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Veterans and public officials take a moment to commemorate the day with a photo.

Amityville pauses to remember the sacrifices of its veterans By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com A moving ceremony was held in Amityville Village this year on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month — Veterans Day — as the community gathered with public officials and veterans whose service helped write the quiet chapters of the nation’s story of freedom. “As we gather to observe Veterans Day, we pause to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice and devotion to our country remind us that the freedoms we enjoy are not free. They’re earned every day by those willing to serve,” said Amityville Village Mayor Michael O’Neill. “In villages like ours, Veterans Day carries

an even deeper meaning. Here our veterans are not distant figures or names on a monument. They’re our neighbors, our friends, our family. They’re the people we see at the post office, at the Little League field, helping at the firehouse. Their stories are woven into the very fabric of Amityville.” O’Neill noted that the name of the day is sometimes written with apostrophes in different places, but officially it is Veterans Day — with no apostrophe. “Why? Because the day doesn’t belong to one veteran or even to a group of them,” he said. “It honors all veterans equally and collectively. It’s a subtle but powerful reminder that this is a day of unity and shared gratitude.” “So as we reflect on Veter-

ans Day, let’s do more than just say thank you. Let’s show our gratitude through action — by supporting local veterans’ programs, listening to their stories, and making sure that no one who served ever feels forgotten,” O’Neill concluded. “To our veterans, we salute you, we thank you, and we’re proud to call you part of our community.” “Today, this commemoration takes on a renewed meaning and significance as we recognize, with deep gratitude, all of our veterans — those from every war and conflict, and all the men and women who have served this country to preserve our freedoms and safeguard our nation’s interests,” said the Rev. Father Dale W. Van Wormer of St. Mary’s Church in Amityville. Members of the Amityville

Police Department and the Amityville School District marching band participated in the ceremony, with the band performing a stirring rendition of “God Bless America.” Families also attended, including Jennifer and Justin Kennedy and their three children — Julia, Joe and Lila. Chuck Vinciulla, commander of the Sgt. John J. Kreyer VFW Post 7223 in Amityville, said any time the community comes together to recognize and thank veterans, their appreciation is

deeply felt. “Amityville is a very close community when it comes to its veterans. It has a strong history of people who have served, and all the veterans are happy and honored whenever they are recognized,” Vinciulla said. “And somehow, Amityville always is able to make it happen.” Amityville Village Trustee Owen Brooks shared a heartfelt story about his father and uncle, who both served in World War II. Both were in high school CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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Amityville Historical Society honors local leaders

Richard Handler and Joseph Calabrese recognized for their service

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By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

A large crowd filled the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club in Amityville on Nov. 8 to celebrate two distinguished community members, Richard Handler and Joseph Calabrese. Handler received the Amityville Historical Society’s William T. Lauder Award, while Calabrese was honored with the Distinguished Service Award. Both were recognized for their enduring contributions to the Amityville community and beyond. “If there is a common concern that runs through not only our beloved village but our whole nation, it is the tragic loss of so much of our heritage,” said Father Geminder, rector emeritus of St. Mary’s Church, in introducing Handler. “But then there is Richard. Such qualities as heritage, history, continuity and reverence for the sublime have a champion in him.” Geminder recounted Handler’s decades of dedication to preserving Amityville’s past — its landmarks, stories and spirit of community. “Richard is a throwback — a glorious anachronism in a time desperately in need of just such a person,” he said. “He has fought for, and continues to fight for, all of us. He knows in his heart of hearts that without tradition, without historical preservation and restoration, our culture is lost.” Handler, a local attorney, has been a member of the Amityville Historical Society for more than 40 years, serving as both president and board member. He also serves on the boards of Preservation Long Island and the Roslyn Landmark Society and is active in the Amityville Rotary Club. Handler and his wife, Susan Benard -Handler, have three children — Jack Bade; Paige Ankudovych and her husband, Olexander; and Kaitlyn Handler Fiddler — as well as three grandchildren, Nisha, Lucy and Tess. “I was completely taken away by the thoughtfulness of Father Geminder’s comments — he was much too generous,” Handler said. “I was so moved that I forgot everything I wanted to say.” Handler took a moment to honor three longtime Amityville residents — Vinny Ricciuti, Bill Lauder and Doug Lang — who died earlier this year and were deeply involved in the village’s history and business life. “It is vital to keep these images and personal events of Amityville life alive,” Handler said. “The only way that happens is if people talk about them and share them with their families. It’s one thing to have a museum filled with artifacts, and another to have people who can tell the stories of how life was lived.” Joseph Calabrese, an attorney who serves as Amityville’s village justice, was introduced by Charles Vinciulla, commander of the Sgt. John J. Kreyer VFW Post 7223.

“I’ve watched this man at Unqua, on Memorial Day, Veterans Day and at all the village events,” Vinciulla said. “He’s there, shaking hands, smiling, humble. He always has time for veterans, thanking us for our service and asking, ‘If I can do anything for you, let me know.’” Vinciulla added that Calabrese begins every court session by asking everyone to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance — a gesture that, he said, reminds all present of the rights and responsibilities shared by Americans. In his remarks, Calabrese called the recognition “an incredible and humbling experience,” thanking his wife and family, the Historical Society and those who helped him achieve “any success I enjoy today.” “There were people who helped to motivate me and who showed me how to become sure of myself,” Calabrese said. “I knew many of those people would be in that room that night and I wanted to connect with them. We all live in a community where we all give back and I look up to a lot of people who have helped me in my career. I am a very lucky guy.” He also thanked Mayor Michael O’Neill and the Village Board, along with former Amityville Village Justice Debra Urbano, the first woman to serve in that role for two decades. “When I got appointed in 2016, she took me under her wing, and she taught me everything I know,” Calabrese said of Urbano. “I thought that after being a courtroom lawyer my entire career, I knew everything about my side of the bench. I didn’t know anything about her side of the bench, and she went out of her way to teach me.” Calabrese lives in Amityville with his wife, Mary, and their 23-year-old twins, Michael and Sophie. Ken Lang served as master of ceremonies. “Everyone who presented did very well,” Lang said. “Father Geminder’s speech was amazing, and Chuck spoke truly from the heart.” “It was a wonderful event that was well attended by officials, members of the organizations in Amityville and residents,” said Joe Guidice, president of the Historical Society, who provided piano music at the dinner. “And I want to extend special thanks to Ellen Ricciuti who, as usual, did a fantastic job in organizing the event.” Others recognized for their work with the Historical Society and the dinner included Caroline D’Antonio, who donated the flower arrangements; Martha Peterson, the society’s treasurer and financial consultant; Doris Reynolds; Lorraine Schad; Michael Sullivan; and Jennifer Zimmerman. Father Geminder gave the invocation and led grace; Vinciulla led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Maura Maynard performed “The Star-Spangled Banner.” For more information about the Amityville Historical Society and the Lauder Museum, call 631-598-1486.

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The two honorees, Richard Handler at left and Joe Calabrese at right, are shown at event at which they were honored.

Rev Fathers Jon Geminder and Dale Van Wormer, lead a prayer during the Historical Society dinner.

Amityville Kiwanis members at the event. Standing Townsend Thorn, Hal Schad, Rick Licari and Steve Brice. Seated: Lorraine Schad, Kathy Licari and Cathy Brice.

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when the war broke out and, after enlisting, were separated for five years as they served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater. “As was the case with many veterans, the wartime experiences that they both had were largely kept from us as we grew up,” Brooks said. “For some reason, they were more comfortable sharing those details with their grandchildren. Maybe it was because they hoped their grandchildren would avoid some of the pitfalls and experiences they had. Maybe it was so they would never forget. Either way, I’m grateful they ended up sharing their stories.” Brooks went on to recount their return home. They both returned home in very different ways, he said. His uncles came to New York via the Panama Canal, while his father helped bring home troops from the Pacific. Planes and war equipment were dumped over the side of the carrier to make room for the thousands of people coming home. They landed in San Francisco, and his father came across the country by train,” said Brooks “On a typical day in 1946, a midday train left Penn Station and arrived in Wantagh — still very much a sleepy town. Only two men got off the train on opposite ends of the station that day. Those two men were my dad and uncle. By total chance, they came home after five years away and from halfway around the world on the same Long Island Rail Road train. They embraced and helped each other lugged their gear home to Wantagh — to the open arms of my grandparents.” Brooks said the wartime experiences left both men profoundly changed. “They remained very proud of being part of the forces that crushed the Nazis and the Japanese Empire, but they were deeply affected and humbled by the loss of friends and the total devastation they saw firsthand,” he said. “They knew the high cost of freedom, and it hit close to home.” Brooks closed by reflecting on the men from what he called “rural Amityville” who lost their lives in that war — a solemn reminder that even small communities bear the weight of sacrifice in service to the nation. Those men included Harry Bunting,

