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Village to stripe and sign fire lane The area is directly behind the stores at 203-9 Broadway, in the Village parking lot At the recommendation of between Union Avenue and Oak Street. the Amityville “The lines fire and police and the signage departments, the will be very Amityville Vilclear,” added lage Board of O’Neill. Trustees adopted Under the a resolution Sept. new law, driv28 to designate a ers will be perfire lane over the mitted to ride westerly portion along the fire of the parking lot lane to access at 16 Union Avethe rear yards nue. The lane is of the properto be 215 feet by ties at 203-219 150 feet, clearly Broadway, but marked and desparking will be ignated as a prohibited. no-parking area. In other “We have been business, the t o l d t h a t e v e n MICHAEL. O’NEILL board: though there is Mayor, Amityville Village • Approved no parking perstorage trailers mitted there now, people do use it for park- at KJ Heroes, 95 W. Oak St.; ing which prevents access by Heller & Son, 70 Mill St.; Celopolice and fire vehicles in an na home, 67 S. Ketcham Ave.; e m e r g e n c y , ” s a i d M a y o r Security Auto Sales, 345 MerMichael O’Neill. “The area rick Rd.; 93 Ocean Ave.; Anflo will now be clearly marked Electric, 123 Merrick Rd.; and with signage indicating there Sanchez Landscaping, 75 Oak St. is no parking.” • Acknowledged a request He added that vehicles that ignore the restrictions will b y S t . M a r t i n o f T o u r s face being ticketed and/or Knights of Columbus Council having their cars towed away. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
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Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez, chair of the Town of Babylon’s Parks and Recreation Committee, raises his hand in triumph as the ribbon is cut on the new skate park at Tanner Park in Copiague, with County Legislator RJ Renna, left, and Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer, second from left, along with other town and local officials.
Babylon town cuts ribbon on new skate park at Tanner By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
The Town of Babylon unveiled a new poured-concrete skate park at Tanner Park in Copiague on Sept. 23, more than 20 years after Lindenhurst native Chad Caruso and his friends petitioned the town to build the original facility. Supervisor Rich Schaffer and Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez, chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee, joined town officials, Caruso and local skaters for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new park. “It was a great gathering place for skateboarders and others,” said Caruso, now a professional skateboarder and world-record holder. “But over the years the ground began to erode, rails were rising out of the asphalt and conditions and the park were in decline, as were the numbers of people and families that used to gather there.”
The new poured-concrete park replaces prefabricated ramps that had deteriorated over the years because of the waterfront location and exposure to salt air. Spohn Ranch, a California-based skate park design firm, in collaboration with Caruso, designed it. Local skaters also provided input, and Laser Industries Inc. built the park. “There was always the issue of cost and budgets,” Caruso said. “But about three years ago things started moving.” For Caruso, the project brings his history with the park full circle. As a teenager in 2004, he and his friend Nick Sassa petitioned the town to create the original Tanner Park skate park. He has also hosted the annual Tanner Skate Jam there every September for years. “Twenty years ago, a group of local teenagers came to Town Hall and asked for a place to skate, and we built it,” Schaffer said. “Now CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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e have been told that even though there is no parking permitted there now, people do use it for parking which prevents access by police and fire vehicles in an emergency.
TNR Triumph: Local veterinary college opens free feral cat spay/neuter clinic (semi-seriously) presented On Sept. 29, two symbolDr. Senk with a large, stuffed ic snips officially opened calico cat from the Last Hope the Dr. Gay Senk Feline Thrift & Treasures shop in Spay/Neuter Center at the Huntington and asked her to Lewyt College of Veteriear-tip this toy cat to reprenary Medicine at Long sent the thousands of ear-tips Island University in she has done over decades, Brookville. Thanks to Dr. the thousands more that will Senk’s pioneering work be done inside the clinic with trap-neuter-return bearing her name, plus the (TNR) and generous financountless kittens that will cial support, the new clinnot be born to endure a cruel ic will provide nonprofit feral fate. rescue groups with free JOANNE There were a variety of TNR surgeries for ANDERSON scissors available from the humanely trapped feral ribbon-cutting, and although cats, which will also the toy-cat ceremony was a surprise, receive vaccines and ear-tips. WorldDr. Senk rose to the occasion. The “prewide, the tip of a feral cat’s left ear is t e n d ” s n i p became her teaching cut on angle while the cat is under anesthesia to signify that it has already moment about the correct way to use a been altered and vaccinated against hemostat without damaging the cat’s ear, as she demonstrated the technique rabies. The clinic is a win-win facility — to an audience that included many vetbesides benefiting cats and their care- erinary students. More about Dr. Laura Gay Senk takers, veterinary students will receive After years as an accomplished comclinical experience under the guidance petitive equestrian, Dr. Senk became a of their professors. Dr. Senk’s legacy large-animal veterinarian and treated will become part of the education of horses on the LIU Post campus during future veterinarians at LIU. the 1980s before later focusing on The ‘two snips’ grand opening small-animal veterinary medicine. Dr. Senk stood alongside LIU digniSome of her patients were offspring of taries and Dr. Eleanor Green, interim Secretariat. During her time in barns dean of the Lewyt College of Veteriand stables, she became aware of the nary Medicine, to cut the ribbon in plight and proliferation of feral cats, front of the clinic entrance. Then I which can have two or even three lit-
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ters each year. She realized these cats were unwelcome, and no one was trying to stop their fertility and suffering. So, she switched veterinary gears, and TNR became her life’s mission. She had young children when she started to advocate expanding access to free and low-cost spay and neuter services for homeless and feral cats on Long Island. As she transformed her focus from equine to feline in the early 1980s, she perfected her smaller-patient skills with the help of then-Last Hope president Linda Stuurman and used a shed in Linda’s parents’ Laurel Hollow yard as her first TNR hospital. Over decades, Dr. Senk has become our Long Island guru of TNR: • Performing countless cat castrations; • Mentoring practicing and future veterinarians; • Advocating that TNR is the only proven humane and efficient solution to the cat overpopulation crisis, according to national advocacy -Alley Cat Allies; • And changing the public mindset to understand the kitten explosion is a community issue: igniting in communities when people abandon pet cats and solved when private and municipal shelters, government officials, cat caretakers and formerly irate residents near cat colonies work together as a
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Dr. Gay Senk speaking at Long Island University in Brookville about her TNR work. community. Meanwhile, the calico cat ear-tip prop will become the mascot at the new clinic and is waiting for Dr. Senk to give her an appropriate name.
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Nor’easter leaves L.I. dealing with flooding, downed trees By CAROLYN JAMES
AMITYVILLE HERALD RECORD — October 07, 2026
The storm has moved on, but its calling card remains across Long Island — toppled trees, flooded neighborhoods and beaches carved away by pounding surf. The powerful, slow-moving nor’easter that battered Long Island from Sept. 26 through 28 brought heavy rain and strong winds to Nassau and Suffolk counties, with hurricane-force wind gusts recorded at the eastern end of the Island. The strongest gust was recorded at Montauk Point, where winds reached 81 mph. Gusts reached 67 mph at Eaton’s Neck, 62 mph in Baiting Hollow and 61 mph at Republic Airport in Farmingdale. Islip Airport recorded a 55-mph gust, while winds reached 54 mph at Westhampton Airport. “This storm caused more damage than what. Was expected in terms of erosion at Gilgo Beach, as well as flooding that extended over a longer period of time,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer. “We had about 150 trees down. Causing power outages and property damage.” He added that the town’s DPW workers and other staff worked around the clock. To keep threads open “and residents safe.” Lindenhurst Village was among the hardest-hit communities, with extensive flooding in neighborhoods south of Montauk Highway. Mayor Michael Lavorata said village officials, employees and fire and emergency medical personnel were prepared for the storm and worked throughout the weekend to assist residents. “We sort of became the poster child for the storm,” Lavorata said, referring to the extensive news coverage of the flooding there. “But the village employees outdid themselves. Our guys — including public safety, DPW, fire and emergency units — were out there in full force.” One challenge for village officials was deal-
ing with motorists who drove into flooded areas, sometimes creating wakes that sent additional water toward homes. Village employees also staffed the municipal offices Friday, Saturday and Sunday to answer residents’ questions and assist those needing help. Despite the flooding, many Lindenhurst residents took the storm in stride. “We expect things like this to happen,” one resident told News 12. “We chose to live near the water.” The prolonged storm dropped between 3 and 6 inches of rain across much of Long Island, saturating the ground and contributing to widespread flooding and tree damage. More than 2,000 trees and large branches were reported down across Nassau and Suffolk counties, blocking roads and bringing down power lines. The storm also knocked out electricity to more than 125,000 PSEG Long Island customers at its peak. Utility crews worked through the storm and its aftermath, restoring power to more than 99 percent of affected customers by the night of Sept. 28. Along the South Shore, repeated rounds of coastal flooding were compounded by high tides and strong onshore winds. Beaches and dunes suffered significant erosion, with damage reported from Long Beach to Montauk. Gilgo State Park remained closed following the storm after waves and flooding carved out sand cliffs estimated at 6 to 8 feet high. Schaffer said Gilgo beach lost 60-feet of sand, but that the town intends to replenish it. “Army Corps is coming at the beginning of November for another sand replenishment to protect the area this winter,” said Schaffer, noting that the town completed a replenishment project last year. Throughout the storm, many businesses tried to stay open and provide food and services in their communities. “We did not have any power outages and
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The nor’ easter that pummeled Long Island Sept. 26-28, downed many large trees, causing power outages and road closures. Despite that, officials said Long Islanders prevailed, as they always do. there was no flooding in the restaurant,” said Toni Nuccio, a waitress at Glen’s Dinette in Babylon Village, which remained open during the storm. “The worst of it was that there was some debris in the street.” The Northwell at Jones Beach Theater also sustained damage when floodwaters surged over the orchestra seating area and into the main promenade. Despite the storm’s severity, no storm-related fatalities were reported on Long Island.
