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Sen. Monica Martinez defeated Republican challenger Brianne Wakefield, capturing 66 percent Democrats made significant of the vote to Wakefield’s 33 perstrides in Suffolk County in the cent, according to unofficial Nov. 3 elections, making strong results. showings in several closely In the 11th Assembly District, watched races and putting incumbent Democrat Kwani B. Republicans on the defensive as O’Pharrow defeated Republican unofficial results came in late Joseph Cardinale, receiving 60.8 Tuesday night. percent of the vote to CardinaBuoyed by Gov. le’s 39.1 percent. Kathy Hochul’s re“The results of election to another tonight’s elections four-year ter m, bode well for our Democrats mountfuture,” Suf folk ed competitive chalCounty Democratic lenges in two conChair man Rich g ressional races. Schaffer said. Republican incum“Hopefully we can bents Andrew Gartake some of this barino in the 2nd energy into next Congressional Disyear,” Suffolk Countrict and Nick ty Legislator Jason LaLota in the 1st Richberg said. District faced tight Republican Kevin c o n t e s t s a g a i n s t KEViN MCCAFFREY McCaffrey, a former Democratic chal- Former Presiding Officer of Suffolk County legislengers Patrick Hal- the legislature lator who provided pin and Christoelection-night compher Gallant, respectively. mentary on News 12, pointed to “At this time, there are still economic concerns as a major votes to count, and every single factor shaping voters’ decisions. one of them deserves to be “A lot of what you are seeing counted. It’s obvious now that comes down to issues like the this election was not what people cost of gasoline and people’s thought it would be,” Gallant pocketbooks,” McCaffrey said. said. “The closeness of these Republicans also held onto results show that Long Island is important seats. Jarett Gandolfo, not satisfied with the status running on the Republican and quo.” Conservative lines, defeated In the 4th State Senate Dis- Democrat Joshua James Taveras trict, incumbent Democratic for the 8th State Senate District

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seat for merly held by Alexis Weik. In the 9th Assembly District, Republican incumbent Michael Durso defeated Democratic challenger Christopher J. Walis, receiving 57 percent of the vote. Hochul celebrated her victory, linking the results in New York to a broader political shift across the country. “What is happening in New York is unfolding across the country,” she said. “We are on the verge of making history in America.” Hochul also said that while winning an election takes one night, ear ning voters’ trust requires a commitment every day. “I am not here to make history; I am here to make a difference,” she said. The Associated Press called

the governor’s race for Hochul 12 seconds after polls closed, prompting criticism from Republicans. “It was kind of quick and we really don’t have the numbers,” McCaffrey said, suggesting the projection may have been based on early voting and absentee ballots. Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman conceded the race, saying he would make the same decision to run again. Hochul said she had spoken with Blakeman and pledged to work with him on issues affecting Nassau County. Courtesy Suffolk Democratic party

Suffolk Democratic Chairman Rich Schaffer speaks to an enthusiastic crowd on election night as results showed Democrats had made major strides.

Sampling of cat breeds ‘Made in America’ including two with exotic names tried to escape France before her execution in 1793. According to the tale, she loaded her prized possessions, including six Turkish Angora cats, onto a ship bound for America. Although she never made it, her cats reportedly landed in Maine and bred with short-haired cats, eventually developing the breed. Another story involves Capt. Charles Coon, an Englishman who kept long-haired cats aboard his ship. When he anchored in New England, his cats supposedly mated with local feral cats. Soon, the longhaired kittens became known as “Coon’s cats.” Folklore aside, the most likely explanation is that New World cats interbred with cats brought over by English seafarers or even Vikings. The Maine Coon’s resemblance to the Norwegian Forest cat supports that theory. Munchkins: Think feline Basset Hound. Munchkins were developed from several cats carrying a short-legged mutation. Shortlegged cats appeared as early as 1944 in Britain, but a breeding line was never established. In 1983, Sandra Hochenedel found a pregnant, short-legged cat under her trailer in Louisiana. “Blackberry” gave birth to a litter that included kittens with the same short legs as their mother. Hochenedel gave one male dwarf kitten, “Toulouse,” to her friend Kay La France.

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Oct. 29 was National Cat Day, honoring all of our nation’s felines. In addition, at least 28 cat breeds originated in the United States, including Bombays and Bengals, with their exotic-sounding names. Some breeds were developed through crossbreeding, some are hybrids of domestic and wild cats, and others resulted from spontaneous mutations. Here are brief histories of four American-made cat breeds. American-made cats: Four breeds with fascinating origins Maine Coons: Probably the best-known American cat breed, the Maine Coon is the largest and oldest natural domestic feline breed in North America. Considered native to Maine, it is the state’s official cat. The breed was recognized as a distinct type in 1861, with a 22-pound cat named “Captain Jenks of the Horse Marines.” However, the Maine Coon’s origins are unclear. One myth centers on its bushy tail and common coat pattern, leading some to believe the cats were bred with raccoons. This is biologically impossible. Another theory suggests domestic cats mated with wild bobcats, which might explain their distinctive ear tufts. That theory is more plausible, but remains unproven. Several legends surround the breed. One involves Marie Antoinette, who supposedly

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Toulouse became an outdoor tomcat and fathered a colony of short-legged offspring. With help from the International Cat Association (TICA) and a veterinarian at Kansas State University, researchers determined that the dwarf gene was dominant. The breed was initially described as free of the spinal problems associated with shortlegged dogs such as Dachshunds and Corgis. The Munchkin was introduced to the public in 1991 at a TICA cat show at Madison Square Garden. Critics continued to protest, arguing that breeding cats for this physical abnormality was unethical and could lead to orthopedic problems. Bengals: This breed began as a hybrid cross between a domestic cat and the Asian leopard cat, a wild feline. In the 1970s, Dr. Willard Centerwall, a Yale Medical School graduate with degrees in public health and human genetics, bred these hybrids because of his interest in cats and his research into leukemia in people and felines. Asian leopard cats did not develop feline leukemia, so he wanted to determine whether their hybrid offspring might be more resistant to the disease. It turned out that Bengals were not. At the same time, Bill Engler was working as a zookeeper and movie animal trainer and was a member of the Long Island Ocelot Club. He was trying to preserve the Asian leopard cat while producing a small, exoticlooking feline with the temperament of a house pet. He may have chosen the name Bengal for two reasons: It sounds exotic, and it resem-

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In January, Last Hope rescued 32 of more than one hundred, neglected Maine Coon cats in a West Islip breeder/hoarder’s house. bles his own name — B. Engler. Bombay cats: The Bombay was developed in the United States using Burmese cats imported from Asia as foundation stock. In 1953, Nikki Horner, a Kentucky cat breeder, began trying to create a copper-eyed black cat that resembled a miniature panther. She crossed black American Shorthairs with sable Burmese cats. She did not achieve her goal until 1965. The breed was recognized by the Cat Fanciers’ Association in 1970. In contrast, most dog breeds have histories stretching back hundreds, even thousands, of years. This has contributed to dogs having the greatest diversity in shape and size among mammals. Cat breeds, on the other hand, have developed more recently, and, with the exception of Munchkins, their basic shape and size have remained relatively consistent.

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Copiague inducts six alumni into Hall of Achievement Copiague School District inducted six alumni into its Hall of Achievement during a ceremony on Oct. 17 at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School. The annual event, now in its 29th year, brought together the honorees, their families and friends, school administrators and Board of Education members. This year’s inductees are Brian Burton Jr., Donna Curcio Farina, Dr. Mu-Tor Flood, Tracey Nixon, Moya Novella and Robert Waidler, bringing the Hall of Achievement’s membership to 138. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Bannon welcomed guests and emphasized the importance of recognizing alumni as role models for current students. “The Hall of Achievement’s primary purpose is to introduce these alumni as positive and motivating role models to keep our entire school community connected,” Bannon said. “Inductees to the Hall of Achievement inspire our students to reach for high goals.” Bannon added that incoming freshmen are introduced to the Hall of Achievement at the beginning of each school year to learn about its members and their accomplishments. Board of Education President Brian J. Sales said the inductees demonstrate what students can achieve after graduating from Copiague schools. “Every time students walk past the Hall of Achievement, they see what someone who walked through these same halls can accomplish,” Sales said. “Tonight, we celebrate not only what our inductees have achieved, but also the example they set for every student who follows in their footsteps.” This year’s inductees Burton, a member of the Class of 1986, credits Copiague High School with inspiring his interest in law and public service.

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Copiague School District held its 29th annual Hall of Achievement induction ceremony on Oct. 17 at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School. This year’s inductees are Brian Burton Jr., Donna Curcio Farina, Dr. Mu-Tor Flood, Tracey Nixon, Moya Novella and Robert Waidler, bringing the Hall of Achievement’s membership to 138. After earning degrees from Nassau Community College and St. John’s University, he joined the Amityville Village Police Department, where he served for 32 years, including as chief. He is now retired and enjoys spending time with his wife, Beth, and their family. Farina, a lifelong Copiague resident and member of the Class of 1977, credits her education, teachers and friendships with helping shape her career in business, real estate and early childhood education. A wife, mother and grandmother, she serves as president of the Copiague Chamber of Commerce, where she advocates for local businesses, community partnerships and civic pride. Flood, a member of the Class of 1999, recalls the Copiague teachers who helped foster his confidence and personal growth.

