Amityville Herald 07_23_2025

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Spotlight on George Massimillo

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Sister Mary Janetta

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Amityville Village hosts NYS official on DRI projects tour

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Amityville Village officials recently took New York Secretary of State Walter Mosley on a tour of key project sites underway in Amityville as a result of a $10 million revitalization grant the state gave the village in 2022.

The first stop was Losi’s Corner, an historic site that was the first home of Amityville Fire Department’s Hook and Ladder Company No 1.

The project involves restoring three of the village’s oldest buildings, located at Park Avenue and Ireland Place, to create a connected, mixed-use

complex featuring retail, dining and possibly museum space. Renovations include interior and exterior upgrades to the main building, a former firehouse, and a cottage, along with enhancements to adjacent open space.

Losi’s Corner owner Jackie Herzog told Mosley the store was the first in the village to have electric lighting and formal sidewalks. Dating back to 1894, the building still features its original overhang and once served such well-known customers as Annie Oakley and Will Rogers.

“They would tie their horses to the post outside and come in to buy cigars and fruit bas-

kets,” Herzog said, noting that Manhattan’s elite, including the Rockefellers and the Astors, also frequented the shop on their way to the Hamptons.

Amityville Mayor Michael O’Neill noted that Losi’s Corner was among the first of the 11 sites that were selected for renovation through the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant.

Jackie’s son, Peter Herzog, said the funding has helped them restore all seven storefronts on the property.

“We’ve been able to expand not just the antique shop, but to rent to a variety of businesses,” he said, adding that an

Irish import store is opening soon. “We’ve also completely redone the outdoor patio as a shared space for tenants, while preserving the historic charm and character of the building.”

Jackie Herzog emphasized that all the new businesses at the site are owned by women.

“They’re good village residents, long-term residents, keeping the village history

alive,” O’Neill said.

The tour continued at Amityville Wellness, where owner Dr. Erin Hurme expressed excitement about forthcoming façade improvements. “We’re super excited and ready to go,” Hurme said. “We’re so happy and thankful.”

Mosley emphasized the value of even modest improve-

Christie Leigh Babiradt/Herald photos

New York Secretary of State Walter Mosley, left, talks with Jackie Herzog, owner of Losi’s Corner, and Village Mayor Michael O’Neill during his tour of Amityville.

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Village gives NY official update on 11 state-funded DRI projects

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“As benign as it may seem in terms of facades, it makes a real difference in attracting people to downtown areas,” he said. “These efforts create walkable, family-friendly spaces that also generate tax revenue, allowing communities to reinvest in services.”

The group also visited Brazico Brazilian Mexican Kitchen and Bar and the Amityville Music Hall on Broadway, both undergoing façade renovations.

“It’s going to be really beautiful,” said Chris McCarthy, general manager at the Music Hall. “When you get past the train tracks, we want this to be the place everyone is heading to.”

Mosley concluded the tour by emphasizing the importance of community engagement.

“We’re really pleased with what we’re seeing and hearing,” he said. “It’s

always important to come down from Albany and speak directly with community leaders, stakeholders and business owners.”

Amityville was awarded the DRI grant during the fifth round of funding for the Long Island region.

“It was great being able to show Secretary Mosley the direct impact of the DRI funding, in addition to showing off Amityville in general,” said O’Neill. “We appreciate the partnership at all levels of government, especially with New York State.”

O’Neill credited former Mayor Dennis Siry for laying the groundwork for the initiative and said he looks forward to working with the state Department of Transportation on traffic calming and creating a safer, more pedestrianfriendly environment.

For more information on the projects, go online to amityvilledri.com.

NYS’s 11 approved projects for Amityville Village

•Implementing Complete Streets on Broadway—DRI Award: $5,029,000.

•Revitalizing LIRR Station and Connections to Downtown— DRI Award: $1,314,000.

•Coordinating Village Wayfinding—DRI Award: $81,000.

•Developing a Mixed-Use Building at 21 Greene Avenue— DRI Award: $1,307,000.

•Implementing a Commercial Storefront Revitalization Fund—DRI Award: $600,000.

•Rehabilitating a Professional Office Building at 137-157 Broadway— DRI Award: $425,000

•Restoring Losi’s Corner with Hook & Ladder No. 1 Building—DRI Award: $277,000.

•Renovating 140a Broadway into a Mixed-Use Dining & Office Building— DRI Award: $235,00

•Creating a New Eatery at 217

Losi’s Corner in 2022

Broadway-- DRI Award: $150,000. Establishing an Artists’ Studio at 187 Broadway—DRI Award: $142,000.

•Installing an Outdoor Beer

NYS Secretary of State Mosley and Amityville Mayor O’Neill outside Village Hall

Wellwood and Beth Moses cemeteries are merging Move will bring greater efficiency and cost savings to both

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

After more than 75 years of working together, two local cemeteries are merging for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Representative for the two cemeteries, Wellwood and Beth Moses in West Babylon, recently appeared before the Suffolk County Legislature seeking approval for the merger. The move had been requested by the New York State Cemetery Board, according to Richard Betheil, counsel for both cemeteries and a member of the boards of directors.

“We have somewhat reluctantly exceeded to that request and this has been a process,” he told the legislators. “From the perspective of the public,you will still have the two cemeteries, side by side and the same people servicing (them).

“We have been working together for years, so nothing will change as far as the functioning of the locations; everything, including the boards, will stay the same,” said William Szybillo, vice president of the cemetery association for the cemeteries, both of which are Jewish.

The two organizations have been operating jointly, sharing employees, a maintenance agreement and essentially operating as one to achieve economy of scale, said cemetery officials. “As a result it was decided that we merge as one,” said Szybillo.

Cemetery officials worked closely with S.C. Leg. Jason Richberg in moving the process forward in the county. Richberg said the work was important.

“They have been working on this for a long time and I believe that the residents will be served and the families will be served,” he said. “It has been a process, but this is one of the ways that government can assist in getting something important done.”

The final step is for both organizations to get approval from the courts.

SCWA to receive $32.1M in first payment from PFAS settlement Total expected from 3M class-action suit to reach $170M through 2033

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced it expects to receive an initial payment of $32.1 million as part of the national class-action settlement with 3M Co., a manufacturer of PFAS—synthetic compounds known as “forever chemicals”—which have contaminated Long Island’s solesource aquifer.

The $10.5 billion settlement, which includes thousands of water providers across the country, will result in total payments of $170 million to SCWA through 2033.

SCWA officials called the award a historic step in holding polluters accountable for decades of contamination. However, they noted that the recovered funds represent only a fraction of the cost the authority anticipates spending to install and operate advanced treatment systems aimed at removing PFAS from the public water supply.

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are synthetic chemicals used for decades in products such as firefighting foam, non-stick cookware and water-resistant fabrics. Because the chemicals are highly persistent in the environment and the human body, they have been dubbed “forever chem-

icals.” SCWA and other water providers sued 3M for allegedly allowing PFAS to contaminate drinking water sources.

“These forever chemicals have caused tremendous harm to our environment and have greatly impacted our sole-source aquifer,” said Robert McEvoy, chairman of Long Island Water Providers. “Long Island’s water providers have fought hard to make sure that polluters pay for the damage they have caused, and we are pleased to see that these efforts have yielded results for Long Islanders. Constructing, operating and maintaining the treatment systems required to remove these contaminants is extremely expensive, and those costs should not be borne by Long Island ratepayers.”

“This is great…it is historic,” said SCWA CEO Jeff Szabo in commenting on the settlement. “This money will ensure that we have the funds needed to roll out the granular activated carbon treatment programs, which filter out contaminants from the water.”

While the payment is significant, Szabo said it represents “pennies on the dollar” compared with the authority’s long-term treatment costs.

