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Anca Radoi, holding the 2025 Women of Distinction Award, with Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert, Mayor Mary Adams, Historical Society President Judy Skillen, 2024 honoree Melissa Kalhorn, Trustee Dominic Bencivenga and Trustee Anthony Cardali.
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD
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It was a night of heartfelt tributes and community pride at the Village of Babylon Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 23, as local leaders honored three residents for their extraordinary service and impact.
Anca Radoi was named the 2025 Babylon Village Woman of Distinction, while Kiernan O’Halloran and Jack Monteleone received the village’s Good Citizenship Award.
This year the Village formed a special committee to select the Woman of Distinction, and the nominations came from residents, said Mayor Mary Adams. After much thought and discussion, the committee selected someone who truly reflects the spirit of Babylon — Anca Radoi,.
The Woman of Distinction honor is awarded to a Babylon resident who demonstrates
strength in the face of adversity and a spirit of kindness that uplifts others.
Radoi, who left Romania at age 23, holds an MBA and serves as a program director for the U.S. Department of State, overseeing international exchange programs. She and her husband are raising two daughters, Claire and Chloe, in Babylon, and she remains deeply active in village life.
She is president of the Babylon School District PTA and a class mom and recently spoke at the high school about the importance of global understanding through language and cultural awareness. She also serves on the town’s committee addressing speeding near local schools and has helped organize donation drives to support neighbors facing unemployment or hardship. Her charitable outreach extends internationally as well — to Romania and Brazil.
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Sal Mangano still remembers his mother’s words, spoken softly but with conviction: “You have to think of others and always give back.”
Those words, he said, shaped not only his outlook, but the path of his life.
This fall, that lifelong commitment to service will be recognized when Mangano is honored as one of the grand marshals of the 2025 Long Island Columbus Day Parade — returning to Babylon for the first time in decades.
The parade steps off on Saturday, Oct. 11, in Deer Park.
Mangano, whose family owns and operates Mangano Family Funeral Homes, will be recognized alongside several local leaders, including Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer, former News 12 anchor Danielle Campbell, State Sen. Mario Mattera, Assemblyman Steve Stern, and Enzo Bifulco, a 52-year member of the Cellini Lodge, Order of Sons and Daughters of Italy in America.
Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta is serving as parade chairman.
“It’s going to be a wonderful event, and we are very excited,” Manetta said. “Everyone should make a point of getting out for the parade.”
The celebration begins at the
Deer Park Lake Avenue Firehouse, at 94 Lake Ave., with opening remarks at noon. The parade will officially step off at 1 p.m., highlighting the richness of Italian-American heritage and culture.
Floats, banners, marching bands, live music and community groups will fill the route, offering festivities for all ages. The parade will conclude at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge No. 2211, at 2075 Deer Park Ave., where an Italian Food Festival will take place. Attendees can enjoy food trucks, live entertainment and an indoor craft fair. Community groups are welcome to march in the parade, and families, friends and neighbors are encouraged to attend. Parking is available at JFK Middle School, across from the firehouse, with free shuttle bus service provided.
For more information, call (516) 633-1435.
“It’s a privilege to celebrate Italian heritage, history and culture with such respected individuals and the event hosts,” Mangano said.
A graduate of LaSalle Military Academy, Mangano returned to his hometown to take an active role not only in the family business, but also in the community his family has served for generations. He serves on the board of directors for the Sons
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Richard (R.J.) Renna, 33, deputy mayor of the Village of Lindenhurst, is running to replace Republican Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey in the 14th District, which includes Babylon Village, Gilgo, Oak Beach, Captree, Copiague, North Babylon, North Lindenhurst, West Babylon and Lindenhurst Village.
McCaffrey, a Republican, is completing his 12th year and stepping down under county term limits.
Renna, a lifelong Lindenhurst resident, attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School and graduated from Lindenhurst High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Farmingdale State College and works as director of client services at Appco Group USA, a charity marketing company.
He was initially challenged by Democrat Richard Felix of Deer Park, who has since withdrawn from the race.
“There is no doubt that the Democrats have a good stronghold in Babylon, but Kevin (McCaffrey) has done really well working with them and getting things done,” Renna said. “I’m looking forward to continuing that kind of a relationship and delivering for all of the residents.”
Renna said he hoped to make the most of his experience in local government and nonprofit fundraising to support communities across the district. He cited work in Lindenhurst with Mayor Michael Lavorata to boost the local economy.
“Lindenhurst Village has done well in bringing in new businesses, and it is booming,” Renna said. “That happened because we created a business district, sat down, looked at where we were and what had to change, and worked together with the Chamber of
Commerce and other groups to reach our goal.”
He believes that strategy can be replicated across the South Shore. “It means having a vision and making sure everyone understands what that vision is,” he said. “I can bring my experience in Lindenhurst to all areas of the district.”
Renna also supports expanding the Suffolk County Police Department’s Community Policing initiative, calling it key to building trust between officers and the public.
“I would like to see our police come to the forefront with the public and create a relationship,” he said. “That is important.”
With much of the district along the South Shore, Renna said that improving infrastructure and storm resilience is another priority. His experience in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, he said, taught him how challenging it can be for local officials to navigate state and federal regulations.
“When I get into the Legislature, I know I’m going to be faced with these same hurdles,” he said. “But with my experience and the help of the county executive’s office, I’m sure we can get a fair share of infrastructure money to get things done — we definitely have to push for that.”
Legislators currently run for four-year terms in offyear elections from presidential and gubernatorial races. Under a new state law, which is currently being challenged in the courts, these elections would be held the same year as presidential and gubernatorial races. That would mean that Suffolk County legislators would run again in three years.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Early voting will take place from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. For more information on voting, including early voting and absentee ballots, call the Board of Elections, at (631) 852-4500, or go to suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/BOE.
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Suffolk County Supreme Court Judge Tim Mazzei ruled that accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will face one trial for his seven alleged murders.
“We had faith in our arguments,” Heuermann’s court-appointed lawyer Michael Brown said after Mazzei’s written ruling on Sept. 23 at the Arthur M. Cromarty Criminal Court in Riverhead.“We think we were right on the law,” Brown said, acknowledging that “it’s up to the court to make that decision, Judge Mazzei didn’t agree with us. We move forward.”
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney argued that due to the “inextricably interwoven,” nature surrounding the evidence of Heuermann’s alleged crime, the case had to be litigated as one trial.
“That’s particularly applicable in this case,” he said. “The evidence needed to prove one charge can necessarily prove the other charges.”
Mazzei also ruled in favor of admitting nuclear DNA evidence at trial for a second time this month. Heuermann’s attorneys filed a motion following his initial decision to admit the nuclear DNA evidence, arguing that California-based Astrea Labs did not have proper state Department of Health permits.
Heuermann’s defense filed a motion to sever and to split the seven murders into as many as five separate trials in January. Tierney and Brown both emphasized again that Heuermann had not considered taking a plea deal.
Mazzei set a Jan. 13 deadline for both parties to return to Riverhead and for any additional pretrial motions to be filed. Brown
indicated that they would be appealing the search warrants and the evidence presented to the grand jury.
“Several of the victims, the grand jury presentation is really bare bones,” Brown argued. “We don’t believe that there’s a reasonable cause, a probable cause, that was presented to the grand jury on two specific victims, at a minimum.”
Brown declined to share which victims they would be focusing on as well as when he anticipates the motions being filed, although he added that he was confident they would meet the January deadline.
Heurmann’s estranged wife, Asa, and daughter, Victoria Heuermann, attended the Sept. 23 hearing accompanied by their attorney, Robert Macedonio. Both declined to comment. Macedonio spoke for them.
“We are here,” he said, to see these proceedings play out in the courtroom. “Not in the media, not in the podcast-sphere she wants to see and hear for herself, as her daughter does any evidence of guilt that they may have against Rex.”
No trial date has been set for the case, which spans decades of killings on Long Island. Several true crime documentaries have been released about the Gilgo Beach murders, including “Gilgo Beach Killer: The House Of Secrets,” which debuted on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, on June 10 and features Macedonio, Asa, and Victoria.
A week prior to the premiere of the three-part documentary, Victoria “told the producers that based on publicly available facts that have been presented and explained to her, she now believes her father is most likely the Gilgo Beach killer,” according to text flashed on the screen at the
end of the series’ third episode.
Heuermann, a 62-year-old who lived in Massapequa Park at the time of his arrest, now stands charged with the murders of seven people in total: Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Amber Lynn Costello, Megan Waterman, Jessica Taylor, Sandra Costilla, and Valerie Mack.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has maintained his innocence since his July 2023 arrest.
This story was originally posted on the Herald website on Tues., Sept. 23 with free access to readers.
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
Local students were recently awarded by The Vivian and Tony Gentile Scholarship Fund at Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation’s 2025 Friends and Family V.I.P. Night.
Emily Ogurick, a graduate of Massapequa High School and attending Molloy University to study Secondary Education received the Vivian and Tony Gentile Scholarship. Avery Ketcham who has been a member of the Adventureland team since 2022, a graduate of West Babylon High School and attends SUNY Cortland to study Inclusive Education was the recipient of the Vivian and Tony Gentile Adventureland Employee Scholarship.
The Vivian and Tony Gentile Scholarship Fund awarded a total of 13 scholarships of $5,000 each, totaling $65,000 to high school seniors attending college as full-time students on Long Island this fall and this year, nearly 2,000 people attended the V.I.P Night to support the charity effort. The event raised $400,000 to help Long Islanders. Collectively, the foundation raised over $2.1 million from all eight VIP Nights since the start of the foundation.
“Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation is thrilled to be the catalyst for Long Islanders helping Long Islanders — the sup-
Right: Emily Ogurick of Massapequa who received the Vivian and Tony Gentile Scholarshipis shown with Steven Gentile and Paul Gentile, Adventureland Park Managers
port we have received through our annual VIP Night event is incredible,” said Steve Gentile, Adventureland’s Helping Hands Foundation’s Board President. “In just one night, we have raised over $400,000 for our scholarship program, grant program, and pledges that support Long Island students, teachers, schools and nonprofits. We are so grateful and thank you for the opportunity to serve Long Island and honored to have such extraordinary support from our donors and sponsors.”
A Wyandanch woman was arrested Thursday, Sept. 18, and charged with animal cruelty and resisting arrest, according to the Suffolk County SPCA.
Jasmine Petro, 37, faces two misdemeanor charges related to the neglect of her dog and a possible felony assault charge after a Suffolk County SPCA detective was injured while attempting to take her into custody. The detective was treated at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore and later released.
The investigation began July 11, when SPCA detectives discovered an emaciated pit bull, named Yeezy, at Petro’s Wyandanch residence. Before her arrest, Petro voluntarily surrendered the dog to the Town of Babylon Animal Shelter, where veterinarians helped nurse the animal back to health.
Yeezy has since recovered and been adopted, officials said.
Petro was processed at the Suffolk County Police Department’s First Precinct and released on a desk appearance ticket. She is scheduled to appear in First
District Court in Central Islip on Oct. 8.
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department and other law enforcement and emergency service agencies: PETIT LARCENY
West Babylon: Representatives for Burlington’s department store at 825 Montauk Highway called police shortly after 5 p.m., Sept. 18 to report that three people entered the store, filled several bags with store property and left without paying for the items.
Lindenhust: An unidentified female took an assortment of goods from the CVS Pharmacy on Montauk Highway and left the store without paying for the items. Police did not indicate the value of the merchandise. That occurred Sept. 18 at approximately 2 p.m.
Deer Park: A representative for Sephora in The Arches, called police to advise them that a female walked into the store shortly after 3:30 p.m., Sept. 15, placed merchandise in her bag valued at $428 and left the store without paying for the items.
The Suffolk County SPCA is urging residents to report suspected cases of animal cruelty or neglect by calling 631382-7722. RIOT
West Islip/Lindenhurst: Suffolk County Police arrested seven men following an altercation the occurred between two groups of motorcyclists that injured four people in Lindenhurst on Sept. 14. Police gave this account:
A confrontation between the two groups began at 1683 Sports Bar & Grille, 401 Sunrise Hwy., West Islip at approximately 3 p.m. The groups then moved to Phillips 66 Gas Station, at 86 East Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst, where approximately 20 people engaged in a physical altercation at approximately 3:30 p.m. When police arrived, they arrested several people and found multiple who were injured. Five adult men were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries; four of them for stab wounds and the fifth for blunt force wounds.
Following an investigation by First Squad detectives, seven men were CONTINUED
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“Her quiet strength, passion for community involvement and compassionate character make her impact felt from her home to local schools, throughout the neighborhood and beyond,” a nominating letter read. “Anca embodies the spirit of Babylon Village through her selfless dedication to others and her ability to create positive change. Her presence and contributions have made our community stronger.”
Radoi said she was honored by the recognition and grateful for the community that has embraced her.
“I am deeply humbled and honored to be nominated with such an amazing award, and I cannot begin to express my appreciation for the community that welcomed me,” Radoi said. “I do believe the biggest accomplishment anyone can have is to give back — even in small steps.”