US “My dad and uncle spent the rest of their lives in peaceful pursuits, raising their families, supporting their churches and communities, doing the very things that they thought hard to preserve. Never forgetting, they would frequently refer often to those lost in the terrible cost of war, said Brooks, who then spoke to the veterans gathered there saying, “We thank you for your service and for helping to make our world, nation, and community a better place.” And to the crowd he added, “If you see a veteran, thank them for their service. If you find a veteran that needs help, try and get it for them. In the end, we all benefit from those actions.” Brooks then read the names of veterans lost in WWII from Amityville, which included: Harry J. Bunting, Jr., 19, U.S. Navy; Arthur J. Chadwick, U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant, 28; Vito Garafalo, U.S. Marine Private, 19; Richard W. Hartman, U.S. Army Air Corps & civilian worker at Philippines Air Depot, 23; Ernest V. Hunter, Jr., U.S. Army Corporal, 45th Engineers Regiment, 26; John J. Kreyer, Jr., U.S. Army Air Force Sergeant, 21; Samuel G. Leftenant, U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant, 21; George J. Lieblang, U.S. Army Air Force Sergeant, 24; Louis H. Magin, U.S. Army Lieutenant, 31; Roland M. Malmstedt , U.S. Army Air Force Major, 24; Nicholas F. Marzano, U.S. Army Air Force Corporal, 20; Willis R. McGuire, U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant, 20; Arthur P. O’Sullivan, U.S. Navy Lieutenant, 25; Thomas M. Plese, U.S. Army Air Force Captain, 21; Gerald Sander, U.S. Marines, 19; Burton R. Simon, U.S. Army Air Force Corporal, 19; Robert F. Watts, U.S. Navy Lieutenant, 21; Thomas A. Webber, U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant, 29; Henry L. Younge, U.S. Army Air Force Sergeant, 20; Paul Brill, U.S. Army Air Force Lieutenant, 24; Edwin D. Johnston, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, 25; Peter F. Colleran, U.S. Army Sergeant , 21 ( Note: Peter was a resident of Massapequa Park but went to Amityville High School); and Charles A. Dorn, U.S. Navy Ensign, 22 (Charles was a resident of Seaford but went to Amityville High School). The Amityville Historical Society and Lauder Museum has an extensive display of photos and memorabilia honoring many of these local heroes but other veterans, past and present.

Group of veterans from the Amityville VFW and American Legion are shown at the event.

Kennedy Family Jennifer and Justin Kennedy of Amityville are shown at the ceremonies with their children Julia, Joe and Lila.

Veteran stands in solemn salute during the services.

Members of the Amityville Police Department stand and salute during Veterans Day services.

Upcoming boating courses The United States Power Squadrons®, USPS District 3, is offering new boating courses. To access our most up to date list of safe boating courses and seminars on Long Island, go to www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/fclass.cgi?03. Upcoming courses include: •Introduction to Marine Batteries, sponsored by Great South Bay Squadron on Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., at East Islip Library, 381 E. Main St., East Islip. The cost is $30. The cost for each course is $30. For more information, contact Michael Boland, at 631-290-8096 or email bolandmichael123@gmail.com.

The Amityville School District band performed at Veterans Day services in the Village.

Edmund W. Miles MS celebrates Vets Appreciation Day

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On Nov. 6, Edmund W. Miles Middle School in Amityville proudly hosted its annual Veterans Appreciation Day celebration, honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. The event brought together students, staff, and veterans from across the Amityville school community for a day filled with gratitude, learning, and patriotism. Held in the school cafeteria, the celebration featured assemblies for each grade level, where local veterans shared their personal stories and reflections from their years of service. Students listened attentively as veterans spoke about the meaning of commitment, sacrifice, and love of country. This year’s honored guests included: Marc Epps - EWMMS Security Guard / U.S. Navy, Lieutenant, 1989-1999; Eric D. Farina - Director of Veterans Affairs, Farmingdale State College / U.S. Army, Sergeant First Class, 1987-Presen; Juan Leon - Amityville UFSD Board of Education First Vice President / U.S. Army, E4 Specialist, 2003-2010; Frank O’Brien - EWMMS Social Studies Teacher / U.S. Navy,

Lieutenant, 1989-1999; Jennifer Sanchez - EWMMS Science Teacher / U.S. Army, E3, two years and Jeffrey Ulyse / U.S. Navy, E5, 2003-2014 To show their appreciation, many of the students waved handheld American flags throughout the assemblies, filling the cafeteria with a sea of red, white, and blue. Following the presentations, veterans held a special Q&A session, giving students the opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of what it means to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. “We are grateful for your bravery, your resilience, and your continued contributions to the community,” said Edmund W. Miles Principal Ms. Rose Hutcherson. “It is our honor to celebrate you today. Thank you for being here and thank you for your service.” The Amityville School District extends its heartfelt thanks to all veterans who took the time to share their stories and inspire the next generation. Their presence and service continue to remind us of the importance of honor, courage, and community.

Great Neck Road Elementary serves up pride—and breakfast—for veterans In recognition of Veterans Day and to honor the veterans within the community and connected to the school district, Great Neck Road Elementary School in the Copiague School District hosted a ceremonial breakfast on Nov. 7 in the school’s gymnasium. The event served as a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The gymnasium was decorated with students’ writing and artwork, including acrostic poems, a Wall of Honor and patriotic displays dedicated to local heroes. Dressed in red, white and blue, students, staff, administrators and

members of the Board of Education warmly welcomed invited guests to the celebration. Principal Tamika Eason opened the ceremony by expressing gratitude to all veterans for their service and sacrifice. Kindergartners proudly waved their flags during a parade and performed two patriotic songs, filling the room with spirit and pride. The school chorus also contributed to the musical celebration, with fourth and fifth graders reciting original patriotic acrostic poetry written in honor of the occasion. The event was a reminder of the importance of recognizing and thanking those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms. Courtesy /Copiague school district

Great Neck Road Elementary School in the Copiague School District hosted a Veterans Day breakfast on Nov. 7.

Courtesy /Copiague school district

Great Neck Road Elementary School in the Copiague School District hosted a Veterans Day breakfast on Nov. 7.

From Amityville Mayor Michael O’Neill, Deputy Mayor Owen Brooks, and Trustees Roger Smith, Robert Russo & Adam Ansanelli

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Wishing all our residents and their families a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Parents’ guide: how to protect kids from AI’s hidden traps As artificial intelligence becomes more common in homes and schools, experts are urging parents across Long Island to take a closer look at how their children are using

Be wary of AI ‘companions’ that mimic real friendships Many AI-powered apps now include digital companions that “talk” like humans. But Perry warns they can mislead children into forming emotional bonds with machines designed to boost engagement — not build real relationships. “Children naturally form attachments, and AI exploits that by mimicking human emotions,” Perry said. Such bonds may interfere with healthy social development or lead kids to share private information with bots.

Don’t trust content filters — they can be bypassed Even AI tools with built-in

these tools. Christian Perry, CEO of Undetectable AI, says that while AI-powered chatbots and content generators may seem harmless — or even helpful — they can pose serious

safety settings can give troubling responses to kids. Perry pointed to an incident where Snapchat’s “My AI” chatbot gave inappropriate advice to a user pretending to be 13. “What makes AI concerning is how innocent questions can generate inappropriate responses,” he said. Parents are advised to supervise AI interactions closely — even when they appear age-appropriate.

Keep AI devices out of bedrooms Unlike video games or streaming, children can use chatbots silently, making it easier to hide late-night use. “Parents often don’t realize kids are staying up to consult AI — it

risks to child development, safety and learning. Here are five key concerns Perry shared with parents:

affects sleep, school and focus,” Perry said. Experts recommend setting a “no devices in bedrooms” rule, especially for younger kids.

Watch for over-reliance on AI for homework AI tools can make schoolwork easier — sometimes too easy. “When kids use AI to finish assignments, they skip the learning part and develop false confidence,” Perry said. He urges parents to guide children on when AI help is OK and when it crosses into cheating.

AI content reflects narrow perspectives AI-generated content may seem smart, but it lacks the depth of human thinking. “These tools can’t truly understand ethics, culture or different viewpoints,” Perry said. He recommends children balance AI use with diverse books, conversations and real-life experiences. Perry emphasized that AI isn’t inherently bad — but it’s moving faster than most families can keep up with. “AI tools require thoughtful oversight,” he said. “Parents need to ask questions and set clear boundaries.” For more tips and information, visit https://undetectable.ai.

Call us at 516-569-4000 to subscribe today. Heroes, hounds and humor; meet the dogs of the 2025 National Dog Show Since 2013, I've worked at a farm, where he has been the Philadelphia Kennel Club trained to locate wounded show each November, gathdeer in need of veterinary ering Best of Breed winners attention. and the most interesting dog BELOW ARE FIVE STANDOUT stories from the entries at the DOGS I WAS National Dog Show, presented FORTUNATE TO MEET IN by Purina and aired on NBC on PERSON: Thanksgiving, right after the Sandy the Rottweiler — Macy's parade ends. Sometimes a dog's call name More than 1,990 dogs were cleverly ties into its registered entered in the NDS this year. name. These touches help a In the weeks before the show, dog stand out to the millions of their owners have the opviewers in the Thanksgiving JOANNE tion of submitting online data TV audience. Sandy — offiANDERSON sheets. David Frei has been cially Ch. Von Bender's Santhe "dog guy" voice of the NDS dra Dee — is from breeder/ throughout its 24 years, plus owner/handler Jane McLaughlin's "Grease 27 years with the Westminster Kennel Club is the word" litter. Jane dressed like a Dog Show. I've had the pleasure of assisting member of the "Grease" cast, complete with him since 2011. saddle shoes and a 1950s skirt, when she took Before this year's NDS, my computer her smiling Rottie into the ring. overflowed with more than 400 forms about Yaro the Azawakh — Yaro belongs to a breed "dog hopefuls," which our three-person team of tall, stately sighthounds originating in pores over for poignant and unique canine West Africa. He won the Hound Group at bios. My "pup partner," Tracey Monahan, the 2023 NDS. Yaro is the mascot of the Yates and I learn even more when we meet the Institute of Plastic Surgery in Florida. His Best of Breed dogs, breeders, owners and owner, Dr. Essie Yates, is a plastic surgeon, handlers at our TV table in Philly. and Yaro often interacts with staff and paShow dogs are far more than beautiful rep- tients. Recently, he began offering comfort to resentations of their breeds. The entry forms Dr. Yates' breast cancer patients undergoing reveal portraits of dogs deeply bonded with reconstruction. their people, assisting others in countless Elmer the Bracco Italiano — This Italian ways, earning performance titles in multiple pointing breed features heads and ears canine events, and expressing empathy and reminiscent of Coonhounds or Foxhounds. humor to those closest to them. Elmer's owner loves giving her dogs cartoonMany of the dogs were also medical alert, character names and wanted to call her service and therapy animals, including a new pup "Mr. Fudd." The breeder objected Komondor who comforts patients in his to associating her puppy with the goofy owner's chiropractic office and lives on hunter, so the owner did some research and

