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Things were getting back to normal at Babylon Rail Road station Tuesday afternoon May 19 after the 3-day strike came to an end.
LIRR and MTA strike a deal Service ramped up again Tuesday
By BRIAN KACHARABA and
The three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended late Monday after five unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reached a tentative agreement following several days of negotiations, officials announced at an evening news conference.
Union and MTA representatives announced the deal after negotiations resumed in the afternoon and continued into the night, ending the work stoppage that had halted service and caused widespread travel disruptions across Long Island and in New York City.
“We have good news tonight,” Kevin Sexton, vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen and spokesman for the Long Island Railroad Bargaining Coalition, said. “We’re pleased to announce that the parties have
reached an agreement.”
Sexton said that details of the agreement would not be released immediately, citing the need for member review ahead of ratification votes. However, public radio station WYNC reported that the four-year deal includes retroactive pay and expires in July 2027.
“Due to the nature of the negotiations, we cannot discuss the specifics,” he said.
“What I can say is we are looking forward to our members getting back to work and doing what they do best, which is serving the region.”
He added that any premature disclosure of details could complicate ratification.
“We don’t want to fail ratification,” Sexton said. “If they get part of this story through the media, it may impact their decision.”
The agreement is subject to a 30-day period in which union members will
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BSD budget
By CAROLYN JAMES Herald reportereee
Babylon School District voters reelected school trustees Robert Verdi and Catherine Wieland and voted firsttime candidate Marissa Sciremammano on to the school board. The three defeated Thomas Bruckner who was running for the first time. Weiland received 609 votes; Sciremammano, 507 votes and Verdi 505 votes.
“I am very happy and excited to work with the current board of education and administration to help make our schools exactly what our children deserve,” said Sciremammano.
In addition, voters approved two propositions for capital improvement projects.
“The voting public was very positive and upbeat,” said Karen Parrish Doesing, a poll worker and Babylon school district resident. She described the turnout as “midsized.”
There was a steady flow of voters throughout the day, according to Babylon’s District Clerk Linda McGarvey.
The district budget was for $66.15 million, a 2.79 percent increase, or $1.79 million, over
the current $64.35 million budget. The plan is within the state tax cap.
Residents in every other school district in the Town of Babylon, including Babylon, Amityville, Copiague, Deer Park, Farmingdale, Lindenhurst, North Babylon, West Babylon, Wyandanch also approved their district budgets, as well as West Islip school district voters.
In North Babylon, which also had a contested school board race, results showed that Jeffrey Myers, Karen Schmitt and Keisha Rivers were elected to the board. Myers was sworn in immediately following the announcement of the results; Schmitt and Rivers will be sworn in at the district’s organizational meeting July 7.
Myers received 591 votes; Rivers 569 and Schmitt 496. They defeated Dan Caroleo who had 350 votes.
The results in every school district are expected to shape not only next year’s budget, but also the direction of the districts as they face mounting financial pressures and evolving expectations from parents and taxpayers alike.
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PROUD TO CARE FOR AMERICA’S GREATEST GENERATION
Babylon Junior-Senior High School has earned the Platinum distinction on the College Board’s 2025 AP School Honor Roll, the program’s highest level of recognition. This achievement marks the school’s continuous improvement, having earned Silver when the Honor Roll was introduced in 2023, followed by Gold in 2024, and now Platinum.
“For a school our size to achieve Platinum distinction is a great achievement,” said Principal Al Cirone. “It speaks to the dedication of not only our students, but also our educators, and the culture of academic excellence we have built together.”
To achieve Platinum distinction, a school must demonstrate that at least
80 percent of its graduating class has taken at least one AP Exam during high school, reflecting a strong college culture. At least 50 percent of the graduating class must score a 3 or higher on at least one exam, showing they are earning potential college credit. Additionally, at least 15 percent of the graduating class must take five or more AP Exams, with at least one of those exams taken in 9th or 10th grade, encouraging early engagement with college-level coursework. The Platinum distinction is a rare honor; for the 2023-2024 school year, only about seven percent of eligible schools across the United States and Canada reached this top-tier status.
Offshore wind, solar and storage power New York’s next chapter
New York’s energy debate is often framed as a question of transition. But for many experts, environmental advocates and utility officials, the more immediate issue is one of necessity. Electric demand is rising, infrastructure is aging and customers are grappling with utility costs, all while the state works to reduce pollution and prepare for future growth.
The fastest way to add more power to the grid is through renewable energy paired with battery storage. Offshore wind, solar power and battery energy storage have become central to the conversation because they can diversify the grid, provide stable sources of energy and reduce environmental impact.
The New York Independent System Operator has predicted energy demand will increase by 65% by 2040, putting pressure on an already strained electric system that still relies heavily on aging
fossil-fuel infrastructure.
“Our electricity needs are increasing,” said Doug Schmid, environmental science professor at Nassau Community College and executive committee member of the Sierra Club Long Island Group.
“The New York State plan for our energy future is counting on 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy. We need it.”
Renewable energy advocates also point to the environmental and public health benefits tied to reducing combustion emissions.
“The wind blows, the turbines turn, and energy is produced,” said Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment. “The air quality is not impacted.”
Esposito said communities are
already experiencing the effects of climate change through rising seas, heavier rainfall and coastal damage, concerns that directly affect Long Island’s economy, tourism industry and shoreline infrastructure. Insurance costs in flood-prone areas are also becoming a growing issue.
Though renewable energy projects have faced opposition and misinformation campaigns funded by fossil-fuel interests, advocates say offshore wind, solar and battery storage together offer a practical path toward meeting future energy demand, improving affordability, creating jobs and reducing emissions.
Photo taken by a fisherman of a whale at an offshore wind farm near Long Island.
Photo credit: Captain Paul Eidman
Babylon honors Sean Goodwin with memorial garden and celebration
By ALENA BERENBLATT Correspondent
Babylon Village came together at the Nathaniel Conklin House recently to mark the first Sean Goodwin Day and unveil a memorial garden dedicated to his memory, honoring a man remembered for his warmth, service and community spirit.
Despite cold, rainy weather, more than 150 residents, friends and officials gathered for the ceremony, which featured reflections, music and the dedication of a newly planted garden created in Goodwin’s honor.
“Sean loved this Village, he had a real energy for making things better, always looking to improve and brighten things, and to bring people together,” said Frank Petruzzo, president of the Babylon Beautification Society.
Goodwin served as a Babylon Village trustee and was active with the Nathaniel Conklin House Steering Committee and the Babylon Village Historical and Preservation Society, among other community roles. Speakers described him as a constant presence in village life and a friend to many.
“Sean brought so much sunshine into our lives. We all truly loved Sean,” said Judy Skillen, president of the Babylon Village Historical and Preservation Society.
Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer also attended, praising Goodwin’s commitment to service and the village’s effort to establish a lasting tribute.
RJ Renna, Suffolk County legislator, recalled Goodwin’s welcoming nature and the sense of community he helped foster in the village. “This is the beautiful Village that comes together, that supports each other,” he said.
Karen Petz, chair of the Nathaniel Conklin House Steering Committee, credited community donations made in Goodwin’s name for helping fund the memorial garden. “It put this day together and put all of the beauty here, which is Sean,” she said.
Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams reflected on prayer services held for Goodwin prior to his passing, calling them deeply meaningful and a lasting memory of community support. “Whether it was a hello, a smile or a laugh, that was Sean,” she said.
New PSEG Prez and COO is from Amityville
Promotes the importance of community service
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
If Scott Jennings has one message for Long Island residents, it is to get involved in their communities.
“Every single person can make a difference,” said Jennings, who moved to Amityville from New Jersey to serve as PSEG Long Island’s President and Chief Operating Officer.
Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer spoke, talking about Goodwin’s commitment to community.
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Goodwin’s husband, Charles Torres, thanked the community for its support. “I know he would be so honored by the outpouring of love in this community we both loved and have called home for the past 20 years,” he said.
The event was organized by the Babylon Beautification Society, the Village of Babylon, the Babylon Village Historical and Preservation Society and the Nathaniel Conklin House, and coincided with Arbor Day observances featuring giveaways, flowers and donated food from local businesses.
Jeff Szabo, a Babylon Village trustee, urged attendees to remember Goodwin through joy rather than sadness. “Let’s remember the laughter, his infectious smile, the twinkle in his eye,” he said. “That’s what will live on when you come here.”
“Start with the simple things,” he added. “President Teddy Roosevelt began talking about a conservation movement and that turned into the National Parks, which today covers more than 85 million acres in all 50 states and US territories.”
A 30-year PSEG employee, Jennings said his focus on Long Island will include maintaining affordability and reliable electric service for approximately 1.2 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways.
Since arriving in January, Jennings has already taken an active role in the community, joining the Board of Directors of United Way of Long Island.
“We are honored to welcome Scott Jennings to our board,” said Theresa A. Regnante, United Way of Long Island President and CEO. “Scott’s thoughtful approach and deep understanding of the evolving energy landscape will strengthen our ability to serve our communities with reliability, innovation and purpose.”
Jennings said the decision aligned with his long-standing commitment to nonprofit service. “United Way meets so many needs,” he said. “I thought it was a good fit.”
His nonprofit leadership includes serving as Chair of the Board of St. Vincent’s Academy in Newark, along
Scott Jennings, PSEG President and COO
with involvement in religious, educational, and youth sports organizations.
Jennings holds a BBA and MBA in Accounting from Pace University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He has also completed leadership programs at Harvard University and Lead NJ.
In the energy sector, he has served on committees with the Edison Electric Institute, American Gas Association, and Electric Power Research Institute, and represented PSEG in collaboration with Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment.
Outside of work, Jennings said he is enjoying exploring Long Island’s history, including plans to visit Sagamore Hill, the home of Theodore Roosevelt.
He and his wife Kristen have three sons, ages 22, 21, and 20, all currently in college.
About United Way of Long Island
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With deep local roots, United Way sees how the communities’ greatest challenges are connected and how to bring people and resources together to address them. United Way is creating opportunities for the youth, improving health and well-being, securing stronger financial futures, and building community resiliency.