He is an industrial-organizational psychologist, author, researcher and filmmaker who chairs the psychology department at Bethune-Cookman University. His work focuses on advancing African-centered psychology. He credits his wife, Andrea, and their children as his greatest sources of inspiration. Nixon, a member of the Class of 1988, serves as a vice president and claims manager in the insurance industry. She also cofounded the 5,6,7,8 Cultural Dance Ensemble, helping enrich the lives of local young people through dance and mentorship for more than two decades. A mother, grandmother and community advocate, she remains proud of her Copiague roots and lifelong friendships. Novella serves as global privacy and artificial intelligence legal counsel at IBM,

advising on privacy, AI and data security. An adjunct law professor, international speaker and leader in emerging technology law, she credits Copiague’s diverse community with shaping her commitment to inclusion, global engagement and building connections across cultures. Waidler, a member of the Class of 1969, was remembered for a life guided by integrity, service and compassion. An Army veteran, Long Island Rail Road union leader, youth coach inducted into a hall of fame, and dedicated volunteer, he devoted himself to helping others. His legacy of friendship, mentorship and community service continues to inspire his family, friends and neighbors. — Carolyn James

Lindenhurst documentary chronicles community’s 9/11 experiences Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Lindenhurst residents will have an opportunity to revisit the tragedy and its lasting impact on the community through a new documentary featuring firsthand accounts from families, first responders, survivors and local leaders. “Lindenhurst — We Were There,” commissioned by the Lindenhurst Village Historian’s office and the Village of Lindenhurst, will premiere Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge No. 1421, at 883 South Broadway. The event is open to the public, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The documentary explores the loss, remembrance, unity and perseverance that have shaped Lindenhurst since the attacks, with a particular focus on the eight local families who lost loved ones that day and the community’s efforts to honor their memories. Village Historian Anna Jaeger said preserving the stories of Sept. 11 remains an important responsibility as a new generation grows up without firsthand memories of the attacks. “A generation has passed since that ter-

rible day, September 11, 2001,” Jaeger said, adding that preserving the history of the tragedy is a “solemn and sacred duty.” Working with a committee of current and former village officials, the Historian’s office commissioned independent filmmaker Gerry Ferretti to create the documentary. Ferretti, a filmmaker, playwright, musician and actor, is also the founder of the New York Long Island Film Festival. The film chronicles the events and aftermath of the attacks through the Lindenhurst community’s perspective, including the experiences of grieving families and the effort to establish the Linden-

hurst Remembers September 11th Memorial Garden. Former Mayor Lynda Distler, who led the village when the attacks occurred, said the documentary will help ensure that the community’s commitment to remembering those lost continues for generations. Distler thanked Ferretti for directing and filming the project, saying it reinforces the village’s promise to remember the victims, support their families and recognize the sacrifices of

first responders. Current Mayor Michael Lavorata said the stories shared in the film are important to preserve and pass on to younger

residents. “September 11th changed everything,” Lavorata said, noting that the effects of the attacks will continue to be felt for generations. He said Lindenhurst residents have gathered annually since Sept. 12, 2001, to remember those who died, those who survived and those who took part in rescue and recovery efforts. Village Trustee and former Village Administrator Douglas Madlon said the documentary was funded entirely through private donations. It was filmed at several Lindenhurst locations, including Village Hall, Lindenhurst Fire Department headquarters, Grace United Methodist Church and the September 11th Memorial Garden. Nearly 40 people contributed interviews and personal recollections to the project, Madlon said, helping preserve the community’s experiences and reflections for the future. The documentary adds to Lindenhurst’s ongoing efforts to honor the eight residents who died in the attacks and maintain the Memorial Garden as a place of remembrance for the community, said Village officials.

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Q. We were about to buy a house, and discovered a lot of permit problems. There was an illegal deck, fences and an attached garage. We only discovered this because we hired an architect who looked into things for us that our attorney seemed to think were unimportant. The real estate agent also thought the items were simple, but after we had the problems investigated, we learned, just in time, that the costs for the garage, with a zoning variance, the permits for the deck and air conditioning weren’t simple, and instead of the $20,000 we were told it might cost, it could be double that, since the deck and air conditioning were tied to a storm-repair permit and needed to meet flood requirements. We canceled the sale and will now struggle to get our non-refundable deposit back due to the lack of good faith of the seller. onte eeper We just wanted people to know that only the architect helped us learn where we were headed and what our expenses could be. Ask The Architect

A. People rarely think to call an architect in matters like this. I think that in 45 years, only 10 or so people have asked to investigate the part nobody else tells you about. Real estate agents, about half the time, are very interested in making sure their clients understand the open issues, which leaves 50 percent who want to close and move on. I once gave a seminar to a bar association about the pitfalls of little things that are very important, and most didn’t know that some municipalities still require repair permits from Hurricane Sandy, even after all these years, complete with plumbing and electrical inspections. Many weren’t concerned about fence permits, even for fences that have been there, on previous surveys, for generations, but had no permit recorded. Most had no idea not only that permits are required in many jurisdictions for air conditioning units, but also that units may need to be moved, complete with new refrigerant lines, calculations for cooling design, and a certificate showing the flood height to avoid storm damage in flood zones. Decks, sheds, pools and the garage you mentioned all need permits — and, if any of those items are too close to a property line, zoning variances, which in some municipalities can take nearly a year to go through the process of legalization. Because there are so many requirements, there are many pitfalls that professionals guiding you through a sale need to address. It’s appreciated that you realize that either the owner sells a clear property or you inherit the expenses to correct the problems. Good luck! © 2026 Monte Leeper. Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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Three indicted in alleged cocaine trafficking operation Three men have been indicted in connection with an alleged cocaine trafficking operation that included 11 sales to an undercover officer and the seizure of multiple kilograms of cocaine, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced. Gaspal German Santos, 40, of Lindenhurst, and his alleged suppliers, Isaul Soto Mejia, 37, also of Lindenhurst, and Pawell Cassidy Guzman Jimenez, 37, of North Amityville, were arrested following searches at two locations in October. “These alleged drug dealers were flooding our communities with cocaine, putting countless lives at risk for their own profit,” Tierney said. “Eleven separate sales to an undercover are not isolated transactions. As alleged, this was a deliberate, sustained operation fueled by suppliers and a seller who kept coming back for more.” According to the indictment, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office East End Drug Task Force began investigating Santos in March 2026. Between March and October, an undercover officer purchased cocaine from him on 11 occasions, prosecutors said. Investigators allege that Soto Mejia supplied Santos with 200 grams of cocaine on June 25, which Santos then sold to the undercover officer. On Sept. 15, Santos allegedly sold the officer a kilogram of cocaine supplied by Guzman Jimenez. On Oct. 2, investigators searched an alleged stash house on Park Place in Amityville, seizing multiple kilograms of cocaine, 1,079 bags of suspected cocaine prepared for street sales, approximately $5,538 and drug paraphernalia, including about 15,000 empty glassine bags and scales. Guzman Jimenez was arrested at the scene. Prosecutors said the operation involved breaking down kilograms of cocaine into thousands of individual bags containing about one-third of a gram each, allowing the defendants to

sell smaller quantities at a substantial markup. On Oct. 8, investigators searched Santos’ Lindenhurst residence on North Alleghany Avenue, seizing 170 grams of cocaine, approximately $2,072, drug paraphernalia and a drug ledger. Santos and Soto Mejia were arrested shortly afterward. All three men were arraigned Oct. 29 before Acting Supreme Court Justice Philip Goglas. Santos faces charges including eight counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second degree, conspiracy and multiple additional drug sale and possession counts. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the top count. Goglas set bail at $2 million cash, $10 million bond or $20 million partially secured bond. Santos is due back in court Dec. 9 and is represented by attorney Raymond Baierlien. Soto Mejia and Guzman Jimenez each face charges including operating as a major trafficker, criminal sale and possession of controlled substances and conspiracy. Both face up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted of their top counts. Goglas set bail for each at $2 million cash, $10 million bond or $20 million partially secured bond. Soto Mejia is due back in court Dec. 11 and is represented by attorney Larry Flowers. Guzman Jimenez is due back in court Nov. 16 and is represented by attorney Adreine Edwards. The investigation was conducted by the East End Drug Task Force, which includes members of the District Attorney’s Office and several local, county and state law enforcement agencies. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Dennis Wouters, Jacob Kubetz and Raquel Tisi. The charges are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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rug overdose death rates have declined significantly across New York state since their peak in 2022, with Nassau County recording one of the largest decreases in the nation, according to a new study by AddictionResource.net. The study analyzed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data on overdose deaths between 2019 and 2025, comparing rates in 50 states and 550 counties. Nassau County’s overdose death rate fell 51.2 percent between 2020

and 2025, dropping from 19.1 deaths per 100,000 residents to 9.3. That was the fifth-largest decline among New York’s 24 ranked counties and the 94th-largest decrease nationally. Statewide, New York’s overdose death rate declined 26.2 percent over the same five-year period, from 24.7 to 18.2 deaths per 100,000 residents. The rate peaked at 32.3 in 2022 before falling 43.5 percent by 2025. The findings offer encouraging news amid the continuing challenges of sub-

stance use and addiction. However, the researchers noted that rates vary considerably among counties, and New York’s 2025 rate remained slightly higher than its 2019, pre-pandemic level. “Behind every number in this data is a person, and almost always a family who loved them,” said Justin Todd, co-counder of AddictionResource.net. “The national fall means thousands of families were spared the phone call they were dreading, but it can hide very different stories from one place to the next.

