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Projected budget in BV addresses increased costs
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
Babylon Village treasurer Andrew Reichel presented the proposed 2026-27 budget at an April 6 public hearing, outlining a 5.02 percent increase over the current spending plan and detailing the key cost drivers behind the proposal.
The proposed $15,307,313 budget represents an increase of approximately $731,000 over the current fiscal year. If adopted, it would result in a tax rate increase of 4.97 percent, or 94 cents per $100 of assessed value, raising the rate from $18.90 to $19.84. A home assessed at $5,000 currently pays about $945 in Village taxes annually; under the proposal, that figure would increase to approximately $992.
Reichel attributed the increase primarily to insurance costs, salaries and capital improvements, along with rising mandated expenses.
“All of these things cost money,” said Mayor Mary Adams, adding that some of the expenses, such as insurance costs, are outside of the Village’s control. “But I can assure you,” she told the residents at the meeting, “that a lot of the things we can control, we certainly do and we are doing everything we can to keep these numbers as low as possible while still maintaining the beautiful village, we live in.”
The budget includes salary increases for both contractual and non-contrac-
Carolyn James/Herald photos
Top photo: shown after playing their final game of the season are Carter Castelli, Cole Castelli, Lucas Wynne, Bruce Nguyen, Emir Mkaiki, Landon Fearon, and EJ Stromski. Not pictured are team players Charlie McInerney and Avery Gazzo. Their coach was Douglas Castelli.
Bottom photo: shown in photo are 2nd grade players, The Goats: Brett Egerter, Gunner Baranowski, Michael Labello- Zerebak, Giovanni Candreva, Bryce Mulvihill, Liam Kidney, Finley Mulholland, Wesley Deutsch, William Karroll, Chase Bivona, and Desmond Saphire. Ass’t. coach is Jessica Egerter, and Coach Keith Mulvihill.
WI’s young basketball players end their season on a high note
The West Islip Youth Basketball League completed its season recently and two teams enjoyed their final game at the West Islip
Community Center on Higbie Lane. Forinformation on the league go to tinyurl.com/3hy884sa
Baby Belle leads Easter celebration around Argyle Lake in Village of Babylon
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
Baby Belle, the Village of Babylon’s Easter Bunny and sister to Babylon Belle—the village’s groundhog—spent a sunny spring day before Easter greeting families, leading a parade around Argyle Lake, posing for photos and helping guide an egg hunt throughout the village on April 4.
“I came out because it was a nice day and I’m happy to find out that the parade is taking place,” said Theresa Kainen, who attended the festivities at Argyle Lake with her six-month-old son, Gabriel.
Hosted by the Village of Babylon and the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce, the event drew a large crowd of families eager to meet Baby Belle and participate in an egg hunt that
stretched through participating downtown businesses.
Children also heard Baby Belle speak about local wildlife and the importance of protecting animals in the village and beyond.
In addition to the parade, photos at Argyle Lake and the egg hunt, families lined up for portraits with Baby Belle in front of Fitness Incentive, where a floral backdrop was provided by Party Fairies.
Cousins Mckenna Schauer, 8, and Julianna Jehle, 6, arrived fresh from a sleepover and were especially excited for the egg hunt, even performing their own Easter Bunny dance by the lakeside.
“I’m excited for the Easter Egg Hunt,” said Mckenna.
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Baby Belle waves to fans as she makes her way around Argyle Lake.
Babylon Village announces upcoming events for spring
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherld.com
It’s time to get into the swing of things as the Village of Babylon’s E. Donald Conroy Golf Course opened for the season, officials announced at the March 24 Board of Trustees meeting.
“We needed some extra time due to the weather, but we’re now gearing up for the season,” Trustee Dominic Bencivenga said.
Bencivenga also noted that the 60th annual Fashion Show and Dinner benefiting the Babylon Community Scholarship Fund will be held May 5 at The Piermont.
“It’s a really lovely event where the money goes directly to the children,” he said. “It’s a very nice night in the village.”
Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert highlighted upcoming cultural programming, including Shakespeare in the Village. The South Shore Theatre Experience will present The Two Gentlemen of Verona at the village gazebo on July 22, July 26 and Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
“They always do a great job with that,” Seibert said. “Mark your calendars.”
Seibert added that the village is accepting applications for coaches and directors for its summer recreation program. Information is available at villageofbabylonny.gov.
The Babylon Little League will host its opening day parade on April 18 at 10 a.m., with a rain date scheduled for April 19. Trustee Anthony Cardali joked with Mayor Mary Adams about preparing her ceremonial first pitch.
“This is a great annual event and something all the kids are looking forward to,” Cardali said.
Cardali also noted that the village pool season is approaching and that job applications are available on the village website.
Trustee Jeff Szabo announced two events to honor the life of Trustee Sean Goodwin, who died late last year. An “Evening of Remembrance” will be held April 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the village gazebo, 264 E. Main St. A second tribute will take place April 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nathaniel Conklin House, 280 Deer Park Ave., in conjunction with the village’s annual Arbor Day and Earth Day celebration.
In other business, the board approved a request from the Babylon Interfaith Clergy Cluster to hold a lakeside prayer service at Argyle Park on May 7 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in observance of the National Day of Prayer. Approval is contingent on submission of required insurance documentation and a signed hold harmless agreement.
The next Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for April 28 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 153 W. Main St.
Designer bag bingo, April 23
The Ladies Philanthropic Society of St. Nicholas Greek Church will be hosting a Designer Bag Bingo event on April 23. Win a beautiful designer handbag through a game of Bingo. This event will include dessert, coffee and tea. Food will be available for purchase.
There will also be auction style raffles as
well as a 50/50 and door prizes. The cost is $30. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the game will begin at 7 p.m.
To sign-up, please email sthelensphiloptochos@gmail.com or call (516) 238-6756. St. Nicholas Community Center is located at 200 Great East Neck Road, West Babylon.
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The E. Donald Conroy Golf Course is now open for the season.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to being the Gilgo Beach serial killer
By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN
agriffin@liherld.com
Rex Heuermann admitted to being the Gilgo Beach serial killer and murdering eight women: Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Megan Waterman, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla, and
Beach off Ocean Parkway in 2011.
The plea was made in Riverhead on Wednesday, April 8.
The suspected person was tagged with the infamous nickname — the Gilgo Beach killer. Heuermann, who lived in Massapequa Park with his wife and children at the time of the killings, became the human embodiment of the moniker when he was arrested in July 2023.
The decision brought quick response from the Massapequa community.
“Massapequa Park is a strong, resilient community, said Massapequa Park Village Mayor Dan Pearl. “This case cast a long shadow, but it does not define who we are. Today bring a measure of closure and we move forward together with strength, unity and compassion.”
“Everyone is thrilled this is over,” said longtime Massapequa Park resident John O’Brien. “When this first happened, this place (Massapequa Park) was a madhouse; you could not get through certain streets. I am happy that he pleaded guilty and the case is over now.”
In January, Heuermann appeared before state Supreme Court Justice Timothy Mazzei in Riverhead, as his attorneys filed a 178-page omnibus motion asking for multiple forms of legal relief, including dismissing a seconddegree murder charge in the 1993 death of Sandra Costilla, and inspecting grand jury minutes to determine whether the evidence presented was legally sufficient.
Media and onlookers in front of Heuermann’s home on First
after police announced his arrest in connection with the
Village officials eventually cordoned off the area to give nearby residents some relief from the crowds that gathered there.
Heuermann to the victims.
Defense attorneys argued that the testing methods and conclusions should be closely examined, raising questions about how the evidence was collected and interpreted.
Valerie Mack, along Ocean Parkway between 1993 and 2011. He strangled six of the women. He also admitted to killing Karen Vergata, who disappeared in 1996. Her legs were found in a plastic bag on Fire Island after she went missing and her skull was found west of Tobay
He previously pleaded not guilty, and his attorneys had mounted a broad challenge to the prosecution’s case.
At earlier court proceedings, the defense focused heavily on disputing key forensic evidence, particularly DNA analysis that prosecutors say links
They also challenged other elements of the investigation, signaling an effort to weaken the overall case against Heuermann and lay the groundwork for a possible trial.
Prosecutors, however, had maintained that the evidence is strong, citing a combination of DNA findings, cell
phone data and years of investigative work that led to Heuermann’s arrest.
In September, Suffolk County Supreme Court Judge Tim Mazzei ruled that accused Heuermann would face one trial for his seven alleged murders.
—Carolyn James contributed to this story.
A version of this story was initially posted online at amityvillerecord.com April 8.
Babylon Town artists showcase their work with smiles
The Town of Babylon Parks & Recreation recently announced its 2026 art contest winners.
Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez and members of the Town Board recognized these local artists, whose work captured this year’s theme, “Faces of Our Town,” celebrating the people who make our community so special.
The following artists’ work were recognized:
•Ages 7 and under: Gianna Rzymski, Valentina Gomez Ortiz and Dira Vargas.
•Ages 8–10: Madison Threadgill, Aaliyah Rose and Kaylee Wolfe.
•Ages 11–19: Zarah Valentina Gomez, Kayla Rose and Crismeli Furcal
•Ages 20 & Up: Edward Lee, Nicole Girgenti and Sarah DeSalvo
Their work will be showcased in the Town of Babylon’s 2026 Recreation Guide and displayed at Town Hall this summer.
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Avenue, Massapequa Park, days
Gilgo Beach murders. Police and
Courtesy Town of Babylon
The Town of Babylon recognized its 2026 art contest winners whose work will be showcased in the town guide and at Babylon Town Hall this summer.
Rex Heuermann alongside his attorney Michael J. Brown at Suffolk County Court in Riverhead, Jnauary 13.
Photo courtesy of James Carbone
Vamps rush to three alarm blaze in West Islip
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherld.com
Firefighters from West Islip, assisted by crews from Babylon and North Babylon, responded to a residential fire on Thadeus Lane during the early morning hours of Saturday, April 11, according to fire officials.
“When I arrived at the scene, I saw a structure separate from a house fully involved,” 3rd Assistant Chief Ryan Broderick said. “I immediately reported that to the dispatcher and verified that the
residents in the nearby home had made it out safely and were all accounted for.”
Officials said the fire was contained to a detached pool house on the property.
First-arriving units stretched hose lines and worked to prevent the flames from spreading to the nearby residence, while mutual aid crews provided additional manpower to bring the fire under control.
About 40 volunteer firefighters responded with four fire vehicles. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.
E. Northport man pronounced dead following car accident in Deer Park
An East Northport man died following a motor vehicle crash in Deer Park last week that police said appears to be the result of the driver suffering a medical event.
Police said a driver was heading north on Deer Park Avenue, north of Weston Avenue at approximately 9:20 p.m. He called 911.
First Precinct Patrol officers respond-
ed and removed the driver, later identified as Jose Hernandez-Escobar, 52 of East Northport, from the vehicle. He was the sole occupant and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives said they believe Hernandez-Escobar may have suffered from a medical event prior to the crash. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.
Self Help/Crisis Hotlines
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Babylon resident killed in motorcycle crash
A 21-year-old Babylon man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Manorville on Saturday, April 4, according to Suffolk County police.
Police said Daniel Verbeke was operating a 2026 Yamaha southbound on Wading River Road, just south of Maple Lane, at about 1:56 p.m. when the motorcycle left the roadway and struck a boulder and a mailbox.
Verbeke was transported to NYU Lan-
gone Hospital–Suffolk in Patchogue, where he was pronounced dead. He is survived by his parents, Judy and John Verbeke Jr., of Babylon, and siblings John III and Angelina. Funeral arrangements were handled by Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home in West Islip. The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check. Seventh Squad detectives are asking anyone with information to call 631-852-8752.
CRIME WATCH
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department in the First and Third precincts and other law enforcement and emergency service units:
SCAM
Copiague: A resident of Clearwater Road reported being scammed after responding to an online job offer. Police said the victim was instructed to purchase a computer through a distributor and provided personal information, which was then used to withdraw funds.
PETIT LARCENY
North Lindenhurst: A person attempted to leave a Dollar General on Wellwood Avenue on April 1 with four bottles of laundry detergent without paying. The items were returned when the individual was confronted.
Deer Park: A jar of coins was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Ellen Sue Drive on March 31. The amount was not specified.
East Farmingdale: Merchandise valued at approximately $515 was reported stolen from Home Depot at Airport Plaza on March 30.
Copiague: Items valued at $9 were reported stolen from K&T Auto Supply on Dixon Avenue on March 28.
GRAND LARCENY
East Farmingdale: A 2000 Ford was re-
ported stolen from a property on Verdi Street between March 17 and 18.
ARRESTS
Driving while intoxicated/impaired: Jesus Maldonado Sarabia, 68, Hicksville; Melissa Panetta, 57, Islip; Luis Huaylinos, 44; Wilber Zelayagranados, 34, Bay Shore; Pedro Canalesgarcia, 32, North Bay Shore; Maria Faraldo, 59, Village of the Branch; Willie Seeger, 39, Brentwood; Gerson Choccaal, 25, North Amityville; Lorenzo Cacbo, 37, North Amityville; Raymond Ketcham, 35, Copiague; Cassie Hernandez, Wyandanch; Jorge Menjivarsantos, 40, Wyandanch; Edwin Vasquez, 31, Hempstead; Victor Tineo, 33, North Amityville. Assault: Irwing Florescasas, 36, Terryville.
Petit larceny: Joshua Nembhard, 28, Westbury; Anthony Scotland, 33, North Amityville; Anyelina Rodriguez, 24, Copiague; Randall Holman, 30, RemsenburgSpeonk; Franco Scala, 68, Long Beach; Imani Milligan, 30, Amityville; Keshauna Boggs, Lake Ronkonkoma; William Crabbe, 46, Bayport.
Leaving scene of an accident: Tarek Morcos, 66, West Islip; Dana Perdomo, 45, Lindenhurst (injury to an animal reported).
Grand larceny: Jonathan McAllister, 33, Bronx; Wilguens Mentor, 19, Dix Hills; Clem Narcisse, 53, Brentwood.
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.
sive case management, transportation and daily living essentials. For assistance, call 631 665-1571.
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
•Maryhaven Center of Hope-New Hope 24hr. substance abuse crisis center: 516-5467070; maryhaven.chsli.org/new-hope
•N.C. Drug & Alcohol Hotline: 516-227-8255
•LI Crisis Center: 516-679-1111
•24/7 Behavioral health helpline: 516-2278255, namiqn.org/crisis-info
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The true story of the Ride of Paul Revere
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Paul Revere was an American patriot, skilled silversmith and trusted messenger during the tense days leading up to the American Revolutionary War. Born in Boston in 1735, he became deeply involved in colonial resistance to British rule, joining groups like the Sons of Liberty. Revere used both his craftsmanship and his connections to support the patriot cause, producing engravings that spread anti-British sentiment and serving as a cou -
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He didn’t ride alone.
While Paul Revere is the most famous name associated with the midnight ride, he was not the only rider. A coordinated network of messengers helped spread the warning. William Dawes left Boston by a different route, and Samuel Prescott later joined them, continuing the ride after Revere was stopped. This teamwork ensured that their message reached multiple towns quickly.
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He never shouted “The British are coming!”
rier for important information.
On the night of April 18, 1775, Revere carried out the mission that would define his legacy. British troops were preparing to march from Boston to seize colonial weapons and arrest patriot leaders. Revere set out on horseback to warn militias in the surrounding countryside that the troops were on the move. His ride helped alert communities in time to prepare for what would become the Battles of Lexington and Concord the following day—widely considered the opening clashes of the Revolu -
The popular image of Revere loudly announcing “The British are coming!” is more myth than fact. At the time, many colonists still identified as British, so such a phrase would have been confusing. More importantly, the mission required secrecy. Revere likely used quieter, more precise warnings such as “The Regulars are coming,” referring to British soldiers.
3 He was briefly captured. Revere’s journey did not go exactly as planned. Along the route, he was intercepted by British soldiers and
tionary War.
Though the ride itself was just one part of a larger communication effort, it became a powerful symbol of American resistance and readiness. It was later immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1861 poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride” which elevated Revere’s role while simplifying the contributions of other riders such as William Dawes and Samuel Prescott, underscoring how memory and myth can shape public understanding of complex historical events and collective action across regions and generations over time.
detained. Although he was eventually released, the delay prevented him from completing the ride. Fortunately, other riders continued the warning, ensuring that the message still spread effectively.
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The ride became famous.
Revere’s midnight ride was not widely celebrated immediately after it happened. Its legendary status grew decades later, largely due to Longfellow’s 1861 poem “Paul Revere’s Ride.” The poem dramatized the event and helped
cement Revere’s place in American folklore, even though it simplified and embellished parts of the story.
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He had many careers.
Paul Revere was far more than a midnight rider. He was a highly respected silversmith whose work is still admired today. He also worked as an engraver, producing political illustrations, and later became an industrialist. In fact, he operated one of the first copper rolling mills in the United States, contributing to the young nation’s early manufacturing efforts.
Amityville baseball staying confident
By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
Amityville baseball may be off to a challenging 0–6 start, but inside the program, belief hasn’t wavered. Under coach Jack Zider, the Tide are embracing adversity as part of a bigger journey, one defined not just by wins and losses, but by growth, resilience, and unity.
“They’re staying positive,” Zider said. “If you’re not doing that, then you’re not doing it right.”
That mindset has been tested early. Amityville returned to a more competitive league this season, facing programs with recent championship pedigrees. For many players, especially seniors seeing some of these opponents for the first time, it has been a wake up call. The level of competition has been relentless, with the Tide already matching up against elite arms, including pitchers from Kings Park committed to Division I programs like UConn and Rutgers.
“Our schedule is very tough,” Zider said. “We’ve moved back up into our natural placement, and the guys are learning that when you go up against top talent, the stakes are high.”
Despite the record, effort has never been in question. Zider calls this group one of the hardest working teams he’s coached. The roster features six seniors and no freshmen, along with a strong core of five sophomores who are already making an impact. Leadership has also stood out, with veteran players taking younger teammates under their wing and fostering a culture of accountability and support.
At the forefront is co-captain Aidan McCullough, a four-year varsity starter committed to St. Joseph’s University in Brooklyn. McCullough has been a steady force at the plate, reaching base in every game so far this season. “He’s a dream to coach,” Zider said.
Fellow co-captain Alex Waye has also been a key contributor. The returning AllCounty pitcher built a dominant junior season, posting 38 strikeouts over 18 innings with a 1.87 ERA. He picked up right where he left off, allowing just one earned run over four innings on opening day against Mt. Sinai.
Lee/Herald Ewerson Borges-Fernandez batted over .400 for the Tide last spring as a junior.
Versatility is another strength for the Tide, embodied by Darell Sanchez. A Queens College commit, Sanchez contributes as a center fielder, catcher, and occasional pitcher. Though not a captain, he’s widely viewed as a team leader, and his presence will be difficult to replace next year. He’s already added a home run to his resume.
Senior Ewerson Borges-Fernandez, who hit over .400 last year, continues to provide offensive production, while sophomore Elijah McCullough is emerging as both a talented player and a high character presence. Another sophomore, Cole DeBruin, brings energy and grit to second base, serving as a vocal leader in the dugout despite his smaller stature.
Meanwhile, junior Justice Wright has impressed defensively in left field, contributing to a team that continues to sharpen its fundamentals.
The players themselves pushed to return to this more competitive league, motivated by the opportunity to qualify for the playoffs. While the adjustment has been difficult, their belief remains strong.
“They still believe that they belong,” Zider said. “Now it’s about figuring out how to translate that belief into performance.”
