Also serving Babylon, Bay Shore, Copiague, Deer Park, Farmingdale, Lindenhurst, North Babylon, West Babylon, West Islip and Wyandanch
Shown at event are: Chief Deputy Sheriff Christopher Brockmeyer; Deputy Undersheriff Kevin Heavey; Undersheriff Steven J. Kuehhas; Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr.; Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey; Undersheriff John M. Becker; Deputy Undersheriff Dr. Keith L. Taylor, Sr., and Chief of Staff Charles L’Hommedieu.
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin J. McCaffrey on Wednesday, Sept. 3, presented a proclamation to Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol Toulon Jr., officially declaring the week of Sept. 14–20 as Sheriff’s Week in Suffolk County.
McCaffrey said he was proud to introduce the proclamation, which honors the dedication and service of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office and its members.
“I thank the more than 1,400 uniformed and professional staff employees for their dedicated service to county residents,” McCaffrey said. “The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is the largest suburban sheriff’s office in New York State.”
The proclamation highlights the long and storied history of the Office of the Sheriff, which was established in New York State’s
first Constitution following the colonies’ declaration of independence in 1776. In Suffolk County, the office traces its origins even earlier—to 1683—when Josiah Hobart was appointed as the first sheriff during the British colonial period.
“Since then, the Office of the Sheriff has been an integral part of the criminal justice system in Suffolk County for centuries,” the proclamation states. “It has maintained a continuous existence, preserved its distinguishing heritage, and evolved into a modern, professional, fullservice, accredited law enforcement agency.”
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office currently operates two county correctional facilities, two courthouse detention centers, patrols 425 miles of county roadways, and provides maritime enforcement along 1,000 miles of county coastline. The agency is also responsible for enforcing court orders, including warrants, summonses, orders of protection, extreme risk protection orders and civil process.
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
After being postponed a week due to rain, the sun came out for the Village of Babylon’s Annual Fair on Sept. 14 — a welcome sight that Mayor Mary Adams and Christina Reynolds of the Babylon Beautification Society said was surely sent by Trustee Sean Goodwin, who died on Sept. 2 following a battle with lung cancer.
“You know, there’s going to be some sort of a number of 40,000 to 50,000 people celebrating today, enjoying all the food and festivities and the vendors,” Adams said. “However, there’s one person who is missing out of 40,000 people, and that is Trustee Sean Goodwin.
“This man truly loved our village — not just for being a trustee but for taking care of it, for protecting it, for enjoying it, for beautifying it, and for the love of our government as well.”
Adams encouraged attendees to take a moment during the fair to say a prayer and remember Goodwin, and to thank him for all he did for the community.
“If you see a hydrangea — those were Sean’s favorite flowers — maybe say a little prayer to him, thank him for all that he’s done for the village,” she said. “He will be very sorely missed.”
Reynolds, a board member with the Babylon Beautifi-
cation Society, described Goodwin as “that extra bit special.”
“Every once in a while, you meet someone who exceeds kindness, offers friendship without condition, and whose love for their community shines through in generous ways that truly matter — Sean was that kind of person,” she said. “His kind, gentle manner impacted every one of us. He gave us his time, his care, and his heart to Babylon — not because he had to, but because he loved the village that he lived in and the people in it.”
This year’s fair was formally dedicated to Goodwin. Reynolds presented his husband, Charles Torres, with a plaque to commemorate the moment.
“His spirit is with us in the plantings around this gazebo, in the booths he helped run, in the warmth of every laugh and smile shared today,” Reynolds said. “For all of us who were lucky enough to have known Sean, we are better for it. We miss him deeply, and we will celebrate his generous and beautiful spirit not just today but every day.”
The fair was held in Argyle Park and Mayor Adams thanked the Babylon Beautification Society, which hosted the event, as well as all the volunteers, the Babylon Fire Department, the parks, highway and sanitation departments, and the
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Photos show interior fire damage at 25 Nehring Avenue, the scene of a fire early Saturday morning, Sept. 27
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Firefighters responded to a house fire on Nehring Avenue in Babylon Village at 12:55 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, finding a two-story, singlefamily home fully engulfed in flames.
“Dispatch received a number of calls about the fire,” said Chief of Department James P. Miga. “There was smoke and flames from both the first and second stories of the home.”
According to Miga, a shed adjacent to the home was also on fire and is believed to be where the blaze started.
The first units on scene connected to a nearby
hydrant and deployed two hoses—one directed to the kitchen area inside the home and the second to the rear. Firefighters were able to knock down both fires in about 45 minutes, Miga said.
Approximately 40 firefighters responded. The Babylon Fire Department received mutual aid from the West Babylon and Lindenhurst fire departments.
Sources said the homeowners were away visiting their daughter at college. Their son and the family dog, who were home at the time, escaped safely before firefighters arrived.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire, which originated in the shed, remains under investigation by the Suffolk County Arson Squad but is not considered criminal.
By ALENA BERENBLATT Correspondent
A new brick and iron fence at Babylon Junior-Senior High School is drawing criticism from residents, who say it restricts public access to the school’s parking lot during evenings and weekends when school is not in session.
The fence, on the north side of the parking lot, is intended to restrict parking there; an additional fence on the south side of the lot is expected to be installed at a later date.
At recent Babylon Board of Education meetings, however, community members voiced objections to closing off the parking lot, which has historically been used by the public for decades.
“For more than 75 years, the taxpayers of this village have used the high school staff parking lot during evenings and weekends, with the knowledge and permission of the district,” said Gary Brunjes, a lifelong Babylon Village resident, former school board member, and current president of the Babylon Public Library Board.
Brunjes said the move signals a “serious erosion of trust” between the board and the community.
“Ending the long-standing good-neighbor policy by closing off the northern entrance during non-school hours shows a lack of interest in making a small but meaningful accommodation to the residents you serve,” he said.
A long-standing local tradition
Brunjes described the open lot as “a historic accommodation to the public,” particularly for senior citizens, individuals with physical disabilities, and families with small children who use the space as a convenient shortcut to access the Long Island Rail Road and nearby businesses on Railroad Avenue and Deer Park Avenue.
While the district has cited student safety as a reason for locking the gates, Brunjes said that explanation falls short.
“Student safety should always be a top priority,” he said. “But providing access during nights and weekends doesn’t conflict with that — students aren’t even on campus then.”
Brunjes added that while residents were notified about the construction of the fence, there was no public communication about the gate being locked outside of school hours.
He criticized the decision-making process, claiming it was reached through board consensus in a non-public meeting, and said the lack of transparency contradicts the spirit of New York’s Open Meetings Law.
“This may not seem important to you, but many in our village — especially older residents and those with mobility issues — view this as unfair and disrespectful,” he said.
Brunjes also referenced the narrow passage of the district’s 2013 bond vote, which passed by only five votes.
“That vote could have easily failed,” he said. “At the very least, the board should put this matter on an upcoming agenda for public discussion and vote — so the community knows which members care about their concerns.”
He urged the district to reverse the decision or, at minimum, allow public input.
“Let’s work together to restore the coop-
eration and goodwill that once existed between the board and the community,” he said.
District response: Safety, liability concerns
Superintendent Carisa Manza thanked Brunjes for his respectful comments and acknowledged that while public use of the lot had become customary, it was never officially allowed.
“It was never legally permissible for people to use the parking lot,” Manza said. “We know that de facto people were using it, and that became something the community came to expect.”
Manza said the district is still weighing its options and has not made a final decision on when or how the gates will be locked.
“We’re trying to balance student and staff safety with community needs,” she said. “There’s a liability issue, and our attorneys are, understandably, very cautious. We are protecting taxpayer dollars, too.”
Manza added that the decision was not made lightly.
“I respect your perspective, and I know it reflects the views of many in the community,” she said. “I just ask that you respect and understand ours.”
Brunjes added that although many community members were prepared to take their concerns to social media, he urged them to wait for a formal board decision.
“We’re always open to feedback,” Manza said.
In other board news:
Student joins board as official member
Superintendent Manza welcomed Babylon High School senior Katie Bellone as the district’s first student board member, in accordance with a new state law passed in July.
“She is very intelligent and process-oriented,” Manza said. “I look forward — as I know the board does — to hearing her represent student perspectives.”
Bellone thanked the board and called it “an honor” to be selected.
Students recognized for achievement
Several elementary students were honored for perfect attendance and outstanding performance on iReady diagnostic assessments, which are administered three times a year to track academic growth.
“This is a night of celebrating both perseverance and growth,” said Elementary School Principal Thomas Keogh.
He explained that students exceeded their “stretch growth” targets — predictions generated by the software based on national benchmarks.
“If they continue on that track, they’ll advance beyond grade-level expectations,” Keogh said.
The students recognized include: Peter Fournaris (kindergarten) – perfect attendance; Colin Anglin (kindergarten) – reading growth; Oliver Honig (kindergarten) –reading and math growth; Richard (Teddy) Darell (grade 1) – math growth; Joseph Hopkins (grade 1) – math growth; Nora Scollan (grade 1) – reading growth; Lincoln Guillot (grade 2) – math growth and Thomas Andolina (grade 2) – reading growth.
“Congratulations to our students on their many accomplishments during the 2024-2025 school year,” Manza said. “Effort in school is something to be recognized.”
Regionalization plan update
Manza also provided an update on the regionalization initiative coordinated by Western Suffolk BOCES, which she said is
nearing completion.