United Way invests in community partnerships to help our most vulnerable and at-risk residents through organizations and programs that grant access to resources and services across the region. For more information about United Way of Long Island, please visit www. unitedwayli.org , call 2.1.1 or follow us on Facebook , LinkedIn , and Instagram .
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Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams spoke about Sean’s lasting legacy in the community.
Sean’s
Charles Torres speaks at the event.
Lindenhurst
man charged in child exploitation case
dent Joseph Stangelo, 21, according to police. Detectives seized multiple cell phones during the search.
Suffolk County police arrested a Lindenhurst man May 8 on charges related to child sexual abuse material following an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation, police said.
Digital Forensic Unit detectives served a search warrant at 54 Sunrise Ave., Lindenhurst at 7:34 a.m. and arrested resi-
Stangelo was charged with Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child and Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child. He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip.
West Babylon man charged in fatal 2024
Deer Park robbery and beating, police say
Suffolk County police arrested a West Babylon man and charged him with second-degree murder and firstdegree robbery in the killing of a Deer Park man during a 2024 robbery, police said.
Police said Jason Buttchampagne, 25, assaulted and robbed Donald Klune on Brook Avenue in Deer Park on Dec. 11, 2024.
Klune, 65, was sitting in his 2009 Mitsubishi at about 8:35 p.m. when at least one person approached him, removed him from the vehicle, and punched and kicked him before stealing the car, according to police.
Klune was taken to a local hospital,
where he died on Dec. 13 from his injuries, police said.
Buttchampagne was charged Monday with second-degree murder and first-degree robbery. He was scheduled to be held overnight at the Sixth Precinct and arraigned Tuesday at First District Court in Central Islip.
Police did not say whether additional suspects are being sought.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad at (631) 852-6392 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 220-TIPS.
A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
CRIME WATCH
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department and other law enforcement and emergency service units:
PETIT LARCENY
Copiague: Items valued at less than $60 were stolen from the Target store at 1149 Sunrise Highway on May 7, according to police. The incident was reported at 5:30 p.m., but an employee did not provide a description of the person who took the items.
Babylon: Someone attempted to leave Coffee Express, at 11 Depot Place, with merchandise without paying on May 2 at about 11 a.m., police said. An employee recovered the item and told the person to leave the store.
North Amityville: A woman took several items from Dollar General, at 3395 Great Neck Road, shortly after 2 p.m. on
May 5 and left without paying, according to police.
GRAND LARCENY
West Babylon: Someone stole four Lego sets valued at $1,640 from a store at 1021 Montauk Highway shortly before 2 p.m. on May 7, police said.
North Babylon: A woman parked her car in the Aldi parking lot at 1261 Deer Park Ave. at noon on May 4 when a man approached her and said one of her tires was flat, according to police. While distracting her, he or an accomplice allegedly took a credit card from her purse inside the vehicle. The woman later discovered the card was missing and learned purchases had already been made with it, police said. Police noted this was the second similar incident reported in the First Pre-
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: Please note: All meetings are subject to change without notice.
MONDAY, MAY 25
•Babylon Village Memorial Day Parade: Kicks off 11 a.m., from Foster Blvd. and proceeds south on Deer Park Avenue to W. Main Street and the Village Gazebo. Sponsored by the Village and American Post #94
TUESDAY, MAY 26
•Village of Babylon Board of Trustees meeting: 7 p.m. (work session); 8 p.m. (regular meeting); Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @ https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
•Town of Babylon Town Board meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For additional information, call 631-957-3100.
•West Babylon Library Board of Trustees meeting: 6 p.m., at West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon. For info., call 631-669-5445; or visit the web site @ wbab. suffolk.lib.ny.us/.
THURSDAY, MAY 28
•Village of Babylon Planning Board: 7:30 p.m. @ Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email info@villageofbabylonny.gov, or visit the web site @ https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
•North Babylon School Board of Education 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.
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Michael Collins of NB, member of American Legion, at 71
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Michael Collins, a resident of North Babylon, was remembered by those who knew him as a man of generosity, loyalty and kindness.
“He was very sweet and open hearted,” said his wife, Julia Collins.
The couple were high school sweethearts and shared 45 years of marriage before Mr. Collins died on April 6, 2026, at age 71.
Michael Thomas Collins was born to John A. Collins and Lavenia Fitchett Collins. He was raised in Rockville Centre and graduated from Southside High School.
He met his wife Julia Macris Collins at St. Agnes High School and family members said the couple built a marriage centered on devotion, friendship and family.
Mr. Collins worked for many years as a supervisor for Federal Express in Jamaica before retiring. He remained active in organizations that reflected his commitment to service and community, including the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the American Legion in Babylon and the Boy Scouts of America. A lifelong scout, he later became involved in scouting while raising his sons.
“Our father was a Marine and he was proud of that,” said his son, John Collins. “And he was very proud of his Irish heritage.”
Mr. Collins enjoyed collecting coins, target shooting at the Calverton Shooting Range and traveling with his family. Among his favorite destinations were Greece, Austria, Florida, Arizona and Las Vegas. Family gatherings, especially summer parties around the backyard pool at his home, were among the things he enjoyed most.
“But most important he lived for his grandson, his nieces and nephews and his family,” said his sister, Noreen Monteforte. “He had a big pool in his back yard and always had family and friends over for parties.”
Monteforte also recalled her brother’s support during difficult periods in her life.
“He was my rock,” she said.
“He was the middle child and he always reminded us of that,” said his sister, Kathleen Collins.
Friends and relatives described Mr. Collins as openhearted, dependable and devoted to his family and friends. They also remembered his dry sense of humor.
His lifelong friend, Richard Prunty, met Mr. Collins at age 9 after his family moved to Lakeview Avenue in Rockville Centre. Their friendship lasted more than six decades and included scouting, careers at Federal Express and serving as godparents within each other’s families.
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“He was a great man,” Prunty said. “I lost a piece of my heart.”
Mr. Collins is survived by his wife, Julia Collins; his sons, Michael Matthew Collins and his wife, Paulina, of Franklin Square, and John Nicholas Collins and his wife, Emmalia, of Forest Hills; and his grandson, William Michael Collins, 5.
He is also survived by his sisters, Kathleen Collins of Rockville Centre and Noreen Monteforte and her husband, Frank, of Rockville Centre; and his brother, John Collins and his wife, Janis, of New Hyde Park, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Mr. Collins was predeceased by his parents.
Funeral services were under the direction of Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home in Babylon.
Babylon Bocce Club High School Bocce Tournament, May 30
Babylon Bocce Club will be hosting a High School Bocce Tournament on May 30 at 9 a.m. at Tanner Park Courts in Copiague.
If you would like your high school to participate, each team must consist of four players, two teams per high school maximum. The tournament is free to enter and the deadline to sign-up is May 22.
A light breakfast and lunch will be included. In case of inclement weather, the tournament will be rescheduled for the following day, May 31.
For more information or to register, please email Lauren at lauren.babylonbocceclub@gmail.com
Tanner Park is located at 401 Baylawn Ave., Copiague.
Lindy Cares Color Run, June 27
Lindy Cares 7th Annual Color Run is now open for registration. The run will take place on June 27, with day-of registration taking place at 8 a.m., and the run beginning at Fireman’s Park at 9 a.m. Get ready for an exciting day of fun, fitness and community spirit at the 7th Annual True Colors Run, hosted by the Lindenhurst Community Cares Coalition. This event is all about coming together, having fun and standing united for a pow-
erful cause. By participating in the True Colors Run, you are helping educate youth about the risks of underage drinking and substance misuse while promoting prevention, health, and fitness as the foundation for a brighter future.
To register and for more information, please visit runsignup.com/Race/NY/Lindenhurst/LindyCaresAnnualColorsRun Fireman’s Park is located at 555 Heling Blvd., Lindenhurst.
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Balboni returns to Adelphi as its president
By ALLYSON FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com
Adelphi University has named Michael Balboni, a former state lawmaker and a longtime public servant, as its 11th president.
Balboni, who will take office June 1, is the first Adelphi graduate, the first Adelphi parent and the first Long Island native to lead the Garden City university. He succeeds Interim President Christopher K. Storm Jr., who will move into the newly created role of senior executive vice president of academic affairs and provost. Christine M. Riordan was Adelphi’s 10th president.
“This transition is a homecoming for me, a true full-circle moment,” Balboni said. “Because I know Adelphi from almost every possible angle, I have an intimate understanding of the DNA of this university and the transformative power of the education it provides.”
Balboni graduated cum laude from Adelphi in 1981 with a degree in biology, and has remained closely connected to the university, including as an adjunct faculty member and, most recently, as chair of the board of trustees. He built a career in law, government and public safety, serving in the Assembly and State Senate and later as New York’s deputy secretary for public safety.
Balboni said he plans to serve as Adelphi’s “chief external advocate,” using his experience in government, law and public policy to raise the university’s profile, expand partnerships and pursue new funding.
“I plan to leverage my professional network and my knowledge of the legislative landscapes in Albany and Washington, D.C., to elevate our institutional visibility,” he said.
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He added that he will pursue state and federal grants, build corporate partnerships and work to raise Adelphi’s regional and national profile.
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“To thrive, Adelphi requires an innovative leader and a proven executive capable of navigating complex financial and operational headwinds,” Fuessler said. “Michael Balboni brings precisely this expertise.”
Fuessler added that Balboni’s public- and privatesector experience will help the university secure resources and support institutional growth.
Balboni takes over as colleges and universities nationwide face pressure from shifting enrollment patterns, rising costs and growing scrutiny over the value of a college degree. Adelphi, he said, is entering that period in a position of strength.
Adelphi received a record 17,000 first-year applications for the upcoming fall semester, and has posted record first-year enrollment in two of the past three years, Balboni said. The university also has a balanced budget, a stable financial outlook and a $282 million endowment, up 69 percent since 2016.
“For workforce readiness, proving the return on investment of a degree is critical,” he said.