She thanked Mayor Adams, the committee and village trustees, and credited her family — especially her husband and daughters — for their support.
“Working with children is such an important task, because they really do observe and notice everything,” she said. “Thank you to my family for putting up with late nights, last-minute schedule changes and the times someone needed help across the street — I do it all with joy. And this award inspires me to continue this journey of giving back.”
The evening also celebrated the 2025 Good Citizenship Award honorees. While O’Halloran could not attend, Monteleone
accepted the award in person, surrounded by family and friends.
Monteleone, a Babylon native and graduate of Berklee College of Music, is a professional musician, songwriter and guitarist. He was honored for his efforts to raise awareness and funding for adrenal cancer research after losing his mother, Leslie, earlier this year to the disease.
Determined to honor her memory, Monteleone organized a fundraiser at the Village Gazebo — raising more than $21,000 for the cause.
“Although his mom could not physically be here to be part of this incredible event that Jack hosted, we know that Leslie was here with Jack in a very special way,” Adams said, calling his work “an incredible effort in God’s name and in his mom’s.”
“She always said that when Jack set his mind to something, it became his passion — and that couldn’t be more true.”
Monteleone thanked village officials and attendees and shared his appreciation for those who supported him along the way.
“I know it’s my name on here, but I had a really strong team behind me — occupying about 25 percent of the seats in this room,” he said. “I could talk about my mom forever. I will be talking about my mom forever. But thank you all for letting me do this.”
IN OTHER BUSINESS THE BOARD:
•Granted permission for Sean Logan to host a “Hawaiian Open” at Sumpwams Creek Golf Course on Oct. 19, starting at 8:30 a.m., pending timely submission of a notarized hold harmless agreement. The
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #94 in Babylon will be hosting an indoor Craft Fair on October 19 at the American Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they are currently seeking vendors.
A 6ft table costs $35; two 6 ft tables for $65; 8ft tables for $45; and two 8ft tables for $85.
For a registration form, please email us at americanlegionpost94babylonny@ gmail.com. You will need a registration form to register.
For more information, please text or call Jennifer at 631 960-6510 or Erin at (631) 807-1549.
American Legion Hall is located at 22 Grove Place, Babylon.
board also waived the open container section of the Village Code (Chapter 256) for the deck area only.
•Approved a Babylon Teachers’ Association golf outing at Sumpwams Creek on Oct. 22, beginning at 3:45 p.m., with the same conditions and waiver.
•Permitted the Village Cup to be held at E. Donald Conroy Sumpwams Creek Golf Course on Oct. 18 with a rain date of Oct.
25.
•Voted to prohibit rooftop dining throughout the village, citing architectural and safety concerns.
•Approved the installation of access key boxes on designated buildings to improve emergency access.
The next Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Tues., Oct. 14, at 8 p.m., at Village Hall, 153 W. Main St.
By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
Despite facing a season of growing pains and tough competition, Copiague’s boys’ soccer team continues to grind with heart, determination, and a belief that its first win is just around the corner.
“We graduated some good players,” coach Jim Konen said. “We aren’t as skilled as we’ve been in past years, but this group put a lot of time in during the offseason. I was hoping team chemistry would carry us, but the defense has struggled. Not enough of our guys play on club teams and that makes a difference.”
Even with those challenges, the Eagles have found a few bright spots, including standout senior forward Ismael Garcia. A four-year varsity player, Garcia has been a force on the field all season, netting seven goals despite facing constant defensive pressure. Four of those goals came in the season’s first game against Connetquot, a contest that ended in a 4-4 draw on Sept. 3.
“Ismael gets quadruple-teamed and still finds ways to make plays,” Konen said. “He’s been lights out and clearly the best player on the field, but he hasn’t had much help. We’re hoping that other guys scoring in our last game is a sign of things to come.” Some of those other goal scorers include Matthew Canales and Oscar Fuentes, who each found the back of the net once in a 3-2 loss to Patchogue-Medford back on Sept. 27.
After tying the first game against Connetquot, the Eagles followed it up with another 4-4 draw, this time against North Babylon in the second game of the season on Sept. 5. Since then, Copiague has lost five straight.
In goal, senior Kendel Serranno has been nothing short of heroic. With multiple games featuring over 20 saves, Serranno has kept the Eagles competitive in matches they otherwise may not have had a chance in. “Kendel has been phenomenal,” said Konen.
Senior midfielder Andres Arango has also stepped up in a big way. Known for his relentless motor and all-around contributions, Arango has been a leader on and off the field.
“He’s a do-it-all player,” said Konen. “Andres has been everywhere for us and is
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Copiague’s Oscar Fuentes, right, clashed with William Floyd’s Chris Rubio during an early season league showdown.
just a great kid who plays so hard.”
The team’s backbone has clearly been a core of five senior leaders. Along with Garcia, Serranno, and Arango are Jon Contreras, and Josue Perez-Padilla. All five play nearly every minute and have shouldered much of the responsibility on the pitch.
Beyond the seniors, there are promising signs for the future. Freshman Kenny Peralta has impressed with his development and has shown flashes of becoming a key player in years to come.
“Kenny’s had a good year and we’re excited about where he’s headed,” Konen said.
Junior Hector Vasquez has also been a steady contributor, giving the Eagles a solid presence and showing the depth that the team is working to build.
Despite not yet earning their first win, Konen continues to mix up practices, keeping the energy high and the Eagles focused.
“They’re a great group of kids,” he said. “They’re still working hard and dying to win games. We’ve been so close in so many of them so I know a win is coming. I can feel it.”
By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
Babylon’s girls’ soccer team, under the guidance of third-year coach Stuart Love, is looking to build on a legacy of excellence that stretches back decades.
Love has worked to maintain the winning culture that has long defined the program. “Even before I was coach, this program had so much great history,” he said. “We’ve been to the state finals four times in the last 20 years. The kids just know the expectation without even saying it.”
In Suffolk Class B, where the number of teams is smaller, Love knows a solid squad is always in the mix. “If you’re a strong team, you’re gonna be competitive every year,” he said.
This year’s Panthers boast six returning starters and a mix of experienced seniors and exciting young talent. Anchoring the team in goal is junior Gianna Durler, now in her third season as a starter. “She’s a really strong player for us,” said Love.
The leadership core is built around three senior captains: Lily Krollage, Alexa Casale, and Delaney Busch. Krollage, a four-year starter, is off to a blistering start with nine goals in the team’s first seven league games, including two in the Panthers’ first win of the year, a 4-0 victory over Hauppauge on Sept. 5. Casale adds stability and experience, while Bush has transitioned from defense to midfield, where her energy has made a big impact.
On the attack, junior Emma Muccioli is a key playmaker, known for her dribbling and passing ability. “She provides a lot of assists and helps us create chances,” Love noted. Meanwhile, senior Angelina Durler has made the most of her first year as a starter, tallying three goals and three assists so far this season.
The defensive unit is deep and experienced. Seniors Carissa Arena and Katie Balone along with junior Alex Esposito bring consistency and toughness, with Arena having made a smooth move from midfield. Junior Charleigh Gengler has also stepped up on the back line, becoming a glue player for team chemistry.
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Junior Charleigh Gengler is a key contributor on defense for the Panthers, who stand 3-3-3 overall heading into October.
She’s even taken eighth grader Julianna Colantuono under her wing, a young midfielder who was expected to play JV but impressed enough in preseason to earn a varsity spot. Sophomore Hailey Coll adds versatility with her ability to play multiple positions and use both feet, while her older sister, senior Ryan Cole, has stepped into a larger role this season. Babylon’s two other wins so far came in blowout fashion. On Sept. 10, it was an 8-1 rout of Port Jefferson. Krollage led the way with a hat trick while Muccioli chipped in with two goals of her own. After a 2-2 tie with Rocky Point three days later, the Panthers dominated Amityville, taking down the Tide 8-0. It was Krollage who again found the back of the net three times.
As the Panthers (3-3-3 overall) continue the campaign, the goal is simple: stay consistent and compete for county and Long Island championships.
“We want to stick to what worked last year,” said Love. “Every year, we’re aiming to win Suffolk and get back to the Long Island finals. That’s always the goal.”
Born in 1980, Juliet was my first Afghan Hound— and the only one I raised from a puppy. Odd as it may sound, watching her grow up often reminded me of the students in my elementary classroom. Her behavior, and learning often mirrored what I saw in second and third graders navigating their own understanding. Here are four lessons she taught me—about dogs, yes, but also about education.
TOO MUCH, TOO CLOSE
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We brought Juliet home at ten weeks old during the summer break. I taught her to sit at three months. The very next day, I introduced “give paw.” Big mistake. For the rest of her life, when asked to sit, she’d perform both commands in one motion—sit, then paw—always together. The distinction between the two had never taken hold.
That lesson stayed with me in the classroom. In math especially, we often ask students to grasp multiple connected concepts within a short time span—like counting by fives, telling time on analog clocks, and understanding nickels. Some students make the connections easily. Others, like Juliet, need more space between ideas to understand each on its own. During parent-teacher conferences, I often shared Juliet’s sit-paw combo as a gentle way to explain this learning need.
NOT ALL DOGS ARE DOBERMANS
Juliet and I enrolled in local obedience
classes taught by Fran, a respected trainer and nurse. Fran owned impeccably disciplined Dobermans— eager-to-please breed that thrived on structure. Juliet, on the other hand, was an Afghan Hound: bred to chase gazelles and snow leopards across the mountains of Afghanistan. Independence was in their DNA.
Back then, obedience classes emphasized dominance. We were told to enforce 30-minute “downs” to assert authority. Juliet wouldn’t last a minute. Once, during class, she broke free from my brother and leapt clear over the bench where spectators sat. She was banished to the car. Another time, Fran took her leash, and Juliet rose on her hind legs and smacked Fran across the face with her paw. Juliet was expelled—then, left back.
Fran never forgot her. For years afterward, she told her students about Juliet, the dog who taught her that not all breeds learn the same way. Just like students—each with their own temperament, background, and learning style— dogs require different approaches. With Afghan Hounds, you don’t command. You persuade.
Juliet loved an audience. Our yard was fully fenced, so all six of my Afghans could race at top speed, carving a dirt path around the house like a racetrack.
Juliet, true to form, didn’t slow down just because she was indoors. She’d leap from sofa to loveseat and back again, hitting 30 miles per hour while we laughed until we cried. The more we laughed, the more she performed.
Kids get the zoomies, too. Expecting children to sit still and focus for six straight hours is unrealistic. When I was student teaching, my cooperating fifthgrade teacher had a simple solution: he’d open the back door, point to the track, and say, “Take a lap. Then eat your snack.” It worked. Energy out, minds ready.
Back in the 1980s, dog crates weren’t widely used. Instead, Juliet was gated in the kitchen when I returned to work in the fall. That’s when the destruction began. She pulled curtains down, took things from the stove, knocked the phone
off the wall—possibly to call her friends in Afghanistan—and even hit the wall clock, which stopped at exactly 7:50 a.m., just after I left.
Some might call it separation anxiety. I call it communication. Juliet was telling us she didn’t approve of our schedule.
In June 1981, we adopted Alfie, an older male Afghan Hound from the Babylon Shelter, as a companion for Juliet. He had been abused, passed through multiple homes, and used for breeding. Despite his difficult past, he adored Juliet— and from the moment he arrived, she was never destructive when left alone again. Their closeness helped me better understand students who struggle socially. Some children may be quiet or hesitant at first, but with the right peer connection, they can grow, open up, and truly flourish—just like Juliet did.
By JOSEPH D’ALESSANDRO jdalessandro@liherald.com
Long Island is home to some of the nation’s most skilled medical practitioners, the best of whom were honored at the Herald’s fourth annual Long Island Excellence in Healthcare Awards.
The ceremony — at the Heritage Club at Bethpage on Sept. 17 — brought together almost 40 groups representing hospitals, researchers and independent practices.
Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Communications and publisher of the Herald, began the gala evening by praising Long Island’s medical community for their unrivaled research and innovative programs and services.
“We’re here tonight to honor the doctors, nurses, hospital executives, educators, caregivers, and so many others who keep our families and our communities healthy, safe and informed,” he said. “Our honorees tonight are sources of both strength and inspiration, walking alongside us at some of the lowest and highest moments in life.”
Emmy award-winning investigative journalist Kristin Thorne, the creator of Hulu’s first true crime series “Missing,” emceed the ceremony.
Keynote speaker Dr. Purna Prasad, CEO of Vedi Robotics in Hicksville, led off the night’s awards segment preceding the distribution of honors.
“Our evolution in Vedi Robotics has made us who we are today,” he said. “We identified one problem that is always a challenge for healthcare: a deficit of workforce.”
During his tenure of 30 years at Stanford and Northwell, Prasad observed machine learning and artificial intelligence mature as a field of study. After two and a half years, his team produced a robotic platform that is ready for deployment; it can check in patients, process their paperwork and take their vitals.