If the early season has proven anything, it’s that the Tide won’t back down. With a committed core, emerging young talent, and a coach who believes in their potential, Amityville is determined to turn lessons into results.
“They’re going to figure it out,” Zider said. “I know they will.”
SPORTS Babylon primed for another deep run
By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
Babylon’s softball team is off to a strong start, posting a 3-1 record while showcasing both offensive firepower and a tight knit team dynamic.
Under the leadership of coach Nicole O’Donnell, the Panthers are building momentum early with the goal of returning to the Long Island championship, a stage they’ve reached the past two seasons but fell just short of capturing.
Babylon opened in dominant fashion with a 17-4 victory over Hauppauge on March 23, setting the tone for what has already been a high-scoring offense. After a narrow 10-9 loss to Center Moriches on March 26, the team responded emphatically, shutting out Mattituck/Greenport/Southold 17-0 on March 30 and Southampton 12-0 the following day. The ability to bounce back quickly has highlighted both the resilience and determination of this group.
Despite competing in a challenging league, the Panthers embrace the difficulty. The tough schedule is seen not as an obstacle, but as preparation for postseason success. Having come so close in recent years, the motivation to return, and finish the job, continues to grow. “We like the challenge of being in such a tough league,” O’Donnell said.
Leadership is a major strength for Babylon, led by senior captain Carissa Arena. A three-year varsity outfielder, Arena brings steady defense, a positive attitude, and strong leadership both on and off the field. Her presence helps set the tone for the team’s culture.
“She does so much for us both on and off the field,” O’Donnell said. “She is constantly bringing positivity to the field.” Arena got the season started strong by going two for three with two runs scored and an RBI against Hauppauge.
Joining her is junior captain Eliana Romero, a catcher in her fourth varsity campaign. Romero leads more quietly but plays a crucial role in guiding the team’s younger pitchers, keeping them composed and confident in high pressure situations.
In the circle, sophomore pitcher Sophia Hagerty-Cori has taken on a massive respon-
pitcher Sophia
will be a workhorse in the circle for the Panthers. sibility. Now in her second year on varsity, she has matured significantly and embraced the challenge of being the team’s sole pitcher. Throwing every inning of every game is no small feat, but her passion for the sport and competitive mindset have made her a cornerstone of the team. She is responsible for all three wins while striking out 36 batters in the four games so far.
The Panthers also feature an impressive group of young talent. Eighth grader Addy Janawsky returns after posting one of the highest batting averages on the team last season and finishing as runner up for Rookie of the Year. She is already off to another good start with 4 RBIs. Seventh grader Addy Bennett has already made an impact as an exceptional outfielder, earning a starting spot early in her career.
Versatility is another asset, exemplified by junior Abby Sawczyn, a fourth year varsity player who can play third base, shortstop, or the outfield. Her ability to fill multiple roles gives the team valuable flexibility. Next up for the Panthers is a date with Shoreham-Wading River on Thursday.
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Author, historian, Bill Blyer discusses Revolutionary War spy ring
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherld.com
Long Island author Bill Bleyer spoke at the Babylon Historical Society about his book, George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring. The book examines the Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolutionary War.
Approximately 75-100 people attended the event on Sunday, March 8.
“Bill is a great historian,” said Wayne Horsley, vice president of the Historical Society. “He does his homework and his research and gave many of us a whole new perspective on this piece of American history. This is important because an educated public is good for democracy.”
The book traces how George Washington authorized and relied on the ring to gather information about British forces occupying New York City and Long Island. Bleyer focuses on key figures Abraham Woodhull, code-named Samuel Culper Sr., and Robert Townsend, Culper Jr., along with other contributors who used covert methods to transmit intelligence. The narrative explains the use
of coded messages, invisible ink, and dead drops to avoid detection by British counterintelligence efforts.
Bleyer also situates the spy ring within the broader context of Revolutionary War espionage, highlighting the risks faced by civilians who participated in intelligence work. Drawing on historical documents and research, the book describes how the information collected influenced Washington’s strategic decisions and contributed to the American war effort. It further explores the geography of Long Island and New York as a setting for espionage activity, showing how local knowledge aided secrecy and communication.
The work presents the Culper Ring as a structured, disciplined intelligence operation that played a role in shaping wartime outcomes.
“Through detailed historical reconstruction, Bleyer provides a narrative account of espionage in the Revolutionary era,” said Horsley.
For more information on Bleyer and his books, go to billbleyer.com. His books are also available on Amazon and goodreads.com
Registration for Babylon Village summer recreation program begins May 1
The Village of Babylon is happy to announce their registration for the 2026 Summer Recreation programs, available for Babylon Village children. Registration is open May 1 to 31.
The program will run from July 6 to July 31 and include arts and crafts, theatre, tennis, basketball, gymnastics and chess club.
Beginning on May 1, registration forms will be available at Babylon Village Hall, on the village website at villageofbabylonny.gov or by emailing bvrec11702@gmail.com
Applications can be dropped off to Village Hall or emailed to bvrec11702@ gmail.com.
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Shown at event are Babylon Historical Society members Dona Consola and Kevin Coley in the back row. Front row are members Marsha Collock, Wayne Horsley, program speaker Bill Bleyer, Judy Skillen, Karen Petz, Gilda Gricka and Carolyn Romaine.
Concerns about water rise across the region
Uneven investment in treatment, emerging contaminants leave many residents feeling vulnerable
By Roksana amid, stacy dRiks & Hailey FulmeR of the Herald
Sixth installment in a series about water.
Concerns about water quality remain visible and closely tied to patterns of neglect in communities across Long Island.
In the region, water problems don’t exist in isolation. Flooding, contamination and aging infrastructure are increasingly intersecting, and all of it can be traced back to a single source: the Island’s underground aquifer system. The sole-source system supplies all of the region’s drinking water, leaving little margin for error as environmental pressures intensify.
neglect beneath the surface
In Uniondale, aging infrastructure, delayed upgrades and a lack of investment are reflected in a deteriorating water tower and broader concerns about environmental health. The tower is known locally as “Old Rusty,” according to Pearl Jacobs, president of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, and has stood for more than three decades without proper maintenance. Experts typically recommend inspection, repainting and structural upkeep every seven years, Jacobs said.
“It’s beyond repair,” she said of the tower. “You can see the corrosion. There were reports of leaks. This is not just infrastructure; it’s a health and safety issue.”
Despite years of complaints, advocates like Jacobs say local officials initially proposed only cosmetic fixes, such as applying internal epoxy coatings to stop leaks. It was only after community pressure that roughly $10 million was allocated in 2025 for a new tower. The project is still in its early stages over a year later. The new tower is planned to be fully operational by the summer of 2027.
Residents have reported brown water in their homes, raising concerns about unsafe levels of contaminants. Water quality studies conducted one of Jacobs civic partners, Jeannine Maynard, cofounder of the Greater Uniondale Area Action Coalition and vice president of the Uniondale Community Land Trust indicated elevated levels of 1,4-dioxane, [a synthetic industrial chemical that is often found as a contaminant in water supplies, especially in places with past manufacturing or heavy chemical use], in the system.
Uniondale’s water infrastructure also includes aging pipes, with much of the system’s lead content still unknown. Maps show large portions of Uniondale untested, highlighting gaps in oversight compared with nearby communities. Advocates say these combined issues — brown water, an outdated tower, unknown lead risks and industrial contamination — reflect broader inequities.
a pattern of delays and uncertainty
The water tower is not just a one-off
issue but, for many residents, part of a broader pattern of neglect in the Town of Hempstead.
Jacobs pointed to a stark comparison: while Uniondale’s water tower deteriorated, West Hempstead received millions of dollars for a new facility. “They took taxpayer money and invested it elsewhere while our infrastructure was failing,” she said.
Uniondale residents, Jacobs said, have been diagnosed with a variety of cancers. “People start asking questions like, ‘What’s in our water?’”
reflects “a level of neglect,” leaving residents in the dark about risks.
“When things are ignored for decades, it sends a message,” Maynard said. “The question is: whose communities get prioritized and whose are left waiting?”
researchers are still working to understand the full scope.
Rising seas, stronger storms strain water supply
“We have a single-source water supply on Long Island,” Ali FarhadZadeh, an associate professor of civil engineering at Stony Brook University, said. “The water basically comes from the ground — from the aquifer.”
Residents wonder about the safety of their water because much of the community’s infrastructure has not been fully studied, said Maynard.
An interactive map from the League of Conservation Voters shows that while neighboring Hempstead has many defined lead service lines, most of Uniondale is listed as unknown, raising concerns about potential contamination. Air studies and local health data suggest higher rates of certain conditions, such as asthma, in the community, which may be linked to environmental exposure. Experts say the lack of detailed pipe inventories and testing
She also pointed to growing concern over PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a class of human-made chemicals often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in the environment or the human body. Used for decades in products designed to resist heat, water and stains — including firefighting foam, nonstick cookware and waterproof materials — PFAS have entered groundwater through industrial processes.
And because Long Island relies on a sole-source aquifer, those contaminants can persist and circulate throughout the region, Maynard said. “These weren’t things people were even looking for,” she said. “So they built up over time.”
She added that PFAS and related contaminants have been detected widely across Long Island. Exposure has been linked in studies to increased risks of cancers, hormone disruption and other long-term health effects, though
As storms grow more frequent and sea levels rise, that system is under mounting strain. Heavier rainfall is overwhelming drainage systems and saturating the ground, increasing flooding and raising the risk of saltwater intrusion.
“We have saltwater that’s in the sediment, under the ocean on the South Shore,” Ryan Wallace, assistant professor at Adelphi University’s Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences said. “That saltwater could actually make its way to make its way into and mix with the freshwater aquifer, and that’s a lot of different towns.”
While residents are not drinking saltwater, intrusion can render wells unusable and reduce the region’s supply of clean drinking water.
New York state launched a pilot program on March 8 to help residents with private wells testing for PFAS contamination and cover cleanup costs. Suffolk is among the counties expected to be
Courtesy City of Glen Cove
Former Glen Cove Mayor Reggie Spinello, second from left, toured the Duck Pond Road well’s filtration system with Public Works Director, James Byrne, far left, Denise O’Connor, Water Service Foreman Michael Colangelo, Daniel Ermmarino and Kevin Basile.
Water infrastructure faces increased demand
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Eligible homeowners can receive free testing and may qualify for rebates of up to $5,000 for filtration systems or $10,000 to connect to public water companies.
“It makes infrastructure like septic systems and pipelines very vulnerable,” FarhadZadeh said of heavy rainfall. “They’re old — they’re not built for the new norm that we have with these storm patterns.”
Low-lying communities — particularly along the South Shore and in eastern Suffolk County — face more frequent flooding and infrastructure stress. Flooding is no longer limited to major storms.
When groundwater is already close to the surface, even routine rainfall can overwhelm drainage systems, creating a direct pathway between surface pollution and the aquifer.
“When it floods, water picks up and carries a lot of pollutants with it,” Robert Hayes, Environmental Advocates NY’s senior director of clean water, said. “Those pollutants might make their way into drinking water sources, whether it’s groundwater or surface water.”
Hayes said that investing in naturebased solutions such as wetlands or rain gardens could help capture water before it carries pollutants.
Aging infrastructure adds to growing risks
Many of Long Island’s water and sewer systems were built decades ago, at a time when both population and climate pressures were lower.
“The aging infrastructure is a big deal,” FarhadZadeh said. “I think it should be taken very seriously.”
Systems not designed to handle today’s volume of stormwater can quickly become overwhelmed, increasing the likelihood of overflows, leaks or system failures.
A $250 million water infrastructure funding package announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on March 12 includes projects aimed at upgrading aging systems and improving water quality statewide. It includes $23 million for the Village of Hempstead and $5 million for PFAS treatment in Williston Park.
Hayes said that such investments are critical, but risks — and resources — vary across the region.
“Long Island has some of the most polluted drinking water in the state of New York,” he said. “But there is much more contamination still out there, and much more still to be done to make sure that no New Yorker is exposed to harmful levels of contamination when they turn on the tap.”
“Drinking water and quality issues on Long Island — we can consider them to be disproportionately affecting certain communities,” Wallace said. “Especially communities with older infrastructure, in close proximity to industrial zones or historically industrial areas.” Communities like Uniondale and Hempstead Village, which also have fewer resources to address the problem.
Exposure to contaminated drinking water, Wallace said, has been associated with increased risks of cancers including stomach, bladder, kidney, ovarian and prostate.
As flooding increases and infrastructure continues to age, the challenge for Long Island is not just protecting its water supply, but understanding how interconnected pressures are reshaping it from the ground up.
N. Shore water divide highlights cost and quality
Glen Cove’s drinking water meets all state and federal safety standards, according to the city’s 2024 annual water quality report, but maintaining that standard has required years of infrastructure upgrades, careful management of its well system and, at times, reliance on neighboring communities.
In nearby Glen Head and Sea Cliff, water is supplied privately by Liberty Utilities, highlighting differences not only in cost, but in how water systems are maintained and experienced by residents.
Glen Cove relies on a network of six municipal wells, including sites at Duck Pond Road, Nancy Court, Seaman Road and Kelly Street. According to former Councilwoman Marsha Silverman, the system was under significant strain eight years ago , with only two of the six wells operational at the time.
Multiple wells were offline for different reasons — contamination, storm damage, long-term deterioration — forcing the city to act quickly to restore capacity.
“We had purchased a couple hundred thousand dollars’ worth of water from Locust Valley because we couldn’t supply Glen Cove,” Silverman said.
To stabilize the system, the city
implemented a multi-year plan that included installing temporary filtration systems at the Duck Pond Road wells to address freon contamination, repairing the Kelly Street well after a lightning strike, and fully rehabilitating the Seaman Road well.
That work is ongoing. In January, the City Council approved more than $700,000 in additional repairs to the Seaman Road well, awarding a $776,000 contract to Philip Ross Industries Inc. to upgrade its granular activated carbon system. The improvements are intended to better regulate PFAS, which have been linked to serious health risks, and ensure that the well remains in compliance with state Department of Health standards.
The investment follows a broader pattern of spending, with the city investing tens of millions of dollars in its water system in recent years, including a $5 million rehabilitation project completed in 2024 at the Seaman Road station. Those upgrades are necessary as state and federal guidelines for contaminants become increasingly strict.
“There was always talk about building a seventh well, because we really need it,” Silverman said.
Cost differences across the North Shore
Despite those infrastructure challenges, Glen Cove’s municipal system remains relatively affordable compared with neighboring communities, because it is publicly operated and not for profit.
Residents’ quarterly bills typically range from $40 to $50 in the winter to a few hundred dollars in the summer, depending on usage.
In contrast, residents of Glen Head and Sea Cliff — served by private systems — often face significantly higher costs, with some paying hundreds of
dollars per month. Those systems generally factor operational expenses, infrastructure upgrades and profit into their rate structures, contributing to higher bills.
For Glen Head resident Agatha Nadale, the cost is substantial — about $1,800 per year. Her concerns, however, extend beyond the money.
“I can remember [in the ’70s] we’d fill a pitcher of water in the summer and there were these, like, little squiggly things swimming in the water,” she said. She also recalled a strong chlorine taste, and said those early experiences continue to shape how she uses water today. Nadale said she relies on a wholehouse filtration system, and does not drink tap water.
“I have already saved a handful of families from buying homes where Liberty Utilities is,” she said.
While Glen Head’s system has undergone upgrades — including carbon filtration systems designed to remove PFAS and meet stricter standards for water quality — public perception has not always kept pace with those improvements.
Although Glen Cove’s system remains compliant, continued monitoring and investment will be necessary as environmental standards evolve. That concern extends across Long Island, where all communities rely on the same groundwater source and face challenges not only of contamination and saltwater intrusion, but also of steadily increasing demand.
Looking ahead
Silverman has also raised the possibility of long-term alternatives, including desalination, though no formal plans have been established.
At the federal level, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi said that water quality has been a longstanding priority.
“This has been a problem for a long time, and I’ve been working on improving our water quality on Long Island for over 30 years,” Suozzi said. “Dealing with aging infrastructure as mayor of Glen Cove, I realized how crucial drinking water projects were to my community. I installed one of the earliest ‘granulated activated carbon’ filtration systems on Long Island.”
“Improvements need to consistently be made to ensure our water remains safe,” he added.
For Glen Cove, the ability to draw from neighboring systems like Locust Valley provides a critical safety net. But it also highlights the importance for the city of maintaining its own infrastructure — particularly its network of wells — as demand continues to grow.
Across the North Shore, the contrast is clear: While water may come from the same aquifer, the cost, management and experience of that water can vary significantly from one community to the next.
And for residents like Nadale, of Glen Head, those differences are not abstract — they shape daily decisions about cost, safety and trust in what comes out of the tap.
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Courtesy New York American Water the new York American Water treatment facility in Glen Head has updated its filtering process with the installation of two new granular-activated carbon vessels.
LEGO and Nature merge at Old Westbury Gardens in May
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD
cbabirad@liherld.com
Old Westbury Gardens will feature a new exhibition, “Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made with LEGO bricks,” beginning this May.
This exhibition will showcase nature found at Old Westbury Gardens through art created entirely from LEGO bricks.
“This is such a beautiful fit for us,” said Maura Brush, president and CEO of Old Westbury Gardens. “It’s as if someone took parts of the garden and placed them under a magnifying glass—Something like a butterfly sipping from a flower or a hummingbird sitting on a flower is all of a sudden magnified to this larger-than-life proportion.”
Brush explained that the colors used in these displays match the colors in nature and are all made to depict plants and animals that live at Old Westbury Gardens, including frogs, bunnies, foxes, butterflies and hummingbirds.
The art will be on display beginning May 15 for members and May 16 for the public. The exhibition will stretch through the summer until September 7.
Produced by Imagine, Nature Connects depicts important topics that the New York artist, Sean Kenney said he holds dear, from protecting an animals’ habitat, to planting a garden.
The exhibition will be open daily, except Tuesdays, to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This event is included with admission. General admission is $22; $20 for ages 62+ and full-time students with valid ID; $12 for children ages 7–17; and free for children 6 and under. Tickets are now available to purchase at oldwestburygardens.org.
Old Westbury Gardens is located at 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.
For more information, please call (516) 333-0048.
Courtesy Imagine Exhibitions
Village of Babylon addresses increased costs for salaries, insurance and infrastructure
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tual employees, part of an ongoing effort to address retention and competitiveness with neighboring municipalities.
“Over the last few years what we’ve tried to do is we’ve tried to increase the salaries of our staff for the most part to keep them,” said Reichel. “A lot of our salaries are not in line with some of the salaries of the same positions in other municipalities and in order to retain the staff that we have and bring in new staff that’s going to stay around for a while.”
He noted that turnover has declined in recent years, suggesting the strategy has been effective.
Total salaries including overtime are $4.69 million for the current year and is $4.83 million under the proposed budget.
Mayor Adams emphasized that the budget also includes funding for needed building maintenance and infrastructure repairs aimed at improving working conditions for village employees, and preserving village properties, including the replacement of the roof over the sanitation and highway department garage.
“It has been a number of years since that has been replaced and it has been leaking over the years,” she said.
Another major expense is unallocated insurance, which covers property, liability, flood, auto and cyber insurance, as well as coverage for summer recreation programs and bonding for village officials. The line item is expected to increase by approximately 10 percent, consistent with last year’s rise.
“Unallocated insurance for the current year to date is approximately $1.17 million,” said Reichel. With an anticipated ten percent increase in these policies, we are looking to increase the budget line by $125,000.”
