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Town officials, friends and family gather as Diana C. Simulcik Memorial Drive is officially unveiled.
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
A couple days before the 6th Annual Go Fly a Kite Over Babylon Festival, a street renaming was held in honor of its founder, Diana C. Simulcik, who died last November.
Family, friends, former colleagues, students and local leaders gathered in the morning of April 24 at the intersection of Weeks Road and Mulholland Drive in North Babylon, where the street was renamed “Diana C. Simulcik Memorial Drive.”
A North Babylon teacher of 30 years
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
There will be plenty to celebrate in Babylon Village this summer as officials prepare for America’s 250th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of Village Hall. The first event is scheduled for July 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Village Hall, where the village will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the municipal building.
Village Hall was dedicated July 5, 1926, alongside Fourth of July celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
“We’ll be planning some festivities here,” Mayor Mary Adams said at the May 12 Board Meeting, adding there is some “pretty neat history” in Babylon Village to commemorate.
The celebrations will continue with an America’s 250th anniversary celebration hosted by Babylon American Legion Post 94 on July 12, with a rain date of July 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the municipal parking lot behind the American Legion. Proceeds from the event will benefit local veterans organizations.
in economics and government, mentor and community leader, Simulcik was also principal for the town’s evening alternative school, active with the North BabylonWest Babylon Chamber of Commerce and the Patriot Soccer Club.
“We’re here today for a very special lady,” said Town of Babylon Councilman Antonio Martinez, who led the ceremony. “Before Jenny from the Bronx there was Diana from the Bronx — wife, sister, mother, great-grandmother, educator, actress and animal advocate; she was just an incredible lady.”
Martinez spoke of the legacy she left behind and called her a “true Babylonian” and “great citizen,” and expressed gratitude on behalf of the Town of Babylon for her dedicated service to North Babylon.
Her son, Garrett Jr., thanked everyone for coming and said what makes the day particularly meaningful is that his mom never did anything for recognition.
“My mom loved this town, she believed in it and she dedicated her life to it,” said Garrett. “As a teacher in North Babylon School District, she put everything she had into her students, she didn’t just teach — she encouraged, challenged and helped people to believe in themselves.”
Diana’s brother Frank Pace encouraged the crowd who came out for the street renaming to carry with them the lessons his sister lived by.
“Diana did what all teachers would do, she stressed one very simple basic fact: She wanted more than anything to convey to every student something close to her heart — to be better than they were,” said Pace. “Always find something better in yourself, find something better in others, and don’t be complacent — seek accomplishment, seek a commitment.”
Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney, who had Diana as a substitute
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By NIKO SCARLATOS correspondent
The Copiague School District has reached a major milestone in a two-year athletic complex overhaul, completing a full transformation of its sports fields and moving into the final phase of construction with new bleachers expected to be installed by fall.
The fields are at Great Neck Road and Oak Street, Copiague.
The project has converted all major playing surfaces from natural grass to synthetic turf, creating a modern, multisport facility designed for year-round use and increased durability.
District leaders say the upgrade reflects a long-term investment in both student athletics and community recreation. Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bannon said the shift to turf was driven by both practicality and sustainability.
“Maintaining grass fields would have been equally expensive over time and far more difficult to manage,” Bannon said, citing weather conditions and heavy field usage. “We wanted to make sure we did everything we needed to do to get it done.”
All fields were designed for shared, multi-purpose use, allowing multiple sports to operate within the same complex more efficiently.
Beyond the turf installations, the renovation includes new dugouts, batting cages and sport-specific fencing. The complex also adds pickleball courts, expanding recreational access beyond school athletics.
Students have already taken notice of the upgrades.
“The fields are beautiful. I am very excited that I get to spend my next four years here playing in this complex,” said freshman Grace Mauro. “We have one of
the nicest athletics complexes around.”
Senior Steven Falco echoed that sentiment.
“Our fields are beautiful; they are amazing to play on,” Falco said. “This was a wonderful upgrade for Copiague. These fields put Copiague on the map as we now have one of the nicest athletic fields on the Island.”
The financial scope of the project underscores its scale. The middle school and high school turf installations each cost approximately $10 million. The planned grandstand and bleacher system is budgeted at $1.8 million, with an additional $2 million allocated for concessions, bathrooms and a training facility.
Athletic Director William Bennett said the impact is already being felt across programs, noting increased student interest and participation.
“It’s good for recruiting kids to play,” Bennett said. “High-quality fields encourage greater participation across multiple sports.”
The new turf surfaces also provide scheduling flexibility. Field hockey can now be played on baseball outfields, while newer programs such as girls flag football have expanded access to field space that was previously limited.
Community response has been largely positive, with residents and visiting schools taking notice of the upgraded facilities, which officials say strengthen Copiague’s standing in Suffolk County athletics.
As final construction work continues—most notably the installation of bleachers—the district says the project is nearing full realization. What began as a two-year construction effort has evolved into a long-term investment in student athletics, program growth and community pride.
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherld.com
Rain may have canceled Babylon Village’s Memorial Day parade, but it did not dampen the community’s tribute to veterans.
Residents, veterans and local officials gathered May 25 at Babylon American Legion Post 94 to honor veterans, active service members and those who lost their lives serving the country.
The ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Eagle Scout John Capozzi of Boy Scout Troop 194. Peter J. Osterman performed “God Bless America” and the national anthem, while Post Chaplain Leonard Davis delivered the invocation and benediction.
Master of Ceremonies Jon Taylor reminded attendees that Memorial Day is about more than a date on the calendar.
“It’s a solemn promise—a promise that we will never forget the men and women who laid down their lives so that we might live in freedom,” Taylor said. “It’s a day to reflect on the cost—to teach our children the meaning of sacrifice and to renew our commitment to the ideals for which they fought.”
Taylor said honoring veterans also means defending justice and standing up for what is right in everyday life.
“Memorial Day is not only about remembrance, but also about responsibility,” Taylor said.
“Let us live lives worthy of their sacrifice,” he said. “Together, let us honor the past, cherish the present and safeguard the future they gave us.”
Post Commander Robert Saenz thanked the “small army” of volunteers who helped organize the ceremony and urged attendees to honor the fallen through their daily actions.
“And comrades, join me and renew a pledge of loyalty to our country and its flag and stand with us and consecrate yourselves with us to emulate their sacred service,” Saenz said, “Let us resolve by word and deed to emphasize the privilege of duty and patriotism.”
Following a gun salute by the Honor Guard, local officials addressed the crowd.
Village of Babylon Mayor Mary Adams reflected on the freedoms Americans enjoy because of military service and sacrifice.
“It is because of the self-sacrifice of these men and women, their service to God and their country that we have as a people the luxuries and freedoms that we enjoy every minute of every day—the freedom to choose our direction in life; to state freely our opinions, thoughts and ideas; to choose the religion or religions we choose to practice; to vote and have a choice in leadership; to move freely through our country and at any time; to be afforded due process; and to be able to enjoy all our activities freely and openly,” Adams said.
She encouraged residents to teach younger generations about American history and the sacrifices veterans made to preserve freedom.
“May God continue to bless the American Legion Post 94, may He bless each and every one of us, and may God continue to bless the Village of Babylon and the Unit-
ed States of America,” Adams said.
Suffolk County Legislator RJ Renna reflected on the nation’s founding ahead of this year’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
“We go back to 250 years ago when a couple of men got together and decided they wanted to fight for something much greater than they were originally being afforded,” Renna said. “We landed with this great nation.”
Renna said the signers of the Declaration risked everything for the country’s future.
“They were giving their lives, their families and their fortunes, all for this great country,” Renna said. “Had they known that experiment would have become this great country, they’d be very proud, but generation after generation more people have stepped up—brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, neighbors and friends to defend this country—the country we all love so much.”
Renna encouraged residents to go beyond simply thanking veterans by learning their stories and understanding their sacrifices.
Town of Babylon Councilman Antonio Martinez also thanked veterans and emphasized the sacrifices many service members made at a young age.
