Babylon Herald 01_29_2026

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NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, right.

Tax cap holds at 2 percent

Poses challenges for LI schools as cost of living rises

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

School officials will again be limited to a 2 percent increase in their tax levy growth for the 2025–26 school year, according to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The cap also applies to 10 cities statewide, marking the fifth consecutive year the levy growth has been held to that level.

The decision arrives as Long Island continues to see rising costs. The cost of living on Long Island has increased an estimated 24 to 26 percent since 2020, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data using the New York metro region as a proxy.

The cap, first implemented in 2012, limits property tax levy increases for school districts and most local governments outside New York City to either 2 percent or the rate of inflation — whichever is less — with some exceptions. Although districts can override the cap with voter approval, DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 2.63 percent,

meaning the 2 percent cap remains in effect for those with a June 30, 2027, fiscal year end.

“School district and municipal officials must continue to find ways to deliver services efficiently as they deal with higher costs and the potential impact of federal actions,” DiNapoli said.

The cap applies to a district’s total tax levy — not individual budget lines — and generally covers salaries, supplies, utilities, contracts, dependent special districts such as water or fire, and most debt service.

“It should come as no surprise to any trustee, board of education, or school district personnel that the calculated rate of inflation exceeded the 2 percent tax cap,” said Christopher Faplillo, president of the West Babylon Board of Education. “We must look no further than the bills on our kitchen table to understand the financial implications facing school districts and communities across Long Island.”

Faplillo added that what school leaders

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MTA Police kiosk coming to Babylon train station

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

The Village of Babylon is partnering with the MTA Police Department and Suffolk County Police to improve safety at the Babylon train station with the installation of a new MTA Police kiosk.

Mayor Mary Adams said the move follows “a slight uptick” in incidents at the station, based on emergency calls received by the Babylon Fire Department and village officials. The kiosk will be installed once the main portion of ongoing renovations at the station is completed, which is expected by June.

“The safety of our residents is a top priority,” Adams said, adding that the MTA Police presence at the station will be visible and consistent, depending on scheduling.

While construction continues, MTA officers will maintain regular patrols at the station, and additional “train patrol” officers have been assigned to ride the trains into Babylon, the last stop before the railroad yard. Patrol shifts have also been added within the yard itself.

The initiative drew praise from residents on social media, including longtime Babylon advocate Liz Peverley.

“I’m proud of our village leadership,” Peverley wrote on Facebook. “They have been working on this for years.”

Christie Leigh Babirad/Herald Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams wants to not only welcome travelers to the Babylon Railroad but to ensure their safety as well.

Others expressed hope the effort could serve as a model for other stations. “Why doesn’t every station already have one? Seems like a no-brainer,” resident Andrew Sonin posted.

Adams called safety throughout the Village as one of her administration’s top priorities and thanked MTA Inspector John Castagna, MTA Director of Government and Community Relations Nick Fasano, and the village’s Code Enforcement team for their partnership in developing the enhanced safety plan and helping coordinate the construction.

Courtesy: NYS Comptroller

Long Island’s rescues tackle Main Coon mania

My role in what quickly became “Maine Coon mania” began with a phone call last Wednesday afternoon.

“How many carriers do you have?” asked Doreen, Last Hope Animal Rescue’s cat coordinator. “We’re with Suffolk SPCA at a West Islip breeder’s house filled with neglected Maine Coons.”

Pets, Pets, Pets...

I was at our thrift shop in Huntington, where three carriers were available. A quick call to Babylon Shelter secured more, stored outside the shelter. By the time I reached the Patricia Avenue home in West Islip, an SPCA worker had already retrieved them.

JOANNE ANDERSON

Suffolk SPCA had received an anonymous tip that breeder Grace Etzelberger was keeping roughly 80 Maine Coon cats at her residence in deplorable conditions. When I arrived around 5:30 p.m., Etzelberger had been charged with animal neglect, the house condemned, and the cats signed over to the SPCA.

Inside, it became immediately clear that 80 was a drastic underestimate.

Cats pressed against us as we moved through the house—rubbing, crying, imploring to be removed from the filth. The final count is believed to be closer to 120 cats, now dispersed among Long Island rescue organizations.

I have worked other hoarding cases. My last two dogs—Edgar Afghan Poe and Charlotte, an English Toy Spaniel mix—survived similar conditions. Hoarding is a mental illness with complex psychiatric roots. But this case felt different. This was not a delusional “rescuer” convinced no one else could care for the animals. This was a commercial operation. When the raid began, Etzelberger’s website—where Maine Coons were listed for more than $4,000 each—vanished.

Investigators believe breeding cats were kept in cages inside a cottage on the property, while customers were shown cats and kittens in a trailer. Rarely, if ever, did anyone see the main house, where garbage, litter, cat waste, and sick, matted animals filled nearly every room. Neighbors were reportedly unaware that cats were being bred and sold there.

The cats themselves defied expectations. Maine Coons—one of North America’s oldest breeds—are known as gentle giants: large, long-haired, and intensely social. Though they originated in Maine, the popular myth linking their bushy tails to raccoon ancestry is pure fiction.

These cats were cooperative. Humane traps weren’t needed. We simply picked them up and placed them into carriers. They wanted out of their cluttered prison.

cats to Last Hope’s facility in Wantagh. Five kittens were placed with Save-A-Stray, a small nonprofit rescue.

At Last Hope, 32 cats were set up in three rooms. As I photographed and documented them for SPCA inventory, their injuries became clear. A small tabby had lost an eye, likely from an untreated infection. A striking female I named Patrice was missing a front leg—so seamlessly that it wasn’t noticeable until she was lifted. With no stump, the defect appears congenital.

The cats range from one to four years old and arrived with a long list of ailments: fleas, ear mites, scabby necks, respiratory infections, eye infections, head tilts, pressure sores, severe matting, emaciation, and uterine infections. They were flea-treated the

first night. Those with infections received antibiotics. Over two days, our veterinarian conducted initial exams.

Every cat has now been sexed, vaccinated, microchipped, tested for FeLV/FIV, dewormed, weighed, and de-matted. Some were bathed. Others received Convenia, a long-acting antibiotic. Classical music now plays as they nap; toys are finally able to roll freely across clean floors. Spay and neuter surgeries will follow once each cat is strong enough.

Media attention began almost immediately. News 12 Long Island covered the raid, followed by ABC, CBS, and NBC, all of whom filmed at Last Hope. I spoke with ABC Eyewitness News. As always, long interviews were reduced to brief sound bites. The magic words “Maine Coons” did the rest—much like “Yorkies” did when Charlotte’s Lindenhurst hoarder house was raided in 2003.

Adoption requests flooded in from across the country, including California and Las Vegas. While the cats are now safe, warm, and well-fed, they are not yet ready for adoption—or for showing. Their medical rehabilitation will be extensive and costly.

Many are undersized for the breed, and at least four appear to be mixed with Scottish Fold or Norwegian Forest cats. Their colors vary widely. About ten are polydactyl— born with extra toes—a trait once common in the breed but bred out of show lines. One large cream-colored male has front paws so oversized they resemble Yogi Berra’s mitts. Last Hope was the first private rescue to enter the house. Navigating bedrooms was difficult due to the debris and trash piled everywhere. Three vehicles transported 37

Our “main” Coon concern is keeping each cat in optimal health. Last Hope will not accept adoption applications until all veterinary care, sterilization, and rehabilitation are complete. After 45 years in rescue, Last Hope has a deep pool of devoted feline guardians. The 32 cats will be posted for adoption some time in February, and homes will be carefully screened.

Patrice, a shaded black with a long, white undercoat Maine Coon, is missing a front leg.

NB School Board kicks off 2026 with pre-k lottery, updates and more

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD

cbabirad@liherld.com

At its Jan. 15 meeting, the North Babylon Board of Education looked ahead to the 2026–27 school year, opening discussions on budget planning and announcing the district’s universal pre-K lottery is now open.

Superintendent Kenneth Graham, Ed.D., encouraged parents of prospective pre-K students to register online at northbabylonschools.net/60301_2. The registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 5 at 8 a.m.

The meeting also spotlighted student

voices, with reports from middle and high school representatives. Seventh grader Sophia Kaur highlighted recent academic initiatives, including the sixth grade Planned Pilot Team’s work with the New York State Education Department to implement the state’s pilot curriculum.

“This partnership reflects our district’s commitment to forward-thinking instructional practices and continuous improvement,” Kaur said, noting an increase in project-based learning throughout classrooms.

Amaya Carson, a senior and ex officio board member, shared updates from North Babylon High School, including

Remembering the life of Dr. Martin Luther King at Bethel AME Church

Town of Babylon officials joined with other local and community leaders to honor the life and legacy of Dr Martin Luther King at the annual celebration held at Bethel AME Church in Copiague.

Those attending the event included Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Shaffer, Councilmen Tony Martinez and Anthony Manetta, State Senator Monica Martinez, and State Senator Kwani O’Pharrow.

As part of the program, the Town recognized this year’s winners of the Martin Luther King Community

Award winners.

•Gina Occhigrosso, Copiague High School’s Director of the Madrigal Choir was recognized for her service and dedication to the Madrigal Choir

• Anthony Abale, Amityville High School’s Director of the Jazz Ensemble was recognized for his dedication to the Jazz ensemble.

“Their commitment to uplifting young people through music embodies the service, leadership, and commitment in Doctor King’s legacy,” said Dr. Keith Haywood, senior pastor of Bethel.

academic and athletic achievements. Graham congratulated Carson on her recent college decision.

“I am honored and proud to share that Amaya has committed to Brown University this fall,” he said.

Amaya invited the community to the high school’s upcoming production of All Shook Up, scheduled for Feb. 6 and 7. She also shared details on P.S. I Love You Day on Feb. 13, where students will receive bracelets and Chromebook stickers courtesy of the PTA. The PTA will also provide long-sleeve shirts later this month with the theme “Be the Change,” in conjunction with the district’s Black History

Month program on Feb. 25. Kenneth noted that security vestibule installations are underway at all school buildings and welcomed new social studies teacher Ethan Harris to the district staff.

He closed the meeting by encouraging families to visit the district’s website and YouTube page for updates and to check out new content from NBTV, the district’s student-run video production program.

“We expect ongoing great things from the students in that program,” he said.

For more information, visit northbabylonschools.net.

SCCC to feature high school artists Event to be held February 11 through 25

Local high school students from Amityville, Babylon Deer Park, Farmingdale, Lindenhurst, West Babylon, West Islip and Wyandanch will take part in a spe3cialized art exhibition at Suffolk County Community College. The 2026 Suffolk County High School Art Exhibition will run from February 11 through 25 in the Sagtikos Art Galleryon the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. The exhibition features artwork by students in grades nine through 12, showcasing a wide range of mediums including painting, photography, collage, drawing, sculpture, digital art, and time-based media.

A closing reception will be held on Tuesday, February 25 from 5-7 p.m.; awards and honorable mentions will be

announced at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

The exhibition highlights the creativity and artistic talent of young artists from across the county, with department chairs and art teachers working closely with students to select works for display.

The Sagtikos Art Gallery is in the Sagtikos Arts and Science Building, Room 150, on the Michael J. Grant Campus of Suffolk County Community College in Brentwood. Gallery Hours are Monday through Thursdays: 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Fridays: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. For additional information, please call (631) 851-6380.

Christie Leigh Babirad/Herald

The board highlighted the UPK Lottery officially being open for parents looking to register their child for preschool.

A student report was delivered by Sophia Kaur in the 7th grade who shared highlights that have taken place at Robert Moses Middle School.

