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Local veterans honored

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Cold air, warm hearts: Babylon Village salutes its veterans By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Flurries danced through the morning air on one of the coldest days of the season—but in Babylon Village, the chill couldn’t keep people from honoring their veterans. Hosted by American Legion Post 94, the annual Veterans Day ceremony began with a parade that traveled along Deer Park Avenue and Main Street, returning to the legion hall where neighbors gathered for a solemn tribute. Among those in attendance was former U.S. Marine Rocco Parrella, who served in Vietnam. “Today is a great day for the veterans and for the people who appreciate the veterans,” Parrella said. “I think today is going to be fabulous and it makes

me feel very proud to be an American, that’s for sure.” Patrick Hopkins, who attended the parade with his nephew, said he comes each year to support those who served. “I came out to support the vets and wanted this experience for my nephew,” Hopkins said. Village and town leaders joined the ceremony, including Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert, Trustee Dominic Bencivenga, Trustee Anthony Cardali, newly appointed Trustee Jeff Szabo, and Mayor Mary Adams. At 11 a.m.—the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month— bells rang out, marking the moment the armistice was signed to end World War I. Peter J. Osterman sang the national anthem and “God Bless America.” The ceremony closed with a traditional Taps and a salute from

the honor guard firing squad. “Coming together for Veterans Day is an amazing occasion every single year because the people who have served in our armed forces have so much to give our country, even after they leave the service,” said Commander Robert Saenz of Post 94. “They are businessmen, community leaders, politicians and laypersons, and drive the nation forward every single day with their example and their morals gained by their experiences.” Mayor Mary Adams offered a stirring tribute to those who serve—and continue to serve. “Thank you to the American Legion Post 94 for our wonderful Veterans Day Parade and most important for honoring our veterans on this special day,” Adams said. “It is because

of the selfless service of our veterans that we have as a people all the many luxuries and freedoms that we enjoy every minute of the day... Because of our veterans, we have the freedom to choose our directions in life, state freely our opinions... and be able to enjoy a parade and other gatherings and other activities freely and openly.” She added, “The veterans of our country have afforded us these freedoms. They left their homes, their families behind so we could continue to enjoy ours.

We need to honor and thank our veterans not just today but every day.” Adams encouraged residents to support veteran causes and teach future generations to value their contributions. “May God bless our veterans and our troops,” she said in closing. “May He continue to bless the Village of Babylon and may He bless the United States of America.”

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Parents’ guide: how to protect kids from AI’s hidden traps As artificial intelligence becomes more common in homes and schools, experts are urging parents across Long Island to take a closer look at how their children are using

Be wary of AI ‘companions’ that mimic real friendships Many AI-powered apps now include digital companions that “talk” like humans. But Perry warns they can mislead children into forming emotional bonds with machines designed to boost engagement — not build real relationships. “Children naturally form attachments, and AI exploits that by mimicking human emotions,” Perry said. Such bonds may interfere with healthy social development or lead kids to share private information with bots.

Don’t trust content filters — they can be bypassed Even AI tools with built-in

these tools. Christian Perry, CEO of Undetectable AI, says that while AI-powered chatbots and content generators may seem harmless — or even helpful — they can pose serious

safety settings can give troubling responses to kids. Perry pointed to an incident where Snapchat’s “My AI” chatbot gave inappropriate advice to a user pretending to be 13. “What makes AI concerning is how innocent questions can generate inappropriate responses,” he said. Parents are advised to supervise AI interactions closely — even when they appear age-appropriate.

Keep AI devices out of bedrooms Unlike video games or streaming, children can use chatbots silently, making it easier to hide late-night use. “Parents often don’t realize kids are staying up to consult AI — it

risks to child development, safety and learning. Here are five key concerns Perry shared with parents:

affects sleep, school and focus,” Perry said. Experts recommend setting a “no devices in bedrooms” rule, especially for younger kids.

Watch for over-reliance on AI for homework AI tools can make schoolwork easier — sometimes too easy. “When kids use AI to finish assignments, they skip the learning part and develop false confidence,” Perry said. He urges parents to guide children on when AI help is OK and when it crosses into cheating.

AI content reflects narrow perspectives AI-generated content may seem smart, but it lacks the depth of human thinking. “These tools can’t truly understand ethics, culture or different viewpoints,” Perry said. He recommends children balance AI use with diverse books, conversations and real-life experiences. Perry emphasized that AI isn’t inherently bad — but it’s moving faster than most families can keep up with. “AI tools require thoughtful oversight,” he said. “Parents need to ask questions and set clear boundaries.” For more tips and information, visit https://undetectable.ai.

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Babylon H.S. graduate William B. Williams recognized

School District honors him with Distinguished Alumni Award

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The Babylon School District is proud to posthumously honor William B. Williams of the Class of 1940 with its Distinguished Alumni Award. The award was presented to his son, Jeffrey B. Williams, during a heartfelt ceremony as part of Babylon-Junior Senior High School’s 2025 homecoming celebration. William B. Williams, known simply as “Willie B.” to friends and listeners, was a legendary American radio personality on New York City’s WNEW for over four decades. He was best known as the host of the popular “Make-Believe Ballroom” and is famously credited with coining the iconic nickname “Chairman of the Board” for Frank Sinatra. For his major contributions to broadcasting, Williams was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2006. Born William Breitbard, he graduated from Babylon High School before attending Syracuse University and launching his storied career. On air, he was known for his wit and charm, entertaining millions of listeners and rubbing shoulders with the biggest

stars of his era. Babylon’s Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Babylon JuniorSenior High School graduates who go on to make a profound impact on the world. Each year, community members have the opportunity to nominate an alumnus, and the award is presented along with a plaque to be hung in the BHS lobby for generations of students to see during the high school’s homecoming celebration. “Mr. Williams’s remarkable life is a testament to what we, as future alumni, can accomplish,” said student speaker Ali Maurino. “We are honored to present this award to Mr. William’s family and know that his legacy lives on within the walls of BHS and within the hearts of us all,” said Superintendent of Schools Carisa Manza. “Our inductee’s legacy reminds us of the power of education, community and character, and serves as an inspiration for our students as they shape their own futures. Let us continue to celebrate our past, invest in our present and inspire our future.”

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Jeffrey B. Williams, is shown near the plaques of formerly recognized Distinguished Alumni. His father’s plaque will be displayed alongside these former students.

Teacher Lindsay Jones, left, and student speaker Ali Maurino, right, at the event.

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Mark calendars for Babylon Boat Parade The annual Babylon Cove Holiday Boat Parade is back with its brilliant colors and excitement. The event will be held Saturday, November 22 at sunset. This is the annual parade ’coming by sea’ to kick off the holiday season. Donations would be appreciated. All proceeds will fund a scholarship for a graduating Babylon student. Applications are available through the BJSHS Guidance Office. You can donate via venmo #@babyloncoverparade. The event can be viewed at the Babylon Village dock and the parking lot of the Gilbert C. Hanse Pool parking lot. For more information go. to facebook. com/search/top?q=babyloncovelightparade.

Superintendent of Schools Carisa Manza presents Jeffrey with his father’s plaque which will be added to those of other Distinguished Alumni.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: Please note: All meetings are subject to change without notice.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

•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.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

•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.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23

•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569.

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•Lindenhurst Village Two-Family Review meeting: 7 p.m. public meeting, Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For updated meeting info., call 631-957-7500; or visit their web site @ https://villageoflindenhurstny. gov. •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.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25

•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. •Deer Park School Board of Education meeting: 8 p.m. at the District Office, 1881 Deer Park Ave., Deer Park. For info., call 631-274-4013. •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. •Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-7468.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

•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) 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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29

•Babyon Village Chamber of Commerce Small Business Saturday: Support your local businesses. 12 - 5:30 p.m. on Deer Park Ave. and Main St. Visit all the wonderful small businesses in our Village for amazing promotions, menus, and so much more! For more info., visit the web site @ https://www.babylonchamber.com/events-1/small-businesssaturday.

NB and WB chamber holiday party Join fellow leaders, professionals and community partners for an evening of celebration, networking and holiday cheer on Dec. 8 at Shandon Court from 7 to 11 p.m. Chamber members are free. Non-members, the cost is $48. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the food pantry

as well as unwrapped toys to be donated to the Emily Meyers Foundation. To confirm your place, please call (631) 983-4283 by Nov. 30 or email president@ northbabylonchamber.org. Shandon Court is located at 115 E. Main St., East Islip.

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OBITUARY

Doug Lang, Navy veteran and owner of Lang’s Shoe Store By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

For generations, families from Amityville and beyond made their way to Lang’s Shoe Store on Broadway in Amityville — a place where milestones were quietly celebrated. It was where proud parents bought their baby’s very first pair of shoes, where children stood on tiptoe to be fitted for new ones before the start of each school year, and where brides and grooms found the perfect pair for their wedding day. Lang’s opened its doors in 1937, founded by Jerome and Hannah Lang, who built more than a business — they built a community tradition. In 1968, their son Douglas took up the mantle, running the beloved shop with his wife Mary until their retirement in 2001. Through the decades, Lang’s was more than a shoe store; it was a small but steady heartbeat of community life. Douglas (Doug) Lang died in Punta Gorda, Florida, Oct. 28, 2025, at the age of 83. Mr. Lang grew up in Amityville where he formed lifelong friendships that he cherished throughout his life. Mr. Lang graduated from Amityville Memorial High School in 1959 and joined the U.S. Navy later that year serving on

a submarine, based out of Hawaii, for 4 years. After the Navy he attended and graduated from Suffolk Community College where he met his future wife, Mary Jane McLaughlin. They married in 1967 in Virgina. In 1968 he returned to Amityville to take over Lang’s Shoe Store. In total, Lang’s Shoe Store served families in the Amityville area for over 65 years earning Mr. Lang the unofficial title of the Shoe King. He was very active in the Kiwanis Club and was a past President of Amityville Chamber of Commerce. Many years ago, my children looked forward to going to Lang’s Shoe Store to be fitted for their Stride Rite’s,” recalled Mr. Lang’s longtime friend and fellow Kiwanian Dave Heller of Amityville. “He was friendly and loving to all children and an overall great guy.“ Those who knew Doug will remember his larger-than-life personality, his booming voice, caring heart and magnificent grin, said his family. His love for family and friends was unwavering, said his wife, and the memories he created will continue to bring smiles and laughter to those he leaves behind. “Everyone loved Doug. He had genuine

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Annual Fall Food and Supply Drive for Babylon Village Pantries Drop-off locations include American Legion Post 94, 22 Grove Place, Babylon, Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Babylon Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call (631) 957-4482.

