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Newly reelected Amityville School Board Trustee Juan Leon, right, and incumbent trustee Christopher Nehring congratulate each other following their victory last week.
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Republican loyalty is at the heart of a growing primary battle in Suffolk County’s 14th Legislative District, according to Babylon Town Republican leader Joe Barone.
Barone and the party are backing Richard “RJ” Renna, a Lindenhurst Village trustee and the GOP’s chosen candidate, as he faces a primary challenge from fellow Republican Shawn Cullinane.
“This is about party loyalty and working hard to get the person who was chosen to run for the seat elected,” Barone said. He noted that Renna was selected after an extensive screening process conducted by the town Republican committee, which included interviews with multiple candidates, including Cullinane. He quickly countered the claim.
and Lavorata, saying he believed at the time that the party was not working to bring in younger people. When he failed to get the GOP nomination, he did not wage a primary, however.
“Instead, I ran as an independent candidate,” he said. “And when I did not win, I got involved in the Republican party, volunteered my time and eventually got a seat at the table.”
Cullinane announced he would challenge Renna in a June 24 primary after the party endorsed Renna last month. Early voting runs from June 14 to 22. The seat is currently held by Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, who is stepping down at the end of 2025 due to term limits.
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Amityville voters gave a thumbs-up to the school district’s $103 million budget last week, by a vote of 959 to 477. And while voter turnout was low, Village resident Todd Brice said the passage of Proposition 2 on the Amityville School District ballot last week reflects the community spirit that defines Amityville.
“It is great that the community came together to get this done,” said Brice, who spent weeks before the vote raising awareness about the proposition. The measure extends the mileage limit for busing private and parochial school students from 15 to 17 miles.
“This is a cool town,” Brice said, whose two children attend Chaminade High School in
Mineola, which was about two miles above the 15-mile limit for school transportation. “Whether you are out there looking to raise money for a charity or looking to do something else good for the town, the community responds.”
In the race for two seats on the Board of Education, Juan Leon won a three-year term with 841 votes. He was sworn in immediately following the vote. Incumbent Christopher Nehring received 780 votes and will be sworn in after Trustee Wendy Canestro’s term ends June 30. They defeated challengers Christopher Papile and Sydney Martin, who received 625 and 452 votes, respectively.
“I’d like to work to bring more cohesiveness to the board and the community,” Nehring said after the results were announced.
“No one has been a more loyal Republican than me,” said Cullinane, who maintains Renna was the party’s hand- chosen candidate even before a screening process was conducted. “Over the years I have run as a candidate, did political fundraising, and volunteered my time on behalf of the party, so I dispute that characterization.”
He also called it disingenuous, noting that Renna at one time mounted a campaign against two incumbent Lindenhurst Village Board members—Joan Masterson and Mayor Mike Lavorata.
Renna acknowledged bringing a challenge against Masterson
Renna, who is also Lindenhurst’s deputy mayor, has served in village government since his appointment in 2017. He later won election to full terms in 2018 and 2020. Renna is credited with helping revitalize Lindenhurst Village, including negotiating to bring Sand City Brewing Company to the area, according to Barone.
“RJ is young and has governmental experience,” Barone said. “He’s helped in the revival of the village and brings energy and commitment.”
Cullinane, an attorney and longtime Lindenhurst resident, currently serves as the prosecutor for the Village of Brightwaters Justice Court and general counsel to the Wyandanch Public Library. He previously served for 28 years as Lindenhurst Village Clerk/Treasurer under four may-
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ors — the longest tenure in the village’s history. He has also served as a library trustee, an assistant to the Babylon Town Board, and has been active in civic and community organizations. Cullinane is currently president of the Babylon Citizens Council
on the Arts.
“I look forward to the opportunity to bring my wide range of government and community experience, institutional and legal knowledge, and fiscal common sense to the County Legislature,” Cullinane said, out-
Leon, who previously served on the board and lost his seat last year, said he is grateful to return. “I’ve had a year off with plenty of time to do other things, but I am ready and anxious to once again work on the board for the students, staff and community,” he said.
Two Amityville residents said they believed it was very important to get out and vote. Melody Getten and Joan Scheffer had worked all day and still found time to head to the polls.
“We’ve had a long day, but it is important to vote,“ said Getten.
Bridige Brown, an Amityville graduate Class of 1987, agreed, saying as women and part of the community she felt she had to support the school board and the children of Amityville.
“We must make sure children are getting everything they need to be successful, and we must support the school board and
their agenda. I have always believed it is important to be a part of, and work for the betterment of the community,”
School Board President Lisa Johnson and Superintendent Dr. Gina Talbert also expressed thanks to voters for their support.
While voter turnout across several local districts was low, support for school budgets and improvement projects remained strong.
In Copiague, the school budget passed 528 to 222. A proposition to fund the Capital Reserve also passed by a vote of 553 to 168.
Budgets also passed in the Deer Park, Farmingdale, Lindenhurst, Massapequa, Plainedge, West Babylon, West Islip and Wyandanch school districts. Many of these districts also approved propositions for safety, security, and capital improvement projects.
lining his priorities, including public safety, emergency preparedness, groundwater protection, roadway safety, and fiscal responsibility. He pledged to preserve Suffolk County as a “safe, desirable and affordable” place to live.
Renna is a Lindenhurst native and a Farmingdale State College graduate with a degree in business. He works for Ascenta Group and holds leadership roles in several civic and community organizations, including the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce, the Christina Renna Foundation, and the local Knights of Columbus council.
As the race heats up, Republican volunteers are knocking on doors and distributing campaign materials in support of Renna.
“We’re telling people that RJ is the Republican Party’s choice,” Barone said. “He’s been endorsed by the Suffolk County Republican and Conservative parties, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, state Sen. Alexis Weik, County Executive Ed Romaine, Assemblyman Michael Durso and Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata. They all know he’s the man for the job.”
By CAROLYN JAMES
Despite their critical role in the economy and ensuring access to jobs, schools, and health care, roadways across the United States are aging fast. While the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package) injected $110 billion into road
and bridge projects, years of stagnation have left many states with mounting maintenance backlogs and safety concerns.
Roadways are a vital component of infrastructure in the United States. The majority of goods are transported by truck, highlighting the economy’s need for reliable roadways to connect supply chains and move goods and services efficiently across borders. Most commuters use
roads daily to get to work, and individuals also rely on roadways for crucial access to resources including employment, social, health, and education services.
The 2025 edition of Construction Coverage’s U.S. States With the Worst Roads report identifies the locations with the most major roadways in poor condition, as well as which states have seen improvements in their infrastructure.
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Road Quality in New York State: 23.7% of the major roadways in New York State are in poor condition, the 5th largest share of any state in the country. Meanwhile, 34.8% are considered in fair condition, and 41.5% are classified as being in good condition.
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Road Quality Is Improving—Slowly: Nationwide, the share of roads in good condition has climbed nearly 10 percentage points since 2000, reaching 55.2% in 2023. Still, 13.0% of major roads remain in poor condition—a slight increase from two decades ago.
