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Christie Leigh Babirad/Herald Ari McKenzie and Donna Noesi are all smiles after winning reelection to the Babylon school board.
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD & CAROLYN JAMES cbabirad@liherald.com,
cjames@liherald.com
In local school elections last week, voters overwhelmingly approved their school budgets, as well as propositions related to school security and safety, capital project improvements and capital reserve funds. While decisive, the decisions were made by only a percentage of the residents because there was a very low voter turnout.
BABYLON
The Babylon school budget was approved 630 votes to 232. Two incumbent trustees, Ari McKenzie and Donna Noesi, won reelection with 575 and 518 votes respectively. They defeated Debra Payton-Jones, who garnered 329 votes.
“I’m honored to serve the community again and serve for another three years of positive progress,” said McKenzie after the votes were tallied.
“I’m just happy to be able to serve the community for the next three y ears on the board,” said Noesi.
Children and students were very much on the minds of voters. “It’s for the schools and the kids and we have to do the right thing by voting (for the budget),: said Joe Lorenzoni after he exited the polls on Tuesday, May 20.
Cathy Rende, who has four children in the district, said, “I came out to support the district, the budget and the services the school provides,” while Leigh Hubert said supporting the school “is always going to be impor-
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Republican loyalty is at the heart of a growing primary battle in Suffolk County’s 14th Legislative District, according to Babylon Town Republican leader Joe Barone.
Barone and the party are backing Richard “RJ” Renna, a Lindenhurst Village trustee and the GOP’s chosen candidate, as he faces a primary challenge from fellow Republican Shawn Cullinane.
“This is about party loyalty and working hard to get the person who was chosen to run for the seat elected,” Barone said. He noted that Renna was selected after an extensive screening process conducted by the town Republican committee, which included interviews with multiple candidates, including Cullinane. He quickly countered the claim.
“No one has been a more loyal Republican than me,” said Cullinane, who maintains Renna was the party’s hand- chosen candidate even before a screening process was conducted.
“Over the years I have run as a candidate, did political fundraising, and volunteered my time on behalf of the party, so I dispute that characterization.”
He also called it disingenuous, noting that Renna at one time mounted a campaign against two incumbent Lindenhurst Village Board members— Joan Masterson and Mayor Mike Lavorata.
Renna acknowledged bringing a challenge against Master-
son and Lavorata, saying he believed at the time that the party was not working to bring in younger people. When he failed to get the GOP nomination, he did not wage a primary, however.
“Instead, I ran as an independent candidate,” he said. “And when I did not win, I got involved in the Republican party, volunteered my time and eventually got a seat at the table.”
Cullinane announced he would challenge Renna in a June 24 primary after the party endorsed Renna last month. Early voting runs from June 14 to 22. The seat is currently held by Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, who is stepping down at the end of 2025 due to term limits.
Renna, who is also Lindenhurst’s deputy mayor, has served in village government since his appointment in 2017. He later won election to full terms in 2018 and 2020. Renna is credited with helping revitalize Lindenhurst Village, including negotiating to bring Sand City Brewing Company to the area, according to Barone.
“RJ is young and has governmental experience,” Barone said. “He’s helped in the revival of the village and brings energy and commitment.”
Cullinane, an attorney and longtime Lindenhurst resident, currently serves as the prosecutor for the Village of Brightwaters Justice Court and general counsel to the Wyandanch Pub-
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tant to me; to have my voice heard and support the district.”
COPIAGUE
The Copiague school budget was approved, 528 to 222, and a Capital Reserve Fund proposition also won handily, with 553 and 168 votes respectively.
DEER PARK
Residents in the Deer Park School District approved the budget by a vote of 740 to 242. Reelected with 686 votes was board vice president Kristine Rosales. Incumbent Trustee Jerry Jean-Pierre also won reelection with 694 votes. Both candidates ran unopposed. For the open seat held by Trustee Anthony Henkel, who did not seek reelection, Grace Heyne defeated Barbara Ojeda by a vote of 563 to 336.
FARMINGDALE
Residents voted to approve the Farmingdale school budget by a vote of 2,047 to 1,495 and voted George Andriopoulos and Suzanne D’Amico to the school board. Voters also approved the Farmingdale Youth Council budget by a vote of 2,289 to 1,199.
LINDENHURST
The Lindenhurst school budget was okayed by voters by a vote of 1,755 to 948. Voters also passed a Capital Reserve proposition 1,792 to 683. Sworn in to the school board were Pat Natale, who won
a seat with 1,784 votes and Anthony Tota with 1,777 votes. In addition, Katie Belpanno defeated incumbent Trustee Phil Renna, 1,093 to 776.
The North Babylon school budget was approved by voters 548 to 289, and Heather Rowland and Kat Tedesco were elected to the school board with 604 and 570 votes respectively. They ran unopposed.
