Babylon Town recently honored Monica Prino, program coordinator at Beacon Familly Wellness Center. She is shown with her fellow workers at the center holding her town proclamation.
Babylon Town honors Monica Prino
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
The Town of Babylon recognized Monica Prino, program coordinator at the Beacon Family Wellness Center, during the April 15 Town Board meeting for her work supporting individuals and families receiving substance use treatment services.
“Your work changes people’s lives for the better,” Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer said during the meeting. He added that staff at the center regularly support people in crisis. “We hear stories all the time about how you have to work with families and individuals in crisis and while that is difficult, the best part of it is that is when you see that glimmer of hope in their eyes; that is the biggest reward.”
Prino thanked the supervisor and Town Board, crediting her colleagues for the center’s work.
“Nothing would get accomplished at the center without the team that works beside me and
next to me,” she said. “I go in every day because they help make a difference; I go in every day because they are challenged and try their best to help.”
Colleen Perrone, director of Beacon House, praised Prino’s leadership.
“She is the most dedicated, hard-working leader I have ever known,” Perrone said.
Beacon House operates under the town’s Division of Drug and Alcohol Services and provides outpatient treatment and support for residents affected by substance use. Services include counseling, education, referrals, and coordination with outside agencies, as well as support for families and recovery-focused programming.
The program is staffed by licensed professionals and offers confidential outpatient services to Town of Babylon residents and their families.
Beacon House is located at 281 Phelps Lane in North Babylon. For more information, call (631) 422-7676.
Amityville school district okays budget
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Amityville School District Board of Education has approved a $123.963 million budget for the 2026–27 school year, reflecting a 2.64 percent increase in spending and a 1.56 percent increase in the tax levy.
Information on the current tax rate was not immediately provided. The tax levy represents the portion of the budget funded directly
through real property taxes.
The budget was adopted in a split vote during a recent Board of Education meeting. Trustees Lisa Johnson, Carol Seehof, Chris Nehring, and Leslie Kretz voted in favor of the plan, while Trustees Juan Leon and Megan Messman opposed it, citing concerns over the level of taxation and the use of reserve funds.
The approved spending plan was one of two proposals presented by Joseph Dragone, In-
New turf, new era: Copiague SD wraps field upgrades
By NIKO SCARLATOS Correspondent
The Copiague School District has reached a major milestone in a two-year athletic complex overhaul, completing a full transformation of its sports fields and moving into the final phase of construction with new bleachers expected to be installed by fall.
The fields are located between the Middle School on Great Neck Road and the High School off Dixon Avenue.
The project has converted all major playing surfaces from natural grass to synthetic turf, creating a modern, multi-sport facility designed for year-round use and increased durability.
District leaders say the upgrade reflects a long-term investment in both student athletics and community recreation.
Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bannon said the shift to turf was driven by both practicality and sustainability.
“Maintaining grass fields would have been equally expensive over time and far more difficult to manage,” Bannon said, citing weather conditions and heavy field usage. “We wanted to make sure we did everything we needed to do to get it done.”
All fields were designed for shared, multi-purpose use, allowing multiple sports to operate within the same complex more efficiently.
Beyond the turf installations, the renovation includes new dugouts, batting cages and sport-specific fencing. The complex also adds pickleball courts, expanding recreational access beyond school athletics.
Students have already taken notice of the upgrades.
“The fields are beautiful. I am very excited that I get to spend my next four years here playing in this complex,” said freshman Grace Mauro. “We have one of the nicest athletics complexes around.”
Senior Steven Falco echoed that sentiment.
“Our fields are beautiful; they are amazing to play on,” Falco said. “This was a wonderful upgrade for Copiague. These fields put Copiague on the map as we now have one of the nicest athletic fields on the Island.”
The financial scope of the project underscores its scale. The middle school and high school turf installations each cost approximately $10 million. The planned grandstand and bleacher system is budgeted at $1.8 million, with an additional $2 million allocated for concessions, bathrooms and a training facility.
Athletic Director William Bennett said the impact is already being felt across programs, noting increased student interest and participation.
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Amityville SD adopts $123.96 million budget for 2026–27 school year
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terim Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations. A second option included a 1.45 percent tax levy increase. While both proposals carried the same overall expenditure level, the lower levy option would have required the district to draw an additional $76,000 from its reserves to balance the budget. He did not recommend that.
Dragone noted that the district reported a $10 million surplus last year, $2.3 million of which was allocated to replenish reserves that have been drawn down in recent years.
“At one point the district only had $600,000 in unassigned fund balance, which is not a lot of money for emergencies,” Dragone said.
PROPOSAL
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ZERO PERCENT TAX LEVY REJECTED
Before the final vote, Trustee Juan Leon requested consideration of a third option featuring a 0 percent tax levy increase. Leon and Trustee Megan Messman argued that surplus funds from the previous year should be used to offset taxpayer costs.
“Essentially we took more money than the school needed last year from the taxpayers, and I believe we have a responsibility to give some of it back to them,” Leon said.
The Board agreed to consider the proposal, but it was ultimately rejected in a 4–2 vote, with Johnson, Kretz, Seehof, and Nehring opposed, and Leon and Messman in favor.
Under the zero-percent scenario, the district would have retained approximately $5 million less in revenue. Under the adopted budget, reserves are projected to remain at approximately $15 million.
FINANCIAL OUTLOOK AND CONCERNS
Dragone cautioned that reducing the tax levy to zero would significantly impact the district’s long-term financial position.
“If you set the tax levy at zero this year, you are going to eliminate $5 million and I cannot recommend that and think it would be a big mistake,” Dragone said. “You will drain $5 million in revenue in reserves over the next five years and instead of $15 million, you will have $10 million in reserves.”
CAPITAL PROJECTS AND LONG TERM PLANNING
Part of the approved budget includes funding for capital repairs to both the interior and exterior of district school buildings.
Leon and Messman argued that current reserve levels could support infrastructure work while also reducing the tax burden on residents.
“We have so much money in reserves right now that we don’t have to tax taxpayers and we can still have money to do some projects,” Messman said.
Trustee Chris Nehring supported the adopted budget, pointing to long-term infrastructure and educational needs.
“We also have the opportunity to give our students what they need and contin-
ue to work to improve our buildings and grounds, completing infrastructure projects and giving back to our students,” Nehring said.
Board President Lisa Johnson also supported the plan, describing it as providing financial stability while addressing needed repairs and upgrades.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Residents expressed differing views during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Wendy Canestro supported the zeropercent tax levy proposal and praised Trustee Messman’s position on taxpayer relief.
“Trustee Messmann once again demonstrates how a trustee can successfully advocate for students and taxpayers si-
multaneously,” Canestro said. “It was another master class.”
Debra Lee, speaking as a resident while noting her employment with the district, urged support for the budget as presented.
“Give them everything they need to be successful,” Lee said. “I am very much in support of the tax increase and people should sit back and think what is best for our students.”
NEXT STEPS
The school board will hold a budget hearing Wednesday, May 6, 5:30 p.m., and a regular board meeting Wednesday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. The adopted budget will go before voters on May 19, alongside the annual school board election.
Amityville Rotary blood drive set
The Amityville Rotary will be hosting a blood drive on May 16 from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Massapequa Donor Center.
To register, visit nybc.org/amityvillerotarydayofservice, select your preferred donor center and schedule your
appointment.
For full eligibility requirements, please visit nybc.org/eligibility.
The Massapequa Donor Center is located at 1050 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa. For more information, call (800) 9332566.
Pension debate intensifies as labor leaders seek rollback of Tiers 5 and 6
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherld.com
The debate over New York’s public pension system is intensifying as labor leaders and policymakers clash over the impact of Tier 5 and Tier 6 on public employees across Long Island, with unions arguing the reforms are undermining recruitment while fiscal advocates warn of long-term budget pressures.
Public officials and labor leaders held a rally in Albany March 8 to lobby for change.
The pension tiers determine retirement benefits, employee contribution levels and eligibility requirements for public workers statewide, including teachers, police officers, firefighters and other municipal employees. Compared with earlier tiers, Tier 5 (enacted in 2010) and Tier 6 (enacted in 2012) require higher employee contributions and, in some cases, longer service periods or later retirement ages.
Supporters of the changes say they were enacted during periods of fiscal strain to help rein in long-term pension costs and stabilize obligations for state and local governments.
However, public employee unions say the newer structure has made government careers less attractive and is contributing to staffing shortages in key public safety and service roles.
“What we are seeing is a dangerous decline of applicants and it has become harder to hire qualified candidates as a result of the introduction of Tiers 5 and 6,” said Lou Civello, president of the Suffolk County Patrolmen’s Association. “They have made the job less desirable, taking up to six percent of salaries and offering a major reduction in retirement benefits.”
In Nassau County, union officials report similar trends, pointing to a sharp drop in candidates taking civil service exams for law enforcement positions.
“The number of applicants signing up for the Nassau County Police exam ten years ago was 30,000,” said Tom Schevlin, president of the Nassau PBA. “We are now seeing 8,000 to 10,000; this is a big drop off and it is getting worse.”
Schevlin said the required salary contri-
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butions under Tier 5 and Tier 6 are a key factor.
“These employees can’t afford to live in and buy homes on Long Island when they give 6 percent of their salary to the state,” he said.
Efforts to address pension concerns were expected to be part of the state’s 2026–27 budget discussions, but Assemblyman Michael Durso said that while some minor changes could be enacted a resolutio on the larger issues is unlikely in the near term.
“There have been discussions underway and they continue, but this is a complicated issue,” Durso said. “And the fact is that it is the state that will likely have to come up with the money needed to resolve some of these inequities because the local municipalities simply will not be able to afford it, which makes it even more complicated.”
The New York State and Local Retirement System, established in 1921, provides retirement benefits for public employees. Membership in the system is constitutionally protected, meaning benefits cannot be reduced once earned. Employees contribute a portion of their salary, alongside employer contributions, which are invested to fund future obligations.
As of March 1, 2025, the system included
1,264,732 members, including 735,943 active employees, 481,747 retirees and 47,042 beneficiaries (spouses and dependents of deceased employees).
Workers are assigned to pension tiers based on their date of entry into the system, with each new tier historically created in response to economic downturns and budget constraints.
Tier 6 was enacted under then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature during what officials described at the time as a fiscal crisis. The changes increased employee contributions and adjusted benefit formulas for new hires.
Labor organizations are now calling for significant reforms or elimination of Tier 5 and Tier 6, advocating a return to earlier systems such as Tier 4, which required lower employee contributions.
“Let’s be clear: Tier 6 is not just flawed policy, it’s actively breaking New York’s public workforce,” said NYSUT President Melinda Person. “Schools can’t hire, hospitals are short-staffed, and communities are paying the price.”
Fiscal watchdogs and government officials, however, caution that reversing pension reforms could significantly increase long-term costs and place additional pressure on already strained municipal budgets.
retirement age to benefit calculations: How New York’s pension tiers differ across generations
•Higher retirement age requirements remain one of the most significant changes. While earlier tiers — particularly Tier 1 and Tier 2 — allowed many employees to retire in their 50s with full benefits, newer tiers generally require workers to remain in service until age 63 to receive full retirement benefits, with fewer early retirement options available.
•Pension benefit calculations have also shifted. Earlier tiers often based benefits on final average salary over a shorter period, sometimes the last one or three years of employment. Under newer tiers, benefits are typically calculated using a five-year salary average, which can result in lower overall pension payouts.
•Employee contributions have increased as well. In earlier tiers, some employees were no longer required to contribute after a set number of years. By contrast, Tier 5 and Tier 6 require members to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary for their entire career, with Tier 6 contribution rates varying based on income level and, in some cases, exceeding earlier requirements.
•Overtime restrictions have also been tightened. Newer tiers
place stricter limits on how much overtime can be included in pension calculations, reducing retirement benefits for employees in roles where overtime is common, including police, fire and transit workers.
•Vesting and benefit accrual timelines have changed as well. Tier 6 members generally must complete 10 years of service before becoming vested, compared with five years under earlier tiers. In addition, benefit accrual rates are lower, meaning pensions grow more gradually over time.
•Social Security integration is another key difference. Some earlier tiers allowed more flexibility for employees retiring before Social Security eligibility, often with more favorable offsets or supplemental provisions. Newer tiers are more closely aligned with Social Security retirement ages, limiting that flexibility.
Taken together, these structural changes reflect a broader effort to control long-term pension liabilities, while continuing to fuel debate over workforce recruitment, retention and the competitiveness of public sector employment across New York.
