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Republicans, Democrats Both Optimistic as Election Results Come In
By Christie Leigh Babirad and Carolyn James
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The mood at Republican headquarters in Patchogue and the Democratic headquarters in Holtsville was cautiously optimistic as returns rolled in Tuesday night.
Early results showed Republican Congressman Andrew Garbarino won re-election in the 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Rob Lubin. Garbarino received 60 percent of the vote.
In the state Senate race, incumbent Republican Alexa Weik secured 67 percent of the vote, defeating her Democratic opponent, Francis R. Dolan. Suffolk County Republican Chairman Jesse Garcia said, “We have a red wave, and it’s right here in Suffolk County.”
Garbarino first greeted supporters at Republican headquarters in Nassau County, and later those in Suffolk. “This is an historic turnout in Suffolk County that bodes well for our country,” said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine.
Democrats maintained a seat in Senate District 4, where
Officials to fight state on MTA housing plan
Locals challenging NY’s right to override zoning codes
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
lot location…not now; not ever,” said Adams.
incumbent Monica Martinez defeated Republican challenger Theresa J. Bryant, winning 56 percent of the vote.
Both parties kept a close eye on the tight race in the 11th Assembly District, where Democrat Kwani O’Pharrow and Republican Joseph Cardinale were neck-and-neck.
“I’m feeling excited,” O’Pharrow said. “I’m excited about the election process and feeling confident.”
Cardinale, who expressed optimism despite the uncertainty, added, “I gave it my all, stuck
to the issues, and ran on my platform. That’s all I could do.”
Democratic supporters cheered as early returns showed some of their candidates were ahead, but there was also concern. “I hope it gets better,” said June Smith of Sayville. “I’m disappointed in some of the numbers coming in.”
Democratic supporter Christian Tully echoed those concerns. “It has been exciting, but we’re up against a lot of misinformation. The races are close.”
ELECTION RESULTS
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Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams joined with local and state officials at the Babylon Long Island Railroad station on Sunday, Oct. 27 to challenge a state proposal that they said would eviscerate local zoning autonomy.
“We want local control not Hochul control,” said New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, drawing raucous applause from approximately 500 residents who attended the event.
The controversy involves a feasibility study that is looking at construction of a stateoperated multi-unit affordable housing project on MTA property currently used for railroad commuter parking.
“Babylon Village is already transit-oriented and with our new development moving forward on Deer Park Avenue and East Main Street, there is absolutely no need to pursue development on this parking
The Village of Babylon was notified several months ago of the study by the state, which is also considering other projects on MTA properties in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Gov. Kathy Hochul has set a goal of adding 800,000 transitoriented housing units over the next 10 years, many slated for MTA properties on Long Island including Farmingdale, Melville, and other locations in addition to Babylon.
While the state owns the land, the projects would, like other building and constructions projects, require approvals from the local building and zoning boards, a precondition the state is reportedly looking to override.
“I have been told that since this is state property our local zoning control could possibly be overridden if the project is deemed important,” Adams said. She said a state official told her a
Herald file photo Suffolk County Republican Chairman Jesse Garcia speaks to an excited crowd in Patchogue
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The coming promise of help for those facing Alzheimer’s
Construction continues on the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) new Education & Training Center in Amityville. To help in that effort, the Town of Babylon recently provided a $49,000 grant to assist in the completion of the center.
When completed in the opening days of 2025, the facility will provide essential services for the estimated 60,000 Long Island families currently facing Alzheimer’s, as well as offer valuable training for the region’s professionals who assist them.
CRIME WATCH
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s First and Third precincts and other local fire and law enforcement agencies:
PEDESTRIAN AND DOG KILLED IN AMITYVILLE CRASH
Suffolk County police are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a pedestrian and his dog on Broadway and Louden Avenue on Wed. Oct. 30 at 6:30 a.m. Police gave this account:
Roy Mathes was walking his dog when he was struck by a 1999 Acura traveling north on Broadway. Mathes 52, of Amityville was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The dog died at the scene. The driver of the Acura, Kirkland Salmon, 47, of Amityville was not injured and no charges against him were filed. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information is asked to contact First Squad Detectives at 631-854-8152.
USPS WARNS OF MAILBOX THEFTS
The U.S. Post Office service in West Babylon and Babylon Village is experi-
encing a volume of theft from the mailboxes outside the Post Officef.
Officials say envelopes have been stolen from the boxes some with checks enclosed that have been used for theft purposes..
A postal service investigation is underway.
The USPS is recommending that you only mail from inside the Post Office itself, expecially on the weekends, . Leaving mail in the mailbox for a delayed period (such as on a Sunday) could open the door to theft.
If you have been a victim of this type of theft, call the Postmaster at (631) 8930560 and get a report filled out.
CRIME PREVENTION COMMUNITY FORUM COMING
The Suffolk County Police Department is hosting a forum to assist citizens in identifying and avoiding the dangers of scams. Learn about cyber bullying, sexting, protecting personal information and more.
The event is Wed., Nov. 13, 6 to 8 p.m. at S.C. Community College, Grand Campus, Crooked Hill Rd., Brentwood. To respond email Samantha.graviano2@
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and
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Gerry Compitello; Bert Brodsky, AFA founder and board chair; Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer; Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney, and AFA President and CEO Charles Fuschillo.
LI Coalition Against Bullying hosts inaugural School Hero Awards
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying (LICAB) held its inaugural Long Island School Hero Awards cocktail reception on Monday, Oct. 21, at Stonebridge Golf and Country Club in Smithtown.
Founder and Executive Director Joseph Salamone reported an unexpectedly large turnout of 257 attendees, surpassing his goal of 100 guests.
The ceremony honored local educators who have taken significant steps to combat bullying and promote kindness and empathy among students. A particularly poignant moment for Salamone was the recognition of his former teacher, Kristen Wallace, who played a vital role in his life during a challenging time.
“When I was at my lowest, she somehow saw that I needed more help and changed my perspective,” Salamone said.
Wallace, who teaches English Language Arts and Dramatic Arts at Deer Park High School, expressed her gratitude for the honor.
“This recognition is a personal honor, but I am also so proud to be recognized by such an important organization,” she said. “Together, we can make a difference and empower the next generation to stand up for kindness and respect.”
Other honorees included Paul Defendini, superintendent of the Farmingdale School District; Allison Lepore, psychologist at Babylon Junior and Senior High School; and retired Lindenhurst Middle School administrators Frank Naccarato Jr. and Patricia Natale.
Defendini reflected on the significance of the award, stating, “It means a great deal to me, but not for the obvious reasons. I accept this award on behalf of so many, and I appreciate all the efforts that have brought us to a stronger place.”
Lepore shared her commitment to making an impact on students’ lives. “It’s incredibly meaningful work when you know you are making a positive and lasting
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Natale emphasized the importance of teaching antibullying principles. “It was overwhelming to find out that I was an honoree because it’s such a big part of me in teaching kids not to bully,” she said. “It’s rewarding to see some of the kids I worked with begin to understand the impact of bullying.”
Salamone noted the risks involved in planning the event but felt the turnout validated the honorees’ efforts. He added that many educators approached him after the ceremony, expressing renewed energy in their careers.
“They told me they were leaving with a renewed sense of energy, which made the event all the more poignant,” Salamone said.
Founded in September 2013, LICAB arose from Salamone’s experiences with bullying. He and seven like-minded individuals aimed to foster a more compassionate world through advocacy, education, and community outreach. The organization provides resources for those experiencing bullying and facilitates various programs for personal development and school assistance.
For more information, go to licab.org or call (516) 7777709.
Long Island man drowns in Bermuda after rescuing two people
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD
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Value each day and moment together: that’s a lesson that became painfully real for the family of Jamie Lambros on October 7.
The 48-year-old son, brother, uncle, and friend drowned that day in Bermuda after heroically saving a 10-year-old boy and his mother during rough seas at Horseshoe Bay beach.
I n the wake of the tragic end to a family cruise vacation, the Lambros family from Deer Park is speaking out in hopes of preventing similar tragedies.
“ There should have been signs and flags prohibiting swimmers from entering the waters,” said Joey Pappas, Lambros’ younger brother.
“ There should have been lifeguards,” Pappas continued. “This beach was advertised on the
He was a good kid, super intelligent, loved his family, and loved his country.
R ichard Gasparri, Jamie Lambros’ uncle
ship, and there were lifeguard stands, but no lifeguards; it was just pure negligence.”
P appas described losing his brother as losing a best friend and a father figure. “I lost three things in one,” he said, emphasizing Jamie’s selflessness. “He would give someone the shirt off his back and always put others before himself.”
L ambros’ uncle, Richard Gasparri, remembered him as the “rock” for his sister. He noted that Jamie had a deep love for his family, often moving together with his mother during life changes. Gasparri described the accident as a “nightmare” and praised his nephew’s big heart.
“ He was a good kid, super intelligent, loved his family, and loved his country,” Gasparri said.
A day trader with a passion for the environment, Lambros advocated for clean energy and
supported those around him, said his brother.
“He was always sending positive affirmations, texting me every day to say he was proud of me,” Pappas said, adding that Jamie was his hero. “He was courageous, deeply feeling, and loving.”
P appas noted that Jamie often spoke about legacy and would want them to make a difference amid this tragedy. “He was the one who always brought us all together,” he said.
T he family is raising funds to cover unexpected expenses stemming from Jamie’s death, as well as to support the installation of a rescue ski at Horseshoe Bay and to raise awareness about beach safety.
T he family has established a GoFundMe page at gofundme.com/f/JamieTheHero2024.
Statistics on drownings in the United States
According to the CDC, more than 4,000 drowning deaths occur each year in the United States.
As many plan holiday vacations to warmer climates, it is crucial to remain vigilant about swimming safety. Avoid swimming in areas without lifeguards on duty.
Note: Bermuda does not keep statistics on drownings
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Education; John DeBenedetto, William Floyd School
Paul Defendini, Farmingdale School District; Michelle Dick, Commack School District; Jillian Edelman, Oceanside School District; Dr. James Foy, Sayville School District; Marjory Stoneman, Douglas HS, Florida; Vincent Healy, East Rockaway School District; Glen Johnson, Malverne School District; Caroline Kind, Levittown School District; Mary Kirby, Lynrook School District; Kathryn Lake, Northport-East Northport School District; Allison Lepore, Babylon School District; Michael Natale, Nassau BOCES; Patricia Natale, Lindenhurst School Distrrict, retired; Wendy Tepfer, Bellmore-Merrick CHS District; Kristen Wallace, Deer Park School District; Marisa Wanatick, Hauppauge School District and Dr. Sequoyah Wharton, Brentwood School District.