If you live somewhere the rate has gone up, take that seriously, and if someone you love uses drugs, keep naloxone at home and with you. It reverses an opioid overdose, and you can buy the nasal spray without a prescription. If someone will not wake up, call 911 and give naloxone if you have it. Above all, keep talking and leave the judgement out of it, so the people you love know they can come to you early.”

states and 550 counties by the change in their overdose death rate per 100,000 residents between the 2020 baseline and

2025, with 2025 figures provisional. Data captured on 28 September 2026.

Nassau County ranks among the

Its overdose death rate fell 51.2 percent between 2020 and 2025, from 19.1 to 9.3 deaths per 100,000 residents.

The decline ranks fifth statewide.

Nassau had the fifth-largest decrease among the 24 New York counties included in the study.

New York’s rate has dropped since 2022.

The statewide rate fell 43.5 percent from its peak of 32.3 deaths per 100,000 residents to 18.2 in 2025.

Fentanyl-related deaths declined.

Deaths involving synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, fell by 1,457 statewide between 2020 and 2025, a decrease of 38.7 percent.

County results differ significantly.

Ulster County recorded New York’s largest decline, 69.1 percent, while the Bronx was the only county identified in the study with a rising rate among the two counties where rates increased. The study analyzed CDC records of all 630,847 drug overdose deaths of US residents from 2019 to 2025, ranking the 50

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Babylon claimed its seventh county title in program history last Friday with a 2-1 win over Southampton in the Suffolk Class B final.

Babylon boys soccer captures Suffolk Class B title By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com Babylon’s boys soccer team captured the Suffolk County Class B championship with a hard fought 2-1 victory over Southampton, overcoming a late push by the Mariners to secure the program’s seventh county title. “It was a team effort and it just feels great to get it done,” Babylon’s Brendan McCarthy said. “It was a battle all afternoon long.” Babylon, which entered last Friday’s matchup at Harborfields High School with a 12-4 record as the No. 3 seed, handed the Mariners their lone conference loss in 13 games as well. Southampton controlled much of the opening half, applying pressure and keeping Babylon’s defense busy. However, the Panthers eventually found their opportunity to strike. With 14:08 remaining in the first half, the ball bounced around inside the Southampton box before senior captain Danny Murphy buried it into the net to give Babylon a 1-0 advantage. Senior Carter Palmieri provided the assist on the opening goal. “It meant a lot to score the first goal,” Murphy said. “We were able to play with confidence and I’m glad I was able to help the team get the win.” Southampton made one final push before halftime, earning a corner kick with just 20 seconds remaining. However, the Mariners were unable to capitalize, allowing Babylon to carry its one-goal lead into the break. The Panthers continued to apply pressure throughout the first 15 minutes of the second half, creating multiple opportunities to extend their advantage. Junior midfielders Edwin Orellana and McCarthy,

along with senior captain midfielder Christian Peña, helped Babylon maintain its offensive presence. The Panthers eventually found the insurance goal with 13:22 remaining. A costly turnover by the Southampton goalkeeper allowed McCarthy to take possession before maneuvering around the keeper and tapping the ball into an open net to make it 2-0. Southampton refused to go quietly, making a final push in the closing minutes. Babylon’s defense stood firm, limiting the Mariners’ opportunities and protecting the two-goal advantage. With just six seconds remaining, Southampton finally found the back of the net to break the shutout. However, the late goal was not enough to change the outcome as Babylon held on for the victory. Sophomore goalkeeper Jack Fifield continued his strong season making a pair of key saves. Coach Dennis McGovern credited the team’s preparation and adjustments from its previous meeting with Southampton. “We learned from the first meeting where to attack them from the outside,” McGovern said. “They’re very strong up the middle. We have a lot of good young players so playing them the first time helped us for sure, but they’re a quality team.” For McGovern, the championship carried additional significance after Babylon entered the Class B playoffs as the third seed. “This is our seventh county title now, but we’ve usually been the number one seed,” McGovern said. “So, yeah, it was a little different being the three seed this time, but it still feels great.” McCarthy echoed that sentiment, describing the championship as another milestone for a successful Babylon program. “We’ve built a dynasty here, but this one feels a

little bit sweeter,” McCarthy said. With a county championship secured, the Panthers have added another chapter to their storied program. They’ll take on either Carle Place or Oyster Bay for the Long Island Class B crown.

Goalkeeper Jack Fifeld made some key stops to help the Panthers get over the top.

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Falcon pride was on full display as Deer Park came together for its 2026 homecoming celebration. Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services Alicia Konecny served Matthew Thelismond and Isabella Bernabel were crowned as grand marshal of the Deer Park homeas Deer Park High School’s homecoming king and queen. coming parade.

Deer Park celebrates homecoming Falcon pride was on full display as the Deer Park school community came together for its 2026 homecoming celebration, which began with a spirited parade from John F. Kennedy Intermediate School to Deer Park High School. Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services Alicia Konecny served as grand marshal, making the occasion especially meaningful for the longtime member

of the Deer Park community. “Being named grand marshal of the homecoming parade was such a special honor and a true full-circle moment for me,” Konecny said. “Having marched in this parade since I was a little girl, it was incredibly meaningful to experience it from a different perspective.” Konecny described Deer Park as more than a school district, calling it a community that has shaped her life. She also expressed

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gratitude to the students, colleagues and families who have been part of her journey. “Once a Fal- Deer Park’s kickline entertained the crowd at homecoming. con, always a Falcon!” she said. Principal Charlie Cobb praised the school The celebration continued at Al Centamore Football Field, where students and community for making the celebration memspectators enjoyed homecoming festivities orable, highlighting the week’s themed spirit and student performances. Matthew The- days, pep rally, parade and student perforlismond and Isabella Bernabel were crowned mances. “Deer Park High School’s homecoming homecoming king and queen. The homecoming court also included week was a wonderful celebration of school Aaron Allen, Paige Bailey, Moriah Carridis, spirit and community pride, from our spiritJoseph Geosits, Anabella Lindsay, Princess ed theme days and the exciting pep rally to Saturday’s homecoming parade, festivities Manisbeng, Nobin Nath and Josiah Pointer. The varsity football team capped the day and outstanding student performances,” with a matchup against the Lindenhurst Cobb said. “I am extremely proud of our stuBulldogs. Despite a 30-14 loss, the Falcons dents, staff and the entire Deer Park commudemonstrated teamwork and sportsmanship nity for making this year’s homecoming such a memorable experience.” on the field. — Carolyn James

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Catholic Health names Frank Kurre its CEO

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Frank Kurre has been appointed president and CEO of Catholic Health, effective Jan. 1. Curry, a Catholic deacon, has worked in the Long Island health care system for over three decades. sicians, nurses, technicians and employees as Christ’s Healing Hands to our patients and their families. Everything we do must remain rooted in the Catholic faith we proudly proclaim and in our commitment to delivering compassionate health care to all who come to us.”

Kurre will lead the system’s ongoing transformation, with the goal of making Catholic Health the premier health system on Long Island. The effort will be guided by the organization’s core values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Barres, who chairs Catholic Health’s corporate members, said that Kurre’s professional background and religious vocation were important qualifications for the role. “Deacon Kurre brings a record of excellence from both his career and his vocation as a deacon and dedicated family man,” Barres said. “His deep commitment to the mission of Catholic Health will be reflected in his service to the clinicians, staff, and all who come seeking care. Deacon Kurre is the unanimous choice of the Corporate Members Board, and we are pleased to welcome him as the new leader of our hospitals and related entities.” Catholic Health is a faith-based health care system serving Long Island, with approximately $4.5 billion in annual revenues and other operating support, and roughly 18,000 employees. Its network includes acutecare hospitals with more than 1,900 certified beds; Catholic Health Physician Partners, a network of more than 3,700 providers, ambulatory and urgent care locations; primary and specialty physician practices; and home care, hospice, rehabilitation and other community-based services. The system provides care across a range of specialties, including cardiovascular services, cancer care, surgery, neuroscience, musculoskeletal care, women’s health, pediatrics, emergency medicine and behavioral health. –Brian Kacharaba

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After a four-month leadership vacancy, Catholic Health has named longtime board leader and health care executive Frank Kurre as its next president and CEO, a position he will assume Jan. 1. Kurre, a Catholic deacon, will succeed Patrick M. O’Shaughnessy, who stepped down in June after serving in the position since 2021. Kurre was appointed by the Most Rev. John O. Barres, bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, and the corporate members of Catholic Health. He brings more than three decades of service on the organization’s boards and committees, and currently chairs its Transformation Steering Committee. Kurre has also held leadership positions at two global firms, including Grant Thornton, where he was managing partner of the Northeast Region and led its Metro New York and New England market territory. He also served as national managing partner of the firm’s higher education and not-for-profit practices. Before joining Grant Thornton, he was a partner at Arthur Andersen. A graduate of St. John’s University, where he earned a degree in accounting in 1984, Kurre received a master’s in pastoral studies from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in 2013. That same year, he was ordained a deacon for the Diocese of Rockville Centre. His service also includes positions on the boards of St. John’s, Chaminade High School and the Institute for Catholic Schools. He was also a member of Catholic Health’s board of directors and chaired its Compliance and Audit Committee. “Catholic Health is a special organization with tremendous strengths and opportunities for the future,” Kurre said. “I am honored to serve alongside our phy-