In West Babylon, voters approved their school budget 1,269 to 523 and filled four seats on the school board. Three seats are for three-year terms and one is an unexpired seat through June 2006. Winning three-year seats on the board were Katie Armato with 1,278 votes; Christopher Paolillo with 1,159 votes and Chirsten Johnson Tymann with 955 votes. Also voted into office was Franklin Median Jr., who will serve through June 30, 2026. He garnered 887 votes.
WEST ISLIP
There were 2,028 ballots cast in West Islip, with voters approving the school budget by a vote of 1,502 to 503. In addition, Grace Kelly, Peter McCann and Christina Marks were elected to the school board. They defeated a fourth candidate, Tom Pastore.
WYANDANCH
Voters in the Wyandanch School District approved their school budget by a vote of 244 to 50 and passed a Capital Re-
serve Fund/Interfund Money Transfer 220 to 44.
Elected to the school board were Kathy Corbin and Brenda Moore, with 198 and 160 votes respectively. Moore defeated James Crawford, who received
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153 votes, and Kathy Corbin, the incumbent, defeated Nancy Holliday and Ronald Fenwick, who had 77 and 39 votes respectively.
Results are not official until certified by the districts.
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lic Library. He previously served for 28 years as Lindenhurst Village Clerk/Treasurer under four mayors — the longest tenure in the village’s history. He has also served as a library trustee, an assistant to the Babylon Town Board, and has been active in civic and community organizations. Cullinane is currently president of the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts.
“I look forward to the opportunity to bring my wide range of government and community experience, institutional and legal knowledge, and fiscal common sense to the County Legislature,” Cullinane said, outlining his priorities, including public safety, emergency preparedness, groundwater protection, roadway safety, and fiscal responsibility. He pledged to preserve Suffolk County as a “safe, desirable and affordable” place to live.
Renna is a Lindenhurst native and a Farmingdale State College graduate with a degree in business. He works for Ascenta Group and holds leadership roles in several civic and community organizations, including the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce, the Christina Renna Foundation, and the local Knights of Columbus council.
As the race heats up, Republican volunteers are knocking on doors and distributing campaign materials in support of Renna.
“We’re telling people that RJ is the Republican Party’s choice,” Barone said. “He’s been endorsed by the Suffolk County Republican and Conservative parties, Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, state Sen. Alexis Weik, County Executive Ed Romaine, Assemblyman Michael Durso and Lindenhurst Mayor Michael Lavorata. They all know he’s the man for the job.”
By CAROLYN JAMES
Despite their critical role in the economy and ensuring access to jobs, schools, and health care, roadways across the United States are aging fast.
While the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package) injected $110 billion into road
and bridge projects, years of stagnation have left many states with mounting maintenance backlogs and safety concerns.
Roadways are a vital component of infrastructure in the United States. The majority of goods are transported by truck, highlighting the economy’s need for reliable roadways to connect supply chains and move goods and services efficiently across borders. Most commuters use
roads daily to get to work, and individuals also rely on roadways for crucial access to resources including employment, social, health, and education services.
The 2025 edition of Construction Coverage’s U.S. States With the Worst Roads report identifies the locations with the most major roadways in poor condition, as well as which states have seen improvements in their infrastructure.
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Road Quality in New York State: 23.7% of the major roadways in New York State are in poor condition, the 5th largest share of any state in the country. Meanwhile, 34.8% are considered in fair condition, and 41.5% are classified as being in good condition.
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Road Quality Is Improving—Slowly: Nationwide, the share of roads in good condition has climbed nearly 10 percentage points since 2000, reaching 55.2% in 2023. Still, 13.0% of major roads remain in poor condition—a slight increase from two decades ago.
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Federal Investment Is Turning the Tide: After a decade of stagnation, monthly highway and street construction investment surged from about $120 billion (in constant 2025 dollars) in mid-2022 to nearly $150 billion in early 2025.
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The passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package) highlighted the recognition by lawmakers to the need for reliable roads in the U.S., and the commitment to improving America’s infrastructure. The 2021 bill signed by President Joe Biden dedicated $110 billion in funding to repair and update roads and bridges, in addition to supporting major transformational roadway projects across the U.S.
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The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act came at a critical time. After adjusting for inflation, highway and street construction spending had largely stagnated for much of the previous decade. From 2010 to 2020, real spending hovered around $120 billion annually with little sustained growth—despite persistent infrastructure needs across the country.
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NATIONWIDE
There are approximately 4.09 million miles of public roadways in the United States, including highways, streets, and rural roads. The Interstate Highway System, a key component, spans around 47,432 miles.
The United States has more than 2.7 million miles of paved roads and highways, and 94 percent of those are surfaced with asphalt.
NEW YORK
New York State has 114,807 miles of public roads, with 64,738 miles being rural and 50,069 miles being urban. New York has 240,489 lane miles. These roads are a mix of those maintained by the State Department of Transportation and local governments
Sergeant Stubby, a brindle Boston Terrier mix and hero of World War I, fought in the trenches of France alongside American infantry forces. Widely considered the most famous war dog in history, Stubby was discovered as a stray on the Yale University campus in 1917 and smuggled overseas by his adoptive owner, Cpl. John Robert Conroy.
