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DECEMBER 30, 2024 - JANUARY 3, 2025

VOL. 71 NO. 1

HERALD PERSON OF THE YEAR JOANN BOETTCHER

Leadership through a helping heart Local realtor fills her days with working for the community in numerous ways

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BAIRAD

Babylon Belle predicts an early spring.

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Babylon Village officials unveil safe driver initiative.

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SCPD officers don’t duck rescue duty.

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“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you’ll find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands: One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”

– Audrey Hepburn There is no one who epitomizes this statement by Hepburn better than our Babylon Herald 2025 Person of the Year, Jo Ann Boettcher.

Taking time between yet another ribbon cutting, Boettcher let the Herald in on what has been an over 40-year career that she said she hopes will be defined by her desire to help others.

A top realtor for Douglas Elliman, she has extensively served her community outside of real estate as president of the affectionately Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and Lindenhurst Kiwanis Club, and member call her of the Babylon Rotary Club, Lindenhurst High School Business Advisory Board and Aunt Jo Jo Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She because she’s also holds board positions with the Suffolk like everybody’s County Downtown Revitalization Grant Program Committee and the Babylon Citi- mom. zens Council on the Arts.

She said, however, that it is her real es- MICHAEL A. tate career that complements all that she LAVORATA does for the community.

Lindenhurst Mayor A former medical administrator for over 20 years, Boettcher became involved with real estate initially to help her husband, who is a licensed civil engineer and was starting his own home inspection business. She was encouraged by a friend to obtain her real estate license and she said that initially she didn’t take to real estate because she viewed it as being like a used car salesman. Hoowever, her boss at the time helped her shift her perspective and see that she is actually helping people, which is exactly what she said she has always wanted to do.

Boettcher speaks with gratitude when she talks about how past clients of hers will come up to her at community events expressing their appreciation for her having found or sold their home for them, and she said she will always remember the address of the houses she was involved with.

As far as her community involvement, she said she gains a lot of satisfaction in what she continues to do..

“It’s the fact that you’re helping others,” she said. “And you do get recognition, but it’s a different type of recognition, so it’s rewarding because most people are thanking you because you’re helping them.”

This past year she “stepped aside” as president of the Lindenhurst

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Chamber of Commerce after 28 years and approximately 38 years as a member of the board.

“I think it’s time,” said Boettcher. “I’m not stepping down, I’m stepping aside.”

She stated that she will continue to be around for any guidance needed but said her team will do a great job.

“It’s all built up now,” she said “My goal was to rebuild Lindenhurst and we did it, our whole community pulled together and did it.”

John Reynolds, Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce board member, former director and vice-president, referred to Boettcher as a “very hard worker” who was a large part of the success with their “Spring Fest” that became a major fundraiser for the chamber.

“She was very involved with that, getting that going again, working 18 hours a day in addition to everything else she would do,” said Reynolds.

He added that a lot of the development and change for the better in the village is because of Boettcher’s behind-the-scenes work in the past 10 to 15 years in particular.

“Jo Ann has certainly helped me and motivated me along the way,” Continued on page 2

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Joanne Boettcher, the Babylon Herald Beacon’s Person of the Year

Described as an ’extraordinary force’ in community After years of service, she vows she’s not ready to stop contributing

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Having grown up in Lindenhurst, she said that being involved in this community in particular is near and dear to her heart and that everything she does revolves around the Town of Babylon.

“Jo Ann Boettcher has been an extraordinary force for good in our community — not just as a top-tier real estate professional, but as someone who truly cares about Lindenhurst and the Town of Babylon,” said Town of Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer. “Her leadership as president of the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce helped to strengthen our small businesses, and her civic passion has driven beautification and revitalization efforts that we all benefit from. Whether she’s raising funds through Kiwanis, championing streetscape projects, or supporting neighborhood groups, Jo Ann represents the kind of hands-on, compassionate commitment that makes our town stronger. I’m proud to call her a partner and friend.”

Boettcher continues to serve as president of the Lindenhurst Kiwanis, a group she has been involved with since the early ‘90s.

What first inspired her to become actively involved in the community in addition to having grown up in Lindenhurst is that growing up she said there were two really great places to go shopping—Lindenhurst

Person of the Year, Joanne Boettcher, in her real estate office.

Village and Bay Shore Village. With time and changes, the Lindenhurst that was once what she referred to as a “premiere downtown” began to suffer.

“I was determined to get it back, and now it’s back,” said Boettcher. “We were now recently voted the No. 1 best place to live in Suffolk County, and the 10th in New York State.”

Something Boettcher said she is particularly proud of in her long career is Winter on Wellwood, and what became before with

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Santa in the Park, and she was the first to recognize Hanukkah in Lindenhurst with the lighting of the candles.

“They didn’t have anything really for the Jewish faith, so I spoke with the rabbi nearby at the time and I said, ‘Why don’t we do this?’

We had a menorah set up in the park and it has been taking place ever since,” Boettcher said.

She is referred to as “Aunt Jo Jo” not only by her nieces and nephews, but among many in Lindenhurst because she is a staple of the

community.

“It’s very endearing,” she said.

“I affectionately call her Aunt Jo Jo because she’s like everybody’s mom,” said Lindenhurst Mayor Michael A. Lavorata. “She’s beautiful, has such class, and she’s fun to be around.”

Lavorata referred to her as a solid leader who knows how to get businesses together.

He added l that many of the positive changes in the village are due to her hard work.

When asked how she has the time to juggle her many commitments, Boettcher credits her team both at work and at home.

“I have a great assistant and I have a great husband,” she said.

She and her husband, Horst (Bob), have been married for 63 years and have two children and three grandchildren.

Boettcher said that above all what she would like to be known for is the contributions she has made to her community and the lives of the many people she has helped.

“I’m not going to stop,” she said.

Speaking of not stopping, she is actually working on finishing the refurbishing of the Kiwanis Monument Wall in Lindenhurst at the triangle. aShe said that the wall was first erected when she started in Kiwanis and referred to its anticipated completion as a “fullcircle moment.”

Congratulations to Jo Ann Boettcher on this Honorable Recognition.

Your Leadership, Dedication, and Professionalism Continue to Inspire us all.

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BABYLON HERALD BEACON — December 23, 2025

Crossroads Farm,Dominican Sisters cultivate a new partnership

This year, Crossroads Farm and the Dominican Sisters teamed up to harvest a bountiful crop of garlic, while proving that collaboration sprouts results way beyond the fields.

In the photo L. to r.: Farm operations manager Michael D’Angelo, farmer Peter Notarnicola, farm store manager Sara Santora, Sister Diane Morgan, farmer Mike Alsheimer, and Sister Diane Capuano.

Photo courtesy of Mike Alsheimer.

‘End of the line’ for Babylon’s cherished model train show

The 13-year tradition of the annual Model Train Show at the Old Town Hall in Babylon Village has come to an end this year, with the final shows dedicated to Steve Quigley, who died in October 2024. Quigley, a passionate train enthusiast and local historian, was the mastermind behind the popular model train display. In the photo: Ken Schnepp

Photo Courtesy/Steve Gravano

NB resident honored for four decades of ringing the Salvation Army bell

North Babylon resident Larry Gardner was honored by the Town of Babylon for his 40 years of service as a Salvation Army bell ringer at the West Babylon Stop and Shop and plans to continue his work at additional stores in the years to come.

In the photo: Salvation Army volunteer Larry Gardner, and his wife Christine, center, with Town Councilman DuWayne Gregory, NYS Assemblyman Kwani O’Farrow, Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, Councilman Terry McSweeney, Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Town Receiver of Taxes Jennifer Montiglio and Councilmen Anthony Manetta and Tony Martinez.

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Town of Babylon’s Annual Operating Model Train Layout The annual train show returns this year to the Town of Babylon History Museum.

Inspired by community landmarks and local history, this annual holiday train layout is an interactive model train display for the whole family. Admission is free.

Upcoming dates are as follows: Dec. 26, 27 and 28, and Jan. 2, 3, 4 from noon to 3 p.m. each day.

For more information, please call (631) 587-3750.

The Town of Babylon History Museum is located at Old Town Hall, 47 W. Main St., Babylon.

CRIME WATCH The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department and other law enforcement and emergency service units:

there, the three told the driver to exit the car. The three fled in the taxi. That occurred Dec. 6 at 1:50 a.m.