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Lou Civello, president of the Suffolk County PBA, speaks at rally on behalf of his members and all union workers.
Photos Courtesy of Nassau County and Suffolk County PBAs
Union workers and labor leaders at the rally held in Albany March 8.
Nassau County PBA president Tom Shevlin speaks at the rally held to raise awareness about what he
other labor leaders described
inequities in the New York State retirement systyem.
Three longtime ASD trustees not seeking reelection
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
In Amityville, a majority bloc on the school board will not seek reelection, opening the door to a competitive race for four at-large seats.
Board President Lisa Johnson, along with trustees Leslie Kretz and Carol Seehof, did not file petitions for reelection. In addition, the seat previously held by Carol Fanning, who stepped down last year, is also open.
Candidates who have filed petitions include Stephanie Andrews, a former board member and board president; Christopher Papile; Wendy Canestro; and Donelle Cronin, who are running as a slate, as well as Michael McDonald, Angel Davenport, Equasia Yard-Jean and Cheryl Quintyne-Best.
In a Facebook post announcing their candidacy, Andrews, Papile, Canestro
and Cronin said they are “laser-focused on academics” and committed to “meaningful, purposeful change with measurable outcomes.”
The group also supports a zero percent tax rate increase proposed by Trustee Juan Leon at the board’s April 21 meeting. The proposal would have used part of what officials said was a $10 million surplus from the previous year to offset taxes.
The plan was rejected by Johnson, Kretz, Seehof and Trustee Chris Nehring, following a recommendation from the district’s assistant superintendent for business, who said it would deplete reserves.
The Andrews/Canestro/Cronin/Papile slate said it is committed “to ensuring that $42,512 per student per year delivers the real academic results Amityville children and taxpayers deserve.”
The school board election and budget vote is scheduled for May 19.
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s First and Third precincts and by other local law enforcement and emergency service units.
PETIT LARCENY
North Amityville: A woman walked into the Dollar General at 3395 Great Neck Road shortly before noon April 13, took several items from the shelf and left the store without paying for them.
ROBBERY
Lindenhurst: Three unidentified males engaged in a dispute with another individual and stole his phone, watch and cash after assaulting him. That incident occurred near the 7-Eleven store on West Montauk Highway. The victim declined medical assistance following the incident which occurred at 12:30 p.m., April 16.
GRAND LARCENY
North Amityville: Someone stole a 2009 black Hyundai Elantra from Penndale Drive April 15. Police said that at approximately 2 p.m., witnesses observed an unknown male and female entering the vehicle and driving it away.
•A 2017 Honda Accord was stolen from in front of 2541 Albany Avenue. The victim told police they parked the vehicle at Albany Avenue and Brewster Lane and later returned to find it missing. That report was filed April 12 at 4 p.m.
ARRESTS
Driving While Intoxicated Stuart Robert, 29, 429 39 St., Lindenhurst; Mark Tenny, 34, of 299 30 St., Lindenhurst; Vladimir Ulysse, 48, of 17926 143 St., Jamaica, New York; Claudio Alvarado, 49, of 1100 Thompson Dr., West Bay Shore.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
Amityville man indicted in alleged $1.7M treasury check scheme
An Amityville man has been indicted on grand larceny and forgery charges for allegedly stealing and depositing a nearly $1.7 million U.S. Treasury check into his business account, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced.
Marc Lindor, 46, was arraigned April 16 before Judge Helene F. Gugerty on charges of first-degree grand larceny and second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. He pleaded not guilty, was released under pretrial supervision, and ordered to surrender his passport. He is due back in court May 18. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison.
the check at a Valley Stream bank on May 21, 2024.
Authorities said the account, opened months earlier with a negative balance, received the funds, and Lindor withdrew more than $470,000 in cash, checks, and transfers over the following weeks. He also allegedly spent thousands on retail purchases and travel.
The bank later closed the account and issued a check for about $1.23 million, but halted payment after the U.S. Treasury flagged the original check as fraudulent. Lindor allegedly attempted to deposit the funds at other institutions but was unsuccessful.
He was arrested Aug. 12, 2025, by Nassau County police. The case is being prosecuted by the DA’s Major Financial Frauds Bureau.
Prosecutors allege Lindor obtained a Treasury check issued to a Brooklyn home care agency for a COVID-19 employee retention credit and altered it to name his company, Nicolaoca Enterprises, Inc., as the payee. Surveillance video allegedly shows him depositing
Authorities emphasized that the charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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“It’s good for recruiting kids to play,” Bennett said. “High-quality fields encourage greater participation across multiple sports.”
The new turf surfaces also provide scheduling flexibility. Field hockey can now be played on baseball outfields, while newer programs such as girls flag football have expanded access to field space that was previously limited.
Community response has been large-
ly positive, with residents and visiting schools taking notice of the upgraded facilities, which officials say strengthen Copiague’s standing in Suffolk County athletics.
As final construction work continues— most notably the installation of bleachers—the district says the project is nearing full realization. What began as a two-year construction effort has evolved into a longterm investment in student athletics, program growth and community pride.
Courtesy Copiague school district
North Babylon eyes another playoff berth
By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
North Babylon’s baseball team is navigating a season defined by resilience, growth, and strong leadership.
Under coach Steve Corrado, the Bulldogs currently sit at an even 6-6 record, a mark that reflects both early challenges and recent progress. As Corrado noted, the team started off a little rough largely due to integrating new players into the lineup. However, with time and experience, the group has begun to find its rhythm.
A key turning point came in its recent series against Copiague, where North Babylon won two out of three games. After a narrow 2-1 loss on April 20, the Bulldogs bounced back with a 4-3 victory two days later and followed it up with a 7-5 win in the finale April 23. That series showcased the team’s ability to respond under pressure and highlighted their growing confidence as the season progresses.
Despite the momentum, the Bulldogs have faced adversity. One of their top pitchers and first basemen, Josh Arteaga, is out for the season due to injury, leaving a significant gap in both the pitching rotation and lineup. Still, the team has rallied behind its depth and leadership to stay competitive.
At the center of that leadership is four-year varsity captain Tristan Garcia. A standout performer, Garcia has been dominant both on the mound and at the plate. He holds a 3-1 record as a pitcher while batting
.500 with a .550 on-base percentage, leading the team in hits and runs scored. His consistency and experience have been invaluable in guiding the team through ups and downs.
Another major contributor is senior TJ Oppedisano, who impressed in his first varsity start by carrying a no-hitter into the fifth inning. Oppedisano has yet to allow an earned run through 10 innings and has secured a permanent spot in the starting rotation. At the plate, he’s hitting .316 and consistently bats in the heart of the order, either third or fourth.
Junior shortstop James Mieszerski continues to build on a strong sophomore campaign. With a batting average of .360 and an on-base percentage above .400, he has become a reliable presence both offensively and defensively. Jake Walsh has also made an impact, batting .350 despite missing time early in the season with a broken nose. His return has been significant, including a late game-tying hit in the second game against Copiague. Meanwhile, Aidan Walsh, a three-year varsity center fielder, has provided steady defense in the outfield.
Younger players are stepping up as well. Sophomore Chandler Como, who transitioned from the infield to the outfield, delivered a standout performance with four RBIs against Newfield. Behind the plate, starting catcher Christian Fernandez has handled pitching duties effectively, contributing to the team’s defensive stability. Senior pitcher Tommy Morton has also added multiple wins, strengthening the rotation.
Looking ahead, the Bulldogs aim to carry their recent momentum into a challenging series against first-place Smithtown East. With seven consecutive playoff appearances on the line, North Babylon is focused on maintaining its standard of excellence.
Corrado emphasized the importance of leadership, noting the seniors have been instrumental in keeping everyone focused and motivated.
With a mix of experienced leaders and emerging talent, North Babylon is working hard every day and that commitment may be the key to another postseason run. “We’ve had bad days,” he said, “but we’re lucky to have seniors who know how to lead the team.”
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TJ Oppedisano is getting it done at the plate and on the mound.
Devin Ryan and the Bulldogs enter the stretch run in playoff contention.
Bill targets harassment at houses of worship
By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
Calls to protect religious institutions from harassment and intimidation took center stage last Friday morning at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County.
There, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi unveiled the bipartisan Safeguarding Access to Congregations and Religious Establishments from Disruption Act, known as the SACRED Act, legislation Suozzi said would address growing concerns among his constituents about safety at houses of worship.
“There’s too much hate in our country right now,” Suozzi said. “A lot of people are being intimidated as they enter into their religious institution to practice their faith.”
The bill, co-led by Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, would make it a federal crime to intentionally intimidate, obstruct or harass individuals within 100 feet of a place of worship, including blocking their path or approaching within 8 feet with the intent to harass.
Suozzi said the measure “ensures that people can access their place of worship safely and without obstruction, while still preserving First Amendment protections for peaceful expression.” He added that it draws “a clear line: Intimidation and threats have no place in our communities.”
“We at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center understand religious persecution,” Alan Mindel, the center’s chairman, said, “and so we are so proud to stand with Congressman Suozzi in protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of where they pray.”
Leaders of several national advocacy and faith organizations attended the event, including represen-
Community leaders, elected officials and faith advocates gathered at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County to highlight efforts to protect religious institutions and ensure safe access to places of worship.
tatives of the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, Hadassah and the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America.
According to the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitism has reached historic levels, with 9,354 incidents recorded in 2024, underscoring concerns about the safety of those attending religious services.
“Religious freedom thrives where respect prevails,” Azhar Azeez, CEO of the Islamic Society of North America, said. “Let every place of worship be a sanctuary free from intimidation, obstruction or harassment so all people may practice their faith in peace, dignity and safety within every sacred space.”
The proposal has also drawn political criticism.
Mike LiPetri, who is challenging Suozzi for his 3rd Congressional District seat in November, said he believed the congressman had not been sufficiently vocal on the issue in the past.
“Now in an election year he wants to take action?” LiPetri wrote in a statement to the Herald. “We’re not buying it.”
Rep. Laura Gillen, who was not in attendance, emphasized the need for additional protections.
“In the wake of rising hate crimes in our own backyard, we must safeguard our houses of worship and ensure every Long Islander has the freedom to gather without fear of violence,” Gillen wrote. “Establishing buffer zones is a step in the right direction.”
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Heralds capture 11 awards in N.Y. press contest
By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com
Herald Community Media received 11 awards at the New York Press Association’s 2025 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented at the organization’s spring convention in Saratoga Springs on April 23-24.
Creative Designer Jeffrey Negrin took first place for Best Special Section Cover, Division I, for the Herald’s basketball section. Karen Millindorf was the photographer.
“The layout is clean and bold,” the judges said. “Good use of the isolated subjects placed center frame and the text is well balanced. Overall solid.”
Negrin also placed second in the same category for a Rockville Centre cover. “The mostly monotone color scheme is well complimented to [the] line art doodle graphic,” the judges said. “The lightness of the graphic placed center frame is well balanced with the heaviness of the text at both the top and bottom of the layout.”
“It’s always an honor to be recognized by our peers,” Herald Community Media publisher Stuart Richner said. “We’re proud to continue telling the stories of our communities, and I congratulate our team on this well-deserved recognition. Ultimately, our greatest reward is delivering comprehensive local news to our readers each week.”
Vice President of Sales Rhonda Glickman, Special Sections Editor Karen Bloom and Negrin combined their talents and captured second place for Best Special Section in Advertising, Division I.
“An eye-catching and meaningful special section,” the judges said. “The editorial is local, informative and well writ-
ten. The ads complement the section and align with the section’s intent.”
Negrin and Advertising Director Ellen Reynolds partnered to grab second and third place in the Best Multi-Advertiser Pages.
“This piece does a nice job of capturing the spirit of this campaign and community,” the judges said of the secondplace submission, “combining the multiple advertisers into a harmonious layout. A subtle mix of patterns and color makes a strong impression. Well done.”
Of the third-place entry, the judges said, “A fun piece that visually captures the reader while being based on a strong concept that is a service to the community. The art and topography are appropriate for the theme and lend themselves to the overall mood of the piece. Nice job.”
“Good journalism doesn’t chase applause — it chases accountability,” COO Brad Harmon said. “That’s what makes me proud and reminds me why the work we do matters.”
On the editorial side, Copy Editor Jim Harmon and Production Designer Yolanda Rios received second-place recognition for editorial pages that appeared in all 24 weekly editions of the Heralds. “This was a close second,” the judges said. “The editorial writer is excellent.”
Staying on the editorial page, Managing Editor Jeffrey Bessen, Harmon and Zack Richner combined their efforts to take third place in Editorials, Division 1.
