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Babylon schools earn high honors strates our collective effort in creBy ALENA BERENBLATT jnegrin@liherald.com ating a welcoming and engaging Honors recognizing achieve- school environment for all of our ment in the classroom, on the students,” Manza said at the Aug. athletic field and through con- 27 meeting, as she congratulated nections with Babylon families the PTA. She promised to celebrate the honor were highlighted “more formally” by Babylon the September school district hese recognitions at board meeting. officials at the B a b y l o n August Board of reflect the heart of Junior-Senior Education meetwho we are as a district High School also ing. received the New The Babylon “Earning a national State Public K-6 PTA earned PTA designation, being York High School Aththe designation of a National honored by NYSPHSAA, l e t i c A s s o c i a tion’s School of PTA School of and securing federal Distinction Excellence for award, Manza b o t h B a b y l o n ESSA grants all speak E l e m e n t a r y to the dedication of our said. The award requires 100 perSchool and Babyl o n M e m o r i a l students, staff, families, cent of varsity sports teams to Grade School, and community,” said earn ScholarSuperintendent Carisa Manza Donna Noesi, president Athlete awards noted. The desig- of the Babylon Board of by maintaining a 90 or higher nation, which grade point avercovers two aca- Education. age during their demic years, seasons. 2025-2027, cele- DONNA NOESI “This is the brates and sup- Babylon School Board second consecuports strong part- President tive year that we nerships between have received this honor,” local PTAs and schools. “This prestigious recogni- Manza said. “Babylon was one of tion reflects the strong partner- 117 schools statewide and just 19 ship among our families, staff, schools in Suffolk County to and school leaders, and demon-

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Teagan Quinn, 9, is shown holding plaque. Her sister and her parents are to her right. She is joined by Babylon Town officials who recognized her project, Teagan’s Bear Hugs for Brave Kids.

Teagan Quinn turns her own fear into comfort for other children By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Teagan Quinn, 9, of Lindenhurst knows what it feels like to be scared before a medical procedure. After undergoing three openheart surgeries before she turned 2, she decided to help other children facing similar fears. Teagan has a congenital heart defect called transposition of the great arteries and has three stents. All three of her surgeries were performed at Cohen’s Children’s Medical Cener. In 2025, she became an ambassador for the center and in 2026 she was named a Local Champion of the Children’s Miracle Network. “I chose to do this project because when I went for my presurgical testing I was really scared,” said Teagan as she spoke at a recent Babylon Town Board meeting. “So, I thought having a friend by their side would help.” That idea became a project to provide chil-

dren with something comforting to hold onto during difficult medical experiences. With the help of family and friends she began collecting stuffed teddy bears and zoo animals to deliver to deliver to children at the hospital who were awaiting medical procedures. . During the first delivery, Teagan, her parents Melissa and Joe, and her sister Chelsea delivered 87 teddy bears. For the second delivery, they brought 250 zoo animals, but she has not stopped there. She is currently collecting stuffed sea animals and hopes to deliver even more to the center. “Teagan is a great example of how one person can make a big difference,” said Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney. “She has faced some very tough challenges but instead thinking only about herself, she chose to help other kids. That is an example of kindness and courage is something we can all learn from.”. For information on the Children’s Miracle Network go cmn.org/

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improved the lives of its residents. Their commitment to service, collaboration, and civic engagement has left a lasting impact on the community. “The Village is grateful for the leadership, dedication, and countless hours of volunteer service that Trish LaFlare and June Cullinane have given to the Lindenhurst Rotary Club,” said Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle. “We also want to extend our congratulations to incoming President Gaye Kienle.”

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The Long Island Public Arts Festival, LIPAF, has brought their large-scale outdoor art installation to Geiger Park in Deer Park. The exhibit will be on display until Oct. 4. Founded as a collaborative partnership between Colored Colors and the Babylon Citizen’s Council on the Arts, BACCA, with support from the Suffolk County Office of Cultural Affairs, SCOCA, the festival transforms public parks into accessible open-air galleries. The festival will feature signature threesided display structures known as “prisms,” showcasing larger than life canvas reproductions of original works created by contemporary

artists from across New York State. Marking LIPAF’s inaugural expansion into Deer Park, the exhibition at the newly refurbished Geiger Park highlights the intersection of public space, community education and local artistic expression. Featuring 21 selected regional artists, the display spans the park’s pathways, offering residents a vibrant cultural experience. Geiger Park is located at Brand Blvd. and Long Island Ave., Deer Park. Admission is free and open to the public daily during park hours. For more information, visit longislandpublicartsfest.com.

Rienzo recognized by West Babylon Hall of Fame cjames@liherald.com

Ralph Rienzo, a former teacher and athletic coach in the West Babylon School District, wanted to forge a strong tradition in the district — one where young people could succeed and the community could come together. Working with other West Babylon re si de nt s an d e du cat or s, R ie nz o helped forge what is now the West Babylon Alumni Foundation. Established in 1997 and reorganized in 2008, the foundation comprises graduates spanning more than 50 years and works to perpetuate the district’s “tradition of excellence.” It recognizes graduates who have gone on to achieve success in their respective fields, awards annual scholarships to West Babylon students and holds community events, including an annual shred-a-thon. For his work as an organizer and president of the foundation, Rienzo, a 1964 graduate, was honored in July. “Under his leadership, the foundation is now a vital, vibrant, essential part of West Babylon School District and the community,” said Robert Weaver, Class of 1983, who now serves as president of the organization. Weaver served as executive vice president for the past year and worked closely with Rienzo through the transition. His focus, he said, is to maintain the mission of the foundation while adding some new ideas

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Shown at the dinner at which Ralph Rienzo was honored are Chris Connors, Ralph and Donna Weaver, Elaine Alexander, Louise Scelza, Joan Weinschenk, Barbara Burrows, and Pat Boyce. Seated are Noreen Wood, Ralph and Donna Rienzo. and procedures. Weaver was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018. “Ralph is a wonderful man, there is no one like him,” said Louise Scelza, a fellow board member who joined the organization in 2008 at Ralph’s invitation. “He is for the kids and for the community and fights for what is important.” Another fellow board member, former West Babylon Superintendent Tony Cacciola, praised Rienzo for his leadership saying “without a doubt if it were not for Ralph’s leadership,

the foundation’s success would not have been achieved. “Ralph’s love for West Babylon is evident and he is ‘Mr. West Babylon’.” One recent issue he undertook was to work to have the sign in front of the West Babylon High School replaced by one that is new and welcoming. Looking back, Rienzo said the organization has become a success because of the work of others, including Vice President - Chris Con-

nors, Treasurer Noreen Lico Wood, Secretary Joan Datena Weinshenk, along with the foundation board members as well as former superintendent Bob Manley, who raised the idea for the foundation, and former school superintendent Tony Cacciola. Its success is also the result of continuing support from Superintendent Yiendhy Farrelly and West Babylon High School Principal Steve O’Leary, as well as other committed West Babylon residents. Rienzo lives in West Babylon with his wife, Donna. The couple have two children. He was a coach of the district’s first League Championship wrestling team in 196970 and taught elementary physical education. He also served as director of the West Babylon Youth Center and commissioner of parks in the Town of Babylon. He worked in the Suffolk County park system and served as chief of staff for then-Suffolk County Legislator and Presiding Officer Paul Tonna.Still involved with the Hall of Fame, Rienzo looks back with a sense of pride, noting that the organization awarded approximately $150 in scholarships in its first year. That total has grown to $20,000 this year, due largely, he said, to those committed to continuing the support offered by the organization and to honoring and remembering the district’s graduates over the years who have gone on to successful careers.

Boaters urged to be cautious of changing water conditions As Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and cool autumn days lie ahead, millions of Americans are expected to spend time on the water. America’s Boating Club is urging boaters to make safety a priority. “This is a great time to enjoy boating with family and friends, but it is also one of the busiest parts of the boating season,” Mike Wiedel, chief commander of America’s Boating Club, said in a release. “A little preparation and good judgment can prevent an enjoyable day on the water from becoming a tragedy.” Before leaving the dock, boaters should take several precautions: •Wear a life jacket. Everyone aboard should have a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket available. Children should wear theirs whenever they are on or near the water. •Check the weather. Conditions can change quickly. Check the forecast and be prepared to return to shore if storms or high winds approach. •Avoid alcohol while operating the boat. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance and reaction time. Designate a sober operator before getting underway. •File a float plan. Tell someone where you are going, who is aboard and when you expect to return.