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Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Ryan Ramsammy, 36, of 8 Blueberry La., Hicksville; Flerida Estevez,88 Lake Dr., Copiague; Carol Vollmer, 68, of 11 Seabreeze Rd., Massapequa (also charged with Leaving Scene of Accident).

Angelo Toney, 53, of 16 Avon Dr., North Amityville; Brianna Casillas, 28, of 4 Madison Ave., North Amityville; Kip Levy, 80 E. Halley La., Central Islip; Lisa Eberhardt, 66, of 141 N. Erie Ave., Lindenhurst; Anthony Cosentino, 81, of 1 Caterina Ct., South Huntington; Usha Bux, 51, of 9481 218 St. Queens Village; Geraldine Kempton, 83, of 21 E. Hampton Rd., Copiague; Isiah King, 25, of 234 River Ave., Patchogue; Jeanine Harrington, 44, of 637 Osborn St., Brooklyn; Lina Ayalacerquera, 33, of 7026 Queens Blvd., Woodside; Jhon Cuellarayala, 19, of 45 Roosevelt Ave., Hicksville; Breidy Cerqueraperdomo, 20, 45 Roosevelt Ave., Hicksville.

Operator Leaves Scene of Property Damage Accident: Andrew Beecher, 61, of 56 Yacht Club Rd., Babylon; Daniel Garcia, 31, of 66 W. Belmont St., Baywood/ Public Lewdness: David White, 45, 20 Cranberry St., Central Islip.

Copiague: A man stole approximately $1,240 in merchandise from a store on Sunrise Highway, left the store and was picked up by a vehicle in the parking lot Dec. 11, shortly before 9 p.m.

North Amityville: Someone broke into a vehicle parked on Greybarn Lane Dec. 9. Once inside they took an iPhone, and purse that was in the trunk of the car. That incident occurred between 11 a.m., and 2 p.m.

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OPERATOR LEAVES SCENE OF ACCIDENT

Lindenhurst: The owner of a vehicle parked in the street on Montauk Highway reported on Dec. 11 that another vehicle struck and damaged the left side of his car. He filed the report at 5:30 p.m.

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Copiague: Someone broke into a home on Strong Avenue through a basement door Dec. 7. Once inside the home they stole cash and fled. The incident was reported at 7:30 p.m.

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The most common resolutions focus on health and self-improvement. Across many cultures and studies, the most popular New Year’s resolutions consistently involve health, fitness, and personal growth. Common goals include exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, saving money, and improving mental well-being. These resolutions often reflect areas where people feel they have fallen short in the previous year. The start of a new year creates a psychological “fresh start,” motivating individuals to believe that meaningful change is possible.

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Most New Year’s resolutions are not kept long-term. Research frequently shows that a large percentage of people abandon their resolutions within the first few months of the year,

motivation, and culture. The following five facts explore the origins, challenges, and lasting significance of New Year’s resolutions.

Five things to know:

with many giving up by February. This is often due to unrealistic goals, lack of clear planning, or reliance solely on motivation rather than habits. While this statistic may seem discouraging, it highlights the importance of setting achievable, specific, and measurable goals rather than vague promises like “be healthier” or “be happier.”

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Writing down resolutions increases the chance of success. People who clearly define and write down their New Year’s resolutions are more likely to achieve them. Writing goals helps clarify intentions and provides a concrete reminder of commitment.

Breaking resolutions into smaller, manageable steps and tracking progress can also improve success rates. Additionally, sharing goals with friends or family

can create accountability, which further increases motivation and followthrough.

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New Year’s resolutions are more about mindset than the calendar.

While resolutions are traditionally tied to January 1st, many experts argue that lasting change depends more on mindset than on the date itself. The New Year simply provides a symbolic opportunity to reflect and reset. People who view resolutions as ongoing lifestyle changes rather than temporary challenges are more likely to succeed. This perspective encourages patience, flexibility, and self-compassion, allowing individuals to adapt rather than quit when setbacks occur.

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New Year’s resolutions have ancient origins. The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions dates back over 4,000 years to ancient Babylon. Babylonians celebrated the New Year during a festival called Akitu, where they made promises to their gods, such as returning borrowed items or paying debts. These promises were seen as a way to gain favor and good fortune for the year ahead. Later, the ancient Romans continued this practice by honoring Janus, the two-faced god of beginnings, by making pledges of good conduct. This long history shows that the desire for self-improvement at the start of a new year is deeply rooted in human culture.

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Jennifer Freedman, Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation and Data Privacy Officer for the Lindenhurst UFSD, was honored at the 2025 Long Island Technology and Education Summit (LITES). For more than a decade, LITES has offered hundreds of ways for educators to connect with peers, technology experts and exhibitors.

Freedman received the Fred Podolski Visionary Award during a special ceremony at the summit. The award is dedicated to the memory of longtime Director of the Nassau BOCES Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology (CIT).

Mr. Podolski, who was also the founder of LITES, was a firm believer in the potential impact technology could have on student learning.

Freedman regularly finds cutting-edge tech tools and resources, and helps teachers to integrate them into their classrooms, providing dynamic, student-centered learning experiences. Upon introducing these emergent technologies, she helps to enhance their use with digital learning and assessment strategies that enable educators to personalize instruction.

As a district administrator, Freedman is a supportive leader who empowers her fellow educators through a collaborative environment that fosters growth. She encourages her colleagues to pursue as many ed tech programs as possible, ensuring that her team stays at the forefront of new technology. To that end, she conducts hands-on training with her staff through high-quality professional development courses and workshops that equip educators with the skills to integrate technology effectively into the curriculum.

“Jennifer Freedman exemplifies innovation and leadership in educational technology,” wrote her award nominator. “Through her forward-thinking approach and unwavering dedication, She not only enhances student achievement,

but also builds a strong culture of continuous learning throughout the district. She exemplifies the spirit of the Fred Podolski Award by inspiring all those she leads.

LITES is presented by all three Long Island BOCES — Nassau, Western Suffolk and Eastern Suffolk — in conjunction with the New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education (NYSCATE). The event spotlights the use of technology to advance student learning, creativity and innovative thinking using digital tools and resources. The day is packed with opportunities for attendees to exchange ideas, see new innovations and trends and build relationships with people who share the same passion and challenges.

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BABYLON HERALD BEACON — December 23, 2025

Babylon Belle predicts early spring on chilly Groundhog Day morning

Babylon Village’s groundhog, Babylon Belle, made her appearance at Southards Pond Park on Feb. 2, despite the chilly 18-degree morning, to deliver her forecast: an early spring. Unlike many communities, Babylon does not use a live groundhog for the event, instead relying on a generous volunteer to dress up and entertain the crowd.

In the photo: Village of Babylon Trustee and Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert, Babylon Belle, Mayor Mary Adams, Trustee Sean Goodwin and Trustee Dominic Bencivenga.

Photo Credit/Town of Babylon.

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Boy Scout Troop 194 attends Babylon Village board meeting to learn about local government

Boy Scout Troop 194 attended a Babylon Village Board meeting as part of a requirement for the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge to learn about local government. The scouts also raised concerns with the board about issues such as traffic, flooding, and security, including recent bike thefts at local schools.

In the photo: Tom Vitale, president of the Babylon Chamber of Commerce and director of the Public Library, speaks about upcoming events in the Village

Hundreds attend Schaffer Team’s reelection campaign kick-off

Several hundred supporters attended the kickoff for the Schaffer Team’s reelection campaign. The event took place at the Lindenhurst Fireman’s Pavilion, 555 Heling Blvd., Lindenhurst, the same location where Schaffer announced his first run for public office 38 years ago.

In the photo: Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer addresses crowd of supporters at his election kickoff event.

Babylon program helps residents save on energy bills

From home energy evaluation auditing to financing, the Town of Babylon is encouraging homeowners to find out how to get a safer, healthier, more comfortable home, while significantly reducing their annual energy bills. To help more residents find out how they can become part of the program, the town held a Sustainability Fair focusing on the positive impacts on the Green Homes Program and showing residents how they can reduce the amount of energy needed to power their homes and save money while reducing green-house gas emissions that threaten the environment.

In the photo: The Town of Babylon received a $235,330 Bridge the Gap grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund its Green Homes program, which helps homeowners make energy efficiency improvements at no upfront cost. Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer made announcement at the town’s Green Horizons Sustainability Fair in Lindenhurst, where officials celebrated the completion of the program’s 2,000th energy retrofit project.