“The good news, however,” he added, “is that the SCWA complies today with the EPA regulations that go into effect in seven years. We have been

proactive in rolling out treatments in advance of regulations going into effect and are confident that we have the best drinking water in the nation.”

“We are proud to represent public water providers who fight for the health and financial security of their communities and are glad they are getting some relief from the high costs of removing PFAS from their water supply,” said Matt Edling, a partner at Sher Edling LLP, which represents SCWA in the litigation.

The Dix Hills and South Farmingdale water districts are also receiving part of the settlement.

Assemblyman Michael Durso is partnering with Little Feet Big Steps Daycare and Gema’s Childcare to hold a clothing drive for children ages 4 through 16 to get them ready for the new school year.

Donations will be collected at Assemblyman Durso’s office in Massapequa Park. New or gently used clothing will be col-

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Beth Moses and Wellwood cemeteries will merge into one

SCWA CEO Jeff Szabo

CRIME WATCH

The following incidents have been reported by the Amityville Village, Suffolk County police departments and other law enforcement and emergency service units:

CAR BREAK - INS

Amityville: Amityville Village police are cautioning residents to lock their cars at night and not leave purses, wallets and other valuables inside following several incidents of car break-ins over the last week.

Residents on Nicoll Avenue, Austen Avenue and Lake Drive reported break ins in vehicles parked in their driveways or in front of their homes. In those incidents, unknown individual or individuals removed wallets containing the victim’s driver’s license, credit cards and other identification papers, as well as cash.

GRAND LARCENY

East Farmingdale—Someone intercepted a check in the mail, washed it and deposited it into someone else’s account. The incident was reported July 5.

PETIT LARCENY

Copiague—A representative of Target department store on Sunrise Highway reported that someone stole several items and fled the store without paying for them. A value of the stolen items was not listed in the police report.

ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Jesse Portillo Hernandez, 25, of 37 2 nd Ave., Central Islip; Angel Alberto, 18, of 19 Lenox Ave., Central Islip; Enry Rivera, 48, of 165 Waldo St., Copiague; Francisco Hernandez, 55, of 39 Texas Ave., Bay Shore; Lisa Catalano, 62, of 19 Medford Rd., Ridge; Daniel Flores, 25, of 74 Jefferson Ave., Bay Shore; Ronald Smith, 63, of 48 Rock Rd., North Great River; Quindon Jean, 29, of 27 Acorn Ave., Farmingville; Criminal Trespass: Anderson Sosa, 40, of 120 Greenbelt Pkwy., Holbrook; Robbery: Ireyanna Evans, 21, of 2 Harrison Pl., Bay Shore; Tevin Allen, 27, of 413 Albany Ave., North Amityville; Toi Patterson, 51, of 55 Elm St., Copiague; Felix Santiago, 59, of 841 Golf La., Medford.

Petit Larceny: Chyanay Robinson, 25, of 65 S 31 St., Wyandanch; Lawrence Conner, 33, of 2 Aldersgate, Riverhead; Daenayle Spencer, 20, 1701 Great Neck Rd., Copiague; Ayman Humud, 30, of 33 Cedar Rd., East Mastic Beach; Burglary: Xavier France, 33, of 150 W. Montauk Hwy., Lindenhurst; Grand Larceny: Jeffrey Edwards, 57, of 49 Summerset Rd., East, North Amityville.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

Meet some of our local scholars...

The following students were recently recognized for academic achievements and graduation at their respective colleges:

•Jewel Perlow of Amityville recently graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

•The following members of the New York Army National Guard were recently promoted: Andrea Aquino of Amityville, assigned to the 107th Military Police Company, was promoted to the rank of specialist and Errol

Hart of Amityville, assigned to the Company H, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, was promoted to the rank of specialist.

•Ezequiel Hernandez of Copiague recently graduated from Emporia State University with a Master of Science in Health, Physical Education and Coaching.

•Johnathan Fehntrich of Copiague was recently named to the Dean’s List at Purchase College. Fehntrich is studying Playwriting and Screenwriting.

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Are you a boy or girl between the age of 9-17? The fire department has openings for you. Learn about pumpers, ladder trucks, ambulances, water rescue boats, helicopter landings, and firefighting equipment and more. Meetings are held twice per month the drills are hands-on. All juniors are outfitted in protective gear and are under the supervision of trained firefighters. For more information on the program or on how to join, call Chuck Schultz at 631-987-2769 or Gary Governanti at 516-633-6439.

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Spotlight on Deer Park filmmaker George Massimillo at LIMEHOF

By CRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Recognized at film festivals across the country, Deer Park native George Massimillo is bringing his award-winning film, “It’s Love, Bro,” to the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) as part of its Local Filmmaker series.

The story follows recently engaged Jeri and freshly dumped Bob, whose unexpected workplace friendship begins to test emotional boundaries—especially when Jeri’s jealous MMA fighter fiancé starts to suspect something more. Blending heart, chaos and plenty of laughs, the film explores attraction, loyalty and the blurry line between friendship and romance.

The film has earned several awards, including Best Film, Best Comedy, Best Editing (Michael La Gattuta), and Best Comedic Performances (Thaddeus Plezia and Frank Failla). It has also been recognized by the New York Long Island Film Festival (NYLIFF), the Montauk Film Festival and the Atlantic City Cinefest.

The screening, followed by a Q&A with Massimillo, will take place July 26 at 1 p.m. at the museum in Stony Brook.

The Herald recently sat down with Massimillo to talk about his work and the significance of the upcoming event.

Q: How does it feel to be recognized and to show “It’s Love, Bro” as part of LIMEHOF’s Local Filmmaker Series?

A: I’m excited. I’m happy, especially for the actors and the cast. We worked hard on this film, and everyone supported us through the festivals and the screenings. Hopefully, a lot of the cast will be there to take part in the screening, the Q&A and the celebration. I’m honored, of course—but I’m glad everyone else is getting recognition, too.

Q: How has growing up in Deer Park influenced your work?

A: Deer Park is a unique place. It’s interesting to see how it’s changed over the years. Growing up with everyone partying on Deer Park Avenue—I worked at a pizzeria right in the middle of it—it gave me a unique insight into everyday people, how interesting and funny they can be.

Q: What inspired the story behind “It’s Love, Bro?”

A: The story mostly takes place in an office. It was a funny idea I’d been kicking around for a while. It’s inspired by “When Harry Met Sally” and other classic romantic comedies. At most jobs, you often see that one couple who kind of find each other through texting all night. The film blends that classic rom-com feel with today’s modern relationships—how sometimes love just happens by accident.

Q: What are you most looking forward to at LIMEHOF?

A: It’s always fun to have new people come check out the film. I’m hoping for a fresh audience that will discover it—and with that, probably a whole new set of questions during the Q&A. That’s what makes it exciting.

Q: Can you give us a preview of your upcoming film, “The Ex-Change?”

A: Yes. His crazy ex-girlfriend swaps bodies with his new, sweet and loving girlfriend—and at first, he doesn’t even realize it. Hilarity ensues. The logline is: A man’s life is turned upside down when his exgirlfriend swaps bodies with his girlfriend. With his relationship and career hanging in the balance, he must navigate a chaotic love triangle and find a way to switch them back before losing everything.

Also, “It’s Love, Bro” is currently streaming on Amazon. My last film, “Waning Poetic,” will likely be available by the end of the year. That one follows high schoolers from the 1960s through the 1990s—and siblings from 2024—on their graduation day, as a mysterious chance encounter connects them all.

Event details:

LIMEHOF’s monthly Local Filmmakers series is free for members. Non-members can buy a general admission ticket. A limited number of $10 film-only tickets (for the screening and Q&A) will be available at the counter on the day of the event. Note: filmonly tickets do not include access to museum exhibits.For tickets and more information, visit limehof.org or call (631) 689-5888.