J amie Lambros with his mother Phyllis Gasparri
Facts about Veterans Day
Each November, millions of people recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans on Veterans Day. Initially commemorated as Armistice Day but renamed Veterans Day in the United States in 1954, the holiday is a federal holiday throughout the country.
The first Armistice Day was observed in 1919. Despite that lengthy history, the general public may still have questions about Veterans Day.
When is Veterans Day observed?
How to help aging veterans
referred to the fields of poppies growing around the graves of World War I soldiers in Flanders.
Do other countries honor their military veterans?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs notes that Veterans Day is always observed officially on November 11, regardless of which day of the week that happens to be. In 2024, Veterans Day is Monday, November 11.
Why is November 11 so significant?
November 11 is a significant day in world history because it marks the signing of the armistice between the Allies of World War I and Germany at 5:45 a.m. on November 11, 1918. Though the formal peace treaty, the Treaty of Versailles, was not signed until 1919 and hostilities between the sides continued for hours after the armistice was signed, the day is still viewed as the end of World War I.
What distinguishes Veterans Day from Memorial Day?
The VA notes that Veterans Day honors all those individuals who served honorably in the miliary during both wartime and peacetime. Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who lost their lives in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.
What is the significance of red poppies?
Red poppies are ubiquitous on Memorial Day, but they’re also visible on Veterans Day. Though it’s not taboo to wear red poppies on Veterans Day, it’s a tradition that aligns more with Memorial Day. That’s because the poppies are typically worn to honor fallen military personnel.
A 1915 poem written by a Canadian Lieutenant Colonel named John McCrae
Many countries across the globe honor their military veterans, and many do so on November 11 as well. For example, Canadians and Australians observe Remembrance Day in honor of their nation’s respective veterans on November 11.
Great Britain observes Remembrance Day on the Sunday nearest to November 11. Source: Creative Metro
Veterans Day services and parades
Babylon
The Babylon American Legion Post 94 and the Village of Babylon are hosting the annual Veterans’ Day Parade Mon., Nov. 11. It kicks off Foster Boulevard and Deer Park Avenue and heads south to 27A. Then the march heads west to North Carll Avenue and north to Grove Place to arrive at Post 94. Following the parade, the Legion will conduct the traditional ceremony honoring all veterans and active duty personnel. Complimentary refreshments will be available after the ceremony.
In the event of inclement weather the ceremony will still take place in the Post 94 main hall.
Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst Village and the United Veterans Council are hosting this year’s Veterans Day Remembrance Service on Mon., Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Village Square Park Gazebop, North Wellwood and East Hoffman avenues. Attendees who would like to sit for the ceremony are advised to bring a chair.
For more information call the Village at 631-957-7500.
There were more than 18 million living military veterans in the United States by the end of 2023, according to data from the Department of Veterans Affairs and surveys from the Pew Research Center and the U.S. Census Bureau. Seventy-two percent of those veterans are age 50 or older, and many served during wartime.
Military personnel make significant sacrifices to protect the freedoms Americans enjoy each day, and it’s vital that those efforts are never forgotten, even if it’s been decades since service personnel have been on active duty.
Thirty-seven percent of living veterans are age 70 and older, and these brave individuals must face the challenges of aging as well as some, including chronic injuries, that might be traced to their time in the military. That makes helping aging veterans an especially worthy endeavor, and those interested in doing just that can consider the following ideas.
• Offer your expertise free of charge. Working professionals can help aging veterans by providing advice or services free of charge or at steep discounts. For example, accountants can offer to prepare and file aging veterans’ tax returns free of charge or, if the returns are complicated, at steep discounts. Financial advisors can visit a local veterans hall or home and speak to members or residents about managing money after retirement.
• Invite veterans over for special events or gatherings. The Department of Veterans Affairs reports that veterans who served in the last 30 years make up the largest number of living veterans. Though there are still plenty of veterans who served prior to 1994, they may no longer have extensive social networks as more and more aging veterans pass away. Social connections are vital to long-term health, and researchers at the Center for Healthy Aging at Penn State University found that adults between the ages of 70 and 90 who reported more frequent, pleas-
ant social interactions exhibited improved cognitive performance in the ensuing days. Individuals who want to help aging veterans can invite them over for special events, such as game watches, holiday gatherings or even weekly family meals.
• Pitch in around the house. Whether they suffered injuries during their time in the service or not, many aging veterans face the same physical limitations as others approaching or past retirement age. Offer to help aging veterans around the house. Mobility issues can make it hard to mow a lawn, tend a garden or clean the interior of a home. Such tasks are made much easier when others pitch in, and these gestures can be a great way for families to show their appreciation to the brave individuals who protected the freedoms Americans enjoy each day.
There’s no shortage of ways to help aging veterans, many of whom could use a helping hand as they navigate their golden years.
Source: Creative Metro
You can honor veterans throughout the year
T he freedoms people living in the United States are afforded would not have been possible if not for the brave efforts and undying commitment of the many individuals who have served in the nation’s armed forces. American military personnel have played vital roles in securing freedoms for their fellow citizens as well as individuals overseas.
There are many ways to honor veterans, especially those who gave their lives in the name of freedom.
• Visit a local veterans cemetery. The United Service Organizations (USO) notes that most states have national veterans cemeteries. Though some veterans cemeteries are open only to family members of service
personnel, others are open to the general public.
• Help raise funds for veterans organizations. Fun runs or community Memorial Day walks may benefit local veterans organizations that help service members in need. Many service members may need help dealing with the deaths of friends or family members who died while serving in the armed forces, and veterans organizations may provide such help or direct funds to groups that do. That makes participation in events that benefit veterans organizations a great way to honor current military personnel and those who have served in the past, including those who died in service of their country.
• Teach youngsters about the role of the armed forces. There’s a lot competing for the attention of today’s young people, and that can make it easy to overlook the very freedoms that make the United States such a unique country throughout world history. Parents and guardians can emphasize the role the armed forces play in procuring and protecting freedoms in the United States and emphasize the significance of the sacrifices of those who gave their lives to ensure a higher quality of life for all U.S. residents.
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Jamie Papandrea named new director of West Islip Public Library
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
Jamie Papandrea of Sayville has been appointed director of the West Islip Public Library, and she is eager to engage with the community.
“I think the library is the one institution in society where someone asks how you are, and they genuinely want to hear the answer,” Papandrea said. She noted that her initial draw to the library field stemmed from the vibrant work environment. “It’s the perfect environment because there’s diversity and change—no two days are ever the same,” she said.
Papandrea holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from St. John’s University in Queens and an undergraduate degree in history. Before her new role, she spent 16 years at Brookhaven Free Library, serving the last 11 as director. Her connection to libraries began early; she worked as a page at Brookhaven Free Library while attending Bellport High School.
In addition to her library experience, Papandrea has worked in the hospitality industry. A selfdescribed “people person,” she expressed her enthusiasm for connecting with the public. “I feel energized and excited to hear people’s stories and learn how they got to
where they are in life,” she said.
She was thrilled to accept the position at West Islip Public Library, citing its strong reputation within the county.
“The library has a long history of providing quality services to patrons that are at the forefront of what is being offered,” she said. She also appreciates the close-knit nature of the West Islip community, noting “The people are the best part, and I love listening to the stories they want to share.”
As director, Papandrea plans to uphold the library’s tradition of community engagement and input. “I am here to listen and respond to the needs of the community, whatever that may be,” she said.
In her free time, Papandrea enjoys spending time outdoors with family, traveling, and exploring new places. One of her favorite books is “To Kill a Mockingbird,” but she is open to any book that captures her interest. “Coming from a background in youth services, I still love to keep an eye on children’s and teen titles, and I always enjoy looking at new picture books—the art never ceases to amaze me,” she said.
West Islip Public Library is located at 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip. For more information, call (631) 661-7080.
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Jamie Papandrea, new director of West Islip Public Library, receives her library card from Cathy Thaxter, head of circulation.
They held an Addams Family themed wedding on Halloween
Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello officiated at the Addams Family themed wedding of Daniel Matos and Lauren Schubert at Town Hall Park.
The ceremony took place on Thurs., Oct. 31, Halloween afternoon. The Deer Park couple were dressed as Gomez and Morticia Addams, from the popular 1990s TV series, as they
LI Alzheimer’s Association hosting caregivers’ conference on Nov. 8th
The Long Island chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting an Alzheimer’s and Dementia conference on Fri., Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hilton Long Island in Melville.
“November is National Family Caregivers Month and we are here to provide resources to families affected by dementia and to show that nobody is alone,” said Lori Maldavir, Director of Program Outreach for Long Island chapter. She explained that the conference is an opportunity for caregivers to share knowledge and uplift each other.
The conference will be a day of education and support for caregivers who will receive information about dementia and local resources. Throughout the day, educational workshops will be tailored to provide practical skills and resources for caregivers and people with dementia. The educational workshop topics include: understanding the link between hearing loss and Alzheimer›s, resiliency and support amid the losses of dementia caregiving, the best treatments for agitation in Alzheimer’s patients, dementia and driving, patient advocacy and ensuring the caretaker’s care.
“We want our attendees connected to the wealth of information and resources available at the conference to support them on their journey,” said Adesuwa Watson, a conference committee member. “There will be a nice array of
educational workshops for the caregiver and the person living with the disease.”
Doris Green, director of the NY State Caregiving and Respite Coalition, will be the morning keynote speaker. Green is working to increase awareness and education among business, government and nonprofit entities. Daryl Diaz, a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Early-Stage Advisory Group, will be the afternoon keynote speaker. Diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 60, Diaz wants to increase support for younger-onset dementia and encourage others to be proactive in addressing cognitive concerns.
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Registration is free for all attendees. Limited respite care is provided by Home Companion Services, Long Island Alzheimer’s and Dementia Center and The Long Island Museum.
To register for the conference, visit alz. org/longisland or call the Alzheimer›s Association 24/7 Helpline at (800) 272-3900. Based in Melville, the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter serves Nassau and Suffolk counties. The chapter helps all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias by providing support groups and educational resources while advancing crucial research and public policy initiatives. There are currently 426,500 New Yorkers living with Alzheimer’s and more than 543,000 caring for them. The Hilton Long Island is located at 598 Broadhollow Rd., Melville.
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Local officials join forces to fight state on planned housing at MTA sites
he was 90 percent certain that the project would not reach fruition and that the study “would end up in the bottom of a desk drawer and go nowhere.”
“It is the 10 percent that is concerning, and rightfully so, for all of us,” she added.