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Federal Investment Is Turning the Tide: After a decade of stagnation, monthly highway and street construction investment surged from about $120 billion (in constant 2025 dollars) in mid-2022 to nearly $150 billion in early 2025.
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The passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package) highlighted the recognition by lawmakers to the need for reliable roads in the U.S., and the commitment to improving America’s infrastructure. The 2021 bill signed by President Joe Biden dedicated $110 billion in funding to repair and update roads and bridges, in addition to supporting major transformational roadway projects across the U.S.
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The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act came at a critical time. After adjusting for inflation, highway and street construction spending had largely stagnated for much of the previous decade. From 2010 to 2020, real spending hovered around $120 billion annually with little sustained growth—despite persistent infrastructure needs across the country.
For more information and details about roads in New York state and the country, go to constructioncoverage.com/research/ states-with-the-worst-roads
NATIONWIDE
There are approximately 4.09 million miles of public roadways in the United States, including highways, streets, and rural roads. The Interstate Highway System, a key component, spans around 47,432 miles.
The United States has more than 2.7 million miles of paved roads and highways, and 94 percent of those are surfaced with asphalt.
NEW YORK
New York State has 114,807 miles of public roads, with 64,738 miles being rural and 50,069 miles being urban. New York has 240,489 lane miles. These roads are a mix of those maintained by the State Department of Transportation and local governments
Reworld, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, partnered with the Town of Babylon to celebrate Earth Day at Geiger Park, an event that drew more than 150 residents from across Suffolk County.
“We are focused on providing environmentally responsible waste solutions to our communities,” said Maureen Early, senior community affairs specialist at Reworld. “This event was a great opportunity to bring the community together to learn, celebrate and take meaningful action in honor of Earth Day.”
Speakers included Casey Personius, ocean coordinator at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Ty Fuller, lead hydrologist at the Suffolk County Water Authority. They spoke on such topics as ocean conservation, horticulture, hydrology and community wellness.
Attendees toured the botanical gardens with local guides and participated in hands-on activities, including children’s crafts organized by the Town of Babylon Parks Department.
A key feature of the event was the presentation of scholarships to students who demonstrated a strong commit-
ment to environmental stewardship. Reworld sponsored 10 of the scholarships, which ranged from $100 to $1,000, to support students pursuing studies in environmental fields. The company has co-sponsored the Earth Day celebration and scholarship program with the Town of Babylon for more than 15 years.
“Earth Day serves as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve the environment,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “It’s truly inspiring to see individuals and organizations unite in support of environmental stewardship and sustainable practices that have a lasting impact on our community and beyond.”
To further promote sustainability, organizers distributed 200 reusable tote bags made from recycled plastic bottles, along with eco-friendly giveaways including T-shirts and water tumblers. The Suffolk County Police Department First Precinct also hosted a free prescription drug drop-off to promote safe disposal practices.
For more information about the Town of Babylon’s Earth Day celebration, visit townofbabylon.com.
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‘Blood Alley’ stretch lives up to its name on roadway with grim total of over 3,000 crashes per year
By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
Third in a series on the Southern State Parkway.
The 23.5 miles of the Southern State Parkway, which stretches from the Queens-Nassau border to Heckscher State Park in East Islip, has daily traffic congestion and frequent accidents, so numerous that one portion is called “Blood Alley.”
There have been over 3,000 accidents a year on the parkway since 2021, a majority of which occurred in Nassau County, according to New York State Police. Last year, 15 of those crashes were fatal, the highest number in recent years.
The section of parkway between exits 17 and 32 is widely referred to as Blood Alley due to its high accident rates, which include several fatalities. The road’s narrow lanes, sharp turns and poor lighting have all contributed to its dubious distinction as one of the most dangerous roadways in the country.
Elmont resident Winston Waters said that he has lived in the area for 40 years, and has often found himself having to plan his day around the congestion of the parkway.
“I work around it as much as I can,” Waters said. “There are times when I have to leave early to get to work — you know, I’ve got to deal with that — but I try to work around it. I try and leave very early, after rush hour, before rush hour, those kinds of things.”
Waters said his backyard once resembled a national park, with thick trees that helped muffle the sound of the nearby parkway. But since the trees were removed because of their age, the noise has become a growing issue, and the constant congestion is beginning to spill into the community, disrupting daily life.
see the roadway.
And despite the noise, she is not a fan of the huge sound walls erected on other roadways, such as the Long Island Expressway. “The walls are kind of ugly, Kordulak said.
“I personally didn’t want to see that much traffic in the area,” he added, “because it (creates) a lot of congestion, particularly if there’s an accident or there’s in the morning, rush hour — you have a lot of people that come through, come off the exit and then they want to maneuver through the side streets, which decreases the quality of life.”
Blood Alley lived up to its name in January, when a car overturned near Exit 29 in North Massapequa, killing two people and seriously injuring two others. The driver was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic before losing control and crashing into a tree, police reported.
South Park Drive, in North Massapequa, sits within sight of the parkway and Sharyn Kordulak can see vehicles whizzing by from the front of her house.
“You get used to all the noise, the drone of the traffic,” Kordulak said, noting that some neighbors have blocked out portions of the cyclone fence on the opposite side of the street so they don’t
Valley Stream resident Patrick Goin, who has been an advocate for safer conditions along the highway, specifically near Exit 13 in Valley Stream, said that he is hopeful that the myriad complaints about the parkway complaints will be addressed.
“I’m the one who spoke with Carrié for something to be done about that intersection, because my uncle had a severe car accident where he almost died and his car was totaled,” Goin said, referring to Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages. “There’s been a few accidents. My uncle wasn’t the first, so that’s being addressed.”
Goin added that he lives right near Exit 13, and that speeding by motorists coming on and off of the parkway has become a recent issue for him and his neighbors when they try to leave their homes.
Exit 13, which serves both Central Avenue south and Linden Boulevard north in Valley Stream, is one of the more widely reviled entry and exit points along the highway, with residents calling for fixes for several years.
In 2018, Valley Stream resident Nayyer Zubair created a petition that documented residents’ concerns about safety. The petition, which currently has 672 signatures, calls for the addition of leftturn lanes and signals on Central Avenue to facilitate safer turns onto Stuart Avenue; lighting upgrades to enhance
Osmar
was killed in 2023 when the driver of the car in which he was a pas-
apparently lost control and crashed between exits 36 and 37.
pedestrian visibility and safety; and the addition of traffic cameras to deter redlight violations and other dangerous driving behaviors.
The state Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on May 8 to reconstruct eastbound Exit 13, with construction set to begin in the spring of 2027. The project aims to create safer conditions for drivers entering and exiting the parkway.
However, some residents questioned the need to reconstruct the entire exit.
Valley Stream resident Dayle Cohen said she recognized the issues that occur at the exit, but questioned how a massive project like this could affect the community even more.