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discovered that "Taddeo" is the Elmer Fudd character's name in Italy. The breeder approved the Italian version, and it went into Elmer's long registered name. As a puppy, Elmer grew up with Boston Terriers and Brussels Griffons. An older Boston Terrier immediately became his doting foster mom. She has since died, and whenever Elmer sees a Boston Terrier, he pulls to investigate whether the dog might be his long-lost mom. Waylon the Irish Wolfhound — Waylon is an adorable 160-pound therapy dog certified in three states. He is part of the Memorial Health Hospital therapy team in West Virginia, visits nursing homes in Ohio, and goes to St. Patrick's School in North Carolina. Certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Waylon also marches in St. Patrick's Day parades, his owner Erin Miller told us. At the NDS last weekend, Waylon wore a tur-

Olga with her champion Bullmastiff Keanu.

Waylon the Irish Wolfhound in his Turkey hat and an admiring pet columnist. key hat and greeted hundreds of people. He seemed convinced the Philadelphia Expo Hall was his therapy-dog arena and didn't quite realize he was actually there to show in the ring. Keanu the Bullmastiff — Officially BIS RBIS MBISS Ridgetop 'n Marconian Point Break FDC CGC, Keanu carries his namesake Keanu Reeves' movie title in his registered name. This silly, giant, "tough" guy is bullied by the four cats in his Florida home. His breeder/owner/handler, the lovely Olga Contant, was born in Russia. When I asked whether she bred Bullmastiffs there, she smiled and recalled her mother's warning: "With big, slobbery dogs, you will never get a husband." After that remark, Olga moved to the U.S. 25 years ago — and has since been married three times.

OBITUARY Many years ago, my children looked forward to going to Lang’s Shoe Store to be fitted for their Stride Rite’s,” recalled Mr. Lang’s longtime friend and fellow Kiwanian Dave Heller of Amityville. “He was friendly and loving to all children and an overall great guy.” Those who knew Doug will remember his larger-than-life personality, his booming voice, caring heart and magnificent grin,

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For generations, families from Amityville and beyond made their way to Lang’s Shoe Store on Broadway — a place where milestones were quietly celebrated. It was where proud parents bought their baby’s very first pair of shoes, where children stood on tiptoe to be fitted for new ones before the start of each school year, and where brides and grooms found the perfect pair for their wedding day. Lang’s opened its doors in 1937, founded by Jerome and Hannah Lang, who built more than a business — they built a community tradition. In 1968, their son Douglas took up the mantle, running the beloved shop with his wife Mary until their retirement in 2001. Through the decades, Lang’s was more than a shoe store; it was a small but steady heartbeat of Amityville life. Douglas (Doug) Lang died in Punta Gorda, Florida, Oct. 28, 2025, at the age of 83. Mr. Lang grew up in Amityville where he formed lifelong friendships that he cherished throughout his life. He graduated from Amityville Memorial High School in 1959 and joined the U.S. Navy later that year serving on a submarine, based out of Hawaii, for 4 years. After the Navy he attended and gradu-

said his family. His love for family and friends was unwavering, said his wife, and the memories he created will continue to bring smiles and laughter to those he leaves behind.” “Everyone loved Doug. He had genuine infectious laugh and a smile that let you know all was right with the world,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

DOUG LANG ated from Suffolk Community College where he met his future wife, Mary Jane McLaughlin. They married in 1967 in Virgina. In 1968 he returned to Amityville to take over Lang’s Shoe Store. In total, Lang’s Shoe Store served families in the Amityville area for over 65 years earning Mr. Lang the unofficial title of the Shoe King. He was very active in the Kiwanis Club and was a past President of Amityville Chamber of Commerce.

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Kiwanians across the country honor Veterans The Amityville Kiwanis Club joined Kiwanians across the country in putting up a Field of Honor for Veterans Day. The flags were placed on the grounds of First United Methodist Church, 31 Broadway, Amityville. The Fields of Honor displays trace their roots to the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, when communities sought ways to honor those who died and those who serve. The first large-scale display, known as the Healing Field, featured rows of American

flags as a visual tribute to the victims of the attacks. From that idea, the Field of Honor concept was born. Beginning in 2002, communities across the United States adopted the practice of planting hundreds or even thousands of flags to recognize veterans, active-duty military members, first responders and other local heroes. For more information on Amityville Kiwanis and its programs, call (631) 691-3274 or email: amityvillekiwanis@gmail.com.

Local veterans honored at Amityville Memorial High School On Nov. 7, Amityville Memorial High School proudly hosted its annual Veterans Appreciation Day celebration, honoring local service members and fostering meaningful conversations between students and veterans. Throughout the day, the high school’s Social Studies classes welcomed veterans from the community who shared their personal stories and experiences of military service. Students engaged in thoughtful discussions, gaining a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and commitments made by those who serve. In addition to the classroom visits, school staff and district administrators met with the veterans to express their gratitude and appreciation for their dedication to our country. The day concluded with the school’s traditional Veterans Appreciation Day luncheon, held in the school library, where our special guests gathered to enjoy a meal and celebrate the values of service, community, and respect. Amityville Memorial High School extends its sincere thanks to all veterans for their service and to everyone who helped make this year’s event a success.

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On Nov. 7, Amityville Memorial High School proudly hosted its annual Veterans Appreciation Day celebration.

things to know LiPA’s PRoPosED 2026 BUDgEt By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

The Long Island Power Authority has released its proposed 2026 budget, emphasizing affordability, grid reliability and clean-energy investment. The plan also details stronger oversight of Public Service Enterprise Group Long Island under a renewed management contract, and continued cost-saving measures that aim to lower bills for customers across Long Island and the Rockaways.

Long-term plan, and public hearings

LIPA’s proposed 2026 operating budget totals about $4.4 billion, alongside a $1 billion capital plan supporting reliability, grid modernization and clean-energy infrastructure. The typical residential customer is projected to see a 3.3 percent decrease in their electric bill, roughly $6.53 less per month than in 2025. This reduction reflects a projected $219 million drop in power supply costs, driven by lower on-Island generation, decreased Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative allowance expenses and savings from the new Power and Fuel Management Services Agreement. The capital budget will rise roughly 3.1 percent, mainly due to refueling costs tied to LIPA’s 18 percent ownership stake in the Nine Mile Point 2 nuclear power plant. Despite inflation and higher labor costs, LIPA projects flat overall operating expenses, while maintaining around $1 billion in annual reliability investments.

LIPA’s long-term fiscal sustainability plan aims to reduce its debt-to-asset ratio from a projected 78 percent in 2025 to 70 percent by 2030, supporting stronger credit ratings and long-term financial health. The 2026 budget reflects roughly $1.4 billion in cumulative cost savings, equal to about 33 percent of customer bills, the result of over a decade of cost-control initiatives. The budget also includes $7.5 million for weatherization projects benefiting low- to moderate-income households, helping to reduce energy usage and improve affordability. Public hearings will be held on Nov. 24, at 10 a.m., at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge; and the same day, at 6 p.m., at LIPA headquarters in Uniondale, with a virtual option available. Written comments are due by Nov. 28, and the LIPA board of trustees will vote on the final budget on Dec. 17.

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LIPA is a nonprofit public utility that owns the electric transmission and distribution system serving Long Island and the Rockaways, and PSEG Long Island operates that system under contract. Since 2014, PSEG has handled daily grid operations, maintenance and customer service on LIPA’s behalf. The new five-year contract extension, effective Jan. 1, enhances oversight and accountability while maintaining the operational partnership. The agreement reduces management fees by an estimated $17 million and expands cost-control requirements. It also increases the number of measurable performance metrics, covering reliability, customer experience and fiscal management. LIPA officials say this framework ensures that PSEG’s performance will better align with affordability and clean energy goals through greater transparency and operational discipline.