A 56-year-old man in Brooklyn was killed by a falling tree during the storm. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency as the storm moved through New York, allowing state and local officials to coordinate cleanup and recovery efforts. As the nor’easter moved farther offshore, local officials, transportation agencies and utility crews continued working to clear roads, repair infrastructure and assess damage across Long Island.
Three Babylon town officials retire after decades of service By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com Three Babylon Town officials have stepped down after devoting a combined 60-plus years to the town and its residents. Among them are Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, Chief Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Pat Farrell and Comptroller Victoria Marotta, each of whom spent decades serving the community. Gerry Compitello, town clerk Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello spent 21 years working for the town, beginning as executive assistant to then-Supervisor Steve Bellone. She later served under Supervisor Rich Schaffer before running for town clerk and winning the position in November 2017. During her first term, Compitello introduced additional technology and worked to make services faster and more efficient. She also extended office hours and streamlined the town’s records-keeping process. “I worked with Supervisor Steve Bellone and Supervisor Rich Schaffer and learned so much from both of them,” Compitello said. “They are both amazing men.” Compitello said both supervisors shared a commitment to improving the community and working on behalf of residents, particularly senior citizens. “Working with the members of the board, we became family,” she said.
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Gerry Compitello, who retired as the Babylon Town Clerk. But after 21 years, Compitello said, it was time to move on. She has accepted a position with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America as its new manager of public affairs and community engagement at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville. “With more than 60,000 on Long Island with dementia, I wanted to be part of helping these patients and their families,” Compitello said. She added that she plans to remain involved in Babylon.
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Former Babylon Town Comptroller Victoria Marotta with her husband John Knispel “I am never leaving my Babylon family,” she said. “I will be there to celebrate all the milestones and assist them in any of the good work they do.” Compitello was born and raised in Amityville and still lives in the house where she grew up. “Like Babylon, Amityville is in my heart,” she said. Compitello is married to Jim. She has two
stepchildren, Joseph and Caralee, and a daughter, Colleen Faith, as well as four granddaughters. When she is not working or volunteering with charitable organizations, Compitello enjoys cooking, taking cooking lessons and entertaining. Pat Farrell, public safety official Chief Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Pat Farrell began working for the town in 2002 under Bellone, when he was hired as a bay constable. He plans to retire in January. A West Babylon native and U.S. Army veteran, Farrell has spent much of his life involved in public service. In addition to his responsibilities with the town, which included supervising the Babylon Town Animal Shelter, Farrell volunteered with the West Babylon Sports Parents Association, the town’s summer camp programs and the West Babylon Youth Center. He also served with the West Babylon Fire Department and was a member of its racing team. “I loved it all,” Farrell said, reflecting on his years of service. Farrell and his wife, Maria, a retired West Babylon Library employee, have two children and three grandchildren. In retirement, Farrell said he plans to spend
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Amityville police arrest man in stun-gun incident
We want our deck back
Q. We have a large deck that finally needs to be repaired, and some parts replaced. It is wood with some steel beams, and we wanted to do the boards that look like wood but are made from plastics and supposedly last longer. We looked at several brands and aren’t sure what is best, but it probably doesn’t matter now. The prices came in very high for the work, and each contractor we have spoken to said we were only going to save money if we use all wood, including the beams. The beams are steel, as we understand, since they extend farther without as many columns. The funny thing is that we were replacing the wood because it started rotting and twisting after 15 years, bad enough that we don’t feel comfortable using the deck — it’s on our second floor, which is why we want onte eeper fewer columns, so we can continue to use the ground level as an outdoor dining space. What can you recommend that we do? The cost makes it impossible to move forward, and we really want our deck back. Ask The Architect
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A. I like to quote the oil filter commercial we used to hear all the time: “You can pay me now or pay me later.” In this case, you can spend the money on the less-costly wood, and then spend more money on re-treating the wood and repairs. As for the steel beams being replaced, it should be understood that steel is more compact for its strength, and the equivalent ability to span longer distances with wood requires much more wood, and it will more than likely be taller, meaning the beams will extend lower. The synthetic decking materials are a much better choice, and the ones that are recycled resin-based, without the wood component parts in their composition, are at the top of the list of low maintenance, deterioration and replacement that you have with wood mixtures and wood deck materials. I have seen the difference many times over the years, including the landing deck in my own yard. I originally built it out of cedar, which was supposed to be resistant to insects and, if stained properly, would last a long time, or so I thought. After just four years, the wood posts and the properly stained decking had become distorted with warping, twisting and some end rotting. I replaced the materials with synthetic decking and rails, and after 26 years, it’s still in great condition. This problem of not factoring in the cost of maintenance, accessibility and the increase in material costs over time has often led to much greater expense in the life of buildings. You have to question yourself as to which is more affordable, the continued maintenance or initial cost. Remember that the people you are speaking to will do either system, wood or synthetic, because for them it’s a current job that they will leave behind and that you have to live with. Good luck! © 2026 Monte Leeper. Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.
Amityville police arrested and charged a homeless man after he reportedly threatened officers and attempted to assault them with a handheld electronic stun gun at the Amityville Long Island Rail Road station on Sept. 21. Police said they were called to the station parking lot on John Street at approximately 8:50 p.m. by Jason Taylor, who told police another man had taken his benefits card. Taylor said he discovered the card missing the day before and wanted police to investigate. During the interview, police said Taylor became increasingly inconsistent and could not provide information about when or how he believed the subject took the card. Police told Taylor they would handle the incident as a lost-property case. Police said Taylor became increasingly irate and uncooperative and, at one point, pulled a pink Jolt handheld electronic stun gun from his sweatshirt pocket. Taylor raised it in the air, sparked the
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device and told officers, “Don’t let me find you without that badge on, I’m gonna get you.” Police issued several commands to Taylor to drop the weapon, but he continued to walk toward the officers. At that point, Amityville police Officer Michael Schwenzer took out his Taser and pointed it at Taylor, who then placed his Taser in his pocket and began walking away from the scene. He continued to ignore commands to stop and put his hands in the air, at which point the officers grabbed him by the arms and wrestled him to the ground. Taylor continued to resist the officers’ attempts to place him in handcuffs, but the officers were eventually able to place his hands behind his back and handcuff him. At that point, Taylor told police he wanted to commit suicide. He was taken to Stony Brook Medical Center for evaluation —Carolyn James
CRIME WATCH
The following incidents have been reported by the Amityville and Suffolk County police departments and other local law enforcement and emergency service units:
Amityville: Representatives of Walgreen’s pharmacy called police at approximately 7 p.m., Sept. 21 to report that they had been advised by customers that an unidentified male had removed several items from the store and left without paying for them. Police canvassed the area but did not find anyone fitting the description of the subject given o. them. Further investigation will involve a review of security footage. Copiague: Suffolk police arrested a Rockville Centre man and charged him with taking an assortment of health and beauty products from a store on Sunrise Highway. Police did not provide additional information in the report supplied. •An unidentified person walked into the 7-Eleven at 154 Oak Street at about 9:30 p.m. Sept. 18 wearing a bathrobe, according to police. The person took several items, put
them in the bathrobe pockets and left the store without paying. North Amityville: A bicycle was reported stolen from a side yard on Benjoe Drive on Sept. 20 at about 7:40 p.m.
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Amityville: Residents on County Line Road and Sunset Avenue called police to report that juveniles were riding recklessly on their bikes. Police responded but the youths had left the scene. That was reported at 7:50 p.m., Sept. 21.
UNSAVORY CONDITIONS
Amityville: Amityville Police responded to a call from a resident who told them that a man was laying down in the street on Ketcham Avenue with his rear-end exposed. Police went to the scene and requested that the subject pull up his pants and the situation was resolved. That occurred at 1:12 pm., Sept. 23.
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UNUSUAL INCIDENT
Amityville: Amityville police responded to the Amityville Beach boat ramp shortly after 11 a.m., Sept. 25 after receiving a call about a grey SUV in the water there. The operator told the arriving officer that he could not afford the vehicle anymore and wanted to claim it through insurance but acknowledged that “he went too deep into the water,” according to police.
SMOKE CONDITIONS
Amityville: A homeowner on Swartout Place called police shortly before noon Sept. 26 to report that his garage was filling with smoke. Police and fire department volunteers responded and reported that a freezer was in the flood waters. The situation was corrected. •In a similar incident on Norman Avenue, a resident called police to say that there was smoke in his garage. Fire Department volunteers responded and disconnected a refrigerator that was getting flooded.
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Copiague: Two people walked onto a driveway at a home on Volta Street and stole a 2023 gray Dodge Charger Hellcat valued at $80,000, according to police.