“Three editorials delve into some of the troubling dangers of our time — unaddressed impacts of long Covid; Meta abandoning moderators and the implications on civility and democracy; and the harshness of the housing crisis,” the judges said. “All are told with
perspective and expertise.”
Multiple sports stories that appeared in the Massapequa Herald Post were part of the package that took second place in Sports Coverage, Division 1.
“Greatly enjoyed the range of stories covered in this issue, from the longtime Hofstra soccer coach to the Ryder Cup volunteers,” the judges said. “Well written and attractive layout, easy to read.”
It takes a great team to bring back awards from NYPA — we have the best!” Glickman said. “From finance to sales to editorial, production, press, circulation etc. Together we win!”
For Online Breaking News, Will Sheeline, editor of the Oyster Bay and Sea Cliff/Glen Head Heralds, and past reporter Luke Feeney placed second for their story “Pirate Booty founder Robert Ehrlich addresses attempt to seize control of Village of Sea Cliff.”
The judges said: “The reporters not only identified Robert Erhlich first as the person behind the attempted power grab, but also landed the first on-therecord, exclusive interview with him and posted it online before state, national and international outlets followed.
Excellent use of community trust and source relationships to turn a chaotic, somewhat bizarre local power struggle into a clear, timely story.”
Sports Editor Tony Bellissimo and Negrin earned third place for Special Sections/Niche Publications for the Herald’s lacrosse book.
“Very well organized, and comprehensive,” the judges said. “Visually appealing and something for everyone who likes Lacrosse.”
Sheeline also took third place in the Environment Story category for his “Keeping the ‘oyster’ in Oyster Bay” story.
category Best Special Section Cover.
“I kept reminding myself that this is a reporter’s award and not an award for which environmental project was the coolest,” the judges said. “And this project was cool! I’ve decided not to hold it against the reporter, however, because the reporter has done an excellent job of making me feel invested in these people and this place and their oysters without getting mawkish or too purple in the prose.”
For the Better News Contest, 150 newspapers submitted 2,732 entries and competed in 67 categories, and a total of 389 awards were presented. The Michigan Press Association judged the contest submissions in January.
Courtesy NYPA
At the New York Press Association’s spring convention in Saratoga Springs, members of Herald Community Media’s editorial team with President and CEO Stuart Richner, far left.
Herald file photo
The Herald’s Basketball section was a winner in the
ASD survey open for new school logo
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherld.com
The Amityville School District community will have the opportunity to help select the district’s new athletic logo from 12 final designs submitted by
artists across the country. The designs were developed through LogoArena, which generated more than 120 variations from 48 initial concepts, according to Athletic Director Evan Farkas, who is overseeing the project.
“When creating the design directions, I included feedback from the Tide Mascot Community Survey,” Farkas said. “That input helped shape the process from the beginning.”
Farkas said he evaluated submissions based on district guidelines, including how the logos would appear on uniforms and apparel, as well as their clarity and alignment with the district’s identity.
“Based on those criteria, I narrowed the entries down to 12 final designs,” he said.
Residents can review the designs and complete a survey at amityvilleschools. org. Farkas noted that community feedback will be considered but will serve in an advisory role.
“Your feedback is important and will help inform the decision process, but it is advisory in nature,” he said. The survey is available at amityvilleschools.org. It will close at 11:59 a.m. on May 7. Results will be compiled and presented to the Board of Education at its May 13 meeting. At left are the 12 final designs.
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
147 Park Ave., Amityville Office Tel. 631-264-0763
The Rev. Thomas W. Cusanelli, Pastor
WORSHIP SERVICES: Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Worship 7:30 p.m.
Accessible to the Physcially Challenged
Fr. Dale W. VanWormer, Rector
Woo Young Choi, Pastor
HERALD NEIGHBORS
Park Avenue celebrates PSEG Long Island’s lineworkers in Amityville
Under sunny skies and mild spring temperatures, more than 600 students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School gathered outdoors April 17 to honor PSEG Long Island lineworkers ahead of Lineworker Appreciation Day.
Students in grades three through five spent weeks preparing for the celebration, creating colorful posters during art class to express their gratitude. Those handmade signs were proudly displayed during the schoolwide outdoor event, which brought together students, faculty, administrators and visiting utility crews.
“Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School’s collaboration with PSEG Long Island for Line Worker Appreciation Day was an extraordinary experience for our students,” said Special Education Teacher at Park Avenue school Teresa Gandarillas. “They had the unique opportunity to engage directly with line workers, learn about the vital and often unseen work they do and express heartfelt appreciation for the dedication, skill, and commitment that keep our community powered and safe.”
PSEG Long Island arrived on campus with three utility trucks and its Mobile Electric Safety Unit — a 40-foot interactive model of the electric distribution system
— giving students a hands-on look at how electricity is delivered to homes and businesses.
Throughout the event, students rotated through three stations. They presented their artwork directly to lineworkers, toured the utility vehicles and participated in an electric safety demonstration designed to highlight common hazards and reinforce safe practices around electricity at home and in the community.
The demonstration emphasized how to recognize electrical dangers and respond safely in everyday situations, both indoors and outdoors.
Lineworker Appreciation Day is observed annually to recognize the professionals responsible for building, maintaining and restoring the electrical infrastructure that powers homes, schools and businesses — often under challenging and emergency conditions.
The schoolwide celebration combined education and community engagement, offering students a closer look at the work behind the power they rely on every day while providing an opportunity to thank lineworkers in person.
By the end of the day, the student artwork, cheers and interactions underscored a simple message of appreciation for the crews who keep the lights on.
Students held their colorful, heartfelt posters high to thank the hardworking lineworkers of PSEG Long Island.
Courtesy / Amityville school district
Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville wore hardhats and gathered outdoors to celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day with PSEG Long Island.
Stamp Out Hunger drive will return May 9
Residents across Long Island are being asked to take part in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive on May 9 by leaving donations at their homes for pickup.
Island Harvest Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers are partnering for the nationwide one-day effort.
Community members can leave nonperishable food items and personal care products in a bag by their mailboxes, where letter carriers will collect them during regular delivery. All donations collected on Long Island will support Island Harvest’s network of community-based food pantries and feeding programs.
The need remains significant, according to Randi Shubin Dresner, president and chief executive of Island Harvest Food Bank, which distributed a record 21 million pounds of food across Nassau and Suffolk counties last year.
“Hunger and food insecurity impact about a quarter of a million Long Islanders, including children, families, older adults, and veterans — and virtually every ZIP code is affected,” Shubin Dresner said in a news release. “We have always depended on the generosity of Long Islanders to support their neighbors. The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is an easy yet powerful way for our community to come together. When Long Islanders act as one island for one day, the impact is extraordinary.”
Items needed include canned goods, cereal, pasta, rice, boxed juices and shelf-stable milk. Prepared food and items in glass containers are not accepted. Personal care products such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant and disposable diapers are also accepted.
Tom Siesto, executive vice president of NALC Branch 6000, said that letter carriers see the effects of
food insecurity every day.
“Our members see firsthand the impact of food insecurity on Long Island during their daily routes,” Siesto said in the release. “We are proud to partner
with Island Harvest once again and to help bring neighbors together for the 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger food collection. This one day when letter carriers and residents unite island-wide makes a real difference.”
Stamp Out Hunger is held annually on the second Saturday in May, and has collected more than 2 billion pounds of food nationwide since it began in 1993.
Last year, Long Island residents donated more than 360,000 pounds of food, enough for more than 600,000 meals. Island Harvest aims to collect more than 500,000 pounds this year.
This year’s collection campaign on Long Island is supported by presenting sponsor National Grid, lead sponsor JPMorgan Chase, and IPRO Healthcare, along with nearly 40 additional corporations.
Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading human-services organization whose mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island. It has organized innovative programs and services aimed at enhancing hunger awareness, short-term case management, nutrition education, outreach and advocacy initiatives, its Healthy Harvest Farm, a Workforce Skills Development Institute, and efficient food collection and distribution.
Island Harvest’s work directly supports children, families, seniors and veterans who turn to the organization in times of crisis, and supports a network of community-based nonprofits. Its Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks leading the effort to combat hunger in the United States. To learn more, go to IslandHarvest.org.
–Jeffrey Bessen
Courtesy Don Miller
Long Island residents can help by leaving food donations outside their homes for the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive on May 9.
STEPPING OUT
You don’t have to be a kid to love bubbles. Step into the museum’s bubble playroom and see why bubbles are fun for any age.
No kids allowed
By Abbey Salvemini
For many folks a trip to the Long Island Children’s Museum isn’t just a childhood outing, it’s a shared community memory. Now, those of us “big kids” who grew up visiting here will have a chance to step back inside but this time as grown-ups.
Relive the wonder of childhood at the museum’s inaugural “Adults Only Nostalgia Night” on May 6. Open to guests ages 23 and up, this after-hours event (starting at 6:30 p.m.) offers a lively, playful reimagining of a beloved local destination — welcoming visitors to explore familiar exhibits in a whole new light, long after the kids have gone home.
“This has been something that’s been talked about for years,” Communications Coordinator Stephanie Silver says. “We have so many people who came here as kids and are now bringing their own children or even grandchildren. There’s always been this desire to come back and experience it again for themselves.”
That idea recently gained momentum online after a nostalgic TikTok post comparing the museum’s former Stewart Avenue location with its current home in Garden City went viral, creating a wave of former visitors in the comments reminiscing and sharing memories.
The result is an occasion designed to feel equal parts reunion and night out.
For three hours, the museum’s galleries are open exclusively to adults, giving guests the rare opportunity to explore exhibits at their own pace. From the popular bubble station to newer installations, visitors can revisit old favorites or discover exhibits they may have missed.
“It’s really about giving people the freedom to explore,” Silver explains. “They can go wherever they want, spend as much time as they want, and just enjoy it without any responsibilities.”
Beyond exploring the exhibits, the evening comes
Children’s Museum turns childhood memories into an adults-only night out
alive with a DJ spinning crowd pleasing hits from across the decades, inviting guests to hit the dance floor or simply enjoy the music. Classic games add a touch of friendly competition, while photo stations capture the fun along the way. Together, these elements transform the museum into a vibrant, social “playground,” a striking departure from its usual daytime pace. The result is a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where nostalgia, play and connection come together for a memorable night. Light bites and refreshments are available; admission includes two drink tickets for beer and wine. Organizers aim to create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where everyone can mingle, unwind, and rediscover a beloved space in an entirely new way — all without straying far from home.
Guests are also invited to take part in hands-on memory-making activities throughout the evening. Design your own I Heart LICM friendship bracelet to keep as a personal memento, or contribute to the Nostalgia Wall by posting photos and sharing stories from past visits. Over the course of the night, the growing display will reflect decades of community connection — ranging from childhood snapshots to treasured, multigenerational memories — woven together into a heartfelt collective tribute.
For Silver, that piece hits close to home.
• Wednesday, May 6, 6:30-9 p.m.
• Tickets are $45 per person, $40 members, with limited availability; Advance registration and valid ID required
• Visit the events calendar at licm.org for tickets and additional information
• 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
“I grew up coming here,” she says. “My own photos will be up there. It’s special to see how many people have that same connection.”
While designed to be lighthearted and fun, the museum’s educational spirit remains an underlying thread throughout. Exhibits originally created to spark curiosity in children take on a new dimension for adults, offering a fresh perspective that invites reflection, rediscovery and a touch of wonder in a familiar setting.
“That’s actually the easiest part,” Silver adds. “Everything here is already grounded in education. The nostalgia just comes naturally.”
If the evening proves successful (as expected), museum leadership aims to make this a recurring offering and potentially expand it in future seasons, building on what’s anticipated to be strong community enthusiasm.
“We’d love to make this a reoccurring event,” Silver says, enthusiastically. “But we also want to hear from visitors … what they enjoy, what they want to see. This is really about the community.”
Nostalgia Night will offer something that’s familiar yet new: a chance to revisit a childhood staple, reconnect with friends or neighbors and see a well-known local institution in a completely different light.
“We want people to walk away feeling reconnected, not just to the museum, but to that sense of joy and creativity,” Silver adds. “Play is just as powerful for us as adults as it is for the children.”
And for those who recall spending rainy afternoons or birthday parties inside the museum’s walls, this might feel somewhat like coming home — only this time, with music, companions and no curfew.