Photos Courtesy/Babylon Town

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S.C. Leg. Steven J. Flotteron recognizes Lisa Pace as Woman of Distinction

S.C. Leg. Steven J. Flotteron honored Lisa Pace with Suffolk County’s 2025 Woman of Distinction Award for the 11th Legislative District at a celebration at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge. Pace and her family are long-time members of the community. She lives, works, and volunteers in Suffolk County, where she continually breaks new ground through an unwavering commitment to the community.

In the photo: Lisa Pace with S.C. Leg. Steven J. Flotteron

Babylon Town honors Babylon’s Ancient Order of Hibernians

Babylon Town officials recognized the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Babylon Village during March, which the town declared to be Irish-American month.

They issued a proclamation and directed that the lights on the Town of Babylon’s cupola be lit green throughout March.

In the photo: Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer greets members of the AOH Babylon at Town Hall. Steve Gravano/Herald.

Keith Busch to lead St. Pat’s parade

Keith Busch was this year’s Grand Marshal for the Babylon Village St. Patrick’s Day Parade and he was overwhelmed by the honor. Busch, president of the family-owned Busch Bros Cesspool Sewer and Drain Corp in Amityville, has been a resident of Babylon Village for 54 years. A parishioner at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, he has long been an active community leader. His involvement spans the Babylon Tuna Club, the Babylon Booster Club, and many youth sports programs, including the Babylon Soccer Club and PAL lacrosse and football. He has also helped organize numerous community events, from chili cook-offs and homecoming parades to fundraising events and raffles.

In the photo: Keith Busch with his wife, Heather, their children McKenzie, Hunter, DeLaney and RyLeigh, and Golden Retriever Buddy.

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Town of Babylon unveils hot new fire and rescue dispatch facility

Courtesy Suffolk County PBA

Suffolk Police Benevolent Association unveils plaque to its fallen heroes

Members of the Suffolk County Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) unveiled a memorial honoring the PBA members who lost their lives in the line of duty, including from 9/11-related illnesses. The plaque was installed at the PBA office in Brentwood.

In the photo: PBA President Louis Ciello speaks at the dedication.

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Town of Babylon unveiled its newly renovated Babylon Central Fire and Rescue Alarm Corporation dispatch facility, located in the basement of Town Hall.

In photo: Supervisor Rich Schaffer talks about renovation of Babylon Central Fire and Rescue Alarm facility.

Babylon Village officials launch safe driver initiative

Babylon Village officials urged residents to slow down, stay alert, and drive courteously in an initiative aimed at improving road safety. Mayor Mary Adams and Babylon School Superintendent Carisa Manza outlined the community’s Safe Driving Pledge at a press conference that took place at Babylon Grade School.

In the photo: Mayor Adams, right, announces the village’s new Safe Driving initiative with Babylon School Superintendent Carisa Manza.

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Local officials sponsor food drive to address critical shortage New York State Assemblyman Michael Durso, in partnership with Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams, Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey and Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney, held a food collection drive to address the critical need for food assistance in the local community.

In the photo: L. to r.: NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso, Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney, Babylon Village Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert, Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams, volunteers, Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, S.C. Legislator Kevin McCaffrey, and Pastor Brad Morgan.

Courtesy of S.C. Assemblyman Michael Durso

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Courtesy/Town of Babylon

New exhibit celebrates legacy of legendary local sports heroes

The Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame has unveiled a new satellite exhibit at the Town of Babylon Annex, spotlighting hometown heroes whose athletic accomplishments have left an enduring mark on the Greater Babylon area.

In the photo: At the grand opening of the Babylon Town Hall of Fame are Councilman Tony Martinez; Warren Fuller; Kia Wright; Danny Greene; Tom Gargiulo; Christopher Vaccaro, President of the S.C. Sports Hall of Fame; Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer; Councilman DuWayne Gregory and S.C. Exec. Ed Romaine.

SC officials applaud Eagle Scouts in Troop 179

S.C. Leg. Steven J. Flotteron, along with NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso and Town of Islip Councilman Michael McElwee, recognized five Boy Scout Troop 179 Eagle Scouts—John Vincent Charbonneau, Shane Nicholas Henke, Xavier Robert Ingenito, Mason Arthur Plouffe and Kevin John Ryan—at their Eagle Court of Honor held at the West Islip Fire House.

In the photo: (L-R): Suffolk County Legislator Steven Flotteron, Xavier Robert Ingenito, Shane Nicholas Henke, Islip Town Councilman Michael McElwee, John Vincent Charbonneau, Mason Arthur Plouffe, Kevin John Ryan and NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso.

‘A light of Christ’: faith and secular leaders reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis

Just before his 17th birthday, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was hurrying to meet friends when something compelled him to step into the Basilica of St. Joseph in Buenos Aires. That moment would change the course of his life, inspiring him to become a priest and eventually lead the Catholic Church as Pope Francis.

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High School PTSA members Denise Bedell, Samantha Riley, Karen Mushorn and Kristen Romey.

West Islip community celebrates at PTA Council breakfast shared the importance of the work of the PTA in bringing West Islip together as a community.

Guests enjoyed a special performance by the school’s fourth and fifth grade chorus, who sang a selection of holiday-themed songs. The students’ enthusiasm and musical talent helped set a joyful tone for the event, making the morning both festive and memorable

End the Year by Lifiting Up Your Neighbors As the cost of living continues to rise, more families across Long Island are turning to us for support. From parents working multiple jobs to seniors on fixed incomes, thousands rely on Long Island Cares for access to healthy, reliable food.

Fourth and fifth grade chorus performing.

New Year’s Day Community Brunch The First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, SOS (Serving Our Savior) Feeding Ministry will be hosting a free New Year’s Day Community Brunch on Jan. 1 at 11 a.m.

This brunch is open to all individuals, families, seniors and neighbors who may benefit from a warm meal and a welcoming space to begin the year with connection and care.

The First Presbyterian Church is located at 79 E. Main St., Babylon.

For more information, please call (631) 587-5838.

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West Islip hosted its annual PTA Council holiday breakfast on Dec. 11 at Oquenock Elementary School, bringing together administrators, board of education members, and PTA representatives for a morning of celebration and community.

Superintendent of Schools Paul Romanelli, Ed.D., Board of Education President Peter McCann and Oquenock Principal Amanda Harvey all

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Babylon honors 2 leaders for Jewish Heritage Month, taps Beautification Ambassador

The Town of Babylon recognized Jewish Heritage Month by honoring two Jewish leaders, Rabbi Mitchell Nesenoff of Congregation Beth Sholom in Babylon Village, and Avi Posnick, executive director of StandWithUs, an international, non-partisan education organization that supports Israel and fights antisemitism.

Rabbi Mitchell Nesenoff of Congregation Beth Sholom is congratulated by Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer for his work.

Avi Posnick, StandWithUs executive director, accepts proclamation from Supervisor Richard Schaffer.

Babylon Village honors its fallen heroes at Memorial Day Parade and ceremony

The Village of Babylon, in cooperation with the American Legion Post #94, held its annual Memorial Day Parade recognizing and remembering those who lost their lives in service to the country.

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West Babylon filmmaker Joe Pomarico to take center stage at LIMEHOF film event

Known for his emotionally rich storytelling and visually compelling work, filmmaker Joe Pomarico will have a film block screening of his work at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF). The Long Island Herald had the opportunity to interview Pomarico and learn about what inspires the West Babylon filmmaker’s work, no matter what genre or subject matter he delves into.

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Congregation Beth Sholom marks 100 years of tradition, faith and community

Recognizing its long tradition of faith and community service, Congregation Beth Sholom in Babylon Village celebrated its 100th anniversary.

In the photo: Members of the congregation poses following the Torah procession through Babylon Village.

Suffolk County Marine Bureau officers saved nine ducklings that fell into a storm drain at Gilgo Beach.

In the photo: Suffolk Marine Officers John Rodriguez and Robert Mroczkowski with rescued ducklings.

Courtesy Babylon GOP

Courtesy Suffolk County Police

Officers don’t duck a rescue duty

Renna defeats Cullinane in GOP primary

RJ Renna, the Babylon Town GOP's pick to run for Suffolk County’s 14th Legislative District in November, fended off a primary challenge from fellow Republican Shawn Cullinane.