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AOH St. Patrick’s Division 2, past presidents: Jim Killen; Bob O’Shea; current president, Chris Bradley; Jerry Belmont and Bill Corrigan

Babylon AOH celebrates 80th anniversary By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The Ancient Order of Hibernians’ St. Patrick’s Division 2 in Babylon has spent eight decades bringing together generations of Irish Americans through faith, fellowship, cultural traditions and charitable service. Founded in 1946, the Babylon division traces its beginnings to Mike Rice, a native of Glenisland, County Mayo, Ireland, who immigrated to the United States in 1923. After settling in Deer Park, Rice helped establish the division, drawing on his previous experience as a member and president of an AOH division in Astoria, Queens. The division’s first meeting was held at St. Joseph’s Hall in Babylon, where 24 new members were initiated. Rice was elected president for the remainder of 1946 and served again in 1947 and 1948. “This has a great bunch of people,” said Bob O’Shea, a member since 1969 who was among about 100 people who joined the AOH to celebrate the 80th anniversary recently. “It’s about flag, faith and family and our society would fall apart without those three things. If we can get back to faith, family and looking out for one another everyone would be better off.” For John Biesty, a 55-year member, the AOH has provided a place where he could be proud of his Irish heritage, enjoy some great entertainment and make friends. “This place has a great history,” he said. In its early years, the organization moved among several meeting places throughout the Town of Babylon, including Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Wyandanch, Saints Cyril and Methodius Hall, the American Legion Hall and the Babylon Hotel. In 1957, members began meeting at the newly constructed Knights of Columbus Hall on Park Avenue.

A major milestone came in 1970, when the division purchased the property at 27 Locust Avenue in Babylon. Members began rehabilitating the property, establishing a permanent home for the organization that became known as Hibernian Hall. The organization also has strong support from women. Pat Vaughn, past president of the Ladies Auxiliary, recalled moving to the community 30 years ago. “I didn’t know anyone then and now these people are my family,” she said. “You can walk in here all by yourself and people are friendly and make you feel like you are home,” added Jane Langer, repeating the organization’s motto: “Friendship, Unity and Christian Charity.” The organization also encourages young people with a Junior Boys organization. “I have been a member for six years,” said CJ Brady now a college student who attended the event with his mother Mary. “I learned a lot about Irish culture and heritage—and it is a nice place to hang out.” The local division is part of a much larger fraternal organization whose American roots date to 1836, when the Ancient Order of Hibernians was established in New York City and Pennsylvania amid anti-Irish and anti-Catholic prejudice. The organization developed to protect Irish Catholic communities and has since become a prominent advocate for Irish heritage and charitable work. Today, St. Patrick’s Division 2 continues its mission through community activities, fellowship and service, as its members work to preserve Irish traditions while supporting their neighbors in Babylon and surrounding communities. For more information on the organization go to aohdiv2.com or call (631) 661-9649.

Hibernians at the 80th anniversary celebration: Artie and Jane Langer, Pat Vaughn, Peggie Keicher, Kathy Odwazny and Kathy Obrock.

CJ Brady and his mother Mary at the event.

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Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Pie

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin, please Trade Halloween treats for a fresh take on a fall favorite By Karen Bloom

ack away the candy and bring on the cozy kitchen vibes! As the holiday countdown begins, it’s time to crank up the oven, break out the mixing bowls and savor the flavors of fall. Pumpkin takes center stage, ready for its next act.

Pumpkin Bread Super-moist and packed with flavor, this can be made into a simple pumpkin loaf; or enhanced with chocolate chips and/or nuts. Or raisins. Or butterscotch chips. • 1 cup (198g) vegetable oil • 2 2/3 cups (528g) granulated sugar • 4 large eggs • 2 scant cups (425g) or one 15-ounce can pumpkin purée • 2/3 cup (152g) water • 3 1/3 cups (400g) unbleached All-Purpose Flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 cup (113g) chopped walnuts or pecans • 1 1/2 cups (255g) chocolate chips, optional, or diced crystallized ginger, golden raisins, or dried cranberries • Coarse sparkling sugar, for sprinkling on top, optional Glaze (optional) • 1 cup (113g) confectioners’ or glazing sugar • 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted • 1 tablespoon milk Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two 8 1/2” x 4 1/2” loaf pans (if you’re making the plain version of the bread); two 9” x 5” loaf pans (if you’re adding chocolate chips and nuts); or one of each, if you’re making one plain loaf, and one loaf with chips and nuts. In a large bowl, beat together the oil, sugar, eggs, pumpkin, and water. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla, stirring to combine. Mix in the chips and nuts, if you’re using them. To make one loaf with chips/nuts, one loaf without, divide the batter in half. Leave one half plain, and add 3/4 cup chips and 1/2 cup nuts to the other half. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans.

Sprinkle the tops of the loaves with coarse sparkling sugar. Bake the bread for 60 to 80 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean; and that same tester inserted about 1/2” into the top of the loaf doesn’t encounter any totally unbaked batter. Remove the bread from the oven, and cool it on a rack. When it’s completely cool, wrap it well in plastic wrap and if time allows, store it overnight before serving. Waiting to enjoy the bread allows the flavors to meld and texture to completely set. The next day, stir together the glaze ingredients. Drizzle the glaze over the bread and cut into slices to serve. Storage information: Store leftover bread, tightly wrapped, at room temperature for several days. Freeze for longer storage.

Pumpkin Pie Pie is always a fitting sweet treat, especially during the holiday season. This recipe, courtesy of Emily Luchetti’s “Classic Stars Desserts” (Chronicle Books, is a standout for your table. • 3 large eggs • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin purée, homemade (see below) • 1 tablespoon rum • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 prebaked 9 1/2-inch pie crust 1 recipe chantilly cream (see below) Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and brown sugar until blended. Add the corn syrup and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the cream, pumpkin purée, rum, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until well mixed. Pour into the prebaked pie crust. Bake until the filling is set, about 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Serve with the chantilly cream. Chef’s tip: The pie may be made a day in advance, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Roasted Pumpkin Soup With Pumpkin Crisps When chilly days require something to warm you up from the inside out, nothing can beat a soothing soup. • 3 to 3 1/2 pounds pumpkin • 6 tablespoons olive oil • 2 onions, chopped • 3 garlic cloves, chopped • 1 3-inch piece of fresh ginger root, grated • 1 teaspoon ground coriander • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric • Pinch of cayenne pepper • 4 cups vegetable stock • Salt and ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds • Fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish

Jason Isbell brings his acclaimed songwriting and soulful voice to the Tilles Center stage for an intimate solo performance that puts the music and the stories behind it front and center. Known for his raw, unflinching lyrics and keen eye for life’s complexities, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has earned a reputation as one of the most compelling voices in modern Americana. Stripped-down arrangements leave room for every lyric to resonate, giving audiences a closer look at the emotion, grit and craftsmanship that define his music. Hear favorites from across his celebrated catalog in a rare solo setting, where Isbell’s storytelling takes the spotlight and every song feels personal.

Friday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at tillescenter.org. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville.

For the pumpkin crisps • Wedge of fresh pumpkin, seeded • 1/2 cup olive oil Preheat the oven to 400 F. Prick the pumpkin around the top several times with a fork. Brush the pumpkin with plenty of the oil and bake for 45 minutes or until tender. Leave until cool enough to handle. Take care when cutting the pumpkin, as there may still be a lot of hot steam inside. When cool enough to handle, scoop out and discard the seeds. Scoop out and chop the flesh. Heat about 4 tablespoons of the remaining oil (you may not have to use all of it) in a large pan and add the onions, garlic and ginger, then cook gently for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the coriander, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the pumpkin flesh and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender. Cool the soup slightly, then puree it in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return the soup to the rinsed out pan and season well. Meanwhile, prepare the pumpkin crisps. Using a swivel-blade potato peeler, pare long thin strips off the wedge of pumpkin. Heat the oil in a small pan and fry the strips in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Reheat the soup and ladle it into bowls. Top with the pumpkin crisps and garnish each portion with sesame seeds and cilantro leaves. Makes 6-8 servings.