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and understand which vessel has the right of way. •Carry communication and emergency equipment. A fully charged phone in a waterproof case is useful, but boaters should also consider a VHF marine radio and

appropriate emergency signaling equipment. •Use an engine cutoff switch. When the boat is underway, the operator should use the engine cutoff switch as required by law and the manufacturer’s recommendations. •Stay alert. Increased boat traffic, swimmers, paddlecraft and changing conditions require everyone aboard to remain attentive. Boaters should also consider having their vessels checked before heading out. America’s Boating Club offers Vessel Safety Checks, giving boaters an opportunity to have qualified examiners review essential safety equipment and identify potential problems before they become emergencies. “Safe boating doesn’t have to be complicated,” Wiedel said in the release. “Wear your life jacket, stay sober and alert, know the rules and be prepared for changing conditions. Those simple steps can make the difference between a memorable holiday weekend and a preventable accident.” For more information about boating safety, educational courses and Vessel Safety Checks, visit America’s Boating Club online —Carolyn James

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Driving while intoxicated/impaired: Juliana Fulgieri, 20, of 828 14th St., West Babylon; Gerard Berry, 45, of 461 Arnold Ave., West Babylon; Caitlin Hopper, 26, of 29 Dulittle St., North Babylon; Carl Regestre, 35, of 342 Nicholls Road, Deer Park; Julio Zelaya, 39, of 10 Hawkins Blvd., Copiague; Joseph Castellano, 60, of 20 Vincent Court, West Babylon. Robbery: Frankie Rossomango, 49, of 36 Ralph Ave., Babylon. Grand larceny: Elijah Pagan, 34, of 133 Cortland St., Lindenhurst; Andrew Williams, 42, of 18 West Jefferson St., North Amityville. Petit larceny: Traci Presley, 25, of 55 5th Ave., Bay Shore; James Wilson, 35, of 3553 Great Neck Road, North Amityville; Yvette Williams, 45, of 166 Essex St., West Babylon; Frank Darrigo, 30, of 590 N. Putnam Ave., Lindenhurst; Jack Carson, 35, of 1001 Montauk Highway, West Islip; Tiager Collier, 24, of 40 Davidson St., Wyandanch; Karen Aiello, 64, of 2692 Heather Ave., Medford. Robbery: Justin Fink, 50, of 208 7th Ave., North Lindenhurst. Menacing with a weapon: Rainiero Ramirez, 36, of 59 Fredrick Ave., North Bay Shore.

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North Babylon: An assortment of items, which police did not identify, was stolen from a storage area at 1251 Deer Park Ave. Aug. 25. The items were valued at $825.

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A new year, a new canvas: painting a brighter year ahead By Rabbi Mitchell Nesenoff The New Year is not intended to be merely the turning of a calendar page or the welcoming of yet another year. Rather, its rich traditions, customs, foods and prayers invite us to truly begin anew — with the hope that we can see beyond ourselves and shape lives filled with greater possibility. Like works of art, our lives can become brighter, bolder, more creative and more vivid. We are afforded the opportunity to pause, reflect and honestly assess where we are, then, like the proverbial artist, add new colors to the canvas and palette of our lives. Artists strive to see beyond present reality and paint a brighter world. Though the shadows in life are very real, the portrait we create through our deeds and values ensures that the past need never overshadow the promise of the future. Even the name of our New Year, Rosh Hashanah, teaches us how this can become a new year rather than simply another year. Rosh means “head,” calling upon our intellect, wisdom, conscience and values to reflect upon our life’s journey. Shanah means “year,” but it also shares its root with the Hebrew concept of transformation and change. Thus, the “head of the year” invites us to use our minds creatively and thoughtfully to make the changes that will render our lives more

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Rabbi Mitchell Nesenoff of Congregation Beth El, Babylon meaningful, fulfilling and blessed. The symbolism of Tashlikh — casting bread into flowing waters — reminds us that we need not remain the same. We can cast away the corrosion and rust that accumulate upon our souls and polish the values that define who we aspire to become. We can turn over a new leaf and begin a new chapter. Our prayers remind us that lasting change begins with a single step in the

right direction Even our culinary traditions carry profound meaning. As we drizzle honey over round challah and dip apples into sweetness, we are reminded not only to wish and pray for a sweet year, but to create one. We are called to add sweetness, kindness, generosity and compassion to our own lives, transforming our hopes into daily acts of goodness toward others.

Yom Kippur then greets us by asking us to pause in the most dramatic fashion. We temporarily step away from the ordinary rhythms of eating, drinking and physical gratification. For this one sacred day, health permitting, we fast so that we may focus less upon our physical desires and more upon our spiritual aspirations. The world around us is too often filled with corruption, violence, venom and darkness. Yom Kippur affords us the opportunity, like an artist standing before a blank canvas, to envision how we might paint our world with brighter colors — compassion, kindness, ethical living and spiritual resilience. May this New Year offer us the opportunity to reset our journeys so that we may bring greater harmony, healing, hope and peace into our own lives, our community and our world. That is the promise of 5787: the premise that we each possess the ability to transform our lives into works of art that shine ever more brightly with joy, faith and purpose. On behalf of my wife, Marjie, and my entire family, we wish everyone a heartfelt Shanah Tovah. May we, like a great artist, paint our lives into ever more beautiful works of art in the year ahead. Congregation Beth Sholom is at 441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon.

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Sister Rita Smith remembered for service to Babylon community tions,” was clothed in the Sister Rita Smith, a Lindenhurst native who spent Dominican habit. She was decades serving Long Island given the religious name students and families, Sister Jude Martin. The including through addiction group professed First Vows counseling in Babylon, died on Aug. 7, 1954, and Final Aug. 23. She was 93 and had Vows on Aug. 7, 1957. served as a Sister of St. She received her BacheDominic of Amityville for lor of Arts degree from Molalmost 74 years. loy College, now University, In 2007, Sister Rita in Rockville Centre, a Masbecame the intake coordinater of Arts degree in Pastotor for the Town of Babylon ral Ministry from ImmacuDivision of Drug and Alcolate Conception Seminary in SISTER RITA hol after years of counseling Huntington, and a Certifistudents and families affectcate in Counseling in Drug SMITH ed by drug and alcohol and Alcoholism from South abuse. She also used those Oaks Institute in Amityville. counseling skills at Crossings Sister taught at the eleRecovery Centers in Babylon and Deer mentary school level for 30 years, Park. including at Our Lady of Lourdes Born July 20, 1933, to Robert and School in Massapequa Park and Our Mary (Walsh) Smith in Lindenhurst, Lady of Perpetual Help School in LinRita was one of 12 living children in the denhurst. She also taught at schools in family. She and her siblings attended South Ozone Park, Riverhead and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Hicksville, as well as a child developwhere they were taught by the Sisters ment center in Westbury. of St. Dominic. Rita continued her eduIn 1984, Sister Rita moved into seccation at Queen of the Rosary Academy ondary education at St. John the Bapin Amityville. tist High School in West Islip. She realRita was received as a postulant of ized that there was a problem with the Sisters of St. Dominic on Sept. 6, drug and alcohol abuse among some 1952. On Aug. 4, 1953, Rita, along with students and their families, prompting her “set,” known as the “Pink Carna- her to get her certification in drug and

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alcohol counseling from South Oaks. She used those skills at St. John the Baptist and Crossings Recovery Centers. Upon retirement, she worked as a volunteer in many capacities. Sister Rita was described by some of her fellow sisters as a quiet peace-maker, honest, authentic, and a compassionate, loyal, prayerful woman who was good company, comfortable to be around, and a great dancer! Rita was predeceased by her parents

and all of her siblings. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, members of the Sisters of St. Dominic and friends. The wake and funeral were held in St. Albert Chapel in the Motherhouse in Amityville on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Interment in St. Dominic Cemetery will take place at a later date. — Carolyn James

Former West Islip resident and athlete Douglas Forde, at 78 out of his home, said his wife. “He amazed his doctors and therapists cjames@liherald.com with his strength and determination to work hard and fight his disease,” she said. Following his graduation from West Douglas Michael “Doug” Forde, of Erdenheim, Pennsylvania, died July 16, Islip High School, Doug moved to Penn2026, in the home he shared for the past sylvania to attend Wilkes College, where he again played team 40 years with his wife, sports, including footRita. ball and wrestling, and Born in Brooklyn added lacrosse to his on Nov. 29, 1947, Doug schedule. grew up in West IsThough he lived for lip, where he was an many years in Pennsyloutstanding athlete at vania, he maintained West Islip High School. a love for Long Island He later excelled in where he excelled in team sports at Wilteam sports and spent kes College and spent time at the beach where much of his life pursuhe swam, surfed, boating sports, travel and ed and fished in the other interests. nearby ocean and bay, Doug was the son said his wife. of the late Douglas C. “He had a strong conForde and Georgina nection with his high Mesa. DOUGLAS FORDE school where he had Doug remained at many friends and loved home for the duration the ocean,” she said. of his three-and-a-halfHe later moved to Philadelphia and year battle with progressive supranuclear palsy, or PSP. For all but the final graduated from Temple University with weeks of his life, he continued to attend Continued on Page 12 therapy and exercise classes, both in and

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Herman is a certified therapy dog who regularly visits nursing homes and library reading programs for children. Herman is a perfect visitor because he is gentle and loves to be the

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In 2024, Herman and Audrey acted in a spoofy skit for the National Dog Show, broadcast by NBC to an audience of millions on Thanksgiving immediately fol-

lowing Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. They played gossipy Afghans under hairdryers alongside NBC sports broadcaster Mary Carillo, criticizing other canine contestants.

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When Herman, an unruly Afghan center of attention. Hound, came home from Monmouth FASHION MODEL County SPCA in New Jersey, my Herman and Audrey are brindle, not friends Annette and Rick Smith of Toms River named him after Herman blondes, but they are called upon to Munster because he was a goof. His pose at Long Island Gold Coast mansions for designers. Their original owner had no conads appear in catalogs or trol and surrendered him. online. Herman has done They took him to live shoots for Anthropologie, with their two rescued Nordstrom, The Children’s female Afghans, Audrey Place, Veronica Beard and and Sarah, and began their in Central Park for Guest in Afghan Hound whisperer Residence, Bradley Cooopmagic, transforming Herer’s girlfriend Gigi Hadid’s man into a canine athlete, wool line. therapy dog and Affie actor. When agents find dogs I tease Annette and call her jobs, you are given a locaBrooke Shields’ Afghan tion and time, but you do Hound Mom. Annette will not find out what company drive to the ends of the your dog is posing for until earth to give her dogs a JOANNE you get to the shoot. Last chance to excel. She trains ANDERSON week, Annette told a nursthem with love, and Rick is ing-home resident that Hertheir harried hairdresser. Herman’s full résumé is too long to man was going to Sands Point castle for print here but here are some highlights: a photo shoot on Monday. The lady said not to worry because she would pray for Herman. She took Annette’s hand and AKC PERFORMANCE SPORTS Herman is titled in rally and Fast- put her other hand on Herman’s head as CAT, while he also enjoys lure cours- she pronounced a touching blessing. Herman was in his glory, while Annette ing. teared up.