Numerous incidents of drivers leaving accident scenes, some involving injuries, were reported to police over the past two weeks. West Babylon: A vehicle struck a fence on Shirley Lane shortly before 2 p.m. Sept. 17 and fled, according to police. • On Sept. 24, a driver traveling south on Great East Neck Road at about 12:15 p.m. reported being struck by another vehicle that was attempting to drive around the driver’s vehicle. The second driver fled the scene, police said. Babylon: Police said a person driving a 2008 Honda struck a fence and a tree at about 2:25 a.m. Sept. 14. The driver was later arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, police said. •In a separate incident, a driver struck another vehicle on Cooper Street at 2:10 a.m. Sept. 16 and left the scene without exchanging information, according to police. •In another incident, a vehicle traveling west on Main Street collided with another vehicle that was attempting to make a left turn, damaging the victim’s car, police said. The victim attempted to exchange information with the other driver, but the driver refused and fled the scene. The incident occurred at 8:20 p.m. Sept. 22. Amityville: A bicyclist stopped at a stop sign at Birch Road and New Highway at 9:50 p.m. Sept. 21 when the bicyclist was struck from behind by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene, police said. The victim was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital with minor injuries. North Amityville: A driver traveling west on Sunrise Highway at New Highway was struck by another vehicle that fled
ASSAULT
Copiague: Suffolk police arrested three people in connection with an assault on Pleasantview Court on Sept. 24 at about 3:45 p.m. Police said one person stabbed a victim in the left hand and punched the victim in the head and face. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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Lindenhurst: A person who had silver investments reported that the person received a call about transferring the silver to another investment firm and provided the caller with information needed to make the transfer. The person later discovered that the silver had been removed from his/her account but never transferred. Police said about $50,000 worth of silver was stolen from the victim.
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Highway to assist the driver with her disabled vehicle. The police arranged to have the vehicle towed. The driver told police that she had just. Had the car’s engine replaced and that she could not put the car in gear to get it safely off the road. That occurred at 12:44 p.m., Sept. 24. •Amityville police officers requested high water rescue teams to respond to Unqua. Place at 10:30 p.m., Sept. 26 to help remove a vehicle stuck in the middle. Of the roadway there due to flooding.
the scene. The incident was reported at 6:20 p.m. Sept. 11, according to police. •On Sept. 22, shortly after 8:12 p.m., the owner of a vehicle parked on Jerome Lane called police to report that the vehicle had been struck and damaged by an unknown driver who left without providing identification. Copiague: A driver traveling east in the middle lane of Sunrise Highway at 5:50 p.m. Sept. 24 reported that another driver struck his vehicle, causing damage. The driver of the damaged vehicle attempted to exchange information with the other driver, but the other driver refused and fled the scene, police said. North Lindenhurst: A driver traveling south in the right lane on Wellwood Avenue was struck by another vehicle attempting to change lanes. The other driver fled the scene without exchanging information and before police arrived. The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Sept. 24.
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Copiague girls soccer team finds its stride By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
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Jasmin Salgado-Mejia and the Eagles moved over the .500 mark with a win over Central Islip Sept. 28
Copiague’s girls soccer team found its scoring touch at the right time. The Eagles defeated Central Islip, 4-1, on Sept. 28, improving to 3-2-2 on the season after an offensive performance that coach Taylor Cardone said was exactly what the team needed. “We’ve been having trouble scoring lately, so today we kind of just were able to connect passes and finally put it away and finish opportunities,” Cardone said. “The girls really wanted to score.” Copiague wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. Freshman Cinthia Esquiel Martinez opened the scoring after senior Reina Monroe Guerra finished a play that began with a corner kick from senior Daysi Caballero Turcois. Junior Jessica Coto then took over. Coto scored twice in the first half, including a wellplaced strike from the right side that sailed over the Central Islip goalkeeper’s head. Her second goal came late in the opening half, giving the Eagles three goals before halftime. “Scoring three goals in the first half gave us confidence,” Cardone said. “I think they are just connecting passes, working together, winning 50-50 balls and just being able to find each other and use each other to play off of each other, that really helped.” Central Islip generated opportunities of its own, earning three corner kicks late in the first half. But the Eagles’ defense prevented the visitors from capitalizing. Copiague added to its advantage in the second half when Esquiel Martinez got behind the Central Islip defense and ripped a shot past the goalkeeper for her second goal of the game.
The Eagles continued to defend their four-goal lead, with goalkeeper Juliet Nohs making multiple big saves in the final minutes. Central Islip finally broke through with less than three minutes remaining, scoring on a penalty kick, but Copiague had already built an insurmountable lead. The victory capped a strong stretch for several young players and experienced leaders. Freshman Zophia White has been a pleasant surprise for the Eagles, while fellow freshmen Gabriela Salgado-Mejia, a midfielder, and Camila Cruz, a defender, have also contributed. Senior defenders Cayla Rosales Valenzuela and Jasmin Salgado-Mejia have provided experience on the back line. Caballero Turcois has also been a key contributor. The senior scored in Copiague’s 3-2 victory over Hampton Bays on Sept. 22 and helped create another scoring opportunity against Central Islip with her corner kick. For Coto, the win was a reflection of the entire team’s ability to work together. “I think us connecting our plays and our passes, I think that’s one of the aspects we excelled in, the whole team did,” Coto said. Esquiel Martinez echoed that sentiment. “Connecting with each other is huge for us,” she said. “I think that’s our biggest difference maker. In the field, we need to, like, connect to, like, play passes and score goals.” With the victory, Copiague moved above the .500 mark and gained momentum heading into its next stretch of games. Coto said the Eagles are focused on building from the performance. “I think going forward, we’re going to try to play better than we did today, try to improve, and try to score more goals again,” Coto said.
West Babylon boys soccer looking to regain form By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
The West Babylon boys soccer team is looking to regain the momentum that carried it through the opening weeks of the season. Led by coach Frank Ging, it enters the final stretch with a 5-4-1 record, including a 3-4-1 mark in league play. The Eagles opened the season 5-1-0 but have gone 0-2-2 over their last four games, putting added importance on the games ahead. Despite the recent struggles, West Babylon has shown plenty of offensive ability. Owen Blair has been one of the team’s top contributors, leading the Eagles in assists and points with one goal, six assists and seven points. Cole Patrick has also provided a major offensive spark, recording four goals and two assists. Sam Asselta has delivered some of the team’s biggest scoring performances. He scored twice in West Babylon’s 4-0 season opening victory over Half Hollow Hills East on Aug. 31 and added two more goals in a 4-2 win over Mt. Sinai on Sept. 10. Mert Yildiz also made an immediate impact, scoring in each of the Eagles’ first two games. Chris McNish has contributed three assists. In goal, Jake Whelan has been a key part of the Eagles’ effort, making 54 saves on the season. His play will be especially important as West Babylon looks to tighten up defensively and get back into the win column. Ging knows the team must respond quickly. Following the recent setbacks, he emphasized the importance of moving forward and making adjustments in the midfield. “We’re going to go ahead, rebound, and come out the
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next game, and try to get after it,” Ging said. “We got a couple of guys that we’re going to rotate into the midfield to try to dominate playing the long balls in our game.” For Ging, the Eagles are at their best when they control possession and dictate the pace of play. That approach, however, has not always translated consistently. “Once we start playing possession style software, we look better. We’re more of a finesse team,” Ging said. “Kind of blew up in our face against West Islip, but I give them all the credit. They were able to get us out of our comfort zone.” With five games remaining, West Babylon’s playoff hopes are firmly in its own hands. Ging said the Eagles know exactly what is required to keep their season alive. “We know what we have to do. We need two and a half wins. We’re coming back to Westhampton and we have to get the job done.” With its early season success serving as proof of what it can accomplish, West Babylon will look to rediscover that form when it matters most. If the Eagles can regain their possession game and capitalize on their scoring opportunities, a playoff push remains within reach. It won’t be easy, but Ging remains confident in his players. “You know, two and a half wins with five games left is a hard way to go, but we know what we’re capable of doing,” he said. “These guys can put the ball in the back of the net. Once we start doing that, we can make the playoffs.”
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•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569. •St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 4644899.
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•Blessing of the Animals: 10 a.m. to noon., Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst or Simpson United Methodist Church, 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (516) 991-8098. •Amityville Village Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. The market will be every Saturday until October 24. For more information, call (631) 2640152. •Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amity-
church1792@gmail.com. •St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 4644899.
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•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.
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•Copiague School District Board of Education Meeting: 7 p.m., Everett E. Newmann III Administrative Offices at Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague. For more information, please call (631)-842-4015. •Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 3320552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential. •Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.
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•Amityville School District Board of Education Meeting, Combined Session: 7:30 p.m., Park Avenue Elementary School, 140 Park Ave., Amityville. For more information, please contact Chandana Banerjee at (631) 565-6002 or email districtclerk@amityvilleufsd.org.
•Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential. •Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com. The Herald will print public meetings and event notices for not-for-profit organizations at no charge and as space permits. To have an item considered for publication, email cbabirad@liherald.com. Please send items two weeks in advance.
Fall festival, health fair and blood drive The North Amityville Fire Company, the Coalition for Black Trade Unionists, and the Amityville Teachers Association is holding a Community Fall Festival, Blood Drive and Health Fair Oct. 16 to 18. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is being held at North Amityville Fire Department, 601 Broadway. There will be games and activities, food vendors, music, raffles, family fun and more. Attendees can donate blood, get free health screenings, nutrition information and mental health support at no cost. For information call the North Amityville Fire Company at (631) 789-2982.
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•Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-3000. •Amityville Rotary Club Meeting: 8 a.m., Brownstones Coffee, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For more information, please call President Carolyn Dodd at (631) 374-8712. •Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com.
