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Jeff Szabo with Deputy Mayor
Adams, and fellow trustees Anthony Cardali and Dominic Bencivenga.
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
There was a light voter turnout March 18 for the Village of Babylon trustee election, held to fill the unexpired term of the late Sean Goodwin, who died last year.
Incumbent Jeffrey Szabo, a member of the Better Babylon Party, who was appointed to the seat in November 2025, defeated challenger Jordan Hoffman, 511 to 256, capturing 66.6 percent of the vote.
Residents cited a desire to have a voice in local issues as a key reason for heading to the polls.
“I think village officials impact my life more directly than state and federal,” said resident Margaret Anderson.
Another resident, who declined to be named, said she is a fifth-generation Babylonian and felt
compelled to vote because of issues she believes need attention. “We need change,” she said.
Kolleen Pietrowski, who voted with her husband, Donald, said participation was important. “We have to participate — we’ve lived here for 40 years,” she said.
Joe Lanfranco said he supported a candidate he has seen active in the community. “He’s doing great stuff and really helps people,” Lanfranco said.
Poll worker Dina Molinaro said turnout appeared strong throughout the day. “It seems both candidates have a lot of support,” she said.
Ahead of the election, Szabo said he felt “optimistic,” citing the work he has put in since his appointment. “I’m proud of the work I’ve done and I’m looking forward to hopefully contributing into the future,” he said.
Hoffman described the campaign as “humbling and inspiring,” emphasizing the impor-
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By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Lindenhurst Village board candidates Maryann Weckerle, Patrick Pichichero and David Collins, along with Village Justice candidate John Bopp, gathered at Pino’s restaurant on North Wellwood Avenue March 18 as they awaited the close of polls. With all candidates running unopposed, the mood was relaxed and celebratory.
Unofficial tallies showed that Collins garnered 289 votes; Pichichero 277 votes and Weckerle 297 votes, winning reelection.
In addition, Lindenhurst Village Justice John Bopp won reelection with 275 votes. He was unopposed.
Mayor Michael Lavorata said the lack of contested races reflects the village’s current direction. “Things are going well in the village, with a lot of updates and improvements,” Lavorata said. “We have a thriving downtown, programs for seniors and children, and we’re always working to improve quality of life.”
Weckerle thanked residents for their continued support, saying she and her fellow trustees re-
tance of civic engagement. “May the best man win,” he said before results were announced.
Hoffman gathered with supporters at the Babylon Village firehouse, while Szabo hosted a watch party at Lily Flanagan’s.
After the results were announced shortly before 10 p.m., Hoffman congratulated Szabo and pointed to the high turnout as a positive sign.
“After many years, a record number of residents showed up to vote, and that is something our entire community should be proud of,” Hoffman said.
He also thanked his supporters, noting his grassroots campaign earned more
than 30 percent of the vote. “It tells me that many of us are ready for change, for greater transparency, and for new ideas,” he said, adding that he will remain active in the community.
Szabo thanked his supporters and campaign team, emphasizing a shared vision for the village.
“We want to keep the charm, protect our residents, keep taxes as low as possible and keep our eye on the future,” he said.
Mayor Mary Adams also congratulated Szabo, praising community engagement and the village’s character.
“There’s something special about this village,” Adams said. “We want to grow it while keeping its charm and identity.”
main committed to serving both residents and business owners.
At the Rainbow Center, one of several polling locations, turnout was light throughout the day.
CONTINUED FROM THE COVER Collins was appointed Dec. 16, 2025, to complete the term of RJ Renna. A lifelong resident and Lindenhurst High School graduate, he has been a member of the Lindenhurst Fire Department since 1990 and served as chief from 2023 to 2025.
“We had a handful of people come in, but otherwise it was a quiet day,” said poll watcher Tina Takach.
Weckerle, a lifelong Lindenhurst resident, was first elected in 2006 and has served as deputy mayor since 2017. She is a former president of the Lindenhurst Historical Society, a board member of the Business Improvement District, and has been active in local PTAs and civic organizations.
Pichichero, also a lifelong resident, was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. A local construction business owner, he has served as a Town of Babylon bay constable, assistant to the Village Board, and chaired several village boards.
Bopp has served as village justice since 1990. He maintains a private law practice in Lindenhurst and is the founder of the Lindenhurst Bulldog Lacrosse Association.
Poll watchers Tina Takach, Leonora Wrenn and Kathy Odwazny wait at Rainbow Center for voters in what was a very light turnout election day March 18.
By Tara Jones
Off the coast of Long Island, a new chapter in the region’s energy future is already spinning.
The South Fork Wind project — the first utility-scale offshore wind farm serving New York — is now delivering electricity to the East End, demonstrating that offshore wind is no longer theoretical. It’s operating infrastructure.
The project represents more than a milestone. For energy planners and policymakers, it is proof that offshore wind can play a critical role in solving one of the biggest challenges facing downstate New York: how to replace aging power plants while meeting growing electricity demand and keeping costs low for customers.
According to an Aurora Energy Research study, they found that offshore wind generation could have saved New York ratepayers about $77 million during a single winter month. Because the price of the
energy that the wind farms produce are set at a single, stable rate for 25 to 30 years, there is no cost for the “fuel”.
Carrie Meek Gallagher, CEO of LIPA, also highlighted how South Fork Wind delivers particularly strong energy generation during the colder months, which means that when demand spikes, offshore wind can meet the demand when it is needed most.
John Durso, president of the Long Island Federation of Labor, said clean energy investment is creating opportunities that extend far beyond the construction phase.
Offshore wind projects require a highly trained workforce — from electricians and ironworkers to marine crews and engineers — and unions have been preparing workers through apprenticeship programs
that can take years to complete.
In turn, those good-paying union jobs and careers support families and help keep spending local.
The takeaway on offshore wind Long Island no longer has to debate offshore wind in the abstract, supporters say. It is already here and generating power, proving that cleaner energy, affordable energy, and local economic growth can go hand in hand.
As Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, pointed out, South Fork Wind coming online has also dispelled many of the environmental concerns around offshore wind.
Babylon Town recently hosted Green Horizons 2.0, the town’s second annual sustainability fair, bringing together residents, environmental advocates, and community partners for an afternoon focused on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
Organized by Sustainability Director Jassi Anand, the event featured presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities on waste reduction, recycling, composting, and native gardening. Attendees learned practical strategies for reducing their environmental footprint while connecting with local and regional experts.
Councilman DuWayne Gregory praised the event. “Green Horizons 2.0 demonstrates our Town’s strong commitment to protecting the environment and empowering our residents with the knowledge and tools they need to live more sustainably,” he said. “By working together with our partners and sponsors, we are helping to build a healthier and more resilient future for Babylon.”
Suffolk County Legislature Minority Leader Jason Richberg joined town officials and community partners in supporting the event’s mission. Supervisor Rich Schaffer and members of the Town Board were recognized for their leadership in advancing environmentally responsible initiatives throughout the town.
Daniel Ricci from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation opened the event with an overview of Babylon’s waste stream, explaining what happens to trash after it is collected and how residents can dispose of waste responsibly. Marjorie Spitz, co-founder of the LI Organics Initiative, spoke about reducing food waste through prevention and backyard composting programs.
The Green Homes backyard composting and rain barrel program was highlighted, with discounted equipment available online at www.babylon.compostersale.com and a pickup scheduled for May 2 at the Town’s annual Earth Day event at Geiger Park in Deer Park. “Food scraps are a resource—and with tools like backyard composters and Compost Coaches, it’s easier than people think to take action at home,” Spitz said. Sustainability Director Anand added, “You can then take the compost you’ve created and feed it to your yards to grow vegetables and native plants. This will support local pollinators, conserve water, and help restore Long Island’s ecosystems.”
Attendees also received free native plant seeds from ReWild and custom landscape design recommendations for their yards.
“Winters Bros., a WM Company, was proud to sponsor this year’s Green Horizons sustainability fair,” said Dan Schaefer, public affairs manager. “Each day, we are responsible for the collection and proper disposal of all commercial waste in the Town of Babylon in addition to offering recycling services. We thank Supervisor Schaffer, the Town Board, and their hardworking employees for their partnership in protecting our local environment.”
Sponsor ReWorld emphasized the value of community engagement. “Events like Green Horizons 2.0 bring sustainability out of the abstract and into everyday life,” said Maureen Early, lead community relations specialist. “We’re proud to partner with the Town of Babylon to help residents understand how waste is responsibly managed at our local ReWorld facility while empowering families with sim-
ple tools to reduce waste and support a cleaner Long Island.”
Other participating sponsors, presenters, and stakeholder partners included state and regional agencies, environmental organizations, and community groups such as Green Homes, LI Clean Energy Hub, Island Harvest, LI Organics Council, CCE-Suffolk Horticulture, Earth Law Center, Drive Electric LI, Plant Up, and Creat-
ing Healthy Schools & Communities. Catering was provided by The Green Fork in Babylon Village, featuring organic and fresh ingredients.
Green Horizons 2.0 reflects Babylon Town’s ongoing commitment to environmental education, conservation, and community engagement, promoting sustainable practices and protecting Long Island’s natural resources for future generations.
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with several members of the Suffolk County Legislature, will host a community presentation in Copiague aimed at helping seniors recognize and prevent financial exploitation.
The seminar, titled “Preventing the Financial Exploitation of Seniors,” will take place on Tuesday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. at the Tanner Park Senior Center, 2 Baylawn Ave., Copiague.
The presentation will provide seniors, caregivers and family members with
information on how to identify warning signs of financial exploitation and protect themselves from identity theft and fraud. Attendees will also learn about common scams in which individuals falsely claim to represent banks, government agencies or other trusted institutions.
Officials said financial crimes targeting seniors are often committed not only by strangers, but sometimes by individuals known to the victim, including family members, friends, caregivers or fiduciaries such as agents acting under a power of attorney. The seminar will offer guid-
ance on recognizing these situations and steps that can be taken to prevent exploitation.
The event is sponsored by Suffolk County Legislators R.J. Renna (LD14), Jason Richberg (LD15), Steve Flotteron (LD11) and Tom Donnelly (LD17).
Community members are encouraged to attend and share the information with seniors and caregivers who may benefit from learning how to protect themselves from financial crimes.
For additional information, contact Renna’s office at 631-854-1100.
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The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department and other law enforcement and emergency service units:
PETIT LARCENY
Lindenhurst: An unknown individual walked into the 7-Eleven store on Montauk Highway and left with a case of Red Bull beer without paying for the item. That was reported March 10.
GRAND LARCENY
Copiague: Someone stole a motor vehicle that was parked on 34 th Street, March 12. The theft was reported at 4:12 a.m.
•Someone stole a 2013 Nissan Sentra that was parked outside of the Red Roof Inn at 10 34 th Street.
Babylon: A package was stolen from the back porch of a home on Araca Road March 11 and reported missing at 2:14 p.m.
North Lindenhurst: Andy Lopez Ledesma, 31, of 1458 Lake Ave., Brooklyn, was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief and Grand. Larceny for attempting to steal a 2022 Mercedes Benz from Express Results at 1064 Route 109 as he attempted to escape police after breaking into the building there. The attempted theft was reported at 1:15 p.m., March. 9.
OPERATOR LEAVES THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
Copiague: A motorcycle rear ended a vehicle at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Bayview Avenue, at approximately 6:30 p.m., March 10. The driver of the motorcycle fled the scene without exchanging information with the driver of the vehicle he/she struck.
West Islip: A hit and run was reported by the owner of a vehicle who told police his car was parked when another driver backed into it. And fled. The incident occurred on Muncy Road at 5:18 p.m., March 7.
West Babylon: Someone entered the mechanic’s shop of Boss Auto Center, 450 Wyandanch Ave., and stole a tool
box contained. Miscellaneous. Tools. Police did not indicate the value of the items.
West Islip: Someone broke into a home on Pease Lane March 12 by removing a screen door. The individual or individuals entered the home but did not take anything, said police. That was reported at 8:45 a.m.
ARRESTS
DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED IMPAIRED
Renzo Massaro Martinez, 43, of 134 N. 20 St., Wyandanch; Adam Lesniewski, 61, of 19 Versi Terrace, Copiague; Normile Robert Donovan, 71, 129 Bobby’s Way, Schoharie, New York; Mike McGarvey, 50, of 740 S 6 th St., Lindenhurst; Edgar Figueroa Hernandez, 31, of 23 Feustal St., North Lindenhurst.
LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
Jonathan Marrero, 21, of 35. Churchill Dr., Brentwood.
PETIT LARCENY
Christopher Hoffman, 49, of. 190 Fulton St., Farmingdale; Ali Hussain, 43, of 3 Givson Blvd., Valley Stream; Jessica Stephens, 39, of 7 Gary St., Lindenhurst; Marcela Herrera, 38, of 116 Bayberry La., Farmingville; Jack Carson, 35, 122 Prospect St., Port Jefferson; Rasheed McCutcheon, 26, of 63 Washington Ave., Brentwood; Edward Bennett, 51, of 12 Roosevelt Ave., North Amityville.
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Henry Cruz, 26, of 1685 Selwin Ave., the Bronx; Luis Acosta, 1510 Undercliff Ave., the Bronx.
CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
Doreen Pinnell, 55, of 49 Kane St., Lindenhurst; Todd Pinnell, 54, of 49 Kane St., Lindenhurst.
ASSAULT
Marta Merinobenchimol, 28, of 110 Lincoln Pl., Massapequa; William Watts, 47, of 14624 220 St., Queens.
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.
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By ROSKANA AMID, JEFFREY BESSEN & CAROLYN JAMES of the Herald
Against a backdrop of a military action in the Middle East and a domestic economy that swings up and down as the price of oil steadily rises, Long Island’s congressional delegation took part in a spirited but congenial debate of ideas and issues last week at the Long Island Association’s annual What’s New In Washington panel.
Representatives Andrew Garbarino, Laura Gillen, Nick LaLota and Tom Suozzi spoke on issues ranging from the economy to immigration to energy, with LIA Acting President and CEO Stacey Sikes moderating the March 16 discussion.
“The thing that’s so brilliant about the system, I think, is today we’re going to have [four] Congressional representatives —two Democrats, two Republicans,” Lawrence Waldman, the LIA’s board chairman, said. “They’re going to sit in the interview with Acting President Stacey Sikes, and I’m sure they’ll agree on some of these issues and disagree on some.”
Andrew Garbarino
All of the legislators noted progress on the effort to raise or eliminate the limit on the income tax deduction for state and local taxes, a measure critical to Long Island homeowners facing some of the nation’s highest property taxes, as well as a $1.5 billion infrastructure package for transportation, water quality and storm resilience.
“We have worked together on a bipar-
tisan infrastructure bill, one of the best things we did,” Garbarino, a former assemblyman, said, noting frustrations with Albany over implementation.
His 2nd Congressional District stretches from Massapequa, in Nassau County, east to Shirley, in Suffolk County.
The four lawmakers had differing perspectives on Operation Epic Fury, the military effort against Iran. Suozzi and Gillen praised its objectives, but criticized Congress’s lack of oversight and what they described as the Trump administration’s failure to define a long-term strategy.
“There does not seem to be a plan, and shouldn’t that have been thought of ahead of time?” Suozzi asked.
Ithe finish line, by working together.”
Gillen, who represents the 4th Congressional District, which spans nearly the entire South Shore of Nassau County, noted that the administration’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” has added to the national debt. “It caused the average American to have $1,600 in extra cost,” she said. “We’re not going in the right direction. We can fix that, but there has to be political will.”
’m sure they’ll agree on some of these issues and disagree on some.
Garbarino countered, noting that congressional committees are briefed regularly, and that prior administrations have taken similar actions. All agreed that any escalation involving ground troops would require Congressional approval.
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Nick LaLota
Gillen noted the impact of the federal crackdown on illegal immigration on local businesses.