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During November 2024, Herman was on Park Avenue in New York City to highlight a Jackson Pollock painting at Phillips Auction. Between Herman and the painting was an enlargement of a “Vogue” July 1954 photograph with furniture designer Florence Knoll and her blonde Afghan Hound relaxing where the painting hung in her apartment. Herman’s promos were on Instagram, and the Pollock sold for $15.335 million.

MOVIES

Herman performed in scenes for two movies that will be released soon. In a movie starring Denzel Washington, filmed in Hoboken, an actor walks Herman at night. When he returns home, he finds his apartment was robbed. Last spring, in a film starring Cameron Diaz, Herman acted at the Plaza Hotel in New York City as an Afghan on leash, belonging to a wealthy lady checking in with her Louis Vuitton bags who exasperates the concierge. Herman is her innocent, yet flashy pooch. I am looking forward to staying with my nephew, Herman, next week. I will shower him with adulation, but he has no idea I got him the part in the skit on national television.

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Herman posing in front of the Jackson Pollock painting before the 2024 bidding at Phillips Auction House in NYC. The Pollock sold for almost $16 million.

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New, inclusive playground unveiled at town hall

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Town officials are joined by state and county officials, parents and children at the grand opening of the new playground at Babylon Town Hall. By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The Town of Babylon has opened a new inclusive playground at Town Hall in Lindenhurst, replacing a playground that served the community for nearly 20 years. The new playground was designed with accessibility and inclusion at its core, with equipment and play experiences intended to allow children of different abilities and developmental stages to play, learn and explore together. “This playground is about making sure every child has the opportunity to play, explore and create lasting memories,” said Deputy Supervisor Tony Martinez, chairman of the Town Board’s Parks & Recreation Committee. “We’re grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul for helping make this project possible through $1 million in New York State funding. Her support has allowed us to replace a 20-year-old playground with a truly inclusive space, and we’re proud to bring this incredible new

amenity to the families of the Town of Babylon.” For parents like Terri Nelson Morolla of Deer Park, having this type of a playground is a tremendous help to parents raising special needs children. “It is an amazing playground and so important for so many children,” she said. Nelson Morolla, whose son Anthony, 22, has autism said she would like to see a sensory garden added to the location for older kids including things like sensory boards and chimes which help them relax and communicate. “Adding something more for those who are older but who are mentally at that level is important,” she said. “The playground is beautiful and is going to be enjoyed by many young children.” The new playground emphasizes a welcoming environment for diverse developmental needs and features: •Inclusive Equipment — The playground includes specialized play structures that accommodate children with various physi-

cal abilities, allowing them to engage in play alongside their peers. •Sensory Play Areas — Design elements are included to stimulate sensory experiences, catering to children with sensory processing challenges. •Accessible Pathways — The layout features smooth, wide pathways that ensure easy navigation for children using mobility aids. •Adaptive Play Experiences — Equipment is designed to be usable by children of The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Thalia Olaya, Suffolk County regional representative for Governor Hochul, Assemblyman Kwani B. O’Pharrow and employees of Green Velvet Landscaping Inc., which built the playground. The new playground is part of the Town of Babylon’s broader investment in parks and recreation. The town currently maintains 23 park facilities with playgrounds throughout its hamlets.

Mothers of special needs children, Terri Nelson Morolla and Carolyn Celona attended the grand opening of the accessible and inclusive playground.

First seven Lindenhurst students complete cosmetology program The Lindenhurst School District’s inaugural Cosmetology Program cohort are now earning their licenses, with the first seven students having successfully passed the New York State Cosmetology Board Examination and additional students scheduled to take their exams in July and August. The program, which launched in September 2024 with 14 students, requires a rigorous 1,000 hours of training over two years before students become eligible to sit for the state licensing exam. Students achieving this goal are Carolyn Rivera, Lolita Graur, Elena Crooker, Isabella Sobolewski, Alexandra Ehrlinger, Gianna Aiello and Julia Chrzanowska The seven students who have already passed are the first fully licensed cosmetologists to graduate from the District’s program. This milestone marks a significant achievement for both the students and the Lindenhurst School District, highlighting the success of a program that provides industry-recognized credentials and careerready skills while students are still in high school. Their instructor was Ms. Jaclyn Coscia. —Carolyn James

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Superintendent Vincent A. Caravana, Instructor Jaclyn Coscia, Students Carolyn Rivera, Lolita Graur; Deputy Superintendent Bret Kearney, student Elena Crooker, High School Principal Dr. Matthew Boccanfuso, Isabella Sobolewski, Alexandra Ehrlinger, Assistant Superintendent for Business Bill Ludeker, Gianna Aiello, Julia Chrzanowska, CTE Coordinator Tom Scarola, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Kimberly Nunez- Boccanfuso.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-957-3012.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Babylon Beautification annual fair: 8 a.m.5 p.m. on Montauk Highway around Argyle Lake in Babylon Village. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 20. More than 325 specialty craft vendors will participate. Enjoy specialty foods, children’s activities and entertainment at the Village Gazebo. For more information, visit babylonbeautification.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Babylon Board of Education meeting: 7:30 p.m. For meeting information, call 531-893-7925 or visit babylon.k12.ny.us. Copiague Board of Education meeting: 7 p.m. at the Administration Wing of Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague. For meeting information, call 631-842-4015, ext. 501, or visit copiague.k12.ny.us. Town of Babylon Planning Board meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-957-4434.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Village of Babylon Board of Trustees work session: 6 p.m., upstairs conference room, Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For more information, call 631-669-1500, email info@villageofbabylonny.gov or visit villageofbabylonny.gov. Babylon Library Board of Trustees meeting: 6:30 p.m. at the Babylon Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon Village. For more information, call 631-669-1624 or visit babylonlibrary.org. North Babylon Library Board of Trustees meeting: 6 p.m. at North Babylon Library, 815 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon. For more information, call 631-669-4020 or visit northbabylonpl. org. Lindenhurst Village Board of Trustees meeting: 6 p.m. work session; 7:30 p.m. public meeting, Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For updated meeting information, call 631-957-7500 or visit villageoflindenhurstny.gov. Town of Islip Town Board meeting: 5:30 p.m., Islip Town Hall, 655 Main St., Islip. For updated meeting information, call 631-224-5500 or visit islipny.gov. Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-957-7468.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Town of Babylon Rental Review Board meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room,

Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call 631-957-4434. Village of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals meeting: 7:30 p.m., Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500, email info@villageofbabylonny.gov or visit villageofbabylonny.gov. West Islip Public Library Board of Trustees meeting: 3:30 p.m. in the West Islip Library conference room, 3 Higbie Lane, West Islip. For more information, call 631-661-7080 or visit westisliplibrary. org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

North Babylon Board of Education regular meeting: 8 p.m. at North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon. For meeting information, call 631-3213226 or visit northbabylonschools.net.

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portunity to travel internationally for work. Later, he and Rita traveled together for pleasure. “Doug was a very friendly, warm person who always had a smile,” said his friend Henry Hessing who kept in touch with Doug and other longtime friends of theirs through the internet. “As time went on, we aged and conversations changed to discussing health issues, but then Doug stopped communicating; he could no longer write, but he fought like a football player.” Doug’s interests were numerous and varied, including sports, club lacrosse, gardening, skiing and boating. He worked hard maintaining their home and took pride in building their

a degree in marketing. Doug completed his formal education when he earned his master’s degree from Central Michigan University. Soon after moving to Philadelphia, Doug met his future wife, Rita. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on May 8, 2026. Doug had a long career in human resources, working mostly in hightechnology companies. He advanced throughout his career to become an executive in the human resources field. “He had a strong work ethic,” said his wife. During his career, Doug had the op-

backyard deck and making other improvements. His garden tomatoes were enjoyed by many friends every summer. Always a hard worker, Doug also found time to renovate houses, doing most of the work himself, and was a kind, supportive and responsive landlord. Upon his move to Philadelphia, Doug became and remained a fan and strong supporter of the Eagles, Phillies and 76ers. Doug is survived by his wife, Rita (Schick) Forde; brother Raymond of eastern Long Island; sister Julie Fernandez of Horsham, Pennsylvania; niece Jasmine Parker, also of Horsham; brother-in-law Edward J. Schick

(Anne) of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; and sister-in-law Joan G. Schick of Erdenheim, who was also a very special friend and caregiver during his illness. He will be greatly missed by them, as well as by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Doug enjoyed long, close friendships but was a man who became a friend to almost everyone he met. The family has requested that donations in Mr. Forde’s name be made to www.psp.org. A graveside service was held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery, 626 Baily Road, Yeadon, Pennsylvania 19050.

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West Babylon Alumni Foundation to host shred-a-thon September 20 a.m. Residents can bring personal household documents, including old tax records, checks, credit card statements, copies of bills, mail and other papers containing personal information. Businesses are not permitted.

The West Babylon Alumni Foundation will host a Shred-A-Thon on Sept. 20 at the West Babylon Junior High School parking lot on Old Farmingdale Road. The event will run from 9:30 to 11:30

Documents will be shredded in a mobile shredding truck while participants watch. The donation is $10 for up to three boxes or bags, using a standardsize record storage box or kitchen trash bags.