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Police charge four with sale of alcohol to minors

Four people were arrested and charged with selling alcohol to minors following an investigation by Suffolk County police, authorities said.

Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s First Precinct Crime Section investigated the illegal sale of alcohol to minors at five businesses after receiving community complaints. Employees at four of those businesses were charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree, police said.

THOSE CHARGED ARE:

• Fnu Ram-Piara, 67, of Dix Hills, an employee at the Valero gas station at 3359 Great Neck Road, North Amityville.

• Lisbeth Portolatin-Rodriguez, 25, of

Copiague, an employee at R&J Grocery and Deli at 1708 Sunrise Highway, Copiague.

• Satish Khanija, 65, of Farmingdale, an employee at Brother’s Wines Liquors at 1300 Sunrise Highway, Copiague.

• Shamsher Jhamata, 66, of Elmont, an employee at Copiague Wine & Spirits at 1950 Great Neck Road, Copiague.

All four were issued field appearance tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip police said.

This story was initially posted online and made available to readers at babylonbeacon.com and amityvillerecord.com

CRIME WATCH

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

PETIT LARCENY

North Amityville: A battery was stolen from a truck that was parked on Carroll Street Jan. 15. The theft was reported at 9:30 a.m.

•A Michael Kors wallet and credit cards were stolen from a vehicle that was broken

into Jan. 15 on Volta Street. The report was filed at 3:15 p.m., that day.

West Babylon: Prescription drugs were stolen from inside a vehicle parked on Fulton Street Jan. 14. That incident was reported to have taken place at 2:40 a.m. that day.

GRAND LARCENY

Babylon: A 2015 Infiniti was stolen from in front of a home on Sumpwams Ave., Jan.

Wyandanch home health aide stole $1,100 from elderly patient

A Wyandanch home health aide was arrested Jan. 20 after Suffolk County police said she used her elderly patient’s bank card to steal more than $1,000.

Ceceily Williams, 36, of Commonwealth Drive, was charged with seconddegree identity theft and fourth-degree grand larceny. Detectives with the department’s Financial Crimes Unit allege that Williams, who had been hired privately as a home health aide, took the bank card of a 72-year-old Wyandanch woman in her care and used it to make an unauthorized withdrawal of approximately $1,100.

Police said the victim first reported

the theft on Aug. 11, telling investigators that an unknown person had accessed her bank account using a debit card.

An investigation determined that Williams had removed the card from the victim’s wallet to make the withdrawal and later used the money for personal purchases, according to police.

Williams was arrested at the First Precinct at 2:55 p.m. She was released with a desk appearance ticket and is due back in First District Court in Central Islip on Feb. 9.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Financial Crimes Unit at (631) 852-6821.

AFA Health Screening Day

THURSDAY

February 12 10 AM - 2 PM

AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center

149 Schleigel Blvd., Amityville

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF:

Memory screenings to help identify early signs of cognitive changes

Blood pressure screenings to support cardiovascular health

Balance screenings to assess fall risk and mobility

Information on other health screenings and resources for older adults

All screenings are free and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments are required.

Contact the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center at 631-223-4000 for more information.

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Babylon undefeated against league rivals

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

The Babylon girls basketball team continued its impressive season with a statement victory, defeating Smithtown Christian 60-39 on MLK Day to improve to 10-3 overall and a perfect 7-0 in league.

The win not only extended Babylon’s unbeaten run in League 7, but also clinched a playoff spot, an important milestone as the Panthers keep their sights set on postseason success beyond Long Island.

Head coach Chris Ryan knew the challenge Smithtown Christian presented, especially with the game tightly contested in the first half. Babylon led by just three points at the break before asserting control over the final two quarters.

“Smithtown Christian is one of the tougher teams on our schedule so this was a big win,” Ryan said. “Only being up three at half and coming out playing resilient and smart while just being ourselves was great to see.”

Babylon’s balance on offense was a major factor in pulling away. Senior forward Peyton Logue-Boyd led all scorers with 17 points, while freshman guard Morgan Fielder continued her standout season with 16 points. Senior guard DeLaney Busch added 12 points, and Gabriella Weiss chipped in with seven. Senior forward Ellie O’Brien contributed two points in the starting lineup, while guards RyLeigh Busch and Shannon Polletta provided key minutes and six combined points off the bench.

The second half belonged to Babylon, as the Panthers tightened up defensively and controlled the glass. Ryan emphasized that rebounding and patience were the focal points coming out of the locker room.

“In the second half we really just focused on rebounding and boxing out,” Ryan said. “We made sure to value our offensive possessions instead of rushing to get a shot off. I’m glad they stuck to the gameplan.”

That approach paid off, as Babylon steadily increased its lead and limited Smithtown Christian’s scoring opportunities. Logue-Boyd, tasked with battling one of the league’s top post players, made her presence felt inside on both ends.

HERALD SPORTS North Babylon aims for playoff push

Erik Lee/Herald DeLaney Busch had 12 points Jan. 19 as the Panthers improved to 7-0 in League 7, topping Smithtown Christian.

“We don’t have many bigs in our league but Nadia Madu is certainly one of them so I knew I was going to have to bring it,” Logue-Boyd said. “Staying out of foul trouble and winning the rebounding battle were both crucial.”

Fielder echoed the significance of the win, particularly in the context of the league standings. “To pick up a big win and give us a two- game cushion in the standings was huge,” she said.

Despite the success, the Panthers, riding a seven-game win streak, are far from satisfied as they remain focused on continuous improvement.

“Our goal is still to get off the Island and winning today to clinch a playoff spot was a good step in the right direction for us to do just that,” Ryan said.

Logue-Boyd added the challenge only grows as the season progresses. “We know it’s going to be tough to beat all our league opponents a second time so we’re going to need our ‘A’ game every time we step on the court,” she said.

By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com

The North Babylon girls basketball team has experienced a season of highs, challenges, and resilience, showing flashes of its potential while battling through adversity.

Under the guidance of head coach Matt Giannelli, the Bulldogs have put together a 6-7 overall record and stand 4-6 in league, remaining firmly in the mix for a postseason push as the second half of the season unfolds.

North Babylon came out strong early, starting 5-2 and picking up several impressive wins. The Bulldogs’ first win came on Dec. 4, with a hard-fought 53–48 victory over West Babylon, led by junior captain Olivia Rush’s 22-point performance. Junior guard Kamryn Fells added 11 points, providing a key spark in the backcourt. Just days later, North Babylon continued its momentum with a 54-43 win over Half Hollow Hills West on Dec. 9, as Rush once again led the way with 23 points while fellow captain Yonni Pernell chipped in 13.

The Bulldogs’ offensive firepower was on full display in a Dec. 11 matchup against Newfield, where North Babylon cruised to a 64-46 win. Rush poured in a season high 29 points, and Dakota Rivers contributed 15 in a balanced team effort. Defense took center stage on Dec. 19, when North Babylon held Sachem North to just 28 points in a 40–28 victory. Rivers led the scoring with 10 points in the gritty, defensive-minded contest.

One of the most notable wins of the season came on Dec. 22, when North Babylon defeated Connetquot 58-51. Rush scored 23 points, Rivers added 14, and Fells finished with 12, showcasing the Bulldogs’ ability to spread the scoring load. Later in the season, on Jan. 21, North Babylon once again topped Newfield, 64-35, behind a dominant 20-point performance from Pernell and 14 points from Rush.

Despite the strong start, the Bulldogs have faced significant challenges, losing five of their last six games. Injuries have played a major role in the midseason struggles, but Giannelli remains confident in his

team’s outlook.

“It’s been an injury filled season so far which has been a challenge but we’re still in position to make a playoff run here in the second half,” he said.

Leadership has been a constant positive, with captains Pernell, Rivers, and Rush setting the tone on and off the court. “Yonni, Dakota, and Olivia have done such a great job leading everyone and keeping the motivation levels high,” Giannelli said. “The players’ enthusiasm hasn’t missed a beat.”

The Bulldogs have also benefited from contributions by younger players, particularly freshman guards Asia Turpin and Zoiey Maith. “Asia and Zoiey have really stepped up and made big impacts for our team,” Giannelli noted. “It’s really nice to see our 9th graders get involved in a positive way.”

As the season hits the stretch run, North Babylon remains focused and determined.

“We are going to work hard no matter what,” Giannelli said. “The message to the team is that all of our goals are still in front of us so let’s go make a run.”

Erik Lee/Herald Dakota Rivers, right, is one of three captains for the Bulldogs, who hope to overcome injuries and reach the playoffs.

School districts brace for budget challenges amid rising costs

hope for is “a timely, supportive, and financially reflective budget from our representatives in Albany.”

“With the rising cost of living, keeping costs down for our homeowners is extremely important to us, and we have had to make difficult budget decisions over the past few years to keep with that commitment, as costs are rising for school districts as well! In West Islip, our Central Administration, and Board of Education, are united in our commitment to fiscal responsibility for our community,” said Peter McCann, president, West Islip Board of Education

Matthew Lucchetti, vice president of the North Babylon Board of education said meeting the 2 percent cap again this year will not be easy.

“This is challenging as district operating costs continue to rise well above 2 percent annually,” he said. “Our North Babylon families are experiencing these same inflationary pressures in their daily lives, and we remain mindful of the strain on household budgets. As budget

development moves forward, the Board is committed to making thoughtful, fiscally responsible decisions that respect taxpayers while continuing to support and enhance high-quality programs and services for students.”

DiNapoli’s office acknowledged the pressures districts are facing.

“The Comptroller’s office does recognize the cost of providing services and the challenges facing school districts and local governments,” said Rebecca Dangoor, DiNapoli’s deputy press secretary. “He encourages local officials to take advantage of various training events and OSC resources.”

The law allows limited exclusions to the cap — such as pension cost spikes, tort-related court judgments, voter-approved capital debt, and tax base growth due to new construction.

School districts across the state — including those on Long Island— are now drafting budgets for the upcoming year. Voters will have the chance to approve or reject those budgets during school board elections and budget votes on May 20.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1

•Babylon Lions Take-Out Sunday Sauce Dinner: 12 - 6 p.m. $35 per order (take-out only). Call 631-422-7037 to place your order. (Pre-orders can be placed beginning at 11 a.m.) Dinner includes pasta, meatballs & sausages. Complimentary bottle of wine with $70 or more purchase. Pick-up at: Cafe Il Villaggio, 35 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village. Cash or credit card is required at time of pick-up. All proceeds go to charity. For more information, visit their web site @: https://www.babylonlionsclub.com/; or call Josie at 631-422-7037.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

•Village of Babylon Board of Trustees work session: 6 p.m.; Village Hall, upstairs conference room, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional information, call 631-669-1500; or email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.

•Lindenhurst Village Board of Trustees meeting: 6 p.m. work session / 7:30 p.m. public meeting, Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For updated meeting info., call

631-957-7500; or visit their web site @ https://villageoflindenhurstny.gov.

•Deer Park School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m. at the District Office, 1881 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. For more info., call 631-274-4013; or visit the web site @http://www.deerparkschools. org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

•Lindenhurst School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m., at the McKenna Administration Bldg., 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst. For info., call 631- 867-3001.

THURSDAY, February 5

•Village of Babylon Architectural Review Board: 8 p.m. @ Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email info@villageofbabylonny.gov, or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.

•West Islip School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m., Beach Street Middle School, 17 Beach St., W. Islip. For info., call 631-893-3200.