Assemblyman Michael Durso thanked the American Legion and attendees for coming together to “honor our heroes.”
“I am blessed to have been raised by my grandfather who was a proud World War II veteran and he constantly reminded me that he fought for our freedoms—our rights to disagree, to be different,” Durso said. “So, understanding that regardless of our political outlooks or ideologies, or what we think day to day—together on a day like today we come together to honor those who laid their lives down on the line for the freedoms that we enjoy, each and every one of us, every single day.”
“God Bless our troops and God Bless America,” Durso said.
At the close of the ceremony, Taylor recognized Grand Marshal Thomas Horn and thanked attendees for coming out despite the weather.
“It touches my heart,” Taylor said, adding—”As we go our own ways, let’s
celebrate what brings us together—what brings us together is the heritage of this country, people from all over the world who came here proud to build a life.
There’s a lot of people who talk about what differences there are among us, what separates us— no, let’s talk about what brings us together.”
Suffolk County Police arrested a North Babylon man on May 20 in connection with what investigators described as a distraction theft scheme targeting women in local parking lots.
Police said Peter Cordero, 55, approached a woman in the Lidl parking lot at 531 Montauk Highway, West Babylon, at about 3 p.m. and told her she had a flat tire. After offering to help inflate the tire and asking her to search for a jack in the trunk, Cordero allegedly entered the vehicle and stole money from the victim’s purse while she was distracted.
Police said investigators are also looking into two similar incidents reported in he area in April and May. In one case, a woman parked at the Aldi shopping center on Deer Park Avenue in North Babylon when a man told her she had a flat tire. Police said a credit card was later taken from her purse and used for purchases.
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s First and Third precincts and other law enforcement and emergency service units.
PETIT LARCENY
West Babylon: Police said an unidentified person stole assorted merchandise from Marshalls, 75 W. Montauk Hwy., shortly after 3 p.m. on May 21 and left the store without paying. Police did not specify what items were taken.
West Babylon: Personal items were reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Evergreen Street on May 19. Police said the report was filed at 7:30 p.m. Authorities did not identify the items taken or provide information about the vehicle.
she allegedly stole $200 worth of merchandise from Stop & Shop on Union Boulevard.
GRAND LARCENY
North Lindenhurst: Suffolk County Police arrested Alexandra Velaques, 37, of Brentwood, charging her with grand larceny after she allegedly stole an iPhone valued at $1,500 from a victim on Sunrise Highway on May 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Copiague: Police said a 2024 Honda CR-V was stolen from outside a home on Hollywood Avenue shortly before 4:30 a.m. on May 18.
West Islip: Police said a 2018 Chevrolet was stolen from Cantore Auto Sales, 110 Sunrise Highway, on May 21. The theft was reported at 7:51 a.m.
ROBBERY
Investigators believe the tire had been deflated before the woman returned to her vehicle, according to police.
Following an investigation by the First Precinct Investigative Unit, police charged Cordero with petit larceny and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was held for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on May 22.
In another incident on April 24, a woman stopped in a parking lot on Union Boulevard in West Islip after another driver told her she had a flat tire. While she inspected the tire, police said someone entered her vehicle and stole $300 from her purse. No arrests have been made in those two incidents. Police asked anyone who believes they may have been targeted by Cordero to contact the First Precinct Crime Section at (631) 854-8130.
Families can explore the shoreline and marine life at Robert Moses State Park during a children’s nature program this summer.
The park will host “Jr. Marine Biologist” on June 27 from 1 to 3 p.m., giving participants the chance to study aquatic wildlife along Fire Island Inlet and the South Shore beaches.
The program is geared toward children and families, and participants should be prepared to hike on sand and get wet. Shoes are required, and organizers recommend water shoes.
Admission is $4 for adults and children. Children younger than 3 are admitted free. A parking fee of $8 or $10 is charged during the fee-collection season.
Reservations are required and may be made beginning two weeks before the event by visiting Eventbrite.com and searching “NatureEdventure.”
The New York state parks department oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, trails, golf courses and boat launches statewide. More information is available at parks.ny.gov.
Copiague: Police said someone shoplifted assorted flowers from Home Depot, 1101 Sunrise Hwy., on May 21. The incident was reported at 5:30 p.m.
North Lindenhurst: Suffolk County Police arrested Gina Barerra, 52, of Selden, charging her with petit larceny after she allegedly stole $248 worth of Red Bull from King Kullen on Wellwood Avenue on May 19. Police said Barerra left the store without paying. The incident was reported at 7:30 p.m.
West Islip: Suffolk County Police arrested Grisel LaCoste, 53, of West Islip, charging her with petit larceny after
Deer Park: Suffolk County Police arrested Imran Rafiq, 48, of North Babylon, charging him with robbery after he allegedly stole a cellphone, necklace and cash from a victim on Grand Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. on May 18. Police said Rafiq struck the victim during the incident.
BURGLARY
East Farmingdale: Police said someone broke into Jiffy Lube, 35 Broadhollow Road, on May 15 by smashing the glass front door and stealing the cash register. The burglary occurred at about 6:30 a.m., according to police.
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.
The Family & Children’s Association, FCA, is holding a benefit, Band Together for Good, on Sunday, June 7 at t The Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale from 4 to 7 p.m. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
There will be live performances from The Mutant Kings, Always Bethany
and Generation Gap, plus raffles. Food will be available for sale. Tickets are $25. Proceeds from the event will go to support FCA’s charitable projects. For more information go. to fcali.org. The Nutty Irishman is at 323 Main St., Farmingdale. They can be reached at (516) 293-9700.
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An excellent Eagle Scout project by Ethan Moskowitz and Wantagh Troop 96 filled Last Hope with huge “Go Home Kits” for the next 20 Adopted Cats and 20 Adopted Dogs.
Two weeks ago, Ethan, a senior at Wantagh High School and ten members of his troop delivered this labor of love. Ethan had two family members who inspired his creative project: his dad- Michael- who was an Eagle Scout and remains quite active in several facets of Boy Scouting, and his Beagle Chip (formerly Brent from Kentucky) adopted from Last Hope seven years ago when Ethan was ten. Chip, the family’s first dog, might be oblivious to the part he played in Ethan’s wonderful accomplishment.
ETHAN’S IDEA:
ANDERSON
He began his project in January and spent over three months planning and waiting for idea approval from Boy Scout councils. He remembered Chip had come home with a Last Hope “Go Home Bag”. He wanted to create a complete pet preparatory package. He would use strong cardboard cartons with hand holes, filled with a bed, blanket, bag of Science Diet dry food which the pet ate at Last Hope, toys, bowls, and, to educate the adopter- a printed insert about caring for your new pet. He used the Last Hope website for information about introducing a new cat, and the Petco website for new dog instructions. He figured out the budget he would
need to raise.
ETHAN’S FUNDRAISING & BUDGET:
His next step was fundraising to be able to buy each supply, including large bags of Science Diet and matching white boxes. Ethan asked family, friends, and school contacts on social media and via posters for supplies or monetary donations. There was a collection box at the family’s temple and at Chip’s groomer. He called the corporate office of Science Diet to find out the most economical way to buy 40 bags of food. His results were amazing.
Ethan was able to raise enough money without having a scheduled fundraiser at a local bowling alley or restaurant which is usually needed for Eagle Scout projects. He figured out the cost per box would run $60$70. Multiplying the cost for 40 boxes, his total needed would range from $2,500 to $3,000. All this responsibility right before he graduated from high school and prepared to go to University of Rhode Island in August.
Eagle Scout candidates contact local businesses who can be quite generous. The Levittown UPS Store donated the cost of printing the cat and dog pamphlets, while Levittown Minute Man Press donated the labels for the sides of the cartons.
ETHAN’S ASSEMBLY LINE:
Mid-May Ethan enlisted an army of 71 helpers- Eagle Scout alumni, friends, family, Troop 96 scouts, congregation members, and others to assemble the 40 boxes. Five
vehicles moved the supplies the Moskowitz home to the Troop’s meeting spot-Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church- to put the boxes together in the large community room. Helpers formed a dog line and a cat line, filling the cartons with the proper supplies and pamphlet.