The foundation says all shredded paper is recycled and that 100 percent of the shredding donation supports the organization. For more information, go to westbabylonalumni.org

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STEPPING OUT

Dutch Apple Pie Apple-Berry Crisp

Bring the orchard home Apple picking season arrives By Karen Bloom

here’s something quintessentially fall about wandering through an orchard, basket in hand, in search of the perfect apple. As September settles in, we wait for the air to turn crisp and the leaves to begin their colorful transformation. Meanwhile local orchards are coming alive with the sights, scents and flavors of harvest time. There are baskets to fill, cider to sip and plenty of reasons to gather family and friends for a leisurely day outdoors. Apple season typically stretches well into October, giving plenty of time to visit a nearby orchard and bring home a bounty of crisp, juicy fruit. And with dozens of varieties to choose from, there’s an apple for every palate and practically every recipe. For eating fresh, look for favorites such as Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Macoun, Empire and Gala — varieties prized for their crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor. For baking, apples such as Cortland, Empire, Rome, Granny Smith and McIntosh hold their own in pies, crisps, cakes and other autumn favorites. Mixing several varieties can add even more depth of flavor to a dessert. Some apples are particularly well suited to sauces and other dishes. McIntosh and Paula Red, for example, soften beautifully when cooked, while Cortland’s flesh resists browning, making it a natural choice for salads and other recipes where appearance matters. Of course, no orchard outing is complete without fresh-pressed cider — another quintessential taste of the season. Whether you enjoy your apples straight from the tree, baked into a warm dessert or transformed into a savory dish, there’s no better time to celebrate the harvest. So fill your basket, head home and get cooking. These delicious recipes are a perfect way to savor the season, one apple at a time.

Dutch Apple Pie

Pie is always a welcome fall treat, whether

as a scrumptious ending to a meal, or even as a snack. Crust: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening • 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water Filling: • 8 cups sliced cored peeled apples • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Topping: • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary). Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap flattened round of pastry in plastic wrap, and refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling. Heat oven to 400° F. On surface sprinkled with flour, using floured rolling pin, roll pastry dough into circle 2 inches larger than 9-inch pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side and being careful not to stretch pastry, which will cause it to shrink when baked. Trim overhanging edge of pastry

1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired. In large bowl, toss filling ingredients. Pour into pie plate, mounding apples toward center. In medium bowl, use pastry blender or fingers to mix butter, 1 cup flour and the brown sugar until a crumb forms. Sprinkle evenly over top of pie. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon granulated sugar on top. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until pie crust and crumb topping are deep golden brown and filling begins to bubble. Transfer to cooling rack to cool.

As summer gives way to fall, head to the garden and celebrate the timeless cycle of planting, harvesting and renewal. Families can dig into the season, get hands in the soil and discover the traditions that connect people, plants and place at Planting Fields Park’s Community Garden. Join Shane Weeks and Tecumseh Ceaser of the Metoac Indigenous Collective for a hands-on morning exploring Indigenous gardening practices, the cultural importance of native plants, sustainable harvesting techniques and the vital tradition of saving seeds for future generations. The experience then continues in the garden, where participants help replenish the soil with nutrient-rich local seaweed before creating native wildﬂower seed balls to take home. It’s a fun way to support pollinators and carry the garden’s spirit of growth into your own backyard.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m.-noon. Information available at plantingﬁelds. org or call (516) 922-9210. Planting Fields Park, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay.

Apple-Berry Crisp

Crumbles and crisps offer the flavor of homemade pie without the fuss of making pastry. • 5 Golden Delicious or Rome apples, peeled, cored, and sliced • 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, blueberries, cranberries or raspberries • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1/3 cup unsifted all-purpose flour • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 5 tablespoons butter • 1/3 cup quick rolled oats Note: If using cranberries, add two tablespoons more brown sugar to apple-berry mixture, since cranberries are especially tart. Heat oven to 375° F. Lightly grease a 1 1/2to 2-quart baking dish. In large bowl, combine apples, berries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; toss to blend. Place appleberry mixture in prepared dish. In medium-sized bowl, combine flour, salt, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly; stir in oats. Sprinkle mixture over apples and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is crisp and golden.

‘The Rocketman Show’ Remember when rock was young? You will after this enthralling show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson — Elton John’s official stunt and body double for various “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour projects. Hand picked by Elton and David Furnish, it was Rus’ own live Broadway-esque production “The Rocket Man Show” that got him noticed. Rus storms around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, killer vocalist, fierce piano player. His painstaking attention to detail includes wearing spectacular costumes, including Elton’s iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1973, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984.

Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

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

‘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

Town of Babylon 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony The Town of Babylon together with the Town of Babylon Chiefs Association host a memorial ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the World Trade Center tragedy. Following the ceremony, there will be an unveiling

CALENDAR • Time: 8 a.m-12:30 p.m. • Contact: longislandfarmers mkts@gmail.com

Nourish Babylon SitDown Dinner Every Monday Nourish Babylon holds a sit-down dinner. All are welcome to attend. • Where: Christ Episcopal Church, 12 Prospect St., Babylon • Time: 5-6:30 p.m. • Contact: (631) 661-5757

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Michael Carbonaro

Michael Carbonaro returns with Wonderboy, his all-new live tour from the star of truTV’s “The Carbonaro Effect.” Packed with audience participation, sly improv, and his signature reality-twisting illusions, Carbonaro delivers a high-energy, laugh-filled experience for all ages. Part magician, part comedian, all mischief-maker —Wonderboy is where magic is the superpower, laughter is the sidekick and reality doesn’t stand a chance. The multi-talented actor-magician-comedian has built a career turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Best known for his hit “The Carbonaro Effect,” he’s made millions laugh in astonishment by blending quick-witted comedy with jaw-dropping illusions in everyday settings. Now he delights everyone with his newest adventure, Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy — a tour where audiences discover him as the Hero of Mischief, in a world where magic is the superpower and laughter is the sidekick. An accomplished actor, he’s appeared in “Law & Order: SVU,” “CSI: Miami,” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” among other projects. As a magician, he’s been named Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts and is the sole recipient of the Copperfield Prize, awarded for elevating the art of magic itself. A performing magician • Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington since his youth, Carbonaro studied experimental theater at New York University with the • Time: 7:30 p.m. aspirations of entertaining audiences through a variety of theatrical mediums, including hidden-camera magic, which he later showcased frequently on late night TV, prior to his own • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com series. Bringing wonder, mischief and magic to the stage — reality doesn’t stand a chance. of the Town of Babylon’s Post 9/11 Memorial. • Where: Town of Babylon September 11, 2001 Hometown Memorial site, between Overlook and Cedar Beach • Time: 6 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-3000

Village of Lindenhurst 9/11 Service Lindenhurst marks 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 with a remembrance ceremony. All are invited to attend. • Where: 9-11 Memorial Garden, Heling Blvd. and Byrd St., Lindenhurst. • Time: 7 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) 5875838, administration@ firstpresbabylon.org, firstpresbabylon.org

Tunes in the park

Concert time

The Village of Lindenhurst concert series welcomes The Clusters, performing doo wop.

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes bluerace. The band is one of the more prolific underthe-radar bands to arise out of the New York metropolitan area music scene – even though they have been writing and performing their catchy, eclectic brand of pop-rock songs since they were just kids. The band’sname came from a former drummer who discovered it in a biker novel, where it denoted a future in which the so-called races of humans would all blend into a single “blue race.” bluerace has released four fulllength albums that are available wherever music is sold and streamed online.

• Where: Village Square Park, corner of North Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst • Time: 7:30-10 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-7500

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Rock on The Village of Lindenhurst concert series continues with rock band The Stone Hounds.

• Where: Village Square Park, corner of North Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst • Time: 7:30-10 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-7500

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Babylon Village Farmers Market

Enjoy fresh produce and shop various vendors. The Farmers Market will be taking place every Sunday into October. • Where: Village of Babylon Gazebo, 244 W. Main St., Babylon. • Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Contact: longislandfarmers mkts@gmail.com

• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888

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Farmers Market Enjoy fresh produce and shop various vendors, every Sunday into October.

• Where: Village of Babylon Gazebo, 244 W. Main St., Babylon

Grab-and-Go Free Dinners

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 handdelivered to you. • Where: 576 Deer Park Ave., Babylon • Time: 4-5 p.m. • Contact: (631) 987-2896

Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group This group meets weekly, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, in person with Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. All calls are confidential. • Where: 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown • Time: 7:30 -9 p.m. • Contact: Steve at (631) 3320552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808

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NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County of Suffolk Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff AGAINST Patricia J. Carey, Andrew L. Morris, Laura C. Morris, et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 16, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on October 1, 2026 at 01:00 PM premises known as 18 Frederick Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 005.00, BLOCK: 02.00, LOT: 107.000; District 0102. Approximate amount of judgment is $509,018.82 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 604795/2025. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auct ion.com or c a l l (800) 280-2832. Danielle Coysh, Referee FRENKEL L AMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 26-459 9/3, 10, 17, 24

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK W E L L S FA R G O BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C IAT I O N AS TRUSTEE FOR S A BR 2 0 0 4 - OP 1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-OP1, Plaintiff, Against JOANNE ANANIA Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/19/2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 9/24/2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 48 Walnut Ave, Farmingdale, New York 11735, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 047.00 Block 01.00 Lot 091.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $558,035.02 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 23768/2005 HARVEY SAVITT, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 7/30/2026 File Number: 560-1734 CA 26-431 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK LEWIS

