you choose an architect or engineer, they both have training and credentials in this area of expertise. The engineer, if he or she is specifically a “structural” engineer, is more qualified for much more specialized and sophisticated structural design, but an architect must have formal structural training and testing in order to be licensed and registered. You can verify the licensure by searching the office of professions at op. nysed.gov and inserting their name and the field of practice. I often do this for clients, and have discovered that many home inspectors aren’t “engineers,” but do have home inspection credentials.
Again, in most cases, whether in or out of a flood zone, I have seen this condition, and the repair is often, but not always, to remove broken or exposed areas around the cracking and to inject structural repair epoxy specifically formulated for masonry or concrete repair. You most definitely should get qualified licensed professionals to look at the wall, since anyone else could not legally call themselves licensed to take responsibility for carrying out the work or its lasting result, and could be held liable for costs if a failure occurs, and you certainly want to avoid failure. Good luck!
© 2024 Monte Leeper
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Why do we still doubt a woman’s ability to
Acouple of weeks ago, I was sitting in the waiting room of a car repair shop with my dad, minding my own business, as one does while waiting to pick up a car that’s being worked on. There were a few other customers there, most of them quiet and keeping to themselves, but one man, sitting to my right, was running his mouth about politics.
Obviously happy that Donald Trump had won the presidential election, the man said something along the lines of, “It’s a good thing Kamala Harris didn’t win, because no one would ever respect her” — due simply to the fact that she’s a woman.
If I’d been in the mood for an argument, I probably would’ve said something like, “I sure hope you don’t have any daughters or a wife at home who’d love to hear you say that.” But alas, I didn’t want to get into a conflict with a stranger, so I kept my mouth shut, and
Bon the way out the door a few minutes later, my dad and I laughed to ourselves about how ridiculous the guy sounded.
Like everyone else, I had my thoughts going into this election cycle, and truthfully, it doesn’t matter whom I voted for, because it’s a done deal at this point.
Sure, there are men, like the one we encountered, who have their misogynistic beliefs that women are unfit for office. But I’ve found that it’s not just men who are dismissing the ability of a likely qualified and certainly accomplished woman to run a country.
ier, many aunts and lots of cousins, who are successful and honest and righteous people.
It’s a shame, I think, that somewhere along the way, the man at the shop and the women who are reinforcing such a negative, internal bias didn’t have that same guidance. And if they did, then something else has failed them.
’ve heard too many women say that they could never vote for a woman for president.
It’s women, just like me, who have serious doubts about their own gender. I’ve seen and heard from many of them, “I’m a woman, and I could never vote for a woman.”
I’m seldom at a loss of words, but that has stumped me. I am extraordinarily thankful that my sister and I grew up in a household in which we were told that we could accomplish anything, so long as we set our minds to it and put in the work. I am so thankful to be surrounded by extraordinary women, like my mother, my grandmoth-
My entire life, I’ve been inspired by the people around me, as well as the women — the trailblazers — who are making our world a better, more inclusive place. And it really is a shame that a large chunk of our population still believes that someone who’s deserving of a prestigious role, like the presidency, should be denied that simply because she’s a woman.
If you voted for Donald Trump because you believe in his policies and his vision for America, that’s fine — and that’s your right as an American. But if you voted for him simply because you found yourself unable to support a woman, for whatever reason, then, boy, are we in serious trouble. That’s an insult to every woman who’s come
lead?
before you — every woman who’s willed her way through glass ceilings, and endured hardship after hardship, solely on the basis of sex.
I’m a big reader and thinker, and I implore anyone who thinks so negatively about the abilities and strength of women to pick up a book. Read “The Nightingale,” by Kristin Hannah, and be blown away by a tale of courage. Read “The Dressmakers of Auschwitz,” by Lucy Adlington, and learn a true story of sewing for survival. Read “The Handmaid’s Tale,” by Margaret Atwood, and think about what life could be like if we let misogyny win.
In a world where the impossible can become possible, little girls should know that they can be whoever they want to be, career women, moms, a blend of both — or the top candidate on a presidential ticket.