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infectious laugh and a smile that let you know all was right with the world,” said Richard Handler, a local attorney and longtime friend of Mr. Lang’s. “He loved Amityville and quietly made countless contributions to our community. He will never be forgotten, especially by all those grade school children he fitted with a new pair of Stride Rite’s to start the new school year over the decades.” In addition to his wife, Mr. Lang is survived by his daughters Beth Lang and her significant other Gary Schmitt and Amy and Kevin DuTot. His grandchildren Jackie and Tommy also survive him as do his brothers, Kenneth Lang and his wife Marilyn of Amityville, Paul and his wife Stephanie of Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He is also survived by two generations of nieces and nephews. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Long Island next summer. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations in his name be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta and Mayor Mary Adams are sponsoring their 7 th Annual Fall Food and Supply Drive to help bring families together this season. Suggested donations include but are not limited to peanut butter and jelly, gift cards, canned goods, coffee, toiletries, pasta and sauce, canned meats, apple juice, ketchup and mustard. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 24 and will benefit local food pantries within the Village of Babyon.

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things to know LiPA’s PRoPosED 2026 BUDgEt By ANGELINA ZINGARIELLO azingariello@liherald.com

The Long Island Power Authority has released its proposed 2026 budget, emphasizing affordability, grid reliability and clean-energy investment. The plan also details stronger oversight of Public Service Enterprise Group Long Island under a renewed management contract, and continued cost-saving measures that aim to lower bills for customers across Long Island and the Rockaways.

Long-term plan, and public hearings

LIPA’s proposed 2026 operating budget totals about $4.4 billion, alongside a $1 billion capital plan supporting reliability, grid modernization and clean-energy infrastructure. The typical residential customer is projected to see a 3.3 percent decrease in their electric bill, roughly $6.53 less per month than in 2025. This reduction reflects a projected $219 million drop in power supply costs, driven by lower on-Island generation, decreased Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative allowance expenses and savings from the new Power and Fuel Management Services Agreement. The capital budget will rise roughly 3.1 percent, mainly due to refueling costs tied to LIPA’s 18 percent ownership stake in the Nine Mile Point 2 nuclear power plant. Despite inflation and higher labor costs, LIPA projects flat overall operating expenses, while maintaining around $1 billion in annual reliability investments.

LIPA’s long-term fiscal sustainability plan aims to reduce its debt-to-asset ratio from a projected 78 percent in 2025 to 70 percent by 2030, supporting stronger credit ratings and long-term financial health. The 2026 budget reflects roughly $1.4 billion in cumulative cost savings, equal to about 33 percent of customer bills, the result of over a decade of cost-control initiatives. The budget also includes $7.5 million for weatherization projects benefiting low- to moderate-income households, helping to reduce energy usage and improve affordability. Public hearings will be held on Nov. 24, at 10 a.m., at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge; and the same day, at 6 p.m., at LIPA headquarters in Uniondale, with a virtual option available. Written comments are due by Nov. 28, and the LIPA board of trustees will vote on the final budget on Dec. 17.

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West Babylon schools honor veterans with heartfelt ceremonies

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In recognition of Veterans Day, South Bay Elementary School and John F. Kennedy Elementary School in the West Babylon School District paid special tribute to local veterans on Nov. 10 with a heartfelt breakfast and recognition ceremony. At John F. Kennedy Elementary School, students invited special guests who have served in the armed forces to join them for breakfast and photos in the school’s cafeteria. The event provided students the opportunity to personally thank the veterans for their service and sacrifices. Following breakfast, the entire school community gathered in the gymnasium for a moving ceremony. Principal Denisha Van Liew and several students welcomed attendees and expressed their gratitude before presenting personalized certificates of appreciation to each veteran in attendance. Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney and Town Clerk Gerry Compitello were also in attendance to offer their thanks and gratitude to the veterans. At South Bay Elementary School, students also hosted a Veterans Day celebration. Each student invited a special guest and participated in a smaller ceremony where they shared details of essays they had written honoring the veterans in their lives. Afterward, students and their guests enjoyed breakfast together, reflecting on the meaning of the day and the importance of service.

In the Photos: South Bay Elementary School and John F. Kennedy Elementary School in the West Babylon School District paid special tribute to local veterans on Nov. 10 with a breakfast and recognition ceremony.

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Udall Road honors veterans with heroes breakfast In recognition of Veterans Day, students and staff from Udall Road Middle School in the West Islip Union Free School District came together to honor those who have served the country during a heroes breakfast on Nov. 10. The event began with a breakfast for veterans, many of whom were family members and friends of students and staff. Students had the opportunity to sit with their guests, sharing stories and expressing their gratitude for the

veterans’ service and sacrifice. Red, white and blue artwork and decorations adorned the hallways, serving as a backdrop for the celebration. Udall Road’s Vocal Ensemble performed a patriotic selection. To conclude the morning, students and staff lined the hallways for a moving clap-out, proudly waving American flags as veterans walked through. The halls were filled with cheers and appreciation, creating a powerful display of school and community pride.

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In the phots: Udall Road Middle School in the West Islip Union Free School District held a special Veterans Day breakfast on Nov. 10.

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SOS Feeding Ministry encourages all to come to its doors By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Every generation has its challenges but for over 30 years, SOS — Serving Our Savior Ministry that started in August of 1992 — has been a steady presence in the Babylon community and understands the struggles of this particular time as more and more residents have been met with food insecurity. Beyond hunger, families are also grappling with the daily challenges of simply keeping food on the table while juggling everything else that life demands. That is why SOS Ministry wants the Babylon community to know that everyone is welcome to come to the doors of the First Presbyterian Church. The oldest soup kitchen in the village with about seven regular volunteers, food is provided at the door every Thursday, beginning at 4 p.m. At the helm is Mike DeFabrizio who creates the menu each week and shops every Wednesday, making stops at Island Harvest and Long Island Cares to cook from scratch every Thursday with help from the other volunteers. The funding for the food is supplied by New York State’s HPNAP, Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance pro-

gram where DeFabrizio explained that the church is entitled to 2,400 pounds of food every year. Additionally, the federal government provided the ministry with a grant for 50,000 pounds of food every year due to last year’s demand. “Last year we fed almost 4300 people,” said DeFabrizio. Other than those contributions, he said it’s all “good will” from the community. Volunteer Kimberly Skillen with her sister Michelle said that in addition to Island Harvest being a “sensational partner,” the village has been a great support to the ministry from the Rotary Club to Torta Fina supplying fresh bread, Glen’s Dinette often providing ice and Higbie Bagels in West Islip providing bagels for everyone each week. “Establishments new and old, from the Pizzeria to Torta Fina, have been amazing,” echoed Pastor Brad Morgan, who was in attendance at the most recent Thursday night with his family. The pastor added that it’s been wonderful to witness the community effort to help their fellow neighbors. “These other businesses technically wouldn’t give you the time of day because you’re not a paying customer, but our local businesses don’t mind reaching out and donating and doing what they can to help,” said Morgan.

Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 27 The First Presbyterian Church of Babylon will be serving a free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 27 at 1 p.m. All are welcome. The church is also currently seeking volunteers and requesting donations of canned turkey gravy, canned cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, box stuffing and store-bought desserts. Donations can be placed in the Thanksgiving Donations Box in Fellowship Hall or dropped off at the church office. Any items that are not used for the feast will be donated to the food pantry. The First Presbyterian Church of Babylon is located at 79 E. Main St., Babylon. For more information, please call (631) 587-5838 or email kskillen@firstpresbabylon.org.

Deer Park High School recognized as Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence Deer Park High School has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. This prestigious designation required that 75% of the high school’s varsity teams receive the NYSPHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Team Award for the prior school year. To earn the Scholar-Athlete award, 75 percent of a team’s players must have a grade-point average equal to or greater than 90 percent. Deer Park was one of only 77 Long Island high schools and 331 statewide to be awarded School of Excellence or School of Distinction honors this year. “I am truly proud that our student-athletes are as dedicated and work as hard in the classroom as they do on the fields and courts,” said Dominick Fontana, director of athletics, physical education, health and recreation.

