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Amityville honors tradition with Fourth of July Parade through village streets By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Former Amityville Fire Chief Dennis James took in this year’s Fourth of July Parade from a chair on the sidewalk, a wellearned rest after years of marching in the annual celebration. “I walked in a lot of parades,” James said. “Now it’s my turn to sit this one out.” On the other hand, Ann Marie Crocitto, 88, marked her 50th year of taking part in the parade as a member of the Columbiettes. Her family was there in full force to support her as she marched. “We are out here every year supporting her, the Columbiettes and all of the other marchers,” said her daughter, Lovi Crocitto Fiore. “We wouldn’t miss it for anything.” Hundreds of residents and families lined the streets to watch the parade, which was

sponsored by the Village of Amityville and the Amityville Fire Department. The route began at Bayside and Ocean avenues, continued to South Ireland and Bennett Place, crossed Merrick Road and wound through Broadway — drawing applause and cheers the entire way. Spectators called the parade a beloved Independence Day tradition, one that brings the community together year after year. “It was an absolutely gorgeous day,” said Amityville Fire Chief Stephen Juliano. “I want to thank all the volunteers who helped make the parade and the day a success, and I appreciate the community for coming out and celebrating America’s birthday.” Amityville Village Mayor Michael O’Neill noted the distinctive nature of the parade, which winds through residential areas where neighbors can watch from CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

Following a June 28 stabbing after a youth basketball event at Bolden Mack Park, Babylon Town officials said ongoing issues have put the town’s permit for the organization, MACK, at risk. However, they are working with event officials to improve safety and security. “Several issues the day of the event led to overcrowding, alcohol and marijuana—all violations of the organization’s permit to use the park,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer. “We are not saying that the organizers themselves were responsible, but it happened, and we are now going through the official process to be transparent and express our concerns to ensure this does not happen again.” The incident occurred following the opening game of the summer basketball season organized by Making Athletes Career. Knowledgeable (MACK), a nonprofit that has run a popular basketball program in the community for nearly a decade. According to Suffolk County police, a 33-year-old woman was stabbed in the back outside the park, located at 3453 Great Neck Road. She was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. While the stabbing took place after the event and outside the park’s premises, MACK founder

and president Andrew Ayodeji acknowledged the concerns raised by the town. “We want to strengthen our relationship with the town, and we are taking all proper steps by working with security professionals,” Ayodeji said during a meeting with town officials. “We thank you for your support over the past nine years and for the opportunity to rectify this situation.” The MACK board was scheduled to meet again with Babylon Town leaders to develop a safety plan, which may include relocating the event to a more suitable venue. Supporters of the program addressed the town board at the July 9 meeting, emphasizing MACK’s role in providing a positive and structured environment for hundreds of local youths — many of whom have gone on to attend college on basketball scholarships. “MACK has done a great job for our young people,” said Bishop Walter Willie of Prayer Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, located on Great Neck Road. “And the town has done a great job supporting youth — we’re confident they can work this out.” MACK board member Dan Lloyd presented the board with a petition signed by more than 700 residents in support of the program. “Community is like family; CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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Amityville Woman’s Club ends year with successful fund-raising lunch The Amityville Woman’s Club recently completed its 2024-2025 year with its annual Philanthropies Luncheon at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore . The club raised funds for HorseAbility, a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the lives of individuals with special needs through equine-facilitated interactions. Over $5,000 was raised for the organization.

Additionally at the meeting, two graduating seniors from Amityville High School, Kayla Faublas and Michael DiPaola, were each honored with a $2,000 scholarship. The checks were formally presented to the students at the Amityville High School Awards Night on June 11. You can mail the club at P.O. Box, 443, Amityville NY 11701, or email ladypmk916.pk@gmail.com.

Shakespeare in the Park returns to Amityville Eastline Theatre is returning to James A. Caples Park at Amityville Beach for a special production of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and Jane Austen’s «Emma” this summer – celebrating Austen’s 250th birthday. Bring a chair or a blanket for the lawn

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Senior citizens in the Massapequa, Amityville and Babylon areas now have access to free music, arts, movement, rhythm and memory exercise classes—no long-distance travel required. The newly opened AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville is offering these and other support services at no cost. Operated by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, the center provides a range of programs designed to support seniors and their families, all under the guidance of professional caregivers. “I enjoy coming here because it keeps my mind active,” said Richard Ludes, who spent one morning at the center taking part in the programs. Located in the former residence of the Dominican Sisters on Schlegel Boulevard, the fully renovated building was designed to serve the particular needs of older adults, especially those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia. It includes space for education, hands-on learning, and therapeutic activities in a warm, inviting setting. “We wanted to make it comfortable and welcoming,” said Cathy Serpico, the center’s senior manager. “During construction, we made sure every room had large windows and natural light, because that’s important for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. It helps them keep track of the time of day.” Serpico added that the color palette was also carefully selected to promote calm and comfort. That attention to detail was evident as about a dozen seniors recent-

ly participated in a music-based session designed to lift their spirits and encourage mindfulness. “It’s interesting to go to another place and do something different,” said Camille Iazzetta of West Babylon, who attended the class. Like many others in the session, she was transported by a town-run bus from a local senior center in Babylon. The classes typically last one to two hours. Afterward, seniors are brought back to their respective centers, providing them with both stimulation and companionship. “I’m 84 years old and I live alone,” said Eileen Bencosme who took part in one of the sessions one day. “It gives me some companionship with others, and I’m not alone.” The facility is funded through charitable donations and grants. Last year the Town of Babylon provided a $49,000 grant to help with the completion of the center. Looking ahead, the center plans to open a library and resource center to assist students, caregivers, and health professionals seeking information about Alzheimer’s and dementia. A fully furnished apartment is also in development to help seniors practice daily living skills in a safe, supervised environment. Therapists are on staff to support all programming. “All of this allows us not only to create activities but to tailor them for each person, addressing their individual needs and abilities,” Serpico said. In addition to participants who arrive by bus from senior centers, others are brought by family members who register them in advance. A full schedule of classes is available at afalongisland.org or by calling 631-223-4000.

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Richard Ludes, a retired firefighter, with his daughter, Mary Jane Rohan, at the center with therapeutic program specialists Sasha Hicks and Lizanne Lachat.

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language, and thinking skills. Results can help determine whether further medical evaluation is needed. Appointments for memory screenings can be scheduled by calling 631-223-4000.

Grand Opening ceremony July 24 The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will hold a grand opening ceremony for the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, 149 Schleigel Boulevard in Amityville, on Thurs, July 24 at 11 am. “Whether it’s free community programs, free memory screenings, and more, the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center is

a new, valuable community-based resource for Long Islanders,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President and CEO. He added, “We invite Long Islanders to help us cut the ribbon on July 24 and see what the new center has to offer.” RSVP by contacting the center at 631-223-4000.

A conference room, once the chapel in the Dominican Sisters’ residence, retains the historical chandeliers, a reminder of the history of the site.

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Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Robert Graganella, 43, of 818 Brook St., West Babylon; Anthony Cabrera, 36 Birch St., Central Islip; Hugo Lopez, 28, 1317 Ackerson Blvd., Bay Shore; Jose Amaya, 49, of 164 Lake Dr., Wyandanch; Jamie Rodriguez Fuentes, 31, of 97 Bark Ave., Central Islip; Marek Czaplicki, 56 of Lindenhurst. Grand Larceny: James Wilson, 34, of 3553 Great Neck Rd., Amityville; Jennifer Germosen, 41, of 21 Yalta Dr., Central Islip. Petit Larceny: Sandra Fierstein, 71, of 1 Trim St., Bay Shore; Jose Vargas Serrato, 40, of 4 Nagle Ln., Central Islip; Carlos Bautista, 48, of 141 E. John St., Lindenhurst; Frederick Kropp, 66, of 2576 Center Ave., Bellmore; Craig Smith of 169 Sycamore La., Central Islip (also charged with DWAI); Anthony Garcia Miranda, 37, of 522 48th St., Lindenhurst; Barrington Whitehead, 38, of 4 Tyrconnell St., Amityville; Anthony Bates, 34, of 41 Irving Ave., Wyandanch; Joaquin Honeywell, 40, of 119 Stonehurst La., Dix Hills. Menacing With A Weapon: Jacob Davis, 21, of 102 Coolidge Ave., Amity Harbor; Assault: Aidan Honorio Smith, 21, of 40 Columbus Ave., West Babylon; Jose Rodriguez, 35, of 4 Roland Dr., West Babylon.