“That whole concept of home-grown, state-of-the-art technology — you could say we are a flagship for that,” he said.
Vedi Robotics received the Trailblazers in Technology special award.
“What we’re trying to do is we’re trying to bring a curated artificial intelligence into the arena that is only going to be beneficial,” Vedi Robotics COO John Power added.
A portion of ticket proceeds from the event will benefit the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Center at Stony Brook University. The LEND program, recipient of the Community Health Champions special award, provides interdisciplinary training to prepare the next generation — along with professionals, families and self-advocates — to lead in their fields as providers of high quality care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities.
“Our team truly excels, in an interdisciplinary fashion, to deliver health care for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families,” LEND Program Director Michelle Ballan said. “We offer hundreds of hours of training for people with disabilities and healthcare professionals to learn how to work effec-
tively with this group.”
Kerri Anne Scanlon, president of Northwell’s Glen Cove, Syosset and Plainview hospitals, received the Healthcare Visionary special award alongside CEOElect John D’Angelo; Northwell CEO Michael Dowling was honored with the Healthcare Legacy special award.
“I think the foundation of Northwell is really the incredible culture,” Scanlon said. “It’s a culture that truly invests in its employees. It’s a culture about worrying about someone as much as yourself, and then building that engagement so that we can give the best care to our patients.”
Carolyn Quinn, the director of Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center, received the Community Health Champions special award. The pediatric hospital was honored for providing outstanding long-term care for children.
“The team is just over the moon,” she said. “They are an amazing group of women, just an amazing group made up of three nurses and three certified holistic nurses and four Reiki Masters who are also certified and gifted in other holistic services. There’s quite a menu of services that we offer.”
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Mending Hearts Counseling in Elmont, was honored with a Community Health Champions award for establishing an Article 31 MHOTRS clinic during the pandemic to aid underserved communities, specializing in brain care.
“I would love to change the face of mental health,” she said. “There’s so much stigma against it. And I guess by starting this agency, we’re kind of coming with a different approach, more of like a private practice feeling where everyone feels at home.”
Co-founders Linda Harkavy and Mitchell Goldstein of Form & Function Aesthetics and Wellness in East Meadow received the Power Couple special award.
“We’re focused on now, rather than disease management and crisis management, keeping people well and getting them well and having them enjoy their best lives,” Harkavy said. “We engage in wellness, not only body but mind.”
Their practice now offers Exomind, an advanced non-invasive brain therapy designed to help patients with depression, anxiety and OCD.
“We’ve been doing health care here in Long Island for 40 years, and it’s been our great pleasure helping so many people over these decades,” Goldstein said. “We’ve taken it now to the next level with state of the art medical care and devices to improve people’s longevity and wellness — Nassau County deserves that.”
The following individuals were each recipients of Excellence in Healthcare awards.
Alla Shenkman is the former medical
director of PM Pediatrics in Syosset. After 10 years in the role, she stepped down to return to work as a regular physician.
“It’s my passion,” Shenkman said. “I love it. PM Pediatrics is a great — probably largest — urgent care for pediatric patients in the country, and I’ve been there since day one. I certainly want to thank all my colleagues. Without them, I wouldn’t be here. It was a mutual effort to bring PM Pediatrics to where we are today.”
Howard Goodman, better known as the Long Island Weight Loss Doctor, is the recipient of numerous Herald honors: two Long Island Choice, one Long Island Health and Beauty, and now two Excellence in Healthcare awards.
“All these awards put us on the map,” he said.
Goodman uses all-natural methods to help patients reach their ideal weight while combating common internet misinformation.
“We’re fixing the damage that’s caused by these erroneous medications,” he said.
Brian Caberas is the COO of the People’s Arc of Suffolk, a nonprofit that provides services to people with disabilities across Suffolk County.
“We offer them residential alternatives and the ability to find jobs out in the community and a multitude of other services as well,” he said. “We want the People’s Arc of Suffolk to become the premier provider for people with disabilities.”
Sponsors of the event include Northwell Health, Episcopal Health Services, Henry Schein, Cohen Children’s Medical Center Northwell Health, The Speech Language Place, Brightview Senior Living, Stony Brook University LEND Center, Mending Hearts Counseling, Veda Robotics, LiveOnNY, People’s Arc of Suffolk, Long Island Nurses Honor Guard, PM Pediatric Care, Bellmore Dermatology, The Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center of Long Island, Harmony Healthcare Long Island and the New York Institute of Technology.
To view a complete list of honorees and photos, visit richnerlive.com/healthcare-awards/honorees.
The Babylon Union Free School District enthusiastically welcomed students back to class on September 4 for the first day of the 2025–2026 school year. Staff across Babylon Elementary, Grade, and Junior-Senior High School greeted learners with energy and excitement, kicking off what promises to be a year full of growth and opportunity.
The theme for the 2025-2026 school year is: “we rise by lifting others.” This theme reinforces the Babylon school community’s commitment to sharing both challenges and successes to the betterment of all.
“It is always a thrill to see our students return for the start of the school year,” said Superintendent of Schools Carisa Manza. “Everyone here in Babylon is looking forward to a fun, exciting, and fruitful year
Suffolk County Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) recently honored Kazan Dojo School of Self Defense with a County Proclamation, recognizing the Deer Park martial arts school’s 40th anniversary and its long-standing contributions to the community.
Founded in 1985 by Shihan Tom Renner, Kazan Dojo has served as a center for martial arts training and personal development for students of all ages, focusing on building confidence, discipline and respect.
The dojo began modestly in the garage of Renner’s childhood home with just two students. It relocated to Deer Park in 1990 and moved between locations before settling into its current space above the Willow Pet Hotel at 1926 Deer Park Ave. in 2021. The space was made possible through the support of student and hotel owner Marc Rosenzweig.
Renner, a grand master, holds a ninth-degree black belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu, a seventh-degree black belt in Small Circle Jiu Jitsu and a fourth-degree black belt in Japanese sword fighting. He has trained extensively in Japan and is known for his work beyond the dojo, including women’s self-defense seminars, youth programs, support for law enforcement, and charitable efforts with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“For 40 years, Kazan Dojo has helped shape confident, respectful and resilient individuals,” Donnelly said in a statement. “Thanks to Shihan Tom Renner’s leadership, the dojo is a trusted part of the community and a place where generations have come to grow, in both skill and spirit. I’m proud to recognize its legacy and continued impact here in Deer Park.”
The Knights of Columbus #11968 will be holding a Harvest Moon Dance on Oct. 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church. The event will feature music by Tony and the Boys with a special guest. The cost is $38. Included will be a three-course meal, as well as beer and wine.
For ticket information, call Rob at (631) 747-0147 or Dave at (631) 357-0188.
Our Lady of Grace Church, Father Shanahan Hall is located at 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon.
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be taking place on Oct. 19 at Belmont Lake State Park. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10:30 a.m.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s,” said Tinamarie Hardekopf, director of development for the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter. “There are now treatments that can change the course of the disease. We hope that everyone in our community can join us to raise awareness and funds for families facing the disease today, take more steps toward treatments and finally end this disease.”
On event day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease.
Alongside his family, John Romano will hold the purple flower in honor of his wife, Diane, who passed away in 2024 from Alzheimer’s disease. She was a nurse practitioner and John describes her as one of the smartest people that he knows. John and his daughter, Jaclyn, were her caregivers.
“It is great to get the family together to honor Diane, but also to pay tribute to all the affected families,” said Romano.
“We do this so one day there will be a cure and other families don’t have to go through what we went through.”
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 12 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In New York, more than 426,500 people are living with the disease and 656,000 caregivers. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises funds for research initiatives and for care and support programs for families impacted by this disease.
“Make memories with your loved ones and take pictures. Many people are going through this, and you are not alone,” said Nancy Pfaff, North Babylon Walk Team Captain for “Memory Makers.”
When my mother was alive, we took her to Walk to End Alzheimer’s and it was nothing but fun memories. It was a nice day out and showed you are not the only caregiver. Now that my mom passed away, I honor her at the walk and it would be nice to have a day with no flowers because then we have found the cure.”To register, visit act.alz.org/ belmontlake.
Belmont Lake State Park is located at 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon.
For more information, please call Tinamarie Hardekopf at (631) 315-6486.
Julia Stolba, Sean Rowan, and Jadyn Mancia.
Bottom Row: Village Trustee Doug Madlon, Village Administrator Joe
Olivia O’Neill, Kevin Thompson, Camp Assistant Valerie Cruciata, and Deputy Mayor RJ Renna
The Village of Lindenhurst Summer Camp recently culminated with the annual Awards Day ceremony. Many campers were honored, with the highlight being the announcement of the Edward F. Kienle Memorial Award winners. Olivia O’Neill and Kevin McLough-
lin proudly accepted the award for their exceptional cooperation, participation and sportsmanship at camp. Mr. Kienle founded the program 76 years ago in conjunction with the Village, and the camp is still providing Lindenhurst youth with a summer of fun.
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and Daughters of Italy in Deer Park and is a member of the finance committee at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church. His civic involvement spans Deer Park, North Babylon and Dix Hills.
“I’m really a behind-the-scenes kind of guy, so this came as quite a surprise,” he said. “I am truly honored — especially to be sharing it with such a great list of people who are dedicated to our community.”
Family, he said, remains at the heart of everything he does. Mangano is married to his wife, Kimberly, and recently welcomed his nephew, Guy, into the business — a step that reflects the same values his mother taught him.
“It’s more than just a business,” he said. “It’s part of who we are. Part of our heritage.”
Mangano Family Funeral Homes and Family Florist will be offering free on-site paper shredding for the Deer Park community Sun., Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to noon,(or until the shredding truck is full) at 1701 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. Protect your identity and the environment with this event, which is open to the public.
All items will be shredded on-site in a professional mobile shredding truck while you watch. They will then be responsibly recycled. “We’re proud to offer this free
service to our neighbors,” said Sal Mangano, president of Mangano Family Funeral Homes. “Giving residents a safe, secure way to dispose of personal documents with sensitive information helps protect their identity and promotes responsible recycling for our environment.” Each individual may bring up to four bags or boxes of documents. This event is for residential use only. For information, call 631 586-3600.
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BABYLON Corner of Deer Park Avenue and James Street in the Village of Babylon, 631-661-5151 Website: babylonumc.org
Pastor: The Rev. Melissa Boyer SUNDAY SERVICES 9:30am - Worship in the Church Online at Website - 9:30am Home of the James Street Players and the UMC Nursery School Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Join Catholic Health for a breast screening directly with a breast surgeon on Oct. 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or Oct. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Women’s Imaging Center in West Islip.
Walk-ins are welcome for those with insurance. For those who are under-or uninsured, please call (631) 376-3051 to schedule an appointment for a free breast screening.
Free screening mammograms only. To be eligible, women must be 40 years of age or older and have not had a mammogram within the past 12 months.
Food and refreshments will be available.
Good Samaritan Women’s Imaging Center is located at 735 Montauk Highway, West Islip.
The following students were recently recognized for academic achievements and graduation at their respective colleges:
•Jonathan Canales of Babylon, attending Hofstra University’s DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, recently showcased his research at the annual Advanced Summer Program in Research, ASPiRe, Symposium.
•The following students were recently named to the Dean’s List at Southern New Hampshire University:
Javaney Thomas of Wyandanch; Justin Beach of Wyandanch; Nicole Lasorsa of Lindenhurst; and Tiffany Quatrano of Deer Park.
•Ariana Sioutopoulos of West Islip, attending The University of Scranton and majoring in kinesiology, recently participated in the university travel course “Sports and Physical Culture in Ancient Greece” in Athens, Greece.