“People are afraid to patronize businesses,” she said, adding that new business in Hempstead is “going to go out of business already, because people — there’s an ICE car parked in an apartment lot across from Main Street, and even if no one’s in there, people see it, and they’re afraid to go out.”
that same part of the world,” he noted, jobs will be created and prices will be lower.
LaLota’s 1st Congressional District stretches from Melville, in western Suffolk County, to Montauk.
Tom Suozzi
Suozzi highlighted his work with the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus. The group includes 46 members of Congress, evenly split between Democrats and Republicans.
“We have committees that work together on issues, on everything from affordability,” Suozzi said, noting that the caucus also addresses immigration and national security.
Despite those efforts, Suozzi described Washington as increasingly difficult to navigate. “The problem is, the environment is so toxic in Washington, D.C.,” he said. “And the leadership on both sides really is only focused on winning the majority.” He added that the political climate is likely to worsen as the midterm elections approach.
Speaking on her proposed Dignity Act, which would give illegal immigrants what she called “a pathway to legal status,” Gillen said, “If you’re going to do transformative legislation, it’s better to tap in with both sides,” noting that the effort began with 10 Democrats and 10 Republicans. “And that’s the way we can get a law like this across
LaLota said that one party doesn’t have a monopoly on “this nation’s most major issues, and we do work together on certain big things.”
With the cost of energy on the minds of consumers, he noted that “the economy is growing, we have more demand, more power here on the Island and across the nation.” LaLota added that there’s “a ton of natural gas” in New York’s Southern Tier. “If we do things the way that Pennsylvania does them in
Suozzi also pointed to several economic concerns facing many Americans, including tariffs, artificial intelligence data centers, and rising health care costs tied in part to the elimination of the premium tax credit.
“The economy is in trouble,” he said. “Everybody knows the economy is in trouble.” He argued that strong stock market performance does not reflect the experience of most households.
His 3rd Congressional District predominantly includes Glen Cove, Oyster Bay and a portion of Queens, and stretches east to Huntington.
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.
WEDNESDAY, April 1
•Lindenhurst School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m., at the McKenna Administration Bldg., 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst. For info., call 631- 8673001.
THURSDAY, April 2
•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.
SATURDAY, April 4
•Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce. Spring Fling & Easter Bunny Parade: Meet at the Argyle Park Playground at 9:45 a.m. The Easter Bunny Parade commences at Argyle Park at 10 a.m., followed by photos at the Falls. Afterwards, explore, dine, and shop the Business District from 12 - 5 p.m. while enjoying musical entertainment throughout the Village. Children’s activities, including photos with the Easter Bunny in front of Fitness Incentive from 1 - 3 p.m., inflatables, games, and prizes. Join us for outdoor dining, and shopping promotions at our unique boutiques including outside vendors. For more information, visit the web site @: www.babylonchamber.com/ events.
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The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Judicial Division reached an important decision in favor of homeowners last month. The court strengthened residents’ abilities to provide supportive evidence and documentation when challenging their yearly property tax assessments.
The appeal reversed a Nassau County Supreme Court case that had previously complicated the process for homeowners submitting documents, including assessments of comparable properties and completed sales of similar homes, when filing an “unequal assessment claim” during Small Claims Assessment Review proceedings. The appellate verdict went into effect immediately, and applies to the current assessment year, 2027-28.
“This is a very significant case,” said Shalom Maidenbaum, founder of Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group and Maidenbaum and Sternberg, the law firm that brought the case to court. “It could’ve impacted all of Nassau County and curtailed the rights of taxpayers.” The decision affects any Nassau homeowner filing an assessment grievance, and is especially beneficial to residents of certain villages who may have been assessed at an inaccurate or outdated assessment ratio.
In the final order of the matter of Yeung v. Assessor of the Village of Great Neck Estates — the initial case presented to the appellate court — the court wrote in its conclusion, “The hearing officer’s determinations denying the petitioners’ Small Claims Assessment Review applications were arbitrary and
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“This is a very significant case,” Shalom Maidenbaum said. “It could’ve impacted all of Nassau County and curtailed the rights of taxpayers.”
capricious and lacked a rational basis in the law.”
Mark Miller, one of the most experienced lawyers on the Maidenbaum team, explained that multiple lowercourt decisions throughout Nassau County can now
top Throwing Out Pollutants
The Town of Babylon is holding a Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) collection day along with the Cleanup Day. This program allows residents to bring household hazardous wastes to the Town of Babylon Residential Recycling Center for safe disposal. Participation in this program is vital to insure safe drinking water and a healthier environment for the future. All materials must be bagged or boxed and labeled so STOP workers can remove them from your vehicle while you remain inside.
S.T.O.P.
Collection Day
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Town of Babylon
Residential Recycling Center 57 Field Street West Babylon, N.Y. 11704
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Proof of residency is required
Unacceptable Materials under the STOP program or at the Residential Recycling Center that must be disposed of legally and safely are Ammunition, Asbestos, Explosives and Radioactive Materials.
be clarified, since some hearing officers had been inconsistently applying existing laws to homeowners’ ability to present evidence. “Hundreds of cases can now go back to court,” Miller said. “This decision gives them standing.”
The appellate court’s decision is expected to remain in effect without further challenge. Legal experts say that it would require costly, involved legislation to overturn it.
While the legal victory provides homeowners with invaluable support, experts say they should not misinterpret the ruling as a guarantee that their assessments will be reduced. “They just have the right to present that evidence,” explained Amy Madmon, a partner at both Maidenbaum and Sternberg and Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, explained. “Essentially, it’s confirming the tools that homeowners have. Whether it’s successful or not depends on the case, but a hearing officer does have to hear the argument and take it into account when they’re making a decision.”
The deadline to file a property tax assessment grievance in Nassau County is March 31. There’s no risk for homeowners — an unsuccessful appeal results in no penalties and no increased assessment. There’s also no inherent expense: Homeowners can either submit a grievance at no cost on their own, or hire a property tax grievance firm, such as Maidenbaum, which typically charges no fees if the appeal is unsuccessful, and charges a percentage of the amount of the reduction, often up to 50 percent, for a successful appeal.
More information about filing a grievance, including applications and steps to file, can be found at nassaucountyny.gov/arc/arow.
The following are examples of household hazardous wastes accepted by the Town: • Acids
Aerosols
Antifreeze
Driveway sealer
Freon canisters
Automotive
Fluorescent bulbs
Full propane cylinders
For further information or questions regarding acceptable or unacceptable household waste materials, please call the Town of Babylon Residential Recycling Center at (631) 249-9347. For information on proper disposal of the unacceptable items, please contact the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at (631) 444-0375. ** Automobile batteries, empty propane tanks, and used motor oil may be brought to the Town of Babylon Recycling Center during normal business hours.
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Gasoline • Granular fertilizer containing insecticide
Herbicides
Mercury containing
Pool Chemicals
Solvents • Thinners and reducers.
The following items will not be accepted under the STOP program but may be brought to the Residential Recycling Center Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.: • Alkaline and rechargeable batteries • Construction and demolition debris from residents • Kerosene • Latex paint
• Non-hazardous recyclable materials • Tires.
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Babylon Town Hall
200 East Sunrise Highway Lindenhurst, N.Y. 11757 (631) 957-3072
Garry J. Mowbray, a West Babylon resident who spent roughly 50 years serving his community as a volunteer firefighter in Bay Shore and West Babylon, died on Feb. 13, 2026. He was 69.
Mowbray was remembered by fellow firefighters as a dedicated and outspoken member of the department who took pride in mentoring younger volunteers.
“You always knew where you stood with him,” said Pete McArdle, a former West Babylon fire chief, adding that Mowbray enjoyed teaching younger firefighters after joining the West Babylon Fire Department about 25 years ago. “He. Loved showing them the right way to do things.”
Mowbray grew up in Bay Shore, where he attended local schools. He later worked at Oakwood Cemetery, for the Bay Shore School District and as a head custodian for Western Suffolk BOCES.
He joined the Bay Shore Fire Department as a junior firefighter in 1974, alongside his two brothers. After moving to West Babylon in 1990, he became a member of the West Babylon Fire Department, where he continued his decades-long service.
“He was always there for us,” said his daughter, Christine. “He was a great person who loved his family; his grandchildren were his life.” If you did something wrong, he let you know it but he was always supportive, she added.
When he wasn’t working or volunteering, Mowbray enjoyed fishing on his grandson’s boat.
“He is going to be truly missed in this department,” McArdle said.
Mowbray is survived by his wife of 49 years, Debbie (nee Schnieder); his children, Christine, and Garry Jr.; his sonin-law, John Manzi of West Babylon; his daughter-in-law, Jillian of West Babylon; and his grandchildren, Michael, Wyatt, Carter, Emily and Bennett. He is also survived by his siblings, George of Bay Shore; Marion and her husband, John McCann, of Bay Shore; Patricia of Bay Shore; Wendy of Mastic; Linda and her husband, Lou Giordano, of Bohemia; and Danny Mowbray.
He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Marjorie (Conklin) Mowbray; his brother Frank; and his brother-inlaw John Gottliez.
Services were held at Claude R. Boyd-
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine t announced the first video in a docuseries to help commemorate Suffolk 250. The series will highlight local historical figures and places with significance during Suffolk’s revolutionary period.
The first video is of Patriot’s Rock in Setauket. Operated by the Three Village Community Trust, the location was the site of the Battle of Setauket. Patriots came across the Long Island Sound and faced off against the British garrison at the then Presbyterian Meeting House on August 22, 1777. The resulting skirmish
ended in a retreat by the colonial forces. Members of the trust walk viewers through the battle, its importance to the war and the area’s history as a Native American meeting place.
Link to Patriot’s Rock Video: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=hr9FH2PQJsc
More information on Patriot’s Rock can be found at https://www.threevillagecommunitytrust.org/patriots-rockhistoric-site/
For more on Suffolk 250, please visit https://www.suffolk250.org/
Spencer Funeral Home in Babylon on Wednesday, Feb. 18. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated the following day at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church in West Babylon, followed by interment at Oakwood Cemetery in Bay Shore. Online condolences may be offered at www.boyd-spencer.com.
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BABYLON Corner of Deer Park Avenue and James Street in the Village of Babylon, 631-661-5151
Website: babylonumc.org
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By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherld.com
Inspired by his daughter Ava’s strength and positive attitude while living with Type 1 diabetes, West Islip author R. Thomas has published his debut children’s book, “Avey Wavey and Her Sugar Bear.”
The book follows Ava’s early experience after her diagnosis, capturing both the challenges and triumphs of adjusting to life with the condition. Woven throughout is a broader message about resilience and the power of companionship.
Thomas said he wrote the book as both a tribute to his daughter and a way to raise awareness for other families facing similar diagnoses. The Herald spoke with Thomas about the inspiration behind the story and what he hopes readers will take away.
Q: What inspired Avey Wavey and Her Sugar Bear?
A: When my daughter Ava had just turned 8 — she’s 10 now — we noticed she was losing weight. We took her to the doctor, and after testing, we learned she had Type 1 diabetes. We had no experience with it. Suddenly, we were dealing with medical terminology, devices and strict routines. It was overwhelming as an adult, let alone for a child. She handled it incredibly well from the start. She’s always been a trooper. I felt the need to create a story to show her how courageous she is and how far she can go. When I looked for books at the library, many were outdated. With how much diabetic technology has advanced — she even uses her phone as part of her care — I thought a more modern story could help others. Awareness is a big part of this. Early on, other kids would stare at her devices, which is understandable, but this book helps explain that experience.
Q: How did you come up with the title?
A: “Avey Wavey” is a nickname we have for her. “Sugar Bear” is our dog, Max. He’s featured in the
book, and there’s a real photo of them together on the back cover. They spend a lot of time together, just like in the story. He’s been a big source of comfort for her.
Q: What does Ava think of the book?
A: She loves it. She’s proud to say she’s in a book and that people can read her story. It documents those first months after her diagnosis. She calls it a memory. I think it’s helped her feel more comfortable and confident, especially when others notice her devices.
Q: This is your debut book. How long have you been writing?
A: Writing is relatively new for me in terms of publishing. I’ve always written, but now I’m starting to share it more publicly. I also write poetry and am working on a graphic novel.
Q: How are you helping spread awareness?
A: I’ve visited local schools, including Paul J. Bellew Elementary School, where I read to fourth graders. I’m always open to visiting more schools. The book is also available at the West Islip Public Library.
Thomas is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and lives in West Islip with his wife, Griselda, and their children, Julianna, Andrew, Mia and Ava.
Last week’s “Pets” column described fiddling for felines at Last Hope. Kevin, an autistic client at Blue Raven Ministry, entertained the rescued Maine Coons. Previously, he played “Amazing Grace” on his violin at a nursing home when the ministry presented each of 60 residents with “You are Loved” Valentine’s Day T-shirts personalized with their names on the sleeve.
I asked if Kevin would play violin for the Maine Coon cats. I hoped this easygoing breed would enjoy live music and the movement of the bow. They did. The cat string serenade was a prelude to the T-shirts Blue Raven Ministry clients would design and print for the adopters of the Maine Coon cats. The shirts read “Maine Coon Mama” or “Maine Coon Maine Man,” whichever the adopter chose.
Larry Hung left a financial job in New York City during the pandemic to found Blue Raven Ministry, a nonprofit based in an Albertson warehouse and print shop. His goal was to provide job and life skills, along with a sense of giving back to the community, for young adults on the autism spectrum from age 21 — when they age out of publicschool services — through their 30s.
If the clients were going to design and manufacture these gift T-shirts for Maine Coon adopters, representative clients and staff needed to meet this social feline breed while they were still together at Last Hope Adoption Center. Hung and two clients — Kevin, 21, and Sammy, 31 — visited first. They sat with the free-roaming cats to sketch
logo designs after the concert.
Barbara Davis, chief instructor, suggested other ways her clients could collaborate with Last Hope in the future. She is a Last Hope dog adopter and an ailurophile. She met the Maine Coon cats as well. Patriarch, Mufasa — a large, long-haired tabby with a head tilt — perched on her shoulder with his polydactyl paws and nudged her earlobes.
TEE SHIRT SYNCHRONICITY
- EASIER SAID THAN DONE
“Maine Coon” is a magic phrase because the breed is extremely popular. From Jan. 20, when the we took in 32 of 120 neglected cats from a hoarder-breeder’s West Islip home, we refused to accept or screen adoption requests until the cats were medically ready.
Veterinary care took two months. Three cats are still awaiting test results, surgery, dental work or recovery from respiratory infections.
Persistence alone did not ensure a responsible home. Unrelenting callers were eager to adopt, but some advance applications contained red flags, according to Last Hope. We prioritized volunteers who cared for the cats, their family members and people highly recommended by veterinarians.
On March 20, the adoption committee began processing applications from people who had met the cats. Long-distance adopters were not considered. By the evening of May 21, every available Maine Coon had an adopter, an application or multiple applications.
Blue Raven hoped to customize adopter T-
Sample of Maine Coon Mama and Maine Coon Main Man tee shirts given to Last Hope Maine Coon adopters by Blue Raven Ministry.
shirts by style, size and color, but simplified the process by printing only large and extralarge sizes, with more “Maine Coon Mama” shirts than “Maine Man.” A tag asks adopters to take a photo wearing the shirt with their cat for @blueravenministry.
30 shirts were delivered on the weekend. The pace of adoptions exceeded expectations and those who left without shirts will still get them.
Meanwhile, Blue Raven clients created illustrated cage cards, including messages like “You will love me … not ‘lion,’” to hang on cat cages and dog runs. They are planning bracelets, bandannas and more T-shirts for adopters and volunteers, and possibly for sale at Last Hope’s Huntington thrift shop.
As Humphrey Bogart almost says to Claude Rains at the end of “Casablanca,” “Blue raven, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.”