Once complete, the same convoy delivered the “gift boxes” to Last Hope Adoption Center where Letty, dog coordinator, and Felice, tour guide extraordinaire, were waiting to meet them, place the boxes with dog or cat treasures, and introduce Ethan and his team to resident dogs and cats who will hopefully receive a box of joy when each goes home. Collectively, this took 115 hours of work.
Eagle Scout project ideas must be sustain-
able for approval from the Scout Council. Last Hope will eventually run out of the 40 boxes for adopted pets, but the legacy of the love and pet responsibility built into Ethan’s cartons will last a lifetime for the adopters and their fortunate pets. Ethan remembers his Beagle’s “Go Home” gifts from seven years ago.
ETHAN EPILOGUE:
Eagle Scouts must complete their projects before their 18th birthday. Ethan turns 18 in July, and senior years are extremely busy. His younger brother Jacob is 16. He will begin his Eagle Scout project planning in September, so “Time is on his Side”. At Last Hope, we speak in Beaglish: “Good Boy, ETHAN, What a GOOD BOY!”
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherld.com
With a little bit of blues and a lot of soul, Joe Louis, of Farmingdale, has taken the stage at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame with his band, Joe Louis and the Groove, to deliver powerful performances for audiences.
Louis, 26, a soul singersongwriter and guitarist, performed originals and covers on May 3 to a full room of supporters, giving him the opportunity to play at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
“We couldn’t be more excited,” Louis said. “We just really want to do a good job—we have a lot of artists to live up to around here.”
Louis is a 2017 graduate of Farmingdale High School. He said he started with music at a young age, listening to blues and soul legends, including B.B. King, Wilson Pickett and Little Buster and the Soul Brothers.
“I try to make the songs not too one-sided so people can relate to them and take it in their own way,” he said.
Barry Fisch, manager and Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame board member, said he saw Louis at a show near the museum. He approached Louis afterward about performing at LIMEHOF, adding that members of the audience at the event also encouraged him to invite the band to play there.”
“I am very happy to have him perform here,” Fisch said. “He’s really good.”
Attendee Lorraine Jewell, the fiancé of drummer Chris Candida, said that she appreciates all the different displays that LIMEHOF has, and the bands that they feature.
“It’s wonderful to be here and so exciting,” she said.
He released his first studio album, “First Time I Saw You,” in 2024, and the year prior won the Long Island Blues Challenge. His second album is in the works and is set to be released later this year.
“We’re getting it together but we probably have enough to put a new album out now,” he said. “We’ve been working with a lot of great people.”
Louis writes his own songs, and said many come from life experiences.
Simona Hurewitz and Jim Nanos are both members of the museum and were at the show. They both expressed gratitude to LIMEHOF noting that Long Islanders have a place to go where they can see all different displays and musical performances.
“We come every Sunday and we enjoy the selections,” said Hurewitz, with Nanos echoing the appreciation stating that there is a lot of “great talent” on Long Island.
For upcoming tour dates and information about Joe Louis and The Groove, visit joelouisandthegroove.com.
For more information on LIMEHOF, go to limusichalloffame.org/
The Town of Babylon has announced that Councilman Anthony Manetta has received the Golden Lion Award from the Sons and Daughters of Italy New York State Grand Lodge Foundation, Inc. The honor was presented at the 41st Annual Golden Lion Awards Dinner held in April at the Garden City Hotel.
The Golden Lion Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to strengthening their communities. Manetta was honored alongside other civic leaders for his continued public service in the Town of Babylon.
“Councilman Manetta’s commitment to our community is second to none,” said Supervisor Rich Schaffer. “Whether it’s supporting local organizations, advancing economic development, or working to improve the quality of life for our residents, Anthony leads with integrity and purpose. This recognition is well deserved.”
Since joining the Town Board, Manetta has focused on initiatives supporting neighborhoods, small businesses, and resident services, while maintaining a strong connection to the community.
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the New York State Sons and Daughters of Italy for recognizing the Town of Babylon’s ongoing commitment to celebrating and preserving ItalianAmerican heritage,” Manetta said. “This
recognition reflects our continued efforts, including each year proclaiming October as Italian Heritage Month, hosting our annual pasta and sauce drive, organizing the Italian Food Festival, and supporting
the coordination of the Long Island Columbus Day Parade within the Town of Babylon.”
The Town of Babylon congratulated
Manetta on the honor and thanked the Grand Lodge Foundation for recognizing individuals who make a lasting impact through service and leadership.to.
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dent and for that I am forever grateful.”
teacher prior to working with her on behalf of the town board, said he was happy to see her name on a permanent fixture, “in the community she loved with all her heart.
Diana’s husband, Garrett Sr., thanked everyone for coming out and shared a few words about his wife.
“This was a woman who gave everything she had to her community, …and as a teacher she had a way about her to make you realize it is often all about the effort you put in,” said McSweeney. “She had a way of teaching that made you a better stu-
“There are quite a few celebrations that are going to be going on throughout the village, starting with July 1 and July 4 in honor of our 250th anniversary, but I think this is a really important one as proceeds are going to local organizations,” Trustee Anthony Cardali said. “I hope everyone can come out.”
In addition to the anniversary celebrations, village officials are preparing for the summer season. Trustee Frank Seibert reported that registration for the Summer Recreation program for children in grades KA through 5 ended this week.
Trustee Dominic Bencivenga encouraged residents to continue to enjoy the village golf course, noting that recent rain has benefited conditions there.
“The course is looking great, so please come down and play,” Bencivenga said.
He also thanked the clerk’s office for completing boat slip assignments.
“They always do a fabulous job and it’s not easy,” he said. “They do it well and they do it graciously.”
The village pool is also approaching its planned June 26 opening date and recently completed its first round of swim lesson registrations.
“We had over 96 children sign-up for swimming lessons and quite a few families signed up for family passes as well,” Cardali said.
Pool passes and swim lesson registration sessions are available June 6 at Village Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. Late registration will take place June 13 at the village pool from 9 a.m. to noon. June 13 is also the
“For those of you who didn’t know my wife, she can be summed up with four things: family, she held them very close; teaching, which she loved more than anything else; traveling and her community. She loved North Babylon.”
Everyone then gathered around the covered sign for the unveiling.
final day to register for swim lessons.
Residents registering for passes and lessons must provide a valid driver’s license or ID, current utility bill and village tax bill or lease agreement. Payments may be made by cash or check only.
Trustee Jeffrey Szabo also updated residents on activities at the Nathaniel Conklin House, noting that a recent Afternoon Tea event sold out.
“I just want to thank the members of the Conklin House Steering Committee — Karen Petz and the group over there — for all the good work they do throughout the course of the year,” Szabo said.
Szabo also invited residents to a fundraiser for the Heroes Fountain hosted by the Babylon Village Historical and Preservation Society on June 28 from 4 to 6 p.m.
In other business, the board approved several requests and initiatives, including permission for the Fred Shore Beach Club to place temporary signs advertising upcoming events, approval for Babylon Public Library wellness walks and seasonal programs throughout the village, and permission for Babylon Village Pride to display flyers promoting the Pride Parade scheduled for June 7, with a rain date of June 28.
The board also approved participation in the county’s Downtown Revitalization program, which will provide funding for new parking meter kiosks in the downtown business district, including street meters and municipal lots.
The next village board meeting is scheduled for June 9 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon.
By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
Transgender, gender non-binary and intersex residents, joined by family members, friends and allies, gathered outside the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola on Saturday for a rally celebrating identity, resilience and community solidarity while drawing attention to legislative and social issues affecting transgender people.
The event, hosted by Gender Equality New York, brought together advocates and supporters from across Long Island amid what organizers described as a period of increasing anti-transgender rhetoric and legislation affecting transgender rights.