•Suffolk County Police First Precinct Community meeting: 7 - 8 p.m., @ the West Babylon Public Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon. Learn about and discuss what is happening in your community and in the Police Department. For more info., call the library at 631- 669-5445.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI-U (New York–Newark–Jersey City region)

Annual consumer price increases for the New York metro region, the standard measure used for Long Island.

Consequences for overriding the Tax Cap

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

• Must receive 60 percent voter approval in a referendum to adopt a budget that exceeds the tax cap.

• If the supermajority is not achieved, the district must:

• Revise the budget to remain within the cap,

• Submit the budget for another vote, or

• Adopt a contingency budget with no levy growth.

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (COUNTIES, CITIES, TOWNS, VILLAGES)

• Must adopt a local law or resolution approved by 60 percent of the governing body to override the cap.

CONSEQUENCES OF EXCEEDING THE CAP WITHOUT AN OVERRIDE

• If a school district levies taxes above its allowable limit without a valid override, the excess amount must be placed in an interest-bearing reserve account and used to reduce the following year’s tax levy.

• If the state comptroller determines after a post-audit that a local government exceeded the cap, the excess must similarly be reserved to lower the next year’s levy.

In effect, the primary penalty for an unauthorized override is financial: the excess levy cannot stand as a permanent increase and must be used to offset future taxes, reinforcing the requirement that governing bodies follow the law’s supermajority procedures.

Suffolk County offers senior advocates from the office for the aging

Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly, (17th LD), announced that senior advocates from the Suffolk County Office for the Aging will visit multiple locations in the towns of Babylon and Huntington this winter as part of the county’s 2026 Senior Advocate Schedule.

Senior advocates are county representatives who meet with older residents in their communities to help them gather information, complete eligibility and recertification applications, and obtain referrals to appropriate agencies.

“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them,” Donnelly, a Democrat from Deer Park, said in a statement. “These visits allow our seniors to connect with our county’s senior advocates right in their own communities.”

In the Town of Babylon, advocates will be available at the following locations:

• Deer Park Library, 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park: Friday, March 20, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• North Amityville Senior Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesdays, Feb. 18 and March 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Rainbow Senior Center, 293 Buffalo Ave., Lindenhurst: Wednesdays, Feb. 4 and

March 4, from 8:30 to 11 a.m.

• Tanner Park Senior Center, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesdays, Feb. 11 and March 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Spangle Drive Senior Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, Feb. 24 and March 24, from noon to 3 p.m.

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to noon.

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center, 28 Wyandanch Ave., Wyandanch: Wednedays, Feb. 25 and March 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Advocates assist seniors with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Medicare Savings Program and the Home Energy Assistance Program. They also provide information about Medicare, answer questions and make referrals to other services.

“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their professional community outreach program continue.”

For more information or directions to any of the locations, residents can contact the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at 631-853-8200.

The SCWA reaches agreement with utility workers union

The Suffolk County Water Authority announced that it has reached a new collective bargaining agreement with Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 393, covering employees in SCWA’s nationally recognized water quality laboratory.

The eight-year agreement was approved by the union membership and addresses salaries, fair wage progression and longterm stability, with a focus on retaining highly skilled laboratory professionals who play a critical role in protecting public health.

“This agreement recognizes the specialized expertise of our laboratory staff and the essential role they play in ensuring high quality drinking water for our customers,” said SCWA Chairman Charles Lefkowitz. “It balances fair compensation with long-term stability, and it reinforces our commitment to retaining a talented workforce in an increasingly competitive environment.”

The laboratory contract follows SCWA’s recent eight-year agreement with Local 393 field employees, providing continuity and labor stability across the organization. Together, the agreements support SCWA’s operational needs while giving employees certainty and a clear path forward.

Local 393 President Barbara Yatauro praised the collaborative tone of the negotiations and said the agreement that addresses fair wages and long-term job security for our members, “Our laboratory

S.C. Water and union officials pose for celebratory photo after reaching an agreement on new labor contract. Shown are General Counsel John Milazzo, Deputy CEO for Customer Service Frank Tassone, Director of Human Resources Brian Seevers, Payroll Manager Meghan Cameron, Director of Water Quality Tom Schneider, Bond Schoeneck & King Attorney Dan Murphy, Local 393 President Barbara Yatauro, Senior Chemist Mark Giampa, Production Control Technician Ronnie Brooks, Senior Bacteriologist Trina Liebowitz, Local 393 Attorney Marty Glennon, Laboratory Technician Michael Starke, Senior Clerk Kristin Gallo-Fallon

employees perform highly technical work that directly protects the drinking water supply, and this contract recognizes their value.”

SCWA Director of Water Quality and Laboratory Services Tom Schneider em-

Babylon Connects, Feb. 21

Village of Babylon residents are cordially invited to attend “Babylon Connects” on Feb. 21 at the Village Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy connecting with the local organizations that make the Village of Babylon

a great place to live, work and enjoy. You do not need to RSVP to attend this event. Refreshments will be served.

Babylon Village Hall is located at 153 W. Main St., Babylon.

Hometown Heroes Banner Program now accepting orders

The Lindenhurst Kiwanis is now accepting orders for their Hometown Heroes Banner Program.

Honor your Hometown Hero with a custom banner displayed in North Babylon, West Babylon, Village of Lin-

denhurst, Deer Park, Wheatley Heights, North Amityville, Wyandanch, Copiague and the Village of Amityville. Space is limited, so please do not delay.

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phasized the importance of the agreement for employee retention and continuity in laboratory operations.

“Our laboratory staff are on the front lines of water quality protection, conducting thousands of tests each year and re-

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sponding to emerging contaminants and evolving regulations,” Schneider said. “This agreement helps us retain experienced professionals, attract new talent and maintain the high standards our customers expect.”

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Lindenhurst athletes commit to play college sports

Lindenhurst High School is proud to announce that ten standout student-athletes from the Class of 2026 have formally committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. These celebrated Bulldogs include Hunter Deronde, committing to play lacrosse at St. Leo University; Alex Burmeister, committing to play lacrosse at SUNY Geneseo; Delvani Valdivia, committing to play lacrosse at Adelphi University; Joe Scavone IV, committing to play lacrosse at Molloy University; Ryan Mergatroyd, committing to play lacrosse at Georgian Court University; Andie Fortmeyer, committing to play volleyball at the University of Scranton; Gianna Diaz, committing to play lacrosse at Western Connecticut State University;

Madison Jones, committing to play soccer at St. Joseph’s University; Kaylee Colao, committing to play lacrosse at St. Joseph’s University; and Brianna Ciero, committing to play soccer at SUNY Old Westbury.

This major milestone for the students was celebrated in a ceremony attended by district leadership, including Superintendent Vincent A. Caravana, High School Principal Matthew Boccanfuso, Ed.D., and Athletic Director Anthony V. Amesti, who all commended the students for this major achievement.

The Lindenhurst Union Free School District extends its congratulations to these student-athletes and wishes them the best of luck in their future academic and athletic endeavors.

Third graders share goals for the new year

Third graders at Great Neck Road Elementary School in Copiague kicked off the new year with excitement and reflection as they shared their hopes and goals for 2026 through engaging classroom activities.

In Jeanie Mullins’ class, students brainstormed and wrote about what they are most excited for in the year ahead, along with their academic and personal goals. They also reflected on the tools they would like to utilize in their classrooms to help them succeed and

build on strong habits. After organizing their thoughts, students proudly shared their visions and aspirations with their classmates, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment.

In Kelly Filiberto and Alison Gangemella’s classes, students focused on “shining bright” in the new year by creating colorful disco balls filled with goals they hope to accomplish in 2026. Each disco ball represented their unique ambitions and served as a creative reminder to stay motivated throughout the year.

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Athletes commit to playing their sports at the college level: Clockwise from top left, Athletic Director Anthony V. Amesti, Superintendent Vincent A. Caravana, Hunter Deronde, Alex Burmeister, Delvani Valdivia, Joe Scavone IV, Ryan Mergatroyd, Principal Dr. Matthew Boccanfuso, Ed.D., Brianna Ciero, Kaylee Colao, Madison Jones, Gianna Diaz and Andie Fortmeyer.

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North Babylon contractor sentenced for $80K in unpaid wages

A North Babylon asbestos removal and demolition company manager was sentenced for underpaying more than 40 workers on public school projects in Merrick and Oceanside.

Joseph Demasco, 67, pleaded guilty in March to failing to pay prevailing wages, an E felony. He received five years’ probation and must pay $81,592 in restitution. He is also barred from public works projects in New York for five years.

“Joseph Demasco treated our state’s prevailing wage laws as a suggestion, consistently underpaying workers on public projects,” Nassau County District Attorney

Anne T. Donnelly said. “We will never tolerate contractors trying to save a buck on the backs of their employees.”

Demasco oversaw work between 2019 and 2021 for BJA Renovations Corp. at several school sites, including Oceanside High School. Certified payrolls listed higher wages than what employees were actually paid, sometimes in cash. Prevailing wage laws required $52.70 to $74.70 per hour; workers received $35 per hour.

The company president, Nicholas Barnett, and vice president, Dana Petrizzo, also faced charges. Barnett received probation and a five-year debarment; Petrizzo re-

WB trio charged in mall robbery

Suffolk County police have arrested three West Babylon residents in connection with a robbery at a Lake Grove clothing store earlier this month.

Police said the incident occurred Jan. 13 at approximately 6:48 p.m. at EPIC Outfitters in the Smith Haven Mall. According to investigators, three adults entered the store with two small children, took assorted clothing and left without paying.

As the group exited the store, a 17-yearold employee attempted to stop them and was struck several times in the face, police said. The suspects then fled the mall in a vehicle. The employee was treated at the scene and declined further medical attention.

Following an investigation by Fourth Squad detectives, First Precinct Patrol officers spotted a 2015 Chrysler believed to be involved in the robbery on Oregon Road in West Babylon on Jan. 14 and conducted a

traffic stop, police said.

Two of the suspects, Nyrell Hernandez, 26, and Sheyanna Bussi, 23, were taken into custody and transported to the Fourth Precinct. The two children who were present during the robbery were also in the vehicle and were later released into the custody of family members, police said.

Police arrested the third suspect, Kyndrell Adams, 21, at First District Court in Central Islip on Jan. 20.

All three suspectswere charged with second-degree robbery, a felony, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Fourth Squad detectives at (631) 854-8452.

This story was initially posted online and made available to readers at babylonbeacon.com.

ceived a conditional discharge. The corporation itself was sentenced to a three-year conditional discharge and a five-year public works ban.

The case was investigated by Nassau

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County DA detectives and the New York State Department of Labor.

This story was initially posted online and made available to readers at babylonbeacon.com.

CRIME WATCH

9. The theft occurred at approximately 5 a.m.

West Babylon: A 2016 Infiniti was stolen from in front of a home at 91 Gordon Ave., Jan. 19. The theft occurred at approximately 3:16 a.m.

AUTO STRIPPING

Several incidents of auto stripping occurred throughout the First Precinct area last week, including the theft of catalytic converters from a vehicle parked on Patricial Avenue. Jan. 15; a vehicle parked on 2nd Street, Deer Park on Jan. 15; a 2007 Honda parked on Nicolls Road, Deer Park on Jan. 14; a Toyota parked in front of 18 West 21 St., Deer Park on Jan. 10 and a vehicle parked on 10th Street, West Babylon on Jan. 11. Police are investigating.

ROBBERY

Deer Park: Police reported that an employee of Saks Fifth Avenue at 455 Commack was assaulted by an unidentified.

Man who. Walked into the store and stole a Ralph Lauren wallet and perfume. That occurred Jan. 13 at 12:40 p.m. Police later arrested Domenico Brasiello, 55 of 43 Maple Ave., Glen Cove, charging him in the incident.

ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Diana Martinez, of 326 West 12th St., Deer Park; Jose Rivas, 47 Fairdale Dr., Brentwood.

Public Lewdness: Christopher Kruse, 1027 9th St., West Babylon.

Petit Larceny: Tyzorryon Morris, 675 Lincoln, Queens; Dario Andrade, 63 Central Ave., North Babylon; Josue Martinez, 54 Willow St., Central Islip; Raul Cordero,45, of Adams St., Freeport and Josh Kranitz, 39, of 17 Woods Ave., East Rockaway; Samuel Hightower, of 114 Ocean Ave., Bay Shore.

Grand Larceny, Matthew Verderosa, 95 Homestead Dr., Coram; Shawn. Harvey, 1110 Terrace Ave., Hempstead.

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

Future doctors learn pain, addiction care

By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Third-year medical students at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell gained skills that many physicians do not learn until well into their careers during Pain and Addiction Care Prevention Week Jan. 13-16.

In more than 25 hours of intensive instruction, students were trained to address pain, substance-use and alcohol-use disorders using harm-reduction strategies, non-opioid alternatives and patient-centered care.

Beyond clinical techniques, students were taught to listen more closely to patients’ experiences and approach treatment with empathy, a skill educators said is critical to addressing the ongoing substanceuse crisis.

“While opioids certainly have a place in medicine, historically doctors weren’t adequately trained in judicious prescribing practices,” said Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, assistant professor of medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry and science education at the Zucker School.

Kapoor, who is also vice president of emergency medicine addiction services and director of screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment at Northwell Health, added, “Ensuring the next generation of physicians is equipped to approach complex conditions like pain and substance-use disorders will undoubtedly drive positive change in patient and community health,” he added.

PACE Week builds on instruction students receive during their first two years of medical school. In total, Zucker students complete more than 30 hours of patient-centered education focused on pain and substance use — more than at any other U.S. medical school — addressing a topic many clinicians find

uncomfortable or difficult to discuss.

The program also fulfills a federal requirement mandating that clinicians seeking or maintaining DEA registration complete at least eight hours of training in treating pain and opioid or other substance-use disorders.

Each day of PACE Week began with first-person accounts from people in recovery, family members affected by addiction, medical residents and Zucker alumni. Among them were two physicians in recovery, who shared the challenges of seeking help while navi-

gating professional expectations and fear of judgment. Family members described the emotional, financial and personal toll substance use disorders can have, emphasizing the need for compassion, strong support systems and recovery resources not only for patients, but also for those who care for them.

Students took part in workshops covering medications for opioid-use disorder, medicinal cannabis and multimodal pain care. One component focused on femoral nerve blocks, a non-opioid pain management technique that interrupts pain signals at their source using ultrasound-guided injections.

“Adding this level of training means our students are starting their careers with skills many clinicians only learn later,” said Dr. Simone Rudnin, a Northwell Health Emergency Department physician. “They’re prepared from day one to treat pain differently than we did even a decade ago.”

Kapoor said that such interventions could reduce reliance on opioid medications and lower the risk of future substance use disorder. “Students are learning practical interventions that can offer equal or better pain relief while reducing long-term risks of patients,” he said.

PACE Week concluded with student capstone presentations for Northwell executives and Hofstra leaders. Students made “elevator pitches,” debated ethical scenarios, shared public-service announcements and offered narrative reflections on addiction and care.

“Hearing physicians and family members speak openly about their lived experiences with addiction was profoundly impactful,” Alexandra Boubour, a third-year medical student, said. “Their vulnerability challenged stigma and reinforced the importance of empathy, transparency and community in both healing and medical culture.”

Courtesy Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Medical students at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell practiced femoral nerve blocks, a pain management technique, during PACE Week, Jan. 13-16.

STEPPING OUT

‘Metamorphosis’ unleashed

South Shore Symphony reinvents familiar melodies — and itself

By Abbey Salvemini

When the South Shore Symphony takes the stage on Jan. 31 at their Madison Theatre home, on the Molloy University campus, the evening represents more than a single stop in its season. It reflects the orchestra’s artistic transformation under the leadership of esteemed conductor Adam Glaser, now in his third year as music director.

Since he took the helm of the South Shore Symphony (from former Music Director Scott Jackson Wiley) he’s continued to foster connections with its musicians and shape a shared artistic identity. He describes his group as “a community of friends and musicians who are always striving for excellence,” and says the experience has been both energizing and collaborative.

expanded to include a full orchestra — involving winds, brass and percussion.

Pete Correale

As Glaser explains, the passacaglia is a type of continuous variation built over a repeating bass line, a form that dates back centuries.

“Among the many musical interests I enjoy exploring over lunch with my colleague Jim Millar, the Brahms symphonies constantly rise to the top, particularly the final movement of the Fourth Symphony, an orchestral passacaglia. When accepting Jim’s commission for a new work to be performed by the highly advanced orchestra he leads in beautiful Tenafly, I chose the passacaglia form for inspiration and structure,” he continues.

Glaser adds that his time with the South Shore Symphony inspired him to revisit the piece, allowing him to reimagine its full expressive possibilities.

After opening for Sebastian Maniscalco on his massive “It Ain’t Right” arena tour, Pete Correale is now doing his own. Be prepared for the laughs when he brings his “As I Was Saying” tour to the Paramount stage. The Long Island-born comedian-actor-writer, best known for his conversational, reality-based humor, is one busy guy. He co-hosts co-host of the “Pete and Sebastian Show,” a podcast with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, that’s of the most popular comedy podcasts on air today, consistently growing in audience eight years after its launch. His comedy is reflective of his life and the experiences he’s been through. Being married for over 20 years and having a young daughter, Pete’s never at a loss for material. With a conversational delivery and his trademark disarming regular guy attitude, Pete makes you feel like you’re listening to the funniest guy at a party as opposed to just another comedian on a stage.

Friday, Jan. 30, 9 p.m., doors open 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.

• Saturday, January 31, 7:30 p.m.

• Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre

• Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org

An established composer, Glaser — whose prolific career includes roles as Music Director of the professional-caliber Juilliard Pre-College Orchestras and Director of Orchestras and Associate Professor of Music at Hofstra University — brings his keen musicality to this concert, titled “Metamorphosis.” Programmed around the time-honored musical form of “theme and variations,” the repertoire highlights how composers begin with a simple musical idea and reshape it in inventive, surprising and often dazzling ways.

“[They] are all unique in their own way, but they are presented together because they all share a common theme,” Glaser says.

This fascinating program unites four works from the 19th and 20th centuries, each offering its own take on the theme and variations form. It opens with the “Wedding March” from Karl Goldmark’s Rustic Wedding Symphony.

“While I would rarely excerpt one movement from a symphony, in this case, it is just brilliant as its own piece,” Glaser explains.

The concert’s centerpiece is a world premiere: the full orchestral version of Glaser’s own “Passacaglia.”

Originally written in 2018 for a high school string orchestra in New Jersey, the piece has now been

“Since 2018, I have often felt that the string orchestra version of Passacaglia packed a lot of material into a relatively compact canvas, and wondered if the underlying composition might warrant an expansion that embraces all instrument families. Inspired by my new “musical family,” I am pleased to dedicate this new version to my friends in the orchestra and honored to conduct the premiere. This new version makes a few subtle references to a five-note musical signature derived from Rockville Centre’s zip code, 11570.”

Glaser acknowledges that conducting works by other composers presents its own challenges, requiring a balance between honoring the composer’s intentions and bringing his own interpretive insight to the music.

“Our job [as the conductor] is to be an advocate for the composer, but we only have notes on a page,” he says.

The evening’s second half celebrates musical reinvention with Korngold’s “Theme and Variations, Op. 42.” In seven short minutes, it delivers the sweeping melodies and lavish orchestration that earned Korngold his reputation for “Hollywood sound.”

“[Theme and Variations] takes it to the highest level possible,” Glaser says, pointing out that audiences will recognize the Hollywood influence in the brief composition.

The concert closes with Hindemith’s “Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes” by Carl Maria von Weber, a piece that literally transforms Weber’s melodies into a bold, rhythmically vibrant orchestral adventure — bringing the program’s title of “Metamorphosis” full circle.

“[Symphonic Metamophosis] is such a brilliant example of how a composer can take a small amount of material and spin so many wonderful variations from it,” Glaser enthuses.

Beyond the individual works, he sees “Metamorphosis” as a symbol of the South Shore Symphony’s evolving journey.

This concert offers the audience both familiarity and discovery: beloved repertoire alongside a brand-new works, all connected by a single unifying idea. For Glaser, it is an opportunity to begin shaping the orchestra’s future while honoring its past.

The season continues with a trio of exciting performances in the months ahead. Jazz vocalist Jane Monheit joins the South Shore Symphony on March 8 for an evening of rich, lyrical storytelling. Later that month, on March 28, the orchestra tackles Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring,” promising a thrilling display of rhythm and energy. The season concludes on May 29 with their annual concert at St. Agnes Cathedral, uniting powerful voices and orchestra for Beethoven’s monumental “Ninth Symphony.

With “Metamorphosis,” the orchestra invites concertgoers to experience music as a living, evolving art form — where familiar melodies are reborn, new works take flight and the orchestra’s journey of transformation continues under Glaser’s inspired leadership.

‘Madness takes its toll’ Fasten your garter belt and come up to the lab and see what’s on the slab: It’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Do the Time Warp in celebration of 50 years of Richard O’Brien’s legendary cult classic musical on the big screen! In this legendary comedyhorror cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a self-proclaimed “sweet transvestite” scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Nothing beats a Rocky Horror screening where you can jump up and dance to the Time Warp in this live, interactive experience. Get into it and dress to impress!

Friday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m. $25. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Photo courtesy Rachel Papo

Music Director Adam Glaser conducts the Juilliard Pre College Orchestra at Alice Tully Hall in Manhattan.

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BVAC MoMA JanuaryFebruary Artist and Author

Babylon Village Arts Council features Marie Letourneau at their Museum of Miniature Art, MoMA, throughout January and February. Letourneau is a Long Island-based illustrator and author and her work is influenced by whimsical worlds and visual storytelling.

• Where: Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society, 117 W. Main St., Babylon Nathaniel Conklin House, 280 Deer Park Ave., Babylon.

• Time: Ongoing

• Contact: bvacuttendorfer@ gmail.com

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 its latest exhibit. It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. The exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director and renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan) is a completely immersive experience. 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 videos related to the show,

Michael Carbonaro

• Where: McKenna Administration Building, 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 867-3000

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First Precinct Community Forum

Suffolk County 1st Precinct holds a community forum at Lindenhurst Memorial Library. All are welcome to attend.

• Where: 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst

• Time: Noon-1 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 957-7755

Business workshop

Lindenhurst Memorial Library hosts a session on starting a business on a small budget. Learn the basics of starting a business with professionals from SCORE, including legal entity structures, finances, an introduction to a business plan and marketing basics.