A SOLDIER’S BEST FRIEND
Stubby wandered onto Yale’s campus while members of the 102nd Infantry Regiment were training. The dog remained with the troops as they drilled, quickly endearing himself to Conroy. When the regiment was deployed, Conroy hid Stubby aboard the ship, tucked under his overcoat.
After their arrival in France, a commanding officer discovered the stowaway and intended to remove him until Conroy gave the command, “Present arms!” Stubby responded with a salute—raising his paw to his brow. The officer was so charmed that he allowed the dog to stay and made him the unit’s official mascot.
Stubby served on the front lines in France for 18 months, accompanying Conroy into battle. He participated in 17 engagements and four major offensives, braving relentless shelling and the constant threat of poison gas. His keen senses allowed him to alert soldiers to gas attacks and incoming artillery and to locate wounded men on the battlefield.
During a German withdrawal from the town of Schieprey, Stubby was wounded
in the foreleg by a grenade while climbing onto a trench. Later, during the recapture of ChâteauThierry, grateful local women crafted him a custom chamois blanket, which they embroidered with the flags of the Allied nations. The blanket would later display his wound stripe, three service chevrons, and numerous medals. The first was awarded to him at the home of Joan of Arc.
In the Argonne Forest, Stubby sniffed out a German spy hiding in the trenches. He seized the man by the seat of his pants and held him until American troops arrived. Stubby was later awarded the captured soldier’s Iron Cross and was “promoted” to the rank of sergeant—an honor he carried with pride on his decorated blanket vest.
Stubby endured gas attacks himself and spent time in the hospital while Conroy was injured. By war’s end, Stubby had gained widespread fame in American newspapers. Conroy smuggled him home the same way he had brought him overseas.
After returning to the United States, Stubby lived with Conroy in Connecticut. He became a national celebrity and a beloved symbol of loyalty and courage. Stubby was made a lifetime member of the American Legion, the Red Cross, and the YMCA. He continued to serve his country by participating in parades, recruiting Red
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Cross volunteers, and promoting the sale of victory bonds. The YMCA honored Stubby with three bones a day and a permanent place to sleep. In 1921, Gen. John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces, presented Stubby with a gold medal on behalf of the Humane Education Society.
Stubby was also welcomed at the Grand Majestic Hotel in New York City, which lifted its ban on dogs so he could stay there during his travels. When Conroy began law school at Georgetown University, Stubby became the Georgetown Hoyas’ football team mascot. At halftime, he entertained crowds by nudging a football across the field.
Stubby died in Conroy’s arms in 1926. His April 4 obituary in The New York Times was longer than those of many public figures of the era. His preserved remains, along with his decorated vest, are on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
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The Babylon Town Animal Shelter, located at 80 New Highway in North Amityville, currently has these rabbits available for adoption. All rabbits are vet-checked, spayed or neutered, and microchipped.
Among the available pets are Midnight (No. 39), a longhaired black female, and Snickers (No. 38), a brown female. Both rabbits are 3 years old and looking for loving homes.
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.
TUESDAY, June 3
• Village of Babylon Board of Trustees work session: 6 p.m.; Village Hall, upstairs conference room, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional information, call 631-669-1500; or email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
• Lindenhurst Village Board of Trustees meeting: 7:30 p.m. public meeting, Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For updated meeting info., call 631-957-7500; or visit their web site @ https://villageoflindenhurstny.gov.
WEDNESDAY, June 4
• Town of Babylon Town Board meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. For additional information, call 631-957-3100.
• Lindenhurst School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m., at the McKenna Administration Bldg., 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst. For info., call 631- 867-3001. THURSDAY, June 5
• Village of Babylon Architectural Review Board: 8 p.m. @ Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email info@villageofbabylonny.gov, or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
• West Islip School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m., Beach Street Middle School, 17 Beach St., W. Islip. For info., call 631-893-3200.
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‘Blood Alley’ stretch lives up to its name on roadway with grim total of over 3,000 crashes per year
By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
Third in a series on the Southern State Parkway.
The 23.5 miles of the Southern State Parkway, which stretches from the Queens-Nassau border to Heckscher State Park in East Islip, has daily traffic congestion and frequent accidents, so numerous that one portion is called “Blood Alley.”
There have been over 3,000 accidents a year on the parkway since 2021, a majority of which occurred in Nassau County, according to New York State Police. Last year, 15 of those crashes were fatal, the highest number in recent years.
The section of parkway between exits 17 and 32 is widely referred to as Blood Alley due to its high accident rates, which include several fatalities. The road’s narrow lanes, sharp turns and poor lighting have all contributed to its dubious distinction as one of the most dangerous roadways in the country.
Elmont resident Winston Waters said that he has lived in the area for 40 years, and has often found himself having to plan his day around the congestion of the parkway.
“I work around it as much as I can,” Waters said. “There are times when I have to leave early to get to work — you know, I’ve got to deal with that — but I try to work around it. I try and leave very early, after rush hour, before rush hour, those kinds of things.”