By JULIA CAPITELLI jcapitelli@liherald.com
Nini Camps was a solo singer-songwriter in New York City when Kristen Henderson, the bassist for the all-female rock band Antigone Rising, asked her to get together to write music in 2009. The band soon got an offer to open for Joan Jett, and invited Camps to be a vocalist. The opportunity launched more than a decade of performances, and nonprofit work, with Camps as Antigone Rising’s lead singer.
The band was formed in 1993 by sisters Cathy and Kristen Henderson, now Kristen Ellis-Henderson. Several members have joined and left over the years. After Camps joined the Hendersons, Antigone Rising quickly made a record and resumed playing shows after a hiatus.
“It just felt like a good fit,” Camps said. “We had so much fun.”
Camps, 54, has lived in Sea Cliff for roughly 15 years with her wife, Brooke. She said that she enjoys Sea Cliff’s thriving music scene.
Before the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, Antigone Rising band was busy making music, touring and creating a nonprofit, Girl Rising. After the pandemic lockdowns eased, the group continued to play together on a smaller scale.
Girls Rising launched in 2014, after the band was invited by the U.S. State Department to travel to Israel and the Palestinian territory. There Antigone Rising worked in schools and community centers, playing music and talking to students and educators about their creative and musical process.
The trip, Camps explained, helped inspire them to
create the nonprofit. “We were an all-female band, and our crew that we took with us was female, and it was an anomaly,” she said. “… They were like, ‘We’ve never seen this. This is unusual.’ And we realized that as we went along, this was something that we faced a lot, even in the States.”
After returning to the United States, Antigone Rising began visiting LGBTQ centers, community centers and schools as they toured. Camps said the band got so many requests for these visits that they essentially became part of their tours and even events around which they based their schedule.
Girls Rising’s mission is to inspire young girls and LGBTQ youth to pursue nontraditional career paths and encourage all children to think, act and be themselves. Through performances, presentations and workshops, the band carried out the mission for nearly a decade, though it is now in what Camps described as a “pause.” “Things need a chance to sometimes rest and breathe” after operating for so long, she said.
Antigone Rising hosted the Girls Rising Music Festival annually for roughly eight years, first at Sea Cliff Beach and then at Glen Cove’s Morgan Park. It featured female artists, both seasoned musicians and younger ones just starting out.
“We were in a place where we were kind of in the middle,” Camps said, “where we were able to reach out to women who were real game-changers and real trailblazers ahead of us, who are very successful, and we were able to sort of hand that down to young women who were just making their way.”
As part of each year’s festival, the band recognized
women making a difference — who “showed up” — with a Game Changer Award. The band received donations and grants from artists like Joan Jett and Melissa Ethelridge. With that money, Antigone Rising was able to provide instruments and music education in Glen Cove, and help support young women pursuing music education.
Camps said that the band isn’t currently seeking gigs, but will take one if the opportunity presents itself. In the meantime, she is working on a solo album, her first since she joined the group.
By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN
agriffin@liherald.com
Not all scientists begin their careers in labs — some start in the shadow of dinosaurs. For Ray Ann Havasy, 63, of Port Washington, that early fascination led to a career defined by academic achievement, creative outreach and global science engagement.
With degrees in zoology, education and biology, and a doctorate in science education from Columbia University in 1998, Havasy built a foundation that combines rigorous scholarship with a passion for making science accessible.
She began her career in education, teaching science at East Meadow High School and Schreiber High School, in Port Washington, and later at the New York Institute of Technology’s School of Education.
Her interest in dinosaurs led to work with the Dinosaur Society and, in the early 1990s, as a technical adviser on “Jurassic Park,” helping guide how dinosaurs were portrayed while balancing scientific accuracy with cinematic storytelling. She partnered in the development of the touring “Dinosaurs of Jurassic Park” exhibit. Blending film props with real fossils and scientific content, the exhibit toured internationally for nearly eight years beginning around 1993, drawing crowds across the United States and in cities in Europe and the Netherlands. What stood out most, Havasy said, was the universal reaction: Children everywhere were captivated.
“The exhibit was amazing — I went all around the world with it,” she said. “That was a great experience,
Courtesy Ray Ann Havasy Ray Ann Havasy, founder and director of the Center for Science Teaching & Learning, in Rockville Centre, has built a multifaceted career focused on education.
also seeing that dinosaurs and science are universal.”
The exhibit also supported paleontological research worldwide, turning public interest into funding for scientific discovery — reinforcing her belief that handson experiences can spark lifelong curiosity.
That philosophy led her to Rockville Centre, where she founded the Center for Science Teaching & Learning in the Tanglewood Preserve in 2000. What began as a teacher-training initiative has grown into a hub for interactive, family-focused learning.
“A lot of museums are ‘look but don’t touch,’” Havasy said. “We’re the exact opposite. Our whole mission is to encourage people to learn about science and like science, because a lot of us went through school thinking science was hard and yucky.”
Today she continues to promote hands-on learning while encouraging more young women to pursue science with animals, nature and interactive experiences for fun learning.
“I wasn’t doing it for accolades,” she said. “I was doing it because these opportunities are exciting.”
Michele Anselmo, a teacher and an educator at the center, has worked with Havasy for over 15 years, on several innovative projects. “Ray Ann’s knowledge of science and education provides a wonderful support system for me and the other educators here,” Anselmo said.
Through her work, Havasy hopes to create a future in which more girls see science as a natural and attainable path. “I think it’s important that we find a way to encourage women to get involved in science,” she said. “I speak a lot to young women about encouraging them to be more attuned to being involved in science, and that would be a dream of mine, to have kids — young women — understand that science, engineering and math is for them, and is something that the world wants them to do.”
By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com
For Dr. Jacqueline Marecheau, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, Women’s History Month is more than a celebration: It is a call to confront one of the nation’s most urgent and persistent health crises.
Marecheau has spent her career delivering babies and caring for mothers, working on the front lines of maternal health in underserved communities. She has been at Episcopal Health Services for six years, and her work is rooted in community health, equity and supporting the teams who care for women and families every day.
Marecheau earned an undergraduate degree in biomedical education from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education (now the CUNY Medical School) and a medical degree from the SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn.
U.S. continues to have the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income nations, with Black women facing the greatest risks.
Between 2018 and 2021, Black women were three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, according to federal health data. Marecheau emphasized that these disparities are rooted not in biology, but in systemic inequities including gaps in care, delayed diagnoses, implicit bias and lack of access to resources.
“I went through my third year of medical school rotations and I fell in love with OB/GYN,” she said. “I realized that I was drawn to women’s health because it interested me in medicine and advocacy. OB/GYN is a field where you can see direct results of action and education, and that’s always been meaningful to me.”
Marecheau’s experience underscores a troubling reality: Maternal health risks in the United States remain alarmingly high. About 22 women per 100,000 die from childbirth-related causes each year, and roughly 50,000 experience severe complications. The
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At EHS, which serves the diverse and historically underserved Rockaway peninsula, Marecheau sees these challenges play out daily. The community has long faced barriers to high-quality care, but, she said, the hospital is working to change that narrative.
“I love improving access to pre-natal care, helping women navigate complex health decisions,” she said, “and knowing I can create a safer and healthier outcome for women who haven’t always historically been prioritized brings me immense joy.”
In August 2025, St. John’s opened a new state-of-the-art labor and delivery suite, restoring comprehensive maternity services to the area. The facility features private suites and emphasizes patientcentered care.
Marecheau has championed programs including doula support services, postpartum care initiatives and the Centering Pregnancy model, which combines prenatal visits with group education to improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
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Dr. Jacqueline Marecheau is the chair of obstetrics and gynecology at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, which serves the diverse Rockaway peninsula.
“My focus these days is making sure services are equitable and culturally responsive,” she said.
Hospital staff have received additional training to better recognize early signs of complications, and systems have been implemented to ensure that patients receive follow-up care after they’re discharged, a critical period when many maternal deaths occur.
“No woman should feel that her pain is ignored or her concerns are dismissed,” Marecheau said.
By ABBEY SALVEMINI asalvemini@liherald.com
For Cynthia Seibold, recognizing the achievements and resilience of women is deeply personal. Raised by a single working mother, she saw firsthand the strength, determination and perseverance it takes to overcome challenges. Today she carries that legacy forward, and takes pride in inspiring strong, capable and resilient women herself.
Seibold’s path to founding Balloon Mission was unconventional. After earning a master’s degree in secondary education, she spent 20 years in the insurance industry, analyzing risk and researching hazards for organizations including the NBA and the NHL. “My mission at that job was to protect people from harm and save money,” she said. The role sharpened her research and problem-solving skills — which would later inspire her environmental advocacy.
The pandemic was a turning point. The health scare forced reflection. “It showed me how precious and fragile life is,” Seibold, 57, said. “Whatever days are left, I want to give back in some way.”
A lifelong Long Islander, she found peace by the ocean, but noticed balloon debris piling up on local beaches. While volunteering at cleanups, she researched the environmental impact of balloon releases. She was stunned by the volume of data on their harm to wildlife, waterways and ecosystems worldwide, with little accountability.
In March 2022, a New York Times article on the surging popularity of balloon decor was published on her late mother’s birthday, and Seibold took that as a sign. “The idea of a solution would not leave me
alone,” she said of the problem of balloon waste. “If not me, who was going to do it?”
So she launched Balloon Mission, the first balloon collection-recycling infrastructure in the United States. “Here I am, an ordinary citizen stepping up,” she said. “Not certified in anything, but I did know how to research.” The early days were challenging,
filled with “soul-crushing” moments and fears of being laughed at for “chasing balloons.”
What began with collection bins in three schools and one library has grown into a regional and national effort. In three years, Balloon Mission has collected more than 65,000 post-event balloons.
Seibold says that collaborative partnerships with strong, inspiring women helped make the initiative possible. “I would not be me without these partners,” she said, citing Allison DePerte, of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, and Maureen Early, of the waste-management company Reworld.
She also praises Tara Moran-Schneider, senior conservation biologist with the Town of Hempstead’s Department of Conservation and Waterways, for installing 20 “No Balloon Release” signs in local parks and on beaches.
“We’ve become the experts in the room through research and data collection,” Seibold said — not because of advanced degrees, but thanks to research, partnerships and persistence.
Women have guided her journey. “It’s vital for young girls to see female leaders in all roles,” she said. “Leading by example shows that positive change is possible. There is no age limit.” Since Balloon Mission started, she has worked with Girl Scout troops, educating communities about responsible balloon practices by expanding “No Release” signs across Long Island.
Seibold’s message to women with a passion for change is simple: “If you have an idea or solution that has latched onto you and won’t shake free, that wakes you up in the middle of the night,” she said, “you have to pursue it.”
By Christie Leigh Babirad
Nick Rudy Babylon
To get back outside and do things before the extremes hit again. The extreme cold isn’t good but the extreme heat isn’t good either, so it’s that nice couple of months where you can go outside and do things and it’s the right temperature.
What signs of spring are you most excited to see this
Ellie Calia Babylon, 6 years old
Babylon Elementary I’m looking forward to my 7th birthday this spring, in May.
‘Peppa
By Abbey Salvemini
Oink if you love Mozart! The world’s most famous piggy is trading muddy puddles for the conductor’s baton. “Peppa Pig –
My First Concert” is headed to Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, on Saturday, March 28, offering families a vibrant, interactive introduction to the world of classical music.
Joined by Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, Peppa leads young audiences through playful romp designed to give toddlers and preschoolers their very first taste of an orchestra — in this case, the Aurora Orchestra. By blending catchy hits from the popular TV series with masterpieces by Mozart and Beethoven, the production creates a bridge between playground favorites and the concert hall. At just 60 minutes long, it’s a perfectly sized musical adventure for “little piggies” as young as 18 months.
Families explore how different instruments create sound in this playful production giving the little ones their first taste of classical music in an engaging setting. From the first notes of the Peppa Pig theme to the soaring strings of the masters, the production invites families to see how an orchestra actually works. Peppa and her brother George learn alongside their audience, discovering the distinct sounds and shapes of the instruments as the music comes to life. It’s an engaging, front-row seat to the wonders of the woodwind, brass and string families.
“This is really an interactive introduction to a live orchestra for very young audiences,” says Stephanie Turner, Tilles Center’s director of education and outreach.
This is a ‘first concert’ in the truest sense — approachable, loud and full of life. Stripping away the formality of a standard concert hall, the production encourages little ones to respond to the music however they feel moved. Children are welcome to participate throughout — whether that means clapping along, dancing in the aisles or simply reacting to the music.
“Anything they want to do,” Turner says. “When kids hear familiar music, they love to get up and dance. Whatever movement or sound kids want to make is totally open.”
The production also introduces a fresh face to the Peppa-verse: Lucy. Played by Evie James, this specially created character serves as the show’s lively narrator, helping children navigate their very first symphonic experience, while interacting with Peppa and her friends.
The show blends puppetry, live music and audience participation, featuring four puppeteers and 12 musicians performing alongside Lucy and the Peppa Pig family. James eplains that the production offers young audiences a whimsical introduction to live theater and classical music through the adventures of Peppa and her family.
“The kids respond to it so well,” she says. “It’s a really sweet and fun show with an educational element.”
Continuing the Tilles Center’s commitment to inclusive programming, this program — part of its “Family Fun!” series — it’s done as a relaxed performance. The atmosphere is intentionally crafted to be welcoming and accommodating, providing a supportive space for neurodivergent audiences to enjoy the arts together.
“These performances feature modified sound and lighting levels,” Turner explains. “There’s also a quiet space with sensory toys if a child gets overwhelmed.”
Families can check out a ‘social story’ before the big day. This visual guide uses photos and simple descriptions to walk children through the entire theater experience, turning the ‘unknown’ into a familiar and exciting adventure. Everyone is also welcome to a free family workshop prior to showtime (for ticket holders), with crafts, games and storytime.
• Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m.
• Tickets start at $39, VIP tickets are $79.50; available at ticketmaster.com
• Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
“Our goal is to provide the arts to the greater Long Island population,” Turner adds. “Through the Family Fun series, we bring shows like Peppa Pig, along with productions featuring characters like Curious George and ‘Sesame Street, so families can experience live performances together.”
Of course, for many children in the audience, Peppa Pig will be their first live performance.
“It’s age-appropriate, gentle and welcoming,” Turner continues. “You can come at any age or level and enjoy it. Even adults who’ve never been exposed to classical music can learn something.”
For James, the true magic happens after the curtain falls. Her goal is simple: to send the kids home feeling delighted with what’s transpired on stage.
“I hope they just have a fun time,” she says. “Maybe it will inspire them to listen to music, play an instrument themselves or develop an interest in theater.”
and George discover the magic of live music together at Tilles Center.
Isaac Mizrahi
Actor-host-writer-fashion designerproducer, performer extraordinaire Isaac Mizrahi is a truly unique talent. He regales his fans — and those just experiencing him for a first time — with song and his signature wit when he appears at Tilles Center. His one-of-a-kind show brings together comedy, commentar and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, Comden & Green to Madonna. He’s worked extensively in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. Most recently seen as Amos Hart in the Broadway production of “Chicago,” he heads here after his annual (triumphant) residency at Café Carlyle in Manhattan. Isaac also performs at such venues as Joe’s Pub and nationwide. Among his many credits, he’s the subject and co-creator of “Unzipped,” a documentary following the making of his Fall 1994 collection which received an award at the Sundance Film Festival.
Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
With his strikingly similar looks, baritone voic and spot-on mannerisms, Shawn Barker’s uncanny resemblance to the original “Man In Black” revitalizes the true character and spirit of Cash himself, for a one-of-a-kind show. In character throughout the entire evening, he takes the audience through each era of Cash’s life and music, including hits like “Folsom Prison Blues,” “I Walk The Line,” “A Boy Named Sue,” and “Ring of Fire,” backed by a full band. Born and raised in a working-class suburb of St. Louis, Barker took a schoolboy love for singing in church with his family and turned it into a career. The path to his current success wasn’t a straight line from gospel choir to Johnny Cash tribute act. After serving his country in the Army, Barker returned home to Missouri, took a job as a carpenter, and spent all of his free time learning how to play the guitar. His act then quickly turned from hobby to profession.
Sunday, March 29, 7 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at
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Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’
Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for an immersive exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director, renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan). It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of related videos play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
The Town of Babylon ZBA meets. 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
Movie matinee
Stop by Babylon Public Library for a showing of “Wicked: For Good.” The epic conclusion to the untold story of the witches of Oz begins. Elphaba, demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, fighting for truth.. Registration is not required.
• Where: 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon.
• Time: 2-4:15 p.m.
• Contact: babylonlibrary.org or (631) 669-1624
Visit Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium for a family-friendly program with an astronomy educator. Tour the night sky from right 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
BACCA Board Meeting
The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts Board holds a meeting. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: Lindenhurst Memorial Library, 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst.
• Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 957-7755
Children in grades Pre-K-5 are invited to First Presbyterian Church’s Kid Zone, weekly. Included is dinner, a Bible story, as well as crafts and games.
• Where: 79 E. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 587-5838
• Where: Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100
Wish You Were Here celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s album “Wish You Were Here,” acclaimed as “one of the greatest albums of all time,” and cited by Pink Floyd keyboardist Richard Wright and guitarist David Gilmour as their favorite album. The band delivers a critically-acclaimed, stunningly authentic and heartfelt tribute experience, faithfully and expertly reproducing Pink Floyd’s timeless musical soundscapes with entirely live music and vocals. Immerse yourself in this captivating journey through Pink Floyd’s musical catalog with this top-level act! Wish You Where Here continues its 30-year tradition of combining sight and sound to capture the mood, emotions, and intensity of the Floydian theatrical concert experience — in a spectacular tribute of music, performers, lighting, video, lasers and inflatables — performed live with no backing or click tracks. The band is arguably the longest continually-performing Pink Floyd tribute act with an unparalleled history of sold-out concerts, record-breaking festival events and celebrated theater productions. The show utilizes a veteran 10-piece musical ensemble featuring seven vocalists and a Floydian stage production — sound effects and vintage videos on a large circle screen, flying inflatables, theatrical vignettes with props, and a sensational light show with moving lasers, rolling fog and state-of-the-art intelligent lighting — all produced with a fan’s obsession for detail. The band authentically recreates the music from Pink Floyd’s entire career, performing the crowd favorites that all rock fans recognize, interspersed with the show-stoppers that appease even the most ardent Floyd fanatics.
• Time: 2 p.m.; March 28, 2 and 8 p.m.; also April 4
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579
Save the Great South Bay conducts the 7th Annual Community Creek Cleanup along Sumpwams Creek at Hawley’s Pond. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Clean-up gear is provided. Wear eye protection, long sleeves and pants. Sturdy water-resistant boots are recommended. Rain date is March 29.
• Where: West side of Route 231and Main St., Babylon
• Time: 8 a.m.-noon; Opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m.
• Contact: savethegreatsouthbay.org/ event/creek-defender-westislip-hawleys-pond/
• Where: 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon
• Time: 2 p.m.
• Contact: northbabylonpl.org or (631) 669-4020
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes welcomes Medicine Fish. Originally started on Long Island in 2011, the New York/Pennsylvania band cooks their music only using raw sound ingredients. Whether they’re tearing into a wild funk jam, making you clap and stomp with a folk n’ roll tune, or pushing full speed ahead with a vintage psychedelic fury, their music is produced under their creed that “music is human and so are we!” Their most recent EP, titled “Flooded With Sunlight”, was released on digital streaming services in March 2025.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
holds a sit-down dinner at Christ Episcopal Church. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: 12 Prospect St., Babylon
• Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 661-5757
Babylon Planning Board meets
The Town of Babylon Planning Board holds their next meeting All are welcome to attend.
• Where: Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst.
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 957-4434
The town holds an Accessory Apartment Review Board meeting. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 957-7468
Lindenhurst BOE meets
The Lindenhurst School District Board of Education holds their next meeting. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: McKenna Administration Building, 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst.
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 867-3000
Deer Park Chamber of Commerce invites all to their annual Golf Outing. Enjoy climate-controlled bays, friendly competition, premium food and drinks, raffles and a lively atmosphere designed for both seasoned golfers and firsttimers. This is an opportunity to strengthen connections, meet new local professionals and celebrate alongside fellow chamber members during their installation celebration. The cost is $250 for two tickets and includes open bar, dinner, game play and raffles.
• Where: Top Golf Holtsville, 5231 Express Drive North, Holtsville
• Time: 6-10 p.m.
• Contact: chamberofdeerpark. org or (631) 860-6946
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.
Save the Great South Bay Speaker Series, Guardians of the Water: Long Island’s Waterkeepers will be taking place on March 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. at The View in Oakdale.
Registration is required and please note that seating is limited.
Join Save the Great South Bay for a regional conversation featuring the Wa-
terkeepers who serve as independent guardians of Long Island’s waterways.
The event will be moderated by the Long Island Association and refreshments will be served.
To register, please visit givebutter. com/waterkeeper.
The View is located at 3 Consuelo Place, Oakdale.
The Babylon Village Arts Council is putting out a call to artists for their celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary.
Submit one original artwork celebrating flags in any 2D media: painting, photography, printmaking or collage.
The display will be on display from June 2 through July 29 at the Babylon Historical and Preservation Society, 117 W. Main St., Babylon.
There will be an opening reception on June 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Reproductions will be on view in July in the Museums of Miniature Art at the Nathaniel Conklin House and at the Historical Society.
Applications are available online at babylonvillagearts.org.
For more information, please call (631) 669-1810.
Save the Great South Bay will be hosting multiple clean ups in our local area. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged. Please note that the dates may change due to rain or other circumstances.
Please sign-up on Sign UP Genius to be alerted of changes.
Local clean-ups will be taking place on the following dates: March 28 at Haw-
ley’s Lake, Hawley’s Place Park, Babylon; April 12 in Lindenhurst at Neguntatogue Creek, Lincoln Ave.; and April 19 at Santapogue Creek, LA Fitness parking lot, West Babylon.
To sign-up and for times, visit savethegreatsouthbay.org/volunteer.
For more information, contact info@ savethegreatsouthbay.org
The Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Spring Fling on April 11 from 12 to 5 p.m. as they close Deer Park Ave., from Main St. to Park Ave.
Enjoy a pedestrian-only experience with live music, outdoor dining, shop-
ping village boutiques and visiting vendors. The event will include food trucks, a kid zone and live music that is sponsored by the Babylon Village Arts Council.
For more information, please visit babylonchamber.com or call (631) 213-6894.
The Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society will be hosting their 1960’s themed Oscar Party on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. This is your chance to rewrite history and cast your ballot for the best films and performances of that year in movie history. The cost is $10 per person for members and $20 for non-mem-
bers. Reservations are required. There will be refreshments, prizes and bubbly. Oscar attire is optional.
To reserve your spot, please call (631) 669-1756, and leave a message.
The Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society is located at 117 W. Main St. Babylon.
Notice of formation of Hampton Security & Fire Systems LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 02/06/2026. Office located in Suffolk. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC 77 County Road 39A, South Hampton, NY 11968 Purpose: any lawful purpose 26-86. 2/19, 26, 3/5, 12, 19, 26
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Rare Mix Group LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/13/2025. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 23 Briarwood Road, Wyandanch, NY 11798. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
26-87. 2/19, 26, 3/5, 12, 19, 26
Notice of formation of Facts & Figures Bookkeeping, LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 02/01/2026 Office location, County of SuffolkSSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: The LLC, 134 Farragut Road, West Babylon NY 11704 Purpose: any lawful act.
26- 130. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2, 9, 16
OF SALE SUPREME
Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19
SUFFOLK COUNTY
CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff against MARIETTA QUARLESS, et al
Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered February 5, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM. Premises known as 49 Gordon Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 103.00 Block 01.00 Lot 052.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Pinelawn, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $190,649.62 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 613403/2023. During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the 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. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. Bidders are also required to comply with the
Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale.
Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee File #
NY202200000320-1
26-136. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-4, Plaintiff AGAINST
Conrad Stoehrer a/k/a Conrad J. Stoehrer; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 13, 2019, amended August 1, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 14,2026 , at 2:30PM, premises known as 466 South 7th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0103
Section 018.00 Block 01.00 Lot 049.001. Approximate amount of judgment $457,476.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 613306/2018. Deposit by certified funds only, made payable to the referee. No cash accepted at Sale Robert T. Samson,
Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: February 10, 2026
For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831
26-134. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
SUPREME COURT
- COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff - against - LESLIE MITCHELL A/K/A LESLIE T. MITCHELL, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on December 12, 2023. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 13th day of April, 2026 at 9:30 AM. 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 known as 440 6th Street, West Babylon, (Town of Babylon) NY 11704.
(DSBL#: 0100-129.0002.00-111.000)
Approximate amount of lien $370,253.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 615310/2022. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq., Referee. Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plain-
tiff
400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618
Tel. 585/760-8218
For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832
Dated: February 9, 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.
26-133. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE,IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-WL1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005WL1, Plaintiff, AGAINST VIVIAN D. JOHNSON AKA VIVIAN JOHNSON, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on January 19, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the
Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 75 Main Ave, Wheatley Heights AKA Wyandanch, NY 11798 and, 8 Linden Street, Wheatley Heights, NY 117. 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 at Wyandanch, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 14.00, Block 1.00, Lot 66.000 and 67.000.
Approximate amount of judgment $356,513.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #613290/2015. James Pascarella, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747
26-132. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2
Notice of formation of 95 N. Railroad, LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secretary of State of NY SSNY on 2/11/24. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC, 28 Sheridan Rd., Babylon, NY 11702. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 26-144. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2, 9, 16
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 Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 28, 2026 at 9:00 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 89257 26-173. 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF BEARS STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES 1 LLC, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AQ1, Plaintiff against BEVERLY JONES A/K/A BEVERLY CREWS, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY 14614.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 23, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM. Premises known as 67 North 16th Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798, A/K/A 67 North 16th Street, Wheatly Heights, NY 11798. District 0100 Sec 040.00 Block 01.00 Lot 006.000. 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 $393,742.51 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 600144/2024.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.
Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY804 26-167 3/26, 4/2, 9,16
Budget Resolution
At a general meeting of the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, held at the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York, on the 20‘^ day of January, 2026, at 6:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, the following was recorded: The meeting was called to order.
The following were present:
Laurie Atlas Theresa DeBlasi Tory T. Hare
Ira Hester Patricia Ziegler
The following was absent: None.
The following resolution was offered by Mr. Hester, and seconded by Ms. Atlas, to wit: WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library to hold a Special District Meeting of the North Babylon School District for the purpose of (a) voting upon the Library budget and (b) electing one (1) trustee to the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library, RESOLVED, that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District shall be held at the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York, on the 14**^ day of April 2026 at 12:00 o’clock Noon, through 8:00 PM, prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by voting machines or by paper ballot If voting machines are not available, upon the (a) 2026-2027 fiscal year budget of the North Babylon Public Library and (b) the election of one (1) trustee to the Library Board of Trustees. The candidate with the most votes will serve a five-
year term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2031.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that in lieu of requiring the Board of Registration of said School District to meet prior to such Special District Meeting solely for the purpose of registering voters, the registration shall be conducted by the School District Clerk at such Clerk’s office during regular business hours on any business day up to and including April 14, 2026.
FURTHER RESOLVED That Notice of said Special District meeting shall be published in the Library’s two newspapers of record four times in the seven (7) weeks prior to the vote, with the first such publication being at least 45 days prior to the vote, in substantially the following form:
Public Notice of Special District Meeting Of the North Babylon Public Library Suffolk County, New York Budget Vote and Trustee Election Tuesday, April 14, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District that a Special District Meeting will be held in the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 from 12:00 Noon through 8:00 PM, prevailing time, for the purpose of voting upon the following items:
• To elect one (1) trustee to the North Babylon Public Library Board. The candidate with the most votes will serve a five-year term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2031. The incumbent position is currently held
by Theresa DeBlasi.
• To adopt the Annual Library District Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Library District.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions nominating candidates for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, prevailing time, not later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on Monday March 16, 2026. Each candidate must be a qualified voter and must reside in the area served by the North Babylon Public Library. The Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by at least twenty five (25) qualified voters of the School District or two percent (2%) of the voters who voted in the previous election, whichever is greater, shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate being nominated for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library. Candidates must sign an Affirmation of Compliance of the Conflict of Interest policy.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold a Special Budget Hearing on March 17, 2026 at the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York at 6:00 PM, prevailing time. Residents of the North Babylon
Public Library District are invited to attend. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with NY Education Law Section 1716(b), the proposed budget will be available 7 days prior to the Special Budget Hearing on March 17, 2026. Copies of the annual estimated expenditures of the North Babylon Public Library to be voted upon shall be available at the North Babylon Public Library and at each schoolhouse in the district between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 5:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, commencing on March 7,2026 and each weekday thereafter through April 14, 2026.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of the said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided or who is not registered to vote at any general election pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election law of the State of New York. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered at any Annual Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in lieu of the Board of Registration meeting prior to such Special District Meeting solely for the purpose of
registering voters, the registration of voters, the registration of voters shall be conducted by the School District Clerk (“walk- in registration”) at such District Clerk’s office located at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, from 9:00 o’clock AM to 3:00 o’clock PM prevailing time, on any business day up to and including April 14, 2026, and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register provided that he or she is known and can prove to the satisfaction of such School District Clerk to be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting. The register so prepared by said School District Clerk will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District at the office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the date set for such Special District Meeting between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 3:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, early mail or absentee ballots for the election of a Library Trustee and voting on the budget may be applied for at the Office of the North Babylon Public Library during regular business hours. Such applications must be received by the Office of the North Babylon Public Library at least seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by 5:00 PM, prevailing time, or the day prior to the vote if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. No early mail or absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed, unless it shall have been
received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list to whom early mail or absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the vote, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reasons of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot pursuant to the provisions of the Education Law without making separate applications for such absentee ballot.
FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the Library District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the Library District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is received by the Office
of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election.
Dated: January 20, 2026 North Babylon, New York
By Order of the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library, North Babylon School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call which resulted as follows:
Laurie Atlas
Voting
Yes
Theresa DeBlasi
Voting
Yes
Tory T. Hare
Voting
Yes
Ira Hester
Voting
Yes
Patricia Ziegler
Voting
Yes
The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted. 26-110. 2/26, 3/12, 26, 4/9
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT
REVIEW BOARD
Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, March 31st, 2026. Public hearings begin 6:00pm. NEW
APPLICATIONS:
•Shamsul K.
Chowdhury 309 Woods Rd North Babylon, NY 11703
SCTM#0100-1114-37
•Lawrence Nappi & Robert DaultonNappi 946 Tooker Ave West Babylon, NY 11704
SCTM#0100-139-163.001
•Grace Okusanya 897 Deer Park Ave North Babylon, NY 11703
SCTM#0100-151-1103.002
Printing Instructions: RENEWALS BY AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED. All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory Apartment Review Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York. Babylon Beacon: Thursday, March 26th, 2026 26-164 3/26
STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ____ U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF SALOMON BROS MORTGAGE SECURITIES VII, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1997-HUD2, Plaintiff, -vs- JOHN M. JACKSON; Any unknown heirs to the Estate of BERDINE IVORY next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest, as well as the respective heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff; Any unknown heirs to the Estate of THEODIS WELLS next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest, as well as the respective heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff; STACEY ANNETTE GOODMAN
A/K/A STACEY A.