“This gathering is more than a rally. It is a declaration of our pride and a reminder of the collective power we hold when we rise together,” Juli GreyOwens, executive director of GENY, said. “Our voices matter. Our lives matter. And we refuse to be silenced, erased or pushed back into the shadows.”
Participants emphasized visibility, equality and the protection of civil rights for transgender, nonbinary and intersex people, with several organizations coming from across the Island, including the Long Island Progressive Coalition, Rockville Centre Pride and Freeport Pride.
Karin Johnson, co-founder of Rockville Centre Pride, thanked the ralliers for continuing their fight for equal rights.
“You make the world more beautiful, more interesting and more amazing,” Johnson said. “I am filled with gratitude for your magnificent resistance, and the world will be, too.”
Throughout the afternoon, attendees listened to speeches from advocates, joined in songs celebrating community and resilience, and joined in chants call-
ing for transgender rights and equality, saying, “We are here! We will not disappear!”
Joe Sackman, executive director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition, spoke about his own experience with a close friend who reached out to him for help to navigate her transition years ago.
“Twenty years later, I stand here today with you, not just as an ally, but a spirit knowing that all of us are on journeys,” Sackman said. “Some of us have
had head starts, some of us have had harder struggles and bigger hurdles to continue, and we all need help on this journey.”
Ralliers voiced their opposition to discrimination and discussed challenges the members of the transgender community face. Speakers highlighted the experiences of people who they said cannot safely live openly as their authentic selves, and called for continued advocacy to ensure equal opportunities and protections.
“Remember this moment, remember this feeling, remember this truth,” Grey-Owens said in concluding the rally. “We are visible, we are united and we’re not going anywhere. Our futures are not up for debate.”
Gender Equality New York advocates for the rights of transgender, gender non-binary and intersex people throughout New York state. Through advocacy, education and community outreach, the organization works to increase public understanding, address discrimination and promote equal rights.
GENY’s work is centered on four core pillars — advocacy, education, connection and empowerment — and focuses on addressing barriers to economic, educational, racial and social equity while promoting a more inclusive society, according to the organization. For more information, visit GenderEqualityNY.org.
By Karen Bloom
June brings one of the region’s most anticipated harvests — strawberry season.
For a few fleeting weeks, local fields burst with rows of bright red berries, offering the unmistakable sweetness and flavor that only fresh-picked fruit can deliver. It’s a seasonal tradition that invites families outdoors to enjoy sunny days and fill baskets at nearby U-Pick farms.
While spring fades into summer, strawberries reach their peak here, ripening throughout June and rewarding pickers with fruit far sweeter than supermarket varieties shipped from afar. The short harvest season makes each bite feel like a celebration of early summer.
And the enjoyment doesn’t end at the farm. Back home, those ruby-red berries can take center stage in everything from simple snacks to homemade desserts and refreshing seasonal recipes, bringing a taste of our Long Island summer to every table.
Classic Strawberry Shortcake
The quintessential treat is always in style.
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 package (16 ounces) strawberries
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cups milk
Hull strawberries and cut each in half. Combine half of strawberries in a bowl with 2 tablespoons sugar. Combine cream and vanilla with remaining sugar and set aside. Stir cream occasionally to dissolve sugar.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and trace outline of an 8-inch circle. Set aside.
Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. With a pastry cutter or 2 knives, cut in 4 tablespoons butter until
mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until dough just comes together. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle using outline on parchment paper as a guide. Bake about 30 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes on pan. Using a serrated knife, slice crosswise in half and carefully separate. Spread insides with remaining room temperature butter. Combine strawberries and cover bottom shortcake layer with half of the strawberry mixture. Replace top cake layer on bottom layer and cover with remaining strawberries. Serve warm, cut into wedges and drizzled with sweetened cream.
Strawberry Arugula Salad
This colorful salad makes a healthy, flavorful statement on your summer table.
• 5 ounces arugula
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion (about ½ small onion)
• 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese or feta, or 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced radish (about 3 medium)
• 1 medium jalapeño, very thinly sliced (omit if sensitive to spice)
Balsamic vinaigrette:
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ tablespoon maple syrup or honey
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
Pinch of fine sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Assemble the salad: On a large serving platter or in a large serving bowl, layer the ingredients as listed.
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and whisk until fully blended. Taste, and add more salt or pepper if needed. The dressing should be nice and tangy, but you can add more maple syrup for balance if desired.
When ready to serve the salad, drizzle vinaigrette on top, and toss to combine. Serve promptly. (If you’re planning to have leftovers, store the salad and dressing separately and toss before serving.) Stored separately, leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days.
Strawberry-Ricotta Pastry
Perfect for a party or simply indulging yourself, these addictive pastry puffs make it hard to stop at one.
• 2 sheets puff pastry
• 1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon, heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 basket fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/2 cup homemade, part-skim or whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Heat oven to 400 F.
Cut both puff pastry sheets into nine squares. Make slit in corner of each square toward middle of pastry. Fold corners to other corners to create pinwheel shape. Brush pastry with 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and ground cinnamon then sprinkle on each puff pastry.
Bake 12-15 minutes until pastry is golden brown and raised.
In medium saucepan on medium to high heat, pour in remaining granulated sugar and water. Once sugar is dissolved, pour in fresh strawberries. Bring mixture to boil then simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries are broken apart and semi-thick sauce is created. Let chill in refrigerator 2 hours. To chill faster, put in freezer 45 minutes.
In medium bowl, using mixer, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside. In separate medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy. Return whipped cream to ricotta mixture and whip 1-2 minutes until mixture is light and fluffy.
Spoon ricotta cream into center of each puff pastry pinwheel. Spoon strawberry compote in middle of ricotta mixture.
Sands Point Preserve’s reserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the majestic backdrop for a lively musical afternoon. Northwinds Symphonic Band returns with “Broadway, Movies, and Light Classics.” The concert (indoors) features treasured tunes from the big screen to the Broadway stage. Conductors Helen P. Bauer and Brandon Bromsey’s entertaining program of instrumental and vocal selections from popular movies and Broadway shows, as well as familiar classics., with music music from “Cyberworld 3D,” favorites from “Star Wars” and much more. The concert also pays tribute to Louis Armstrong with Satchmo! A special appearance by Broadway performer Karen Murphy and tenor Joe Stroppel are among the highlights. Consider bringing a picnic lunch to enjoy on the majestic grounds prior to the concert.
Sunday, June 7, 3 p.m. $10. 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point. Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road. For information, visit sandspointpreserveconservancy.org or call (516) 571-7901.
David Lee Roth
Get ready to jump! Diamond Dave is back! The iconic, high-flying frontman of Van Halen is bringing his legendary swagger and a massive arsenal of rock anthems to the Paramount stage. Fans can expect a high-octane night packed with timeless hits like “Jump,” “Panama,” and “Runnin’ with the Devil.”
This tour marks a massive return for the rock legend, who officially ended a five-year hiatus from the stage last May with a triumphant, headline-making debut at the M3 Rock Festival. Far from a strippeddown nostalgic act, Roth backs up his signature showmanship with a powerhouse new eight-piece band to perfectly replicates those massive, classic Van Halen harmonies. Between the fresh musical muscle and Roth’s undiminished, charismatic stage presence, this promises to be an unforgettable night of nostalgia and high-energy rock ‘n’ roll.
Sunday, June 7, 8 p.m. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
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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
Babylon Block Party
Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce Babylon Block Party Series begins for the season. With vendors, kid zone, entertainment and food trucks.
• Where: Deer Park Ave. between Main St. and Park Ave., Babylon
• Time: 5-9 p.m.
• Contact: babylonchamber.com.
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
The Town of Babylon holds their next 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
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‘Night of Hope’
North Babylon Relay For Life hosts “A Night of Hope” at Town of Babylon Town Hall Park. Grab a chair and join the community for an inspiring evening featuring survivor and caregiver speakers. Walk a few laps, taking in the luminaries around the lake, enjoy the music and spend time with family and friends. A survivor and caregiver dessert reception follows the first laps.
