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Woman charged with prostitution ness owners for alleged building code violations, police said. Property records list Robert A 45-year-old Flushing woman was arrested on prostitu- J. Palazzolo, of Amityville, as the tion-related charges after an owner of the building. Efforts to investigation at an Amityville reach him for comment were massage parlor that stemmed unsuccessful. “I am proud of the strong colfrom community complaints, laboration between Amityville Suffolk County police said. Officers assigned to the Suf- Code Enforcement, the Amifolk County Police First Precinct tyville Police Department, the Crime Section worked with the Suffolk County Police Department as part of the Amityville Police countywide shutDepartment and the down of illicit masVillage of Amisage establishtyville building ments, specifically inspector to investithe recent closure gate Howells Foot at 365 Broadway,” Spa, at 365 BroadAmityville Deputy way, on July 28. Mayor Owen Police charged Brooks said. “The Yun Lu, an employVillage Board ee of the business, remains fully comwith unauthorized mitted to preventpractice of a profesing these operations sion, a Class E felofrom taking root in ny, and prostituour community by tion, a misdemeanstrictly enforcing or. According to the licensing regupolice, the unau- RICHARD SCHAFFER lations enacted in thorized practice Babylon Town 2025.” charge stems from Supervisor The arrest is the allegedly providing latest in a series of massage services without the required New York prostitution investigations involving Amityville massage state license. Lu was released on a desk parlors in recent years. In March 2025, Suffolk County appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in First District police arrested two Flushing Court in Central Islip at a later women after an investigation at Heaven on Earth Foot Spa, 148 date. Village officials are expected Broadway, that also began with to issue summonses to the busi-

By CAROLYN JAMES

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A few of the organizers of the American Legion Post 94 America 250 Parking Lot Party: Jon Taylor, commander of the Sons of the American Legion Post 94; Erin Horn, secretary and treasurer of the Auxiliary; David Gjelland, adjutant for the Sons of the American Legion Post 94; Jennifer Enwright Gjelland, first vice president of the Auxiliary; Post Commander Bob Saenz and Linda Law, chaplain for the American Legion Riders of Post 94.

Legion hosts Parking Lot Party By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Live music, patriotic tributes and family activities filled the parking lot outside American Legion Post 94 on July 12 as the Babylon post celebrated America’s 250th anniversary with a community festival benefiting veterans. The America 250 Parking Lot Party featured performances by The Roosters, American Ride — a Toby Keith tribute band — and headliner The Tucker Stevens Band. The American Bombshells Trio, a vocal group inspired by the Andrews Sisters that describes itself as “Ambassadors of America’s Gratitude,” also made a special appearance. “It’s an amazing day and it was all possible because of the massive amount of work

from all of our members, volunteers, supporters and vendors,” Post 94 Commander Bob Saenz said. “They have all been instrumental in this.” The celebration also included a military vehicle display, barbecue, food trucks, a mechanical bull, dunk tank and a family activity area with a bounce house and balloon artist. Uncle Sam, courtesy of Worth a Shot Events Inc., posed for photos with guests throughout the day. Jon Taylor, commander of the Sons of the American Legion, said the event was made possible through the efforts of the Sons of the American Legion, Legion Riders, the Auxiliary and the Legion. Proceeds will support veterans through local organizations and by assisting veterans who seek help CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

e believe these motels and businesses promote prostitution and drug use, lowering our quality of life in Babylon.

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Creativity was on full display at Copiague School District as students in the district’s elementary summer school program at Deauville Gardens West Elementary School explored their artistic talents through a series of engaging, handson art projects. During their lessons, students designed colorful dream catchers, learning about patterns, symmetry and cre-

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ative expression while crafting unique works of art. They also reached for the stars by creating imaginative rocket ships, combining artistic techniques with creativity to bring their designs to life. The projects provided students with opportunities to strengthen fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities and selfexpression while having fun in a collaborative learning environment.

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AMERICA President George Washington slept in Bay Shore By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald

President George Washington spent the night at Sagtikos Manor in Bay shore on April 21, 1790, during a four-day tour of Long Island that he undertook less than a year after becoming the nation’s first president. The trip was part of Washington’s effort to inspect the country, meet citizens and thank individuals who had supported the American cause during the Revolution. At the time, the manor was owned by Judge Isaac Thompson, a prominent Long Island resident. Washington recorded the stop in the diary he kept during the tour. According to historical accounts, he arrived at the manor on the evening of April 21 after traveling east across Long Island. In his diary, Washington described Thompson’s house as a private residence that would accommodate travelers for payment, much like an inn. The visit carried special significance because Sagtikos Manor had been occupied by British officers during the Revolutionary War, including General Sir Henry Clinton. Local tradition holds that Washington was offered the bedroom Clinton used but declined and slept in a room across the hall

instead. That room is still identified on tours of the manor today. Historians believe Washington’s stop may have been connected to Isaac Thompson’s quiet support for the Patriot cause during the war. Although Thompson served as a Crown-appointed magistrate and remained on Long Island during the British occupation, some accounts suggest he provided intelligence helpful to American forces. Washington’s decision to stay at the manor has led historians to speculate that he was acknowledging Thompson’s assistance. Today, Sagtikos Manor remains one of Long Island’s oldest surviving homes. Built around 1697, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is operated by the Sagtikos Manor Historical Society. Visitors can tour the house and see the room traditionally identified as the one where Washington spent the night. Of special note is that Washington’s overnight stay at Sagtikos Manor is the only documented overnight stay by him in what is now Suffolk County during his 1790 Long Island tour, making it one of the most significant presidential visits in Long Island history.

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George Washington stayed in this room at the Sagtikos Manor in Bay Shore in1790 as part of his tour of Long Island after becoming President.

Suffolk County’s contributions during the American Revolution •Suffolk County spent most of the war under British occupation Unlike many areas that saw occasional military activity, Suffolk County was occupied by British forces from 1776 until the end of the war in 1783. Residents lived under British military rule for nearly seven years, longer than many other communities in the colonies. •Long Island’s famous Culper Spy Ring operated in Suffolk The secret intelligence network organized by Major Benjamin Tallmadge used Suffolk County residents to gather information for George Washington. The ring’s most famous operative, Abraham Woodhull of Setauket, reported on British troop movements in New York City. •Residents were forced to provide food and supplies to British troops British authorities regularly demanded livestock, grain, firewood and housing from local families. Many Suffolk farmers saw their crops and animals requisitioned without adequate compensation. 5. Whaleboat warfare turned the Great South Bay into a battlefield Patriot and Loyalist raiders crossed Long Island Sound and local bays in fast whaleboats, conducting nighttime raids, kidnappings and intelligence missions. The conflict resembled guerrilla warfare more than conventional military campaigns. 6. Some Suffolk families fought on opposite sides The Revolution divided communities throughout Suffolk County. Neighbors, relatives and business partners sometimes supported opposing sides, creating tensions that lasted long after the war ended. 7. Setauket’s Patriot minister was imprisoned by the British

American painter Ralph Earl

Portrait of Colonel Benjamin Tallmadge, an influential member of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, with his son William Tallmadge. Rev. Benjamin Tallmadge’s father, the Rev. Benjamin Tallmadge Sr., pastor of Setauket’s Presbyterian church, was repeatedly harassed and briefly imprisoned because of his Patriot sympathies. (Photo Attached) 8. British officers occupied some of Suffolk’s finest homes

Large houses and estates throughout the county served as headquarters, billets and meeting places for British officers. Sagtikos Manor was among the homes used by senior British military leaders during the occupation. 9. Smuggling flourished along Suffolk’s coastline With British controls in place and supplies scarce, smugglers moved goods along Long Island’s shores and through hidden coves. Local boatmen often risked arrest to transport food, information and supplies. 10. The war’s end brought a mass Loyalist exodus When the British evacuated New York in 1783, many Suffolk Loyalists left with them for Canada, England or Nova Scotia. Some prominent families abandoned homes and property rather than remain under the new American government. Bonus Fact The British established a major fortification at Fort Franklin on the Huntington peninsula. The fort helped protect British shipping and served as a base for raids into Connecticut. Today, little visible evidence of the fort remains, making it one of Suffolk County’s largely forgotten Revolutionary War sites. These stories illustrate that Suffolk County’s Revolutionary experience was less about large battles and more about occupation, espionage, divided loyalties and daily survival under military rule. The county’s role as home to the Culper Spy Ring and as a center of intelligence gathering ultimately gave it an outsized importance in the struggle for American independence .—Carolyn James

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Amity Harbor Civic to host Operation Safe Child The Amity Harbor Beach and Civic Association will host the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office’s Operation Safe Child program on Wednesday, Aug. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. The free program provides child identification cards for families. Parents, grandparents and guardians are encouraged to bring their children and grandchildren to receive an ID card. Membership in the civic association is not required to participate.

The event will be held at the association’s headquarters at 100 Western Concourse in Amity Harbor. Following the program, the public is invited to continue the evening at the civic association’s patio near Tanner Park beginning at 7 p.m. The gathering will feature food, treats, music and a live television broadcast of the New York Yankees game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Police community meeting August 6 The Suffolk County First Precinct’s community meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 6 at noon at the Lindenhurst Public Library. 1 Lee Ave., Lindenhurst. The community is welcome to attend,

get the latest statisics on police incidents in the area or who ask a question or get assistance on police-related matters. For information, call the First Precinct at (63) 854-8108.