Affordability, efficiency and new partnerships will be central to his presidency, Balboni explained, as Adelphi works to demonstrate the value of a college degree. The university will focus on aligning programs with market demand in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and health care, while expanding internships, externships, job shadowing and study abroad opportunities.
“I want to make sure our students all have the experiential opportunities through internships, externships, job shadowing and study abroad,” Balboni said, “so they have real-world experiences employers want.”
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County panel kicks off anti-fraud campaign
Experts detail deceitful practices that cost unsuspecting consumers hundreds of billions of dollars
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
Throughout the country, an easily overlooked category of crime has become a multi-billion-dollar industry: Insurance fraud costs consumers $806 billion every year, taking financial bites out of construction, transportation, real estate and other industries. Long Island’s local business leaders are sharing their strategies to avoid contributing to that statistic.
Some 160 business owners and employees welcomed advice from elected officials, security firms and fellow business people at a panel at the Morrelly Homeland Security Center in Bethpage on May 13.
This was the first panel connecting government agencies and local businesses to share information about fighting insurance fraud, according to John Capece, Nassau County’s consumer affairs commissioner.
“This is the first time in Long Island history that we have a meeting with all the building departments and the Department of Consumer Affairs to host a seminar for training and for communication,” Capece said.
The panel, sponsored by the Long Island Builders Institute, is intended to be the first of many. Capece conceived of the idea to kick off a larger effort to improve consumer safety by helping community members and local businesses identify and avoid malicious actors.
“We want to stop them because they prey on the elderly and the vulnerable people that don’t understand contracts … they get sucked into something where they think they’re going to save so much money and they don’t,” Capece said. “We want to educate the public.”
Panelists discussed the optimal ways of handling everything from home improvement contractor licensing, permitting, solar installations and contracting oversight to responding to fraudulent insurance and
training certificates and staged construction accidents, as well as other topics impacting homeowners and the building industry.
Panelist Gina Farese is a solar energy entrepreneur and a member of Nassau County’s Home Improvement Advisory Committee and many other groups in the industry. She has seen many cases of improper business dealings, ranging from roofing coverage to workers who aren’t on a contractor’s official payroll.
“There’s a lot of things that are broken and so far gone, and I’m seeing so many homeowners get, unfortunately, taken,” Farese said. “So many people just care about their bottom line … at the end of the day, it’s just making sure that the homeowners are protected properly, and educating people.”
Mary Harkins serves as counsel to the county’s Department of Consumer Affairs. She advises Capece and the department on the interpretation of local laws, with a focus on contract violations.
“Now we’re able to address it more proactively, rather than just reacting,” Harkins said. “Our licensing division is about, like, six people, some part-time, and we’re dealing with 10,000 licenses plus about 800 new applications per year. It’s a lot of responsibility, but in reality, we’re moving on it.
“We’re trying to uncover the really great contractors out there,” Harkins added. For bad actors in the industry, the department, she said, is “trying to identify them and take corrective action.”
The number one way to protect yourself against risk, Capece said, is to verify that any contractor in your home is legitimately licensed.
For more information, call Nassau County Consumer Affairs at (516) 571-2465.
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Panelist Gina Farese and Nassau Consumer Affairs Commissioner John Capece advised more than 160 community members about the risks of insurance fraud.
LIRR commuters back on track as strike ends
disruption to service.”
review and vote on the tentative deal before it becomes official.
The contract dispute centered largely on wage increases and the structure of compensation. A Presidential Emergency Board recommended a 4.5 percent wage increase for a one-year contract extension, while the MTA proposed a 3 percent across-theboard raise supplemented by lumpsum payments. Union leaders argued the lump sums would not permanently increase workers’ base salaries and continued pushing for higher recurring wage increases.
The shutdown began after five railroad unions went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Saturday following the expiration of a federally mandated coolingoff period. The work stoppage led to widespread delays across Long Island, with shuttle buses operating on limited routes and commuters urged to work remotely where possible.
Sexton also said that tensions escalated late in the negotiations on Friday night, when the MTA introduced proposed health care contributions for newly hired employees, an issue he said had not previously been part of bargaining discussions.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the agreement was reached after continued bargaining focused on balancing worker pay with affordability for commuters and taxpayers.
“I’m truly pleased to share that the five Long Island Rail Road unions and the MTA were able to come together and reach a fair deal this evening,” Hochul said. “The contract achieved two principles: protecting affordability for Long Islanders and commuters while giving fair wages to the employees.”
“After a three day strike, I am pleased it has come to an end for LIRR commuters and its workers. From the beginning, Long Islanders were hopeful the MTA and union leaders would come to an agreement that was fair without increasing fares,” said NYS Sen. Monica Martinez (4th District). I thank all parties involved who negotiated around the clock for the good of the region as this was an avoidable
“The resolution of the LIRR strike is a positive step but the disruption came at a real cost to the Long Island economy,” said New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso (9th AD). “Lost wages missed workdays and strained local businesses underscored just how critical public transit is—and the hard-working men and women who keep it running every day.”
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli estimated that a LIRR strike could cause as much as $61 million in lost economic activity each day, based on previous analysis.
“A LIRR strike will be felt far beyond the tracks, triggering the loss of millions of dollars per day in lost economic activity, disrupting thousands of riders and throwing the region’s transit service into chaos and gridlock,” DiNapoli said, as the strike loomed.
Officials said that the LIRR would begin restoring service in phases starting Tuesday at noon, with limited hourly service on four main branches, before expanding systemwide service later in the day. The MTA said that the contingency bus service that operated during the shutdown would continue Tuesday morning before being phased out as train service ramped up.
Hochul said that roughly 3,500 LIRR employees would receive raises under the agreement, while fare and tax increases would not be part of the deal. “I also did not accept a deal for compromise affordability for Long Islanders,” she said. “At a time when everything is going up, I’m not going to allow taxes or fares to go up. Period. Full stop. Got it done.”
Officials said that additional details on full system restoration were expected as crews completed inspections, reposition equipment and return employees to scheduled assignments.
It was the first Long Island Rail Road strike since June 17, 1994. That strike lasted two days before a contract settlement was reached.
North Babylon Lions Club Annual Street Fair, May 31
The North Babylon Lions Club will be holding their annual street fair on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Deer Park Ave. from Hale Road to Stone Ave., North Babylon. In case of inclement weather, the fair will be rescheduled for June 7.
The event will include live music, a
food court, inflatables, vendors and raffles.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please call Peter O’ Leary at (516) 383-0553 or Diane DeLuca at (631) 5530217. You may also email lionpeteroleary@outlook.com or dianedeluca1957@ gmail.com
Three times the fun:
Three sets of twins born at GSH 48 hours apart ‘sweet’
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherld.com
In April 2010, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip experienced what hospital officials called an “incredibly rare” event: three sets of twins, all from families living in the Town of Babylon, were born within a 48-hour span.
Now, 16 years later, the Babylon Herald Beacon caught up with the teens and their families to reflect on the unusual coincidence, their close sibling bonds and where life has taken them since their memorable arrivals.
The six teenagers — Emma and Kylie Heins, Abigail and Aaron Grant, and Leilah and Cahmari Williams — are now high school students pursuing athletics, academics, the arts and future career goals, while still sharing the unique connection of being twins.
EMMA ROSE AND KYLIE LYNN HEINS
Born April 20, 2010, just one minute apart, Emma and Kylie Heins were originally from Babylon and now live in Mount Sinai, where they attend Mount Sinai High School.
Parents Tara Lehnert-Heins and Richard Heins said they are proudest of their daughters’ ambition and maturity.
“They’re just incredible children,” Tara Heins said. “They’re in track and field and they’re breaking records all over the place and doing great in school.”
Richard Heins joked that the girls are “the opposite” of their parents.
“It’s like they had a private conversation and decided to do the opposite of mom and dad,” he said.
Q: What do you think about two other sets of twins being born within 48 hours of you?
Emma: “I think it’s so cool because it’s already rare, and then for it to happen so close together at the same hospital is funny. I’m glad we got to be part of it.”
Kylie: “My parents didn’t even tell us about it until about a month ago. I think it’s cool and rare.”
Q: What are your hobbies and interests?
Emma: “I’m into a lot of different things. I love art, ceramics and reading science fiction books. I also do hair braiding for my track team. In track, I compete in race walking, and I’m currently ranked first in the county.”
Kylie: “A lot of my time is dedicated to track and my friends. I run the 400 and 800, and this winter our 4x8 relay team set a new school record at states.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about being a twin?
Emma: “I always have someone to lean on. We’re built-in best friends and understand each other well.”
Kylie: “We just understand each other. I can tell her anything, and we always support each other.”
Q: What can be funny or difficult about being twins?
Emma: “We share a lot of the same friends, and birthdays can be hard because we have to decide everything together.”
Kylie: “Thinking about the future is difficult because we’ve always grown up together, and college is coming soon.”
Q: What are your future goals?
Emma: “I’m interested in astrobiology and astronomy. I also love art, so maybe I’ll double major in pottery and astrobiology.”
Kylie: “I’m interested in biology and physical therapy, but I’m still exploring different STEM careers.”
ABIGAIL AND AARON GRANT
Born April 21, 2010, about six minutes apart, Abigail and Aaron Grant were originally from Amityville and now live in Deer Park, where they attend Deer Park High School.
Their mother, Heletha Grant, said she is proud of their character and work ethic.
“They’re really good children and they have manners,” she said. “They’re making a difference.”
Q: What do you think about the unusual timing of the three sets of twins?
Aaron: “I think it’s cool. It’s very rare.”
Abigail: “You don’t hear about something like that a lot.”
Q: What are your hobbies and activities?
Aaron: “I participated in the Student Theatre Showcase as a backup dancer, and I wrestle during the winter.”
Abigail: “I’m involved in theater and serve as artistic director for stage crew. I also play soccer, wrestle, run track, participate in color guard and sing in Women’s Choir.”
Q: What is the best part about being a twin?
Aaron: “We have the same sense of humor, so talking to her is like talking to another version of myself.”
Abigail: “We definitely have the same humor.”