• Where: 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst

• Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

• Contact: lindenhurstlibrary.org or (631) 957-7755

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

• Time: 7:30 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

Actor-magician-comedian Michael Carbonaro has built a career turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Best known as the star of the hit truTV series “The Carbonaro Effect,” he’s made millions laugh in astonishment by blending quick-witted comedy with jaw-dropping illusions in everyday settings. On stage, Carbonaro has headlined two hit national tours, with a live show that mixes theatrical magic, sly improv, gleeful trickery, and playful audience participation. Now, he’s delighting audiences with his newest adventure, Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy — a tour where audiences discover him as the Hero of Mischief, in a world where magic is the superpower and laughter is the sidekick. An accomplished actor, he’s appeared in “Law & Order: SVU,” “CSI: Miami,” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” among other projects. As a magician, he’s been named Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts and is the sole recipient of the Copperfield Prize, awarded for elevating the art of magic itself. A performing magician since his youth, Carbonaro studied experimental theater at New York University with the aspirations of entertaining audiences through a variety of theatrical mediums, including hidden-camera magic, which he later showcased frequently on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Following Carbonaro’s frequent late-night appearances, Michael was presented with the opportunity to launch his hit comedic series, “The Carbonaro Effect.” A trickster at heart, Michael performs inventive tricks on unsuspecting members of the public who are unaware that he is a magician. Bringing wonder, mischief and magic to the stage — reality doesn’t stand a chance.

will 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

Serving Our Savior Feeding Ministry Dinner

The First Presbyterian Church of Babylon holds their sit-down dinner. All are welcome.

• Where: 79 E. Main St., Babylon

• Time: 4:30-6 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 587-5838

Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals meets

The Town of Babylon holds a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. All are welcome to attend.

• Where: Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst

• Time: 6 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 957-3012

Friday flicks

Stop by North Babylon Public Library for a showing of “The Naked Gun,” the 2025 reboot of the action comedy parody, starring Liam JAN

Neeson and Pamela Anderson.

• Where: 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon

• Time: 1-3 p.m.

• Contact: northbabylonpl.org or (631) 669-4020

Movie matinee

Babylon Public Library shows “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.” This is the cinematic return of the global phenomenon and follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s.

• Where: 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon

• Time: 2-4 p.m.

• Contact: babylonlibrary.org or (631) 669-1624

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Night Sky Live

Visit Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium for a family-friendly program with an astronomy educator. Tour the night sky from right here in Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year, but can include seasonal constellations, visible planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. $22, $18 seniors and students, $16 child 12 and under.

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport

• Time: 8 p.m.; also Feb. 7 and Feb. 21

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

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BVAC Members Show at Webster Bank

Babylon Village Arts Council hosts a members show at Webster Bank throughout February.

• Where: Webster Bank, 180 W. Main St., Babylon.

• Time: Regular bank hours

• Contact: bvacuttendorfer@gmail. com

Motivational Movie Mondays

Attention teens: Join Wyandanch Public Library each week for fun yet informative videos about Black History. Topics include a virtual field trip through the cultural history within the U.S. brought to you by National Geographic and Teen Talk.

• Where: 14 S. 20th St., Wyandanch

• Time: 5-5:30 p.m.

• Contact: wyan.suffolk.lib.ny.us or (631) 643-4848

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Lindenhurst BOE meets The Lindenhurst Board of Education holders their next meeting. All are welcome to attend.

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ScribeCraft: Paper Makers

Stop by Vanderbilt Museum for a creative adventure through the world of traditional writing arts. Each session explores a different ancient skill — from making your own writing materials to shaping the pages, scrolls, and bindings that once carried stories across centuries. Every workshop stands alone, offering a fun handson project you can jump into at any point, and together they form a complete path from raw materials to finished works you craft yourself. Whether you join for one session or multiple ScribeCraft invites you to slow down, experiment, and rediscover the joy of making something meaningful with your own hands. Drawing from traditions from throughout the world, explore the craft and history of handmade paper. $40, $36 members. Registration required.

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport

• Time: TBD, March 28, April 25

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

Having an event?

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

By Christie Leigh Babirad

Cheryl Williams

North Babylon

One thing I hope to do differently

this year is to host more reading events throughout the year for my most recent book, a bereavement book for children titled “The Brightest Star That Shines Tonight” that helps children dealing with death and loss.

Photo Courtesy Cheryl Williams

Sal Spagnuolo Lindenhurst

One thing I hope to do differently is not use delivery service apps and make dinner myself more often.

Photo/Christie Leigh Babirad/Herald

Regina Lospinuso West Islip

Photo: Courtesy Regina Lospinuso

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL

CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER

TRUSTEE FOR RCF

2 ACQUISITION

TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, -againstVEROLYN WOOD

AKA VAL WOOD

AKA VEROLYN

S. WOOD AKA

V. S. WOOD AKA

STEPHANIE WOOD, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 31, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER

TRUSTEE FOR RCF

2 ACQUISITION

TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and VEROLYN WOOD

AKA VAL WOOD AKA VEROLYN

S. WOOD AKA

V. S. WOOD AKA

STEPHANIE WOOD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 17, 2026 at 11:00AM, premises known as 265 EAST DRIVE

A/K/A 265 E DRIVE, COPIAGUE, NY

11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-191.00-01.00148.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 617451/2022. Joy E. Jorgensen, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.

*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -againstDENNIS NOTO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on

September 14, 2018, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and DENNIS NOTO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 18, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 43 BAYLAWN AVE A/K/A 43A AND 43 BAYLAWN AVE, COPIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-192.00-01.00037.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON

ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE HAMLET OF COPIAGUE, IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610012/2016. Jonathan A. Baum, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.

*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF

Public Notices

IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court County of Suffolk U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust 2021-GS2, Plaintiff AGAINST Rachelle Robinson, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 21, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on February 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM premises known as 72 South 28th Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. 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: 054.00, BLOCK: 02.00, LOT: 091.001; District 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $390,734.92 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 608263/2024. Pamela Greene, Referee

FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP

53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 26-38. 1/15, 22, 29, 2/5

PUBLIC NOTICE

VILLAGE OF BABYLON

NOTICE OF MEETING TO HEAR COMPLAINTS

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as of February 1 2026, the Tentative Assessment Roll for the Incorporated Village of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, for the Tax year 2026, has been filed in the Office of the Village Clerk, located in the Municipal Building, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, where such Tentative Assessment Roll may be examined by any person at any time during business hours, namely from 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time until 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The Tentative Assessment Roll is also available on the Village of Babylon website, www.villageofbabylonny.gov.

Beginning February 2nd, 2026, through February 17th, 2026, Grievance complaint applications will be accepted in the Office of the Village Clerk, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM EST and 5:00 PM EST. You must provide one (1) original signed application and one (1) copy. Please note the Village does not make copies.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that on the 17th day of February, 2026, the Board of Assessment Review of the Incorporated Village of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will meet at the Municipal Building, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, between the hours of 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time and 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of hearing and deter-

mining complaints in relation to the assessments appearing on the Tentative Assessment Roll and for the purpose of completing the Final Assessment Roll for the Tax Year 2026.

If you wish to appear in person and be heard by the Board of Assessment Review on Grievance Day you may do so. You must provide the Board of Assessment Review with one (1) original signed application and one (1) copy of the Grievance application, if you have not done so prior to Grievance Day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

JEAN MARIE PARKER, VILLAGE CLERK

DATED: January 15, 2026 Babylon, New York 11702 26-55. 1/29, 2/5

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Pursuant to Resolution adopted by the Village Board: SEALED BIDS will be received by the Village Clerk of the Village of Babylon at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York, 11702 on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read, and the Contract awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for the: VILLAGE OF BABYLON PAVING REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT

The project proposed milling, paving and pavement markings throughout the entire Village of Babylon. Drawings and specifications may be examined and obtained at the Village Hall, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays

on and after Thursday, January 29, 2026. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is required for each set of contract documents.

Checks are to be made payable to the Village of Babylon.

Each proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check made payable to the Village of Babylon in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for bid security.

Bid proposals should be made in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Paving Requirements Contract”. Said bids will be opened and read aloud at the above stated time.

The Village of Babylon encourages minority and women owned businesses to participate in all bids.

The Village of Babylon reserves the right to waive any informalities in Bidding and to reject all bids or to accept any Bid, which in the opinion of the Board, will be in the best interest of the Village.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Babylon 26-56. 1/29, 2/5

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 126-d of the Village Law of the State of New York and resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon, New York, duly adopted on the 13th day of January 2026:

The Treasurer of the Village of Babylon will sell at public auction to be held at the Municipal Building, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York on the on the 28th day of February, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., tax liens for the property situated in the Village of Babylon to discharge the tax, fees, interest, and charges which

may be due thereon at the time of said sale. The purchaser(s) at such tax sale shall pay the amount of their respective bids to the Village Treasurer within ten (10) days after the sale, and upon such payment, the Treasurer shall give to such purchaser(s) a certificate, in writing, describing the real estate purchased and sum paid therefore. (Please note, payment of the taxes due entitles the purchaser to a lien being placed on the property, not immediate acquisition of said real estate.)

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ANDREW REICHEL, VILLAGE TREASURER

DATED: January 14, 2026

Babylon, New York 11702 26-57. 1/29, 2/5

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BOARD OF MANAGERS OF POLO CLUB CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff, against JANICE NELSON; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC and PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; and "JOHN DOE" and "JANE DOE", Defendants.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated November 5, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, N. Lindenhurst, New York, on February 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. premises being in North Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Unit No. 81 together with a 1.0713% undivided interest in the common elements of The Polo Club Condominium hereinafter described as the same is defined in the Declaration of Condominium hereinafter referred to: The real property above described is a Unit shown on the plans of a Condominium prepared and certified by Teas, Barrett, Lanzisera & Funk and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on the 12th day of March, 1992 as Map No. 242 defined in the Declaration of Condominium entitled the Polo Club made by Laurel Oaks Association, under Article 9-B

of the New York Real Property Law dated January 23, 1992 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on the 12th day of March, 1992, in Liber 11433 of conveyances at page 323. Said premises being known as 615 Broadway, Unit 81, Amityville, New York (District 0100, Section 165.01, Block 01.00, Lot 081.000). Said premises will be sold subject to zoning restrictions, covenants, easements, conditions, reservations and agreements, if any; subject to any state of facts as may appear from an accurate survey; subject to facts as to possession and occupancy and subject to whatever physical condition of the premises may be; subject to any violations of the zoning and other municipal ordinances and regulations, if any, and if the United States of America should file a tax lien, or other lien, subject to the equity of redemption of the United States of America; subject to the rights of any lienors of record whose liens have not been foreclosed herein, if any; subject to the rights of holders of security in fixtures as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code; subject to taxes, assessments and water rates which are liens on the premises at the time of sale, with accrued interest or penalties thereon; and a first mortgage held by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Cardinal Financial Company,

mortgagee, given to JANICE NELSON, mortgagor, in the original amount of $209,000.00 dated 12/18/2020 and recorded 4/30/2021 in Liber 23268 at page 177.

Index No.

619889/2024

Dated: December 18, 2025

Thomas Gerard Teresky, Esq., Referee Cohen, Warren, Meyer & Gitter, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 98 Maple Avenue, Suite 100, Smithtown, NY 11787

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BOARD OF MANAGERS OF CAMBRIDGE SQUARE CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff, against PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ADELINE DELLA ROSSA; ANTHONY DELLA ROSSA, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ADELINE DELLA ROSSA; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICAINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; and "JOHN DOE" and "JANE DOE", Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered herein and dated October 22, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee

Public Notices

will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, N. Lindenhurst, New York, on February 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. premises being in the Town of Babylon, at Copiague, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known as Unit Number 196 as shown on condominium plan entitled, "Cambridge Square Condominium", flied 8/4/87 in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk as Map Number 167 together with an undivided .54% interest as tenant in common in the common elements of the Condominium described in the declaration of Condominium entitled, “Cambridge Square Condominium" and recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Liber 1032 at Page 162. Said premises being known as 196 Cambridge Drive East, Copiague, New York (District 0100 Section 198.01 Block 01.00 and Lot 196.000). Said premises will be sold subject to zoning restrictions, covenants, easements, conditions, reservations and agreements, if any; subject to any state of facts as may appear from an accurate survey; subject to facts as to possession and occupancy and subject to whatever physical condition of the premises may be; subject to any violations of the zoning and other municipal ordinances and regulations, if any, and if the United States of America

should file a tax lien, or other lien, subject to the equity of redemption of the United States of America; subject to the rights of any lienors of record whose liens have not been foreclosed herein, if any; subject to the rights of holders of security in fixtures as defined by the Uniform Commercial Code; subject to taxes, assessments and water rates which are liens on the premises at the time of sale, with accrued interest or penalties thereon; and a first mortgage held by WORLD ALLIANCE

FINANCIAL

CORP., mortgagee, given to ADELINE DELLA ROSSA, mortgagor, in the original amount of $412,500.00 dated January 23, 2009 and recorded February 11, 2009 in Liber 21788 at page 97.