Self Help/Crisis Groups BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS

line is available 24/7 at (631) 751-7500.

Bereavement Support Group hosted by Our Lady of Grace Church, 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon, every Saturday through November 8, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact John Laszewski 631 874-0210.

Beacon House - Short-term, longterm and transitional housing is provided throughout Long Island in 58 group homes, emergency shelters, and select single-family residences. Those eligible include homeless veterans, veterans with families, veterans and non-veterans with substance abuse and mental health issues, women in need of supportive housing, and those living with HIV/ AIDS. Every veteran resident has access to intensive case management, transportation and daily living essentials. Services are made possible through funding from NYS OTDA, Veteran Administration, HUD, and Suffolk County. For assistance, call 631 665-1571.

FOOD PANTRY/ CLOTHING CLOSET Offered by Hands Across Long Island, Inc. (HALI), Food Pantry and Clothing Closet work together to alleviate hunger, address food insecurity, and fulfill the basic need for clothing within the surrounding community. By offering a diverse selection of food items and clothing options, we support individuals and families facing economic challenges while promoting dignity, sustainability, and community support in times of adversity. For more information, go to: www.hali88.org or call 631-234-1925. HALI is at 159 Brightside Ave., Central Islip.

RESPONSE 24/ 7 CRISIS HOTLINE The Response crisis intervention/referral hotline is open every day of the year, day and night, including holidays. Professionally trained and supervised counselors offer callers telephone support and help them to explore options that allow them to think through their next steps. This counseling helps callers lower their anxiety and find their own solutions. Crisis counselors also provide referrals for support groups, clinicians, mental health clinics, other hotlines and a host of other community programs and services. Response Hot-

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL REHABILITATION • LICADD substance abuse 24-hour hotline: 631-979-1700; licadd.org • DASH: 631-952-3333; fsl-li.org/helpservices/diagnosis-assessmentand-stabilization-hub-dash • Talbot House: 24-hr. substance abuse crisis center: 631-589-4144; catholiccharities.cc/our-services/ chemical-dependence • Response Crisis Center, suicide prevention, 631-751-7500; responsecrisiscenter.org • VIBS: Domestic violence, sexual assault, 24-hour hotline, 631-360-3606; vibs.org

24/7 EMERGENCY HOTLINES • N.C. Drug & Alcohol Hotline: 516227-8255 • LI Crisis Center: 516-679-1111 • Response Crisis Center: 631-751-7500

CRIME WATCH

Woman charged after prostitution investigation at Amityville massage parlor A 45-year-old Flushing woman was arrested on prostitution-related charges following an investigation at an Amityville massage parlor prompted by community complaints, Suffolk County police said. Officers assigned to the Suffolk County Police First Precinct Crime Section, working with the Amityville Police Department and the Village of Amityville Building Inspector, investigated Howells Foot Spa, located at 365 Broadway, on July 28. Police charged Yun Lu, an employee of

the business, with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor. Village officials will issue summonses to the business owners for alleged building code violations, police said. Lu was released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in First District Court in Central Islip at a later date. The charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

OTHER POLICE INCIDENTS

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

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Copiague: An unidentified female was observed taking items for Target department store on Sunrise Highway shortly before 4 p.m., July 15. She left the store without paying for the items. Two. Food items were stolen from a pork store on Oak Street July 15. Police arrested Ihor Hazryliuk, 44 of 3 24th St., Copiague at approximately 3 p.m., charging him in the incident. North Amityville: Someone stole a package that was left near the front door of a home on Miller Avenue July 15. The police report was filed at 11 a.m.

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired Malike Faines Spencer, 32, of 6 Spruce Rd., North Amityville; Christopher Dockery, 60, of 48 Lincoln Ave., Wyandanch (also charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident); Muhammad Adrees, 56 of 950 Dana Ave., Valley Stream; Jason Aguglaro, 41, of 139 Peach St., Islip.

OPERATOR LEAVES THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT Copiague: An unidentified female was observed taking items for Target department store on Sunrise Highway shortly before 4 p.m., July 15. She left the store without paying for the items.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Copiague; An assortment of tools was removed from a vehicle on Great Neck Road July 13. The incident was reported at 5 a.m.

ASSAULT Tamika Cook, 44 of 23 Hilltop La., Wheatley Heights.

PETIT LARCENY Robert Coleman, 56, of 79 Jamaica Ave., Wyandanch; Jabaar Mirands, 33 of 198 Greeley Ave., Sayville; Scott McGlone, 57, of 9 Eagle La., Farmingdale; Anthony Anzalone, 56, of 220 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge; Ihor Havryliuk, 44 of 3 24th St., Copiague.

TRESPASS Hughlords Watson, 40. Of 12 Orient Ave., Brentwood; Sean Richford, 46, of 11 Brentwood Pkwy., Brentwood.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

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The West Islip school district has appointed Donna Flynn principal of Oquenock Elementary School and Allison Filippone assistant principal at Beach Street Middle School, effective July 1. A familiar face in the district, Flynn most recently served as assistant principal at Beach Street Middle School, a position she held from July 2023 until her appointment as principal. She also served as Beach Street’s assistant principal from October 2018 to August 2021 before becoming assistant principal at West Islip High School, where she worked from August 2021 through June 2023. “I am honored to serve the Oquenock Elementary School community as principal and look forward to getting to know our students, families and staff,” Flynn said. “Together, we will continue to create a school where every child feels supported, challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential. I’m excited to be part of this wonderful community and to build on Oquenock’s strong tradition of excellence.” Flynn earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Stony Brook University and a master’s degree in education from Dowling College. She also earned a doctorate in education from Concordia University and holds professional certifications as a school building leader and school district leader. Filippone joins the district after spending the past 20 years as an educator and school leader. She comes to West Islip from Sewanhaka High School, where she served as dean of students for the past two years and as assistant principal of the school’s 2025 summer pro-

NEWS BRIEFS Volunteer opportunity to assist in Babylon garden Help maintain the Skip Gardner Native Garden in Babylon July through October, every 4th Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Join Babylon Creek Devender Team for a twohour volunteer session where volunteers will help remove invasive plants, perform light weeding and assist with basic gardn maintenance. No experience is necessary. To sign-up, please visit shorturl.at/QtWpu.

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gram. Before moving into administration, she taught art at Sewanhaka High School beginning in 2006. “I feel incredibly fortunate to be joining such a welcoming school community,” Filippone said. “I believe that when students feel connected, supported, and known, they are more confident learners and more willing to take on new challenges. I look forward to getting to know the community, celebrating successes, and contributing to the incredible work already happening at Beach Street.” Filippone earned a bachelor’s degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and a master’s degree in fine arts education from Hofstra University. She also earned an advanced certificate in educational leadership from Stony Brook University.

Beautification Society to host book drive The Babylon Beautification Society will once again be hosting a drive for their annual fair. BBS is accepting donations of books, CDS and DVDs, which will be sold at the upcoming Annual Fair at Argyle Park on Sept. 13. All proceeds will go toward funding their beautification projects in the Village of Babylon. Donations will be accepted at the Village Highway Department, entrance on Carlston Place, behind Village Hall at 153 W. Main St., Babylon through Sept. 9. For information on the Babylon Beautification Society go to babylonbeautification.org or call (631) 581-7148.

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OBITUARY

Stephen W. Kretz, attorney, and devoted family man “While perhaps best known for his zoning acumen, he was at his humThose who knew Steblest best when helping phen W. Kretz — whether the less fortunate,” as an attorney, public serGarabrant said. “Whether vant, colleague or friend — it be providing legal serremember a man whose vices without cost, or just greatest commitment was being there to listen, Steve not only to his profession, had a way of making but to his family and comeveryone feel special.” munity. Born Dec. 27, 1947, Kretz, a lifelong AmiKretz was the son of Waltyville resident and longter and Joan Kretz. As the time Village Attorney, oldest of 10 children, his died July 5, 2026, of heart family said he set an failure following a lengthy example of love, loyalty STEVE KRETZ OF illness. He was 78. He was and devotion that shaped AMITYVILLE surrounded by his family. the close-knit family “While Steve achieved much profes- throughout his life. sionally, his greatest accomplishment He attended St. Martin of Tours was the family he loved so deeply,” his School in Amityville before graduating wife, Denise Kretz, said. from Seton Hall High School in PatMark Garabrant, Kretz’s longtime chogue. He later earned a bachelor’s law partner at Donohue, Kretz & degree from Rutgers University, where Garabrant in Lindenhurst, said Steve he participated in the ROTC program was widely respected for guiding clients and formed lifelong friendships with through complex zoning matters, but his fraternity brothers. Upon graduamore believed his greatest strengths tion, he was commissioned as a lieuwere often displayed outside the court- tenant in the U.S. Army Reserve, served room. honorably and later earned his law

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degree from Rutgers Law School. Kretz spent more than 40 years practicing law as a partner at Donohue, Kretz & Garabrant. He also served as Amityville Village Attorney for two decades, earning the respect of colleagues, clients and residents for his integrity, sound judgment and commitment to public service. Still, his son Daniel, said no professional accomplishment meant more to his father than his family. “He is a great father and grandfather, and he was my hero,” Daniel Kretz said. Steve and Denise Kretz shared 52 years of marriage after meeting while both were home from college for Thanksgiving. “I was in my senior year of college and was home for Thanksgiving break,” Denise recalled. “My mother and his mother knew each other, but we had never met.” She said she and her sister were invited to the Kretz family home, where Steve had college friends visiting him. Before long, he left one group to spend the evening talking with her instead. “That was it,” she said. The couple were married at St. Martin of Tours and enjoyed a reception at her family’s home on Avon Place in in Amityville and remained in the village, where they raised their family. In recent years, Denise said, they especially enjoyed spending evenings together watching the sunset from their backyard. Away from work, Kretz embraced life with enthusiasm. An accomplished skier, he enjoyed teaching family members and friends how to ski and was known for bringing spirited competitiveness to recreational sports. He was also an avid reader whose curiosity and love of learning never diminished. Garabrant said many of his favorite memories came not from the office, but from the life they shared over nearly four decades as partners and friends.