“I drive this route often,” Cohen said. “I know a lot of people run the stop sign when you’re getting up (the ramp to) the highway. People coming from the Linden (Boulevard) side always struggle to make their right lane on Stuart. But I really haven’t noticed any (bigger)
issues. I’m not an expert — I don’t know the traffic patterns. I don’t know the statistics, and my only concern was people run the stop sign, but then you wait a minute and it’s no big deal. I’m not sure about the price tag and how it will affect people who actually live right here, but I personally didn’t see a need for it.”
In Islip Terrace, not far from the Southern State’s eastern terminus, Jo Borda has lived off Spur Drive South, on Juniper Street, for 33 years, and though the parkway is wider there than in its western portion, accidents still occur.
“All times of the day, people are turning too fast off the exit and crashing on the turn,” Borda said. “Once right into the corner house.”
The former Franklin Square resident had advice for motorists. “People just need to slow down,” Borda said.
Additional reporting by Jeffrey Bessen. Next installment: Engineering challenges, infrastructure needs.
S.C. Police Officer Nick Scheida answers residents’ question as association president Gene Murray, left, and S.C. Police Officer Dara Caramanico-Broyles look on.
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Local law enforcement was recognized at the Amity Harbor Civic Association’s neighborhood watch meeting held Tues., May 14.
Suffolk County police and Babylon Town officers responded to questions from members of the organization on a variety of issues, including the status of investigations into derelict buildings and homes and suspicious activity at various locations in the hamlet.
“I want to thank everyone who came to our Police Week Neighborhood Watch meeting,” said Eugene Murray, the association’s president. “First Precinct Cope Officers Nick Shieda and Dara Caramanico-Broyles did their usual great job, along with JD Thomas from the Town of Babylon.”
Attending were members of the Suffolk County Police Department, the S.C. Sheriff’s Office, the Babylon Town Public Safety Department and Rich Bastidas from the Police Commissioner’s office. Also at-
tending was Jorge Rosario of the Babylon Town Attorney’s office who represented Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Joe Cardinale representing Congressman Andrew Garbarino’s office and Byron McCray representing Assemblyman Kwani O’Pharrow’s office.
“Eugene Murray did a great job in organizing this event and in giving our community the Neighborhood Watch program,” said one attendee, Steven Beck, adding that he was appreciative of the fact that the community embraced the program and of the law enforcement officers “for their endless sacrifice and support.”
Following the meeting, all the law enforcement representatives and public officials stood for a photo before the large display of “Back the Blue” flags waving in the breeze. The flags honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.duty.
For information on the association email Murray at: dingoleader@gmail.com
Sergeant Stubby, a brindle Boston Terrier mix and hero of World War I, fought in the trenches of France alongside American infantry forces. Widely considered the most famous war dog in history, Stubby was discovered as a stray on the Yale University campus in 1917 and smuggled overseas by his adoptive owner, Cpl. John Robert Conroy.
A SOLDIER’S BEST FRIEND
Stubby wandered onto Yale’s campus while members of the 102nd Infantry Regiment were training. The dog remained with the troops as they drilled, quickly endearing himself to Conroy. When the regiment was deployed, Conroy hid Stubby aboard the ship, tucked under his overcoat.
After their arrival in France, a commanding officer discovered the stowaway and intended to remove him until Conroy gave the command, “Present arms!” Stubby responded with a salute—raising his paw to his brow. The officer was so charmed that he allowed the dog to stay and made him the unit’s official mascot.
Stubby served on the front lines in France for 18 months, accompanying Conroy into battle. He participated in 17 engagements and four major offensives, braving relentless shelling and the constant threat of poison gas. His keen senses allowed him to alert soldiers to gas attacks and incoming artillery and to locate wounded men on the battlefield.
During a German withdrawal from the town of Schieprey, Stubby was wounded
in the foreleg by a grenade while climbing onto a trench. Later, during the recapture of ChâteauThierry, grateful local women crafted him a custom chamois blanket, which they embroidered with the flags of the Allied nations. The blanket would later display his wound stripe, three service chevrons, and numerous medals. The first was awarded to him at the home of Joan of Arc.
In the Argonne Forest, Stubby sniffed out a German spy hiding in the trenches. He seized the man by the seat of his pants and held him until American troops arrived. Stubby was later awarded the captured soldier’s Iron Cross and was “promoted” to the rank of sergeant—an honor he carried with pride on his decorated blanket vest.
Stubby endured gas attacks himself and spent time in the hospital while Conroy was injured. By war’s end, Stubby had gained widespread fame in American newspapers. Conroy smuggled him home the same way he had brought him overseas.
After returning to the United States, Stubby lived with Conroy in Connecticut. He became a national celebrity and a beloved symbol of loyalty and courage. Stubby was made a lifetime member of the American Legion, the Red Cross, and the YMCA. He continued to serve his country by participating in parades, recruiting Red
Cross volunteers, and promoting the sale of victory bonds. The YMCA honored Stubby with three bones a day and a permanent place to sleep. In 1921, Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces, presented Stubby with a gold medal on behalf of the Humane Education Society.
Stubby was also welcomed at the Grand Majestic Hotel in New York City, which lifted its ban on dogs so he could stay there during his travels. When Conroy began law school at Georgetown University, Stubby became the Georgetown Hoyas’ football team mascot. At halftime, he entertained crowds by nudging a football across the field.
Stubby died in Conroy’s arms in 1926. His April 4 obituary in The New York Times was longer than those of many public figures of the era. His preserved remains, along with his decorated vest, are on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
BABYLON SHELTER OFFERS
MANY RABBITS FOR ADOPTION
The Babylon Town Animal Shelter, located at 80 New Highway in North Amityville, currently has these rabbits available for adoption. All rabbits are vet-checked, spayed or neutered, and microchipped.
Among the available pets are Midnight (No. 39), a longhaired black female, and Snickers (No. 38), a brown female. Both rabbits are 3 years old and looking for loving homes.
THURSDAY, MAY 29
• Amityville Rotary Club Meeting: 8 a.m., Brownstones Coffee, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For more information, call President Michele Camilleri at (631) 598-1700 or email amityvillerotaryclub@gmail.com.
• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call (631) 9728829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.
• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 30
• Simpson United Methodist Church
Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.
• St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 464-4899.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com
• St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 464-4899.
• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m.,
The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville are holding a car raffle to raise funds for their mission, with a grand prize of a 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE.
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold at $100 each. The winner will be drawn during the Beauty of the Spirit Luncheon on
Thursday, June 12. Attendance is not required to win.
The vehicle is being donated by Trinity Automotive Services of Glen Cove.
For official rules or to purchase a ticket, visit sistersofstdominic.org/carraffle.
For the 15th year, the Amityville Union Free School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
The designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
Amityville is among 935 districts nationwide to earn this distinction. Now in its 26th year, the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education program has recognized hundreds of school districts and schools across the country for the out-
standing efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders for their support of music education as part of a well-rounded education for all children.
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,300 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music-making by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.
For more information about The NAMM Foundation, visit www. nammfoundation.org.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. For more information call (631) 9728829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.
SUNDAY, June 1
• Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.
MONDAY, June 2
• Town of Babylon Planning Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 957-4434.
TUESDAY, June 3
• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 2207808. All calls are confidential.
• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amity-
church1792@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, June 4
• Town of Babylon Town Board Meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 9574292.
• Town of Babylon Rental Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 9574434.
• Amityville School District Board of Education Work Session: 7:30 p.m., Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School, 140 Park Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 565-6000.
• Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.
• Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com
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The Village of Amityville welcomed the return of the outdoor market season with a Spring Fling on May 10, held on the grounds of the First United Methodist Church.
The event marked the kickoff for the upcoming Amityville Village Farmers Market and featured dozens of vendors offering handmade goods, baked treats, and more.
Organized by Steve Brice in partnership with the Bay Village Civic Association, the fair drew crowds throughout the day and showcased a wide variety of local artisans and small businesses.
“A lot goes into the planning and organizing of an event like this,” Brice said. “I think we have a very good selection.”
Vendors included Cozy Kats Variety Store, Aries Crafty Creations, Kent Cuttings, Christie’s Clean Crunch, Simply Dipped Treats, Bookworm George Creations, and Stevella Wood Design, among others. Products ranged from gluten-free granola and baked goods to handmade jewelry and home decor.
“These markets are so critical to the Village of Amityville and bring in many vendors from outside,” said Mayor Michael O’Neill. “I’m thrilled with the amount of people here today.”
Community members also expressed enthusiasm for the event. Lori Sexton of Aries Crafty Creations, a returning vendor, praised the variety and organization. “I’ve been doing this for three years and it’s always a nice turnout,” she said.
Pawsitive Possibilities Rescueparticipated with several puppies available for adoption, while representatives encouraged attendees to consider volunteering or fostering.
Other vendors included Honey Tomes, which offered wellness-themed books for children, and artisans selling wreaths, quilts, and seasonal gifts.
“It’s a beautiful day and we have treats you can pick up for the beautiful mom in your life,” said Lauren Cipolla, owner of Simply Dipped Treats.
The event, which coincided with Mother’s Day weekend, drew families and friends who came to enjoy the weather and shop locally.
“It’s a wonderful kick-off to the season,” said Joan Donnison, president of the Bay Village Civic Association. “We loved collaborating with the First United Methodist Church and it’s a lovely event in the community.”
The Amityville Village Farmers Market officially opens for the season on June 14 and continues every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 25 at 25 Broadway.
The Herald and RichnerLIVE hosted the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards at the Heritage Club in Bethpage on March 19.
Hair We Share, a Jericho-based nonprofit that was created by Dean Riskin and Suzanne Chimera, provides free wigs to people experiencing hair loss brought on by medical treatments. It was the evening’s charity beneficiary, and received a $2,000 donation in support of its mission.
A raccoon found in Amityville on May 10 tested positive for rabies, marking the sixth case of terrestrial rabies reported in the area this year, according to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Authorities said there was no known human or pet contact with the animal.
This year’s first confirmed case was reported Jan. 28. Before 2025, Suffolk County had not seen a rabid raccoon since 2009.
Since 2016, rabies has been confirmed in 26 bats found in Suffolk County, including one in 2025. Each year, approximately 3 percent to 6 percent of bats submitted from Suffolk County to the New York State lab test positive for rabies.
Rabies is a viral disease transmitted from infected mammals to humans, typically through bites. If untreated, the disease is fatal. Early symptoms include irritability, headache, fever and itching at the site of exposure. The disease can quickly progress to paralysis, throat spasms, convulsions, delirium and death.
Exposure can occur through contact with the saliva or nervous tissue of a rabid animal via bites, or more rarely, if infectious material comes into contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or an open wound.
In response, health officials are preparing an oral rabies vaccination baiting campaign set to begin later this year, timed with the season when juvenile raccoons begin to forage on their own.
“I am concerned that the warmer weather could bring more interaction between wildlife and pets,” said Dr. Gregson Pigott, Suffolk County’s health commissioner. “We encourage residents in the southwestern part of Suffolk County to keep their pets close and ensure their rabies vaccinations are up to date.”
Rabies Prevention Tips
Suffolk County reminds residents that New York State law requires all dogs, cats and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies. Vaccinating pets protects them and helps prevent the virus from spreading from wildlife to humans.
Additional precautions include:
• Keep dogs, cats and ferrets on leashes, an confine livestock at night.
• Avoid contact with unfamiliar animals.
• Do not feed wildlife or stray animals.
• Do not touch dead or dying animals; use gloves and a shovel to dispose of carcasses.
• Avoid approaching animals acting abnormally.
• Secure garbage containers and do not leave food outdoors.
• Instruct children to report any bites or scratches immediately.
Officials also warn against relocating wild animals, including by trappers or wildlife rehabilitators, to prevent spreading the virus.
Residents should report raccoons behaving abnormally to the Suffolk County Police Department at 631-852-COPS or the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at 631-444-0250.
Animal bites or contact with wild animals should be reported to the Suffolk County Department of Health Services at 631-854-0333 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or after hours at 631-852-4820. If safe, contain the animal so it can be tested.
Residents of Babylon, Huntington, Islip or Smithtown who find a dead raccoon should report it by emailing php@suffolkcountyny. gov or calling 631-852-5900 during weekday business hours.
For more information, visit the New York State Department of Health at health. ny.gov or the CDC at cdc.gov/rabies
By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Island Harvest hosted Long Island’s largest one-day food drive of the year, Stamp Out Hunger, on May 10, collecting more than 335,000 pounds of food — and counting.
The donations will stock over 300 food pantries across Long Island, ensuring they have enough supplies to feed children who face food insecurity and lose access to meals once school is out for the summer.
The event, now in its 33rd year, is organized nationwide by the National Association of Letter Carriers, the union representing the U.S. Postal Service’s letter carriers. Since its inception in 1993, the drive has collected more than 1.9 billion pounds of food across the country.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as a householdlevel economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.
According to Island Harvest, more than 240,000 Long Island residents — over 8 percent of the population — faced food insecurity in 2023, a 10 percent increase over the previous year.
Tom Siesto, executive vice president of NALC Branch 6000, said he has helped coordinate the local drive since it began in 1993. Based in New Hyde Park, Siesto organizes the delivery of more than 865,000 postcards each spring, notifying residents about the collection date, the second Saturday in May. On that day, letter carriers collect nonperishable food donations left on doorsteps.
“We take pride in this,” Siesto said. “Our letter carriers take pride in picking up the food because they know it’s helping their neighbors and communities.”
He emphasized that many people in need on Long Island go unnoticed. “It’s people living paycheck to paycheck,” Siesto said. “It comes down to whether they’re going to put food on the table, buy medication or buy clothing for their children.”
Amanda Chirco, Island Harvest’s director of development, said that donations are initially dropped off at the nonprofit’s Islandia warehouse. Staff and volunteers then sort the food into large mixed bins. The food is later repacked into boxes that are placed on pallets for shipping.
Chirco said that Island Harvest relies heavily on volunteers, including drivers from companies like Amazon and College Hunks, to help transport the food. Three days are dedicated to sorting — Saturday, Monday and Tuesday — and this year, more than 500 pallets were filled and prepared for delivery.