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
Contemporary swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy visits the Paramount ready to cut loose. Since their formation in the early nineties in Ventura, Calif., the band has toured virtually nonstop, performing on average over 150 shows a year, and has produced a sizable catalog of recorded music. Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing. The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival of that time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form, the band’s original horn-infused music and legendary high energy show introduces the genre to a new and younger generation while remaining cognizant and respectful of the music’s rich legacy. Together for over 32 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in movies and television shows. With sold-out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country’s finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Super Bowl XXXIII, the band continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America’s original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.
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‘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 Mansion’s beautiful Spanish Revival courtyard. $20, $15 seniors and students.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 8 p.m.; also June 7 and June 10
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579
Movie matinee
Stop by Lindenhurst Memorial Library for a showing of “Nuremberg” starring Russell Crowe. A World War IIpsychiatrist evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, growing increasingly obsessed with understanding evil as he forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring in this psychological thriller. Registration is not required.
• Where: 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst.
• Time: 1-3:45 p.m.
• Contact: lindenhurstlibrary. org or (631) 957-7755
Village Pool Pass/Lesson Registration
Babylon Village residents can register for their 2026 pool pass and sign-up for lessons. You must show proof of residency with a valid driver’s license/ID, current utility bill and a village tax bill or lease agreement. Payments must be made via cash or check only.
• Where: Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 9 a.m.-noon
• Contact: (631) 669-1500
Babylon Public Library hosts their 3rd Annual Local Poets session. Meet with poets, listen to their work and maybe buy a book or two.
• Where: 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon
• Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
• Contact: babylonlibrary.org or (631) 669-1624
Native bee workshop
Everyone has heard of honeybees, but what about our native bees? New
York State boasts more than 300 species of native bees, the unsung heroes of the natural world. Vanderbilt Museum hosts a CEED educator to explore with participants the small world of bees on Long Island. After a short presentation, learn how to support native pollinators and build a bee hotel. $40, $36 members. Registration required. Open to adults and ages 14+.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 10 a.m.-noon
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579
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Nourish Babylon SitDown Dinner
Every Monday Nourish Babylon holds a sit-down dinner at Christ Episcopal Church. All are welcome to attend.
• Where: 12 Prospect St., Babylon
• Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 661-5757
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Kid Zone
Children in grades Pre-K-5 are invited to First Presbyterian Church’s Kid Zone, weekly. Included is
• Where: Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
• Time: 7-10 p.m.
• Contact: Register by emailing lmckenna1960@gmail.com
Deer Park Chamber of Commerce invites all to their annual Golf Outing. Enjoy climate-controlled bays, friendly competition, premium food and drinks, raffles and a lively atmosphere designed for both seasoned golfers and first-timers. This is an opportunity to strengthen connections, meet new local professionals and celebrate alongside fellow chamber members during their installation celebration. The cost is $250 for two tickets and includes open bar, dinner, game play and raffles.
• 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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June 4, 2026
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
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 – 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 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
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 JPMORGAN 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 fol -
lowing 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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF BABYLON
PURSUANT to the provisions of Article VII of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Babylon, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Babylon will hold a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in the Municipal Building, at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York to consider the following applications
• Application of Dr. Paul J. Hubert,
155 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon, NY, for permission to maintain a use variance to operate a chiropractic office in the Residence A-7 District on the premises located at 155 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence A-7 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 14, Block 3, Lot 65. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15 and 365-35.
• Application of Patrick V. Regan, 10 Long Drive Court, Bay Shore, NY 11706, for permission to maintain a use variance to operate a business in the Residence O District on the premises located at 463 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 7, Block 1, Lot 37. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35.
• Application of Rose Ann Norman, 28 Roosevelt Street, Babylon, NY, for permission to maintain a use variance for professional use on the first floor and a rental apartment on the second floor in the Residence A-7 District on the premises located at 173 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence A-7 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 14, Block 3, Lot 109. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15 and 365-35.
• Application of Robert McBride, McBride Consulting & Business Development Group, 290 Broadhollow Road, Suite 130 E, Melville, NY 1174, for permission to in-
stall a flagpole on the premises located at 385 West Main Street, Babylon, NY requiring a variance to increase the height limit for a flagpole from the maximum of 20 feet to 30 feet proposed. Property located in Residence O District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 12, Block 2, Lot 16. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17, 365-45 and 365-35.
• Christopher R. Nicolia, 185 West Main LLC, 612 Muncy Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, as contract vendee for Argyle Lake Realty Corp., 185 West Main Street, Babylon, NY for a use variance to operate Argyle Bloom Market, a floral/plant shop and small café offering food/drinks on a grab and go basis in the Residence O District on the premises located at 185 West Main Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 9, Block 3, Lot 14. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35.
APPLICANTS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING.
BRUCE HUMENIK, CHAIRMAN
JEFFREY C. WEBER, SECRETARY 26-306. 6/4, 11
COUNTY OF Suffolk, 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
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-
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.
26-285. 5/21, 28, 6/4, 11
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
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 formation of Purovyx LLC
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 Purpose: any lawful act.
26-243. 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
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 is hereby given that a license, number NA-034026-102253 for beer, cider, liquor & wine has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, cider, liquor & wine at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 74 78 Route 109, West Babylon, NY 11704 (Suffolk County) for on premises consumption. Applicant: Kumo Sushi 76 Inc. d/b/a Kumo Sushi & Bar 26-305. 6/4, 11
— June 4, 2026
June 4, 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
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
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 SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-S3, Plaintiff AGAINST ERICA WESTBROOK, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 8, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM, premises known as 4 South 21 Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 055.00, Block 02.00, Lot 067.000. Approximate amount of judgment $367,939.15 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610363/2019. Scott Lockwood, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 19-002268 90086 26-294 5/28, 6/4, 11, 18
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-19, Plaintiff AGAINST ARIF S. OLCAY A/K/A ARIF OLCAY, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursu-
ant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 1, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 418 52nd St, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. 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, SBL No.: 0100-204.0002.00-056.000. Approximate amount of judgment $293,852.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #608405/2019. Scott Siller, Esq., Referee Tromberg, Miller, Morris & Partners, PLLC 39 Broadway, Suite 1840 New York, NY 10006 25-000692 89854
26-295. 5/28, 6/4, 11, 18
SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF SUFFOLK TARA FRIEL f/k/a TARA MINKEL, Plaintiff against DANIELLE VIVIAN BOBB, et al. Defendants – Pursuant to the Judgment of Partition by Sale duly entered April 23, 2026, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on June 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 233 12th Street, West 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 Suf-
folk and State of New York. District 0100, Section 130.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 042.000. Property to be sold by public auction to the highest bidder. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #25-609661. Stephen F. Kiely, 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: 05/28/26
26-296. 5/28, 6/4, 11, 18
Notice of formation of Ziggy’s Mobile Bar LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS NY) on 03/04/2026
Office location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a process served to: Ziggy’s Mobile Bar LLC, 6 Patton Rd, St. James NY 11780 Purpose: any lawful act.
26-298 5/28, 6/4, 11, 18, 25, 7/2
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
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST DEBRA BOTTARI
A/K/A DEBRAJEA J. BOTTARI AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF NEIL
BOTTARI; DEMI BOTTARI A/K/A
DIEMI M. BOTTARI AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF NEIL BOTTARI; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF NEIL
BOTTARI, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-ofkin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint; et al. Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on December 9, 2025.
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on June 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM premises known as 317 40th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements
thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.
District 0103 Section 001.00, Block 04.00 and Lot 039.000.
Approximate amount of judgment
$381,726.34 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #618816/2024.