Q: What can be difficult about being twins?
Aaron: “Trying to agree on things because I’m older and she doesn’t like when I remind her.”
Abigail: “People always ask the same questions, like whether we think the same thoughts, and they mix up identical and fraternal twins.”
Q: What careers are you considering?
Aaron: “I want to go into IT technology and work on finding solutions to malware scams and computer viruses.”
Abigail: “I’d like to become a teacher. I already help teach a kindergarten class through a school program, and I really enjoy it.”
LEILAH AND CAHMARI WILLIAMS
Leilah and Cahmari Williams were born April 21, 2010, one minute apart. Originally from North Babylon, they now live in Port Jefferson and attend Comsewogue High School.
Their parents, Sharyle and Yusuf Williams, said the twins’ close relationship stands out most.
“They have the grades and they are both great athletes, but how close their bond is — that’s the most loving thing about them to me,” Yusuf Williams said.
Q: What do you think about three sets of
sixteen
In photo taken at Good Samaritan Hospital in 2010, the mothers and their babies seated left to right are Sharyle Williams with Leilah and Cahmari; Tara Lehnert-Heins with Emma Rose and Kyle Lynn and Heletha Grant with Abigail and Aaron. Back row are Jean Lambert, RN; Michelle Nottingham, NA: Lisa Giarraputo, RN; Julie Rivera, NA; Marilyn Gonzalez, NA and Joanne Schroeder, RN.
twins being born so close together?
Leilah: “I think it’s really cool.”
Cahmari: “It’s cool that multiple people had twins around the same time.”
Q: What are your hobbies?
Leilah: “Basketball and flag football. Basketball is one of my favorite things, and I also play AAU basketball.”
Cahmari: “I played soccer for the first time this year, and I also play AAU basketball and lacrosse.”
Q: What is your favorite thing about being a twin?
Leilah: “I always have someone to talk to. We’re close.”
Cahmari: “It’s like having a built-in best friend. Family is everything, and I know I can always go to her.”
Q: What is something funny about being twins?
Cahmari: “People say we sound the same.”
Leilah: “Yeah, we hear that a lot.”
Q: What are your future plans?
Cahmari: “I hope to play basketball in college and study business.”
Leilah: “I also want to continue basketball and study social work.”
Dr. Karen Fasano of Good Samaritan University Hospital said moments like the births remain memorable for staff.
“The team’s skill and spirit shine in unforgettable moments — like the incredibly rare day when three sets of twins were born within hours of each other,” Fasano said. “It created a truly one-of-a-kind celebration.”
Aaron and Abigail Grant. Courtesy Heletha Grant.
Heins twins Kylie on the left and Emma on the right. Courtesy Heins Family.
Williams twins Leilah and Cahmari. Courtesy Williams Family.
Shirley parents arrested after altercation in Wyandanch
Two Shirley parents were arrested Thursday night, May 7, after a fight following a varsity flag football game at Wyandanch Memorial High School, Suffolk County police said.
Police said players from Wyandanch Memorial High School and Southampton High School became involved in a fight after the game at the school on South 32nd Street at about 6:15 p.m. Two parents then joined the altercation, according to police.
Shalaya Gatlin, 37, allegedly punched a 16-year-old girl in the chest and another 16-year-old girl in the face, and threatened a 15-year-old girl, police said.
Gatlin, of Shirley, was charged with three counts of second-degree harassment and three counts of acting in a manner injurious to a child.
Jonathan Perez, 35, allegedly fought with a 16-year-old boy, threatened people with a knife and threatened to “shoot up the school,” according to police.
Perez, also of Shirley, was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, making a threat of mass
harm, third-degree menacing, seconddegree harassment and acting in a manner injurious to a child.
The three teenage victims were treated for minor injuries, police said.
Wyandanch school officials sent out the following statement to the community following the incident.
The Wyandanch School district sent the following statement to the community regarding the incident.
“Local police responded to the scene and assisted in ensuring the situation was safely resolved. We are cooperating as appropriate and are reviewing the matter internally.
Athletics provide valuable opportunities for teamwork, leadership, and school pride. We expect all of our scholars, families, and spectators to contribute to an environment that is safe, respectful, and supportive for everyone involved. Incidents such as this serve as an important reminder that emotions should never overshadow the values we aim to model for our students.
Please know that the district takes situations involving student safety and
conduct seriously, and we will continue working with our students and families to reinforce expectations for appropriate behavior both on and off the field.”
Police said Gatlin and Perez will be
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cinct within a week.
arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip at a later date.
The charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
CRIME WATCH
Copiague: Someone stole a 2021 Ram truck from a car dealership at 200 Sunrise Highway on May 4, according to police. The vehicle was valued at $45,000.
BURGLARY
West Islip: A homeowner on Independence Avenue reported on May 6 that a jewelry box containing rings and other items was taken from the home, police said. The homeowner said the door had been left unlocked because someone was expected to arrive.
ARRESTS
Driving while intoxicated/impaired: Mariano Rodriguez, 67, of 2761 Union Blvd., Islip; Matteo Nerkowski, 18, of 69
Jean Road, West Islip; Johnson Joy, 46, of 72 Lipton Lane, Williston Park; Harold Castronino, 27, of 19916 Hillside Ave., Hollis; Rosevelt CarbajaJeronimo, 27, of 298 43rd St., North Lindenhurst; Michal Bienkowski, 34, of 257 N. 8th St., Lindenhurst; Jonathan Rosenberg, 39, of 91 Deer Park Ave., Babylon; Maria Garciasoto, 28, of 865 Broadway, Holbrook; and Anyely Espinal Gonzalez, 23, of 70 Pelham Drive, Brentwood.
Burglary: James Young, 55, of 234 River Ave., Patchogue.
Grand Larceny: Antonio Cordero, 35, of 108 Junard Drive, Bay Shore, who was also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.
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.
USMC Handlers and their War Dogs in the Pacific during WWII
“It’s amazing what a bond you can get with a dog when you spend so much time with it. It’s just like being brothers.” —
Bruce Wellington, a U.S. Marine Corps dog handler during World War II
Pets, Pets, Pets...
Pearl Harbor ushered in an unfamiliar battleground. U.S. Pacific commanders were not prepared for jungle warfare. In Guam alone, roughly 20,000 Japanese troops — often hidden by dense jungle camouflage and terrain — waited to ambush American soldiers. Casualties were high.
The Marine Corps tried an initially ridiculed experiment by employing new weapons — dog platoons borrowed from patriotic citizens and trained by novice Marines.
Memorial Day honors all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Oral histories remain crucial lest we forget. Each year, fewer veterans from the “greatest generation” remain to tell their stories.
“They saved hundreds of lives — including mine,” said Capt. William W. Putney, a veterinarian and commanding officer of the U.S. Marine Corps 3rd War Dog Platoon.
The late Putney, author of “Always Faithful,” was also responsible for bringing surviving dogs home after the war and creating a monument in Guam honoring the dogs who perished.
In typical fashion, the Marines rose to
the challenge. No one was a K-9 expert. Recruits were assigned because of remote connections — perhaps they owned a Cocker Spaniel or grew up on a farm. “Devil Dog” school at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, supplied many trainees. The Doberman Club of America helped provide roughly 75 percent of the dogs. Most of the others were German Shepherd types.
Some had been rejected by the Army as incorrigible, which proved far from true. Marine and dog became inseparable teammates. Bonds formed quickly. Besides learning basic obedience and hand signals, the dogs learned to suppress barking so they would remain undetected in combat.
The dogs later mastered specialized skills as scouts, messengers and explosive detectors. They performed sentry duty, explored caves and captured prisoners. A Marine’s life depended on knowing how to read his dog.
The dog-handler teams often took the most dangerous point missions. In 1944, war dogs first fought alongside Marines in Guam, often guarding foxholes so exhausted handlers could sleep. The dogs became confidants for young men fighting far from home in brutal conditions.
“My Shepherd was my psychiatrist,” handler Richard Reinauer later recalled. Reinauer later became a spokesperson for Mutual of Omaha’s “Wild Kingdom.”
One night, Skipper, a black Labrador retriever, alerted a company to approaching enemy troops and was shot in the crossfire.
“How do you tell a 13-year-old girl that her dog was killed in battle?” lamented Pfc. Dale Fetzer, who had corresponded with Skipper’s owner in Montana.
Skipper was one of 25 Marine dogs killed liberating Guam. In all, 29 dogs died in action during the U.S. Marine Corps Pacific campaign.
Tippy, a Malamute mix, was one of the Army’s “unruly” rejects. He became Pfc. Al Tesch’s guardian angel — and protector of the entire company. When Tesch was wounded, Tippy would not allow a corpsman near him.
Later, after they reunited stateside, Tippy and Tesch visited prisons and church youth rallies together.
Marines have always been expected to do more with less. At times, servicemen used helmets as dog dishes while giving most of their C-rations to the dogs.
American troops even captured a Japanese war dog. Within two weeks, Marines had taught the dog English, and the German Shepherd began working alongside U.S. troops.
Guam established the Devil Dogs’ reputation. Their success continued in Saipan, Okinawa and Iwo Jima.
After Japan surrendered, the Marines — unlike the Army — brought their dogs home. Putney made sure the promise was kept. Of the 549 dogs deprogrammed for civilian life, most returned to owners, some lived with handlers and only four were eu-
thanized because of aggression.
Later, many U.S. Marine Corps dog handlers who trained for Iraq and Afghanistan were women. Belgian Malinois replaced Dobermans as the preferred breed.
The 2017 film “Meagan Leavey” tells the true story of a Marine corporal and her combat German Shepherd, Rex, who served two deployments together in Iraq. Both were wounded by an improvised explosive device in 2006. After returning home to New York, Leavey adopted Rex with help from Sen. Chuck Schumer. Glance again at the quote at the top of this column. Prince, one of the Marines’ best messenger dogs, became like a brother to Pfc. Bruce Wellington, who turned down corporal’s stripes because accepting the promotion would have meant giving up his dog.