Waters said his backyard once resembled a national park, with thick trees that helped muffle the sound of the nearby parkway. But since the trees were removed because of their age, the noise has become a growing issue, and the constant congestion is beginning to spill into the community, disrupting daily life.
see the roadway.
And despite the noise, she is not a fan of the huge sound walls erected on other roadways, such as the Long Island Expressway. “The walls are kind of ugly, Kordulak said.
“I personally didn’t want to see that much traffic in the area,” he added, “because it (creates) a lot of congestion, particularly if there’s an accident or there’s in the morning, rush hour — you have a lot of people that come through, come off the exit and then they want to maneuver through the side streets, which decreases the quality of life.”
Blood Alley lived up to its name in January, when a car overturned near Exit 29 in North Massapequa, killing two people and seriously injuring two others. The driver was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic before losing control and crashing into a tree, police reported.
South Park Drive, in North Massapequa, sits within sight of the parkway and Sharyn Kordulak can see vehicles whizzing by from the front of her house.
“You get used to all the noise, the drone of the traffic,” Kordulak said, noting that some neighbors have blocked out portions of the cyclone fence on the opposite side of the street so they don’t
Valley Stream resident Patrick Goin, who has been an advocate for safer conditions along the highway, specifically near Exit 13 in Valley Stream, said that he is hopeful that the myriad complaints about the parkway complaints will be addressed.
“I’m the one who spoke with Carrié for something to be done about that intersection, because my uncle had a severe car accident where he almost died and his car was totaled,” Goin said, referring to Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages. “There’s been a few accidents. My uncle wasn’t the first, so that’s being addressed.”
Goin added that he lives right near Exit 13, and that speeding by motorists coming on and off of the parkway has become a recent issue for him and his neighbors when they try to leave their homes.
Exit 13, which serves both Central Avenue south and Linden Boulevard north in Valley Stream, is one of the more widely reviled entry and exit points along the highway, with residents calling for fixes for several years.
In 2018, Valley Stream resident Nayyer Zubair created a petition that documented residents’ concerns about safety. The petition, which currently has 672 signatures, calls for the addition of leftturn lanes and signals on Central Avenue to facilitate safer turns onto Stuart Avenue; lighting upgrades to enhance
pedestrian visibility and safety; and the addition of traffic cameras to deter redlight violations and other dangerous driving behaviors.
The state Department of Transportation unveiled a plan on May 8 to reconstruct eastbound Exit 13, with construction set to begin in the spring of 2027. The project aims to create safer conditions for drivers entering and exiting the parkway.
However, some residents questioned the need to reconstruct the entire exit.
Valley Stream resident Dayle Cohen said she recognized the issues that occur at the exit, but questioned how a massive project like this could affect the community even more.
“I drive this route often,” Cohen said. “I know a lot of people run the stop sign when you’re getting up (the ramp to) the highway. People coming from the Linden (Boulevard) side always struggle to make their right lane on Stuart. But I really haven’t noticed any (bigger)
issues. I’m not an expert — I don’t know the traffic patterns. I don’t know the statistics, and my only concern was people run the stop sign, but then you wait a minute and it’s no big deal. I’m not sure about the price tag and how it will affect people who actually live right here, but I personally didn’t see a need for it.”
In Islip Terrace, not far from the Southern State’s eastern terminus, Jo Borda has lived off Spur Drive South, on Juniper Street, for 33 years, and though the parkway is wider there than in its western portion, accidents still occur.
“All times of the day, people are turning too fast off the exit and crashing on the turn,” Borda said. “Once right into the corner house.”
The former Franklin Square resident had advice for motorists. “People just need to slow down,” Borda said.
Additional reporting by Jeffrey Bessen. Next installment: Engineering challenges, infrastructure needs.
Reworld scholarship winners and employees at the celebration
Reworld, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, partnered with the Town of Babylon to celebrate Earth Day at Geiger Park, an event that drew more than 150 residents from across Suffolk County.
“We are focused on providing environmentally responsible waste solutions to our communities,” said Maureen Early, senior community affairs specialist at Reworld. “This event was a great opportunity to bring the community together to learn, celebrate and take meaningful action in honor of Earth Day.”
Speakers included Casey Personius, ocean coordinator at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and Ty Fuller, lead hydrologist at the Suffolk County Water Authority. They spoke on such topics as ocean conservation, horticulture, hydrology and community wellness.
Attendees toured the botanical gardens with local guides and participated in hands-on activities, including children’s crafts organized by the Town of Babylon Parks Department.
A key feature of the event was the presentation of scholarships to students who demonstrated a strong commit-
ment to environmental stewardship. Reworld sponsored 10 of the scholarships, which ranged from $100 to $1,000, to support students pursuing studies in environmental fields. The company has co-sponsored the Earth Day celebration and scholarship program with the Town of Babylon for more than 15 years.
“Earth Day serves as a powerful reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve the environment,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “It’s truly inspiring to see individuals and organizations unite in support of environmental stewardship and sustainable practices that have a lasting impact on our community and beyond.”