In the photo: RJ Renna, third from right, with Lindenhurst Village Mayor Michael Lavorata, S.C. Legs. Steven Flotteron and Kevin McCaffrey, Babylon Town Republican leader Joe Barone, Lindenhurst Village Trustees Douglas Madlon and Patrick M. Pichichero.

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Cuban Giants honored for their Babylon beginnings

One hundred and forty years after the formation of the Cuban Giants, the country’s first professional all-Black baseball team, the Village of Babylon honored its local history with a commemorative sign marking the team’s roots at the former Argyle Hotel.

In the photo: Chris Vaccaro, president of the S.C. Sports Hall of Fame, unveils the historical marker near Argyle Lake in Babylon with Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams recognizing the origin of the Cuban Giants. Also shown is Babylon Town Councilman Tony Martinez, Babylon Village Trustee Sean Goodwin, Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert, Babylon Town Historian Mary Cascone, Babylon Village Historical Society President Judy Skillen and Historical Society Trustee Wayne Horsley.

Sailing to success

Youngsters from Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) parish in Copiague built and sailed their boat for the first time in the 13th Annual Riverhead Cardboard Boat Regatta in August. Guiding these young sailors was OLA’s pastor, Father Piotr Narkiewicz, who has participated in the regattas for the past 12 years. Although they did not come in at first place, they earned the judges’ Pickersgill Pick trophy.

In the photo: during the event are: Paulina P., Mateusz P., Adam K., Oliwia M., Kornelia C., Mateusz F., Michael P.

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Babylon’s summer rec program breaks records

With offerings that range from basketball and tennis to theatre and arts and crafts — and even chess — the Village of Babylon Summer Recreation Program continues to thrive: This year it drew a record 573 registrants.

In the photo: Theatre program members and staff before their performance of ‘Once Upon A Mixed up Time.’

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Alzheimer’s center opens in Amityville

The Rabinowitz family partnered with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and longtime friend Charles J. Fuschillo, the foundation’s president and CEO. Together, they launched what they call a much-needed resource for families facing memory-related illnesses. The AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education and Resource Center officially opened in Amityville. The center offers free services, including memory screenings, caregiver support, life skills activities and a comprehensive resource library — all aimed at educating, supporting and empowering both patients and families.

In the photo: The Rabinowitz family is joined by local officials at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the center.

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Lindenhurst student sworn in to represent the student body on school board

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The Lindenhurst Union Free School District Board of Education selected Katerina Rueb to serve as its ex officio student member for the 2025-2026 school year. The newly formalized position is designed to integrate valuable student insight and input directly into the Board’s decision-making processes. Adam Rodrigues was selected as an alternate.

In the photos: Lindenhurst High School junior Katerina Rueb was selected to serve as the Lindenhurst Board of Education’s ex officio student board member for the 2025-2026 school year..Adam Rodrigues was selected as an alternate.

50 years of the Babylon Fair

The Babylon Beautification Society held a ceremony on Aug. 22 at the Village Gazebo to unveil a plaque commemorating 50 years of its community fair, one step ahead of the 51st event that was held on Sept. 14.

In the photo: Frank Petruzzo, president of the Babylon Beautification Society, with fellow board members Chris Genzman, Christina Reynolds, Beth Carey, Ken Anderson and Kevin Rutkowsky. Also pictured: Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey; Mayor Mary Adams; Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert; Historical and Preservation Society President Judy Skillen; Historical and Preservation Society Historian Wayne Horsley; and Sue Giarrusso, Chief of Staff for NYS Senate.

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The big reveal: Heroes Fountain model on display

Officials and community leaders gathered at the Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society as Wayne Horsley, co-chair of The Heroes Fountain at Hawley’s Pond Steering Committee, welcomed the crowd he referred to as “influencers” as everyone in the room has been taking part in the already two-year process of bringing a fountain that will honor essential workers who rose to help others in the trying times of the 2020 pandemic to fruition.

In the photo: Contributors and participants in bringing the Heroes Fountain to fruition

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Woman of Distinction and Good Citizenship Awards presented in BV It was a night of heartfelt tributes and community pride at the Village of Babylon Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 23, as local leaders honored three residents for their extraordinary service and impact. Anca Radoi was named the 2025 Babylon Village Woman of Distinction, while Kiernan O’Halloran and Jack Monteleone received the village’s Good Citizenship Award. In the photo: Anca Radoi, holding the 2025 Women of Distinction Award, with Deputy Mayor Frank Seibert, Mayor Mary Adams, Historical Society President Judy Skillen, 2024 honoree Melissa Kalhorn, Trustee Dominic Bencivenga and Trustee Anthony Cardali.

TOB hosts Columbus Day Parade celebrating Italian American heritage Deer Park Avenue, Route 231, pulsed with music, color, and community pride Saturday, Oct. 11 as locals gathered to celebrate Italian American heritage at the Long Island Columbus Day Parade. Floats, marching bands, and cultural groups marched in the parade, bringing together generations in a vibrant tribute to tradition, family, and community.

In the photo: A Grand Marshal of the Parade, Sal Mangano of Mangano Family Funeral Homes, is shown with S.C. Leg. Tom Donnelly

A Village fair to remember

This year’s fair was formally dedicated to Trustee Sean Goodwin, who died on Sept. 2 following a battle with lung cancer. More than 300 craft vendors participated in the fair, selling handmade items such as home décor, clothing, candles and oils, art and photography, jewelry, metal and wood work, accessories, soaps and lotions. The event also hosted more than 30 specialty food vendors, serving everything from bratwurst and pretzels to roasted corn, hamburgers and ice cream.

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North Babylon family of authors finds inspiration close to home

In North Babylon, creativity runs in the family — and the Babirads are proving it with a series of book releases this holiday season and into the new year. Siblings Christie Leigh and Robert Babirad, along with their mother, Cheryl Babirad, say their hometown, their heritage, and especially each other, play a big role in their writing lives.

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Cold air, warm hearts: Babylon Village salutes its veterans

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.

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

Two NYPD officers recognized by Town of Babylon for heroic actions

Two off-duty New York City police officers who live in Lindenhurst were honored by the Town of Babylon for their quick thinking and bravery after stopping an alleged car thief outside their home in October. Officers Alban Lekaj and Albert Lekaj — brothers who both serve in the NYPD — received proclamations at Town Hall.

In the photo: New York City Police Officers Alban and Albert Lekaj received proclamations from the Town of Babylon for their quick actions in apprehending a suspected car thief in Lindenhurst October 9.

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Smashing pumpkins and building memories in Babylon Village

Pumpkins flew and laughter echoed across Southards Park as families gathered for Babylon Village’s second annual Pumpkin Smash. With small mallets in hand and strollers piled high with leftover jack-o’-lanterns, children and their parents lined up to take turns smashing gourds on a long tarp spread across the field.

In the photo: Mayor Mary Adams and Tricia Duryea have a smashing good time as they pose with the giant pumpkin they brought in for the event.

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Lindenhurst High School pool shut down indefinitely

After serving the Lindenhurst community for 56 years, the high school pool has been shuttered indefinitely, following a revised cost estimate for necessary repairs that exceeds the amount voters approved earlier this year.

In the photo: Lindenhurst School District Board of Education listens to the presentation regarding the fate of the high school pool.

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West Babylon honors four alumni at Hall of Fame ceremony

The West Babylon Alumni Foundation welcomed five new members into its Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Gemelli’s at Bergen Point in West Babylon.

In the photo: Honorees take time for a photo at the event. Shown are Hall of Fame President Ralph Rienzo, Honoree Robert Brennan, Superintendent of Schools Yiendhy Farrelly, honoree Lucy Campasano, NYS Assemblyman Michael Durso, honoree James Regan Jr., and honoree Rich Hoffman.

Notice of formation of R & J S e r v i c e s Hub LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on November 14, 2025.

O f f i c e l o c at i on , County of Suffolk.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to: The LLC, 109 Woodlawn Ave, Dix Hills, NY, 11746 Purpose: any lawful act.

25-627. 12/4, 11, 18, 25, 1/1, 8 Notice of Formation of Sacred Sampling Solutions LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/20/2025. Office location: Suffolk County, NY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 44 Drake Ave, Bellport, NY 11713.

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.