The plan includes voluntary cost-saving activities that districts can choose to participate in this year, such as: coordinating bus routes to reduce transportation costs; expanding access to advanced coursework through regional scheduling and exploring shared services for elementary guidance counselors
A second part of the plan includes longer-term policy changes and recommendations, including: expanding services for students with disabilities; Increasing access to asynchronous advanced coursework; creating flexibility in how universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) funds are used and funding school resource officers for safety and security
“Once the plan is finalized, the district will identify which activities best align with our goals,” Manza said. “These additional resources could enhance the educational experience for our students.”
Although some residents have expressed concern that regionalization could lead to a loss of local control, Manza emphasized that participation is optional and designed to increase opportunities and efficiency.
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A Salvadoran national was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter for fatally stabbing a man outside a Copiague deli in 2023, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Gherson Lopez, 29, admitted to killing 34-year-old Jose Argueta-Canales on May 15, 2023, following a verbal and physical altercation outside the deli. Prosecutors said the fight initially ended after Lopez injured his hand and the two men shook hands. Argueta-Canales then sat on a bench near the deli and began eating.
Moments later, the men exchanged words again. Lopez stood over ArguetaCanales and stabbed him twice in the chest, killing him, prosecutors said.
“This defendant chose to take the life of a man with whom he had just shaken hands,” District Attorney Ray Tierney said in a statement. “The brutal stabbing that followed an already seemingly resolved altercation demonstrated a callous disregard for human life, and as this 20-year prison sentence shows, deliberate violent acts of this nature will not be tolerated in Suffolk County.”
Lopez pleaded guilty on June 11 to first-degree manslaughter, a Class B violent felony, before Supreme Court Justice Richard Ambro. He was sentenced
Lopez
Sept. 26 to 20 years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision. Lopez was represented by attorney Christopher Gioe.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Elena Tomaro of the Homicide Bureau. The investigation was led by Detective Kenneth Buckheit of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Homicide Squad.
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department and other police and emergency service units.
LEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT
West Islip: Someone hit a vehicle that was parked in a parking lot at 470 Union Blvd., Sept. 21 and left the scene without providing the vehicle’s operator with their information. That occurred at approximately 4:10 p.m. Anyone with information can call (631) 852-COPS (2677).
PETIT LARCENY
Babylon: Someone stole a bike and phone from Argyle Park on Sept. 19. The theft was reported at 5:19 p.m.
Copiague: Suffolk Police arrested Steve Lee, 110 Nathalie Ave., North Amityville charging him with stealing
approximately $8 worth of merchandise from Target on Sunrise Highway Sept. 24..
•Employees for Target, 1149 Sunrise Hwy., called police shortly after 9:30 a.m., Sept. 22 to report that an unknown male concealed several items of merchandise from the store in a backpack and left the store without paying for them.
•The owner of a car rental business in Copiague called police to report that a former employee took $450 from a client and pocketed the money. Police are investigating.
Deer Park: an unidentified subject walked into Walgreens pharmacy on Deer Park Avenue shortly before 3 p.m., Sept. 25 and left the store with approximately $200 in merchandise without pay-
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A Babylon man has been indicted on charges of vehicular assault and driving while intoxicated for allegedly striking a pedestrian with his car in Huntington Village while under the influence, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney Sept. 29.
Alexander Vargas, 30, is accused of hitting a 28-year-old man while driving a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro southbound on New York Avenue around 2:30 a.m. on June 22. Prosecutors said Vargas was allegedly speeding when he struck the victim at the intersection of New York Avenue and Carver Street as the man was crossing the street.
Suffolk County police officers located Vargas a block away, sitting in his parked vehicle. He was allegedly found to be intoxicated and was placed under arrest.
The victim was taken to Huntington Hospital and treated for serious injuries, including fractures to his clavicle, hand, finger and cervical spine, as well as a head laceration that required staples.
“Impaired driving and reckless behavior behind the wheel are not tolerated
in Suffolk County, regardless of the de fendant’s occupation,” Tierney said in a statement. “The safety of our communi ty’s pedestrians and motorists depends on our collective commitment to respon sible driving, and we will not waver in upholding that standard.”
Vargas was arraigned Sept. 29 before County Court Judge James McDonaugh on one count of second-degree vehicular assault, a Class E felony, and two counts of driving while intoxicated, both un classified misdemeanors.
Judge McDonaugh ordered Vargas’ li cense suspended and released him with out bail, citing current New York state law, which designates the charges as non-bail eligible.
Vargas is scheduled to return to court Nov. 13. If convicted of the top charge, he faces up to 1 to 4 years in prison. He is represented by Steven Politi, Esq.
The case is being prosecuted by Assis tant District Attorney MacDonald Drane of the Vehicular Crime Bureau. The in vestigation was conducted by Detective Donal Hughes of the Suffolk County Po lice Department’s Major Case Unit.
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•A Home Depot employee reported to police shortly after 5 p.m., Sept.21 that an unidentified man took several items off the shelves in the store and then attempted to return them. When he was refused the return, he left the store with the items.
UNLAWFULLY FLEEING A POLICE OFFICER IN A MOTOR VEHICLE
North Amityville: Christine Pecoraro, 37, of Sayville was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving after police attempted to stop her and she fled in her vehicle. She was operating a 2013 Kia at Broadway and Nathalie Ave., North Amityville, at the time.
Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Catherine Beatriz Moulin-Rivera, 48 of W. 30th St., Hialeah, Florida; Priska Jiji, 21, of Cable La., Hicksville; Elder Alvarez, 43, of Great Neck Rd., Amityville; Lewis Mejia, 23, Jericho Tpke., Mineola; Melbin Leivapinto, 42, of 61 Sunset Ave., Amityville; Melvin Martinez Ramirez, 46, of 284 45 St., North Amityville; Eustaquio Chavez Aguero, 41, of 79 Anderson
Ave., North Babylon; Juan Rodriguez 45, of 109 Vesper Ct., North Babylon; Joc elyn Argueta, 21, of 22 Claremont Ave., Bay Shore; Antonio Pizzo, 51, of 99 Mad dox Ave., Islip.
Menacing With a Weapon: German Es cobar, 46, of 30 Van Buren St, Brentwood; Angelo Andrade, 50, of 544 18 Babylon.
Burglary: Shade Thomas 31, of 29 Lombardi Dr., Shirley.
Petit Larceny: Martin Saravia, 33, of E. Smith St., Amityville; William Molloy, 51, of 5th St., West Babylon; Alicia B. Febo, 35, of Alphabet St., Holbrook; Christopher Ackerman, 37, Baylawn Ave., Copiague; Kevin Martinez, 26, of 2602 Park Ave., Westbury; Willie Smith, 43 of 55 2nd Ave. Bay Shore; Zakery Batt, 33, of 13 Raleigh La., Kings Park.
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell: Lawrence Jarvis, 18 Hemlock Dr., Bay Shore; Orland Garcia Garcia, 44, of 218 Grand Blvd., Brentwood.
Grand Larceny, Anthony Lobello 44 of 1517 Washington Ave., Bohemia; Christopher Ullmeyer, 42, of 130 Rockaway St., North Great River.
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.
By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
The Copiague Eagles pulled off a stunning second-half comeback against the Centereach Cougars, rallying from a 14-point halftime deficit to secure a 27-17 victory in a thrilling matchup last Saturday afternoon.
Led by senior quarterback Roger Rowe and sophomore linebacker Keon Williams, the Eagles shook off a sluggish first half and exploded for 27 second-half points to earn their second win of the season.
Rowe, who was named Offensive MVP, finished with over 150 rushing yards and two scores. “We stayed with it and went out there and put points on the board,” he said. “We just gotta come out for every game the way we did in the second half today.”
After starting with back-to-back heartbreaking losses (21-20 to Deer Park on Sept. 11 and 20-18 to Newfield on Sept. 22) the Eagles bounced back and got their first win against West Babylon, in a dominant 31-13 thumping on Sept. 26. The goal was to follow up that strong performance in front of a large crowd on Homecoming Day but Centereach had other plans.
The Cougars took early control of the game, capitalizing on a pair of fumbles to strike first. Then, they extended the lead in the second quarter, stringing together an eight-minute drive capped by a 4th down, 25yard touchdown run to make it 12-0. A safety after an intentional grounding penalty in the end zone pushed the margin to 14-0 at halftime.
Copiague’s offense sputtered through the first two quarters, failing to pick up a single first down. But everything changed in the third.
Senior wideout Aiden Boswell got the Eagles on the board with a 46-yard touchdown reception from Rowe just two minutes into the second half, cutting the deficit to 14-7. After a Centereach field goal pushed it to 17-7, the Copiague defense came up big with a goalline interception by Williams, his first of the day, halting a potential knockout blow.
On the very next play, Rowe electrified the crowd with a 96-yard touchdown run, slicing the lead to 17-14 with 2:05 left in the third. After a defensive stop, Rowe struck again, this time with a 56-yard touchdown run to give the Eagles their first lead of the day at 21-17 early
Erik Lee/Herald Gregory Brooks contributed to a gritty defensive effort for Copiague, which held Centereach to just a field goal in the second half.
in the fourth.
Williams wasn’t done. The sophomore linebacker picked off another Centereach pass near midfield, setting the stage for yet another one-play scoring drive, this time a 57yard touchdown run by senior running back Jayden Herrera. Although the extra point was blocked, Copiague held a 27-17 advantage with just under seven minutes left.
The Cougars threatened late, driving to the Copiague 22, but the Eagles’ defense held strong on fourth down. Junior linebacker Charles Williams Jr. sealed the game with an interception at the 1:44 mark, sending the home sideline into celebration.