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Herald honors environmental leadership By ABBEY-ROSE SALVEMINI asalvemini@liherald.com

Across Long Island, a growing number of businesses are leading the charge toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. From small family-owned shops to large companies embracing environmentally conscious practices, local enterprises are proving that environmental responsibility and economic success can go hand in hand. These efforts not only help reduce the region’s carbon footprint but also strengthen the local economy by inspiring innovation and creating green jobs. Nearly 30 local businesses gathered at the Heritage Club in Bethpage for an event hosted by the Herald, celebrating sustainability and community impact on Oct. 29 The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Communications, who emphasized the importance of recognizing businesses that prioritize sustainability and help shape a greener future for Long Island. “It is a pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural GreenBiz Awards, where we come together to celebrate the businesses and individuals who are leading the charge for a more sustainable future, right here on Long Island,” he said. “Tonight, we honor those who are driving real change. Reducing waste, conserving energy and protecting the natural beauty that makes Long Island such a special place to live, work and raise our families.” The evening’s emcee, Jill Conway, is a former New York television news reporter and anchor with more than 20 years of experience. She is the founder of Powerful Women USA and host of the award-winning podcast Secrets of Powerful Women, and helped facilitate the event’s program. Part of the event’s ticket proceeds support Save the Sound, an organization dedicated to protecting Long Island and Connecticut’s land, air and water through science, legal action and community initiatives. Honoree Christine Kiourtsis, president of Renewable Recycling, Inc., was recognized in the Recycling category for her innovative work in textile and material recovery. Inspired by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, she began recycling discarded mattresses and box springs, discovering that up to 90 percent of their materials can be reused. Through Renewable Recycling, Kiourtsis helps keep waste out of landfills, reduce transport costs and save taxpayer money. “It’s really important to utilize tax money in a better way than putting it in the dump,” Kiourtsis said. Marshall Brown, president and cofounder of Long Island Conservancy Spadefood Ecosystem Solutions, was honored in the Environmental Innovation category. Brown helped create a film called A River Between Us that led to the largest environmental restoration project in U.S. history. His upcom-

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The team from Reworld. ing project focuses on implementing water treatment solutions for areas with wastewater or surface water. “We grow microbes on site, strains of common soil bacteria, but with special properties like what they eat in the absence of oxygen,” Brown said. “We take a sewage treatment plant, the microbes get to work, and half of the sludge, at least, gets eaten away.” Brown believes that the return on investment is a couple of months. President/LEED AP of Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp., Chuck Merritt, was recognized in the Environmental Consulting category. “On Long Island, we all drink the groundwater underneath our feet. So, we all have a responsibility to protect that natural resource,” said Merritt, who added that MECC is involved with a large developer in Mastic who is looking to redevelop land about a half a mile long. In the Waste Solutions category, Reworld is recognized for providing innovative and environmentally responsible waste management services to communities worldwide. Representative Ed Sandkuhi said that Reworld is expanding its engagement with local schools, teaching students about composting. “We raise dead vegetable gardens and use the compost to grow vegetables and not use fertilizers that are highly water soluble,” Sandkuhi said, adding how rewarding it is to see the children’s enthusiasm. Carrie Meek Gallagher, CEO of the Long Island Power Authority and a honoree in the Utilities category, notes that Long Island is particularly vulner-

Chuck Merritt from Merritt Environmental Consulting able to the effects of severe weather and climate change. “We are still trying to promote the adoption of solar, electric vehicles and heat pumps that are going to help us move towards a clean energy future,” she says, emphasizing LIPA’s ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable solutions for the region. Paraco Gas was honored in the Utilities category. Representative Dan Scicutella said that propane is a very

clean-burning fuel. For areas on the East end that don’t have access to natural gas, propane is a substitute. “We’re looking to expand and grow on the East End, companies from Route 112 and further East,” he said, noting that the company remains committed to environmental stewardship and community involvement. Recognized in the Engineering category, M&J Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that provides a wide range of professional services. “As an engineer, we’re at the forefront of a lot of research studies,” M&J Representative Mohammad Malik said. “It’s our job to do what’s right for society and develop new ways to reduce carbon emissions,” Malik notes that M&J is involved in coastal resilience projects and highlights a Patchogue initiative that promotes green infrastructure. The Herald GreenBIZ Awards catalyze environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. The event highlights and honors forwardthinking businesses and educators committed to eco-friendly practices, proving that sustainable operations can thrive alongside financial success. Gold sponsors of the event include The Long Island Conservancy, Reworld and Scott’s Miracle-Gro. Silver sponsors include the New York Offshore Wind Alliance, GreyMart, M&J Engineering, R&M Engineering, Stony Brook University, Edgewise Energy, GreenbergTraurig, Emtec, Merritt, Paraco, and Molloy University. View event photos on our website, RichnerLive.com/greenbiz-awards/ photos/

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Marlon Taylor from New York & Atlantic Railway.

Ecosystem Solutions with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Neal Lewis, left, from Molloy University Sustainability Institute with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Carrie Meek Gallagher from the Long Island Power Authority.

Nick Guariglia, left, from ACE NY / NYOWA with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Adrienne Esposito from Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Charles Vigliotti from Long Island Compost, Todd Kaminsky from Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Charlie Barone from Long Island Compost.

Richard Murdocco, left, from Stony Brook University with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

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Copiague will be having a night of holiday magic and community fun with a Holiday Light Parade on Dec. 7. The parade will begin at 5 p.m., hosted by the Copiague Fire Department. A tree lighting at Gateway Park will follow, host-

ed by the Copiague Chamber of Commerce. At 6:45, there will be fun at the North Firehouse including photos with Santa, holiday music and delicious refreshments. The Copiague Fire Department South is located at 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague.

Copiague’s Hometown Holiday Magic Join the Copiague Chamber of Commerce to make Copiague shine throughout the holiday season. Sponsor a holiday tree at Gateway Park and decorate your tree on Nov. 29, Nov. 30 or Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is also an opportunity for your business as your logo will be celebrated throughout the season. Sponsorships cost $100 and the chamber will provide the tree and lights. Par-

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bring a non-perishable food item for the town’s food pantry. Entry is free and the event will take place rain or shine. Babylon Town Hall is located at 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-4292.

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ticipants will provide the decorations. Please note that glass is not permitted. Decorations will be removed on Jan. 10. Please make checks payable to the Copiague Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 8, Copiague, NY 11726. Please include contact name, business, phone and email address. For more information, please call (631) 484-2677 or email info@copiaguechamber.org.

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said Richard Handler, a local attorney and longtime friend of Mr. Lang’s. “He loved Amityville and quietly made countless contributions to our community. He will never be forgotten, especially by all those grade school children he fitted with a new pair of Stride Rite’s to start the new school year over the decades.” In addition to his wife, Mr. Lang is survived by his daughters Beth Lang and her significant other Gary Schmitt and Amy

and Kevin DuTot. His grandchildren Jackie and Tommy also survive him as do his brothers, Kenneth Lang and his wife Marilyn of Amityville, Paul and his wife Stephanie of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He is also survived by two generations of nieces and nephews. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Long Island next summer. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations in his name be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

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A gallery view of the exhibition.

Carving out her place The untold story of sculptor Emma Stebbins By Abbey Salvemini

istory gets a powerful rewrite at the Heckscher Museum of Art’s latest exhibition. “Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History” is a landmark installation that spotlights a pioneering neoclassical artist whose legacy has been long overlooked. Known for sculpting Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain (immortalized in film and TV), Stebbins — a trailblazing female artist — was the first woman to receive a public art commission from New York City. Yet despite her accomplishments, her name has largely vanished from the art world’s narrative. Now Stebbins receives the recognition she has long deserved. “Carving Out History” firmly reestablishes her place at the forefront of 19th century American sculpture. It explores Stebbins’s bold artistic vision, her barrier-breaking career and her personal life — including her relationship with the renowned Shakespearean actress Charlotte Cushman at a time when such a relationship defied social norms. Stebbins’ works focused on unprecedented imagery of laborers, incisive depictions of literary and biblical subjects and moving portrait busts of her chosen family. Her sculpture was celebrated in the press and sought after by collectors In the mid-19th century. Since then, however, Stebbins fell into relative obscurity. Among the exhibit’s outstanding components, New York City comes to Long Island — via an immersive Virtual Reality experience. Visitors can “walk around” Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain, bringing Stebbins’s most celebrated work to life in an entire new way. A special VR station gives everyone the illusion that Bethesda Fountain is right in front of them in Heckscher Park — through the use of their phones — offering a striking, life-sized view of Stebbins’s most iconic creation. Photos and selfies are encouraged! For many, this will be their first time learning the name behind the fountain — even if you’ve seen it countless times in person and on screen. The exhibit title — “Carving Out History” — reflects both Stebbins’s sculptural practice and the curatorial team’s broader goal: to reclaim and reframe her place in the American canon. This first-of-its-kind exhibit — reshapes how we understand one of our most groundbreaking — and overlooked — artists. “The exhibition itself is carving out a place

for Stebbins’ story,” Chief Curator Karli Wurzelbacher says. The Heckscher’s deep connection to the artist makes the venue especially significant. • Now through March 15 Museum founder August Heckscher had • Open Thursday through a family link to Stebbins — his uncle Sunday, noon-5 p.m. commissioned two of her major works, • Heckscher Museum of Art, Commerce and Industry, which have been 2 Prime Ave., Huntington • Visit Heckscher.org or part of the museum’s collection for over a call (631) 380-3230 for century. information on related Stebbins wasn’t just a woman succeeding programming in a male-dominated field — she also lived openly with her partner at a time when samesex relationships were taboo. Their partnership Emma Stebbins’s marble statue The was both romantic and deeply collaborative, and it Lotus-Eater (1863) purports to illustrate Alfred Tennyson’s poem of the same informed much of Stebbins’s work and worldview. title, in turn derived from an episode They were “the power couple of their in the Odyssey of Homer. Museum time,” according to Wurzelbacher. Purchase: Town of Huntington Art Among the many highlights, Wurzelbacher Acquisition Fund. points to Sandolphon, which captures the depth of Stebbins’s artistry. It depicts an archangel with incredible detail rendered in marble. The sculpture draws inspiration from a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. As Wurzelbacher explains: “The line ‘the angel gathers the prayers where he stands, and they turn into flowers in his hands’ captures the heart of the work. She paints a vivid image of the archangel holding a garland of flowers — each bloom symbolizing the prayers of the people.” One of the most significant outcomes of her research into Stebbins’s career has been the “discovery” of sculptures whose locations were previously unknown to scholars (one was found in the hallway of the Belfast Central Library!). Two significant works, The Lotus Eater (1863) and the aformentioned Sandalphon (1866), had been in a private collection for decades before being acquired by the museum. Both pieces underwent extensive conservation efforts, including cleaning their discolored marble surfaces and making careful repairs. For curators and staff, this exhibition is not only a professional milestone — it’s personal. “Even though we have a relatively small staff, we can still Sandalphon (also known as contribute to writing the story of American art history and Angel of Prayer, 1866), like bringing these overlooked figures to the public is something Lotus Eater, has been in a we take very seriously,” Wurzelbacher shares. private collection and likely Whether you’re familiar with these sculptures or someone have not been on public view in encountering Stebbins for the first time, this exhibit invites you more than 100 years. Museum to look again — at a familiar fountain, at forgotten stories and purchase: Town of Huntington at the enduring power of carving out one’s place in history. Art Acquisition Fund.