25-628. 12/11, 18, 25, 1/1, 8, 15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. A S SE T- BAC K E D PASS-THROUGH C E RT I F IC AT E S , SERIES 2006-FXI, Plaintiff AGAINST ZOHAIB IMTIAZ, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 29, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon

Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 123 West 3rd Street, Deer Park, NY 11729. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Deer Park, Township of Babylon, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, District 0100 Section 063.00 Block 03.00 Lot 041.000. Approximate amount of judgment $905,601.00 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #606771/2022. Billie Jean Miller, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-001223 87928 25-633. 12/11, 18, 25, 1/1 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for NRZ Pass-Through Trust IV, Plaintiff AGAINST Elizabeth Romano a/k/a Elizabeth R. Romano; Fortunato Romano; Rosario Romano; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 2, 2019, and Amended February 24, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 13, 2026 at 9:30AM, premises known as 35 Lapeer Street, Deer Park, NY 11729. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Deer Park, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk,

State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 027.00 Block: 02.00 Lot: 074.000. Approximate amount of judgment $363,743.66 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 019256/2013.

Justin M. Block, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: November 21, 2025 225-639. 12/11, 178, 25, 1/1 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Carmine Frabasile; Gaetana Frabasile; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 21, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on January 12,2026 at 1:30PM, premises known as 37 Chatham Street, Deer Park, NY 11729. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 023.00 Block: 04.00 Lot: 009.000. Approximate amount of judgment $460,294.33 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601008/2023.

Thomas M. McNally, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: December 2, 2025 25-640. 12/11, 18, 25, 1/1 NOTICE OF F OR M AT ION OF LIMITED L IA B I L I T Y C O M PA N Y. NAME: Jamie Ve ne Prop e r t i e s L LC A r t i cl e s of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 11/24/2025 NY O f f i c e l o c at i on : Suffolk SSNY has b e en desig nate d as an agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: Jamie Swenton, 163 Baylawn Ave, Copiague, NY 11726 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

25-641 12/11, 18, 25, 1/1, 8, 15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff against RANDY HOVANEC, 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 September 2, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on Janu-

ary 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Premises known as 676 Little E Neck Road, West Babylon, NY 11704. District 0100 Sec 210.00 Block 01.00 Lot 006.00. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $538,099.05 plus interest, fees, and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 612583/2024.

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.

Ian Sack, Esq., Referee File # 2231-001150 25-643. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 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 January 20,2026, at 2:00PM, 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: December 5, 2025 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 25-644. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MIDFIRST BANK, A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, -againstDEBORAH ARCHIPOLO, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD J. DELL'AQUILA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of

the County of Suffolk on February 20, 2025, wherein MIDFIRST BANK, A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and DEBORAH ARCHIPOLO, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD J. DELL'AQUILA, 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 January 16, 2026 at 9:30AM, premises known as 234 TRAVIS STREET, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0103-014.0003.00-020.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 603710/2022. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-645. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Wilmington Tr u s t , N a t i o n a l Ass o ci at ion, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware Trustee o f S M R F Tr u s t V I I - A , Pl aint if f, vs. 35 West Santa Barbara LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Fore c l o s u re a n d Sale duly entered on June 27, 2024 and an Order Extending the Sale Deadline du ly e nte re d on October 7, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise H i g hw ay, No r t h Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 35 Santa Barbara Road West a/k/a 35 West Santa Barbara Road, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements t here on ere c te d, situate, lying and being at Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New Yo r k , D i s t r i c t 0100, Section 190.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 076.000.

Approximate amount of judgment is $523,792.21 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #613358/2023.

Brooke J. 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.: 230934-1 25-618. 12/4, 11, 18, 25

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOM E E QU I T Y MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX3, -againstFRANK GIUNTA A/K/A FRANK P. GIUNTA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on July 5, 2019, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE A S SE T- BAC K E D PASS-THROUGH C E RT I F IC AT E S , SERIES 2006-EMX3 is the Plaintiff and FRANK GIUNTA A/K/A FRANK P. GIUNTA, 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 January 6, 2026 at 10:30AM, premises known as 11 WILSHIRE DR, BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100116.00-02.00-040.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT NORTH BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 617927/2017.

Brian J. Davis, 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. 25-621. 12/4, 11, 18, 25 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK W E L L S FA R G O BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I AT I O N , SUC CESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1998-3, -againstBELVIN NOTTINGHAM, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOT TINGHAM, 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 16, 2025, wherein WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCES-

SOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL A S S O C IAT I O N , AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1998-3 is the Plaintiff and BELVIN N O T T I N G HA M , AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF MARY C. NOTTINGHAM A/K/A MA NOTTINGHAM, 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 January 6, 2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 12 CROYDON ROAD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0100-174.0003.00-117.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING AT AMITYVILLE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 618890/2023. Steven Carter Taitz, 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 AC-

CORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-620. 12/4, 11, 18, 25 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, -againstJAMES BLACKWELL A/K/A JAMES W. BLACKWELL, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on February 24, 2020, wherein PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION is the Plaintiff and JAMES BLACKWELL A/K/A JAMES W. BLACKWELL, 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 January 8, 2026 at 1:00PM, premises known as 414 WEST VIEW AVE, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100085.00-02.00-028.000.

ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 015183/2013. Jonathan A. Baum, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for

Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-622 12/4, 11, 18, 25 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Pennymac Loan Services, LLC, Plaintiff, vs.

Frances Keogan, Proposed Executrix and Known Heir to Estate of Nicholas Dipretoro, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on October 6, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 11 Tell 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 the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 091.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 102.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $388,302.71 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #617892/2023. Cash will not be accepted.

Richard Lavorata, Jr., Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-630. 12/11, 18, 25, 1/1

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, CIITBANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

KENNETH GEORGE A/K/A KENNETH A. GEORGE, ET AL., Defendant (s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 25, 2025 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM, premises known as 108 FORSYTHIA LN, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at North Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York 0100, Section: 119.00, Block: 01.00, Lot: 033.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $204,049.65 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 620040/2023.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee's attorney, or the Referee.

RICHARD LAVORATA JR., Esq., Referee Roach & Lin, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-632. 12/11, 18, 25, 1/1 SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BABYLON. PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff against LEROY R. HAMILTON

AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BEATRICE HAMILTON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 15, 2025 and entered on October 20, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as DSBL# 0100 054.00 02.00 001.000. Said premises known as 79 S. 32ND STREET, W YA N D A N C H , NY 11798 Approximate amount of lien $116,688.55 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 628335/2023. FRANCESCO P. TINI, ESQ., Referee Pincus & Tarab Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 25-631 12/11, 18, 25, 1/1 Notice of formation of Mnotaryservices LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/19/2025 Office location, County of Suffolk.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to: The LLC, 10 Bluebell Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703 Purpose: any lawful act.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK N AT I O N A L A S S O C IAT I O N , AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF MASTR ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-1, Plaintiff, Against NURCAN TUZUN, et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Fore c l o s u re a n d Sale, duly entered 08/25/2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 1/7/2026 at 12:00PM, premises known as 86 West 17th Street, Deer Park, NY 11729, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements t here on ere c te d, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

District 0100 Section 059.00 Block 01.00 Lot 109.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $775,418.83 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 604995/2015 Robert W. Kohlus, Esq., Referee.

M C C A B E , WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, S u i t e 2 0 5 , Po r t Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 11/4/2025 File Number: 5601507 CA 25-619 12/4,11,18,25

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PHH MORTG AG E C O R P O RATION, Plaintiff AGAINST PATRICIA ANN GERALD INDIVIDUALLY AND A S SU RV I V I NG SPOUSE OF JAMES V. GERALD, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 10, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway on January 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM, premises known as 40 Chestnut Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798.

All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Wyandanch in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100 Section 083.00 Block 01.00 Lot 020.000. Approximate amount of judgment $285,970.16 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #201474/2022. Robert

A. Macedonio, Esq, Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 21-001114 88042 25-646. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, US Bank Tr u s t N a t i o n a l Ass o ci at ion, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Jenny Martinez, ET AL., Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Fore c l o s u re a n d Sale duly entered on May 20, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise H i g hw ay, No r t h Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 343 Alfred Street, Nor th B abylon, NY 11703. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements t here on ere c te d, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 108.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 013.000.

Approximate amount of judgment is $350,460.47 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #605685/2023.

Scott H. Siller, 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.: 240898-1 25-647. 12/.18, 25, 1/1, 8

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NAT I O NA L A S S O C IAT I O N , AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED A S S E T INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-11, Plaintiff, AGAINST J E F F R E Y TORRES AS ADMINISTRATOR AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, ALEXIS TORRES AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, and JENNY TORRES HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF ALEX TORRES A/K/A ALEXIS TORRES, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale du ly entere d on September 6, 2024.