“The main forces that are driving that increase is an increase of our rates based on things that we have outstanding against the village whether it be someone tripping on a sidewalk, somebody’s car getting hit by a plow or any car accidents that the village has,” said Reichel.
Additional increases include fire department upgrades for radio equipment and third-party EMS billing expenses.
Capital needs also factor into the proposal, including updated highway equipment and a new storage shed for the golf depart-
ment, which officials said has fallen into disrepair and is now considered unsafe.
The budget further reflects rising costs in the New York State Retirement System, with Reichel estimating the village’s contribution at approximately 22 percent, based on state projections. Workers’ compensation expenses are also increasing, with an anticipated rise of about $30,000 driven by claim costs.
“The anticipated increase for that is around $30,000 and that’s mainly due to the cost of the claims that we have,” said Reichel, who added that the budget was reviewed line by line to identify potential savings while balancing operational needs.
“We are very aware of the increases that the taxpayers have and unfortunately the village has those same increases for the same things that everybody else is buying also,” said Reichel. “We’re trying our best to make do with what we have and only really replace things that we need to make sure that we’re in a good position going forward.”
During public comment, resident Tom Orifici criticized the proposed increase, calling for tighter fiscal restraint.
“There has been an increase every year,” he said. “If this was a business, it would be bankrupt. I think things must be taken into your hands and people have to do more with less—that’s what everybody is doing now.”
Adams thanked Orifici for his comments, noting that while she understood his concerns, prior years of flat budgets contributed to current fiscal pressures.
A large part of why the Village board has increased the budget and pierced the tax cap, she said, is because it implemented zero percent tax increases from 2016 through 2019, which she said resulted in underfunded infrastructure needs.
The 2026-27 budget is expected to be adopted later this month.
Also contributing to reduced revenues, Reichel noted, are declines in fines and bail income, which have trended lower for several years and are projected to decrease again. He said it remains unclear whether the drop is due to fewer summonses being issued or an increase in unpaid violations.
The next Village Board meeting will be held April 28 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon.
Baby Belle leads Easter celebration
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eggs,” said Julianna.
Six-year-old Tyler Gelman said he was confident in his egg-finding abilities.
“I’m good at finding stuff,” he said. “I’m going to fill my basket.”
Mayor Mary Adams called the event a “great day.”
“It was such a great day to enjoy all the families and children who attended both our Easter Parade and our annual egg hunt in downtown Babylon Village,” said Adams. “As always, our Babylon Chamber of Commerce did an incredible job and thanks to our very own “Baby Belle” Easter Bunny also.”
Adams also praised the sense of community the event brings to the village.
“The community spirit and our terrific
merchants always willing to donate are what make Babylon Village such a great place to live, work, enjoy and visit,” said Adams.
Tom Vitale, president of the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce, also reflected on the turnout, calling it a “wonderful day in the Village of Babylon.”
“Seeing all our littlest residents and their families waiting to take pictures with Babylon Baby Belle, our resident Easter Bunny, reminded us that spring is in full bloom,” said Vitale. “This is the chamber’s season opener.”
He added that the Chamber’s next major event will be its first summer block party of the season on June 4 on Deer Park Avenue in Babylon.
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
Pastor: The Rev. Melissa Boyer SUNDAY SERVICES
9:30am - Worship in the Church Online at Website - 9:30am
Home of the James Street Players and the UMC Nursery School Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Mayor Mary Adams; S. C. Legislator RJ Renna, Renna’s Chief of Staff Ann Parmely and Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert make their way around Argyle Lake for the Easter Bunny Parade.
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PSEG Long Island supports small businesses
Business First workshop, with topics ranging from billing to electric vehicles, scheduled for May 6
By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com
To mark Small Business Week, May 3-9, PSEG Long Island will host a Business First Workshop to support small businesses across the region.
The workshop is scheduled for May 6, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management, at 510 Grumman Road West in Bethpage, commonly referred to as the old Grumman building. The event is intended to bring together business owners and PSEG Long Island representatives to share information about programs and services that can help businesses operate more efficiently and manage energy use and costs.
“PSEG Long Island is proud to support our local business community — the entrepreneurs who invest in our neighborhoods, drive local economy and create jobs,” Veronica Isaac, PSEG Long Island’s senior manager of Economic Development, said. “Our Business First Workshop on May 6 will present all of the products and services offered by our PSEG Long Island Business First program for small and medium business owners. We will also have a special recognition ceremony to honor local companies and business organizations that participate in, promote and support our programs.”
Last year’s Business First Workshop presenters offered information about programs and services that help businesses operate more efficiently.
The company’s Business First program provides businesses with dedicated support for managing electricity needs, as well as information on billing processes and energy-efficiency incentives. Other areas of focus include building and renovation services, electric vehicle infrastructure and fleet incen -
tives, and procurement-related opportunities.
The topics will include digital tools such as the utility’s app and online account management platforms, as well as economic development initiatives that offer grants and bill credit opportunities.
Presenters will include Nayan Parikh, on digital channels; Christine
Bryson, on economic development; Alex Nyilas, on the Business First program; Alexandro Campos, on billing; Brittany Degel, on energy efficiency; Nicole Jones-Cumberbatch, on building and renovation services; Paul DiBenedetto, on electric vehicles; and Jimmy Alty, on procurement.
The workshop will also provide an opportunity for attendees to connect with Business First Advocates and representatives from procurement and building and renovation services, offering direct access to support resources.
Long Island is home to more than 100,000 small businesses, according to the Long Island Association, underscoring their significance to the regional economy.
“We proudly share information about PSEG Long Island’s revitalization programs with all new businesses in our community,” Cheryl Fajardo, past president of the Greater New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, said. “As a strong partner in local economic development, PSEG Long Island has played a vital role in helping us improve our downtown areas through beautification projects, infrastructure support and promotional efforts.”
Pre-registration is recommended by emailing PSEGLI-Businessfirst@psegliny.com.
Courtesy PSEG Long Island
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
•Babylon Lions Pancake/Eggs Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.- 12 noon, at the American Legion Post, 22 Gove Place, Babylon Village. $15 donation per person - children under 5 years old and under are free. All you can eat. For more information, visit: www. babylonlions.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
•Village of Babylon Board of Trustees work session: 6 p.m.; Village Hall, upstairs conference room, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional information, call 631-669-1500; or email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @https:// www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
•Lindenhurst Village Board of Trustees meeting: 6 p.m. work session / 7:30 p.m. public meeting, Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For updated meeting info., call 631-957-7500; or visit their web site @ https://villageoflindenhurstny.gov.
•Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m., Babylon Jr./Sr. High School library, 50 Railroad Ave., Babylon. For info., call 631-893-7925.
•West Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7 p.m. at the West Babylon Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Rd., W. Babylon. For info., call 631-376-7008.
•North Babylon School Board of Edu-
cation regular board meeting: 8 p.m., at North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, N. Babylon. For meeting information, call 631-321-3226; or visit their web site @ https://www.northbabylonschools. net.
•Deer Park School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m. at the District Office, 1881 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. For more info., call 631-274-4013; or visit the web site @ http://www.deerparkschools.org.
•Lindenhurst School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m., at the McKenna Administration Bldg., 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst. For info., call 631- 867-3001.
•West Islip School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m., Beach Street Middle School, 17 Beach St., W. Islip. For info., call 631-893-3200.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
•Sean Goodwin Memorial: The Conklin House and the Babylon Beautification Society will be holding a Memorial for the late Village of Babylon Trustee Sean Goodwin from 2 — 4 p.m. at the Conklin House, 280 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village. This event will also coincide with the annual Arbor Day celebration. These events are open to the public and will be held under a tent on the Conklin House lawn. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 631-669-8164.
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Texas Hold’em poker tournament
The Copiague Fire Department, Vigilant Engine Company will be hosting their first annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on April 25. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the tournament starts at 7 p.m.
This is a professionally run event featuring casino-style gameplay with professional dealers, tournament tables and high-quality chips, designed to feel like a Las Vegas or Atlantic City poker room.
The event will include for a $160 buy-in, 6,000 chips; an early registration bonus of 1,500 additional chips if registering by April 20; and a full night of action including poker, blackjack, horse races and prizes. There will also be food included and
unlimited beer, wine, and soda. Additionally, there will be a dedicated outdoor cigar lounge, cash prizes and bonus chip opportunities throughout the night. Seats are limited and early registration is encouraged. All proceeds support the efforts of the Copiague Fire Department and help the department continue serving the community.
To register, please visit vigilantenginecompany.com or call Tom Dodge at (631) 880-0064.
Copiague Fire Department, Vigilant Engine Company is located at 320 Great Neck Road, Copiague.
Kite festival at Overlook Beach
This year’s Kite Festival will be in memory of Diana Simulcik who six years ago pioneered the beginning of the Kite Festival.
Hosted by the North Babylon Chamber
of Commerce, the festival will take place on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Overlook Beach—Ocean Parkway, Babylon.
For more information, please call (631) 983-4283.
Babylon Rotary tea party April 22
The Babylon Rotary will be having a Tea Party at Bestea on April 22 at 12:30 p.m.
Hosted by President-Elect Joe DeBello, all are invited for an afternoon of tea, light bites, conversation and community.
Bestea is located at 41 E. Main St., Babylon Village. RSVP by April 17 at shorturl.at/jX6Gj. For more information, please visit babylonrotary.com.
OUT
backyard, reimagined
Destination: Outdoor escape Your
By Karen Bloom
Spring has surely sprung (at last) — and we’re very much attuned to Earth Month as we embrace the outdoors. It’s great get out and about and not feel so housebound, which leads many of us to rethink how we use our outdoor space. The season definitely invites us outside, offering a chance to reconnect with nature right at home and shape a backyard that works for everyday living.
Start by considering how your yard can better serve your household. Maybe you’re envisioning a space for easy entertaining, a safer play area for kids and pets, or simply a peaceful retreat to unwind. Increasingly, homeowners are embracing “backyarding” — bringing indoor comforts like dining, lounging and even workouts into the open air.
A little planning now can pay off all season long, with vibrant blooms, fresh herbs and a space that feels both functional and inviting.
“With the season’s first signs appearing, this is the time to prepare your garden for months of enjoyment,” garden design expert Fiona Jenkins says.
Here are her practical tips for creating a beautiful, low-maintenance yard that doesn’t demand all your free time.
Keep It Manageable
When it comes to flower beds, smaller is often smarter. Narrow beds — about one to two feet wide — are easier to plant, maintain and keep looking tidy.
Limiting plant variety can also make a big difference. Sticking to a handful of dependable options helps you better handle their needs and simplifies care. Hardy perennials such as geraniums and peonies, along with evergreen shrubs, offer reliable color year after year without the need for constant replanting.
“Once established, these plants can provide lasting beauty with minimal effort,” Jenkins says. “Just be
sure you understand their watering, feeding and pruning needs before planting.”
Build A Strong Foundation
Healthy soil is the backbone of any successful garden. Investing in rich, organic soil — and refreshing it annually with compost — helps plants thrive while reducing the necessity of frequent watering and fertilizing.
Mulch is another essential. A layer of organic material such as bark, leaves or compost helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature and keep weeds in check — all while improving soil quality over time.
“Mulching is a great way of protecting your soil and making it last longer by helping to maintain moisture levels and prevent weeds from growing,” she explains.
Add Structure With Hardscaping
Incorporating hard surfaces like decking, patios or walkways can transform a backyard into a more usable living space. These elements provide structure, define different zones and create natural gathering areas.
Composite decking remains a popular choice for its durability and low maintenance, while natural stone, concrete or porcelain pavers offer a clean, timeless look.
Thoughtful additions like built-in lighting can extend the use of your yard into the evening, adding both safety and ambiance.
For visual interest with minimal upkeep, consider a rock garden. Combining alpine plants or succulents with layered stones and pebbles creates texture and dimension — without demanding much attention.
Try Raised Beds
Raised beds are a practical solution for both flowers and vegetables. They help contain plant growth, improve drainage and make gardening more accessible. Whether placed over existing soil or integrated into a patio design, they also serve as attractive focal points.
“A raised flower bed will stop them from spreading out of control and add a focal point of interest to your garden,” Jenkins says.
Let
Nature Take The Lead
For a softer, more natural look, consider embracing a slightly “wild” aesthetic. Swapping part of a traditional lawn for a meadow-style area can reduce maintenance while supporting pollinators.
“This isn’t to say you should let it grow completely out of control, but your garden can look beautiful with the aesthetic of a grassy meadow rather than an urban space,” she continues.
Scattering wildflower seeds introduces bursts of color and attracts bees and butterflies, creating a lively, ever-changing landscape that benefits the local ecosystem.
With thoughtful choices and a bit of early effort, your backyard can become one of your favorite places to spend time this season and throughout the year — a space that feels as welcoming and comfortable as any room inside your home.
Asbury Short Film Concert
The acclaimed national touring showcase returns with a curated showcase of standout short films — many seen by the local audience for the first time. Presented by Asbury Shorts, the New York City-based long-running short film exhibitor, the program highlights an eclectic mix, including film festival favorites and Oscar-recognized selections. The dynamic lineup spans genres, from sharp comedies like “The Tailor,” where culture and confusion collide on a Brooklyn street (pictured), to compelling dramas, inventive animation and occasional thoughtprovoking documentaries. This is a rare opportunity to experience these cinematic “hidden gems” in a true theater setting — films that often don’t reach traditional big screens. These shorts provide a window into emerging filmmakers alongside early works from directors who go on to achieve major acclaim.
Friday, April 17, 7 p.m. Madison Theatre, Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444.
Micky Dolenz
Micky Dolenz celebrates the 60th anniversary of The Monkees with a special tour honoring the band’s enduring legacy and timeless sound. In this nostalgic and high-spirited performance, Dolenz takes audiences on a musical journey through The Monkees’ rise to fame, performing their biggest hits in chronological order while sharing personal stories from his decades in entertainment — as he keeps the music alive for new generations As the last surviving member of the beloved group, Dolenz brings both heart and history to the stage, paying tribute to bandmates Davy Jones, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith, while celebrating the fans who helped transform a fictional TV band into a global sensation. This is sure to be a heartfelt, hit-filled evening that blends music, memories and a lasting connection to one of pop culture’s most iconic acts.
Sunday, April 19, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Photos: Spring unfolds in your backyard, where patios, gardens and greenery set the stage to gather and unwind.
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Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies
Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy the exhibition of outdoor sculpture at the historic summer estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Klemperer’s sculptures. a haunting assemblage of animal forms that span imaginary, endangered, familiar, and exotic species, celebrate natural history and the nonhuman world through evocative interactions with the surrounding environment. Using materials salvaged from scrapyards, she composes ecological narratives that respond to the history and collections of Suffolk County’s first public park and museum. Her brilliant use of gestural lines captures the spectator’s attention and invites museum-goers to reflect on the relationship between an interest in animal life and the incessant push of human industry. Visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579
‘Everybody Loves
Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’
Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for an immersive exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director, renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan). It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of related videos play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
Movie matinee Stop by North Babylon Public Library for a showing “Nuremberg.” The 2025 historical drama chronicles the eponymous trials held by the Allied Forces against the defeated Nazi regime. APR
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Once upon a time in the Bronx
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington .
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Where: 41 E. Main St., Babylon Village
• Time: 12:30 p.m.
• Contact: babylonrotary.com
MAY
16
Italian Food Festival
The Town of Babylon once again hosts their Italian Food Festival.
Entertainment includes Angelo Venuto, Maria Venuto, Carmelo Raccuglia and DJ Domenick. With the La Famiglia Cadillac Club, food vendors and a kid zone. Bring a pasta or sauce donation to support Councilman Manetta’s 8th Annual Pasta and Sauce Food Drive. Additional parking with free shuttle bus service at Lindenhurst Train Station. Rain date is May 17.
• Where: Great Lawn at the Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
• Time: Noon-5 p.m.
• Contact: For more information or to become a vendor, call Councilman Manetta’s office at (631) 957-4482
JUN
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
Chazz Palminteri is back on the Paramount stage with his electrifying solo performance of “A Bronx Tale,” the autobiographical one-man show that launched his remarkable career. Raw, riveting and deeply personal, the play draws on Palminteri’s own bruising childhood in the Bronx, including the moment — at just nine-years-old — when he witnessed a gangland killing that would forever shape his view of the world. Onstage, Palminteri inhabits 18 vividly drawn characters, seamlessly shifting between friends, foes and family members to conjure an entire neighborhood with nothing but his voice, physicality and storytelling prowess. First written and performed in 1989, A Bronx Tale quickly became a sensation, hailed as one of the most sought-after stage properties since Rocky. The original production paved the way for the acclaimed film adaptation — directed by Robert De Niro—and later a hit Broadway musical. Born and raised in the Bronx, Palminteri stands firmly in the lineage of iconic Italian-American artists who redefined New York storytelling in the 1970s, including Martin Scorsese, De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. Like them, he brings grit, muscle and an unflinching realism to his work, capturing both the violence and the humanity of life on those sidewalks. This return engagement offers audiences a chance to experience the original, powerhouse performance that started it all — up close, uncompromising and unforgettable.
• Where: 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon.
• Time: 1-3 p.m.
• Contact: northbabylonpl.org or (631) 669-4020
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Oscar Party
The Babylon Historical and Preservation Society hosts their 1960s themed Oscar party. This is your chance to rewrite history and cast your ballot for the best films and performances of that year in movie history. $10 per person for members and $20 for non-members. Reservations are required. With refreshments, prizes and bubbly. Oscar attire is optional.
• Where: 117 W. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 669-1756
Community Shredding
Lindenhurst Memorial Library offers a Community Shredding session. Bring up to three bags or boxes for safe disposal. No registration is required.
• Where: 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst
• Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Contact: lindenhurstlibrary.org or (631) 957-7755
APR
Nourish Babylon SitDown Dinner
Every Monday Nourish Babylon 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
Administration Building, 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 867-3000
Babylon BOE meets
The Board of Education holds their next meeting and BOCES budget/ vote. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: Babylon Junior-Senior High School Library, 50 Railroad Ave., Babylon
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 893-7900
Top Golf Pre-Launch Twosome Edition
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 first-timers. 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.
North Babylon BOE meets The Board of Education holds their regular business meeting that includes the new school year’s budget adoption and WSBOCES budget adoption. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 620-7000 APR 21
Lindenhurst BOE meets The Board of Education holds their next meeting and Community Forum/BOCES vote. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: McKenna
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Kid Zone
Children in grades Pre-K-5 are invited to First Presbyterian Church’s Kid Zone, weekly. Included is dinner, a Bible story, as well as crafts and games.
• Where: 79 E. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 5:30-7 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 587-5838
Rotary Tea
Babylon Rotary welcomes all to a tea party at Bestea. Hosted by President-Elect Joe DeBello, enjoy an afternoon of tea, light bites, conversation and community. RSVP by April 17 at shorturl.at/jX6Gj.
• Where: Top Golf Holtsville, 5231 Express Drive North, Holtsville
• Time: 6-10 p.m.
• Contact: chamberofdeerpark.org or (631) 860-6946
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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
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 38088, Pltf. vs. ADVANCED CONSULTING & REAL ESTATE SERVICES LLC., et al, Defts. Index #613178/2025. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered March 9, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst, NY on May 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., prem. k/a 9 State Street, West Babylon, NY 11704 a/k/a, Section 105.00, Block 01.00, Lot 052.000. Approx. amt. of judgment is $414,360.15 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. JOSHUA PARKER BLUMBERG, Referee. DEUTSCH & SCHNEIDER LLP, Attys. for Pltf.. 79-37 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385. File No. LF-607- #102868 26-200 4/2, 9, 16, 23
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 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.