Rush Tribute Project The Rush Tribute Project delivers an electrifying homage to one of rock’s most iconic bands. This concert features Moving Pictures performed in its entirety, bringing to life beloved hits “Tom Sawyer,”, “Red Barchetta,” “YYZ,” and “Limelight.” The band’s two full sets of music includes other greatest hits as well as deep cuts like “La Villa Strangiato” and “Enter Nous,” performed with vintage instruments, multi-camera projection, lasers and spectacular lighting. Vintage gear fills the stage while screens flash above, and lights will dance in time with each note. Every piece of equipment matches the exact specs used by Rush band mambers themselves. Combining skilled musicianship with exciting performances, RTP painstakingly recreates the sound and energy that made Rush one of the top-selling rock bands of all time.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

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Your Neighborhood Nov Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

CALENDAR • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-3000

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

Suffolk County First Precinct Community Meeting

The Suffolk County First Precinct holds a community meeting. All

First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry

The 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. • Contact: (631) 587-5838 or administration@ firstpresbabylon.org or firstpresbabylon.org

Nourish Babylon Sit-Down Dinner Nov

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

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt brings his razor-sharp wit and unmistakable comedic style to the Paramount stage on his latest tour. An Emmy- and Grammy-winning comedian, actor and writer, Oswalt has built a career on smart, offbeat observations that draw from pop culture, politics, science fiction, comic books and everyday absurdities. His background as an English major at William & Mary fuels his cerebral approach to comedy, where literary references and superhero lore can collide in the same rapid-fire routine. A longtime force in the alternative comedy scene, Oswalt helped push stand-up beyond the traditional setup-andpunchline formula, developing a style that blends incisive commentary, unexpected tangents and meticulously crafted storytelling. His acclaimed specials include “Talking for Clapping,” which earned him both an Emmy and a Grammy, along with “Annihilation,” “I Love Everything” and “We All Scream.” • Where: The Paramount, 370 His talents extend well beyond stand-up. He played Spence Olchin on “ The King New York Ave., Huntington of Queens” and voiced Remy in Pixar’s Ratatouille,” among other films and is also a bestselling author. Whether riffing on geek culture or dissecting the absurdities • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: ticketmaster.com or of modern life, Oswalt delivers comedy that is as intellectually nimble as it is paramountny.com irreverent.

are invited to attend. • Where: Dear Park Public Library, 44 Lake Ave., Deer Park • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 854-8100

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First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry

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

Nov

Raptor Day

Visit the Vanderbilt Museum for its annual Raptor Day. Activities include raptor face painting for children, raffle prizes and an art auction. The event benefits WINORR (Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation) and the Museum. A professional falconer gives a special presentation and

demonstration featuring a live raptor. WINORR will also be on hand with unreleasable rescued raptors — bald eagle, falcon, golden eagle, owls, and hawks. Everyone as the opportunity to see these magnificent birds up close. $20, $10 for members and kids 12 and under ($5 member children). All tickets include general admission to the museum. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579

27th Annual Long Island Jolson Festival Society President Jan Hernstat invites all to participate in the annual tribute to Al Jolson, rescheduled. With Ed Greenbaum’s unique outtakes from “The Jolson Story, Noah Diamond as Grouch Marx, comedian Jeff Greenberg, with Tony Babino’s “The Heart of Al Jolson, and more. Tickets are $54.95. • Where: Lambrou’s Catering Hall, 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park • Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Contact: Jan Hernstat at (516) 678-3524

Fest Nov Blotto The Long

Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame hosts Blotto Fest. It celebrates the popular rock band Blotto, formed in 1978 in Albany, which was known for blending music with sharp humor, goofy charm, and playful stage persona. The band became a cult favorite in the early 1980s, with songs like “I Wanna Be a Lifeguard” and MTV-era visibility helping spread their offbeat comedy-rock appeal. Local musicians will participate and play the band’s classic songs. In the tradition of the band, each member chose a “Blotto” name. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888

Nov Town of Babylon Planning Board meets

The Town of Babylon holds a meeting of their Planning Board. All are welcome to attend. • Where: Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst

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

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

Zone Nov Kid Children in grades

Pre-K-5 are invited to First Presbyterian Church’s Kid Zone, weekly. Included is dinner, a Bible story, as well as crafts and games. • Where: 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 5:30-7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 587-5838

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liherald.com/legals LEGAL NOTICE 16-241668 - JaH** SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, -against- DENNIS NOTO, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on September 14, 2018 , wherein OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC is the Plaintiff and DENNIS NOTO , ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auctio n at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757 , on December 9, 2026 at 1:30PM, premises known as 43 BAYLAWN AVE A/K/A 43A AND 43 BAYLAWN AVE, COPIAGUE, NY 11726 ; and the following tax map identification: 0100192.00-01.00-037.000 . ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE HAMLET OF COPIAGUE, IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 610012/2016 .

Judgment Index No.: 610012/2016 . Jonathan A. Baum , Esq. - Referee . The Referee does not accept cash and only accepts certified funds. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 , Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, US Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Lorraine Petrone, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee's Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on June 25, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 17, 2026 at 1:45 p.m., premises known as 806 10th Street, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements

PUBLIC NOTICES improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 132.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 031.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $409,024.19 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614883/2024. Cash will not be accepted. LaToya James, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Carlsbad Funding Mortgage Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Michael Alvarez, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 22, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., premises known as 34 Monroe Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of

being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 121.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 071.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $665,354.08 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #612397/2017. Brian J. Davis, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 254974-6 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Home Loan Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1, Plaintiff, vs. William Van Manen a/k/a William J. Van manen a/k/a william vanmanen, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 26, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 347 South 6th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York,

of New York, District 0103, Section 013.00, Block 06.00 and Lot 041.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $346,121.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #625705/2023. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C., Attn: Jackie Halpern Weinstein, Esq., One Battery Park Plaza, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10004, Tel: 212.825.0365, Attorneys for Plaintiff LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Indenture Trustee on behalf of and with respect to AJAX Mortgage Loan Trust 2022-B, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Series 2022-B, Plaintiff, vs. Adam J. McKeon, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 28, 2025 and an Order Extending Sale Deadline and Other Relief duly entered on March 18, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 3, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., premises known as 836 7th Street, Babylon a/k/a West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of

piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Ezra Park, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 132.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 132.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $479,244.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601523/2024. Pamela J. Greene, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 234408-1 LEGAL NOTICE 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 CSMC Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-3, Plaintiff, vs. John Milone a/k/a John S. Milone, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on September 15, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., premises known as 8

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premises known as 8 Edith Court, West Babylon, NY 11704 and 6 Edith Court, West Babylon, NY 11704. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at West Babylon, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 139.00, Block 04.00 and Lot 002.006. Approximate amount of judgment is $773,949.37 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #607140/2025. John Marano, Esq., Referee Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, 10 Bank Street, Suite 700, White Plains, New York 10606, Attorneys for Plaintiff LEGAL NOTICE AVISO PÚBLICO DE ELECCIONES POR LA PRESENTE SE INFORMA a los electores calificados del Distrito de Bomberos West Babylon en el municipio de Babylon, condado de Suffolk, estado de Nueva York, que se llevará a cabo una elección anual dentro de dicho distrito, en la estación de bomberos de Arnold Avenue para todos los votantes calificados (de acuerdo con la ley aplicable) que residan al sur de Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, y en la estación de bomberos de Herzel Boulevard para todos los votantes

todos los votantes calificados (de acuerdo con la ley aplicable) que residan al norte de Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, el martes 8 de diciembre de 2026 de 2:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m. con el propósito de elegir un (1) comisionado de bomberos por un término de cinco (5) años, comenzando el 1.º de enero de 2027 y finalizando el 31 de diciembre de 2031. Dichas elecciones anuales se convocan de conformidad con la Ley Municipal. POR LA PRESENTE SE INFORMA que las peticiones de designación para el cargo de Comisionado de Bomberos pueden obtenerse en la oficina de la secretaria del distrito, Mary-Beth Briordy, 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, Nueva York de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. en días laborables y deben presentarse en esa misma oficina en el mismo horario a partir de la fecha de publicación y a más tardar el 18 de noviembre de 2026. Todos los votantes que se hayan registrado el 16 de noviembre de 2026 o antes, que tengan dieciocho (18) años y que hayan residido en dicho distrito por un período de treinta (30) días inmediatamente anteriores a la elección del comisionado son elegibles para votar en estas elecciones. Fechado el día: 28 de octubre de 2026 West Babylon, Nueva York POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE

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be obtained in the office of the District Secretary, Mary-Beth Briordy, 126 Arnold Avenue, West Babylon, New York during the hours of 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM on weekdays and must be filed in that same office during the same hours following the date of publication and not later than November 18, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the West Babylon Fire District in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, that an Annual Election will be held within the said Fire District, in the Fire House on Arnold Avenue for all qualified voters (in accordance with applicable law) residing south of Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, and in the Fire House on Herzel Boulevard for all qualified voters (in accordance with applicable law) residing north of Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the purpose of electing one (1) Fire Commissioner for a term of five (5) years, beginning on January 1, 2027 and expiring on December 31, 2031. Said Annual Election is called pursuant to the Town Law. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the designating petitions for the Office of Fire Commissioner can be obtained in the

All voters who have registered on or before November 16, 2026 and who are eighteen (18) years of age and who shall have resided in said District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the election of Commissioner are eligible to vote in this election. Dated: October 28, 2026 West Babylon, New York BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE WEST BABYLON FIRE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK BY:Mary-Beth Briordy Fire District Secretary LEGAL NOTICE New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of Complete Application Date:10/21/2026 Applicant:DEER PARK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT 1881 DEER PARK AVENUE DEER PARK, NY 11729 Facility:MAY MOORE

PUBLIC NOTICES MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 239 CENTRAL AVENUE DEER PARK, NY 11729 Application ID:1-4720-04916/00001 Permits (s) Applied for:1- Article 15 Title 15 Long Island Well Project is located:in BABYLON in SUFFOLK COUNTY Project Description: The applicant proposes to install and operate one (1) new 6-inch diameter irrigation well at the May Moore Elementary School, in the hamlet of Deer Park, Town of Babylon. The new irrigation well will be installed to approximately 100 feet below grade and equipped with a pumping capacity of 150 gallons per minute (gpm). The total annual pumpage would not be permitted to exceed 3,240,000 gallons. The project is located at 239 Central Ave., Deer Park, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, NY 11729. SCTM#100-87-1-35. Availability of Application documents: Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person. State Envronment Quality Review (SEQR)