The Babylon MTA site is across from the Junior-Senior High School at the intersection of two heavily trafficked streets, Railroad and North Carll avenues. The MTA is currently upgrading the LIRR station, which is expected to take two years to complete.
For some residents, the location was a concern.
“What about the safety of our kids?” asked Jared Wosleyer who was at the press conference with his wife, Jenn, and young daughters. “My 14-year-old daughter is going to school here and I am wondering if safety is part of the feasibility study.”
“There is plenty of land at the Pilgrim State site; why doesn’t the state look to putting apartments up there?” said another resident.
“Who is going to be responsible for the additional school taxes this would create?” said James Schlee, a 30-year village resident.
Bruce Humenik, chairman of the village’s Board of Appeals, said it would not be in the best interests of the village and its residents for the state to usurp control over local zoning and planning codes. In
addition, he said, the village understands the need for transit-oriented apartments and has several projects already underway.
“The number of projects approved last year are more than we have approved in the past 20 years,” he said, noting that 150 units are either under construction or planned near the railroad station. “One hundred thirty years ago, the people of this Village decided that they wanted to define their own destiny and that desire continues to exist today.”
“On behalf of the Village and the entire Suffolk County Legislature, I want to say we are opposed to this plan by the state,” said S.C. Leg. and Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey.
“Local control is the first line of defense and that is why we want to maintain local control,” said James Slack, chairman of the village’s planning board.
“We stand behind the Village of Babylon and will help provide what resources are necessary to make sure this never happens here or anywhere else in the Town of Babylon,” added Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer.
Support, too, came from New York State Sen. Alexis Weik, who said: “There is no reason for this, and we have no tolerance for state-mandated control over our (local communities) and services , and we are telling everyone in New York that Babylon is not the place for this.”
One resident, Tom DeSena, noted that
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constructing and operating housing is not within the jurisdiction of the MTA, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
“That is not why the MTA was created,” he said.
Another resident questioned where the 200 commuters who currently use the
parking lot would park their vehicles. “We already have limited parking,” he said. “This is going to overcrowd our village and make our streets unsafe.”
There was, however, some dissent in the crowd. John Michno, who lives in lower-income housing on Long Island, said
Durso addresses the crowd, left, as Schaffer and NYS Sen Alexis Weik stand behind him.
Below, left to right, Durso, Weik, Schaffer, Town Councilman Terence McSweeney, Babylon Village Trustee Dominic Bencivenga, Adams, Seibert and Cardali
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Pence reflects on Jan. 6 at LIA luncheon
By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
One week before Election Day, former Vice President Mike Pence spoke candidly to about 700 people at the Long Island Association’s annual fall luncheon at the Crest Hollow Country Club, in Woodbury. In an hour-long interview led by LIA President Matt Cohen, Pence, 65, spoke with conviction to a politically diverse crowd about the state of American politics, his break with Donald Trump, and the Republican Party’s future.
Pence didn’t mince words when expressing his views on the current political landscape, telling attendees he could not support the Democratic ticket of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, but he also acknowledged his decision not to endorse the Republican ticket.
“I could never support the Democrat ticket,” Pence said. “But I’m also not endorsing our ticket. I have real concerns about the direction of the Republican Party today.”
Pence’s remarks reflected his unease with what he described as a growing populist influence in the GOP, a shift he feels strays from the party’s conservative principles. He voiced worries about those in the party who, he believes, are increasingly willing to “walk away from our allies and American leadership in the world” and ignore the national debt,
while “marginalizing the sanctity of life.”
One of the most poignant moments of the luncheon came as Pence recounted his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, when a violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol, some chanting threats against him. Pence explained that he was guided by the oath he took on President Reagan’s Bible, which he considered both a commitment to the American people and a promise to God.
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“The Bible says in Psalm 15, ‘He keeps his oath even when it hurts.’ I know something about that,” Pence said, adding that it is against the spirit of the presidency to dictate what votes were or were not counted.
As Pence described it, his differences with Trump surfaced only in the final days of their administration, when Trump, influenced by a group of lawyers outside the administration, became convinced that Pence had the authority to
overturn the election results. Despite their disagreements, Pence recalled that he and Trump “never had a cross word” throughout their four years together, and even reconciled shortly after Jan. 6, parting “very amicably.” He noted, however, that as time went on, Trump returned to much of the same rhetoric that had fueled the events of Jan. 6, solidifying their separation.
Pence’s said that the Republican Party needed to return to what he described as “mainstream conservatism.” He spoke of the importance of maintaining strong American leadership on the world stage, fiscal responsibility, limited government and traditional values. As he sees it, the GOP must decide whether to adhere to those principles or follow “the siren song of populism unmoored to conservative principle.”
Beyond his concerns about his party’s trajectory, Pence expressed a broader worry for the nation’s divided politics. “Our politics are more divided than any time in my life,” he said. “But I’m not convinced the American people are as divided as their politics.” He added that he hoped we would ultimately unite to face common challenges.
Pence closed on an optimistic note, acknowledging that while many Americans feel their values are being “trampled on and disrespected,” the U.S. can still uphold its role as “the leader of the free world.”
Board of Trustee Monthly Meeting Dates for the Academic School Year for 2024/2025 All meetings will be held at the Uniondale Middle School:
10/31/2024 5:30 p.m. Uniondale 11/21/2024 5:30 p.m. Uniondale 12/19/2024 5:30 p.m. Uniondale 01/30/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale 02/27/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale 03/27/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale 04/24/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale 05/29/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale 06/26/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale 07/24/2025 5:30 p.m. Uniondale
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Long Island Association President Matt Cohen spoke with former Vice President Mike Pence about a range of topics, including his break from Donald Trump, the future of the Republican Party and the importance of upholding constitutional values.
Compassion in action brings handcrafted blankets to homeless pets
To paraphrase Three Dog Night—”Tie” a Little Tenderness.
This tenderness came from residents at Our Lady of Consolation Nursing Home in West Islip who tied the fringed edges of fleece fabric to make hundreds of beautiful, comfortable blankets as gifts to homeless dogs and cats at shelters all over Long Island.
The tag on each completed blanket (directed to the homeless pet) will tug at your heartstrings. Each tag says:
“Handmade for YouWe tied these two pieces together as a symbol that you, the angel with four paws, will soon be together with your forever family. Much love. the residents at Our Lady of Consolation N. H.”
These fringe-tied blankets are a popular pet project with teen library groups and Scout troops because no sewing is involved.
Pets, Pets, Pets...
some with memory impairment, took over their auditorium. They worked together at tables to tie knots, create the blankets, and add the beautiful tags.
Never had Last Hope received any handmade crafts from a nursing home, and never such a poignant tag on any craft for our pets. Finished blankets were separated to be delivered to various animal shelters and rescues. Last Hope has at least thirty, which shows the residents and staff were remarkably busy.
Two weeks ago, two boxes of these lovely blankets were quietly left on the bench as you enter Last Hope in Wantagh. Pat, a cat volunteer, opened a box before putting them away, and discovered the notes attached to each blanket. She also saw writing on the boxes, explaining that Consolation residents made the blankets in two sizes; cat/tiny dog and mediumsize dog.
She called me to make sure I knew about the blankets before they were hidden away. Pat read a tag to me. I got goosebumps when I realized the impact of the message the symbolism of tying the fringe knots paired with tying orphan pets to their forever families. I asked her to send me photos of the blankets and a close-up of the tag.
The next week, I called Consolation and spoke to Christine Centrone, their director of Therapeutic Recreation. She explained the blankets had been a huge group project on September 11th which is also the National Day of Service.
She said Kristy Duran, CTRS, ATR, who arranged the project would call me to give more details, and photos of residents working on the blankets. The creative wording of the tags was Kristy’s brainstorm. It was also great to learn we did have permission to use the photos of residents at Consolation in the newspaper.
Back to Consolation on Sept. 11, 2024:
Between 40-50 Consolation female and male residents, many in wheelchairs,
Last Hope’s blankets will become GO HOME gifts for our adopted cats, kittens, puppies, small and medium size dogs. We hope the new owners will remove the tags to save them as mementos of their pet’s first “Gotcha Day.”
Our Lady of Consolation has a special place in my heart because my mother, who passed 17 years ago, spent several months there after a hospital stay. Her Alzheimer’s had already progressed. She would have loved to participate in an activity making blankets for pups and kittens because she had been adept at crafts- crocheting, knitting, macrame, caning chairs and more.
The facility allowed me to bring my late Afghan Hound Halle to visit her, and then make the rounds stopping to greet other residents. I accompanied a friend to the auditorium when her parrots visited and conversed with the residents, years before my mom’s stay.
On another level, it is so refreshing to learn of a community service project done by seniors in nursing homes. Typically, service projects are done FOR them - not BY them.
These seniors represent a large group of elderly people coming together with their combined decades of talent and expertise. Their life skills are often overlooked since many residents are viewed as helpless now due to their advanced age. Instead, at Consolation during the National Day of Service, these seniors, who are away from home, worked together to bring comfort to helpless pets who need hope and a home. How touching! Thank You, residents, and recreation staff at Our Lady of Consolation!
JOANNE ANDERSON
A close-up of the poignant tag on each fringe-tied blanket.
STEPPING OUT
By Karen Bloom
Join the party with Magical moments on ice and his pals
Ailey II
The latest dose of Disney magic arrives with a rockin’ start to the holiday season. Disney On Ice glides into UBS Arena with “Let’s Dance,” on Nov. 13, to the delight of families who enthusiastically embrace every Disney moment. This time around Mickey and the gang are groovin’ at the DJ table and everyone’s on the guest list.
Audiences feel the electric atmosphere from the get-go as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy remix favorite tunes into colorful stories. “Wish,” an homage to Disney’s 100th anniversary that debuted in the show last fall before the film’s release in theaters — is back in a big way. Now, the entire Kingdom of Rosas is in the spotlight. Wish, Asha, Valentino, Star, and King Magnifico come together for “This Wish,” “I’m a Star” and “This Is The Thanks I Get?!”
Go on a journey to Arendelle and the Enchanted Forest in “Frozen 2” with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf as they are reminded that “Some Things Never Change.”
Also escape to the Pride Lands with Simba and Nala. Audiences should “Be Prepared” as Scar and the hyenas plot to take over the throne. Timon and Pumbaa remind us it’s best just to say “Hakuna Matata” as everyone celebrates the “Circle of Life” as represented in “’The Lion King.” Skilled maestro Sebastian strikes a chord “Under the Sea” when he conducts Ariel, her seven sisters and a colorful orchestra of sea creatures. Everyone will be singing along as Ariel serenades Prince Eric in “The Little Mermaid.”