26-145. 3/12, 19, 26, 4/2, 9, 16
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
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF RAYLA RESTAURANT GROUP
LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/07/2025. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 26 Hanover Pl, Smithtown, NY 11787. Purpose: any lawful activity.
26-199 4/2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5/7
Public Notices
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 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 of formation of KELLS CONSULTING COLLECTIVE, LLC, a Limited Liability Company. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York (SSNY) on 01/15/2026. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to C/O the LLC, 108 OCEAN AVE, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701. Purpose: Providing consulting and advisory services .26-213. 4/9, 16, 23, 30, 5/7, 14
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT
SUFFOLK COUNTY
U.S. BANK NA -
TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-AHL2, ASSETBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AHL2, Plaintiff against SHARON BASILE AK/A SHARON E. BASILE A/K/A SHARON E. KOPPEL, 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 January 8, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 44 Parkdale Drive, North Babylon, NY 11703. District 0100 Sec 115.00 Block 02.00 Lot 079.00. 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 $575,939.08 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 208784/2022.
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.
Arthur J. Burdette, Esq., Referee File # SPSNY712 26-198. 4/2, 9, 16, 23
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-26-107518 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 6092 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, NY 11725, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at JSJM Hospitality Group Inc. 26-212 4/9. 16
Notice of formation of Blue Water Operations LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 03/26/2026 Office location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: 69 Cotter St., West Islip NY 11795 Purpose: any lawful act.
26-210. 4/9. 16, 23, 30, 5/7, 14
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-26107766 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 81 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, NY 11768, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Marin Restaurant Group Inc. 26-229. 4/16, 23
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
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST HECTOR ARISTY; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 2, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 18, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 30 Park Circle North, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at East Farmingdale,
in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, Section: 047.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 086.000 District: 0100. Approximate amount of judgment $403,296.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603157/2018. For sale information, please visit ServiceLink Auction at https://www.servicelinkauction.com or call (866) 539-4173. J oseph Fritz, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 FSLNY006 89566 26-220. 4/16, 23, 30, 5/7
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
SUFFOLK COUNTY
WILMINGTON
SAVINGS FUND
SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER
TRUSTEE OF CSMC
2021-RPL4 TRUST, Plaintiff against MARK GETZ, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Margolin, Weinreb & Nierer, LLP, 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224, Syosset, NY 11791. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 9, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 685 Howard Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726. District 0100 Sec 196.00 Block 03.00 Lot 063.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $471,091.88 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 626255/2024. 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.
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 RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, -againstPATRICIA PETRILLO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on March 5, 2026, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST is the Plaintiff and PATRICIA PETRILLO, 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 May 11, 2026 at 1:45PM, premises known as 285 WEST 10TH STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100086.00-02.00-002.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 608969/2023. Francesco P. Tini, 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.
26-206. 4/9, 4/16, 23, 30
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE RALI 2006-QS12, Plaintiff AGAINST TAREQ MOLLAH
A/K/A TAREQ M. MOLLAH; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 6, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM, premises known as 130 Claremont Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. 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, State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 141.00 Block: 02.00 Lot(s): 057.000 & 058.003. Approximate amount of judgment $1,016,322.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #203752/2022. For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Francesco Paolo Tini, Esq., Ref-
Public Notices
eree FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614
SPSNY760 89477
26-207. 4/9, 16, 23, 30
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK KINECTA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff AGAINST JASMINE MORGAN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ROBIN MORGANHAWKINS, ROBERT L. HAWKINS, JR. AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ROBIN MORGANHAWKINS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 10, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 31 South 23rd 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 030.001. Approximate amount of judgment $182,838.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #631468/2023. For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832. Joy E. Jorgensen, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-004060 89482 26-208. 4/9, 16, 23, 30
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NA-
TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-GEL2, Plaintiff AGAINST LUIS A. ESPINAL LOPEZ AKA LUIS ALONSO ESPINAL LOPEZ, PIERRE JUSTIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 18, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 128 North 17th Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wyandanch, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 013.00, Block 03.00, Lot 129.000. Approximate amount of judgment $719,102.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603217/2017. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Joseph L. Fritz, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-005240
89426
26-209. 4/9, 16, 23, 30
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Wilmington Trust, National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware Trustee of SMRF Trust VII-A, Plaintiff, vs. 35 West Santa Barbara LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 27, 2024 and an Order Extending the Sale Deadline duly entered on February 25, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 35 Santa Barbara Road West a/k/a 35 West Santa Barbara Road, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 190.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 076.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $523,792.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613358/2023.
Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 230934-1 26-216. 4/16, 23, 30, 5/7
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Mortgage Assets Management, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Susan Mackenzie, as Nominated Successor Executrix and Beneficiary Under the Last Will and Testament and as Heir at Law of Margaret Hacker; Karen Bohannon, as Heir, Devisee, Distributee of the Estate of Margaret Hacker, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judg-
ment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 19, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 17 Mound 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 the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0103, Section 024.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 096.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $729,851.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 602077/2015. Alison M. Varley, Esq., Referee Greenspoon Marder, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2200, New York, NY 10105, Attorneys for Plaintiff 26-217. 4/16, 23, 30, 5/7
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff - against - PAUL M. WESTPHAL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 2, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 14th day of May, 2026 at 10:30 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 26 Gibbs Road, Amityville a/k/a Amity Harbor, (Town of Babylon) NY 11701. (DSBL#: 0100-182.0001.00-103.000)
Approximate amount of lien $175,517.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 610921/2023. Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee. 516-510-4020. Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218
Dated: March 20, 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. 26-219. 4/16, 23, 30, 5/7
AVISO DE LA REUNIÓN ANUAL 19 DE MAYO DE 2026
WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
CIUDAD DE BABYLON CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK
SE NOTIFICA que la votación sobre el presupuesto del distrito escolar para el año 2026/2027 y la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación tendrán lugar el martes 19 de mayo de 2026 para la gestión de asuntos autorizados por la Ley de Educación, mediante papeleta sobre máquinas de votación o papeleta en papeleta, si no hay máquinas de votación disponibles o según lo dispuesto por la Ley o el Reglamento. Todos los tiempos establecidos aquí son tiempos prevalecientes.
La forma de las proposiciones será la siguiente:
¿Será la siguiente Proposición?
¿Adoptado?
PROPUESTA NO. 1
¿Debe el presupuesto del distrito escolar propuesto por la Junta de Educación de West Babylon Distrito Escolar Union Free para el año fiscal 2026-2027, que requiere la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados del Distrito de acuerdo con la Sección 1716 de la Ley de Educación y autorizar la adopción de la parte requerida que se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito. SE NOTIFICA
ADEMÁS que una Proposición en la siguiente forma sustancialmente será presentada a los votantes cualificados del Distrito en dicha Asamblea Anual y Elección del Distrito:
PROPUESTA DE PROYECTO DE CAPITAL PARA LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA CONSIDERANDO
QUE, el 6 de diciembre de 2022, los votantes del Distrito Escolar Libre West Babylon Union, en el condado de Suffolk, Nueva York (el "Distrito"), aprobaron el gasto no superior a $9,700,000 dólares para mejoras en West Babylon Senior High School y South Bay Elementary School; y posteriormente la Junta de Educación (la "Junta") autorizó la emisión de bonos no superiores a $9,700,000 dólares y la imposición de un impuesto en cuotas para pagar dichos bonos y los intereses correspondientes para cubrir dicho coste; y CONSIDERANDO
QUE, la Junta ha determinado que el coste de tales mejoras se realizó a un coste reducido, resultando en un saldo innecesario de $3,008,174 dólares de los bonos autorizados hasta ahora; y CONSIDERANDO
QUE, la Junta ha determinado además que es necesario y deseable realizar ciertas otras mejoras en la West Babylon Junior High School, con un coste máximo estimado de no superar los $3,008,174 dólares. Ahora, por tanto, que así sea RESUELTO: (a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre West Babylon Union, en el condado de Suffolk, Nueva York (el "Distrito"), está autorizada para construir modificaciones y mejoras en la escuela secundaria West Babylon Junior High y su emplazamiento (el Proyecto"), sustancialmente tal como se describe en un plan preparado para el Distrito por JAG Architect P.C.,
Port Jefferson, Nueva York, que está archivado y disponible para inspección pública en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, dicho proyecto que consiste en (según sea necesario): instalación de nuevo césped y gradas, reconstrucción, reconfiguración y/o reemplazo de canchas de tenis, baloncesto y balonmano; y mejoras en el drenaje y otras cosas; todo lo anterior incluye el mobiliario original, equipos, maquinaria, aparatos y el sitio auxiliar o relacionado, demolición y otros trabajos necesarios o requeridos en relación con ello; y para gastar para ello, incluyendo los costes preliminares y los gastos relacionados con su financiación, una cantidad que no exceda el coste total estimado de $3,008,174 dólares; siempre que los costes de los componentes individuales del Proyecto puedan reasignarse entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que dicha reasignación es en el mejor interés del Distrito Escolar; (b) que se vota un impuesto por la suma total de no exceder los $3,008,174 dólares para financiar el coste de dicho proyecto, dicho impuesto que se recaudará y recaudará en cuotas en los años y en las cantidades que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que, en anticipación a dicho impuesto, se autorizan la emisión de bonos del Distrito por un importe principal no superior a $3,008,174, y se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses sobre dichos bonos que se hagan vencidos y pagar; Dicha Proposición aparecerá en la papeleta utilizada para votar en la siguiente forma:
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PROPUESTA DE PROYECTO DE CAPITAL PARA LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA
S Í NO
RESUELTO:
(a) Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre West Babylon Union, en el condado de Suffolk, Nueva York (el "Distrito"), está autorizada para realizar modificaciones y mejoras en la escuela secundaria West Babylon y su emplazamiento (el Proyecto"), sustancialmente tal como se describe en un plan preparado para el Distrito por el arquitecto JAG P.C., Port Jefferson, Nueva York, y para gastar una cantidad que no excediera el coste total estimado de $3,008,174 dólares; (b) que se vota un impuesto por la suma total de no exceder los $3,008,174 dólares para financiar el coste de dicho proyecto, dicho impuesto que se recaudará y recaudará en cuotas en los años y en las cantidades que determine dicha Junta de Educación; y (c) que, en previsión de dicho impuesto, se autorizan por la presente la emisión de bonos del Distrito por el importe principal que no exceda los $3,008,174, y se vota un impuesto para pagar los intereses sobre dichos bonos que se hagan vencidos y pagar.
PROPUESTA NO. 3 S Í NO
RESUELTO:
Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar West Babylon Union Free queda por la presente autorizada para gastar $4,500,000 provenientes del Fondo de Reserva de Capital, establecido en mayo de 2023, con el propósito de llevar a cabo los siguientes proyectos: (1) Paneles de alarma contra
incendios y robos en todo el Distrito; (2) Reemplazo de techos y baldosas en todo el Distrito; y (3) Mejora de los estacionamientos en las escuelas de Tooker Avenue y John F. Kennedy; todo lo anterior, incluyendo la totalidad de la mano de obra, materiales, equipos, aparatos y costos incidentales relacionados con dichos proyectos. Dado que los fondos que se gastarán en virtud de la presente provienen del Fondo de Reserva de Capital, la aprobación de esta propuesta no requerirá la imposición de un gravamen fiscal sobre los bienes inmuebles del Distrito. Y elegir a tres (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación por un mandato de tres (3) años, siendo elegidos los tres candidatos con la mayor pluralidad. SE AVISA ADEMÁS de que la Audiencia Presupuestaria Anual del Distrito Escolar West Babylon Union Free, Municipio de Babylon, condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, se celebrará el martes 5 de mayo de 2026 a las 17:00 horas, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo:
• Presentar a los votantes y debatir el presupuesto propuesto y la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2026-2027.
• los asuntos adicionales autorizados por la Ley de Educación y las leyes que la modifiquen. Dicha reunión se celebrará en la Sala de Juntas, Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 a las 17:00 horas. La Audiencia Presupuestaria Anual se suspenderá inmediatamente tras
la conclusión de los asuntos ante la Junta. La reunión es abierta al público. También podrás ver y escuchar la reunión uniéndote a la reunión virtual utilizando la información que estará disponible en la página web del Distrito Escolar de West Babylon en www. wbschools.org. SE DA AVISO DE QUE, CONFORME AL Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se añadió la Sección 495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria y exige que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor tasado total del registro final de evaluación utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos; enumere cada tipo de exención concedida, identificada por la autoridad legal, y muestra: (a) el impacto acumulado de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como una cantidad en dólares del valor impuesto o como porcentaje del valor tasado total en el registro: (b) la cantidad acumulada que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para los avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito. SE NOTIFICA ADEMÁS que el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026/2027 estará preparado y estará disponible en cada
edificio escolar y en la Oficina del Distrito Escolar de West Babylon, la Biblioteca del distrito escolar y en la página web (www. wbschools.org) a más tardar catorce (14) días antes de la votación. SE NOTIFICA
ADEMÁS que las peticiones que nominen candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante la Secretaria del Distrito en su oficina, situada en 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704, a más tardar de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. en o antes del 20 de abril de 2026. Los formularios de la Petición pueden obtenerse del Secretario del Distrito. Cada petición debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito y deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato, así como la duración del mandato del cargo y los nombres de los últimos titulares, tal como se indica arriba. Cada petición deberá dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito; deben estar firmados por al menos treinta y cinco (35) votantes cualificados del Distrito (representando la mayoría de los 25 votantes cualificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las Elecciones Anuales de 2025); debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. La Petición deberá describir al menos la duración del mandato y contener el nombre del último titular. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que cualquier referendo o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que se someta a votación en dicha elección y votación presupuestaria, debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito de
la Junta de Educación, 10 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704, antes del 20 de abril de 2026 a las 17:00, en el tiempo predominante, debe ser mecanografiada o impresa en inglés y español; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; deben estar firmados por al menos ochenta y nueve (89) votantes cualificados del Distrito (que representan el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2025); y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de residencia legal de cada firmante.
La Junta Escolar no aceptará ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes una propuesta que no esté dentro de sus poderes para determinar, que sea ilegal, ni ninguna propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica cuando la propuesta requiera el gasto de fondos, o cuando exista otra razón válida para excluir la propuesta de la papeleta.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que se requiere registro personal de votantes y que ninguna persona tendrá derecho a votar en dicha reunión y elección cuyo nombre no aparezca ya en el registro de dicho distrito escolar, o que no se registre como se indica a continuación.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL, si un votante está registrado conforme al §2014 de la Ley de Educación en el Distrito Escolar Libre West Babylon Union y es elegible para votar según el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, también es elegible para votar en estas elecciones. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben
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registrarse. El registro así preparado incluye a todas las personas que se hayan presentado personalmente para su registro conforme a lo presente, y todas las personas que hayan estado registradas previamente en virtud de aquí para una Asamblea o Elección Anual o Extraordinaria, y que hayan votado en cualquier Reunión Anual o Especial de Distrito, celebrada o realizada en cualquier momento dentro de los cuatro (4) años previos a la preparación del registro, también pueden votar en esta elección.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que todos los demás votantes podrán registrarse para votar en cualquier día escolar no inferior a cinco (5) días antes de la Votación Electoral y Presupuestaria, en la Oficina del Distrito, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704, entre las 8:30 y las 16:00 horas vigentes, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea incluido en dichos registros, siempre que se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en la elección para la que se prepare el registro. El registro así preparado conforme al §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar en el Edificio de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704, y estará abierto para la inspección de cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito a partir del 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 8:00 y las 16:00. en la hora predominante, entre semana y cada día anterior al día fi-
jado para la elección, excepto el domingo y mediante cita previa el sábado 16 de mayo de 2026, cita que debe hacerse con el Secretario del Distrito a las 16:00 horas, hora vigente, 12 de mayo de 2026, y en el/los lugar de votación el día de la votación.
Y SE DA UN AVISO
ADICIONAL de que la Junta de Registro se reunirá el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, entre las 6:00 y las 21:00 horas, hora vigente, en la Sala de Juntas del Ala Administrativa de la Escuela Secundaria y la Escuela Primaria Santapogue para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en cualquier elección o reunión especial del distrito que se celebre después de la preparación de dicha Registro, en cuyo momento cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta como titular de derecho a voto en la elección escolar para la que se prepare dicho Registro, o cualquier reunión especial de distrito celebrada después del 19 de mayo de 2026.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes para votos por correo anticipado o por correo pueden estar disponibles en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito (Oficinas de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704). La solicitud de voto por correo anticipado o por correo anticipado debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección. La solicitud completada debe ser recibida por el Secre-
tario del Distrito, al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta debe enviarse por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la papeleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o a su agente designado. La papeleta por correo anticipado o por correo anticipado se enviará a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección. Ninguna papeleta de votante ausente será sometida a la consulta a menos que haya sido recibida en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar a más tardar a las 17:00 horas, hora vigente, el día de la elección. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se hayan emitido papeletas de voto por correo estará disponible para su inspección por parte de votantes cualificados del Distrito en dicha Oficina del Secretario en cada uno de los cinco (5) días previos al día de la elección, excepto sábados, domingos y festivos, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., y estará disponible en los colegios electorales el día de la votación. Cualquier votante cualificado podrá, tras examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las cualificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo las razones de dicha impugnación. No se puede impugnar una papeleta por correo porque el votante debería haber solicitado un voto anticipado por correo.
Y SE DA UN AVI-
SO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que
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sean votantes cualificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una papeleta militar. Las solicitudes de registro de votantes militares y las solicitudes de papeleta pueden solicitarse al Secretario del Distrito por correo postal en 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York 11704 o por correo electrónico en districtclerk@wbschools.org o por fax en el 631-376-7019 y dichas solicitudes deben recibirse en la Oficina del Secretario a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 23 de abril de 2026. En la solicitud de registro o de papeleta, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico, tal y como se ha indicado anteriormente. Las papeletas militares deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el martes 19 de mayo 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 una aval fechado de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) no más tarde de las 17:00 horas del día de la elección y ser firmadas y fechadas por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha fijada que no será posterior al día anterior a la elección.
DISTRITOS ELECTORALES ESCOLARES
Los límites de los distritos electorales escolares y el lugar en cada distrito electoral para registro y votación serán los siguientes: Distrito Electoral Nº 1
El Distrito Electoral Nº 1 se reúne en la Sala de Juntas del Edificio
de Administración, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, Nueva York, y dicho distrito electoral comprende toda la parte del Distrito Escolar West Babylon Union Free, Town of Babylon, situada al sur de Sunrise Highway.
Distrito Electoral Nº 2
El Distrito Electoral Nº 2 se reúne en la escuela primaria Santapogue, 1130 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, Nueva York, y dicho distrito electoral comprende toda la parte del distrito escolar West Babylon Union Free, en la ciudad de Babylon, situada al norte de Sunrise Highway.
TODAS LAS DIRECTRICES RECOMENDADAS POR EL ESTADO O LOS CDC, SI LAS HAY, SE APLICARÁN A TODOS LOS QUE ENTREN EN LOS COLEGIOS ELECTORALES.