TUCKER A/K/A
STACEY A. JACKSON A/K/A STACEY
IVORY, if living, and if she be dead, her respective heirs-at-law, 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 who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises; LONZELL N. IVORY SR.; CUNNOR DEAN
IVORY A/K/A CONNOR D. IVORY, if living, and if she be dead, her respective heirs-at-law, 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 who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises; KAYMEL IVORY, if living, and if he be dead, his respective heirs-at-law, 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 who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises; DAVID L. IVORY; RACHEL LOMINI
A/K/A RACHEL GRAVES; BEULAH J. IVORY; SHERRON DE BOOKHART; JAMES L. IVORY; JEROME M. IVORY; PATRICIA ANN
ARMSTRONG
A/K/A PATRICIA IVORY; WILLIAM IVORY; RONZELL ZELL IVORY; JOHN M. JACKSON JR.; PRINCE G. IVORY; JENNIFER ANN WELLS, if living, and if she be dead, her respective heirs-at-law, 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 who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises; JOE WILLIE WELLS; NORTHSTAR CAPITAL ACQUISITION LLC; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION & FINANCE; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; TIMOTHY GUARIN; CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION; JOSEPH PERCIVAL; TOWN SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF ISLIP; TOWN SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF BABYLON; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; MARY DOE Defendants. ____ Filed: 02/26/2026 Index No.: 620562/2024 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 107 N 18th Street Wyandanch, (Town of Babylon) NY 11798 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of
your Answer on Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. 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 OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF
SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is for the foreclosure of: Mortgage bearing the date of December 10, 1990, executed by Berdine Ivory & John M. Jackson & Theodis Wells to First Northern Mortgagee Corp. to secure the sum of $89,050.00, and interest, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County on January 9, 1991 in Book: 16525, Page: 97. That Fleet Northern Mortgage Corporation duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to Chemical Bank by Assignment dated December 10, 1990 and recorded on January 9, 1991 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book: 16993, Page: 39. That Chemical Bank duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to Chemical Mortgage Company by Assignment dated September 2, 1992 and recorded on September 8, 1992 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 18072 Page 564. That JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, s/b/m Chase Home Finance
LLC, s/b/m to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, s/b/m to Chase Mortgage Company, f/k/a Chemical Mortgage Company duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to Chemical Bank by GAP Assignment dated January 21, 2022 and recorded on March 12, 2022 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 23392 Page 189. That Chemical Bank duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington, D.C. by Assignment dated July 9, 1993 and recorded on July 27, 1993 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 18687 Page 267. That U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to CS First Boston Mortgage Capital Corp. by Assignment dated September 4, 1996 and recorded on April 25, 1997 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 19191 Page 710. That Credit Suisso First Boston Mortgage Capital LLC Successor by merger to CS First Boston Mortgage Capital Corp. duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to Salomon Brothers Realty Corp. by Assignment dated June 20, 1997 and recorded on April 10, 1998 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 19323 Page 162. That Salomon Brothers Realty Corp. duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to LaSalle National Bank, as Trustee for the registered holders of Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Inc., Series 1997-HUD2, without recourse by Assignment dated November 25, 1997 and recorded on April 10, 1998 in
the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 19323 Page 163. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the Mortgaged Premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the County in which the Mortgaged Premises is situated. District: 0100 Section: 039.00 Block: 02.00 Lot: 095.000 DATED: December 16, 2025 Rochester, New York 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. BY: Sean P. Williams, Esq. DAVIDSON FINK LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd., Ste. 200 Rochester, New York 14618 Tel: (585) 7608218 WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO
COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SCHEDULE A LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Wyandanch, in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, State of New York, known and designated as and by Lot Numbers 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41 in Block 29, as laid down on a certain map entitled, “Map of Wheatley Heights”, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, May 1, 1955, as and by the Map No. 1122, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Nicholl's Road (Nicholl' s Avenue) and the easterly side of North 18th Street (18th St.); RUNNING THENCE north 82 degrees 02
Notice of formation of 134 N. Carll, LLC.
Arts of Org filed with the Secretary of State of NY SSNY on 2/11/24. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC, 28 Sheridan Rd., Babylon, NY 11702. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
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minutes east and along the southerly side of Nicholl's Road 100 feet; RUNNING THENCE south 7 degrees 58 minutes east, 125 feet: RUNNING THENCE south 82 degrees 02 minutes west, 100 feet to the easterly side of North 18th Street; and RUNNING THENCE north 7 degrees 58 minutes west and along the easterly side of North 18th Street, 125 feet to the corner aforesaid at the point or place of BEGINNING. which has the address of 107 North 18th Street, Wyandanch, New York 11798. Being the same property as conveyed from Michael L. Knight to Berdine Ivory & John M. Jackson & Theodis Wells, as tenants in common as set forth in Deed Book 11202 Page 527 dated 12/10/1990, recorded 01/09/1991, Suffolk County, New York.
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Notice of formation of 80 Erlanger, LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secretary of State of NY SSNY on 2/11/24. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC, 28 Sheridan Rd., Babylon, NY 11702. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 26-143. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2, 9, 16
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT
SUFFOLK COUNTY US BANK TRUST
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF CARLA HONORAT, AND IF THEY BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, CLAIMING, OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE INTEREST IN, OR GENERALLY OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATION, NAMELY: THE WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WIDOWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWERS, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS; ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COM-
MITTEES, LIENORS AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN
TO PLAINTIFF, et al
Defendant(s)Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 13, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Premises known as 36 Clearview Drive, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. District 0100 Sec 009.00 Block 01.00 Lot 049.000. 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 $621,257.30 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 619935/2016. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.
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. Francesco P Tini, Esq., Referee File # 3000002130 26-119 3/5, 12, 19, 26
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT
SUFFOLK COUNTY
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, SUCCESSOR TO
THE BANK OF NEW YORK, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 20071 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff against STACEY L. KELLY
HENRY A/K/A STACEY L. KELLY-HENRY A/K/A STACEY L. KELLY
A/K/A STACY KELLY-HENRY, et al
Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 29, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 51 Madison Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. District 0100 Sec 164.00 Block 03.00 Lot 047.000. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $416,571.24 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 618751/2024. For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832.During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the 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. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. 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.
Scott C. Lockwood, Esq., Referee File #
NY201800001467-2 26-120 3/5, 12, 19, 26
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for RMTP Trust, Series 2021 Cottage-TT-V, Plaintiff, vs. Claire M. Cotter A/K/A Clair Cotter as heir and distributee of the Estate of Richard H. Cotter, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 13, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 24 Russel Street a/k/a 24 Russell Street, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of
New York, District 0101, Section 008.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 023.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $326,069.09 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616764/2023.
Joy E. Jorgensen, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 223156-1 26-117. 3/5, 12, 19, 26
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Pltf. vs. BRUCE STENSLAND, et al, Defts. Index #30489/2009. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered Dec. 12, 2023, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, No. Lindenhurst, NY on April 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. premises k/a 57 Stowe Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 a/k/a Section 008.00, Block 02.00, Lot 039.000. Said property beginning at a point on the easterly side of Stowe Avenue distant 75 ft. southerly from the corner formed by the intersection of the easterly side of Stowe Avenue with the southerly side of Lowerre St., being a plot 100 ft. x 75 ft. Approximate amount of judgment is $683,196.95 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale and the right of the United States of America to redeem within 120 days from the date of sale as provide by law. CURTIS R. EXUM, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 261 Madison Ave., 9th Fl., Ste. 940, New
York, NY 10016. File No. 017511-05243#102741 26-118. 3/5, 12, 19, 26
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, -againstCLARENCE VEREEN, 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 December 10, 2024, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 is the Plaintiff and CLARENCE VEREEN, 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 April 2, 2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 49 WATERFORD DRIVE, WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-012.00-01.00068.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECT-
ED, 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.: 600530/2023. Maria Sideris, 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. 26-121 3/5, 12, 19, 26
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against LAWRENCE WOMACK A/K/A LAWRENCE H. WOMACK, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 17, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 252 Locust
Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702. District 0102 Sec 008.00 Block 03.00 Lot 030.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $509,962.08 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 619962/2023. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.
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 T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee File # 3000001648
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Notice of Formation of Idlewild Ventures LLC ("the LLC"). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York ("SSNY") on March 9, 2026. Office location: Suffolk County. Street address of LLC: 55 Larboard Court, OIBA 4436 Babylon, NY 11702. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon SSNY to the LLC: 55 Larboard Court, OIBA 4436 Babylon, NY 11702. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 26-163 . 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5/7
NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION AND BUDGET VOTE OF THE LINDENHURST MEMORIAL LIBRARY
April 14, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Lindenhurst Memorial Library’s Annual Election and Budget Vote of the qualified voters of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at the Lindenhurst Memorial Library (the “Library”), One Lee Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY on April 14, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting, upon the following items:
• Proposition to adopt the Annual Budget of the Lindenhurst Memorial Library for the 20262027 fiscal year and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District; and
• Election of one (1) Trustee to the Board of Trustees of the Lindenhurst Memorial Library to fill a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2031; and
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, copies of a statement of the estimated Library expenditures for the fiscal year 2026-27, may be obtained, beginning March 13, 2026, during the hours in which the Library is regularly open for business and online at www.lindenhurstlibrary.org; and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Library will host a public information meeting for the purposes of discussion of the proposed 202627 Library budget
on March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm, in the Library; and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that candidates for the office of Trustee of the Board of Trustees shall be nominated by petition. Petitions must be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Library weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. no later than 5:00pm on Monday, March 9, 2026. Each petition must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District and must state the residence of each signer and the name and residence of the candidate; and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet at the Library on March 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of registering qualified voters who seek to vote at the Annual Library Vote and Election. Any person shall be entitled to have his/ her name placed upon such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he/she proves to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote. The register shall be filed with the Library Director and shall be open for inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on any day (except Saturday or Sunday) beginning March 25, 2026 through April 14, 2026. Residents who voted at an annual or special meeting of the Lindenhurst UFSD or the Library within four (4) years from April 14, 2026, or who registered with the Suffolk County Board of Elections under the provisions of Article 5 of the Election Law, need not re-register; and NOTICE IS FUR-
THER GIVEN, that applications for early mail or absentee ballots may be made at the Lindenhurst Memorial Library during regular business hours of 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday, beginning Thursday, February 26, 2026. Such applications must be received by the Office of the Clerk of the Library seven (7) days before the day of the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or by the day before the day of the vote if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons whom early mail or absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the Clerk of the Library on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of the vote, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. No early mail or absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received in the Office of the Clerk of the Library by 5:00 pm on the date of the election; and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a qualified voter whose ability to appear personally at the polling place is substantially impaired by reason of permanent illness or physical disability and whose registration record has been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections shall be entitled to receive an absentee ballot without making separate application for such absentee ballot; and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the Lindenhurst Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the Office of the Clerk of the Lindenhurst Memorial Library by mail to
Lindenhurst Memorial Library, One Lee Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, by email to lkropp@lindenhurstlibrary.org or by fax to 631-957-7114. In such request, the military voter may indicate his/ her preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. An application for a military ballot must be returned by mail to the Office of the Clerk of the Library and be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2026. No military ballots will be canvased unless it is received by 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2026.
Dated: Lindenhurst, NY
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JANUARY 21, 2026 OF THE LINDENHURST MEMORIAL LIBRARY
BY:GABRIELLE GIACOMAZZO, BOARD PRESIDENT 26-102 2/26, 3/12, 26, 4/9
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0370-26-105138 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 10 Elm Street, Huntington, NY 11743, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at J & P Tavern Corp. 26-165. 3/26, 4/2 Read
AVISO DE LA ELECCIÓN ANUAL Y DE LA VOTACIÓN DEL PRESUPUESTO DE LA BIBLIOTECA LINDENHURST MEMORIAL LIBRARY 14 de abril de 2026 POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA QUE, la Elección anual y votación del presupuesto de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión (UFSD) de Lindenhurst, ciudad de Babylon, condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, se celebrará en la biblioteca Lindenhurst Memorial Library (la “Biblioteca”), ubicada en One Lee Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY, el 14 de abril de 2026, entre las 10:00 a.m. y las 8:00 p.m., hora local, a fin de votar, por los siguientes puntos:
• Propuesta para adoptar el Presupuesto Anual de la biblioteca Lindenhurst Memorial Library para el año fiscal 20262027 y para autorizar que el monto que se requiere para esto se recaude por medio de impuestos sobre los bienes gravados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Lindenhurst.
• Elección de un (1) fideicomisario para el Comité de Fideicomisarios de la biblioteca Lindenhurst Memorial Library con el fin de cubrir el cargo durante cinco (5) años a partir del 1 de julio de 2026 hasta el 30 de junio de 2031.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que pueden obtenerse copias de un estado de los gastos estimados de la Biblioteca para el año fiscal 2026-2027, a partir del 13 de marzo de 2026, durante el horario habitual de atención administrativa de la Biblioteca y en línea en www.lindenhurstlibrary.org.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Bib-
lioteca organizará una reunión pública de carácter informativo con el fin de discutir el presupuesto propuesto para la Biblioteca para el año 2026-2027 que se llevará a cabo el 25 de marzo de 2026 a las 6:30 p.m., en la Biblioteca.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los candidatos para el cargo de fideicomisario para el Comité de Fideicomisarios serán nominados por solicitud. Las solicitudes deben presentarse en la Oficina del Secretario de la Biblioteca de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., hasta el día lunes 9 de marzo de 2026 a las 5:00 p.m. Cada solicitud debe estar firmada por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del Distrito y debe indicar la residencia de cada firmante y el nombre y la residencia del candidato.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que el Comité de Registro se reunirá en la Biblioteca el 25 de marzo de 2026, desde las 2:00 p.m. hasta las 6:00 p.m. con el propósito de registrar a los votantes calificados que deseen votar en la votación y elección anuales de la biblioteca. Toda persona tendrá derecho a que se incluya su nombre en dicho registro, siempre que en dicha reunión del Comité de Registro, demuestre a satisfacción del Comité de Registro que está o estará habilitada para votar. El registro se presentará ante el director de la Biblioteca y estará abierto para revisión todos los días (excepto sábados y domingos), de 9:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m., a partir del 25 de marzo de 2026 hasta el 14 de abril de 2026. Los residentes que hayan votado en una asamblea anual o extraordinaria del
UFSD de Lindenhurst o de la Biblioteca dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores al 14 de abril de 2026 o que se hayan registrado ante el Comité Electoral del Condado de Suffolk según las disposiciones del artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, no tendrán que registrarse nuevamente. TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que las solicitudes anticipadas para votar por correo o por ausencia pueden realizarse en la Biblioteca Lindenhurst Memorial Library durante el horario habitual de atención administrativa de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., a partir del jueves 26 de febrero de 2026. Dichas solicitudes deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario de la Biblioteca siete (7) días antes de la votación si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante o el día anterior a la votación si la boleta se entregará personalmente al votante. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les hayan emitido boletas de voto en ausencia o por correo estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretario de la Biblioteca en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos a la votación, excepto los sábados, domingos y días festivos. No se escrutará ninguna boleta de voto en ausencia o por correo, a menos que se haya recibido en la Oficina del Secretario de la Biblioteca antes de las 5:00 p.m. del día de la elección.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que un votante calificado cuya capacidad para presentarse personalmente en el lugar de votación esté sustancialmente impedida por razón de enfermedad permanente o discapacidad física y cuyo registro de inscripción haya sido marcado como “en
situación de discapacidad permanente” por el Comité Electoral tendrá derecho a recibir una boleta de voto en ausencia sin tener que hacer una solicitud por separado para dicha boleta de voto en ausencia.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Lindenhurst podrán pedir una solicitud de boleta militar a la Oficina del Secretario de la biblioteca Lindenhurst Memorial Library por correo postal a Lindenhurst Memorial Library, One Lee Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, por correo electrónico a lkropp@ lindenhurstlibrary. org o por fax al 631957-7114. En dicha solicitud, los votantes militares podrán indicar si prefieren que se les envíe la solicitud por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud de boleta militar se deberá devolver por correo postal a la Oficina del Secretario de la Biblioteca y se recibirán no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. del 27 de marzo de 2026. No se escrutará ninguna boleta militar, a menos que se reciba antes de las 5:00 p. m. del 14 de abril de 2026. Fechado: Lindenhurst, NY
POR ORDEN DEL COMITÉ DE FIDEICOMISARIOS 21 DE ENERO DE 2026 DE LA BIBLIOTECA LINDENHURST MEMORIAL LIBRARY POR:GABRIELLE GIACOMAZZO, PRESIDENTA DEL COMITÉ 26-103. 2/26, 3/12, 26, 4/9
AVISO DE REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITO BIBLIOTECA MEMORIAL PÚBLICA DE COPIAGUE
CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YOR
SE NOTIFICA a los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Copiague, Copiague, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, que se llevará a cabo una Reunión Especial del Distrito en la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague, 50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, Nueva York, el 14 de Abril de 2026 con el propósito de votar sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para satisfacer los gastos estimados de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague para el año 2026/2027, y la elección de un (1) fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague. El mandato de fideicomisario será el siguiente: [1] del 15 de Abril de 2026 al 30 de Junio de 2031. La votación se realizará por maquina de voto y los lugares de votación permanecerán abiertas desde 10:00 a.m. hasta las 8:00 p.m., hora predominante.
SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que las peticiones que nominan a los candidatos para el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague deben presentarse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague durante el horario normal de trabajo no más tarde de las 4:00 p.m. del día 30 antes de la Reunión Especial del Distrito. Las Peticiones deberán dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; deberán estar firmadas por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes
cualificados del Distrito Escolar o por el dos (2%) por ciento de los votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior, lo que sea mayor; deberán indicar la residencia de cada firmante y deberán indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato que se propone para el cargo de fideicomisario de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague, incluyendo el nombre del titular y la duración del mandato del cargo solicitado.
SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que de acuerdo con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere el registro personal de los votantes y ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no aparezca en el registro de dicho Distrito Escolar, o que no se registre como se dispone en lo sucesivo, salvo que las leyes del Estado de Nueva York dispongan lo contrario. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para registrarse de acuerdo con lo aquí dispuesto, y a todas las personas que se hayan registrado previamente en virtud del presente documento para una Asamblea
Anual o Especial, y que hayan votado en cualquier Asamblea Anual o Elección, celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores al 14 de Abril de 2026.
SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que la Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague llevará a cabo una Audiencia Presupuestaria Especial el 8 de Abril de 2025 en la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague, 50 Deau-
ville Boulevard, Copiague, Nueva York, a las 6:00 p.m., hora vigente.
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ADEMÁS que los votantes en la Elección de Presupuesto/Fideicomiso del Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague del 19 de Mayo de 1998 aprobaron la Inscripción Continua de Votantes. Los votantes calificados pueden registrarse en forma continua para las votaciones/ elecciones del Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague y de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague de la siguiente manera: La inscripción se realizará de Lunes a Viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. durante el año escolar, y de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. de Lunes a Jueves durante los recesos escolares en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficina de Administración Central, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726, excepto que no se permitirá la inscripción siete [7] días antes de la elección.
SE NOTIFICA
ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada y boletas de voto en ausencia con el propósito de votar sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague para el año 2026/2027, y para la elección de un (1) fideicomisario de la Biblioteca pueden obtenerse en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito del Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague, 2650 Great Neck Rd., Copiague, NY 11726. Dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete [7] días antes de la elección si la boleta debe ser enviada por correo al votante, o el
día antes de la elección si la boleta debe ser entregada personalmente al votante. Ningun boleta de voto anticipado por correo o de votante ausente será escrutada a menos que haya sido recibida en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. [hora prevaleciente] del día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las cuales se les ha emitido boletas de votación anticipada por correo y boletas de votante ausente estará disponible en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores al día fijado para la Votación del Presupuesto y la Elección de un Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca, excepto los sábados y domingos.
SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague pueden solicitar una solicitud de boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito por correo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficina de Administración Central, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726, por correo electrónico a dvanflorcke@copiague. net o por fax al 631841-4614. En dicha solicitud, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud por correo, fax o correo electrónico. El votante militar debe devolver el original de la solicitud de papeleta militar por correo a la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en la Oficina de Administración Central, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. Esta solicitud debe devolverse por correo o en persona a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar,
o al funcionario apropiado designado por la biblioteca pública del distrito escolar, según corresponda, no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. del veintiseis (26) día antes de la elección para todos los distritos escolares y las bibliotecas públicas de los distritos escolares, excepto los distritos escolares de la ciudad con menos de 125.000 habitantes, en cuyo caso la solicitud debe recibirse no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. del quince (15) día antes de la elección. Las solicitudes de boletas militares recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior serán procesadas de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar bajo la Sección 2018 de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de papeleta militar debe incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la papeleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico.
Y SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que la boleta militar original del votante militar debe ser devuelta por correo a la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficina de Administración Central, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. Los votantes militares deben presentar una solicitud de papeleta militar separada para cada elección en la que deseen emitir un voto, excepto cualquier revocación presupuestaria necesaria. Las boletas militares serán escrutadas si se reciben en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. [hora vigente] del día de la elección, o si muestran una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o si muestran un endoso
fechado de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o si se reciben no más tarde de las 5:00 p.m. [hora vigente] del día de la elección y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo de la misma, con una fecha que se comprueba que no es posterior al día anterior a la elección/voto.
Por orden del Consejo de Administración de la Biblioteca Memorial Pública de Copiague, Distrito Escolar Libre y Unido de Copiague, Pueblo de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York 26-`162 3/26
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Home Equity Asset Trust 2005-7 Home Equity PassThrough. Certificates, Series 2005-7 Plaintiff, Against Marian Mills as Administrator of the Estate of Bernadette Roberts a/k/a Bernedette Roberts, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Clerk of the Suffolk County Traffic and Violations Agency, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, Irwin Pomerantz, as the Administrator of Long Island Care Center, Inc.; Beulh Marshall s/h/a John Doe #1 Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/08/2026, I, the un-
dersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 4/30/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3 Surrey Drive, 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 at Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York District 0100 Section 171.00 Block 02.00 Lot 070.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $351,588.26 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 621060/2017
Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee.
SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 3/5/2026 File Number: 32156 CA 26-169 - 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BABYLON. KEARNY BANK, successor by merger with Clifton Savings Bank, Plaintiff against 901 MERRICK ROAD LLC, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated February 3, 2026 and entered on February 5, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY on April 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being at Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of
Suffolk, State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the northerly side of Montauk Highway (Merrick Road) with the easterly side of Great Neck Road and; RUNNING THENCE still along said easterly side of Great Neck Road north 21 degrees 18 minutes 05 seconds west 234. 70 feet to the southerly side of Cedar Court; THENCE along the southerly side of Cedar Court north 76 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds east 254.48 feet; THENCE south 13 degrees 07 minutes 20 seconds east 100 feet; THENCE north 76 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds east 40 feet; THENCE south 13 degrees 07 minutes 20 seconds east 20 feet; THENCE north 76 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds east 120.00 feet to the westerly side of Howard Avenue; THENCE along said westerly side of Howard Avenue south 13 degrees 07 minutes 20 seconds east 157.11 feet to the northerly side of Montauk Highway; THENCE along said northerly side of Montauk Highway, the following two (2) courses and distances to the easterly side of Great Neck Road said point being the point or place of BEGINNING. 1. South 83 degrees 49 minutes 05 seconds west 135.90 feet; 2. South 83 degrees 27 minutes 04 seconds west 247.81 feet. Said premises known as 901 MERRICK ROAD, COPIAGUE, NY 11701 Approximate amount of lien $6,133,232.84 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 619109/2024. 26-168. 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16
NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING OF THE DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special District Meeting of the qualified voters of the Deer Park Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at the Deer Park Public Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, New York on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., prevailing time, for the purpose of voting by paper ballot upon the following items:
• To adopt the Annual Budget of the Deer Park Library for the fiscal year 2026/2027 and to authorize that the requisite portion thereof be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Deer Park Union Free School District.
• To elect one (1) member of the Board of Trustees, whereby one (1) member will serve a term commencing on July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2031.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that for the purpose of voting at such a meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 the polls will be open between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., prevailing time, and voting will be held in the Deer Park Public Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, New York, and
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public information meeting will be held in the Deer Park Public Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, New York on April 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM prevailing time to discuss the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for the Deer Park Public Library’s purposes; and
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of a statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for the Deer Park Library’s purposes exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said meeting except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from the Library located at 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park ,New York during the operating hours of the Library; and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Education Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at any Annual or Special District meeting within the past four (4) years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is eligible and registered to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons that wish to vote must register.
The Board of Registration will meet for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law on Saturday, March 31, 2026 between the hours of 4 p.m.. and 8 p.m. prevailing time at the Deer Park Public Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, New York to add any additional names to the register to be used at the aforesaid election/
vote, at which time any person will be entitled to have his/her name placed on such register, provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such Special District Meeting for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York and the registration list prepared by the Board of Elections will be filed in the
Office of the Director of the Library and will be open for the inspection by any qualified voter of the District between the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the election/vote except Sunday.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Trustee of the Deer Park Library shall be filed in the Office of the Director of the Library, at the Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, not later than 5:00 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 which petition shall be filed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. prevailing time Monday to Friday. Each petition must be directed to the Library Director, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the Library district and must state the residence of each signer and the name and residence of the candidate. Vacancies on the Board of Trustees are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested in person from the Library Director at his office at the Library, Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm or in writing to Deer Park Public Library 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729, or by email to directorsoffice@ deerparklibrary.org. The application for registration must be received in the office of the Library Director no later than 5:00 pm on March 20, 2026. In the request for an application for registration, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot in person to the Library Director at his office at the Library, Monday –Friday between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm or in writing to Deer Park Public Library 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729, or by email to directorsoffice@deerparklibrary. org. in order to receive a military ballot, the military ballot application must be received no later than 5:00 pm on March 20, 2026. In the request for an application for a military ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for a military ballot,
and the military ballot, by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. All original qualified military voters’ ballot applications and military ballots must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than March 20, 2026. Military ballots must be received by the Library Director (1) before the close of the polls, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and must show a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or must show a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or (2) not later than 5:00 pm on the day of the election and be signed and dated by the military voter and one witness, with a date ascertained to be not later than the day before the election. A list of all persons to whom military ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the Library Director between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the election, vote, except Sunday. FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018a and Section 2018-e of the Education Law, absentee ballots and/or early mail voter ballots for the election of Trustee of the Library, and adoption of the annual budget, may be applied for at the Office of the Director of the Library, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, New York, during the hours of 10 a.m. through 4 p.m., prevailing time, Monday through Friday. Completed applications must be received by the Library Director no earlier than March 14, 2026, and by April 7, 2026, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter at the office of the Library Director, the completed application must be received by the Library Director no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026. No absentee or early mail voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the office of the Library Director not later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote/election. A list of all persons to whom absentee and early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the Library Director between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each of the five (5) days prior to the election, vote, except Sunday.
Dated:
Deer Park, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF February 18, 2026 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 26-124. 3/5, 12, 19, 26
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff against UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF NATHAN JAMES JACKSON, et al De-
ment of Foreclosure and Sale entered January 27, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 20 Emerald Lane, North Amityville, NY 11701. District 0100 Sec 174.00 Block 03.00 Lot 041.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected situate, lying and being at Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $624,259.67 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 624843/2023.During the COVID-19 health emergency, Bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of the 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. Should a bidder fail to comply, the Referee may refuse to accept any bid, cancel the closing and hold the bidder in default. 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.
Notice of Formation of LCG Innovative Consultant LLC filed with SSNY on March 10, 2026. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY is designated as agent for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 30 Brown Blvd, Wheatley Heights NY 11798. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. 26-176. 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: CL-26-10070601 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 377 Nesconset Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at KOTOBUKI RESTAURANT INC. 26-177. 3/26. 4/2
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-26106290 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 73 Howells Road, Bay Shore, NY 11706, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Villa Roma Caterers Inc. 26-178. 3/26, 4/2
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Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee File # NY202300000005-1 26-166 - 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16
AVISO DE REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DE DISTRITO DE LA DEER PARKBIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA
CIUDAD DE BABYLON,SUFFOLK
COUNTY, NEW YORK
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Reunión Distrital Especial de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Deer Park Union, Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, en la Biblioteca Pública de Deer Park, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, Nueva York, el martes 14 de abril de 2026 a las 10:00 a. m., hora vigente, con el propósito de votar mediante boleta de papel sobre los siguientes temas:
• Adoptar el Presupuesto Anual de la Biblioteca de Deer Park para el año fiscal 2026/2027 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito Escolar Libre de Deer Park Union.
• Elegir un (1) miembro del Consejo de Administración, de los cuales un (1) cumplirá un mandato que comenzará el 1 de julio de 2026 y finalizará el 30 de junio de 2031.
SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS POR LA PRESENTE que, para votar en dicha reunión el martes 14 de abril de 2026 , las urnas estarán abiertas entre las 10 a. m. y las 8 p. m., hora vigente, y la votación se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Deer Park, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, Nueva York, y
SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que se llevará a cabo una reunión de información pública en la Biblioteca Pública de Deer Park, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, Nueva York, el 1 de abril de 2026 a las 7:00 p. m., hora vigente, para discutir la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para los fines de la Biblioteca Pública de Deer Park; y SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE QUE cualquier residente del Distrito, durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha reunión, excepto sábados, domingos y feriados, podrá obtener una copia de una declaración del monto de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para los fines de la Biblioteca de Deer Park, excluyendo los dineros públicos, en la Biblioteca ubicada en 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, Nueva York, durante el horario de atención de la Biblioteca; y
SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que el registro personal de votantes es obligatorio de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación o con el Artículo 5 de dicha Ley. Si un votante se ha registrado previamente de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en cualquier reunión anual o extraordinaria de distrito en los últimos cuatro (4) años, podrá votar en estas elecciones; si es elegible y está registrado para votar de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también podrá votar en estas elecciones. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.
La Junta de Registro se reunirá con el propósito de registrar a todos los votantes calificados del Distrito de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación el
sábado 31 de marzo de 2026 entre las 4 p. m. y las 8 p. m., hora vigente, en la Biblioteca Pública de Deer Park, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, Nueva York, para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al registro que se utilizará en la elección/votación antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho registro, siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que en ese momento o en lo sucesivo tiene derecho a votar en dicha Reunión Distrital Especial para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y la lista de registro preparada por la Junta Electoral se archivarán en la Oficina del Director de la Biblioteca y estarán abiertos para la inspección de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito entre las 9:30 a. m. y las 4:30 p. m. de cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores a la elección/votación, excepto el domingo.
SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE QUE las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca de Deer Park deberán presentarse en la Oficina del Director de la Biblioteca, ubicada en 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del lunes 16 de marzo de 2026. Dicha petición deberá presentarse entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., hora vigente, de lunes a viernes. Cada petición debe dirigirse al Director de la Biblioteca, debe estar firmada por al menos veinticinco (25) votantes calificados del distrito de la Biblioteca y debe indicar la residencia de cada firmante, así como el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Las vacantes en la Junta de Fideicomisarios no se consideran cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se postulan en general. Las peticiones de nominación no deben describir ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato.