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•Amityville Village Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For more information, call (631) 264-6000. •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., 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) 972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 18

•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.

•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.

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•Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 957-7468. •Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. 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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•Town of Babylon Rental Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon

Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 957-4434. •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) 3320552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential. •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) 972-8829 (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.

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•Town of Babylon Planning Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-4434.

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•Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 957-3012. •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) 972-8829 (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.

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Left fielder River Town had a team-leading 69 hits in the first half of the season as well as 17 stolen bases.

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Jonah Dipoto is one of four righthanders in the Ducks’ starting rotation.

Ducks build momentum for second half By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Only time will tell if the Long Island Ducks can carry the momentum they built down the stretch of the first half of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball season when a 9-1 finish still left them four games behind the York Revolution in the North Division. The Ducks, who went 35-28 and saw Ronaldo Flores lead the league in firsthalf batting with a .362 average, have shown second-year manager Lew Ford they’re more than capable of qualifying for the playoffs and making a push for the franchise’s fifth championship. “We’re doing a lot of good things and know we have a solid ballclub,” said Ford, the Ducks’ all-time hits leader with 1,036, good enough for third in league history. “Our pitching, hitting and fielding were all first or second in the league. If we keep that going we absolutely can make the playoffs.” Including Flores, the Ducks had nine players appear in at least 45 of the first half’s 63 games. The 23-year-old catcher, who began the second half on the dis-

abled list, had 59 hits in 163 at-bats with 7 homers and 30 RBIs. The franchise typically leads the Atlantic League in annual player departures to either Major League Baseball contracts or overseas, but the Ducks entered the second half with as much stability as they’ve had in quite some time. Another example of how the Atlantic League is an outstanding option for those looking to reach or return to the next level is pitcher Zach Plesac, who made seven starts for the Ducks, winning four with a 2.84 ERA before inking a deal with the St. Louis’ Cardinals organization June 5 and reporting to Triple-A affiliate Memphis. Plesac has six seasons of MLB experience and Ford is now working with a starting rotation consisting of four righthanders (Tim Melville, David Griffin, Ryan Sandberg and Jonah Dipoto) and southpaw Juan Hillman, “Our pitchers are throwing well and keeping us in every game,” Ford said. Melville’s tenure with the Ducks dates back to 2017 and he’s currently in his third stint in Central Islip. In

between he’s had his contract purchased by the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies. He threw just 26 innings in the first half this season, mostly in relief, and earned three wins with a 4.15 ERA. “He’s a veteran leader who’s been in the big leagues more than once,” Ford said. Griffin made 10 starts in the first half, going 5-1 with a 3.90 ERA and 63 strikeouts in 60 innings. “He took a nohitter into the eighth inning a couple of starts back,” Ford said of Griffin, who joined the Ducks in August of last season. Sandberg, from Island Park and a 2016 graduate of West Hempstead High School, is in his first season with the Ducks after spending two years with Quebec in the Frontier League. He made six starts in the first half and produced an impressive 3.16 ERA with a record of 3-2. “Ryan’s been doing a great job and has become a big part of the rotation,” Ford said. With closer Peyton Williams currently on the injured list, Ford is using a committee to seal the deal. “We’re hop-

ing to get him back before the season ends,” Ford said of Williams. The offense produced six runs per game through the first 63 and was aggressive on the bases with 109 steals. Leadoff hitter and star defensive centerfielder Chris Roller (19) and left fielder River Town (17) are the stolen base leaders, and the latter had a team-best 69 hits in the first half. “We’ve got a nice core group and closing the first half on a hot streak boosted confidence and showed what we can do,” Town said. “Our pitchers have been lights-out and offensively we’re having fun and playing hard-nosed baseball.” In the power department, third baseman Troy Viola belted 11 homers and knocked in 44 runs to lead the team in both categories, and outfielder Cody Thomas had 10 dingers and 39 RBIs. Other mainstays in the lineup are outfielders Taylor Kohlwey and JC Encarnacion, shortstop Kole Kaler, and catcher Justin O’Conner. We’re too good of a team to not build off how we finished the first half,” Town said.

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Amityville Pipe Band to lead 2025 Pearl Harbor Commemoration ceremonies By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The Amityville American Legion Pipe Band has been selected as the lead pipe band for the Pearl Harbor Commemoration ceremonies in Hawaii in December 2025. “We want to congratulate the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band for being invited as the official ambassador from New York to the 2025 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade,” said Earl T. Hurrey, a retired U.S. Marine and chair of the selection committee for the Pearl Har-

bor parade. “This invitation is based on your outstanding performance in Normandy, France, for the D-Day Commemoration in 2023, and your continued commitment to honoring our veterans and commemorating America’s important history.” Also known as the Amityville Highland Pipe Band, the group was founded in 1952 by 23 local World War II veterans. Over its 70-year history, the band has performed at notable locations, including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New Orleans, Hawaii, the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade,

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Amityville Pipe Band in Massapequa Park Village Independence Day parade this year. and throughout communities across Long Island. The band currently operates out of Massapequa American Legion Post 1066, located at 66 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa. It has earned multiple honors, including Best Pipe Band and the Father Callahan Trophy in 1981. Pipe Major Jim Noone also gained recognition for performing at the closing ceremonies of the

Panama Canal on July 29, 1999. To help offset the cost of travel to the December ceremonies, the band is seeking donations. Contributions can be sent to the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band, 66 Veterans Blvd., Massapequa, NY 11758. Checks should be made payable to the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band. All donations are tax-deductible.

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One teen has died, another was injured after two separate motorcycle crashes in recent days. Robert Buerkle, 17, of West Babylon lost his life in a motorcycle accident after he was hit by a truck that was turning, according to police. Police said Victor Hansen, 84, was driving a 2022 Chevrolet pickup on Tappen Avenue at approximately 3 p.m. on July 1 and was turning his vehicle onto the eastbound lanes of West Main Street when it struck Buerlke, who was traveling westbound. He was pronounced dead at Good Samaritan Hospital. Hansen, of Babylon, was not charged and did not sustain any injuries. Both vehicles were impounded by police for safety checks. Police ask that anyone with information on the accident to call 631-854-8152. S.C. First Squad detectives are investigating another crash that critically injured a teen in Lindenhurst July 3. At approximately 1:30 a.m., the victim, Salvatore Costa, was riding a 2015 Suzuki motorcycle in front of 149 East John Street when he lost control of the vehicle, striking a pole. He was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital and was listed in critical condition.

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Copiague School District held a tenure and retiree celebration ceremony at Copiague Middle School to honor those closing a chapter and starting a new one.

Copiague honors retirees, newly tenured

Robert (RJ) Buerlke, 17, who was killed in motorcycle crash in Babylon July 1. The family has set up a GoFundMe page atZ: https://shorturl.at/kPgzV

The Copiague School District celebrated staff members closing out their careers as well as those beginning a new chapter during a retiree and tenure ceremony on June 23. Gathered in the Copiague Middle School auditorium, the tenure recipients and retirees were joined by administrators, Board of Education members, colleagues, families and friends. Copiague School District Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Bannon thanked the retirees for their many years of service and the guidance and support they have provided to students, their families and colleagues. Administrators called each retiree to the podium to celebrate their contributions to the school community. The district offered congratulations

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and best wishes to the following staff on their retirement: Joseph Chirco, Sheri Droz, Adrienne Mahoney, Lori Markowski, Dawn Masure, Timothy McCarthy, Denise Pecora, Victoria Rogalski, Kirstin Santomassimo and Brian Washington. Newly tenured teachers and administrators were also celebrated at the ceremony: Katherine Baldeo, Kailee Buckley, Ashley Capuana, Taylor Cardone, Nicole Castronovo, Christina Falcone, Philip Fortuno, Caroline Golio, Paulette Gonzalez, Carly Greco, Kaitlyn Hennelly, Alison Hill, Lucijan Jovic, Vanessa Juengerkes, Kyle Kerrigan, Giselle Munoz, Christina Polito, Andrea Pozzi, Nicole Sirianni, Jennifer Sutherland, Paige Swantek, Jason Taibi, Amanda Taveras, Michael Thompson, Karla Umanzor and Danielle Watson.