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AFA offers free ‘Brain Games’ programs in October Activities for Long Island seniors include Jeopardy, Pictionary and bingo The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America will offer a series of free “Brain Games” programs throughout October at its Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville. The programs will include Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Pictionary and bingo. The activities are designed to provide opportunities for participants to play games, socialize and engage in brain-focused activities. In Jeopardy, participants can play individually or in teams and answer questions about topics including food, music and television. Wheel of Fortune will have participants guess letters to complete word puzzles,
with categories including people, places, things and movies. Pictionary will have participants work in teams to draw and guess words or phrases. Bingo offerings will include Music Bingo, in which participants match familiar songs to their cards, and Famous Faces Bingo, in which participants identify familiar celebrities and public figures. All programs are free. Participants can attend the activities that interest them. For program dates, times and registration information, visit AFA Long Island’s website or call the Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center at 631-223-4000. The center is located at 149 Schleigel Boulevard in Amityville.
ATA Trunk or Treat event The Amityville Teachers Association is holding a breast cancer awareness walk and trunk or treat event on Oct. 25 at Amityville Beach. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will focus on building community partnerships. Donations will be
accepted for Positively Pink, an organization that supports women fighting breast cancer. Costumes are encouraged and attendees should bring a treat bucket or bag to collect treats from community contributors. No dogs allowed.
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Residents donated $550 and more than 2,250 pounds of food during PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island collection on Sept. 25.
Community donates nearly 3,000 meals to L.I. Harvest The Babylon town community donated $550 and more than 2,250 pounds of food during PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island collection on Sept. 25 at the West Babylon Stop & Shop, according to PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Food Bank. The donations were equivalent to nearly 3,000 meals, according to the organizations. Island Harvest Food
Bank supports local soup kitchens, nourishment centers, food pantries and other outreach programs. The Sept. 25 collection was the final Power to Feed event of the 2026 season. Online donations can still be made through PSEG Long Island’s Power to Feed Long Island initiative. Every dollar donated supports two meals, according to PSEG Long Island.
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Amityville students hold car wash to raise funds for senior activities Carolyn James/Herald
The 2027 Amityville High School. senior class held a car wash recently to raise funds for our senior class activities. Shown in photo at the event are Amy Fulford, senior class advisor and school nurse and students: Joshua Calixte, Mariah Badeau, Gina Lee Tejada, Gabriel Campos, Amir Phillips, Natalia Baptiste, Steve McArthur, class president Jasmine Brown and Naomi Chavez Duran.
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The United States Power Squadrons’ District 3, also known as America’s Boating Club, will offer Safe boating courses locally throughout October as follows: •Massapequa: America’s Boating Course will be offered on Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Massapequa Public Library’s Bar Harbour building, 40 Harbor Lane, Massapequa Park. The cost is $30. For information, contact Robert R. Silz at (516) 455-0329 or HYPERLINK “mailto:rsilz@ aol.com”rsilz@aol.com. •West Islip: America’s Boating Course on Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Lane. The cost is $40. For information, contact Michael Boland at (631) 290-8096 or HYPERLINK “mailto:bolandmichael123@gmail.
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Amityville students art work featured by PSEG Six Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School students had artwork selected for PSEG Long Island’s 2026 Safety Sleuth online poster gallery, which features the work of 118 students from schools across Long Island and the Rockaways. Brooke Cooper, Sharonae Dixon, Gabriel Etienne Jacques, Maury Guerrero , Torrence Hall and Aimya Nosy were among the students whose artwork was selected for the
gallery. The students participated in PSEG Long Island’s free Safety Sleuth program, an educational initiative that teaches students about electrical safety. During the 2025-26 school year, nearly 2,500 students at 28 schools participated in the program, learning about electrical outlets, downed power lines and safely flying kites and drones. After completing the lessons, students
Award winning art work by Gabriel Etienne
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designed original posters illustrating electrical-safety messages. More than 400 posters were submitted for consideration, with artwork from 118 students ultimately featured in the 2026 gallery. “We are incredibly proud of these students for representing Park Avenue and the Amityville School District through their creativity,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert. “What makes this recogni-
tion especially meaningful is that our students were able to take an important realworld lesson about safety and communicate it through art.” PSEG Long Island unveiled the gallery in June in recognition of National Safety Month. According to the company, each student who participated in the Safety Sleuth program also received a Safety Sleuth badge recognizing completion of the program.
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Award winning art work by student Sharonae Dixon. Award winning art work by student Brooke Cooper.
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Long Island Columbus Day Parade returns to Babylon Daughters of Italy lodges from across Long Island, along with Italian-American and local community organizations, to celebrate Italian-American heritage and culture. Town of Babylon Councilman Anthony Manetta, an honorary chairman of the parade, said the town is proud to host the annual event. “We are proud to once again host the Long Island Columbus Day Parade,” Manetta said. “The Town of Babylon is home to one of the largest Italian-Ameri-
can communities on Long Island. This is a special day for our community to come together and celebrate our shared heritage, history, and traditions.” Arthur Spera, state president of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, said the organization appreciates the town’s continued support. “We are honored to bring our annual parade back to the Town of Babylon and thank the Town for its continued hospitality and support,” Spera said. “This event celebrates Italian-American culture and
brings together families, businesses, and organizations from across Long Island.” Festivities will continue at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge following the parade, with food trucks, rides, arts and crafts vendors, live music and other activities. For more information, call (516) 6331435 or visit nyosdia.org. Businesses and organizations interested in participating can contact Manetta’s office at (631) 957-4482.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Belmont Park Oct. 18 The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Long Island residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the final Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s event of 2026 at Belmont Lake State Park on Oct. 18 in North Babylon. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new treatments and proven lifestyle habits that support brain health, there is real hope,” said Tinamarie Hardekopf, senior director of development for the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island chapter. “Together, we can build a brain-healthy future and help end this disease. We
invite everyone to join us by forming a team to raise awareness and funds for families facing Alzheimer’s today.” On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease. Jennifer Benjamin, North Babylon Walk to End Alzheimer’s Executive Event Co-Chair, walks for her grandmother who passed away from another type of dementia called Par-
kinson’s disease. “My grandmother’s journey stayed with me,” said Benjamin. “Today, after more than 20 years of working with older adults and their families, I understand even more deeply what families facing dementia experience—and why support, education, caregiving and research are so important.” More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 12 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. New York has the second-highest rate of Alzheimer’s of any state
in the U.S. More than 426,000 New Yorkers are living with Alzheimer’s, including 61,800 residents on Long Island aged 65 and older. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises funds for research initiatives and for care and support programs for families impacted by this disease. To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit act.alz.org/BelmontLake. Belmont Lake State Park is located at 625 Belmont Ave., North Babylon. For more information, call (631) 629-6950.
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The 2026 Long Island Columbus Day Parade, presented by the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, will return to the Town of Babylon on Oct. 10. The celebration will begin with a ceremony at noon at the Deer Park Lake Avenue Firehouse, followed by the parade at 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The parade will step off at Deer Park and Lake avenues and continue to the Constantino Brumidi Lodge at 2075 Deer Park Ave. It will bring together Sons and
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one of those teenagers has helped us build its replacement. That’s what happens when young people get involved in their community. This park will serve skaters at Tanner Park for decades to come.” “Chad has been fighting for this skate park since he was a teenager, and his fingerprints are on every part of it,” Martinez said. “Our skaters told us what they needed, and we listened. The old ramps couldn’t stand up to the elements at the water’s edge. This park is built to handle salt air, heavy use and years of skating. It gives kids and adults a safe, first-class place to ride right here in their own town.” Sassa agreed that if it were not for the passion — and perseverance — the original park and the newly constructed one would not have become realities. “He puts all of his time and energy to get things done,” Sassa said. “He never
lost hope especially when things were not moving along. He’d simply go to town hall with a box of donuts, a smile on his face and ask how things were going.” Caruso holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest skateboard crossing of the United States. He first set the record in 2023, skating about 3,162 miles from Venice Beach, California, to Virginia Beach in 57 days. In June, he completed another cross-country trip, skating from Venice Beach to Jacksonville, Florida, in 39 days. He used the trips to raise money for Natural High, a nonprofit that helps young people find healthy passions. “I helped petition for a skate park here over 20 years ago, and I’ve seen firsthand how much it’s meant to so many people, me included,” Caruso said. “I’m excited to see this new park bring fresh energy to the local skate community and give the next generation those same experiences.”
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Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer, right, greets a skateboarder on day the town unveiled the renovated park.
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Amityville appoints assistant superintendent for finance and operations school district operations will strengthen our leadership team as we continue making thoughtful, responsible investments in the future of Amityville.” Callands has experience in public school finance and administration. Before joining Greenburgh, he held several financial leadership positions with the City School District of New Rochelle, including school business administrator from 2021 to 2022 and senior finance manager from 2016 to 2021. During his career, Callands worked on multiyear financial planning, budget development and districtwide program funding. He has also overseen the integration of
financial software systems, identified costsaving opportunities through budget adjustments and managed capital project budgeting and financing for facility improvements. “I am excited to join the Amityville School District and become part of a community committed to providing strong opportunities for its students,” Callands said. “I look forward to collaborating with the board of education, district leadership, staff and community to support responsible financial planning and efficient operations that help advance the district’s educational priorities.” Callands holds a Master of Education in
Compitello, Farrell and Marotta retire from town Continued from Page 3 more time playing pickleball and basketball. He also intends to remain available to help the town, particularly with its annual Soldier Ride, which has raised more than $1.5 million for the Wounded Warrior Project. “I’m passionate about that,” he said. Victoria Marotta, comptroller For Victoria Marotta, serving as Babylon’s comptroller was not always easy. Tight budgets, rising expenses and difficult financial decisions were part of the job. But Marotta said she was supported throughout her tenure by her colleagues in the comptroller’s office, and by Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer and the Town Board. “I would not have been able to do my job if it were not for those people,” she said.