Each pallet holds 550 to 700 pounds of food. Once packed, they are moved with forklifts to a weighing station, where volunteers record the weight in black marker before loading the bins onto trucks. Any remaining food is stored at Island Harvest’s Melville warehouse for
later distribution.
Food pantries across the region are reporting an uptick in first-time visitors, Chirco said, which aligns with Feeding America’s data showing a continued rise in food insecurity.
“These are people who are just one car accident, one flat tire or one medical emergency away from depleting their savings and needing support,” she said. “They’re doing OK until one major thing happens, and then they’re not.”
Federal funding cuts have also affected Island Harvest’s operations. Millions of dollars in government aid were eliminated this year, Chirco said, resulting in over a million fewer meals for local fam-
ilies. Potential cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could worsen the situation, she said. Many Long Islanders in need don’t qualify for those benefits, she said, because their income exceeds eligibility thresholds — even if it isn’t nearly enough to cover Long Island’s high cost of living.
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that a single adult must earn over $68,000 annually to maintain a modest but adequate standard of living on Long Island. A family of four, with two incomes, needs to earn around $161,000. In contrast, the minimum wage on Long Island is $16.50 an hour — just over
$34,000 annually for full-time work.
“Someone might not be considered in poverty because of their total income,” Chirco said. “But they still can’t afford to live on Long Island.”
Despite the challenges, Island Harvest is on track to distribute more than 20 million pounds of food this year — nearly double its pre-pandemic output.
For Martin Feinstein, a longtime donor who now volunteers for the organization, the scale of need became clear when he visited a local food pantry.
“I couldn’t even find parking,” Feinstein recounted. “I just kind of scratched my head and said, ‘I’ve never really seen that.’”
Now retired, Feinstein volunteers weekly with his wife, helping load food for seniors and pantries across Long Island.
“I want to help,” Feinstein said. “I want to be part of it. I wasn’t part of it for all these years even though I wanted to be, and this is the way to do it.”
Rob Schepis, senior vice president at Flushing Bank, also volunteered at the event alongside three of his employees Rob Albino, Raymond Ok and Michelle Posada. It was the bank’s second year of supporting Stamp Out Hunger through both service and donations.
“When I found out how many people were food insecure, I was shocked,” Schepis said. “It wakes you up to recognizing how fortunate we are.”
Chirco said that Island Harvest’s most pressing need is funding, which supports its food programs, nutrition education and logistics. She encouraged more community partners — businesses, schools and local leaders — to get involved.
Volunteers can register for events at IslandHarvest.org, where they can find dates, instructions and contact information for each one. “Everybody can play a role in some way,” Chirco said.
‘Now she’s
By Danielle Schwab
What you want is right in front of you — on the Madison Theatre stage at Molloy University. The iconic, popinfused musical “Legally Blonde” serves up a jump-roping, cheerleading, bend-and-snapping performance — that is as fun as it is inspiring.
“Legally Blonde is an empowerment piece for a young woman whom everyone sees as one thing, and she’s so much more,” says Angelo Fraboni, Madison Theatre’s artistic director, who’s also doing double duty as the show’s director. “She discovers her power and strength through friendships and knowledge.”
Billed as a Madison Theatre Production, it runs May 30 through June 8.
This is story that doesn’t get old — no matter how many times it’s told.
Elle Woods (Adelaine Mollo) enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner (Cade Eller). Her journey defies expectations as she becomes entangled in a high–profile murder trial, guided by new-found confidence and a passion for justice.
“She comes from a different world. People don’t understand her. They are doubting her all along, and she stamps out the stereotypes of who people perceive she is,” Fraboni adds.
Beginning as a novel by Amanda Brown, Elle Wood’s story became a hit sensation with the 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon. The sorority-girl-turned-law-student was later re-imagined with musical flair, earning the Broadway adaptation seven Tony nominations.
Audiences can feel the infectious energy of Woods and the Delta Nus as they bring their all to every high-energy sequence. Choreographer and Assistant Director Bethany Moore infuses the show with dynamic movement — from the cinematic college admission essay “What you Want” to the adrenaline-fueled exercise “Whipped into Shape.”
“One thing I love about the show is that most of the songs carry the plot forward. They’re not just songs to be songs. It’s a fast and furious time,” Fraboni says.
Scenes blend seamlessly into the next with the cast moving through the settings with the audience.
“I want to make it look magical. I want people to just all of a sudden be someplace different,” he explains.
Some special actors will be taking their paws to the
• Friday through Sunday, May 30-June 1 and June 6-8; times vary
• Tickets range from $45-$65; available at madisontheatreny.org or call the box office at (516) 323-4444
• Madison Theatre, Molloy University campus, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
stage. Elle Wood’s iconic dog companion, Bruiser, is played by Gizmo, who is trained by Moore, his owner, while Sadie, Fraboni’s boxer, is takes on the role of Paulette’s Rufus.
And while there are many larger-than-life performances, there are also many “little gems” to find, according to Fraboni.
“Each character creates these little nuggets to play up and bring to the audience. They’re finding how their nuanced characters can be together, but different. Those are the things that are going to make people laugh and have fun.”
Baldwin Harbor’s Jaylin Thomas, who plays Carlos, and is part of the ensemble, is equally enthusiastic.
“This is such a big show, and I feel like every character has their own little piece, but it’s a big moment for everyone,” he says. “Carlos only appears in Act Two for one moment, but it’s such a big moment.”
“Legally Blonde” marks Thomas’s first production as a graduate of Molloy’s renowned CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory. For him, the show serves as a reminder of the importance of discovering your own identity.
“I think everyone has a moment in their life that they feel like they’re not beautiful, or they feel like they’re not worthy, or not talented,” he says. It just resonates with everyone — seeing yourself as a person.”
Another cast member, East Rockaway’s Grace McNally, also an ensemble member, relates that it’s an all-time favorite musical.
“This is a show that I will want to be in every single year of my life, if I could,” she says.
McNally’s time with Madison Theatre goes back to when she was 10-years-old, participating in the Madison’s Musical Theatre Summer Intensive camp. She’s continued to focus on her love for theater, now a recent graduate of LIU Post.
McNally, as do many fans, consider the Elle Woods character as a role model — in that you can “find your way” even through adversity. Throughout the show, very few characters have faith in Elle, with the exception of her aesthetician Paulette (Sharon Lita), but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying true to herself.
“It shows that you truly can have a sisterhood. You can find your people, no matter who they are. She finds her people in the Delta Nus and when she comes to Harvard, she does eventually end up finding people as well,” McNally says.
“I hope that any young girls watching feel inspired. They don’t have to go to law school, but if it even just inspires them to do something that they’ve been scared to do, that is the message and the theme of this show,” she adds.