To follow Massimillo’s work, visit @itslovebromovie on Instagram. “It’s Love, Bro” is available now on Amazon.

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Sister Mary Janetta McAlevey, Dominican Sister, at 96

Sister Mary Janetta (Gloria Claire) McAlevey, a Dominican Sister of Amityville who devoted more than seven decades to education and ministry, died July 4, 2025. She was 96.

Sister Janetta served for 78 years with the Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, including time teaching elementary education at St. Martin of Tours in Amityville.

Born Feb. 5, 1929, in Brooklyn, she was the third child of John and Florence (McVarish) McAlevey. She grew up in Brooklyn with her brother, John, and sister, Florence, and attended St. Agatha School in her home parish.

After graduating from Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School in January 1947, she worked for six months at Coty Perfumes alongside her classmate and

future fellow sister, Maureen Cronin. According to family, it was a joyful time for the two young women.

On Sept. 7, 1947, she entered the Sisters of St. Dominic, driving her parents and sister to the motherhouse while her brother followed on his motorcycle. She took her final vows on Aug. 7, 1952.

Sister Janetta studied mathematics at St. John’s University and Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and received National Science Foundation grants for further study at Brooklyn College and Fordham University.

Her career in education spanned numerous institutions. In addition to teaching at St. Martin of Tours, she taught at St. Agnes Academic High School in College Point and at St. Joseph Mountain School in Sullivan County, where she also served as high school principal. She later ministered at Dominican Commercial High School, serving as teacher, math department chair and assistant principal.

For more than a decade, she was an adjunct math instructor at Molloy College (now Molloy University) in Rockville Centre, where she became the first recipient of the Caritas Medal for volunteer service.

In 1990, Sister Janetta began ministry

in the Archdiocese of New York, serving as District School Superintendent and later as director of two educational programs: the William E. Simon Fund for Education Opportunities and the Be a Student’s Friend Program, both of which offered leadership training and tuition

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SISTER MARY JANETTA MCALEVEY

Rebecca Waite helps raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network

Rebecca Waite of Amityville, a member of the Executive Committee for Marriott International and the Junior League of Amityville, helped raise $215,000 at Marriott’s annual Golf Classic on June 23 to benefit the Children’s

Miracle Network.

Waite supported the event by assisting with the auction and securing sponsors. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be distributed to Cohen Children’s Medical Center and Children’s Special-

Sister Mary Janetta McAlevey, longtime educator, at 96

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assistance for inner-city students.

In 1997, she became finance director at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Brooklyn, followed by 11 years as a volunteer librarian at Most Holy Trinity and Blessed Sacrament schools, also in Brooklyn.

“Janetta’s love for and dedication to the poor were the hallmark of her life in ministry,” a spokeswoman for the Sisters of St. Dominic said. “She was an asset in her local communities—prayerful, helpful, and enjoyable.”

In her spare time, Sister Janetta was an avid reader and skilled at knitting, crocheting, sewing and quilting.

She was predeceased by her parents, siblings, and several nieces and nephews: Catherine, Jane, Peter, and grandniece Pernilla. She is survived by members of the McAlevey and Rothbert families—Bri, Ben, John, Tom, Mitch and Cliff—and by the Goodwin family: Claire, Loretta and Paul.

A wake and funeral Mass were held Thursday, July 10, at Queen of the Rosary Chapel in Amityville. Burial followed at St. Dominic Cemetery.

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ized Hospital.

“When you have the talent and the passion and can turn that into momentum, it’s amazing what can be done for such a wonderful cause,” Waite said.

“I’m honored that we had so many sponsors who shared that same commitment.”

She said the most meaningful part was helping families she may never meet.

“They all have stories similar to what Nikos — the 2025 Miracle Child of the Year — and his family went through, and I think that’s the ultimate impact,” Waite said.

Rebecca Waite with the Executive Committee for Marriott International and Miracle Child of 2025. Starting from the far left, back row: Lisa Palange, Diana Swinarski, Sal Pignio, Tom Ponesse,

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Front Row starting from the left: Michelle Tracey, Nikos Kaymakcian (2025 Miracle Child of the Year) Michael Wlodkowski and Elizabeth Faler.

Edmund W. Miles Middle School holds annual honor society induction

On June 6, Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville held its annual induction ceremony for the National Junior Honor Society.

Students were recognized for their exceptional grades, service, leadership, character and citizenship, the pillars of being a member of the society. Dr. Gina Talbert, Superintendent of Schools, commended this year’s newest members for their commitment to excellence.

“This is what we strive for in Amityville,” Talbert said. “It makes our hearts warm and overflowing with joy to see this level of achievement and accomplishment. You’ve shown that excellence isn’t just something you aim for, it’s how you live every single day.”

The district congratulated each new member of the National Junior Honor Society on their achievement.

Courtesy/Amityville school district

Honorees at Edmund W. Miles Middle School at National Junior Honor Society ceremony

National Junior Honor Society member Rida Faheem lit the candle for citizenship.

National Junior Honor Society member Delilah Banks lit the candle for scholarship.

National Junior Honor Society member Amaya Hendricks lit the candle for character.

Knowing basic first aid could mean the difference between life and death in many emergency situations, according to first aid expert Blake Steinson.

“Basic first aid knowledge allows people to act quickly during an emergency before professional help arrives,” Steinson said. “Most serious incidents happen at home or in familiar surroundings where immediate action can save someone’s life.”

Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health shows that proper first aid training helps individuals recognize potential hazards and respond appropriately dur-

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“If someone collapses suddenly and is unresponsive, check for breathing. If they aren’t breathing normally, assume it’s cardiac arrest. Call 911 immediately before starting chest compressions. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest, about two inches deep, at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.

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Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth, towel, or even your hand if nothing else

ing emergencies.

“Most people freeze during emergencies simply because they don’t know what to do,” Steinson said. “Basic training gives you the confidence to act when seconds count.”

The CDC’s emergency response guidelines emphasize the importance of responding quickly in trauma situations. The agency notes that appropriate initial care can significantly improve patient outcomes and recommends that adults refresh their first aid skills every two years through formal training.

“Many people take a course once and never return, but techniques change and skills fade

is available. Press firmly and keep doing so until emergency services arrive. For limb wounds, elevate the injured area above the heart if possible while maintaining pressure.

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The FAST method helps identify strokes quickly: face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time to call 911. Minutes matter with strokes, so recognizing these signs allows for faster treatment and increases the chance of a better outcome.

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without practice,” Steinson said. “Regular refresher training keeps these lifesaving skills sharp.”

He noted that most first aid courses take only a few hours and provide knowledge that lasts a lifetime.

“You don’t need medical training to be a first responder in an emergency,” he said. “You just need basic knowledge and the willingness to help. This combination can save lives while waiting for professional medical help to arrive.”

Here are several critical first aid techniques that can be used to address five different emergencies:

For someone who can’t breathe, cough, or speak, stand behind them and wrap your arms around their waist. Make a fist with one hand, place the thumb side against the middle of their abdomen just above the navel. Cover your fist with your other hand and pull inward and upward with quick, forceful thrusts until the object is expelled.

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Automated external defibrillators are designed for anyone to use, even with no training. Simply follow the voice prompts— the machine will analyze the heart rhythm and won’t deliver a shock unless it’s needed. These devices dramatically increase survival rates when used within the first few minutes of cardiac arrest.

Steinson is president of Fundamental First Aid Ltd. For more information, visit fundamentalfirstaid.ca

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: Please note: All meetings are subject to change without notice.

THURSDAY, JULY 24

•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.

FRIDAY, JULY 25

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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

•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, JULY 26

•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.