And, of course, everyone will immediately “Know The Way” when Moana journeys from the island of Motunui to save her home from Te Ka.
These unforgettable characters and their adventures come alive as audiences are transported to world where imaginations soar — and in true Disney spirit “anything can happen if you just believe.”
So it goes with Mikaela Hyryläinen. The skater, who grew up and still makes her home in Finland, joined the Disney On Ice ensemble in 2019 after concluding her competitive skating career — and is living her dream. Proof that ‘Disney magic’ knows no boundaries.
A Disney fan since childhood, naturally, her first experience with the ice spectacle came about in 2006-07 when she attended a production as a young child with her Mom in Helsinki.
“I remember telling my mother that I enjoyed it so much that I would love to do something similar in the future. So that’s actually where everything started for me.”
Of course, Hyryläinen is quite partial to Elsa.
“Elsa’s my favorite since she comes from the Nordic countries like I do. She has these powers with snow and ice. It’s something that when I was growing up I really enjoyed, playing in the snow and all that. It’s cool that Disney has a character like her.”
As always the skating brings a new dimension to the stories we know so well. Solos, pairs, fast-paced ensemble numbers, along with acrobatic routines, keep everyone in awe of what they’re seeing.
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As Hyryläinen puts it: “We not only do the show on the ice, we also bring it into the air.”
She is especially enthusiastic about a segment in “The Little Mermaid” — Under the Sea — when the seven daughters of Triton ‘fly’ with aerial hoops.
Ailey II, which bills itself as “the next generation of dance,” continues its 50th anniversary of bringing “offthe-charts energy” to the stage. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s outstanding and emerging choreographers. Founded in 1974 as the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble and led by Sylvia Waters for 38 seasons, Ailey II has advanced Alvin Ailey’s vision for more than five decades. The program includes Ailey’s Streams, an abstract exploration of bodies in space, danced to a percussion score; Houston Thomas’ world premiere Down the Rabbit Hole, a continuation of the choreographer’s Follow the White Rabbit (2022; also Francesca Harper’s Luminous, a work that pays homage to the 50th anniversary of Ailey II and the artists who paved the way for future generations.
“They do splits and spins and all sorts of exciting tricks in the air,” she explains.
Expect to see acrobatic stunts throughout the show.
“We have swaypoles, freestyle skaters leaping off ramps, also other kinds of aerial acts that are so special. They help us tell the stories on an even deeper level.”
• Wednesday through Sunday. Nov. 13-17; times vary
• Tickets start at $30; available at DisneyOnIce.com
• UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
While the entire production always gets an enthusiastic response, audiences are especially fond of the “Circle of Life.”
“We see Simba and Nala on the Pride Rock and there are all kinds of different animals. We have flamingos, giraffes, impalas, obviously Timon and Pumbaa and even Zazu. It’s a huge celebration of Simba and Nala and their new cub,” she notes.
In fact ‘celebration’ is an apt descriptive of the entire spectacle. The show encourages fans, as per the Mouse House, to “celebrate the magic of courage, love and adventure.”
And that pretty much sums it up for Hyryläinen.
“There’s nothing more heartwarming than seeing young kids whose eyes light up when they see you and see certain characters on the ice,” she says. “They’re singing so loud, they’re clapping, they’re dancing, they’re having the best time. I’m so happy bringing the Disney magic to all the kids who attend our shows.
“I’m living my best life, getting to bring the stories to life. Plus, this job has taken me to so many cool places in the world. I couldn’t be more grateful for the path I chose.”
A final takeaway from Hyryläinen: “As long as you believe in the magic, as long as you have goals, as long as you have dreams, there’s nothing to stop you.”
Photos courtesy Feld Entertainment
What starts out as a party transforms into an adventure with Mickey and his crew spinning tunes to get it all going.
Friday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
The Seven Wonders
The Seven Wonders “go [their] own way’ when the band brings their popular Fleetwood Mac show to the Madison Theatre. The concert features all your favorite Fleetwood Mac songs — “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams,” “You Make Lovin’ Fun,” “Rhiannon,” and more — delivered in a powerful performance by a band whose chemistry is as electric as the original. Certainly not your average tribute band, these musicians take it to the next level. While their collective performance experience spans decades, their presence and energy are vivacious, paying homage to the live show of the original Fleetwood Mac. Their onstage charisma invokes the styles of the original band in its prime. It’s a true testament to music’s timelessness.Their performances have been turning heads since their inception.
Friday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m. $50-$60. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or (516) 3234444.
Blood Drive
Babylon Public Library hosts a blood drive, Saturday, Nov. 9. The New York Blood Center will be in the community room collecting blood donations. Donors must be between the ages of 17 and 75, in good health, and have a photo ID or donor ID card with them. For additional information about donor eligibility or to register to donate, visit nybc.org/donateblood. Registration is recommended but not required. Appointments can also be scheduled at the Adult Reference Desk. For more information, visit babylonlibrary.org or call (631) 669-1624. 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon.
Historical Society honors veterans
Suffolk County Historical Society honors veterans, Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 13-16, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for Veterans Day. Visit suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety. org for more information, or call (631) 727-2881. 300 West Main St., Riverhead.
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.
Great Pumpkin Smash
Babylon Village hosts the Great Pumpkin Smash and S’mores, Saturday., Nov. 9, 1-4 p.m. in the Park Playground. The entrance is near Southards Park. With s’mores, apple cider, hot chocolate. This event is for Babylon Village residents only. For more information call the Village at (631) 669-1500.
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Model Train Show
The TMB Model Train Show opens Saturday, Nov. 30. It features its ever-exciting show of model trains running in dozens of interesting settings, on Saturdays, Nov. 30, Jan. 4, 18 and Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays, 1-5 p.m., on Dec. 1, 15 and Jan. 5, 19 and Feb. 9, at the Upper Room Church. With new scenic areas to discover as well as familiar sights and a wide variety of trains from prewar to the most modern O gauge trains, all set in 6,500 square feet of fun for the entire family. Admission is free. So, mark your calendars now. 722 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills. For more information go to tmbmodeltrainclub.com.
Chat with the Mayor
Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams is available for a chat with residents at Babylon Public Library, continuing Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m.; 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon. For more information, call (631) 669-1624.
Items on The Scene page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to thescene@liherald.com.
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“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.
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.
Make a Flower Lantern Wyandanch Public Library hosts a craft night where Pamela will teach how to make a Flower Lantern, Thursday, Nov. 7, 6-7 p.m. Decorate your very own lantern with delicate dried flowers. No crafting experience is needed. All materials are included. This event is for teens and adults. To register, visit wyandanch.librarycalendar. com. For more information, call (631) 643-4848. 14 South 20th St., Wyandanch.
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Replacing concrete with glass in a high-rise condo?
Q. We have a condo in Florida, and read your column even when we’re there, which is half the year. Our condo board is proposing “improvements,” aside from all the regulatory issues we’ve been hit with due to building collapses and storms. Our building faces the ocean and is 17 stories tall. It has spectacular views and large balconies. One proposed renovation is to remove the concrete walls between the balconies, which we were told are not structural, and replace them with glass walls to improve our views and modernize the building. Aside from the huge cost increase we will be forever paying, do you think that’s a good idea? The board hired engineers to look at it, and they say it can be done. We are concerned about glass not holding up to hurricanes, since all of the balcony doors and windows had to be replaced with specially made strong frames and glass. What should we tell our board?
A. Your address helped me look at the satellite view from my computer. I’m skeptical about whether this would be an improvement. Certainly it would add glitz and glamour to the building, probably making the value as sky-high as the cost and the height. I understand why you live on a high floor, considering the views.
But any building has to be examined as the sum of its many parts. Its appearance is only part of the equation. There are three basic components to what is defined as “architecture”: appearance, function and structure. To a trained professional, the composition will fail if the three components aren’t working together in a harmonious way.
In your building’s case, there are certain aspects that are taken for granted, but to an engineer or architect, the placement of those vertical fin walls not only accentuates the “verticality,” giving the building an illusion of greater height, but the fins act as a wind break to the balconies, which reduces the tendency for the wind to whip across the face of the building. This whipping wind is, at times, dangerous, and is referred to as the Bernoulli effect. This phenomenon sucks roof shingles off homes and gives lift to airplanes. It’s also the reason your toilet draws waste down the pipes when water flows from above the bowl downward.
In your case, the removal or replacement of those walls may actually negatively alter the function of the building’s integrity to withstand high winds in the name of glitzy appearance. I wouldn’t recommend the jack-hammering and saw-cutting of the fins unless I first spoke to the original designers to find out if it was their intention to have those spines on the outside of the building to strengthen against natural horizontal movement, and whether they intended them to break up the high winds in extreme hurricane events. Sometimes it’s better to leave a design alone when the conclusions are better but not well understood than to tinker and ruin the integrity.
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Date Filed: 10/7/2024
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE
MORTGAGED PREMISES: 55 Irving Avenue, Wyandanch, New York 11798
DSBL #: 0100-058.0001.00-051.000
Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate.
STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.
Public Administrator of Suffolk County, as Administrator of the Estate of Della Gause aka Della L. Gause; Denise Gauze Hill, as Heir to the Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause; Darryl McNair aka Darryl E. McNair, as Heir of the Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause; Desiveno Gause a/k/a Desireno B. Gause a/k/a Desi Gause, as Heir of the Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause; Dwayne Gauze a/k/a Dwayne Gause, as Heir of the Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause; Clerk of Suffolk County Court o/b/o The People of the State of New York; Clerk of the Suffolk County District Court; Clerk of the Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency; Town Supervisor, Town of Babylon o/b/o People of the State of New York; New Yok State Department of Taxation and Finance; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated and Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Estate of Eldarius Dino Gause
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a/k/a Eldarius D. Gause, and all the heirs at law, next of; kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; John Doe #1 through #6, and Jane Doe #1 through #6, the last twelve names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein.
TO THE ABOVE
NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO AN-
SWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY.
SENDING PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $126,350.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk on September 15, 1998, in Liber 19397, Page 331, covering premises known as 55 Irving Avenue, Wyandanch, New York 11798, DSBL #: 0100-058.00-01.00-051.000
The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises.
TO the Defendants Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Della Gause a/k/a Della L. Gause and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Estate of Eldarius Dino Gause a/k/a Eldarius D. Gause, and all the heirs at law, next of; kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes
of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated , the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Christopher Modelewski, J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk, dated and filed September 23, 2024.