John Denning of West Islip, - Major: Physical Education K-12
Tyler Ferragamo of West Babylon, Major: Sport Management
Katherine Fix of West Islip, Major: Study Abroad Student
Daeshaun Fowler of West Babylon, Major: Political Science
Maya Gabay of Deer Park, Major: Exercise Science
Rachael Galante of West Babylon, Major: Psychology
Gianna Garelli of West Islip, Major: Early Childhood and Childhood Education B-6
Alexandra Geosits of Deer Park, Major: Early Childhood and Childhood Education B-6
Lila Gmelch of West Islip, Major: Criminology
Ava Grefe of Babylon, Major: Exercise Science
Joseph Hanson of Babylon, Major: Sport Management
Anna Heaton of North Babylon, Major: Early Childhood and Childhood Education B-6
Alyssa Howe of Deer Park, Major: Inclusive Education Childhood
Kristin Ieva of West Babylon, Major: Speech & Hearing Science
Arianna Jordan of Babylon, Major: Psychology
Liam Jordan of Lindenhurst, Major: Business Economics
Demitra Kalodimos of Lindenhurst, Major: Psychology
Nicole Kaywood of Deer Park, Major: Business Economics
Emma Kelly of West Islip, Major: Speech & Hearing Science
Matthew Kessler of West Islip, Major: Exercise Science
Kevin Kohlhoff of West Islip, Major: Physical Education K-12
Jason Kolk of North Babylon, Major: Sport Management
Kathleen Kozinska of Deer Park, Major: Adolescence Education: Mathematics
Dylan Latargia of West Islip, Major: Physical Education K-12
Samantha Luvera of West Islip, Major: Inclusive Education Childhood
Jake McEnaney of West Islip, Major: Physical Education K-12
Timothy McGrath of Lindenhurst, Major: Biology
Ryan Mchugh of Babylon, Major: Exercise Science
Savanna Morse of Lindenhurst, Major: Physical Education K-12
Alexandra Murdocco of North Babylon, NY - Major: Physical Education K-12
Jack O’Brien of Babylon, Major: Communication Studies
Taylor Oppedisano of North Babylon, Major: Inclusive Education Childhood
Cristina Pascarella of West Islip, Major: Early Childhood and Childhood Education B-6
Sofiya Pashnyak of Lindenhurst, Major: Economics
Kayleigh Pellicano of Deer Park, Major: Adolescence Education: Social Studies
Lilly Perotto of Babylon, Major: Inclusive Education Childhood
Joseph Piropato of West Islip, Major: Physical Education K-12
Ronan Pollard of Lindenhurst, Major: Psychology
Jacob Ricciardone of Babylon, Major: Adolescence Education: Social Studies
Lassad Richards of Wheatley Heights, NY - Major: Business Economics
Ryan Rodriguez of Lindenhurst, Major: Musical Theatre
Kerry Rudden of West Babylon, Major: Early Childhood and Childhood Education B-6
Jackson Scavo of West Islip, Major: Biology
Brianna Seibert of West Babylon, Major: Inclusive Education Childhood
Jack Slater of North Babylon, Major: Physical Education K-12
Ryan Suib of Lindenhurst, Major: Speech & Hearing Science
Alyssa Vonnessen of North Babylon, Major: Early Childhood and Childhood Education B-6
Jose Voyard of Wheatley Heights, Major: Economics
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Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer may be running essentially unopposed in any serious way this November, but that hasn’t stopped him from hitting the campaign trail.
Schaffer, a Democrat and a longtime town official, is actively meeting voters and promoting his administration’s accomplishments and plans. Schaffer faces nominal opposition from Douglas W. Sutherland, who did not respond to requests for an interview.
Schaffer, an attorney, first served in the Suffolk County Legislature from 1988 to 1991. He resigned that seat to become Babylon town supervisor in 1992, taking the oath of office on his 29th birthday — making him the youngest person to hold the job in the 20th century.
After stepping down in 2001, Schaffer returned in 2011, when then-Supervisor Steve Bellone was elected Suffolk County executive. Schaffer was appointed by the Town Board to fill the vacancy, and has since won re-election in 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2021. He is now the longest-serving supervisor in Babylon’s history.
He is running again, he said, because he loves the job.
“There’s something special about local government,” he said.
Infrastructure and road work
One of Schaffer’s top priorities remains road and infrastructure maintenance. He said more than $10 million is allocated annually for road reconstruction.
Wgroups, put together a blueprint of what people wanted to see there,” Schaffer said. “And the town hired a developer with a good track record.”
The second phase of development includes plans for a health center, townhouses and existing charter school facilities on Long Island Avenue. Schaffer acknowledged some opposition, but said that outreach would continue.
“As with all the other projects, my administration will be reaching out to residents to come up with a final plan that most can support,” he said.
hen I came into office, Babylon’s roads were in terrible shape. Most of the roads needed to be redone, which is what we’ve been doing. We’ve raised roads south of Montauk Highway, made drainage improvements, installed bulkheads, particularly in the Venice.
RIChARD SChAffER Babylon town supervisor
“When I came into office, Babylon’s roads were in terrible shape,” he said. “Most of the roads needed to be redone, which is what we’ve been doing. We’ve raised roads south of Montauk Highway, made drainage improvements, installed bulkheads, particularly in the Venice.”
Shaffer added that people were calling all the time to complain about the town’s roads. “We responded by putting a lot of money, and a lot of work by the Department of Public Works, into getting roads done every year,” he said.
Wyandanch redevelopment
Schaffer said he remains committed to revitalization efforts in Wyandanch — a project started under Bellone. The area around the Long Island Rail Road station has been redeveloped with transit-oriented housing, commercial buildings, a plaza and space for concerts and community events.
“We met with a lot of community
Looking ahead, Schaffer said the town is targeting Deer Park Avenue — Route 231 — for a design overhaul aimed at improving traffic flow and encouraging redevelopment.
“The fact that it’s Deer Park Avenue makes (planning) a whole lot different” than in other areas, he said, adding that construction could begin in 2026 or 2027. “I made a commitment that we would support Deer Park, and that they would be the first to get sewers. Then we can redevelop the commercial area, and we’ll see people redoing their buildings and putting in housing.”
‘Clean’ campaign and enforcement
Schaffer said that beautification and enforcement are also priorities. Two years ago, he launched a “Clean” campaign, in which crews are deployed to remove litter from grassy areas and intersections.
Much of the litter is thrown from cars or dumped illegally, he said. To deter this, the town plans to install surveillance cameras at key dumping sites to hold violators accountable.
The town is projecting a 2025-26 budget that will stay below the state tax cap and freeze the general fund tax rate. A $10-per-household increase in the Highway Department fund is anticipated to help fund road improvements.
“We recognize that with the economy being the way it is, people are struggling,” Schaffer said, “and we don’t want to add to that burden if you can avoid it.
“But that’s a balance you have to keep,” he added, noting the need to preserve services.
The average general tax bill in Babylon is roughly $800 per household. An additional $370 is assessed for garbage service, bringing the total average tax bill to around $1,200 a year.
“That covers the cost of all of the town’s services, its maintenance of
parks and recreational facilities, including the pools, and our outreach programs, such as the town’s services for drug rehabilitation, senior citizens and more,” Schaffer said.
Wrapping it up
Schaffer’s political philosophy is to recognize that it is vital for all politicians, regardless of party affiliation, to work together on behalf of the people they represent. That’s the message he brings to the town and to his party.
“That’s the only way to get things done,” he said. “And that’s why people put us in these positions — to get things done for them.”
Looking forward, he said he’s at a point in his career where he recognizes that it’s time to be a mentor for the next generation of public servants.
“It’s important to work with and give advice to up-and-comers,” he said,
“because the best leader is the one who figures out how to help the next generation become the leaders of tomorrow.”
Schaffer, who owns a home in Babylon, has served as chairman of the Suffolk County Democratic Committee since September 2000.
The town supervisor serves a term of four years. Schaffer is running on the Democratic and Conservative lines. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Early voting will take place from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. For more information on voting, including early voting and absentee ballots, call the Board of Elections, at (631) 852-4500, or go to suffolkcountyny.gov/ Departments/BOE.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com
•St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 464-4899.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
•Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce - Shopping Crawl: 10:30 a.m - 4 p.m. on Deer Park Ave. & Main St. in Babylon Village. For more information visit the Chamber web site @ www.babylonchamber.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
•Town of Babylon Planning Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 957-4434.
•Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m., Babylon Jr./Sr. High School library, 50 Railroad Ave., Babylon. For info., call 631-893-7925.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
•Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 957-7468.
•Village of Babylon Board of Trustees work session: 6 p.m.; Village Hall, upstairs conference room, 153 W. Main St.,
Babylon. For additional information, call 631-669-1500; or email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
•Lindenhurst Village Board of Trustees meeting: 7:30 p.m. public meeting, Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For updated meeting info., call 631-957-7500; or visit their web site @ https://villageoflindenhurstny.gov.
•North Babylon School Board of Education planning meeting: 7 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.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
•Town of Babylon Town Board Meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 9573000.
•Town of Babylon Rental Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 9574434.
•Lindenhurst School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m., at the McKenna Administration Bldg., 350 Daniel St., Lindenhurst. For info., call 631- 867-3001
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
•West Islip School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m., Beach Street Middle School, 17 Beach St., W. Islip. For info., call 631-893-3200.
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charged with Riot 2nd Degree including: Joseph Cali, 76 of 102 Lido Pkwy., Lindenhurst; Roger Clarke, 53, of 1 Sommerset Dr., Yaphank; Gerard Blasich, 61, of 39 Smith St., Rockville Centre; Richard Portney, 63, of 2825 Ott Ave., Far Rockaway; Henry Burnor, 54, of 1575 Route 112, Port Jefferson; Christopher Clarke, 21, of 60 Lambert Ave., Mastic and Daniel Uneberg, 47, of 284 Trouville Rd., Copiague. They were issued desk appearance tickets and field appearance tickets. The investigation is ongoing.
Lindenhurst: A 2013 Ford Escape was stolen from the driveway of a home on 35th Street Sept. 13. The report was filed at 11:30 p.m.
ARRESTS
Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Christian Baltaian, 44, of 98 Hemlock Dr., North Bay Shore.
Petit Larceny: Sandell Robinson, 39, 7
Lakeview Ave., Bay Shore; Daniels Roy, 32, of 255 Oakland Ave., Port Jefferson; Erick Thompson, 28, undomiciled; Joseph Muller, 37, of 313 Idaho St., Lindenhurst; Moises Veloz, 52, undomiciled.
Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Nasheem Beck, 29, 18 Pinetop Dr., Central Islip.
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance: Thaddeus Perkins, 25 Brefni, North Amityville; Lenroy Stewartson, 45, of 807 Coleridge Rd., Uniondale (cannabis); Adam Rittenhouse, 38, of 269 Florida Ave., Copiague.
Assault: Nathaniel Harvey, 39, of 59 Walnut Rd., North Amityville.
Grand Larceny: Fayez Algammaz, 36, of 5 Locust Ct., Coram.
Illegal Entry to Commit a Crime: Quandez Marshall, 28, of 1650 Straight Path, Wyandanch.
Burglary: Latanya Stephen, 43, 58 E. Smith St., North Amityville.
Resisting Arrest: Jasmine Petro, 37, of 123 28th St., Wyandanch.
See more crime news on Page 16.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
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Suffolk County police arrested two men in separate stabbing incidents that occurred in North Amityville this month, leaving two victims hospitalized with serious injuries.
In the most recent case, police said Angelo Andrade, 49, of West Babylon, was arrested Sunday, Sept. 21, after allegedly slashing the neck of an acquaintance during an altercation at a home located at 187 Jefferson Ave.
According to police, Andrade also threatened another resident with a knife before fleeing the scene. The 45-year-old victim was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip with serious but nonlife-threatening injuries.
Andrade, of 544 18th St., was arrested a short time later and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, second-degree menacing, and
fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was held overnight at the Third Precinct and arraigned Monday, Sept. 22, at First District Court in Central Islip.
In a separate and unrelated incident, Joshua Deluna, 32, of North Amityville, was arrested following a stabbing on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Police said Deluna stabbed a 43-year-old Copiague man multiple times during a dispute around 6:25 a.m. in front of 104 Madison Ave., where Deluna resides. The victim was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Deluna was charged with seconddegree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was arraigned Sept. 15 at First District Court in Central Islip.
The Town of Babylon will be hosting a special program for Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. at Tanner Park Bandshell.
Join the town as they commemorate the 27th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, a lively event that promises to be both educational and inspiring. This year, they will embrace the theme “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” as everyone comes together to reflect on the rich cultural contributions of the Hispanic community and look forward to an empowered future. Enjoy an array of performances, engaging activities, and heartfelt connections in a festive atmosphere filled with music, art, and tradition. This is a free event that is open to the public.
Tanner Park is located at 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague. For more information, please call 631 365-9489.
Grace United Methodist Church, 515 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst is holding an indoor, multi-family yard sale on Sat. Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are still available. For information call 631 226-8690.
There will be food, a thrift shop, antiques and more.
Millions of people will be diagnosed with various dementias, and individuals may wonder if there is anything they can do to prevent or delay cognitive decline. A study published in July 2021 in the journal Neurology found people who read regularly had a lower risk of developing dementia compared to those who did not. Reading improves memory, attention, processing
speed, and other factors in older adults by stimulating the brain through the activation of multiple cognitive processes. Reading promotes the creation of new neural connections and strengthens existing ones, helping to maintain brain health, according to a 2023 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
The HIA-LI Small Business Task Force will be presenting “Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses and Non-Profits” on Oct. 21 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the LI Cares Center for Community Engagement in Hauppauge.
Join this seminar to hear directly from banks, the SBA, and other experts about
grants, loans and programs available to support the growth of your small business or hto help your nonprofit secure vital funding. To register, visit hia-li.org or call 631 543-5355.
LI Cares Center for Community Engagement is located at 75 Davids Drive, Hauppauge.
By Karen Bloom
ANew York moment arrives on the Tilles Center stage when Maestro Louis Panacciuill and his orchestra return with their popular gala musical in support of the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. This year the orchestra welcomes back Tony Danza and his band as their guest performers.
The concert continues to feature the Nassau Pops signature blend of popular and classical music as well as an inspiring moment with Creation, the CP Nassau vocal team. This heartwarming tradition dellights both musicians, guest performers and the audience.