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SOS Volunteers Pastor Brad Morgan, Frank Riedel, Dotty Perdue, Brewster Gottsch, and Kimberly Skillen. Skillen also added that all of this is largely possible due to Defabrizio’s and the other volunteers’ commitment to SOS. “Every week Mike is at Island Harvest and Long Island Cares picking up food, planning the menu, organizing, making sure everything is set—it’s a lot of work,” she said. The last Thursday of every month, the ministry will also provide sit-down dinners. “Since January Michelle and I have been working with Mike to try and get the sit-down dinners back because it’s not just about having meals for people, it’s also about having that community together,” said Skillen. “We don’t just have homeless people, it’s for everybody.” She added that no questions are asked to those seeking food or joining them for the sit-down dinners. “If you want to come down and have a meal, come down and have a meal,” she said. Skillen explained that they have many senior citizens come, some homeless and families that are simply in need of a little extra help. “Right now, we’re averaging about 50 meals a week,” said Skillen, adding that whatever isn’t taken on Thursday nights go toward the church’s food pantry. “People who frequent the pantry know that Friday is the non-perishable food items and whatever is left if they couldn’t make it on Thursday,” she said. Pastor Morgan remarked that food insecurity is particularly an issue post covid. “Food prices are going higher and food scarcity for those who are vulnerable is something that’s on their minds,” he said, adding that not only is it important to address issues with people having enough food, but it is as important to address the need for more community. “We have been so isolated, so this is a wonderful way for us to just get together,” Morgan said. “I think the SOS program gives such a great need fulfillment. Sit down dinners—that idea is to just make sure we’re integrated as a community, as a village—to know that people are people, and especially in these trying times, even if we’re across the aisle, we can still share a meal. We can still see that human being across from us.” He added that he wants everyone to know that if you are in Babylon, you do not

Volunteer Mike DeFabrizio need to go hungry. Skillen said that most importantly she wants everyone to know that they are here to help in any way they can. “I want to make sure people know that there’s a resource here whether it’s the food pantry that’s open on Mondays and Fridays at the church house or coming down here Thursday night,” she said, adding that if there are any community organizations who want to get involved, to please reach out. “We’re always open to ideas,” said Skillen. “This is about community and whoever wants to come down and help and be a part of it, we’re open to that help.” DeFabrizio called the experience “great,” being able to help those in need and shared a touching story that showcased the impact of this ministry. “My mom passed in 2011, so I had to take a Thursday night off. When I came back from Florida, in the middle of the dinner, a little old lady comes up to me, a regular, and she hands me an envelope with $13 and about forty cents in it and said ‘We collected this for you and your mom.’ It’s stories like that that keep DeFabrizio and the other volunteers continually looking for ways to help the community even more. To learn more about SOS, please visit First Presbyterian Church of Babylon NY on Facebook or go to firstpresbabylon.org.

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Parade and ceremony bring the community together in tribute CONTINUED FROM THE COVER

Carol Torns who came to the parade to honor her late father Bill Paul who served with the U.S. coastguard. She is pictured with former USMC veteran Edward Blankenhorn.

Mayor Mary Adams speaks on the importance in supporting our veterans.

Commander Robert Saenz expresses the joy and importance in celebrating our veterans.

Peter J. Osterman performs God Bless America.

At Left & Right: The Veterans Day parade float makes its way down Deer Park Avenue with American Legion Auxiliary member Patricia Enright at the front.

HOW DO YOU COOK A TURKEY? Madison Vargas, 5 years old

Amelia Li, 4 years old

West Babylon, Santapogue Elementary School Courtesy Wet Babylon School District

North Babylon, Woods Road Elementary School Courtesy North Babylon School District

First go to the turkey store. Then find the turkey aisle. Next find a “kind of” big turkey with nothing on it. Go to the check payment thing and get out your money. Pay $4 for the turkey and put it in a bag. Go home. Now put the turkey in a pot. Put some chicken seasoning on the turkey. Next add grilled cheese oil to the turkey. Then cook it on the stove for 10 minutes. When it is done, save it in a box for Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Day, take it out, cook it in the oven for another 10 minutes. Wait for your family to come and bring it out. Eat it!

Put it in the oven with a pan and bake it so hard. Do not eat the feathers and do not eat the bones.

West Babylon, Tooker Avenue Elementary School Courtesy West Babylon School District

Russell Hurd Jr., 4 years old

Sullivan Daly, 5 years old West Babylon, South Bay School Elementary School Courtesy West Babylon School District I’m not even old enough to do that!

North Babylon, Marion G. Vedder Elementary UPK Program Courtesy Hurd Family Pick the feathers, put it in the oven, and stir it.

Mom grabs the head and beak of the turkey, then she sticks her hand in the turkey, then dad has to cook it. But after dad cooks it, he hears from mom that she put her hand in it, so he throws it out.

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Herald honors environmental leadership By ABBEY-ROSE SALVEMINI asalvemini@liherald.com

Across Long Island, a growing number of businesses are leading the charge toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. From small family-owned shops to large companies embracing environmentally conscious practices, local enterprises are proving that environmental responsibility and economic success can go hand in hand. These efforts not only help reduce the region’s carbon footprint but also strengthen the local economy by inspiring innovation and creating green jobs. Nearly 30 local businesses gathered at the Heritage Club in Bethpage for an event hosted by the Herald, celebrating sustainability and community impact on Oct. 29 The ceremony began with welcoming remarks from Stuart Richner, CEO of Richner Communications, who emphasized the importance of recognizing businesses that prioritize sustainability and help shape a greener future for Long Island. “It is a pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural GreenBiz Awards, where we come together to celebrate the businesses and individuals who are leading the charge for a more sustainable future, right here on Long Island,” he said. “Tonight, we honor those who are driving real change. Reducing waste, conserving energy and protecting the natural beauty that makes Long Island such a special place to live, work and raise our families.” The evening’s emcee, Jill Conway, is a former New York television news reporter and anchor with more than 20 years of experience. She is the founder of Powerful Women USA and host of the award-winning podcast Secrets of Powerful Women, and helped facilitate the event’s program. Part of the event’s ticket proceeds support Save the Sound, an organization dedicated to protecting Long Island and Connecticut’s land, air and water through science, legal action and community initiatives. Honoree Christine Kiourtsis, president of Renewable Recycling, Inc., was recognized in the Recycling category for her innovative work in textile and material recovery. Inspired by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, she began recycling discarded mattresses and box springs, discovering that up to 90 percent of their materials can be reused. Through Renewable Recycling, Kiourtsis helps keep waste out of landfills, reduce transport costs and save taxpayer money. “It’s really important to utilize tax money in a better way than putting it in the dump,” Kiourtsis said. Marshall Brown, president and cofounder of Long Island Conservancy Spadefood Ecosystem Solutions, was honored in the Environmental Innovation category. Brown helped create a film called A River Between Us that led to the largest environmental restoration project in U.S. history. His upcom-

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The team from Reworld. ing project focuses on implementing water treatment solutions for areas with wastewater or surface water. “We grow microbes on site, strains of common soil bacteria, but with special properties like what they eat in the absence of oxygen,” Brown said. “We take a sewage treatment plant, the microbes get to work, and half of the sludge, at least, gets eaten away.” Brown believes that the return on investment is a couple of months. President/LEED AP of Merritt Environmental Consulting Corp., Chuck Merritt, was recognized in the Environmental Consulting category. “On Long Island, we all drink the groundwater underneath our feet. So, we all have a responsibility to protect that natural resource,” said Merritt, who added that MECC is involved with a large developer in Mastic who is looking to redevelop land about a half a mile long. In the Waste Solutions category, Reworld is recognized for providing innovative and environmentally responsible waste management services to communities worldwide. Representative Ed Sandkuhi said that Reworld is expanding its engagement with local schools, teaching students about composting. “We raise dead vegetable gardens and use the compost to grow vegetables and not use fertilizers that are highly water soluble,” Sandkuhi said, adding how rewarding it is to see the children’s enthusiasm. Carrie Meek Gallagher, CEO of the Long Island Power Authority and a honoree in the Utilities category, notes that Long Island is particularly vulner-

Chuck Merritt from Merritt Environmental Consulting able to the effects of severe weather and climate change. “We are still trying to promote the adoption of solar, electric vehicles and heat pumps that are going to help us move towards a clean energy future,” she says, emphasizing LIPA’s ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable solutions for the region. Paraco Gas was honored in the Utilities category. Representative Dan Scicutella said that propane is a very

clean-burning fuel. For areas on the East end that don’t have access to natural gas, propane is a substitute. “We’re looking to expand and grow on the East End, companies from Route 112 and further East,” he said, noting that the company remains committed to environmental stewardship and community involvement. Recognized in the Engineering category, M&J Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that provides a wide range of professional services. “As an engineer, we’re at the forefront of a lot of research studies,” M&J Representative Mohammad Malik said. “It’s our job to do what’s right for society and develop new ways to reduce carbon emissions,” Malik notes that M&J is involved in coastal resilience projects and highlights a Patchogue initiative that promotes green infrastructure. The Herald GreenBIZ Awards catalyze environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. The event highlights and honors forwardthinking businesses and educators committed to eco-friendly practices, proving that sustainable operations can thrive alongside financial success. Gold sponsors of the event include The Long Island Conservancy, Reworld and Scott’s Miracle-Gro. Silver sponsors include the New York Offshore Wind Alliance, GreyMart, M&J Engineering, R&M Engineering, Stony Brook University, Edgewise Energy, GreenbergTraurig, Emtec, Merritt, Paraco, and Molloy University. View event photos on our website, RichnerLive.com/greenbiz-awards/ photos/

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Marlon Taylor from New York & Atlantic Railway.

Ecosystem Solutions with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Neal Lewis, left, from Molloy University Sustainability Institute with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Carrie Meek Gallagher from the Long Island Power Authority.

Nick Guariglia, left, from ACE NY / NYOWA with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

Adrienne Esposito from Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Charles Vigliotti from Long Island Compost, Todd Kaminsky from Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Charlie Barone from Long Island Compost.

Richard Murdocco, left, from Stony Brook University with Herald Publisher Stuart Richner.

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ticipants will provide the decorations. Please note that glass is not permitted. Decorations will be removed on Jan. 10. Please make checks payable to the Copiague Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 8, Copiague, NY 11726. Please include contact name, business, phone and email address. For more information, please call (631) 484-2677 or email info@copiaguechamber.org.

Town of Babylon Holiday Lights and Market, Dec. 6 The annual Town of Babylon Holiday Lights and Market will be taking place on Dec. 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Babylon Town Hall. Enjoy the excitement of this year’s holiday market event including vendors, food trucks, face painting, photos with Santa and spectacular holiday lights. Please

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Copiague lights up the season Copiague will be having a night of holiday magic and community fun with a Holiday Light Parade on Dec. 7. The parade will begin at 5 p.m., hosted by the Copiague Fire Department. A tree lighting at Gateway Park will follow, host-

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A gallery view of the exhibition.