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their front yards. “The parade meanders through the streets and allows residents to enjoy it while sitting in front of their homes with family,” O’Neill said. “It’s a unique parade route that brings the community together.” Each year, the parade alternates its route, beginning on one side of the Amityville River and the other, traveling through different parts of the village. It ends at the Amityville firehouse, where firefighters serve hot

dogs, hamburgers and all the fixings to attendees. This year’s festivities also hold special meaning: 2025 marks the 120th anniversary of the Amityville Fire Department. To honor the milestone, the department will host the Town of Babylon’s Annual Fire Department Parade on Sept. 20, followed by a community carnival that evening. “We’ll be looking for a lot of community support for those events as well,” Juliano said. Erik Lee & Carolyn James/Herald

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Lovi Crocitto Fiore, Ann Marie Romeo Crocitto, Joseph Romeo, Gracie Romeo, Riley Jones and Emily Goldberg cheer on the marchers.

Former Amityville Fire Chief Dennis James enjoys the parade from the sidelines

The chiefs of the combined North Amityville and Amityville Fire Departments lead the way

Young participant riding in the parade.

Suzie and Cassandra Barreau, Zoe Smith and Karina Barreau take time out following the parade for a taste of ice cream

Christian Parra and Kevin Battcher Jr. lead off the combined North Amityville and Amityville Fire Department parade group.

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From left, Melissa Kreuder, Erin Kreuder, Nicole DiPaolo, Alexandra McVeety and Shannon Scott applauded the various marchers

Graham Ferraro, 2, clutches the American Flag as the parade passes by.

S.C. Leg. Jason Richberg enjoys the after-parade celebration with sons Andrew and Joel.

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it works together,” Lloyd said. “This program is invaluable and vital to our community — especially its young people.” Former public official Vanessa BairdStreeter urged cooperation between the town and the organization. “I am asking everyone involved to come up with a solution that allows this program to continue,” she said. “Without it, what are our young people going to do?” Wyandanch High School Principal Paul Sibblies called the program essential to youth development. “It gives kids hopes and dreams — and it’s easier for them to achieve those dreams if we put systems in place for them,” he said.

Local business owner and single mother Daphne Baptiste said MACK has given her son something crucial: mentorship. “As a single mom, that kind of support is vital in our community,” she said. Schaffer expressed optimism that the town and the organization will reach a resolution. “I have publicly acknowledged that MACK has done a tremendous job,” he said. “What really strikes me is the number of young people who have gone through the program and gone on to greater things. That’s the byproduct we want to see.” Police are still investigating the stabbing and ask anyone with information to contact First Squad Detectives at 631-8548152.

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Studies suggest dogs may experience jealousy, researchers say Pets, Pets, Pets...

Dogs may be capable The study involved 36 of experiencing jealousy, dogs in their own homes. a concept first suggested Owners were asked to more than 150 years ago show affection to a realisby Charles Darwin. In his tic stuffed dog that barked, 1871 book The Descent of whined and wagged its Man, Darwin wrote, “Evtail. In comparison tests, eryone has seen how jealowners interacted with ous a dog is of his master’s a jack-o’-lantern pail or affection, if lavished on read aloud from a musical any other creature.” pop-up book. In all cases, Historically, researchowners were instructed to ers believed jealousy was treat the objects as if they too complex and only an were real dogs, petting and JOANNE adult human response. praising them. ANDERSON But more recent findings The researchers videosuggest a basic or “primortaped the interactions and dial” form of jealousy—dehad two independent obfined as an emotional response rooted servers code the footage for aggressive, in social attachment—can be seen in ba- disruptive and attention-seeking behavbies as young as six months and only one iors. other species-dogs. Experts distinguish Results showed that dogs were nearly this from the complex, self-reflective twice as likely to push or touch their jealousy typically observed in people. owner when the owner interacted with Two notable studies have provided the stuffed dog (78%) compared to the evidence supporting the idea of jealousy pail (42%), and even less during the book in dogs. reading (22%). About 30% of the dogs University of California San Diego Study tried to position themselves between – 2014 their owner and the stuffed dog. A quarIn July 2014, researchers at the Uni- ter of the dogs snapped at the toy dog, versity of California, San Diego, pub- while only one did so toward the pail or lished the first experimental study of book. jealousy in dogs. Led by psychology proResearchers also noted that 86% of the fessor Christine Harris and then-student dogs sniffed the rear of the stuffed dog, Caroline Provost, the study examined suggesting they believed it was a real how dogs reacted when their owners ap- animal. peared to give affection to another aniUniversity of Auckland Study – 2021 mal. A 2021 study led by psychologist Ama-

lia Bastos at the University of Auckland added further evidence that dogs experience jealousy—and may even imagine social interactions they cannot see. In the experiment, 18 dog owners were separated from their pets by a chest-high barrier. Dogs were briefly shown their owner petting either a realistic-looking fake dog or a fur-covered cylinder. When the barrier was closed, the dogs continued to pull more strongly on their leashes if they believed their owner was still

interacting with the fake dog. This marked the first time any study demonstrated that dogs may imagine social interactions happening out of view. Together, the two studies indicate when dogs try to banish a rival, they are demonstrating a more complex emotional understanding than previously recognized. “I think people tend to underestimate what dogs are capable of in terms of their social intelligence,” Bastos said.

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Musical expressions Jazzin’ it up on the North Shore

Rock Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall brings his current tour to Long Island, featuring opening act Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. It’s of particular significance as it marks a reunion for Hall and Tilbrook, who have shared the stage in previous performances, most notably in Hall’s acclaimed web series “Live from Daryl’s House.” The format is the same, with Tilbrook performing a solo set to open, then joining Hall on stage to close the show. Beyond the music, the tour holds sentimental value, as it coincides with significant milestones in Hall’s career. In 2024, Hall celebrated the 10th anniversary of his venue, Daryl’s House, in Pawling, N.Y., where he offered a free concert to acknowledge the support of his fans. Hall’s shared the stage with icons such as Elvis Costello and Howard Jones, emphasizing his prowess in delighting audiences with diverse musical experiences. This tour solidifies his commitment to keeping his music fresh and engaging.

Wednesday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. $226.75, $186.75, $118.75 (GA), $108.75. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com.

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ollowing last year’s popular debut, Tilles Jazz Fest returns to the beautiful and historic Long Island University Post campus, on Saturday, offering an immersive day of world-class jazz, family-friendly fun and community celebration across four stages. Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, this second annual festival brings together both legendary artists and rising stars on the jazz scene. Complemented by top LIU student and alumni ensembles, it’s a full indoor/outdoor experience — from lawn picnics and Second Line parades during the day to Grammywinning headliners Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli with his Big Band at the evening’s • July 19, starting at noon Concert Hall show. • Adult day pass: $55; ages 11-18, $15; 10 and under free Recently added to the lineup are rising • All-event pass (includes soulful Brazilian-born vocal powerhouse evening concert): $100 adults, Jamile and acclaimed young trio New Jazz $75 18 and under Underground. They join previously announced • LIU Post campus, 720 artists including Afro-Cuban percussionist Northern Blvd., Brookville • Tickets available at Pedrito Martínez; trailblazing trumpeter ticketmaster.com or Summer Camargo with her quintet; dynamic tillescenter.org or brass band The Gotham Kings, led by Wynton (516) 299-3100 Marsalis protégé Alphonso Horne; vocalist/ composer Vanisha Gould, and many more. This is a festival where legends meet the future. “It’s a joyful celebration of jazz in all its forms — on a campus built for discovery, creativity and community,” Tilles Center’s Executive and Artistic Director Tom Dunn says. The festival proudly showcases the creativity of future talents who wil surely take their place in the professional musical landscape. LIU Jazz Combo (current LIU students) and Long Island Rising Stars (featuring LIU alumni and others) will welcome guests as they enter at festival entrances, The LIU Post Jazz Ensemble (LIU students and faculty) takes the University Arches Stage with a set of Afro-Cuban Jazz, echoing the festival’s global spirit, at 2 p.m. LIU Marching Band members add energy to the festival’s New Orleans-style Second Line parade, closing the daytime festivities at 5:45 p.m.. This festival is truly where the young superstars of tomorrow are given their due, alongside the acclaimed jazz greats. Of course, the spotlight shines on Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli with his Big Band, in Dear Mr. Sinatra.