Said mortgage having been assigned from WORLD ALLIANCE FINANCIAL CORP. to REVERSE MORTGAGE

SOLUTIONS, INC., by Assignment of Mortgage dated August 25, 2010 and recorded September 30, 2010 in Liber 21994 at page 375.

Said mortgage having been further assigned from REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. to SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, by Assignment of Mortgage dated November 13, 2019 and recorded February 18, 2020 in Liber 23106 at page 304.

Index No. 620018/2024

Dated: December 19, 2025

Robert Macedonio,

Esq., Referee Cohen, Warren, Meyer & Gitter, P.C., Attorneys for Plaintiff, 98 Maple Avenue, Suite 100, Smithtown, NY 11787

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-FF6, Plaintiff AGAINST Florentina Boscolo; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 21, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on February 20, 2026, at 1:30PM, premises known as 44 Seley Drive, North Babylon, NY 11703. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 120.00 Block: 01.00 Lot: 155.000. Approximate amount of judgment $590,698.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 621190/2023. Francesco Tini, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP

Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792

Dated: December 18, 2025 26-46 1/22, 29, 2/5, 12

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-E, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-E, -againstBARBERELLA L. DEBELLO A/K/A BARBERELLA DEBELLO A/K/A BARBARELLA DEBELLO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on March 25, 2025, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2006E, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-E is the Plaintiff and BARBERELLA L. DEBELLO A/K/A BARBERELLA DEBELLO A/K/A BARBARELLA DEBELLO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 26, 2026 at 9:15AM, premises known as 111 MONTGOMERY AVENUE, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100-141.00-04.00-073.001. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 626536/2023. Brian Egan, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-037026-100122 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Bar/Tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 40 Bay Shore Road, Bay Shore, NY 11706, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at MCM 40 CORPORATION.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY SENECA RESTAURANT HOLDING, LLC. Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 01/13/26. Office in Suffolk Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 840 Long Island Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 26-52. 1/22, 29, 2/5, 12, 19, 26

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-1T1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGHT CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1T1

Plaintiff, Against ANN MARIE DAVIS; THE ANN MARIE DAVIS REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST BY ANN MARIE DAVIS AS TRUSTEE;

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/16/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 2/11/2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 27 Sunshine Lane, Amityville, NY 11701, and described as follows:

ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

District 0100 Section 173.00 Block 02.00 Lot 041.000

The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $525,459.45 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 602825/2015 Joy E. Jorgensen, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 MIDLAND AVENUE, SUITE 205, PORT CHESTER, NY 10573

Dated: 12/19/2025

File Number: 18-300845 MB 26-21 1/8, 15, 22, 29

NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT

SUFFOLK COUNTY

RELIANT INCOME

FUND, LLC, Plaintiff against LUISA V. BALSERA

A/K/A LUISA V. BALSERAMORALES, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Margolin, Weinreb & Nierer, LLP, 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224, Syosset, NY 11791. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 9, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY

will not be accepted at the sale.This is the foreclosure of a 2nd mortgage lien subject to an existing 1st mortgage. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.

Robert Samson, Esq., Referee File # 220040

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Public Notices

11757 on February 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Premises known as 55 16th Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 103.00 Block 02.00 Lot 047.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $110,118.94 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 202004/2022. Cash

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-26100349 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 725 Route 25A, Store 15, Miller Place, NY 11764, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Jace05 Corporation. 26-53 1/22, 29

Notice of formation of NK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 11/05/2025. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to NK PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC 199 W 7th St, Deer Park, NY 11729. Purpose: Any Lawful act.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR IOF III TRUST 2A, Plaintiff, vs. AMERICAN'S NUMBER ONE FASHION ICON INC, ET AL., Defendant (s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 27, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Town of Babylon, Babylon Town Hall,200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM, premises known as 204 CARNATION DRIVE, FARMINGDALE A/K/A EAST FARMINGDALE, NY 11735. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0100, Section: 001.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 005.018. Approximate amount of judgment is $716,436.72 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 600629/2024. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee.

For Sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832.

KEITH

O'HALLORAN, Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 26-48. 1/22, 29, 2/5, 12

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A., -againstJIM E. CORTAZAR, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 5, 2024, wherein FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and JIM E. CORTAZAR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 12, 2026 at 9:30AM, premises known as 370 CHELSEA AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100-141.00-02.00096.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 611121/2022. Michelle Aulivola, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners,

PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.

*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST GEORGE R. ORANTES A/K/A GEORGE ORANTES, EILEEN ORANTES, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 9, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM, premises known as 37 Burrs Lane, Dix Hills, NY 11746. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 16.00 Block: 02.00 Lot: 061.000. Approximate amount of judgment $427,102.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment

Index #069482/2014. William F. Andes, Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-299322 88278 26-35. 1/15, 22, 29, 2/5

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, -againstANTHONY D'URSO A/K/A ANTHONY DURSO, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on November 21, 2025, wherein NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the Plaintiff and ANTHONY D'URSO A/K/A ANTHONY DURSO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on February 12, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 128 WEST 17TH STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100059.00-03.00-165.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed

Judgment Index No.: 623833/2024. Robert Fuchs, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.

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Notice of formation of TSB PROPERTIES, LLC (“the LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (“SSNY”) on January 7, 2026. Office location: Suffolk County. Street address of LLC: 899 Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, NY 11703. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC: 899 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 26-54. 1/29, 2/5, 12, 19, 26, 3/5

January 29, 2026 —

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

INDEX # 614569/2024

Filed Date: 11/06/2025

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial based on the location of the mortgaged premises in this action.

Plaintiff's principal place of business is c/o Celink, 3900 Capital City Boulevard, Lansing, Michigan 48906. CARRINGTON

MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, -against- JOSEPH A. LETO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO RALPH LETO, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; BARBARA A. LETO A/K/A BARBARA ANN LETO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO RALPH LETO, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; JOSEPH A. LETO III AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOSEPH LETO, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; EILEEN KEILMAN A/K/A EILEEN LETO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOSEPH LETO, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO’s heirs at law or next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their

respective husbands, wives or widow, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff; JO ANN LETO

A/K/A JOANNE

LETO A/K/A JOANN LETO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOSEPH LETO, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO as heirs at law or next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignors, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise of any right, title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, and their respective husbands, wives or widow, if any, and each and every person not specifically named who may be entitled to or claim to have any right, title or interest in the property described in the verified complaint; all of whom and whose names and places of residence unknown, and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained by the Plaintiff;; JOHN B. MIRANDI

A/K/A JOHN D. MIRANDI A/K/A JOHN S. MIRANDI AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GATANA MIRANDI, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; TINA M. FEINBERG A/K/A TINA M. MIRANDI

HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GATANA MIRANDI, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; PETER K. MIRANDI HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GATANA MIRANDI, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; DEBRA R. MEMET

A/K/A DEBORAH R. MEMET HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO CATHERINE MEMET, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; KAREN M. MINUTOLO A/K/A KAREN M. MEMET HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO CATHERINE MEMET, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; JAMES ANGELO MEMET A/K/A JIM ANGELO MEMET

A/K/A JIMMY ANGELO MEMET HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO CATHERINE MEMET, WHO IS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO ROBERT P. LETO; JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE 1 THROUGH 50, INTENDING TO BE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DISTRIBUTEES, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, TRUSTEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT P. LETO, WHO WAS BORN IN 1953 AND DIED ON JANUARY 2, 2024, A RESIDENT OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, WHOSE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS WAS 454 NORTH INDIANA AVENUE, LINDENHURST, NEW YORK 11757, THEIR SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF ANY OF THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED, THEIR RE-

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SPECTIVE HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS, WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES AND PLACES, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; "JOHN DOE #1" to "JOHN DOE #10," the last 10 names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the complaint, Defendants. To the above-named defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the plaintiff's attorneys within twenty (20) days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief

demanded in the complaint. NOTICE: YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING A PAYMENT TO YOUR MORTGAGE COMPANY WILL NOT STOP THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. This action was commenced to foreclose a mortgage against 454 N. Indiana Avenue a/k/a 454 North Indiana Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. You are named herein because you may have an interest in this property.

McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC By: Caren Bailey, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff One Huntington Quadrangle, Suite 4N25 Melville, NY 11747 631-812-4084

855-845-2584 facsimile File # 24-300331

HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non- profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services at 1-800342-3736 or visit the Department`s website at www.dfs.ny.gov RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR HOME AT THIS TIME. You have the right to stay in your home during the foreclosure process. You are not required

to leave your home unless and until your property is sold at auction pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale. Regardless of whether you choose to remain in your home, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY and pay property taxes in accordance with state and local law. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS

Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner`s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. § 1303 NOTICE 16-12-20* 26-61. 1/29, 2/5, 12, 19

REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff - against - BRONX RIVER STRATEGIES, LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 3, 2025. I,

the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 26th day of February, 2026 at 10:00 AM. All that tract or parcel of land, situate in Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.

Premises known as 22 East Booker Avenue, Wyandanch, (Town of Babylon) NY 11798. (DSBL#: 0100-080.0003.00-088.00)

Approximate amount of lien $171,374.71 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 203657/2022. William R. Garbarino, Esq., Referee.

Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218

Dated: January 7, 2026 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change.

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

INDEX NO: 628672/2025

D/O/F: 10/23/2025

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

Property Address: 367 37th Street

Lindenhurst, NY 11757

Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the property is situate.

AVAIL 3 LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF RESTORATION III TRUST,                                Plaintiff,        -against-

Unknown heirs at law of LINDA GILMORE, her next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors, and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through said defendant who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right title or interest in and to the premises described in the complaint herein, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff and cannot after diligent inquiry be ascertained; PATRICK A GILMORE AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE FOR THE ESTATE OF LINDA GILMORE, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA;

“JOHN DOES” and “JANE DOES”, said names being fictitious, parties intended being possible tenants or occupants of premises, and corporations, other entities or persons who claim, or may claim, a lien against the premises,         Defendant(s).

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your Answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a Notice of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: The foregoing Summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Thomas F. Whelan, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, entered January 16, 2026 and filed with the complaint and other papers in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office.

THE OBJECT OF THE ACTION is to foreclose a mortgage recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on March 19, 2025 in Liber M00023649, Page 132, covering premises k/a 367 37th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 a/k/a District 0103, Section 00.001, Block 04.00, Lot 108.000.

NOTICE

YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME

If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action.

YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.

The following notice is intended only for the defendants who are owners of the premises sought to be foreclosed or who are liable upon the debt for which the mortgage stands as security.

YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE THAT WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

PLEASE BE AWARE:

• that debt collectors, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., are prohibited from engaging in abusive, deceptive, an unfair debt collection efforts, including, but not limited to:

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• the use or threat of violence;

• the use of obscene or profane language; and

• repeated phone calls made with the intent to annoy, abuse, or harass.

• If a creditor or debt collector receives a money judgment against you in court, state and federal laws may prevent the following types of income from being taken to pay the debt:

• Supplemental security income, (SSI);

• Social security;

• Public assistance (welfare);

• Spousal support, maintenance (alimony) or child support;

• Unemployment benefits;

• Disability benefits;

• Workers’ compensation benefits;

• Public or private pensions;

• Veterans’ benefits;

• Federal student loans, federal student grants, and federal work study funds; and

• Ninety percent of your wages or salary earned in the last sixty days.

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TO THE DEFENDANTS: The Plaintiff makes no personal claim against you in this action.

TO THE DEFENDANTS: If you have obtained an order of discharge from the Bankruptcy court, which includes this debt, and you have not reaffirmed your liability for this debt, this law firm is not alleging that you have any personal liability for this debt and does not seek a money judgment against you. Even if a discharge has been obtained, this lawsuit to foreclose the mortgage will continue and we will seek a judgment authorizing the sale of the mortgaged premises.

Dated:

Sandy J. Stolar, Esq. MARGOLIN, WEINREB & NIERER, LLP

Attorneys for Plaintiff 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224 Syosset, New York 11791 516-921-3838

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT

WEST BABYLON PUBLIC LIBRARY

WEST BABYLON, NEW YORK

The West Babylon Public Library will receive separate, sealed bids for the construction contract for the Photovoltaic Project to the West Babylon Public Library building located at 211 Route 109, New York 11704.

Bids must be sealed with “Photovoltaic Project” written on the outside of the envelope. Bids should be received no later than 2:00pm on February 19, 2026 at the Administration Office of the West Babylon Public Library, located at 211 Route 109, New York 11704. All bids will be opened and

John Tanzi Architects

129 Main Street –Unit 620

Stony Brook, New York 11790

email: jtanzi@ jtarchitects.net

Attention: John Tanzi

The contract will contain a provision that every laborer and workman employed on or about the work contemplated by the contract shall be paid not less than the rate of wages which are set forth in the prevailing wage rate schedule from the New York State Department of Labor.

All bids shall include non-collusive bidding certification or statement required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York and shall also contain a nonsegregated facilities certificate which shall provide that the bidder does not maintain or provide for his employees facilities which are segregated on a

basis of race, creed, color or national origin, whether such facilities are segregated by directive or on a de facto basis. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified responsible bidder or the proposals will be rejected within 90 (ninety) days of the date of opening proposals, subject, however, to the right reserved by the Board of Trustees of the West Babylon Public Library to waive any informalities in, reject any or all proposals, accept any bid in whole or in part, or to advertise for new proposals. If, in the opinion of this Board of Trustees, the best interest of the West Babylon Public Library will thereby be promoted. This invitation is an offer to receive proposals for a contract and not an offer of a contract. Board of Trustees West Babylon Public Library January 29, 2026 26-63. 1/29

read publicly on February 19, 2026 starting at 2:00pm.

Plans and specifications may be obtained beginning on January 29, 2026 at 12:00pm, as follows:

Upon request, an electronic copy of the bid documents will be emailed to the requesting bidder. Contact the following person (via email) to obtain a Bid Package: John Tanzi, Project Architect

John Tanzi Architects email: jtanzi@jtarchitects.net

Bid security in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the West Babylon Public Library or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder in an amount equal to 5% (five percent) of the total amount of the bid shall be submitted

with each bid. The surety issuing the bid bond shall have a minimum policyholder rating of “A-” as listed in AM Best's Insurance Guide and be licensed to conduct business in the State of New York.

A pre-bid conference/ walk through to review the scope of work and visit the project site will be held at the West Babylon Public Library, located at 211 Route 109, New York 11704 at 10:00am on February 10, 2026. Participants will meet outside the building's main entrance. The project site visit is recommended for all bidders.

All questions and requests for clarifications must be submitted in writing via e-mail and received no later than 5:00pm on February 12, 2026 to:

REFEREE'S

NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE

SUPREME COURT

- COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

M&T BANK, Plaintiff - against - LAVONE K.

SIMPSON-O'NEAL

A/K/A LAVONE

ONEAL, et al

Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 6, 2025.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 6th day of February, 2026 at 1:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

Premises known as 4 Lincoln Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701.

(District: 0100, Section: 170.00, Block: 02.00, Lot: 086.001)

Approximate amount of lien $418,545.10 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 613863/2024.

Francesco P. Tini, Esq., Referee. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC

Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409

For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832

Dated: December 22, 2025

During the

COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change. 26-19. 1/8, 15, 22, 29

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, Not in its Individual Capacity, but Solely as Trustee of The Truman 2021 SC9 Title Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Scott Liebow as Executor of The Estate of Jeffrey Friedson a/k/a Jeffrey L. Friedson, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 20, 2024 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief entered on November 26, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., premises known as 15 Dix Circle, Dix Hills, NY 11746. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying

and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 016.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 078.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $498,885.91 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 203066/2022.

Robert A. Macedonio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231545-1 26-26 1/8, 15, 22, 29

Notice of formation of MEDUSA PRINT & DESIGN PLUS LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/21/2025 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: MEDUSA PRINT & DESIGN PLUS LLC , 938 3rd St, West Babylon, NY 11704

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NOTICE OF SALE

SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK TH MSR HOLDINGS LLC

F/K/A MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST MICHAEL A. MILLS, JENNIFER A. MILLS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 20, 2025, I, the undersigned

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Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 554 South 8th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0103 Section 017.00 Block 04.00 Lot 040.000. Approximate amount of judgment $324,465.42 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #621515/2023. For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Glenn P. Warmuth, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-002246 88324 26-24. 1/8, 15, 22, 29

Notice of Formation of L&R Painting & Home Finishes LLC, a domestic limited liability company, filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on December 16, 2025. The office of the LLC is located in Suffolk County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is: 130 Columbus Ave, West Babylon,

NY 11704. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in painting, woodworking, and related home improvement services and any lawful business activities permitted under New York law. 25-660. 12/25, 1/1. 8. 15, 22, 29

Notice of formation of Red Stag Design LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 01/02/2025

62 Bay Avenue Bayport NY 11705, 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: Red Stag Design LLC, 62 Bay Avenue Bayport NY 11705

Purpose: any lawful act.

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Notice of formation of Gifted Angels LLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 11/03/2025

Office location: County of Suffolk

The Secretary of State of New York has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to:

The LLC, 51 North Ocean Ave., Center Moriches, NY 11934

Purpose: any lawful act.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST CHRISTOPHER

WHITE, NICOLE

CONSI, et al.

Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 9, 2025.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on February 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 415 Pleasantview Court, Babylon, NY 11726 A/K/A 415 Pleasantview Court, Copiague, NY 11726. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 195.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 021.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $477,872.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #611748/2024.

Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee,

Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB5, -againstPUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, ET AL.

NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on November 3, 2025, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB5 is the Plaintiff and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on March 5, 2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 662 CENTERWOOD STREET, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100-105.0003.00-002.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE

LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 063049/2014. Robert J. Cava, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-62. 1/29, 2/5, 12, 19

Wanted- Director of The Town of Babylon Director of Bureau of Administrative Adjudication. Candidate must be in possession of a New York State license to practice law before the Bar of the State of New York with a minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Attorney in the State of NY. Candidate shall oversee a large staff as well as attorneys who prosecute cases for the Town of Babylon, establish fines and collection procedures. Shall establish rules for the practice and procedure of the Bureau, the conduct of adjudications and the dismissal or settlement of proceedings. Be fully knowledgeable of all town and New York State codes and procedures and experience and ability to act in the capacity of an Administrative Law Judge pursuant to NY State General Municipal Law Section 381. Salary commensurate with experience.

Resumes only. Send to: Judith Garrick Town of Babylon Personnel Officer Municipal Building-2nd Floor 456 Albany Ave Amityville, NY

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Q. Every winter I get terrible colds, and this year I got a postcard from a company that cleans air conditioning ducts. Does this help? I’m concerned about stirring up more dust. What else can I do except buy one of those portable air cleaners?

A. These days, with all the requirements for home energy savings, airtight homes and pressurized air testing, homes are much more likely to have impurities in the air.

Homes used to be built with alkali-laden plaster, which mold couldn’t live on. People wore sweaters, because windows leaked cold air and homes were cooler. It seems that modern materials and methods actually brought on more sickness.

The paper backing on gypsum wallboard provides an excellent place in a dark wall cavity for mold spores to live. Inert, sprayed-in foam does help, but most people are intimidated by the cost. Carpets gather dust and, when vacuumed, may release more impurities into the air.

Cleaning hard-walled metal air ducts is a good idea after a couple of years of continuous use. If you only use the system in midsummer heat spells, the main reason to clean the ducts is because dust settles there and adheres to the sides of the air ducts. Spores and other mold prosper in the layers of dust, and can remain inactive until moisture is present, which is why, at certain times of the year, condensation from cold meeting warm air allows the mold to develop.

You should be aware that some air conditioning companies make life easier for themselves by putting in flexible, soft, round duct, which comprises an inner lining of foil attached to a wire spiral frame covered with a thin layer of fiberglass insulation and a plastic sheeting cover. The system installation costs less if the installer passes on the savings to you, and is simpler to install. By simpler, I mean that duct tape is used instead of mechanical fastening with bends of metal and screws.

Unfortunately, you can’t clean flex duct, since the devices used to clean duct apply pressure, with vacuum and scraping techniques that will destroy your flex duct and render your system useless. You should consider cleaning the main “trunks,” which are probably made of metal duct. Duct cleaning is the first step to better breathing in the home. Then, after cleaning, have a reliable mechanical contractor install a filter in your central air conditioning unit, so you have “in-line” filtration.

Ask about the different types of filter systems, such as an electronic, static-type unit that catches dust like a magnet, and also how often the filter requires cleaning or replacement. Don’t just look for the lowest-priced unit, since the maintenance or replacement of the filter may be much more than the savings. With the electrostatic filter, you may be able to simply wash the filter and put it back. Once the filter is installed, you won’t require the portable type, and you should breathe easier, which is nothing to sneeze at.

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President Trump’s myriad pronouncements on Greenland have been confusing and convoluted, and appear to serve no American national interest.

I agree with him that Greenland is vital to our national security, and that increased measures must be taken for missile defense and to prevent incursions by Russia and China into the Arctic region.

Trump’s insistence, however, that the United States must “own” Greenland is wrong and actually counter to our national security interests.

For starters, Greenland is a territory of Denmark, one of our most loyal allies and a founding member of NATO, the linchpin of our defense against Russian aggression for more than 75 years, which caused the defeat and collapse of the Soviet Union. Under our existing treaty agreements with Denmark, the U.S. has the power to take whatever measures we believe necessary to defend Greenland, including constructing military bases, installing missile defense systems and deploying troops on the ground.

If we simply allow Greenland to

remain under Danish “ownership” while we take whatever strategic security measures we deem essential, we would have the full support of NATO, which, with its 32 member nations, is the most powerful and effective military alliance in history, and under Article 5 is required to come to the defense of any member nation when attacked.