Francesco Tini, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747
26-291. 5/28, 6/4, 11, 18
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
SELENE FINANCE, LP, -againstGARY J. GORMAN, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 1, 2025, wherein SELENE FINANCE, LP is the Plaintiff and GARY J. GORMAN, 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, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 290 33RD STREET, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0103-005.0003.00-044.000. ALL THOSE CERTAIN LOTS, PIECES, OR PARCELS OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF
BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 627025/2024. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
26-292. 5/28, 6/4, 11, 18
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-CH2 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CH2, -againstJAMES CALLENDER, 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 10, 2026, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCI-
ATION, AS TRUSTEE, AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-CH2 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CH2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES CALLENDER, 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, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 19 RAINBOW LANE, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0100-173.0002.00-017.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610401/2025. Scott H. Siller, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
26-293. 5/28, 6/4, 11, 18
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD
Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, June 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s):
PUBLIC HEARING/ MINOR SUBDIVISION
JOB# HPLN-87 (2602A); With Pride Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc.: SCTM# 0100-097-01-004.048: Zone – G Industry: SEQRA – Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: The applicant proposes to construct a 6,830sf office mezzanine within a 24,833sf warehouse in order to move all offices to the mezzanine level, along with associated site improvements.: Property is located on the southwest corner of Banfi Plaza North & Boening Plaza, East Farmingdale, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New Yor
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Babylon Beacon: 06/04/2026 26-312 6/4
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0341-26-112794 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 Cupsogue Beach County Park, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at DUNE SOCIAL 1, LLC. 26-300. 5/28, 6/4
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0350-26-112816 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Club (members only not-forprofit) under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 83 Ridge Ave, Point O' Woods, NY 11706, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at THE CLUB AT POINT O'WOODS, INC. 26-301. 5/28, 6/4
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005HE1, -against-
MARCELINO ESCOBAR, 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 16, 2026, wherein THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE1 is the Plaintiff and MARCELINO ESCOBAR, 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 29, 2026 at 12:00PM, premises known as 219 STATE AVENUE, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-083.0003.00-035.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 603207/2020. Ian Sack, 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.
26-303. 5/28, 6/4, 11, 18
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for NRZ Pass-Through Trust IV, Plaintiff AGAINST Elizabeth Romano a/k/a Elizabeth R. Romano; Fortunato Romano; Rosario Romano; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 2, 2019, and Amended February 24, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on July 9, 2026, at 10:00AM, premises known as 35 Lapeer 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 Deer Park, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 027.00 Block: 02.00 Lot: 074.000. Approximate amount of judgment $363,743.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 019256/2013. Justin M. Block, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: May 18, 2026 26-308. 6/4, 11, 18, 25
LBAB5
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT
REVIEW BOARD
Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, June 9th, 2026. Public hearings begin 6:00pm. NEW APPLICATIONS:
•Oscar Leon 22 Chatham Street Deer Park, NY 11729
SCTM#0100-23-417
•Stephen Kelly 29 Emerson Ave Copiague, NY 11726
SCTM#0100-1803-8
•Georgette RichieHermann 24 Brookwood Drive Wheatley Heights, NY 11798
SCTM#0100-10-2-9
•Sandra Mobley 82 Commonwealth Dr Wyandanch, NY 11798
SCTM#0100-58-25.001
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RENEWALS BY AFFIDAVIT
APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED.
All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory Apartment Review
Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York.
Babylon Beacon: Thursday, June 4th, 2026 26-304. 6/4
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association As Trustee Of BKPL-EG Basket Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Barry Vanderberg, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 4, 2024 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on April 28, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on July 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 1261 America Avenue, 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 03.00 and Lot 062.001. Approximate amount of judgment is $366,584.49 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #624858/2023.
Pamela J. Greene, Esq., Referee
Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 170741-6 26-307. 6/4, 11, 18, 25
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 10, 2026 at 6:00pm NEW APPLICATION
1. Edina & Jean Wilbert Mercidieu
43 Patricia Ave. Deer Park NY 11729
SCTM NO: 010021-4-41
2. 1229 Third Street LLC 1229 3rd St. West Babylon NY 11704
SCTM NO: 0100134-1-19 RENEWALS
1. Bruce Cohen 812 Country Line Rd. N. Amityville NY 11701
SCTM NO: 0100164-1-79
2. John Corso 52 Heathcote Rd. N. Lindenhurst NY 11757
SCTM NO: 0100204-2-41 26-309 6/4
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 63 HOMEWOOD
LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/17/26. Office Location Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: 63 Homewood LLC at 3000 Marcus Ave., Ste 1W5, Lake Success, NY 110421009. Reg. Agent: eResidentAgent, Inc.1 Rockefeller Plaza Ste 1204, NY, NY 10020. The principal business address of the LLC is 3000 Marcus Ave., Ste 1W5, Lake Success, NY 110421009. Purpose: any lawful activity.
26-314. 6/4, 11, 18, 25, 7/2, 9
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF CKSP LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY
(SSNY) on 5/26/26. Office Location Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: CKSP LLC at 812 Park Ave #5/6D, NY, NY 10021. Reg. Agent: eResidentAgent, Inc.1 Rockefeller Plaza Ste 1204, NY, NY 10020. The principal business address of the LLC is 812 Park Ave #5/6D, NY, NY 10021. Purpose: any lawful activity. 26-313. 6/4, 11, 18, 25, 7/2, 9.
Notice of formation of CGP Realty LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/06/2024
Office location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLCupon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: The LLC, 375 W Main Street, Ste 130, Huntington NY 11743 Purpose: any lawful act.
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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will host the 48th Annual Jones Beach Volleyball Tournament on July 18 at Jones Beach State Park.
The tournament will feature fourplayer co-ed teams and will begin at 9 a.m. on the volleyball courts at Central Mall Field 4. Organizers said teams are guaranteed to play seven games, and the top two teams from each round-robin bracket will advance to quarterfinal matches.
Cash prizes will be awarded to the first- and second-place teams. The thirdand fourth-place teams will receive mer-
chandise prizes. Registration is free and will remain open until the roster is full. Players must be at least 14 years old to participate. Organizers said players under age 18 must submit a parent or guardian waiver. The tournament is sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Natural Heritage Trust. Contributors include SUNY Farmingdale and local radio stations 102.3 WBAB and 106.1 WBLI. For more information, call the Long Island Regional Recreation Department at (631) 321-3510 or Jones Beach State Park at (516) 785-1600.
Ron Becker, president of the Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts, BACCA, will be presenting a multi-media show on June 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. and on June 7 and 14 at 3 p.m. at the BACCA Arts Center titled “The Colors of My Life.”
This show, Becker said, will take the audience through a memoir like experience, only on stage.
A painter and realist who interprets the beauty he sees around him, Becker has won numerous awards at several Long Island galleries and continues to find new ways and mediums to work with.
In “The Colors of My Life” show,
Becker will share some of the highlights and colors of his life that have informed how he takes in his experiences now. To attend the show, tickets can be purchased at ronbecker.booktix.com or at the door. The cost is $20 per person. There will also be a related art exhibit that will open at the Mills Pond Gallery in St. James on June 27 and run until July 24 where paintings, ceramics and sculptural pieces will visually describe his life story.
BACCA Arts Center is located at 149 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 587-3696.
MONDAY, JUNE 8
•Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m. For meeting information, call 531-893-7925 ; or visit their web site @ http://www.babylon.k12.ny.us.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
•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.
•West Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7 p.m. at the West Babylon Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Rd., W. Babylon. For info., call 631-376-7008.
•Republic Airport Commission public meeting: 7 p.m. at Republic Airport’s Main Terminal, 7150 Republic Airport, Room 201, Farmingdale. For information, call 631-7527707, x6109 or email: contactus@republicairport.net.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
•Babylon Village Historical Society and
the Babylon Village Arts Council host the Flag Artwork Display and 250th Anniversary Exhibit: 6 - 8 p.m. at the Babylon Village Historical Museum, located at 117 W. Main St., Babylon Village. For more info., call 631-669-1756.
•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.
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Q. I’m trying to figure out what to do about the old construction on my house that I am being told needs permits before I can finish selling. First, I understand that I may have to pay a penalty, and second, I’m wondering why my buyer says they will take over and get permits after we close but their attorney says it’s a lot more complicated because we didn’t get a flood repair permit after Hurricane Sandy. What can you tell me about this? It seems much more complicated than it needs to be.