Copiague first-year head coach Phil Fortuno praised his team’s resilience. “We have a tough group of kids and they’re used to adversity,” he said. “It’s really great to see them respond the way they did. If we can play a whole game the way we played the second half, the outcomes will be much different for us.”
Defensive MVP Keon Williams led the charge with two critical interceptions and several key tackles, while senior linemen Jonathan Marine Suarez and Gregory Brooks contributed tackles for loss in a gritty defensive effort.
Copiague (2-2) visits Commack this Saturday at 2p.m.
By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
The North Babylon girls’ soccer team has long been a force in Suffolk County and under the steady leadership of coach Steve Corrado, now in his 18th season, the program continues to set a high standard.
After capturing the league title last season with an impressive 15-1-2 record, the Bulldogs entered the 2025 campaign with more questions than answers. With seven new starters and a roster filled with firsttime varsity players, expectations were uncertain.
“We never really had our whole team together during the summer league,” Corrado said. “We didn’t know what we had until the season started.”
However, a pivotal early-season win over perennial powerhouse Ward Melville quickly changed the tone. It was a 1-0 victory for the Bulldogs on Sept. 9, thanks to a goal from junior captain Monica Clavijo. “After that game, our expectations shifted,” he said. “We saw the talent was there and we just needed to put the pieces together.”
That puzzle is being led by senior captain Kayla Milheiser, a four-year starter and the emotional heartbeat of the squad. Her leadership mirrors that of her older sister, last year’s captain, and her presence on the field sets the tone. “When she goes, we go,” Corrado said.
As for Clavijo, she is a returning AllCounty selection and a dynamic four-year starter who first joined varsity in eighth grade. Clavijo leads the team in goals with 10, constantly creating opportunities and energizing the attack.
Another young standout is Brook Milheiser, Kayla’s younger sister, who burst onto the scene last year by setting a school record with 10 goals as a freshman. Now a sophomore, she leads Long Island in assists with 14, including a four-assist performance in the Bulldogs’ 6-0 win over Bay Shore on Sept. 27, and has made a seamless transition from outside midfield to a high forward role. “She is so selfless on the field,” Carrado said. “Her vision is truly incredible.”
In goal, junior Alexa Furman is back after a standout 2024 season where she recorded 10 shutouts in her debut campaign.
Sheryl Amorosino/Herald Junior Monica Clavijo, right set the tone for the Bulldogs as her goal beat Ward Melville, 1-0, for a big jolt of confidence.
Though she’s returning from an offseason injury suffered during softball, she’s quickly reestablishing her dominance, already tallying seven shutouts.
Defensively, the Bulldogs (7-3) have undergone a major overhaul, with three new starters anchoring the back line. Sydney Villalta has emerged as a key contributor, showcasing versatility and stepping up as a first-time starter. Dakota Rivers, a former midfielder, has seamlessly transitioned to defense, while players like Melania Turano, Utica, and Sarah Hernandez have locked down opposing attacks with grit and determination. Giavanna Pop and speedster Samarah Myers add depth and energy to the rotation.
North Babylon’s strong JV program has also played a crucial role in maintaining the program’s standard. Corrado frequently brings up JV players for training opportunities, even if they’re not ready for varsity minutes, giving them a taste of the program’s culture and a look at what it takes to win.
With a mix of veteran leadership and rising talent, the Bulldogs are chasing their 13th straight playoff appearance. “We’ve been blessed with great players,” Corrado reflected. “Now the goal is to make them believe they’re good enough.”
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
For Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg, the job comes down to listening — and then digging deeper.
“I think sometimes people come into the office with one issue, but that’s not really the rooted issue,” Richberg said. “There’s probably two or three other things that are the catalyst for what happens.”
Richberg, a Democrat and father of two, has represented the 15th Legislative District since 2020. Now seeking reelection for a one-year term against Republican challenger Jarod Morris, he is running on a platform of continuing to tackle what he calls the “root of the issues” — the everyday “kitchen table” concerns of his constituents.
A graduate of North Babylon High School, Richberg has long been drawn to public service. He first worked in county government as an advisor to thenLegislator DuWayne Gregory, where in 2010 he created the Youth Leadership Caucus to mentor local students. That program later became the Page Program, a 12-week summer initiative offering college students hands-on experience in a mock legislature.
Richberg has also helped coordinate community events such as National Night Out in Wyandanch, and remains active in his church. He serves as senior warden of the vestry at St. Boniface of Mainz Episcopal Church in Lindenhurst, where he also teaches Sunday school and advises the youth group.
He said these experiences shaped his approach: learning to listen, fostering deeper conversations and building common ground while ensuring all voices are heard.
If reelected, Richberg said he plans to advance several initiatives including working on affordable hous-
ing for first-time homebuyers by using land bank properties. This will which also helps eliminate community blight. He wants to expand access to Narcan to combat drug overdoses and improve mental health resources for county employees. Improving the county’s economy by supporting small businesses and addressing the lack of affordability is also a priority Providing options and supporting centers for child care that have been strained by cuts to SNAP and healthcare funding is also another initiative he’d like to undertake during his next term, he said.
“We’ve done a lot with sewers, with infrastructure, with affordable housing,” Richberg said. “But there are still some very credible issues going on in our community.”
Richberg said he is grateful for the chance to continue representing residents of the 15th District, which covers Wheatley Heights, Wyandanch, North Amityville, Amityville Village, Copiague, parts of North Lindenhurst, West Babylon and North Babylon, as well as the portion of Farmingdale within Suffolk County.
“I think it’s life-changing in terms of the ability to reach out to folks and help people in their times of need,” he said. “And to listen to what the real issues are.”
Morris, his Republican opponent, ran against Richberg in 2021 and for the Babylon Town Board in 2023. He is a teacher’s aide and also Deacon at Shaw Temple AME Zion Church in Amityville where he serves on the finance committee. He lives in Wyandanch, where he was born and raised. He did not respond to several requests for an interview.
Voter Info
Election Day is Tues., Nov. 4. Early voting is 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
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com
•Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-3012.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.
•St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 3 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.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
•Amityville Village Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For more information, call (631) 264-6000. The market will be open until Oct. 25.
•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 12
•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
•Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.
•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com
•Copiague School District Board of Education Meeting: 7 p.m., Everett E. Newmann III Administrative Offices at Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague. For more information, please call (631)-842-4015.
•Village of Babylon Board of Trustees meeting: 7 p.m. (work session); 8 p.m. (regular meeting); Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email: info@villageofbabylonny.gov; or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
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
•West Babylon School Board of Education meeting: 7 p.m. at the West Babylon Administration Building, 10 Farmingdale Rd., W. Babylon. For info., call 631376-7008.
•Deer Park School Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m. at the District Office, 1881 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. For more info., call 631-274-4013; or visit the web site @http://www.deerparkschools. org.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
•Village of Babylon Architectural Review Board: 8 p.m. @ Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email info@villageofbabylonny.gov, or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov.
•Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 3320552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.
•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
•North Babylon School Board of Education regular board meeting: 8 p.m., at North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, N. Babylon. For meeting infor-
mation, call 631-321-3226; or visit their web site @ https://www.northbabylonschools.net.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
•Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce Fall Harvest Festival: Deer Park Ave. & Main St., Babylon Village. Street closure on Deer Park Ave. from 12 - 5 p.m. Experience the best of Babylon’s local scene. Restaurants, Cafés, & Bakeries will serve their specialties (inside & outdoor dining will be available) with a fall theme of cuisine; and local Retail Stores & Boutiques will showcase their unique items. Two performance stages with live music will add to the local flavor, and outside vendors will provide additional interests with food trucks, inflatables (including a kid zone), games & prizes. For more information, visit the web site @ https://www.babylonchamber.com/ events-1/fall-harvest-festival.
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By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
In an era of national polarization, Babylon Councilman Anthony Manetta says he has found success by doing the opposite: keeping the focus on the hyperlocal.
Manetta, who holds endorsements from the Democratic, Republican and Conservative parties, called that support a reflection of his approach.
“For me, I’ve really focused on building relationships that are best for the taxpayers and residents,” Manetta said. “We’ve been very successful at putting aside divisive national politics and working together.”
That collaboration extends across the Town of Babylon and its villages, where Manetta said bipartisan cooperation is essential. “Everybody needs to work together because we’re really like one unit,” he said. “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could get that at the state and national level as well?”
Championing small business
A small business owner himself, Manetta runs Standard Advisors, a communications firm. When he joined the Town Board eight years ago, he made supporting local businesses a top priority.
He founded the town’s Small Business Committee and now chairs it, joining counterparts who lead committees on veterans, public safety and parks. The goal, he said, was to send a message: “The town is here to support you and help provide resources in order for you to grow.”
He also launched the Babylon Chamber Collaborative, a network that brings chamber presidents together to share ideas, coordinate events and strengthen connections. “It’s a way to build relationships instead of working in isolation,” Manetta said.
The town has also hosted resource events featuring
the Small Business Administration, state representatives, utilities and lenders to help businesses access capital. Those programs proved especially critical during the pandemic, when rules and regulations changed rapidly and businesses struggled to survive.
“Business owners truly needed to be resilient,” Manetta said. “We did everything we could — from virtual check-ins with chambers to promoting businesses that shifted to online sales or outdoor dining.”
Building a workforce pipeline
Looking ahead, Manetta said workforce development will be a major focus if he is re-elected. He wants to expand opportunities for high school students and
recent graduates to enter trades and technical fields.
“There’s been a stigma around careers in carpentry, mechanics, welding and other trades,” Manetta said. “But these are essential jobs for Long Island’s economy, and they provide great salaries and stability.”