To further promote sustainability, organizers distributed 200 reusable tote bags made from recycled plastic bottles, along with eco-friendly giveaways including T-shirts and water tumblers. The Suffolk County Police Department First Precinct also hosted a free prescription drug drop-off to promote safe disposal practices.
For more information about the Town of Babylon’s Earth Day celebration, visit townofbabylon.com.
For the 15th year, the Amityville Union Free School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
The designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
Amityville is among 935 districts nationwide to earn this distinction. Now in its 26th year, the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education program has recognized hundreds of school districts and schools across the country for the out-
standing efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders for their support of music education as part of a well-rounded education for all children.
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,300 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music-making by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.
For more information about The NAMM Foundation, visit www. nammfoundation.org.
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Local law enforcement was recognized at the Amity Harbor Civic Association’s neighborhood watch meeting held Tues., May 14.
Suffolk County police and Babylon Town officers responded to questions from members of the organization on a variety of issues, including the status of investigations into derelict buildings and homes and suspicious activity at various locations in the hamlet.
“I want to thank everyone who came to our Police Week Neighborhood Watch meeting,” said Eugene Murray, the association’s president. “First Precinct Cope Officers Nick Shieda and Dara Caramanico-Broyles did their usual great job, along with JD Thomas from the Town of Babylon.”
Attending were members of the Suffolk County Police Department, the S.C. Sheriff’s Office, the Babylon Town Public Safety Department and Rich Bastidas from the Police Commissioner’s office
Also attending was Jorge Rosario of the Babylon Town Attorney’s office who represented Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Joe Cardinale representing Congressman Andrew Garbarino’s office and Byron McCray representing Assemblyman Kwani O’Pharrow’s office.
“Eugene Murray did a great job in organizing this event and in giving our community the Neighborhood Watch program,” said one attendee, Steven Beck, adding that he was appreciative of the fact that the community embraced the program and of the law enforcement officers “for their endless sacrifice and support.”
Following the meeting, all the law enforcement representatives and public officials stood for a photo before the large display of “Back the Blue” flags waving in the breeze. The flags honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
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Vendor applications open for Argyle Park Annual Fair
The annual Argyle Fair takes place on Sept. 7 and vendor applications are now open. Participants will be notified by email when their application has been approved.
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Registration is now open annual Soldier Ride in Babylon on July 18. Take part in this unique 25-mile cycling event as you ride alongside the brave men and women who served our country and support their journey to recovery.
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LIMEHOF Summer Band Camp
High school vocalists and musicians can participate in the Summer Band Camp Program. Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, LIMEHOF, hosts its first All-Star Band Camp for high school students in grades 9-12. The week-long program runs from July 28 through Aug. 1, 9-11:30 a.m. each day and concludes with a final concert on Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. $350 fee. To apply, email student’s name, age, specific instrument or vocalist, and contact information to Tom Needham. Deadline is June 1.
•Contact: (631) 689-5888, info@limusichalloffame.org
Book Sale
Support Friends of Babylon Public Library as they hold their book sale at the library. Friends of Babylon Public Library are library lovers who work together to enrich the Babylon community through the growth of library resources.
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Visit Old Westbury Gardens for an evening of rich harmonies and expressive tones when Poetica Musica presents a captivating program of chamber music and vocal works. The program includes
The world’s top-selling jazz instrumentalist, Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. A trumpeter with a sumptuous, enveloping tone, fluent phrasing, and sense of space, Botti became a masterly musician equally at home in the realms of jazz and pop. He honed his craft performing and recording with stars like Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and Sting, who featured him on his Brand New Day tour and who was one the stellar artists on Botti’s chart-topping 2009 album “Live in Boston.” Botti’s 2012 CD “Impressions” won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album, and he made his Blue Note Records debut in 2023 with Vol. 1, his first new recording in over a decade. In short, Chris Botti really needs no introduction. Yet with his Blue Note Records debut, he’s offering one anyway. Vol.1 is in many ways a fresh start for the trumpeter. Having successfully crossed over from jazz renown to pop stardom, Botti’s first album in more than a decade finds him crossing back, with a small group project focused on acoustic jazz and classic standards. From the way he sings the yearning melody of “Danny Boy” to the keening, airy melancholy of his Harmon mute playing on Miles Davis’ “Blue In Green”; the hushed tenderness he brings to Coldplay’s “Fix You” or his shimmering flurries on “Someday My Prince Will Come;” Botti leaves no doubt of his mastery or his ability to speak directly from the soul of the instrument. $99.50, $89.50, $69.50, $64.50, $59.50, $39.50.
music by Beethoven, Grieg, Loeillet and Ravel, performed cellist Eugene Moye, violinist Erik Wyrick, pianist Yasmin Alami, and mezzo-soprano Eleanor Valkenburg. Highlights include Beethoven’s Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke”, JeanBaptiste Loeillet de Gant’s Trio Sonata in B minor, Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 3 in C minor, Op. 45, and Ravel’s Cinq Mélodies Populaires Grecques. Beethoven’s iconic Archduke Trio, composed in 1811 and dedicated to his friend and patron Archduke Rudolf of Austria, remains a cornerstone of the piano trio repertoire and is performed worldwide. This marks the first time Poetica Musica performs this celebrated trio at Old Westbury Gardens. With pre-concert talk at 7:30 p.m. and a reception following the performance. $30, general admission, $25 members, seniors (62+) and students.