Dated: October 16, 2024 /s/ Deborah M. Gallo
Deborah M. Gallo, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840
New York, New York 10170
Phone: 347.286.7409
Fax: 347-286-7414
Attorneys for Plaintiff, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE
NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY.
YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE.
The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure.
In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process.
To locate an entity near you, you may call the tollfree helpline maintained by
the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department's website at www.dfs.ny.gov.
FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS
Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner's distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.
24-655. 10/24, 31, 11/7, 14
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, -againstJAMES BLACKWELL A/K/A JAMES W. BLACKWELL, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on February 24, 2020, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and JAMES BLACKWELL A/K/A JAMES W. BLACKWELL, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on December 3, 2024 at 2:30PM, premises known as 414 WESTVIEW AVE, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100-085.0002.00-028.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of
filed Judgment Index No.: 015183/2013. Jonathan A. Baum, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
24-660. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21
Notice of 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 The Royal Knights LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/16/2024 Office location, County of Suffolk.
SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: The Royal Knights LLC, 16 S 34th Pl., Wyandanch NY 11798
Purpose: any lawful act. 24-627 10/10, 17, 24, 31, 11/7, 14
Notice of formation of 10 Colt Babylon, LLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on October 5, 2024. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY is designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to, 25 Davison Ln W, West Islip, N.Y 11795. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 24-641. 10/17, 24, 31, 11/7, 14, 21
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK –COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
INDEX NO.: 615073/2024
Date Filed: 10/14/2024
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is: The location of real property being foreclosed.
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, -against- COLLEEN MEREDITH A/K/A COLLEEN C. MEREDITH, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS POSSIBLE HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MARLENE MEREDITH
A/K/A MARLENE T. MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MERIDITH; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MARLENE MEREDITH
A/K/A MARLENE T. MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MERIDITH, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; and “JOHN DOE No. 1'' through ''JOHN DOE No. 100'' inclusive, the name of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and assignees,
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lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendant(s).
To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff's attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable C. Stephen Hackeling, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk County, granted on the 9th day of October, 2024, and filed with the Complaint and other papers in the office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by MARLENE MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MERIDITH
and COLLEEN MEREDITH A/K/A COLLEEN C. MEREDITH to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., bearing date October 31, 2006 and recorded in Book M00021425, at Page 885 in the County of Suffolk on November 29, 2006, which was modified by loan modification agreement dated November 18, 2009 and recorded December 3, 2011, in Book M00022143, at Page 063 creating a new principal amount of $452,885.01, which was further modified by loan modification agreement dated July 1, 2011 and recorded November 23, 2012, in Book M00022273, at Page 033 creating a new principal amount of $476,677.23, which was assigned to HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 by instrument executed August 24, 2016 and recorded August 26, 2016, in Book M00022731, at Page 369. Said premises being known as and by 14 Melody Lane, Amityville, NY 11701, bearing tax map designation District: 0100, Section: 173.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 122.000, which is more fully described in the Schedule “A” attached to the Complaint. Aldridge Pite, LLP, Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747. Our File 1113-14369B 24-661. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK –COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
INDEX NO.: 618816/2024
Date Filed: 10/9/2024
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is: The location of real property being foreclosed.
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -against- DEBRA BOTTARI A/K/A DEBRAJEA J. BOTTARI AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF NEIL BOTTARI; DEMI BOTTARI A/K/A DIEMI M. BOTTARI AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF NEIL BOTTARI; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF NEIL BOTTARI, if they be living and if they be dead, the
respective heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; and JOHN DOE No. 1'' through ''JOHN DOE No. 100'' inclusive, the name of the last 100 defendants being fictitious, the true names of said defendants being unknown to plaintiff, it being intended to designate fee owners, tenants or occupants of the liened premises and/or persons or parties having or claiming an interest in or a lien upon the liened premises, if the aforesaid individual defendants are living, and if any or all of said individual defendants be dead, their heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, committees, devisees, legatees, and assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest of them and generally all persons having or claiming under, by, through, or against the said defendants named as a class, of any right, title, or interest in or lien upon the premises described in the complaint herein, Defendant(s).
To the above named Defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the plaintiff's attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons
and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Thomas F Whelan, a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk County, granted on the 20th day of September, 2024, and filed with the Complaint and other papers in the office of the County Clerk of Suffolk County. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by NEIL BOTTARI to FLEET NATIONAL BANK, bearing date February 20, 2004 and recorded in Book M00020704, at Page 835 in the County of Suffolk on April 6, 2004, which was assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. by instrument executed February 3, 2023 and recorded April 3, 2023 in Book M00023497, at Page 309. Said premises being known as and by 317 40th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, bearing tax map designation District: 0103, Section: 001.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 039.000, which is more fully described in the Schedule “A” attached to the Complaint.
Aldridge Pite, LLP, Attorneys for the Plaintiff, 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747. Our File 1092-12319B 24-659. 10/31, 11, 7, 14, 21
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFI -
CATES, SERIES 2005-5, -againstANTHONY AMBROSIO A/K/A ANTHONY E. AMBROSIO, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 28, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-5 is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY AMBROSIO A/K/A ANTHONY E. AMBROSIO, IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on December 4, 2024 at 9:30AM, premises known as 60 HUNTER AVENUE, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100152.00-01.00-007.002. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 611751/2020. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
24-662. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -againstDENNIS NOTO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 14, 2018, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and DENNIS NOTO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on November 19, 2024 at 3:00PM, premises known as 43 BAYLAWN AVE A/K/A 43A AND 43 BAYLAWN AVE, COPIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-192.0001.00-037.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE HAMLET OF COPIAGUE, IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610012/2016. Peter Ronald McGreevy, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
24-632. 10/17, 24, 31, 117
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. TYESHA FORTE, ET AL., Defendant (s).
Pursuant to a Judgment
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of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 13, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Town of Babylon, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757on November 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM, premises known as 21 DAVIDSON STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0100, Section: 080.00, Block: 02.00, Lot: 016.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $211,577.34 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 621074/2023.
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee. For Sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.
DANIELLE COYSH, Esq., Referee
Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 24-633. 10/17, 24, 31, 11/7
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK State of New York Mortgage Agency, Plaintiff AGAINST Diana K. Casale; Bennett J. Rossanda; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 10, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 20, 2024 at 10:30AM, premises known as 493 17th Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in North Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 130.00 Block: 2.00 Lot: 68.000. Approximate amount of judgment $312,442.48 plus interest and costs. Premises
will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #203903/2022. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the SUFFOLK County COVID-19 Protocols located on the Office of Court Administration (OCA) website (https://ww2.nycourts.gov/ Admin/oca.shtml) and as such all persons must comply with social distancing, wearing masks and screening practices in effect at the time of this foreclosure sale. Eric Besso, Esq., Referee McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue-Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 22-12267NY 82800 24-635. 10/17, 24, 31, 11/7
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11, Plaintiff, AGAINST JEFFREY TORRES AS ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, ALEXIS TORRES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, and JENNY TORRES HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES; et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 6, 2024.
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM premises known as 58 Sunburst Drive, Deer Park, NY 11729.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New
York. District 0100 Section 092.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 015.000. Approximate amount of judgment $409,257.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #607067/2015. Latoya James, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747
24-629 10/17, 24, 31, 11/7
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE RALI 2006-QS12, Plaintiff against TAREQ MOLLAH A/K/A TAREQ M. MOLLAH, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 6, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 130 Claremont Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704.
District 0100 Sec 141.00 Block 02.00 Lot 057.000 and 058.003. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate
Amount of Judgment is $1,016,322.20 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 203752/2022
The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
Francesco Paolo Tini, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY760 24-630. 10/17, 24, 31, 11/7
NOTICE OF SALE
Supreme Court County of Suffolk Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Lehman ABS Mortgage Loan
Trust 2007-1, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-1, Plaintiff AGAINST Martin B Lane, Maureen Theresa Lane, et al, Defendant (s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated May 30, 2019 and entered on June 17, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on December 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM premises known as 891 South Bay Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 025.00, BLOCK: 02.00, LOT: 016.000, District 0103. Approximate amount of judgment is $835,988.26 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 610915/2018. The aforementioned auction will be conducted in accordance with the District and Suffolk County Auction Plan in effect at this time. For sale information, please visit XOME at www.xome. com or call (844) 400-9633. Kevin Johnston, Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 24-658. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity, but Solely as Trustee of The Truman 2021 SC9 Title Trust, Plaintiff, vs. John Spillet, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 23, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., premises known as 45 Parliament Place, North Babylon, NY 11703. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Baby-
lon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 115.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 026.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $222,544.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600257/2023.
David I. Roth, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 231606 24-657 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUN-
TY OF Suffolk, US Bank Trust National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Patricia Liggon as Heir and Distributee to The Estate of Joe Nell Pough, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 30, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 121 Arlington Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Wyandanch Station, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 058.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 041.001. Approximate amount of judgment is $251,687.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #620644/2023.
Keith M. Corbett, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No. 221068-2 24-656 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21,
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
INDEX NO. 618890/2023 COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Mortgaged Premises: 12 CROYDON ROAD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
District: 0100, Section: 174.00, Block: 03.00, Lot: 117.000
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCI-ATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1998-3
Plaintiff, vs. BELVIN NOTTINGHAM, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; UN-KNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, de-scendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; AALIYAH NOTTINGHAM, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A
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MA NOTTINGHAM; EUGENE NOTTINGHAM JR, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; TYREKE NOTTINGHAM, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; LATOYA ROBINSON AKA LATOYA WIMBUSH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; DARIUS NOTTINGHAM AKA DARRIUS NOTTINGHAM, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; DARON MORRIS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOT-TINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM; LATOYA WILLIAMS; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF ISLANDIA; COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; CASCADE CAPITAL, LLC B/S/U CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY AS REGIS-TERED AGENT; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC AND PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR TO BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION; JOHN DOE #1, "JOHN DOE #2" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties in-tended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, de-scribed in the complaint, Defendants.
To the above named DefendantsYOU ARE HEREY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after
service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT
THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $56,681.00 and interest, recorded on September 15, 1998, in Liber 19397 at Page 262, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering premises known as 12 CROYDON ROAD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701.
The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
SUFFOLK County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.
NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and pro-tect your property.
Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: August 21, 2024
ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE &
PARTNERS, PLLC
Attorney for Plaintiff
Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590
516-280-7675
24-648 10/24, 31, 11/7, 14
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of BKPLEG Series N Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Frank Cimitile a/k/a Frank A. Cimitile, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 26, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lin-denhurst, NY 11757 on November 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 380 Silver Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 141.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 034.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $483,834.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615952/2023.