Marotta began working for the town in September 1998 and stepped down Sept. 19. A Deer Park resident, she is married and has a son, Matthew, and four step-grandchildren. “I have enjoyed my time with the town and seeing some of the improvements we have been able to make in the comptroller’s office,” she said. Those improvements included the introduction of technology designed to increase efficiency. Now enjoying the first weeks of her retirement, Marotta said she plans to focus on her family. She and her husband, John Knispel, sold their home in Deer Park within three days and are preparing to move to upstate New York to be closer to their son. After the move, she said, she may consider returning to work. She also plans to pursue her
passion for gardening, establishing a new flower and vegetable garden at her new home. As these three longtime employees take their leave, officials they worked with spoke about their loyalty and legacy. “They are three dedicated public servants who served the residents of the Town of Babylon with dignity and honor in their respective positions,” Councilman DuWayne Gregory said. “They will be missed.” “Each of them played an important role in helping make the Town of Babylon the thriving community it is today,” Schaffer said. “Their dedication and contributions have helped strengthen our community and have contributed to the town’s achievement of a Triple-A bond rating, making Babylon one of the most fiscally stable municipalities on Long Island.”
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Rakeem Callands, the Amityville School district’s new assistant superintendent Educational Administration and a Master of Public Administration from Pace University, as well as a Certificate in Education Finance from Georgetown University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University at Albany. He also holds a New York State School District Business Leader advanced certificate. Callands is a member of the New York State Association of School Business Officials and the Westchester Alliance of Black School Educators. He previously served on the New Rochelle Youth Bureau Board of Commissioners. The assistant superintendent for finance and operations will oversee the district’s financial and business operations as part of the district’s administrative leadership team. —Carolyn James
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The Amityville Union Free School District has appointed Rakeem Callands as its new assistant superintendent for finance and operations. Callands joins Amityville from the Greenburgh School District in Westchester County, where he served as assistant superintendent for business and operations since 2022. “Mr. Callands brings the experience, financial expertise, and forward-thinking leadership that will be invaluable as we continue moving the Amityville School District forward,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert said. “His experience in strategic financial planning and
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oe Iconis returns to Long Island for a dynamic homecoming. The Tony-nominated writer, performer and Garden City native is set to perform his solo concert, “Joe Iconis: Live on Long Island,” on Oct. 16-17. He’ll bring the songs, stories and theatrical sensibility that have defined his career to East Rockaway’s Strongbox Theater. For the writer behind Broadway’s “Be More Chill,” the occasion is both a long-overdue local debut and an opportunity to reconnect with the place that helped shape the songwriter and performer he would become. “I can’t believe it has taken me this long,” Iconis says of bringing an entire concert of his own material back here. Although he has made occasional appearances in the area, including debuting a new musical in Babylon, he had never performed a proper solo concert on his home turf. The opportunity came together almost spontaneously after he became aware of the new Strongbox Theater and he knew it would be a good fit. The significance of performing on Long Island goes beyond geography. “Long Island is just kind of baked into who I am as a person,” Iconis says. Growing up in Garden City, which he calls “the ultimate suburban area,” he was surrounded by a large Italian family and the particular social dynamics of suburban life. Those experiences, he says, helped shape both his worldview and the people who populate his writing in musicals such as “The Black Suits” and “Love in Hate Nation.” “I write a lot about suburban characters and suburban ennui, as well as people who feel just outside of something,” Iconis relates. For him, that feeling is particularly connected to “being just outside of the city, so close that you can touch it, but not quite there.” The proximity to Manhattan was another formative part of his childhood. Iconis was able
to see theater frequently and became fascinated by the city and its creative energy. At the same time, he came to recognize that Long Island could feel like its own universe. That tension between the familiar world of the suburbs and Courtesy Stephanie Wessels the seemingly limitless possibilities of New York became part of Iconis’ artistic DNA. Yet the younger Iconis might never have imagined that he would one day be performing his own songs in front of an audience. “He would blush!” Iconis says when asked what his aspiring songwriter self from Garden City would think of his current career. “I was never someone who identified as a performer.” As a child, he participated in theater because it was a way to be a part of the environment he loved, but remembers being terrified onstage.Eventually his songwriting pushed him toward performing. “I became a performer out of necessity when I got to grad school. “It was like, ‘I’m writing these songs, I have to be able to perform the songs, so I should try to get better at doing that.’” Developing his craft as a writer also helped him find greater confidence as a performer, which is regularly exhibited at popular concerts at 54 Below and around the U.S. “Finding my voice allowed me to start feeling comfortable in my own body and I started getting comfortable on stage,” he says. The Strongbox concert will offer audiences a glimpse at what is next for Iconis. He is currently writing an original musical inspired by Robert Altman, set in one weekend in the New York theater world in 1982. Other projects include “The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical,” which has already been presented in several locations and is now moving toward New York. The exchange of energy between himself and his live audiences has also given Iconis the unusual experience of learning that his work has affected people he has never met. “It’s so strange to me to think that there are people whom I don’t know, who listen to my stuff and it does something for them,” he says. Iconis wants his concerts to appeal not only to theater devotees, but to people who may not consider themselves musical-theater fans. “I hope that the evening opens people up to different ideas to what musical theater can be and what it is,” he says. The thought of returning home carries a certain vulnerability for an artist who has spent so much of his career writing about outsiders and people searching for where they belong. “My artistic home feels like it’s New York City,” he says. “I can’t escape it.” But Long Island remains an essential part of that story. “[Both places] are different parts of me.” Now those two worlds will meet on a Long Island stage. And perhaps, for two nights, the distance between Long Island and the city that inspired so much of his work will disappear entirely. Visit strongboxtheater.com to purchase tickets for Joe Iconis: Live on Long Island.
Tease that hair, dig out the neon and get ready to party like it’s 1985. Jessie’s Girl is back with their wildly entertaining “Back to the Eighties” concert experience — a high-energy blast of pop, rock and pure ‘80s nostalgia. The New York City-based band features top rock and pop musicians and four powerhouse vocalists who transform into the era’s biggest icons, complete with signature looks, choreography and plenty of attitude. Expect hits from the decade’s biggest stars, delivered with the kind of over-the-top production that makes Jessie’s Girl a concert — and a party — rolled into one. Add audience participation, colorful costumes, props, bubbles and a blizzard of confetti, and you’ve got an all-out throwback celebration that keeps the crowd singing, dancing and reaching for those neon leg warmers.
Friday, Oct 9, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
Melissa Errico The Broadway star and acclaimed jazz vocalist Melissa Errico brings her celebrated album “I Can Dream, Can’t I?” to the stage with longtime collaborator pianist Tedd Firth, bassist David Finck and drummer Eric Halvorson. “I thought I was making an album of old songs,” she says.”Then the songs began telling me what they were really about: all the ingenious ways we reach for someone we love. I’ve spent my life finding stories inside music. This evening brings together Cole Porter’s wit, Duke Ellington’s tenderness and Joni Mitchell’s wondering heart, with laughter, longing and a beautiful illusions along the way.”
Friday, Oct 9, 8 p.m. $86, $79, $67. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.
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Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies
Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy the exhibition of outdoor sculpture at the historic summer estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Klemperer’s sculptures. a haunting assemblage of animal forms that span imaginary, endangered, familiar, and exotic species, celebrate natural history and the nonhuman world through evocative interactions with the surrounding environment. Using materials salvaged from scrapyards, she composes ecological narratives that respond to the history and collections of Suffolk County’s first public park and museum. Her brilliant use of gestural lines captures the spectator’s attention and invites museum-goers to reflect on the relationship between an interest in animal life and the incessant push of human industry. Visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579
‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’
Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for an immersive exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director, renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan). It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of related videos play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
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First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry
This food pantry is available for anyone in need of a little extra support. • Where: First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, 79 E. Main St.,
CALENDAR Babylon • Time: 4-5 p.m. • Contact: (631) 987-2896
Harmonize with Long Island Harmonizers
Love to sing? So do the Long Island Harmonizers. The Barbershop Harmony Society chapter is a chorus of more than 20 singers, now welcoming new members. The ensemble performs four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, entertaining audiences at local events. All are welcome to visit one of their weekly rehearsals. Come listen, meet the chorus, and — if you’d like — join in and sing. No musical experience is necessary, just a love of singing and a desire to have fun making music together.
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Daughtry 20 Years Unplugged
Experience Daughtry’s catalogue in a stripped-back acoustic setting, reframing the songs that have soundtracked arenas, rock radio milestones, and some of the most defining moments of the band’s career. The band’s music takes on a different meaning in more raw and immediate space, where the weight of a lyric, the scrape of a guitar string, and the quiet before a chorus can hit as hard as the full-band impact. Their lastest tour follows the release of “Shock To The System,” the complete edition of Daughtry’s two-part project via Big Machine Rock. The collection brings together “Shock To The System” (Part One) “Shock To The System” (Part Two) along with additional live recordings that capture the force and connection of the band’s latest era. Across tracks including “Artificial,” “Pieces,” “The Bottom,” and “Antidote,” Daughtry continue to channel grief, change, confrontation, and selfreclamation into some of their heaviest and most emotionally direct work to date. For an artist whose songs have always lived at the intersection of power and vulnerability, 20 Years Unplugged sees Daughtry • Where: The Paramount, 370 strip down some of their biggest and most meaningful tracks, distilling them to their New York Ave., Huntington purest form and bringing fans closer to the songs, the stories, and the unmistakable • Time: 8 p.m. voice that have carried the band from one of the biggest rock debuts of the century • Contact: ticketmaster.com through two decades of connection, evolution, and success. or paramountny.com Babylon • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ongoing • Contact: (631) 587-5838, administration@firstpresbabylon. org or firstpresbabylon.org
Thrift Shop
Stop by Simpson United Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop for some unique finds.