Pizzarell, the renowned jazz guitarist and singer, has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and repopularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli continues to expand that repertoire. For this concert, he’s joined by trumpet superstar Sandoval for what is sure to be a swinging tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes. Another trumpeter forging a path to greatness is one of the few females to enter what might be considered a “boy’s club.” At all of 23, Juillardtrained Summer Camargo is fast on her way to arriving at the top of the jazz scene. Besides performing on the festival circuit and in notable Manhattan jazz venues such Dizzy’s Club and Birdland, she’s quite at home on some renowned stages. Camargo appears on your TV screen weekly as part of Saturday Night Live’s house band, in her third year with SNL. And now she finds herself sharing the stage with the one-and-only Jonathan Groff. She’s thrilled to be bringing her talents to his accomplished band as second trumpet in Broadway’s buzzy hit, “Just In Time,” the jukebox musical celebrating the life and times of Bobby Darin. “I’m very grateful to be here [in New York City],” the Florida native says. “I feel like I’m living the dream. I’m doing stuff I never imagined for myself. I’m so grateful for the opportunity and family and friends and all those who have helped me along the way.” Camargo was bitten by the jazz bug early on. Her parents, although not musicians themselves, had affinity to jazz and exposed her to old Hollywood films and all things jazz from a young age. She took up violin at age 8 and by fifth grade became enthralled with the trumpet. From there, it quickly became apparent that she and the trumpet were meant to be. “It’s a glamorous sound,” she says. Recalling the fiery intensity of Louis Armstrong, she describes the trumpet’s appeal as “a shimmery, brilliant quality.” Surely attributes that one can ascribe to Camargo. Check her out on the afternoon stage, when she does a 45-minute set with her quintet. From jazz lovers to families looking for a summer outing, there’s something for everyone here. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for a day of relaxed listening and discovery. Youngsters will enjoy the Kids Zone, with an instrument “petting zoo,” crafts and face painting. When everyone is ready for a bite, check out the food trucks and artisan purveyors with their tempting wares. Or bring your own picnic!

Comic showcase Laugh the night away at Mom’s Night Out, presented Long Island Comedy Festival. Are you a Mom? Do you have a Mom? Do you know a Mom? Then this is the show for you! You’ll enjoy witty standup delivered by four clever comics. The lineup includes Seaford’s Marla Schultz (pictured), a comedian, speaker and actress. An advocate for mental health awareness, Marla’s motto blends comedy and therapy; “Saving lives one punchline at a time.” She’s joined by Brooklyn-based Meghan Hanley, known for her quick wit and upbeat persona. Also, Kendra Cunningham surely does it all: writer, actress and award-winning screenwriter. She’s known for “Last Comic Standing” and her latest work “Meatball Therapy,” in addition to the comedy ciruit. Finally, Peaches Rodriguez wows audiences with her twisted perspective and edgy humor, a regular in Atlantic City and Las Vegas.

Thursday, July 24, 8 p.m. $45$50. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.

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BACCA TV. The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, BACCA, is assembling a team of visionary content creators and video producers for their new digital platform. It’s free to join. Tackle fresh creative challenges, premiere your work on their online channel and be honored at the inaugural BACCA TV Video Awards. Put “BACCA TV” as the subject line in your email.

• Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague • Time: 6:30-8 p.mw. • Contact: copiaguelibrary.org or call (631) 691-1111

Family movie night

The Town of Babylon’s Summer Movie Series shows Disney-Pixar’s beloved animated film “Monsters, Inc.,” at Tanner Park in Copiague. In the event of inclement weather, check the Town of Babylon Parks Facebook page for movie status.

• Contact: info@babylonarts.org

Babylon Soldier JULY Ride

Take part in this unique 25-mile cycling event as you ride alongside the men and women who served the country and support their journey to recovery. The cost is $100 for adults and $40 for children. Registration is available day of the event or through the website.

• Where: Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. • Time: 7 a.m., registration and packet pick-up begin, and 9 a.m. Opening Ceremony and ride begins. • Contact: soldierride.org/ Babylon, communityfundraising. woundedwarriorproject.org/ pages/1020

Fridays on the Greene

Come out for some outdoor music, featuring Bank: Time Traveling Trio. With food and craft beers from local establishments. Enjoy a night of live entertainment and food, Amityville-style. • Where: Greene Ave., and Broadway, Amityville • Time: 6-10 p.m. • Contact: (631) 552-5673

Westbury House Tour

For many years visitors to Westbury House at Old Westbury Gardens asked what was beyond the first floor corridor. Now go beyond the door and discover “secrets of the service wing,” during a 60-minute guided tour. Be introduced to the intensive labor required to create the lifestyle experienced by the Phipps family and their guests; tour the many rooms that were “behind the scenes” to create the formal dining experiences of early 20th century. Go along the corridors to the butler’s pantry and silver cleaning room then descend the 17 steps to the kitchen, scullery, and wine storage rooms located on the ground floor. Reservations required. • Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: Noon-1 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.; also July 20-21, July 23-25 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call(516) 333-0048

• Where: 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague • Time: 8:30 p.m. • Contact: (631) 893-2100

JULY

Best of Broadway

Sounds of the Great White Way return to Eisenhower Park with Neil Berg’s “100 Years of Broadway.” Back for its annual crowd thrilling celebration of Broadway’s greatest songs from its finest shows, the acclaimed touring Broadway concert never disappoints. The lively musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, shares those dynamic showstopping tunes performed by a cast of Broadway actors and actresses. Backed by Neil Berg and a small combo, these amazing Broadway talents light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred.Berg presents creatively revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from some of the newest hits, along with his fascinating commentary and historical notes in between songs. This gorgeous, guided tour of the American art form that is musical theater, is a production both hypnotic and historical. The dazzling • Where: Harry Chapin Lakeside new edition appeals to all ages and will have everyone humming along. Berg, Theatre, Eisenhower Park, an award-winning composer-lyricist-producer, and his cast of vocal powerhouses East Meadow combine the century’s greatest Broadway hits into a performance that brings • Time: 7 p.m. everyone to their feet. • Contact: nassaucountyny.gov

Shakespeare in the Courtyard

The Carriage House Players perform “Othello,” in the Vanderbilt Mansion’s beautiful Spanish Revival Courtyard. Enjoy theater under the stars. $20, $15, seniors and children under 12. • Where: Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 8 p.m., also Sunday and Wednesday, through Aug. 3 • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

Farmers Market JULY The Amityville Village

Farmers Market is ongoing Saturdays until Oct. 25 at First United Methodist Church.or through the website.

• Where: 25 Broadway, Amityville • Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-6000

Courtyard Concert

Vanderbilt Museum welcomes all to the first Courtyard Concert of the season with We May Be Right. The Billy Joel tribute band delivers hit after hit along with some of Billy’s best deep cuts — bringing audiences to their feet, singing along to all the classics. Pack a picnic and bring a lawn chair.

$45, $40 members. • Where: Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: Gates open 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m. • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

Outdoor sounds

The Town of Babylon Summer Concert Series continues with the Santana tribute band Milagro, at Geiger Park. In the event of inclement weather, check the Town of Babylon Park’s Facebook page for concert status. • Where: Grand Blvd., Deer Park • Time: 7:30 p.m. • Contact: (631) 893-2100

Dog Days Weekend

Bring your pup to enjoy the sunshine and explore the beauty of Old Westbury Gardens. Visitors are once again welcome to bring their leashed canine companions for a relaxing walk through our lush, picturesque grounds. Wander along blooming garden paths, relax on the lawn, and roam designated pet-friendly areas where you and your pup can soak in the sights and scents of summer together. It’s a tailwagging good time for dogs and dog lovers alike.

• Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury • Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., also July 20 • Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

BYOBook Quiet JULY Reading Club

Do you love sipping coffee or tea while catching up on a good book? If so, bring your own book and meet new friends or read quietly while enjoying a coffee or tea, at Fortunate Hand Coffee House and Tattoo Shop. There is no assigned reading. You can share your book or read by yourself. Registration needed to ensure enough space. Drinks and treats will be provided by Fortunate Hand for BYOBook readers. • Where: 17 W. Oak St., Amityville • Time: 6:30-8 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-0567

The Eagle Has Landed: Man on the Moon

Join historian Jim Ward at Copiague Memorial Public Library for this fascinating presentation. Find out about the successes as well as the setbacks that eventually led to astronaut Neil Armstrong becoming the first man to set foot on the surface

Supper By The JULY Bay

Amityville Chamber of Commerce hosts “Supper By The Bay” featuring Mutant Kings, at the beach. • Where: Amityville Beach, Amityville • Time: 6-9 p.m. • Contact: (631) 552-5673

Library Outing: JULY Day trip to Foxwoods Casino

Amityville Public Library hosts a bus trip to Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut. Enjoy lunch, gambling, shopping and fun! Dine at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen for some fine dining or grab a quick bite to eat at Junior’s, the choice is yours. There is also a Tanger Outlet located inside Foxwoods so you can shop till you drop. Registration required. $60 per registrant. • Where: Leaves from Sunrise Mall, Massapequa • Contact: amityvillepubliclibrary. org or call (631) 264-0567

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a/k/a SCTM# 101-54-37.Application o Frank Cruthers. Applicant seeks to renew a previously approved special exception for a parentchild residence in a detached accessory structure pursuant to Section 183-9 C. (4) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Southwest corner of Towne Street and Wood Avenue in a “Residential A” District known as 25 Towne Street a/k/a SCTM# 101-8-2-4.1. Application of Renata Rokicki. Applicant seeks a variance to maintain a previously installed 6 foot fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the South side of Maple Drive approximately 120 feet East of County Line Road in a “Residential B” District known as 110 Maple Drive a/k/a SCTM# 101-1-1-48. Application of Lenore Robbins. Applicant seeks a variance to maintain a previously installed 6 foot fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the East side of South Bayview Avenue approximately 78 feet North of Bayside Place in a “Residential B” District known as 198 South Bayview Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-12-6-29. Application of Nicholas Basilone. Applicant seeks a variance to install a 6 foot vinyl fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the South side of Coles Avenue approximately 298 feet West of Richmond Avenue in a “Residential BB” District known as 66 Coles a/k/a SCTM# 101-11-6-3. Application of Kelly

Murphy. Applicant seeks a variance to reduce the required rear yard setback from 25 feet to 8 feet associated with the proposed construction of a rear awning pursuant to Section 183-54 of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Northeast corner of Richmond Avenue and Chichester Avenue in a “Residential B” District known as 248 Richmond Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-11-14-1. Application of Briany Bernard. Applicant seeks a variance to install a 6 foot vinyl fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Northeast corner of South Bayview Avenue and Bayside Place in a “Residential B” District known as 5 Bayside Place a/k/a SCTM# 101-12-6-30. Application of Robert Kohlepp. Applicant seeks a use variance to maintain an existing accessory structure as a dwelling unit pursuant to Section 183-43 of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the East side of Norman Avenue approximately 1535 feet South of Richmond Avenue in a “Residential B” District known as 134 Norman Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-13-1123.2. Application of Rich Colletti. Applicant seeks a variance to install a 6 foot wood fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the East side of Ketcham Avenue approximately 150 feet North of Merrick Road in a “B2 Business” District known as 15 Ketcham Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-72-20.

Application of Richard Handler on behalf of Louis Albanese. Applicant seeks three variances associated with a proposed 2 story rear addition and extensions. Variance 1 is to increase the allowed maximum height from 28 feet to 30.5 feet pursuant to Section 183-46 of the Village of Amityville Code. Variance 2 is to expand on the existing non-conforming individual side yard setback where 3 feet exists and 12 feet is required; Variance 3 is to expand on the existing nonconforming aggregate side yard setback where 21 exists and 24 is required, both pursuant to Section 183-54 of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the West side of Unqua Place in a “Residential B” District known as 7 Unqua Place a/k/a SCTM# 101-13-14-2. Application of Bruce Rosenburg on behalf of Michael Turturro. Applicant seeks a variance to reduce the required rear yard setback from 25 feet to 9.13 feet pursuant to Section 183-20 of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Southeast corner of South Bay Road and Bayview Road in a “Residential A” District known as 12 Bayview Road a/k/a SCTM# 101-12-5-44. By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer 25-353. 7/9, 16 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Owner Trustee of the Residential Credit Opportunities Trust VI-A, Plaintiff, vs. Richard Epps III, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 11, 2024 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on May 29, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on August 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., premises known as 231 Columbus Boulevard, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements t here on ere c te d, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 172.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 007.004. Approximate amount of judgment is $487,817.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #619049/2019. Michelle Aulivola, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 212727-1 25-348. 7/2, 9, 16, 23 NOTICE Action by New Montefiore Cemetery located at 1180 Wellwood Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704, to declare abandoned and reacquire certain unused grave sites on the grounds of CHEVRA RODFEH SHOLEM ANSHE RUBZEWITZ, Burial Society pursuant to NY CLS NPCL 1 5 1 3 - a . C ont a c t information: New Montefiore Cemetery c/o Anthony Biolsi (631-249-7000) 25-352. 7/2, 9, 16

Notice of Formation of Nubus Creative Ink LLC. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of St at e ( S SN Y ) 06/23/2025. Office lo c: Suf folk Cty. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 218 Lake Dr, Copiague, NY 11726. Purpose: Any lawful purpos 25-355. 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6, 13, 20 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY A PA RT M E N T REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to provisions of Local L aw # 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 t he Tow n B o ard Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, July 22, 2025. Public hearings begin 6:00pm. N E W APPLICATION: •Govindra & Jean Persaud 349 W. 20th Street Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM#0100-85-347 •Juan BaezRodriquez 27 East Gate Lane Copiague, NY 11726 SCTM#0100-1973-25 •Yalcin Avcu 26 Toysome Lane Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM#0100-91-217 •Savan Yavasca 750 Deer Park Ave N . B aby l on , N Y 11703 SCTM#0100-146-241.002 • Peter Jablonski 32 Milton Road

Babylon, NY 11702 SCTM#0100-2313-67 P r i n t i n g Instructions: R E N E WA L S B Y A F F I DAV I T 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 S an d r a T h om a s , Chairperson, A c c e s s o r y Apartment Review B o a r d , To w n o f B abylon, Nor th Lindenhurst, Suffolk C o u n t y, Ne w York. Amityville Record: Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 25-340 7/16 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, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm NEW APPLICATION 1. James Mills 6 Clinton Place West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100215-1-9 2. Ingrid Echeverry 2 A&B Roland Place West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100158-3-4.003 3. Mustafa Sayar 71 Emerson Ave. N. Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100152-3-11 4. 96 N. 18th St. Trust 96 N. 18th St. Wheatley Heights NY 11798 SCTM NO: 010039-2-89 5. Linda Lom-

bardo 215 Campagnoli Ave. Copiague NY 11726 SCTM NO: 0100177-2-21 6. Primrose 12 Partners 12 Primrose Ln. N. Babylon NY 11703 SCTM NO: 0100116-6-18 7. 471 Oak St. LLC 473 Oak St. Copiague NY 11726 SCTM NO: 0100178-1-41 8. Dominique & La’Shonta Burrell 128 W. 23rd St. Deer Park NY 11729 SCTM NO: 010059-3-20 RENEWALS 1. Meng Ung & Yim Tam 1404 Herzel Blvd. West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100135-2-68 2. Ireneuez & Wieslawa Chmeilewski 32 William St. Copiague NY 11726 SCTM NO: 0100179-4-35 3. Philip Carlucci 196 Long Island Ave. Wyandanch NY 11798 SCTM NO: 010056-2-2 4. Bladimir Ordonez 410 Atlantic St. Copiague NY 11726 SCTM NO: 0100205-3-74 5. Walter Preston 45 Winter Ave. Wheatley Heights NY 11798 SCTM NO: 010040-1-128 Rental Review Board Agenda, July 23, 2025 25-356 7/16