Maria Sideris, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff Firm File No.: 231998-1 24-649. 10/24, 31,11/7, 14
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SABR 2004-0P1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-0P1, Plaintiff, AGAINST JOSEPH CARAVELLA, JODI CARAVELLA AKA JODI L. CARAVELLA, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on March 21, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM premises known as 105
Phyllis Drive, Lindenhurst, NY 11757.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0103 Section 020.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 049.000.
Approximate amount of judgment $520,477.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #600778/2018.
Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747
24-650 10/24, 31, 11/7, 14
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY
U.S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE RMAC TRUST, SERIES 2016-CTT, Plaintiff against GLORIA DE LISI A/K/A GLORIA SCADUTO DE LISI A/K/A GLORIA SCADUTO-DE
LISI HEIR-AT-LAW, et al
Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 11, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 22, 2024 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 1593 1st Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 139.00 Block 02.00 Lot 046.000.
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.
Approximate Amount of Judgment is $870,481.47 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 026442/2010. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.
During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the sale including but not limited to wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Latoya Roberta-Angela James, Esq., Referee File # NY201900000461-1 24-651. 10/24, 31, 11/7, 14
Notice of formation of NY Limited Liability Company. Name: CRESTWOOD RE HOLDING, LLC. Articles of Organization filling date with New York Secretary of State (SSNY) 05/21/2018. Office Location: Suffolk County. New York Secretary of State designated as agent of CRESTWOOD RE HOLDING, LLC upon whom process against it may be served. New York Secretary of State shall mail copy of process to CRESTWOOD RE HOLDING, LLC, 494 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 24-652 10/24, 31, 11/7, 14, 21, 28
Notice of formation of Kore Aerials, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/27/2024. Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Kore Aerials, LLC, 26 E Seacrest Ave., Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Purpose: any lawful act.
24-665. 10/31, 11/7, 14, 21, 28, 12/5
VILLAGE OF BABYLON PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF APPEALS
VILLAGE OF BABYLON
PURSUANT to the provisions of Article VII of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Babylon, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Babylon will hold a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in the Municipal Building, at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York to consider the following applications:
• Application of Rose Cardillo, Pride and Joy Childcare, 28 North Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY, agent for owner, John MacGregor, 89 S. Bald Hill Road, New Canaan, CT 06840, for permission to operate a day care facility on the premises located at 28 North Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 9, Block 3, Lot 11 and 12. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35.
• Application of Gennaro Cozzolino, 355 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, NY 11704, agent for owner, Jonah Romanitch, 18 Bayview Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702, for permission to construct a second-floor addition on the premises located at 18 Bayview Avenue, Babylon, NY, requiring variances to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 6 feet required to 5.2 feet existing, and to reduce the total side yard setback from 20 feet required to 16.5 feet existing. Property located in Residence A-9 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 18, Block 1, Lot 55. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-14 and 365-35.
• Application of Brian Fiore R.A., 208 N. Wisconsin Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758, agent for owner, Laure J. Klopsis, 23 Dubois Road, West Islip, NY 11795, for permission to construct a first-floor extension, second floor addition, portico and garage on the premises located at 8 Kensington Road, Babylon, NY requiring a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet required to 11.7 feet proposed. Property located in Residence A-9
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District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 15, Block 1, Lot 6. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-14 and 365-35.
• Application of Joseph Hopkins, 118 Lighthouse Road, Babylon, NY for special permission to establish a mother/daughter use on the premises located at 118 Lighthouse Road, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence A-9 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 21, Block 2, Lot 49. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-14 and 365-35.
• Application of Daniel Simone, Simone Architecture, P.C., 34 Willis Avenue, Suite 24, Mineola, NY 11501, agent for owners, Michael and Diann Lastihenos, 58 Argyle Avenue, Babylon, NY, for permission to construct a second-floor addition and covered porch on the premises located at 58 Argyle Avenue, Babylon, NY requiring a variance to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 6 feet required to 3.5 feet proposed. Property located in Residence A-9 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 9, Block 2, Lot 16. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-14 and 365-35.
• Application of Joshua Cruz, 385 Little East Neck Road South, Babylon, NY, for permission to install an above ground pool on the premises located at 385 Little East Neck Road, Babylon, NY requiring a variance to increase lot coverage from 25% required to 30% proposed. Property located in Residence A-7 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 20, Block 3, Lot 1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15 and 365-35.
• Application of Richard and Kelly Geiger, 15 Dorset Lane, Babylon, NY, for permission to construct a second-floor addition and portico on the premises located at 15 Dorset Lane, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet required to 25.9 feet proposed and to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 15 feet required to 4.5 feet existing. Property located
in Residence A-11 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 13, Block 1, Lot 71. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-13 and 365-35.
APPLICANTS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING.
BRUCE HUMENIK, CHAIRMAN
JEFFREY C. WEBER, SECRETARY 24-678. 11/7, 14
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORT -
GAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, -against- ABDUL GHAFOOR, if living, and if he/ she be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NOORULAIN MALIK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknow to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or
claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, Defendants. INDEX# 613310/2024 Original filed with Clerk, May 31, 2024 Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Suffolk County. Premises: 33 Ulster Ave, West Babylon, NY11704. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED
DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiffs Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service ( or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The supplemental summons and amended complaint are being filed pursuant to Court order dated October 24, 2024. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York, October 28, 2024 Respectfully submitted, Pincus Law Group, PLLC., By:
George J. Weissinger, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556, 516-699-8902
24-680 11/7, 14, 21, 28
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the West Babylon Fire District in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, that an Annual Election will be held within the said Fire District, in the Fire House on Arnold Avenue for all qualified voters (in accordance with applicable law) residing south of Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, and in the Fire House on Herzel Boulevard for all qualified voters (in accordance with applicable law) residing north of Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the purpose of electing: one (1) Fire Commissioner for a term of five (5) years, beginning on January 1, 2025 and expiring on December 31, 2029 and one (1) Fire Commissioner for a term of four (4) years, beginning on January 1, 2025 and expiring on December 31, 2028. Said Annual Election is called pursuant to the Town Law.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the designating petitions for the Office of Fire Commissioner can be obtained in the office of the District Secretary, Ellen McArdle, 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York during the hours of 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM on weekdays and must be filed in that same office during the same hours following the date of publication and not later than November 20, 2024.
All voters who have registered on or before November 18, 2024 and who are eighteen (18) years of age and who shall have resided in said District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the election of Commissioner are eligible to vote in this election.
Dated: October 24, 2024 West Babylon, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK BY: Ellen McArdle Fire District Secretary 24-666. 11/7
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, November 13, 2024 at 6:00pm
NEW APPLICATION
1. CB1D LLC
35 Winter Ave. Wheatley Heights NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-40-1-132
2. CB 1B LLC 63 Irving Ave. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-58-150.001
3. Moosa Property Inc. 51 Cedar Ave. Farmingdale NY 11735
SCTM NO: 0100-47-2-43
4. Adriano Almonte 216 Beachview St. Copiague NY 11726
SCTM NO: 0100-179-3-3
5. Joseph & Maria Priole 11 Laurel Rd. Lindenhurst NY 11757
SCTM NO: 0100-128-3-49
6. Bobby Blassingame 124 S. 26th St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-56-1-73
7. 479 Oak St. LLC 479 Oak St. Copiague NY 11726
SCTM NO: 0100-178-1-48
8. Mary Ann Murphy 807 Centre Ave. Lindenhurst NY 11757
SCTM NO: 0100-156-2-76 RENEWALS
1. Desmond D’Souza 31 New Ave. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-801-103
2. Corona Management LLC 975-977 Little East Neck Rd. West Babylon NY 11704
SCTM NO: 0100-1384-36.001 24-668. 11/7
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-24-141437 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 52 54 W Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at JRMS Meetball Inc. 24-670. 11/7, 14
AVISO PÚBLICO DE ELECCIONES
POR LA PRESENTE SE
INFORMA a los electores calificados del Distrito de Bomberos West Babylon en el municipio de Babylon, condado de Suffolk, estado de Nueva York, que se llevará a cabo una elección anual dentro de dicho distrito, en la estación de bomberos de Arnold Avenue para todos los votantes calificados (de acuerdo con la ley aplicable) que residan al sur de Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, y en la estación de bomberos de Herzel Boulevard para todos los votantes calificados (de acuerdo con la ley aplicable) que residan al norte de Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, el martes 10 de diciembre de 2024 de 2:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m. con el propósito de elegir: un (1) comisionado de bomberos por un término de cinco (5) años, comenzando el 1.º de enero de 2025 y finalizando el 31 de diciembre de 2029 y un (1) comisionado de bomberos por un término de cuatro (4) años, comenzando el 1.º de enero de 2025 y finalizando el 31 de diciembre de 2028. Dichas elecciones anuales se convocan de conformidad con la Ley Municipal.
POR LA PRESENTE SE INFORMA que las peticiones de designación para el cargo de Comisionado de Bomberos pueden obtenerse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, Ellen McArdle, 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, Nueva York de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. en días laborables y deben presentarse en esa misma oficina en el mismo horario a partir de la fecha de publicación y a más tardar el 20 de noviembre de 2024. Todos los votantes que se hayan registrado el 18 de noviembre de 2024 o antes, que tengan dieciocho (18) años y que hayan residido en dicho distrito por un período de treinta (30) días inmediatamente anteriores a la elección del comisionado son elegibles para votar en estas elecciones.
Fechado el día: 24 de octubre de 2024 West Babylon, Nueva York POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE COMISIONADOS DE BOMBEROS DEL DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE WEST BABYLON EN EL MUNICIPIO DE BABYLON CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK
POR: Ellen McArdle
Secretaria del Distrito de Bomberos 24-667. 11/7
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT
REVIEW BOARD
Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, November 12, 2024. Public hearings begin 6:00pm.
NEW APPLICATIONS:
•Sondra Malone 63 S. 26th Street Wyandanch, NY 11798 / SCTM#0100-55-1-76
•Gleni & Jose Pena 58 Broadway West Babylon, NY 11704/ SCTM#0100-140-3-73.001
•Neftali R. Godinez 1429 7th Street West Babylon, NY 11704/
SCTM#0100-135-4-5.002
•Andrea Swaby-Richards
590 Outlook Avenue West Babylon, NY 11704 / SCTM#0100-141-4-49
•Ryan Andrew Sue 343 W. 21st Street Deer Park, NY 11729/ SCTM#0100-85-3-12
William Rodriguez •50 Anchor Court West Babylon, NY 11704 / SCTM#0100-214-3-28
Printing Instructions: RENEWALS BY AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED.