•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
•Time: 8-10:30 p.m.
•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or (516) 333-0048
invites everyone to come out to Argyle Park to celebrate baseball history. The Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame will be dedicating a Historical Marker to honor the 140th Anniversary of Babylon Village’s own Cuban Giants. Immediately after the dedication, the Village of Babylon Historical Society will be hosting a reception at the museum. There will be hot dogs and other baseballthemed refreshments served. Additionally, the museum will be raffling off a few exclusive Cuban Giants t-shirts and hats.
•Where: Argyle Park, Route 27A; Babylon and Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society, 117 W. Main St., Babylon
•Time: 10 a.m.-noon.
•Contact: (631) 669-1756
Village of Babylon pool registration Registration for pool passes and lessons is open now for the Village of Babylon.
•Where: Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon
•Time: 9 a.m.-noon
•Contact: (631) 669-1500
Bites and Biographies: ‘Born a Crime’ Babylon Public Library bookworms can read and discuss “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” by Trevor Noah. Copies of the book are available at the Adult Reference Desk. Registration required.
•Where: 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon
•Time: Noon-1 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 669-1624, babylonpl.librarycalendar.com/ event/bites-biographies-5279
Do you think you are a super reader? Are you great at memorizing details? Students entering grades 6- 9 in the fall can put their skills to the test. Learn about North Babylon Public Library’s summer battle of the books team at this orientation meeting.
•Where: 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon
•Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.
• Time: 8 p.m.
•Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
Bring the kids to Old Westbury Gardens for a storybook adventure. Stroll the gardens and listen Gabriel Alborozo’s modern tale ”Let’s Paint.” Later create a unique take home craft. For ages 3-5. Storybook Strolls start at the Beech Tree (next to Westbury House), and end at the Thatched Cottage.
•Where: 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
•Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
•Contact: oldwestburygardens. org or call (516) 333-0048
Babylon Library’s Writer’s Workshop meets two Tuesday evenings a month. New and experienced writers are welcome. Feel free to bring any works in progress to share and discuss. Registration is required.
•Where: 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon
• Time: 5:30-7:45 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 669-1624 or babylonpl.librarycalendar. com/event/writers-workshopmayjune-4641
•Time: 6-6:30 p.m.
•Contact: (631) 669-4020, calendar.northbabylonpl. org/event/battle-booksorientation-163
Walk through history at Sands Point Preserve. An expert docent leads visitors across the preserve to discover the history of the buildings and grounds, from the Goulds to the Guggenheims and beyond. The tour begns outside Castle Gould, followed by a walk to the freshwater pond, and ending in the grand rooms of Hempstead House. Please note this program is strictly for adults and children 12+. This is an energetic walking tour involving uneven terrain, hills, and stairs.
•Where: 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
•Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
•Contact: sandspointpreserveconservancy. org or call (516) 571-7901
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By RENEE DeLORENZO rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Island Harvest hosted Long Island’s largest one-day food drive of the year, Stamp Out Hunger, on May 10, collecting more than 335,000 pounds of food — and counting.
The donations will stock over 300 food pantries across Long Island, ensuring they have enough supplies to feed children who face food insecurity and lose access to meals once school is out for the summer.
The event, now in its 33rd year, is organized nationwide by the National Association of Letter Carriers, the union representing the U.S. Postal Service’s letter carriers. Since its inception in 1993, the drive has collected more than 1.9 billion pounds of food across the country.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as a householdlevel economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.
According to Island Harvest, more than 240,000 Long Island residents — over 8 percent of the population — faced food insecurity in 2023, a 10 percent increase over the previous year.
Tom Siesto, executive vice president of NALC Branch 6000, said he has helped coordinate the local drive since it began in 1993. Based in New Hyde Park, Siesto organizes the delivery of more than 865,000 postcards each spring, notifying residents about the collection date, the second Saturday in May. On that day, letter carriers collect nonperishable food donations left on doorsteps.
“We take pride in this,” Siesto said. “Our letter carriers take pride in picking up the food because they know it’s helping their neighbors and communities.”
He emphasized that many people in need on Long Island go unnoticed. “It’s people living paycheck to paycheck,” Siesto said. “It comes down to whether they’re going to put food on the table, buy medication or buy clothing for their children.”
Amanda Chirco, Island Harvest’s director of development, said that donations are initially dropped off at the nonprofit’s Islandia warehouse. Staff and volunteers then sort the food into large mixed bins. The food is later repacked into boxes that are placed on pallets for shipping.