“When I reflect on our 38 years together, perhaps what I remember best are the times we spent coaching his boys in Little League, attending his children’s joyous wedding celebrations, and just sharing thoughts with someone with whom you spend most of your days,” Garabrant said. “Steve’s legacy will go on with his children and grandchildren, and all those who were fortunate enough to know him.” In addition to his wife Denise, Kretz is survived by his children, Daniel and his wife Dawn of Silver Springs, Maryland; Patrick and his wife Renee of Montclair, New Jersey; Katey and her husband Jimmy Nalls of Kensington, Maryland; his daughter-in-law Meghan Kretz of Westhampton Beach, and 12 grandchildren — Ryan, Grady, Nolan, Stephen, William, Catherine, Henry, Kevin, Cormac, Amelia, Tess and Meg — who affectionately knew him as “Big Dog” or “Papa.” He also survived by his siblings, Katey Moran, Mary McLoughlin, Patti McDermott, Eileen McCarthy, Walter Kretz, Jeanne O’Neill, Kevin Kretz, Amy Kretz and Kelly Medwig, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents and his son Kevin. Visitation was held July 9 at Powell Funeral Home in Amityville. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 10 at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Amityville. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to East End Hospice at eeh.org, or the Leo Fund for Alzheimers., at leofundforalz.org.

Families who would like to list an obituary notice with us can do so by emailing the information to cjames@ liherald.com or by calling (515) 5694000. For paid obituaries, email Iris Picone at ipicone@liherald.com

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Congregation Beth Sholom will be holding a raffle basket event. The Grand Raffle Drawing will take place at 3 p.m. on Aug. 23. Ticket Sales will be taking place on Aug. 16 and 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. To purchase a raffle packet that includes 15 raffle tickets, the cost is $36. You do not need to be present to win.

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Congregation Beth Sholom Raffle Basket Event To participate, visit the synagogue at 441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon, preview the raffle baskets which will be on display for everyone to browse before buying, and then cast your tickets into the corresponding containers for the specific baskets you would like to win. For more information, please call (631) 587-5650.

Our Lady of Lourdes 70th Anniversary Feast and Gala Our Lady of Lourdes Parish will be celebrating their 70th anniversary this fall and will be hosting two events. The first event will be their Annual Feast, running Sept. 16 through 20 and the Anniversary Gala will be held on Nov. 6 at Captain Bills Restaurant.

To learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Marcelle Crudele at (631) 661-3224 or email mcrudele@ollchurch.org. Our Lady of Lourdes Church is located at 455 Hunter Ave., West Islip.

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A salute to law enforcement The Amity Harbor Civic Association recently held an event honoring law enforcement. The event was held at the organization’s clubhouse at 100 Western Concourse, Amity Harbor. Attending were members of the Suffolk County Police Department, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s office and Babylon Town safety and code enforcement personnel. For information on the Civic Association call (631-842-2562 or go to amityharborcivic.org.

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THINGS TO KNOW Five things to know about staying safe around pools this summer

hile swimming is a great way to stay active and cool off during the summer, drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death for young children. Two Long Island toddlers drowned in separate

Constant supervision saves lives

The most important rule around any pool is that children should never be left unattended, even for a few seconds. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, often without splashing or cries for help. A responsible adult should provide “touch supervision” for young children, meaning they remain within arm’s reach at all times. During pool parties or family gatherings, designate a “water watcher” whose only job is to supervise swimmers without distractions from phones, conversations or other activities.

Pool barriers reduce the risk of drowning

A fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate is one of the most effective ways to prevent unsupervised access to a swimming pool. Safety experts rec-

backyard pool incidents last month, adding to a growing number of drownings and near drownings reported by police this summer. Suffolk County officials said there have been at least 50 water rescue calls so far this year, resulting in at least seven deaths. Nassau County police reported

ommend a fence surrounding the pool that is at least 4 feet high. Pool covers and alarms can provide additional layers of protection, but they should never replace proper fencing or adult supervision. Homeowners should also remove toys from the pool area after swimming to discourage children from entering the water unsupervised.

Swimming lessons make a difference

Learning to swim is an important life skill that can reduce the risk of drowning. Experts recommend ageappropriate swimming lessons for children while recognizing that lessons do not make anyone “drown-proof.” Adults who are not confident swimmers can also benefit from lessons. Families should also teach children basic water safety rules, including never running on the pool deck, never

13 water rescue calls through mid-July, with one death. Fortunately, many tragedies can be prevented by following a few basic safety practices. Here are five important pool safety tips every swimmer and parent should know.

swimming alone and always asking permission before entering the water.

Emergency preparedness is essential

Every pool owner should keep lifesaving equipment nearby, including a reaching pole, a life ring and a fully stocked first-aid kit. Adults who supervise swimmers are encouraged to learn CPR because immediate action before emergency responders arrive can significantly improve outcomes in a water emergency. A charged cellphone should always be available to call 911 if needed. Posting emergency numbers and the home’s address near the pool can also help responders arrive more quickly.

Safety applies to everyone

While young children face the great-

est risk of drowning, older children, teenagers and adults are also at risk. Diving into shallow water can cause serious neck or spinal injuries, while alcohol around pools can impair judgment, balance and swimming ability. Even experienced swimmers can become fatigued or experience a medical emergency in the water. Wearing a properly fitted life jacket while boating or participating in open-water activities and following posted safety rules at public pools can help prevent accidents. By combining close supervision, proper barriers, swimming education and emergency preparedness, families can enjoy the water more safely all summer. Taking a few simple precautions before anyone enters the pool can help prevent a tragedy.

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Dogs can get sunburns and it’s our job to protect them Red, irritated or raw skin may be the first sign of trouble. If the burn is severe, or if the skin is blistered or broken, a trip to the veterinarian is in order. Treatment may include cleaning the affected area, applying medicated creams and keeping the dog from scratching or licking the burn while it heals. Cool compresses, oatmeal baths and veterinarian-approved soothing products can also help ease discomfort. Of course, prevention is much easier than treatment. Try to avoid long periods outdoors during the hottest part of the day. Early morning and evening walks are kinder to both paws and skin. Be sure your dog always has access to shade and fresh water. If your pup spends a lot of time outside, consider using a sunscreen made specifically for dogs. Human sunscreens should never be used because ingredients such as zinc oxide can be toxic if licked off. Fragrance-free canine sunscreens with SPF 30 or higher are readily available. You can also outfit your dog with UV-protective shirts, body suits, visors and even protective eyewear. Yes, there really are dog sunglasses — “Doggles” — for pups willing to make a fashion statement while protecting their eyes. Visors always make me smile because my late Afghan Hound, Trevor, owned a bright yellow visor decorated with chili peppers. He wore it on therapy dog visits to nursing homes and sometimes while relaxing in the backyard. Trevor was black and loved sunbathing, and his long, silky ears anchored that visor perfectly. Trevor had originally been bred as a show dog but came to me as a pet because his bite wasn’t quite perfect. He never seemed to mind. In fact, he

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Pets, Pets, Pets...

We know the dangers of too much sun. Our dogs don’t. While dogs don’t burn as easily as people, they can develop painful sunburns — known as solar dermatitis — after prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays. Like humans, repeated sun damage can increase their risk of developing skin cancers such as melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma JOANNE later in life. ANDERSON Most canine sunburns are first-degree burns, though more severe seconddegree burns can occur. Fortunately, third-degree burns are rare. Some dogs are much more vulnerable than others. White or light-colored dogs, hairless breeds and those with thin coats are especially susceptible. Dogs that have recently been shaved or clipped short, or those with chronic skin allergies or other skin conditions, also need extra protection. The areas most likely to burn are the top of the muzzle, trunk, ears, around the eyes and mouth, the back and even the belly. Dogs that love to stretch out in the sunshine can burn on their undersides, and short-legged breeds, such as Basset Hounds, are particularly at risk because sunlight reflects off the ground onto their bellies. Among the breeds more prone to sunburn are Dalmatians, Boxers, Weimaraners, Greyhounds, Chinese Cresteds, white Bulldogs and pit bulls. Sunburn is just as painful for dogs as it is for us.

became something of a fashionista, happily striking a perfect show pose or sitting proudly in his chili pepper visor, whether anyone was watching or not. He never suffered a sunburn, though his beautiful black coat bleached to reddish highlights every summer. Even so, he reminded me that protecting our dogs from the sun doesn’t have to come at the expense of a little personality — or a good laugh.