A. This is a typical case of “you snooze, you lose.” I regularly hear from people who tell me that their friends, contractors, even their attorneys, in some cases, give them “off the record” advice not to make waves, not to do anything. But the issues and requirements don’t just go away, and design professionals are held back from what you really wanted them to do, like an addition or a home makeover, many years later.
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In 2013, your municipality required a repair permit, and instead of repeatedly contacting you, they opted to say that they notified you (once or twice), and now it’s your problem that you didn’t respond. The friction this created has lasted long after the memory of the flood turmoil has diminished. People feel ambushed, but arguing or passing on the requirement doesn’t make it go away.
In fact, one of the requirements is a “proof of loss” letter issued to the property owner, preferably the person who owned the property at the time of the flood. Switching to the next owner just complicates the process. Even though repair permits do not have a permit fee, most people made improvements during repairs, and your municipality recently doubled the fees for property improvements. So putting off the repair is now going to cost even more, which your buyer’s attorney might also realize while protecting the buyer.
When it comes to building department fees, one of the biggest municipalities, whose fees were more lenient, just raised them substantially. A couple who applied for permits in 2019, later hampered by the pandemic, saw their projected fees go from $2,000 to $4,600 this past month. Yes, it really did take that long, due to the pandemic and the stages of approval they had to go through, and they weren’t snoozing. Listen to the buyer’s attorney and follow through. Good luck!
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Recently Joe Cairo, former St. John’s basketball great Frank Alagia and I had the chance to meet Rudy Ruettiger, the inspiration for the cult classic film “Rudy,” based on Ruettiger’s improbable football “career” at Notre Dame. Ruettiger was in town to speak at Nassau Community College’s graduation.
Cairo and I are graduates of Notre Dame, and Alagia was heavily recruited by Notre Dame before deciding on St. John’s. We’re all longtime followers of college sports, and no collegiate sports program has had a more storied tradition than Notre Dame football.
The Fighting Irish have had, by last count, 94 All-Americans, 50 College Hall of Famers and seven Heisman Trophy winners.
Ruettiger was none of these. He played for a total of less than 40 seconds, and made one tackle in Notre Dame’s final home game of the 1975 season, his senior year, against Georgia Tech. Because the Irish were leading 24-3 when Coach Dan Devine put Ruettiger
in the game, that tackle had zero impact on the game or the season.
Yet Rudy’s is one of the first names millions of sports fans will raise in a conversation not just about Notre Dame football, but college football in general. More than 50 years after his single moment of gridiron glory and 33 years after the film premiered, “Rudy” remains a cable television mainstay. Why?
Because Ruettiger’s story is what so many consider college sports, Notre Dame and the American Dream to be all about: hard work and a fighting spirit overcoming the odds.
The tale of his brief moment in the spotlight at Notre Dame is a cult classic.
Raised with 13 siblings in the very-blue-collar steel mill town of Joliet, Ill., Ruettiger demonstrated neither the academic nor the athletic skills to be accepted, let alone play football, at Notre Dame. He was dyslexic and underweight, a poor high school student and a mediocre football player. But his lifelong dream, like that of so many Catholic ethnic kids of his generation, was to play football at Notre Dame.
After serving in the Navy in the Vietnam War, Ruettiger began his quixotic quest to be admitted to Notre Dame. As the film recounts, after personal entreat-
ies to university priests and officials, he was admitted to its affiliate, Holy Cross Junior College, adjacent to the big school’s campus. He got a janitorial job and a place to sleep in the bowels of Notre Dame’s football facilities while studying at Holy Cross. Then, after several rejections and much tutoring, he was admitted to Notre Dame as a junior, and set out to make the football team as a walk-on.
He played on the practice team, going up against the varsity as it prepared for upcoming games but receiving no assurance that he would ever take the field at Notre Dame Stadium himself. But in that final game in 1975, he did.
As Ruettiger is the first to tell you, his story isn’t about football heroics. It’s about the American Dream of working hard to overcome hard times and disappointments without complaint or selfpity. It’s about Notre Dame’s commitment to academic and athletic excellence while staying loyal to lasting beliefs and principles. Its athletes had to measure up to the same academic requirements as other students, and experience the same living conditions. The players who were on the field on
Saturdays were in the classrooms, dining halls and dorms with other students during the week.
The day after our meeting, as I was writing this, Ruettiger called to continue our conversation. He and I are both concerned about how much things are changing in college sports. While college athletes are entitled to fair compensation, now, with the transfer portal, players sign lucrative contracts and can move from college to college one year to the next, season to season. Star players can transfer to play for a college team for one year, after barely setting foot on that school’s campus, and then play for a rival college the following year. This takes away the sense of identifying with players who share your experience — even so many Notre Dame “subway alumni” who have never attended the school but share its aspirations.
As a guy who has been through so much, however, Ruettiger has confidence that college sports will prevail, and he will continue to believe in his inspirational film and message. Whether the odds are great or small, whether in life or on the gridiron, old Notre Dame will win over all. Go, Irish!
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
Ihave just celebrated another birthday, and there is no denying that I am up there in years on this planet. I take every birthday seriously, but in my case they’re a reminder that none of us are going to be around forever, and some of us have only a short time left to share our experiences with our friends and family.
The world around us is moving at such a rapid pace that it’s impossible to keep up with the blizzard of news that we endure each day. As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our wonderful country, I often think about the Founding Fathers and the challenges they faced to tell the nation about their vision of what they wanted America to become, and about our responsibilities as its citizens.
Benjamin Franklin offered us many words of wisdom during the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention. He famously remarked, on leaving the
convention, that he and his colleagues had given us “a republic, if you can keep it.” He further offered, “Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.”
WFranklin argued that self-governance relies directly on the moral character of its citizens. And lastly, he stated, “This Constitution can only end in despotism … when the people shall become so corrupted.” Those remarks were a warning that the system would fail if the people lost their capacity for self-governance. That’s a lot of wisdom to digest, and it takes time to unpack all of it.
advance his personal agenda.
hat would he think of our Congress, and a slush fund, and unapproved wars?
If I had to choose one example of how we have failed to heed Franklin’s words, it is the U.S. Congress. Starting around the fourth grade, history teachers tell us that we have three “equal” branches of government. That used to refer to Congress, the Supreme Court and the president. But today we have a neutered Congress, a feuding Supreme Court and a president who has successfully taken control of the levers of government to
I rarely comment about the happenings in the Republican Party, because I have enough issues with my fractured Democratic Party. But watching television the other night, I felt some sadness about Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s primary defeat. I relate to Cornyn because of my 23 years in the State Legislature. Government is only as good as the people who serve in it, and Cornyn, a Republican, was a hardworking, productive senator. I feel the same way about Louisiana’s Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, who incurred the ire of President Trump for voting to impeach him after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Cassidy, a physician, contributed much to the Senate, but also lost a primary last month.
What would Franklin think about the $1.776 billion slush fund created by Trump to reward the Jan. 6 rioters for their misdeeds? A number of Republican senators who have been silent on so many issues have spoken out against this money grab. Think of the significance of this concept. All of the money
given out will remain confidential. There are no restrictions on who can apply. People who assaulted Capitol policemen could walk away with taxpayer money.
The people who crafted our Constitution did so with the hope that we would avoid future wars, and only start them with the consent of Congress. The president has called the Iran war a “military operation” and a “skirmish,” but it has dramatically depleted our supply of sophisticated weapons. Depriving Iran of a nuclear weapon is important, but when the conflict is over, Iran will be better off, and capable of waging terror in the region for years to come.
Benjamin Frankin, and the many other signatories to the Constitution, hoped that we would, in time, become a better nation. These are the thoughts that occupy me as I enjoy another birthday. I worry not for me. I worry for my children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. We owe them a more perfect union.
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.
We all know the dangers of leaving your child in a parked car, especially in the summer. But what most people don’t realize is the deadly consequences that can result from leaving your pet in a parked car, too.