For 50 years, two-time Grammy winner BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been hailed as the best Cajun band in the world. They’ve been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding ﬁddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. Their distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass, captivating listeners from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, to Carnegie Hall, then all the way across the pond to Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in the U.K. They are joined on this special tour by their good friend Thompson. An iconic ﬁgure in British folk-rock, Thompson — one of the founding members of Fairport Convention — is arguably the genre’s greatest triple threat: a dazzling guitarist, an outstanding songwriter, and a strong and evocative vocalist.

Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. $75, $65, $55. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Adam Pascal Get ready for a powerhouse night with Broadway legend Adam Pascal — the original voice of Rent’s Roger (Broadway and ﬁlm) and one of musical theater’s most electrifying performers. With a rock-and-roll edge and soul-stirring vocals, Pascal commands the stage in an unforgettable evening of showstoppers, storytelling, and pure star power. From “Rent” and Aida” to “Chess,” “Chicago,” “Something Ro’tten!” and beyond, Adam brings the house down with iconic hits, guitar licks and rock tunes — all fueled by the raw passion that made him a Broadway icon. The Tony-nominated actor-musician didn’t grow up with aspirations of becoming a Broadway star. But when his childhood friend Idina Menzel asked if he would audition for an off-Broadway musical called “Rent,” he thought “Why not?” and the rest is history. Pascal shares insights into his personal journey with his audience, bringing with him a wealth of experience and plenty of personal anecdotes.

Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NOV Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

CALENDAR F1: The Movie

Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy the exhibition of outdoor sculpture at the historic summer estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Klemperer’s sculptures. a haunting assemblage of animal forms that span imaginary, endangered, familiar, and exotic species, celebrate natural history and the nonhuman world through evocative interactions with the surrounding environment. Using materials salvaged from scrapyards, she composes ecological narratives that respond to the history and collections of Suffolk County’s first public park and museum. Her brilliant use of gestural lines captures the spectator’s attention and invites museum-goers to reflect on the relationship between an interest in animal life and the incessant push of human industry. Visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

Shop NOV Thrift Stop by Simpson

on Fridays.

United Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop for some unique finds. The shop is also open

• Where: 30 Locust Ave., Amityville • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 789-2569

Night Sky Live

Visit Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium for a family-friendly program with an astronomy educator. Tour the night sky from right here in Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year, but can include seasonal constellations, visible planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. $22, $18 seniors and students, $16 child 12 and under. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 2-2:45 p.m.; also Nov. 22-Nov. 23 • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579

Time NOV Tech Do you have questions

about your devices or the new program registration website? Meet one-on-one with Amityville Public Library’s technology specialist and receive the answers you need. Please call the library to schedule your personalized appointment.

Stop by Copiague Memorial Public Library for a showing of “F1: The Movie.” Starring Brad Pitt, the 2025 film follows a former F1 driver returning to save a struggling team. Feel free to bring a beverage and snack. A Copiague library card is required to register. • Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague • Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • Contact: copiaguelibrary.org or call (631) 691-1111

Kid Zone Wednesdays

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Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra ‘Christmas Special’

From redefining rock to reimagining Sinatra, Grammy-winning musician Mark Tremonti, backed by members of Frank Sinatra’s original orchestra, brings his timeless swing and holiday spirit to the Paramount. The lights go down. Familiar horns pipe up from a world-class orchestra as piano twinkles like the jackpot lights on a winning slot machine. Then, the voice kicks in. It has all of the smoky splendor those first few notes hinted at, but it ain’t Ol’ Blue Eyes. In a tailored suit with microphone in hand, it’s Mark Tremonti. The multiplatinum musician sounds just as at home paying homage to the catalog of Frank Sinatra as he does fronting Tremonti or shredding his soul out as the guitarist for Alter Bridge and Creed. Moreover, he’s doing it for a reason that would make the Chairman of the Board proud. Accompanied by surviving members of Sinatra’s band as well as various top-notch players, Tremonti cut 14 classics for his Tremonti Sings Sinatra album, which he gifted to the National Down Syndrome Society as part of his new organization Take A Chance For Charity. All album proceeds go to NDSS to help those with developmental disabilities. With over 40 million albums sold, chart-topping releases, sold-out arenas, and countless appearances on television • Where: The Paramount, 370 and magazine covers, Tremonti’s influence on rock music is undeniable. Now, witness a New York Ave., Huntington new side of his artistry as he pays heartfelt tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra. This • Time: 8 p.m. is Tremonti like you’ve never heard him. Join in for a feel-good evening of classic jazz • Contact: ticketmaster.com or and seasonal favorites. $108.75, $86.50, $71.25, $59.75, $54.25, $43.75. paramountny.com

• Where: 19 John St., Amityville • Time: All day • Contact: amityvillepubliclibrary. org or (631) 264-0567

• Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: Stephanie Goldreyer at (631) 822-7979 ext. 3 or infotristate@sos.org

Movie and Pizza

NOV Copiague BOE meets

Come to Copiague Memorial Public Library for a showing of “The Fabulous Four.” The 2024 comedy tells of two friends who travel to be bridesmaids in a surprise wedding of their college girlfriend. Feel free to bring a beverage and snack. Pizza will be served. For adults only and a Copiague library card is required. • Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague • Time: 2:30-4:30 p.m. • Contact: copiaguelibrary.org or call (631) 691-1111

NOV Science of Spirituality meditation session

Stop by Science of Spirituality for a meditation and spiritual gathering with video selections and readings, followed by a vegetarian meal weekly on Sundays. • Where: 79 County Line Road, Amityville

Copiague School District holds their next Board of Education meeting. All are welcome to attend. • Where: Everett E. Newmann III Administrative Offices, Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (631)-842-4015

NOV Illuminate Your Soul with Light

In this sevenpart workshop series, Science of Spirituality harnesses the “innergy” of the soul to connect to the divine presence within. Learn how to tap into your own inner light source through the power of meditation with presenter Andrew Vidich, PhD. If you miss any of the workshops, you can still attend as these workshops are designed so you can attend independently. Registration required. • Where: 79 County Line Road,

Amityville • Time: 7-9 p.m. • Contact: Stephanie Goldreyer at (631) 822-7979 ext. 3 or infotristate@sos.org

NOV Turkeys Against Cancer

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition hosts Turkeys Against Cancer 2025 to provide Thanksgiving meals for 100 families dealing with breast cancer and the families of at-risk/homeless veterans. Turkeys will be prepared by members of the BBQ Brethren. Donations of boxed/canned items, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, corn, peas, green beans, yams, rolls and dessert items will be accepted at the address below. Financial donations are also accepted via babylonbreastcancer.org by clicking the pink donate button on the top right side of the home page. In special instructions, add Turkeys Against Cancer. If you are delivering a donation, call to confirm timing. • Where: Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, 218 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst • Time: All day • Contact: babylonbreastcancer. org or (631) 893-4110

First Presbyterian Church in Babylon holds Kid Zone Wednesdays through December, with a two week break during Christmas. Evenings include dinner and fun activities while learning a Biblical message each week. The theme is Community Heroes. • Where: 79 East Main St., Babylon • Time: 5:30-7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 587-5838

NOV Thanksgiving Dinner

First Presbyterian Church of Babylon serves a free Thanksgiving dinner. All are welcome. The church is currently requesting donations of canned turkey gravy, canned cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, box stuffing and store-bought desserts. Donations can be placed in the Thanksgiving Donations Box in Fellowship Hall or dropped off at the church office. Any items that are not used for the feast will be donated to the food pantry. The church is also accepting volunteers. • Where: 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 587-5838 or kskillen@firstpresbabylon.org.

Having an event? Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.

HOW DO YOU COOK A TURKEY? Adonis Alexander, 6 years old, Copiague,

Melanie France, 5 years old, Copiague,

Deauville Gardens East Elementary School Courtesy Copiague School District

First, you have to catch the turkey. Next, you have to put it in the oven at five degrees for ten minutes. Finally, you can take it out, slice it and eat it.

Milena Henriquez, 16 years old, Amityville,

I burnt it. Don’t burn it. It doesn’t taste good.

Send it on a vacation: Pack the turkey’s bags and send it to a tropical island and by the time it gets back, it’ll be perfectly cooked!

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Alyshia Page, 18 years old, Amityville,

Amityville High School Courtesy Amityville School District

Jake Schilling, 16 years old, Amityville, Amityville High School Courtesy Amityville School District Stick it in the oven.

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First, go to the place that has lots of turkeys. Next, put the turkey in the bowl with some seasoning. Then, boil it on the stove for thirty minutes. Finally, it is done so you can eat it and then play!