Pedaling with a purpose: Babylon rides strong for veterans

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By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The Town of Babylon’s annual Soldier Ride marked a major milestone this year, bringing the community’s total fundraising effort for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T) to $1 million. The 19th annual event, held July 17, drew nearly 1,200 riders and supporters who gathered outside Babylon Town Hall before embarking on the patriotic 25-mile bicycle ride through the town’s communities, across the Robert Moses Bridge Overlook Beach. The event honored veterans, first responders and fallen heroes while raising money to support T2T’s mission of helping injured service members, Gold Star families and families of fallen first responders. Town of Babylon Supervisor Richard Schaffer said organizers set an ambitious goal of raising $250,000 this year in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary. “We hit that goal and then yesterday we got another supporter who brought that number up to $260,000,” Schaffer told the crowd before the ride began. Riders of all ages participated in the event, many wearing patriotic colors and military-themed jerseys, as residents lined the route to show their support. Schaffer said the Soldier Ride represents more than a fundraiser; it is a tribute to the sacrifices made by members of the military and first responder communities. Retired U.S. Marine Corporal Juan Valdez, who served in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, praised the commitment shown by the Babylon community and spoke about the challenges faced by injured veterans returning home. “For many veterans, in the course of their military service something happens to them and they have to accept the end of the life they thought they would live and embrace a life they didn’t think possible,” Valdez said. “We are committed as a nation to find a new path of hope and renewed purpose.” Valdez said the foundation remains true to its promise to support wounded warriors and help them rebuild their lives. “We are committed to keeping the promise that we made 23 years ago, which was to find every warrior and to bring them home — not just back, but home in mind, body and soul,” he said. “Today we are going to ride on that road home with the love of a grateful nation, and Babylon is exactly what a grateful nation looks like.” Alexa Colondona and Angelo Confort rode for the second year in arow. “My brother was. an Army Paratrooper in Afghanistan and is now a Suffolk County Police Officer,” said Angelo in speaking to why he was riding. Riders came from other towns as well to participate. Pete Dooley and Sean and Vanessa Canning of Massapequa rode with their friend Rich Hagens of New Jersey. “We are here to support Tunnel to Towers, said Sean. “It’s great to be able to support the men and women who sup-

port us. “Whatever freedoms we enjoy today are brought to us by the generations of women. and men who sacrificed for our country,” said Schaffer. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was established in memory of firefighter Stephen Siller, who died on Sept. 11, 2001, after running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center. The organization provides mortgage-free

homes to Gold Star families and fallen first responder families, builds specially adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and supports programs aimed at ending veteran homelessness. Valdez thanked the Babylon community for its continued support. “Look around you. This is what a grateful nation looks like,” he said. “I

don’t know of anyone who does it better and is filled with love and appreciation for these warriors than Babylon.” Organizers thanked the riders, volunteers, sponsors and local businesses whose support helped make the annual event a success. For. Information on the Tunnel to Towers organization go to T2T.org.

Carolyn James/Herald Wounded Warriors take time before the race to get a photo of their participation in Babylon’s 19th Soldier Ride.

Babylon Village resident Kevin Cunningham who has completed the Soldier Ride for three years, adding one of his children Shane and Abby each year.

Alexa Colondona and Angelo Confort who were making the ride for the second year.

Gerard Ropper with his grandchildren Gerard, Leah and Caleb. At left is family friend Christopher O’Connell.

Riders take off from Babylon Village Hall to begin the 25-mile trip to Overlook Beach.

STEPPING OUT

Dig Zone, the museum’s newest permanent exhibit has arrived. Here kids can explore constructionthemed, hands-on play.

A lot of what goes in Dig Zone involves collaboration.

Grab a shovel

A young visitor dons an orange construction vest and goes to “work.” Children learn early engineering skills their experiences in the “construction zone.”

L.I. Children’s Museum’s newest addition lets young builders scoop, crank and dig in

By Stacy Driks

or generations of children, there’s been something irresistible about a pile of sand and a shovel. At Long Island Children’s Museum, that simple childhood pleasure has been turned into an entire construction site. Dig Zone, the museum’s newest permanent exhibit, opened July 18, inviting kids to dig, scoop, haul, build and experiment in a hands-on environment designed to make learning feel like play. “Children naturally learn by doing,” Ashley Niver, the museum’s director of education said in a statement announcing the exhibit’s arrival. “Dig Zone gives families the freedom to experiment, build, collaborate and imagine together while developing important STEM and social-emotional skills in a joyful, hands-on • Saturday and Sunday, 10 environment.” a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday through This is the second Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. new permanent • View the LICM events addition to the calendar at licm.org for additional information or museum in less than call (516) 224-5800 a year, following • Long Island Children’s the opening of Museum, 11 Davis Ave, “Saltwater Stories: Garden City We Need the Sea & the Sea Needs Me” in October. But while Saltwater Stories explores Long Island’s relationship with the sea, Dig Zone gets down to something more fundamental — sand, trucks, tools and the freedom to ﬁgure things out. “It’s an exhibit about hands-on construction play — a childhood favorite of working with sand in different ways,” Aimee Terzulli, the museum’s vice president of strategic engagement, says. Creating Dig Zone required museum leadership to strike a delicate balance between innovation and nostalgia. The longtime sand play exhibit Sandy Island had been a favorite with young visitors for years, and as plans for an upgrade took shape, families made it clear they hoped the beloved experience would remain part of the museum. “We wanted to do an upgrade, and when we were thinking about other ideas, everybody kept asking us, ‘please make sure the sand returns’,” Terzulli says. That overwhelming response shaped the exhibit’s evolution. The familiar sand is still there, but now it’s the centerpiece of a much larger, adventure-

filled environment where young explorers can spread out and let their imaginations take over. Dig Zone is essentially a child-sized construction site, complete with shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows, trucks and a hand-cranked sand conveyor. Children can put on a hard hat and vest, scoop sand into construction vehicles, move materials from one location to another and experiment with the tools around them. Construction trucks help bring Dig Zone to life, tapping Photos courtesy LICM into the enduring appeal Families fill the space as children dig, build, experiment and play construction vehicles hold for young children. One moment, together. Parents can relax nearby on the “boardwalk” or join the fun. a child might be steering an excavator or hauling a load in a dump truck; the next, they’re digging, building and shaping the sandy landscape with a shovel in hand. Along the way, children can create on their own or work side by side with new friends, turning imaginative play into a shared adventure. “The trucks are a real hit, we use Tonka trucks,” Terzulli says. “I think there’s a little bit of like a nostalgia for parents and grandparents — those trucks are like old kind of fun equipment.” Dig Zone has struck a chord with adults, too. Parents, grandparents and caregivers often find themselves reminiscing as the familiar combination of sandbox play and construction vehicles evokes cherished childhood memories, making the experience one that generations can enjoy together. Just beyond the dig site, a spacious bench designed to resemble a boardwalk where adults can relax — or step into the action. It’s an invitation for families to dig, build and create together, turning playtime into a shared experience. But perhaps the exhibit’s greatest success isn’t found in the sand or the trucks — it’s in the connections children make. In the short time since Dig Zone opened, the staff has watched strangers become playmates, instinctively working together to fill buckets, sift sand and solve the challenge of moving it from one place to another. Much more than imaginative play is happening here. What appears to be simple sandbox fun is, in reality, a hands-on lesson in discovery. Every scoop of sand and construction decision encourages children to think like young engineers: testing ideas, solving problems and learning how different materials behave through exploration and experimentation. “They are developing really strong skills, like early engineering and STEM concepts,” Terzulli adds. “All things about how sand feels, how to move sand, moving things from place to place. How do I crank this, how do I move this, how will I get it. Some decision making, also there’s fine and gross motor skills [involved].” Designed with children ages 1 to 12 in mind, Dig Zone’s appeal has stretched well beyond that age range. That broad interest may stem from its greatest strength: the ability to draw families away from their screens and into shared experiences. Dig Zone reflects museum leadership’s commitment to create opportunities for hands-on discovery, face-to-face interaction and imaginative play. In a world increasingly dominated by devices, the exhibit offers something refreshingly simple — the chance for children and adults to connect with one another, one scoop of sand at a time.

A.J. Croce is back on the road with his celebrated Croce Plays Croce Tour. With a career spanning 35 years, Croce has built a formidable reputation as an electrifying performer, Son of the legendary Jim Croce, A.J. waited three decades before performing his father’s catalog to ensure he could honor that legacy with true depth and artistic integrity. Croce Plays Croce delivers a vibrant, moving blend of Jim Croce’s classic hits alongside A.J.’s own acclaimed originals. Through heartfelt humor, personal stories, and extraordinary musicianship, the show bridges generations. He’s joined by multiple Grammy-winning cross genre songwriter-composer Jimmy Webb.