All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory Apartment Review Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York.
Babylon Beacon: Thursday, November 7th, 2024 24-669 11/7
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUN-
TY 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,
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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
LEGAL NOTICE FOR ANNUAL ELECTION OF COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT
DECEMBER 10, 2024
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Copiague Fire District will take place on December 10, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M., at Copiague Fire Headquarters, 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague, New York, for the purpose of electing one (1) commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2029. All duly registered residents of the Copiague Fire District shall be eligible to vote and such persons must be registered on or before November 18, 2024 to vote in the annual election.
Candidates for District Office shall file their names with the Secretary of the Copiague Fire District at the Fire District Office, located at 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague, New York, no later than November 20, 2024
DATED: November 1, 2024
Donna Marano, District Secretary Board of Fire Commissioners Copiague Fire District 24-671. 11/7
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SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity, but Solely as Trustee of The Truman 2021 SC9 Title Trust, Plaintiff, vs. 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
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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
in Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of NY, District 0103 Section 002.00 Block 03.00 Lot 086.002. Approximate amount of judgment $374,847.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 610008/2017. The auction will be conducted pursuant to the COVID-19 Policies Concerning Public Auctions of Foreclosed Property established by the 10th Judicial District.
Scott Lockwood, Esq, Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: October 10, 2024
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2206-KS9, -againstMICHAEL ISRAELI, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 3, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2206KS9 is the Plaintiff and MICHAEL ISRAELI, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on December 11, 2024 at 9:00AM, premises known as 485 42ND ST, COPIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-205.00-03.00-010.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE,
LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 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.
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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
If only politics could emulate Notre Dame-Navy football
I’ve been a lifelong lover of sports, particularly baseball and college football. The rivalries. The tension. The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. Watching warriors in the arena. Having said that, I’m generally not one of those guys who equate the gridiron, the playing field, the rink, the tennis court or the boxing ring with the challenges of everyday life or those facing the nation. But there are exceptions. One in particular. I truly wish that the almost century-long football rivalry between the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen and Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish could serve as a model for the world of politics and government.
Beginning in 1927, Navy and Notre Dame have played each other 98 times on the gridiron, missing only the 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic. While Notre Dame has pretty much dominated the series, winning 82 of the games, this rivalry transcends so much of what passes for college sports
and “student-athletes” today.
While every Notre Dame-Navy game is intense and hard-fought, there is no trash talk or demeaning the other team or its players. At the end of the game, no matter who wins or loses, the players on both teams stand respectfully together for the playing of their respective alma maters.
At the end of the game, no matter who wins, the players on both teams stand together.
A further differential between this and other rivalries is that these players are truly students, who must meet academic standards. Notre Dame always ranks at or near the top of colleges across the country in the percentage of athletes who graduate and receive degrees. Navy has similar standards, and its graduates are also obligated to serve five years of active military duty after graduation. Understandably, this has made it increasingly difficult to recruit top high school players who have dreams of going on to make millions of dollars in the National Football League rather than being shot at in combat. Certainly since the Vietnam War, Navy hasn’t been the football powerhouse it was during the 1940s and ’50s.
While Notre Dame has managed dur-
ing most of these years to compete at a high level, it has never considered dropping Navy from its schedule, thanks to a commitment it made after World War II, which Notre Dame survived only because of Navy. As a private Midwest school with no large benefactors at the time and so many students being drafted into the war effort, Notre Dame was faced with imminent financial collapse. The Naval Academy saved the day by setting up a major training base on the Notre Dame campus, providing the university with fiscal solvency and ensuring its survival as an academic institution — and a football colossus.
The Fighting Irish won the national championship in three of the four years following the end of the war.
Realizing and appreciating how obligated it was to Navy for its very survival, Notre Dame made a solemn commitment to keep Navy on its football schedule for as long as Navy wanted. So the rivalry and the series have continued all these years. But it goes beyond a financial obligation. There is a mutual respect between the schools that’s reflected at every level, including Notre
Dame’s emulation of Navy with its firstrate naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program.
No matter how often I’ve seen it, I am always moved by the pregame ceremonies, with each school acknowledging the other’s traditions, and the postgame alma mater camaraderie among the players, no matter how hard the battle or how bitter the defeat.
Think how gratifying it would be if our national leaders could follow the lead of Notre Dame and Navy. Fight hard but respect the other side. Look for common ground in the national interest without fear of being labeled a Republican In Name Only or a traitor by your own party.
No, politics is not college football. But our political leaders could learn something by emulating the best of college football, exemplified by the Fighting Irish and the Midshipmen.
And yeah, Notre Dame did beat Navy in this year’s game, 51-14, on Oct. 26. But even in the win-at-all-costs world of college football, the score was almost secondary in this unique traditional rivalry. Go Irish! Go Navy!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
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time for a new era of political civility
lection Day has come and gone. While the results are unofficial or pending, the passing of this period is the happiest thing that has happened to me in years. By any measure, the 2024 election season has been a brutal, emotional and unsettling time. Our nation has been bruised, battered and ripped apart by the tensions that elections can cause, and now, happily, the campaigns have come to an end. Depending on the results, we will soon either be talking about the winners’ plans for the future or steeling ourselves for days and weeks of bitter court battles. It may be that the lawyers will be fully engaged in what they do best, but it’s long past time for the country to begin thinking about how we can start the healing process that is so badly needed. So much of the division that we have been experiencing is the product of a political system that has no referee to stop any foul play or ugly communica-
tion. I have witnessed many campaigns over the years, and I have been involved in my own. But more recent campaigns have sunk to levels of conflict that previously were impossible to imagine.
The root cause of the bitterness can be attributed to the candidates, but the real cause is money, money and money. Since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed unlimited expenditures in elections, billions of dollars have poured into shadow committees, none of which care about dignity, decency or fair play. These “dark” committees, whose backers are unknown and well hidden, are not reluctant to drag campaigns into the gutter.
R ecent campaigns have sunk to levels of conflict previously unimagined.
law that would change how the political system is funded. But there are too many elected officials who like the current system and have no desire to clean it up. Many of them represent safe districts, and are happy to be able to beat up a challenger using phantom funding.
The average voter has no idea who or what is behind a political television commercial, except those that mention a candidate by name and voice that candidate’s approval. But there are countless commercials, mailings and social media postings that are misleading. They may mention some committee, but you will never know who is really behind the presentation.
You would think that members of Congress, who are often the object of smear campaigns, would want to pass a
The use of untraceable money isn’t just something that is connected to the campaign process. The same donors spend fortunes throughout the year, wining and dining legislators, favoring them with extravagant trips and coming up with countless other imaginative ways to curry favor with members of Congress. Some legislators get so much financial support from some industries or special-interest groups that it’s fair to say that they’ve been captured and are fully owned by them.
If the divisions in our country are linked to too much money in the system, how can America be healed? The answer is in the hands of the public. It may be unfair to suggest that the voters have any responsibility for the bitterness that we have experienced, but voters can’t be excused from helping to cure a government evil.
The thing that makes certain elected officials happy is the fact that average citizens are too busy to monitor the conduct of their legislators. Over the course of a typical year in office, members of Congress vote on dozens of bills, and the people back at home have no knowledge of how they vote. It’s the responsibility of the media to devote more space to reporting on how our representatives vote.
But to make our world a little more civil, voters must demand that Congress make a serious effort to clean up our corrupt campaign system. At least once or twice a year, call your congressman or congresswoman and ask what he or she is doing to change how we elect our officials. Don’t talk to a staff member. Insist on talking to the person who represents you.
It isn’t a hopeless task to seek changes in the election process. Nothing is written in stone, and you can make things happen. It’s time for an American political climate change.
Jerry Kremer was an assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? jkremer@liherald.com.
Now the real work begins
as the Herald reaches your mailbox, the election results may or may not be fully tallied.
Regardless of outcomes, one truth remains constant: Long Island is our shared home, and its future depends far more on what unites us than what divides us.
Although the voting machines are making their way from the gymnasiums of schools and recreation centers back into storage, democracy doesn’t pack up and leave town when the polls close. The real measure of our community’s strength is found in how we work together on the other 364 days of the year. And on that score, Long Island’s story is nothing short of remarkable.
Look around our communities. The volunteer firefighter rushing to an emergency call isn’t asking whether the home in danger voted red or blue. The teacher staying late to help struggling students isn’t checking their parents’ party registration. The civic association working to preserve local wetlands isn’t conducting political litmus tests at its meetings.
What binds our communities together runs deeper than partisan politics. We
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Peter King always fought for us
To the Editor:
I enjoy former Congressman Peter King’s commentary in the Herald, and I’ve appreciated his efforts to support Long Island through the years.
The various natural disasters that have recently occurred across the country bring back memories of Superstorm Sandy and Sept. 11, and the many federal and state officials who fought King’s efforts for relief. I think it would make an interesting column to see how many of those elected officials are now clamoring for similar relief in their jurisdictions.
ToM JAffA Rockville Centre
So who collects all those lawn signs?
To the Editor:
Election Day has come and gone. It reminds me of the 1960s television show “The outer Limits.” With the end of around-the- clock commercials by politicians, political parties, political
all want our children to thrive in Long Island’s excellent schools. We share concerns about protecting our sole-source aquifer — the water beneath our feet that sustains every one of us. We worry about young families being priced out of our neighborhoods, and about our seniors being able to age in place in the communities they helped build. We take pride in our beautiful shorelines and want to preserve them for future generations.
These challenges don’t come with party labels attached. Potholes don’t care how you voted. High property taxes affect everyone’s wallet. Delays on the Long Island Rail Road don’t discriminate based on political affiliation. The solutions to these shared challenges won’t come from political grandstanding, but rather from the often unsung work of community engagement: attending town halls, participating in school board meetings, joining civic associations, supporting local businesses, and staying informed about local issues.
Whether it’s addressing water quality concerns, tackling the housing crisis, preparing for rising sea levels or ensuring that our downtowns remain vibrant,
the solutions will come from sustained community engagement, not just periodic trips to the polls. This means neighbors working with neighbors, towns collaborating with towns, and citizens engaging with their government at all levels.
As your community newspaper, the Herald has chronicled Long Island’s journey through countless election cycles. We’ve seen the political pendulum swing back and forth, but we’ve also witnessed something more fundamental: the enduring strength of our communities when residents commit to the daily work of democracy.
So whether you’re pleased or disappointed with Tuesday’s results, remember that the most important work happens between elections. Get involved. Stay informed. Attend local meetings. Join community organizations. Talk with neighbors who see things differently than you do. Model behavior you’d be proud for your children to emulate.