The election results aside, women soldier on. We must actively challenge the biases, in ourselves and others, that continue to hold us back. Only then can we create a future in which every woman knows that her voice matters and her potential has no limits.
Jordan Vallone is a senior editor of the Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.
Dear readers, we can’t keep it in neutral
efore the presidential election, the Herald published an editorial explaining why the familyowned newspapers would not be endorsing political candidates. If I had read the piece in a vacuum, I would agree with it entirely. It states, in part, “Our focus is not on swaying voters toward a particular candidate, but on delivering comprehensive and unbiased information about the issues that matter most to Long Islanders. We are not here to tell our readers how to vote for political candidates; rather, we are here to arm readers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions at the ballot box.” Sounds perfect. But we are living through an unprecedented and exceedingly imperfect time in our nation’s history. This year, not endorsing meant keeping silent when silence may have implied that both presidential candidates met minimal standards for serving in the nation’s highest office. By any standard, that is not true of President-elect Donald Trump. Media across our country have some-
how made it seem as if a convicted felon with a rich history of lying and a refusal to take on the serious issues of governance is a reasonable choice. But in our president-elect, we have an aspiring autocrat, a morally bankrupt man with a vengeful heart.
DHe has already begun fulfilling his promise to dismantle the government by selecting big donors, MAGA loyalists and inexperienced toadies for his new cabinet. None of this is a surprise. He said he would do it, and he is. Whether they get confirmed is dependent on the ever-weakening backbone of Republican senators, who live and die, politically, at the whim of the man they follow.
tarian government.
I understand the dilemmas. Do endorsements really affect voters’ choices? Historians, psychologists and journalists bat the question around, with no clear answer. Do endorsements alienate too many readers? In the world of newspapers, these issues loom much larger on the local level than with big newspapers like the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post, which also declined to endorse this year.
onald Trump did not meet the presidency’s minimal standards.
We are in the beginning days of DJT’s revenge tour, fulfilling his promise to punish those who opposed him, challenged him and tried to bring him to justice. He wants people at the table whose loyalty is to him. Their expertise and leadership qualities seem incidental to the main qualification: unquestioning obeisance to the leader.
So the idea of not endorsing candidates, this extraordinary year in particular, does not sit well. The fallout from the coming Trump presidency could be a catastrophic shift toward an authori-
Local papers live in the community. They have responsibilities to their readers, to the truth and to the realities of just staying in business. With local newspapers closing every week across the country, conflicting interests must be reconciled, very carefully.
I started at the Nassau Herald more than 30 years ago, and for many years it did endorse candidates, from local officials to the presidency. Leatrice Spanierman, my mentor and colleague and the Heralds’ longtime executive editor, interviewed candidates every fall and wrote endorsements. The candidates, including member of the U.S. House and Senate, came to her office; they knew the value of local newspapers’ endorsement. The Heralds had a voice, and used
it as a means of informing readers. The editorial in the Oct. 31-Nov. 6 issue, explaining why the Heralds were not offering endorsements, stated that “the one place where you might see opinions about local and national political candidates … is in columns in our editorial pages, like those written by Randi Kreiss and Peter King. These essays are distinguished from Herald news content by featuring photos of the authors, making it clear that they reflect the writers’ perspectives and not the views of the Herald.”
I understand the need to create distance. I like the distance, too. I don’t speak for the Heralds. No one high on the masthead has ever tried to influence what I write or don’t write. The paper stays above the fray by giving King and me platforms for different points of view. I would be fine with any newspaper’s no-endorsement policy if this election had been like any other in America’s long history. But it was not. Nothing about this race was normal. The times demanded speaking up for democracy. For the immediate future and for as long as it can, the press must use its voice to call out the bad guys and amplify justice.
This Thanksgiving, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to share my views. Our free press never seemed so precious.
Copyright 2024 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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RAnDi KREiss
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A season for giving back on Long Island
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ith the holiday season upon us, our minds turn to traditions — Thanksgiving meals filled with comfort and gratitude, and other gatherings of family and friends over the coming weeks.