Carving out her place The untold story of sculptor Emma Stebbins By Abbey Salvemini

istory gets a powerful rewrite at the Heckscher Museum of Art’s latest exhibition. “Emma Stebbins: Carving Out History” is a landmark installation that spotlights a pioneering neoclassical artist whose legacy has been long overlooked. Known for sculpting Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain (immortalized in film and TV), Stebbins — a trailblazing female artist — was the first woman to receive a public art commission from New York City. Yet despite her accomplishments, her name has largely vanished from the art world’s narrative. Now Stebbins receives the recognition she has long deserved. “Carving Out History” firmly reestablishes her place at the forefront of 19th century American sculpture. It explores Stebbins’s bold artistic vision, her barrier-breaking career and her personal life — including her relationship with the renowned Shakespearean actress Charlotte Cushman at a time when such a relationship defied social norms. Stebbins’ works focused on unprecedented imagery of laborers, incisive depictions of literary and biblical subjects and moving portrait busts of her chosen family. Her sculpture was celebrated in the press and sought after by collectors In the mid-19th century. Since then, however, Stebbins fell into relative obscurity. Among the exhibit’s outstanding components, New York City comes to Long Island — via an immersive Virtual Reality experience. Visitors can “walk around” Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain, bringing Stebbins’s most celebrated work to life in an entire new way. A special VR station gives everyone the illusion that Bethesda Fountain is right in front of them in Heckscher Park — through the use of their phones — offering a striking, life-sized view of Stebbins’s most iconic creation. Photos and selfies are encouraged! For many, this will be their first time learning the name behind the fountain — even if you’ve seen it countless times in person and on screen. The exhibit title — “Carving Out History” — reflects both Stebbins’s sculptural practice and the curatorial team’s broader goal: to reclaim and reframe her place in the American canon. This first-of-its-kind exhibit — reshapes how we understand one of our most groundbreaking — and overlooked — artists. “The exhibition itself is carving out a place

for Stebbins’ story,” Chief Curator Karli Wurzelbacher says. The Heckscher’s deep connection to the artist makes the venue especially significant. • Now through March 15 Museum founder August Heckscher had • Open Thursday through a family link to Stebbins — his uncle Sunday, noon-5 p.m. commissioned two of her major works, • Heckscher Museum of Art, Commerce and Industry, which have been 2 Prime Ave., Huntington • Visit Heckscher.org or part of the museum’s collection for over a call (631) 380-3230 for century. information on related Stebbins wasn’t just a woman succeeding programming in a male-dominated field — she also lived openly with her partner at a time when samesex relationships were taboo. Their partnership Emma Stebbins’s marble statue The was both romantic and deeply collaborative, and it Lotus-Eater (1863) purports to illustrate Alfred Tennyson’s poem of the same informed much of Stebbins’s work and worldview. title, in turn derived from an episode They were “the power couple of their in the Odyssey of Homer. Museum time,” according to Wurzelbacher. Purchase: Town of Huntington Art Among the many highlights, Wurzelbacher Acquisition Fund. points to Sandolphon, which captures the depth of Stebbins’s artistry. It depicts an archangel with incredible detail rendered in marble. The sculpture draws inspiration from a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. As Wurzelbacher explains: “The line ‘the angel gathers the prayers where he stands, and they turn into flowers in his hands’ captures the heart of the work. She paints a vivid image of the archangel holding a garland of flowers — each bloom symbolizing the prayers of the people.” One of the most significant outcomes of her research into Stebbins’s career has been the “discovery” of sculptures whose locations were previously unknown to scholars (one was found in the hallway of the Belfast Central Library!). Two significant works, The Lotus Eater (1863) and the aformentioned Sandalphon (1866), had been in a private collection for decades before being acquired by the museum. Both pieces underwent extensive conservation efforts, including cleaning their discolored marble surfaces and making careful repairs. For curators and staff, this exhibition is not only a professional milestone — it’s personal. “Even though we have a relatively small staff, we can still Sandalphon (also known as contribute to writing the story of American art history and Angel of Prayer, 1866), like bringing these overlooked figures to the public is something Lotus Eater, has been in a we take very seriously,” Wurzelbacher shares. private collection and likely Whether you’re familiar with these sculptures or someone have not been on public view in encountering Stebbins for the first time, this exhibit invites you more than 100 years. Museum to look again — at a familiar fountain, at forgotten stories and purchase: Town of Huntington at the enduring power of carving out one’s place in history. Art Acquisition Fund.

For 50 years, two-time Grammy winner BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been hailed as the best Cajun band in the world. They’ve been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s spellbinding ﬁddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. Their distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass, captivating listeners from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, to Carnegie Hall, then all the way across the pond to Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in the U.K. They are joined on this special tour by their good friend Thompson. An iconic ﬁgure in British folk-rock, Thompson — one of the founding members of Fairport Convention — is arguably the genre’s greatest triple threat: a dazzling guitarist, an outstanding songwriter, and a strong and evocative vocalist.

Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. $75, $65, $55. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.

Adam Pascal Get ready for a powerhouse night with Broadway legend Adam Pascal — the original voice of Rent’s Roger (Broadway and ﬁlm) and one of musical theater’s most electrifying performers. With a rock-and-roll edge and soul-stirring vocals, Pascal commands the stage in an unforgettable evening of showstoppers, storytelling, and pure star power. From “Rent” and Aida” to “Chess,” “Chicago,” “Something Ro’tten!” and beyond, Adam brings the house down with iconic hits, guitar licks and rock tunes — all fueled by the raw passion that made him a Broadway icon. The Tony-nominated actor-musician didn’t grow up with aspirations of becoming a Broadway star. But when his childhood friend Idina Menzel asked if he would audition for an off-Broadway musical called “Rent,” he thought “Why not?” and the rest is history. Pascal shares insights into his personal journey with his audience, bringing with him a wealth of experience and plenty of personal anecdotes.

Sunday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100.

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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD NOV Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

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Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy the exhibition of outdoor sculpture at the historic summer estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Klemperer’s sculptures. a haunting assemblage of animal forms that span imaginary, endangered, familiar, and exotic species, celebrate natural history and the nonhuman world through evocative interactions with the surrounding environment. Using materials salvaged from scrapyards, she composes ecological narratives that respond to the history and collections of Suffolk County’s first public park and museum. Her brilliant use of gestural lines captures the spectator’s attention and invites museum-goers to reflect on the relationship between an interest in animal life and the incessant push of human industry. Visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

matinee NOV Movie Stop by Babylon Public

Library for a showing of “Superman,” the 2025 reboot of the Superman series. Superman faces unintended consequences after he intervenes in an international conflict orchestrated by billionaire Lex Luthor, starring David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan. For adults only. Registration is not required.

• Where: 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon • Time: 2-4 p.m. • Contact: babylonlibrary.org or call (631) 669-1624

Friday flick

Come by West Babylon Public Library for a showing of “The Family Stone”. Join the eccentric Stone family for a holiday gathering filled with unexpected surprises. Before the festivities are over, love affairs will unravel, new ones will form, secrets will be revealed, and the family will come together like never before. For adults only. Registration required. • Where: 211 Route 109, West Babylon • Time: 1-4:30 p.m. • Contact: wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us or (631) 669-5445

Night Sky Live

Visit Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium for a family-friendly program with an astronomy educator. Tour the night sky from right here in

Engage in meaningful discussions each week and grow in your faith at First Presbyterian Church. This group meets every week on Sundays. All are welcome.

• Where: Education Building, 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 9 a.m. • Contact: (631) 587-5838

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Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra ‘Christmas Special’

From redefining rock to reimagining Sinatra, Grammy-winning musician Mark Tremonti, backed by members of Frank Sinatra’s original orchestra, brings his timeless swing and holiday spirit to the Paramount. The lights go down. Familiar horns pipe up from a world-class orchestra as piano twinkles like the jackpot lights on a winning slot machine. Then, the voice kicks in. It has all of the smoky splendor those first few notes hinted at, but it ain’t Ol’ Blue Eyes. In a tailored suit with microphone in hand, it’s Mark Tremonti. The multiplatinum musician sounds just as at home paying homage to the catalog of Frank Sinatra as he does fronting Tremonti or shredding his soul out as the guitarist for Alter Bridge and Creed. Moreover, he’s doing it for a reason that would make the Chairman of the Board proud. Accompanied by surviving members of Sinatra’s band as well as various top-notch players, Tremonti cut 14 classics for his Tremonti Sings Sinatra album, which he gifted to the National Down Syndrome Society as part of his new organization Take A Chance For Charity. All album proceeds go to NDSS to help those with developmental disabilities. With over 40 million albums sold, chart-topping releases, sold-out arenas, and countless appearances on television • Where: The Paramount, 370 and magazine covers, Tremonti’s influence on rock music is undeniable. Now, witness a New York Ave., Huntington new side of his artistry as he pays heartfelt tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra. This • Time: 8 p.m. is Tremonti like you’ve never heard him. Join in for a feel-good evening of classic jazz • Contact: ticketmaster.com or and seasonal favorites. $108.75, $86.50, $71.25, $59.75, $54.25, $43.75. paramountny.com

Centerport. Topics vary depending on the time of year, but can include seasonal constellations, visible planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more. $22, $18 seniors and students, $16 child 12 and under. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 2-2:45 p.m.; also Nov. 22-Nov. 23 • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

NOV Holiday Boat Parade

Come see the holiday boat parade in Babylon Village. Donations/ registrations appreciated. All proceeds fund a scholarship for a graduating Babylon student. • Where: 1Babylon Cove, 415 Fire Island Ave., Babylon • Time: 4:30 p.m. • Contact: Venmo @ BabylonCoveParade

Thrift Shop and Yard Sale St. Patrick’s Church welcomes all to their thrift shop and yard sale. With new and slightly used clothes, shoes, jewelry, household items, books, vinyl records, CDs, DVDs and arts and crafts. • Where: St. Patrick’s Church, 305