Quality Review (SEQR) Determination: Project is an Unlisted Action and will not have a significant impact on the environment. A Negative Declaration is on file. A coordinated review was not performed. SEQR Lead Agency: None Designated State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination: The proposed activity is not subject to review in accordance with SHPA. The application type is exempt and/or the project involves the continuation of an existing operational activity. Availability For Public Comment:Contact Person: Comments on this project must beJESSE E HOPKINS submitted in writing to the ContactNYSDEC Person no later than 11/19/2026SUNY @ Stony Brook/50 Circle Rd or 15 days after the publication dateStony Brook, NY 11790-3409 of this notice, whichever is later.(631) 941-7205 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-26-129548 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 76 W Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772, County of Suffolk, for on premises

premises consumption at Burgerology Patch Inc. LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0240-26-128436 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1940 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, NY 11729, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at SAMP 1940 INC. LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0267-26-130950 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Bar/Tavern under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 777 Pulaski Road, Store 10, Greenlawn, NY 11740, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at KITCHEN 777, INC. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 1 SANDACRES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 9/6/23. 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: 1 Sandacres, LLC at 1 Sandacres Ln, #1375, Quogue, NY 11959. Reg. Agent: eResidentAgent, Inc. 1 Rockefeller

Inc. 1 Rockefeller Plaza Ste 1204, NY, NY 10020. P/B/A: 1 Sandacres Ln, Quogue, NY 11959. Purpose: any lawful activity. 26-504. 10/1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 11/5 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday , November 9 , 202 6 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): PUBLIC HEARING/ SITE PLAN REVIEW JOB# : PLAN-26 26 ; Mikot Property, LLC : SCTM# 0100-189.00-02.00-005.000 and 0100-189.00-02.00-006.000 : Zone - E Business : SEQRA Unlisted Action , Uncoordinated Review : Applicant p roposes t o construct a 2,964sf four (4) tenant retail strip center, along with associated site improvements. :

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improvements. : Property is located on the south side of Merrick Road, 284' east of Miramar Boulevard, Lindenhurst , Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York PUBLIC HEARING/BAR/RESTAURANT JOB# : PLAN-26-45; Parlay's Lounge: SCTM # 0100-158-03-025.002; Zone - EB Business: SEQRA Type II Action: Applicant proposes to legally maintain interior alterations for a change of tenancy to a new 29 seat bar, with minor site improvements.: Property is located on the south side of Sunrise Highway, 72' west of Bunnell Place, West Babylon, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin , Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the

public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, Novem ber 10 th , 202 6. Public hearings begin 6 :00 pm. NEW APPLICATION S : Angel UmanaAPMT-26-46 82 Cheltham Road West Babylon, NY 11704 SCTM#0100-145-3-44 Sandra & Mandritis VillatoroAPMT-26-29 2 Lincoln Ave Farmingdale, NY 11735 SCTM# 0100-121-3-2 Katibul & Prova AlamAPMT-26-74 95 3rd Street Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM#0100-63-2-56 Barbara PayneAPMT-26-104 31 Parkway Ave North Amityville, NY 11701 SCTM#0100-121-4-27 Patrick AigbekaienAPMT-26-116 705 Centerwood Street West Babylon, NY 11704 SCTM#0100-105-1-121 Printing Instructions: RENEWALS BY AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS , ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED. All interested

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff AGAINST KEVIN GRIFFIN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LOUISE GRIFFIN, KERWIN GRIFFIN AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LOUISE GRIFFIN, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 27, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 22 Lupidia Street, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100 Section 163.00 Block 04.00 Lot 009.000.

009.000. Approximate amount of judgment $270,528.28 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #622699/2024. Richard Lavorata Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 24-001654 91622 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS THE TRUSTEE OF IMPERIAL FUND MORTGAGE TRUST 2023NQM2, Plaintiff against KYLA MITCHELL, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Kelley Kronenberg, 111 Broadway, Suite 1205, New York, NY 10006, (800) 484-4381. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 22, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 17, 2026 at 1:25PM. Premises known as 11 Hampshire Drive, Wyandanch, NY 11798. District 0100 Sec 012.00 Block 03.00 Lot 022.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and the State of New York. Approximate

PUBLIC NOTICES Approximate Amount of Judgment is $882,354.61 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 607785/2024. 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. LaToya James, Esq., Referee File # 02310192 LEGAL NOTICE 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 Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as Trustee for Washington Mutual Asset-Backed Certificates WMABS Series 2007-HE1 Trust Plaintiff,

200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 11/16/2026 at 9:30AM, premises known as 17 Carto Circle, Deer Park, New York 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 066.00 Block 02.00 Lot 044.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $953,364.37 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 622297/2023 Richard Lavorata Jr., Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 9/28/2026 File Number: 39348 CA

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Against Giuseppe Penna, Rosina Penna, Commissioner of Social Services of Suffolk County, and Vincenzo Penna, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 07/22/2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise

SUPREME COURT- COUNTY OF SUFFOLK THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-8CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH

PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-8CB, Plaintiff, AGAINST PETER V. FAMIGHETTI, RAM CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION LLC, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on July 22, 2026. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM premises known as 468 North Greene Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.District 0103 Section 007.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 145.000. Approximate amount of judgment $671,856.85 plus interest and costs.

$671,856.85 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #621340/2024. Brooke J. Breen, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BABYLON. NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff against TARA LANG A/K/A TARA CLOSE, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated May 26, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY on Monday, November 30, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as District 0100 Section 112.00 Block 02.00 Lot 002.000. Said premises known as 509 LOMBARD STREET, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703 Approximate amount of lien $146,856.98 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale. Index Number 615864/2025. JOY E.

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JOY E. JORGENSEN, ESQ., Referee DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280 2832. DLG# 39749 {* BABYLON BE*}

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BABYLON. NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff against MARISSA MODER, DAWN CLARK, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated September 14, 2026, 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 December 2, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. premises situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as District 0100 Section 191.00 Block 03.00 Lot 020.000. Said premises known as 5 MARLIN DRIVE, COPIAGUE, NY 11726 Approximate amount of lien $439,931.22 plus interest & costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment and Terms of Sale.

and Terms of Sale. Index Number 625620/2025. ROBERT T. FUCHS, ESQ., Referee DRUCKMAN LAW GROUP PLLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff 242 Drexel Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280 2832. DLG# 40231 {* BABYLON BE*}

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against LAWRENCE WOMACK A/K/A LAWRENCE 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 November 20, 2026 at 2:00PM. 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

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lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 189.00, BLOCK: 04.00, LOT: 023.002; District 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $602,703.35 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 621167/2025. 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.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2832. Richard Lavorata Jr., Referee FRENKEL LAMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff AGAINST EDGAR TURCIO, ODILSON FUENTES, ET AL., Defendant(s)

PUBLIC NOTICES Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered October 8, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM, premises known as 3407 Great Neck Road, Amityville, NY 11701. 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 171.00 Block 02.00 Lot 013.000. Approximate amount of judgment $347,356.46 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #601171/2024. Arthur J. Burdette, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 23-001522 91805 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff against PATRICK CASTAIN A/K/A PATRICK M. CASTAIN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS ADMINISTRATOR CTA OF THE ESTATE OF MURIEL CASTAIN A/K/A MURIEL T. CASTAIN, et al Defendant(s)

Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Margolin, Weinreb & Nierer, LLP, 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224, Syosset, NY 11791. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 23, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on December 8, 2026 at 2:00PM. Premises known as 150 Deer Lake Drive, North Babylon, NY 11703. District 0100 Sec 119.00 Block 02.00 Lot 066.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $64,693.49 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 613719/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing. Keith Corbett, Esq., Referee File # 26-0963 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee

Company as Trustee for the Holders of New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-A, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Plaintiff AGAINST Mark Guerreri; Denise Guerreri; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 25, 2020, and Amended November 27, 2023, and Amended October 2, 2024 and January 8, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 December 7, 2026, at 3:00PM, premises known as 41 Lenox Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0103 Section 002.00 Block 03.00 Lot 086.002. Approximate amount of judgment $374,847.57 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 610008/2017. Scott Lockwood, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: October 16, 2026 For sale information, please

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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, November 18, 2026, in the Municipal Building, at 153 West Main Street, Babylon, New York to consider the following applications: -Application of Mark J. Harris D.M.D., 58 Thompson Avenue, Babylon, NY, for permission to maintain a special use variance for a professional office on the ground floor and a second-floor apartment on the premises located at 392 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY. Property located in the Residence O District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 6, Block 3, Lot 34. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-17 and 365-35. -Application of Rosa D'Aleo, Royal Dance Center, 5 Tappan Avenue, Babylon, NY, agent for owner Raymond Figalora, 40 Shoal Drive, West Islip, NY 11795, for permission to maintain a special use variance to operate a dance studio on the premises located at 5 West Main Street, Babylon, NY. Property located in the Retail Business District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 10, Block 3, Lot 46.1.