SUNDAY, JULY 27

•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, JULY 28

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

TUESDAY, JULY 29

•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. 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

•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) 332-0552 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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WHERE BROADWAY MEETS MAIN STREET

STEPPING OUT Forever ‘Wild about Harry’

The beat goes on in the annual tribute to the beloved musician

By Karen Bloom

Decades have passed since Harry Chapin’s tragic death, still his music and philanthropic initiatives remain at the heart of Long Island’s collective consciousness. Stuart Markus, the longtime mainstay of the local folk and acoustic scene, is committed to guardianship of the Chapin legacy, organizing what are now two memorial concerts each year.

Markus, based in Malverne, is clearly as fervent about Chapin’s music and humanitarian zeal as when he took on the role of organizing the tribute 22 years ago. From its start at Hall’s Pond Park in West Hempstead in 2004 to what became its longtime home at Chapin’s namesake theater in Eisenhower Park, and now in its second year at the Chapin Rainbow Stage at Huntington’s Heckscher Park, the concert’s appeal continues to grow. So much so that a second show has been added — at the Landmark theater in Port Washington on Dec. 2.

“Sunday Morning Sunshine.”

Meanwhile over 30 musicians will gather with fans, on Sunday, to share in the joy of the man and his music.

“Sometimes it’s hard to believe I’m still at this,” he reflects. “[After the first concert] I thought it would be cool to do this for a couple of years. Ultimately it became a cultural phenomenon.”

Folks livestream the event around the world, according Markus, who relates an unexpected email he received from a fan in Scotland.

“He wanted to plan a vacation around the concert, Markus says, chuckling, about the international response. “As long as there is enthusiasm, then I’ll keep doing it.”

Certainly that fervor shows no signs of waning.

“I’ve long thought it would be wonderful and extremely appropriate to do the show in Huntington, where Harry and Sandy lived and raised their family,” Markus says. “Harry is still held in such beloved regard by residents and public officials at all levels.”

Chapin’s shocking death on the Long Island Expressway en route to that ill-fated Eisenhower Park performance in July 1981 is very much rooted this tribute — for performers and the audience. In fact, several show regulars were among the crowd when what was supposed to be a joyous event turned into a vigil, according to Markus.

“Harry is so beloved in memory on Long Island,” Markus says. “You don’t have to look too hard to find someone who met him, whose school he did a benefit for, or someone who’s been helped by one of his charities. It’s so meaningful for the music community to come together and, in effect, do the concert he might have given.”

The troubadour’s catalogue always gets a creative interpretation by each act.

“I’ve always encouraged everyne to make the songs fresh and treat them as their own, however they imagine them. They’re not just reproducing them the way Harry did.”

Markus excited to include guitarist Gerald Bair, a longstanding member of Huntington’s folk scene, in this year’s lineup. Bair performs his rendition of

“A fan favorite, it’s an optimistic happy song about being in love,” Markus says.

Cantor Lisa Wharton, of Temple Beth Emeth in Mount Sinai, who performs with her husband Akiva Wharton, a percussionist, and Cantor Judy Merrick, of Plainview Jewish Center, return for their second appearance. They’ll do “I Wonder What Would Happen,” which Markus describes as an appropriately chosen “spiritual, gospel-feeling song.”

“They were a well-received addition last year and we’re glad to have them back, he adds.

The trio is, of course, joined by staples of the area’s music community. Returnees include Judith Zweiman, Martha Trachtenberg, Karen Bella, Roger Silverberg, Debra Lynne, Patricia Shih and Stephen Fricker, Roger Street Friedman, Media Crime, Christine Solimeno, Grand Folk Railroad, Robinson Treacher, Wonderous Stories, Toby Tobias, Mara Levine and Matthew Ponsot, in various ensembles.

As is their signature, Markus, with his trio Gathering Time, arrive on stage as the show nears its conclusion. Markus, with Christine Sweeney and Gerry McKeveny, perform their annual rendition of the iconic “Cat’s in the Cradle.” By then everyone is singing along.

Finally, as always, in the true spirit of Harry Chapin, all the musicians join together on stage for “Circle,” Chapin’s traditional closing.

“It’s such a philosophical but uplifting song and a fitting end,” Markus adds.

Just the way Chapin would want it.

More than just a concert, the free event, of course, involves a food drive. Concertgoers are asked to bring donations of nonperishable items to support Long Island Cares, the regional food bank and humanitarian organization founded by Chapin in 1980. Long Island Cares’ staff and volunteers will collect donations at a tent near the entrance to the stage.

Bring seating to the show, which is held rain or shine. It will also be livestreamed on Facebook and the Harry Chapin Foundation YouTube channel.

Magical Mystery Doors

If you missed Magical Mystery Doors during the band’s spring visit to Long Island, now’s your chance to check out this unique tribute act. The tight bandmates blend and layer the music to create something new and unique. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors changed the face of music as we know it. Their melodies have moved people everywhere to “Come Together” in their love of music. And that’s what happens at an MMD concert. Throughout the concert, the band combines some of these classic tunes in ways that surprise and delight time and time again. The melody from The Doors’ “Hello, I Love You” laying atop Led Zeppelin’s “Misty Mountain Hop.” The pounding beat of Zep’s “When The Levee Breaks” coupled with the serene strumming of The Beatles’ “Dear Prudence.” Also the thematic sequence of “The Rain Song” – “Riders On The Storm” – “Here Comes The Sun.” These arrangements take you on an unexpected and exhilarating journey. Friday, July 25, 8 p.m. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or call (516) 323-4444.

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 celebration of the greatest songs from the finest shows, the acclaimed touring Broadway concert never disappoints. The lively musical revue, hosted by Neil Berg, on piano, brings performers to light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. He 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 new edition is sure to have everyone humming along. Berg, an awardwinning composer-lyricist-producer, and his cast of vocal powerhouses brings everyone to their feet time and again.

Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny.gov for more.

• Sunday, July 27, 8 p.m.

• Admission is free

• Heckscher Park, located off Main Street (Route 25A) and Prime Avenue, Huntington

Photos courtesy Keith Rossin

Everyone gathers to salute Harry Chapin during the rousing finale that closes the concert.

Cantors Judy Merrick, left, Lisa Ann Wharton and Akiva Wharton are all in for Harry.

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BACCA TV

Join the launch of 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.

•Contact: info@babylonarts.org

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Fridays on the Greene

Come out for some outdoor music, featuring Mike and Tammi, as well as 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

Outdoor tunes

The Town of Babylon Summer Concert Series continues with The Purple Xperience at Tanner Park. In the event of inclement weather, check the Town of Babylon Park’s Facebook page for concert status.

•Where: 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

•Contact: (631) 893-2100

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

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

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Magic Rocks!

inclement weather, check the Town of Babylon Parks Facebook page for concert status.

•Where: 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague

•Time: 7:30 p.m.

•Contact: (631) 893-2100

Supper By The Bay Amityville Chamber of Commerce hosts “Supper By The Bay” featuring the Ed Ryan Band at the beach.

•Where: Amityville Beach, Amityville

• Time: 6-9 p.m.

•Contact: (631) 552-5673

JULY

Stargazers

Join members of the Astronomical Society of Long Island for a nighttime skywatching session at Old Westbury Gardens. All ages welcome. Free with admission. Rain date is Aug. 1.

•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

•Time: 7-10 p.m.

•Time: 7 p.m.

Illusionist Leon Etienne has sold out venues all over the world with his blockbuster performances of Magic Rocks! Now he arrives on Long Island with his jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed hit show. You’ve seen him on “America’s Got Talent,” “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon, “Masters of Illusion,” and “Penn & Teller: Fool Us!” Hailed by critics as “America’s Rock Illusionist,” Leon is a worldwide hit with audiences, critics and producers. He’s recognized for his onstage charisma, a fast-paced, high energy, rock n’ roll performance style — and his no-nonsense approach to magic. This interactive, family-friendly spectacular showcases mind-blowing tricks, award-winning sleight of hand and non-stop laughter. Perfect for audiences of all ages, it’s an immersive experience filled with wonder, laughter and jaw-dropping moments you won’t soon forget. From Radio City Music Hall to Planet Hollywood Casino and from Studio City Casino in Macau to his very own theater on the beautiful island waters of Saipan, Etienne’s performance style attracts worldwide attention. Join in this unforgettable night of magic and you’ll see why. $71.75, $60.25, $49.25, $37.25, $31.25.