George Thorogood and The Destroyers
For the past five-plus decades, over 8,000 live shows and more than 15 million albums sold, George Thorogood and The Destroyers have been “The All-American Rock & Roll Party Band” (Goldmine Magazine). In celebration of their 53rd year of “playing rock ‘n roll hot enough to melt the polar icecaps and flood the world’s major population centers” (Rolling Stone), the group continues The Baddest Show On Earth Tour — a stage-shaking, roof-raising, guitar-snarling blast. For an artist whose music honors the blues, rock and country legends of the past, Thorogood’s forward momentum is now stronger than ever. And along with longtime Destroyers Jeff Simon (drums), Bill Blough (bass), Jim Suhler (guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone), they continue “to slap a custom flame paint job onto those classic sounds” (Blues Blast Magazine) like never before.
Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Til Death Do Us Part … You First!
Love, regret and second chances take center stage in a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud solo show directed by Broadway veteran Chazz Palminteri. Written and performed by comedian Peter Fogel, the 90-minute multimedia performance blends sharp humor with heartfelt reflection on the realities of modern relationships. At the heart of the story is Fogel himself — an eternal bachelor blindsided by a Valentine’s Day breakup that forces him to confront more than just heartbreak. As he wrestles with questions of love, timing and personal growth, he’s guided by his own conscience, voiced by Palminteri, in a clever theatrical device that adds both wit and depth. What follows is a whirlwind of storytelling as Fogel transforms into more than a dozen characters, Saturday, May 2, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $40. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org.
Photos courtesy LICM
Building boom! ‘Big kids’ are sure to have fun unleashing their creativity by building with KEVA planks
Delve into Long Island’s maritime history and connections at the Saltwater Stories exhibit.
Your Neighborhood CALENDAR
Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies
Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy the exhibition of outdoor sculpture at the historic summer estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Klemperer’s sculptures. a haunting assemblage of animal forms that span imaginary, endangered, familiar, and exotic species, celebrate natural history and the nonhuman world through evocative interactions with the surrounding environment. Using materials salvaged from scrapyards, she composes ecological narratives that respond to the history and collections of Suffolk County’s first public park and museum. Her brilliant use of gestural lines captures the spectator’s attention and invites museum-goers to reflect on the relationship between an interest in animal life and the incessant push of human industry. Visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579
‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating
30 Years’
Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for an immersive exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director, renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan). It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of related videos play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
Thrift Shop
Ben Folds & A Piano
MAY
• Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 661-5757
MAY
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Transforming the Self: Finding Peace in Challenging Times
Take in another session of the Experiencing the Soul Series. Each of us has unique gifts and a special place and purpose in this world. Too often, however, our lives are overwhelmed with anxiety, adversity, and depression. Learn how to better find peace in these challenging times through this workshop. This event is free of charge but registration required. All are welcome.
• Where: 79 County Line Road, Amityville
• Time: 7-9 p.m.
MAY
1
Stop by Simpson
United Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop for some unique finds.
• Where: 30 Locust Ave., Amityville
Ben Folds, widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of his generation. brings his latest tour to the Tilles Center, joined by multi-talented actress-singer- composer Lindsey Kraft. Known for pushing genre boundaries, Folds first rose to prominence with Ben Folds Five before launching a wide-ranging solo career that blends sharp lyricism, piano-driven melodies and orchestral ambition. Over the years, he has released multiple solo albums alongside collaborative projects, earning an Emmy nomination and a devoted global following. His most recent pop album (2023) drew critical praise and played to sold-out audiences, followed by a holiday release in 2024. Folds’ recent work also reflects his deep engagement with orchestral music, including a live album featuring a live orchestral performance of his hits recorded just before concluding his eight-year tenure as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center — an appointment that marked a first for the role. Today, he continues to move fluidly between pop tours and performances with leading orchestras worldwide, while also developing new work for film, television and theater.
A bestselling author and former podcast host, Folds remains a restlessly creative force — an artist constantly expanding the reach of his music.
• Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 789-2569
St. Mary’s Thrift Shop
Stop by St. Mary’s Thrift Shop to check out some found treasures. Choose from collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items.
• Where: St. Mary’s, 175 Broadway, Amityville (enter from rear parking lot)
• Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 464-4899
In
concert
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes the Kerry Kearny Band for their 30th anniversary gala. Kerry Kearny is a slide guitar master, plays and works his instrument to limits that amaze even the most seasoned musician or cultured music fan. His style, music from the “Psychedelta,” is his own brand containing an upbeat mix of American Blues and Roots, created from writing and performing on the circuit for over 40 years. Along with his band, he has continued to experience an overwhelming and positive response over the airwaves and especially when performing live. His wailing
upbeat style of blues, driven by tasty, inspired guitar riffs, electrifying slide and infectious rhythms, has allowed Kerry to amass a huge loyal following.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 7:30 p.m., also May 2
• Contact: limusichalloffame. org or (631) 689-5888
MAY
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Town of Babylon Earth Day
The Town of Babylon hosts an Earth Day celebration. With garden tours, children’s crafts and inflatable bouncers, baby animals, free giveaways.
• Where: Geiger Park, Grand Blvd., Deer Park
• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 957-4292
Church Attic Thrift Shop
Visit First United Methodist Church for their weekly thrift shop.
• Where: 25 Broadway, Amityville
• Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail. com
• Where: Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100
MAY
LIMEHOF concert
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The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes Joe Louis & The Groove. By combining rhythm, soul, Motown and blues, Farmingdale-based singer-songwriter-guitarist Joe Louis always has his audience at the edge of their seat enjoying emotional electrifying performance. In 2023, he won the Long Island Blues Challenge and released his first studio album, “First Time I Saw You.” His soulful vocals are incredibly inspired from greats like Wilson Pickett, Little Buster, and B.B. King. His bright fierce guitar playing will touch your heart with each and every note.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
MAY
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Nourish Babylon SitDown Dinner
Every Monday Nourish Babylon holds a sit-down dinner at Christ Episcopal Church. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: 12 Prospect St., Babylon
• Contact: sos.org/ event/findingpeaceNYapr21/?prev=AmityvilleE or (631) 822-7979
MAY
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Italian Food Festival
The Town of Babylon once again hosts their Italian Food Festival.
Entertainment includes Angelo Venuto, Maria Venuto, Carmelo Raccuglia and DJ Domenick. With the La Famiglia Cadillac Club, food vendors and a kid zone. Bring a pasta or sauce donation to support Councilman Manetta’s 8th Annual Pasta and Sauce Food Drive. Additional parking with free shuttle bus service at Lindenhurst Train Station. Rain date is May 17.
• Where: Great Lawn at the Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
• Time: Noon-5 p.m.
• Contact: For more information or to become a vendor, call Councilman Manetta’s office at (631) 957-4482
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COPIAGUE UNION
FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Annual District Election of qualified voters of Copiague Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at the Deauville Gardens East Elementary School, 100 Deauville Blvd., Copiague, New York, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. to vote for the election of members of the Board of Education and to vote upon the following propositions:
PROPOSITION
NO. 1
SHALL the proposed budget of the Board of Education of Copiague Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, for the school year 2026-2027 requiring the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures and requiring the levying of taxes on the taxable property of said district be adopted?
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the fiscal year 2026-2027 for school purposes, may be obtained by any resident of the District, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual School District Election except Saturday, Sunday or any holiday, at the district office, at each school house in the district, on the school district’s
internet website ( HYPERLINK "http:// www.copiague.k12. ny.us" www.copiague. k12.ny.us) and at the Copiague Memorial Library during their operating hours.
A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/ preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the undersigned School District Clerk not later than April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Each vacancy to be filled shall be considered a separate specific office. A separate petition shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the School District and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district. Each petition shall state the residence of each person signing, shall state the name and residence of the candidate, and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office, and the name of the last incumbent, if any. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Copiague Board of Education: TERM OF OFFICE LAST INCUMBENT
July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
Brian J. Sales
Public Notices — Your right to know
July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
Ledy Torres
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a petition to place a proposition on the ballot may be filed with the District Clerk by also not later than April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting. Such petitions must be submitted 60 days in advance of the annual meeting to facilitate the preparation and printing of the ballots. This rule will not apply to those propositions or questions which the Board has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting and election of the district. Except as provided by law, such petition shall state said question or proposition clearly and concisely, and shall be signed by at least thirty (30) qualified voters of this district and shall show the address of each signer and the date of signature.
The Board of Education reserves the right to determine the exact wording of the question or proposition as it is to appear on the ballot; and further reserves all powers vested in the Board of Education by the Education Law to determine whether any question or proposition shall be submitted at any District meeting or election and to determine the order in which each question or proposition should appear on the ballot.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required.
NOTICE IS FUR-
THER GIVEN that voters at the May 19,
1998 Copiague School Budget/Trustee Election approved Continuous Voter Registration. Qualified voters may register on a continuous basis as follows: Registration will be conducted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the school year, and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during school recesses at the Office of the District Clerk, Central Administration Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, except there will be no registration allowed after seven (7) days prior to the election. Voter registration will also be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Deauville Gardens Elementary School, 100 Deauville Blvd, Copiague, NY 11726. Any person whose name appears on such register or who shall have been previously registered hereunder or who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register for this Annual District Election will not be required to register personally for this Annual District Election. In addition, any person otherwise qualified to vote who was registered with the Board of Elections of Suffolk County under the provisions of the Election Law shall be entitled to vote at said Annual Election without further registration.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Education has duly adopted a resolution providing for absentee ballots for the election of members of the Board of Education, the adoption of the School Dis-
trict Budget and any other propositions in accordance with the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law of the State of New York. An applicant for an absentee or early mail ballot must submit an application therefore setting forth the information required by subdivision 2 of Section 2018-a of the Education Law and Section 2018-e of the Education Law, respectively. Applications for absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee or early mail ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. No absentee or early mail voter's ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 P.M. (prevailing time) on the day of the election.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military
ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the qualifications of voters at School District Meetings or Elections are as follows: A person shall be entitled to vote at any School Election for the election of School District Offices and upon all other matters which may be brought before such Election who is:
(1) A citizen of the United States
(2) Eighteen years of age
(3) A resident within the district for the period of thirty days next preceding the meeting at which he offers to vote
(4) Not disqualified pursuant to the provisions of Sec.
5-106 of the Election Law.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Register as prepared by the Board of Registration, shall be filed in the office of the undersigned School District Clerk, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District, and the hours during which such register shall be open for inspection on each of the five days (Saturday by appointment) prior to the date set for the Annual District Election, except Sunday or holiday, shall be 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Public Hearing on the proposed budget will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in the Everett E. Newman III Administrative Offices Board of Education Room, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726.
By order of the Board of Education Copiague Union Free School District Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York Deborah Van Florcke District Clerk 26-68 4/1, 15, 29, 5/6
COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTO DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN
A CONTINUACIÓN, SE DA AVISO que la Elección Anual de Distrito de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Copiague Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en el gimnasio de la Escuela Primaria de Deauville Gardens
East, 100 Deauville Blvd., Copiague, Nueva York, el martes 19 de mayo de 2026 entre las 10:00 am y las 9:00 pm para votar por la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y votar sobre la siguiente proposición: PROPOSICIÓN No. 1
¿Debemos proponer el presupuesto de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Sindicato de Copiague, Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Estado de Nueva York, ¿para el año escolar 2026-2027 exigiendo la apropiación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados y exigir la recaudación de impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos de dicho distrito?
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que cualquier residente del distrito podrá obtener una copia del estado de cuenta de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2026-2027 para fines escolares, entre las 9:00 am y las 4:00 pm durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a la Elección Anual del Distrito Escolar, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en la oficina del distrito, a cada casa escolar del distrito, en el sitio web de Internet del distrito escolar (www. copiague.k12.ny) y en la Biblioteca Memorial de Copiague durante sus horas de atención al público.
Un informe de Exención del Impuesto a la Propiedad Real preparado de acuerdo con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto a la Propiedad Real se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto provi -
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NOTICE OF FORMATION of Ellani Beauty LLC.
Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/23/2020
Office location: Nassau County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 80G Montauk Hwy, Suite 2, Amityville NY 11701. Purpose: any lawful act.
26-79. 4/1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 5/6
Notice of formation of Langer Advisory Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 15, 2026. 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: Langer Advisory Group LLC, 15 Dubois Ave, Amityville, NY 11701. Purpose: any lawful act. 26-96. 4/22, 29, 5/6, 13, 20, 27
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Sketch
Imprint LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 03/15/26. NY Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 6 Bank Ct Greenlawn, NY 11740
Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.
26-64. 3/25, 4/1, 8,15, 22, 29
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
LNV CORPORA -
TION, Plaintiffagainst - AFRIKA C. PARKS, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 5, 2026. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 18th day of May, 2026 at 12:30 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, and State of New York.