These moments of celebration are precious, but they also give us an opportunity to reflect on what it means to give back. Thanksgiving, rooted in the idea of gratitude, serves as a poignant reminder of our privilege and the responsibility to extend a hand to others. Here on Long Island, where vibrant communities thrive amid significant challenges, there is no shortage of causes deserving our time, attention and generosity.
Friendsgiving, a relatively recent tradition, embodies the spirit of connection by bringing friends together to share a meal and express their appreciation for one another. It can also be an occasion to unite for a greater purpose. By turning these gatherings into opportunities to collect donations or volunteer, we can channel collective energy into tangible support for those in need. Whether it’s hosting a food drive or organizing a group to serve at a local soup kitchen, Friendsgiving can be a powerful reminder of the broader community we’re all a part of.
On Long Island, the contrast between abundance and need is striking. While many of us prepare for feasts, thousands struggle to put food on the table. Nearly 284,000 people will suffer from hunger on Long Island at some point this year, according to Community Solidarity, a nonprofit that provides groceries, fresh produce and warm vegan meals to lowincome communities.
Organizations like Island Harvest and Long Island Cares work tirelessly to combat food insecurity in our neighborhoods. A donation of non-perishable items, a financial contribution, or volunteering for a few hours can make a profound difference to families facing hun-
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Where
is this ship of state sailing?
To the Editor:
Re Peter King’s column last week, “Trump makes the comeback of all comebacks”: It’s fair for Mr. King to celebrate Donald Trump’s “comeback,” and to take his share of reflected glory for strongly supporting him. But, weeks into the transition, is there no trepidation over what is being wrought?
Mr. King long served honorably
Organizations that welcome your help
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island: BBBsli.org
Citizens Campaign for the Environment: CitizensCampaign.org
Community Solidarity: CommunitySolidarity.org
Family & Children’s Association: FCAli.org
Interfaith Nutrition Network: The-Inn.org
Island Harvest: Island Harvest.org
Long Island Cares: LICares.org
Save the Great South Bay: SaveTheGreatsouthbay.org
ger this season.
Beyond food insecurity — limited or uncertain access to adequate food — there are numerous other causes that need our support. The holiday season can be especially difficult for those without homes. Groups like the Interfaith Nutrition Network, in Hempstead, provide shelter, meals and supportive services to help the unhoused regain some sense of stability. Contributing to these efforts — whether through monetary donations, clothing drives, or simply offering your time — can help others who are less fortunate experience the warmth of the season.
At this time of year, we also highlight the importance of supporting our local youth. Organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island and the Family & Children’s Association offer mentorships and resources to empower young people. By donating to these programs or
becoming a mentor yourself, you can have a lasting impact on a young person’s life.
And let’s not forget our environment, which sustains us all. As we celebrate the bounty of the land, consider supporting groups like Citizens Campaign for the Environment or Save the Great South Bay. Their work to protect Long Island’s natural beauty ensures that future generations can enjoy the landscapes and waterways we too often take for granted.
Of course, there’s also local news, which continues to face economic headwinds. Organizations like the Empire State Local News Coalition help sustain New York’s local news organizations — like the Herald — so reporters can tell the important stories about your friends and families, and shine a light on all of the issues mentioned here.
The beauty of giving back is that it doesn’t always have to be monetary — your time and skills can be just as valuable. Many local nonprofits, shelters and community centers are in dire need of extra hands during the holidays. A few hours spent wrapping gifts for underprivileged children, serving meals to veterans, or taking part in a community cleanup can ripple outward in meaningful ways.
Finally, don’t forget Dec. 3, Giving Tuesday, the annual nationwide day of charitable giving. For more information on this growing grass-roots effort, go to givingtuesday.org.
As we gather around dinner tables this season, let’s remember that gratitude is most powerful when it inspires action. Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving remind us of our interconnectedness — our shared humanity and the strength of our communities. Together we can ensure that everyone, in every corner of Long Island, feels the gratitude of the holidays. Each of us has the power to make the season brighter for others. This year, let’s not just celebrate; let’s give.