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 30-31

•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Farmers Market

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The Amityville Village Farmers Market is ongoing Saturdays until Oct. 25 at First United Methodist Church.

•Where: 25 Broadway, Amityville

•Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

•Contact: (631) 264-6000

Summertime grooves

The Town of Babylon Summer Concert Series welcomes all to Summer Breeze with the John Maurice Restrepo Jazz Quintet 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: 6-8 p.m.

•Contact: (631) 893-2100

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Music for Sunday Afternoon

The Cambiata Cello Duo, Suzanne Mueller and Paul Lawrence Finkelstein, close out the series with a program spanning centuries and styles. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab a spot and soak in the sounds and scenery at the lawn at The Barn. Concert is included with admission and reservations are not required.

•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury

•Time: 3-4 p.m.

•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

In concert

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The Town of Babylon Summer Concert series continues with Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience at Tanner Park. In the event of inclement weather, check the Town of Babylon Park’s Facebook page for concert status.

•Where: 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague.

•Time: 7:30 p.m.

•Contact: (631) 893-2100

Evening Book Discussion

Join in a conversation about “The Summer House” by Lauren K.

•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

Denton at Copiague Memorial Public Library. This program will be held in person and via Zoom. Registration with a Copiague library card is required. Download a copy of this book from Libby, Hoopla or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.

•Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague

•Time: 7 -8:30 p.m.

•Contact: copiaguelibrary.org or call (631) 691-1111

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Family movie night

The Town of Babylon’s Free Summer Movie Series continues with a showing of “How to Train Your Dragon” at Tanner Park in Copiague. In the event of inclement weather, check the Town of Babylon Parks Facebook page for status.

•Where: 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague

•Time: 8:25 p.m.

•Contact: (631) 893-2100

In concert

JULY 30

The Town of Babylon Concert Series welcomes Beatles tribute band Strawberry Fields to Tanner Park. In the event of

•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048

Summer sounds

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Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy internationally renowned Alex Torres and his Latin Orchestra in the Celebration Tent. A perennial favorite, the orchestra performs annually to sold-out audiences at the Vanderbilt, playing its original blend of AfroCaribbean rhythms – including salsa, merengue, cha-cha, bomba, plena, and Latin jazz. Pack a cooler and a picnic dinner. No food or beverage will be available for purchase. Individual tickets are $65.

•Where: Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport

•Time: Grounds open at 6 p.m.; performance runs 7-10 p.m.

•Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

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How dogs watch and react to what’s on television

Dogs can and do watch TV! While your pup’s interest level depends on breed and personality, many dogs like to relax and watch the action with their owners. Dogs cannot follow storylines the way we can, but noises and movement do attract their attention.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

According to a 2013 animal cognition study, dogs recognize TV dogs as their species. They also realize cartoon characters are not real animals because the movement is different. There are other ways canine TV viewing is different from ours.

Canine Vision:

JOANNE ANDERSON

First, dog eyesight is not as sharp as human. Theirs is closer to 20/75 than 20/20. This may explain why they like to be closer to the TV than us. The image becomes clearer. Dogs also distinguish fewer colors. They can make out blue, yellow, and gray shades, but struggle with red and orange. In addition, dogs can process visual information faster than humans. Therefore, a dog would have a heightened awareness if a squirrel ran across the TV screen.

Breed and other Sensory Factors:

Terriers and Herding breeds are more apt to react to animals on TV. Terriers have been bred to hunt fast, small vermin, while Herding dogs are hardwired to make sure no member of the flock strays. This is why Shelties can get agi-

tated when kids on bicycles pass their house. They view the kids as lost lambs. Also, TV is not “smell-e-vision”, so dogs, especially scent Hounds, do not get to use their keen noses to discern what is happening during the TV show.

Auburn University

Dog TV Study:

There has been an increase in dog-specific television programming in recent years and the frequency with which dogs are exposed to different forms of media is increasing. For example, my friend’s Borzois have their own living room that she watches by remote camera while she is at work. The dog TV channel is always on for their enjoyment.

Until this Auburn study, recently published in Scientific Reports, there had been no systematic assessments of how dogs engage with TV programs. Lane Montgomery and colleagues recruited 453 dog owners and constructed a viewing scale to observe dog viewing habits based on responses from the owners. The dog age range was two months to 16 years old. 300 dogs were purebreds, while 153 were mixed breeds.

The survey investigated trends in the dogs’ TV viewing habits, including whether the owner tried to teach the dog to watch TV, the average number of hours per week the owner’s TV is switched on,

and the average amount of time the dog pays attention to the TV. Dogs were assessed for their reactions to animal stimuli, non-animal stimuli, and the extent to which they followed objects on-screen.

As a group, the dogs in the study were far more likely to respond to other animals on screen than objects such as cars. Canine watching sessions tended to average at just over 14 minutes.

From a personal perspective, my Afghans were tuned into the dogs on TV, but they were easily confused. When the two Dobermans on Magnum PI appeared on the screen and barked, my goofballsAlan and Trevor- ran into the kitchen and looked out the window, expecting to see the Dobermans standing there. If wolves were howling on a nature show, Edgar Afghan Poe felt obliged to reply with a plaintive cry.

The Auburn study revealed that dogs have distinct preferences for television content, with 88.3% of surveyed dogs actively responding to TV. The research

found that excitable dogs are more likely to follow movement on screen, while anxious dogs react strongly to non-animal content like human voices or doorbells. Understanding these viewing patterns could have practical applications for dog welfare. Shelters could use tailored TV programming to enrich the environment for confined dogs.

However, the Auburn findings leave me with one dog TV mystery. My parents owned Morgan. a Lhasa from Babylon Shelter for 17 years. Why did he sing along to the Final Jeopardy jingle each night in a high-pitched voice? Did he know the answer, but no one ever gave him a chance to respond?

Last Hope Dogs for Adoption: Available at 3300 Beltagh Ave., Wantagh 11793. Call 631-671-2588 for more info. Chico is a lovable, eight-year-old Chihuahua, weighing eight pounds, while Anna is a sweet, 11-month-old Bearded Collie mix. She is going to the groomer this week so her hairdo will be different.

Last Hope Poster Pups for Adoption:

ANNA-female 11 month old Bearded Collie mix

CHICO- male 8 year old Chihuahua

August 3 at 1:40 p.m. Contest ends July 27 at midnight with the winner chosen on July 28

July 23, 2025 —

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 thereon erected, 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

Village of Amityville Planning Board Agenda August 7, 2025 NOTICE is hereby given that the PLANNING BOARD of the Village of Amityville

will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 6:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, August 7, 2025. Application of Kerry and Francis Fee. Applicants seek architectural review and approval for the proposed reconstruction of an existing accessory structure where the area altered is at least 25% of the existing structure pursuant to Section 24-6 A. (1) (h) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the North side of Coles Avenue approximately 245 feet West of Ocean Avenue in a “Residential BB” District known as 19 Coles Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-9-10-20. Application of Brian Fiore on behalf of Pedro Torres. Applicant seeks architectural review and approval associated with a proposed FEMA compliant house lift and renovation of an existing dwelling pursuant to Section 24-6 A. (1) (h) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the North side of Hamilton Street approximately 321 feet West of Richmond Avenue in a "Residential BB" district known as 29 Hamilton Street a/k/a SCTM#101-99-22.