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NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 7:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, July 24th, 2025, to consider the following applications: Application of Michael Schilling. Applicant seeks to renew a previously approved special exception to maintain the existing outdoor storage of motor vehicles in the rear yard pursuant to Section 183-82 A. (1) (b) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the South side of Merrick Road approximately 200 feet East of Richmond Avenue in a “B-2 Business” District known as 123 Merrick Road a/k/a SCTM# 101-77-2. Application of Brent Nemetz on behalf of Ash Realty Group, Ltd. Applicant seeks to renew a previously approved special exception for a mixed-use dwelling containing 2 dwelling units and 1 commercial office pursuant to Section 183-68 (F) (2) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the West side of Broadway approximately 180 feet North of Cedar Street in a “Historical” District known as 74 Broadway a/k/a SCTM# 101-7-3-10. Application of Mauricio E. Rivas. Applicant seeks renewal of a previously approved special exception for an owner-occupied two-family dwelling, pursuant to Section 183-43 C (6) of the Village Code. Premises located on the East side of County Line Rd., approximately 865 feet north of Cedar St. in a “Residential B” District known as 171 County Line Rd.,

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF BABYLON - ZONING B OARD 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 T O W N B OA R D ROOM (Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025 BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. 6:00 p.m. 1. Application #25-112 Juan Acuna, 90 State Avenue, Wyandanch, NY. Permission to diminish east side yard setback from 10’ to 0.4’ (for window well); diminish distance to rear lot line from 6’ to 2.4’ (for accessory building (shed)); diminish distance to west side lot line from 6’ to 2.4’ (for accessory building (shed)); allow west side yard basement entrance. All in connection with legally maintaining an outside basement entrance, window wells, and a shed. Property located on the south side of State Street, 100’ west of Mount Avenue, Wyandanch, NY. SCTM#0100-80-176 Zoning District: Residence C 6:05 p.m. 2. Application #25114 Dariusz Konopka, 316 43rd Street, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 28.87’ (for cellar entrance); increase total building area from 20% to 25.05% (over by 505 sq. ft.). All in connection with legally maintaining a finished basement with a proposed rear cellar entrance. Property located on the north side

Public Notices — Your right to of 5th Street, 100’ west of 10th Avenue, West Babylon, NY. SCTM#0100-1324-57 Zoning District: Residence B Subject Premises: 934 5th Street, West Babylon, NY 6:10 p.m. 3. Application #25113 Budget Estates, Inc., 2137 Deer Park Avenue, Suite A, Deer Park, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street line from 60’ to 50’; diminish lot area from 6,000 sq. ft. to 5,000 sq. ft.; increase total building area from 20% to 22.83% (over by 141sq. ft.). All in connection with a proposed two-story single-family dwelling. Property located on the north side of Offaly Street, 325’ east of Brandon Avenue, Amityville, NY. SCTM#0100-1633-59 Zoning District: Residence B Subject Premises: 69 Offaly Street, Amityville, NY 6:15 p.m. 4. Application #25115 (Lot #1) MR Property Builders, LLC and Halesite Homes, LLC (prop. owner), 281 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street line from 80’ to 62.5’ on Campbell Street; diminish lot area from 10,000 sq. ft. to 6,799 sq. ft.; diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 13’ on Williams Avenue; diminish east side yard setback from 12’ to 10.9’; diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 13’; allow 24’’ eaves; to subdivide and reconfigure two (2) lots from 55’ x 13.86’ x 31.5’ x 82.05’ x 43.93’ x 125’ (existing lot 1) and 50’ x 125’ x 50’ x 125’ (existing lot 2) into 62.50’ x 106.25’ x 18.35’ x 31.5’ x 13.86’ x 105’. All in connection with a proposed subdivision and to legally maintain an existing two-story single-family dwelling. Property located on the southeast cor-

ner of Campbell Street and Williams Avenue, Amityville, NY. SCTM#0100-1643-38 & 39.005 Zoning District: Residence B Subject Premises: 3 Williams Avenue, Amityville, NY 6:20 p.m. 5. Application #25115 (Lot #2) MR Property Builders, LLC and Halesite Homes, LLC (prop. owner), 281 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street line from 80’ to 62.5’; diminish lot area from 10,000 sq. ft. to 6,256 sq. ft.; diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 29.16’; allow 24’’ eaves; to subdivide and reconfigure two (2) lots from 55’ x 13.86’ x 31.5’ x 82.05’ x 43.93’ x 125’ (existing lot 1) and 50’ x 125’ x 50’ x 125’ (existing lot 2) into 62.5’ x 106.25’ x 63.70’ x 93.93’. All in connection with a proposed subdivision and to erect a new twostory single-family dwelling. Property located on the southeast corner of Campbell Street and Williams Avenue, Amityville, NY. SCTM#0100-1643-38 & 39.005 Zoning District: Residence B Subject Premises: 3 Williams Avenue, Amityville, NY 6:25 p.m. 6. Application #25116 Bolla EM Realty LLC, 809 Steward Avenue, Garden City, NY. Requesting renewal of permission to increase number of signs per elevation from one (1) to three (3) on north wall; increase number of ground signs from one (1) to two (2); increase sign height from 15’ to 18’ for ground sign “A”; increase sign height from 15’ to 18’ for ground sign “B”; diminish distance to property line from 10’ to 0.5’ for ground sign “A”; diminish distance to property line from 10’ to 0.5’ for ground sign “B”; increase area of price sign from 12

sq. ft. to 32 sq. ft. for sign “A”; increase area of price sign from 12 sq. ft. to 32 sq. ft. for sign “B”; increase number of signs per pole from one (1) to four (4). All in connection with the renewal of wall signs and nonconforming I.D. and price signs. Property located on the southeast corner of New Highway and Route 109, Lindenhurst, NY. SCTM#0100-99-21.001 Zoning District: Industry Ga Subject Premises: 1200 Route 109 (Babylon Farmingdale Road), Lindenhurst, NY ALL PERSONS OR THEIR DULY APP O I N T E D R E PR E S E N TAT I V E 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 July 7, 2025 25-357. 7/16 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS B Y T H E TOW N OF BABYLON P L A N N I N G 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 public and/ or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon To w n Hall, To w n B o a r d R o om , 2 0 0 E a s t

Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. pre vai ling t i me or as s o on thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): P U B L I C HEARING/MINOR SUBDIVISION JOB# 24-65B; Albany Avenue Suites, LLC: SCTM# 0100-05806-060 and 0100058-06-061: Zone – C Residence: SEQRA – Unlisted Action, Unc o ord i nate d Review: Applicant proposes to subdivide two parcels of land totaling 12,670sf into two lots, lot 1 totaling 5,941sf and lot 2 totaling 6,718sf in order to construct two new two story single family homes, along with associated site improvements.: Property is located on the north side of Jefferson Avenue, 109.05’ east of Lake Drive, Wyandanch, S u f f o l k C o u n t y, Town of Babylon, New York JOB# 24-67B; Albany

Avenue Suites, LLC: SCTM# 0100-08301-057, 0100-08301-058, 0100-08301-059, 0100-08301-060 & 0100-08301-061: Zone – C Residence: SEQRA – Unlisted Action, Unc o ord i nate d Review: Applicant is proposing to subdivide five (5) lots into four (4) lots in order to erect four (4) 2-story, single family dwellings: Property is located on the west side of Birch Street, 100’ south of Jefferson Avenue, Wyandanch, S u f f o l k C o u n t y, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Pl an n i ng B o ard, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS A m i t y v i l l e Record: 25-358 7/16

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Meet some of our local scholars... The following students were recently recognized for academic achievements and graduation at their respective colleges: •The following students recently graduated from Buffalo State University: Stephanie Clement of Copiague, BS in Speech-Language Pathology; Devon Pernell of Amityville, BA in Biology; and Amiya Roberts of Amityville, MSED in Special Education: Early Childhood Education. •Jennifer David of Copiague recently graduated from Mount Saint Mary College. •The following students recently graduated from Adelphi University: Devanna Allen of Copiague; Lauren David of Copiague; Gabrielle Kaufman of Copiague; Brianna Mcqueen of Amityville; Robert Tartaro of Copiague; Adrenna Taylor of Amityville; and Genesis Yanes of Amityville. •Hallie Holzwarth of Amityville was recently named to the President’s List at Siena College. •Michael Doht of Amityville was recently named to the Dean’s List at Siena College.

Amityville 1975 Class Reunion, Oct. 12 The Amityville “Warriors” Class of 1975 is hosting its 50 th high school reunion on Sun., Oct. 12 at the Unqua Yacht Club. For more information email davesberger@hotmail.com or go to the Facebook page: Amityville High School Class 75-50 Year Reunion.