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in a Congress that will now be directed to self-emasculate. There are threats of courts-martial, military-assisted deportations, even gender tests for House members. Furors will multiply over staff, from cabinet positions on down. Promises are made of $2 trillion in budget cuts. Mr. King’s experience-based thoughts might be useful.
We sail soon into heavy seas aboard the USS “Caine Mutiny,” with Captain Queeg in command.
BRIAN KELLY Rockville
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wThe Babylon gazebo, from the beginning
hat’s interesting, and amazing, about the creation of the Babylon village gazebo is that it became a template for future projects scattered across the village. These would include projects like the Robert Moses statue, the Bayman, the historic fountain in front of the historical Society, and the growth of the Babylon Beautification Society, to name a few. The unique Babylon village sauce that made these projects fly was an active group of citizens who joined hands as full partners with their village government. often when civic projects are initiated, they begin as government inspirations, like fixing
our roads or building a park. The government entity will often appoint an advisory group to support the governmental agency’s final decisions. This, I may add, may be the only way to build large civic projects.
IBuilding the gazebo, however, was different. The Beautification Society was fresh off the erection of the statue “Sea Dreams,” in front of the library, and was looking for a new project. In 1983, the society board zeroed in on the aging village band shell, which stood at the rear of the property the gazebo now occupies. I remember the seven or so dedicated women, and me, who comprised the board representing a growing society, sitting around my dining room table, in solidarity: “Let’s build a gazebo!” I’m not sure that, at the time, any of us had any idea how to build a world-
Letters
The Sands proposal: nothing but trouble
To the Editor:
The Las Vegas Sands proposal to spend $6 billion — that’s billion with a B, folks — had me wondering from where Sands expected to recover their investment plus the daily cost of operations and the profit from the project. It wasn’t really a wonder, more of a fact, given all the expected losses the gambling public would be leaving behind.
A real concern is the draining of huge amounts of our underground aquifer to feed this unnecessary beast, a waste of our local water supply.
The proposal is now also offering an expansion of lanes on the Meadowbrook Parkway from three to four. All this would accomplish would be the removal of the mature trees and greenery along that stretch of parkway, leaving no shoulder.
Yes, it’s a parkway, meaning there are no commercial vehicles. So without an adjacent commercial highway, all the daily delivery trucks that would be needed to supply this property would be feeding off the Long Island Expressway, the only commercial road, for miles through our local streets. That would be an unneeded burden on our local streets and neighborhoods, 24/7.
We do not need this disaster in the making.
Lastly, the Sands has been spending a lot of money locally on public relations, newspapers inserts, etc., to make the proposal sound appealing. Don’t believe the wizardry, which, when you look behind the curtain, is really a corporate giant taking local amenities and infiltrating our local environment, all in the
class public gazebo.
’m not sure that, at the time, any of us had any idea how to build a gazebo.
It would not have happened if it hadn’t been for our next step, bringing our grand idea to the mayor. The mayor at the time was the venerable, longtime officeholder Gilbert c hanse. There’s no need to go into details, but let’s just say that hanse and I came from very different political backgrounds. We had a mutual distrust, but we both loved the village, and it was in our best interest to make the project work. Not to mention the fact that Isabel Gallager, the society’s founding president and arguably the most respected person in our community, remained very active throughout the project.
The partnership worked! The village and the beautification team met regularly. I will never forget hanse pulling out a yellow ledger pad and detailing the
exact costs the village expended while the Beautification Society was lagging a little behind. A deal was a deal! The society went into overdrive to raise additional funds. of course, the village fair was quickly becoming the largest single-day fair on Long Island, and a true moneymaker.
The gazebo was finally finished, and dedicated on Aug. 25, 1985. The Robert Madey-architected, iconic structure stands proudly for all to use and admire. It has never lost its utilitarian luster. Just as important, the model under which it was created, village and civic activists as equal partners, became a time-tested winner.