Carll’s Path, Deer Park • Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: (631) 242-7530

• Time: 10-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon • Contact: bvrec11702@gmail. com

Podcast Power

Podcasts are everywhere, why not make your own? Join in a session at Lindenhurst Memorial Library and learn more. The workshop covers the basics of finding amazing shows as well as the step-by-step of planning, recording and sharing your own podcast. No extensive equipment required. For Lindenhurst Memorial Library cardholders only. Registration required. • Where: 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst • Time: 1-12:30 p.m. • Contact: lindenhurstlibrary.org or (631) 957-7755

Thanksgiving Cupcake Decorating Contest Attention Babylon Village children, the village will be having a cupcake decorating contest right in time for Thanksgiving with the Mayor. Space is limited and registration required. Register by emailing the address below; include the preferred session time and the name(s) of children being registered. Open to Village of Babylon residents only • Where: Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon

Farmers Market

The Lindenhurst Farmers Market is open every Saturday through November. Shop for fresh and local produce, delicious baked goods, honey, and more. There’s something for the whole family with a Kids Corner fof games, treats and entertainment. • Where: 116 N. Wellwood Ave. • Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Contact: crazychickinc@ gmail.com

NOV North Shore Flute Choir in concert

North Babylon Public Library welcomes the North Shore Flute Choir. Program includes a combination of classical and light popular music. Registration required. • Where: 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon • Time: 2:30-4 p.m. • Contact: northbabylonpl.org or call (631) 669-4020

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition hosts Turkeys Against Cancer 2025 to provide Thanksgiving meals for 100 families dealing with breast cancer and the families of at-risk/homeless veterans. Turkeys will be prepared by members of the BBQ Brethren. Donations of boxed/canned items, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, corn, peas, green beans, yams, rolls and dessert items will be accepted at the address below. Financial donations are also be accepted via babylonbreastcancer.org by clicking the pink donate button on the top right side of the home page. In special instructions, add Turkeys Against Cancer. If you are delivering a donation, call to confirm timing. • Where: Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, 218 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst • Time: All day • Contact: babylonbreastcancer.org or (631) 893-4110

NOV Holiday Lamppost Decorating

The Village of Babylon welcomes volunteers once again for their annual holiday lamppost decorating. Over 1,000 volunteers decorate the lampposts throughout Babylon Village, and within a few hours the village is turned into a holiday wonderland. Advanced sign-up is required, along with a $35 donation. The Babylon Beautification Society provides all the decorations, and volunteers bring their ladders and holiday spirit. • Where: Village of Babylon • Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: babylonbeautification. org/lampposts2025/

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INDEX NO.: 608365/2018 Date Filed: 9/22/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES: 137 North 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York 11798 DSBL #: 0100-039.0002.00-047.000 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 The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, 2007-11, Plaintiff, vs. Public Administrator of Suffolk County, as Administrator of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; Amos Gill, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; Jerrold Phifer, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; Conrad Phifer, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; William Phifer, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; Clerk of the Suffolk County District Court; Akerman LLC; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer, 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, de-

visees, 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, except as herein stated; People of the State of New York o/b/o Town Supervisor Town of Babylon; and “John Doe” and “Mary Doe,” (Said 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 ATTOR-

NEY FOR THE MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO FILED THIS FORECLOSURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT, A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO THE COURT W H E R E YO U R CASE IS PENDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO ANSWER THE SUMMONS AND PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. S E N D I N G 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 $312,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk on May 24, 2007, in Liber M00021540, Page 574, covering premises known as 137 North 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York 11798, DSBL #: 0100-039.00-02.00047.000 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 Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer, 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, except as herein stated, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Peter R. McGreevy, A.J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk, dated September 5, 2025 and filed September 16, 2025. Dated: October 28, 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, The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, 2007-11 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE ABOUT THE FORE-

CLOSURE 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. 25-589 11/6, 13, 20, 27 No t i c e o f formation of Pelvic Connections PT, PLLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 10/8/2025. Of f ice lo c at ion, 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: Pelvic Connections PT, PLLC, 171 S. Wellwood Ave Suite B Lindenhurst NY 11757 Purpose: any lawful act. 25-571. 10/23, 30, 11/6, 13, 20, 27 Notice of formation of Call Dolores LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/18/2025 Of f ice lo c at ion, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: 4 Augusta Ct., Mt. Sinai NY 11766 Purpose: any lawful act. 25-564. 10/16, 23, 30, 11/6, 13, 20

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST ERNESTINE WATSON AS ADMINISTRATRIX AND AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BEULAH WOODS, KEVIN WOODS AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF BEULAH WOODS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 10, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM, premises known as 93 Putnam Avenue, North Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 082.00, Block 04.00, Lot 046.000. Approximate amount of judgment $583,434.06 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614836/2019. Robert J. Cava, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 177 5 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 18-002544 87424 25-585. 11/6, 13, 20, 27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF BABYLON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Babylon will hold a Public Hearing at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the 3rd day of Decem-

ber, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the question of lifting all covenants and restrictions for the project identified by Planning Board Job #25-54DI RESOLUTION NO. 742 NOVEMBER 6, 2025 SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE QUESTION OF LIFTING COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR PLANNING BOARD JOB #25-54DI; NEVA D A S T R E E T PROPERTIES, INC. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Babylon, that a Public Hearing be held at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the 3rd day of December, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the question of lifting all covenants and restrictions for the project identified by Planning Board Job #25-54DI, Nevada Street Properties, located on the e/s/o Teddy Place, 65’ s/o Sunrise Highway South Service Road, West Babylon, New York, and is further identified by SCTM Nos. 0100-159-03-27.007 & 0100-159-3-27.008; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Babylon is directed to publish notice of said public hearing in one of the official newspapers of the Town. 25-608 11/20

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST C O M PA N Y, A S TRUSTEE,IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG

B E AC H M O RTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-WL1, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005WL1, Plaintiff, AGAINST VIVIAN D. JOHNSON AKA VIVIAN JOHNSON, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on January 19, 2018. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM premises known as 75 Main Ave, Wheatley Heights AKA Wyandanch, NY 11798 and, 8 Linden Street, Wheatley Heights, NY 117. 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 at Wyandanch, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 14.00, Block 1.00, Lot 66.000 and 67.000. Approximate amount of judgment $356,513.35 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #613290/2015. James Pascarella, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 25-575. 10/30, 11/6, 13, 20

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Wells Fargo, National Association, not in its individual or banking capacity, but solely as Indenture Trustee of the Bear Stearns Structured Products Trust 2007-EMX1, Plaintiff AGAINST Luis A. Ramirez, if he be living or if he be dead, his spouses, heirs, devisees, distributees and successors in interest, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to Plaintiff; Marleni Macias; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 4, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on December 4, 2025, at 1:30PM, premises known as 58 Brook Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0100 Section 083.00 Block 02.00 Lot 130.000. Approximate amount of judgment $595,811.70 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 602649/2024. Robert A. Macedonio, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 7, 2025 For sale information,

please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 25-576. 10/31, 11/6, 13, 20 SUPREME COURT – COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HARB OUR VILLAS HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff against JANINE DINELARIS, et al. Defendants – Pursuant to the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered September 11, 2025, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on December 2, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., premises known as 176 Merrick Road, Unit 7, Amityville, NY. All that certain plot, piece, tract or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0101, Section 007.00, Block 05.00 and Lot 009.007. Approximate amount of the lien $8,689.58 plus interest and costs and accrued monthly assessments and special assessments owed to Plaintiff from March 31, 2025 through the date of auction. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #24-627465. Arthur J. Burdette, Esq., Referee. Taylor, Eldridge & Endres, P.C., (Attorney for Plaintiff) 811 West Jericho Turnpike, Suite 101W, Smithtown, New York 11787 (631) 265-5550, Fax (631) 265-5590 Dated: 10/30/25 25-580. 10/30, 11/6, 13, 20

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST C O M PA N Y A S T RU ST E E F OR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 20074 M O RT G A G E BAC K E D PA S S THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4, V. JOSEPH OWENS, 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 13, 2019, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 20074 M O RT G A G E BAC K E D PA S S THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-4 is the Plaintiff and JOSEPH OWENS, 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 December 16, 2025 at 9:00AM, premises known as 64 LOCUST DRIVE, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0101-001.0002.00-011.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF AMITYVILLE, TOWN OF BABY-

LON, COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 006061/2011. Marie Elaina Knapp, 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. 25-605. 11/13, 20, 27, 12/4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF BABYLON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Babylon will hold a Public Hearing at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the 3rd day of December, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, on the application of RJP Solutions rezoning of the parcels of land at 0100-20903-008 located on the N/S/O Route 109, 830’ W/O Glenda Drive, West Babylon, and further described as: SCHEDULE A Description ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying, and being at West Babylon, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the northeasterly side of Babylon-Farmingdale Road (NYS Route 109), as

widened, distant the following two (2) courses and distances from the northwesterly end of a curve connecting the northwesterly side Glenda Drive with the former northeasterly side of Babylon-Farmingdale Road (NYS Route 109), prior to widening: •North 55 degrees 02 minutes 50 seconds West, 737.21 feet along the former road line of Babylon-Farmingdale Road (NYS Route 109); and •North 59 degrees 17 minutes 10 seconds East, 44.23 feet to the northeasterly side of Babylon-Farmingdale Road (NYS Route 109) as widened; RUNNING THENCE North 56 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds West, 96.84 feet along the northeasterly side of Babylon-Farmingdale Road (NYS Route 109) as widened to land reputedly of the West Babylon Public Library; THENCE along land reputedly of the West Babylon Public Library, the following four (4) courses and distances: •North 64 degrees 03 minutes 40 seconds East, 126.27 feet; •North 64 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds East, 151.05 feet; •South 24 degrees 05 minutes 00 seconds East, 4.45 feet; •North 65 degrees 55 minutes 00 seconds East, 96.50 feet to land reputedly of Union Free School District #2; THENCE South 31 degrees 01 minutes 40 seconds East, 62.23 feet along said land of Union Free School District #2 of land reputedly of Noce Funeral Home; THENCE along said land of Noce Funeral Home the following two (2) courses and distances: •South 79 degrees 31 minutes 50 seconds West, 40.00 feet; and •South 59 degrees 18 minutes 22 seconds