Fecha: 31 de marzo de 2026 West Babylon, Nueva York
POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK. NUEVA YORK
By: Amanda McNamara, District Clerk West Babylon Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704 26-215. 4/16, 4/30, 5/7
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR SPECIALIZED LOAN TRUST 2005-2 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2, -againstJAMES PARKS, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 24, 2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR SPECIALIZED LOAN TRUST 2005-2 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES PARKS, 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 May 19, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 86 MANHATTAN AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100140.00-03.00-013.003. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject
to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 608507/2023. 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. 26-226. 4/16,23, 30, 5/7
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FLX1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-FLX1, -againstPUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HOWARD R. TAYLOR, 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 August 3, 2023, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FLX1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006FLX1 is the Plaintiff
and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HOWARD R. TAYLOR, 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 May 19, 2026 at 1:30PM, premises known as 7 ASH PLACE, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-055.00-03.00052.003 and 052.004. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 619055/2018. Robert A. Macedonio, 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. 26-227. 4/16, 23, 30, 5/7
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.
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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 ac-
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tion; 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 fore-
closure 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.
900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675
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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.
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Atlantica, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. The Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Virginia Andrews, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 10, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., premises known as 537 Lakeway Drive, 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 105.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 061.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $581,912.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 009157/2013.
J. Edward Gathman, Esq., Referee Margolin, Weinreb & Nierer, LLP, 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 26-182. 4/2, 9,, 16, 23
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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The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a Public Hearing at The Town of Babylon 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York (East Wing Board Room) on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm NEW APPLICATION
1. Herbert Alexander
28 Sword St. West Babylon NY 11704
SCTM NO: 0100105-1-76
2.Majestic Land LLC
125 W. 11th St.
Deer Park NY 11729
SCTM NO: 010062-4-3
RENEWALS
1. Jose Abrigo
802 Bayview Ave. Amityville NY 11701
SCTM NO: 0100169-3-2.006
2. CB 1D LLC
35 Winter Ave. Wheatley Heights NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-40-1-132
3. CB 1C LLC
43 Beech St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 010083-2-99 26-222- 4/16
April 16, 2026
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING MAY 19, 2026
WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOWN OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that voting on the school district budget for the year 2026/2027 and election of Members of the Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law by Ballot on Voting Machines or by Paper Ballot, if voting machines are not available or as otherwise provided by Law or Regulation. All times set forth herein are prevailing time. Form of propositions will be as follows: Shall the following Proposition be adopted?
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Shall the school District budget proposed by the Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District for the Fiscal year 2026-2027 requiring the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District in accordance with Section 1716 of the Education Law and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District be adopted.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Proposition in substantially the following form shall be presented to the qualified voters of the District at such Annual District Meeting and Election: JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECT PROPOSITION
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2022, the voters of West Bab-
ylon Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York (the “District”) approved the expenditure of not to exceed $9,700,000 for improvements to West Babylon Senior High School and South Bay Elementary School; and thereafter the Board of Education (the “Board”) authorized the issuance of not to exceed $9,700,000 bonds and the levy of a tax in installments to pay said bonds and the interest thereon to pay such cost; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the cost of such improvements were accomplished at a reduced cost, resulting in an unneeded balance of $3,008,174 of the bonds heretofore authorized; and WHEREAS, the Board has now further determined that it is necessary and desirable to undertake certain other improvements at the West Babylon Junior High School, at the estimated maximum cost of not to exceed $3,008,174. Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
(a) That the Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct alterations and improvements to West Babylon Junior High School and the site thereof (the Project”), substantially as described in a plan prepared for the District by JAG Architect P.C., Port Jefferson, New York, which is on file and available for public inspection at the office of the District Clerk, such Project consisting of (as and where required): installation of new turf and
bleachers, reconstruction, reconfiguration and/or replacement of tennis, basketball and handball courts; and drainage and other improvements; all of the foregoing to include the original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus and ancillary or related site, demolition and other work necessary or required in connection therewith; and to expend therefor, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof, an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $3,008,174; provided that the costs of the individual components of the Project may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the School District;
(b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $3,008,174 to finance the cost of such Project, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and
(c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,008,174, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable; Said Proposition will appear on the ballot used for voting in substantially the following form:
JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL CAPITAL
PROJECT PROPOSITION
YES NO
RESOLVED:
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(a) That the Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York (the “District”), is hereby authorized to construct alterations and improvements to West Babylon Junior High School and site thereof (the Project”), substantially as described in a plan prepared for the District by JAG Architect P.C., Port Jefferson, New York, and to expend therefor an amount not to exceed the estimated total cost of $3,008,174; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $3,008,174 to finance the cost of such Project, said tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education; and (c) that in anticipation of said tax, bonds of the District are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $3,008,174, and a tax is hereby voted to pay the interest on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.
PROPOSITION NO.
3 YES NO
RESOLVED: that the Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District is hereby authorized to expend $4,500,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established in May, 2023 for the purpose of performing the following projects; (1) District-wide fire and burglar alarm panels; and (2) District-wide ceiling and tile replacement and (3) Upgrade parking lots at Tooker Avenue and John F. Kennedy Schools, all of the foregoing to
include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto. Since the funds to be expended hereunder come from the Capital Reserve Fund, approval of this proposition will not require a tax levy upon the real property of the district. AND to elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for a term of three (3) years, with the three candidates receiving the highest plurality to be elected.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Annual Budget Hearing of the West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law including:
• to present to the voters and discuss the proposed budget and the amount of money which will be required for the 20262027 fiscal year.
• such further business as is authorized by the Education Law and acts amendatory thereto.
Said meeting will be held at the Board Room, Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704 at 5:00 P.M. The Annual Budget Hearing will adjourn immediately upon the conclusion of the business before the Board. The meeting is open to the public. You will also be able to view and listen to the meeting by joining the virtual meeting using the information which will be available on the West Babylon School District Website at www.wbschools.org.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008,
Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation; list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll: (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and any website maintained by the District.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026/2027 will be prepared and will be available at each school building and at the West Babylon School District Office, school district Library and on the website (www.wbschools.org) no later than fourteen (14) days before the vote.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District at her office, at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, no later than on or before 9:00
A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on or before April 20, 2026. Forms of Petition may be obtained from the District Clerk. Each petition must be directed to the Clerk of the District and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the length of term of the office and the names of the last incumbents, as set forth above. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least thirty five (35) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2025 Annual Election) ; must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. The Petition shall describe at least the length of term of office and contain the name of the last incumbent. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election and budget vote must be filed with the District Clerk of the Board of Education, 10 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704 on or before April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, must be typed or printed in the English and Spanish language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least eighty nine (89) qualified voters of the District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the 2025 annual election) ; and must legibly state the name of legal residence of each signer. The School Board will not entertain any petition to place
a proposition before the voters which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 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 said school district, or who does not register as hereinafter provided.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, if a voter is registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in the West Babylon Union Free School District and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. 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 or Election, and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election, held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register is also eligible to vote at this election.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that all other voters may register
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Continuedfrom previous page to vote on any school day not less than five (5) days preceding the Election and Budget Vote, at the District Office, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. prevailing time, at which time any person will be entitled to have his/her name placed on such registers, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter is entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 14, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday and by advance appointment on Saturday, May 16, 2026, which appointment must be made with the District Clerk on or before 4:00 P.M., prevailing time, May 12, 2026, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., prevailing time, in the Board Room of the Administration Wing of the Senior High School and the Santapogue Elementary School to, prepare the Register
of the School District to be used at any election or special district meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 19, 2026.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee or early mail ballots may be obtainable at the Office of the Clerk of the District (Administration Offices, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704). An application for an absentee or early mail ballot must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election. The completed 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 or their designated agent. The absentee or early mail ballot will be mailed to the address set forth in the application no later than six (6) days before the election. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it shall have been received in the Office of the Clerk of the School District no later than 5:00 P.M., prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspec-
tion by qualified voters of the District in the said Office of the Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the day of election, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., prevailing time and shall be available at the polling places on the day of the vote. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the district may submit an application for a military ballot.
Military voter registration applications and ballot applications can be requested from the District Clerk via mail at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 or via electronic mail at districtclerk@wbschools. org or by fax transmission at 631-376-7019 and such applications must be received in the Office of the Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 23, 2026. In the request for an application for registration or an application for a ballot, the military voter is permitted to designate his/her preference for receiving the application for registration by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail as set forth above.
Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1)
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before the close of polls, on Tuesday, May 19, 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 P.M. 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.
SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS
The boundaries of the school election districts and the place in each election district for registration and voting shall be as follows:
Election District No. 1 Election District No. 1 meets in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York, and the said election district comprises all that portion of West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, lying south of Sunrise Highway. Election District No. 2 Election District No. 2 meets in the Santapogue Elementary School, 1130 Herzel Boulevard, West Babylon, New York and the said election district comprises all that portion of the West Babylon Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, lying north of Sunrise Highway.
ALL STATE OR CDC RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES, IF ANY, WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE ENTERING THE POLLING PLACES.
Dated: March 31, 2026
West Babylon, New York BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF
EDUCATION WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
By: Amanda McNamara, District Clerk
West Babylon Union Free School District Administration Building 10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST CHRISTOPHER WHITE, NICOLE CONSI, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 9, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 415 Pleasantview Court, Babylon, NY 11726 A/K/A 415 Pleasantview Court, Copiague, NY 11726.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements
thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 195.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 021.000.
Approximate amount of judgment $477,872.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #611748/2024.
Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 26-218. 4/16, 23, 30, 5/7
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-PA2, -againstPHILIP TUCCI A/K/A PHILIP S. TUCCI, JR., ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 30, 2024, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-PA2 is the Plaintiff and PHILIP TUCCI A/K/A PHILIP S. TUCCI, JR., ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Ref-
eree, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on May 18, 2026 at 8:45AM, premises known as 129 E 5TH STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100-063.0004.00-096.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 015314/2012. David H. Besso, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF
SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAMINATION OF ASSESSMENT INVENTORY AND VALUATION DATA
(Pursuant to Section 501 of the Real Property Tax Law)
Notice is hereby given that the assessment inventory and valuation data is the information that will be used to establish the assessment of each parcel which will appear on the Tentative Assessment Roll of the Town of Babylon, which will be filed on or before May 1, 2026. This information may be reviewed, by appointment, in the Assessor’s office on Thursday, April 23, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM and Friday, April 24, 2026 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM. An appointment to review the assessment information may be made by calling the Assessor’s office at (631) 957-3015.
Dated: April 1, 2026
Matthew R. Cronin, IAO
Assessor 26-225 4/16, 23.
April 16, 2026
NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT
MEETING WYANDANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN to the qualified voters of the Wyandanch School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, that a Special District Meeting of the Wyandanch Public Library will be held at the Wyandanch Public Library, 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, on April 21, 2026 between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. for the following purposes:
1. To elect one (1) person to the Board of Trustees of the Wyandanch Public Library to fill the following term:
One five (5) year term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2031. The current incumbent is Norman J. Sellers.
2. To vote upon the Library Budget Appropriation and Library tax levy for fiscal year 2026- 2027.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions for the Office of Trustee of the Library may be obtained at the Library Director’s Office and must be filed in that office no later than five o'clock p.m., prevailing time on March 13, 2026. Each Petition must be directed to the Election Clerk of the Library and, pursuant to law, must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the Wyandanch School District, and must state the name and residence of the candidate and the name and residence of each signatory and must describe the specific vacancy for which a candidate is nominated, including at least the length of the term of office. Each vacancy is a separate specific
office, and a separate petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. In the event that any such nominee shall withdraw his/her candidacy prior to the election, a written notice of such withdrawal must be filed with the Clerk’s Office of the Wyandanch Public Library. Such person shall not be considered a candidate unless a new petition nominating such person in the same manner and within the same time limitations applicable to other candidates is filed with the Clerk’s Office of the Wyandanch Public Library. No person shall be nominated by petition for more than one separate office.
URTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that two hearings to present the proposed Annual Library Budget and Tax Appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year will be held on April 7 and April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Wyandanch Public Library. Copies of the proposed budget to be voted upon shall be available at the Wyandanch Public Library, 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, during regular business hours commencing on March 24, 2026 and each weekday through April 21, 2026.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the register to be prepared for the Special District Meeting and Election to be held on April 21, 2026 shall include all persons who have previously registered hereunder for any annual or special meeting or election and who shall have voted at any annual or special meeting or election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register,
or who are registered to vote at any general election pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election Law of the State of New York.
FURTHER NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN that prospective voters may be registered to vote in the School District Clerk’s Office, 1445 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798 on each day that the School District Clerk’s Office is open, prior to April 15, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the register prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law for the Special District Meeting and Election to be held on April 21, 2026 will be filed in the Office of the Director of the Library District. Such register will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the district between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on each of the five days prior to and the day set for the Special District Meeting, excepting Sunday at the Wyandanch Public Library.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in accordance with Education Law No. 2018-a, application for absentee ballots for the Special District Meeting and Election may be applied for at the Office of the Director of the Wyandanch Public Library. Such application must be received by the Board of Registration 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. The Board of Registration shall make a list of all persons to whom absentee voters' ballots
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have been issued and have it available during regular office hours until the day of election at the Wyandanch Public Library. Such list will be posted at the polling place during the election. No absentee voter ballot shall be canvassed unless it is received not later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the election.
Dated: February 23, 2026
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WYANDANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY WYANDANCH, NEW YORK
AVISO DE REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL DISTRITOBIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE WYANDANCH POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO a los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Wyandanch, Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, New York, que una Reunión Especial del Distrito de la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch, 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, el 21 de abril 2026 entre las horas de 7:00 A.M. y 9:00 P.M. con los siguientes propósitos:
• Para elegir uno (1) miembro para la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch para ocupar los siguientes término:
· Un término de cinco (5) años comenzando el 1ro de julio de 2026 finalizando el 30 de junio de 2031. La actual titular del cargo es Norman J. Sellers.
2. Para votar sobre la Asignación del Presupuesto de la Biblioteca y Recaudación de Impuestos para el año fiscal 2026-2031.
POR LA PRESENTE
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que peticiones para la Oficina del Fideicomisario de la Biblioteca puede ser obtenidas en la Oficina del Director de la Biblioteca y la petición debe ser archivada en esa oficina a más tardar de las cinco de la tarde p.m., tiempo predominante el 13 de marzo de 2026. Cada Petición debe ser dirigida al Secretario de Elecciones de la Biblioteca y, de conformidad con la ley, debe ser firmada por al menos 25 votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Wyandanch, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato (a) y el nombre y residencia de cada firmante, y debe describir la vacante específica para la cual un candidato (a) está nominado (a), incluido al menos la duración del término en el cargo. Cada vacante es un cargo público específico, y se requiere una petición separada para nominar a un candidato para cada puesto electoral. En el evento que cualquier nominado retire su nominación antes de la elección, un aviso por escrito de dicho retiro debe ser archivado con el Secretario de la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch. Dicha persona no será considerada candidato (a) a menos que una nueva petición nominando a dicha persona de la misma manera y dentro de las mismas limitaciones aplicables a otros candidatos sea archivada con la Oficina del Secretario de la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch. Ninguna persona será nominada por petición para más de un puesto separado.
POR LA PRESENTE
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que dos audiencias con respecto a la Propuesta de Asignación Fiscal
Presupuestaria Anual para el año fiscal 20262027 se llevará a cabo el 7 y 14 de abril, 2026 a las 6:00 P.M en la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch. Copias de la propuesta del presupuesto para voto estará disponible en la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch, 14 South 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York, durante las horas laborables regulares comenzando el 24 de marzo, 2026 y cada día de semana hasta el 21 de abril, 2026.
POR LA PRESENTE
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que el registro a ser preparado para la Reunión Especial del Distrito y Elección que se llevará a cabo el 21 de abril, 2026 incluirá todas las personas quienes se han registrado previamente para cualquier reunión anual o especial o elección y quien ha votado en cualquier reunión anual o reunión especial o elección llevada a cabo o conducida en cualquier tiempo cuatro (4) años antes de la preparación del registro, o quienes están registrados para votar en cualquier elección general de conformidad con la sección 5-210 de la Ley de Elección del Estado de New York.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que futuros votantes pueden ser registrados para votar en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 1445 Straight Path, Wyandanch, NY 11798 cada día que la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito esté abierta antes del 15 de abril, 2026 entre las horas de 9:00 a.m. y 4:00 p.m. de lunes a viernes.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que el registro preparado de conformidad a la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación para la Reunión Especial del Distrito y Elección que se llevará
a cabo el 21 de abril de 2026 será archivado en la Oficina del Director del Distrito de la Biblioteca. Dicho registro estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificante del distrito entre las horas de 9:00 A.M. y 4:00 P.M en cada uno de las cinco días antes y durante el día pautado para la Reunión Especial del Distrito, excepto el domingo en la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación No. 2028-a, solicitudes para boletas de voto en ausencia para la Reunión Especial del Distrito y Elección puede ser solicitadas en la Oficina del Director de la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch. Dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por La Junta de Registro al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta será enviada por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se entrega personalmente al votante. La Junta de Registro hará una lista de todas las personas a los cuales se les entregó boletas de voto por ausencia y las tendrá disponible durante horas regulares hasta el día de la elección en la Biblioteca Pública de Wyandanch. Dicha lista será publicada en el colegio electoral durante la elección. Ninguna boleta de voto por ausencia será examinada a menos que sea recibida no más tardar de las 5:00 P.M. el día de la elección.
Fecha: 23 de febrero, 2026
POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA FIDUCIARIO DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE WYANDANCH WYANDANCH, NEW YORK
TOMIKA MAYS,
SECRETARIO DE ELECCIONES 26-115. 3/5, 19, 4/2, 16
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff against CHRISTOPHER CHODKOWSKI, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 13, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on May 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Premises known as 222 Lido Pkwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. District 0100 Sec 227.00 Block 03.00 Lot 034.000. 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 $454,841.16 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 628798/2023. 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. Deposit by certified funds only, made payable to the referee. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)400-9633. Jonathan A Baum, Esq., Referee File # 23-16241NY 26- 221. 4/16, 23, 30, 5/7
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION
NORTH BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
NORTH BABYLON, NEW YORK, 11703
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District, North Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, in said District on May 7, 2026, 7:00 pm, prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Education Law, including the following items.
• Presentation of the budget document.
• To discuss all of the items herein set forth, to be voted upon by voting machine, at the election to be held on May 19, 2026 as hereinafter set forth.
• To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on May 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM prevailing time, in the school building located in such district as enumerated below: District No. 1:
NORTH BABYLON HIGH SCHOOL 1 PHELPS LANE, NORTH BABYLON, NY at which time the polls will be open from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM, prevailing time, to vote by voting machines upon the following items: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.
2. To elect THREE (3) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2026 and expiring on June 30, 2029.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the North Babylon School District shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District at the District Clerk’s office, 5 Jardine Pace, North Babylon, NY 11703 not later than April 20, 2026, between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by 25 (representing the greater of 25 or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. Two (3) vacancies on the Board of Education shall not be considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must
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register. Voters may register on any school day prior to May 12, 2026, at the 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon NY 11703, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the registers to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such registers 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 public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared, and that the registers so prepared pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and the registration list prepared by the Board of Elections of Suffolk County will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on and after May 12, 2026, and Saturday by pre-arranged appointment, except Sunday; AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that pursuant to New York Education Law §2014, the Board of Registration shall meet on May 19, 2026, at the North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, between the hours of 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM, prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2026, and any special meeting that may be held after the prepara-
tion of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared.