By Order of the Planning Board, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer

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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 public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon

Public Notices — Your right to know

Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s):

PUBLIC HEARING/

SITE PLAN REVIEW/CHANGE OF ZONE

JOB# 24-51AE; LAG Associates, LLC:

SCTM# 0100-043-03123 and 0100-043-03122: Zone – E Business and C Residence to G Industry: SEQRAUnlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review:

Applicant to demolish existing structures and requests a change of zone from E Business and C Residence to G Industry, in order to construct a 17,048sf (footprint), 2-story (above grade) with basement, self-storage facility, along with associates site improvements.: Property is located on the northwest corner of Long Island Avenue & Irving Avenue, Deer Park, 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: 7/23/25 25-360 7/23

Notice of Formation of Nubus Creative Ink LLC. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 06/23/2025. Office loc: Suffolk 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 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

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(Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025

BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.

6:00 p.m.

1. Application #25120 Brian J. Richardson, 64 Brookes Road, North Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish distance to rear lot line from 40’ to 15’ on Emerson Avenue (for pool). All in connection with a proposed inground pool. Property located on the southeast corner of Brookes Road and Holmes Avenue, North Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1512-46.006

Zoning District: Residence C 6:05 p.m.

2. Application #25-121 Daniel R. & Claudette Sherry, 58 Madison Street, Farmingdale, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 23.8’ on Madison Street; diminish distance to rear lot line from 2’ to 1.7’ (for shed); diminish distance to front street line from 40’ to 30’ on Madison Street (for shed); allow three (3) accessory structures (sheds). All in connection with a proposed one (1) story side addition and to legally maintain three (3) sheds. Property located on the southwest corner

of Madison Street and Lincoln Avenue, East Farmingdale, NY.

SCTM#0100-1213-59

Zoning District: Residence B 6:10 p.m.

3. Application #25125 Jeanmary & Gina Guelee, 17 Emerald Lane, Amityville, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 26.9’; diminish total side yards from 25’ to 22.6’; increase total building area from 30% to 44.42% (over by 1,086.26 sq. ft.); diminish distance to rear lot line from 2’ to 0’ (for patio). All in connection with a proposed secondstory addition and to legally maintain a rear concrete patio, pool, and gazebo. Property located on the south side of Emerald Lane South, 557.81’ west of Croydon Road, Amityville, NY.

SCTM#0100-1743-95

Zoning District: Residence C 6:15 p.m.

4. Application #25122 Nicholas Williamson (applicant)/ Rosemary London (prop. owner), 65 Linden Boulevard, Hicksville, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 21’; permission to diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 11’ (for cellar entrance); diminish distance to front street line from 40’ to 18.5’ on Straight Path (for egress windows well); allow an egress window in the front yard; allow a 6’ high fence beyond the front building line on Straight Path. All in connection with legally maintaining an outside cellar entrance, an egress window well, and a fence. Property located on the southwest corner of Maple Drive and Straight Path, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-128-

4-8 & 9

Zoning District: Residence C

Subject Premises: 80 Maple Drive, Lindenhurst, NY

6:20 p.m.

5. Application #25123 Maria Santodonato, 1484 13th Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 20% to 27.7% (over by 772.75 sq. ft.); diminish distance to front street line from 40’ to 16’ – 6’’ on 15th Avenue (for detached garage); diminish distance to west lot line from 2’ to 1’ – 6’’ (for shed); increase area of a garage from 500 sq. ft. to 528 sq. ft.; increase number of curb cuts from one (1) to two (2) on 13th Street. All in connection with the erection of a detached garage and to legally maintain a shed. Property located on the northwest corner of 13th Street and 15th Avenue, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1364-55

Zoning District: Residence B

6:25 p.m.

6. Application #25124 Matthew Formichelli & Annelise Muscietta, 165 Riviera Parkway, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 8’10’’on Elm Avenue (for proposed 2nd floor front yard deck); diminish north side yard setback from 10’ to 6’; increase total building area from 30% to 39.37% (over by 559.58 sq. ft.); diminish distance to north lot line from 2’ to 0’ (for patio); diminish distance to front street line from 40’ to 35.5’ on Elm Avenue (for shed). All in connection with a proposed second-story front yard deck and to legally maintain a side yard patio, side yard second-story deck, stairs, and shed. Prop-

erty located on the northwest corner of Riviera Parkway and Elm Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-2263-159

Zoning District: Residence C 6:30 p.m.

7. Application #25118 Arnold Chevrolet LLC (tenant)/AF & J Realty Co. (prop. owner), 670 West Montauk Highway, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 25’ to 21.1’ at Muncie Road. All in connection with the reconstruction of a portion of an existing one-story building. Property located on the southwest corner of Montauk Highway and Muncie Road, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-2251-4, 5, and 6

Zoning District: Business E 6:35 p.m.

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In today’s world, bomb shelters are part of the conversation

Q. We live in Israel and, yes, we read your column. Our apartment building is just blocks from where a missile strike hit another apartment building and our hospital. Strange times we live in, when we have to run to our bomb shelter on the sixth floor when we hear sirens, just like you would run to the basement if a tornado siren went off. I was wondering, after neighbors were killed by missiles, is it possible to build a stronger safe room, because we need it and don’t want to die just because of where we live?

A. Fascinating question. I follow the news, and see the damage and fear from the sense of vulnerability you feel. When I received your question, I was, ironically, touring the behind-the-scenes research and testing facilities at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, just two days before bomber jets, like the B-2 stealth bomber I was standing under the wings of, were deployed to take out Iran’s nuclear facilities.

The massive impact of a missile is hard to resist, and although there are many military and non-military studies on bomb-proofing, there’s no one-size-fits-all scenario. The key to building a shelter that can resist a bomb is based on two basic premises. One principle of survival is to repel a bomb, and the other is to absorb the impact.

It’s interesting that engineers, whom I believe have played a strong role in our freedom over the centuries, studied, and succeeded in creating, designs that saved the lives of sailors on vulnerable P.T. boats. Those boat hulls were made of the same construction as concrete (gunite) pools. Gunite concrete has some of the highest construction strength achievable, at over 6,000 pounds per square inch.

The pools and P.T. boats are as strong as steel, and when all of the layers of steel reinforcement rods are contoured into the shape of a boat hull, they ships prove capable, as they did in World War II, of catching exploding torpedoes and absorbing the impact. In some cases, torpedoes survived, embedded in the boats’ hulls, so the boats had to be abandoned rather than return to port, and then the torpedoes were detonated. Most important, the sailors survived.

Missiles are another matter, however. I’m not aware of any building that sustains a direct hit being able to survive, so the important principle is to sacrifice the building for the sake of the occupants — just like sacrificing those P.T. boats. In the case of a bomb shelter, engineers have to approach the design by developing several feet of redundant shells, layered with shock-absorbing gel layers of material. The inner shell needs to be extremely strong steel or gunite — reinforced concrete — to resist the shock. I employed impact design when developing a high-security station for our military in Saudi Arabia, and then for a gun range project. You would need the area and money for such a lifesaving project. I hope you remain safe!

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Admiration of a former president from across the aisle

When I was elected to Congress in 1992, I certainly didn’t anticipate the close working relationship I would have with Bill Clinton, who was elected president that year. I was a lifelong Republican from New York, elected with strong Conservative Party support. Clinton was a staunch Democrat from Arkansas with roots in the anti-war movement.

I had met him in Manhattan in April 1992, two days before New York’s Democratic presidential primary. I was still the Nassau County comptroller, and had not yet announced my candidacy for Congress. A group of New York Irish-American Democrats led by elder statesman Paul O’Dwyer had scheduled a meeting with Clinton and his remaining challenger, Jerry Brown, the former California governor. Though we were far apart on the political spectrum, O’Dwyer and I were good friends.