Premises known as 2 Biel Dr., Amityville, NY 11701.
(Section: 171.00, Block: 02.00, Lot: 067.000)
Approximate amount of lien $380,653.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 207754/2022. Pamela Greene, Esq., Referee. Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel. 516/742-1212
Dated: March 18, 2026
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any sub-
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sequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change.
26-85 - 4/15, 22, 29, 5/6
NOTICE is hereby given that the PLANNING BOARD of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 6:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, May 7, 2026, to consider the following applications: Application of Village Greene Apts., LLC. Applicants seek architectural review and approval for the proposed conversion of a one-story office building to a one-family dwelling pursuant to Section 24-6 A. (1) (g) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the East side of John Street between Greene Avenue and West Oak Street in a “B-2 Business” District known as 3 John Street a/k/a SCTM# 101-5-2-2.
Application of Pinal Patel for 250-260 Broadway. Applicant seeks architectural review and approval for a proposed façade renovation pursuant to Section 24-6 A (1) (g) of the Village Code. Premises located on the Northwest corner of Broadway and Sterling Place in a “B-1 Business” District known as 250256 Broadway a/k/a SCTM #101-3-1-14.
Application of Thomas Lauritano. Applicant seeks architectural review and approval for the proposed
construction of a new one-family dwelling pursuant to Section 24-6 A. (1) (h) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the North side of Mole Place approximately 302 ft. East of Richmond Avenue in a “Residential BB” District known as 24 Mole Place a/k/a SCTM #101-11-6-28. By Order of the Planning Board, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer
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The annual meeting of the plot owners of the MOUNT ARARAT CEMETERY will be held at the cemetery's offices, 1165 Rt. 109, North Lindenhurst, New York, on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be used to elect Directors and transact any other business that may lawfully come before it. Robert Ziolkowski, President 26-92. 4/22, 29, 5/6
Notice of formation of Neon Noir LLC. Articles of Organization files with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 12/25/25. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against LLC 49 Bethpage Road Copiague NY 11726. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 26-93. 4/22, 29, 5/6, 13, 20, 27
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, May 5th, 2026. Public hearings begin 6:00pm.
NEW APPLICATIONS:
• Frederick Heffel
510 S. Great Neck Road
Copiague, NY 11726
SCTM#0100-192-343
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. Amityville Record: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 26-99 4/29
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, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm NEW APPLICATION
1. Gaura Mudgal 1573 9th St. West Babylon NY 11704
SCTM NO: 0100-138-1-11
2. Steven Wiener 9 Neptune Ave. West Babylon NY 11704
SCTM NO: 0100-
140-3-82.002
3. BED TJD LLC 8 Rosewood Ave. Amityville NY 11701
SCTM NO: 0100165-3-29
4. Sukhjinder Singh 26 Flanders Place West Babylon NY 1704
SCTM NO: 0100158-1-29 26-102 4/29
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Amityville at Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM to review the work, labor, and materials expended by the Village’s Department of Public Works and the reasonable cost thereof, in the clean-up of two (2) properties; said premises being known as:
Premises:
38 West Smith St. Amityville, NY 11701
SCTM#: 101-1-1-14
Owner/Occupant: Teresa M. Foster and Thomas Thompson 38 West Smith St. Amityville, NY 11701
Date of Cleanup: 7/3/25
Premises: 101 Sterling Pl. Amityville, NY 11701
SCTM#: 101-3-1-33
Owner/Occupant: Anthony DePaola 101 Sterling Pl. Amityville, NY 11701
Dates of Cleanups: 2/3/26 and 2/9/26
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the reasonable cost of said clean up as determined by the Board of Trustees will then be assessed against said premises in the same manner as prescribed for the collection of real property taxes. By order of the Board of Trustees Village of Amityville
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL ASSESSOR (Pursuant to Sections 506 & 526 Of the Real Property Tax Law) HEARING OF COMPLAINTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Assessor and authorized members of the Assessor's staff of the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, have completed the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year of 2025/2026. A copy has been left with the Assessor at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY where it may be seen and examined by any person until the third Tuesday in May. THE ASSESSOR WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE WITH The Tentative Assessment Roll on:
DATE Babylon Town HallLOCATION
1. Tuesday. Mav 12, 2026 9:30 AM -4:00 PM Babylon Town HallAssessment Dept.
2. Wednesday. May 13, 2026 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Babylon Town HallAssessment Dept.
3. Saturda\" May 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00
PM and in the evening Babylon Town Hall Assessment Dept.
4. Thursday, Mav 14, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Assessment Dept. AN APPOINTMENT MAY BE MADE WITH THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE DURING THE HOURS SHOWN ABOVE at
200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757
By calling 631-957-3015
THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW will meet on the third Tuesday in May to hear and examine all complaints in relation to assessments on the application of any person believing himself to be aggrieved:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM LOCATION: Board Room of Babylon Town Hall
Dated this 21st day of April, 2026
Matthew R. Cronin, IAO Assessor Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk 26-100 4/29, 5/6
ASSESSOR'S OATH
STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
TOWN OF BABYLON
I. the undersigned, do depose and swear that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, I have set forth in the 2026/2027 Tentative Assessment Roll attached hereto or filed herewith all the real property situated in the assessing unit in which I am Assessor and with the exception of assessments made by the New York State Office of Real Property Services, I have estimated the value of such real property at the sums which I have determined to be in accordance with the provisions of Section Three Hundred Five of the Real Property Tax Law.
Matthew R. Cronin, IAO Assessor
Town of Babylon 26-101 4/.29, 5/6
Catherine C. Murdock Clerk/Treasurer
April 22, 2026 26-104. 4/29, 5/6
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SE DA AVISO
ADICIONAL que las solicitudes de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar abajo firmante a más tardar el 20 de abril de 2026 a las 5:00 p.m. Cada vacante que deba llenarse se considerará una oficina separada. Se requerirá una petición por separado para nominar a un candidato a cada oficina por separado. Cada petición debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar y debe estar firmada por al menos veinticinco (59) votantes calificados del distrito.
Cada petición debe indicar la residencia de cada persona que firma, debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato, y debe describir la vacante específica para la cual se postula el candidato, cuya descripción debe incluir al menos la duración del mandato, y el nombre del último titular, si lo hubiere. Las siguientes vacantes disponibles de La Junta de Educación de Copiague: PERÍODO
EN EL CARGO
ÚLTIMA PERSONA
EN EL CARGO
1 de Julio 2026 a 30 de Junio 2029
Brian J. Sales
1 de Julio 2026 a 30 de Junio 2029
Ledy Torres SE DA AVISO
ADICIONAL, de que se enviará una petición para presentar una
propuesta en la boleta electoral ante el Secretario del Distrito antes del 20 de abril de 2026 a más tardar a las 5:00 pm, a excepto de las solicitudes relacionadas con una propuesta que deberán incluirse en el aviso de la reunión anual. Tales peticiones deben presentarse 60 días antes de la reunión anual para facilitar la preparación e impresión de las boletas. Esta regla no se aplicará a aquellas proposiciones o preguntas que la Junta tiene autoridad por ley para presentar en cualquier reunión anual o especial y elección del distrito. Excepto por lo dispuesto por la ley, dicha petición deberá indicar dicha pregunta o proposición de manera clara y concisa, y deberá estar firmada por al menos treinta (30) votantes calificados de este distrito y deberá mostrar la dirección de cada firmante y la fecha de la firma.
La Junta de Educación se reserva el derecho de determinar la redacción exacta de la pregunta o proposición tal como aparece en la boleta electoral; y además reserva todos los poderes otorgados a la Junta de Educación por la Ley de Educación para determinar si alguna pregunta o proposición se presentará en una reunión o elección del Distrito y para determinar el orden en que cada pregunta o proposición debe aparecer en la boleta electoral.
SE DA AVISO
ADICIONAL que, de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere el registro personal de los votantes.
SE DA AVISO
ADICIONAL que los votantes en la Elección de Presupuesto /
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Elección de los Miembros de la Junta de la Escuela Copiague del 19 de mayo de 1998 aprobaron el registro continuo de votantes. Los votantes calificados pueden registrarse de manera continua de la siguiente manera: La inscripción se llevará a cabo de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. durante el año escolar, y de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. durante los recreos escolares en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficina de Administración Central, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, excepto que no se permitirá el registro después de siete (7) días antes de la elección. El registro de votantes también se llevará a cabo el sábado 9 de mayo de 2026 de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en la Escuela Primaria Deauville Gardens, 100 Deauville Blvd, Copiague, NY 11726
Cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicho registro o que se haya registrado anteriormente en el presente documento o que haya votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial del distrito celebrada o llevada a cabo en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro para esta Elección Anual del Distrito no tendrá que registrarse personalmente para esta Elección Anual del Distrito. Además, cualquier persona que califique para votar y que esté registrada en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado de Suffolk bajo las disposiciones de la Ley de Elecciones tendrá derecho a votar en dicha Elección Anual sin más registro.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que la Junta de Educación ha adoptado debidamente una resolución que estipula
las papeletas de voto en ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación, la adopción del Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar y cualquier otra propuesta de acuerdo con las disposiciones de la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York. El solicitante de una boleta de votación en ausencia o anticipada por correo debe presentar una solicitud, por lo tanto, debe establecer la información requerida por la subdivisión 2 de la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación y articulo 2018-e de la ley de Educación respectivamente. Las solicitudes de boletas en ausencia o anticipada por correo deben ser recibidas por el Secretario Del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección. Además, dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito por lo menos siete días antes de la elección si la boleta se envía por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta se entrega personalmente al votante o su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para una boleta de votación en ausencia enviada por correo o boleta anticipada por correo, el Secretario del Distrito enviara la boleta por correo a la dirección establecida en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. No se votará ninguna boleta de votante ausente o boleta anticipada a menos que se haya recibido en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. (hora predominante) en el día de la elección. SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que los votantes militares que no están actualmente reg-
istrados pueden registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión de fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de inscripción de votantes militar y los formularios de solicitud de boletas militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito del distrito escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 23 de abril de 2026. NO se realizará una votación militares militar a menos que se (1) reciba en la oficina del Secretaria del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y muestre una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestre un endoso de recepción fechado por otra agencia del gobierno delos Estados Unidos; o (2) recibido por la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el día de las elecciones y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se asocia a no más tardar del día anterior a la elección.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las calificaciones de los votantes en las reuniones o elecciones del Distrito Escolar son las siguientes: Una persona tendrá derecho a votar en cualquier elección escolar
para la elección de las Oficinas del Distrito Escolar y sobre todo los demás asuntos que puedan plantearse antes de tal elección quien es: (1) Ciudadano de los Estados Unidos (2)18 años de edad (3)Un residente dentro del distrito por un período de treinta días antes de cualquier votación que se vaya a dar (4)En virtud de las provisiones de la Sec. 5-106 de la Ley Electoral.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que el Registro, tal como lo preparó la Junta de Registro, se archivará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar que está abajo firmante y estará abierto para la inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito y las horas durante las cuales dicho registro estará abierto para inspección en cada uno de los cinco días (sábado con cita previa) antes de la fecha establecida para la Elección Anual del Distrito, excepto el domingo o feriados, serán 9:00 am a 4:00 pm
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta del presupuesto el martes 5 de mayo de 2026 a las 7:00 p.m. en las oficinas administrativas
Everett E. Newman III en el salón de conferencias, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. Por orden de la Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar de Copiague Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de, New York Deborah Van Florcke Secretaria de Distrito 26-69. 4/1, 15, 29, 5/6
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWNS OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, AND OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a budget hearing before the qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York will be held at the Amityville Memorial High School, 250 Merrick Road, Amityville, New York, in said District on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m., for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:
1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 20262027 fiscal year.
2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the vote and election to be held on Tuesday, May 19. 2026.
3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.
A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning May 4, 2026 through and including May 19, 2026 during regular business hours at the Office of the District Clerk, Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the annual vote and election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., in the two election districts, namely Northeast Elementary School, 420 Albany Avenue, Amityville, New York, and Amityville Memorial High School, 250 Merrick Road, Amityville, New York, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the follow-
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ing items:
1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.