West, 292.71 feet along said land of Noce Funeral Home to the northeasterly side of Babylon-Farmingdale Road (NYS Route 109), as widened, to the point or place of BEGINNING. Containing 24,511 Square Feet, more or less. Reference SCTM 100209-03-08 Dated: November 6, 2025, Town of Babylon BY ORDER OF THE TOW N B OA R D, TOWN OF BABYLON GERALDINE COMPITELLO, TOWN CLERK 25-609 1120

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Unity Bank, Plaintiff, vs. New Era Professional Prep Services L.L.C., ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on April 3, 2024 and a So Ordered Correspondence duly entered on April 19, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 330 Central Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Slovak Manor, Deer Park, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 087.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 035.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $2,560,864.28 with interest continuing to accrue at the rate of $546.59 per diem from and after December 1, 2023. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607831/2023. Michelle Aulivola, Esq., Referee Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP, 400 Garden City Plaza, Garden City, New York 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-574. 10/30, 11/6, 13, 20,

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACIT Y BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF CARLA HONORAT, AND IF THEY BE DEAD, ANY AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN TO P L A I N T I F F, C L A I M I NG , OR WHO MAY CLAIM TO HAVE INTEREST IN, OR GENERALLY OR SPECIFIC LIEN UPON THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THIS ACTION; SUCH UNKNOWN PERSONS BEING HEREIN GENERALLY DESCRIBED AND INTENDED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWI N G D E S I G NATION, NAMELY: THE WIFE, WIDOW, HUSBAND, WIDOWER, HEIRS AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS, AND ASSIGNEES OF SUCH DECEASED, ANY AND ALL PERSONS DERIVING INTEREST IN OR LIEN UPON, OR TITLE TO SAID REAL PROPERTY BY, THROUGH OR UNDER THEM, OR EITHER OF THEM, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE WIVES, WID OWS, HUSBANDS, WIDOWE R S , H E I R S AT LAW, NEXT OF KIN, DESCENDANTS, EXECUTORS; ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEES, LIENORS

AND ASSIGNS, ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE NAMES, EXCEPT AS STATED, ARE UNKNOWN TO PLAINTIFF, 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 May 13, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 36 Clear view Drive, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. District 0100 Sec 009.00 Block 01.00 Lot 049.000. 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. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $621,257.30 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 619935/2016. 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. Francesco P Tini, Esq., Referee File # 3000002130 25-584. 11/6, 13, 20, 27 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Suffolk U.S. Bank N.A., as Trustee, Successor in Interest to Bank

of America N.A. as Trustee, Successor by Merger to Lasalle Bank N.A., as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-RP2, Plaintiff AGAINST Chaun Weston, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 18, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on December 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM premises known as 1 Buchanan Avenue, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 040.00, BLOCK: 03.00, LOT: 051.002, District 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $433,176.58 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 614571/2024. For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 25-599. 11/13, 20, 27, 12/4 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST C O M PA N Y, A S T RU ST E E F OR

MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE2, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2, -againstJAMES JONES, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF NAOMI L. JONES A/K/A NAOMI JONES, 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 29, 2025, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006HE2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES JONES, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF NAOMI L. JONES A / K / A NAOM I JONES, 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 December 15, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 466 44TH STREET, C OPIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-205.0003.00-065.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYL O N , SU F F O L K COUNTY, NY Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 623158/2024. Denise Merrifield, Esq. - Ref-

eree. 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 W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES 25-600 . 11/13, 20, 27, 12/4 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK W E L L S FA R G O BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-6, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6, -againstRONALD DICKERSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BENJAMIN DICKERSON IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 8, 2025, w h e re i n W E L L S FA R G O B A N K , N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-6, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-6 is the Plaintiff and RONALD DICKERSON, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BENJAMIN DICKERSON IF LIVING, AND IF SHE/HE BE DEAD, ET AL. are

the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on December 18, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 20 SOMERSET RD N, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0100-174.0001.00-022.000. 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, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 033630/2011. Francesco P. Tini, 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. 25-601 11/13, 20, 27, 12/4 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL A S S O C IAT I O N , NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUI-

SIT TON TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST T H E O D O R E W. STEFFENS, JR. AKA T H E O D O R E W. STEFFENS, BARBARA STEFFENS, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 6, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 129 North 7th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0103 Section 009.00 Block 02.00 Lot 068.000. Approximate amount of judgment $787,527.75 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #631470/2023. Richard Artura, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-002759 87752 25-602. 11/13, 20, 27, 12/4 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BABYLON 153 WEST MAIN STREET BABYLON, NEW YORK 11702 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the B oard of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, Nov e m b e r 2 4 t h , 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Babylon Village Hall, 153 West Main

Street, New York 11702, or as soon thereafter as can be heard, to consider the following: • P rop o s e d Local Law 1125PH of 2025 that will authorize and regu l ate t he us e o f Te nt s w i t h i n the Village, on a temporar y basis, subject to certain conditions, proper permitting and the payment of the established fee for permits. P L E A S E TA K E FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the re g u l ar bus i ne ss hours. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BABYLON Jean Marie Parker Village Clerk Dated: Babylon, New York November 4, 2025 25-596. 11/13, 20 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0267-25135248 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a B ar/Tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 249 Main St, Northport, NY 11768, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Moksha C afe LLC. 25-607. 11/13, 20

following tax map identification: 0100-129.00-04.00037.000. ALL THAT C E R T A I N P L O T, P I E C E OR PA RC E L OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS T H E R E O N E R E C T E D , SITUATE, LYING AND BEING I N T H E T OW N OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt In d e x No.: 003327/2014. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq. - Referee. R o b e r t s on , 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. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT / C L E R K DIRECTIVES. 25-577 10/30, 11./6, 13, 20 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK W E L L S FA R G O BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER P O OL I N G A N D SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2006 SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2006-WM2 MORTGAGE PASS-

THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WM2 Plaintiff, Against CARMEN ALCANTARA AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MANUEL B. CAJAS A/K/A MANUEL CAJAS; CAROLYN CAJAS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MANUEL B. CAJAS A/K/A MANUEL CAJAS; KAREN CAJAS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MANUEL B. CAJAS A/K/A MANUEL CAJAS; JONATHAN CAJAS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MANUEL B. CAJAS A/K/A MANUEL CAJAS; JEFF CAJAS, I N D I V I D UA L LY AND AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MANUEL B. CAJAS A/K/A MANUEL CAJAS; "JOHN DOE" AND "JANE DOE'' 1 THROUGH 50, Intending To Be The Unknown Heirs, Distributees, Devisees, Grantees, Trustees, Lienors, Creditors, And Assignees Of The Estate Of Manuel B. Cajas a/k/a Manuel Cajas, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/18/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 12/1/2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 78 Stowe Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Babylon, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and

State of New York. District 0102 Section 008.00 Block 01.00 Lot 055.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $523,709.75 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 610890/2017 Latoya James, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 10/9/2025 File Number: 16-303525 CA 25-578. 10/30, 11/6, 13, 20 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFIC AT E H O L D E R S OF CWALT, INC., A LT E R N AT I V E LOAN TRUST 200710CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH C E RT I F IC AT E S , SERIES 2007-10CB, Plaintiff, -againstUNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY SNELL; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees,

committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS LLC; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERI C A- I N T E R NA L REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described

in the Complaint Defendants. INDEX # 605177/2024 Original filed with Clerk February 28, 2024. Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Suffolk County. Premises: 37 Benjoe Drive Amityville, NY 11701. TO THE AB OVE-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 Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This supplemental summons and amended complaint are being filed pursuant to court order dated October 8, 2025. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for

further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-10CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10CB AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York, October 15, 2025. Respectfully submitted, PINCUS & TARAB, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, PLLC By: Lili Roarke, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza Uniondale, NY 11556 516699-8902 25-581. 10/30, 11/6, 13, 20 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, James Roy and Nina Burke Roy, Plaintiff, vs. Riteway Realty LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Commercial Foreclosure duly entered on September 19, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 9, 2025 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 13-19 Post Place, Babylon, NY 11702 (District 0102, Section 019.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 023.001); 11 Post Place, Babylon, NY 11702 (District 0102,

Section 019.00, Block 03.00, Lot 024.000); 9 Post Place, Babylon NY 11702 (District 0102, Section 019.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 025.003); 12 Post Place, Babylon, NY 11702 (District 0102, Section 019.000, Block 03.00 and Lot 019.000); 463 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 (District 0102, Section 019.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 018.000). All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt In d e x #600282/2025. Cash will not be accepted, only certified or bank checks made payable to Ralph Gazzillo, as Referee. Ralph Gazzillo, Esq., Referee Berkman, Henoch, Peterson, & Peddy, P.C., 400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 320, Garden City, NY 11530, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-583. 11/6, 13, 20, 27 Notice of Formation of Reformance, LLC, Articles of Organization filed with the SSNY on October 15, 2025, Offices located in Suffolk County. SSNY has b e en desig nate d for service of process. SSNY shall mail a copy of process served against the LLC to 175 Main Street, #5, Setauket, NY 11733. Purpose: Any lawful purpose 25-579 10/30, 11/6, 13, 20, 27, 12/4