As an aside, watch Mayor Mary Adams and the Village historical Society members work to create the hawley’s Pond Essential Workers fountain. It will be a real test for the village gazebo model. And, oh yeah — Gil hanse and I became friends.
Wayne Horsley is the Babylon village historian.
Framework by Francine Berman
name of a profit to feed its own goals.
MIchAEL LEfkoWITz Accountants + Advisors East Meadow
How about sharing a holiday meal at a diner?
To the Editor:
This holiday season, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, if you’re too tired to cook, consider sharing a meal with family, friends or neighbors and patronize your local diner or restaurant. for decades I have enjoyed many excellent meals at many local diners.
Diners have been part of my life since I was a teenager. Eating out is a periodic ritual, and their portions are generous. Between the soup, salad, rolls, coleslaw and pickles, along with the main course, diner dinners satisfy the heartiest appetites. Who’s never taken a doggie bag home with leftovers to eat the next day? Many times we’ve bagged our desserts to go.
Many Long Island neighborhoods have seen changes over the years. New immigrant groups sometimes favor their own ethnic foods and restaurants. Diners have also lost customers over time to fast-food restaurants.
Remember, these people are our neighbors. our local entrepreneurs who own and operate diners have continued to invest in our communities, creating new employment opportunities without the assistance of federally funded taxpayers’ stimulus dollars. They work long hours, pay taxes and provide local employment. If we don’t patronize our local restaurants, these workers don’t
eat, either.
Why not honor the fond memories of some our favorite diners that have come and gone by continuing to patronize those that remain? h ere’s hoping
that diners don’t go the way of the dinosaurs.
LARRY PENNER Great Neck
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11th AD race still undecided; results are expected this week
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“We are confident that we will be victorious and are thrilled because it is important to have a representative in the Assembly with a moderate voice in the Democratic caucus who can deliver money and important services to our town that might not otherwise be available to us in the minority party,” said Suffolk County Democratic Chairman Richard Schaffer, who is also Babylon Town Supervisor.
Assembly District 11 covers parts of Suffolk and Nassau counties, including Lindenhurst, Amityville, Wheatley Heights, Wyandanch, and East Massapequa.
The seat is currently held by Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre, who has served since 2015 and chose not to seek reelection.
Cardinale acknowledged that the 11th District is a challenging one for Republicans but expressed pride in offering
voters a clear choice. He cited his conservative platform, particularly on bail reform and funding for migrants, as distinct from O’Pharrow’s positions.
“I ran the strongest race possible,” Cardinale said. “I’m getting phone calls every single day from people I met on the campaign trail, and I truly appreciate it.”
Although he has not ruled out running again if the final tally shows a loss, Cardinale said he would continue to advocate for the police, veterans, and the people.
O’Pharrow, meanwhile, expressed optimism that the results would show him as the clear winner.
“We’re in the lead right now, and I don’t foresee this going to court, though we have an attorney on standby,” he said. “I feel good about the race. I’m excited and ready to get to work for the people.”
Boy Scout Troop 399 visits history by hiking Boston’s Freedom Trail
On the weekend of September 20, Boy Scout Troop 399 from North Babylon hiked Boston’s Freedom Trail.
The troop camped at Nobscot Boy Scout Reservation in Massachusetts. Heading out early Saturday morning, scouts and parent volunteers started at Boston Commons and hiked to Bunker Hill. Following the red-painted guideline through the streets of Boston, the boys and adults learned much about the nation’s beginnings.
Along the way, they visited many sites of historical significance, including the Massachusetts State House, the King’s Chapel, the Old South Meeting House, the Old State House where they
spent considerable time learning about the American Revolution, the site of the Boston massacre, the USS Constitution museum, and others. Despite the rain, the boys and adults enjoyed the in-depth exploration of our country’s history. Boy Scout Troop 399 is a member of the Sagtikos District of the Boy Scouts of America’s Suffolk County Council. Troop 399 is sponsored by the North Babylon Lions Club. Meetings are held most Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. during the school year.
For more information, you can visit Troop 399’s website at:troopwebhost. org/Troop399NorthBabylon/