The ballot you cast on Tuesday mattered. But what you do today, tomorrow, and every day after could matter even more. Let’s all work together for a prosperous Long Island.
groups and special-interest groups, we now return control of your TV to you — until the next election cycle. No more telephone robo
N.Y. state service members are struggling with expenses
as Veterans Day approaches, the financial challenges facing American military households come into sharp focus. The holiday not only honors veterans, but also highlights the ongoing struggles of current service members, especially amid rising costs for essentials. Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey revealed that military families are increasingly finding it difficult to cover basic expenses like food, housing and transportation compared with the average American.
The survey raised three key issues:
Difficulty covering household expenses. Respondents were asked about the difficulty of covering usual expenses, defined as “somewhat difficult” or “very difficult.”
Stress due to price increases. Participants reported on the stress related to recent price increases, defined as “moderately stressful” or “very stressful.”
Concern about future price increases. Respondents indicated their level of concern about future price hikes, defined as “somewhat concerned” or “very concerned.”
(52.9 percent) and Alaska (52.8 percent).
Other states where over half of service members report financial difficulties include Indiana (52.0 percent), Tennessee (51.2 percent), New York (50.8 percent) and Florida (50.3 percent).
mThe Household Pulse Survey showed that military personnel are experiencing greater financial strain than the general population. It revealed that over 40 percent of service members report difficulty covering their usual household expenses, compared to 36.6 percent of all adults in the U.S. Additionally, nearly 80 percent of military personnel express anxiety about rising prices, exceeding the 71.8 percent of all adults with similar feelings. Moreover, 81.8 percent of service members say they are concerned about future price hikes, indicating widespread uncertainty about inflation’s long-term impact.
ilitary families are finding it increasingly difficult to afford the basics.
The financial burden on military families varies significantly by state, largely due to local economic conditions. Data reveals that Utah has the highest percentage of service members struggling to cover basic expenses, 53.7 percent, followed closely by Louisiana
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Finally, some peace and quiet! Candidates who claimed they cared about the environment should now do their part. Winners and losers should have their campaign staff and volunteers pick up all the thousands of campaign signs that litter our roads and highways. Perhaps they could use leftover campaign funds to hire homeless or unemployed people to collect this litter, along with people who have been sentenced to perform community service.
If candidates refuse to clean up after themselves, your local village, town or county department of highways or public works should do the job and send candidates the bill.
LARRY PeNNeR Great Neck
Let’s turn the seasonal page, not just on weather
To the editor:
We are entering a different season in America. It’s not a season everyone
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likes or voted for, but it’s changing. For some it’s better, for some it’s worse. For some it’s good news, and for some it’s bad.
Your perspective colors your season. If you love autumn, then you have enjoyed the current season in much of America. You haven’t enjoyed it if you’ve been in the path of a hurricane, but you’ve enjoyed it if you live in most any other place in America. We’ve had a dry fall, but it’s been beautiful.
Political seasons are hard on the nation. We’ve been inundated by political advertisements for months. The presidential campaign went on forever. We are so ready to move on.
There’s always a new season around the corner. It’s best for all of us if we can make the best of each one. They pass by, so enjoy them, love them, roll with them.
Try to make the best of your current season in life. It’s not always easy. We don’t like the seasons when we’re sick, and seasons that are difficult, and even harsh and cruel, come to us all if we live long enough. So, enjoy the good ones.
DR. GLeNN MOLLeTTe
A significant issue is that the Basic Allowance for Housing has not kept pace with rising housing costs. In states like Utah, Indiana, Tennessee and Florida, home price increases have far exceeded the national average, exacerbating financial strain.
Another critical factor affecting military families is the high unemployment rate among military spouses. According to the Department of Defense, the military spouse unemployment rate was 21 percent in 2023, compared with the national rate of 4.3 percent. Many military bases are in rural areas with limited job opportunities, particularly in specialized fields. As well, frequent relocations make it challenging for spouses to maintain long-term careers, especially in professions requiring state licenses. Service members are also more like-
ly to report financial difficulties in states with higher unemployment rates, such as Louisiana, Alaska and New York. Conversely, in nine of the 10 states in which service members report the least financial difficulty, unemployment rates are below average. This suggests that strong local job markets, particularly for spouses, significantly ease the financial burden on military households.
The analysis utilized data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey Phase 4.0–4.2, from Jan. 9 to Sept. 16, 2024. Service members were defined as adults currently serving in the U.S. armed forces (active duty, reserve or National Guard) and their spouses. You can read the full study at https://upgradedpoints.com/news/ states-service-members-struggle-mosthigh-prices/.
It is crucial to recognize not only the sacrifices made by military members, but also the financial struggles they face. With rising costs and ongoing economic challenges, addressing these issues is vital to ensuring the wellbeing of those who serve.
Alex Miller is the founder and CEO of Upgraded Points, which provides indepth content on a variety of topics.
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In between changings of the guard at Buckingham Palace — London
Project 2025 plan for culture, health care
By Jenna ZaZa & Lori Saxena Special to the Herald
Third in a series.
Written by the conservative Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 is a 922-page book detailing overhauls of the executive branch and proposing radical policy changes regarding the economy, culture, education and health care.
The controversial plans have Democrats in a tizzy, the Trump campaign distancing itself from the ideas and saying they would embrace the mandate’s demise. However, six of his former Cabinet secretaries and more than 140 people who played a role in the project also worked in his administration, according to a CNN report.
At its core, the initiative seeks to reshape the federal government, but its impact extends to the local level.
“The next President has a moral responsibility to lead the nation in restoring a culture of life in America again,” Heritage Foundation officials wrote in the project foreword.
Culture
Project 2025 is steeped in dividing culture wars saying, “The next conservative President must make the institutions of American civil society hard targets for woke culture warriors.” Its top goal is to prioritize the nuclear family model “as the centerpiece of American life” by rolling back hard-fought LGBTQ+ and Black rights.
It calls for the reversal of the 2015 Supreme Court case that legalized samesex marriage in all 50 states. Widespread anti-LGBTQ+ policies could significantly erode cultural and familial support for queer individuals.
“This policy document gives extended protections that violate individual civil and human rights,” Kiana Abbady, board chair of Long Island Progressive Coalition, said. “There would be no such thing as non-traditional families, that would only be the nuclear family, and that goes back to the denial of LGBTQ rights.”
Child protection rhetoric of antiLGBTQ+ has a long history but the ideology behind the project’s “optimal childrearing” family structure emerged in the late 1990s from religious conservative groups. Saying that children grew up best in households with both a man and woman parental figure. That argument is considered to be false, according to the American Psychological Association.
“So when [the project] says they want to prioritize nuclear family values, that is coded language,” said Jillian Gaeta, co-founder of Roots to Revolution and a New York City public school teacher. “What that means is they think that women who don’t have children … that couples who are gay and adopting children also have less value in our society.”
The project proposes limiting opportunities for people of color by stamping out all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at the federal, state and local
Project 2025, a plan conceived by the conservative Heritage Foundation, could change the U.S. if Donald Trump is
level. DEI creates jobs, boosts the bottom line for companies and contributes significantly to the economy, according to research by McKinsey & Company.
According to a Suffolk County disparity study final report, persons of color “experience the greatest disparity, as they are significantly less likely to own a business.” It also discovered that there are statistically “significant disparities” in business earnings for minorities.
“The elimination of these programs that encourage economic advancement and economic opportunity for hard working Americans based on the color of their skin is abhorrent and it’s disappointing,” Abbady said.
Critics of the mandate argue that the proposed policies risk overextending government power to enforce rigid gender binaries and strip away support for marginalized communities.
“It was working on, for decades, to have the United States be a white, Christian, authoritarian nation,” Claudia Borecky, president of the Bellmore-Merrick Democratic club, said.
Health care
Project 2025 proposes decentralization of federal programs like Medicaid, increasing privatization, and implementing grant caps on health care.
A 2023 study in the international Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health of 1,695 healthcare facilities in Nassau County, revealed a disproportionate distribution of services, with the majority of facilities clustered in two affluent zip codes. Areas with high social vulnerability have a significantly sparser distribution of healthcare services.
Parts of Suffolk County are federally designated Medically Underserved
Areas due to insufficient access to primary care, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration. These regions rely on federally qualified health centers and federal programs such as Medicaid.
Project 2025 aims to encourage health care funding that is specific to the needs of local communities and competition with private insurers. Decentralization could lead to reducing federal funding and limitations on Medicaid, which could exacerbate barriers in accessing medical care for vulnerable populations.
Currently, just over 25 percent of Suffolk County residents and a little more than 23 percent of Nassau County residents are enrolled in Medicaid, according to a United Hospital Fund report.
Michelle Jones, a nurse at Flushing Hospital, who is on the board of directors for the New York State Nurses Association, said these proposals would substantially increase the cost of health care if implemented.
“The cost of health care is going to skyrocket, and so is the cost of medication,” she said. “This, is going to put profit over patients and over the frontline workers who take care of these patients. This project will erode people.”
The project’s proposed health care policies also include reforming the Department of Health and Human Services into an anti-abortion-focused Department of Life.
Liberal organizations, such as EMILY’s List, have pledged to invest money and resources into flipping House seats currently held by anti-abortion Republicans.
“Project 2025 outlines tracking women’s pregnancies, including abortion, miscarriages, stillbirths ... dismantling sex education, and replacing birth con-
trol programs,” Yari Aquino, an EMILY’s List representative, said. “The way to stop Project 2025 from happening is to elect … Democratic pro-choice women up and down the ballot.”
The Long Island Coalition for Life remains determined to influence public policy in a direction that bans abortion statewide with no exceptions.
“Our ultimate goal is to protect every preborn son and daughter in the womb, to end abortion and to bring back respect for the right to life of all people,” Celeste Broyles, a representative of the Coalition, said. “We don’t discriminate against babies who may have been conceived in rape … all babies deserve the right to life.”
In 2022, former State Sen. Anna M. Kaplan and Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti highlighted ongoing local abortion restrictions. Several communities still had “trigger laws” on the books that were passed in the early 1970s and were intended to limit the establishment of abortion clinics and impose stringent regulations on access. Hempstead, Huntington and Oyster Bay towns and the villages of Freeport and Williston Park had local abortion restrictions.
“Every person should have autonomy over their body and have the right to discuss that with their provider.” Jones said. “Under the project, people are defined by their role in their family, but even then they are a single person with the right to make decisions.”
Jenna Zaza and Lori Saxena are reporters with The SBU Media Group, part of Stony Brook University’s School of Communication and Journalism’s Working Newsroom program for students and local media.
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elected president.