Saturday, Aug 8, 7 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

Franz Ferdinand The Scottish band brings their Greater Glasgow European Cultural Exchange Tour to the Paramount stage, in support of their latest album, “The Human Fear,” which dropped in January. Since emerging from Glasgow’s art-school scene — where the band famously staged illegal parties in abandoned buildings — Franz Ferdinand has built a reputation for bold sharp hooks, infectious riffs and a fearless approach to reinvention. The band’s sixth studio album explores the emotions that deﬁne the human experience, Their latest album marks a new chapter for the group — one that honors its signature sound while pushing forward.

Saturday, Aug 8, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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Your Neighborhood Aug Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

CALENDAR Aug First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry

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

‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’

Visit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame for an immersive exhibit (designed by LIMEHOF Creative Director, renowned designer Kevin O’Callaghan). It features the 70-foot-wide set from the show’s recent 30th anniversary TV special on CBS, never before on display. Visitors can walk into the world of the Barone family and explore their home through original studio sets, which include the living room, the kitchen and other areas of the house. Also see a variety of iconic items, including original clothing, the famous fork and spoon, and the Christmas toaster, among other classic items from the series. Multimedia clips, including behind the scenes and rare out-takes and a range of related videos play in LIMEHOF’s surround sound theater. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888

‘Twelfth Night’

Vanderbilt Museum’s Shakespeare in the Courtyard series continues with the Bard’s beloved romantic comedy of gender confusionIt’s performed by the Carriage House Players in the Mansion’s beautiful Spanish Revival courtyard. $20, $15 seniors and

This food pantry is available for anyone in need of a little extra support. • Where: First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ongoing • Contact: (631) 587-5838, administration@firstpresbabylon. org, firstpresbabylon.org

Nourish Babylon Sit-Down Dinner

Every Monday Nourish Babylon holds a sit-down dinner. All are welcome to attend.

Aug

Mike DelGuidice

There are cover bands, and then there’s Mike DelGuidice. The Long Island multi-instrumentalist whose deep-cut knowledge of Billy Joel’s catalog earned him a spot touring alongside the legend himself is heading back to his favorite stomping ground: The Paramount DelGuidice’s long-running residency is less of a concert and more of a massive, stadium-status victory lap. Alongside his hit-for-hit recreation of Joel’s legendary discography, DelGuidice puts his own songwriting chops on full display — weaving in original tracks from albums like “My Street” and “Mask Production.” From playing his own chart-topping tracks — including “Ordinary Guy,” the theme song for Kevin James’ Kevin Can Wait—to touring the world with his idol Billy Joel, DelGuidice is the real deal. Whether he’s strumming on stage for thousands or connecting with fans through his “Live on the Porch” series, which brought audiences together during the pandemic, • Where: The Paramount, 370 DelGuidice knows how to command a crowd. Don’t miss the ultimate localNew York Ave., Huntington boy-makes-good show. This “hometown” favorite never misses a beat; his • Time: 8 p.m. high-energy concert is packed with hits, heart and hometown pride. • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

students. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 8 p.m.: also Aug. 7 and Aug. 12 • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

sounds Aug Summer The Town of

Babylon’s concert series continues with Lovesong. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a night of entertainment for the whole family. • Where: Overlook Beach, Ocean Parkway, Babylon • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-3000

Gazebo concert

The Village of Babylon welcomes Beatles tribute band Liverpool Shuffle. • Where: Babylon Village Gazebo, 244 W. Main St., Babylon • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (631) 669-1500

Summertime tunes The Village of Lindenhurst concert series continues with pop/punk alternative band The Jetty Sniffers, performing pop/punk alternative.

• Where: Village Square Park, corner of North Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst • Time: 7:30 -0 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-7500

First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry This food pantry is available for anyone in need of a little extra support.

• Where: First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ongoing • Contact: (631) 587-5838, administration@firstpresbabylon. org, firstpresbabylon.org.

Aug Summer grooves

The Town of Babylon concert series continues with Voices of the Plaza. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a night of entertainment for the whole family. • Where: Wyandanch Plaza, 40 Station Drive, Wyandanch • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-3000

Sounds of summer

The Village of Lindenhurst summer concert series continues

with Grateful Dead cover band Stagger Lee. • Where: Village Square Park, corner of North Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst • Time: 7:30-10 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-7500

Courtyard concert

Vanderbilt Museum welcomes We May Be Right to the delightful courtyard. The Billy Joel tribute band delivers hit after hit along with some of Billy’s best deep cuts and brings audiences to their feet, singing along to all the classics. BYO picnic and chairs. $45, $40 members.

• Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Babylon. • Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m. • Contact: (631) 661-5757

Aug Grab-and-Go Free Dinner

Free dinners are available at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, every Tuesday. Drive into the parking lot behind the church and a meal will be hand-delivered to you. • Where: 576 Deer Park Ave., Babylon • Time: 4-5 p.m. • Contact: (631) 987-2896

Aug Wednesdays on Wellwood

Lindenhurst Village’s signature summer street festival brings the community together for shopping, music, food and family fun. Rain date is Aug. 19. • Where: Lindenhurst Town Square and Gazebo, North and South Wellwood Avenue • Time: 4-9 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-7500

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: Doors open 6 p.m.; 7 p.m. concert • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

Having an event?

Aug Farmers Market

Stop by for fresh produce and to shop various vendors, every Sunday into October.

• Where: Village of Babylon Gazebo, 244 W. Main St., Babylon. • Time: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Contact: longislandfarmersmkts@gmail.com

Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, in partnership with Living Blue, will host its annual Law Enforcement Family Fun Day on Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event is dedicated to honoring the men and women of law enforcement by providing a day of fun, education and connection for officers and their families on Pal-O-Mine’s 13-acre farm in Islandia. “Law enforcement is a career that demands a lot of both our officers and their families, who share in the sacrifices that come with keeping our communities safe,” said Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. “Events like this provide an opportunity for families to spend quality time together, recharge and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of this profession. Thank you to Pal-O-Mine Equestrian and Living Blue for hosting this event and their constant support of the law enforcement and first responder communities.” The event will offer activities designed for all ages, including riding demonstrations, miniature horse cart rides, horseshoe art, horse-themed games, educational seminars, a barbeque and opportunities to interact with

Pal-O-Mine’s specially trained horses and other small farm animals. “Every day, law enforcement officers put the needs of others before their own, and this is our opportunity to give something back to them and their families,” said Lisa Gatti, founder and CEO of Pal-O-Mine. “There’s something incredibly special that happens when people spend time with horses who help us slow down, reconnect and simply be present. We hope this day gives these families a chance to laugh together, make lasting memories and experience the comfort and healing that our horses and our beautiful farm have to offer.” The free event, which is exclusively for law enforcement families, will be held at Pal-O-Mine Equestrian, 829 Old Nichols Road in Islandia. Businesses and community partners are invited to support this meaningful event through sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorships help make the day possible while demonstrating a commitment to those who serve and protect our communities. For more information, please contact Tessa at tessavf@pal-omine.org or call (631) 348-1389.

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Free August art programs offered for Long Island seniors The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville will offer a series of free art programs for Long Island seniors throughout August. The programs, held at the center at 149 Schleigel Blvd., are designed to promote creativity while supporting emotional well-being, cognitive health and social connection. Organizers said participating in art activities can help reduce stress and anxiety, build confidence and encourage positive memories through shared experiences. Programs scheduled for August include: • Art Appreciation Using the Arts and Minds Approach: Seniors, people living with dementia and caregivers will explore a selected work of art through guided discussion before participating in a hands-on art project led by a trained facilitator. • Shoreline Expressions: Participants will create sea-

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side-themed artwork using beach glass, seashells, driftwood and other natural materials. • Visual Poetry: Participants will combine words, images, colors and symbols to create visual poems that express ideas and emotions. • Open Art Studio: Seniors can explore painting, sculpture, collage and other art forms at their own pace with guidance from therapeutic specialists. • Visual Poetry — Message in a Bottle: Participants will create a keepsake by combining words, images and symbols using preprinted text or their own writing. All programs are open to seniors of every skill level, and no previous artistic experience is required. For program dates, times and registration, visit afalongisland. org or call the Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center at (631) 223-4000.