AVENUE PARTNERS, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST DNA INK NY LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 11, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM, premises known as 231 44th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 205.00, Block 04.00, Lot 076.00. Approximate amount of judgment $239,900.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #631260/2025. Richard P. Casey, Esq., Referee Law Offices of Alan J. Waintraub PLLC 125-10 Queens Blvd., Suite 311 Kew Gardens, NY 11415 DNA INK 90930 26-434. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 Notice of Formation o f TAY L O R ' S B R I G H T BEGINNERS LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St at e of Ne w Yor k ( S SN Y ) on 04/28/2026. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. S SN Y sha l l mai l process to: THE LLC 37 OXFORD ST L I N D E N H U R S T, NY 11757

Purpose: Any lawful act or activity. 26-446. 8/27, 9/3, 10, 17, 24, 10/1 Notice of formation of AEQ LOGISTICS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with SSNY on 07/12/2026. Office loc: Suffolk Co. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process may be ser ved & shall mail copy to 28 Cumberland St, West Babylon, NY 11704. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 26-455 8/27, 9/3, 10, 17, 24, 10/1 No t i c e o f Qualification of ORR HOLDINGS LLC. App. For Auth. filed with Secy of State of NY (SSNY) on April 10, 2026. Of f ice lo c at ion: Suffolk. Formed in the Commonwealth o f Vi r g i n i a o n 11/30/2020. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 5 West Clay St., Richmond, VA 2 3 2 2 0 . Ar t s of Org filed with C ommonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 26-454. 8/27, 9/3, 10, 17, 24, 10/1 Notice of formation of Copper Lantern Realty LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on August 12, 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: Stephanie Juliano, 27 North Emerson Ave. Copiague, NY 11726 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-466. 9/3, 10, 17, 24, 10/1, 8 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST C O M PA N Y A S T RU ST E E F OR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FLX1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-FLX1, -againstPUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HOWARD R. TAYLOR, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on August 3, 2023, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FLX1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-FLX1 is the Plaintiff and PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF HOWARD R. TAYLOR, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 2 0 0 E AST SU N RISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757,

on October 13, 2026 at 1:30PM, premises known as 7 ASH P L AC E , W YA N DANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-055.00-03.00052.003 and 052.004. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PA RC E L OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 619055/2018. Robert A. Macedonio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Me rc h ant s C on course, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-471 9/10, 17, 24, 10/1 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BABYLON 153 WEST MAIN STREET BABYLON, NEW YORK 11702 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Babylon Village Hall, 153 West Main Street,

New York 11702, or as soon thereafter as can be heard, to consider the following: • The Application of Long Island Integrative Health – seeking a Special Use Permit to operate a Holistic Pain Management and Wellness facility within the Fitness Incentive Spa located at 157 Deer Park Avenue, Village of Babylon, New York 11702. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearings all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Application at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the filed documents of the proposed Application will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF BABYLON Jean Marie Parker Village Clerk Dated: Babylon, New York August 28, 2026 26-476. 9/10, 17

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007AMC2, Plaintiff AGAINST Kristine Gomes a/k/a Kristine E. Ippolito; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 22, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 29, 2026, at 2:15PM, premises known as 9 13th Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. 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, District 0100 Section 134.00 Block 02.00 Lot 027.000. Approximate amount of judgment $554,432.58 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 611332/2021. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 5, 2026 For sale information, please visit www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 26-450 8/27, 9/3, 10, 17

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PUBLIC NOTICE B OARD OF APPEALS VILLAGE OF BABYLON PURSUANT to the provisions of Article VII of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Village of Babylon, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Village of Babylon will hold a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in the Municipal Building, at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York to consider the following applications: • Application of Michael Calarco, AVC Enterprises LLC, 58 Sheppard Lane, Smithtown, NY 11787, for a special use permit to maintain a commercial parking lot in the rear of the premises located at 126-128 Nor t h C arl l Av enue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Retail Business District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 9, Block 1, Lot 31. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-20 and 365-35. • Application of Katherine Cannizzaro, 33 Cadman Avenue, Babylon, NY, for a special use permit to maintain a mother/daughter use at the premises located at 33 Cadman Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence A-7 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 5, Block 2, Lot 97.1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15 and 365-35. • Appl i c at ion of Rose Cardillo, Pride and Joy Childcare,

406 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY, agent of owner Andrew E. Laufer, 406 DPA LLC, 406 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY, for a special use permit to maintain a day care center in the rear detached building on the premises located at 406 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 6, Block 3, Lot 32. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35. • Application of Dr. Howard Hertz, Jarjess Ltd., 350 West Main Street, Babylon, NY, for a special use permit to maintain a medical office on the premises located at 350 West Main Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 13, Block 1, Lot 35.1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35. • Application of 258 Corp., 258 West Main Street, Babylon, NY for a special use permit to maintain a professional use at the premises located at 258 West Main Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 13, Block 1, Lot 61.1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35. • Appl i c a tion of 380-382-384 Corporation, 350 West Main Street, Babylon, NY for permission for a special use permit to maintain a facility that

combines two established medical offices Total Orthopedics and Babylon Medical Practice) on the premises located at 380-384 West Main Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in Residence O District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 13, Block 1, Lot 19.2. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35. • Appl i c a tion of Jacquline Murphy-Albert, 29 Pine Street, Babylon, NY for permission to construct a front porch portico on the premises located at 29 Pine Street, Babylon, NY requiring a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 25 feet required to 20.2 feet proposed. Property located in Residence A-4 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 05, Block 1, Lot 51.5. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-16 and 365-35. • Application of Jeanne Daly, 27 Cedar Street, Babylon, NY for permission to construct an addition for a mudroom and bathroom on the premises located at 27 Cedar Street, Babylon, NY requiring variances to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 6 feet to 3 feet existing and to reduce the total side yard setback from 20 feet to 10.47 feet proposed. Property located in Residence A-7 District, Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 07, Block 2, Lot 31. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-15 and 365-35.

APPLICANTS OR THEIR DULY APP O I N T E D R E PR E S E N TAT I V E S MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE A B O V E H E A RING. BRUCE HUMENIK, CHAIRMAN JEFFREY C. WEBER, SECRETARY 26-461 9/3, 10 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U. S . BA N K NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES C O R P O R AT I O N MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-BNC1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BNC1, -againstALINSON ACOSTA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on April 7, 2025, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL A S S O C IAT I O N , AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007BNC1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH C E RT I F IC AT E S , SERIES 2007-BNC1 is the Plaintiff and ALINSON ACOSTA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). 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, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on October 14, 2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 145 SOUTH 15TH

STREET, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0103-009.00-03.00033.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PA RC E L OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt In d e x No.: 609933/2015. Thomas A. Abbate, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Me rc h ant s C on course, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-468 9/10, 17, 24, 10/1 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND S O C I E T Y, F S B , AS INDENTURE T RU S T E E , F O R THE NRPL TRUST 2 0 1 9 - 3 M O RTG AG E - B AC K E D N O T E S , SE R I E S 2019-3, -againstJEFFREY GOLDMAN, 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 12, 2023, wherein WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND S O C I E T Y, F S B , AS INDENTURE T RU S T E E , F O R THE NRPL TRUST 2 0 1 9 - 3 M O RTG AG E - B AC K E D N O T E S , SE R I E S 2019-3 is the Plaintiff and JEFFREY GOLDMAN, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on October 8, 2026 at 2:00PM, pre m i s e s k n ow n as 300 DOLPHIN LANE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100-230.00-01.00044.000 & 065.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PA RC E L OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt In d e x No.: 619973/2020. Joshua P. Blumberg, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Me rc h ant s C on course, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT /

CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-469. 9/10, 17, 24, 10/1 The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a Public Hearing at The Town of Babylon 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York (East Wing Board Room) on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:00pm N EW A PPL IC ATION 1. Ayman Habib 73 Parkdale Dr. N. Babylon NY 11703 SCTM NO: 0100-115-2-46 2. Richard Heelan 40 Pine St. Copiague NY 11726 SCTM NO: 0100178-1-31 3. 48 Arnold Corp. 48 Arnold Ave. West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100-216-4-15 4. Avinash Agnihotri 1473 2nd St. West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100139-1-32 RENEWALS 1. Aldabi LLC & Iqma Realty LLC 20 31st St. Wyandanch NY 11798 SCTM NO: 010079-1-36 2. Iqma Realty LLC 152 Lake Dr. Wyandanch NY 11798 SCTM NO: 010059-2-3 3. Iqbal Realty LLC 236 State Ave. Wyandanch NY 11798 SCTM NO: 0100115-2-46 26-470 9/10

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK L O A N D E P O T. COM, LLC Plaintiff, Against RALPH F. SOLURI, JR. A/K/A RALPH SOLURI; et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/17/2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 10/13/2026 at 1:00PM, premises known as 103 East Santa Barbara Road a/k/a 103 Santa Barbara Road East, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the at Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 188.00 Block 01.00 Lot 086.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $317,729.59 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 613361/2025 DANIELLE COYSH, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 8/27/2026 File Number: 25300334 CA 26=472 9/10, 17, 24, 10/1

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Trustee on Behalf of PRPM 2024-NQM1 Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Hector Hernandez, ET AL.,

Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 10, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 257 Bayview Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0101, Section 006.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 075.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $606,849.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614500/2025. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 245701-2 26-430. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF BEARS STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES 1 LLC, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2007-AQ1, Plaintiff AGAINST BEVERLY JONES A/K/A BEVERLY CREWS; ROSALIND FREEMAN; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 23, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 67 North 16th Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, Section: 040.00 Block: 01.00 Lot: 006.000 District: 0100. Approximate amount of judgment $393,742.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600144/2024. For sale information, please visit ServiceLink Auction at https://www.servicelinkauction.com or call (866) 539-4173. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 SPSNY804 90864 26-433 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Home Equity Asset Trust 2005-7 Home Equity PassThrough. Certificates, Series 2005-7 Plaintiff,