Y, ADEMÁS, SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar su registro como votantes cualificados del distrito. La solicitud de registro como votante militar puede solicitarse personalmente al Director de la Biblioteca, en su oficina, de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m., o por escrito a la Biblioteca Pública de Deer Park, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729, o por correo electrónico a directorsoffice@ deerparklibrary.org. La solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina del Director de la Biblioteca a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 20 de marzo de 2026. En la solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede indicar su preferencia de recibirla por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico.
Y ADEMÁS, POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar en persona al Director de la Biblioteca en su oficina, de lunes a viernes entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 5:00 p. m., o por escrito a la Biblioteca Pública de Deer Park, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729, o por correo electrónico a
directorsoffice@deerparklibrary.org. Para recibir una boleta militar, la solicitud de boleta militar debe recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p. m. del 20 de marzo de 2026. En la solicitud de una boleta militar, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de boleta militar, y la boleta militar, por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Todas las solicitudes de boleta de votantes militares calificados originales y las boletas militares deben devolverse por correo postal o en persona. Las papeletas para votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares calificados a más tardar el 20 de marzo de 2026. Las papeletas militares deben ser recibidas por el Director de la Biblioteca (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes 14 de abril de 2026, y deben mostrar una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o deben mostrar un endoso fechado de recibo por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del día de la elección y estar firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se verifique que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a quienes se les habrán emitido papeletas militares estará disponible en la Oficina del Director de la Biblioteca entre las 9 a.m. y las 5 p.m. cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos a la elección, excepto el domingo. SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que, de conformidad con las disposiciones de los Artículos 2018-a y 2018-e de la Ley de Educación, las papeletas de voto en ausencia y/o de voto por correo anticipado para la elección del Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca y la aprobación del presupuesto anual pueden solicitarse en la Oficina del Director de la Biblioteca, 44 Lake Avenue, Deer Park, Nueva York, de lunes a viernes de 10:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m., hora vigente. Las solicitudes completas deben ser recibidas por el Director de la Biblioteca no antes del 14 de marzo de 2026, y antes del 7 de abril de 2026, si la papeleta se envía por correo. Si la papeleta se entrega personalmente al votante en la oficina del Director de la Biblioteca, la solicitud completa deberá ser recibida por el Director de la Biblioteca a más tardar a las 17:00 h del lunes 13 de abril de 2026. No se escrutará ninguna papeleta de votante en ausencia o por correo anticipado a menos que se haya recibido en la oficina del Director de la Biblioteca a más tardar a las 17:00 h del día de la votación/ elección. La lista de todas las personas a quienes se les hayan emitido papeletas de voto en ausencia o por correo anticipado estará disponible en la Oficina del Director de la Biblioteca entre las 9:00 h y las 17:00 h de cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos a la elección, excepto los domingos.
Fecha :
Deer Park, Nueva York POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE 18 de febrero de 2026
LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE DEER PARK 26-125. 3/5, 12, 19, 26
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BABYLON.
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff against LEROY R. HAMILTON AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BEATRICE HAMILTON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 15, 2025 and entered on October 20, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as DSBL# 0100 054.00 02.00 001.000.
Said premises known as 79 S. 32ND STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798
Approximate amount of lien $116,688.55 plus interest & costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.
Index Number 628335/2023.
FRANCESCO P. TINI, ESQ., Referee
Pincus & Tarab
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 26-137. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2
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,\ -againstDEBRA WISE A/K/A DEBRA R. WISE, 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 February 19, 2026, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and DEBRA WISE A/K/A DEBRA R. WISE, 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 April 28, 2026 at 10:30AM, premises known as 509 11TH STREET, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100130.00-04.00-086.000.
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.: 614779/2023. David Bishop, 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. 26-171 - 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC., -againstDENISE HALL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MINNIE HALL, 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 January 14, 2025, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. is the Plaintiff and DENISE HALL, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MINNIE HALL, 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 April 30, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 124 SOUTH 30TH STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-053.00-02.00058.001.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 619716/2016. Scott H. Siller, 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.
26-172- 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/ OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD
Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s):
PUBLIC HEARING/ SITE PLAN REVIEW
JOB# HPLN-28 (2562A); Crescent Group Realty, Inc.: SCTM# 0100-198-02-029: Zone – G Industry
Prefabricated: SEQRA - Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Applicant proposes construction of a new one-story 20,000sf (footprint) prefabricated metal manufacturing/warehouse building with 600sf of office space, four (4) overhead doors, and associated site improvements.: Property is located on the southwest corner of Strong Avenue and Chettic Avenue, northwest corner of
Strong Avenue and Victoria Avenue, Copiague, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York
PUBLIC HEAR -
ING/SITE PLAN
REVIEW/BAR/RESTAURANT
JOB# HPLN-10 (2540AF); Sake Asia:
SCTM# 0100-21302-032.004: Zone – E
Business: SEQRA –Type II Action: Applicant proposes to expand an existing 81 seat Bar/Restaurant into two (2) adjoining tenant spaces in order to increase the amount of seats to 126, along with associated site improvements.: Property is located on the southeast corner of New York State Route 109 and Edel Avenue, West Babylon, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
Babylon Beacon: 03/26/26 26-174 3/26
SUPREME
COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 619832/2025
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK as the place of trial situs of the real property
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Mortgaged Premises: 41 SOUTH 31ST STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798
District: 0100, Section: 054.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 019.002
MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. LAWRENCE SCOTT,
AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNABELLE SCOTT; ERIC SCOTT, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNABELLE SCOTT; VALENCIO BLACKWOOD, JR., AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNABELLE SCOTT; CARL ANTHONY BLACKWOOD, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF ANNABELLE SCOTT; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF ANNABELLE SCOTT, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS LLC; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, "JOHN DOE #1" through "JOHN DOE #12," the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, Defendants.
To the above named Defendants
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a judgment may be entered against you.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT
THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $352,500.00 and interest, recorded on February 14, 2007, in Liber M00021476 at Page 599, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering premises
known as 41 SOUTH 31ST STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798.
The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
SUFFOLK County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.
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 the mortgage company will not stop the 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.
Dated: March 17th, 2026
ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq.
900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 26-175 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16
The Babylon Museum of Miniature Art is proud to announce its March exhibition featuring student-artists of the Babylon High School National Art Honor Society, NAHS.
This special exhibition highlights a curated collection of miniature artworks created by high school artists whose work sets out to reflect creativity and thoughtful artistic exploration.
As members of NAHS, these students demonstrate not only artistic excellence but also leadership, integrity and a commitment to service within the arts community,” said Allyson Uttendorfer, vice president of BVAC. “Under the guidance of NAHS Advisor Cheryl Schweider, their small-scale works invite viewers to look closely and discover powerful artistic expression within an intimate format, proving that art does not need to be large to make a meaningful impact.”
Exhibiting artists include Olivia Alcock, Kiera Ceballos, Hailey Coll, Bella Dechiaro, Madison DeSena, Olivia Gavin, Julia Good, Keira Kolakowski, Meghan Larkin, Reese LaTorre, Olivia Lee, Olivia Lynch, Soleil MacRuari, Hailey McElmoyl, Allie Manetta, Olivia Patiri, Charlie Rapport, Abbey Rotunno, Faith Stewart, Logan Lane Snider and Ciara Weisbecker.
“The March exhibition celebrates the next generation of artists in our community and reinforces the museum’s mission to make art accessible, inspiring and community-centered,” said Uttendorfer, adding that by partnering with Babylon High School’s National Art Honor Society, the Babylon Miniature Museum of Art continues its commitment to uplifting young creatives and providing meaningful opportunities for student artists to share their voices.
The exhibition will be on view throughout the month of March. Community members, families and art enthusiasts are warmly invited to experience this inspiring showcase of student talent.
For additional information, visit BVAC’s website at babylonvillagearts.org.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING
COPIAGUE ME -
MORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the Copiague Union Free School District, Copiague, Suffolk County, New York, that a Special District Meeting will be held in the Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York on April 14, 2026, for the purpose of voting upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the Copiague Memorial Public Library for the 2026/2027 year, and the election of one (1) trustee of the Copiague Memorial Public Library. The term of said trustee shall be as follows: April 15, 2026 to June 30, 2031. The voting shall be by machine, and the polls will remain open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., prevailing time.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Copiague Memorial Public Library Trustee must be filed with the District Clerk’s Office of the Copiague Union Free School District during regular business hours no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 30th day prior to the Special District Meeting. The Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk; shall be signed by at least twenty five (25) qualified voters of the School District or two (2%) percent of the voters who voted in the previous annual election, whichever is greater; shall state the residence of each signer and shall state
the name and residence of the candidate being nominated for the office of trustee of the Copiague Memorial Public Library including the name of the incumbent and the length of the term of office of the position sought.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not appear on the register of the said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided except as may otherwise be provided by the laws of the State of New York. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered previously hereunder for an Annual or Special Meeting, and who shall have voted at any Annual Meeting or Election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to April 14, 2026.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Copiague Memorial Public Library will hold a Special Budget Hearing on April 8, 2026 at the Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York, at 6:00 p.m., prevailing time.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that voters at the May 19, 1998 Copiague Union Free School District Budget/Trustee Election approved Continuous Voter Registration. Qualified voters may register on a continuous basis for
Copiague Union Free School District and Copiague Memorial Public Library votes/ elections as follows: Registration will be conducted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the school year, and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday during school recesses at the Office of the District Clerk, Central Administration Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726 except there will be no registration allowed seven [7] days prior to the election.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for early voting ballots and absentee ballots for the purpose of voting upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the Copiague Memorial Public Library for the 2026/2027 year, and for the election of one (1) Library Trustee may be obtained from the Office of the District Clerk of the Copiague Union Free School District, 2650 Great Neck Rd., Copiague, NY 11726. Such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. No early mail ballot or absentee voter ballot will be canvassed unless it has been received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. [prevailing time] on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day
set for the Budget Vote and Election of a Library Trustee, except Saturdays and Sundays.
NOTICE IS
FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are qualified voters of the Copiague Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, Central Administration Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726, by e-mail at dvanflorcke@copiague.net or by fax at 631-841-4614. In such request, the military voter may indicate his/her preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or e-mail. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail to the office of the District Clerk at Central Administration Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. This application must be returned by mail or in person to the Office of the School District Clerk, or appropriate official designated by the school district public library, as applicable, not later than 5:00 PM on the twenty-sixth (26th) day before the election for all school districts and school district public libraries, except city school districts with less than 125,000 inhabitants in which case the application must be received not later than 5:00 PM on the fifteenth (15th) day before the election. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018 of the Education Law. The application for a military ballot should include the military
voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax or e-mail.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail to the Office of the District Clerk, Central Administration Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. Military voters must submit a separate military ballot application for each election at which they wish to cast a vote, except any necessary budget revote. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m. (prevailing time) on the day of the election, or showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received no later than 5:00 p.m. (prevailing time) on the day of the election and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election/vote.
By order of the Board of Trustees of the Copiague Memorial Public Library, Copiague Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York 26-129. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SABR 2004-OP1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-OP1, Plaintiff, Against JOANNE ANANIA
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/19/2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 4/10/2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 48 Walnut Ave, Farmingdale, New York 11735, 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 047.00 Block 01.00 Lot 091.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $558,035.02 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 23768/2005 HARVEY SAVITT, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 1/30/2026 File Number: 560-1734 CA
26-138. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2
SUPREME
COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT, Plaintiff, vs. Gloria De Lisi A/K/A Gloria Scaduto De Lisi A/K/A Gloria Scaduto-De Lisi Heir-At-Law, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 11, 2024, and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on January 28, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 14, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., premises known as 1593 1st Street a/k/a 1st Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. 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 139.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 046.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $870,481.47 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 026442/2010.
Latoya Roberta-Angela James, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 254208-1 26-139. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY STATE OF NEW YORK MORTGAGE AGENCY, Plaintiff against JOSE A. PALACIOS A/K/A JOSE PALACIOS, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, 28 Corporate Drive, Suite 104, Halfmoon, NY 12065.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 22, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Premises known as 25 North Emerald Lane, Amityville, NY 11701. District 0100 Sec 174.00 Block 03.00 Lot 060.000. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $171,750.71 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 617597/2023.he 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 J. Cava, Esq., Referee File # 22002077-02 26-140. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2
SUPPLEMENTAL
SUMMONS Supreme Court of New York, Suffolk County. US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CABANA SERIES V TRUST, Plaintiff -againstSEBASTIAN RASPANTI; ROSE ANN RASPANTI A/K/A
ROSEANN A. RASPANTI A/K/A ROSEANN PERILLO, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELA DICARLO; JOHN J. PERILLO, JR., AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELA DICARLO; MICHELLE A. O’BRIEN A/K/A MICHELLE A. PERILLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELA DICARLO; MEGAN N. OLIVER A/K/A
MEGAN N. PERILLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELA DICARLO; MELANIE SANTLOFER A/K/A MELANIE PERILLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELA DICARLO; KAREN A. PERILLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELA DICARLO; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN S. PERILLO, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELA DICARLO; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF CARMELA DICARLO; CITIZENS BANK, N.A. F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, N.A.; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE
SERVICE; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; "JOHN DOE" and "JANE DOE" said names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants of premises being foreclosed herein, Defendants Index No. 627293/2023. Mortgaged Premises: 5 Clifton Street Farmingdale, NY 11735 District: 0100 Section: 070.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 002.000TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above captioned action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. 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 OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECTIVE of the above-captioned action is to foreclose on a mortgage to secure $416,650.00 and interest, recorded in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office on May 5, 2011, in Book M00022073, Page 051, covering the premises known as 5 Clifton Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. The relief sought herein is a final
judgment directing sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the County in which the mortgaged premises is located. 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. FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160 Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 26-151. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2
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COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Mildred J. Michalczyk, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 15, 2026, I,
the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 16 Walnut Avenue 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 Westerly side of Walnut Avenue, at Farmingdale, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 046.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 026.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $445,904.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602779/2020. Cash will not be accepted, bank or certified checks only.
Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 253933-1 26-152. 3/19, 26, 4/2, 9
NOTICE OF SALE
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 20182, Plaintiff AGAINST Angela Banahan, a/k/a Angela M. Banahan; Thomas Banahan; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 26, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on April 20, 2026, at 3:00PM, premises known as 65 Ryder Avenue, North Baby-
lon, NY 11703. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 113.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 098.000. Approximate amount of judgment $433,789.87 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 611825/2023.
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-S3, Plaintiff AGAINST ERICA WESTBROOK, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 8, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM, premises known as 4 South 21 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 Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 055.00, Block 02.00, Lot 067.000. Approximate amount of judgment $367,939.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index
#610363/2019. Scott Lockwood, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-002268
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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 OWNER TRUSTEE OF CSMC 2018-RPL3 TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST DOLORES GARCIA, JULIO GARCIA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 20, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on April 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM, premises known as 551 South 7th 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 Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0103 Section 017.00 Block 04.00 and Lot 055.000. Approximate amount of judgment $683,832.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #624844/2023. For sale information, please visit Auction. co m at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832. Danielle Coysh, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001492 89115 26-155. 3/19, 26, 4/2, 9
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST, SERIES SPMD 2004-C, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES SPMD 2004-C, -againstCARL D. PLAISIMOND, 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 January 23, 2026, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST, SERIES SPMD 2004-C, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES SPMD 2004-C is the Plaintiff and CARL D. PLAISIMOND, 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 April 23, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 169 NORTH 28TH STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-039.0001.00-011.001.
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.: 619438/2023. 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 IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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TQ. We just moved from the city, and found a notice on our door saying we have to get a permit for my parents to continue living with us. Neighbors were probably the ones who called the building department. My parents have always shared a house with us, in their own separate basement area with a kitchen, where they can come and go as they wish and spend time with their grandchildren, especially while we’re at work. We can’t just send my parents somewhere. What is the easiest way to get what we need?