When Clinton arrived, I was standing in the rear of the room. He made a brief opening statement before answering questions from a panel of four. What I

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iquickly noted was his relaxed familiarity with Ireland’s 800-year struggle with Britain and its most recent iteration, the more than two decades of war being waged in the streets and hills of Northern Ireland, euphemistically labeled “the Troubles.” There were no pandering references to green beer or shamrocks. Nor did he make the ritualistic denunciation of terrorism.

HIn an answer to a burning issue that would have lasting consequences later, Clinton said he would grant a visa to Gerry Adams, the leader of Sinn Fein, the political party affiliated with the Irish Republican Army. He also said the United States had the obligation to speak out against human rights violations even if the offending nation was Britain, our closest ally. More than what he said was his ease in dealing with an issue that rendered most politicians tongue-tied or made them fall back on timeworn clichés.

comptroller was — and with both of us being entirely unaware how much our lives would be interlocked over the next several years, and not just on the Irish issue.

onoring Carolyn McCarthy recently, Bill Clinton was as eloquent as ever.

Remaining in the back of the room while photos were being taken near the front, I waited until Clinton was leaving the room by the rear door. I shook his hand, and said, “Good job, Governor.” He smiled, thanked me and walked on, not having the slightest idea or caring in the least who the Nassau County

Clinton went on to become the 42nd president, and just a year later kept his campaign promise when he granted Adams a visa to enter the United States, which was followed by meetings with Adams in the White House and Congress, which caused seismic reactions throughout the British government and the American State Department as well. But Clinton’s leadership and determination, which included unprecedented presidential visits to the most dangerous locations in Northern Ireland, on which I accompanied him, as well as the diplomatic alliances he forged with British and Irish Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern, led to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in April 1998, ending that brutal 800-year-long struggle.

There was more to the Clinton years than Ireland. There was also his decisive action that successfully ended the Balkan wars in Bosnia and Kosovo. Domestically, he worked across the aisle with Newt Gingrich to achieve welfare reform as well as the only balanced bud-

get in the more than three decades since.

While all this was happening, of course, Clinton faced the first presidential impeachment in more than 130 years, and until then only the second in American history. While he had made serious mistakes in judgment, I strongly believed that what he was accused of did not meet the Constitution’s requirements for impeachment, or for removing from office the duly elected president, and would set a dangerous precedent for future presidencies. I was proud to stand with Clinton as one of only two Republicans who voted against all four articles of impeachment. And I have never questioned that decision.

All this and more came rushing back to me several weeks ago, when I joined Clinton as one of the speakers at the Celebration of Life for former Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, who died last month. Though he had been out of office for almost 25 years, the former president was as eloquent as ever, movingly describing his admiration and affection for McCarthy’s heroism and strength of character in overcoming horrific personal tragedy to achieve so much good for America. Once again, President Clinton came through.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

long past time to shut down the cellphone

am a person of infinite patience. My friends compliment me on my ability to patiently listen to ideas from both sides of the aisle. I love watching the daily news on my laptop and on my cellphone. I read opinion columns, and occasionally get to read a nonfiction book on some current topic. But I must confess that I am now in a state of news overload.

I’m not quite sure when this illness kicked in, but if you think about all of the news events in recent weeks, you’ll easily understand why I, or anyone, could easily fall into a state of media-nausea. I think the first story that engulfed my ability to digest facts was President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Shortly after it passed in the House of Representatives, my phone began ringing off the hook with calls from important clients, asking about the impact of the budget cuts on Medicaid, SNAP and

other significant programs.

Alerted to the terms of the bill, I began a line-by-line review, and became more horrified once I understood the scope of the cuts. I couldn’t understand how the House could find billions of dollars to cut from Medicaid and claim that they were all related to rooting out “waste, fraud and abuse.”

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Taking food away from children isn’t the way to save taxpayers real money. By mid-June I was wilting under the barrage of calls asking for advice on how to get the attention of the region’s federal officials. Always looking on the bright side, I was pleased that the bill included such items as raising the state-and-local-taxes deduction cap to $40,000, and reduced taxes on tips and Social Security and many other goodies that were consistent with promises Trump made. I assumed that the Senate would support many provisions of the House bill and trim the Medicaid cuts. I assured many of my callers that there was hope that cooler heads would prevail, and the Senate bill would be palatable.

irst the bill, then the primary, then Epstein. It’s time to escape, and to ditch the device.

Come July, the Senate bill was ready for a formal vote, and its contents were even uglier. Rather than scale back the Medicaid cuts, the Senate found ways to increase them. The promised expansion of the SALT cap was altered to providing three years of an expanded credit and then reducing it to the old $10,000 cap. The elimination of taxes on Social Security disappeared, and the no-taxes-on-tips provision is scheduled to expire after 2028.

The torrent of calls asking for my opinion had just about ended when New York City Democrats chose the inexperienced Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani as their nominee for mayor. When the final results came in on primary night, I shut down my cellphone. Dozens of friends and neighbors wanted to know how to stop Mamdani. Ironically, many of them didn’t vote in the primary because they were registered Republicans or independents, and in some cases they were registered Democrats who failed to vote. I refused to console any qualified voter who failed to vote.

Now, weeks later, I’m being asked who I favor in the contest between Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams. I have no preference between the two, but there appears to be no way to beat Mamdani unless there is one independent candidate. At this point, neither Adams nor Cuomo shows any signs of getting out of the race in the interest of harmony. If both stay in, there’s no chance that Mamdani can be stopped.

Burdened by all of these panicked calls, I decided that the best thing I can do for my wife, Suzan, and I is to go away for a week or so and maybe shut down my phone. I can check messages from time to time, but that’s it. We’re leaving in search of a change of scenery.

No sooner I had made our airline reservations than the Jeffrey Epstein saga erupted. I told callers that we weren’t interested in visiting Epstein’s island or anywhere else attached to his name. My cellphone is now in the freezer, so don’t bother calling.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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Long Island’s water needs to be protected

long Island water users just won a major legal battle — but we are still far from winning the war for clean water.

A $10.5 billion national settlement with the multinational chemical manufacturer 3M over the widespread contamination of drinking water with PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals” — includes over $250 million for public water providers in Nassau and Suffolk counties. This hard-fought-for financial relief will help cover the staggering cost of removing toxic substances from our drinking water. But it will be payment for damage already done, not a fix for what still threatens our sole-source aquifer every day.

Long Islanders rely entirely on a single underground water source, an aquifer that provides drinking water to more than 2.8 million people. It has been under assault for decades by chemical pollutants that seep through soil, spill into drainage systems and leach from landfills and industrial sites.

Among the most dangerous threats are PFAS compounds, man-made chemicals used in everything from firefighting foam to non-stick cookware that do not break down over time and accumulate in both the environment and our bodies. Exposure to these chemicals has been linked to health problems such as decreased fertility, developmental complications in children and an increased risk of some cancers and immune system issues.

In more than a few of our communities, these pollutants have created brownfields — usually industrial or commercial sites that are abandoned,

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Lights of Hope against cancer

To the Editor:

I would like to thank the Herald for its support of the first annual American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Lights of Hope celebration at Glen Cove’s Morgan Memorial Park on July 12. The evening was a celebration of cancer survivors as well as a remembrance of those who have passed. By adding the event to your calendar, and printing a well-thoughtout story, you helped to raise awareness of the event.

I would also like to thank the City of Glen Cove and the wonderful people in the area for their support. And I would like to thank Loggia 1016 of the Sons and Daughters of Italy for their sponsorship. The event would not have been possible without the community support.

I’m happy to report that donations exceeded expectations, and we will definitely be back

vacant or under-used, and where redevelopment or reuse is complicated by the presence or potential presence of at least one, if not more, contaminants.

The settlement is a victory for local water providers, many of whom have led the charge in holding chemical companies accountable. But it also shines a light on an uncomfortable truth: Long Island is already paying dearly for decades of environmental neglect.