Amityville High School Courtesy Amityville School District

AMITYVILLE HERALD RECORD — November 19, 2025

By Christie Leigh Babirad

November 19, 2025 — AMITYVILLE HERALD RECORD

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-10CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10CB, Plaintiff, -against- UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY SNELL; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS LLC; THE UNITED STAT E S OF A M E R IC A- I N T E R NA L REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint Defendants. INDEX # 605177/2024 Original filed with Clerk February 28, 2024. Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Suffolk County. Premises: 37 Benjoe Drive Amityville, NY 11701. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff ’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally

Public Notices — Your right to know delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This supplemental summons and amended complaint are being filed pursuant to court order dated October 8, 2025. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200710CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10CB AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York, October 15, 2025. Respectfully submitted, PINCUS & TARAB, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, PLLC By: Lili Roarke, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza Uniondale, NY 11556 516-699-8902 25-406. 10/29, 11/5, 12, 19 NOTICE is hereby given that t h e B OA R D O F APPEALS of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Ro om of Village Ha l l, 2 1 Irel and Place, Amityville, NY at 7:00 P.M. o n T H U R S DAY, Nov e m b e r 2 0 t h , 2025, to consider the following application: Appl i c at i on of R ob e r to Pat ane. Applicant seeks a special exception to maintain a 6-foot vinyl fence on the waterfront parcel pursuant to Section 183-139 A (1) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the East side of South Bay Avenue approximately

184 feet South of Richmond Avenue in a “Residential B” District known as 12 South Bay Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 10113-13-4 BY order of t he Zoning B oard of App e a ls , Vi l l age of Amityville Cahterine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer 25-413. 11/12, 19 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. JAMES MORAN, Pltf. vs. ROBERT P. KIRK, JR. A/K/A ROBERT KIRK JR. A/K/A ROBERT P. KIRK, et al, Defts. Index #615461/24. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Oct. 21, 2025, I will sell at

public auction on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mi ne ol a , N Y on December 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises k/a 2 Sixth Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735 a/k/a District 22, Section 48, Block 257, Lot 57, Group Lots 5760. Approximate amount of judgment is $35,597.65 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. AMANDA BARONFRANK, Referee. BRONSTER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 156 West 56th Street, Suite 703, Ne w York, NY 10019. File No. 720530.002 #102630 25-416. 11/2, 19, 26, 12/3 Annual Election of Copiague Fire District December 9, 2025 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual Election of the Copiague Fire District will take place on December 9, 2025 between the hours of 6:00PM and 9:00PM at the Copiague Fire Department location at 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726 for the purpose of electing the following: One Commissioner for a five (5) year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2030 Candidates for the District Office of Commissioner shall file a petition with the Secretary of the Fire District no later than November 19, 2025. Such petition must contain the name and address of the candidate (the candidate’s legal residence, not a P.O. Box) and state the position running for. All residents of the Copiague Fire District duly registered with

the Suffolk County Board of Elections as of November 18, 2025 shall be eligible to vote. Please be advised that the Board of Elections of the Copiague Fire District shall meet on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 3:00PM to 4:30PM at the District office for the purpose of preparing the rolls of the registered voters of the Copiague Fire District. Dated: November 10, 2025 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE COPIAGUE FIRE DISTRICT By: Donna Marano District Secretary Copiague Fire District 25-417. 11/19

Condado de Suffolk al 18 de noviembre de 2025 tendrán derecho a votar. Se les informa que la Junta Electoral del Distrito de Bomberos de Copiague se reunirá el viernes 5 de diciembre de 2025, de 3:00 p. m. a 4:30 p. m., en la oficina del Distrito, con el fin de elaborar el padrón electoral del Distrito de Bomberos de Copiague. Fecha: 10 de noviembre de 2025 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE BOMBEROS COMISIONADOS DEL DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE COPIAGUE Por: Donna Marano Secretaria del Distrito Distrito de Bomberos de Copiague 25-418. 11/19

Elecciones Anuales del Distrito de Bomberos de Copiague 9 de diciembre de 2025 Por la presente se notifica que las Elecciones Anuales del Distrito de Bomberos de Copiague se llevarán a cabo el 9 de diciembre de 2025, de 18:00 a 21:00 horas, en las instalaciones del Departamento de Bomberos de Copiague, ubicadas en 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726, con el fin de elegir a: Un Comisionado para un mandato de cinco (5) años, que comenzará el 1 de enero de 2026 y finalizará el 31 de diciembre de 2030. Los candidatos al cargo de Comisionado del Distrito deberán presentar una solicitud ante la Secretaría del Distrito de Bomberos a más tardar el 19 de noviembre de 2025. Dicha solicitud deberá incluir el nombre y la dirección del candidato (su domicilio legal, no un apartado postal) e indicar el cargo al que se postula. Todos los residentes del Distrito de Bomberos de Copiague debidamente inscritos en la Junta Electoral del

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, December 4, 2025, to consider the following applications: Application of Elia Hajjar. Applicant seeks architectural review and approval for a proposed front façade renovation pursuant to Section 24-6 A. (1) (g) of the Village Code. Premises located on the West Side of Broadway approximately 50 feet North of Greene Street in a “B-1” Business District known as 188 Broadway a/k/a SCTM #101-5-2-16.1. By Order of the Planning Board, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer 25-419. 11/19, 26

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, November 18th, 2025. Public hearings begin 6:00pm. NEW APPLICATIONS: • Nicholas Colasacco & Liana D’Amico 147 Waldo Street Copiague, NY 11726 SCTM#0100-179-378 • ILhami S. Kocabiyik 15 Mida Court West Babylon, NY 11704 SCTM#0100139-1-61 Printing Instructions: R E N E WA L S B Y AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED. All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory Apartment Review Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York. Amityville Record: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 25-420 11/19

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Public Notices — Your right to know kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; People of the State of New York o/b/o Town Supervisor Town of Babylon; and “John Doe” and “Mary Doe,” (Said names being fictitious, it being the intention of plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein. TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER

ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT W H E R E YO U R CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. S E N D I N G PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $312,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk on May 24, 2007, in Liber M00021540, Page 574, covering premises known as 137 North 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York 11798, DSBL #: 0100-039.00-02.00047.000 The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which

is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises. TO the Defendants Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer, and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Peter R. McGreevy, A.J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk, dated September 5, 2025 and filed September 16, 2025. Dated: October 28, 2025 /s/ Deborah M. Gallo Deborah M. Gallo, Esq. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, New York 10170 Phone: 347.286.7409 Fax: 347-286-7414 Attorneys for Plaintiff, The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, 2007-11 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE

ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department's website at www.dfs. ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a home-

owner's distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. 25-410 11/5, 12, 19, 26 Notice of formation of Bare Skin Aesthetics LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St ate of Ne w York ( S SN Y ) on 08/06/2025 O f f i c e l o c at i o n , County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Bare Skin Aesthetics LLC, 179 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701 Purpose: any lawful act. 25-405. 10/29, 11/5, 12, 19, 26, 12/3 Notice of formation of SMITHOLDING LLC. Ar t icles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St at e of Ne w York SSNY on April 5th, 2024. Office located in Suffolk county. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY sha l l mai l copy of any process served against the LLC 85 East Drive, Copiague, NY 11726. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 25-422. 11/19, 26, 12/3.10, 17, 24

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Classic, familyfriendly holiday traditions Tradition figures prominently in many households throughout the holiday season. Whether it’s decorations like a Chanukah menorah or a Christmas tree, or a family gathering on Christmas Eve, there’s no shortage of traditions to make this unique time of year even more special. Young families or first-time hosts may want to incorporate as many popular traditions into their seasonal celebrations as possible. Doing so can lay a foundation for years of celebrations to come. As families prepare to spend this holiday season at home, they can incorporate some of these classic traditions into their celebrations.

FAMILY BAKING SESSIONS

What would the holiday season be without baked goods? While it’s easy to purchase premade goodies at grocery stores and other retailers, homemade concoctions made in the comforts of one’s own kitchen alongside loved ones is a classic and cherished tradition in many households.

ADVENT CALENDARS

Advent calendars are another holiday season tradition with a history that dates back centuries. Historians believe the first Advent calendars were produced in Germany around 1850. Faithful celebrants can now find Advent calendars in many forms, and some retailers even sell craft kits that enable families to create their own calendars at home. Homemade Advent calendars can be a unique way for families to put a relatively new spin on a centuries-old holiday tradition.

CHRISTMAS CARDS

Christmas cards may seem like a relatively recent phenomenon, but that’s not the case at all. Prior to 1843, many Christmas celebrants shared handwritten letters with friends during the holiday season. Come 1843, Sir Henry Cole commissioned designer John Colcott Horsley to design a Christmas card that Cole could then send to various friends. Christmas cards remain a popular means to spreading holiday cheer, and families can design cards together and work as a team to get them ready to send. These are just a handful of the many holiday season traditions families can embrace this December.