“This is one big lovefest,” says Panacciulli, the orchestra’s longtime musical director. I’m so glad to be back at Tilles Center during our 42nd season. So many wonderful people have crossed this stage. It’s always exciting to be here.”
The connection between the Nassau Pops and CP Nassau is special for Panacciulli and the orchestra. He credits his mother, Panacciulli who was a member of the CP auxiliary in Valley Stream, for this special connection.
“When we first started performing, we decided we wanted to do more than just play music. We wanted to do something meaningful,” he recalls.
“In the past we had done benefits for Special Olympics, pop concerts for hospitals. This came about one day when I was discussing with her the idea of doing a benefit concert for CP Nassau. I’m thrilled to carry on Mom’s legacy. Plus it means a lot to the musicians. We’re leaving something behind long after the notes have faded away.”
And he’s delighted to have Danza, who performed with the Nassau Pops in 2023, back to share the stage.
“Tony dances, plays the ukele, always tells a corny joke or two,” Panacciulli says. “He’s very engaging, a wonderful entertainer.”
This collaboration brings a unique twist to Danza’s acclaimed cabaret show, “Sinatra and Stories.” Combining his trademark wit, charm, storytelling, with a dash of soft
Yes:
‘The Fragile 2025 Tour’
Get ready to experience an unforgettable evening of Yes on the Paramount stage, featuring its existential prog masterworks and instrumental pyrotechnics. Throughout a prolific and enduring music career spanning 45 years and 20 studio albums, Yes has electrified audiences with daunting virtuosity, complex musical textures and powerful lead vocals. The band — currently comprising Steve Howe on guitars and vocals, Geoff Downes on keyboards, Jon Davison on vocals and acoustic guitar, Billy Sherwood on bass guitar and vocals, and Jay Schellen on drums — performs their iconic 1971 album “Fragile” in its entirety. “Fragile” holds a special place in Yes’s discography, as it propelled the band to headline status in the U.S.
Tony Danza stars in the return of the orchestra’s gala benefit concert
shoe, he offers up his take on the music of the legendary ‘Ol Blue Eyes, with whom Danza had a personal relationship. Some might not realize that Danza, who grew up on Long Island and attended Malverne High School, is a well-established song and dance man, in addition to his acting chops in television, film and on stage.
Throughout his 60-plus minute set, Danza blends personal anecdotes with Sinatra’s unforgettable tunes.
“He always has a big smile on his face. He’s certainly having a good time. And I guarantee the audience will as well,” Panacciulli says.
The tone is set from the moment the orchestra strikes up their first note.
“We like to start out with something hot and jazzy,” Panacciulli adds.
• Sunday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m.
• Tickets start at $30; available at npso.org/tickets or tillescenter.org
• Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, LIU Post Campus, Brookville
Certainly the addition of a sax section gets the vibe going, as the orchestra opens the show with a medley of Big Band tunes.
As always, the musicians are joined by Creation — the singing duo who participate in CP Nassau’s Life Options Program — in a heart-warming segment during the concert’s opening. Each has their moment in the spotlight. David Tindal sings Kool & The Gang’s “Celebration,” while Chris Wawrzonek does “Till There Was You” from the Broadway classic The Music Man.
Tindal and Wawrzonek have ‘grown up’ with the orchestra.
“I’m filled with such a sense of gratitude that I can affect two lives by giving them a chance to perform in front of a full orchestra and a large audience,” Panacciulli says. “We share something special, when we share music together. They’re wonderful people and the audience gives them standing ovations every time. It’s just nice to see how they’ve grown up. They’re always smiling and in good humor.”
And for Panacciulli, a Franklin Square resident, who has been at the helm of the Nassau Pops since 1984 (and is on Nassau Community College’s music faculty where he serves as band director) that surely is the concert’s defining moment.
“Creation is a byproduct the wonderful work that CP Nassau does. It does my heart good to help them and give back to the community through the gift of music.”
Panacciulli gratefully acknowledges Long Island-based credit union Jovia (formerly NEFCU), the gala’s title sponsor since 2012. Proceeds from every ticket sold are donated directly to CPNassau.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $152.25, $129.75, $118.75, $108.75, $86.50. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
The renowned, horn powered, Grammy-nominated, houserocking “little big band” is ready to celebrate STEPPIN’ OUT!, their first new album in five years. With this album, Roomful of Blues brings something new to the table. After 19 releases with male singers, STEPPIN’ OUT! is the first to feature a female vocalist, the sublime D.D. Bastos. Her powerhouse, soul-stirring voice and her charismatic stage presence bring a whole new spirit to the Roomful sound. For over 50 years, this beloved, iconic and much honored band has been delivering wildly infectious, hard-swinging blues. Guided by guitarist-bandleader Chris Vachon since 19989, Roomful remains a defining musical force in the blues world, with their sound rooted in tradition, but their sights reaching far into the future.
Thursday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. $38. My Father’s Place in Roslyn, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn. Tickets available at mfpproductions.com or (516) 5800887.
Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies
Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy the exhibition of outdoor sculpture at the historic summer estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Klemperer’s sculptures. a haunting assemblage of animal forms that span imaginary, endangered, familiar, and exotic species, celebrate natural history and the nonhuman world through evocative interactions with the surrounding environment. Using materials salvaged from scrapyards, she composes ecological narratives that respond to the history and collections of Suffolk County’s first public park and museum. Her brilliant use of gestural lines captures the spectator’s attention and invites museum-goers to reflect on the relationship between an interest in animal life and the incessant push of human industry. Visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579
Billy Joel Exhibit is ‘Movin’ Out’
Now is your last chance to catch the Billy Joel Exhibit at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The exhibit, ‘Billy Joel: My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey,’ closes Oct. 26. Billy Joel fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance as it is anticipated that many days will sell out.
• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook
• Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Contact: imusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
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Belmont Villas Senior Citizens Fall Basket Auction
Enjoy a great night at the auction and listen to Steve Mitchell as Elvis while strolling along putting your raffle tickets in. $20, prepaid only. Seating is limited; admission includes 1 sheet of 25 tickets for Level 1. Coffee, tea and cake are also included; bar will be open to purchase drinks.
• Where: 22 Grove Place, Babylon
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Contact: Linda Abrams at (631) 332-1567
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The Lindenhurst Farmers Market is open every Saturday through November.
Public Library with presenter Marsha Collock. It was love and it was murder. John Garfield and Lana Turner burn up the screen in this classic film noir. Registration is not required.
• Where: 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon
• Time: 5-7:30 p.m.
• Contact: babylonlibrary.org or call (631) 669-1624
North Babylon Community 5K Run/Walk
The North Babylon and West Babylon Chamber of Commerce host their 5th Annual North Babylon Community 5K Run/ Walk. Proceeds benefit St. Paul’s Reformed Church Food Pantry. Register now.
• Where: North Babylon Pool House, 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon
• Time: 8 a.m.
• Contact: (631) 983-4283 or events.elitefeats. com/25northbabylon
• Where: Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
Tilles Center’s Atrium becomes an intimate lounge, showcasing 23-year-old Kate Kortum, one of the most exciting breakout artists in the jazz world. Hailing from Houston, Texas, her warm, distinctive sound blends bebop, blues, the Great American Songbook, and musical theater with captivating, storydriven lyrics. Her artistry bridges tradition and innovation, offering audiences a fresh, contemporary take on the jazz vocal legacy. Kortum discovered her passion for music at Houston’s legendary High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, where she studied flute and saxophone before ultimately falling in love with singing. She went on to earn a degree in jazz voice from the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and a master’s degree from the Juilliard School, studying with some of the leading voices in modern jazz. Critics have praised her ability to revitalize jazz with authenticity and daring. “Wild Woman,” her sophomore album. featuresreimagined standards and originals that explore a woman’s relationship with complex emotions like obsession, promiscuity, self-pride, and hatred. She gives her audience a glimpse into the past, present, and future of jazz through her unique arrangements and improvisatory deliveries.
Shop for fresh and local produce, delicious baked goods, honey, and more. There’s something for the whole family with a Kids Corner fof games, treats and entertainment.
• Where: 116 N. Wellwood Ave.
• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Contact: crazychickinc@gmail. com
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition hosts their Hope in Motion Walk and Fall Festival. Support BBCC’s efforts by participating. Witness strength during the powerful Survivor Strut and enjoy raffles, entertainment, food and local vendors. Open to everyone. There is no ticket needed to attend. Cost per walker is $25, and $40 per team.
• Where: Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 893-4110
The Town of Babylon celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant program honoring the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community. Enjoy lively
performances of traditional music and dance, taste delicious dishes that showcase the diverse flavors of Hispanic cuisine, and take part in meaningful discussions on the importance of heritage and identity.
• Where: Tanner Park Senior Center, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague
• Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 464-4340 ext. 200
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Babylon Village Farmers Market
The Babylon Village Farmers Market is open every Sunday into October. Three farms bring in fresh produce, plenty of goodies, delicious breads, natural and wholesome foods and much more.
• Where: Babylon Village Gazebo, 244 W. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 8 a.m.-noon
• Contact: (631) 669-1500 or longislandfarmersmkts@gmail. com
In concert
The North Shore Flute Choir visits North Babylon Public Library, playing a combination of classical and light popular music. Enjoy the stirring sounds from this lively
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100
ensemble. Registration required.
• Where: 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon
• Time: 2:30-4 p.m.
• Contact: northbabylonpl.org or call (631) 669-4020
The Town of Babylon Parks and Recreation Department is looking for holiday vendors for their holiday walk-through experience. If you are interested in being a vendor, complete the form available at the link. The Parks Department will reach out to applicants. Deadline to apply is Oct. 1.
• Where: Babylon Town Hall, 200 Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
• Contact: (631) 893-2100, forms.office.com/g/24HRSMtubj
Dave Hager, Sr. Memorial Tournament
Join in the annual Dave Hager, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament at Bergen Point Golf Course. Hosted by the VFW and Kiwanis Club of Amityville, breakfast is 7 a.m., with tournament beginning at 8 a.m. $225 per adult; includes 8 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch and prizes. Registration required.
• Where: 69 Bergen Ave., West Babylon
• Time: 7 a.m.
• Contact: Bobby Mills at (631) 836-5297 or bobby.mills@ msgnetworks.com; Chuck Vinciulla at (757) 435-4513 or docv6@hotmail.com
Classic Film Club Watch and discuss the 1946 film “The Postman Always Rings Twice” at Babylon
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Homes are often characterized as sanctuaries for their residents. Though such characterizations often are made in reference to humans and their domiciles, homes also should be safe spaces for pets.
Pet owners go to great lengths to ensure their pets are healthy and happy, and that typically includes efforts to ensure their home interiors are free of hazards that could affect their furry friends. But there are various threats to pet health in a yard as well. Recognition of those threats and what can be done to minimize them can ensure exterior spaces are as safe for pets as areas inside the home.
• Mulch: Mulch is found in many yards, as it adds aesthetic appeal to a landscape and helps soil retain moisture, which can safeguard trees, plants and flowers from drought and the dog days of summer. But some mulch contains theobromine, a chemical compound that can be toxic and may even be lethal to dogs when ingested. Pet owners are urged to use mulch that does not contain theobromine, which is typically found in cocoa mulch.
• Flower: The mulch around flowers can be toxic to pets, and so can the blooms themselves. Lilies, tulips, hydrangeas, and azaleas are just some of the popular flowers that can cause stomach upset in pets. Pet owners are urged to speak with their veterinarians about flowers and plants native to
their areas that might be toxic to pets.
• Wildlife: A collaborative study from researchers at the University of Michigan, the University of Washington and University College London published in 2024 warned that the overlap between humans and animals will increase considerably over the next half century. Climate change and human population growth are driving forces behind that increase, which suburban homeowners may already be witnessing. As more and more wooded areas are leveled to create additional housing, wildlife such as deer, racoons, opossum, foxes, and more are losing their habitats and subsequently being seen with greater frequency in suburban neighborhoods. Wildlife can carry disease that can make domesticated animals sick, and some wildlife might go on the attack when they encounter cats or dogs in backyards. Monitoring pets whenever they’re outside, sealing garbage cans so wildlife is not attracted to the yard and keeping compost piles free of foods that might draw wildlife to a yard are some of the ways to reduce the chances of interactions between wild animals and domesticated pets.
These are just a handful of threats to pet health that might be lurking in your backyard. Always keep an eye on pets when they’re outdoors and speak with a veterinarian to identify ways to minimize backyard threats.
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Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Name: Keyrise Property Management
LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 08/20/25. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 315 Grand Blvd, Deer Park, NY 11729
Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
25-472 9/4, 11, 18, 25, 10/2, 9
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, Against
JOSE ARAUJO A/K/A JOSE N. ARAUJO, LOURDES ARAUJO, et al, Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/09/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 10/10/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 376 Ferraris Street, Copiague, New York 11726, 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 Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.