Against Marian Mills as Administrator of the Estate of Bernadette Roberts a/k/a Bernedette Roberts, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Clerk of the Suffolk County Traffic and Violations Agency, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, Irwin Pomerantz, as the Administrator of Long Island Care Center, Inc.; Beulh Marshall s/h/a John Doe #1 Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/08/2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 9/22/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3 Surrey Drive, Amityville, NY 11701, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 171.00 Block 02.00 Lot 070.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $351,588.26 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 621060/2017 Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 7/27/2026 File Number: 32156 CA 26-435. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, NAT IO NA L A S S O C IAT I O N A S T RU ST E E F OR NOMURA ASSET A C C E P TA N C E 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-atlaw, next-of-kin, 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 judgment 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 High-

way, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM premises known as 14 Melody Lane, Amityville, NY 11701. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall b e conduc te d 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. A l l t h at c e r t a i n 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 - At t o r n e y s f o r Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 26-448 8/27, 9/3, 10, 17 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN 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 h e Tow n B o ard Meeting Room in

SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK - BABYLON. PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff -against- LEROY R. HAMILTON AS HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF BEATRICE HAMILTON, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated October 15, 2025 and entered on October 20, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction on the front steps of the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as DSBL# 0100-054.00-02.00-001.000. Said premises known as 79 S. 32ND STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798 Approximate amount of lien $116,688.55 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 628335/2023. FRANCESCO P. TINI, ESQ., Referee Pincus & Tarab Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 26-451. 8/27, 9/3, 10, 17 the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, September 15th, 2026. Public hearings begin 6:00pm. N E W APPLICATIONS: •Tomas Solis APMT-26-42 51 Mount Ave Wy an d an c h , N Y 11798 SCTM#0100-55-330.007 •Chelsea Quaranta APMT-26-40 149 Osceola Ave Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM# 0100-27-177 • S i r h e e n Chowdhury APMT-26-67 248 6th Street Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM#0100-874-77 •Tamer Sezer APMT-26-111 108 Granada Pkwy Lindenhurst, NY 11757 SCTM#0100-2262-86 •Jeffrey Archer APMT-26-94 105 Granada Pkwy Wheatley Heights,

NY 11798 SCTM#0100-101-19 •Amrik KaranSarpal APMT-26-8 467 Carlls Path Deer Park, NY 11729/SCTM#0100441-35 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 C o u n t y, Ne w York. Babylon Beacon: Thursday, Sept 10th, 2026 26-467. 9/10

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST THEODORE J HODNETT AKA THEODORE HODNETT, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 26, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 149 43rd Street, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100 Section 202.00 Block 02.00 Lot: 048.002. Approximate amount of judgment $450,970.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610342/2024. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001455 90827 26-432. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACIT Y BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against L AW R E NC E WOMACK A/K/A L AW R E N C E H . WOMACK, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered December 17, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 23, 2026 at 3:30PM. Premises known as 252 Locust Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702. District 0102 Sec 008.00 Block 03.00 Lot 030.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $509,962.08 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 619962/2023. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee File # 3000001648 26-437 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Carmine Frabasile; Gaetana Frabasile; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 21, 2025, and amended August 3, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on September 22, 2026, at 12:30PM, premises known as 37 Chatham Street, Deer Park, NY 11729. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 023.00 Block: 04.00 Lot: 009.000. Approximate amount of judgment $460,294.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601008/2023. Thomas M. McNally, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 7, 2026 26-438. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff against NATALIE GENOVA, et al Defendant(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 30, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 23, 2026 at 3:00PM. Premises known as 506 North Greene Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. District 0103 Sec 003.00 Block 04.00 Lot 030.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $343,415.95 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 623995/2025.The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)400-9633. Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee File # 2520239NY 26-439 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20061AR, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN IN-

TEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUC CESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, -againstUNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRED PINARD, 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 June 1, 2026, wherein MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20061AR, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUC CESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE is the Plaintiff and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRED PINARD, 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 September 23, 2026 at 4:00PM, premises known as 3 PERRY LANE, WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-015.00-05.00015.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND; SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WYANDANCH, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF

SUFFOLK, CIT Y AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 608820/2023. Robert Fuchs, 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. 26-440. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK SELENE FINANCE, LP, -againstTINA MARIE ANTONELLO-PORTEE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG P O RT E E A / K / A CR AIG JAMES PORTEE, 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 June 25, 2026, wherein SELENE FINANCE, LP is the Plaintiff and TINA MARIE ANTONELLO-PORTEE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG P O RT E E A / K / A CR AIG JAMES PORTEE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL,

200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on September 24, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 213 FREDERICK AVENUE, BABYLON, NY 11702; and the following tax map identification: 0102002.00-02.00-005.002. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 631107/2024. Darrin Berger, 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. 26-441. 8/20. 27, 9/3, 10 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U. S . BA N K NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE A S SE T- BAC K E D PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EMX3, -against-

FRANK GIUNTA A/K/A FRANK P. GIUNTA, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on July 5, 2019, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL A S S O C IAT I O N , AS TRUSTEE, FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOM E E QU I T Y MORTGAGE A S SE T- BAC K E D PASS-THROUGH C E RT I F IC AT E S , SERIES 2006-EMX3 is the Plaintiff and FRANK GIUNTA A/K/A FRANK P. GIUNTA, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on September 30, 2026 at 2:00PM, pre m i s e s k n ow n as 11 WILSHIRE D R , BA B Y L O N , NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100-116.00-02.00040.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PA RC E L OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT NORTH BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt In d e x No.: 617927/2017. Brian J. Davis, Esq. Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PL LC , 9 0 0 Me rchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, At-

torneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with C ov id-19 guide lines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-452. 8/27, 9/3, 10, 17 Notice of formation of Rampage Performance LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 08/11/2026. Office: Suffolk Co. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: 9 Fairfield Dr, Dix Hills, NY 11746. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 26-463. 9/3, 10, 17, 24, 10/1, 8 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF SISTER SHIP, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 8/24/26. Office Loc. Suffolk County. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: Sister Ship, LLC at 22 Washington Dr, Centerport, NY 11721. Reg. Agent: e R e s i d e nt Ag e nt , Inc.1 Rockefeller Plaza Ste 1204, NY, NY 10020. P/B/A: 22 Washington Dr, C e nt e r p o r t , N Y 11721. Purpose: any lawful activity. 26-465. 9/3, 10, 17, 24, 10/1, 8

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association as Trustee for LBRanch Series V Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Albert S. Belgrove, ET AL.,

Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 13, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 6 Belmont Court, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements t he re on e re c te d, situate, lying and being in the Village of Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0101, Section 006.00, Block 03.00 and L ot 073.001 f/k/a Lot 073.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $549,113.96 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #627542/2024. Glenn P. Warmuth, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 232749-2 26-447. 8/27, 9/3, 10, 17 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for LSF8 Master Part icip at ion Tr ust, Plaintiff, vs. Kerlie Belizaire, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 7, 2018 and an Order Amending Judgment and Pur-

suant to CPLR 2004 Extending the Time to Set Sale and Ratify Sale Nunc Pro Tunc duly entered on August 31, 2021, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., premises known as 20 Barrington Drive, Wheatley Heights a/k/a Wyandanch, NY 11798. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements t he re on ere c te d, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 015.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 006.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $1,055,583.26 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603005/2016. Cash will not be accepted. Christopher S. Como, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 26-457 9/3, 10, 17, 24 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank National Association, successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-11, Plaintiff AGAINST

Susan Papszycki; Spencer Papszycki; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 14, 2018, and Resettled August 15, 2019, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 5, 2026 at 10:00AM, pre m i s e s k n ow n as 132 Central Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Deer Park, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0100 Section 088.00 Block 03.00 Lot 023.001. Approximate amount of judgment $321,333.69 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 609341/2015. John Boklak, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 17, 2026 For sale information, please visit www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 26-458. 9/3, 10, 17, 24 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NA-

TIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE2, ASSETBAC K E D C E RTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HE2, -againstK I M DA S H , A S HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY DASH, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on December 2, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL A S S O C IAT I O N , ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2007-HE2, A S SE T- BAC K E D CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HE2 is the Plaintiff and KIM DASH, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY DASH, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on October 2, 2026 at 1:00PM, premises known as 47 MAPLE ROAD, AMITYVILLE, NY 11701; and the following tax map identification: 0100-124.00-01.00016.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PA RC E L OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING NORTH AMITYVILLE, TOWN

OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt In d e x No.: 620150/2017. Annette Eaderesto, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Me rc h ant s C on course, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-460. 9/3, 10, 17, 24 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, Against ANDREA GOLOFF A/K/A ANDREA BITET TO A/K/A ANDREA GOLOFF BITETTO AS HEIR AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN TO JOSEPHINE BITETTO; et al Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 06/25/2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 10/8/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 240 W 5th Street, Deer Park, NY 11729, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of

land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 087.00 Block 04.00 Lot 099.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $252,774.85 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 621176/2024 Billie Jean Miller, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 8/17/2026 File Number: 24300612 CA 26-462. 9/3, 10, 17, 24 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST C O M PA N Y, A S T RU ST E E F OR HOM E E QU I T Y MORTGAGE LOAN A S SE T- BAC K E D T RU S T, S E R I E S SPMD 2004-C, HOM E E QU I T Y MORTGAGE LOAN A S SE T- BAC K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES SPMD 2004-C, -againstCARL D. PLAISIMOND, 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 January 23, 2026, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQ-