A. You will need 1) the whole home measured, 2) floor plans drawn, 3) paperwork filed with a building department, 4) rejected for zoning reasons, 5) the application package forwarded to a separate zoning board, 6) wait your turn to get your documents reviewed before you get a zoning hearing, 7) given an appearance date, 8) attend a public hearing to see your case presented, 9) await a building plan review for the necessary safety and code requirements, 10) pay for the approved permit(s) to be issued, 11) get a contractor, plumber and electrician, and 12) arrange for plumbing, electric and final inspections to complete the process.
In some communities, the procedures can take well over a year. You will need patience and trust that you will eventually get to the end.
It’s admirable that you have a family that is appreciative enough to support one another’s needs, like watching the children and spending valuable time together. You might think this kind of extended family unit would be encouraged, but there are reasons it is scrutinized, including safety concerns, home values, parking and monitoring the number of people on a property. Although neighbors do not have authority to reject your living situation, if you are not respectful of everyone around you, including parking considerately, keeping the property neat and quiet, neighbors will complain.
Cooking fires are a leading cause of home casualties. Primary or second kitchens located in a basement are prohibited in nearly every community I have ever dealt with. I just saw that a father and son perished in a basement fire, coincidentally, in a home I wrote a safety report about within the past year. I commented on how the basement was a nonhabitable space, and yet someone cleaned it up, moved in, and now a father and child have died.
The fire chief said it is very difficult, almost impossible, to fight a basement fire, because flames are blasting up at you while you’re trying to get down and into the space. Basement walls can’t be cut to relieve the heat and smoke buildup.
You may think of a home as a place to live, and fortunately, or unfortunately, disasters have shaped strict rules made to prevent more disasters. Not having a basement kitchen can save lives. Your parents won’t be sent away, but you will need to start the process as outlined above. Good luck!
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The recent series of terrorist attacks in Austin, Texas; on the East Side of Manhattan, outside Gracie Mansion; at a synagogue in Bloomfield, Mich.; and at Old Dominion University, in Norfolk, Va.; send the clear signal that federal, state and local law enforcement must be on full alert, especially for the duration of the conflict with Iran.
Threats and potential terror attacks could range from ISIS, Al Qaeda and the Iranian proxy Hezbollah to radically inspired lone wolves.
Prior to the horrific Sept. 11 attacks, our nation’s counterterrorism efforts were basically uncoordinated, both here at home and overseas. The FBI and CIA, for instance, were effectively precluded by policy and design from sharing information and intelligence with each other. Similarly, the FBI often withheld information from local police departments, including the NYPD.
There were also few adequately constructed lines of communication between the United States and overseas intelligence agencies regarding terror threats (Great Britain, Canada and Isra-
el being among the few exceptions).
President George W. Bush and the majority of both parties in Congress agreed on the absolute necessity to tear down existing walls and barriers, and to establish new structures to enhance cooperation and communication.
intrusion. NYPD officers were assigned to key overseas embassies to report back actionable intelligence on possible terrorist plans for action in New York.
The past few weeks have been very distressing for the few of us who have had any experience living in America when a real war took place. There is no doubt that we are not in the middle of a world war in Iran, but that conflict has all the earmarks of a happening that will trigger years of violence that could hit extremely close to our country.
I’m not an expert on military issues. I have no doubt that Iran is a major threat to the world, and every possible step should be taken to curb its efforts to acquire nuclear weapons. I believe that Israel should be protected from a country that has pledged to wipe it off the map. But we must understand that there are consequences to these wars, and we should be aware of them. The problem is no one is telling us whether we should be concerned and why.
At the federal level, this was achieved by establishing the Department of Homeland Security, which incorporated 22 previously separate agencies into one coordinated entity. These bodies included the Customs Service, Immigration and Naturalization, the Coast Guard and the Secret Service. While the FBI and CIA remained independent, protocols were established to enable greater sharing of intelligence and information between them. As well, the Office of National Intelligence was created, and the CIA, the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency were required to report to the director of national intelligence.
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ur emphasis has shifted from terrorism to illegal immigration.
This caused some resentment among elements of the FBI and CIA, but proved successful. For example when Al Qaeda carried out a deadly attack in the Madrid train system, an NYPD officer was quickly on the scene, reporting procedures to be implemented in the New York City transit system that proved to be very effective. Overall, under Commissioner Ray Kelly, the NYPD had over a thousand officers assigned to counterterrorism and intelligence, resulting in more than 20 attempted attacks being prevented. Unfortunately progressive-minded elected officials assailed the NYPD’s efforts as “Islamophobic,” resulting in Mayor Bill de Blasio’s cutting back on the NYPD’s counterterrorism and intelligence operations. (Fortunately, much of its basic structure remains.)
2005 and 2006 — and again for another two-year term in 2011 and 2012. During both terms I focused on defending against Islamist terrorism — the main achievements being port and chemical plant security in my first term, and the investigation of radicalization of the Muslim community in my second term. Though key witnesses were Muslim, the radicalization hearings drew extensive media opposition but were successful.
Action was also initiated at the state and local levels. The NYPD was particularly innovative, creating intelligence and counterterrorism units that in many ways are comparable to the CIA and FBI. Sources were developed in neighborhoods reasonably believed to be subject to terrorist influence and
Following the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, Congress established a comparable committee to oversee it, similar to the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees monitoring the Defense and State departments. I was elected chairman of the committee in its first two years —
In recent years, funding for counterterrorism programs has been reduced. The emphasis of the DHS has shifted drastically from terrorism to illegal immigration. And elected officials like Mayor Mamdani are threatening to restrict police counterterror efforts. Most significantly, because of an unrelated dispute over ICE, congressional Democrats shut down the DHS at this time of maximum threat, when Islamists are using encrypted apps to circumvent our cybersecurity defenses. This is suicidal. The threat of Islamist terrorism cannot be relegated to the rearview mirror. It is a clear and present danger. Federal, state and local governments must face up to their responsibilities. (I am proud that Nassau and Suffolk are doing what has to be done.) We cannot risk another 9/11.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
Iran isn’t just some crazy faraway country like Afghanistan, where a war took place that didn’t represent any kind of serious threat to America. During the American military involvement in that country, no one ever stopped me on the street to express fears about the “Afghanistan war.” Even though we deployed thousands of our troops in that country, there was no concern on the part of our government that it could spill over into our country. In the case of Iran, we are dealing with a bunch of idealogues who are not capable of being fully contained. History shows us that Iran enters into peace agreements and breaks its word almost immediately. Even If this current war ends on some type of settlement, there are other consequences that our nation should be aware of. What are they?
Ehad gone through training programs that prepared it for such an event. The war has stirred up further incidents of antisemitism.
ven if it ends with some kind of settlement, there will be other consequences.
In the past month, there have been two incidents involving people who were true believers. In one, a man drove a truck into a Michigan synagogue in an effort to kill Jews. Luckily, that temple
The proof that the Iran incursion isn’t a faraway event is what we have been experiencing at the gas pump. When you pick a fight in the Middle East, lots of things happen. The war is having worldwide consequences. As energy costs go up, prices on all types of goods go up. No one is telling us what the long-range plan is to blunt price increases.
There are not too many people around now who can talk about what it’s like to live in our country when there was a real war. As an 8-yearold boy, I experienced what happens when a country is at war. We had blackout shades in our house to protect us in the event of an air raid. Food was rationed and our neighbors became wardens in the event that faraway battle reached us in some way. Luckily, we had President Franklin Roosevelt to assure us that all would be well.
The war in Iran is far away from our country, and there won’t be any air raid sirens. But we have a lot to be concerned about because of the events now taking place thousands of miles from this nation. We are dealing with a different type of enemy and must be aware of that. The zealots who embrace Iran can be found anywhere.
There is no reason for us to start hiding in our homes, nor to curtail our daily activities. But we have to be aware of what is going on on this planet and get the comfort that we deserve. We should question our representatives in Washington on what steps are being taken to keep us away from harm. It would help heal the divide over this new war. There is no politics to this story. Our leaders, whether Clinton, Bush, Obama or Trump, must tell us what they want our wars to accomplish and what steps they are going to take to limit our pain. That’s not asking too much.
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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fter months of bundling up, shoveling out and watching gray skies linger over Long Island, the arrival of spring offers something more than a change in temperature — it signals a long-awaited reset.
The return of the Major League Baseball season is as reliable a marker as any: fresh grass, open stadiums and the simple joy of being outside again.
But spring’s promise goes well beyond symbolism. It offers a tangible opportunity to improve both physical and mental well-being in ways that winter simply does not allow.
The act of stepping outside — whether for a short walk, a bike ride or an afternoon at the park — can have an immediate and lasting impact. Sunlight helps regulate sleep cycles and boosts vitamin D levels, which are often depleted during the darker months. Fresh air, even in small doses, can sharpen focus, reduce stress and improve mood.
There is also something quietly restorative about reconnecting with the rhythms of the natural world. The budding of trees, the return of birds and the gradual greening of lawns and fields serve as reminders that change, even after the harshest stretches, is inevitable. After a winter defined by confinement, that sense of renewal
To the Editor:
The editorial “Sunshine week keeps democracy in the light” (March 5-11) was just what our struggling democracy needs — a timely reminder of the importance of open government.
We should all remember that in some parts of the world, governments routinely operate behind closed doors and keep their citizens in the dark about what takes place there. But not here in America, despite the efforts of some in power to block transparency.
A few months from now, when we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we will also mark the 60th anniversary of another landmark moment: the signing of the Freedom of Information Act. On July 4, 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed the act into law at his ranch in Texas. As a result of this legislation, Americans can now access many government records — at federal, state and local levels — that were once unavailable to
feels especially meaningful. Long Island is uniquely suited to take advantage of this seasonal shift. From local neighborhood parks to expansive destinations such as Grant Park in Hewlett, Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead, Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa and Tanner Park in Copiague, there is no shortage of places to stretch your legs and spend time outdoors. Walking paths, ball fields, playgrounds and open green spaces are not just amenities; they are essential parts of community life that come alive again in the spring.
For families, the change in season is an opportunity to reset routines that may have grown stagnant during the colder months. Screen time can give way to outdoor play. Weekends can shift from indoor errands to shared experiences such as picnic, a pickup game or simply time spent exploring a new trail. These moments, often simple and unplanned, are the ones that tend to linger.
For individuals, the benefits are just as significant. Even a brief daily walk can serve as a mental reset, a chance to step away from the demands of work and the constant pull of screens. Outdoor activity has been linked to lower levels of anxiety and depression, improved cardiovascular health and
increased overall energy. And unlike many wellness trends, it requires no special equipment or expense — just the willingness to step outside.
There is also a social dimension to spring that should not be overlooked. As temperatures rise, communities begin to reawaken. Youth sports leagues resume, neighbors linger a little longer in conversation, and public spaces once again become gathering places. After months of isolation, these interactions help rebuild a sense of connection that winter often erodes.
Not just a season, spring is an invitation. It encourages people to be more present, more active and more engaged with their surroundings. It asks us to take advantage of longer days and milder weather, to trade routine for spontaneity and to rediscover the simple pleasure of being outside.
The message, then, is straightforward: step outside. Make plans, but leave room for the unplanned. Visit a park you haven’t been to in years. Take a walk after dinner. Sit on a bench and watch a game, or better yet, join one. These small choices add up, shaping not just how we experience the season, but how we feel within it.
After a long winter, the urge to stay inside may still remain. But the better instinct — the healthier one — is to go outside.
nassau and Suffolk counties continue to rank highest in New York state in traffic-related injuries and fatalities. As drivers, cyclists or pedestrians, even when we do everything right, we’re still one bad driver’s actions away from the E.R.
Now Albany wants to make it worse.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s latest budget proposal would quietly strip away basic legal protections for people injured by cars and dump the costs of traffic violence onto victims, their families and taxpayers. Bad drivers and their insurance companies would get a pass.
Redefining “serious injury” is wrong.
New York’s no-fault insurance system is designed so that anyone involved in an accident gets medical care and compensation for lost wages, up to a maximum of $50,000. That goes fast with hospital stays, physical therapy and months off work.
To seek damages beyond the $50,000 in no-fault coverage, a victim must meet the legal definition of a “serious inju-
them.
Ironically, President Johnson wasn’t a huge fan of FOIA. In a 2005 speech recalling the circumstances leading to the legislation’s becoming law, Bill Moyers, who was Johnson’s press secretary in the 1960s, noted that Johnson had at first resisted signing it.
“He hated the thought of journalists rummaging in government closets and opening government files,” Moyers said in 2005. “He hated them challenging the official view of reality.”
Nevertheless, Johnson signed the bill, largely due to pressure from the press, which supported FOIA, and Congress, which had overwhelmingly supported the legislation. It was an especially sweet victory for John Moss, a Democratic member of the House of Representatives who’d spent 12 years lobbying for greater access to government agency records, and Donald Rumsfeld, a Republican member of the House at the time who supported Moss in the effort.
But the real winners were the American people. It was a victory for democracy, a genuine “We the People” moment. Remember FOIA on July Fourth.
ry.” For decades, one category of a “serious injury” has been an injury that keeps you from living your normal life for the first 90 days after a crash.
The governor’s proposal would wipe that away.
Anyone who has ever been in a serious crash knows how absurd that is. These injuries might not be permanent, but are still serious and, indeed, take a lasting toll. They can keep you from caring for your family and out of work. Three months out of work isn’t just inconvenient — it can be devastating to you and your family.
it won’t protect victims, and it won’t guarantee lower insurance premiums.
Hochul’s proposal would eliminate the right to sue the negligent driver who caused this category of injury and harm to you and your family.
Letting big companies off the hook.
Most serious crashes aren’t simple. They often involve multiple negligent actors: a speeding vehicle, a poorly designed roadway, a multi-vehicle crash caused by more than one driver. Multiple bad decisions lead to an injured victim. The term describing this is “joint and several liability.”
The longstanding legal concept of joint and several liability exists so that innocent victims aren’t left uncompen-
sated when more than one party is responsible. It ensures that the risk falls on all the people who caused the harm when a jury decides that more than one party contributed to the crash. The budget proposal would gut that protection. Crash victims would be left without full compensation. Insurance companies would avoid fiscal responsibility, and the financial burden would shift back to the injured victims.
“Modified contributory negligence” is open season on victims.
New York, like most states, has long used a comparative negligence standard. This system evaluates each party’s actual level of responsibility in causing a crash. A jury, at trial, decides fault and addresses any comparative negligence of the claimant by apportioning any share of their own responsibility and then awards a dollar amount that corresponds to fault.
Hochul’s proposal would throw that out. Under the new rule, if you were found just 51 percent at fault, you would get nothing. A driver could be 49 percent responsible for a crash and the insurance company would pay nothing. It would reward dangerous driving and leave victims without recourse.
It won’t make streets safer or insurance cheaper.
None of this will prevent crashes. None of it will protect victims, and it won’t guarantee lower insurance premiums, the guise of these changes. The states that have implemented similar measures did not see rates drop. Don’t be fooled — the ones behind this change are the insurance companies, and Big Tech, such as Uber, which have dumped millions into the governor’s campaign as she goes about the state, reciting their talking points.
A recent report by the Center for Policy and Justice showed that insurance company profits have ballooned. S&P Market Intelligence reported in November 2025 that “the U.S. property/casualty insurance industry had its best quarter in at least a quarter of a century — and maybe longer.” Insurance companies continue to profit at the expense of you, the ratepayer.
What this proposal will do is make New York’s streets more dangerous by removing accountability, discouraging safety, and forcing injured victims to rely on public assistance instead of the insurance system that is supposed to cover their claims.
Daniel Flanzig is president of the board of directors of the New York Bicycling Coalition and a partner in the law firm Flanzig and Flanzig LLP.
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