District 0100 Section 176.00 Block 01.00 Lot 058.002 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $522,635.84 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold
subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 622829/2023
Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 8/6/2025 File Number: 23-300739 CA
25-482. 9/11, 18, 25, 10/2
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST ROBERT MADDOX AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE MC NAMARA A/K/A
ALICE MCNAMARA, et al. Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 27, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM premises known as 35 Bayview Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702.
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 Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0102 Section 018.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 017.000. Approximate amount of judgment $1,076,594.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of
filed Judgment. Index #000078/2014. Jonathan B. Manley, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747
25-517. 9/25, 10/2, 9, 16
Notice of formation of Big Party Guys LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/01/2025 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: Zen Business at 41 State Street, Suite 112, Albany, NY,12207, USA, Purpose: any lawful act.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK TRUST
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, -againstVEROLYN WOOD AKA VAL WOOD AKA VEROLYN S. WOOD AKA V. S. WOOD AKA
STEPHANIE WOOD, 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 October 31, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and VEROLYN WOOD AKA VAL WOOD AKA VEROLYN S. WOOD AKA V. S. WOOD AKA STEPHANIE WOOD, 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 October 22, 2025 at 10:30AM, premises known as 265 EAST DRIVE
A/K/A 265 E DRIVE, COPIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-191.0001.00-148.000.
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.: 617451/2022. Joy E. Jorgensen, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF
IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
25-494. 9/18, 25, 10/2, 9
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200510 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11, -againstDOROTA CZAPLICKA, 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 July 31, 2025, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200510 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200511 is the Plaintiff and DOROTA CZAPLICKA, 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 October 30, 2025 at 12:00PM, premises known as 156 OAK ST, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification:
0101-004.00-04.00030.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601360/2015. Danielle Coysh, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing.
*LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
25-506. 9/25, 10/2, 9, 16
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., -againstJUDE ESANBOR A/K/A JUDE O. ESANBOR A/K/A JUDE OSAMENDE ESANBOR A/K/A JUNE O. ESANBOR, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA ESANBOR A/K/A WANDA WILKES-ESANBOR, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final
Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on August 13, 2025, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. is the Plaintiff and JUDE ESANBOR A/K/A JUDE O. ESANBOR A/K/A JUDE OSAMENDE ESANBOR A/K/A
JUNE O. ESANBOR, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WANDA ESANBOR A/K/A WANDA WILKESESANBOR, 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 October 28, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 228 NICOLS RD A/K/A NICOLLS ROAD, WYANDANCH A/K/A WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-040.00-03.00022.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WYANDANCH, IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 621318/2016. Latoya Roberta-Angela James, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO
CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES .25-515 9/25, 10/2, 9, 16
Notice is hereby given that an application has been made by Los Flores Inc., d/b/a Flores Restaurant, Taqueria y Pupuseria Flores Deli, to sell beer, wine, and liquor at retail in a restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1815 B & C Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, Suffolk County, New York 11729, for on-premises consumption. 25-516. 9/25, 10/2
Notice of Formation of Mixers and Elixirs by Dev LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/30/2025 Office loctation, 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: Mixers and Elixirs by Dev
71 Milbar Blvd Farmingdale NY 11735
Purpose: any lawful act.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-B SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-AF1, -againstKATURAH RICHARDSON A/K/A KATURAH RENEE RICHARDSON, 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 July 31, 2025, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-B SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006AF1 is the Plaintiff and KATURAH RICHARDSON
A/K/A KATURAH RENEE RICHARDSON, 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 October 15, 2025 at 10:30AM, premises known as 602 COMMANDER AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100-103.0001.00-033.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT PINELAWN, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612649/2023. Erin McTiernan, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, An-
schutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
25-483. 9/11, 18, 25, 10/2
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff against RAYMOND MUNOZ, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 12, 2025, and amended on August 15, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 7 Shoreham Drive West, Dix Hills, NY 11746. Sec 284.00 Block 01.00 Lot 014.00. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Huntington, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $785,548.11 plus interest, fees, and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 616203/2023. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
Danielle Coysh, Esq., Referee File # 2296004057
filed Judgment Index No 614417/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
Robert Fuchs, Esq., Referee File # 230468
25-496. 8/18,24, 10/2, 9
25-495. 8/18,24, 10/2, 9 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
SUFFOLK COUNTY WEBSTER BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against MICHAEL P.
EGAN A/K/A MICHAEL EGAN, et al
Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Margolin, Weinreb & Nierer, LLP, 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224, Syosset, NY 11791. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 1, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 19 Bayside Place, Amityville, New York 11701. District 0101 Sec 012.00 Block 06.00 Lot 027.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $340,339.97 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on October 28, 2025 at 1:00PM, premises known as 47 MAPLE ROAD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0100-124.00-01.00016.000.
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR
TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE2, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007HE2, -againstKIM DASH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY DASH, 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 2, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE2, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007HE2 is the Plaintiff and KIM DASH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY DASH, ET AL. are the Defendant(s).
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING NORTH AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 620150/2017. Annette Eaderesto, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
25-508. 9/25, 10/2, 9, 16
REFEREE'S LEGAL NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT 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 2006J4, 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 9th day of September, 2025 at 10:00 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) 2802832
Dated: June 24, 2025
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction
Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change.
The above sale has been postponed, the new sale date is October 06, 2025 at 9:00 am. at the same place. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq., Referee.
Dated: September 8, 2025
25-518. 10/2
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC, -againstKARL SCHMITT A/K/A KARLHEINZ SCHMITT, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF IRMGARD SCHMITT, 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 26, 2023, wherein REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC is the Plaintiff and KARL SCHMITT A/K/A KARLHEINZ SCHMITT, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF IRMGARD SCHMITT, 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 November 5, 2025 at 12:00PM, premises known as 280 PARKSIDE COURT, COPIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-193.00-04.00016.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT COPIAGUE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 621489/2017. Terry R. Woodard, Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-520. 10/2. 9. 16, 23
notices are
2,
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-9, Plaintiff - against - ANTHONY A. ARCURI, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 27, 2016. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 9th day of October, 2025 at 10:30 AM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the building and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.
Premises known as 465 Old Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, (Town of Babylon) New York 11704.
(District: 0100, Section: 159.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 022.000) Approximate amount of lien $325,410.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 062112/2014. Bruce W. Farquharson, Esq., Referee.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170
Tel. 347/286-7409
For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832
Dated: August 11, 2025
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are
required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change.
25-481. 9/11, 18, 25, 10/2
Notice of formation of Third Stage LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/05/2025 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: Third Stage LLC, 179 Litchfield ave, Babylon NY 11702
Purpose: any lawful act.
25-499. 9/18, 24, 10/2, 9, 16, 23
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Indenture Trustee on behalf of and with respect to AJAX Mortgage Loan Trust 2022-B, MortgageBacked Securities, Series 2022-B, Plaintiff, vs. Adam J. McKeon, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on
January 28, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., premises known as 836 7th Street, Babylon a/k/a West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Ezra Park, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 132.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 132.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $479,244.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601523/2024. Pamela J. Greene, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 234408-1 25-504. 8/25, 10/2, 9, 16
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against LISA WILLIAMS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF THEODORE WILLIAMS, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800, Rochester, NY
14614.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 13, 2023, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Premises known as 10 South 30th Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. District 0100 Sec 079.00 Block 01.00 Lot 051.000. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $85,305.17 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 623300/2018.The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Erin M. McTiernan, Esq., Referee File # CHNY1465 25-505. 9/25, 10/2, 9, 16
STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ______ CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. Any Unknown Heirs to the Estate of CHRISTINE M. HEALEY, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in
interest, as well as the respective heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff; JAMES R. HEALEY; JOSEPH BARBARO A/K/A JOE BARBARO; JAMES HEALEY, JR. A/K/A JIMMY HEALEY; SEAN HEALEY; VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER, LLC; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; CITIBANK NA; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; JILL START; COUNTRY CLUB ASSOCIATES; AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK; COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; Defendants. ______ Filed: 08/19/2025 Index No.: 619656/2017 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 414 45th Street Lindenhurst, (Town of Babylon) NY 11757 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons,
exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is for the foreclosure of: Mortgage bearing the date of February 5, 2003, executed by James R. Healey, a married man and Christine M. Healey, a married woman to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. to secure the sum of $176,000.00, and interest, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County on August 8, 2003 in Liber 20467, Page 607. CitiMortgage, Inc. is successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc.. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the Mortgaged Premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the County in which the Mortgaged Premises is situated.
District: 0100 Section: 205.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 023.000 DATED: May 13, 2025 Rochester, New York NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond
to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your Mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Sean P. Williams, Esq. DAVIDSON FINK LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd., Ste. 200 Rochester, New York 14618 Tel: (585) 760-8218 WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SCHEDULE A LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being In the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Lots 46 and 47 in Block 69 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Wellwood Sheet 4”, filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on November 20,1897, as Map No. 155, being bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a
point on the northerly side of 45th Street distance 150.24 feet Westerly from the comer formed by the Intersection of the westerly side of Jackson Avenue with the northerly side of 45th Street; RUNNING THENCE North 78 degrees 55 minutes 20 seconds West along the northerly side of 45th Street, a distance of 50.08 feet; THENCE North 11 degrees 04 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 100.18 feet; THENCE South 78 degrees 55 minutes 20 seconds East a distance of 50.08 feet; THENCE South 11 degrees 04 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 100.18 feet to the northerly side of 45th Street and the point or place of BEGINNING. 25-486. 9/11, 18, 25, 10/2
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25130583 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 46G Gerard St, Huntington, NY 11743, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Lea96 Inc. 25-525. 10/2, 9
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL
I INC. TRUST 2003HE3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-HE3, -againstCLEBERT FRANCOIS, 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 21, 2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2003-HE3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-HE3 is the Plaintiff and CLEBERT FRANCOIS, 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 October 20, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 81 NEVADA ROAD, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100102.00-03.00-062.000. 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.: 618167/2020. Arthur Burdette, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-492 9/18, 25, 10/2, 9
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 20061, -againstSTEVEN FONTANEZ, 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 July 27, 2023, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY
LOAN TRUST 20061 is the Plaintiff and STEVEN FONTANEZ, 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 October 21, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 137 EAST RIVIERA DRIVE, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0100-190.00-04.00122.000 & 124.000. AS TO LOT 122.000 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COPIAGUE IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK AS TO LOT 124.000 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING COPIAGUE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 618108/2019. Robert Macedonio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-493. 9/18, 25, 10/2, 9
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR
AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 20073, MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES
2007-3
Plaintiff, Against LATANYA ROMAN, RICHARD ROMAN
A/K/A RICHARD D. ROMAN, et al
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/26/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 10/21/2025 at 11:00AM, premises known as 611 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, New York 11702, 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 Village of Babylon, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0102 Section 004.00 Block 01.00 Lot 002.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,057,945.00 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 608217/2018
Lisa A. Perillo, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEIS -
BERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 9/5/2025 File Number: 18-301725
CA
25-497. 9/18, 24, 10/2, 9
SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
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LUIGI STOLFA
PLAINTIFF
-AGAINSTMONSTER HOME IMPROVEMENT
INC., EDIN CRUZ, MARLENE X CRUZ AND EC HOME IMPROVEMENT INC. DEFENDANTS
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STATE OF NEW YORK)
) SS: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK)
BY VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN EXECUTION ISSUED UPON A JUDGMENT IN THE SUPREME COURT, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK, AND TO ME DIRECTED AND DELIVERED AGAINST CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY THEREIN DESCRIBED, I HAVE SEIZED ALL THE RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST WHICH THE` DEFENDANT, MARLENE X CRUZ aka MARLENE X MIGNONE HAD ON THE 11TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024 OR ANY TIME THEREAFTER, OF IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT LINDENHURST, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK, KNOWN AS AND BY THE LOT NUMBER 54 AND PART OF LOT NUMBER 53 AND 55, IN BLOCK 30, SHEET
4, ON A CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, “MAP OF THE CITY OF BRESLAU, MADE BY WHEELER 1879” AND FIELD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUFFOK COUNTY AS MAP NUMBER 133, AND REFILED ON NOVEMBER 20TH 1879 AS MAP NUMBER 155, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 32ND STREET, DISTANT 135.60 FEET WESTERLY FROM THE CORNER FORMED BY THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF BUFFALO AVENUE AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 32ND STREET; RUNNING THENCE NORTHERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO 32ND STREET, 100.16 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL TO 32ND STREET, 60 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AGAIN AT RIGHT ANGLES TO 32ND STREET, 100.16 FEET OT THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 32ND STREET; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF 32ND STREET, 60 FEET TO THE POINT OR PLACE OF BEGINNING. WHICH I SHALL EXPOSE FOR SALE BY PUBLIC VENDUE AS THE LAW DIRECTS ON THE 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE FORENOON OF THAT DAY, SALE TO BE HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM AT THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, 360 YAPHANK AVENUE, YAPHANK, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK TERMS OF SALE:
PAYMENT BY CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK OR ATTORNEY’S CHECK. BANK CHECKS TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO SHERIFF OF SUFFOLK COUNTY (AND INCLUDE OR YOURSELF). THIRD PARTY CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. AT LEAST TEN PER CENT (10%) DOWN AT CONCLUSION OF BIDDING WITH THE BALANCE DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. OF THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. NOTE: DOWN PAYMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE IF THE BALANCE DUE IS NOT PAID BY THE DUE DATE. DATED AT YAPHANK, NEW YORK ERROL D. TOULON, Jr.,Ed.D, SHERIFF THIS 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2025 SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 25-527 10/2, 16, 30, 11/13
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, October 7th, 2025. Public hearings begin 6:00pm.