This danger is not exaggerated; it’s science.
A parked car acts like a greenhouse, trapping heat inside that builds with alarming speed. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the temperature inside a vehicle parked on an 85-degree day can reach 104 degrees in just 10 minutes, and within an hour can soar more than 40 degrees above the outdoor temperature.
Even on days that feel merely warm — not scorching — the heat in a sealed vehicle can become lethal.
Many pet owners still cling to dangerous myths. Parking in the shade isn’t enough. Cracking the windows doesn’t offer meaningful relief. Leaving water in the car changes little. Once heat becomes trapped, the temperature rises rapidly and relentlessly.
What makes the situation even more dangerous is that animals can’t cool
To the Editor:
I have lived on Long Island for many years, and it’s part of my DNA. I was shocked to read the op-ed in the May 14-20 issue, “Battery energy storage isn’t just an experiment. It works,” by Nick Guariglia, the advocacy manager of the New York Offshore Wind Alliance. It was a completely one-sided commentary by an insider to the battery storage proposals floating around Long Island.
One basic, and most important, concern Mr. Guariglia didn’t mention is the lack of technology for avoiding lithium battery fires. The fires that have occurred in the U.S. and around the world caused by overheating energy-storage batteries are well documented. Fire departments, and fire marshals, across the U.S. acknowledge the lack of knowledge, appropriate tools and training of volunteer firefighters that’s necessary to manage these fires. Firefighters simply depend on hours of watering the batteries until the fire is extinguished.
This archaic process of putting out a fire costs thousands of gallons of expensive water, and the chemicals that burning lithium-based batteries release into our communities, and our Long Island waterways, are a key concern in the towns where these bat-
themselves the way humans do. People sweat efficiently. Dogs and cats rely primarily on panting. But when the air surrounding them is already hotter than their bodies, panting can actually worsen the problem by drawing in even hotter air. Heatstroke can occur in just minutes.
Certain kinds of pets face even greater risks. Older and overweight animals, and short-muzzled breeds such as pugs and bulldogs, struggle to regulate body temperature under normal conditions. Inside a hot car, they can quickly suffer brain damage, organ failure or death.
The warning signs of heatstroke are often easy to spot: heavy panting, frantic behavior and excessive drooling are early signs of distress. Bright red gums, vomiting, stumbling or collapse signal a medical emergency. At that point, every second matters.
If a pet appears to be overheating, it should immediately be moved to a cooler area and relieved with cool — not icecold — water while emergency veterinary care is sought. Ice water can shock the body and worsen the situation.
Unfortunately, many tragedies occur because owners convince themselves they will “only be gone a minute.” But a
quick stop in a store, coffee shop or pharmacy can turn deadly if a line forms or there’s another distraction.
If you see a pet left in a car, call 911. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
The issue is serious enough that New York, and many other states, have laws addressing animals left in dangerous conditions inside vehicles.
New York Agriculture and Markets Law Section 353-d prohibits confining a companion animal in a vehicle during extreme heat or cold when doing so puts the animal in imminent danger of death or serious physical injury. The law authorizes police officers, firefighters, emergency responders and humane officers to remove the endangered animal if necessary. A pet owner can also face criminal cruelty charges if an animal is injured or dies after being left in a hot car.
But laws alone cannot solve the problem. Public awareness and personal responsibility matter most. The safest choice is also the simplest: If your pet can’t come inside with you, leave it at home. No errand, appointment or convenience is worth risking your four-legged best friend’s life.
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remember “snap decisions”?
They’re now DOa. I sit down to write about the epidemic of obsessive overthinking that grips many of us as we try to get through the day, decision by decision. Should I set the alarm for 7:15 a.m. and have time for coffee, or 7:25 and sleep 10 more minutes?
Should I wear the boots to work? and how long should I think about this? You take my point. The problem isn’t just that the process of “choosing” is overwhelming. It’s that we can’t think fluidly. Our thoughts are fragmented by our screen life.
This has led to a kind of decision paralysis.
I need wallpaper. There must be thousands of choices, so why don’t I go online and look at all of them? Or I’m studying a menu: blackened tuna or chicken parm? I stare. Others are waiting for me.
teries are proposed to be installed.
My own process is a little like fishing. I cast a line, like “What should I write about this week?” and if something bites, I go with it — except for recent times, when I sometimes lose the fish, or drop the rod, or forget why I’m standing on a riverbank in my brain, trying to land an idea.
So I was on the riverbank a minute ago, planning to explore more productive decision-making techniques, when my phone beeped, and told me there was an “audacious” recipe for cucumber salad waiting for me online. Who could resist?
tagainst institutionalized cruelty unworthy of a great country.
So that’s always a compelling topic, I thought, as I was looking up the details of the new $1.8 billion fund to “deliver payouts to people who say they were harmed by the justice system,” according to The Washington Post. That would include the people charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
he task at hand: choosing a topic for this first summer column. Easy, right? No.
after saving it to my online file of never-to-be-used recipes, I came back to my task at hand: choosing a topic for this first summer column. Easy, right? Wrong.
I am so riven by the political threats to our democracy that I believe I should use my space to resist, to support the integrity of the Constitution and to summon the help of people in power to stop the madness that is Trump. It’s my little bit. Maybe a reader or two will join me in pushing back
Let’s be clear: Our communities are not opposed to innovative ideas for generating much-needed added energy, but that shouldn’t come with a high risk of exposing our children and families to lithium batteries that have not yet proven to be manageable, but have proven to be fire-prone when they overheat. Let’s not ignore these facts and offer one-sided comments to the public.
Mr. Guariglia also failed to mention the critical nature of base-load generation, the foundation of consistent and reliable energy production. Before considering additional supplementary energy sources such as wind and solar, we must strengthen our existing power generation structure by repowering the E.F. Barrett, Northport and Port Jefferson power plants, and increasing their efficiency by converting them to combined-cycle-generation capacity from existing single-cycle generation. This will almost double their power output.
We must expand the capacity of the upstate Nine Mile Point nuclear power plants 1 and 2. Utilize the availability of clean natural gas to New York state via the new pipeline known as the North East Supply Enhancement project to supply Long Island plants. Take full advantage of the existing cross-Sound cables that transport energy to and from Long Island, as well as the Neptune cable, from Sayreville, N.J., that transmits electricity generated in the Midwest to Long Island.
Funding the above must take precedence over expending resources on inconsistent power generation from wind and solar projects or risky battery energy storage systems.
GEOrGE P. POMBar President, Glen Head-Glenwood Landing-Greenvale Civic Council
Editors’ note: Nick Guariglia’s op-ed did not appear in all print editions of the Herald, but can be found at liherald.com.
Paying the perpetrators? and as part of the deal, according to The New York Times, the Trumps, senior and junior, might not ever be subject to audits, like every other United States citizen. Basically, if they were so inclined — and I’m not suggesting they would cook the books — they would never have to pay a tax bill again. No one would be looking. My friends, conservative or liberal, how is that possibly OK?
I took a lunch break last hour, and while I was chowing down on a hamburger, I got a news alert that I could be dead by the time I finished my meal due to the risks of fatty meats and overprocessed hamburger rolls. and
the energy drink I was swilling could trigger a heart attack from the caffeine content alone.
Well, that could make a good topic for a column, but by the time I returned to the computer, my weather app was screaming at me to take shelter, from “tornadic” activity in the area. Turned out to be a false alarm, but it did make me lose my train of thought…
Oh, yes. Deciding on what to write about today. I can’t choose just any topic, because a gene for obsessive rumination is part of my DNa, and I must believe that I have made the perfect decision for readers, for our moment and for me.
No need to rush and tell me I missed the mark. We all know, intellectually, that perfection is the enemy of the good. The quote is frequently attributed to Voltaire, but I’ve heard many writers offer a version. It’s so apt today, as we scroll day and night, trying to decide on the best all-night car wash or strapless bra or Korean barbecue. We can be consumed by the process or make peace with “good enough.” Good enough may keep us sane as we live through destabilizing times.
Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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