• Time: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Contact: Residential Recycling Center at (631) 249-9346 or (631) 249-9347
Farmers Market
Come by for fresh produce and products from various vendors. Open every Saturday until Oct 24.
• Where: 30 Locust Ave., Amityville • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 789-2569
• Where: First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville • Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-0152
St. Mary’s Thrift Shop
Morning at the museum
Stop by St. Mary’s Thrift Shop to check out some found treasures. Choose from collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. • Where: St. Mary’s, 175 Broadway, Amityville (enter from rear parking lot) • Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: (631) 464-4899
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Fall S.T.O.P. Collection Day
The Town of Babylon holds a free Cleanup/ Stop Throwing out Pollutants collection. Rain or shine. • Where: Residential Recycling Center, 57 Field St., West Babylon
Families can explore Vanderbilt Museum’s collections and grounds without the large crowds, at the inclusive session. Also experience the Reichert Planetarium’s gentle “Open Sky” program, sensory activities and crafts. Free, but registration suggested.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 9 a.m.-noon • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579
Church Attic Thrift Shop First United Methodist Church welcomes all to their weekly thrift shop.
• Where: 25 Broadway, Amityville • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com
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First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry
This food pantry is available for anyone in need of a little extra support. • Where: First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ongoing • Contact: (631) 587-5838, administration@firstpresbabylon. org or firstpresbabylon.org
• Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 231 Jackson Ave, Syosset • Time: Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. • Contact: Call: Rich, (516) 5214779, or Dennis, (516) 680-8036, or visit longislandharmonizers.org
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Kid Zone
Children in grades Pre-K-5 are invited to First Presbyterian Church’s Kid Zone, weekly. Included is dinner, a Bible story, as well as crafts and games. • Where: 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 5:30-7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 587-5838
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First United Methodist Church Annual Fall Fling
Check out over 50 vendors and browse among varied items. Rain date is Oct. 24.
• Where: 25 Broadway, Amityville • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-0152
Nourish Babylon SitDown Dinner
Every Monday Nourish Babylon holds a sit-down dinner. All are welcome to attend. • Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Babylon • Time: 5-6:30 p.m. • Contact: (631) 661-5757
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Grab-and-Go Free Dinners
Free dinners are available at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, every Tuesday. Drive into the parking lot behind the church and a meal will be handdelivered to you. • Where: 576 Deer Park Ave.,
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liherald.com/legals and use our convienient portal. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville NY at 7:00 P.M. on THURSDAY October 15th, 2026, to consider the following appliction: Application of Douglas Incorvia. Applicant seeks a special exception to install a 4 foot semi-solid vinyl fence and a 6 foot solid wood fence on a waterfront property pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (1) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Northeast corner of Ocean Avenue and Coles Avenue in a "Residential A" District known as 3 Coles Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-9-7-24. By order of the Zoning Board, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville , NY at 7:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, October 15th, 2026, to consider the following applications: Application of Nicole Tapia. Applicant seeks a special exception to maintain a 4 foot non-solid and 5-foot solid vinyl fence on a
non-solid and 5-foot solid vinyl fence on a corner lot pursuant to Sections 183-139 A (2) and 152-11 of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Northeast corner of Russell Street and Bryan Avenue in a "Residential BB" District known as 24 Russell Street a/k/a SCTM# 101-8-3-23. Application of Wilber Perez. Applicant seeks a special exception to maintain a 54" non-solid aluminum fence on a waterfront property pursuant to Section 183-139 A (1) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises lcated on the South side of Dewey Avenue approximately Public Notices 105 feet West of Mincher Place in a "Residential BB" District known as 20 Dewey Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-14-1-36. Application of Jacquez Proscia. Applicant seeks a special exception to maintain a 6-foot wood Fence Pursuant to Section 183-139 A (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Southwest corner of Oak Street and Bayview Avenue in a "Residence B" District known as 155 Oak Street a/k/a SCTM 101-6-1-13.1. Application of Douglas Incorvia. Applicant seeks a special exception to install a 6-foot vinyl fence on a waterfront property pursuant to Section 183-139 A (1) of the village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Northeast corner of Ocean Avenue and
PUBLIC NOTICES Northeast corner of Ocean Avenue and Coles Avenue in a "Residential A" District known as 3 Coles Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-9-7-24. By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer. 26-202 9/30, 10/7 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of BAL SISTERS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 26, 2026. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 50 Greybarn Lane, 311, Amityville, New York 11701. Purpose: any lawful purpose. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Black Moon Sunday LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 08/06/2026 Office location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: The LLC, 11 Park Drive, apt. 213, Wyandanch, NY 11798. Purpose: any lawful act. LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Go-Potty LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 7/21/2026
New York (SS Y) on 7/21/2026 Office location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Go-Potty LLC 277 Pacific Street, Copiague NY 11726. Purpose: any lawful act. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIBERTY GROOMING LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/27/2026. Office locailon: Suffolk County, SSNY has been dsignated as agent o1 the LLC upon whom process ogainst it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process servecl to: 9 Norman avenue Amltyvlllo NY 11701 Purpose Any lawful act LEGAL NOTICE Notice of formation of Vellum Hollow LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 8/28/2026 Office location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Vellum Hollow LLC, 117 Ireland Pl., Amityville, NY 11701 Purpose: any lawful act.
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PU BLIC HEARI NG TOWN OF B AB YLON - ZONING BOARD OF AP P EALS P age 1 o f 3 Pursuant to Chapter 213, Article II of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Babylon, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babyl on on Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at TOWN BOARD ROOM (Loca ted in the East Wing) at Babylon Town H a ll, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 , 2026 BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. 6:0 0 p.m . 1. Appl ication # 26 61 William J. Szmala , Mary Szmala and Nicole B . Buonocore , 2 Young Street, West Babylon, NY . Permission to d imini sh rear yard setback from 40 ' to 34.66 ' ( for outside basement entrance). All in connection with a proposed second floor addition and the relocation of an outside basement entrance. Propert y located on the southeast corner of Babylon Avenue and Yo ung Stree t, West Babylon, NY. SCTM#0100 - 142 2 - 23 Zonin g District: Residence B 6 :0 5 p.m . 2 . Ap plication #26 - 192 Brandon L. and Dominique G. Freiss, 49 Park Circle South , East Farmingdale, NY . Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30 ' to 25.7 ' ; diminish north side yard setback from 10 ' to 3.1 ' ; diminish total side yards from 25 '
3.1 ' ; diminish total side yards from 25 ' to 16.9 ' . All in connection with a proposed second story addition. Property loc at ed on th e north side of Park Circle South, 225.32 ' from the curb cut Michael Drive, East Farmingda le, NY . SCTM#0100 - 47 - 3 - 42 Zoning District: Re si dence C 6: 10 p.m. 3. Applicat ion #26 - 193 Shuli and Shamrat Akanda, 377 Skidmore Road, Deer Park, NY . Permission to in crease total bui lding area f rom 20% to 24.14% (over by 546.63 sq. ft.). All in con n ec tio n with legally maintaining a rear two - story addition . Proper ty located on the east side of Skidmore Road , 260.49 ' south of Morgan Avenue, Deer Park, NY . SCTM#0100 - 93 - 2 - 18 Zoning District: Residence B NOTICE OF PU BLIC HEARI NG TOWN OF B AB YLON - ZONING BOARD OF AP P EALS P age 2 o f 3 6: 15 p.m . 4 . A pplication # 26 - 1 96 Odoi Minto, 35 M ain Avenue, Wheatley Heights, NY . Permission to d iminish east side yard setback from 15 ' to 14. 8 ' . All i n conne ction with a proposed se cond story addition. Property loca te d on the north side of Main Av enue (Seamen ' s Road), 85 ' east of Sunset Avenue, Wheatl ey Heights, NY . S CTM#010 0 - 14 - 3 14 Zo ni ng District: Residence A 6 : 2 0 p.m. 5 . A pplication # 26 - 197 Edward H. Ullman and Anne m arie Mc Partlan d, 17 East Gate , Cop ia gue, NY .