AND FURTHER
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at 631-620-7011 for information about accessibility. AND FURTHER
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law §2017, the Board of Education has created ONE (1) election district, said district being bounded and described as follows: District No. 1: North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY located at the corner of Deer Park Ave and Phelps Lane, North Babylon. AND FURTHER
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that beginning seven (7) days immediately preceding the May 7, 2026, public budget hearing, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website: www.northbabylonschools.net,
at the North Babylon Public Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 815 Deer Park Ave. North Babylon, NY 11703, at the School District Administrative Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: North Babylon High School, Robert Moses Middle School, Marion G. Vedder Elementary, Belmont Elementary, Parliament Place Elementary, William E. DeLuca Elementary, and Woods Road Elementary.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District
for public notices and on any website maintained by the District. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018-a and 2018-e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and 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 or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 14, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 14, 2026, by advanced appointment by contacting the District Clerk at 631-620-7011 and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears
on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the North Babylon Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@northbabylonschools.net or fax sent to 631-3213295. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2026.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@ northbabylonschools. net or fax sent to 631321-3295. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 13, 2026. 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-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703 along with the required signed affidavit by the voter. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 19, 2026 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 not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, 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. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, any referenda or propositions to change the number of Board of Education members, or a bond issue for capital improvements, or any other petition required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election must be filed with the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Continued on next page
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Continued from previous page Babylon, NY 11703, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 19, 2026. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 117013, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on April 20, 2026. All such petitions must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least Forty-Five (45) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 631-620-7011.
Erin Aristy District Clerk of the Board of Education
North Babylon Union Free School District 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703
Approved: March 19, 2026
26-201 4/9,16,23, 5/7
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y ELECCIÓN
DISTRITO ESCOLAR NORTH BABYLON UNION FREE BABILONIA NORTE, NUEVA YORK, 11703
SE EMITE UN AVISO de que se celebrará una audiencia pública de los votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union, North Babylon, condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, en 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, en dicho Distrito, el 7 de mayo de 2026, a las 19:00 horas, hora vigente, para la transacción de los negocios autorizados por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluyendo los siguientes elementos.
• Presentación del documento presupuestario.
• Debatir todos los puntos aquí expuestos, que serán votados por máquina de votación, en las elecciones que se celebrarán el 19 de mayo de 2026, tal y como se establece a continuación.
• Para tratar otros asuntos que puedan ocurrir adecuadamente antes de la reunión
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que dicha votación y elección se celebrarán el 19 de mayo de 2026 de 7:00 a 21:00 horas, en el edificio escolar situado en el distrito que se enumera a continuación:
Distrito # 1: INSTITUTO NORTH BABYLON 1 PHELPS
LANE, NORTH BABYLON, NY en ese momento, las urnas estarán abiertas de 7:00 a 21:00, hora vigente, para votar mediante máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:
1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y autorizar que la parte requerida se recaude, mediante impuestos, sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del Distrito.
2. Elegir TRES (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación para mandatos de tres (3) años que comiencen el 1 de julio de 2026 y expiran el 30 de junio de 2029.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que las peticiones que nominen candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de North Babylon deberán presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 5 Jardine Pace, North Babylon, NY 11703, a más tardar el 20 de abril de 2026, entre las 8:00 y las 17:00, Prevaleciendo. Todas las peticiones de nominación deben estar firmadas por 25 personas (que representan el mayor de 25 o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Dos (3) vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se considerarán cargos separados y específicos; los candidatos se presentan en la categoría de votos libres. Y SE DA MÁS AVISO de que el registro personal de votantes es obligatorio ya sea conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 o conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y ha votado en alguna
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reunión anual o especial de distrito en los últimos cuatro (4) años naturales, dicho votante es elegible para votar en esta elección; si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar conforme al Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, dicho votante también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. Los votantes pueden registrarse en cualquier día escolar anterior al 12 de mayo de 2026, en el 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon NY 11703, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora vigente, para añadir cualquier nombre adicional a los registros que se utilicen en dicha elección, momento en el que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dichos registros, siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sabe, o se ha demostrado a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho a votar en la audiencia pública o elección para la que se preparen dichos registros, y que los registros así preparados conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y la lista de registro preparada por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Suffolk se archivarán en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante cualificado del Distrito entre los días laborables entre las 8:00 y las 16:00, hora vigente, a partir del 12 de mayo de 2026 y el sábado con cita previa acordada, excepto el domingo; Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que, conforme a la Ley de
Educación de Nueva York §2014, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el 19 de mayo de 2026 en el North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, entre las 7:00 y las 9:00 PM, hora vigente, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que será utilizado en la reunión anual y elección que se celebrará en 2026, y cualquier reunión extraordinaria que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, en la que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en la reunión o elección escolar para la cual dicho Registro está preparado.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes cualificados con discapacidad que soliciten información sobre el acceso a los colegios electorales pueden, antes del día de la votación, contactar con el Secretario del Distrito en el 631-620-7011 para obtener información sobre accesibilidad.
Y SE DA MÁS AVISO de que , conforme a la Ley de Educación §2017, la Junta de Educación ha creado UN (1) distrito electoral, dicho distrito delimitado y descrito de la siguiente manera: Distrito nº 1: North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY, situado en la esquina de Deer Park Ave y Phelps Lane, North Babylon.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que, a partir de siete (7) días inmediatamente anteriores a la audiencia pública presupuestaria del 7 de mayo de 2026,
cualquier residente del Distrito podrá solicitar revisar una copia del presupuesto propuesto compartiendo en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703. Además, cualquier residente del distrito durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente previos a dicha elección podrá obtener un estado de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente, en la página web del distrito escolar: www. northbabylonschools. net, en la Biblioteca Pública de North Babylon durante su horario normal de funcionamiento, ubicada en 815 Deer Park Ave. North Babylon, NY 11703, en la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito Escolar, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, y en cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares donde se mantiene la escuela entre las 9:00 y las 15:00, hora predominante, excepto sábados, domingos y festivos: North Babylon High School, Robert Moses Middle School, Marion G. Vedder Elementary, Belmont Elementary, Parliament Place Elementary, William E. DeLuca Elementary y Woods Road Elementary. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que, conforme a la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria, el Distrito Escolar está obligado a adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor total tasado en el registro final de evaluación utilizado en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, listará todos los tipos de
exenciones concedidas identificadas por la autoridad legal y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como un importe en dólares de valor impositivado o como un porcentaje del valor total impuesto sobre el rollo; (b) la cantidad acumulada que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para los avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web gestionado por el Distrito. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL DE QUE LAS SOLICITUDES PARA VOTOS POR CORREO ANTICIPADO Y POR CORREO ESTARÁN DISPONIBLES DURANTE EL HORARIO LABORAL ESCOLAR EN LA OFICINA DEL Secretario del Distrito a partir del 20 de abril de 2026. De acuerdo con la Ley de Educación §§ 2018-a y 2018-e, las solicitudes completadas de voto por correo y por correo anticipado no pueden ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección, y deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la papeleta se va a enviar al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la papeleta debe entregarse personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de voto por correo o por correo anticipado. Las papeletas por correo y por correo anticipado deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 horas, hora vigente, del martes 19 de mayo de 2026. Una lista de personas a las que se hayan emitido papeletas de voto por correo, y una lista de todas las personas a quienes se hayan entregado papeletas anticipadas de votantes por correo, estará disponible para su inspección para votantes cualificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 14 de mayo de 2026, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. los días laborables previos al día fijado para la elección anual y en mayo 14 de 2026, con cita previa contactando con el Secretario del Distrito en el 631-620-7011 y el 19 de mayo de 2026, fecha fijada para las elecciones. Cualquier votante cualificado podrá, tras examinar dichas listas, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las cualificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dichas listas, exponiendo los motivos de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación escrita será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o por un representante de la Junta de Educación a los inspectores de elecciones el día de la elección.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no estén actualmente registrados pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes cualificados en el Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union solicitando y enviando una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico
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Continued from previous page a districtclerk@northbabylonschools.net o enviar un fax al 631321-3295. La solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 13 de abril de 2026. Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que sean votantes cualificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de North Babylon pueden solicitar una solicitud de papeleta militar al Secretario del Distrito y devolver dicha solicitud de voto militar al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a districtclerk@northbabylonschools.net o enviar un fax al 631321-3295. Para que un votante militar reciba una papeleta militar, debe recibirse una solicitud válida de voto militar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 13 de abril de 2026. Las solicitudes de papeleta militar recibidas conforme a lo anterior se tramitarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de papeleta no militar conforme a la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de la papeleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la papeleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud original de voto militar de un votante militar y la papeleta militar deben ser devueltas por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario del
Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, junto con la declaración jurada firmada requerida por el votante.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL DE QUE LAS PAPELETAS MILITARES
DEBERÁN SER CONSULTADAS
SI EL Secretario del Distrito las recibe antes del cierre de las urnas el 19 de mayo de 2026 mostrando una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o mostrando una avalación fechada de recepción por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibidas a más tardar a las 17:00 horas del 19 de mayo, 2026, y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se determina no más tarde que el día anterior a las elecciones.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que, conforme a una norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación conforme a la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2035, cualquier referendo o propuesta para cambiar el número de miembros de la Junta de Educación, o una emisión de bonos para mejoras de capital, o cualquier otra petición que la ley requiera que conste en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, no más tarde de las 17:00 horas, hora vigente, el 19 de marzo de 2026. Cualquier otra petición, excepto aquellas que la ley exige que consten en el Aviso de Reunión
Anual y Elección, debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North
Babylon, NY 117013, a más tardar a las 17:00 horas, hora vigente del 20 de abril de 2026. Todas estas peticiones deben estar mecanografiadas o impresas en inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; deben estar firmados por al menos cuarenta y cinco (45) votantes cualificados del Distrito (que representan la mayor parte del 25 o el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no admitirá ninguna petición para presentar ante los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de las competencias de los votantes, ni ninguna propuesta o enmienda que sea contraria a la ley.
Y SE DA UN AVISO ADICIONAL de que aquellos votantes que busquen información sobre esta votación presupuestaria y elección en español deben contactar con la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito en el 631620-7011.
Erin Aristy Secretario del Distrito de la Junta de Educación
Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de North Babylon 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703
Aprobado: 19 de marzo de 2026 26-202 4/9,16,23, 5/7
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY
MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff against
UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF NATHAN JAMES
JACKSON, 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 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.
Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee File # NY202300000005-1 26-166 - 3/26, 4/2, 9, 16
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 undersigned 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.
GREGORY W. KALMAR, II, ESQ., Referee
SHERMAN ATLAS SYLVESTER & STAMELMAN LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
210 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
HSBC BANK USA, N.A. AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-3, Plaintiff, Against JOSEPH RAPPA; et al Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 02/17/2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 5/4/2026 at 9:30AM, premises known as 207 Mohawk Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729, 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 028.00 Block 01.00 Lot 042.001
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $293,193.99 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 005513/2013
Richard Lavorata Jr., Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 3/12/2026
File Number: 17301521 CA 26-195. 4/2, 9, 16, 23
April 16, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICTSUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the West Islip Union Free School District, Town of Islip, Suffolk County New York, will be held in the Beach Street Middle School Auditorium, in said district on May 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:
1. To present to the voters a detailed statement of the amount of money which will be required for the 20262027 fiscal year.
2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 2026-2027, exclusive of public moneys, may be obtained by any resident of the District beginning April 28, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. prevailing time, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays at the Office of the District Clerk, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795, at the West Islip Public Library and on the District’s internet website.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the West Islip High School, between the hours of 7:00 a.m.9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machines upon the following items:
1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.
2. To elect (2) members of the Board of Education for a threeyear term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring on June 30, 2029, to fill the positions held by Quinn Bedell and Anthony Tussie, whose terms expire on June 30, 2026.
3. To authorize the West Islip Union Free School District to undertake certain capital improvements consisting of (i) installing magnetic door holders for all classroom doors at West Islip High School (ii) installing electronic locks and card access readers for all classrooms and bathrooms at Beach Street Middle School and Udall Road Middle School, and (iii) completing the replacement of building fire alarms at the elementary schools, including all related construction, equipment, and incidental costs, and including additional work required due to higherthan-anticipated escalation in construction costs, material tariffs, rising labor costs, and updated fire and safety code requirements, at an estimated cost not to exceed $1,880,000 and to appropriate and expend up to $400,000
from the General Capital Reserve Fund and $1,480,000 from the General Capital Reserve Fund II for this purpose.
AND FURTHER
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how the total assessed value of the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. In addition, said exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of said School District at her office in 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795 not later than April 20, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., prevailing time. Each petition shall be directed to the Clerk of the District; must be signed by at least forty (40) qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2025 annual election). Vacancies on the Board of Education are not
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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 personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the voters may register with the Clerk of said School District at her office in the District Administration Office, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. when school is in session at any day on or before May 14, 2026 to add any additional names to the Register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting with the Clerk of said School District he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said School District to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the Register is prepared. The Register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of
the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk, at her office in the District Administration Office, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795 and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the West Islip High School, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2026, and any special district meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after May 19, 2026.
AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. An application for registration as a military voter can be requested from Elizabeth Davis,
District Clerk, West Islip UFSD, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795 by mail or email e.davis@ wi.k12.ny.us Monday through Friday when school is in session from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The application for registration must be received in the office of the clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026, which is the day preceding the last day for transmission of military ballots. 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 or before April 23, 2026 to Elizabeth Davis, District Clerk, West Islip UFSD, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795 by mail or email e.davis@wi.k12. ny.us Monday – Friday when school is in session from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.. 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 qualified military voters’ ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person. Ballots for military voters shall be distributed to qualified military voters no later than, April 24, 2026. Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk (1) before the close of the polls,
on Tuesday, May 19, 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 persons to whom military ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for early mail ballots and absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026 completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than April 20, 2026 and at least seven (7) days before the election, May 12, 2026, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, May 18, 2026, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail ballots and ab-
sentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
A list of persons to whom early mail ballots and absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 14, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m.3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on each day prior to the day set for the annual election, except Sunday, and on May 19, 2026, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his or her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls. A challenge to an absentee ballot may not be made on the basis that the voter should have applied for an early mail ballot. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the District Office, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795, in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law or on or before Fri-
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Dated: West Islip, New York March 6, 2026 By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT West Islip, New York Elizabeth Davis, District Clerk 26-191. 4/2, 16, 23, 5/7
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTO DEL PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE UNION DE WEST ISLIP CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de Union West Islip, Ciudad de Islip, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, en la Escuela Intermedia Beach Street,
en dicho distrito el 5 de Mayo de 2026 a las 6:30 p.m., hora vigente, para la transacción de negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación, incluyendo los siguientes artículos:
1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (propuesta de presupuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2026-2027.
2. Discutir todos los puntos que a continuación se establecen para ser votados por las máquinas de voto en la Voto y Elección de Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el Martes 19 de Mayo de 2026.
3. Tramitar otros asuntos que puedan presentarse adecuadamente ante la reunión de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y las leyes que la modifican.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar para 2026-2027, excluyendo los fondos públicos, a partir del 28 de Abril de 2026, entre las horas de 7:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m., hora vigente, excepto Sábados, Domingos o días festivos en la Oficina la Secretaria del Distrito, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795, en la Biblioteca Pública de West Islip y en el pagina web de Internet del Distrito.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO
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p.m., hora vigente, momento en el cual las urnas se abrirán para votar por máquinas de voto sobre los siguientes elementos:
1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2026-2027 y autorizar que la porción requerida del mismo se aumente mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.
2. Elegir (2) miembros de la Junta de Directiva por un período de tres años que comienza el 1 de Julio de 2026 y caduca el 30 de Junio de 2029 para ocupar los puestos ocupados por Quinn Bedell y Anthony Tussie, cuyos mandatos caducan el 30 de Junio de 2026.
General de Capital y $1,480,000 del Fondo de Reserva General de Capital II para este propósito.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria, se requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total de la tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos (PILOT) y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. Además, dicho informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier pagina web mantenido por el Distrito.
tan el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en las elecciones anuales de 2025), Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos separados y específicos; Los candidatos se postulan en general. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual el candidato está nominado.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes ya sea de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, él o ella es elegible para votar en esta elección. Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar bajo el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, él o ella también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.
que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión con la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar se sepa o se demuestre, a satisfacción la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar, que tiene derecho a votar en dicha elección para la cual se prepara el Registro. El Registro así preparado de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, en su oficina en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795, y estará abierto para la inspección de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del Jueves 14 de Mayo. 2026, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m., hora vigente, en cada día anterior al día establecido para la elección, excepto el Domingo, y en el (los) lugar (s) de voto el día del voto.
tiene derecho a votar en ese momento o en lo sucesivo en la elección escolar para la cual se establece dicho Registro. o cualquier reunión especial de distrito que se celebre después del 19 de Mayo de 2026.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO
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ADICIONAL, de que dicho Voto y Elección del Presupuesto se llevará a cabo el Martes 19 de Mayo de 2026, en la Escuela Intermedia West Islip, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00
3. Autorizar al Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de West Islip a llevar a cabo ciertas mejoras de capital que consisten en: (i) instalar retenedores magnéticos para puertas en todas las puertas de las aulas en la Escuela Secundaria de West Islip; (ii) instalar cerraduras electrónicas y lectores de acceso con tarjeta en todas las aulas y baños de la Escuela Intermedia Beach Street y la Escuela Intermedia Udall Road; y (iii) completar el reemplazo de las alarmas contra incendios del edificio en las escuelas primarias, incluyendo toda la construcción relacionada, el equipo y los costos incidentales, así como el trabajo adicional requerido debido a un aumento mayor de lo previsto en los costos de construcción, aranceles sobre materiales, aumento de los costos laborales y requisitos actualizados de los códigos de incendios y seguridad, con un costo estimado que no exceda de $1,880,000, y autorizar la asignación y el gasto de hasta $400,000 del Fondo de Reserva
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795, a más tardar el 20 de Abril de 2026, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., hora vigente. Cada petición se dirigirá a la Secretaria del Distrito; debe estar firmada por al menos cuarenta y un (40) votantes calificados del Distrito (que represen-
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, los votantes pueden registrarse con la Secretaria de dicho Distrito Escolar en su oficina en la Oficina de Administración del Distrito, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795, entre las 7:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. cuando la escuela está en sesión en cualquier día en o antes del 14 de Mayo de 2026 para agregar cualquier nombre adicional al Registro que se utilizará en la elección antes mencionada, en cuyo momento, cualquier persona tendrá derecho a
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el Martes 19 de Mayo de 2026, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora vigente, en la Escuela Intermedia West Islip, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo en 2026, y cualquier reunión especial de distrito que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, en la cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que
ADICIONAL, de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Una solicitud para registrarse como votante militar se puede solicitar a Elizabeth Davis, Secretaria del Distrito, West Islip UFSD, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795 por correo postal o correo electrónico e.davis@wi.k12.ny.us
Lunes a Viernes cuando la escuela está en sesión de 7:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. La solicitud de registro debe recibirse en la oficina la Secretaria a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 23 de Abril de 2026, que es el día antes del último día para la transmisión de boletas militares. En la solicitud de registro, el votante militar puede designar su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico.