AMITYVILLE HERALD RECORD — November 19, 2025

INDEX NO.: 608365/2018 Date Filed: 9/22/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES: 137 North 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York 11798 DSBL #: 0100-039.0002.00-047.000 Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate. STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, 2007-11, Plaintiff, vs. Public Administrator of Suffolk County, as Administrator of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; Amos Gill, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; Jerrold Phifer, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; Conrad Phifer, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; William Phifer, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; Clerk of the Suffolk County District Court; Akerman LLC; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer, and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of

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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 on 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, DECEMBER 4, 2025 BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. 6:00 p.m. 1. Application #25-158 Capo Truck Equipment Corporation (tenant)/CUDA Realty LLC (prop. owner), 65 Edison Avenue, West Babylon, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to operate a public garage for diesel auto repair; a special exception permit for sales, storage, display and service of new and used automotive equipment; allow four (4) parking stalls in front yard on Mahan Street; allow four (4) parking stalls in front yard on Edison Avenue; diminish off-street parking from thirty-eight (38) stalls required to thirty (30) stalls provided; allow outdoor storage of eleven (11) trucks awaiting repair as per site plan. All in connection with a proposed two-story building. Property located on the northwest corner of Edison Avenue and Mahan Street, West Babylon, NY. SCTM#0100-78-110.001 Zoning District: Industry Ga 6:05 p.m. 2. Application #25-

Public Notices — Your right to know 208 Dzianis and Anastasia Shender, 124 Vanderbilt Avenue, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 18’ on Midwood Road. All in connection with a proposed secondstory addition. Property located on the northeast corner of Midwood Road and Vanderbilt Avenue, West Babylon, NY. SCTM#0100-2122-45 Zoning District: Residence B 6:10 p.m. 3. Application #25213 Wilder Ortiz Salguero and Carlos Mejia Campos, 85 North Emerson Avenue, Copiague, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 26’ – 4 ½’’. All in connection with legally maintaining second floor dormer. Property located on the southwest corner of Manor Avenue and North Emerson Avenue, Copiague, NY. SCTM#0100-1792-8 Zoning District: Residence C 6:15 p.m. 4. Application #25210a (Lot #1) Oak Street Realty Inc. and Bayram Arif Bayram, 132 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 28’; All in connection with re apportioning a part of lot number 53 and to legally maintain the existing two-story one-family dwelling. Property located on the northwest corner of Little East Neck Road and 9th Street, West Babylon, NY. SCTM#0100-1372-51.001, 51.003, 52.001, 53.000 Zoning District: Residence C & Business E Subject Premises: 1574 9th Street, West Babylon, NY & 1036-

1048 Little East Neck Road, West Babylon, NY 6:20 p.m. 5. Application #25210b (Lot #2) Oak Street Realty Inc., 132 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 25’ to 4.3’ on 9th Street’; diminish front yard setback from 25’ to 13.7’ on Little East Neck Road; diminish front yard setback from 25’ to 2’ on 10th Street; diminish rear yard setback from 50’ to 26.6’; diminish offstreet parking from sixty-five (65) parking stalls required to eighteen (18) parking stalls provided; diminish landscape buffer strips abutting residential use from 5’ required to 3’ provided. All in connection with legally maintaining the existing two (2) two-story commercial buildings with eight (8) apartments and the reapportionment of lot 53 into 51.001 and 51.002. Property located on the northwest corner of Little East Neck Road and 9th Street, West Babylon, NY. SCTM#0100-1372-51.001, 51.003, 52.001, 53.000 Zoning District: Residence C & Business E Subject Premises: 1574 9th Street, West Babylon, NY & 10361048 Little East Neck Road, West Babylon, NY 6:25 p.m. 6. Application #25209a (Lot #1) R & J Holdings of LINY LLC, 55 Evergreen Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street from 75’ to 62’; diminish lot area from 7,500 sq. ft. to 6,200 sq. ft.; to subdivide a parcel of land from 200’ x 100’ x 200’ x 100’ into 62’ x 100’ x 62’ x 100’.

All in connection with the proposed subdivision of one (1) lot into three (3) lots in order to construct a twostory single-family dwelling on Lot #1. Property located on the northwest corner of New Avenue and Lund Street, Wyandanch, NY. SCTM#0100-83-357 Zoning District: Residence C Subject Premises: 245 New Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 6:30 p.m. 7. Application #25209b (Lot #2) R & J Holdings of LINY LLC, 55 Evergreen Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street from 75’ to 62’; diminish lot area from 7,500 sq. ft. to 6,200 sq. ft.; to subdivide a parcel of land from 200’ x 100’ x 200’ x 100’ into 62’ x 100’ x 62’ x 100’. All in connection with the proposed subdivision of one (1) lot into three (3) lots in order to construct a twostory single-family dwelling on Lot #2. Property located on the northwest corner of New Avenue and Land Street, Wyandanch, NY. SCTM#0100-83-357 Zoning District: Residence C Subject Premises: 245 New Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 6:35 p.m. 8. Application #25211 1090 Route 110, LLC, 80 Sherwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY. Requesting permission to increase number of ground signs from one (1) sign to two (2) signs; increase sign area from 50 sq. ft. to 88 sq. ft.; increase sign height from 15’ to 27’1’’. All in connection with an existing directory sign. Property located on the east side of Broad Hollow Road, approxi-

mately 1,731’ south of Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY. SCTM#0100-48-29.014 Zoning District: Industry G Subject Premises: 1290, 1292, and 1294 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 6:40 p.m. 9. Application #25212 1230-1250-12601270 Route 110, LLC, 80 Sherwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY. Requesting permission to increase sign area from 50 sq. ft. to 56 sq. ft.; increase sign height from 15’ to 18.3’. All in connection with an existing ground (directory) sign. Property located on the west side of Broad Hollow Road, 1,861’ south of Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY. SCTM#0100-48-29.008 Zoning District: Industry G Subject Premises: 1230, 1240, 1250, 1260, 1270 Route 110, Farmingdale, NY 6:45 p.m. 10. Appl i c a tion #25-214 Raising Cane’s Restaurants, L.L.C. (tenant)/Main & Elm LLC and Repla LLC (prop. owners), 6800 Bishop Road, Plano Texas. Permission to diminish offstreet parking from three hundred and ninety-seven (397) parking stalls required to two hundred and eighty-three (283) parking stalls provided. All in connection with a proposed 4,054 sq. ft. building with a drive thru and 72 indoor seats and 15 outdoor seats for a Raising Cane’s Restaurant. Property located on the east side of Broadhollow Road, 1,122’ north of Route 109, Farmingdale, NY. SCTM#0100-71-14.003 Zoning District: Industry G Subject Premises:

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s Long Island residents will say, should we take the ferry between the Island and New England, or drive around? The drive around, navigating the web of roads and bridges on the Island’s far west, can be quite a trip, as I learned last month, when that ferocious nor’easter hit us, causing cancellations of both the Cross Sound Ferry, between Orient Point and New London, Connecticut, and the Bridgeport & Port kArl Jefferson Ferry. We were taking grossmAn a little vacation in southern Vermont, and suddenly needed to get back to Long Island. But the ferries weren’t running in the storm, and the choice was going around. And what a six-hour trip! Now, I don’t mean to join the longdebated call for a bridge across the Long Island Sound. But as we sat in traffic on our way to the Bronx Whitestone Bridge, I thought about a recent renewal of the call for highways as substitutes for the ferries that cross the Sound. A prominent Connecticut housing developer, Stephen A. Shapiro, called

last month for a 14-mile bridge from western Suffolk County, at the northern terminus of Sunken Meadow State Parkway, to Interstate 95 in Bridgeport. As Shapiro told News 12 Connecticut: “It would cut down severely on travel time from Long Island to Connecticut … from three hours down to 20 minutes.” He projected a cost of $50 billion, and said the bridge should be federally financed. Shapiro’s “idea is catching the eyes of some lawmakers as well,” Brian Gioiele, editor of the Connecticut newspapers the Shelton Herald and the Milford Mirror, wrote. He quoted Connecticut State Rep. Joe Hoxha, who said, “A project that can bring in revenue and that will lower taxes, bring jobs and economic growth as well as protect American lives in the event of a natural disaster should be welcomed with open arms.” A proposal for a bridge across the water — or a tunnel under it — isn’t new. In 1938, New York Sen. Royal Copeland proposed an 18-mile bridge from Orient Point to either Groton, Connecticut, or Watch Hill, Rhode Island. It never happened. In 1964, New York public works czar Robert Moses and Gov. Nelson Rockefell-

er commissioned a feasibility study of a bridge from Oyster Bay to Rye, in Westchester County. There was strong opposition in both communities, and no bridge was built. Then, in 1972, the state Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Federal Highway Administration, considered several Sound crossings, including bridges between Syosset and Rye, Sands Point and New Rochelle, and Port Jefferson and Bridgeport. A tunnel was also studied, but deemed financially prohibitive. In 1979, Gov. Hugh Carey commissioned another study of several crossing routes. But state planners concluded that existing ferry services were preferable, citing the high cost of the bridge proposals. In 2008, Vincent Polimeni, of the Garden City commercial developer Polimeni International, proposed a privately financed toll tunnel between Oyster Bay and Rye, with a $25 toll each way. It had a projected cost of $10 billion, and was designed by an engineering firm that had worked on the Channel Tunnel — the Chunnel — between England and France. The proposal went nowhere.

hat did Govs. Rockefeller, Carey and Cuomo II all have in common?

And in 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched a feasibility study for, once more, a crossing between Oyster Bay and Rye. It determined that an 18-mile tunnel, at a cost of $31 billion to $55 billion, was the most viable option, but it was shelved in the face of, once again, opposition in the affected communities. So it has gone — or hasn’t gone. Public comments on Reddit about Shapiro’s newest bridge scheme are, as usual, mixed. One person posted, “It would be easier to build a Japan-South Korea tunnel. … NIMBY’s too strong on both sides.” And another: “Despite the fact this very well could give me a job right out of college (I’m studying to be a civil engineer) I do not like this at all. I happen to like my (relatively) low-traffic area in Mount Sinai. Also, the cost, environmental impacts, NIMBY opposition, structural requirements (which compound with length and variance in the Sound bed), and traffic implications are enough of a reason for me to be opposed. I am, however, in favor of subsidizing ferry tickets and possible expansions to other north shore ports.” In any event, beware of driving around. 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.