NEW APPLICATIONS:
• Victor
Sukhovitsky 21 Doges Promemade Lindenhurst, NY 11757
SCTM#0100-1891-26
•Themistokli Mertiri 88 Cayuga Ave Deer Park, NY 11729
SCTM#0100-24-269
•Rachel Mirville 171 Scott Ave Deer Park, NY 11729
SCTM#0100-93-147.002
•Beth Wrubleski 77 Brookside Ave North Babylon, NY 11703
SCTM#0100-147-332
Printing Instructions: RENEWALS BY AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED. All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory Apartment Review Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York.
Babylon Beacon: Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 25-517. 10/2
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., -againstHELEN AYDELOTT AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOE A AYDELOTT, 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 May 2, 2024, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and HELEN AYDELOTT AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOE A AYDELOTT, 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 October 31, 2025 at 10:00AM, premises known as 111 NORTH 23RD STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-039.00-03.00130.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 606253/2019. Mark Anthony Cuthbertson, 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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Sealed bids subject to all instructions, terms and conditions herein and pursuant to the specifications, will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners, West Babylon Fire District at Fire Headquarters, 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York, until 7:30 P.M. on October 20, 2025, prevailing time, on the said date for the service as specified and the contracts awarded as soon thereafter as practical for:
INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS ON MECHANIC’S BUILDING
Bids must be delivered in sealed envelopes marked “SOLAR PANEL BID” to the office of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Babylon Fire District by 7:30 P.M. on October 20, 2025. Specifications may be obtained by contacting the District Manager’s Office at (631) 669-0766 at Fire Headquarters located at 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. daily.
Each Bid must be accompanied by a certi-
fied check or bid bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the amount of bid furnished by the bidder. The West Babylon Fire District as purchaser reserves the right to award all or any part of said bid, also to reject all or any part of said bid.
Issue Date: September 15, 2025
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT 25-524. 10/2
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, October 8, 2025 at 6:00pm
NEW APPLICATION
1. Victoria Gomez
295 N. 49th St. Lindenhurst NY 11757
SCTM NO:
0100-205-2-11
2. CB 1E LLC
59 S. 23rd St. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO:
0100-56-2-51
3. CB 1D LLC
56 N. 17th St. Wheatley Heights NY 11798
SCTM NO:
0100-39-4-37.002
4. CB 1A LLC 133 Santa Barbara Rd. W. Lindenhurst NY 11757
SCTM NO:
0100-190-1-46.001
5. CB 1C LLC
29 Lake Dr. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-58-6-3.002
6. CB 1C LLC 21 Garden City Ave. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 010056-3-35
7. CB 1E LLC
223 Parkway Blvd. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-83-3-14
8. CB 1A LLC
245 Meucci Ave. Copiague NY 11726
SCTM NO: 0100199-3-45 RENEWALS
1. Alejandro DeLeon
162 Baur St. West Babylon NY 11704
SCTM NO: 0100142-1-42
2. Philip Carlucci 196 Long Island Ave. Wyandanch NY 11798
SCTM NO: 0100-
56-2-2
3. Gigi Manzari 96 Erlanger Blvd. North Babylon NY 11703
SCTM NO: 010086-3-65
4. McKinley Banks & Ester Reavis
23 Devine Place N. Amityville NY 11701
SCTM NO: 0100167-2-44
Rental Review Board Agenda, October 8, 2025 25-523 10/2
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, October 15, 2025, in the Municipal Building, at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York to consider the following applications:
• Application of Audrey Gent, Louis and Susan Sacripante, 170 Frederick Avenue, Babylon, NY, for permission to maintain a mother/
daughter use on the premises located at 170 Frederick Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence A-7 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 2, Block 1, Lot 139. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15 and 365-35.
• Application of Karen Grando, 24 Garner Lane, Bay Shore, NY 11706, President of 119 Cooper Street LLC, for permission to maintain administrative offices on the premises located at 119 Cooper Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 11, Block 1, Lot 3. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35.
• Application of Jose Garcia-Architect, 11 Roslyn Street, Islip Terrace, NY 11752, agent for owners, Todd Frenchman, Dina Frenchman, Samantha Frenchman & Matthew Frenchman, 55 Waterman Court, Babylon, NY, for permission to establish a mother/daughter and to reduce the depth of the two car garage from 20 feet 2 inches to 14 feet 4 inches for a handicapped accessible bathroom and walk in closet on the premises located at 55 Waterman Court, Babylon, NY requiring a special use permit. Property located in Residence A-7 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 5, Block 1, Lot 48.428.1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-20 and 365-35.
• Application of W2R Realty LLC, Donald Middleton, 70 West Main Street, Babylon, NY for permission
to construct a twofamily residence in the northern (rear) portion of the property on the premises located at 71 Park Avenue, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the total side yard setback from 15 feet required to 10 feet proposed; to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet required to 5 feet proposed; to reduce the minimum lot width from 70 feet required to 50 feet proposed and to reduce the density for both structures from 17,424 square feet required to 9,422.6 square feet proposed. Property located in Residence M District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 6, Block 3, Lot 50. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-16F, 36518B(2), 365-18B(3)(f) and 365-35.
• Application of Adam Linsalata, 67 South Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY, for permission to install an inground pool on the premises located at 67 South Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 15 feet required to 10 feet proposed and to reduce the total side yard setback from 30 feet required to 25 feet proposed. Property located in Residence A-11 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 14, Block 1, Lot 41. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-13 and 365-35.
APPLICANTS OR THE IR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING.
BRUCE HUMENIK, CHAIRMAN JEFFREY C. WEBER, SECRETARY 25-522 10/2, 9
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, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s):
PUBLIC HEARING/ BAR/RESTAURANT
JOB# 25-28F; SUP Vietnamese Pho and Grill: SCTM# 0100032-01-007.001: Zone – G Industry: SEQRA – Type II Action: Applicant is proposing to change an existing 5,470sf bar/restaurant (5 De Mayo) into a 173-seat SUP Vietnamese Pho and Grill restaurant.: Property is located on the west side of Broadhollow Road, 165.24’ north of Daniel Street, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York
PUBLIC HEARING/ SITE PLAN REVIEW/CHANGE OF ZONE
JOB# 25-18AE; RJP Solutions Corp.: SCTM# 0100-209-03008: Zone A Residential to Senior Citizen Multiple Residence (SCMR): SEQRA –Unlisted Action, Coordinated Review: Applicant proposes to demolish existing structures and rezone from A-Residence to SCMR-Senior Citizen Multiple Residence in order to construct
a two-story 5,485sf (footprint) senior citizen apartment building, for a total of nine (9) one-bedroom apartments, community/rec space, and associated site improvements.: Property is located on the north side of Route 109, 830’ west of Glenda Drive, West Babylon, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York
PUBLIC HEARING/ SITE PLAN REVIEW
JOB# 25-04A; Manor Park Apartments, LLC: SCTM# 0100091-01-111.004, 0100-091-01-111.002 & 0100-091-01-0100: Zone – Senior Citizens Multiple Residence (SCMR): SEQRA: Type II Action: Applicant proposes to legally maintain the construction of 7 one-bedroom apartments in an existing SCMR complex, legally maintain the construction of a roof over brick pavilion, and removal of 8 parking stalls from an adjacent parcel, along with associated minor site improvements.: Property is located on the east side of Carll’s Path, 95’ north of Tell Avenue, Deer Park, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York
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Q. We were given two options for building a new building next to a saltwater bay where there are great views. The first option is to build a wood building with siding, and the second is to build a metal building that comes in a kind of kit form, with the option to have the company selling the parts also assemble the building. Which type would you recommend, considering the salt spray we will get, and will we need helical piles in the ground? We were told that we could just build on a 6-inch concrete slab.
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Metal-to-metal will hold together better, because the reactions are similar in metal-to-metal connections. In similar expansion and contraction, the screw connections will stay connected. After virtually every tornado and hurricane disaster, investigators uncover evidence that steel-to-steel connectors held together, while wood connections often failed.
As for the foundation, consider that a helical pile is like a screwed-down fastener and a tree root system combined. Whoever told you that a building next to an open body of water need only be attached to a concrete slab was misleading and uninformed about the power of any large body of water in motion. Just by researching the height of ocean surges on your smartphone, you can educate yourself to the fact that the ocean height rose as much as 32 feet and moved inland at levels between 12 and 15 feet in Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Once the surge contacts land, it can reduce to 7 feet from that greater surge and spill inland, reducing in height to where some people experienced 3 to 4 feet while others saw only ankle-deep water. Good luck!
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resident Trump’s state visit to Great Britain and his meetings with foreign leaders at the United Nations General Assembly emphasized the continued significance of personal diplomacy in international affairs.
Trump’s royal welcome by King Charles III at Windsor Castle demonstrated the lasting relationship between the United States and Great Britain. (I say this as an Irish-American who severely criticized British policy in Ireland in the years before the signing of the historic Good Friday Agreement in 1998.) The reality is that beyond a common language, Americans and Brits share common values emanating from the Magna Carta. British leaders have demonstrated firmness and strength at key moments in our history.
Winston Churchill stood alone, defending Western civilization against Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany in the dark early days of World War II, and then, in the postwar years, alerted the U.S. and the world to the growing menace of Joseph Stalin and the Soviet Union’s Iron Curtain.
Margaret Thatcher allied with Presi-
dent Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II to bring down the Soviet empire.
Tony Blair stood with President George W. Bush and America in the aftermath of 9/11. I observed Blair behind the scenes during the negotiations leading to the Good Friday Agreement, and was struck by his extraordinary courage and leadership. That British leadership continues today, as Britain provides weapons to Ukraine and deploys RAF fighter jets to Poland to help the nations resisting Russian aggression.
The state dinner Charles hosted for Trump was more than pomp and ceremony. It was a dramatic affirmation of the special relationship between our nations. This show of unity was particularly vital when totalitarian states — Russia, China and North Korea— threaten world security. In his remarks, Charles urged the U.S. and Great Britain to stand strong against Russian aggression in Ukraine, as we did against Hitler. (My wife, Rosemary, and I met then Prince Charles in Washington in 2011. He was very engaging and down to earth.)
ing, friendly relationship. Their meeting certainly appeared to go well, with Starmer emphasizing the importance of the U.S. and Europe standing with Ukraine.
By all accounts, the president’s visit to Great Britain was a solid success.
F for the General Assembly, a classic performance on the world stage.
The following week, he was in New York for the annual opening of the U.N. General Assembly. Trump was the first major leader to speak, and it was a classic Trump performance brought to the world stage. He began by mercilessly critiquing the U.N. for being consistently ineffective, exemplified that morning by the malfunctioning of an escalator and his teleprompter.
al concessions to Putin).
Just hours after his General Assembly speech — which went three times longer than his allotted time — Trump met with Zelensky, and went beyond just criticizing Russia and Putin. He made a full reversal. Informed by a key adviser, Gen. Keith Kellogg, how weak Russia was after having suffered more than a million casualties, taken control of only 1 percent of Ukraine and with its economy in shambles, Trump hailed Ukraine’s courage and fighting ability. With allied support, he said, Ukraine could win the war and regain its lost territory, and that NATO countries should shoot down Russian planes that violate their air space.
I have supported Ukraine from the start, not just because its position is just, but because it’s in America’s national interest for Russia’s aggression to be stopped.
The following day, Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Though Starmer is a member of the Labor Party and has a number of policy and ideological differences with Trump, the two are known to have a good work-
Not content to assail the organization itself, Trump verbally attacked countries individually and continents collectively. He was particularly critical of Russia and its dictator, Vladimir Putin, for its continued attacks on Ukraine, especially its innocent civilians. Significantly, one country that was spared Trump’s caustic criticism was Ukraine (in stark contrast with Trump’s White House encounter earlier this year with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he criticized for continuing to wage what Trump thought was a futile battle against Russia, because Ukraine had “no cards” left to play and would have to make territori-
British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s failure to stop Hitler at Munich because it was a “faraway” war led to World War II and millions of deaths, including more than 400,000 Americans. I believe that Trump’s visit with our closest ally was a reminder of the necessity to follow Churchill’s example, stand with Europe against Russian imperialism and not let the tragic failures of appeasement and isolationism be repeated.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
Over the past few weeks, Democrats have been having a slugfest over the question of the obligation of party officials to endorse the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani. The debate was triggered by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to endorse Mamdani. State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs angrily pledged that he would not support Mamdani, in an obvious break with the governor. So who’s right and who’s wrong?
power in the House of Representatives. A state chair’s endorsement of a controversial mayoral candidate could reverberate around the state. and beyond.