Section 10, Block 3, Lot 46.1. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-20 and 365-35. -Application of Joseph Hopkins, 118 Lighthouse Road, Babylon, NY for special permission to maintain a special use variance for a mother/daughter use on the premises located at 118 Lighthouse Road, Babylon, NY. Property located in the Residence A-9 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 21, Block 2, Lot 49. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-14 and 365-35. -Application of Todd O'Connell, Architect, 1200 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 120, Hauppauge, NY 11788, agent for owner, Garrett and Lauren Chardon, 53 Yacht Club Road, Babylon, NY for permission to construct a rear deck on the premises located at 53 Yacht Club Road, Babylon, NY requiring variances to increase the lot coverage from 40% required to 45% proposed, and to allow a circular driveway with lot width of 40 feet when 100 feet is required. Property located in the Residence A-4 District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 22, Block 3, Lot 40. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-16 and 365-35. -Application of Darius Mroczkowski, Alayna M. Realty, LLC, P.O. Box 309, Islip, NY 11751, for

CRIME CRIME WATCH WATCH PETIT LARCENY Wheatley Heights: pulled into the OK PETITA driver LARCENY

Petroleum Heights: gasoline station onpulled Colonial Spring Road Wheatley A driver into the OK Oct. 22 at 4:26 p.m., filled upon the car with gasoline Petroleum gasoline station Colonial Spring Road and paying. Oct. left 22 atwithout 4:26 p.m., filled up the car with gasoline and left without paying. Babylon: Someone went into Torta Fina bakery

at 80 Deer Someone Park Avenue, and Fina stole bakery $15 from Babylon: wentOct. into22 Torta the tipAvenue, jar. That incident reported at 80employee Deer Park Oct. 22 andwas stole $15 from at p.m. tip jar. That incident was reported the1:41 employee at 1:41Babylon: p.m. West An assortment of groceries valued atBabylon: $74 were stolen from the CVS pharmacy West An assortment of groceries val-on Little Neckstolen Road Oct. incident wason ued atEast $74 were from21. theThe CVS pharmacy reported atNeck 6:40 p.m. Little East Road Oct. 21. The incident was reported at 6:40 p.m. North Amityville: Approximately $13 in mer-

chandise was stolenApproximately from Dollar General Great North Amityville: $13 inon merNeck Road Oct. 19. The report was filed with chandise was stolen from Dollar General on Great police at 5:55 p.m., Neck Road Oct. 19. that The day. report was filed with police at 5:55 p.m., that day. In a similar incident earlier that day, school officials reportincident the theftearlier of sodathat from theschool store. ofIn a similar day, ficials report the theft of soda from the store.

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Babylon: A 2025 Mercedes Benz was stolen from the driveway of aMercedes home at The Crescent Oct.from 22. Babylon: A 2025 Benz was stolen the driveway of a home at The Crescent Oct. 22.

The report was filed at 5:45 a.m. The vehicle was valued at more The report was than filed $50,000. at 5:45 a.m. The vehicle was valued at more than $50,000. West Babylon: A 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee was

stolenBabylon: from in front of aJeep home on 6thCherokee Street Oct. 19. West A 2023 Grand was The theft was policer p.m. stolen from inreported front of atohome on at 6th 7:30 Street Oct. 19. The theft was reported policer at 7:30 p.m. from Approximately $1,100 intoclothing was stolen

Old Navy on Montauk Highway Storefrom ofApproximately $1,100 in clothingOct. was19. stolen ficials reported the incident to police at Store 12:40 p.m. Old Navy on Montauk Highway Oct. 19. officials reported the incident toCamaro police atwas 12:40 p.m. Amityville: A 2019 Chevrolet stolen

from in frontA an2019 apartment complex 92 was Broadway Amityville: Chevrolet Camaro stolen Oct. 9.inThe report was filed with police at 12:50 from front an apartment complex 92 Broadway a.m. 9. The report was filed with police at 12:50 Oct. a.m. Copiague: A 2015 Kia vehicle was reported stolen Oct. 17 fromAScudder found on Copiague: 2015 KiaAvenue vehicleand waslater reported stolen Benjoe Drive. The incident was reported at on Oct. 17 from Scudder Avenue and later found 6 p.m. Drive. The incident was reported at Benjoe 6 p.m.

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Lindenhurst: A resident of Tremont Road called police Oct. 17 toAreport that had beencalled Lindenhurst: resident ofhe/she Tremont Road duped out of by that a scammer police Oct. 17$45,000 to report he/she who had called been and requested password to called various duped out of $45,000 by a information scammer who accounts. The victim complied only totolearn later and requested password information various that the call was fraudulent. accounts. The victim complied only to learn later that the call was fraudulent.

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Deer Park: Residents of a home on Toysome Lane Deer Park: Residents of a home on Toysome Lane

reported that someone had broken into their home Oct. 21, broke into a gun cabinet and stole a rifle reported that someone had broken into their home and Oct. shotgun. 21, broke into a gun cabinet and stole a rifle and shotgun.

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Driving While Intoxicated: Deivy Ocampo, 46, of North Lindenhurst; Dominic Pierce, 64 of West Driving While Intoxicated: Deivy Ocampo, 46,Babylon; of North Sergio MendezDominic Lopez, 45 of Central Anthony Lindenhurst; Pierce, 64 of Islip; West Babylon; Monaco, 34 of Deer Park; Marisela 36 of Sergio Mendez Lopez, 45 of CentralMancia, Islip; Anthony Central Ketzlick, 40 of Islip; AmilMonaco,Islip; 34 of Angel Deer Park; Marisela Mancia, 36 of car Marroquinvega, 44 of Huntington Station; Central Islip; Angel Ketzlick, 40 of Islip; AmilWilmer Lopez, 30, of 44 Huntington Station; Mark car Marroquinvega, of Huntington Station; Wineberger, 20 30, of Deer Park; Stalin Castillo, 30, of Wilmer Lopez, of Huntington Station; Mark Centereach; 56, ofStalin West Islip; Salvatore Wineberger, Tara 20 of Howe, Deer Park; Castillo, 30, of Vangeli, 46 ofTara EastHowe, Islip; Alfredo Zelayandia, 49 of Centereach; 56, of West Islip; Salvatore Copiague; Lapierre, 27,Zelayandia, of Centereach; Vangeli, 46Christian of East Islip; Alfredo 49 of Hemily Farias Lopez,Lapierre, 22, of Ozone Park; Grzegorz Copiague; Christian 27, of Centereach; Zabrocki, 39, ofLopez, North 22, Babylon. Hemily Farias of Ozone Park; Grzegorz Zabrocki, 39, of North Babylon. Petit larceny: Eshan Dust, 26 of St. Albans, Queens; Melanie O Bregon, 19, of 26 Deer Park; Adriana MarPetit larceny: Eshan Dust, of St. Albans, Queens; tinez, 18,OofBregon, West Babylon; Reinaldo Raphael, Mar43, Melanie 19, of Deer Park; Adriana of Bayport; Sheikh, Reinaldo 71, of Roslyn Heights; tinez, 18, of Zasrar West Babylon; Raphael, 43, Gloria Rodriguez, of Wyandanch; Serigne Sow, of Bayport; Zasrar 57, Sheikh, 71, of Roslyn Heights; 23, of the Bronx. 57, of Wyandanch; Serigne Sow, Gloria Rodriguez, 23, of the Bronx. Grand Larceny: Danielle Magee, 44 of Shirley. Grand Danielle 44 of of Deer Shirley. Assault:Larceny: Carolina JimezMagee, Avila, 41 Park. Assault: Carolina Jimez Avila, 41 of Deer Park.

Yonkers Yonkers man man sentenced sentenced to to 18 18 years years for for Babylon Babylon stabbing stabbing

Yonkers man who pleaded Y o n k eto r sstabbing m a n wah stranger o p l e a d ein d guilty guilty to stabbing a stranger in the neck at a Babylon resithe neck a Babylon residence andatfleeing the scene dence and fleeing the scene was sentenced to 18 years in prison, was sentenced 18 years in prison, according to thetoSuffolk County Disaccording to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. trict Attorney’s Office. who pleaded Robert Brozowski, Robert who pleaded guilty Sept.Brozowski, 24 to first-degree assault, guilty Sept. 24 to will first-degree assault, a violent felony, also serve five a violent felony, willsupervision, also serve Disfive years of post-release yearsAttorney of post-release supervision, trict Ray Tierney said. District Attorney Ray Tierney said.

According to court documents and According to court documents Brozowski’s admissions during and his Brozowski’s admissions during his guilty plea, he was visiting the vicguilty plea, he was visiting the victim’s roommate at a Babylon resitim’s at a Babylon residence roommate late in the evening on Aug. 29, dence when late inhe theattempted evening on 2025, to Aug. start29, a 2025, when he attempted to start a verbal argument with the 38-year-old verbal argument with the 38-year-old victim without provocation. The two victim without provocation. The two men did not know each other before menencounter. did not know each other before the theBrozowski encounter.then stabbed the victim Brozowski thena stabbed the victim in the neck with knife, prosecutors in the neck with a knife, prosecutors

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District as well as a variance to increase the front yard setback from 10 feet to 6 feet proposed. Property located in the Retail Business District. Suffolk County Real Property Tax Map District 0102, Section 10, Block 1, Lot 18. Application made in accordance with Sections 365-20, 365-20B(2) and 365-35. APPLICANTS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING. BRUCE

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF D A PRO PAINTING LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on 08/04/2026. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. The Post Office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is: 507 Freeman Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717. The principal business address of the LLC is: 507 Freeman Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717. Purpose: any