Wellington adopted Prince after the war. The dog needed no retraining. He fit right in with Wellington’s wife and children.
JOANNE ANDERSON
Skipper's grave in Guam photo, most likely taken in 1944.
STEPPING OUT
By Karen Bloom
The holiday weekend may feel a little different this year with the beloved FourLeaf Air Show shifting to over to Fourth of July as part of the celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Still, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, including a patriotic drone show to fill in for the annual flying spectacle that will illuminate the night sky over Jones Beach on May 24.
No matter how the weekend unfolds, one tradition remains firmly in place: gathering around the grill for a barbecue with family and friends.
Of course, no Memorial Day barbecue would be complete without the familiar favorites — juicy burgers sizzling over an open flame, hot dogs nestled in toasted buns and steaks grilled to smoky perfection. But today’s cookout offers far more than the traditional staples. By adding dishes with bold marinades, fresh seasonal ingredients and unexpected sweet-and-savory flavors, hosts can bring new energy to the holiday barbecue while still honoring the classics everyone loves.
The beauty of grilling is its versatility. From colorful kebabs and charred vegetables to caramelized fruit and herb-infused sides, even the simplest ingredients take on extra flavor over the fire. The tried-and-true will always remain a go-to, but the holiday is also the perfect opportunity to refresh the menu with creative twists and crowdpleasing additions that may just become new favorites.
Spicy Mustard Chicken Kebabs
Kabobs add sizzle to the season. With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kabobs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors.
Sizzle into summer
Fire up Memorial Day
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal.
Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to mediumhigh heat.
Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down.
Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.
Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip
Enhance the flavor of fruits and veggies at your barbecue. Try another way to eat pineapple by grilling it and pairing with a lime dip for a tasty treat.
• 1 pineapple
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons honey
Lime Dip:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons lime zest
Peel pineapple; cut into wedges.
In resealable plastic bag, combine brown sugar, lime juice and honey. Add pineapple wedges, seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour.
To make dip: In small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in yogurt, honey, brown sugar, lime juice and lime zest. Cover and refrigerate.
Heat grill to medium heat.
Remove pineapple wedges from plastic bag; discard marinade. Grill pineapple wedges, covered, 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Serve with dip.
Grilled Lemon Chive Corn
Grilling adds an extra special flavor to corn on the cob. Try it with a lemon chive butter topping.
• 4 ears fresh sweet corn, in husks
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Pull back husks from each ear of corn, leaving husks attached to base. Remove corn silk. Fold husks back around corn; tie at end of each ear with string or strip of outside corn leaves. Soak in cold water 30 minutes. Drain.
Place corn on grill, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Meanwhile combine butter, chives and lemon juice.
Serve corn with lemon-chive butter.
‘Cold Beer on a Saturday Night’ Spring blooms with a taste of summer as Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band bring their “Ultimate Beach Party Tribute” to the Paramount stage, celebrating the music of Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffett, and Zac Brown Band. Long Island–based and led by Paul C. Cuthbert (aka Jimmy Kenny) on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, the group also features Linn DeMilta (Lovely Linn) on lead and backing vocals, Luis Rios on guitar, Frank Stainkamp on keyboards, Dan Prine on bass, and Mike Vecchione on drums. Together, they’ve spent more than a decade channeling the laid-back spirit of beach-country favorites. With a setlist built for singing along, the band blends crowd-pleasing hits with an easygoing, sun-soaked energy that evokes margaritas, ocean breezes and carefree nights where, as they like to say, it’s always “5 o’clock somewhere.”
Saturday, May 23, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Decoration Day
Step back into time to when Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Throughout weekend, the living-history site comes alive with the sights, sounds and traditions of the 19th century, offering visitors an immersive glimpse into how Long Islanders once marked the occasion.Stroll the village while enjoying period craft demonstrations, storytelling and stirring brass band concerts that echo through the historic streets. The weekend culminates with the signature Decoration Day observance, re-creating the holiday as it was first commemorated in the early 1870s. Costumed Civil War “veterans” lead a patriotic parade and heartfelt ceremony honoring departed soldiers, capturing the spirit, pageantry and reverence of an earlier era. The parade and ceremonial program begin at 2:15 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, May 2324, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage. Visit oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org or call (516) 572-8409.
Spicy Mustard Chicken Kebabs Grilled Pineapple with Lime Dip Grilled Lemon Chive Corn
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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
MAY 22
Afternoon Movie Stop by Lindenhurst Memorial Library for a showing “Wicked: For Good,” the second half of the film adaption of the Broadway musical, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
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16
Gary Clark Jr.
Blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter has built a reputation as one of the most exciting live performers of his generation. Blending electric blues, rock, soul, R&B, and hints of hip-hop, his sound is both rooted in tradition and boldly modern. His guitar tone often recalls legends like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan, but his songwriting, socially aware lyrics, and willingness to experiment make him stand out as a contemporary artist. On stage, he is known for extended solos, dynamic arrangements, and emotionally charged vocals that move from soft falsetto to gritty growls, making every Gary Clark Jr concert feel unforgettable. Anyone who has listened to a Gary Clark Jr. album or watched the four-time Grammy Award winner perform live knows that he’s a gifted multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer. And never more so than on his last album, 2019’s illuminating This Land. But while This Land signaled a breakthrough in displaying his musical versatility beyond the blues, his latest album, JPEG RAW, represents a quantum leap.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
• Where: 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst.
• Time: 1-3:45 p.m.
• Contact: lindenhurstlibrary.org or (631) 957-7755
Friday film
Babylon Public Library welcomes all to a showing “Hamnet.”
The story follows William Shakespeare played by Paul Mescal and his wife Agnes played by Jessie Buckley as they attempt to hold their lives together after an unimaginable loss. The story is adapted from the 2020 novel by Maggie O’Farrell. No registration is required.
• Where: 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon
• Time: 2-4 p.m.
• Contact: babylonlibrary.org or (631) 669-1624
MAY 23
‘Hamlet’ Vanderbilt Museum’s Shakespeare in the Courtyard series returns with the Bard’s most enduring tragedy. It’s performed by the Carriage House Players in the he Mansion’s beautiful Spanish Revival courtyard. $20, $15 seniors and students.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 8 p.m.; also May 24 and May 27
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579
MAY
24
In concert
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes Buddy Merriam & Back Roads. Celebrating 43 years, this is one of the North East’s longest performing bluegrass bands. Over the years the band has performed at the Grand Ole Opry, festivals and toured internationally.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: limusichalloffame. org or (631) 689-5888
MAY
25
Nourish Babylon SitDown Dinner
Every Monday Nourish Babylon holds a sitdown 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
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Contact: acuteinflections.com/ product/05-27-2026/
MAY
28
Friends of the Babylon Public Library Book Sale
Come shop for books, DVDs, CDs and more at the Friends of the Babylon Public Library Spring Book Sale. This night’s event is reserved for Friends members only, but you can become a member at the door. Proceeds from the book sale help pay for the library’s museum pass program.
• Where: 24 South Carll Ave., Babylon
• Time: 4-7:30 p.m., also May 29, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and May 30
• Contact: babylonlibrary.org or fobpl12@gmail.com
Serving Our Savior Feeding Ministry
The First Presbyterian Church of Babylon holds their weekly “Grab and Go.” No questions are asked. All are welcome.
• Where: 79 E. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 4-6 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 587-5838
MAY
27
Babylon Town Board Meeting
The Town of Babylon holds their board meeting. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst.
• Time: 3 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 957-3000
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
Grooves with Acute Inflections
Studio Theatre of Long Island welcomes Acute Inflections, the NYC-based jazzy R&B duo that has been featured on HBO and Amazon. Enjoy a special concert that feature their dynamic duets, clever comedy and captivating freestyles.
• Where: 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst
JUN
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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 firsttimers. This is an opportunity to strengthen connections, meet new local professionals and celebrate alongside fellow chamber members during their installation celebration. The cost is $250 for two tickets and includes open bar, dinner, game play and raffles.
• Where: Top Golf Holtsville, 5231 Express Drive North, Holtsville
• Time: 6-10 p.m.
• Contact: chamberofdeerpark. org or (631) 860-6946
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Babylon students visit the Museum of Natural History
Science research students from Babylon Junior-Senior High School recently visited the American Museum of Natural History. The trip to New York City provided students with an immersive, real-world connection to the topics they explore in their own research projects.
During the visit, students explored exhibits related to biology, earth science, astronomy, and environmental science.
Highlights included the Hall of Biodiversity, the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, and the Rose Center for Earth and Space, where students examined large-scale models and data-driven displays that reflect current scientific understanding. These exhibits reinforced classroom concepts while in-
troducing students to emerging questions and interdisciplinary approaches in modern science.
The visit emphasized how curiositydriven inquiry, collaboration, and evidence-based reasoning play critical roles in scientific advancement and are core principles of the science research program.
“This trip was both educational and inspiring,” said science teacher Patrick Donaldson. “It encouraged students to think more deeply about their own research topics and helped them envision potential pathways in STEM fields. Experiences like this enrich classroom learning and motivate students to pursue scientific inquiry beyond the school setting.”
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Joseph DeVito Licensed Real Estate Agent, Douglas Elliman Owner, White House Home – Malverne
May 21, 2026
NOTICE OF FORMATION of
K&L seafood and BBq llc. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on (02/14/2026) Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to (170 Mooney Pond Rd, Selden NY, 11784). Purpose: any lawful act.
26-239. 4/23, 30, 5/7, 14, 21, 28
PUBLIC NOTICE
VILLAGE OF BABYLON BABYLON, NEW YORK
PLEASE TAKE
NOTICE the Final Tax Roll and Warrant for the Village of Babylon has been completed for the 2026-2027 tax year.
Taxes become due on June 1, 2026, and are payable without penalty until June 30, 2026. Payments can be made via mail or through the online payment link located on our website
HYPERLINK "http://www. villageofbabylonny. gov" www. villageofbabylonny. gov. Online check payments incur a fee of $1.50. Credit card payments incur a vendor fee charges up to $113.00 incur a $3.00 fee; charges above $113.00 incur a fee of 2.65% (subject to change soon).