2. To elect four members of the Board of Education as follows:
• One member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Lisa Johnson, whose term expires on June 30, 2026;
• One member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Leslie Kretz, whose term expires on June 30, 2026;
• One member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term to succeed Carol Seehof, whose term expires on June 30, 2026; and
• One member of the Board of Education to complete the remainder of the unexpired term of the seat left vacant by the resignation of Caroline Fanning, such term beginning immediately after the election and expiring June 30, 2027.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2026-2027, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during business hours beginning May 4, 2026 through and including May 19, 2026, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Park Avenue Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, and at each of the following schoolhouses:
Amityville Memorial High School
Edmund W. Miles Middle School Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School Northwest Elementary School Northeast Elementary School AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, not later than April 20, 2026 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. prevailing time. Nominating petitions must be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least 29 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018-e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be deliv-
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ered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each weekday through Tuesday, May 19, 2026 the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the Inspectors of Election on election day.
AND FURTHER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in the Amityville Union Free School District and has voted at an annual or special district meeting in such district within the last four calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she
is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Voters may register to vote on any school day up to and including May 14, 2026 at the District Office, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such registers, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Park North Administration Building, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 14, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, by advance appointment on Saturday and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Amityville Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to District Clerk, Amityville Union Free School District, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, 11701 by email to DistrictClerk@amityvilleufsd.org or fax sent to (631) 691-3215. The request for the
registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application, by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District, may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to District Clerk, Amityville Union Free School District, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, by email to DistrictClerk@ amityvilleufsd.org or fax sent to (631) 6913215. In such request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, pursuant to Section 2018-d of the Education Law, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 23, 2026. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or
email.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the District Clerk at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 19, 2026, showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, and signed and dated by the military voter and one (1) witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., at the Northeast Elementary School and the Amityville High School, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the election to be held in 2027, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared,
or any special district meeting held after May 19, 2026. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the Park North Administration Building, located at 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York, on or before March 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting which must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education at the Park North Administration Building on or before April 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 29 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.
AND FURTHER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that election districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the election districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the polling place in each election district shall be as follows:
Election District No.
1 – Northeast Elementary School
• North by school district boundary line (Southern State Parkway)
• East by school district boundary line (Great Neck Road, Albany Avenue and Bayview Avenue)
• South by Long Island Rail Road
• West by School district boundary line (Carman Road)
• Being that part of the School District North of the Long Island Railroad Election District No. 2 – Amityville Memorial High School
• North by Long Island Rail Road
• East by school district boundary line (Amityville Village line)
• South by school district boundary line (Great South Bay)
• West by school district boundary line (Carman River and Carman Road)
• Being that part of the School District South of the Long Island Railroad Dated: Amityville, New York March 18, 2026 By Order of the Board of Education of the Amityville Union Free School District
Towns of Babylon, Suffolk County and Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York
Anne-Marie Monahan, District Clerk 26-97 4/29, 5/6,, 13
AVISO DE JUNTA ANUAL, VOTACIÓN DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN EN EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE AMITYVILLE (AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT) MUNICIPIO DE BABYLON, MUNICIPIO DE OYSTER BAY, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, Y CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK
POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO, de que va a llevar a cabo una audiencia presupuestaria ante los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), Municipio de Babylon, Municipio de Oyster Bay, Condado de Suffolk y Condado de Nassau, Nueva York en Amityville Park Avenue Memorial Elementary, 140 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, en dicho distrito el 6 de mayo de 2026 a las 5:30 pm, para la gestión de los siguientes asuntos tal y como faculta la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes elementos:
•Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (propuesta de presupuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2026-2027.
• Discutir todos los puntos que se establecen a continuación para ser sometidos a plebiscito mediante máquinas de sufragio para la votación y elección que se realizará el martes 19 de mayo de 2026.
• Tratar cualquier otro asunto debidamente presentado antes de la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y cualquier enmienda a ella.
Se pondrá a disposición de los residentes del distrito escolar una copia del presupuesto propues-
to, previa solicitud, a partir del 4 de mayo de 2026 hasta el 19 de mayo de 2026 inclusive durante el horario de atencion al publico habitual en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, Edificio de Administración
Park North, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO
ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, fue incorporada la Sección 495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria, por la que se requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su propuesta de presupuesto, un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué parte del valor tasado total en el registro tributario final usado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, se enumeran todos los tipos de exenciones otorgadas, identificadas por la autoridad legal, mostrando: (a) el impacto acumulado de cada tipo de exención expresado bien como una cantidad en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado total en el registro; (b) el monto acumulado que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulado de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exención se publicará en alguno de los tablones de anuncios que tiene el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web administrado por el Distrito.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que
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la votación y elecciones anuales se llevarán a cabo el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, entre las 7:00 am y las 9:00 pm, en los dos distritos electorales, a saber, Northeast Elementary School, 420 Albany Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, y Amityville Memorial High School, 250 Merrick Road, Amityville, Nueva York, cuando estarán abiertas las urnas para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes asuntos:
•Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y autorizar que la cuota requerida del mismo se recaude mediante los impuestos sobre las propiedades sujetas a tributación en el distrito.
• Elegir cuatro miembros de la Junta de Educación de la siguiente manera:
• Un miembro de la Junta de Educación por un plazo de tres (3) años para suceder a Lisa Johnson, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2026,
• Un miembro de la Junta de Educación por un plazo de tres (3) años para suceder a Leslie Kretz, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2026,
• Un miembro de la Junta de Educación por un plazo de tres (3) años para suceder a Carol Seehof, cuyo mandato expira el 30 de junio de 2026, y •Un miembro de la Junta de Educación para completar el resto del mandato no vencido del puesto que quedó vacante tras la renuncia de Caroline Fanning; dicho mandato comenzará inmediatamente después de la elección y vencerá el 30 de junio de 2027. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que cualquier residente del
Distrito puede obtener una copia del estado de cuenta con el importe necesario para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar durante 2026-2027, excluyendo el dinero público, durante las horas de atención al público, a partir del 4 de mayo de 2026 hasta el 19 de mayo de 2026 inclusive, excepto sábados, domingos o festivos, en el Edificio de Administración de Park Avenue, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, y en cada una de las siguientes escuelas: Amityville Memorial High School
Edmund W. Miles Middle School Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School Northwest Elementary School
Northeast Elementary School
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que las solicitudes para nominar a los candidatos para los cargos en la Junta de Educación deberán presentarse ante la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en el Edificio de Administración de Park North,150 Park Avenue, Amityville, New York no más tarde del 20 de abril de 2026 entre el 9:00 am y 5:00 pm. Las solicitudes de nominación deberán estar dirigidas a la Secretaria del Distrito y deberán estar firmadas al menos por 29 votantes calificados del Distrito (representando al mayor de mas de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del total de votantes que participaron en la elección anual previa); deberá indicar el nombre y domicilio de cada firmante y deberán indicar el nombre y el domicilio del candidato.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que
las solicitudes para las papeletas de voto en ausencia y votación anticipada se podrán obtener durante el horario de atencion al publico en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del 20 de abril de 2026; De acuerdo a la Ley de Educación §§ 2018-a y 2018-e, Las solicitudes completas de voto en ausencia y votación anticipada deben ser recibidas en la Secretaría del distrito antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección y deberán ser recibidas en la Secretaría del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta se va a enviar por correo al votante o el día antes de la elección si la papeleta se entrega personalmente al votante o al agente designado en la solicitud de voto en ausencia. La Secretaria del Distrito debe recibir las papeletas de voto en ausencia no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. del martes 19 de mayo de 2026. La lista con las personas a las que se les ha emitido las papeletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para ser inspeccionada por los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York a partir y después del 14 de mayo de 2026 entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. los días laborables anteriores al día establecido para la elección anual y el mismo día 19 de mayo de 2026, día establecido para la elección. Cualquier votante cualificado puede, al examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito sobre la habilitación como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando las razones de dicha impugnación. Cual-
quier impugnación por escrito será transmitida a los inspectores electorales por la Secretaria del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación el día de la elección.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que es necesario el registro en persona de los votantes conforme a la sección §2014 de la Ley de Educación o conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante está registrado con anterioridad conforme a § 2014 de la Ley de Educación en el Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District) y ha votado en alguna reunión anual o especial en dicho distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro años naturales, será elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar bajo el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral,será también apto para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. Los votantes pueden registrarse para votar cualquier día lectivo antes de o el mismo día 14 de mayo de 2026 en las Oficinas del Distrito,150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, entre las 8:30 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dichos registros, siempre y cuando él o ella cumplan con los requisitos de la Junta de Registro para tener el derecho de votar a partir de ese momento o en el futuro en las elecciones para las que se establece el registro. El registro así establecido de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito
Escolar en el Edificio Administrativo de Park North, y se abrirá para poder ser inspeccionado por cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito a partir del 14 de mayo. 2026, entre las 9:00 A.M. Y las 4:00 P.M., de lunes a viernes, los días previos al día fijado para la elección,excepto el domingo, con cita previa el sábado y en los centros de votación el mismo día de la votación.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District) solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro a la Secretaria del Distrito en persona, por correo a la Secretaria del Distrito, Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, 11701 por correo electrónico a DistrictClerk@ amityvilleufsd,org o por fax al (631) 6913215. La solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro, ya sea por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de inscripción en el registro de los votantes militares debe recibirse en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. el 23 de abril de 2026. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), pueden solicitar pa-
peletas de voto para militares en la Secretaria del Distrito en persona, por correo a la Secretaria del Distrito, Distrito Escolar de Amityville (Amityville Union Free School District), 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York, por correo electrónico a DistrictClerk@amityvilleufsd.org o por fax al (631) 691-3215. En dicha solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Los militares que voten deben devolver la solicitud original de papeletas de voto para militares por correo o en persona a la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York. Para que un votante militar reciba una papeleta de voto para militares, conforme a la Sección 2018-d, se debe recibir una solicitud de papeleta de voto para militares válida en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m., el 23 de abril de 2026. Las solicitudes de papeleta de voto para militares recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de papeleta de voto no militar bajo la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de papeleta de voto para militares puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar de recibir la papeleta de voto por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que el original de la papeleta de voto de un votante militar debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la Oficina de la Secretaria
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Continuedfrom previous page del Distrito en 150 Park Avenue, Amityville, Nueva York. Las papeletas de votos de militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 19 de mayo de 2026 mostrando un matasellos del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando el acuso de recibo de otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 19 de mayo de 2026 y firmado y fechado por el elector militar y un (1) testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se verifica no posterior al día anterior a la elección.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO
ADICIONAL, de que de conformidad con la §2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, entre las 7:00 A.M. Y las 9:00 P.M., en Northeast Elementary School y Amityville Memorial High School, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la elección que se llevará a cabo en 2027, y cualquier reunión especial del distrito que pueda realizarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el que, cualquier persona tendrá derecho de inscribir su nombre en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se demuestre que el o ella cumplen con los requisitos de dicha Junta de Registro otorgándole el derecho a votar en ese momento o en el futuro, en las elecciones de la escuela para las que se establece dicho Registro, o cualquier
reunión especial del distrito que se lleve a cabo después del 19 de mayo de 2026. Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO
ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la sección §2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para modificar el presupuesto, o cualquier otro asunto que sea sometido a votación en dicha elecciones, deberá presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito de la Junta de Educación en el Edificio de Administración de Park North, el mismo dia o antes del 20 de marzo de 2026 a las 5:00 pm, hora vigente, excepto las peticiones relacionadas con una proposición que deba ser incluida en el avviso de la reunión anual que debe ser registrado en la Secretaria del Distrito de la Junta de Educación el mismo dia o antes del 20 de abril de 2026 a las 5:00 pm deberá estar mecanografiado o impreso en el idioma inglés; deberá estar dirigido a la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar; deberá estar firmado por al menos 29 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan al mayor de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número total de votantes en la elección anual anterior); y deberá indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante.
Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna proposición para presentar a los votantes cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las atribuciones de los votantes, ya que sería ilegal, o cualquier proposición que no incluya una asignación específica de los gastos incurridos mediante dicha propuesta, o cuando exista cualquier
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otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de las papeletas de votación.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO
ADICIONAL, de que se han establecido distritos electorales en el Distrito Escolar. Los límites de los distritos electorales, adoptados por resolución de la Junta de Educación, y el lugar de votación en cada distrito electoral serán los siguientes: Distrito Electoral No.
1-Northeast Elementary School
•Al l Norte por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Southern State Parkway)
•Al este por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Great Neck Road, Albany Avenue y Bayview Avenue)
•Al Sur por Long Island Rail Road (Ferrocarril de LI)
•Al Oeste por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Carman Road)
•Siendo esa parte del distrito escolar al norte del Long Island Rail Road
Distrito Electoral No.