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS INDENTURE T RU ST E E F OR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2004-2 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED N O T E S , SE R I E S 2004-2, -againstJ A M E S GERRAIN AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE O F R O B E RTA GERRAIN, ET AL. A M E N D E D 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 January 8, 2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS INDENTURE T RU ST E E F OR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 20042 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2004-2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES GERRAIN AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE O F R O B E RTA GERRAIN, 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 L I N DE N H U R ST, NY 11757, on December 3, 2025 at 9:00AM, premises known as 45 3RD ST, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF S u f f o l k , U. S . Bank National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CT T, Plaintiff, vs. Suffolk County Public Administrator as Administrator of the Estate of Raymond J. Reinhart a/k/a Raymond Reinhardt a/k/a Raymond Reinhart, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 29, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise H i g hw a y, No r t h Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 41 Fremont Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements t he re on e re c te d, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0103, Section 007.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 080.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,069,840.43 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #022239/2009. Brooke Breen, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, Ne w Yor k , Ne w Yor k 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 255908-1 25-611. 11/20, 27, 12/4, 11

Public Notices SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST C O M PA N Y, N AT I O N A L ASSOCIATION, -againstRAUL GONZALEZ, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered i n t he O f f i c e of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on March 11, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, N AT I O N A L A S S O C IAT I O N is the Plaintiff and RAUL GONZALEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, t h e u n d e rs i g n e d Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH L I N DE N H U R ST, NY 11757, on December 18, 2025 at 1:00PM, premises known as 480 N C L I N T O N AV E , L I N DE N H U R ST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0103-007.00-02.00067.000. ALL THAT C E R T A I N P L O T, P I E C E OR PA RC E L OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS T H E R E O N E R E C T E D , SITUATE, LYING AND BEING I N T H E T OW N OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt I n d e x No.: 002189/2007. Francesco P. Tini,

Esq. - Referee. R o b e r t s o n , Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintif f. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT / C L E R K DIRECTIVES. 25-612. 11/20, 27, 12/4, 11 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, November 18th, 2025. Public hearings begin 6:00pm. NEW APPLICATIONS: • Nicholas Colasacco & Liana D’Amico 147 Waldo Street Copiague, NY 11726 SCTM#0100-179-378 • ILhami S. Kocabiyik 15 Mida Court West Babylon, NY 11704 SCTM#0100139-1-61 Printing Instructions: R E N E WA L S B Y AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL

BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED. All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory Apartment Review Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York. Babylon Beacon: Thursday, November 13th, 2025 25-610 11/20 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25135752 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage C ontrol L aw at 3 5 0 Un i o n Av e , Holbrook, NY 11741, County of Suffolk, for on pre m i s e s consumption at Monarca Sports Bar and Grill, Inc. 25-613. 11/20, 27

Heroes, hounds and humor; meet the dogs of the 2025 National Dog Show a Boston Terrier, he pulls to Since 2013, I've worked at investigate whether the dog the Philadelphia Kennel Club might be his long-lost mom. show each November, gatherWaylon the Irish Wolfhound ing Best of Breed winners and — Waylon is an adorable the most interesting dog stories 160-pound therapy dog certifrom the entries at the National fied in three states. He is Dog Show, presented by Purina part of the Memorial Health and aired on NBC on ThanksHospital therapy team in giving, right after the Macy's West Virginia, visits nursing parade ends. homes in Ohio, and goes to More than 1,990 dogs were St. Patrick's School in North entered in the NDS this year. Carolina. Certified by the In the weeks before the show, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, their owners have the option of JOANNE Waylon also marches in St. submitting online data sheets. ANDERSON Patrick's Day parades, his David Frei has been the "dog owner Erin Miller told us. guy" voice of the NDS throughout its 24 years, plus 27 years with the West- At the NDS last weekend, Waylon wore a minster Kennel Club Dog Show. I've had the turkey hat and greeted hundreds of people. He seemed convinced the Philadelphia Expo pleasure of assisting him since 2011. Before this year's NDS, my computer overflowed with more than 400 forms about "dog hopefuls," which our three-person team pores over for poignant and unique canine bios. My "pup partner," Tracey Monahan, and I learn even more when we meet the Best of Breed dogs, breeders, owners and handlers at our TV table in Philly. Show dogs are far more than beautiful representations of their breeds. The entry forms reveal portraits of dogs deeply bonded with their people, assisting others in countless ways, earning performance titles in multiple canine events, and expressing empathy and humor to those closest to them. Many of the dogs were also medical alert, service and therapy animals, including a Komondor who comforts patients in his owner's chiropractic office and lives on a farm, where he has been trained to locate wounded deer in need of veterinary attention.

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Waylon the Irish Wolfhound in his Turkey hat and an admiring pet columnist.

Hall was his therapy-dog arena and didn't call name cleverly ties into its registered All quite realize he was actually there to show name. These touches help a dog stand out to in the ring. millions of viewers in the Thanksgiving legal the Keanu the Bullmastiff — Officially BIS TV audience. Sandy — officially Ch. Von RBIS MBISS Ridgetop 'n Marconian Point Sandra Dee — is from breeder/ notices Bender's Break FDC CGC, Keanu carries his nameowner/handler Jane McLaughlin's "Grease sake Keanu Reeves' movie title in his regisis the word" litter. Jane dressed like a are tered name. This silly, giant, "tough" guy is member of the "Grease" cast, complete with bullied by the four cats in his Florida home. shoes and a 1950s skirt, when she took His breeder/owner/handler, the lovely Olga archived saddle her smiling Rottie into the ring. the Azawakh — Yaro belongs to a breed Contant, was born in Russia. When I asked whether she bred Bullmastiffs there, she on the of Yaro tall, stately sighthounds originating in smiled and recalled her mother's warning: Africa. He won the Hound Group at "With big, slobbery dogs, you will never get Beacon’s West the 2023 NDS. Yaro is the mascot of the Yates a husband." After that remark, Olga moved Institute of Plastic Surgery in Florida. His to the U.S. 25 years ago — and has since been website owner, Dr. Essie Yates, is a plastic surgeon, married three times. and Yaro often interacts with staff and paand tients. Recently, he began offering comfort to Dr. Yates' breast cancer patients undergoing available reconstruction. Elmer the Bracco Italiano — This Italian pointing breed features heads and ears to reminiscent of Coonhounds or Foxhounds. owner loves giving her dogs cartoonreview Elmer's character names and wanted to call her new pup "Mr. Fudd." The breeder objected @ to associating her puppy with the goofy so the owner did some research and www. hunter, discovered that "Taddeo" is the Elmer Fudd name in Italy. The breeder apbabylon character's proved the Italian version, and it went into long registered name. As a puppy, beacon. Elmer's Elmer grew up with Boston Terriers and Griffons. An older Boston Terrier com Brussels immediately became his doting foster mom. Olga with her champion Bullmastiff Keanu. She has since died, and whenever Elmer sees

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s Long Island residents will say, should we take the ferry between the Island and New England, or drive around? The drive around, navigating the web of roads and bridges on the Island’s far west, can be quite a trip, as I learned last month, when that ferocious nor’easter hit us, causing cancellations of both the Cross Sound Ferry, between Orient Point and New London, Connecticut, and the Bridgeport & Port kArl Jefferson Ferry. We were taking grossmAn a little vacation in southern Vermont, and suddenly needed to get back to Long Island. But the ferries weren’t running in the storm, and the choice was going around. And what a six-hour trip! Now, I don’t mean to join the longdebated call for a bridge across the Long Island Sound. But as we sat in traffic on our way to the Bronx Whitestone Bridge, I thought about a recent renewal of the call for highways as substitutes for the ferries that cross the Sound. A prominent Connecticut housing developer, Stephen A. Shapiro, called

last month for a 14-mile bridge from western Suffolk County, at the northern terminus of Sunken Meadow State Parkway, to Interstate 95 in Bridgeport. As Shapiro told News 12 Connecticut: “It would cut down severely on travel time from Long Island to Connecticut … from three hours down to 20 minutes.” He projected a cost of $50 billion, and said the bridge should be federally financed. Shapiro’s “idea is catching the eyes of some lawmakers as well,” Brian Gioiele, editor of the Connecticut newspapers the Shelton Herald and the Milford Mirror, wrote. He quoted Connecticut State Rep. Joe Hoxha, who said, “A project that can bring in revenue and that will lower taxes, bring jobs and economic growth as well as protect American lives in the event of a natural disaster should be welcomed with open arms.” A proposal for a bridge across the water — or a tunnel under it — isn’t new. In 1938, New York Sen. Royal Copeland proposed an 18-mile bridge from Orient Point to either Groton, Connecticut, or Watch Hill, Rhode Island. It never happened. In 1964, New York public works czar Robert Moses and Gov. Nelson Rockefell-

er commissioned a feasibility study of a bridge from Oyster Bay to Rye, in Westchester County. There was strong opposition in both communities, and no bridge was built. Then, in 1972, the state Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Federal Highway Administration, considered several Sound crossings, including bridges between Syosset and Rye, Sands Point and New Rochelle, and Port Jefferson and Bridgeport. A tunnel was also studied, but deemed financially prohibitive. In 1979, Gov. Hugh Carey commissioned another study of several crossing routes. But state planners concluded that existing ferry services were preferable, citing the high cost of the bridge proposals. In 2008, Vincent Polimeni, of the Garden City commercial developer Polimeni International, proposed a privately financed toll tunnel between Oyster Bay and Rye, with a $25 toll each way. It had a projected cost of $10 billion, and was designed by an engineering firm that had worked on the Channel Tunnel — the Chunnel — between England and France. The proposal went nowhere.

hat did Govs. Rockefeller, Carey and Cuomo II all have in common?