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar a Elizabeth Davis, Secretaria del Distrito, West Islip UFSD, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795 por correo o correo electrónico e.davis@ wi.k12.ny.us Lunes a Viernes cuando la escuela está en sesión de 7:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.; para recibir una boleta militar, la solicitud de boleta militar debe recibirse a más tardar a
las 5:00 p.m. del 23 de Abril de 2026, que es el día anterior al último día para la transmisión de boletas militares. En la solicitud para una boleta militar, se permite que el votante militar designe su preferencia para recibir la solicitud de una boleta militar, y la boleta militar, por correo, transmisión de fax o correo electrónico. Todas las solicitudes de boleta de votantes militares calificados y las boletas militares deben devolverse por correo o en persona. Las boletas para votantes militares se distribuirán a los votantes militares calificados a más tardar el 24 de Abril de 2026. Las boletas militares deben ser recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito (1) antes del cierre de las urnas, el Martes 19 de Mayo 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 recepción 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 firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha determinada que no será posterior al día anterior a la elección. Una lista de las personas a las que se emiten boletas militares estará disponible para inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del Jueves 14 de Mayo de 2026, entre las horas de 7:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m., hora vigente, cada día antes del día establecido para la elección anual, excepto el Domingo, y el 19 de Mayo de 2026,
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lugar de voto puede objetar la voto de la boleta por motivos apropiados haciendo saber su impugnación y las razones correspondientes al Inspector de Elecciones antes del cierre de las urnas. No se puede hacer una impugnación a una boleta de voto en ausencia sobre la base de que el votante debería haber solicitado una boleta anticipada por correo.
alquier proposición cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, lo cual es ilegal, o cualquier proposición que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de dinero sea requerido por la proposición, o donde exista otra razón válida para excluir la proposición de la boleta electoral.
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of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures and requiring the levying of taxes on the taxable property of said district be adopted?
ADICIONAL, que las solicitudes de boletas anticipadas por correo y boletas de voto en ausencia se podrán obtener durante el horario escolar la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del 20 de Abril de 2026 las solicitudes completadas deben ser recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito no antes del 20 de Abril de 2026 y al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección, el 12 de Mayo, 2026, si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, el 18 de Mayo de 2026, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante. Las boletas anticipadas por correo y las boletas de voto en ausencia deben ser recibidas por la Secretaria del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora vigente, el Martes 19 de Mayo de 2026. Una lista de personas a quienes se emiten boletas anticipadas por correo y boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la Oficina la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del Jueves 14 de Mayo de 2026, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 3:00 p.m., hora vigente, cada día anterior al día establecido para la elección anual. excepto el Domingo, y el 19 de Mayo de 2026, día fijado para las elecciones. Cualquier votante calificado que esté presente en el
Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la Sección 2035 de la Ley de Educación, cualquier referéndum o proposición para enmendar el presupuesto, o de otra manera para ser presentada para voto en dicha elección, debe presentarse ante la Secretaria de la Junta de Educación en la Oficina del Distrito, 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795, con tiempo suficiente para permitir que la notificación de la proposición se incluya con la Notificación de la Audiencia Pública, la Voto del Presupuesto y la Elección requerida por la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación o en o antes del Viernes 20 de Marzo de 2026, a las 3:00 p.m., hora vigente; debe estar mecanografiado o impreso en el idioma inglés; debe dirigirse a la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por al menos 203 votantes calificados del Distrito (que representan el 10% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes cu-
Fecha: 6 de Marzo de 2026
Por orden de La Junta De Educación de Distrito Escolar de West Islip Union Free School District
West Islip, NY 11795
Elizabeth Davis, Secretaria de Distrito 26-192. 4/2, 16, 23, 5/7
COPIAGUE UNION
FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that the Annual District Election of qualified voters of Copiague Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at the Deauville Gardens East Elementary School, 100 Deauville Blvd., Copiague, New York, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. to vote for the election of members of the Board of Education and to vote upon the following propositions: PROPOSITION NO. 1
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the fiscal year 2026-2027 for school purposes, may be obtained by any resident of the District, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding the Annual School District Election except Saturday, Sunday or any holiday, at the district office, at each school house in the district, on the school district’s internet website ( HYPERLINK "http:// www.copiague.k12. ny.us" www.copiague. k12.ny.us) and at the Copiague Memorial Library during their operating hours.
A Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/ preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.
directed to the Clerk of the School District and shall be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district. Each petition shall state the residence of each person signing, shall state the name and residence of the candidate, and shall describe the specific vacancy for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office, and the name of the last incumbent, if any. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Copiague Board of Education: TERM OF OFFICE LAST INCUMBENT
July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
Brian J. Sales July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029
The Board of Education reserves the right to determine the exact wording of the question or proposition as it is to appear on the ballot; and further reserves all powers vested in the Board of Education by the Education Law to determine whether any question or proposition shall be submitted at any District meeting or election and to determine the order in which each question or proposition should appear on the ballot.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required.
prior to the preparation of the register for this Annual District Election will not be required to register personally for this Annual District Election. In addition, any person otherwise qualified to vote who was registered with the Board of Elections of Suffolk County under the provisions of the Election Law shall be entitled to vote at said Annual Election without further registration.
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SHALL the proposed budget of the Board of Education of Copiague Union Free School District, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, for the school year 2026-2027 requiring the appropriation
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education must be filed with the undersigned School District Clerk not later than April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Each vacancy to be filled shall be considered a separate specific office. A separate petition shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. Each petition shall be
Ledy Torres NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a petition to place a proposition on the ballot may be filed with the District Clerk by also not later than April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., except for petitions relating to a proposition which must be included in the notice of the annual meeting. Such petitions must be submitted 60 days in advance of the annual meeting to facilitate the preparation and printing of the ballots. This rule will not apply to those propositions or questions which the Board has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting and election of the district. Except as provided by law, such petition shall state said question or proposition clearly and concisely, and shall be signed by at least thirty (30) qualified voters of this district and shall show the address of each signer and the date of signature.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that voters at the May 19, 1998 Copiague School Budget/Trustee Election approved Continuous Voter Registration. Qualified voters may register on a continuous basis 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. during school recesses at the Office of the District Clerk, Central Administration Office, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, except there will be no registration allowed after seven (7) days prior to the election. Voter registration will also be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Deauville Gardens Elementary School, 100 Deauville Blvd, Copiague, NY 11726. Any person whose name appears on such register or who shall have been previously registered hereunder or who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the Board of Education has duly adopted a resolution providing for absentee ballots for the election of members of the Board of Education, the adoption of the School District Budget and any other propositions in accordance with the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law of the State of New York. An applicant for an absentee or early mail ballot must submit an application therefore setting forth the information required by subdivision 2 of Section 2018-a of the Education Law and Section 2018-e of the Education Law, respectively. Applications for absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election.
Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven 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 or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee or early mail ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days before the vote. No absentee or early mail voter's 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.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school 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 application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2026. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and 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 (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date
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THER GIVEN that the qualifications of voters at School District Meetings or Elections are as follows:
A person shall be entitled to vote at any School Election for the election of School District Offices and upon all other matters which may be brought before such Election who is:
(1) A citizen of the United States
(2) Eighteen years of age
(3) A resident within the district for the period of thirty days next preceding the meeting at which he offers to vote
(4) Not disqualified pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 5-106 of the Election Law.
NOTICE IS FUR-
THER GIVEN that the Register as prepared by the Board of Registration, shall be filed in the office of the undersigned School District Clerk, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District, and the hours during which such register shall be open for inspection on each of the five days (Saturday by appointment) prior to the date set for the Annual District Election, except Sunday or holiday, shall be 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Public Hearing on the proposed budget will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. in the Everett E. Newman III Administrative Offices Board of Education Room, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726.
By order of the Board of Education Copiague Union Free School District Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York Deborah Van Florcke District Clerk 26-185 . 4/2, 16, 30, 5/7
COPIAGUE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
CIUDAD DE BABYLON, CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NEW YORK
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTO DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN
A CONTINUACIÓN, SE DA AVISO que la Elección Anual de Distrito de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de Copiague Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, se llevará a cabo en el gimnasio de la Escuela Primaria de Deauville Gardens East, 100 Deauville Blvd., Copiague, Nueva York, el martes 19 de mayo de 2026 entre las 10:00 am y las 9:00 pm para votar por la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación y votar sobre la siguiente proposición:
PROPOSICIÓN No.
1
¿Debemos proponer el presupuesto de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Libre de Sindicato de Copiague, Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Estado de Nueva York, ¿para el año escolar 2026-2027 exigiendo la apropiación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos estimados y exigir la recaudación de impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos de dicho distrito?
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se requerirá para el año fiscal 2026-2027 para fines escolares, entre las 9:00 am y las 4:00 pm durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a la Elección Anual del Distrito Escolar, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en la oficina del distrito, a cada casa escolar del distrito, en el sitio web de Internet del distrito escolar (www. copiague.k12.ny) y en la Biblioteca Memorial de Copiague durante sus horas de atención al público.
Un informe de Exención del Impuesto a la Propiedad Real preparado de acuerdo con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto a la Propiedad Real se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto provisional / preliminar, así como al presupuesto final adoptado del cual formará parte; y se publicarán en el tablón de anuncios del Distrito que se mantendrán para avisos públicos, así como en la página web del Distrito.
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describir la vacante específica para la cual se postula el candidato, cuya descripción debe incluir al menos la duración del mandato, y el nombre del último titular, si lo hubiere. Las siguientes vacantes disponibles de La Junta de Educación de Copiague: PERÍODO EN EL CARGO
ÚLTIMA PERSONA
EN EL CARGO
1 de Julio 2026 a 30 de Junio 2029
Brian J. Sales
1 de Julio 2026 a 30 de Junio 2029
Ledy Torres
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además reserva todos los poderes otorgados a la Junta de Educación por la Ley de Educación para determinar si alguna pregunta o proposición se presentará en una reunión o elección del Distrito y para determinar el orden en que cada pregunta o proposición debe aparecer en la boleta electoral.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que, de conformidad con la Sección 2014 de la Ley de Educación, se requiere el registro personal de los votantes.
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dentro de los cuatro (4) años anteriores a la preparación del registro para esta Elección Anual del Distrito no tendrá que registrarse personalmente para esta Elección Anual del Distrito.
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SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que cualquier residente del distrito podrá obtener una copia del estado de cuenta de la cantidad de dinero que
ADICIONAL que las solicitudes de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación deben presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito Escolar abajo firmante a más tardar el 20 de abril de 2026 a las 5:00 p.m. Cada vacante que deba llenarse se considerará una oficina separada. Se requerirá una petición por separado para nominar a un candidato a cada oficina por separado. Cada petición debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar y debe estar firmada por al menos veinticinco (59) votantes calificados del distrito. Cada petición debe indicar la residencia de cada persona que firma, debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato, y debe
ADICIONAL, de que se enviará una petición para presentar una propuesta en la boleta electoral ante el Secretario del Distrito antes del 20 de abril de 2026 a más tardar a las 5:00 pm, a excepto de las solicitudes relacionadas con una propuesta que deberán incluirse en el aviso de la reunión anual. Tales peticiones deben presentarse 60 días antes de la reunión anual para facilitar la preparación e impresión de las boletas.
Esta regla no se aplicará a aquellas proposiciones o preguntas que la Junta tiene autoridad por ley para presentar en cualquier reunión anual o especial y elección del distrito. Excepto por lo dispuesto por la ley, dicha petición deberá indicar dicha pregunta o proposición de manera clara y concisa, y deberá estar firmada por al menos treinta (30) votantes calificados de este distrito y deberá mostrar la dirección de cada firmante y la fecha de la firma.
La Junta de Educación se reserva el derecho de determinar la redacción exacta de la pregunta o proposición tal como aparece en la boleta electoral; y
ADICIONAL que los votantes en la Elección de Presupuesto / Elección de los Miembros de la Junta de la Escuela Copiague del 19 de mayo de 1998 aprobaron el registro continuo de votantes. Los votantes calificados pueden registrarse de manera continua de la siguiente manera: La inscripción se llevará a cabo 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. durante los recreos escolares en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Oficina de Administración Central, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, excepto que no se permitirá el registro después de siete (7) días antes de la elección. El registro de votantes también se llevará a cabo el sábado 9 de mayo de 2026 de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. en la Escuela Primaria Deauville Gardens, 100 Deauville Blvd, Copiague, NY 11726 Cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicho registro o que se haya registrado anteriormente en el presente documento o que haya votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial del distrito celebrada o llevada a cabo en cualquier momento
Además, cualquier persona que califique para votar y que esté registrada en la Junta de Elecciones del Condado de Suffolk bajo las disposiciones de la Ley de Elecciones tendrá derecho a votar en dicha Elección Anual sin más registro. SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que la Junta de Educación ha adoptado debidamente una resolución que estipula las papeletas de voto en ausencia para la elección de los miembros de la Junta de Educación, la adopción del Presupuesto del Distrito Escolar y cualquier otra propuesta de acuerdo con las disposiciones de la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York. El solicitante de una boleta de votación en ausencia o anticipada por correo debe presentar una solicitud, por lo tanto, debe establecer la información requerida por la subdivisión 2 de la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación y articulo 2018-e de la ley de Educación respectivamente. Las solicitudes de boletas en ausencia o anticipada por correo deben ser recibidas por el Secretario Del Distrito no antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección. Además, dicha solicitud debe ser recibida por el Secretario del Distrito por lo menos siete días antes de la elección si la boleta se envía por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta se entrega personalmente al votante o su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna para una
boleta de votación en ausencia enviada por correo o boleta anticipada por correo, el Secretario del Distrito enviara la boleta por correo a la dirección establecida en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la votación. No se votará ninguna boleta de votante ausente o boleta anticipada a menos que se haya recibido en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. (hora predominante) en el día de la elección. SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL que los votantes militares que no están actualmente registrados pueden registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión de fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de inscripción de votantes militar y los formularios de solicitud de boletas militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito del distrito escolar a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 23 de abril de 2026. NO se realizará una votación militares militar a menos que se (1) reciba en la oficina del Secretaria del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y muestre una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestre un endoso de recepción fechado por otra agencia del
gobierno delos Estados Unidos; o (2) recibido por la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el día de las elecciones y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se asocia a no más tardar del día anterior a la elección.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las calificaciones de los votantes en las reuniones o elecciones del Distrito Escolar son las siguientes: Una persona tendrá derecho a votar en cualquier elección escolar
para la elección de las Oficinas del Distrito Escolar y sobre todo los demás asuntos que puedan plantearse antes de tal elección quien es: (1) Ciudadano de los Estados Unidos (2)18 años de edad (3)Un residente dentro del distrito por un período de treinta días antes de cualquier votación que se vaya a dar (4)En virtud de las provisiones de la Sec. 5-106 de la Ley Electoral.
SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que el Registro, tal como lo preparó la Junta de Registro, se archivará en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar que está abajo firmante y estará abierto para la inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito y las horas durante las cuales dicho registro estará abierto para inspección en cada uno de los cinco días (sábado con cita previa) antes de la fecha establecida para la Elección Anual del Distrito, excepto el domingo o feriados, serán 9:00 am a 4:00 pm
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CIONAL de que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta del presupuesto el martes 5 de mayo de 2026 a las 7:00 p.m. en las oficinas administrativas
Everett E. Newman III en el salón de conferencias, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726. Por orden de la Junta de Educación
Distrito Escolar de Copiague Ciudad de Babylon, Condado de, New York
Deborah Van Florcke Secretaria de Distrito 26-186 . 4/2, 16, 30, 5/7
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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, April 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): PUBLIC HEARING/ MINOR SUBDIVISION
JOB# HPLN-77 (2549B); MR Property Builders, LLC.: SCTM# 0100-164-03-038 and 0100-164-03-039.005: Zone – Residence B: SEQRA - Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Applicant proposes to subdivide and reconfigure two (2) lots into two (2) new
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lots in order to construct a new two-story single-family dwelling on Lot #2 and legally maintain the existing two-story singlefamily dwelling on Lot #1.: Property is located on the southeast corner of Campbell Street and Williams Avenue, North Amityville, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York
Review: The applicant is proposing to subdivide a 15,000sf lot into two (2) 7,500sf lots in order to construct a new two-story, single-family dwelling on Lot #1 and legally maintain the existing two-story, singlefamily dwelling on Lot #2.: Property is located on the south side of Sawyer Avenue, 100' west of Norton 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
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR UNIVERSAL PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM FOR 2026-2027
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West Babylon Union Free School District 10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704
The Board of Education of the West Babylon Union Free School District hereby invites sealed proposals for providing universal pre-kindergarten program for the 20262027 school year Proposers may request copies of the Specifications by emailing a request to Mr. Scott Payne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at spayne@ wbschools.org. In all cases, it must be understood that the conditions set forth in the request for proposals issued by the West Babylon Union Free School District shall apply. Sealed proposals shall be sent to the School District’s District Office at 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704 and shall be clearly marked “RFP#2627 UPK – Do
Not Open Until May 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.” Such proposals will be received until April 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the District Office at which time and place all proposals will be acknowledged. Proposals may be dropped off directly by proposers at the above address. Proposers are strongly advised to ship proposal responses via US Mail, Fed-Ex, UPS and/or any authorized carrier that is able to officially track proposer’s response. It is further advised that arrangements be made for proposals to be delivered prior to the opening date to avoid any issues with delivery delays on the date of opening.
In no event shall the School District consider any proposal that is mailed but not actually received by the School District’s District Office on or before April 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject all proposals, waive any informalities or technicalities in proposals where the best interests of the respective school district may be served.
Questions regarding this Request for Bids will be accepted by the School District until April 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and answers to all questions will be distributed in the form of an addendum to all potential Proposers by email. Please submit your questions in writing via email to ttaplin@wbschools. org.
The Board of Education reserves the right to consider experience, service and reputation in the field, as well as the financial responsibility and specific qualifications set out herein of the prospective bidder, in considering proposals and awarding the contracts. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals in whole or in part, when in its sole discretion it deems that it will serve the best interests of the School District to waive technical defects, irregularities and omissions; and to select in its sole discretion which of two or more identical bidders shall be awarded the contract.
Date: April 8, 2026 Board of Education West Babylon Union Free School District 10 Farmingdale Road West Babylon, New York 11704
Amanda McNamara, District Clerk 26-228. 4/16
Tough love may shape better guide dogs Study finds early challenges build success
A widely cited 2017 study from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that successful guide dogs may have benefited from a bit of “tough love” early in life.
Researchers found that overly attentive, “helicopter” mother dogs appeared to hinder their puppies’ development, reducing their likelihood of successfully completing guide-dog training.
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The study was led by Emily Bray, who earned her Ph.D. from Penn’s Department of Psychology. Her research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, was conducted at The Seeing Eye in Morristown, New Jersey, an organization that breeds, raises and trains dogs to guide people who are blind.
when separated from their puppies.
When the puppies were evaluated about two years later, those with more attentive mothers were less likely to succeed as guide dogs. Puppies whose mothers nursed while lying down — giving easy access to milk — were also less likely to complete training.
Why might that be? When a mother stands to nurse, puppies must work to reach her, introducing small, manageable challenges. Those early obstacles, researchers suggest, may help build resilience needed later in life.
“It’s remarkable,” Bray said. “These puppies were with their mom for only five weeks and it’s having an effect on their success two years later. It seems that puppies need to learn how to deal with small challenges at this early age and, if they don’t, it hurts them later.”
Guide dogs offered researchers a unique study group. Puppies at The Seeing Eye are raised in a controlled environment, and their outcomes are clear: They either graduate to become working guide dogs or are released from the program. Success requires navigating complex, unpredictable environments while remaining attentive and obedient.
At the time of the study, The Seeing Eye reported about a 70 percent success rate, making it especially valuable to understand which factors might improve outcomes.
Bray and her team observed 23 mother dogs and their 98 puppies during the first five weeks of life, documenting behaviors such as nursing position, grooming and time spent in close proximity. Some mothers were highly attentive, while others were less so.