He pointed to a recent career fair at Deer Park High School as an example of progress. Contractors, unions and employers met with students to discuss opportunities in the trades.
“If we don’t fill these roles as baby boomers retire, we’re going to face a big problem,” he said. “It’s time to bring back programs in high schools that connect students directly to job opportunities.”
Manetta, a father of three — Allie, Cara and Natalie — and husband to Emily, said family life keeps him grounded even as he takes on townwide responsibilities.
His civic service extends beyond Town Hall. He runs food drives throughout the year to support local pantries, which he said are often stretched thin.
“Many times the shelves are empty,” he said. “For us, being able to use our voice and resources to gather donations makes a huge impact.”
Election Day is Tues., Nov. 4. Early voting is 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
Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society — including President Judy Skillen and historian Wayne Horsley — who were in attendance.
Following the dedication, the Mise Eire Irish Step Dancers of Babylon, under the direction of Patti Love, performed in the gazebo. Live music was provided by 1 Step Ahead Entertainment.
More than 300 craft vendors participated in the fair, selling handmade items such as home décor, clothing, candles
and oils, art and photography, jewelry, metal and wood work, accessories, soaps and lotions. The event also hosted more than 30 specialty food vendors, serving everything from bratwurst and pretzels to roasted corn, hamburgers and ice cream.
For many vendors, the fair is an annual tradition.
“We’ve been doing this fair since 2013,” said Maureen Meyer of Bold Beads. “I like that it brings so many people, and the setting is gorgeous.”
Terry Wilson of Terry’s Creative Crafts has been attending for more than 30 years and echoed Meyer’s sentiments.
“I love the people at this fair,” said Anthony Capellupo, of Wakes and Waves. “It’s a great community here.”
“It’s a beautiful fair, nice time of year, and the organizers do a great job,” added Valerie Schuerlein, of Rustic Blooms by Val.
It was the first year at the fair for Kat Khellblau of I & K Created, who said she had heard great things from fellow vendors.
Another popular draw? Snow, the “CEO” pup of Bratty Dog Barkery, who stood on her hind legs in a chair, greeting passersby. “She wants to go everywhere we go,” said Cecila Sajulga, who runs the business with her daughter Monica.
Many attendees came with specific items in mind. Jamie Roeller was in search of homemade candles, while her boyfriend, Kyle Barnes, was on the hunt for hot sauces.
“I love coming here to Argyle Park, and I love the fair,” said Joe Posillico, who has attended for more than a dozen years with his son Joe Jr.
Caroline O’Day, who lives in the vil-
lage, attended with her husband Ryan and daughters Addison and Emmy. “The fair is perfect for a day of family fun,” she said.
Frank Petruzzo, president of the Babylon Beautification Society, said this year’s event brought a record turnout — but also carried special meaning.
“We were grateful for a beautiful day, record-setting crowds and an incredibly successful 51st Annual Fair, but this year’s event carried special meaning,” Petruzzo said. “Dedicating the fair to our dear friend and Village Trustee Sean Goodwin was both heartfelt and bittersweet.
“While the sun was shining and the park was filled with joy, many of us felt his absence even more deeply. Sean was a vital part of this community, and we miss him dearly. The Village leadership, including Mayor Mary Adams, shares in that loss. We were especially glad to have Sean’s husband, Charles Torres, and Charles’ son Jesse with us as we dedicated the fair in Sean’s memory. This fair was a celebration of kindness, community, and volunteerism — all things Sean embodied.”
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Councilman Tony Martinez has officially announced his campaign for reelection to the Babylon Town Board, emphasizing experience, community development, and a collaborative model of local government leadership. As the board’s most senior member and deputy supervisor, Martinez said he is proud of the progress made under a team-oriented approach — and eager to continue serving residents across the town.
Martinez recalled his 2021 re-election race, which he won by just 300 votes — the narrowest margin of his career. Now, as he seeks another term, Martinez says he remains focused on results, not rhetoric. “This administration is very service-oriented,” he said. “We’ve built a team that knows its strengths, works together, and stays focused on helping our constituents.”
Martinez explained that, rather than dividing the board by geographic district, Babylon Town’s councilmembers take on areas of focus based on their strengths and expertise. “We support each other and everyone has their lane,” Martinez said. “We talk through things one-on-one and back each other up.”
That collaboration, Martinez said, enables the board to respond quickly and effectively when residents need help. He often connects residents to the
right councilmember or agency for an issue — whether it’s a federal concern or a local permitting question. “It’s about getting people the answers they need, fast,” he said.
Born in Puerto Rico, Martinez moved to Long Island at age 13 and settled in Lindenhurst. He said that early experience — adapting to a new country and language — helped shape his belief in public service. “We were lucky to land in a nurturing community,” he said. “That gave us a real chance to grow and contribute.”
Martinez began his career in community organizing and later worked in union leadership before transitioning into local government. “Being a carpenter, a union organizer, and a public servant — it all comes down to building something that lasts, and making people feel seen and supported,” he said.
One of his proudest accomplishments, he said, is the transformation of Copiague. Martinez helped spearhead a major revitalization plan that replaced blighted or underused properties with new housing and businesses — while preserving the area’s character. “It’s night and day from what it looked like 15 years ago,” he said. “We brought in developers who understood the community, and it’s made a real difference.”
That model of place-based investment, he said, will next turn to other areas of the town including North Ami-
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Babylon Town Councilman Tony Martinez.
tyville and Deer Park. “People want change. We’re ready to bring that energy to new areas.”
Martinez’s focus isn’t only on physical infrastructure. He also helped bring back marine science camps at Cedar Beach — and negotiated scholarships so low-income and homeless youth could attend for free. “That’s one of the most meaningful things I’ve been a part of,”
he said.
Recognizing a need in the town’s western communities, Martinez helped establish a new summer camp at the North Amityville pool, serving 80 to 90 children annually at low cost. “It’s important to make sure services weren’t just concentrated in one part of town,” he said.
Martinez noted that keeping services accessible means investing wisely — and his team has done so by improving efficiency. The building and planning department, for instance, now helps developers navigate permitting faster by advising them on realistic proposals early. “We don’t make people jump through hoops,” Martinez said. Looking ahead, he said public safety, economic development and youth opportunity will remain his top priorities. “This is about people — helping people live better lives,” he said. “If I can be part of that, it’s worth every minute.”
Election Day is Tues., Nov. 4. Early voting is from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. For information on voting call the Board of Elections at 631 852-4500 or go to: suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/BOE
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Babylon Village will be holding their annual Fall Festival on Oct. 18 from noon to 5 p.m. along Deer Park Ave. between Main St. and Park Ave.
Hosted by the Babylon Village Cham-
ber of Commerce, the event will feature food trucks, live music, a kid zone and vendors.
For more information, please call (631) 213-6894.
The Conklin House will be holding their annual Apples and Arts event at the Conklin House. Oct. 17, there will be an Artist Reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 18, there will be the art show and Apple Festival from noon to 4 p.m., which will feature pumpkin painting and scare-
crow making. There will also be student art in the barn. On Oct. 19, the art show will continue from noon to 3 p.m.
To reserve your scarecrow kit, please email conklinhouse@yahoo.com
The Conklin House is located at 280 Deer Park Ave., Babylon.
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
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Our Lady of Grace Church, Father Shanahan Hall is located at 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon.
By Karen Bloom
Spooky season is casting its spell — and whether you’re ready for a scare or just some seasonal flair, there’s much to check out.
The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns Pumpkin patches have their moment, but a pumpkin trail is even better. The wooded site of Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights is the evocative setting for a spooky 4,200 foot loop of over 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins and illuminated objects (10,000 in all) that light up the grounds all month long.
The Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns is now in its 12th season on Long Island, delighting visitors with all sorts of seasonal delights, from those carved pumpkins — of all sizes — to inflatables and even a space to show off some dance moves, complete with disco lights and music.
You may recall Rise from its first eight seasons at Old Westbury Gardens. Its current home at Usdan accommodates a longer trail that enhances the immersive experience.
“We found this trail to be perfect,” says Mike Pollack, Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns’ executive producer, who proclaims this to be “the spookiest walk on Long Island.”
Spooky, most definitely, but not haunted. You won’t find any frightful creatures popping out along the path. As Pollack puts it: “No scares.”
This family-friendly event is designed to get everyone in the spirit of the season, appealing to all ages.
A team of 100 handpicked artists carve their individual pumpkins with facial expressions ranging from scary to silly.
“The artistry of these pumpkins is spectacular and you will not see anywhere else,” Pollack says enthusiastically.
The 40,000 visitors annually would seem to agree. Rise is open on weekends and select weeknight through Nov. 1. All tickets must be purchased online at jackolanterns. com; no tickets are available on site. Rise is located at 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights.
Creatures of all kinds inhabit the woods, and ghosts and ghouls come out to play at Tanglewood Preserve, home to the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL), in Rockville Centre. A seasonal tradition for area families, the spectacle takes over CSTL’s grounds every weekend through Nov. 2.
Each year the festival offers a spirited fun-filled slate of activities on the preserve’s 16 acres — both scary and not so scary — to appeal to all ages and fright levels. The wooded paths are transformed for the season, with eerie lighting, special effects and characters along the way.
Whether you and the kids are looking to be spooked or not, the choice is yours. This time of year the preserve’s woods are definitely haunted, as those who venture along the scary walk will find out. This quarter mile hike through
the woods is not for the faint of heart, it may leave some younger kids clinging to their parents legs. Step into the darkness of the Haunted Woods where you’ll stumble upon a deserted graveyard and more — you never know what is lurking around the next turn. Be scared if you dare!