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. F/K/A FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, vs. ALEXANDER CHARLES STONE A/K/A ALEXANDER STONE, ET AL., Defendant (s).Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 18, 2024 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Town of Babylon, Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 218 VENETIAN BOULEVARD, LINDENHURST, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being at Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 100, Section: 227.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 001.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $363,037.60 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 612712/2023. 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. For Sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832. JOSEPH PUZO, Esq., Referee Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C., 6851 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 185, Syosset, New York 11791, Attorneys for Plaintiff 26-387. 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6

Notice of formation of Everbloom Society LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 03/06/2026 O f f i c e 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: Everbloom Society LLC, 654 Bermuda Rd, West Babylon NY 11704 Purpose: Any Lawful Act. 26-361 - 7/2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8/6 Notice of formation o f R O YA L BLACKTOP LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of Ne w York on 06/02/2026 O f f i c e 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, 98 E Main st, Babylon NY 11702 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-399. 7/30, 8/6, 13, 20, 27, 9/3 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -againstCOREY C. JACKSON, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final

Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 21, 2023, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and COREY C. JACKSON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH L I N DE N H U R ST, NY 11757, on August 27, 2026 at 9:00AM, premises known as 318 WEST 22ND S T R E E T, D E E R PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100085.00-02.00-068.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612939/2016. Lynn Poster-Zimmerman, 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 W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-400. 7/30, 8/6, 13, 20

NOTICE OF SALE S U P R E M E COURT: SUFFOLK COUNT Y. LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 39357, Pltf. vs. NEXTLIFE C A P I TA L L L C , et al, Defts. Index #613544/2025. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered May 11, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, No. Lindenhurst, NY on September 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. premises k/a 514 Mount Place, West Babylon, NY a/k/a Section 107.00, Block 01.00, Lot 011.002. Approximate amount of judgment is $490,382.44 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. RANDI E. ALARCON, Referee. DEUTSCH & SCHNEIDER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 79-37 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY 11385. File No. LF-624 #103086 26-401. 7/30, 8/6, 13, 20 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST LUCIE MANUEL, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on July 24, 2024. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on August 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM premises known as 141 North 28th Street, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance

with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Wyandanch, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 039.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 009.000. Approximate amount of judgment $564,733.97 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #612143/2017. Richard Lavorata Jr., Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 26-379 - 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6 Notice of formation of msc-int.llc Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 05/22/2026 O f f i c e 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: msc-int.llc, 204 Airport Plaza, ste 1055, Farmingdale NY 11735 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-383 - 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6, 13, 20 Notice of formation of Thread of Mine LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St at e of Ne w Yo r k S S N Y O n 06/12/2026. Office located in Suffolk C o u n t y. S S N Y

shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 138 Rivendell Court, Melville NY 11747. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 26-395 7/23, 30, 8/6, 13, 20, 27 N o t i c e o f information of Starr Telecom LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretarv of State of New York (SS Y) on 06/01/2026 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: 54 manhattan ave, West Babylon NY 11704 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-382. 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6, 13, 20 Notice of formation of LI Nightlife Vending LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St ate of Ne w York ( S SN Y ) on 04/11/2026 O f f i c e 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: LI Nightlife Vending LLC, 528 Middle Street, North Babylon, New York 11703 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-397. 7/30, 8/6, 13, 20, 27, 9/3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY T H E TOW N OF BABYLON ACCESSORY A PA RT M E N T REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to provisions of Local L aw # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given

that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in t he Tow n B o ard Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, August 11th, 2026. Public hearings begin 6:00pm. N E W APPLICATIONS: • Frank & Alma Whalen APMT-26-57 56 MILL Road East Farmingdale, NY 11735 SCTM#0100-94-1-4 •Eber S. Lopez HAPT-4395 132 Lake Drive Copiague, NY 11726 SCTM# 0100-1791-51 •Juan Pablo Gutierrez HAPT-26-52 8 Hicks Street Amityville, NY 11701 SCTM#100-99-2-12 • Muhammed Islam APMT-26-15 76 Westwood Ave Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM#0100-241-27 P r i n t i n g Instructions: R E N E WA L S B Y A F F I DAV I T APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED. All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of S an d r a T h om a s , Chairperson, A c c e s s o r y Apartment Review B o a r d , To w n o f B abylon, Nor th Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York. Babylon Beacon: Thursday, Aug 6th , 2026 26-402. 8/6

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): PUBLIC HEARING/ DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/CHANGE OF ZONE JOB#: HPLN-30 (25-45ME); Bolar Pharmaceutical, Co.: SCTM# 0100-175.0002.00-010.001: Zone – B-Residence/GIndustry: SEQRA – Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Proposes a change of zone from BResidence/G-Industry to G-Industry, along with associated site improvements.: Property is located on the west side of Bethpage Road, 166’ north of Reith Street, Copiague, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Babylon B eacon: 08/06/2026 26-404 8/6

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dex #615857/2023. Gregory Kalmar, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 26-378. 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6 R E F E R E E ' S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK S A F E G UA R D C R E D I T COUNSELING, INC., Plaintiff - against PHILOMENA M A G R AT H A S DISTRIBUTEE, H E I R AT L AW, NEXT OF KIN, AND DEVISEE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN A. MAGRATH, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Fore c l o s u re a n d S a l e e nt e r e d o n Ju n e 1 , 2 0 2 6 . I , t he u nd e rs i g ne d Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 13th day of August, 2026 at 3:00 PM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Premises known as 12 Homestead Drive, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. (Section: 010.00, Block: 02.00, Lot: 041.000) Approximate amount of lien $570,999.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. In d e x No. 627597/2024. Robert T. F u c h s , E s q . , Referee.

Stein, Wiener & Roth LLP At t o r n e y ( s ) f o r Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 315 Westbury, NY 11590 Tel. 516/742-1212 Dated: June 9, 2026 During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to c omp l y w it h a l l governmental health re q u i re m e nt s i n effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any subsequent closing. Bidders are a ls o required to comply with the Foreclosure Auc t ion Ru les and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change. 26-380 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6 S U R R O G AT E ' S COURT - SUFFOLK C O U N T Y SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION THE PEOPLE OF T H E STAT E OF NEW YORK By t he Grace of God Free and Independent TO New York St ate Attor n e y General and Sydney Farrell, if living being the niece of decedent, and if dead having predeceased decedent, their issue, if any ; or if dead having survived decedent, their distributees, heirs at law, next of kin, executors, administrators, successors and

assigns and any other persons who might have an interest in the estate of Patricia Sforza, deceased, as distributees or ot h e r w i s e a l l of whose names, whereabouts and addresses are unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence. A petition having been duly filed by William Minerva, who is domiciled at 315 Weymouth Street, Dix Hi l ls , Ne w York 11746. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surrogate's Court, SUFFOLK County, at 3 2 0 C E N T E R DR., RIVERHEAD, New York, 11901, on Sept. 15, 2026 at 9:30 o'clock in the mor n i ng of t hat day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of Patricia Sforza, lately domiciled at 41 Pebble Lane, Deer Park, Ne w York, 11729, admitting to probate a Will dated October 3, 2022, (a Codicil dated March 12, 2025), a copy of which is attached, as the Will of Patricia Sforza, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and directing that [ X ] Letters Testamentary issue to: William Minerva [ ] Letters Trusteeship issue to:_ [ ] Letters of Administration c.t.a. issue to: _ (State any further relief requested) HON. VINCENT J. MESSINA, JR. Surrogate Amanda L. Becker 631-605-4455 Surrogate Amanda L. Becker 631-605-4455 Attorney for Petitioner

34 Harrison Place, Massap equa, NY 11756 Address of Attorney Telephone Number (NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you]. P-5 (10/96) 26-381. 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6 Notice of Formation of Rising Tide Wr e s t l i n g C l u b LLCArticles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St ate of Ne w York ( S SN Y ) on 05/11/2026.Office location: Suffolk County.SSNY has b e e n d e s i g n at e d as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process s e r ve d to : R is i ng Tide Wrestling Club LLC, 10 Bluebell Lane North Babylon, NY 11703. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of the State of New York. 26-362 - 7/9, 16, 23, 30, 8/6, 13 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., Plaintiff AGAINST LIZZETTE PILTCH INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF GILBERT GEIGEL, SR. A/K/A GILBERT GEIGEL; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered November 20, 2025, I, the

undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Islip Town Hall, 655 Main Street, Islip NY 11751 on August 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM, premises known as 1343 5th Avenue, Bayshore, NY 11706. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Township of Islip, County of Suffolk, and State of New York, District: 0500 Section: 315.00 Block: 01.00 Lot: 097.00. Approximate amount of judgment $331,519.67 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #201765/2022. Ryan Nicholas Brown, Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 XSWMN025 90366 26-391 7/23, 30, 8/6, 13 Notice of formation of Empire Records & Books LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St ate of Ne w Yo r k ( S S N Y ) on 05/08/2026 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: Empire Records & Books LLC, 126 Farber Drive, West Babylon, NY 11704 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-392. 7/23, 30, 8/6, 13, 20, 27 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 3 4 AT L A N T I C STREET, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/22/26. Office Loc. S u f f o l k C o u n t y. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it

may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: 34 Atlantic Street, LLC at 437 Madison Ave, STE 3700, NY, NY 10022. Reg. Agent: e R e s i d e nt A g e nt , Inc.1 Rockefeller Plaza Ste 1204, NY, NY 10020. P/B/A: 437 Madison Ave, STE 3700, NY, NY 10022. Purpose: any lawful activity. 26-393 7/23, 30. 8/6. 13. 20. 27 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, A LT E R N AT I V E L O A N T R U S T, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, Plaintiff, AGAINST COLLEEN MEREDITH A/K/A COLLEEN C. MEREDITH, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS POSSIBLE HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF MARLENE MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MERIDITH; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF MARLENE MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MEREDITH A/K/A MARLENE T. MERIDITH, if they be living and if they be dead, the respective heirs-at-law, next-ofkin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said defendant(s) who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or inheritance, any right, title or interest in or to the real property described in the Complaint; et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judg-

ment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on April 1, 2026. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM premises known as 14 Melody Lane, Amityville, NY 11701. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 173.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 122.000. Approximate amount of judgment $594,068.83 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #615073/2024. Jonathan A. Baum, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 26-403. 8/6, 13, 20, 27