Mailed payments must be postmarked with an official U.S. Postal Service postmark by June 30, 2026 to avoid penalty. Metered mail must be received by June 30, 2026 to avoid penalty. Payments may also be made Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM,
except holidays, at the Office of the Village Clerk/Tax Receiver, located at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York. Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 1432: Payments received on or after July 1, 2026 immediately accrue a 5% penalty. Taxes received after July 31, 2026 accrue an additional 1% monthly thereafter until paid. A State fee will be added as of September 1, 2026. Further, in accordance with the law, the Village of Babylon cannot accept less than full payment of taxes and must collect accrued interest due.
Jean Marie Parker Receiver of Taxes, Village of Babylon Dated: May 1, 2026 Babylon, New York 11702 26-268. 5/14, 21
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Susanne Cellan a/k/a Susanne Wirth, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 5, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 17, 2026 at 3:30 p.m., premises known as 424 North Alleghany Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece
or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0103, Section 007.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 019.000.
Approximate amount of judgment is $512,797.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610347/2024.
Alison M. Varley, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 240941-1 26-273. 5/.14, 21, 28, 6/4
SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BOARD OF MANAGERS OF SPRINGWOOD AT BABYLON CONDOMINIUM, Plaintiff against MARK CATANO, et al. Defendants – Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 23, 2026, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on June 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 23 Springwood Drive, North Babylon, NY. All that certain plot, piece, tract 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
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146.01, Block 01.00 and Lot 042.000. Approximate amount of the lien $49,505.82 plus interest and costs and accrued monthly assessments and special assessments owed to Plaintiff from October 1, 2025 through the date of auction. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #25-602114. Christopher S. Como, Esq., Referee. Taylor, Eldridge & Endres, P.C., (Attorney for Plaintiff) 811 West Jericho Turnpike, Suite 101W, Smithtown, New York 11787 (631) 265-5550, Fax (631) 265-5590
Dated: 05/14/26
26-279 5/14, 21, 28, 6/4
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED
CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-6, Plaintiff AGAINST KEN SMITH, RAYON A. SMITH, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 24, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM, premises known as 51 South 25th 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: 01.00 Lot: 119.000. Approximate amount of judgment $302,549.14 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617785/2024. Richard Artura, Esq., Referee Tromberg, Miller, Morris & Partners, PLLC 39 Broadway, Suite 1840 New York, NY 10006 25-000665 89834 26-276. 5/14, 21, 28, 6/4
NOTICE
OF
SALE
SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A, Plaintiff AGAINST Majorie Bass a/k/a Marjorie Bass; Frances A. Tozzi; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 2, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 361 South First Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0103 Section: 014.00 Block: 02.00 Lot: 066.000.
Approximate amount of judgment $538,226.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615468/2019. For sale information, please visit ServiceLink Auction at https://www. servicelinkauction. com or call (866) 539-4173. Joseph M. Puzo, Esq., Referee McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue-Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 21-08591NY 89804 26-277. 5/14, 21, 28, 6/4
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-RP2, -againstWINSTON ROSE, 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 November 28, 2022, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMOR-
GAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-RP2 is the Plaintiff and WINSTON ROSE, JR, 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 June 16, 2026 at 3:00PM, premises known as 65 CROWN STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100-090.0001.00-086.000. 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.: 604462/2018. Scott Lockwood, 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.
26-278 - 5/14, 21, 28, 6/4
Notice of Formation of Gerso Builders & Renovations LLC Notice is hereby given that Articles of Organization for Gerso Builders & Renovations LLC have been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of New York. Filed with the NYS Department of State on 04/10/2026. Filing Number: 260410004470. DOS ID: 7884311. The LLC is located in Suffolk County, New York.
The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful activity, including construction, renovation, remodeling, and general contracting services.
26-281. 5/14, 21, 28, 6/4, 11, 18
NOTICE OF FORMATION of Dream2FLIp LLC. Arts of Org filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 04-14-2026 Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be served and shall mail copy of process against LLC to 234 41st Street Lindenhurst NY 11757. Purpose: any lawful act. 26-258. 4/30, 5/7, 14, 21, 28, 6/4
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
SUPREME COURT
- COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA
THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-9, Plaintiff - against - ANTHONY A. ARCURI, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 27, 2016. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 28th day of May, 2026 at 10:00 AM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the building and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.
Premises known as 465 Old Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, (Town of Babylon) New York 11704. (District: 0100, Section: 159.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 022.000) Approximate amount of lien $325,410.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 062112/2014. Bruce W. Farquharson, Esq., Referee.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832
Dated: April 7, 2026
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change.
Dated: April 7, 2026 26-246. 4/30, 5/7, 14, 21
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Calvin S. Smith Sr, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 24, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 102 43rd Street, Copiague, NY 11726. 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 202.00, Block 02.00 and Lot
062.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $386,214.80 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #207634/2022. Cash will not be accepted.
Robert J. Cava, Esq., Referee
Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff
Dated: April 7, 2026 26-245. 4/30, 5/7, 14, 21
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Mortgage Assets Management, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST
Alonzo Foskin, Individually and Limited Administrator of the Estate of Jorge Foskin a/k/a George Foskin; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 24, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on May 29, 2026, at 1:00PM, premises known as 29 Jackson Street, South Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100 Section 122.00 Block 01.00 Lot 005.000. Approximate amount of judgment $642,944.20 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 608951/2017. No cash accepted at sale, only certified checks made payable to Brooke J Breen, Esq. As referee. Brooke Breen, Esq., Referee
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LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: April 7, 2026
26-247 4/30, 5/7, 14, 21
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
Name: MedCal LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on April 21, 2026.
Office location: Suffolk County. 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 to the LLC at PO Box 340 West Islip, NY 11795. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 26-259. 4/30, 5/7, 14, 21, 28, 6/4
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, EMC Mortgage, LLC, FKA EMC Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff, vs. The unknown heirs-at-law, next-of-kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming, under, by or through the decedent John Gremmo, by purchase, inheritance, lien or other otherWISE, ANY RIGHT TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Discharging Guardian Ad Litem Ad Military Attorney, Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 1, 2024 and an Order Appointing Successor Referee duly entered on January 8, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 28 Ocean Walk, Babylon, NY 11702. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in West Gilgo, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 240.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 162.00. Approximate amount of judgment is $995,856.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #029143/2012. In addition, the premises being sold is part of the West Gilgo Beach Association, Inc. and is a sublease and not a fee interest. The current sublease is recorded in Liber 11286 Page 519 and the purchaser would take an assignment or transfer of same. Purchaser must execute a Form of Acknowledgement of Leasehold Transferee in order to complete the assignment or transfer. Cash will not be accepted.
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE
SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS
CWALT, INC. ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-J4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-J4, Plaintiff - against - WILLIAM ESTRADA, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on May 6, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 12th day of June, 2026 at 9:00 AM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at North Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.
Premises known as 8 Russell Court, Copiague, NY 11726.
(District: 0100, Section: 202.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 024.000)
Approximate amount of lien $626,157.30 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 601247/2023. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq., Referee.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170
Tel. 347/286-7409
For sale information, please visit Auction.com at www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832
Dated: May 1, 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.
26-274. 5/14, 21, 28, 6/4
Notice of formation of Purovyx LLC
Francesco (Frank) Tini, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 26-261 5/7, 14, 21, 28
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-26110816 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 141 Fairway Drive, Wading River, NY 11792, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at THE RESTAURANT AT THE ROCK LLC. 26-270. 5/14, 21
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-26110917 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 611 Montauk Highway, Center Moriches, NY 11934, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at East Avino's Company Inc. 26-271 5/14, 21
Purpose: any lawful act.
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Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/16/2025 Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: 4 VANDERBILT CT, DIX HILLS, NY 11746
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0370-26110957 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Bar/Tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 605 Bergen Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at South Bay Bean Corp. 26-272. 5/14, 21
May 21, 2026
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suf -
folk, Greene Street
Funding Trust II, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Trustee, Plaintiff, vs. JRO Consulting Service LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 15, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 23, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., premises known as 12 West Belle Terre Avenue, 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 0100, Section 189.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 076.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $482,702.01 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #629649/2023.
Robert A. Macedonio, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 241153-1 26-282. 5/21, 28, 6/4, 11
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for RMTP Trust, Series 2021 Cottage-TT-V, Plaintiff, vs. Rafael Astacio, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE
OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH ASTACIO,
ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on February 24, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 255 Meucci Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726. 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 199.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 046.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $497,506.31 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 615011/2024.
Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 222210-3 26-283. 5/21, 28, 6/4, 11
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, James Roy and Nina Burke Roy, Plaintiff, vs. Riteway Realty LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Commercial Foreclosure duly entered on September 19, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m premises known
as 13-19 Post Place, Babylon, NY 11702 (District 0102, Section 019.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 023.001); 11 Post Place, Babylon, NY 11702 (District 0102, Section 019.00, Block 03.00, Lot 024.000); 9 Post Place, Babylon NY 11702 (District 0102, Section 019.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 025.003); 12 Post Place, Babylon, NY 11702 (District 0102, Section 019.000, Block 03.00 and Lot 019.000); 463 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 (District 0102, Section 019.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 018.000). All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600282/2025. Cash will not be accepted, only certified or bank checks made payable to Ralph Gazzillo, Esq., as Referee.
Ralph Gazzillo, Esq., Referee
Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 320, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 26-284. 5/21, 28, 6/4, 11
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDRS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-31CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CER-
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TIFICATES, SERIES
2006-31CB, Plaintiffagainst - PAUL BARIL A/K/A ROLAND PAUL BARIL, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on June 6, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 24th day of June, 2026 at 9:00 AM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Premises known as 32 Irving Road, Amityville, NY 11702. (District: 0100, Section: 182.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 161.000) Approximate amount of lien $750,097.52 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 600017/2024. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq., Referee.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 Tel. 347/286-7409
For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832
Dated: April 23, 2026
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering
deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change.