Chirco said that Island Harvest relies heavily on volunteers, including drivers from companies like Amazon and College Hunks, to help transport the food. Three days are dedicated to sorting — Saturday, Monday and Tuesday — and this year, more than 500 pallets were filled and prepared for delivery.
Each pallet holds 550 to 700 pounds of food. Once packed, they are moved with forklifts to a weighing station, where volunteers record the weight in black marker before loading the bins onto trucks. Any remaining food is stored at Island Harvest’s Melville warehouse for
later distribution.
Food pantries across the region are reporting an uptick in first-time visitors, Chirco said, which aligns with Feeding America’s data showing a continued rise in food insecurity.
“These are people who are just one car accident, one flat tire or one medical emergency away from depleting their savings and needing support,” she said. “They’re doing OK until one major thing happens, and then they’re not.”
Federal funding cuts have also affected Island Harvest’s operations. Millions of dollars in government aid were eliminated this year, Chirco said, resulting in over a million fewer meals for local fam-
ilies. Potential cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could worsen the situation, she said. Many Long Islanders in need don’t qualify for those benefits, she said, because their income exceeds eligibility thresholds — even if it isn’t nearly enough to cover Long Island’s high cost of living.
The Economic Policy Institute estimates that a single adult must earn over $68,000 annually to maintain a modest but adequate standard of living on Long Island. A family of four, with two incomes, needs to earn around $161,000. In contrast, the minimum wage on Long Island is $16.50 an hour — just over
$34,000 annually for full-time work.
“Someone might not be considered in poverty because of their total income,” Chirco said. “But they still can’t afford to live on Long Island.”
Despite the challenges, Island Harvest is on track to distribute more than 20 million pounds of food this year — nearly double its pre-pandemic output.
For Martin Feinstein, a longtime donor who now volunteers for the organization, the scale of need became clear when he visited a local food pantry.
“I couldn’t even find parking,” Feinstein recounted. “I just kind of scratched my head and said, ‘I’ve never really seen that.’”
Now retired, Feinstein volunteers weekly with his wife, helping load food for seniors and pantries across Long Island.
“I want to help,” Feinstein said. “I want to be part of it. I wasn’t part of it for all these years even though I wanted to be, and this is the way to do it.”
Rob Schepis, senior vice president at Flushing Bank, also volunteered at the event alongside three of his employees Rob Albino, Raymond Ok and Michelle Posada. It was the bank’s second year of supporting Stamp Out Hunger through both service and donations.
“When I found out how many people were food insecure, I was shocked,” Schepis said. “It wakes you up to recognizing how fortunate we are.”
Chirco said that Island Harvest’s most pressing need is funding, which supports its food programs, nutrition education and logistics. She encouraged more community partners — businesses, schools and local leaders — to get involved.
Volunteers can register for events at IslandHarvest.org, where they can find dates, instructions and contact information for each one. “Everybody can play a role in some way,” Chirco said.
COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of Cabana Series V Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Jean Ronald Blanchet a/k/a Jean Blanchet, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 24, 2024 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered April 4, 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, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 38 Rhoda Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11703. 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 120.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 069.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $488,451.16 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to the provisions of filed Judgment Index #617198/2022.
Danielle Coysh, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 221736-1 25-252. 5/8, 15, 22, 29
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS,
AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2003-3, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-3, -against-SCOTT M. SHORES, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on February 20, 2020, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE FOR SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2003-3, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-3 is the Plaintiff and SCOTT M. SHORES, 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 4, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 412 MARCY STREET, WEST BABYLON A/K/A NORTH BABLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100-143.00-01.00014.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 609278/2015. Joseph Hubbard, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane &
Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.
*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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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 CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5, Plaintiff - against - PATTY MASON A/K/A PATTY BLACK A/K/A PATTY J. BLACK A/K/A PATTY J. MASON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 30, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 5th day of June, 2025 at 1:30 PM. 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, State of New York. Premises known as 27 Landscape Drive, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798.
(District: 0100, Section: 014.00, Block: 03.00, Lot: 033.000)
Approximate amount of lien
$1,000,862.95 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 622742/2019. Robert A. Macedonio, 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: March 20, 2025
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change. 25-253. 5/8, 15, 22, 29
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, -againstCURTIS LEE BOSTIC, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF
THE ESTATE OF PECOLIA BOSTIC A/K/A PECOLIA PARRIS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 17, 2025, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and CURTIS LEE BOSTIC, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF PECOLIA BOSTIC A/K/A PECOLIA PARRIS, 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 26, 2025 at 9:30AM, premises known as 52 SOUTH 21ST STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-056.00-02.00090.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612549/2022. 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.
25-291. 5/29, 6/5, 12, 19ON, STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612549/2022. 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.