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST C O M PA N Y, A S T RU ST E E F OR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-WMC1, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007WMC1, Plaintiff, AGAINST LARRY D. COOPER, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF AND HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF JOHN D. COOPER A/K/A JOHN DAVID COOPER A/K/A JOHN COOPER, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on February 18, 2026. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on August 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM premises known as 76 Schleigel Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY 11735. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 121.00, Block 04.00 and Lot 022.000. Approximate amount of judgment $772,940.44 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. In-

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NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on July 28, 2026 and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the West Babylon Union Free School District, in the County of Suffolk, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially

complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Amanda McNamara District Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, ADOPTED JULY 28, 2026, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE, STATING THE ESTIMATED

MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $2,250,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,250,000 BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the payment of a Settlement Agreement and Release for certain Due Process Complaints filed against the District, at the estimated total cost of $2,250,000. The amount of obliga-

tions to be issued is not to exceed $2,250,000. The period of probable usefulness is between five (5) and fifteen (15) years and shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the New York Local Finance Law. A complete copy of the bond resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the District Clerk, West Babylon Union Free School District, 10 Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, New York 11704. Dated: July 28, 2026 26-405. 8/6

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: CL26-102294-02 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 86 D e e r P a r k Av e , Babylon, NY 11702, County of Suffolk, for on pre m i s e s consumption at KOTOBUKI BABYLON, INC. 26-406 8/6, 13

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: CL26-102264-01 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 28-30 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at MB Pasta Inc. 26-407. 8/6, 13

Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-26-121255 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 630-5 Mastic Road, Mastic Beach, NY 11951, County of Suffolk, for on pre m i s e s consumption at Eleazers Soul Food Inc. 26-408. 8/6,13

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that acquisitions have been proposed and contracts prepared under the NEW SUFFOLK COUNTY ¼% DRINKING WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM – OPEN SPACE - PAYGO SITE TAX MAP NO. OWNER

C a r l l ’s R i v e r Watershed 0100083.00-01.00125.000 Gennaro and Jill Cammisa Addition Copies of the proposed contracts can be seen at the office of the Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, Division of Real Property

Ac q u i s it i on a n d Management, H. Lee Dennison Building, 2nd Floor, 100 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, N e w Yo r k . T h e undersigned will hold a final public hearing of this acquisition, pursuant to Section 247 of the N.Y.S. General

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Maria Bernardo, Tita Prodvido, Lut SanPedro and Michael Cicacco pose with Uncle Sam.

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legal notices to: legals@ liherald. com Municipal Law, at the Division of Real Property Acquisition and Management on the 20th day of August 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at which time all interested persons will be heard. Michael Brown Acquisition Unit Supervisor Dated: July 31, 2026 Hauppauge, N.Y. 26-409 8/6

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directly from the post. “The 250th anniversary of America is a once-in-a-lifetime event,” Taylor said. “I’m looking forward to a fabulous event to promote Americanism and patriotism.” Taylor said events like the celebration help remind people of the sacrifices made to secure the nation’s freedoms. “I’m honored to be involved with the veterans and Post 94,” he said. “This Legion has always been there for the community.” Post members Bruce Fogel and Eddie Sanchez attended the event and said they remain committed to supporting the Legion’s mission. Sanchez said he has belonged to Post 94 for about 11 years. “We try to do as much supporting as we can,” Fogel said. Among the vendors was Harolyn

Harris, who operates a shop at the Northport VA Medical Center and sold patriotic hats, jewelry and bags. Harris said she has supported veterans for nearly 30 years. “I look out for the veterans,” she said. Joe Cuminale, known as “Cowboy Joe” and a member of Rolling Thunder, a motorcycle advocacy organization that promotes accountability for prisoners of war and those missing in action, said he was proud to take part in the celebration. “I’m looking forward to celebrating America’s 250th here,” Cuminale said. “There are so many vets here today and today is to honor our vets and keep traditions alive.” Babylon resident Debbie Horn said she attended to celebrate the country. “Veterans love America and so do I,” Horn said. “I don’t want it to change.” “It’s an absolutely gorgeous day,” attendee Venette Zettwoch added.

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community complaints. Both were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution. Police also arrested three employees in October 2025 after executing a search warrant at Eastern Foot Spa, 143 Merrick Road, during a joint investigation involving Suffolk County police, the department’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Amityville Police Department and village officials. Authorities said the investigation uncovered alleged prostitution and numerous building code violations, and the village later closed the business. The investigations are part of broader

efforts by police and local officials to address illegal activity at massage parlors and similar businesses. In January 2025, the Town of Babylon announced enforcement actions against six businesses, including massage parlors and motels, that officials said were linked to prostitution, drug activity and other illegal conduct. “We believe these motels and businesses promote prostitution and drug use, lowering our quality of life in Babylon,” Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer said at the time. “We are putting them on notice that we are not stopping. They need to change their business models, or we will shut them down.”

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eople are tired of politics that feel like shouting matches. They are tired of being told they must choose between two extremes. And they are especially tired of hearing politicians argue over ideology while the cost of groceries, housing, health care, gas and essentials they buy every day are going up. Rep. Adam Gray, a California Democrat, and I have known this for years, so it’s no surprise that he and I helped develop — and became the first Democratic elected officials to sign — the Promise to America. Adam and I know something about talking to voters who don’t always agree with us. We were the only two Democrats in 2024 to flip congressional districts won by President Trump. We didn’t win by lecturing people. We won by listening to them, showing them respect no matter their voter registration, and focusing on the problems they deal with every day. The Promise to America isn’t a complicated pledge. It’s a common-sense commitment to a fair economy, lower costs, secure borders, safe communities,

fiscal responsibility, effective government, free speech, patriotism, and respect for people who may see things differently. It’s a declaration of values from common-sense Democrats: ■ We are capitalist, not socialist. ■ We want safety, not lawlessness. ■ We are responsible, not reckless. ■ We believe government should solve problems, not create them. ■ We are mainstream, not extreme.

ernment works. To earn trust, we must reject extremism and reaffirm that we share the common-sense values of the American people. We must reclaim the language of patriotism. Democrats have long believed that America is great not because it is perfect, but because it has the capacity to become better. Leadership is at its best when it brings people together, allows for disagreement without division, and ensures that no one gets left behind. When everything’s said and done, I’m a Democrat. I believe that climate change and wealth inequality are real. I believe the immigrant injustice in our country today is immoral and illegal. I believe government has an important role to play. I believe that Democrats and Republicans need to work together to find common ground and to make government work. Government should make life easier, not harder. It should answer the phone, process the application, fix the road, protect the border, keep the neighborhood safe, and spend taxpayer money carefully. I believe that our national debt is in crisis, and that we have to get serious about bringing it down. Every dollar we add to the deficit puts upward pressure

t isn’t a complicated pledge. It’s a common-sense commitment from Democrats.

■ We are proud, not ashamed of America. We believe Democrats must unite around a common purpose of rebuilding the middle class. The United States has achieved great economic success over the past 50 years, but too many Americans don’t feel like they have benefited from it. We must ensure that hard work is rewarded with enough money to buy a home, raise a family, afford health insurance, and retire without being scared. We must secure our border while also treating immigrants with dignity. We must support public safety, and honestly tackle our debt, while making sure gov-

on interest rates and inflation, and drives costs up. We can’t keep charging everything to our children and grandchildren and expecting they’ll figure out how to foot the bill. Fiscal responsibility is not a Republican idea or a Democratic idea. It is an American obligation. The Democratic and Republican parties have a trust problem. Democrats won’t solve our problem simply by telling people what we’re against. Being against Donald Trump is not a governing philosophy. Voters want to know what we are for, what we will do, and whether we understand their lives. The Promise to America says we will choose persuasion over purity, problemsolving over posturing, and common purpose over endless division. Most Americans aren’t living on the political extremes. They’re working, raising children, caring for parents, paying bills, and trying to get ahead. They want leaders who are practical, decent and focused on results. Keeping our promise is how we can build a durable majority capable of governing this country, and doing so responsibly. That is how we rebuild the middle class. That is who Democrats must fight for. That is how we restore trust. And that is the promise we owe America. Tom Suozzi represents the 3rd Congressional District.