And in 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched a feasibility study for, once more, a crossing between Oyster Bay and Rye. It determined that an 18-mile tunnel, at a cost of $31 billion to $55 billion, was the most viable option, but it was shelved in the face of, once again, opposition in the affected communities. So it has gone — or hasn’t gone. Public comments on Reddit about Shapiro’s newest bridge scheme are, as usual, mixed. One person posted, “It would be easier to build a Japan-South Korea tunnel. … NIMBY’s too strong on both sides.” And another: “Despite the fact this very well could give me a job right out of college (I’m studying to be a civil engineer) I do not like this at all. I happen to like my (relatively) low-traffic area in Mount Sinai. Also, the cost, environmental impacts, NIMBY opposition, structural requirements (which compound with length and variance in the Sound bed), and traffic implications are enough of a reason for me to be opposed. I am, however, in favor of subsidizing ferry tickets and possible expansions to other north shore ports.” In any event, beware of driving around. Carl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

In the fight of our lives, all over again

n November 2020, in the maw of the pandemic, I wrote a column about Thanksgiving dinner with my husband, dinner for just two. Our kids and grandkids and friends were isolating, in hiding from a novel viral enemy. Looking for a historical precedent, I compared the fear crisscrossing America to what it must have felt like in Berlin after World War II, when Stalin’s troops cut off the city. The plan was to choke the Berliners into capitulation to Russia. On the ground, it looked hopeless rAnDI and inevitable. Then, in an audakrEIss cious countermove, the United States launched the Berlin airlift, and for 15 months planes dropped food, medicine and fuel — 2 million tons of supplies — until Stalin blinked in 1949 and lifted the blockade. We didn’t know it would succeed when we began. We did it because it was what was needed to save Berlin from Stalin’s tyranny. I was inspired by this bit of history because it speaks to America’s ability to

meet the moment. Ingenuity and courage are homegrown assets, and we never needed these strengths more than we did during the pandemic, more than we do now. In that Thanksgiving 2020 column, I wrote, “Our new enemy is Covid-19, which is rampaging through our cities and states, killing people in increasing numbers and threatening our well-being and our prosperity. We need to summon the courage to win this war . . . “We have missed the chance to get ahead of the firestorm, but we still have agency. Don’t gather at parties or bars or family events. It won’t be forever, and it might save someone you love . . . “This Thanksgiving we must accept the sacrifice of a simpler holiday, without expecting family to board planes or sit around a table for 15 or 20. We can do this. We can do it this year, in the hope that next year we can be thankful for lives saved.” One year later, the world had turned. I wrote, “All of us have had our Covid vaccines and boosters; we are brought back to normal by the moonshot of

modern medicine, the development of an effective vaccine in 18 months . . . “Today we are back to our jobs. Kids are back in school. This Thanksgiving we will sit down with our family to start reweaving the ties that have stretched thin over the months of this pandemic . . . “I have often written about gratitude for the small things that charge our days with interest and pleasure. This year my gratitude is singular, profound and unending. I am so thankful to the researchers and scientists and companies and governments and leaders who took on Covid-19 and dug in for the fight . . . “I thank everyone who brought us to this day, from the doctors and nurses to the supermarket workers to the teachers and parents of young children, to the bench researchers who put in the hours, day after day and month after month . . . “This year at our Thanksgiving there will be a too-big turkey and stuffing and cranberry sauce. Leaves and grains for the vegetarian. We will hug and kiss our kids and grandkids, feeling safe enough with our jabs and boosters. Then we will

our years ago next week, it seemed vaccines had saved the day. But no.

feast on my apple cranberry crumble with a topping of gratitude for this country and countries everywhere where scientists are educated, supported and honored because the work they do alleviates suffering and perpetuates life on earth.” This week, as we approach Thanksgiving 2025, it is, quite unbelievably, our very democracy that is under threat. We are in a season of political instability, irrational attacks on our institutions, and a drift toward authoritarianism. As we witness the trampling of the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, the military occupation of our cities and the willingness to sacrifice American laws and values for personal gain and power, we know that this threat, too, has gone viral. And, irony of ironies, our government leaders are questioning the efficacy of the original lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine and all the life-saving vaccines that have kept us and our children alive. When we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner this year, my prayer will be for America to find its footing, to support leaders who will launch a political moonshot or Berlin Airlift to save our souls and our country. Copyright 2025 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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n an age when digital arguments erupt faster than we can refresh our screens, it has become almost instinctual to dive into online debates with strangers. Facebook threads balloon into battlegrounds, discussions on X collapse into insults and Reddit comment chains can devolve into tribal shouting matches. For many, this ritual has become a daily habit — almost a sport. Yet it leaves most people feeling drained, angry, unheard and oddly isolated. There’s a healthier, more human alternative: step away from the glowing screen and go meet your neighbors face to face. It sounds old-fashioned, almost quaint, but that simplicity is exactly what makes it powerful. When we talk to people in person — people who live next door, down the street or across the hall — we’re reminded that disagreements do not automatically make someone an enemy. You hear their tone of voice, notice their expressions and see the full, complex person behind the viewpoint. The humanity that gets flattened into a five-word comment reappears. And so does your own. Online, a single sentence can turn someone into a villain in your mind. A meme can become a stand-in for an entire group you’ve never actually spoken to. Algorithms feed outrage because outrage keeps you scrolling. But face-toface conversations break that cycle.

They prioritize curiosity over hostility, nuance over certainty, and listening over scoring points. This shift is good for both civic and personal health. Psychologists have long known that real-world social interactions reduce anxiety, increase life satisfaction and strengthen emotional resilience. Sitting with someone, even someone who has different opinions, calms the nervous system in ways digital communication never can. You breathe more slowly. You think more clearly. You remember that disagreements don’t have to be disagreeable. There’s also something grounding about being part of a physical community rather than a virtual crowd. The person you’re talking to isn’t a random stranger with an anonymous avatar; they’re someone who shares your sidewalk, your grocery store, your weather and your local challenges. That shared context encourages mutual respect. You might still disagree — honestly, you probably will — but the disagreement becomes a conversation, not a war. And consider the ripple effects. When neighbors talk, they build trust. When trust grows, communities become stronger, safer and more resilient. People are more likely to help one another, support local initiatives, and intervene when someone is struggling. Civil discourse becomes possible again — something increasingly rare in a world where

shouting has replaced dialogue. Face-to-face conversations also make room for humility. Online arguments often are myopic and pernicious. In person, you’re more likely to acknowledge what you don’t know, to soften your stance or to revise your thinking. Most surprisingly, you might even discover that the “other side” isn’t as far away as the internet insists. Maybe you share concerns, values or experiences. Maybe you’re both frustrated by the same problems, even if you imagine different solutions. Or maybe you simply end up respecting each other enough to continue the conversation later. And you may learn something new about an issue or about your community — or even about yourself. That’s the heart of a healthy society — not unanimous agreement, but constructive connection. If we truly want better conversations, less stress and stronger communities, the solution isn’t another heated thread or another algorithm-driven argument. There are many ways to move from behind the screen and interact with others in real life. It’s going out to dinner with friends, joining a club, becoming part of a sports team or taking a continuing education class. The internet may connect us instantly, but only face-to-face interactions remind us why connection matters in the first place.

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t this time of year, many families with high school students visit colleges. Some visit nearby campuses that are within reach academically and financially, while others travel to what they consider more prestigious institutions. Whichever the choice, it’s imperative for parents and prospective students to plan carefully. Students and their families should consider how far from home is acceptable. Will the student be most comfortable in a large city, a suburban or a rural roBerT a. setting area? Will he or she live on camsCoTT pus, in the town or at home? How large a campus is acceptable? Some universities have 50,000 or more students, and some colleges have fewer than 1,500. The best fit is one that is not only challenging for academic and personal growth, but also caring and focused on student achievement. The cost of tuition, fees, room, board, books and supplies is another consideration. Some families are willing to borrow to send their child to a prestigious college. If a good education and preparation for life are the goals, that isn’t

necessary. It’s better to find the best fit for the student. Families and students should use publicly available information such as college guides and the federal College Scorecard to decide on a list of colleges to visit and examine more closely. A high school guidance counselor should have a library of materials, and should know about where former students have gone to college. According to the National Survey of Student Engagement 2017-23, students at most colleges, the least selective as well as the most selective, rate their campus experience about the same on measures of critical thinking and analysis, quantitative reasoning, collaboration with peers, access to diverse perspectives and student-faculty interactions. On the following measures, however, more selective colleges provide the biggest impact: internships, leadership opportunities, working on research with faculty, and studying abroad. The federal College Scorecard can be a useful tool for examining general data about colleges and comparing institutions, but it cannot convey the personality of an institution. A publication such as the “Fiske Guide to Colleges” gives a fuller picture of a campus. After deciding on where to visit, call

for an appointment, ask to sit in on a class, talk to a faculty member and current students, tour a residence hall, and check out the dining facilities. Afterward, reflect on the following:

t’s such an important decision, and the answers to so many questions figure into it.

■ Feel: Were the students, faculty and staff you met on campus friendly and spontaneous, or were they cold and scripted? ■ Admissions: What weight is given to test scores? Of what influence are athletic prowess or alumni connections in the admissions process?

■ Academics: Are students assigned a faculty adviser? How easy is it to change majors? Who provides guidance on graduate studies and careers? ■ Who teaches? Do full-time faculty teach undergraduates, or is most instruction done by graduate assistants? ■ Enrollment: Is the student body economically diverse? ■ Financial aid: Will financial aid awards be adjusted for tuition increases? ■ Health and safety: Does the campus have a health center? Does the college provide transportation to go shopping off campus? ■ Housing and food service: Is there

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sufficient residential-hall space to house all undergraduates, or must students live in fraternity and sorority houses or off campus? Does the dining hall offer meals three times a day, seven days a week when classes are in session? ■ Social life: Does the campus offer a rich cultural life and support a variety of clubs and organizations, or do Greek societies dominate the social scene? Do many students leave campus on the weekend? ■ Career placement: Does the career office offer information about jobs on campus and in the summer? Does it have information on internships, both paid and voluntary? Who are some successful alumni in the student’s fields of interest? While college graduates have improved outcomes in income, employment, health and civic engagement, college requires an investment of time, energy and intellect as well as money. So it’s important that the college and the student “fit” together in a way that is not only challenging but supportive. The right fit is more important than prestige. College is intended to enrich your life as well as your wallet. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”

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