Since 2017, more than $1 billion has been spent on installing and maintaining sophisticated water-treatment systems, according to federal estimates. And even with this financial award, residents and ratepayers will continue to bear the burden of ongoing operating costs.

So, while restitution is essential, it is not enough. The fight for clean water cannot begin at the filtration plant. It must begin at the source — with laws, oversight and habits that will keep our groundwater clean in the first place.

To policymakers: This is your moment to act. Strengthen oversight of chemical manufacturing, storage and disposal. Expand groundwater protection zones, especially near vulnerable recharge areas. Invest in forward-thinking, sustainable water infrastructure that protects our aquifer before contaminants reach it. Laws must reflect the seriousness of the threat, the indispensability of the resource and the fact that the water cannot be replaced.

To state and local agencies and appointed officials: It’s time to audit the regulatory framework governing industrial, agricultural and even residential activities that affect water quality. Permitting and enforcement must be rigor-

ous. No project, permit or loophole should be allowed to jeopardize our only supply of drinking water.

Long Island residents and business owners are part of the solution. Everyday actions matter — from how you dispose of household chemicals to the fertilizers and cleaning agents you use. Learn about the long-term impact of routine habits. Information is available from a variety of sources, beginning with local and state health departments. Support local clean-water initiatives. Vote for leaders who prioritize the environment. And above all, treat water conservation not as a suggestion, but as a shared responsibility.

This is not alarmism. It’s realism. The aquifer beneath Long Island cannot be replaced, rerouted or remade. We have no second source to draw from if it becomes too polluted or depleted. Every gallon of water pumped from below is a gallon we must protect with vigilance, policy and foresight.

Yes, the 3M settlement is a victory — but it should also be a warning. We cannot afford to celebrate a payout while the source of our water remains under threat. Financial settlements help heal wounds, but they do not prevent the next injury. That requires a cultural shift — from passive reliance to proactive stewardship.

Clean water is the foundation of our health, our economy and our communities. Long Island must now recommit — urgently, and collectively — to safeguarding the aquifer that sustains us all. Let’s make sure that in the future, headlines about our water celebrate prevention, not just compensation.

As ticks thrive on L.I., Lyme disease is on the rise

nearly three decades ago, after reporting on severe Lyme disease cases on Long Island, I chose to receive a series of newly available vaccinations designed to prevent the illness following a tick bite.

In 1998, SmithKline Beecham introduced LYMErix, the first vaccine to help protect against Lyme disease. I received three doses from my family physician. I experienced no side effects, and although I was bitten by ticks in the years that followed, I never contracted Lyme disease.

In 2002, however, LYMErix was withdrawn from the market following a class-action lawsuit filed by 121 people who claimed they experienced adverse reactions, including arthritis, after being vaccinated.

Since then, Lyme disease has continued to surge across Long Island.

Testing now shows that about half of all deer ticks in the region carry the disease. Many physicians no longer wait for the telltale bull’s-eye rash before starting treatment — instead, they prescribe antibiotics immediately when they confirm a tick bite.

Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme, have also spread worldwide. Climate change has contributed to the problem, with warmer winters leading to fewer cold days that might otherwise reduce tick populations.

aborne diseases in the U.S. has more than doubled.”

While no Lyme vaccine is currently available in the United States, several are under development. One candidate uses OspC protein antigens to provoke an immune response, and could be released in the coming years.

nd my experience helps make the case that a vaccine can work.

An article published last month in New Scientist, titled “Ticking Time Bomb,” described the global rise of tick-borne illnesses. It stated that ticks “represent a vast and growing reservoir of viral, parasitic and bacterial pathogens” and currently “carry more human-infecting pathogens than any other disease-carrying organism.”

The report noted that tick populations are expanding rapidly, and bringing a growing number of diseases with them. “In the past 20 years,” it said, “the annual number of cases of tick-

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next year. Proceeds from Lights of Hope go toward cancer prevention, education and advocacy.

PETEr O’CONNOr American Cancer Society volunteer

Editors’ note: The American Cancer Society’s 32nd annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Long Island walk will take place on Oct. 19, from 7 to 10:30 a.m., at Jones Beach’s Field 5. For more information, go to MakingStridesWalk.org/LongIsland.

We’re safeguarding wildlife and waterways

To the Editor:

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of the state’s Environmental Conservation Law, protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. Last year, the Division of Law Enforcement fielded more than 105,700 calls, resulting in Environmental Conservation police officers and investigators across the state responding to more than 30,000 complaints and working on cases that resulted in 15,755 tickets or arrests for violations ranging from deer poaching to solid waste dumping, illegal mining, the illegal pet

trade, and excessive emissions.

On July 7, three officers partnered with the Nassau County Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard for a boat patrol on the Long Island Sound. The officers checked boats and anglers for compliance with state fishing regulations, navigation law and overall boater safety. They inspected a vessel north of Glen Cove, and discovered an expired fire extinguisher, expired flares, and only four personal flotation devices for the five people on board. The officers issued a ticket and warning to the boat captain, terminated the voyage, followed the vessel back to a nearby marina and advised the captain that they could take the boat back out if they brought another PFD on board.

In separate incidents that day across the Sound, officers ticketed anglers for possessing undersized porgy and fluke, including one angler who had more than two dozen undersized porgy, the smallest measuring 8.5 inches. Porgy must be at least 11 inches to be kept when fishing from a vessel.

DEC officers are on patrol to safeguard the state’s air, water, wildlife and public safety. To report an environmental violation or incident, call (844) 332-3267 for 24-hour dispatch, or report non-urgent violations at dec.ny.gov.

A June article in Newsday reported that New York-based Pfizer Inc. and the French pharmaceutical company Valneva have developed a Lyme vaccine called VLA15. It is in latestage clinical trials, and could be submitted for Food and Drug Administration approval as early as 2026.

Still, the article noted that vaccine hesitancy may pose a barrier to widespread acceptance. “If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is,” the article stated, referencing the public pushback that followed LYMErix’s release in the late 1990s.

“A new shot for Lyme could face pushback,” the Newsday article’s headline, featured mixed public opinions. A retired police detective from East

Yaphank said, “I don’t get any shots.”

A woman from Bay Shore, however, said she would “for sure” get the new vaccine if it is approved by the FDA.

Additional resources on tick safety and disease prevention are available on Suffolk County’s Arthropod-Borne Disease Laboratory website, under the section “Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases.”

Meanwhile, the State Legislature recently passed a resolution unanimously requiring the state Department of Health and other agencies to publish a report detailing tick populations and tick-borne illnesses by county. The measure was introduced by Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., with co-sponsorship by Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, of Sag Harbor.

“We need to fight this, and the only way to do so is to have timely and correct information at our fingertips,” Schiavoni said.

Carl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury whose courses include investigative reporting and environmental journalism.

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Thank You!

Thank You Senator Monica Martinez for Supporting New York’s Volunteer Firefighters

Our state’s volunteer firefighters and EMS providers want to thank Senator Monica Martinez for helping us help you, our neighbors, when you’re in need. Senator Martinez led the charge to renew the law allowing volunteer fire department-based ambulances to recover costs of providing emergency medical care. This law provided a new funding stream - holding taxpayer costs while improving EMS care. THANK YOU, SENATOR MARTINEZ!

This extension of the law was negotiated as part of the state budget. We also want to thank Governor Hochul for her leadership on EMS and protecting our firefighters from harmful chemicals in our personal protective equipment - specifically PFAS - a known cancer-causing agent.

The Governor heard our concerns on PFAS in our gear and fought for our safety, with the Senate and Assembly immediately recognizing the importance of this issue, as well. THANK YOU, GOVERNOR HOCHUL, for phasing this harmful chemical out of the gear we rely on!

Eugene J. Perry FASNY President

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