Researchers also measured stress levels using salivary cortisol. More attentive mothers showed higher baseline stress and stronger reactions
(If that sounds familiar, there may be a lesson here for raising independent, successful children.)
In a second phase of the study, dogs aged 14 to 17 months were tested for cognition and temperament. One exercise required solving a multi-step task to reach a treat, while others measured reactions to unfamiliar stimuli, such as a suddenly opening umbrella or a mechanical toy. Dogs that remained calm, solved problems efficiently and were slower to react to new objects were more likely to succeed in training. Researchers also found that cognition and temperament were closely linked.
“People talk about them as though they’re separate but we know that they’re related,” Bray said. “If you give dogs a puzzle box but they’re so neophobic that they won’t even approach it, they’re not going to be able to solve it.”
Researchers say more work is needed to determine why highly attentive mothers were more likely to have puppies that did not complete the program. Possible explanations include learned anxiety, environmental factors or genetics.
“With mothering, it seems like it’s a delicate balance,” Bray said. “It’s easy to be like, ‘Oh, smothering moms are the worst,’ but we aren’t exactly sure of the mechanisms yet and we don’t want to tip too far in the other direction either.”
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Q. I saw a billboard and several TV commercials for something called “Let Them Build, NY” and was wondering what you could tell me about it. The commercial said that there is an extra $82,000 spent on housing, per home, just due to government red tape. Is this true, and is anything being done about it?
A. As I continue to answer this delicate and complicated question, I have to respond to people who called this column, over the years, just an advertisement. I’ve received criticism and pushback for nearly four decades because I’ve pointed out where changes needed to happen, in a constructive manner. Instead of causing positive change, I saw projects delayed, passive-aggressive behavior and extra tasks thrown at me that weren’t required by others. It hasn’t been easy, and this is hopefully a forum for positive reflection on how to improve our lives, not just criticism. I will never just complain about a problem without stating that there is a solution.
The cost of building has gone up. It should be understood by all that building safety requirements should never be ignored. The problem with cost increases is that delays, due to issues that have nothing to do with safety, are a part of the problem, not the solution.
For example, the average project starts out with research. There are many issues that must be addressed, from environmental conditions, such as ground water levels, to parking and zoning use, structural conditions and fire safety. Local government archives information about each property, yet when it comes time to request the records, many have stumbling blocks, such as Freedom of Information Law, or FOIL, requests that can sometimes take weeks. Then, when you get the information, it is often inaccurate sketches.
Local government expects very detailed information from professionals, to fix the information problems of the past, yet often provides inaccurate plans that hardly reflect the building. This is because as-built drawings and final surveys were neither required nor enforced. A new home has always been required to have an accurate final survey from a licensed surveyor for the initial certificate of occupancy, but the surveys in municipal records are often inaccurate sketch diagrams made by the developer, a contractor or expeditor, not a licensed professional (as was also always required). Those “plot” plans often say “prop. dwelling” (proposed) with completely useless, inaccurate information. So, after waiting, in some cases, weeks just to see the records, what you get is just a waste of time and money. Might as well hire the surveyor at the outset, something many customers are reluctant to spend for.
The playing field is definitely not level. Government should require of itself the same standards it forces on the public. Imagine getting valuable data without delays, right at the beginning of a project, instead of waiting weeks for the answer that there are no records.
Experienced developers already know to hire the surveyor, do the testing, do the zoning analysis, etc.
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The REVIVE Act is a wolf dressed as housing reform
The REVIVE Act is being sold as housing reform, but it could become the law that quietly changes suburban Long Island before many residents even realize what happened. Wrapped in language about revitalization, vacant property and affordability, this bill is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a measure that appears reasonable on the surface while giving Albany Democrats new power to override local decision making, weaken community review, and force suburban communities into a model many residents never asked for.
The act has not yet become law, but Long Islanders should understand what is in it. Albany Democrats present it as a housing solution, but the deeper reality is political: If they can force more housing into suburban communities, they believe they can slowly change the makeup, character and, ultimately, the voting patterns of places that have long resisted their agenda.
As ranking member of the Assembly’s Local Governments Committee, and after more than five decades in the construction industry, I see exactly what happens when decisions are made by
people who never have to live with the consequences.
Business districts are built deliberately. Stores, offices, restaurants and surrounding neighborhoods function together because local boards spend years carefully managing them. A healthy downtown supports the tax base that funds local services, police protection, sanitation, roads and municipal government.
iIf business districts begin converting into residential projects whenever vacancies appear, communities lose taxable revenue, business activity and commercial identity. Once a district begins shifting away from retail, it rarely comes back.
revenue while still carrying the same infrastructure burden, and homeowners are left carrying more of the cost.
Under the proposed law, if a commercial property is 50 percent vacant for a year, the state would open the door to residential conversion. One year is nothing in commercial real estate, yet one difficult year could permanently change a property and neighborhood that took decades to shape.
t sounds practical and moderate, but its long-term effects would be anything but.
Long Islanders should understand what this means in practice. Parking lots that support downtown merchants and customers can suddenly become targets for dense multifamily housing.
A lot that serves local businesses today can become a large apartment project tomorrow, overwhelming infrastructure while weakening the very business district it once supported.
In some communities, tax-exempt institutions — religious, educational or otherwise — continue expanding into commercial corridors. When tax-exempt uses steadily replace taxable commercial property, local governments lose
The law would go further. If a municipality doesn’t complete a review of a project of less than 150 units within 60 days, the project would automatically be approved. That would mean drainage, sewer capacity, traffic, parking and emergency access could all be pushed aside under an artificial deadline created by Albany Democrats who wouldn’t live with the consequences.
The bill would also limit parking to one space per dwelling unit. But families often have two or three cars. Streets weren’t designed to absorb endless overflow parking from dense development.
Design hearings could still take place, but they would nonbinding. On Long Island, boards of architectural review decide what signage, awnings, storefront designs and building appearances fit a community. Without that authority, downtown character quickly
deteriorates. Anyone who has seen parts of Brooklyn knows what happens: outlandish signage and a complete free-forall that overwhelms the character of a street and strips away local identity.
Many suburban Democrats sound independent when they’re home on Long Island. Their votes tell a different story. Their leadership is driven overwhelmingly by New York City priorities. Again and again, what helps the city comes first, even when Long Island communities pay the price.
The state budget proves it year after year: top-heavy spending tilted toward the city, urban priorities funded by suburban taxpayers, and less local control. The REVIVE Act follows that same pattern. It was written to sound practical and moderate, but its long-term effect is to take more control away from local communities.
Too many elected Long Island Democrats sound suburban when they’re home in their districts, but when votes are called, they follow Albany Democrats increasingly influenced by voices openly hostile to suburban priorities, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. We Long Islanders put politics aside when Long Island itself is at stake, and we won’t stand by while bills like this threaten to erode our suburban way of life by putting the equivalent of a skyscraper in our backyards.
Ari Brown represents the 20th Assembly District.
Restoring accountability to school bus camera programs
Every driver has a legal and moral obligation to stop for a school bus, since violations can have devastating consequences — children getting on and off their school buses are among the most vulnerable people on the road. Consistent enforcement of traffic laws to deter illegal passing can help prevent injuries and save lives.
At the same time, these systems must be implemented carefully. When enforcement programs are poorly administered, lack clear authorization or fail to provide drivers with adequate notice, they undermine trust in traffic safety efforts. Safety and accountability should go hand in hand, not come at the expense of one another.
In 2021 I helped pass legislation in the County Legislature approving schoolbus stop-arm cameras. As a former school board trustee, I did so with a deep sense of responsibility to protect chil-
dren not only in the classroom, but on their way to and from school. The law allowed the county to partner with a private vendor to operate the system — but only in districts that chose to opt in.
That distinction matters. The program was designed to give local school districts the ability to decide what was best for safety in their own communities. It was never intended to be a blanket system imposed across every neighborhood, nor was it designed to operate without clear local consent.
T ickets are being issued in school districts that never agreed to participate.
Soon after its implementation, however, concerns began to emerge. A Newsday investigation last year found that, over a two-year period, the Town of Hempstead issued more than 80,000 tickets in and around school districts that never agreed to participate in the program — raising serious legal and ethical questions about how the system was being enforced.
Town officials have suggested that these tickets stemmed from buses that take part in the program making stops outside their home districts. But that reality makes clear why stronger safe-
guards are necessary. A program built on local consent shouldn’t result in enforcement spilling into communities that never opted in. When the boundaries of participation become blurred, so does the public’s confidence in the system itself — and in the fairness of the penalties it produces.
That’s why I introduced legislation in the State Senate to restore fairness and transparency. My bill makes clear that enforcement cannot begin until there is authorization by local school boards for implementation in their school districts, proper public notice, and certification that a system is active. Drivers deserve to know when and where automated enforcement is being used. The bill also ensures that no one can be penalized retroactively for actions that occurred before a system was officially authorized and put in operation.
School bus camera systems would only be permitted to operate within school districts that formally opt in. That would restore the balance that was originally intended: protecting children while respecting the role of local com-
munities in making decisions about their own safety measures. It would also ensure that enforcement is consistent and applied only where it is authorized. To protect local decision-making and ensure that enforcement is fair and transparent, the bill would set clear rules for both municipalities and vendors. Municipalities would be required to maintain accurate records of participating districts. Vendors would be required to ensure that bus camera systems operate only within the boundaries of those districts, and could not issue violations outside them. In other words, unless a district had made a clear and informed decision to participate, there would be no cameras and no tickets. This is not about weakening school bus safety laws. Drivers must always stop for school buses to protect children — but enforcement must be transparent to maintain trust.
At its core, this legislation is about restoring public confidence. When people trust that laws are being enforced fairly and as intended, they are far more likely to respect and follow them. That’s how we create safer streets — not just through enforcement.
Siela
Bynoe represents the 6th State Senate District.
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LIRR riders, put on your damn headphones
there is an unwritten contract that comes with riding on the Long Island Rail Road. You buy your ticket, you find your seat and you agree — implicitly, silently, without anyone asking you to sign anything — to share a small, enclosed space with strangers for the duration of your journey. It’s not always comfortable. It’s rarely glamorous. But it works, because most people understand that shared spaces require a certain baseline of consideration for the people around you.
That contract is being violated, every day, by people who can’t be bothered to use headphones. This lack of common decency is getting worse. Perhaps it signals the erosion of pre-pandemic norms, or the proliferation of short-form video content that simply must be consumed the moment it appears. But the reason doesn’t matter. The result is the same: a train car held captive by one person’s indifference.
You know what I’m talking about. The commuter who has his phone propped against his coffee cup, watching a video at full volume like he’s in his living room — a living room, apparently, with very thick walls or no neighbors. The guy on his Bluetooth speaker. Yes, a Bluetooth. On a train. In public. Among other humans.
What is so urgent that it cannot wait — or at minimum, be routed through a pair of earbuds? If you’re going to subject your fellow passengers to unsolicit-
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ed audio, the least you can do is make it enriching. Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” A Pulitzer Prize-winner on Audible. Perhaps a documentary about the migratory patterns of the Arctic tern. Something that, when the woman across the aisle glances up from her book, she might think, “Well, I didn’t ask for this, but I’ll learn something today.”
Instead, what Long Island commuters are treated to after a long day of work is a TikTok of someone attempting to fit way too many cherry tomatoes in their mouth. Or a Twitch stream of a man dropping words that would make a sailor take notes. Or, my personal favorite, a FaceTime call conducted at a volume that suggests the party on the other end is located not in Queens but in Uzbekistan.
The headphone — wireless, wired, over-ear, in-ear, take your pick — is sold at every price point from reasonable to why-does-this-cost-more-than-my-firstcar, and is one of the great inventions of the modern age precisely because it solved this problem. It lets each of us live inside our own sonic world without inflicting it on everyone else. The technology is cheap, ubiquitous, and works perfectly well even when moving at 60 miles per hour.
And before anyone reaches for the ready-made excuse, “My AirPods died” is not quite the sympathetic defense it might seem. Yes, it’s mildly inconvenient to sit for 40 minutes without being
Karl Grossman’s op-ed critique of New York’s zeroemission credit program, “Nuclear power for $33 billion, and guess who’s paying?” (April 2-8) mischaracterizes both the program’s purpose and its value. The figure he cites is designed to alarm, but stripped of context, it obscures a central truth: New York is not subsidizing failure — it is investing in reliability, climate compliance and economic stability.
In 2016, the state Public Service Commission established zero-emissions credits as part of its Clean Energy Standard to preserve existing nuclear generation, the single largest source of zero-emission electricity in the state. At the time, upstate nuclear plants were at risk of premature closure due to distorted wholesale markets. The commission found that losing those facilities would result in “significantly increased greenhouse gas emissions,” higher capacity costs and immediate reliability risks.
Federal courts agreed. In 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld New York’s ZEC program, finding it lawful and consistent with federal energy policy. The court rejected claims that ZECs distorted markets, affirming that states retain
able to catch up on the latest episode of “Love Is Blind.” We understand. We feel for you. But that inconvenience — yours, private, manageable — pales significantly when compared with forcing the occupants of an entire train car to listen to it with you.
Charge your headphones. Toss a wired pair in your bag. The bar here is low, but it’s still worth clearing.
Long Island commuters are not a fragile lot. Anyone who has navigated Penn Station at rush hour or waited half an hour for a delayed train on an unsheltered platform in January has developed a certain resilience. We don’t need silence. We don’t need perfection. Trains are noisy — the screech of the rails, the hiss of the doors, the conductor calling out “Jamaica next!” in a voice that carries to the next car. That’s the deal. That’s ambient. That’s fine.
What isn’t fine is being forced to listen to someone else’s choice of entertainment, which, based on available evidence, is made with absolutely no one else in mind.
So here’s a modest proposal: bring your headphones, and use them. The train is a community — a rolling slice of Long Island life, hurtling toward work or home. Communities are at their best when their members extend small courtesies to one another.
And, if you absolutely must share your audio with the world, at the very minimum, make it Bach.
authority to value environmental attributes of generation. As the court noted, “States are not preempted from encouraging production of clean energy.”
Nuclear power supplies roughly 20 percent of New York’s electricity and more than 40 percent of its carbon-free generation. Without it, emissions would spike dramatically, undoing years of progress under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. As New York’s independent system operator has repeatedly warned, premature retirements of dispatchable resources, espe -
Why expanding child care on Long Island is so difficult
Across Long Island, families are struggling to find reliable child care. Waiting lists are growing, educators are stretched thin and communities continue to ask the same question: Why can’t we simply open more child care programs?
As an early-childhood educator and a small-business owner on Long Island, I see this challenge from both sides — as someone serving families in need of care, and as someone actively working to expand child care in our community.
Many people assume that the primary barriers to opening new programs are licensing requirements, zoning regulations or finding appropriate space. These are certainly significant hurdles. Child care providers must meet strict safety regulations, navigate local zoning rules and secure properties that meet both municipal and state requirements.
But what often goes unrecognized is what happens after those hurdles are cleared.
In some cases, providers manage to secure the property, obtain the necessary approvals and design programs that expand the number of available
spots for families with children. The plans are approved. The need in the community is clear.
Yet even at that stage, expansion can stall because of one remaining obstacle: access to capital.
Child care programs are small businesses that operate with extremely tight margins. Unlike many other industries, the cost of delivering quality care — staffing, safety requirements, training, compliance and maintaining appropriate childto-staff ratios — leaves little room for financial flexibility. At the same time, many lending institutions continue to view child care as a high-risk investment.
Ters must manage both the expense of running a small business and the rising cost of maintaining a home.
Utility costs alone can be substantial when caring for children in a program that operates for long hours each day. Heating, electricity, water, sanitation, food preparation and cleaning requirements all contribute to increased operational costs. These aren’t optional expenses; they are essential components of maintaining a safe, healthy environment for children.
he cost of delivering quality care leaves little room for financial flexibility.
The result is a troubling disconnect. Communities are asking for more child care options, providers are ready to expand, and projects may already have the proper approvals in place, but financing remains out of reach.
On Long Island, this challenge is compounded by the broader affordability crisis. The cost of operating any small business here continues to rise.
Property costs, insurance, utilities, food, supplies and maintenance expenses have increased significantly in recent years. For home-based child care providers, the financial pressures can be even more complex. Many programs operate in residential homes, meaning provid-
Critics often invoke plant age as a proxy for danger. That is misleading. Nuclear facilities are regulated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission under one of the most stringent safety regimes in the world. License extensions are granted only after exhaustive review of materials, systems and operational performance. Comparing a nuclear plant to a “57-year-old car” may be rhetorically effective, but it is technically unserious. Nuclear facilities are continually upgraded with the latest technology, which is often mandated by the commission.
The economic argument also collapses under scrutiny. ZECs are not a “bailout”; they are a market correction. Fossil fuel generation benefits from decades of embedded subsidies and does not pay for its environmental externalities. ZECs attempt to internalize those costs, something economists across the spectrum have long advocated. As former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has stated, “Retaining existing nuclear plants is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent carbon emissions.”
As well, these facilities support thousands of high-skilled, union jobs that cannot be quickly or easily replaced. More important, they anchor local economies across upstate New York. Abrupt closures
At the same time, providers must invest in staff wages, professional development, educational materials and regulatory compliance. These costs are necessary to ensure quality care, but they also make it more difficult for programs to accumulate the capital needed to grow. When providers attempt to secure financing to expand services, many encounter lending systems that aren’t designed with childhood programs in mind. Even projects that have secured zoning approval and appropriate facilities, and demonstrated community demand, may struggle to access the financing necessary to move forward.
This gap in financing has real consequences. Families across Long Island are already experiencing the impact of limited child care availability. Parents are delaying career opportunities,
would not only destabilize the grid but devastate entire communities.
Nuclear power is not a panacea. Renewables will continue to expand, but the idea that wind and solar alone can replace firm, dispatchable baseload power in the near term is not supported by grid realities. Even the Union of Concerned Scientists acknowledges that maintaining existing nuclear capacity can play a role in reducing emissions during the transition.
The real question isn’t whether ZECs cost money. It is whether abandoning them would cost more in emissions, in reliability failures, in lost jobs and, ultimately, in higher long-term energy prices.
New York’s energy transition must be grounded in pragmatism, not ideology. Preserving zero-emission nuclear generation through ZECs isn’t a step backward. It is a necessary bridge, one that ensures we reach a cleaner future without falling into the very pitfalls critics claim to oppose.
PATRICk GUIdICE Holtsville
Patrick Guidice is the business manager of IBEW Local 1049, representing over 4,000 workers in the electrical and gas utility industry on Long Island. Karl Grossman’s column did not appear in all print editions of the Herald, but can be found at liherald. com/oped.
adjusting work schedules or leaving the workforce entirely because they cannot find reliable care for their children.
Employers also feel the effects. Businesses depend on employees who depend on child care. When their child care options are limited, workforce participation declines and productivity suffers.
Expanding child care isn’t simply about building classrooms. It’s about investing in the system that allows families, businesses and communities to function. Long Island has no shortage of educators who are committed to serving families and expanding access to early learning opportunities. What we need now is greater alignment between that commitment and the financial system that supports small businesses trying to meet this urgent need.
When approved child care projects can’t move forward due to lack of financing, it should prompt an important conversation about how we invest in one of the most essential services our communities depend on.
Child care isn’t a luxury. It is the foundation that allows families to work, businesses to operate and communities to grow. If Long Island is serious about addressing the child care shortage, we must ensure that providers who are ready to expand have a viable path to do so.
Janna Rodriguez is an early childhood educator and a small-business owner in Freeport.
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