Gather your camp friends, put on your favorite camp swag, and revisit your summers at the Landmark’s staged reading of the new musical “Cool at Camp.” Creator-writercomposer Dani Tapper’s raunchy meshuga musical about kids, camp, and coming of age is based on her own summer experiences as a camper then counselor at Camp Green Lane in the Pocono mountains the foothills.“Cool at Camp” follows four teenagers in their final years as campers at Camp Huron Lake where they must navigate the pressures of trying to be cool. Who will be color war captain? Who will get kissed first? Most importantly, will they all learn what it means to be cool at camp? Set in the world of a typical Northeast Jewish summer camp, this is a heartwarming coming of age story that doesn’t skimp on the timeless humor the experience provides. Camp letters to and from neurotic mothers, rants from a disgruntled camp director, bunk talks about puberty all come together to create this nostalgic new musical.
Friday, May 30, 8 p.m. $46 and $36. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at coolatcampmusical.com or email danibtapper@gmail.com.
After his sold-out run Off-Broadway, “Inner Circle,” and his London’s West End six-month long run, “Incredibly Human,” Asi Wind returns to the U.S. with a new show, featuring his greatest magic hits. Those familiar with Wind’s performances know to expect jaw-dropping feats of magic, inexplicable mind-reading and an utterly captivating night out. He now presents his favorite magic from his dazzling lifelong repertoire. This visually stunning performance showcases Wind’s artistic talents while exploring the human spirit. He believes that true magic can only happen if you bring people together and make them feel like they are a part of the show.“More Than Magic” is a profound reminder that we all possess some magic within us.
Photos courtesy Madison Theatre
Choreographer Bethany Moore, left, puts Grace McNally and Jaylin Thomas through their paces during rehearsal.
Drop-in photo: Grace McNally and Jaylin Thomas review the script.
Sunday, June 1, 7 p.m. $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Babylon Soldier
Registration is now open annual Soldier Ride in Babylon on July 18. Take part in this unique 25-mile cycling event as you ride alongside the brave men and women who served our country and support their journey to recovery.
•Contact: soldierride.org/ Babylon
High school vocalists and musicians can participate in the Summer Band Camp Program. Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, LIMEHOF, hosts its first All-Star Band Camp for high school students in grades 9-12. The week-long program runs from July 28 through Aug. 1, 9-11:30 a.m. each day and concludes with a final concert on Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. $350 fee. To apply, email student’s name, age, specific instrument or vocalist, and contact information to Tom Needham. Deadline is June 1.
•Contact: (631) 689-5888 or info@limusichalloffame.org
Visit Old Westbury Gardens for an evening of rich harmonies and expressive tones when Poetica Musica presents a captivating program of chamber music and vocal works. The program includes music by Beethoven, Grieg, Loeillet and Ravel, performed cellist Eugene Moye, violinist Erik Wyrick, pianist Yasmin Alami, and mezzo-soprano Eleanor Valkenburg. Highlights include Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke”, Jean-Baptiste Loeillet de Gant’s Trio Sonata in B minor, Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45, and Ravel’s Cinq Mélodies Populaires Grecques. Beethoven’s iconic Archduke Trio, composed in 1811 and dedicated to his friend and patron Archduke Rudolf of Austria, remains a cornerstone of the piano trio repertoire and is performed worldwide. This marks the first time Poetica Musica performs this celebrated trio at Old Westbury Gardens. With pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m. and a reception following the performance. $30, general admission, $25 members, seniors (62+) and students.
•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
•Time: 8-10:30 p.m.
•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or (516) 333-0048
The world’s top-selling jazz instrumentalist, Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. A trumpeter with a sumptuous, enveloping tone, fluent phrasing, and sense of space, Botti became a masterly musician equally at home in the realms of jazz and pop. He honed his craft performing and recording with stars like Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and Sting, who featured him on his Brand New Day tour and who was one the stellar artists on Botti’s chart-topping 2009 album “Live in Boston.” Botti’s 2012 CD “Impressions” won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album, and he made his Blue Note Records debut in 2023 with Vol. 1, his first new recording in over a decade. In short, Chris Botti really needs no introduction. Yet with his Blue Note Records debut, he’s offering one anyway. Vol.1 is in many ways a fresh start for the trumpeter. Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, Botti’s first album in more than a decade finds him crossing back, with a small group project focused on acoustic jazz and classic standards. From the way he sings the yearning melody of “Danny Boy” to the keening, airy melancholy of his Harmon mute playing on Miles Davis’ “Blue In Green”; the hushed tenderness he brings to Coldplay’s “Fix You” or his shimmering flurries on “Someday My Prince Will Come;” Botti leaves no doubt of his mastery or his ability to speak directly from the soul of the instrument. $99.50, $89.50, $69.50, $64.50, $59.50, $39.50.
Town of Babylon Parks Department offers drive-thru beach permit sales at Geiger Park. Cost is $45 for seniors 60 and over and $20 for active military, veterans and volunteer Fire and EMS.
•Where: 50 W. 23rd St., Deer Park
•Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 893-2100, townofbabylonny. gov/558/2025-Beach-Permits
Stroll
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure. Stroll the gardens and listen Gabriel Alborozo’s modern tale ”Let’s Paint.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage.
•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
•Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
Cards for hospitalized kids Come to the Children’s or Reference desk at Amityville Public Library to pick up your six cards to decorate and write a message to a child in the hospital. Cards will be sent to the Little Saint Nick Foundation. All teen participants receive one hour of community service for this program. Register at amityvillepubliclibrary.org and include the name of the program and your full name in the body of the email.
•Where: 19 John St., Amityville
• Time: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 264-0567
In this hands-on class at Amityville Public Library participants learn how to use the popular word processing programMS Word. Learn basic word processing skills, inputting and erasing text, as well as how to understand files and commands. Prerequisite is Computer Kindergarten.
•Where: 19 John St., Amityville
•Time: 6-8 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 264-0567
Advanced Beginner Mah Jongg
Get in on the game at Amityville Public Library. The class is designed for players who have already learned the basic rules of American Mah Jongg and can play a game but want to develop more strategic skills by focusing on advanced hand evaluation, defensive play and tile-passing techniques. The cost is $5, by check or money order, made payable to Amityville Public Library and due at registration.
•Where: 19 John St., Amityville
•Time: 10 a.m.-noon
•Contact: (631) 264-0567
•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
• Time: 8 p.m.
•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
Town of Babylon Parks Department offers drive-thru beach permit sales. The cost is $45 for seniors 60 and over and $20 for active military, veterans and volunteer Fire and EMS.
•Where: 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague
• Time: 3-6 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 893-2100, townofbabylonny.gov/558/2025Beach-Permits.
Learn basic Spanish in a relaxed, comfortable environment at Amityville Public Library.
•Where: 19 John St., Amityville
•Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 264-0567
This class mixes conversation as well as grammar, facilitated by an instructor at Amityville Public Library. Beginners and all levels of English are encouraged to join.
•Where: 19 John St., Amityville
•Time: 6-7 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 264-0567
Walk through history at Sands Point Preserve. An expert docent leads visitors across the preserve to discover the history of the buildings and grounds, from the Goulds to the Guggenheims and beyond. The tour begns outside Castle Gould, followed by a walk to the freshwater pond, and ending in the grand rooms of Hempstead House. Be awre this program is strictly for adults and children 12+. This is an energetic walking tour involving uneven terrain, hills, and stairs.
•Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
•Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
•Contact:
sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901
Beach Permit Sales
Town of Babylon Parks Department offers drive-thru beach permit sales at Venetian Shores Park. The cost is $45 for seniors 60 and over and $20 for active military, veterans and volunteer Fire and EMS.
•Where: Venetian Shores Park, 850 Venetian Blvd., Lindenhurst
•Time: 3-6 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 893-2100, townofbabylonny. gov/558/2025-Beach-Permits
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Supreme Court County of Suffolk
U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-AR1, Plaintiff AGAINST
Frank E. Connor, Jr. a/k/a Frank E. Connor a/k/a Frank Connor, Cathy Morris, et al, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 20, 2022 and entered on January 6, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on June 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM premises known as 64 Offaly Street, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 163.00, BLOCK: 03.00, LOT: 066.001, District 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $686,972.95 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613660/2017. For sale information, please visit XOME at www.xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Referee
FRENKEL LAM-
BERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 25-307. 5/7, 14, 21, 28,
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, D/B/A Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of Securitized Mortgage Asset Loan Trust 2015-1, Plaintiff, vs. Santiago A. Santos, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 21, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 11, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 90 26th Street, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 199.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 068.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $228,110.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606240/2024. Richard Lavorata Jr., Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 233364-1 25-306. 5/7, 14, 21, 28,
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, Ami-
tyville, NY at 6:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, June 5, 2025.
APPLICATION of Raymond Viola: 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 West side of Shore Road approximately 280 feet North of Berger Avenue in a "Residential B" District known as 35 Shore Road a/k/a
SCTM# 101-13-110.1
By Order of the Planning Board, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer 25-320. 5/21, 28
Elevate Rehabilitate OT PLLC:
Notice of formation of Elevate Rehabilitate OT PLLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/29/24 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: Elevate Rehabilitate OT PLLC, 16 Kent Place, Amityville NY 11701
Purpose: any lawful act. 25-304. 5/7, 14, 21, 28, 6/4, 11
Notice of formation of Sunny Shore Occupational Therapy Services PLLC, a limited liability company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on (03/26/2025.) Office location: (SUFFOLK ). SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a
copy of any process served against the PLLC to 11 CAPARI COURT, DIX HILLS , NY -11746).
Purpose: Any lawful purpose . 25-319. 5/21, 28, 6/4, 11, 18, 25
Notice of Formation of 1564 Noyack LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 5/6/2025. Office: Suffolk County
SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 216 East State Street, Suite 100, Trenton, NJ 08608
Purpose: any lawful purpose. 25-318. 5/21, 28, 6/4, 11, 18, 25
ADDENDUM#l
Request for Proposal for Legal Services for the Amityville Union Free School District. Addendum date of June 6, 2025
This addendum is issued to amend the Request for Proposal referenced above. The deadline for submission of proposals originally stated in the RFP as May 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM has been extended. The deadline for submission is hereby extended to June 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM.
This extension is granted to allow prospective proposers additional time to prepare and submit their proposals. All proposals must now be received, no later than the revised due date stated above. Any proposals received after this deadline, will not be considered. Prospective proposers must acknowledge receipt of this addendum in their proposal submission. Failure to do so, will result in disqualification of this
proposal. Issued by: Olivia T. Buatsi Asst. Superintendent for Finance and Operations (obuatsi@ amitwilleufsd.org) Marianne GuglieriAccount Clerk (maguglieri@amityvilleufsd.org) 25-324. 5/28
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, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm
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4. Wyandanch Multi 2 LLC
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6. Wyandanch Multi 1 LLC
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7. Wyandanch Multi 1 LLC
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8. Wyandanch
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SCTM NO:
0100-83-1-79 RENEWALS
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2. Wyandanch
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4. Wyandanch Homes
38 S. 31st St. Wyandanch NY 11798
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SCTM NO: 0100-53-2-48
3. Wyandanch Homes
53 S. 31st St. Wyandanch NY 11798
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4. Wyandanch
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38 S. 31st St. Wyandanch NY 11798
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD
Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold pub-
lic and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, June 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): PUBLIC HEARING/ MINOR SUBDIVISION
JOB# 24-49B; Belle Terre Developers, Inc.: SCTM# 0100083-02-104 and 0100-083-02-105: Zone – C Residence: SEQRA – Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Applicant proposes to subdivide two (2)
lots into two (2) new conforming lots in order to construct two (2) new single family dwellings.: Property is located on the west side of Maple Street, 440’ south of Jefferson Avenue, Wyandanch, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York
All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
Amityville Record: 05-28-25 25-326. 5/28
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 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, JUNE 12, 2025
BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
6:00 p.m.
1. Application #25-075
Richard A. Baugh, 69 West 5th Street, Deer Park, NY. Permission to diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 24.4’ (for rear deck).
All in connection with the erection of a rear yard deck. Property located on the east of 5th Street, 70.15’ south of Lake Avenue, Deer Park, NY.
SCTM#0100-63-1-2
Zoning District: Residence C
6:05 p.m.
2. Application #25-073 Matthew and Jennifer Leo, 213 Sandpiper Lane, West Babylon, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 20% to 41.7% (over by 2,170 sq. ft.). All in connection with the installation of an inground pool and a paver patio. Property located on the north side of Sandpiper Lane, 300’ east of Bergen Avenue, West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-230-14
Zoning District: Residence B
6:10 p.m.
3. Application #25079 Fanny Diaz (applicant)/610 Garnet Street Corp. (prop. owner), 1813 5th Avenue, Bayshore, NY.
Permission to dimin-
ish front yard setback from 30’ to 27.6’ (for portico platform) with 1’ – 4’’ roof overhang; diminish distance to front street line on Goodrich Avenue from 40’ to 6.7’ (for shed). All in connection with legally maintaining a front portico with an overhang and a shed. Property located on the southeast corner of Garnet Street and Goodrich Avenue, North Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-1133-1
Zoning District: Residence C
Subject Premises: 610 Garnet Street, North Babylon, NY
6:15 p.m.
4. Application #25074 Tracy McGlone, 833 North Delaware Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 27.2’; diminish south side yard setback from 10’ to 9.1’; diminish total side yards from 25’ to 14.95’; increase total building area from 30% to 32.8% (over by 171.12 sq. ft.); increase area of front yard used as a driveway from 40% to 75% (over by 1,200 sq. ft.). All in connection with proposed two-story additions, second-story addition, a detached garage, and to legally maintain a driveway. Property located on the east side of Delaware Avenue, 195.25’ south of Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY.
SCTM#0100-2084-3
Zoning District: Residence C
6:20 p.m.
5. Application #25082 Michael Ragno Jr. and Anna Ragno, 205 Justice Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 30% to 40.65% (over by 637.2 sq. ft.); diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 26’ – 7’’; diminish west side yard setback from 10’ to 5.05’; diminish
total side yards from 25’ to 15.05’; diminish distance to west lot line from 6’ to 3.7’ (for accessory building (shed)); diminish distance to rear lot line from 6’ to 4.7’ (for accessory building (shed)); diminish distance to east lot line from 2’ to 1.45’ (for accessory structure (rear pool deck)); diminish distance to west lot line from 6’ to 5.05’ (for hot tub). All in connection with a proposed front addition, and to legally maintain a roofed over patio, hot tub, shed, and pool deck. Property located on the north side of Justice Street, 75’ east of Shelton Street, West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-1341-39
Zoning District: Residence C
6:25 p.m.