For additional assistance call 516-569-4000 ext. 232 DEADLINE: Firday evening, 5:00pm Last minute notices: 9am on Monday morning
East Gate , Cop ia gue, NY . Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30 ' to 19 ' - 10 " (for front porch); dim inish west side yard setback from 10 ' to 5 ' - 1 " (to egre ss window well) ; di mini s h total side yards from 25 ' to 20 ' - 1 " . Al l in connection w ith the reconstruction of a dwelling to replace fire d amage . P roperty located on the north side of East Gate, 578.17 ' e ast of Great Neck Road, C opiague, NY . S CTM# 01 0 0 197 - 3 - 30 Zo ni ng District: Residence C 6 : 25 p.m . 6 . A pplication # 26 - 198 Tika R. and Elizabeth Dhakal, 277 Caboto Avenue, Cop iague, NY . Permi ssion to diminish front yard setback from 30 ' to 14.74 ' ; dimini sh north s ide yard setbac k from 10 ' to 1.63 ' (for cellar entrance); diminish west side yard setback from 10 ' to 7.3 5 ' ; diminish total side yards from 25 ' to 8.98 ' ; increase total building area from 30% to 44.96% (over by 2,203 sq. ft.); diminis h distance t o rear lot line from 2 ' t o 1.6 ' (for deck with pergola) ; allow and outside basement entra nce in the side yard, a non - permi tted location . A ll in connection with a proposed two - story side addition and to legally maintain a n outside cellar entrance , wood deck , and wood pergola . P rope rty located on the west side of Ca boto Avenue, 350 ' north of Dante Street, C opiague, NY . S CTM#010 0 - 199 - 2
opiague, NY . S CTM#010 0 - 199 - 2 - 96 Zo ni ng District: Residence C 6 : 30 p.m . 7 . A pplication # 2 6 - 199 Felicia R. Costello, as Trustee under the Frank Petron e and Deanna Petrone Irre vocable Asset Manage ment Trust, 9 De F eo Court, Deer Park, NY . Permission to diminish distance to rear lot line from 2 ' to .5 ' (for masonry wall) ; dimin ish distance to south side lot line from 2 ' to 1.1 ' (for paver patio ) ; increase total building area from 20% to 43.7% (over by 3,645 sq. ft.) ; a llow a 6 ' high fen ce beyond the front b uilding line on Half Hollo ws Road; increase number of allowable accessory structures from two (2) to three (3). All in connection with legally maintaini ng accesso ry structures a nd a front yard fence . P roperty located on the south west corner of De Feo Court a nd H alf Hollows Road , Deer Park , NY . S CTM#010 0 - 42 - 1 3.009 Zo ni ng District: Residence B NOTICE OF PU BLIC HEARI NG TOWN OF B AB YLON - ZONING BOARD OF AP P EALS P age 3 o f 3 6 : 3 5 p.m . 8 . A pplication # 26 - 200 Jai Arora and Neha Galhot ra, 21 Fairfiel d Drive, D ix Hills, NY . Permission to increase total b uilding area from 15% to 25.38% (over by 1,570.75 sq. ft.); diminish distance to east side lot line from 2 ' to 0 (for conc rete patio). All in connection with legally maintain ing a paver p atio, conc rete patio, she d, and the installation of an
Copiague names Lauren D’Annunzio to guidance post Advanced Certificate in Coordinator of Work-Based Learning from Hofstra University and a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from The College of Saint Rose. Her certifications include School District Leader, School Building Leader and School Counselor, as well as the Coordinator of WorkBased Learning Programs Extension. “As coordinator of secondary guidance and work-based learning, I will continue to support the district’s efforts to strengthen college and career readiness, expand workbased learning opportunities and provide students with meaningful pathways toward their postsecondary goals,” D’Annunzio said.
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The Copiague school district has named Lauren D’Annunzio coordinator of secondary guidance and workbased learning, effective Sept. 15.
State Police issue hundreds of HERALD tickets in Long Island work zones PUBLIC NOTICES rete patio, she d, and the installation of an egre ss win dow for a fi nished basement . P roperty located on the no rth side of Fairfield Drive, 947.60 ' west of Straight Path, Dix Hills , NY . S CTM#010 0 - 19 - 1 2 Zo ni ng District: Residence A 6 : 4 0 p.m. 9 . A pplic ation # 26 - 201 W illie T. and Dorothy O ' N eal, 465 44 th Street, North Lindenhurst, NY . Permission to diminish west side yard setback from 12 ' to 9.8 ' ; diminish total s i de yards from 30 ' to 22.7 ' ; diminish rear yard setback from 40 ' to 21.06 ' ; dimini sh distance to west si de lot line from 2 ' to 1.9 ' (for shed) . All in conn e ction with the installation of two (2) egress windows wells in order to maintain a finish ed basement and to legally maintain a shed . P roperty located on the north side of 44 th Street , 600.95 ' east of Atlanti c Stre et, North L indenhurst , NY . S CTM#010 0 205 - 3 - 49 Zo ni n g District: Residence B A LL PERSONS O R THE IR DUL Y
B A LL PERSONS O R THE IR DUL Y APP O IN T E D REPR E SENTATI VE MUS T AP PEAR IN PERSO N AT THE A BOVE HEARING. A LL CASES WILL BE HEAR D IN THE ORDER IN WHICH TH EY ARE A DVERT IS ED, TO B E FOLLOWE D BY ADJOU RNED CASES. B Y ORDER OF THE ZONI N G BOAR D OF A PP E ALS M I C HAEL KANE, CH AIRMAN Dated: Bab ylon T ow n H al l L inden h urst, Ne w York September 28 , 20 26 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Suffolk U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series
Certificates, Series 2006-AR1, Plaintiff AGAINST Frank E. Connor, Jr. a/k/a Frank E. Connor a/k/a Frank Connor, Cathy Morris, American Express Centurion Bank, Town Supervisor for the Town of Babylon, Columbia University Medical Center Anesthesia Services of CPMC, Vanessa Connor, Fallon Connor and Joy Connor, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 20, 2022 and entered on January 06, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on October 19, 2026 at 09:30 AM premises known as 64 Offaly Street, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION:
Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 163.00, BLOCK: 03.00, LOT: 066.001, District 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $686,972.95 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613660/2017. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information, please visit XOME at www.XOME.com or call 844-400-9663. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-085151-F00
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State Police are out in force to ensure that motorists heed caution around work zones. Since April, members of the New York State Police Troop L Traffic Incident Management unit, in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation, have conducted Operation Hard Hat enforcement details in active work zones across Long Island. The initiative is designed to promote work zone safety and address dangerous driving behaviors that can put highway workers, motorists and law enforcement personnel at risk. Throughout 2026, Troop L members issued 404 tickets for violations observed in and around NYSDOT work zones. The violations included 181 speeding tickets, 24 cell phone or texting violations, 23 tickets for failing to obey traffic
control devices, 19 Move Over Law violations and 12 seat belt violations. Police also issued five tickets for unsafe lane changes or improper lane usage, four for other moving violations and 136 for other nonmoving violations. The New York State Police reminded motorists that work zone safety is an obligation and urged drivers to slow down, remain alert, obey posted signs and traffic control personnel, avoid distractions and move over when required by law. A spokesman for State Police said roadside workers deserve to return home safely at the end of every shift, and motorists can help make that happen by driving responsibly.
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No. 2489 to put a Christmas Nativity scene on the Village Triangle, which will remain there from Nov. 2, 2026, to Jan. 9, 2027. • Approved a request by the Amityville school district to conduct a
homecoming parade on Oct. 17 from noon to 1 p.m. The Village will work with the organizers to establish the parade route. The next regular Village Board meeting will be held Oct. 22 at 8:15 a.m. on the third floor of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville.
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The Copiague School District has named Lauren D’Annunzio coordinator of secondary guidance and workbased learning, effective Sept. 15. D’Annunzio has served as chairperson for home instruction and secondary guidance at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School and Copiague Middle School since November 2023. In that role, she provided leadership and oversight for the district’s secondary guidance program, supporting counselors in delivering academic, college and career, and social-emotional services to students. D’Annunzio holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology and a master’s degree in school counseling, both from St. John’s University. She also holds an
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ecently I had the chance to attend a tribute to Howie Rose at CitiField, honoring his almost four decades as the iconic voice of the Mets. Rosemary and I have enjoyed a friendship with Rose and his wife, Barbara, over the years, and Howie invited us to the ceremony. Being a loving grandmother, Rosemary deferred to our grandson Jack, who’s a dedicated Mets — and Howie Rose — fan. Rose is a great guy who represents the very best of what New York baseball should be all about. Baseball games have always been a great outlet for me, a place to relax and enjoy rooting for my favorite team, in good years and bad. When I was a kid growing up in Queens, that team was the Brooklyn Dodgers, and those seasons were all good, until they weren’t. When team owner Walter O’Malley hijacked the Dodgers to Los Angeles in 1957, it left a
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glaring void among many New York neighborhood-type fans who could never identify with the pinstriped Yankees. That void was filled beyond expectations when the Mets came into being in 1962, and quickly developed a devoted fan base. I attended countless games at Shea Stadium, and Rose personified that new breed of fan, who lived and died with the Mets. His dream was to be an announcer for the Mets. When he achieved that goal, first as a pregame broadcaster and then as a knowledgeable, highly skilled play-by-play announcer, he was still very much the neighborhood guy, the enthusiastic fan from the upper deck. He truly was the voice of the Mets. Rose’s declaration “Put it in the books!” after every Mets win has become part of New York baseball lore. He was also a longtime announcer for the NHL’s Rangers and Islanders. His cry “Matteau! Matteau! Matteau!” after Stephane Matteau’s double-overtime, sudden-death goal against the Philadel-
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phia Flyers won the Eastern Conference Championship for the Rangers in 1994, is also part of New York sports history. After all his years behind the microphone and his successful recovery from major cancer surgery, Rose announced that he would retire at the end of this season. To pay tribute to him, the Mets designated Sept. 20 Howie Rose Day at CitiField, and planned to honor him in a pregame ceremony on the field. It turned out to be the Mets’ last home game, and the final Mets game Rose would announce. Unfortunately, the day was dark and rainy, which forced the cancellation of the pregame festivities. The Mets decided to reschedule the ceremony on next season’s Opening Day weekend, but went ahead with an indoor celebration for Rose and his invited guests in the owner’s suite on the 20th. That was a win-win for Howie, Barbara and their two very accomplished daughters, Alyssa and Chelsea, because so many friends and notable people attended to show their strong friendship for him. Among the many in attendance were
he voice of the Mets, still the neighborhood guy, has put ’em in the books.