Learning about ticks from the experts

ith ticks and tick-borne diseases now a national plague in the United States, SciLine, an educational program based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, recently organized an online “Media Briefing: Summer 2026 Tick Update.” Three specialists gave presentations and then took questions from journalists from across the country. They were Dr. Pilar Fernandez, of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University; Dr. Adela Chavez, of the Department of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin Madison; and Dr. Alvaro Toledo, of the Department of Entomology at Rutgers University. The transcript and the video of the webinar are at sciline. org/public-health/ticks-2026. Fernandez, on how “climate and environmental changes affect tick populations and their geographic range,” said, “All the insects, arthropods, they

don’t regulate their temperature, so they’re more susceptible to temperature. … We’ve seen a trend on what is happening at the forefront of the expansion. Definitely there is a geographic expansion. We can see effects to areas that were too cold and now with rising temperatures.” Fernandez continued, “I think most of the people associate tick-borne diseases, especially ixodes scapularis, which is the main vector for Lyme disease … with forests, which is true. I think there’s a lot of people that maybe don’t realize they might be exposed to other tick species in other areas … For example, the lone star tick … You can find them … more in grasslands — and they can create alpha-gal syndrome, the so-called meat allergy.” Asked how quickly disease transmission can occur after a tick bite, Fernandez said, “That is dependent on the pathogen that the ticks are transmitting. In the case of Lyme disease … research has shown that it has to pass 24 hours … That is why the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] recommends that people remove the ticks in the first day.”

“In regards to tick control management,” Chavez said, “right now … most of the management that is done with ticks is either based on modifications of the environment, like cutting grass … But that only helps so much. The other type of control is the use of special chemicals, acaricides that are targeting especially ticks. But the problem with acaricides, one it’s toxic. So people [who] have ticks in their backyards need to call specialized people to come and apply those chemicals. It’s not like you can go to Walmart and get the chemical and apply it yourself. The other problem is that it doesn’t cover all the vegetation, so you might not get all the ticks.” Toledo, on whether certain people are “at greater risk for severe disease outcomes,” said, “There are risk factors associated with severe disease.” One is age. “There are people, particularly elderly, that are at higher risk of developing severe illnesses,” he said. “This is very well known for … human babesiosis … Older people can develop very severe manifestations. And other factors that are involved in the severity of

rom why their range is expanding to how to repel them — and how to treat bites.

disease are, for example, immune status. People that are immunocompromised, for whatever reason — maybe they’re cancer patients and they’re receiving treatment, or they’re using some drugs to lower the immune response.” As for properly treating a tick bite, “the first thing you need to do is to remove the tick,” Toledo said. “The idea is to … pull [it] up vertically, so you don’t leave the tick behind or the mouth parts behind, disinfect the area and watch for symptoms. In case you develop headache, fever … go to your doctor.” Toledo urged the use of “repellents every time you go out to prevent tick bites and do tick checks every time you come back home.” Chavez recommended wearing lightcolored clothes to make it easier to spot a tick, and treating clothes with the repellent permethrin — though it is not to be applied to the skin. She also noted the vaccine now being developed by Pfizer, which will be available “once they know it’s safe.” Karl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

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ummer may be entering its final stretch, but the danger around the water is not fading with the calendar. If anything, August is when families need to be even more vigilant. As vacations wind down, backyard pool parties continue and families make the last couple of trips to the beach before school begins, it’s easy to become comfortable. That comfort can become complacency — and complacency around the water can be deadly. The recent drowning deaths of two Long Island toddlers in separate backyard pool incidents, just days apart, were heartbreaking reminders that tragedy can strike in seconds. These weren’t simply accidents. They were urgent calls for every parent, grandparent and caregiver to renew their commitment to water safety. There is one message that cannot be repeated often enough: There is no substitute for constant, undistracted adult supervision. Drowning is often silent. A child doesn’t necessarily scream, splash or call for help. It can happen in less than a minute, while adults are talking, checking a cellphone, preparing food or assuming someone else is watching. That assumption is one of the greatest dangers at any pool or beach. Every gathering around water should include a designated adult whose only responsibility is watching the children. Not grilling hamburgers, chatting with friends or taking photos. Watching the

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water. Families should even consider rotating a “water watcher” every 15 or 20 minutes so that responsibility is clear and attention remains sharp. Parents should never rely solely on lifeguards. They are an essential safeguard, but lifeguards can’t monitor every swimmer at every moment. Young children and inexperienced swimmers should always remain within arm’s reach of a responsible adult. Supervision alone, however, is not enough. Every layer of protection matters. Four-sided fencing with self-closing, self-latching gates should enclose residential pools. Doors leading directly to pools should have alarms whenever possible. When a pool is in use, all assigned “watchers” should have their phones off. These measures are lifesaving barriers that prevent children from wandering into danger. Children who are not confident swimmers should wear properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets whenever appropriate, particularly on boats or near open water. Inflatable toys, water wings and pool noodles are not safety devices, and should never be treated as substitutes for life jackets or supervision. Swimming lessons are another critical investment. While no child is ever drown-proof, learning to swim significantly improves water competency and confidence. Adults who have never learned shouldn’t hesitate to take lessons themselves. Water safety is a life-

long responsibility. Every household should also have someone trained in CPR. In a drowning emergency, immediate action before first responders arrive can save a life. CPR training is widely available through hospitals, fire departments and community organizations, and the time spent learning it may someday prove invaluable. The ocean demands a high level of vigilance. Rip currents, changing tides and rough surf can overwhelm even experienced swimmers. Swim only at beaches protected by lifeguards, pay attention to warning flags and teach children never to enter the water without permission. Long Island’s beautiful coastline should be enjoyed, but it must never be underestimated. Water hazards also exist beyond pools and beaches. Ponds, lakes, canals and even small inflatable kiddie pools require supervision. Young children can drown in only a few inches of water. Kiddie pools should be emptied immediately after use, and standing water should never be left unattended. Before every trip to the pool or beach, families should take a few minutes to review basic safety rules. Those conversations may seem repetitive, but repetition saves lives. Summer’s final weeks should be remembered for laughter, family gatherings and time spent together — not preventable tragedy. Every child who jumps into the water deserves every reasonable protection the adults around it can provide.

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hen I grew up in Suffolk County in the 1980s, baseball was king. From an early age, you played Little League, pickup games on the old LILCO properties and neighborhood schoolyards, and countless wiffle ball games. As a teacher, I coached interscholastic baseball, and as a father, I coached Little League, softball and travel baseball. There’s nothing quite like coaching your own children and their friends. The smell of freshly cut grass brings me back to evenings spent teaching fundamentals and helping young people become better teammates while becoming better versions of themselves. What I wasn’t prepared for was the rise of lacrosse, the fastest game on two feet. Over the past 15 years, with four kids playing lacrosse, I’ve watched well over a thousand games in more than a dozen states. Youth tournaments, high school rivalries and even a state championship have become part of our family’s story. Although baseball and lacrosse are very different sports, they’ve taught me

many of the same things about learning. Some of education’s greatest lessons extend far beyond the walls of a classroom. The first lesson is that learning requires repetition and small, consistent habits. No one becomes a great hitter after one batting practice or a great passer after one lacrosse drill. Improvement comes from doing the same things over and over until they become second nature. Some days the progress is obvious. Other days, it’s nearly invisible. Over time, however, the growth becomes undeniable. Schools work the same way. Students don’t become strong readers, confident mathematicians or skilled writers overnight. Great teachers understand that mastery takes patience, consistency and practice. Sometimes we expect students to learn faster than we would ever expect athletes to improve. The second lesson is that mistakes are essential. One of the fascinating things about baseball is that the best hitters fail most of the time. Getting a hit three out of every 10 at-bats is considered outstanding. In lacrosse, players miss open shots, throw poor passes and make defensive mistakes in every game. No coach expects perfection. Coaches expect growth. After a mistake, they ask

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what happened, what can be learned, and what should happen differently next time. Schools should approach learning the same way. When students fear mistakes, they stop taking risks. When mistakes become opportunities to grow, students become more resilient, more confident and more willing to challenge themselves. The third lesson is that confidence often comes before competence. One of my favorite moments in youth sports is watching a coach encourage a player to try something he or she isn’t yet sure is possible. The coach believes first, and that belief matters. Students often borrow confidence from the adults around them until they develop confidence of their own. A teacher’s encouragement, a parent’s support or a coach’s belief can change how a young person sees him or herself. Sometimes people need someone else to believe in them before they learn to believe in themselves. The final lesson is that everyone has a role. Championship teams aren’t built around one player. They’re built around players who understand that every role matters. Some score goals. Others make defensive stops, win faceoffs, encourage teammates, or simply bring positive energy every day. Schools are no different. Every stu-

earning requires repetition, mistakes are key, and everyone has a role.

dent matters. Every teacher matters. Every custodian, secretary, bus driver, cafeteria worker, teaching assistant, coach, and administrator contributes to the experience our students have each day. Strong schools are built by people who understand that while their responsibilities differ, their purpose is the same. Looking back, I’ve realized something important. I thought I was raising athletes. What I was really doing was helping to raise adults. Schools carry that responsibility every day. We certainly want students to master academic content, but we also want them to become kind, resilient, collaborative people who continue learning long after they leave our classrooms. Years from now, most students won’t remember every assignment they completed or every test they took. They’ll remember the people who believed in them, challenged them, and helped them discover what they were capable of becoming. Perhaps that’s why baseball and lacrosse have taught me so much about education. Neither game was ever just about winning. They were always about helping young people become the very best version of themselves. Chris Zublionis, Ed.D., superintendent of the North Shore School District since 2022, became superintendent of the Plainedge district last month.

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What sports have taught me about learning

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