Babylon Soldier Ride taking place July 18 The annual Soldier Ride in Babylon will take place 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. If you register up until June 30, the cost for an adult is $75 and a t-shirt is included. For children ages 6 through 17, the cost is $25 per child. Day of registration, July 1, is $100 for adults with a t-shirt included, and $40 for children. To register and for more information, please visit soldierride.org/babylon. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact communitysr@ woundedwarriorproject.org. .

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The architect made our project sound so complicated, Part 2 Q. I met with an architect whom my contractor recommended, and I’m now very upset and confused. We need to get our job done by the end of the summer, and the building department said I should speak to an architect, get plans and they could process my permit. It sounded a lot simpler than the architect said. What seemed like a simple job — to do plans for a small bump-out back dormer to match the front one — has been made to sound like a major project. Why is there such exaggeration of the things the architect says need to be done? This shouldn’t take so long, and the cost is a lot more than we planned. What should I expect, minimally, to get plans and a permit? A. Continuing from two weeks ago, you may need many more things than most of the people you talk to think you need. This is based on the fact that the people who review the plans require many more things than you or others may realize are required. If we show a roof that has a nearly flat 2 inches in 12 inches pitch, a onte eeper reviewer can insist on a quoted note from the code, placed on the plans, explaining the type of roofing membrane, distance to the roof edge — which requires researching the code section and making certain that the right section is transposed to the plans. Those notes crowd the plans. Many contractors say they are unnecessary, and are there to beef up the architect’s fee for cut-and-paste notes. Maybe you can imagine the sense that we architects have about being caught in the middle, between the insistent officials and the bad-mouthing contractor who chooses to become a wedge between the owner and the architect instead of a team player. Trained, licensed professionals can advise you, and point out the not-so-obvious things that others you speak to cannot. An architect or engineer approaches the project from a different perspective, as one who prepares the drawings you will need to present. Much of what you don’t hear from others is that there are many, many building codes — thousands — and some contradict others, so we have to know which ones are acceptable by the plan reviewer. For example, if you turn on your vent fan in a bathroom, you have contradicted the requirement in the energy code that you are required to have a fairly airtight home. It is understandable to think this is all unimportant minutia to be left out, but you won’t receive the all-important permit if the requirements of government aren’t met. The best you can do is listen and respond positively when it’s explained that these notes, details and requirements must be met. If you listen to the negative that “nobody else has to do this” from people who don’t do “this,” then you’re being misled. It’s best to cooperate and get the whole picture. Good luck!

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he recent primary election in New York City reminded me of the first time I voted, and every vote since. I even voted when I was in the Navy in the Philippines and used a mail-in ballot. Voting is a statement of our values as well as a civic duty. Our vote is our voice. Why should we be silent when we have the right to express our opinion? On Long Island, residents have nearly 700 opportunities to do so, when we count 127 school districts, 63 sewer districts, 37 county legislative districts, 13 towns, two cities, two RoBERT A. reservations, 95 incorporated vilsCoTT lages, five congressional districts and two counties, without mentioning presidential and senatorial elections or neighborhood associations, among others. That may be too many, but there they are until we vote to consolidate them. Voting promotes our values and affects everyday life. It helps decide where our tax dollars go and demonstrates our priorities, whether they be schools and education, libraries, land

use or voting rights. Voting is a community endeavor. It connects us to those with whom we agree as well as those with whom we disagree. We’re all in this together. This is the democratic way. Voting is good for our health. It is recognized as a public health priority, according to Medicare Watch (“Voting May Be Good for Your Health,” Julie Carter, Aug. 29, 2024). Voting improves your sense of optimism, possibility and connectedness. When voting is restricted, health outcomes worsen, according to Carter. Democracy requires informed choice. We can choose which political party to join, which candidate to support, and which policy proposals meet our criteria. We can choose to vote or not. However, we must educate ourselves about the issues and the candidates, and support civics education. Our country faces new challenges from external and internal threats. We need to do more to control disinformation and conspiracy theories, help voters learn the truth, and ensure the integrity of elections. We must do more to ensure informed choices at the ballot box. Not choosing to do so is itself a choice, a choice that can lead to the

demise of democracy. It starts by not exercising our right to vote. We claim to have representative democracy, but we tolerate efforts to limit representativeness. What are we afraid of? Other Western democracies — Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom — have more flexible voting systems. If we worry that Americans aren’t knowledgeable enough, the answer is to strengthen the teaching of civics, U.S. history and the meaning and methods of our Constitution. For a country obsessed with rankings of sports teams and colleges, it’s curious that we seem satisfied with ranking 31st in voter turnout in 2020 among 50 developed countries that held national elections that year, according to the Pew Research Center. The 2024 presidential election campaigns spent more than $5.5 billion, yet more than one-third of eligible voters stayed away. In the 2022 congressional elections, more than half stayed away. Some were deemed ineligible, others were afraid of the unofficial “marshals” monitoring voting sites, and still others were dissuaded by disinformation on social media. Many just decided not to show up, seeming to forget that with

country obsessed with sports rankings ranks too low in voter turnout.

freedom comes the responsibility to vote. We are fortunate that we can vote in person or by mail, on Election Day or in advance. We can write in the names of people we think could do a better job than those on the ballot. Early voting and voting by mail are steps forward, but not the only ones we could take. Why is voting in national elections limited to the first Tuesday in November? Wouldn’t it make sense to allow voting over several days, as in some other countries? What about holding elections on a weekend, when fewer people would have to take time off from work to vote? Perhaps Election Day should be a federal holiday. We can participate in elections by volunteering to campaign for a candidate or writing postcards encouraging others to register and vote. These, too, are ways to make our voices heard. Our vote is our voice. Voting is an act of choice, and the exercise of our voice in expressing our values and priorities. We should make it easier to learn about candidates and issues, and to vote. After all, our choice of leaders and policies can affect our health and extend our years. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate” (Bloomsbury, 2024).

Quiet joy on the edge of Woods Creek

ust over two months ago, my wife, Christine, and I, along with our son, Matthew, bought a house in Amity Harbor, outside the village of Amityville. Our daughter, Elizabeth, is with us as well. It isn’t a grand estate nor a landmark restoration — just a modest place tucked along Woods Creek, with sunlight spilling across its decks and quiet waters lapping nearby. Christine calls it her cottage. It’s ours. JEffREy And though it’s smaller than the BEssEn home we moved out of, its simplicity has given us something larger: time. It begins with the southern exposure. Light streams in by mid-morning and lingers well past dinnertime. It fills the rooms with warmth and clarity, casting long shadows across the hardwood and igniting the water below with a golden

shimmer. In a world that often feels rushed and overly complicated, that daily sun — steady, patient, ever returning — feels like a gift. The front deck faces a canal; the back, the creek. From either side, there’s a steady procession of life: boats of all sizes moving gracefully past, the occasional hum of a personal watercraft, kayakers gliding by in near silence, dipping paddles into the water like metronomes keeping time. There’s a rhythm to it all that you start to feel in your bones after a while — a kind of aquatic heartbeat that replaces the stress and rush of highways and crowded schedules. That the house is smaller than what we were used to was intentional. Less to clean, less to maintain, less to distract us from what matters. It forces a kind of editorial process on daily life — what stays, what goes, what actually matters when the noise is stripped away. A book and a chair are enough. A turntable and

a record collection feel like luxury. Conversations now stretch longer. Silence becomes something we’re comfortable sharing. What’s more surprising than the house itself is what’s returned to fill the new space: reading, music and the soft, spontaneous conversations with my wife that I’d missed in the whirl of raising children, working long hours, commuting, living the busy life. And now our children, grown into thoughtful, curious adults, come by to sit with us on the deck, feet up on the rail, drinks in hand. We talk about their lives, our memories, the people they know, things that matter. No television blaring, no hurried dinners. Just time — our most precious resource — finally being spent wisely. The house sits at the end of a quiet street — an inlet that goes nowhere, which I hesitate to call a dead end. We need a better phrase for it. Maybe a “peaceful cul-de-sac” or a “welcoming

elcoming back things I missed in the whirlwind of raising kids and working late.

finish.” It’s the kind of place where you can hear your own thoughts and, better still, hear someone else’s, shared without interruption. In the mornings, the stillness is profound. In the evenings, it feels earned. The beauty of Woods Creek isn’t just the water, the views or the boats drifting by. It’s what it draws out of you — the slowing down, the reconnecting and the rediscovering. I get to read and listen to music instead of just putting it on as background noise. And perhaps most important, I’m more present — truly present — with the people I love. In the end, the house isn’t about escaping life, but about stepping into it more fully. It’s smaller, but it’s opened a larger world. Sometimes all it takes is some sun on your face, the sound of water nearby and the chance to listen — to the birds, to your children, to yourself. Amityville may be known for other stories, but here on Woods Creek, we’re writing a quieter one — page by page, with gratitude and grace. Jeffrey Bessen is the managing editor of Herald Community Newspapers.