2-Amityville Memorial High School
•Al Norte por el Long Island Rail Road
•Al Este por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (línea de Amityville Village)
•Al Sur por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Great South Bay)
•Al oeste por la línea fronteriza del distrito escolar (Carman River y Carman Road)
•Siendo esa parte del distrito escolar al sur del Long Island Rail Road
Fecha: Amityville, Nueva York
18 de marzo 2026
Por orden de la Junta de Educación de la Amityville UFSD Ciudad de Oyster Bay, Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Nassau y Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York
Anne-Marie Monahan, Secretaria del Distrito 26-98 4/29, 5/6, 13
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Board of Education of the Copiague Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will accept sealed bids for the following: “#26/27-002 - DISTRICT PRINT BID”
Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Business Office of the Copiague UFSD Administration Offices, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY, at which time and place all timely bids will be publicly opened. In the event that Copiague UFSD is closed the day of the Bid Opening, the bid(s) will be opened at the same time, on the next day that Copiague UFSD is open. All bids received after the date and time stated in the Notice to Bidders will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder. Bid packages will be available on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the same office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (except Holidays).
Bids must be signed in ink and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “#26/27-002 - DISTRICT PRINT
BID” and with the name and address of the company submitting the bid clearly indicated. All bids shall be addressed to the attention of Susan Kanuika, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations, Copiague UFSD, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. The Copiague Union Free School District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept any proposal or proposals as submitted, or as modified, which in the opinion of the undersigned will be in the best interests of the
Copiague UFSD. Deborah VanFlorcke, District Clerk Board of Education
Copiague Union Free School District 26-103 4/29
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF BABYLON - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Pursuant to Chapter 213, Article II of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Babylon, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon on Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at TOWN BOARD ROOM
(Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
6:00 p.m.
Application #26-63 Shabnam I. Alam, 49 Eastern Avenue, Deer Park, NY. Permission to diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 25.3’. All in connection with legally maintaining a 2nd-story rear deck and rear covered outside entrances. Property located on the east side of Eastern Avenue, 125’ north of Adams Street, Deer Park, NY.
SCTM#0100-42-3121
Zoning District: Residence B
6:05 p.m.
2. Application #2665 Blueberry Fields, Inc., 106 18th Street, Wheatley Heights, NY. Permission to diminish total side yards from 25’ to 20’; diminish lot area from 7,500 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft.; diminish width at front street line from 75’ to 50’. All in connection with a proposed two-story,
single-family dwelling with an open front porch and a rear cellar entrance. Property located on the west side of North 18th Street, 125’ south of Nicolls Road, Wheatley Heights, NY.
SCTM#0100-39-2-92
Zoning District: Residence C 6:10 p.m.
3. Application #26-67 Lynnann Giannakakis as Trustee of the Hakki Family Irrevocable Trust, 344 Litchfield Avenue, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish south side yard setback from 15’ to 11.3’; diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 15.8’; increase total building area from 15% to 21.6% (over by 998 sq. ft.); allow a 6’ high fence beyond the front building line on Midwood Road. All in connection with a proposed secondstory addition, front porch, side addition, and deck. Property located on the southwest corner of Midwood Road and Litchfield Avenue, West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-2122-67
Zoning District: Residence A 6:15 p.m.
4. Application #2668 Joseph Siciliano, 40 Leibrock Avenue, North Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 23’; diminish east side yard setback from 10’ to 7.6’; diminish total side yards from 25’ to 17.8’. All in connection with a proposed second story addition. Property located on the south side of Leibrock Avenue, 170.97’ east of 3rd Street, North Lindenhurst, NY.
SCTM#0100-1334-77
Zoning District: Residence C 6:20 p.m.
5. Application #2669 Gennaro R. Coz-
zolino and Kannica Trisophon, 2125 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 20% to 31.34% (over by 1,076 sq. ft.); diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 23.2’; diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 28.74’. All in connection with proposed first and second floor additions and a 2nd story deck. Property located on the east side of Deer Park Avenue, 120.01’ south of Miller Place, Deer Park, NY.
SCTM#0100-22-1-5
Zoning District: Residence B 6:25 p.m.
6. Application #26-70 Maria L. Reyes, Jessica Reyes and Jazelle Poole, 85 Gordon Avenue, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish east side yard setback from 15’ to 1’ – 7’’; diminish total side yards from 35’ to 8’ – 5’’; increase total building area from 15% to 15.9% (over by 150.98 sq. ft.); diminish distance to west side lot line from 10’ to 4’ – 1 ¾ (for shed). All in connection with legally maintaining a roofed over side patio, rear outside basement entrance and a shed. Property located on the north side of Gordon Avenue, 1,145.72’ east of Straight Path, West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-1031-61
Zoning District: Residence A 6:30 p.m.
7. Application #26-66 1920 New Highway LLC, 1920 New Highway, East Farmingdale, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to allow retail sales; allow sales of merchandise and services at whole sale; diminish lot area from 40,000 sq. ft. to 31,854.72 sq. ft.; allow parking stalls in the front yard, a non-permitted location; diminish offstreet parking from
thirty-three (33) parking stalls required to twenty-two (22) parking stalls provided. All in connection with the demolition of an existing structure and to erect a one-story building. Property located on the northwest corner of Dubon Court and New Highway, East Farmingdale, NY.
SCTM#0100-3-14.015
Zoning District: Industry GA
6:35 p.m.
8. Application #26-45 Albany 699 LLC (prop. owner), 699 Albany Avenue, North Amityville, NY. Permission to allow parking (nine (9) stalls) within 10’ of the property line (corner of Albany Avenue and Watkins Terrace); allow outdoor storage in the front yard (on Watkins Terrace). All in connection with outside storage and site improvements. Property located on the northeast corner of Albany Avenue and Watkins Terrace, North Amityville, NY.
SCTM#0100-1252-1, 0100-125-2-2, 0100-125-2-3
Zoning District: Industry G ALL PERSONS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE MUSTAPPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING. ALL CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED, TO BE FOLLOWED BY ADJOURNED CASES. BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MICHAEL KANE, CHAIRMAN
Dated: Babylon Town Hall Lindenhurst, New York April 20, 2026 26-105 4/29
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NEW REZ LLC
F/K/A NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC
D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, -againstBEVERLY V. DOWD, 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 March 10, 2023, wherein NEW REZ
LLC F/K/A NEW PENN FINANCIAL
LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING is the Plaintiff and BEVERLY V. DOWD, 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 June 2, 2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 81 PURDY LN, AMITYVILLE,
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Quotes about Dogs that say a
Below is a compilation of what famous people from all walks of life have said about man’s best friend. Many of the 30 dog quotes say more about people:
• “Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.”—Emily Dickinson
• “The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” – Charles de Gaulle
• “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” —Roger A. Caras
• ” The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” – Samuel Butler
• “Happiness is a warm puppy.” –Charles Schulz
• “The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.” –Konrad Lorenz
• “My little dog – a heartbeat at my feet.”
– Edith Wharton
• “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” –Josh Billings
• ” Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” -Groucho Marx
• “To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.”
–Aldous Huxley
• “Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul, chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we’re the greatest hunters on earth!” -Anne Tyler
• “What do dogs do on their day off? Can’t lie around – that’s their job!”
-George Carlin
• “Dogs never bite me. Just humans.”
-Marilyn Monroe
• *“Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are
wonderful.” -Ann Landers
• “You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right!’ I never would’ve thought of that!’”
-Dave Barry
• “I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that dogs think humans are nuts.”
-John Steinbeck
• “You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.” –Harry Truman
• “Once you have a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished.”- Dean Koontz
• “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”
– Will Rogers
• “Every dog has his day, unless he loses his tail, then he has a weak-end.”—June Carter Cash
• “The only creatures that are evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants.”- Johnny Depp
• “What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”- Dwight D. Eisenhower
• “There are three faithful friends: an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.”Ben Franklin
• “A bone to the dog is not charity.
Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog.”Jack London
• “I care not for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.”Abraham Lincoln
• “Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” –Mark Twain.
• “If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.” –Woodrow Wilson
• “The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” – Andy Rooney
• “Everyone should have a shelter dog. It’s good for the soul.”- Paul Shaffer
• “I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.” –Doris Day
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There’s not much creativity in suburban building design
Q. My daughter is in architecture school, and she has always had an interest in doing more artistic things, thinking outside the box, so to say. When she comes back home after architecture school, she wants to look for somewhere that she can do more artistic designs, not just the ordinary kinds of buildings that you see around us, for the most part. Where would you recommend that she look? What communities are more open to doing unusual designs?
A. Not on Long Island. I, too, was once a starry-eyed young architecture graduate, ready to change the world with groundbreaking designs that inspired forward thinking, etc. I even got an amazing opportunity I didn’t plan on when I was hired to work in a firm that landed three entire cities to redesign Jeddah, Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Between my minor in city planning and studying with a group called Superstudio in Florence, Italy, I ,too, thought this was the most extraordinary opportunity. And it was, for a time, but the process of building design is very long, and cash flow changes by the day. The city design started with a lot of statistical analysis, referred to as the scope of work or program, which was better suited to an accountant, so that by the time the design phase began, the cost analysis showed that the exciting ideas had to be cut back.
On Long Island, government regulations such as zoning, parking, height restrictions, use allowances, groundwater containment you get the idea create so many restrictions that artistic creativity is limited. Then you encounter architectural review boards that won’t let you deviate from their version of local styles, such as no flat roofs in some communities, to adding colonial trim details and only specific colors. If you ever notice in architecture magazines, most of the more creative, curvy or flat-roof homes are somewhere out away from cities. The land of the free isn’t so free when it comes to suburban building design.
Your daughter will need to search for communities with fewer restrictions, away from populated or conservative towns and villages, if she wants to generate her ideas. You could bond over road trips, like my family did. My father was an aerospace engineer who worked on Saturn, Gemini and Apollo rockets, and my mother was an interior designer, so we set out to find the latest new designs by piling into the family car and traveling all over. Fortunately, with the internet, your daughter can research the regulations of community governments before you drive off to the horizon.
Remember, some things that stand out may have taken many years to even get permission because of restrictions and politics. For example, the Guggenheim Museum, on Manhattan’s Central Park, a complete departure from convention, took 14 years to obtain approvals to build. Even the replacement World Trade Center tower took three years to get final approvals. Your daughter must persist if she wants to fulfill her dreams. Good luck!
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Federal funding has helped science thrive on L.I.
While the headlines have focused on science funding cuts at elite national universities, we shouldn’t lose sight of the local impact. Long Island is home to major research centers, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, the Feinstein Institutes at Northwell and Stony Brook University, among others.
The $47 billion in cuts to the National Science Foundation and other federal sources of research funding affect those institutions, too. The administration has halted thousands of approved grants for projects focusing on infectious diseases, energy management and quantitative computing, while also releasing staff and curtailing new funding, causing major upheavals in research.
Some now argue that the United States model for research, involving universities, research institutes and private corporations, should change because there’s too much reliance on unstable federal support. Fair enough, but first we should ask how we got here, and how federal support became so important. Our current research enterprise originated in World War II. Reflecting on the
immense and immediate response of universities and scientific laboratories to the war effort, Dr. Vannevar Bush, an engineer at MIT, accepted President Harry Truman’s invitation to write a report on what worked and how to plan for the future.
Bush assembled several committees of experts to examine the issues, and wrote an essay entitled, “Science: The Endless Frontier.” In it he summarized the various reports and recommended goals and a strategy for the president to consider.
RFirst, Bush highlighted the fact that many of the discoveries and advances that aided the war effort were made by scholars who had migrated to the United States from countries under totalitarian rule. One conclusion was that immigration was an important source of intellectual talent. A second was that the war had kept millions of Americans from advanced education, and that we should create a program that offered them opportunities to earn college and higher degrees. The G.I. Bill was one result.
years. They include support for federal student aid, immigration policy and grant programs for basic and applied research at universities and private companies.
esearch here has led the world, and Washington shouldn’t forget that.
The war also gave birth to the Grumman Corporation, which mass-produced aircraft as well as an innovative wing configuration that made it possible to fit more planes on aircraft carriers. The story of how this unique folding feature was developed from a model using two paper clips and a soap eraser is engineering legend. That same spirit launched the lunar module that transported two astronauts to the surface of the moon.
Another example is Brookhaven National Laboratory, established on an unused Army base in1946 by a consortium of nine major universities. Today it is a leader in high-energy physics, materials chemistry, national security and nonproliferation, neurosciences and computational sciences.