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM premises known as 58 Sunburst Drive, Deer Park, NY 11729.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk C ou nt y and t he COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.

A l l t h at c e r t ai n plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and

improvements t here on ere c te d, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 092.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 015.000.

Approximate amount of judgment $409,257.80 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment.

Index #607067/2015.

Latoya James, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - At t o r n e y s f o r Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 25-648. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 Notice of formation of Mother Knows LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 11/25/2025 O f f i c e l o c at i o n , 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: Mother Knows LLC, 580 N Lewis Ave., L i n d e n hu r s t N Y 11757 Purpose: any lawful act.

25-650. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8, 15, 22 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY F R E E D O M MORTG AG E C ORPOR ATION, Plaintiff against CHRISTOPHER CHODKOWSKI, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue,

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF BABYLON BABYLON, NEW YORK The Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month except for August and December when they only meet on the second Tuesday of the month. The regular meeting is held at 8:00 P.M. in the Board Room of Village Hall, 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York. Work sessions are held prior to the regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. in the upstairs Conference Room. If necessary, work sessions may reconvene after the regular meeting if there is unfinished business from the 7:00 P.M. work session, provided it was stated at the work session.

MEETINGS FOR 2026 ARE AS FOLLOWS: JANUARY 13 JANUARY 27 FEBRUARY 10 FEBRUARY 24 MARCH 10 MARCH 24 APRIL 14 APRIL 28 MAY 12 MAY 26 JUNE 9 JUNE 23 JULY 14 JULY 28 AUGUST 11 SEPTEMBER 8 SEPTEMBER 22 OCTOBER 13 OCTOBER 27 NOVEMBER 10 NOVEMBER 24 DECEMBER 8 Work sessions are also held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 P.M., in the upstairs Conference Room, subject to change.

By Order of the Board of Trustees Jean Marie Parker, Village Clerk Dated: December 10, 2025 Babylon, New York 25-649 12/18, 25

TOWN OF ISLIP OFFICE OF THE RECEIVER OF TAXES ANDY WITTMAN RECEIVER OF TAXES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE TOWN OF ISLIP: That, Andy Wittman the undersigned Receiver of Taxes has received the 2025-2026 Assessment Roll and Warrant. He will accept payment of taxes by mail, online or at his office, 40 Nassau Ave., Islip, New York, 11751-3645, beginning Monday, December 8, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. The office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

The Tax Office will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1, 2026.

On Monday evening, January 12, 2026, the office will be open for payment of taxes until 7:00 P.M. First half taxes are due and payable without

provisions of filed Judgment Index No 628798/2023.The foreclosure sale will b e conduc te d 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.

Deposit by certified funds only, made payable to the referee.

For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)4009633. Jonathan A Baum, Esq., Referee File # 23-16241NY 25-653. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8

f i le d Ar t icles of Organization with t h e N e w Yo r k Department of State on December 16, 2025. The office of the LLC is located in Suffolk County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served, and the post office address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process is: 130 Columbus Ave, West Babylon, NY 11704. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in painting, woodworking, and related home improvement ser vices and any lawful business activities permitted under New York law.

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Suite 840, New York, NY 10170.

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered November 13, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on January 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 222 Lido Pkwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. District 0100 S e c 227.00 B l o c k 0 3 . 0 0 L ot 034.000. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $454,841.16 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to

Notice of Formation of L&R Painting & Home Finishes LLC, a domestic limited liability company,

penalty on or before Monday, January 12, 2026.

After January 12, 2026, one percent per month will be added to the first half payment or balance of first half.

Second half taxes are due and payable without penalty on or before Monday, June 1, 2026, after which, penalty and interest will be charged by the Suffolk County Comptroller.

All bills thereafter must be paid to the Suffolk Comptroller’s Office, 330 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901-3311.

Partial payments are accepted. The total amount of warrant to be collected by the Receiver of Taxes for the 2025-2026 tax year is $1,391,177,542.23.

Notice: Taxes are due and payable in full upon receipt, or you may choose to pay in two half payments.

Receiver of Taxes Dated at Islip, New York December 5, 2025 25.652 12/18, 25 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25138417 for liquor, b e er, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Rest aurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 895 We l l w o o d Av e , Lindenhurst, NY 11757, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Latin Fuego Corp.

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BABYLON HERALD BEACON — December 23, 2025

Notice of formation of Island Design Doors LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/20/2025 Office location, County of Suffolk.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a process served to: Island Design Doors LLC, 55 Lakeside Drive Farmingville NY 11738 Purpose: any lawful act.

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Supplemental Summons and Notice of Object of Action SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ACTION TO FORECLOSE A MORTGAGE INDEX #: 612937/2025 FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, ALISON MONIQUE C. CLARKE AKA ALISON MONIQUE CHATES CLARKE, UCAL B. MCCULLOUGH IF LIVING, AND IF HE/SHE 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 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 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 P L A I N T I F F, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE IRS JOHN DOE (Those unknown tenants, occupants, persons or corporations or their heirs, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, assignees, creditors or successors claiming an interest in the mortgaged premises.)

Defendant(s). MORTGAGED PREMISES: 58 Overland Avenue Amityville, NY 11701 To the Above named Defendant: 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 Supplemental Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) within twenty days after the service of this Supplemental Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Supplemental Summons is not per sonally 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 Complaint. The Attorney for Plaintiff has an office for business in the County of Erie. Trial to be held in the County of Suffolk.

The basis of the venue designated above is the location of the Mortgaged Premises.

TO Defendant In this Action. The foregoing Supplemental Sum-

mons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of HON. Thomas F. Whelan of the Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, dated the Third day of December, 2025 and filed with the Complaint in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, in the City of Riverhead. The object of this action is to foreclosure a mortgage upon the premises described below, executed by Alison Monique C. Clarke AKA Alison Monique Chates Clarke and Ucal B. McCullough dated the June 30, 2022, to secure the sum of $492,978.00 and recorded at Book M0002 3449, Page 672 in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk on August 20, 2022. The mortgage was subsequently assigned by an assignment executed January 23, 2025 and recorded on February 18, 2025, in the Office of the Suffolk County Clerk at Book M00023642, Page 159.

The property in question is described as follows: 58 Overland Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701 NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this Foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU

MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. DATED: December 5, 2025 Gross Polowy LLC Attorney(s) For Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, Suite 100 Williamsville, NY 14221 The law firm of Gross Polowy LLC and the attorneys whom it employs are debt collectors who are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained by them will be used for that purpose. 88391 25-651. 12/18, 25, 1/1, 8 SUPREME COURT STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK --------------------------------------------------------------------------X SAILAWAYNY LLC PLAINTIFF -AGAINSTRORY HOGAN DEFENDANT. -------------------------------------------------------------------------X STATE OF NEW YORK) ) SS: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK)

BY VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN EXECUTION ISSUED UPON A JUDGMENT IN THE SUPREME COURT, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK, AND TO ME DIRECTED AND DELIVERED AGAINST CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY THEREIN DESCRIBED, I HAVE SEIZED ALL THE RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST WHICH THE DEFENDANT, R O RY H O G A N ,

HAD ON THE 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2024 OR ANY TIME THEREAFTER, OF IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO WIT: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK, AND ACQUIRED

BY TAX DEED ON JULY 10, 2003, FROM DIANE M. STUKE, THE DEPUTY COUNTY TREASURER OF SUFFOLK C OU N T Y, N EW YORK, AND RECORDED ON JULY 11, 2003, IN LIBER 12260, AT PAGE 584, AND OTHERWISE KNOWN AS AND BY INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, FILED MAP 798 SEC 2 LOT 1931 AND 1932. WHICH I SHALL EXPOSE FOR SALE BY PUBLIC VENDUE AS THE LAW DIRECTS ON THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M. IN THE FORENO ON OF THAT DAY, SALE TO BE HELD IN THE AUDITORIUM AT THE SUFFOLK COUNT Y SHERIFF’S OFFICE, 360 YA P H A N K AVENUE, YAPHANK, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK. TERMS OF SALE: PAY M E N T B Y CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK OR ATTORNEY’S CHECK. BANK CHECKS TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO SHERIFF OF SUFFOLK COUNTY (AND INCLUDE OR YOURSELF). THIRD PART Y CHECKS WILL NOT BE AC-