In the fight of our lives, all over again

n November 2020, in the maw of the pandemic, I wrote a column about Thanksgiving dinner with my husband, dinner for just two. Our kids and grandkids and friends were isolating, in hiding from a novel viral enemy. Looking for a historical precedent, I compared the fear crisscrossing America to what it must have felt like in Berlin after World War II, when Stalin’s troops cut off the city. The plan was to choke the Berliners into capitulation to Russia. On the ground, it looked hopeless rAnDI and inevitable. Then, in an audakrEIss cious countermove, the United States launched the Berlin airlift, and for 15 months planes dropped food, medicine and fuel — 2 million tons of supplies — until Stalin blinked in 1949 and lifted the blockade. We didn’t know it would succeed when we began. We did it because it was what was needed to save Berlin from Stalin’s tyranny. I was inspired by this bit of history because it speaks to America’s ability to

meet the moment. Ingenuity and courage are homegrown assets, and we never needed these strengths more than we did during the pandemic, more than we do now. In that Thanksgiving 2020 column, I wrote, “Our new enemy is Covid-19, which is rampaging through our cities and states, killing people in increasing numbers and threatening our well-being and our prosperity. We need to summon the courage to win this war . . . “We have missed the chance to get ahead of the firestorm, but we still have agency. Don’t gather at parties or bars or family events. It won’t be forever, and it might save someone you love . . . “This Thanksgiving we must accept the sacrifice of a simpler holiday, without expecting family to board planes or sit around a table for 15 or 20. We can do this. We can do it this year, in the hope that next year we can be thankful for lives saved.” One year later, the world had turned. I wrote, “All of us have had our Covid vaccines and boosters; we are brought back to normal by the moonshot of

modern medicine, the development of an effective vaccine in 18 months . . . “Today we are back to our jobs. Kids are back in school. This Thanksgiving we will sit down with our family to start reweaving the ties that have stretched thin over the months of this pandemic . . . “I have often written about gratitude for the small things that charge our days with interest and pleasure. This year my gratitude is singular, profound and unending. I am so thankful to the researchers and scientists and companies and governments and leaders who took on Covid-19 and dug in for the fight . . . “I thank everyone who brought us to this day, from the doctors and nurses to the supermarket workers to the teachers and parents of young children, to the bench researchers who put in the hours, day after day and month after month . . . “This year at our Thanksgiving there will be a too-big turkey and stuffing and cranberry sauce. Leaves and grains for the vegetarian. We will hug and kiss our kids and grandkids, feeling safe enough with our jabs and boosters. Then we will

our years ago next week, it seemed vaccines had saved the day. But no.

feast on my apple cranberry crumble with a topping of gratitude for this country and countries everywhere where scientists are educated, supported and honored because the work they do alleviates suffering and perpetuates life on earth.” This week, as we approach Thanksgiving 2025, it is, quite unbelievably, our very democracy that is under threat. We are in a season of political instability, irrational attacks on our institutions, and a drift toward authoritarianism. As we witness the trampling of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, the military occupation of our cities and the willingness to sacrifice American laws and values for personal gain and power, we know that this threat, too, has gone viral. And, irony of ironies, our government leaders are questioning the efficacy of the original lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine and all the life-saving vaccines that have kept us and our children alive. When we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner this year, my prayer will be for America to find its footing, to support leaders who will launch a political moonshot or Berlin Airlift to save our souls and our country. Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Rekindling community with face-to-face talk

n an age when digital arguments erupt faster than we can refresh our screens, it has become almost instinctual to dive into online debates with strangers. Facebook threads balloon into battlegrounds, discussions on X collapse into insults and Reddit comment chains can devolve into tribal shouting matches. For many, this ritual has become a daily habit — almost a sport. Yet it leaves most people feeling drained, angry, unheard and oddly isolated. There’s a healthier, more human alternative: step away from the glowing screen and go meet your neighbors face to face. It sounds old-fashioned, almost quaint, but that simplicity is exactly what makes it powerful. When we talk to people in person — people who live next door, down the street or across the hall — we’re reminded that disagreements do not automatically make someone an enemy. You hear their tone of voice, notice their expressions and see the full, complex person behind the viewpoint. The humanity that gets flattened into a five-word comment reappears. And so does your own. Online, a single sentence can turn someone into a villain in your mind. A meme can become a stand-in for an entire group you’ve never actually spoken to. Algorithms feed outrage because outrage keeps you scrolling. But face-toface conversations break that cycle.

They prioritize curiosity over hostility, nuance over certainty, and listening over scoring points. This shift is good for both civic and personal health. Psychologists have long known that real-world social interactions reduce anxiety, increase life satisfaction and strengthen emotional resilience. Sitting with someone, even someone who has different opinions, calms the nervous system in ways digital communication never can. You breathe more slowly. You think more clearly. You remember that disagreements don’t have to be disagreeable. There’s also something grounding about being part of a physical community rather than a virtual crowd. The person you’re talking to isn’t a random stranger with an anonymous avatar; they’re someone who shares your sidewalk, your grocery store, your weather and your local challenges. That shared context encourages mutual respect. You might still disagree — honestly, you probably will — but the disagreement becomes a conversation, not a war. And consider the ripple effects. When neighbors talk, they build trust. When trust grows, communities become stronger, safer and more resilient. People are more likely to help one another, support local initiatives, and intervene when someone is struggling. Civil discourse becomes possible again — something increasingly rare in a world where

shouting has replaced dialogue. Face-to-face conversations also make room for humility. Online arguments often are myopic and pernicious. In person, you’re more likely to acknowledge what you don’t know, to soften your stance or to revise your thinking. Most surprisingly, you might even discover that the “other side” isn’t as far away as the internet insists. Maybe you share concerns, values or experiences. Maybe you’re both frustrated by the same problems, even if you imagine different solutions. Or maybe you simply end up respecting each other enough to continue the conversation later. And you may learn something new about an issue or about your community — or even about yourself. That’s the heart of a healthy society — not unanimous agreement, but constructive connection. If we truly want better conversations, less stress and stronger communities, the solution isn’t another heated thread or another algorithm-driven argument. There are many ways to move from behind the screen and interact with others in real life. It’s going out to dinner with friends, joining a club, becoming part of a sports team or taking a continuing education class. The internet may connect us instantly, but only face-to-face interactions remind us why connection matters in the first place.

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t this time of year, many families with high school students visit colleges. Some visit nearby campuses that are within reach academically and financially, while others travel to what they consider more prestigious institutions. Whichever the choice, it’s imperative for parents and prospective students to plan carefully. Students and their families should consider how far from home is acceptable. Will the student be most comfortable in a large city, a suburban or a rural roBerT a. setting area? Will he or she live on camsCoTT pus, in the town or at home? How large a campus is acceptable? Some universities have 50,000 or more students, and some colleges have fewer than 1,500. The best fit is one that is not only challenging for academic and personal growth, but also caring and focused on student achievement. The cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies is another consideration. Some families are willing to borrow to send their child to a prestigious college. If a good education and preparation for life are the goals, that isn’t

necessary. It’s better to find the best fit for the student. Families and students should use publicly available information such as college guides and the federal College Scorecard to decide on a list of colleges to visit and examine more closely. A high school guidance counselor should have a library of materials, and should know about where former students have gone to college. According to the National Survey of Student Engagement 2017-23, students at most colleges, the least selective as well as the most selective, rate their campus experience about the same on measures of critical thinking and analysis, quantitative reasoning, collaboration with peers, access to diverse perspectives and student-faculty interactions. On the following measures, however, more selective colleges provide the biggest impact: internships, leadership opportunities, working on research with faculty, and studying abroad. The federal College Scorecard can be a useful tool for examining general data about colleges and comparing institutions, but it cannot convey the personality of an institution. A publication such as the “Fiske Guide to Colleges” gives a fuller picture of a campus. After deciding on where to visit, call

for an appointment, ask to sit in on a class, talk to a faculty member and current students, tour a residence hall, and check out the dining facilities. Afterward, reflect on the following:

t’s such an important decision, and the answers to so many questions figure into it.

■ Feel: Were the students, faculty and staff you met on campus friendly and spontaneous, or were they cold and scripted? ■ Admissions: What weight is given to test scores? Of what influence are athletic prowess or alumni connections in the admissions process?

■ Academics: Are students assigned a faculty adviser? How easy is it to change majors? Who provides guidance on graduate studies and careers? ■ Who teaches? Do full-time faculty teach undergraduates, or is most instruction done by graduate assistants? ■ Enrollment: Is the student body economically diverse? ■ Financial aid: Will financial aid awards be adjusted for tuition increases? ■ Health and safety: Does the campus have a health center? Does the college provide transportation to go shopping off campus? ■ Housing and food service: Is there

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sufficient residential-hall space to house all undergraduates, or must students live in fraternity and sorority houses or off campus? Does the dining hall offer meals three times a day, seven days a week when classes are in session? ■ Social life: Does the campus offer a rich cultural life and support a variety of clubs and organizations, or do Greek societies dominate the social scene? Do many students leave campus on the weekend? ■ Career placement: Does the career office offer information about jobs on campus and in the summer? Does it have information on internships, both paid and voluntary? Who are some successful alumni in the student’s fields of interest? While college graduates have improved outcomes in income, employment, health and civic engagement, college requires an investment of time, energy and intellect as well as money. So it’s important that the college and the student “fit” together in a way that is not only challenging but supportive. The right fit is more important than prestige. College is intended to enrich your life as well as your wallet. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”

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