6. Application #25078 Farmingdale Hospitality Partners LLC (applicant)/1030 Broadhollow, LLC (prop. owner), 1410 Common Oaks Drive, Raleigh, NC. Permission to increase area of sign from 32 sq. ft. to 40 sq. ft. All in connection with the erection of a non-conforming ground sign. Property located on the west side of Broad Hollow Road, approximately 952’ north of Michael Drive, Farmingdale, NY.
SCTM#0100-48-214.001
Zoning District: Motel Hotel
Subject Premises: 1024 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY
6:30 p.m.
7. Application #25080 Costello’s Ace Hardware (tenant)/ Basser-Kaufman 228 LLC (prop. owner), 770-11 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, NY. Permission to allow outdoor storage of two (2) 36 tank propane cabinets. All in connection with portion of an existing building.
Property located on the north side of Montauk Highway, 190.45’ west of Beachwood Drive, West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-2231-8.004
Zoning District: Business E Subject Premises: 515 Montauk Highway, West Babylon, NY
6:35 p.m.
8. Application #25081 Costello’s Ace Hardware (tenant)/ Copiague Associates (prop. owner), 77011 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, NY. Permission to allow outdoor storage in the front yard for two (2) 54 tank propane cabinets. All in connection with an existing building. Property located on the northwest corner of Montauk Highway and William Street, Copiague, NY.
SCTM#0100-1804-61
Zoning District: Business E
Subject Premises: 705 Merrick Road, Copiague, NY
6:40 p.m.
9. Application #25077 Winter Bros. Waste Systems of Long Island, LLC (tenant)/ Winters 99 Nancy, LLC (prop. owner), 120 Nancy Street, West Babylon, NY. Renewal of a special exception permit to conduct a transfer station; allow outdoor storage of containers containing scrap metal, concrete, metal, and wood; maintain three (3) buildings on site as per site plan, where one (1) is allowed. All in connection with three (3) existing buildings (previously approved for five (5) years, expired January 23, 2025). Property located on the east side of Nancy Street, 300’ south of Patton Avenue, West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-77-127.006
Zoning District: In-
dustry Ga
Subject Premises: 99 Nancy Street, West Babylon, NY 6:45 p.m.
10. Application #25-076 Babylon Best Buds Inc. (tenant)/ Omni-Babylon Realty LLC (prop. owner), 110 Beverly Road, Babylon, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to operate a retail recreational marijuana dispensary; diminish lot area from 20,000 sq. ft. required to 14,732.77 sq. ft. provided; increase number of allowable stalls in front yard from four (4) to five (5); diminish landscaping area from 1,800 sq. ft. required to 1,385 sq. ft. provided; diminish off-street parking from fifteen (15) parking spaces required to eight (8) parking spaces provided. All in connection with an existing one-story building. Property located on the east side of N. Wellwood Avenue, approx. 900’ north of Edison Avenue, West Babylon, NY.
SCTM#0100-74-14 & 5.001
Zoning District: Industry Gb
Subject Premises: 1288 N. Wellwood Avenue & 1222 N. Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, NY ALL PERSONS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE MUST APPEAR 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
May 19, 2025 25-327. 5/28
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School students in Linda Aims’ career and financial management class recently passed the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification test. The test is part of Working in Support of Education, a national standardized financial literacy certification program. The non-profit aims to help high school students graduate as financially capable young adults. The exam covers subjects such as money, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, investing, retirement and financial planning and management.
Congratulations to the following students: Alexander Almonte, Janice Bocanegra, Maya Badagliacca, Shyla Brown, Mayra Castro, Zorangel Cespedes, Kayla Cooper, Jhordelis Cruz, Romelio Defreitas, Nathalie Fernandez Diaz, Henry Garcia, Trameer Jones, Ansly Jourdain, Isabella Lopez, Davi Malik, Flauren Marcelin, Omardei Marcelin, Dylan Molina, Katherine Ordonez Perez, Cianna Parchment. Diego Patruno, Jai’den Pernell, Alberto Raymundo, Joseph Risch, Christopher Rivera Velasquez, Leila Rodriguez, Miriam Rodriguez, Allyson Shaw, Darwin Sosa, Grace Suriel, Bella Torres and Isabella Welosky.
Students from Copiague Middle School’s science research program were recently recognized for their work in the annual Town of Babylon Reworld Contest. Guided by their teacher Lenee Mason, the students were honored for their science research achievements at a ceremony held at Geiger Lake Memorial Park. Congratulations to the following winners: Lenna Karwowska, first place; Dean Coleman, second place; Emilio Reyes, third place; Stanislaw Krasnowski, fourth place; and Mya Nunez, fifth place.
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To add a family room, will we need another garage?
Q. We want to add a family room at the back of our house. Even though we have over 50 feet to work with to the back property line, we are being told that our garage is a problem, because it’s too close to the side property line, and when we attach the family room, we’ll need to get a zoning variance. If we take the garage down we have to put up another garage, because our building department requires us to have a garage. Why is this a problem, and how can we get around it? Our contractor said he could “take care of it,” that the garage shouldn’t be a problem, but so far that hasn’t happened, and we think we have to change our plans or not do the job.
A. There is a bigger picture than just the couple of issues you describe. The rules and regulations of the state building codes are intended to keep us all safe from fire, wind, flooding and other hazardous conditions. There are thousands of regulations and separate community zoning requirements, and when something is planned, it must meet all criteria from different sets of rules.
In your case, the garage was separate and independent from the house. In many communities, the zoning-required distance for a freestanding garage to the property line is 2 feet, but some require 3 feet, and your community requires 4 feet. But that’s just the distance to a property line, and only for a freestanding “accessory structure,” one that isn’t part of the house, such as a shed, gazebo, garage or deck.
The building code, for the entire state, then has overlapping fire protection requirements. A structure built closer than 3 feet to a property line must have fire rated materials, as an “assembly,” including wall or roof interior and exterior materials combined. Each assembly must resist a fire for one hour, and published testing reports from independent testing companies, such as Underwriters Laboratories, must be followed. I’ll address the construction issue more next week.
The problem you have is that your garage was allowed to be closer to the property line than a habitable building — your home — so it appears that it can stay because it has always been there. Now it will be part of the house, and many communities publish charts online or have zoning code chapters available for you to see which minimum distance and total distance you will need to meet for all your new work, including the garage. The garage will probably need to be reconstructed farther away from the property line. In many local communities, the minimum is 5 feet, but wider properties may require greater distances.
Always confirm before the plans are finalized. You can’t get around this legally, which is a concern, because anyone who knowingly creates a violation, especially a safety violation, puts many others lives at risk and could be subject to prosecution. Fire isn’t selective. It spreads and it kills. Good luck!
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