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he catastrophic floods that devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country on July 4 were a grim reminder of how unforgiving nature can be — and how crucial it is to heed emergency warnings. As rainfall overwhelmed creeks and roadways, scores of people were swept away or trapped by the fast-rising water, some having ignored alerts, others caught unaware. Tragically, too many lives were lost. The stories from Texas have been heartbreaking, but they also serve as a warning of their own: ignoring official advisories during emergencies can be a fatal mistake. In New York, and especially on Long Island, we are no strangers to extreme weather. From Hurricane Sandy in 2012 to the torrential downpours of recent summers, our region has faced floods, hurricanes, nor’easters and heat waves. The frequency and severity of these events are only increasing with climate change. What’s different now, however, is that there are more advanced tools to warn residents — but those tools are only effective if people actually use them. New York state has several emergency alert systems in place. NY-ALERT, the state’s official system, provides email and text notifications about severe weather, public health threats, road closures and more. Wireless Emergency Alerts sent to smartphones by government agencies are timely warnings about flash floods, tornadoes and evacuations. At the county level, both Nassau and Suffolk offer opt-in notification systems that deliver local alerts via text, phone or email. (See box for sign-up instructions.) These systems work — but only when people pay attention. Far too often, warnings are dismissed as overblown or

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The voting process wasn’t the problem, Jerry To the Editor: Re Jerry Kremer’s column “Ranked-choice voting threw New York City for a loop” in last week’s issue: The Democratic primary election used the ranked-choice process, and Zohran Mamdani won. That doesn’t mean that Mamdani won because of ranked-choice voting. Given his large margin, he may have won under the traditional voting process. We’ll never know, but misplacing the cause does no one any good. This event was part of a campaign conducted in “poetry.” It may be that Andrew Cuomo’s Longfellow and Frost have grown stale and Mamdani’s more urban Sandberg and Langston Hughes are a refreshing change, with greater resonance. It seems clear that a large portion of New York City residents are not happy with successive administrations that have failed to

can be translated into other languages through the recipients’ devices. Accessibility for the disabled community is lacking, however, with few alerts available in formats suitable for the hearing or visually impaired. These shortcomings could delay critical action during an emergency. We also need to normalize public drills and test alerts. These aren’t mere formalities; they’re tools to help people make responses to emergencies almost instinctive. Local governments should partner with schools, companies and media outlets to ensure that emergency preparedness becomes part of the public routine, not just a test bulletin that flashes across a screen once a year. And while we commend first responders and emergency managers across Long Island for their tireless work, we urge elected officials to double down on public education and transparency. What criteria trigger an evacuation? How are flood-prone areas being mapped and monitored? Do communities with historically poor infrastructure have equal warning access? These questions deserve — demand — clear answers. The bottom line is this: We have the technology, the data and the experience to save lives, but none of that matters if we don’t listen. The nightmare in Texas must be the wake-up call. We Long Islanders must take preparedness seriously. Every household should be registered for NYALERT and their county system. Every household should know when to leave in an emergency, where to go and how to care for vulnerable family members. Preparedness is protection. The next storm-induced flood or blackout may not give us the luxury of time to figure out what to do. Let’s make sure that when the warnings come, we don’t ignore them.

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nce again, there was an exposé on outrageous salaries of some public employees on Long Island, and once again, we can bet the farm that not a damn thing will be done about it by our state or local representatives. The article, which appeared recently in Newsday, noted how pressure from the public unions on Long Island and New York has led us to the point where the “pool of Nassau County employees making more than steVe $300,000 nearly LeVY doubled last year, after Suffolk County saw a similar spike the year before, the analysis found. A group of 178 current Nassau employees took home between $300,000 and $457,000 last year, up from 91 the year before. Suffolk saw a similar trend in 2023, when 258 employees made more than $300,000 versus 81 the previous year … Nearly 240 Suffolk employees made more than $300,000 in 2024.”

Lillian Clayman, a professor of labor history at SUNY Old Westbury, was quoted, saying politicians gain power by satisfying union demands, and describing the practice as “quid pro quo.” Nassau and Suffolk unions are “very vocal about who they support and don’t support,” Clayman said. “Any politician worth their salt who is looking for votes,” she added, is going to support good union contracts. Ar Rafee, of the Empire Center for Public Policy, stated, “The higher pay you see is kind of a product of how strong the (union) bargaining units are.” Clayman and Rafee are absolutely correct in their analysis that these outrageous salaries, overtime and pensions are a direct result of the undue influence of municipal unions on the elections of candidates for elected office. So how do we mitigate the influence of these unions? One way is to legally challenge the concept of their donations to the elected officials who will negotiate their contracts as being a violation of the Constitution’s Guarantee and Equal Protection clauses.

ublic-sector unions have too much influence on candidates for elected office.

Letters resolve central issues of life in the city, like housing and rent. Remember The Rent Is Too Damn High party in the gubernatorial race in 2010? Once upon a time, solutions were at least proposed. Yet now, with more money on Wall Street than ever, nothing of any size is produced. Mr. Kremer’s advice that candidates avoid ranked-choice elections is misplaced. It isn’t the process, but a positive relationship between voters’ concerns and a candidate’s vision that is the point of either process. The question of whether rankedchoice or simple majority more effectively reveals the will of the people may be understood in a decade or two, but the fact before us is that the former process has not brought forth change commensurate with need. BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre

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The Guarantee Clause prohibits measures that farm out the decision-making powers of management, constitutional attorney Philip Howard explains. That’s what happens when contracts tie the hands of managers to implement efficiencies. Secondly, as we have stressed at the Center for Cost Effective Government, the argument could be made that taxpayers are placed at a disadvantage vis-à-vis public employees because the employees union is able to legally influence the elected officials who are sitting on the other side of the negotiation table by handing them donations. (By the way, don’t blame the unions or the elected officials for playing the game that prior officials made legal. Blame the politicians who refuse to reform the process.) That’s why both President Franklin D. Roosevelt and union leader Samuel Gompers opposed the creation of public unions. There is another way that avoids court challenges. It is through the use of the public financing system, which is now in place on the state level and other

ture passed a measure as part of the budget so that New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is being investigated by the Justice Department for fraud — which had nothing to do with her elected office — will have all her legal bills paid by us, the citizens of New York state. This was a special Democratic measure, appearing to be just for James. She allegedly engaged in mortgage fraud as a private citizen, with no connection to her work as an elected official. But the Democrats want us to pay for her defense. And now, to top it off, the Democrats in the Assembly are opposed to providing the pension of an assassinated New York police officer, Miosotis Familia, a single mother, to her three children. The Assembly claimed it was too costly. But they can provide all the money needed for Letitia James instead of these children, who now have to take care of themselves. The Democrats love spending money just on themselves. These children deserve better.

jurisdictions. A simple condition can be tied to the acceptance of public funds whereby no one can do so unless they first agree to refuse donations from the municipal unions. Another solution to the huge pensions bulked up through excessive overtime is to ban overtime payments from being factored into the base of an employee’s pension. The State Legislature limited the use of overtime for these purposes with the Tier 6 legislation that took effect in 2012. But when no one was looking last year, they started to reverse these reforms. Our center’s analysis noted that if overtime was prohibited as of now for all employees who retire in the future, state taxpayers could save $50 billion to $80 billion over the next two decades. The problems have now been identified, as have the solutions. The only question remaining is whether there will be the political will to effectuate them. Steve Levy is executive director of the Center for Cost Effective Government, a fiscally conservative think tank. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as an assemblyman and as host of “The Steve Levy Radio Show.”

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STEvE GROGAN Lynbrook Grogan is a former federal agent and a former Lynbrook village trustee.

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