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT -
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED NOTEHOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-4 Plaintiff, Against BARNEQUA R. OWENS A/K/A BARNEQUA OWENS; et al
Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 3/31/2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 6/25/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 10 Autumn Lane, Amityville, NY 11701, and described as follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, and State of New York. District 0100 Section 173.00 Block 01.00 Lot 036.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $339,816.08 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold
subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 619756/2024
Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 4/13/2026 File Number: 17-303306 CA 26-286. 5/21, 28, 6/4, 11
PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF BABYLON 153 W. MAIN STREET, BABYLON, NY 11702 MUNICIPAL BUILDING PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA May 28, 2026
NEW BUSINESS: Rivera 48 Ewell Street Second Story Deck Roe 2 Lewis Circle Driveway 26-288 5/21
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date: 05/08/2026
Applicant: VILLAGE OF BABYLON 153 W MAIN ST BABYLON, NY 11702-3429
Facility: BABYLON VILLAGE POOL/ BOAT RAMP/ BEACH CANAL END OF FIRE ISLAND AVE SOUTH|(Not The Village Dock) 102/22/3/66 BABYLON, NY 11702 Application ID: 1-4720-02570/00027
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 25 Tidal Wetlands
1 – Article 15 Title 5 Excavation & Fill in Navigable Waters
1 - Section 401 - Clean Water Act
Water Quality
Certification
Project Description: The Village of Babylon proposes to dredge Beach Canal boat basin and an area of the Great South Bay which approaches the canal by clamshell bucket to a depth of 4 feet below mean low water. The proposed dredge area is approximately 16,700 square feet and the estimated volume of material to be removed is approximately 315 cubic yards. The resultant dredged material is proposed to be dewatered on site in the adjacent parking lot and then be disposed of at an approved upland facility. The proposed project is located in Beach Canal at the southern end of Fire Island Ave, Village of Babylon, Town of Babylon, 11702, Suffolk County, SCTM 102-22 3-66 & 68. Availability of Application Documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person. State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed.
SEQR Lead Agency
None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified archaeological sensitivity and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA is required. Coastal Management This project is located in a Coastal Management area and is subject to the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Act.
Availability For Public Comment Comments on this project must be submitted in writing to the Contact Person no later than 06/04/2026 or 15 days after the publication date of this notice, whichever is later.
Contact Person
STEPHANIE SFORZA
NYSDEC
SUNY @ Stony Brook|50 Circle Rd Stony Brook, NY 11790-3409 (631) 444-0357 26-289. 5/21
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WILIMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR
TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN
ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2, -againstMITCHELL WESSELY, 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 26, 2019, wherein WILIMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR
TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2 is the Plaintiff and MITCHELL WESSELY, 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 June 2, 2026 at 9:00AM, premises known as 1020 NORTH WELLWOOD AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100130.00-03.00-029.001. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECT-
ED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF WEST BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612966/2015.
Sabita HajareeRamsaran, 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.
26-256 4/30, 5/7, 14, 21
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
US BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W1 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE, -againstGERARD PALLOTTA. AMENDED 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 May 27, 2010, wherein US BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF CITIGROUP
MORTGAGE LOAN
TRUST INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W1 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2006, WITHOUT RECOURSE is the Plaintiff and GERARD PALLOTTA is the Defendant. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on June 3, 2026 at 2:30PM, premises known as 80 CLAREMONT AVE, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100141.00-03.00-002.002. 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.: 003808/2009. Oscar A. Prieto, 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.
26-257 4/30, 5/7, 14, 21
Public Notices
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Kerlie Belizaire, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 7, 2018 and an Order Amending Judgment and Pursuant to CPLR 2004 Extending the Time to Set Sale and Ratify Sale Nunc Pro Tunc duly entered on August 31, 2021, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 20 Barrington Drive, Wheatley Heights a/k/a Wyandanch, NY 11798. 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 015.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 006.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,055,583.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603005/2016. Cash will not be accepted.
Christopher S. Como, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 26-260. 5/7, 14, 21, 28
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of BKPLEG Series N Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Frank
Cimitile a/k/a Frank A. Cimitile, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 26, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 380 Silver Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 141.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 034.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $483,834.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #615952/2023.
Maria Sideris, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 231998-1 26-262 5/7, 14, 21, 28
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST EDGAR TURCIO, ODILSON FUENTES, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 8, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell
at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM, premises known as 3407 Great Neck Road, Amityville, NY 11701. 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 171.00 Block 02.00 Lot 013.000. Approximate amount of judgment $347,356.46 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601171/2024. Arthur J. Burdette, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-001522 89725 26-263. 5/7, 14, 21, 28
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -againstDENNIS NOTO, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 14, 2018, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and DENNIS NOTO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on June 10, 2026 at 1:00PM, premises known as 43 BAYLAWN AVE A/K/A 43A AND 43 BAYLAWN AVE, CO-
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP., -againstDANIEL P. CRONIN; IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, 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 27, 2026, wherein J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP. is the Plaintiff and DANIEL P. CRONIN; IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, 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 June 8, 2026 at 3:00PM, premises known as 823 VENETIAN BOULEVARD, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map
PIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-192.00-01.00037.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE HAMLET OF COPIAGUE, IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
identification: 0100228.00-01.00-072.000 & 073.006. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LINDENHURST, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 620924/2024. Robert Fuchs, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
26-266 5/7, 14, 21, 28
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610012/2016. Jonathan A. Baum, Esq. - Referee. The Referee does not accept cash and only accepts certified funds. 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. 26-267. 5/7, 14, 21, 28
May 21, 2026 —
SUPREME
COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 623407/2024 COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS
Mortgaged Premises: 49 NOBLE STREET NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703
District: 0100, Section: 117.00 Block: 01.00, Lot: 080.000
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.
GREGORY CLERVOIX, JR., if living, and if she/he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SUSAN FORTE; SECRETARY
Public Notices
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; 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 ac-
tion is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $282,648.00 and interest, recorded on December 27, 2011, in Liber M00022152 at Page 404, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering premises known as 49 NOBLE STREET, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703.
The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
SUFFOLK County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.
NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property.
Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: May 6th, 2026
ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID
CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC
Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew Rothstein, Esq. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590
516-280-7675
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
WILMINGTON
SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA
TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST B, -againstMARTHA MARSHALL, 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 27, 2026, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST B is the Plaintiff and MARTHA MARSHALL, 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 June 24, 2026 at 9:30AM, premises known as 142 NORTH 24TH STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-039.00-03.00095.000. 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 AT WYANDANCH, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 613746/2023. Richard Lavorata, Jr., 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. 26-290. 5/21, 28, 6/4, 11
Deer Park HS students create vibrant community mural at Venetian Shores
Deer Park High School students from Rebecca Yackel’s mural painting course recently had the exciting opportunity to collaborate on a community mural project at Venetian Shores for the Town of Babylon. Inspired by the natural beauty of the waterfront, students Antonietta Cafiso and Jayna Singh took the lead in designing a vibrant, beachthemed mural aimed at bringing joy to the beach staff. With the support and teamwork of the entire class, the mural was completed in just one day, a true testament to the students’ dedication and hard work. This hands-on experience allowed students to apply artistic techniques in a real-world setting while strengthening their skills in problem solving and community engagement. The completed mural now serves as a welcoming and colorful addition to Venetian Shores, reflecting both the spirit of the Town of Babylon and the creativity of Deer Park’s students.
“We are incredibly proud of their efforts and grateful for the opportunity to contribute something meaningful to the community,” Yackel said.
Courtesy Deer Park school district DP Community Mural (1) Students Jayna Singh on the left and Antonietta Cafiso on the right show off the community mural they worked on at Venetian Shores.
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Keeping neighborhood traditions and values alive
Recently I attended an early-cut screening of a documentary on Farrell’s Bar in Brooklyn. The film is about much more than just a bar.
Though the world is always turning, these days it seems as if it’s turning more rapidly than ever. Traditions, values and principles are changing dramatically, and some are gone forever. None of us, of course, should want to live in the past or resist progress, which can bring so much good and improve our lives. But in the rush toward progress, we can’t afford to abandon institutions that encourage friendship and lasting bonds, especially in these fast-paced times.
Farrell’s is a legendary institution that has survived the rush of time. Now in its 93rd year — it opened just after the end of Prohibition — it remains a central neighborhood place for the Windsor Terrace community. It’s an oasis of calm in a desert of turmoil. Farrell’s has never betrayed its blue-
collar culture, embodied in its support for cops, firefighters and veterans. (Though newer, the Good Life, in Massapequa Park, and the Embassy Diner, in Bethpage, are cut from that mold.) Farrell’s isn’t far from Brooklyn Prep, where I went to high school, and a short distance from where my father grew up and my grandparents lived until the late 1970s.
Though I’d heard about Farrell’s and read about it in Pete Hamill’s stories, I stopped in for the first time during my very unsuccessful campaign for New York state attorney general in 1986. One of my closest friends and biggest supporters was Jimmy Boyle, who had been president of the FDNY’s Firefighters Union and a fixture in union politics for years. Boyle thought Farrell’s would be an ideal location for a campaign stop.
small part of it true, I climbed up on a chair in the middle of the room and began my speech by admitting that “even though my father was a cop, I have to say, you guys aren’t half bad yourselves.”
i had a small role in cementing the legacy of a legendary hometown bar.
After much friendly booing and catcalls, I thanked those guys for their support and assured them that I’d always be there for them. (A sad footnote: Boyle’s son, Michael, was one of the 343 firefighters killed on Sept. 11, 2001.) Though I went on to lose the election by 1.2 million votes, I had been a winner in Farrell’s, and for the next few years I’d stop by periodically to relive the one bright moment of the campaign.
independent filmmakers Jay Cusato and Rob Martin to produce a documentary on the bar, as a living metaphor for neighborhoods and good people who refuse to allow their values and lasting memories to be plowed over.