HTrump’s threat to invade Greenland and take it by force made no sense. Such a move would fracture NATO — and, ironically, constitute the first attack ever made against a NATO nation, weakening our defenses at a time when we are facing major military challenges in the Caribbean, Pacific and Middle East. It would be the diplomatic and military equivalent of shooting ourselves in the foot — “America First” turned upside down.

except the U.S.

is threat was a dismissive, condescending disparagement of a loyal friend.

From a personal perspective, I visited Denmark in 1987 and 2024, and found the people to be exceptionally pro-American. The dismissive, condescending disparagement of such a loyal friend, for no apparent or meaningful purpose, sends a chilling message not just to allies, but also to other nations thinking of engaging with the U.S. It reflects Trump’s proclivity to demean democratic allies such as Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, whom Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance ganged up on and berated in the Oval Office) while extolling enemy dictators like Russia’s Vladimir Putin (whom Trump greeted literally with a red carpet), China’s Xi Jinping (“my friend”) and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un (“sends me love letters”).

cessfully than at any time in recent memory.

Those successes, with no loss of American lives, make Trump’s actions toward Greenland and Denmark all the more inexplicable. Sometimes it appears that he is seeking almost immediate validation of his diplomatic policies. History shows, however, that world affairs don’t lend themselves to neat, precise timetables or overnight successes.

Most notably, President Harry S. Truman’s Marshall Plan, enacted in 1948 to rebuild Europe, and his support of NATO, which was formed in 1949, did not receive acclaim until more than four decades later, with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Nor did President Richard Nixon’s skillful diplomatic efforts, which rescued Israel from defeat by Egypt and ended the Yom Kippur War in 1973, have their maximum effect until the signing of the Camp David Accords in 1978, which brought about a peace that has lasted almost 50 years.

Almost as damaging to our national interest was Trump’s demeaning language and attitude toward a nation that has stood so loyally with us. Describing Denmark’s military capabilities as limited to “dogsleds” ignores the reality that Danish troops fought side by side with Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan, and suffered more combat deaths in Afghanistan, as a percentage of Denmark’s population, than any country

What is so disappointing about Trump’s actions toward Denmark is how they contrast with his clear foreign policy successes: standing with Israel against Hamas and bringing about a cessation of that war; carrying out immensely effective attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities; brilliantly extricating Nicolas Maduro from his Venezuelan hideout and bringing him to the U.S. for trial; and sealing our borders more suc-

TTo consolidate the legacy of his already considerable foreign policy achievements, Trump must cease his needless antagonism of our closest allies so America can further the quest for world peace. If not, “America First” might well become “America Alone.”

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

Health care reform is a failure from top to bottom

here are very few things that scare me. Black cats coming my way are a nuisance. Bumps on an airliner are expected, and I don’t panic. Those crazy e-bike drivers who can kill you in a heartbeat are dangerous, but I’m constantly on the lookout for them. Odd-looking people on the street can be frightening, but I cross fast to avoid them.

So what scares me? It’s the American health care system, which can frighten people to death, no pun intended. A month ago I wasn’t feeling peppy, and was sleepy in the middle of the day. It felt like a hangover, but I’m not a drinker, so that wasn’t it. I decided to go to an emergency room, fearing some malady that I didn’t recognize. It turned out that I had a pulse of 38, which is dangerously low unless you’re, say, a professional triathlete.

I arrived at the ER (of a purposely unnamed hospital) on a Friday, which

Tmeans you’re destined to stay in the hospital over the weekend. In fairness, if you’re having a heart attack or a stroke, you’ll get immediate attention, but all other symptoms get lesser treatment. Once I saw some physicians, they gave swift attention to the issue and how to resolve it. I spent a total of four nights at the hospital, and a few weeks later I learned that the bill was $249,892. Fortunately, I have coverage for the claim, which eventually was reduced to $13,405, which was paid by my insurer. The size of the original statement is typical in hospitals all over the country, which tend to inflate their charges to astronomical numbers in order to get to a fair settlement. For the better part of my life, I have seen dozens of bills that list crazy charges, all in the effort to get to a livable amount.

alive.

Let’s start with the hospitals. In 23 years in Albany, I heard countless stories about the hospital lobby and the steps it takes to protect its turf. Periodically, legislation is introduced that would correct a flaw in the delivery system, but if it doesn’t meet with the approval of the hospital industry, it dies a silent death.

he clock will continue to tick, and many more patients will face $250,000 bills.

Last year the health care industry spent $653 million on issues involving Congress. Hospitals are a part of that mammoth number, but there’s a heated competition among all types of providers. And the major blame is on Congress and the presidents.

— in 2020. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he had a bipartisan bill ready for action, but in the end he passed a onehouse, partisan bill that is going nowhere. Over in the Senate they had a “great bill” three weeks ago, and it crashed and burned. At this moment, a bipartisan group of senators say they are “making progress” on a bill, but I’ll get many haircuts before their dream comes true.

Two presidents have come and one is gone since Obamacare was passed. No bill has come from a White House occupant or Congress, so what should health care providers do? Year after year goes by, and there are no changes to existing law. Obamacare patients are getting hit with horrifying increases. Congress is in a state of continuous gridlock.

Are the hospitals the major culprit?

No, it’s the entire system. There’s a massive game going on all over America, played by health care providers, insurers and Congress, which makes the system the mess that it is. Each one has to use all the gimmicks it knows to stay

Waiting for Congress to come up with a health care bill that satisfies all of the parties is an impossible dream. Part of the reason there’s never any compromise solution is the role of the president. The Obama administration passed a major bill that everyone agrees is in need of tweaking. But who’s going to tweak it?

President Trump promised to come up with a new bill “ within two weeks”

The clock will continue to tick, and there will be many more patients dealing with $250,000 bills. Congress’s failure to find a solution is an indictment of our elected officials from top to bottom.

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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History’s lessons demand lifelong vigilance

though this month’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and International Holocaust Remembrance Day have passed, the lessons we can take from both are lifelong.

On Jan. 19, the nation commemorated the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. MLK Day isn’t just a celebration of one man’s achievements; it is a call to examine the enduring struggle for racial justice, equality and human dignity. King’s life and legacy remind us that progress is neither automatic nor permanent. It must be protected through vigilance, education and moral courage.

Eight days later was Holocaust Remembrance Day — another solemn day of commemoration. Each year on Jan. 27 — the date of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945 — we pause to reflect on one of history’s darkest chapters and reaffirm our responsibility to remember.

The day commemorates the 6 million Jewish men, women and children murdered by the Nazi regime during World War II, along with millions of others, including Roma, people with disabilities, political dissidents, members of sexual minorities and others who were targeted and killed.

Remembrance days such as these are often accompanied by moments of

silence, educational programs, survivor testimonies, memorial ceremonies, museum exhibits and classroom discussions across the globe. These observances are intentional acts of learning and reflection, meant to ensure that history is not forgotten, distorted or repeated.

What unites the remembrance of the Holocaust, MLK Day and similar historical observances is their shared warning: injustice thrives in silence, ignorance and apathy.

In our era, which is experiencing rising antisemitism, racism, xenophobia and political polarization, these lessons are more urgent than ever. Misinformation spreads quickly, and historical facts are sometimes questioned or deliberately distorted. Remembrance days serve as anchors of truth. They remind us that these events are not abstract or distant; they happened to real people, within living memory, and their consequences still shape our world today.

Education is the most powerful antidote to hate. Learning about the Holocaust helps people understand where intolerance can lead when fear and conspiracy replace empathy and critical thinking. Studying the civil rights movement reveals how ordinary people, from students to clergy to workers, can challenge unjust systems through collective action, nonviolence and moral clarity.

These stories empower new generations to recognize injustice and believe that change is possible.

Importantly, remembrance is not about assigning guilt to those alive today, but about assigning responsibility. Responsibility to speak out against hate, to protect democratic values, to stand with marginalized communities and to recognize early warning signs of injustice. When we remember, we honor the victims by committing ourselves to a more humane future.

These observances also create space for empathy. Survivor testimonies and historical narratives humanize events that can otherwise feel overwhelming or distant. They remind us that behind every statistic is a person with dreams, family and dignity. This human connection is essential in countering the tendency to reduce others to labels or stereotypes.

Remembering is not passive. It is an active commitment to learning, teaching and acting. By honoring the lessons of the Holocaust, King’s legacy and other pivotal moments in history, we affirm the shared values of dignity, justice and humanity. In doing so, we help ensure that “Never again” and “Justice for all” aren’t empty phrases, but guiding principles for the present and the future.

New Yorkers deserve more retirement investment options

as the cost of living continues to rise across New York — from housing and energy to groceries and health care — many families and small-business owners, especially those from historically underserved communities, are being forced to make painful tradeoffs that leave little room to save for retirement.

To build a more resilient financial future, workers with 401(k) plans should have more opportunities to diversify their nest eggs. That’s why we need to ensure that private-sector employees have access to the same options long enjoyed by publicsector pension holders.

Today, that parity does not exist. While public pension systems have long been able to invest in private-market assets such as private equity, real estate and infrastructure — which can generate outsized long-term growth — the vast majority of 401(k) plans remain confined to traditional public stocks and bonds. This leaves millions of privatesector workers — including a dispropor-

tionate share of African American employees — with fewer tools to grow their retirement savings in an increasingly expensive economy.

There is some good news: the U.S. Department of Labor has taken initial steps to implement rulemaking that would expand access to private-market investments, creating a path toward closing this gap. Critically, the proposal also aims to protect employers from speculative lawsuits for offering employees more options to invest.

in 2025, and generated an impressive 11.9 percent return on investment. Private-sector workers of every stripe should be allowed the same retirement opportunities as public-sector workers.

privatesector employees don’t have publicsector pension holders’ choices.

A clear majority of voters favor allowing access to these assets, according to a recent poll by the Council for a Safe & Secure Retirement. Support is broad and bipartisan, with 62 percent of Black voters, 69 percent of Hispanic voters, and majorities of both workingclass and middle-class voters — no matter whom they voted for in the last election — backing the inclusion of private markets and more diverse investment options in 401(k) plans.

For decades, public pension plans have enjoyed access to these investments, while those working for Main Street businesses missed out. In fact, infrastructure made up a total of $9.1 billion of New York City pension plans

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Beyond New York, private assets have been outperforming public stocks for years. From 2002 to 2022, the average annual returns for private-equity investments were estimated to be 14.75 percent, compared with 9.25 percent for the S&P 500 and 8.84 percent for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Private investment also helps drive capital to minority-owned businesses. Earlier this year, the New York City Employees’ Retirement System reported a total of $26.5 billion allocated to minority- and women-owned investment managers, representing 14.6 percent of the fund’s U.S.-based actively managed assets. These allocations not only expand opportunities for diverse firms, but also demonstrate that investing with minority, women and emerging managers can deliver competitive returns, with privatemarket portfolios outperforming publicmarket equivalents by roughly 7 percent.

New York’s pension funds illustrate how private markets can generate wealth while promoting inclusion. This

model can and should be emulated with 401(k) plans by enabling them to offer private-market investments for privatesector employees.

Unlocking these investments for private-sector workers can also strengthen local economies, build wealth and create a cycle of opportunity and prosperity. A whopping 85 percent of private-equitybacked businesses are small companies. By investing in private-equity funds that support local entrepreneurs, retirees won’t just enhance their returns; they can nurture economic growth in their own communities.

By moving forward with formal rulemaking to clarify how private-market investments can be included in 401(k) plans, the Labor Department can provide plan fiduciaries with the certainty needed to diversify investment options and help our historically underserved communities grow long-term wealth. Acting decisively would ensure that retirement security and inclusive investing aren’t just goals for public funds, but for private-sector workers as well. All of our communities deserve the same opportunity to invest and build a more secure future.

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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