“Adults will come out crying and the kids will be laughing,” CSTL Educator Michele Anselmo,says, somewhat bemused. “You need to know your fear factor before you enter.”
As always, the not-so-spooky Enchanted Walk is welcoming haunt for the younger set. Friendly Halloween characters — including witches, fairies, aliens, ghosts, butterflies, and scarecrows — greet visitors. This year a pirate ship with a band of pirates has made its way here to get in on the action. Other activities include holiday-themed arts and crafts, and the return of the Mystic Den, with a fortuneteller and face painting. And, of course, the glow tent, is another popular spot where everyone heads to make “slime.” Just be sure to take the goopy stuff home; “sliming” those nearby is frowned upon.
Costumes are always encouraged. And in the spirit of Hallowen season, kids may find some treats to pick up as they wander about.
“There’s always something for everyone here,” Anselmo says.
Find out what’s lurking in the woods at the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, 1 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. Visit cstl.org for information and tickets.
Anglers — novice and skilled — will be on the scene once again when the Fall Fishing & Children’s Festival returns to Hempstead Lake State Park. Presented by the Department of Environmental Conservation’s “I Fish NY” program, on Oct. 18, the annual event offers an ideal way to make the most of the season with a mix of fishing, fun and family activities.
The day kicks off at 10 a.m., with a fresh stock of trout in the park’s South and MacDonald Ponds to help introduce families to the sport of freshwater fishing. Everyone can take part in fly-fishing instruction, casting practice, fish-cleaning demonstrations, and even borrow rods and bait free of charge.
“All ages are encouraged to attend to enjoy this wonderful fishing experience,” says George Gorman, State Parks’ Long Island regional director. “We hope festival attendees also take the opportunity to explore the beautiful Hempstead Lake State Park and all it has to offer.”
But the fun doesn’t end at the water’s edge. Young visitors can enjoy pumpkin decorating, a magic show, reptile exhibit, and a playful casting contest where the “catch” could be a pumpkin or a prize. Whether you’re an avid angler or just looking for a day outdoors with the kids, the Fall Fishing & Children’s Festival reels in plenty of reasons to drop by.
The fishing license requirement for all anglers over the age of 15 is suspended for this festival, and admission and parking are free. Check out the activities at the park’s MacDonald and South Ponds, also in Rockville Centre. Visit parks.ny.gov for more.
Break out the neon, dust off those leg warmers and tease up your hair — the ultimate ‘80s party returns to the Paramount stage. Jessie’s Girl, a band of New York City’s top rock and pop musicians, returns with their high-energy Back to the Eighties show, guaranteed to turn back the clock. Fronted by powerhouse vocalists who transform into the decade’s biggest icons, Jessie’s Girl delivers the hits that defined an era. Add in bold costumes, playful choreography, audience participation, and plenty of extras — bubbles, confetti, and props galore — and the result is part concert, part theater and all ‘80s spectacle. These talents each have dozens of credits performing with authentic ‘80s icons who made the music famous to begin with. With over-the-top renditions of memorable songs, Jessie’s Girl captures the glitz and sheer energy of the decade like no one else.
Friday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m. $64.75 $52.25, $49.25, $48.50, $37.25. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com.
Tilles Center’s Atrium becomes an intimate lounge, showcasing 23-year-old Kate Kortum, one of the jazz world’s most exciting breakout artists. Hailing from Houston, Texas, her warm, distinctive sound blends bebop, blues, the Great American Songbook, and musical theater with captivating, story-driven lyrics. Her artistry bridges tradition and innovation, offering audiences a fresh, contemporary take on the jazz vocal legacy. Critics have praised her ability to revitalize jazz with authenticity and daring. “Wild Woman,” her sophomore album, features reimagined standards and originals that explore a woman’s relationship with complex emotions.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.
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: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888
Get ready for an unforgettable Columbus Day Weekend at the Famous Food Festival. Taste global flavors from over 100 vendors with entertainment at Tanger Outlets.
• Where: 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park.
• Time: 1 p.m., through Oct 13
• Contact: famousfoodfestival.
Anthony Rodia is back “Laugh Till It Hurts” tour, an all-new stand-up showcase that’s refreshingly genuine and quick witted. Building on the success of his previous outing, this is his biggest and most ambitious yet. A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. With a background steeped in family traditions, Italian-American culture and the ups and downs of modern life, Anthony’s comedy feels like a conversation with your funniest friend. His blend of observational humor, self-deprecation and witty impressions has led him on his path as one of the most exciting rising stars on the comedy scene. Anthony’s comedic career skyrocketed thanks to his viral social media videos, where he brought his hilarious, larger-than-life characters and relatable commentary to millions of fans. His most iconic characters, including his over-the-top Uncle Vinny persona, quickly became fan favorites, making him a social media sensation and establishing a loyal following. His ability to turn everyday situations — family gatherings, parenting, and even the quirks of his own Italian heritage —into laugh-out-loud moments has earned him widespread recognition and a rapidly growing fanbase. Tickets are $144.75, $108.75, $98.25, $86.50, $76.25, $6475.
to join in on the Annual Long Island Columbus Day Parade.
The parade route will end at the Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 with Italian Food Festival. Parking is available at JFK Middle School across from the Fire Department, with a free shuttle bus provided.
• Where: Deer Park Firehouse, 94 Lake Ave., Deer Park
• Time: Noon
• Contact: (516) 633-1435
The Town of Babylon invites residents to participate in their Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (S.T.O.P.) Collection Day. This free program gives residents the opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous wastes such as paints, thinners, pesticides, automotive fluids, propane cylinders, cleaning products and more. Proof of residency is required, and all materials must be boxed or bagged for workers to collect from your vehicle.
• Where: Town of Babylon
Residential Recycling Center, 57 Field St., West Babylon
• Time: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 249-9347
The Town of Babylon and the Sons and Daughters of Italy invite everyone
The Amityville Village Farmers Market is ongoing Saturdays until
Oct. 25 at First United Methodist Church.
• Where: 25 Broadway, Amityville
• Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 264-6000
Families are invited to Long Island Children’s Museum’s special opening weekend festival to celebrate the launch of Saltwater Stories, the new permanent exhibition celebrating Long Island’s coastal heritage. Meet local fisherfolk, explore hands-on activities for all ages, and dive into the rich traditions of our bays and beaches. Enjoy storytelling, crafts, and demonstrations that bring Long Island’s maritime history to life! All activities included with museum admission.
• Where: Museum Row, Garden City
• Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Contact: licm.org or call (516) 224-5800
Babylon Community 5K Run/Walk
The North Babylon and West Babylon Chamber of Commerce host their 5th Annual North Babylon Community 5K Run/
discover ways to be featured in their Monthly Member Spotlight.
• Where: Constantino Brumidi Lodge, 2075 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park
• Time: 7-8 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 662-4576, chamberofdeerpark.org
Learn more about Families Healing Together at Babylon Public Library. The program through Family and Children’s Association providing services and support to strengthen families, address trauma, and educate communities on the link between drug misuse and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
• Where: 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon
• Time: 10 a.m.-noon
• Contact: babylonlibrary.org or call (631) 669-1624
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• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
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) 9834283 or events.elitefeats. com/25northbabylon
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
Deer Park Chamber Monthly Meeting
The Deer Park Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to their general meeting, every second Tuesday. Enjoy refreshments, connect with local business owners, get the latest community updates and OCT 14
This free, multisession program at North Babylon Public Library is offered by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services and is based on the CDC’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for treating nicotine dependence. Those who use all forms of tobacco including cigarettes, cigars, chew and electronic cigarettes are welcome. Registration is required.
• Where: 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon
• Time: 5:30- 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: northbabylonpl.org or call (631) 853-2928
Meet and greet with potter
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Martha Grover
The Art League of Long Island hosts potter Martha Grover. Join Grover in a discussion about her artwork, her studio and working with porcelain. Light fare provided. Registration required.
• Where: 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills
• Time: 6-8 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 462-5400 ext. 222, shorturl.at/9YKFR OCT
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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 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.
25-477. 9/11, 18, 25, 10/, 2, 9, 16
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, At-
torneys 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, INDI-
VIDUALLY 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 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.
25-521. 10/2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 11/6
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff - against - VINCENT PRISCO, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 14, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 10th day of November, 2025 at 9:00 AM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Premises known as
881 South 7th Street, Lindenhurst, (Town of Babylon) NY 11757. (District: 0103, Section: 023.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 035.003)
Approximate amount of lien $289,407.07 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 619012/2023. Leonard B. Symons, Esq., Referee.
Davidson Fink LLP
Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618
Tel. 585/760-8218
For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832
Dated: September 3, 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.
25-536. 10/9, 16, 23, 30
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 25-495. 8/18,24, 10/2, 9
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
SUFFOLK COUNTY
WEBSTER BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against MICHAEL P.
EGAN A/K/A MI -
CHAEL 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 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
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUF-
FOLK
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). 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. 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
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
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
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
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: CL-25-10404501 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 47 Wicks Road, Brentwood, NY 11717, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Super Chicken Inc. 25-541 10/9, 16
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. 25-519. 10/2, 9, 16, 23
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
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 COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC, Plaintiff, AGAINST MICHAEL C. KING AKA MICHAEL KING, AS ADMINISTRATOR CTA AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF CONRAD KING, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on August 1, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY
11757 on November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM premises known as 1049 Straight Path, West Babylon, NY 11704. 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 0100 Section 103.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 80.000. Approximate amount of judgment $530,928.98 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #606833/2017. William J. Garry, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 25-539. 10/9, 16, 23, 30
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0370-25130983 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Bar/Tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 37 Front Street, Greenport, NY 11944, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at The Old Bait Shop LLC 25-542. 10/9, 16
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INDEX NO.:
612735/2025
Date Filed: 05/13/2025
SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGED
PREMISES: 177 42nd Street Lindenhurst, NY 11757
SBL #: 0103-002.0001.00-027.000
Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate.
STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.
Emilio Araujo; Public Administrator of Suffolk County as Administrator of The Estate of Theresa Santo, deceased; Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Theresa Santo, deceased and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; Clerk of the Suffolk County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency; Slomin`s Inc.; Our Lady of Consola-
tion Nursing Home; Pamela Araujo, as heir at law; John Doe #1 through #6, and Jane Doe #1 through #6, the last twelve names being fictitious, it being the intention of Plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein
TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. 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 AT-
TORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT WHERE YOUR CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING 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.
THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $170,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk on August 2, 2006 , in Liber M00021352, Page 495., covering premises known as 177 42nd Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, SBL #: 0103-002.0001.00-027.00.
The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises.
TO the Defendants Unknown Heirs of The Estate of Theresa Santo, deceased and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees,
trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. C. Stephen Hackeling, J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk, dated and filed September 17, 2025. Dated: September 24, 2025 /s/ Deborah M. Gallo
Deborah M. Gallo, Esq.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, New York 10170
Phone: 347.286.7409
Fax: 347-286-7414
Attorneys for Plaintiff, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT
AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE.
The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department's website at www.dfs. ny.gov.
FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS
Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner's distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.
25-537. 10/9, 16, 23, 30
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: SUFFOLK COUNTY. SERVIS ONE, INC. DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, Pltf. vs. LENORA BRYANT, et al, Defts. Index No. 608568/2023. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered May 9, 2025, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, No. Lindenhurst, NY on November 10, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. premises k/a 42 North Ronald Drive, North Amityville, NY 11701 a/k/a District 0100, Section 165.00, Block 02.00, Lot 015.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $228,570.68 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. SCOTT LOCKWOOD, Referee. HILL WALLACK, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 261 Madison Ave., 9th Fl., Ste. 940-941, New York, NY 10016. File No. 019013-00338#102538 25-538 10/ 9, 16, 23, 30
SUFFOLK COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BETTER PROPERTY ENTERPRISES LLC., Plaintiff, -AGAINSTALBANY AMITYVILLE LLC, 510 AMITYVILLE LLC, et al., Defendants. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on August 8, 2025, the court appointed Referee, will sell at public auction at the Town of Babylon, Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 5, 2025, at 9:30 AM. Premises known as 510 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements
thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York. Section 173.00 Block 01.00 and Lots 13.00. Approximate amount of judgement: $294,688.93 plus interest and costs.
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgement, Index No.: 630800/2023 Referee: Laurie Gatto, Esq. Plaintiff Attorney: Solomon Herrera McCormick, PLLC - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 202, Melville, New York 11747
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.
25-533. 10/9, 16, 23, 30
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-GEL2, Plaintiff AGAINST LUIS A. ESPINAL LOPEZ AKA LUIS ALONSO ESPINAL LOPEZ, PIERRE JUSTIN, ET AL., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 18, 2022, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM, premises known as 128 North 17th Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wyandanch, in the Town of Babylon,
County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 013.00, Block 03.00, Lot 129.000. Approximate amount of judgment $719,102.74 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603217/2017 . Joseph L. Fritz, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 16-005240 87356
25-534 10/ 9, 16, 23, 30
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 20052, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2, -againstGABB'NDUTHIEL T THERMITUS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF THIELO THERMITUS, 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 7, 2025, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 20052, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 is the Plaintiff and GABB'NDUTHIEL T THERMITUS, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF THIELO THERMITUS, 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 7, 2025 at 9:30AM, premises known as 60 CROWN STREET, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100-090.0001.00-076.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 616162/2019. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq.Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
25-528 10/9, 16, 23, 30
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, -againstVINCENT BAIO, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 17, 2023, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and VINCENT BAIO, 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 10, 2025 at 3:00PM, premises known as 5 JACQUELINE WAY, #105C, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100089.01-01.00-005.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE, OR PARCEL OF
LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS
ERECTED THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN NORTH BABYLON, 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.: 603686/2016. Scott Lockwood, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
25-529 10/9, 16, 23, 30
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -againstDENNIS NOTO, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 14, 2018, wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and DENNIS NOTO, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE
HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on November 12, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 43 BAYLAWN AVE A/K/A 43A AND 43 BAYLAWN AVE, COPIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-192.00-01.00037.000.
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE HAMLET OF COPIAGUE, IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610012/2016. Jonathan A. Baum, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-530. 10/9, 16, 23, 30
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., -against-
MARIE C. LANES
A/K/A MARIE
LANES A/K/A MARIE C. WILLOUGHBY, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on February 5, 2025, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and MARIE C. LANES
A/K/A MARIE
LANES A/K/A MARIE C. WILLOUGHBY, 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 12, 2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 512 LEADER AVENUE, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100116.00-01.00-106.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN NORTH BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601035/2019. James A. Pascarella, 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.
25-531. 10/9, 16, 23, 30
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 2007HE3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE3, -againstSONIA JACKSON, 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 5, 2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007HE3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE3 is the Plaintiff and SONIA JACKSON, 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 12, 2025 at 10:30AM, premises known as 320 COMMACK ROAD, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100091.00-01.00-061.002. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE HAMLET OF DEER PARK, TOWN OF
BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 611567/2021. Peter Kramer, Esq. - Referee. The Referee may be reached by phone at 516-510-4020. 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. 25-532. 10/9, 16, 23, 30
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, AJAX Mortgage Loan Trust 2023-B, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 2023-B, by U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Indenture Trustee, Plaintiff, vs. Kamona Ayres a/k/a Ramona Ayres, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 4, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 71 Ronald Drive North a/k/a North Ronald Drive, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im-
provements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 165.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 003.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $762,116.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610279/2022.
William J. Garry, Esq, Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 212836-1 25-535 10/ 9, 16, 23, 30
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
‑ COUNTY OF SUF
FOLK‑ BABYLON. NEWREZ LLC
D/B/A SHELLPOINT
MORTGAGE SER
VICING, Plaintiff
‑against‑ HUGH
E. MCCARRON, JENNYANN MC
CARRON, et al
Defendant(s). Pursu ant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated August 18, 2025, I, the undersigned Ref eree will sell at public auction at the Baby lon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. premises situate, ly ing and being in the Township of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designat ed as District 0103 Section 004.00 Block 02.00 Lot 072.000. Said premises known as 567 EAST DRIVE, LINDENHURST, NY 11757
Approximate amount of lien $149,056.60 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.
Index Number 627356/2024.
PAMELA GREENE, ESQ., Referee
DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC
Attorney(s) for Plain tiff
242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590
For sale information, please visit www.Auc tion.com or call (800) 280‑2832.
DLG# 39830
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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court, County of Suffolk, KEVIN PAQUET, Plaintiff, vs. ELIZA BETH MURPHY, De fendant.
Pursuant to a Judg ment duly filed on September 22, 2025, I, the undersigned Ref eree will sell at public auction at the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sun rise Highway, Linden hurst, NY 11757 on November 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 116 Penin sula Drive, Babylon, New York. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im provements thereon erected, situate, ly ing and being in the Incorporated Village of Babylon, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0102, Section 015.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 007.000. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 616143/2022.
Mark Goldsmith, Esq., Referee\ 25 543. 10/9, 16, 23, 30
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One Health is a collaborative model that recognizes the interconnections between human, animal, and environmental health. The findings of a study, prompted by young Golden Retrievers who died from a rare canine heart condition, and published in the journal Circulation: Genomics and Precision Medicine , illustrates the One Health concept.
A team of researchers at North Carolina State University has identified the first genetic mutation linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and sudden cardiac death in Golden Retrievers — a breakthrough that may improve early detection and prevention of the disease in dogs, and deepen understanding of similar heart conditions in humans and cats.
HCM is a disease in which the heart’s left ventricular muscle thickens, impairing its ability to circulate oxygen-rich blood. The condition, which is common in humans and cats, was thought to be rare in dogs. It can lead to abnormal blood clotting, irregular heart rhythms and sudden death, often without any prior symptoms.
HCM affects about one in 500 people, and one in seven cats. Feline victims can show no symptoms until blood clots to the hind legs cause pain, paralysis, and usually death.
The NC State team examined whole genome sequences of three related Golden Retriever puppies, all under two years old, who died suddenly of cardiac arrest. Their DNA was compared with sequences from their family, more than 2,500 unrelated dogs, as well as from wolves and coyotes.
Researchers identified a single genetic variant in the Cardiac Troponin I (TNNI3) gene — a mutation previously associated with juvenile HCM and sudden death in humans.
“This is the first genetic variant to explain HCM outside of humans and cats,” said Victor Rivas, a DVM student and Ph.D. graduate at NC State. “And while it is specific to Golden Retrievers, it’s the first variant to be described in any dog breed.”
The study found the mutation is recessive, meaning both parents must carry a copy for the disease to develop. Although the affected puppies’ parents showed no signs of illness, both carried the gene.The discovery offers hope for Golden Retriever breeders and owners. Dogs can now be tested for the mutation to determine if they are carriers, potentially limiting the spread of the disease.
“The positive news is that by collaborating with the Golden Retriever community, we may be able to ensure that HCM remains a very rare disease in dogs,” Rivas said. “Additionally, the case similarities in humans and Golden Retrievers with these TNNI3 variants are remarkable and could lead to future research that benefits both species.”