UITY MORTGAGE L OA N A S S E TBACKED TRUST, SERIES SPMD 2004C, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN A S SE T- BAC K E D CERTIFICATES, SERIES SPMD 2004-C is the Plaintiff and CARL D. PLAISIMOND, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on October 6, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 169 NORTH 28TH STREET, WYANDANCH, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-039.00-01.00011.001. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PA RC E L OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Ju d g m e nt In d e x No.: 619438/2023. Jonathan A. Baum, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Me rc h ant s C on course, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LO CATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-464. 9/3, 10, 17, 24

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST Jimmy L. Maxis; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered July 23, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 29, 2026, at 2:15PM, premises known as 623 Nimrod Court, North Babylon, NY 11703. 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, District 0100 Section 111.00 Block 04.00 Lot 024.000. Approximate amount of judgment $373,100.39 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 619293/2025. Scott Siller, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 5, 2026 For sale information, please visit www. Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831 26-449. 8/27, 9/3, 10, 17

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INF O R M AT I O NA L 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, September 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): P U B L I C H E A RING/SITE PLAN REVIEW/CHANGE OF ZONE JOB#: PLAN-265; Splash Holdings LI, LLC: SCTM# 0100-164.00-01.00004.000: Z one – From B-Residence/ E-Business to EBusiness: SEQRA – Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Applicant proposes a change of zone from E-Business/BResidence to EBusiness, in order to construct a 4,620sf automated car wash, along with associated site improvements.: Property is located on the west side of NYS Route 110, 101.14’ south of Ritter Avenue, North Amityville, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York PUBLIC HEARING/ SI T E PL A N R E VIEW/SELF STORAGE FACILITY JOB#: PLAN-26-13; Angel 6, LLC: SCTM# 0100-065.0001.00-032.000 and 0100-065.00-01.00031.000: Zone – GA

Public Notices Industr y (Light): SEQRA – Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Applicant proposes to demolish existing structures to construct a new 3-story 33,980sf (footprint) self-storage facility, along with associated site improvements.: Property is located on the north side of Grand Blvd, 975' west of Commack Road, Deer Park, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Pl an n i ng B o ard, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Babylon B eacon: 09/10/2026 26-473 9/10 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005FF6, Plaintiff AGAINST Florentina Boscolo a/k/a Florentina Rujeu Boscolo; Rosaria Restivo; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered April 21, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on October 15, 2026, at 1:30PM, pre m i s e s k n ow n as 44 Seley Drive, North Babylon, NY 11703. 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, District: 0100 Section: 120.00 Block: 01.00 Lot: 155.000. Approximate amount of judgment $590,698.04 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 621190/2023. Francesco Tini, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 26, 2026 26-474. 9/10,17, 24,10/1

ed, situate, lying and being at Copiague, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100 Section 191.00 Block 01.00 Lot 163.002. Approximate amount of judgment $1,027,999.73 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 606427/2019. David Besso, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 28, 2026 26-475. 9/10, 17, 24, 10/1

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank National Association, as Tr uste e for GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-AR5, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005AR5, Plaintiff AGAINST Suffolk County Public Administrator as Limited Administrator of the Estate of Richard Orlandi; Sandra Orlandi; Laurinda Handlik; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 7, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 14, 2026, at 9:00AM, premises known as 163 Baylawn Avenue, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erect-

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF BABYLON 1 5 3 W. M A I N S T R E E T, BA B YLON, NY 11702 M U N IC I PA L BUILDING P L A N N I N G BOARD MEETING AGENDA September 17, 2026 NEW BUSINESS: 140 Babylon Properties 140-170 Deer Park Avenue Site Plan Review Alayna M. Realty LLC 222 Deer Park Aveue Site Plan Review Zarkini Inc. 375 Deer Park Avenue Site Plan Review Feel Well 11 W. Main Street Site Plan Review Singh 387 Deer Park Avenue Site Plan Review Jupiter Sky Creations 65 Deer Park Avenue Site Plan Change Café Mina 180 Deer Park Avenue Site Plan Review 26-477. 9/10

Longtime Village employee recognized Carolyn James/Herald

Pictured, from left, are Superintendent of Public Works Rick Sorrentino, Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Karen Kozlowski, Ed Kozlowski and Trustee Patrick Pichichero. The Village of Lindenhurst recognized Ed Kozlowski upon his retirement after 45 years of service to the community. Kozlowski spent his career as a heavy equipment operator with the Department of Public Works. Throughout his four and a half decades of service, he earned the respect and appreciation of his colleagues through his ability, diligence and commitment to the village and its residents. In recognition of his career, Mayor Michael Lavorata, with the unanimous support of the Village Board of Trustees, proclaimed

as “Ed Kozlowski Day” in the Village of Lindenhurst. The proclamation honors Kozlowski for his 45 years of service and contributions to the community. “Ed has made a lasting difference, not only in the work of our Department of Public Works, but also in the lives of the people he worked alongside. We are deeply grateful for everything he has done for Lindenhurst and wish him nothing but health, happiness and many wonderful years ahead in retirement,” said Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle.

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achieve this distinction status. Of course, this speaks volumes about the character, discipline, and commitment of our student athletes, but we know it could not happen without the guidance and support of our athletic director, coaches, faculty members, and families. We are incredibly proud of this achievement.” “These recognitions reflect the heart of who we are as a district,” said Donna Noesi, president of the school board. “Earning a national PTA designation, being honored by NYSPHSAA, and securing federal ESSA grants all speak to the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community.” The district also received federal grant allocations under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Jeffrey Haubrich, the district’ assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, explained that Babylon is eligible to apply for grants under federal Title I, Title II, Title III and Title IV grants. “Each title grant has a narrow and specifically defined set of criteria that determines how we can spend those funds,” Haubrich said, adding that the district can vary the plans slightly each year. He said the administrative team meets with diverse stakeholders to determine how to spend the money. Under Title I, Babylon was given $58,120, which the district will use to offset the cost of academic intervention services salaries.

Title II funds of $22,777 will be used for professional development this year. Haubrich said the district will be implementing Fundations, a systematic phonics, spelling and handwriting program designed for students in kindergarten through grade 3 as a Tier 2 service at the Grade School and expanding its use at the Elementary School. Under Title III for English language learners, which “will support our ENL teachers,” Haubrich said, will receive $5,632. Title IV funds are designated for safe and healthy schools, he added, and the $10,000 that Babylon received will be used to offset the costs of the district’s administrative assistants. The district also received an anonymous $25,000 donation. Manza said the board is “very grateful” for the donation from an anonymous community member “Who wanted to express their appreciation for their child’s experience at Babylon Elementary School, so this money will be used for the Babylon Elementary School courtyard project. This will help us to continue to enhance the creation of an inclusive outdoor learning and recreational space for our students,” Manza said. “This is just a tremendous example of the support and generosity that exists in this community. Thank you.” The next meeting of the Babylon Board of Education will be Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library.

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hether it’s the war in Iran, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China’s expansionism or the continuing threat of Islamist terrorism, the United States and the world are faced with crises from multiple directions. This should be a time when nations with common values and interests forge a united front, no matter our policy differences or personality clashes. The most significant example of this unity occurred at the close of World War II, when the U.S., Canada and the countries of Western Europe put aside historic differences and rivalries to unite against the common threat of world communism emanating from the Soviet Union by forming NATO, which became the largest and most successful military and governmental alliance in human history. After centuries of conflict, including World Wars I and II, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans, NATO ultimately caused the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, and prevented the inva-

sion of one country by another on the continent of Europe for 75 years, until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. As the world’s lone superpower, the U.S. was the main force within NATO, providing troops on the ground in various countries, a nuclear umbrella for all of the organization’s members and, most important, our credibility and commitment. The member countries were of course also essential to NATO’s success, coordinating their military units under an American Supreme Command and pledging unity. No wonder it has been Russian President Vladimir Putin’s long-held dream to somehow bring about NATO’s dissolution. NATO demonstrated its commitment to stand united when it responded so quickly and forcefully to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Though no other NATO country was attacked and there was no war on European soil, countries responded with troops, courage and ability. Great Britain, Denmark, Canada, Poland and Italy would suffer casualties at a per-capita rate which approached our own. Previously, in the successful Operation Desert Storm against Iraq in 1991, countries such as Britain and

France sent troops to fight alongside American forces. NATO did, however, develop lingering deficiencies. Its over-reliance on the United States led to a continuing failure by member countries to meet their financial commitments to the alliance. I recall being at a meeting in London with Britain’s defense minister as far back as 1997, where he acknowledged the fear of NATO’s becoming a “paper tiger.” It is to Present Trump’s credit that he effectively saved the alliance by pressuring its member nations to pay up. Trump’s more recent actions, however — his threats to take Greenland from Denmark, engaging in a tariff war with Canada while referring to it as our 51st state, his exchange of insults with Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, and his attack on Pope Leo— have only weakened NATO. Similarly, Trump’s withdrawal of troops from Poland and Germany, and cuts in aid to Ukraine, have raised doubts about American credibility and reliability. Also damaging to the alliance was the failure to coordinate strategy with NATO countries before beginning the war against Iran. (This was so contrary to the close cooperation I saw between American

s strong as we are, maintaining alliances is vital to our national security.

and British generals when I had visited Afghanistan.) This has resulted in Britain’s refusal to provide its minesweeping capability to Trump in the Strait of Hormuz, and Meloni’s denying us use of air bases in Italy. These actions, on both sides, are shortsighted, and counterproductive to everyone. There is no doubt that the United States is the superpower and indispensable partner in the alliance. It is also true that our relationship with NATO, and our actions and level of support for Ukraine, South Korea, Taiwan and Israel, are watched carefully by our adversaries China, Iran, North Korea, Al Qaeda and ISIS, as well as by our allies and friendly nations such as Japan and the Philippines in the Pacific and Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. As strong as the U.S. is, maintaining alliances and international support is vital to our national security. Isolationist policies such as America First and Fortress America have failed us in the past, and we can’t afford to rely on, or even experiment with them again. We live in an ever more dangerous, threatening world. We cannot risk America First becoming America Alone. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