A significant source of science innovation is Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, home to eight Nobel Prize winners in physiology and medicine. It has an education division that awards doctoral degrees, hosts international conferences and partners with regional medical schools affiliated with Hofstra/Northwell and Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook’s prominence is grounded in biomedical science, including work that led to the development of magnetic resonance imaging, which was recognized with a Nobel Prize in 2003. Other research is dedicated to understanding and addressing water quality challenges on Long Island, in the interest of restoring the health of bays and waterways, safeguarding fisheries and protecting the coastal environment that is so central to the region’s identity and economics.
A third conclusion was that the country needed systemic support for ongoing research and advanced learning not limited to defense. The National Science Foundation was another result.
The models that Bush’s report inspired have worked well for over 80
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, established in 1999, is home to 50 research labs, 2,500 clinical trial studies and 5,000 professional and support staff. They conduct research in molecular medicine, genetics, cancer, neuroscience, behavioral science and bioelectronic medicine.
Together, these Long Island enterprises employ thousands and operate with millions of dollars in federal grants. They contribute to improved health outcomes and the economic well-being of individuals and communities. The products and services they develop create businesses, expand services and contribute tax revenue that supports our schools and public services. Rather than shutter these programs, let’s work together to remember why they exist and consider how they can improve even further.
Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of “How University Boards Work.”
The disgraceful jail sentencing of a cop doing his job
Every day, police officers put on a blue uniform and patrol the streets to protect the innocent and the vulnerable. It’s imperative that we have their backs.
Unfortunately, a liberal judge in New York has handed down a sentence against an officer that will have a chilling effect on every law enforcement member who wants to do what it takes to protect the public. Officers will be fearful that if a spur-of-themoment decision to collar a perp is twisted by an activist judge, they could lose their home, their job or even their freedom.
Earlier this month, New York Police Department Sgt. Erik Duran was sentenced to three to nine years in prison for stopping a suspected drug dealer by hurling an ice cooler in his direction as the suspect was fleeing the scene on a motor scooter. The suspect fell to the ground, and subsequently died of the
injuries he sustained.
I’m old enough to remember movies and television shows when I was growing up on which a police officer would warn a fleeing suspect, “Stop or I’ll shoot.” No one was surprised by that back then, because it was understood that as a criminal, you assumed the risk if you recklessly decided to ignore an officer’s command and run from being apprehended after committing a crime.
Ttant to stop the reckless suspect from inflicting further damage on innocents.
And sometimes, things can go astray. But when they do, should our policy be to imprison the officer who was merely trying to enforce the law and protect society from a violent criminal roaming free to do more harm?
he state attorney general sought a prison term of up to 15 years for Erik
Obviously, our pursuit policies have evolved since then, but the principle of snagging a criminal before he or she gets away to hurt others should never be eliminated.
Duran was part of an undercover police narcotics unit, and the suspect, Eric Duprey, was allegedly selling drugs and tried to flee from the officers at the scene. Duran saw him getting away, so he reflexively, and in good faith, tossed a nearby cooler in Duprey’s path to impede his getaway. It’s similar to the police procedure of tapping the rear of a fleeing vehicle in a high-speed chase. For the sake of public safety, it’s impor-
Duran.
Indeed, sometimes offices hired to protect us make the wrong split-second decision. When they do, we have to consider their intent. Was it malicious? Was it a gratuitous attempt to inflict unnecessary violence on a suspect? Or was it a goodfaith attempt to protect the public that just crossed a line? If the intent was malicious or involves self-interest, then certainly a criminal penalty should apply. But when the officer was simply trying to protect the public, why in the world would we charge him with a crime and put him behind bars?
If the action was clearly wrong, the officer could be disciplined by losing his job, and the Police Department and its municipality could be sued by those who were injured. But putting an officer
in jail when he was simply trying to collar a bad guy is reprehensible. It is horrific not just because of the impact it will have on the officer and his family, but also because it will make society less safe, as officers think twice about going the extra yard to protect us.
The state attorney general prosecuted Duran, and sought a prison term of up to 15 years. To put this in perspective, two protesters who tossed Molotov cocktails into a police car during the riots in the summer of 2020 received 12- to 15-month sentences.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has been dead silent on the issue, but Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is opposing Hochul in this year’s gubernatorial election, has vowed to pardon Duran if he is elected. Such a pardon would send a message to our officers that you won’t be punished for goodfaith efforts to protect us from those who wish us harm.
Steve Levy is president of Common Sense Strategies, a political consulting firm. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as a state assemblyman and as host of the podcast “On the Right Side,” and is the author of “Solutions to America’s Problems” and “Bias in the Media.”
Long Island must make pedestrians safer now
atroubling pattern is emerging across Nassau and Suffolk counties — and it should force leaders in both to act with urgency. In recent weeks, there have been a number of serious and fatal crashes involving pedestrians in our communities, from Wantagh to Freeport, Rockville Centre and Lindenhurst.
In Wantagh on March 9, a 53-year-old woman was killed when a pickup truck struck her while it was making a turn at an intersection. On April 4, In Freeport, a 66-year-old man died after being hit while crossing Merrick Road, with police later charging the driver for a hitand-run.
In Rockville Centre on April 10, a 76-year-old woman died of injuries she sustained when she was struck by a vehicle at an intersection. And in Lindenhurst on April 15, an 85-year-old woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a vehicle making a left turn. These were not isolated incidents. They were part of a steady, devastating rhythm of crashes that too often end in tragedy for people doing something routine — crossing the street.
Even in Long Beach, where city officials are now reviewing traffic data in an effort to improve safety, the response remains reactive. Studying the problem isn’t the same as solving it. Long Island has reached the point where analysis
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Ferretti favors status quo amid the housing crisis
To the Editor:
The “local control” lauded by Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti in his April 16-22 op-ed, “REVIVE Act is the wrong solution to the housing crisis,” is spelled NIMBY, for Not In My Backyard, and he spells it out by rote. On Long Island, local control is widespread, a slogan for a politician’s assertion of veto power.
It is, in effect, a feudal remnant of the creation days of “suburbia,” shaped by the interests of bankers, builders, insurance and real estate. It was an illusion then, and is now a distraction from broader visions needed for a better future. Mr. Ferretti’s claim that REVIVE is the wrong solution suggests some better choice on offer. The one he offers is the status quo — a denial, in effect, that any crisis exists.
The REVIVE Act will benefit the same interests named above, and will not solve the housing crisis alone, but “house” construction is core to any solution, and thus the right one for the present.
must give way to action.
The uncomfortable truth is that Nassau and Suffolk are still operating under an outdated suburban model of road design that prioritizes speed and vehicle flow over human safety. Wide lanes encourage faster driving. Long crossing distances expose pedestrians to danger. Intersections are designed for convenience, not caution.
We do not need to reinvent the solution. We need to look west.
New York City, through its Vision Zero initiative, has spent years reshaping its streets with a different philosophy: that no loss of life on the road is acceptable. That approach has led to lower speed limits, redesigned intersections, pedestrian islands, expanded enforcement and a fundamental shift in the way streets are used. The results haven’t been perfect, but they have been meaningful. Fatalities have declined over time, and the conversation has changed.
Now the city is going even further, considering a “full stop” rule that would require drivers and cyclists to remain stopped at intersections until pedestrians have completely crossed the street — not just cleared their immediate path. It is a simple idea with powerful implications: The pedestrian comes first, fully and without compromise.
Long Island should not wait to see how that proposal plays out. The princi-
ple behind it is already clear, logical, and overdue here.
And not every solution requires tearing up asphalt. Some changes can happen quickly: reducing speed limits on local roads, increasing enforcement of failure-to-yield laws, improving signage and crosswalk visibility, and launching public-awareness campaigns that reinforce a culture of caution.
The data makes this urgency undeniable. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 90 percent of crashes in the United States are tied, at least in part, to human error — speeding, distraction, poor judgment. That means safer systems are not optional; they are essential. Road design must anticipate mistakes and reduce their consequences.
Long Island has the benefit of proximity to one of the largest real-world laboratories for traffic safety reform. The question is whether its leaders are willing to learn from its city neighbors. How many more deaths will it take before that happens?
The recent fatalities in our area shouldn’t fade into the background of the next news cycle. They should serve as a call to action. Nassau and Suffolk must act now to prioritize pedestrians, redesign dangerous roads and adopt proven safety measures. The cost of waiting is already far too high.
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Advanced economics: the bacon, egg and cheese effect
economic trends remain solid on Long Island and across most of the united States, yet consumers still seem “unhappy.” Measures of sentiment, both local and national, are more downbeat than some relevant information would suggest.
For example, inflation, as measured in the consumer price index, continues to moderate from the highs of 2022, up 3.3 percent in March nationwide, while our region was up 3.6 percent. Even with higher gas prices likely to fuel an uptick in inflation overall, we’ve been seeing moderating trends.
Even so, the cumulative increase in inflation since early 2017 remains roughly 32 percent. Prices have gone up over the past five years, and consumers haven’t forgotten it, even if the recent trends are more moderate — or even if they temporarily move in the wrong direction.
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Do your part to keep construction workers safe
To the Editor:
The perception that prices are still going higher can be partially attributed to what we call the Snickers Bar Effect: consumers remember the prices of more frequent purchases. Economists at uBS began examining this issue in early 2024, and it remains highly relevant today. In 2020, the popular candy bar cost $1.50, but today it costs $2.39, an increase of nearly 80 percent. Most consumers, however, don’t know how much their car insurance has gone up over the past few years.
Ysis suggests that in 2015, the average price of a BEc was $3, and in 2020 it was $4.25. Today it’s closer to $7.50. People see the higher prices every morning, which reminds them daily that expenses are higher.
ou’re more likely to know about its price increases than those of your insurance.
We’re all much more aware of the price increases on everyday products, which creates a sense that inflation is still surging. So, even though it has in fact been moderating, most consumers still feel that prices are too high.
For those who don’t scarf down a mix of savory peanuts, caramel and chocolate for breakfast, lunch or a snack several times a week, let’s drill down to a very Long Island-specific product: the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. Nearly every neighborhood deli or bodega serves it, on a roll or a bagel. Our analy-
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To be clear, it isn’t just Snickers, bacon, egg and cheeses or even overall inflation that weighs on purchasers on Long Island. Data shows that consumers are also worried about possible layoffs, the seeming likelihood of artificial intelligence replacing jobs, and the so-called K-shaped economy, in which high earners thrive while low earners struggle. These concerns are real, even if they aren’t fully showing up in the hard economic data.
Recent survey data reinforces this point. A few months ago, PKF O’connor Davies, in partnership with the Siena Research Institute, released its annual Long Island Economic Survey–Outlook 2026. Like consumers, Long Island businesses also seem more worried about the economy, even though current trends are solid. Economic sentiment in
the survey is the third lowest since 1995. Even with March housing data showing continued strength and the stock market rebounding dramatically, affordability and inflation for residents of Nassau and Suffolk counties remain issues. If you bought a home five or more years ago, you are sitting on strong price appreciation. But if you’re entering the market today, there aren’t enough reasonably priced alternatives. Entry-level buyers are being squeezed, and affordability remains a major problem. That’s why the Long Island Association and business leaders have been advocating for federal, state and local support for more housing development.
Sentiment matters, because it drives spending, hiring and investment decisions. When consumers and business leaders feel downbeat, they may pull back — even in a relatively solid economy. until they begin to feel relief in their day-to-day purchases, housing becomes more attainable and there’s less volatility in economic news, that disconnect is likely to persist, even if the numbers continue to tell a more positive story.
Steven Kent is chief economist at the Long Island Association. Comments? Skent@longislandassociation.org.
Last week was National Work Zone Awareness Week, a nationwide campaign reminding motorists that warmer temperatures bring an increase in construction activities along our transportation system.
Here on Long Island, the state Department of Transportation is scheduled to perform hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of paving and bridge projects this year. For the safety of the highway workers doing this work, NYSDOT will deploy signs, cones, barrels and attenuators to make these work zones as visible as possible. Motorists, however, must also do their part to ensure that our workers return home safely each night: slow down, move over and stay alert. Honoring this simple request can save a life.
Earlier this year, a NYSDOT worker was senselessly struck by a vehicle while setting up a closure on the Long Island Expressway. It’s a miracle that worker survived. Throughout this construction season, in an effort to better protect our workers, NYSDOT will be working with our police partners on targeted enforcement, and will be deploying automated speed-enforcement cameras in our work zones. Thank you for doing your part to keep our highway workers safe.
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L.I. regional director, New York State Department of Transportation Hauppauge
by Tim Baker
Showing the teachers a few new tricks, much to the amusement of their students — Hewlett High School