CEPTED. AT LEAST TEN PER CENT (10%) DOWN AT CONCLUSION OF BIDDING WITH T H E BA L A N C E DUE NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. OF THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. NOTE: DOWN PAYMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE IF THE BALANCE DUE IS NOT PAID

BY THE DUE DATE. DATED AT YAPHANK, NEW YORK ERROL D. TOULON, Jr.,Ed.D, SHERIFF THIS 25TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025 SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK 25-655. 12/25, 1/8, 1/22, 2/5 SU M M O N S – SU P R E M E C OU RT OF T H E STAT E OF NEW YORK, 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 VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff, -against- THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-ATLAW, NEXT-OF-KIN, DISTRIBUTEES, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES, DEVISEES, L E G AT E E S , AS SIGNEES, LIENORS, CREDITORS AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND GENERALLY ALL PERSONS AND PARTIES HAVING OR C L A I M I NG , UNDER , BY OR THROUGH THE DECEDENT ROBERTA PRYOR, BY PURCHASE, INHERITANCE, LIEN OR OTHERWISE, ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO THE PREMISES DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN; NEW

YORK STATE DEPA RT M E N T O F TAXATION AND F I NA N C E ; T H E UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (EASTERN DISTRICT); "JOHN D OE #1" through "JOHN DOE #10" inclusive, the names of the ten last name Defendants being fictitious, real names unknown to the Plaintiff, the parties intended being persons or corporations having an interest in, or tenants or persons in possession of, portions of the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, Defendants - Index No. 624924/2025 Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject premises is situated in Suffolk County.

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 upon the Plaintiff 's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the date of service or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. If you fail to so appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

That this Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court dated December 2, 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 the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND B Y SE RV I NG A COPY OF THE ANS W E R ON T H E ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACIT Y BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable S. Betsy Heckman Torres, J.S.C. Dated: December 2, 2025 Filed: December 9, 2025. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 5 Somerset Road West, Amityville, NY 11701.

Dated: September 17, 2025 Filed: December 9, 2025 Mark R. Knuckles, Esq. Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591 Phone: (914) 345-3020 25-656. 12/25, 1/1, 8, 15

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25-657. 12/25, 1/1, 8, 15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF T H E STAT E OF N EW YOR K COUNTY OF SUFFOLK. WISDOM VENTURES, LLC, Plaintiff, v. SUPERIOR DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., et al., Defendants. Index No. 607761/2021 Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale granted herein on December 12, 2024, I the undersigned, the Referee in said Judgment named, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, County of SUFFOLK, State of New York on January 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm of that day, the premises directed by said Judgment to be sold and therein described as follows: Said premises being known as and by street address 92 Glenmalure Street, Amityville, NY 11701 District 0100 Section 172.00 Block 03.00 Lot 031.000 Said premises are sold subject to the terms and conditions of the filed Judgment and the Terms of Sale. Approximate amount of Judgment $362,600.00.

Dated: Garden City, New York December 4, 2025 THOMAS G. TERESKY, ESQ., Ref-

eree Adam E. Mikolay, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 400 Garden City Plaza Suite 405 Garden City, New York 11530 (516) 222-2050 25-658. 12/25, 1/1, 8, 15 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK W E L L S FA R G O BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I AT I O N , SUC CESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HEL TRUST 2004-2 Plaintiff, Against LESTON DOUGLAS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GRESMORE BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE BLACKMAN A/K/A GRESMORE B. DOUGLAS A/K/A G.J. BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A G.J. BLACKMAN-D OUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE J. BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE J E SM A B L AC K MAN-DOUGLAS; LENESHIA DOUGLAS AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO GRESMORE BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE BLACKMAN A/K/A GRESMORE B. DOUGLAS A/K/A G.J. BLACKMAN DOUGLAS A/K/A G.J. BLACKMAN-D OUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE J. B L AC K M A N DOUGLAS A/K/A GRESMORE JESMA BLACKMANDOUGLAS; et al Defendant(s)

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 12/03/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 1/29/2026 at 12:00PM, premises known as 580 Albany Avenue, Amityville, New York 11701, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at North Amityville, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.

District 0100 Section 173.00 Block 02.00 Lot 005.031 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $218,310.48 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 619557/2023 Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee.

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Piper carries on a legacy of love — in Gabby’s sweater Pets, Pets, Pets...

adopted Piper from Last This month the memory Hope as a four-month-old of a remarkable Last Hope in 2021, during the height dog past was passed down of COVID-19. A DNA test to a Last Hope dog present revealed a mix of mostat our thrift shop in Hunly Beagle with Pit, Mini tington. A sweater now American Shepherd, Chiconnects their lives, dehuahua, and Pomeranian. spite Last Hope rescuing He sang Piper’s praises. the dogs a decade apart.

Before Piper, Tony’s THE STORY STARTS family had adopted a Last IN 2011, WITH GABBY Hope kitten named BustA Pit Bull mix named JOANNE er, whose powerful meows Gabby, one of the most ANDERSON — “Metropolitan Operaamazing dogs ever placed caliber,” Tony joked —

by Last Hope spent 14 long saved him from perishing months at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter in Want- in a Freeport yard.

I used my magical phone to show agh — right next door to Last Hope’s home base. Volunteers noticed her Tony Piper’s rescue story in the Last struggling during that extended stay. Hope Facebook archives. Then, Piper The stress triggered seizures, and a vet prescribed phenobarbital, which dulled her into a near-constant fog.

She was moved to a quieter kennel, but with no adoption prospects, her future was uncertain.

That changed in 2013, when Last Hope took her. After an MRI and new treatment plan from neurologist Dr. Gina Barone, Gabby was diagnosed not with epilepsy, but with an idiopathic movement disorder. A new medication helped — and so did a man named Mike Cohen.

Mike and Gabby had a great repport. She knew the exact moment his car pulled into the Last Hope parking lot and would get extremely Gabby, in her Bella Abzug get-up, as Grand excited before he even walked in. His Marshal of the 3rd Bull Brigade Parade in 2013. wife, Leslie, joked that Gabby “Sadie Hawkins-ed” him — but it wasn’t until their aging whippet passed away that Mike and Leslie could welcome Gabby’s people.

Gabby spent six happy years with the Cohens, thriving on their home cooking and calm care. She was even named Grand Marshal of Last Hope’s Bully Brigade Parade, highlighting overlooked Pit Bulls in local shelters.

Wearing a hat that channeled Bella Abzug, Gabby marched proudly.

At obediance class, she earned her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) title after she performed ten tasks evaluated Piper inherits the late Gabby’s pink sweater by an American Kennel Club tester. at Last Hope Thrift & Treasure shop in 2025.

The Cohens later fostered other Last Hope dogs recovering from surgery, picked out one of Gabby’s sweaters. and Gabby welcomed each newcomer The pink cable knit with a turtleneck with grace. slid perfectly under her pink harness.

Gabby passed away in 2023. A few She posed proudly for photos, baskweeks ago, the Cohens donated her ing in attention — and a few more beloved sweaters to the Last Hope Milk-Bones. thrift store.

For Last Hope, which has spent PIPER”S STORY BEGINS more than four decades rescuing, reIN 2021 habilitating and rehoming animals in On a frigid day Piper, a Last Hope need, the connection between Gabby Beagle mix rescued from Kentucky and Piper is a quiet testament to its and adopted during the pandemic — mission. tugged her leash and her owner, Tony, Two dogs. One sweater. A story into the shop. A friendly pup, Piper woven with care and second chances. was hoping for her usual Milk-Bone. Piper left with Gabby’s sweater warmTony shared that his family had ly pressed against her heart.

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REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff - against - PAUL M. WESTPHAL, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on April 2, 2025. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 22nd day of January, 2026 at 10:30 AM. 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.

Pre m is e s k now n as 26 Gibbs Road, Amityville a/k/a Amity Harbor, (Town of Babylon) NY 11701.

(DSBL#: 0100-182.0001.00-103.000) Approximate amount of lien $175,517.58 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

I n d e x No. 610921/2023. Peter L. Kramer, Esq., Referee.

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Davidson Fink LLP Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd, Ste 200 Rochester, NY 14618 Tel. 585/760-8218 Dated: November 16, 2025 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auc-

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A. Concrete is made up of sand, Portland cement — super-heated limestone that converts to calcium carbonate — and stones called aggregate.

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Five people died in the rioting. Since then, President Trump, a Republican, has survived two assassination attempts.