What our government once was, and what it is now

’ve just finished watching a threehour documentary on the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt titled “Rendezvous With Destiny.” It highlights the accomplishments of one man and provides us with a refreshing reminder of a time in history when our leaders led and the people benefited from their selfless labors. When you have sat through hours of commentary by brilliant historians and seen the priceless film footage, it’s impossible not to think about the current state of our country and its leadership. I’ve had the good fortune to spend 29 years in public service at the local and state levels. I’ve rubbed elbows with some of our nation’s most gifted politicians, and witnessed their accomplishments as a spectator and firsthand. The more you witness the history of our multiple governments, the more you realize how our current government is no longer capable of serving the people who desperately need it. I have no issue

with the people from both parties who provide us with services in our counties, towns and villages. But I am saddened by our federal system, which serves only itself. The U.S. Congress is trapped in a state of gridlock. Years go by and not one bill is passed that helps the people who need it. The House and Senate managed to pass a bill that provides tax relief to the wealthy and robs the poor of health care coverage and food benefits. Members of Congress who voted for the so-called Big, Beautiful Bill try to portray it as a tax-cutting law, but on closer examination, it helps only those who need no help. One provision of the bill provides some tax relief for suburban homeowners by raising the cap on deductions for state and local taxes from $10,000 to $40,000 through 2029. Many members pledged to stop Congress from insider stock trading, but the bill failed to even get a floor vote, thanks to pressure from some of the more senior members. The voters took note of the failures of Congress in recent months by kicking 16 members from both political parties off

the ballot. We are six months into a war with Iran that has robbed us of our extensive inventory of key weapons and put us in danger if we were to have any conflict with China or Russia, our sworn enemies. We have insulted our NATO allies, who are being criticized for failing to join the battle in Iran, even thought they were never consulted. The price of gasoline continues to spike due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic. There is little or no chance that there will be any compromise before Election Day, and some incumbents will suffer for this travesty. With prices still high, health benefits being cut for 12 million people and another 7 million losing the benefits of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, President Trump keeps insisting that affordability is a Democratic hoax. In the midst of this national economic crises, the president has ratcheted up his personal war with Canada by imposing 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods. Tariffs work both ways, and American consumers will pay more for toilet paper, plywood and other crucial products.

he nation is juggling lots of challenges, but the president is fixated on other things.

While our country faces crisis after crisis, our ally Ukraine is being bombarded by hundreds of Russian drones. The Ukrainians have waged a successful four-year battle against the Russian invasion, but they now faces the possibility that North Korea will enter the conflict with thousands of troops. Europe is doing its share, but it appears that Trump doesn’t want to offend Russian President Vladimir Putin by offering Ukraine more assistance. Our nation is being forced to juggle numerous challenges, but the president is fixated on building his White House ballroom as well as a ceremonial arch near Arlington National Cemetery. He is also accelerating his efforts to put his name on our currency and a number of public buildings. The more we watch documentaries on Roosevelt and former Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, the more we are struck by the contrast between what government once was, and still should be, and what it is now. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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Twenty-five years later, we remember

ept. 11, 2001, remains a defining moment for anyone who lived through it. For some, it is remembered in exact detail — where they were standing, who they were with, what they saw and the moment they realized that life as they knew it had changed forever. For others, particularly those born after the terrorist attacks, it is history. They learn about it in school, see photos and videos and hear stories from parents, grandparents and teachers. But 25 years later, the challenge for all of us is the same: How do we remember Sept. 11 in a meaningful way, and how do we help those who continue to live with its consequences? In the middle of unimaginable horror, people helped one another. Strangers carried strangers. First responders risked their lives for people they did not know. Communities opened their doors. Ordinary people performed extraordinary acts of courage and kindness. Long Islanders were in the thick of 9/11, as volunteer fire departments from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, many with FDNY firefighters, raced to the site. Baldwin’s Bob Beckwith, a retired city fireman, responded, and three days later stood with President George W. Bush atop the rubble in a defining image of the attacks’ aftermath. Roosevelt High School students creat-

ed a memorial garden honoring two graduates who died at ground zero. Students at Deasy Elementary School, in Glen Cove, made stuffed animals for children who lost parents in the attacks. Scouts from across Suffolk collected 153,000 bottled drinks in 70 hours for rescue workers. The attacks brought a sense of insecurity and a horrifying realization that we could not control what was happening around us. Nearly 3,000 people were killed at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania, including 497 Long Islanders. Families lost parents, children, siblings and friends. First responders ran toward danger, and countless others demonstrated extraordinary courage simply by helping strangers. In the succeeding years, children grew up without mothers or fathers. Some followed in their parents’ footsteps, becoming police officers, firefighters or other public servants to honor those they lost. Grandchildren were born who never had the opportunity to know the people whose names are spoken every Sept. 11. For many families, the anniversary isn’t simply a day on the calendar. It can bring back memories, grief and questions that never fade away. That is why remembering matters. Memorials, ceremonies and the simple

act of saying the names of those we lost are vital ritual. We remember everyone who died, we remember those who died later from illnesses connected to their work at ground zero, and we remember the families that were left behind. The anniversary is a day for reflection and service — much like Memorial Day and Veterans Day, when we pause to recognize sacrifice and those who served something greater than themselves. Honor their memory through action. Help a neighbor. Support a first responder or veteran. Visit a memorial, take part in a community service project, or teach a child why Sept. 11 still matters. Children should learn about that day in age-appropriate ways, understanding both the tragedy and the remarkable response of people who came together. These lessons are important. Twenty-five years is a long time. But it is not long enough to forget. So say the names. Remember the lives. Honor the families. Thank those who responded. Support those still suffering. And then do something good. The Herald’s 9/11 special section seeks to do just that. Through the memories and experiences of people who lived through or lost someone on that horrific day, and were forever changed, we hope to show that Sept. 11 isn’t just something that happened 25 years ago. It is part of our history, and part of our present.

letterS We were unified after Sept. 11. What’s happened since then? To the Editor: The aftermath of Sept. 11 was a lost opportunity for this country to be much stronger and united. For a very brief time, we grieved, suffered, and consoled one another, despite differences in race, ethnicity, religion and politics. At the time, the feeling was that we had taken a quantum leap in our tolerances and respect for one another. For many, a spiritual awakening was activated to strengthen our resiliency as well. Who would believe the shelf life of this unity would expire in so short a time? This teaching moment was fleeting, and in many ways has been forgotten. We are now more divided politically, led by our two parties. We are angrier in our discourse, often misinformed, and less patient with our differences. We attack the

person, not the ideas. We are more distrustful — and in many cases, the mainstream media plays their role in this. The sadness is that we could have been better

as a country, but regressed to our darker side. TONY GIAMETTA Oceanside

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s the 2026-27 academic year gets under way, it’s a good time to get motivated for the challenges and opportunities ahead, whether you’re a student, a parent or a teacher like me. The next nine to 10 months will be a time of growth, and include the occasional hurdle that will require us to employ old and new knowledge and skills. It would certainly help to be inspired by someone as you take on a new year. Well, how about an entire team? I have been a professor of sport management for 21 years, 16 as a full-time professor at Farmingdale State College. I am also a huge sports fan. And in that time, not one team I closely follow — the New York Jets, Mets, Knicks and

Georgetown University basketball — had won a championship. That is 83 years of futility. Tack on the years since the Mets won in 1986, that’s another 20 years and another 80 seasons of no championships. That is a lot of losing. In fact, A.I. told me that the odds of none of my teams winning a title in 40 years was extremely low, roughly 0.44 percent. So you can imagine how strange, and great, it feels now, as I approach a new school year with a Knicks title under my belt. Teaching sports management, I find a lot of motivation in working with students who are going to be the future leaders in this growing industry. But have I felt joy? Not really. To see your favorite teams lose year after year — and my teams seemed to lose a lot of painful games — sapped the joy out of being a fan. I’ve always felt like an out-

sider in the world of fandom, jealous of others around the country whose teams achieved their ultimate goal. We’re New York fans, for God’s sake. We deserved better! Well, 2026-27 is shaping up to be very different. The magical playoff ride that started for the Knicks in April and culminated with an NBA championship in June continues on for us fans. At least it does for me. Frankly, though, I’m not sure what that means, or how I should behave at school. After spending the past few months fist-bumping and high-fiving strangers in the street, in restaurants, on the train and on the subway, do I now continue that in the classrooms and hallways at Farmingdale? Can I keep saying, “Knicks in five!” as I do to my wife, members of my extended family and my best friends — but now to students and fellow professors? I sure hope so.

an I keep saying, ‘Knicks in five!’ now to students and fellow professors?

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Turns out that urge is likely very normal. According to Todd Rogers, a professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School who leads the Fandom and Social Connection Initiative, “Fandom is a very communal phenomenon and has the potential to increase the quantity and quality of our relationships.” All I can say is that I’m hyped. I have an energy now that I realize has been absent for the past 21 years. I know that I’ve always given students my best, but the effort was devoid of the joy that comes with cheering with thousands of other New Yorkers who share the beauty of being a sports fan — connection, camaraderie and community. I don’t ask students who their favorite teams are, but I’m confident that many I’ll interact with this year are Knicks fans, and that they’re hyped as well. And that will make this year unlike any other. Sarbjit Singh is an associate professor of sports management at Farmingdale State College.

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