Art Shamsky and Cleon Jones, from the 1969 World Series champion Miracle Mets; Ron Darling, Lee Mazzilli and Howard Johnson, from the 1986 championship team; John Franco, from the 2000 National League champion squad; Terry Collins, from the 2015 National League champs; former New York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell, now the Mets’ senior vice president for security; and Mets owner Steve Cohen. It was baseball and New York at its best. No one spoke about themselves. It was all about Rose, his love of baseball and the fans and how he is such a lasting part of baseball, and New York. It was an honor to be there. What has always impressed me the most about Rose is his genuineness. Whenever Rosemary and I went to dinner with Howie and Barbara, we had no advance thought of what we would discuss that evening, but we would end up talking into the night, being among the last to leave wherever we were. Thank you, Howie and Barbara. You’re great friends. Put it in the books! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
The Republicans keep dropping easy passes
s we approach the November elections, a lot of words have popped into my mind. One of them is foolish, and another is stupid. I can easily apply those words to what has happened in politics that has made so many people angry. The gripes come from both sides of the aisle. But there’s a sports term that best describes what the Trump administration has been doing. Those words are unforced error. In football, if a receiver simply drops a pass, that’s an unforced error. In politics, it means a selfinflicted wound that could easily have been avoided. Come Nov. 3, I think those words will best define what will happen and why it will happen. While it’s true that the party in power tends to lose off-year elections, there have been too many unforced errors that will hurt the Republican Party. In 1992, James Carville, then a strategist in Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign, came up with the now famous
catch phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” which cost President George H.W. Bush his job. Decades later, it did the same to President Joe Biden, who told America that things were just fine and the country was in good shape. And now President Trump calls affordability a “hoax,” which everyone, including his most loyal supporters, knows isn’t true. The war against Iran was supposed to last a few days, and is now in its seventh month. I think if I had been a fly on the wall when the decision was made to start bombing Iran, I might have heard the generals warn Trump that doing so would have more downsides than upsides. I love America, but the wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan didn’t go well, and a fight with a crazy enemy like Iran was a big gamble. The proof of how badly it’s gone is the sky-high price of gasoline and, especially, diesel fuel. The blockage of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz has created a worldwide fuel shortage that has been costly for American consumers and damaged our credibility. It is noble to go after any enemy that
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sponsors terrorism, but this “little excursion,” as Trump once described our latest war, has badly damaged the party in power. The next unforced error is the tariff war. I know the president loves tariffs, but using them to pick on our friends and help our enemies is bad politics. Why fight with Canada when you could end the war in Ukraine with high tariffs on Russia? The president can deny it all he wants, but consumers are paying for tariffs on almost every item on store shelves, and the price increases are hurting people big time. Every president has the right to pick whomever he wants to be in his cabinet. Trump has made quite a few controversial appointments, but none have been more costly to him than Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and “War Department” Secretary Pete Hegseth. Kennedy has caused the administration a great deal of grief with his anti-vaccine policies. As of last week, there had been 3,659 confirmed measles cases in the United States this year. That marks the highest annual case count in the U.S. since mea-
’s been one unforced error for another for the party, with big losses looming Nov. 3.
sles was declared eliminated in 2000. Kennedy has denied all of the press claims about a measles epidemic, and chooses advisers based on their antimeasles policies. Hegseth has made many enemies for the administration with his firing of a number of career military officials. In many of those cases, the ousted officials were women or Black. His handling of the issues aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has alienated countless members of the military. There have been reports of at least eight suicide attempts by members of the ship’s crew because it was deployed far longer than normal. Sadly, for those elected officials who have performed well in office, one unforced error after another will make it more difficult to get voter support. There’s no doubt, however, that the state of the economy is the biggest of all of the administration’s errors, and it’s highly likely that, once again, James Carville will be proven right on Nov. 3. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.
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through the night clearing roads and pumping streets. Those men and women earned our thanks. A fall storm that never made landfall is yet another wakeup call to the South Shore’s vulnerabilities that we have known about since Hurricane Sandy: low-lying roads that flood with every strong tide, storm drains that back up instead of draining, aging bulkheads, and a single rail branch that cuts off a barrier-island city whenever Reynolds Channel rises. Which brings us to our elected officials. In the days after a storm, Long Island’s politicians are everywhere: touring flooded streets, standing beside downed trees, promising action. Their concern is real. But the photo opportunity is the easy part. The money that would have kept those streets dry is won or lost months earlier, in budget negotiations in Albany, in committee rooms in Washington, and in the unglamorous back-and-forth with federal agencies over which projects get funded first. That’s where our representatives need to be fighting, all year long. Resilience funding doesn’t go to the region that suffered most. It goes to the region whose delegation shows up, makes the case relentlessly and doesn’t let the issue drop when the skies clear. Long Island’s members of Congress, state legislators and county officials should treat flood mitigation, drainage,
bulkhead replacement and grid hardening as a standing priority, not a talking point that surfaces every time the water rises and fades once it recedes. Voters can hold them to it. With Election Day weeks away, candidates for Congress, the State Legislature and local office will be knocking on doors and filling mailboxes. Ask them, specifically, what they plan to do about flooding and the power grid. Which projects will they fight for? How will they get them funded? What have they already delivered? A candidate who can answer in detail has been doing the work. One who can only talk about the last storm probably hasn’t. Long Islanders would like to see results on the ground: raised roadways and upgraded drainage in the neighborhoods that flood first, bulkheads that are replaced before they fail, and hardened transit infrastructure that doesn’t shut down every time the tide runs high. Local governments have homework, too. Residents shouldn’t learn that their street floods by finding their car underwater. The next storm may have a name. It may track closer to shore, or arrive when the moon and tides line up worse. The nor’easter gave us a warning at a relatively low price. Our leaders’ job is to make sure we heeded that warning, and that work starts now, in the quiet months, long before anyone needs a kayak.
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here’s something remarkable happening in New York and across the American economy: Entrepreneurship is booming, and artificial intelligence is driving it. A recent Gusto survey found that 60 percent of founders used A.I. to start their businesses last year, and 50 percent said it made the process significantly faster or cheaper. That’s monumental for New York’s Black community, where new technology is helping clear economic hurdles that have held back Black entrepreneurship. Our community has long struggled against barriers to the capital, resources, technology and opportunity needed to grow. A.I. is changing that equation, paving the way to economic independence and wealth creation for historically underrepresented Black entrepreneurs. New York should embrace that opportunity wholeheartedly. Starting a business once required major upfront investment: a location, staff, a website and cash on hand to fund it. Today an entrepreneur can use A.I. to help develop a website, market a product and handle logistics, all while work-
ing from home. Despite claims that A.I. will hollow out New York’s workplaces, it is instead making it possible for more people to become entrepreneurs, and helping small businesses accomplish more with fewer resources. As Entrepreneur recently reported, applications from one-person firms increased by more than 20 percent between early 2025 and mid-2026, as A.I.-powered tools increasingly allow individuals to accomplish work that once required entire teams. The priority shouldn’t be undoing that progress. It should be making sure underserved and minority communities have the opportunity to share in it. These benefits aren’t limited to startups; A.I. is a genuinely powerful tool for our neighborhood businesses, too. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, a contractor, a retailer or the head of a community nonprofit, the technology can help manage customers, analyze budgets and streamline operations. A.I. helps level the playing field, making capabilities once reserved for giant corporations available to the smallest storefronts and startups. Small businesses are already putting these tools to good use. A recent U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey found
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that A.I. adoption among small and medium-sized businesses has more than doubled since 2023. The tech is helping people become more efficient and develop new capabilities — and the more widely available innovative A.I. tools become, the better off small businesses, operating on tight margins or with limited access to capital, will be. Black entrepreneurs are already recognizing that potential. Recent research from the Urban Institute found that Black-owned businesses are more likely to use or test A.I., and more likely to view the technology as “highly important” to their companies. Researchers also noted that A.I. adoption could “increase the productivity of small businesses and significantly cut costs, improving competitiveness and reducing barriers to entry.” Nonetheless, we should not assume that these benefits will reach every neighborhood equally. If access to A.I. tools, training and capital becomes uneven, our communities could miss one of the greatest economic opportunities of this generation. We can’t let that happen. New York must embrace A.I. innovation and ensure that no one misses out on the unique advantages the technology provides. New Yorkers need practical opportunities to build A.I. skills, while
he Urban Institute has found that they’re using it and benefiting from it.
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neighborhood businesses need access to the investment, infrastructure and expertise required to put those tools to work. Our leaders should recognize that widening access to innovation is an economic opportunity, not a threat. The stakes extend beyond our own communities. Countries like China are rapidly closing the gap with the United States on A.I. If we make it harder for American innovators to develop and adopt these tools here at home, competitors like China will be more than happy to fill the void. That’s why city and state officials should focus on making A.I. adoption easier, fostering collaboration and education and removing unnecessary barriers. The more hurdles are erected against A.I. innovation, the fewer opportunities minority-owned businesses will have to get ahead. If, instead, we equip businesses with the A.I. tools they need to grow, local mom-and-pop shops will reap the benefits, and our neighborhoods will thrive. A.I. is already expanding opportunities for Black entrepreneurs and business owners. New York must ensure that every community can participate, compete and flourish in our modern A.I. economy. Phil Andrews is president of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce and founding president of the New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce.
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