Masee - 6 year old female Beagle, very sweet.
North Carolina State University researchers pinpointed the specific, recessive gene that causes cardiomyopathy in Golden Retrievers.
For Adoption at Last Hope Animal Rescue: Masee is a sweet, six-year-old Beagle who loves everyone, while Mayflower is a oneyear-old tortoiseshell cat who was rescued with her newborn kittens from the grounds of Pilgrim State Hospital. She is friendly and playful.
Last Hope is at 3300 Beltagh Ave, Wantagh 11793. Call 631-671-2588 for more information.
Mayflower - 1 year old tortie cat rescued with her newborn kittens from the grounds of Pilgrim State Hospital.
The United States Power Squadrons®, USPS District 3, is offering new boating courses.
To access our most up to date list of safe boating courses and seminars on Long Island, go to www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/fclass.cgi?03.
Upcoming courses include:
•America’s Boating Course, sponsored by Great South Bay Squadron on Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m., at the West Islip Library, 3 Higbie La., West Islip.
•America’s Boating Course, sponsored by Great South Bay Squadron on Oct. 18, 9 a.m. at Babylon Town Pool building, 151 Phelps La., North Babylon.
•Introduction to Marine Batteries, sponsored by Great South Bay Squadron on Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., at East Islip Library, 381 E. Main St., East Islip. The cost is $30.
The cost for each course is $30. For more information, contact Michael Boland, at 631-290-8096 or email bolandmichael123@gmail.com.
In addition, a course on Boat Handling is being sponsored by Jones Beach Squadron Oct. 14 at 7 p.m., at Wantagh County Park, 1 King Rd., Wantagh. The cost is $65. For information on this course, call Bob Holub, 516-795-4211 or email him at rholub@optonline.net.
Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction. Any advice would be helpful.
A. Do things once, the best way. A deck isn’t habitable, but a sunroom is, and a permit is required. Plans have to show structural support, energy and building code compliance. Rain, moisture and ice are your primary concerns. You need the whole story without the sales part. Just like any purchase, issues you might not expect are still important, like finding out what kind of oil to add to your snow blower before the engine seizes or that windows without factory tinting can allow ultra-violet sunlight rays to fade your carpet. As an architect for a largely popular sunroom manufacturer in the 1980s and ’90s, I experienced many issues with their construction.
Pre-engineered panel systems are designed by the company, hopefully by engineers, and should come with plans, from the manufacturer, that can be sealed and signed by their in-house engineer. If not, plans may need to be drawn from scratch by an architect or engineer that you hire so those plans can be integrated with your house. Integrated means that the company generally just sells you a product and doesn’t necessarily give any indication of how to support the unit or how to attach the unit system to your house so that it won’t leak or move.
This is the general failing of the system, since, as I experienced with most of the installations, the part I could detail was free of leaking or movement, but the units themselves leaked nearly every time. We could detail how the edges of the unit could be sealed and redundantly weather-stripped and flashed, but the frames around the glass and wall edges would unseal and leak. I even met with the corporate president/ owner and identified the specific problems. Promises to correct leak issues were made but not kept, and eventually I gave up.
I looked at a two-year-old system while discussing other work for a home recently. The owner described the back-and-forth misery he and his family were experiencing with their sunroom and the company. Even 25 years after I gave up, the same company is still doing things the same way. You need a detail-oriented architect and installer, even if you think you don’t. The cost of doing things twice is much greater. Good luck.
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What’s wrong with the federal government finally stepping up to track down the millions of people who are overstaying their visas on American soil?
The Trump administration should be applauded for taking this issue seriously. Yet if you look at the ridiculously biased articles on the subject, you’d think the crackdown is designed to quash the free speech of innocent people.
Many have been amazed to discover that there are over 50 million people in the United States on visas. At this point, we don’t know how many of them have illegally overstayed the privilege of being here based on approvals they received for a few weeks for a vacation or a business trip, but we know it’s a substantial number.
In fact, roughly 40 percent of all
those here illegally did not arrive by way of an illegal border crossing, but rather by overstaying visas that were granted to them as a privilege.
Part of the crackdown is to target those fermenting dissension on American soil, as was the case with the Columbia University graduate student who was organizing protests that wound up cutting off access for Jewish students on campus, and, in some cases, harassing them.
Roughly 40 percent of all those here illegally did not cross a border illegally.
But there shouldn’t have to be a predicate beyond the overstay that warrants the deportation of these people. Someone who overstays a visa doesn’t get to say they’re entitled to stay here forever simply because they haven’t committed a crime since they came onto American soil. The mere fact that they’ve overstayed is grounds enough to deport them. Failing to enforce the time limits on visas sends the message that we have an open border, which is why millions come here deliberately on temporary visas with the intent to stay forever.
SThe articles opposing the crackdown often quote immigration attorneys and far-left advocacy groups that have been known to promote illegal immigration. Nowhere are there quotes from those in American society who are deleteriously impacted by these overstays. There are no quotes from those who have been denied jobs because those here illegally took them. No quotes from those who have had their wages suppressed because of illegal labor. No quotes from those who have had to wait longer for doctor’s appointments, or who saw their rents soar because so many people who overstay their visas are competing for a limited housing supply.
Once again, the media has portrayed those who come to stay here illegally as the good guys — the innocent victims — and those trying to enforce the law as the bad guys who are exploiting the underdog immigrants.
Let’s not forget that the Egyptian national who fire-bombed and killed
Jews a few months ago had illegally overstayed his visa, along with his family. The salt in the wound is that the Biden administration gave working papers to this individual who was here illegally.
Then there was the man from India who overstayed his visa and wound up getting a commercial driver’s license in both California and Washington, despite the fact that he was here illegally and didn’t understand the English-language road signs. He got involved in an accident that led to the deaths of three American citizens.
We are committing national suicide by not enforcing our immigration laws. Good for the administration for getting tough, and shame on those in the media who make law-enforcement officials look like the bad guys.
Steve Levy is president of Common Sense Strategies, a political consulting firm. He served as Suffolk County executive, as a state assemblyman and as host of “The Steve Levy Radio Show.” He is also the author of “Solutions to America’s Problems” and “Bias in the Media.”
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ome of my most enduring memories involve libraries. Attending “Story Hour” at the local library with my mother as a child. Working my way through college staffing the Circulation desk and re-shelving books. Viewing the special exhibits at Oxford University’s Bodleian Library while serving as a visiting scholar after retiring from Adelphi. Writing my book on university governance while serving as an Allen Room Scholar at the New York Public Library. Showing the Gutenberg Bible to a grandson while visiting the Morgan Library.
Libraries are precious homes for books and other materials that preserve and interpret the past, stir curiosity and the imagination, and nurture future generations. They are celebrated worldwide on International Literacy Day, Sept. 8.
Andrew Carnegie recognized the importance of libraries over a century ago, when he began supporting free public libraries as places of congregation and education. Carnegie believed that access to information and knowledge
would help those from limited household circumstances advance in careers and civic engagement. That certainly was the case for me.
The heart of a library is the librarian. Librarians are licensed professionals with graduate degrees. They are experts in collecting sources of information and ensuring that valid and valuable knowledge is available. They monitor access to age-appropriate materials and make decisions based on evidence, not emotion.
Jtargeted books focus on sexual identity and racism, including slavery.
The lone Supreme Court ruling against book bans, from Long Island, no less, was Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District No. 26 v. Pico, in 1982. Some think it could be overturned by a new case from Texas focusing on the removal of 17 books deemed “obscene” and “pornographic,” including Maurice Sendak’s childhood classic, “Where the Wild Things Are.”
ust like doctors and scientists, the expertise of librarians is now questioned.
Librarians build collections according to mission and library type. They not only promote literacy, foster education and encourage critical thinking, but also offer free access to technology. They support teachers and effective teaching. Businesspeople and professionals as well as students use libraries, and seek the help of librarians, for research assignments of all kinds.
But these temples to truth are being threatened by initiatives to ban books and dismantle the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. PEN America, a nonprofit literary and freeexpression advocacy group, found 10,046 instances of book bans in the 2023-24 school year. It noted book bans in 29 states and 220 public school districts, including on Long Island. Most of the
Banning books denies freedom of speech. In the past, such efforts were isolated and local. Now these campaigns are national, and simply compile lists of books to be banned whose subjects or authors — especially Black authors — are deemed questionable without any evidence. In years past, books such as Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” and Mark Twain’s “Huckleberry Finn” were banned, until successful lawsuits returned them to library shelves.
On Long Island, there are 120 public libraries and 125 public school districts with 656 schools. Public libraries are governed by boards of trustees and funded by fundraising, tax revenue and government grants. They are essential to high-quality schooling and are vital community resources, especially in
rural and low-income regions.
According to one national report, “the American library . . . is a barometer of where we currently stand as a society when it comes to access to knowledge and information.” Libraries host listings of employment opportunities, provide health care bulletins, are sources of election information, make textbooks available for free, lend audio books for the hearing-impaired, offer citizenship classes, and open their rooms for community gatherings.
It seems that increasing numbers of people question the expertise of librarians, just as they question the expertise of doctors and scientists. None of these professions is infallible, of course. What sets them apart is that they are honorbound by professional codes of ethics, and change their conclusions when new evidence is uncovered. For the librarian, this means curating as well as collecting and storing sources of information, whether on discs, in the cloud or in books.
The Swedish designer Josef Frank said, “The world is a book, and the person who stays at home reads only one page.” The librarian is our travel guide to new vistas through books, and libraries are our vehicles. We should treat them with care.
Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and co-author, with Drew Bogner, of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”
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long Island is known for its beaches, its vineyards and its suburban sprawl. But a new report reminds us of something too often overlooked: The arts are one of the region’s most powerful economic engines.
According to the Center for an Urban Future, jobs in arts and culture on Long Island grew by a stunning 21.6 percent between 2014 and 2024. That’s five times faster than the region’s overall economy. The number of independent artists nearly doubled during the same period, fueling downtown revitalization, driving tourism and supporting small businesses. From muralists in Patchogue to theater productions in Huntington, creativity is reshaping the Island’s identity, and its bottom line.
And yet, just as this growth is transforming local communities, warning signs are flashing. The same report shows that the average arts worker on Long Island earns just $46,500 annually — barely half the regional average income. The number of performing-arts jobs remains more than 13 percent below pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the costs of housing and living have skyrocketed, with housing prices alone climbing more than 60 percent in the past decade.
The math doesn’t add up. We are asking artists to do the impossible: generate enormous economic and cultural value for the region while surviving on wages that barely cover rent.
The problem isn’t talent or ambition. It’s support — or rather, the lack of it. Despite being home to 14.7 percent of New York state’s population, Long Island
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receives just 2.8 percent of grants awarded by the state’s Council on the Arts. Less than 1 percent of federal National Endowment for the Arts funding in New York finds its way here.
And while state economic development councils are investing more than ever in arts projects statewide, only 3.1 percent of Long Island’s recent allocation went to the creative sector.
This chronic underinvestment has created what researchers call a “negative feedback loop.” Because the region has historically been overlooked, its institutions lack the resources to compete effectively for competitive funding, which in turn reinforces low funding rates. It’s a cycle that limits growth and puts Long Island’s creative vitality at risk.
The solutions are clear, and the payoff could be enormous. The Center for an Urban Future’s recommendations should be a wake-up call to policymakers.
Among them: dedicating 1 percent of county budgets to arts programming and operations, expanding the state arts budget, and creating a Long Island Grant Academy to strengthen the capacity of local organizations to win state and federal support.
The report also suggests converting underused commercial properties into cultural spaces, integrating the arts into tourism planning, and even embedding artists directly into government initiatives, as upstate Erie County has done successfully.
These aren’t fringe ideas. They’re pragmatic strategies to sustain a sector that has already proven itself indispensable. Arts and culture are not luxuries to be funded only in good times. They are
infrastructure — just as essential to the region’s economic vitality and community well-being as roads, schools and hospitals.
Consider the ripple effects: thriving downtowns anchored by galleries and theaters. Restaurants and shops boosted by performance-goers and festival crowds. Tourists are drawn to more than just beaches and wineries, while young families choose to stay because their communities feel vibrant and alive. At a time when many Long Island towns struggle with empty storefronts and affordability crises, creativity has been a rare and steady growth engine.
To jeopardize this progress through neglect would be shortsighted. As Jonathan Bowles, the center’s executive director, put it: “Unless county leaders and the state step up, Long Island risks losing the very creativity that is powering its success.”
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties must recognize that a modest investment today could safeguard the region’s cultural and economic future. Allocating just 1 percent of county budgets to the arts —around $80 million annually — would not only stabilize existing organizations but also unlock additional state and federal dollars. That kind of leverage is how Long Island can finally get its fair share.
The arts have already proven what they can do for Long Island. The question now is whether Long Island will do right by the arts. If we want downtowns that hum with life, economies that diversify and communities that feel worth staying in, then investing in creativity is not optional. It’s essential.
Re Jerry Kremer’s column in last week’s issue, “There are many reasons not to embrace Mamdani”: Nassau residents’ concern over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, is curious, as we have no vote on the matter. Perhaps we sense the specter in our basement.
There are, I think, two reasons people embrace Mamdani — desperation and hope. Consider the central issues: housing, homelessness and “affordability,” increasingly enmeshed and worsening to the point of crisis. That’s desperation.
Housing, specifically urban housing, has been in decline since Ronald Reagan was president. Successive New York state and New York City administrations have failed to address the problem, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s and Mayor Eric Adams’s. Curtis Sliwa has no plan. They all focus on the flip side of
For too many families and small businesses in New York, high energy bills have become a serious threat to their stability and success. But that burden is not shared equally. A recent study by Binghamton University found that Black and brown households spend a disproportionate share of their income on average utility expenses. That same pressure is felt by the restaurants, retailers and other small businesses that anchor our communities, for whom higher bills mean tighter margins and fewer dollars to reinvest in jobs and growth. Rising costs hit our communities twice — once at the kitchen table, and again on Main Street.
Our elected leaders, however, have the opportunity to reorient the state’s energy policies to lower bills and protect our communities. To keep families
rfinancially stable and local businesses thriving, policymakers must support a multi-pronged energy strategy to reduce overall costs, lessen disparities and foster a more reliable grid. If energy affordability and equity are left unaddressed, high costs will continue to threaten household budgets and the survival of the very enterprises that drive opportunity in our neighborhoods. The ripple effects are enormous. When families are forced to spend more on basic energy needs, they have less to spend in local shops, less to save for education and less to invest in their future. When small businesses face higher utility bills, they are forced to cut back on hiring, scale down expansion — or in some cases, shut their doors altogether.
existing inequities. For Long Island, that could mean more families in financial distress and more businesses shutting down.
enewable sources are vital to our future, but they can’t meet the demand alone.
As someone who has dedicated his career to bolstering our local economy, I have great concern about the longterm impact of sky-high utility bills. If households are squeezed and small businesses cannot survive, job creation stalls, local wealth declines and entire communities lose ground. Lawmakers must take this seriously.
impose the steepest costs on those least able to afford them.
For Long Island’s business community, the stakes could not be higher. Rising energy bills risk driving entrepreneurs away and weakening our competitiveness. For families, the burden threatens financial stability and quality of life. For both, the wrong policies could deepen historical disparities.
There is no question that New York must do its part to advance sustainability, but the avenues we take to pursue that mission matter. We need a path forward that considers all factors before making decisions that could limit energy resources and further drive up costs.
This is why energy policy cannot be treated as one-size-fits-all. Communities differ in infrastructure, housing stock and business needs. Policies that ignore those differences risk driving up costs, reducing reliability and exacerbating
housing, speaking of “involuntary commitments” to “treatment” in facilities that don’t exist.
That totally ignores the tens of thousands of shelter-living students who need no treatment beyond a stable home address. The candidates speak of police and clearing the streets, but not of where this refuse would go. Cuomo’s plan is, again, only poetry in future tense while the desperation is now. A “rent freeze” is not “moderate,” but “moderate” has failed. The point is to keep people in their homes, now.
“Socialism” has worked well for the wealthy — maybe it should work a little for the poor as well. For all the obvious obstacles of Mamdani’s proposals, he alone names the problem, addresses its immediacy, acknowledges its multiple entwined factors and sees the human families entangled in those larger forces. That’s where the hope comes from, reflected in votes. It is a hope readily transferable to any other willing leader, but if hope comes only in Muslim garb …
BRIAN KELLY Rockville Centre
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Re Randi Kreiss’s column in the Sept. 25-Oct. 1 issue, “Is our democracy suffering growing pains”: The United States is approaching the 250th anniversary of
this political experiment. Kreiss’s op-ed attempted to place the blame on MAGA for the decline in our country, and I respectfully disagree.
■ Standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance has always been a mainstay of our country, until people on the left attempted to turn any display of national pride into a signal of racism.
■ Many on the left applauded the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who was simply engaging young college students in active, respectful debate.
■ Not knowing who was running our country as Joe Biden was in mental decline was a huge threat to our democracy. Who used the autopen? Who issued the pardons? Who ran our country?
■ The Democrats wrote the book on using the Department of Justice to go after political opponents, and now have the nerve to complain when it is used against them. They weaponized the FBI to arrest political opponents like Gen. Michael Flynn, Peter Navarro, Roger Stone, Steve Bannon and Paul Manafort, to name a few. Now the Republicans have indicted Jim Comey as the tip of the spear, with many more to follow. Thank you, Democrats, for paving the way.
■ Arresting a former president for the first time in our nation’s history and attempting to incarcerate and bankrupt him is more proof that Democrats are more of a threat to our democracy.
■ If they gain control of both chambers of Congress, we can look forward to mak-
That means pursuing a balanced energy strategy — one that lowers costs and ensures reliability while advancing toward a greener future. Renewable energy is vital to our future, and requires sustained investments. But renewables alone cannot meet demand without driving costs higher. Natural gas, nuclear, hydro, wind, solar and emerging technologies all play important roles in powering New York. Phasing out reliable sources prematurely would destabilize the system and
The Empire State has always risen to meet big challenges. By adopting a balanced energy strategy that values every resource, invests in innovation and never loses sight of affordability, we can do so again — and set a national example in the process.
Phil Andrews is president of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, New York state’s largest African American chamber. He is also a member of the Long Island Power Authority’s Community Advisory Board.
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ing Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., states, packing the Supreme Court, and reopening our borders. Another B.S. impeachment will follow. Sounds undemocratic to me.
■ I could go on, but I will only add one more thing. I challenge you to put on a red “Make America Great Again” hat and walk the streets of Manhattan — especially the Upper West Side — and report back on your First Amend-
ment right of freedom of speech and expression. To all the people on the hard left, if you want to see the real threat to democracy, simply look in the mirror. I enjoy the fact that President Trump lives rent free in the heads of the liberal left. God bless America.