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The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a Public Hearing at The Town of Babylon, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York (East Wing Board Room) on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm NEW APPLICATION
1. Fausto Sicha 45 Scott Ave. Deer Park NY 11729
SCTM NO: 0100-128-1-36.001
2. Wyandanch Scattered LLC
71 New Ave. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-80-1-114
3. Wyandanch
Scattered LLC
71 Cumberbach St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-80-3-147
4. Wyandanch Multi 2 LLC
92 N. 18th St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO:
0100-39-2-87
5. Wyandanch Scattered LLC
51 New Ave. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-80-1-108
6. Wyandanch Multi 1 LLC
89 N. 18th St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-39-2-99
7. Wyandanch Multi 1 LLC
75 N. 16th St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-40-1-3
8. Wyandanch Scattered LLC
39 Birch St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 010083-1-79 RENEWALS
1. Walter Skinner 1239 4th St. West Babylon NY 11704
SCTM NO: 0100-135-3-113
2. Wyandanch
Homes
104 S. 30th St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-53-2-48
3. Wyandanch Homes
53 S. 31st St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-54-2-34
4. Wyandanch Homes
38 S. 31st St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-54-4-14 25-325. 5/28 Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-53-2-48
3. Wyandanch Homes
53 S. 31st St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 010054-2-34
4. Wyandanch
Homes
38 S. 31st St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 010054-4-14 25-283. 5/29
Notice of formation of Cover U Lacrosse Company LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/06/2025 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: The LLC, 273 Cedar Ave., Islip, NY, 11751 Purpose: any lawful act.
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#7556148 121704
Notice of formation of Heart in Mind Integrative Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on March 5th 2025. Office located in Suffolk. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the PLLC 12 Lowerre St Babylon NY 11702. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 25-232 4/24, 5/1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: CL-25102170-01 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 104 Maple Ave, Bay Shore, NY 11706, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at NICKY'S CLAM BAR INC.
25—284. 5/29, 6/5
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST
GEORGE R. ORANTES A/K/A GEORGE ORANTES, EILEEN ORANTES, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 9, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 37 Burrs Lane, Dix Hills, NY 11746. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0100, Section 016.00, Block 02.00, Lot 061.000. Approximate amount of judgment $427,102.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #069482/2014. William F. Andes, Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-299322 85492 25-277. 5/22, 29, 6/5, 12
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, MCLP Asset Company, Inc., Plaintiff, vs. James Bottaro, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 28, 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 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 183 West
21st Street, Deer Park, NY 11729. 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 084.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 100.00. Approximate amount of judgment is $329,925.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #616153/2023. Cash will not be accepted.
Sabita H. Ramsaran, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff
25-273. 5/22, 29, 6/5, 12
Notice of formation of MESHVA30 LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on 05/12/2025. Office located in SUFFOLK County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC on 1701 UNION BLVD, BAY SHORE, NY11706. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK INDEX NO. 608820/2023 COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-1AR, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE,
SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRED PINARD, 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; CENEZE COURTOIS; TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; "JOHN DOE" (REFUSED NAME)
AS JOHN DOE #1; "JOHN DOE" (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #2; "JOHN DOE" (REFUSED NAME) AS JOHN DOE #3; MARIE ALBERT
PINARD, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE
OF THE ESTATE OF FRED PINARD NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, "JOHN DOE #4" 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, Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK as the place of trial situs of the real property
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMON
Mortgaged Premises: 3 PERRY LANE WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY 11798
District: 0100, Section: 015.00, Block: 05.00, Lot: 015.000 Defendants.
To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days of the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after service of the same is complete where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service. Your failure to appear or to answer will result in a judgment against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. In the event that a deficiency balance remains from the sale proceeds, a
judgment may be entered against you.
NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT
THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $356,250.00 and interest, recorded on December 29, 2005, in Liber M00021202 at Page 991, of the Public Records of SUFFOLK County, New York., covering premises known as 3 PERRY LANE, WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY 11798.
The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above.
SUFFOLK County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county.
NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home.
Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE AN-
SWER WITH THE COURT.
Dated: April 29th, 2025
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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Notice of Formation of LLC. RWCS Cortlandt, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/5/2025. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o RWCS Cortlandt, LLC, 1 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704. Purpose: any business permitted under law.
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Notice of Formation of LLC. RWCS Cortlandt MM, LLC (LLC) filed Arts. of Org. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 5/5/2025. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process may be served and SSNY shall mail process to the LLC at c/o RWCS Cortlandt MM, LLC, 1 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, NY 11704. Purpose: any business permitted under law.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A., -againstJIM E. CORTAZAR, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE
NOTICE IS HERE-
BY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 5, 2024, wherein FIFTH THIRD BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and JIM E. CORTAZAR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on June 25, 2025 at 9:30AM, premises known as 370 CHELSEA AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100141.00-02.00-096.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 611121/2022. Michelle Aulivola, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY PARK TREE INVESTMENTS 22, LLC, Plaintiff against MELRITA LATTIMORE, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, 28 Corporate Drive, Suite 104, Halfmoon, NY 12065.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 8, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM. Premises known as 40 Bedford Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. District 0100 Sec 055.00 Block 03.00 Lot 036.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Wyandanch, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, N.Y. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $278,572.69 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 028320/1998. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq., Referee File # 24-001662-01 25-289. 5/29, 6/5, 12, 19