In 2022, Paul Pelosi, the husband of former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was bludgeoned with a hammer in the Pelosis’ home in San Francisco. In April of this year, a man attempted to burn down the residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a fellow Democrat.

In June, Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, was killed in a targeted attack at her home, along with

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only to break the law but also to tear at the moral fabric that holds communities together.

Violence corrodes democracy itself.

When citizens and leaders live under constant threat, they retreat from public engagement. Ordinary people withdraw from activism. Elected officials alter decisions out of fear for their families’ safety. Journalists censor themselves to avoid becoming targets. These chilling effects shrink the civic space, and create an atmosphere of suspicion and anger.

The way forward requires a cultural shift that emphasizes respect, empathy and resilience even in the face of profound disagreements. Everyone from students to business executives to politicians to the media should refuse to share disinformation, avoid demonizing those with whom we have differing opinions and welcome calm, reasoned argument that can change minds more effectively than threats ever could.

Passionate debate is fine. Disagreement is natural in a diverse society, and progress often emerges from that vigorous discussion. In stark contrast, every time a political leader is targeted, every time a citizen is attacked for his or her beliefs, the American experiment itself is weakened.

At this point in our country’s history, the stakes could not be higher. We must choose civility over cruelty, and persuasion over violence.

letters Blakeman has a narrow definition of ‘safe’ To the Editor: Re County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s op-ed last week, “Protecting our kids and keeping Nassau County safe”: Blakeman’s myopia ought not be ours. Though the Nassau County Police Department is top-notch in both competence and compensation, “safety” is a far broader sentiment than armed personnel.

With the most foreclosures in the metropolitan region, Nassau is not a safe place for those who can’t keep up with the Joneses. Our growing population of residents dependent on food bank services, absentee landlords and gig work surely appreciate our police, but don’t feel safe from economic predation. And neither drivers nor pedestrians are especially safe in Nassau, and the roadways themselves would win no awards.

Our famed police are no comfort to anyone viewed through ICE-eyes as dusky, dusty or dawdling. We are not yet saved from Nassau’s dual-action dysfunctional property-tax regime, its failed bus patrol tax, its Nassau University Medical Center mess nor wasteful

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her husband, Mark Hortman. In a separate incident, Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife were wounded, allegedly by the same gunman.

On Sept. 10, one day before our national commemoration of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk shook the nation.

All of these acts, though politically motivated in different ways, shared a tragic theme: a rejection of reasoned debate in favor of violence. The perpetrators’ actions defied both justice and ethics. Political leaders, regardless of party, must unequivocally denounce violence not only when it is directed at their allies, but also when it strikes their adversaries.

The answers to bitter disagreements can be found instead in the very foundation of American law: our Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech, association and petition. These rights were spelled out so that individuals and groups could argue, persuade and organize without fear of reprisal.

Violence, by contrast, seeks to silence opponents permanently. It is not an expression of political conviction but rather a repudiation of it — an attempt to destroy debate rather than contribute to it. That is why every civilized society criminalizes assault, murder and terrorism. To resort to such methods is not

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s most Long Islanders know, affordability, at its heart, is about what families experience every day. It’s a child starting the school day with a full stomach, a parent relieved of crushing child care costs, a college student able to pursue a career without sinking into debt. This is the kind of state New Yorkers deserve, one where families can live with dignity and plan with confidence.

That’s why I have worked to put affordability at the center of my priorities. sieLa As the academic year begins, I’m BYnoe reminded of the past, when parents couldn’t afford to provide lunch or give their children lunch money each day. No parent should have to carry that stress, and no child should sit in class hungry. Alongside my colleagues in the Senate, I fought to secure $340 million in the state budget to make breakfast and lunch free for every student in New York, regardless of their family’s income, so all

young scholars can eat with dignity.

Affordability also means giving young children the strongest possible start without risking the family’s financial security. That’s why I voted in favor of $1.2 billion in universal pre-kindergarten funding to continue our efforts to prepare children for their education and nurture their social, emotional and academic skills. I also collaborated with my fellow senators for the allocation of $112 million for afterschool programs, which bolster academic programming and offer enrichment opportunities. This saves families thousands on child care costs, while building the foundation children need to thrive.

In that same vein, I fought for new and increased aid to school districts across Senate District 6 totaling $53.2 million, minimizing the need to raise residents’ property taxes. These funds help cover academic activities, transportation, supportive services and more, making sure that all students have the tools they need to succeed.

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ven preparing children for the return to school can be a source of major worry.

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Honoring veterans through service and support To the Editor: On Sept. 12, the day after 9/11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, PSEG Long Island, National Grid and the nonprofit General Needs came together to host the first-ever Veteran Warm Up event, serving more than 100 local veterans. At this d r ive - t h ro u g h eve n t , ve t e r a n s received bedding, pillows, heaters, LED light bulbs and information about financial and energy-efficiency programs designed to help them keep warm when the weather gets colder.

Why would PSEG Long Island step into this role? The answer is simple: because veterans are our neighbors, and many are among the most vulnerable members of our communities.

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largest populations of veterans in the country, and too many of them face challenges related to housing, health and employment. At PSEG Long Island, we believe our responsibility goes beyond keeping the lights on — we have a duty to support the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

That’s why, year after year, our employee-volunteers give their time, energy and compassion at events that provide direct aid to veterans and other neighbors in need. Collaborating with organizations like General Needs amplifies that impact, ensuring that resources reach those who need them most.

This commitment to community is an extension of our mission: to provide safe, reliable energy while also strengthening the fabric of the neighborhoods we call home. By supporting veterans, we honor their service and sacrifices while building a culture of understanding and respect that benefits us all.

The Veteran Warm Up event is just one example of how PSEG Long Island strives to live out its values of safety, security and service. We do this because it’s the right thing to do — for our veterans and for our communities.

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children ready for the return to school.

This summer I worked with a variety of community partners and stakeholders to offer backpack giveaway events throughout the district. At one such event, in partnership with Nassau County Legislator Olena Nicks and North Hempstead Councilman Robert Troiano, along with the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, we gave away more than 800 backpacks filled with school supplies to students from the district.

These initiatives, aimed at easing the financial burden on parents as the academic year begins, do more than help families prepare. They also send a message that members of our community are willing to extend a helping hand to one another.

The need for affordable education doesn’t end in childhood, which is why my fellow senators and I invested $47 million statewide to make community college free for students ages 25 to 55 who are pursuing high-demand careers such as teaching, engineering and nursing.

Affordability and sustainability can and should go hand in hand. The rising

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cost of water and its finite existence led me to sponsor Senate Bill S.4988, and secure $150,000 in the state budget to launch a rebate program in Nassau and Suffolk counties for families who install smart-irrigation devices. These systems save water, reduce bills and help protect the environment that we’ll pass on to the next generation.

When it comes to health care, the high cost of prescription drugs has put necessary medications out of reach for too many New Yorkers. To address this concern, the Senate passed the New York Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act, offering a practical solution by empowering the state to partner in the production of generic drugs specifically to drive down prices. This bill targets highcost and at-risk medications like insulin, ensuring affordability and availability.

Affordability can’t simply be a talking point. It must be embodied in legislation and budget allocations. Whether it’s fighting for free meals, expanding pre-K, making college accessible or supporting families with basic school supplies, I will continue to advocate for programming and policies that make life more affordable for everyone.

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Affordability can’t just be a talking point

We publish three columns in each edition of the Herald every week. Columns represent the views of the writers, not of the Herald. Each writer works independently and chooses his or her own subjects.

Among our regular contributors are former U.S. Rep. Peter King, former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer and the Nassau Herald’s former executive editor, Randi Kreiss.

We also feature columns by a wide variety of elected leaders — local, county, state and federal — on a rotating basis. And we regularly invite guest columnists who are not involved in politics — including members of our editorial staff — to offer their views.

Special features The op-ed, or opposite the editorial, page features a weekly Framework photo, which is chosen by our photo editor, Tim Baker. The Framework offers a creative, at times humorous outlet for our photography staff. In this spot, we also publish photos sent to us by readers featuring them on vacation, reading the Herald at international landmarks. We call it Herald Around the World.

At times, a correction might appear on the op-ed page. We strive each week for the highest standards of accuracy and accountability.

When we make mistakes in our reporting, we believe we must own up to them and correct the record.

Siela Bynoe represents the 6th State Senate District.

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