First of all, to quote my parents, it’s a free country. You’re entitled to endorse whomever you want, and Jacobs has the right to break from Hochul. She has yet to explain why she endorsed Mamdani, but I have no doubt that she has her own bona fide reasons to do so.
And Jacobs has a lot of reasons to disagree with her endorsement. Next year there will be dozens of congressional races that will decide the balance of
The more I’ve thought about Mamdani’s candidacy, the more I’m convinced that there are lots of reasons why some Democrats will rightly shun him. He made a decision to run for mayor after analyzing the field of potential opponents, and had the backing of the Working Families Party and the Democratic Socialists of America. He had the endorsements of other socialist and progressive groups that have the ability to organize voterturnout operations and have helped elected a number of members of the State Assembly. They’re especially effective when moderate Democrats are sound asleep.
Tmedia and old-time get-out-the-vote operations to win the nomination. He had a story to tell right out of the socialist playbook.
He focused on the high cost of living in the city, and pledged free bus rides, a rent freeze and public grocery stores. While these promises aren’t realistic, they appealed to thousands of young voters, many of whom had never voted in a primary.
he failure of some prominent Democrats to endorse him is no surprise.
Mamdani saw that his Democratic rivals would likely be former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams. Both had a ton of political problems that would affect their chances — indeed, Adams suspended his campaign on Sunday — and that gave Mamdani a clear field to tell his story, and utilize social
Another facet of the campaign is that the vast majority of moderate voters don’t vote in city primaries. They show up in November for the general election, but don’t understand that the primaries determine who the candidates will be in November. It’s no surprise that all of these factors combined to help Mamdani win a decisive victory, which stunned Democratic elected leaders as well as party officials. While they privately conceded that Mamdani won fair and square, they simply couldn’t believe that a socialist might be the next mayor. Aside from the fact that Mamdani wasn’t a moderate candidate, once the primary was over, the media began exploring his views on Israel, and focused on his
Muslim background. He had made numerous controversial statements on the war in Gaza. In the past he has also advocating defunding the police. Post-primary, he has backtracked on a number of previous positions, including that one, but he has failed to satisfy his critics, and he has made other controversial statements that have kept the political pot boiling. In my political lifetime I have often noted that retractions only make things worse, and that the public rarely changes its views after the first missteps.
So the failure of some prominent Democrats to endorse Mamdani is no surprise. Embracing him could be fatal for a moderate member of the party. Other than having won its primary, Mamdani isn’t a traditional Democrat, and there’s no reason to believe that he would act like one come next January. He will temper his past comments now, but he is rumored to be selecting lots of people who are pleasing to him and the socialist movement. In the past, I’ve gone against my party on some major occasions. If I were still in office, I wouldn’t endorse Mamdani, either.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.
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As these pests encroach on farmland, damaged crops mean higher food prices and struggling farms. Infested woodlands mean fewer tourists and diminished property values. And the loss of treasured natural spaces — from forests and meadows to backyards and parks — erodes the very character of Long Island.
The recent detection of the redbay ambrosia beetle in Suffolk County, likely imported accidentally from Asia and bringing with it a tree-killing fungus, only increases the volume of our collective wake-up call. The question before us is simple: Will we act now to defend our communities, or will we watch as our landscapes steadily degrade and our land-based livelihoods slowly unravel?
Invasive species aren’t a new problem, but their spread has accelerated dramatically in recent decades. Increased global trade, climate change and urbanization have opened doors for pests and plants that don’t belong here, allowing them to thrive in places where native species have no natural defenses. The result is widespread ecological disruption.
In Nassau County, we already know the damage invaders can do. The spotted lanternfly, a deceptively attractive insect with mottled wings, feeds on more than
To the Editor:
70 species of plants. Its favorite targets include vineyards, orchards and hardwood forests — ecosystems that support industries that have helped Long Island grow. Left unchecked, lanternfly infestations can cripple agriculture and rob us of the fall foliage many tourists come here to see.
The plant kingdom has its own wellknown adversaries. Japanese knotweed, with its bamboo-like stalks and dense root systems, is nearly impossible to eradicate once it takes hold. It smothers native plants, leaving wildlife without food or shelter, and even undermines human infrastructure, pushing up through sidewalks, driveways and foundations. Its spread is a quiet but relentless reminder that invasive species are as much an economic challenge as an ecological one.
And then there’s the southern pine beetle — a small insect with an outsized appetite that can be found across the Island. This pest can wipe out acres of pine forest, reducing green woodlands to brown arboreal graveyards. The loss is not only aesthetic; forests are essential for carbon storage, stormwater absorption and wildlife habitat.
Together, these threats underscore a sobering reality: Invasive species weaken biodiversity, strain local economies and diminish our quality of life. Each unchecked outbreak increases the costs borne by everyone from homeowners to landscapers to farmers, while also endangering industries like agriculture and tourism that are the backbone of Nassau and Suffolk’s economies.
The earlier an invasive species is detected, the greater the chance of stopping it before it becomes a living feature of the landscape. Funding for local monitoring programs isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.
Public education is equally critical. Residents are often the first line of defense against invasive species. With the right tools and training, they can help identify and report harmful insects and plants before they spread out of control. Imagine how much better off we’d be if every homeowner could recognize lanternflies and every gardener knew how to prevent knotweed from hitching a ride in soil or mulch.
State and local governments, environmental nonprofits, research institutions and industry leaders must work together to create a unified strategy. Protecting Long Island’s agriculture, landscaping and tourism sectors requires pooling resources, sharing knowledge and mobilizing communities. A fragmented, haphazard response will only give invasive species more opportunities to occupy new territory.
By investing in prevention, monitoring and education today, we have the power to preserve our island’s future. The rising tide of invasive species is controllable — but only if we act decisively. Long Islanders have always taken pride in protecting our shoreline, parks and communities. Now we must extend that vigilance to these less visible, but no less dangerous, invaders among us. Our environment, economy and way of life depend on it.
As president of the Plainedge Public Library board of trustees, I’m writing to share with the community why we are proposing a bond referendum for a community vote on Oct. 7 — a vote aimed at investing in a new public library for the Plainedge community.
Our current library has been a place of learning, connection and collaboration for multiple generations. However, given the age of our building — it’s 57 years old — and the current structural challenges, along with limited ADA compliance, we are finding that it is increasingly difficult to meet the needs of our patrons.
Over the past several months, the library board has engaged in an open and thoughtful outreach process to inform the community about the upcoming vote. We’ve hosted public meetings, mailed a newsletter, monitored social media and explored every option to address the concerns we were hearing, including simply repairing the existing facility. What we found was that even the most basic repairs would come at a high cost, without solving many of the underlying limitations
of the current building.
In fact, retrofitting the existing library would decrease the overall size of our facility — as bathroom size would need to be increased, the elevator nearly doubled in size and the upper mezzanine removed for ADA compliance. In contrast, a new
library would provide an efficient, flexible and future-ready facility for generations to come while also providing patrons with greater access to resources, physical spaces and more.
Please know, we listened to the community since our last bond
iwent to a Herald reunion at Garden Social, in East Meadow, a few weeks ago. It’s been 20 years since I worked at the newspaper as an editor, and I got to see some faces I thought I might never see again.
The five years I spent as a journalist were some of the best years of my life. I met so many interesting people, and most of them were the reporters, editors and photographers I worked with.
It was great to see everyone. We talked about the old times and drank ourselves some beers. The conversation was light. What have you been up to? Where do you live now? How many kids do you have? That sort of thing.
I wish we’d spent some time talking about how drastically different the media, and indeed our world, is nowadays.
When we all worked together, we were dedicated to informing, educating
and, at times, entertaining our readership. Today it seems the media’s job is to do nothing but incite, prod and provoke.
John O’Connell, who was the executive editor of the Herald when I left in 2005, was at the reunion. John’s a teddy bear of a guy — a great journalist, photographer and person. Our viewpoints didn’t always align when we worked together. John’s were mostly on the right, while mine leaned left. He supported the United States’ invasion of Iraq in 2003. I didn’t. There were spirited debates in our office. But those differences never cost us our mutual respect for each other, or our ultimate goal to report what was true. Today we live in nasty, divisive, misinformed times, and I hold the media, in its current incarnation, squarely responsible. There aren’t many places people can turn to for honest, objective news. The Herald, and other publications like it, are thankfully still there. But increasingly, people get their information from cable news talking heads who present opinions as facts. Even worse, people shape their realities on
attempt, which is reflected in the proposal before voters on Oct. 7. This new bond proposal is one that is reduced in both the scope and size of the project, as well as the cost, since our last vote. However, the plan cannot come to fruition unless the community approves it in the public vote.
We are proud of the time and care that has gone into this proposal. It reflects the voices of our residents and the evolving role libraries play in the community. For more information about the proposal, why not stop by the library and speak to the staff? They would be happy to help you with your questions/ concerns. Also, you can reach out to any trustee, as well as find additional information on the library’s website, plainedgelibrary.org/new-building-project.
Please remember to come out and vote, because every single vote truly counts! The vote will be held at the library from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ANN DOxSEy President, Plainedge library board
To the Editor:
As partners in the New y ork State Tobacco Control Program, Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free N y and the Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island work together to reduce the burden of
posts they see on Facebook and Instagram, or in videos on TikTok, with little to no regard for their validity. And it has eroded our society’s common sense and civility.
Too many people fell for the story about the litter box in the school bathroom.
A year or two ago, my daughter Adriana came home and informed me that Woodland Middle School had placed a litter box in a bathroom for a student who identified as a cat. I knew it was utter nonsense, but I pressed my daughter for more information.
Have you seen the litter box? I asked. No, she replied. And who is this child who identifies as a cat? I don’t know, I think some sixthgrader, she said. Though she was sure it was true, I assured her it was likely just a rumor. I explained the danger of believing anything without evidence, and left it at that.
A few weeks later, my friend Tim exasperatedly texted me that his daughter had told him her school had placed a litter box in the bathroom for a student who identified as a cat. I chuckled to myself, and replied that my daughter had told me the same thing, and that it
was hogwash. He swore it wasn’t.
Not long after that, my colleague Erin and I were grabbing lunch when she told me that a friend of hers who worked in security at a local school said they had put a litter box in the bathroom. She was apoplectic, and sure it was true. It was only after I told her of my two previous encounters with this legend that she accepted that it might be false.
Apparently, several politicians and media personalities perpetuated this hoax on posts and podcasts in 2022. It’s not that we didn’t have urban legends back in my Herald days; it’s just that the media didn’t spread them. What’s more, they didn’t incite such vitriol.
I wish I could turn the clock back to the early 2000s, when I used to see those familiar faces every morning in the Herald offices. I wish I could get rid of the talking heads, the social media posts and the viral videos that dominate the media landscape, but I can’t.
The best I can do is implore people to think critically, and not take anything they see and hear at face value. Chances are if you’re reading this, you already do. Encourage others to do so. Politely.
Nick Buglione, who lives in East Meadow, is a teacher, freelance journalist and former editor of the East Meadow Herald.
commercial tobacco use and support a healthier, tobacco-free Long Island.
Since the inception of the state’s comprehensive Tobacco Control Program 25 years ago, cigarette smoking among adults in the state has dropped dramatically, from 23.2 percent in 2001 to 9.3 percent in 2023. Nassau and Suffolk counties have achieved two of the five lowest smoking rates in the state. There has also been a striking decrease in youth smoking since 2000, when 27.1 percent of high school youth reported cigarette use. The latest data show a 92 percent drop, to just 2.1 percent.
Nonetheless, the tobacco industry continues to harm New yorkers. Industry documents reveal how tobacco companies have deliberately marketed menthol cigarettes to specific populations, including LGBTQ, Black and Hispanic communities, for decades. Data from the Adult Tobacco Survey highlight these disparities: Menthol cigarette use was highest among adults who identify as Black or African American (88 percent) and those who identify as Hispanic (70 percent).
The use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches is on the rise, especially among youth. Vaping exposes users to serious health risks such as heart disease, lung cancer, asthma attacks and long-term effects from toxic metals. Nicotine can harm the developing brains of adolescents, and nearly one in five high school students in our state report vaping. Adding to the concern, social media have begun promoting pouches as a cheaper
alternative to weight-loss drugs.
The closing of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health puts years of progress at risk. Without this support, states will have a harder time keeping prevention and quit-smoking programs strong. These programs have helped countless families in New y ork and around the country live healthier lives. The cuts will hit vulnerable communities the hardest.
Here in New york, funding cuts have led to the layoff of more than a dozen key members of the state’s tobacco control program. This could weaken
our free State Quitline services, reduce support for the Health Systems program and limit several other vital tobacco-control initiatives. It’s imperative that we continue to employ comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to prevent and reduce tobacco product use and nicotine addiction. The decline in cigarette smoking is worth celebrating, but there is still more work to be done.