Sure enough, when I arrived just before noon that September day, Boyle had packed the place with loud, supportive firefighters, and a few cops had found their way in. It was as enthusiastic and as friendly a reception as I’ve ever gotten in politics. After Boyle gave me a phenomenal introduction, only a
Later, when I was in Congress, I would join Brooklyn friends from high school and make pilgrimages to Farrell’s. Though they couldn’t drink on the job, two detectives on my security detail, Jimmy Skopek and Melissa Zimmerman, took a particular liking to Farrell’s, especially its old-neighborhood flair.
Then, about 10 years ago, a friend of mine from Massapequa, Pat Fenton, wrote a well-received Off-Broadway play centered on Farrell’s. That inspired
On March 8, 2020, Cusato and Martin interviewed me at my home, one of many people they talked to. At the time, their project was close to completion — or so they thought. The coronavirus hit New York before the week was out, and the documentary was put on ice. I actually thought they’d abandoned it until just last month, when Cusato contacted me to let me know that, in the spirit of Farrell’s, they had stayed on the project, titled “Why Farrell’s?” and invited me to a private screening at the St. Francis College campus on Livingston Street in downtown Brooklyn. It was a great experience. Though several interviews remain to be done, and sound and lighting issues need to be worked out, “Why Farrell’s?” is outstanding, so accurately depicting the values that the bar is doing so much to preserve. My role was minor, but I’m proud to be part of what is truly a meaningful work of art.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
It’s way too early to name things after Trump
Over the past few months, I’ve attended many social events, at which I shared a few drinks and conversation with friends from both political parties. Those gatherings have given me an open window into the rapidly emerging fracture among lifelong Republicans as well as the sharp divisions among Democrats. Democrats are always arguing, so it’s been the Republican fissures that have surprised me the most.
Regardless of what the pollsters tell you, President Trump is tearing these lifelong partisans apart. There is division about the president’s arguments with the pope and deep concern about the impact of the war in Iran on the party’s chances in November. But the one issue that seems to evoke even more angst is Trump’s encouraging his name to be plastered on anything and everything that is brandable.
George Washington’s name appears
in all kinds of places across the country, including the national capital. The city was named after him while he was still in office, but he strongly opposed it and tried to block the effort when it was brought before Congress. Washington surrendered his military role when the Revolution ended, rejected efforts to have himself declared king and stepped down after two terms as president. His greatness was not only that he led the country, but that he declined a number of honors.
Let presidents serve. Let citizens judge. Let history name the buildings.
Have other presidents drawn the line? During Gerald Ford’s presidency, Congress passed a bill to name a federal building in Grand Rapids, Mich., after him. Ford refused to sign it, saying he knew of no federal building named for a president still in office and did not want to establish a precedent. President Harry Truman also resisted such honors, and once wrote emphatically that he had no desire to have roads, bridges or buildings named after him. His supporters wanted the Marshall Plan to bear his name, but Truman said the plan deserved the name of its author.
Clearly, the temptation to name things after politicians isn’t limited to one party. Members of Congress have long attached their names to federal buildings, courthouses, highways and bridges. Sen. Mitch McConnell has five buildings named after him in Kentucky.
And every president has been surrounded by supporters who want to flatter him, celebrate him and turn policy into legacy. The danger is especially high in our age of branding, social media and permanent campaigning. That is exactly why every president, irrespective of party, should draw the line when there is an effort to rename everything in sight after him. There is something unhealthy in a republic when a president uses public property to enlarge his own image. This isn’t a Republican or Democratic concern — it’s an American concern. The presidency belongs temporarily to one person, but the government belongs permanently to the people. Public buildings, passports, coins, agencies and national institutions should not become personal billboards for whoever hap-
pens to occupy the Oval Office.
There is also a moral difference between a grateful nation honoring a leader after history has had time to judge him, and a president accepting — or encouraging — public honors while he is in office. This isn’t a question of whether a president is admired. The pollsters have attested to the fact that Trump is supported by 85 percent of registered Republicans. But there will be ample time for our country to render honors unto this president and those who follow him.
We need to have a law that applies equally to all parties. That law should prohibit the naming of entities, structures and objects after a sitting president. It must apply equally to Trump and all those who follow him.
Our founders worried about this issue. They knew that republics can decay not only through force, but also through flattery. Let presidents serve. Let citizens judge. Let history name the buildings.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.
Memorial Day means more than barbecues
Memorial Day weekend arrives each year with familiar signs that summer is finally at hand. Beaches begin to fill. Backyard grills fire up. Families and friends gather after months of work, school and routines that too often keep them apart. Across Long Island, from Jones Beach to Montauk, the holiday has long marked the unofficial beginning of a season people eagerly await.
There is nothing wrong with celebration. In many ways, that freedom to enjoy ordinary moments with the people we love is part of what generations of Americans fought to preserve.
But Memorial Day asks something more of us as well.
Especially as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Americans should remember that Memorial Day is not simply another three-day weekend on the calendar. It is one of the country’s most solemn observances — a day set aside to honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military.
That distinction matters.
Veterans Day honors all who served. Armed Forces Day recognizes those currently in uniform. Memorial Day is specifically for those who never came home.
Their sacrifice stretches across every generation of American history. From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War,
from the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, over 1 million service members gave their lives believing the country they defended was worth that sacrifice.
Many came from communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Their names appear on memorial plaques, downtown monuments and flags lining local streets. Long Island itself carries deep connections to America’s military history.
Roughly 1,180 Long Islanders died in World War II: 855 from Nassau and 325 from Suffolk. At least 552 service members lost their lives in the Vietnam War. After the Sept. 11 attacks, 56 Long Islanders died in Iraq and Afghanistan.
From Revolutionary War sites to Gold Star families who sacrificed during the wars of the past two decades, our region has long contributed to the nation’s service and sacrifice. Memorial Day offers communities an opportunity not only to recognize that history but also to share it with those of younger generations.
As America prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence in July, this Memorial Day carries even greater weight. Anniversaries often invite celebration, reflection and pride. But they should also invite humility. The freedoms Americans treasure did not sustain themselves across two and a half centuries. They endured because generation after generation answered a call to serve, often at extraordinary personal cost.
It can be easy for the deeper meaning of Memorial Day to become overshadowed by travel plans, social gatherings and retail sales. Modern life moves quickly, and holidays increasingly blur together into commercial events disconnected from their origins. But Memoria Day deserves more intentional remembrance — and that does not always require grand gestures.
Attending a local parade or remembrance ceremony before heading to a barbecue is one way to honor the fallen. Visiting a veterans’ memorial or cemetery and taking a few quiet moments to read the names engraved there is another. Americans can also observe the tradition of flying the flag at half-staff until noon, and share stories with children and grandchildren about relatives who served, ensuring that those stories are not lost.
Honoring sacrifice does not diminish the joy of the weekend. In fact, it deepens it. Gratitude gives meaning to celebration. A nation that remembers its fallen understands more clearly the value of the freedoms it enjoys. This year, amid the sound of waves, fireworks and laughter that will soon define the summer season, Americans should make room for remembrance, too. Memorial Day is not ultimately about the start of summer; it is about the cost of freedom, the weight of service and the obligation of a grateful nation never to forget those who gave everything in its defense.
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Some in Washington say
all’s well. Families know better.
The sticker shock Americans are feeling at the gas pump, in the grocery store, opening their utility bills and paying for health care aren’t some abstract political talking points. The high cost of living is a daily reality for many families trying to make it through the week.
Gas prices surged 15.6 percent this month, with regular gas sitting above $4.50 per gallon. Grocery prices made the biggest onemonth jump in nearly four years in April. Inflation is up to 3.8 percent, the highest in three years. For the first time since 2023, it’s outpacing wage growth. For millions of Americans, every trip to work, school, the grocery store or a doctor’s appointment now comes with a painful reminder that the cost of living keeps climbing.
Just last week, President Trump was quoted as saying, “I don’t think about
Americans’ financial situation — I don’t think about anybody.” Previously, he has called affordability, or a lack thereof, a “hoax.” Despite what he refuses to see, the cost of living is the defining issue facing this country right now.
F or many people, the affordability debate is about survival, not ideology.
The numbers tell the real story very clearly. A new Marist poll found that most Americans think their cost of living is not very affordable (44 percent) or not affordable at all (12 percent). More than six in 10 Americans do not believe the economy is working for them. Those aren’t partisan numbers. Those are kitchen-table realities.
Gas prices are a major reason why. The same poll confirmed that a whopping 81 percent of Americans say that current gas prices are putting at least some strain on their household budget. One-third say the strain is major. Only 19 percent say they feel no strain at all.
It’s not just gas prices, either; a reckless tariff policy has caused prices on everyday goods to skyrocket. Gutting green-energy projects has raised utility
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prices by cutting supply so it can’t meet demand. Our historic debt, created by the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” has massively driven up interest rates, making everything more expensive. Sky-high inflation has hit families from every direction.
All of these cost drivers, when put together, can feel insurmountable. Families are facing hard choices, and being forced to think twice about expenses they never considered before. For some that means cutting back on summer travel. For others it means buying less food at the grocery store. And for workers with long commutes, it means watching more and more of each paycheck disappear before they even get home.
Administration officials who continue to deny affordability as a major issue for Americans only grow more and more disconnected from what ordinary people are experiencing. Telling Americans to hit the road when gas is hovering above $4.50 per gallon, as our transportation secretary did two weeks ago,
is a little like telling struggling families not to worry about grocery bills while food prices continue to rise.
For many people, this debate is no longer about ideology. It’s no longer about Democrat vs. Republican, liberal vs. conservative, left vs. right. It’s about survival. Can they afford groceries this month? Can they afford their commute? Can they afford a family vacation, or even a weekend getaway?
That’s why affordability remains the central issue in the country today. Not political slogans. Not cable television arguments. Real life.
Washington can debate statistics and messaging strategies all day long. But families don’t experience the economy through press releases. They experience it every time they swipe a credit card, fill up their tank or open a utility bill.
And right now, too many Americans feel like they’re falling further behind. Now we must come together and work across the aisle to bring costs down for the American people. There is no mission more urgent.
Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.
Overlooking Mgarr Harbour on the Mediterranean island of Gozo, Malta