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earing the close of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt, Great Britain’s prime minister, Winston Churchill, and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin met at Yalta to divide the postwar world into spheres of influence. FDR’s and Churchill’s intent was to create a structure whereby countries that had been invaded by German dictator Adolf Hitler would regain their independence, and the major powers would prevent future invasions of sovereign nations. Their hopes were dashed almost immediately, as Stalin established Soviet rule over Eastern Europe, creating what Churchill would label the Iron Curtain. One tyranny had been replaced by another. FDR died soon after Yalta. His successor, Harry S. Truman, a traditional Democrat, realized that America could not afford to be isolationist and delude itself into believing that wars in Europe would not impact America, and took strong action to coun-

ter the Soviets. Truman also realized that the Soviet Union, like Germany, was too powerful for individual European nations to withstand. There had to be a unified effort, with America in the lead. Thus was born the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which, whatever its faults, has proved to be the most effective military alliance and deterrent force in history, preventing any invasion by any European nation against another for almost eight decades. Fortunately, the Republican leaders at the time discarded isolationism and forged a bipartisan foreign policy, which, in addition to NATO, supported aid to Greece and Turkey as well as the Marshall Plan to rebuild Western Europe. This would eventually lead to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, and the entrance into NATO of the captive nations that had been subjugated to Soviet rule. But Vladimir Putin, who assumed control of a diminished but still nuclear-armed Russia in the late 1990s, retained the Soviet goals of weakening NATO and expanding Russian influence and power into those former captive

nations. Putin’s goals, unfortunately, coincided with a resurgence of American support for isolationism. Putin invaded sovereign, independent Ukraine in 2022, which was clearly reminiscent of Hitler’s aggression in the 1930s. Russia’s invasion was met by heroic resistance from Ukraine and leadership from its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, which in turn was reminiscent of Churchill and the British people in the early days of World War II. Fortunately, the U.S., under President Biden’s leadership, allied with Europe and imposed severe economic sanctions on Russia while aiding Ukraine with military supplies and armaments. That enabled Ukrainian forces to inflict more than a million Russian casualties and halt Russian advances. Unfortunately, with the war now stalemated on the battlefield and Russia’s economy shattered, President Trump has reversed American policy and leaned toward isolationism and enabling Putin by reducing military aid to Ukraine, lifting Russian sanctions, blaming Zelensky for causing the war

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and calling for his removal as president. All this while Russia continues rocket and missile attacks on innocent civilians in Ukraine, which has accepted the American peace proposals that Putin has rejected. In a reversal of form, though, Europe has stood strong with Ukraine, providing it with almost twice as much aid as the U.S. It has done all this while Trump wages verbal and diplomatic war with NATO and member nations including Great Britain, Denmark and Italy as well as the pope. Trump is now reportedly considering a summit meeting in Asia with Putin and China’s dictator, Xi Jinping — but without Zelensky — to determine Ukraine’s fate. This is eerily reminiscent of Yalta, where, without the participation of their leaders, Eastern European countries had their fates determined based on misguided trust in Stalin’s good faith — much as Trump now expresses faith in Putin. The philosopher George Santayana warned that those who fail to learn from the mistakes of the past will be condemned to repeat them. Let us pray that Trump heeds that warning. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

Campus safety starts with listening

ike many others, I was deeply unsettled by the news of the “Cornell 7.” On Sept. 16, a woman identified only as Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit in State Supreme Court against Cornell University, its chapter of the Chi Phi fraternity and seven men she accuses of drugging and gang-raping her in October 2024. The Cornell Daily Sun, the university’s student newspaper, not only broke the story and published the names of those accused, but also brought the case into the national spotlight, quickly drawing widespread attention. According to the lawsuit, the alleged assault was reported to campus police a few weeks after it happened. The Tompkins County district attorney’s office, whose jurisdiction includes Cornell, initially declined to bring charges against the accused. The university investigated a report of sexual violence, and some of the alleged perpetrators were reportedly assigned “reflection papers” as a form of “punishment.” The lawsuit fueled a public outcry,

with many people saying that the university didn’t take the allegations seriously or follow proper disciplinary procedures. Many have also scrutinized the actions of police and prosecutors, questioning whether evidentiary limitations or investigative shortcomings factored into the decision not to pursue charges. Because of the courageous work of the Daily Sun’s student journalists, the criminal investigation was reopened. The allegations against the Cornell 7 are deeply disturbing. As the case unfolds, they will remain under intense scrutiny, with the evidence examined and tested in court. Ultimately, the legal process will determine the outcome of Jane Doe’s claims, all of which have been denied by those accused. I’m a graduate student at Stony Brook University, and a classmate of mine in a journalism class recently reported on students’ opinions of the case. At age 24, I feel a bit removed from the undergraduate bubble of campus life, but it was interesting to read their thoughts on safety. What my classmate did expertly in her story was include data published under the Clery Act — a federal law that requires colleges and universities that

receive federal student financial aid to disclose information about crimes that occur on or near their campuses, including homicides, sexual offenses, assaults and hate crime. Data is reported annually, and three-year crime trends are compiled in a security report. While some information under the Clery Act may need to be specially requested through the Freedom of Information Act, many of the statistics are publicly available and searchable. It’s worth noting that a crime listed in a college’s report doesn’t mean that someone was arrested, charged or convicted — it’s simply an instance of an alleged crime. Out of curiosity, I went looking for the numbers myself, downloading a spreadsheet that included crime reports from more than 10,000 postsecondary institutions across the country between 2022 and 2024. The statistics were eyeopening, and one thing became clear: Many people would be startled by the number of crimes reported on college campuses. It would be unfair to draw conclusions about the allegations at this stage of the Cornell 7 case. Still, I share the concerns of critics who believe the case was mishandled from the outset. The

eople would be startled by the number of crimes reported at colleges.

fallout, nearly two years after the alleged assault, illustrates the gravity of sexual violence allegations and the consequences of failing to address them appropriately — especially on college campuses. Across thousands of institutions, each with its own crime reports, it’s impossible to know how many cases were properly handled by campus authorities, law enforcement or the criminal justice system. And with that said, the Cornell case has left me wondering just how many other victims may share Jane Doe’s experience of feeling ignored, misrepresented and dismissed. It’s commendable that colleges take proactive measures to protect their students, but it’s troubling to consider that the Cornell case could be one of many. If this case teaches us anything, it’s that colleges must do better by their students — young adults who deserve respect, accountability and due process. Students have the right to be heard, taken seriously and treated with care and accountability when they come forward. No one should have to spend years seeking accountability that should have been there from beginning. When students find the courage to speak up, the least their institution can do is listen. Jordan Vallone is deputy managing editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? jvallone@liherald.com.

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E-bike safety can’t wait for another bad crash

lectric bikes have become a familiar sight on Long Island streets, offering an affordable way to get to school, work, the store or the train station. But as their popularity has grown, so have concerns about dangerous riding, illegal vehicles and serious injuries. Nassau County needs to turn its attention to e-bike safety and create a comprehensive plan to protect riders, motorists and pedestrians. The warnings are no longer theoretical. On. Oct. 26, two 15-year-olds on an electric motorcycle crashed into a car in East Northport, injuring the teens and the motorist and seriously injuring the car passenger. In September, a 13-year-old riding westbound on Hempstead Turnpike, in East Meadow, struck a stationary vehicle in a parking lot, suffering multiple lacerations and other injuries, and a 63-year-old e-bike rider in Uniondale struck a curb and was thrown over the handlebars, sustaining a head injury. In July, a 14-year-old riding an e-bike in Bethpage suffered severe body trauma in a collision with a car and was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition. These incidents, reported by Nassau County police, underscore the risks for riders of varying ages and the need for a coordinated response. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder has identified e-bikes as a major concern. The police are dealing with several e-bike enforcement cases daily, officials said. That level of activity reflects a problem demanding sus-

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tained attention, not occasional crackdowns. Suffolk County offers a useful model. Last December, its Legislature adopted stricter rules for e-bikes and electric scooters. Among the requirements are a minimum rider age of 16, helmets for all riders, a prohibition on riding on sidewalks and restrictions on roads with speed limits above 30 mph. The rules also address reckless operation, passengers and compliance with traffic controls. Violations can result in summonses and, in certain cases, impoundment. Suffolk police began enforcing the new requirements this year, including seizing illegal electric dirt bikes. Suffolk has also focused on public education, including a school safety poster contest intended to make young people more aware of the risks and the rules of e-bikes. That combination of regulation, enforcement and education is the kind of approach Nassau County should embrace. Nassau, however, faces an additional challenge: confusion over which electric vehicles are legal. County officials have cited an older law, originally designed to address all-terrain vehicles, as a basis for enforcement against certain e-bikes. Meanwhile, state law establishes categories of legal electric-assist bicycles, with restrictions on age, speed and where they may operate. In March, Nassau legislators introduced a proposal to bring county rules more closely in line with state law while continuing to prohibit riding on sidewalks and highways.

The debate needs resolution. Riders should not have to guess whether their bicycles are legal, and police should not have to navigate conflicting interpretations while responding to dangerous behavior. Nassau’s lawmakers should clarify the law, establish consistent standards and explain them publicly. Any new restrictions must be legally sound, enforceable and focused on safety. The county should also identify highrisk locations, such as Hempstead Turnpike, and work with local governments to determine where targeted enforcement, better signage, safer crossings and other traffic-calming measures are warranted. Police should regularly report on e-bike crashes, injuries, violations and impoundments to measure whether the efforts are working. Education must be part of the solution, too. Schools, parents, retailers and police should work together to explain age limits, helmet requirements, speed restrictions and the dangers of riding powerful, improperly equipped vehicles. Parents must understand that buying an electric bike for a child does not automatically make it safe or legal for that child to operate. E-bikes can be useful transportation when operated responsibly and within the law. But convenience cannot come at the expense of public safety. The next step is for Nassau County leaders to deliver a clear, coordinated plan before another family receives a devastating phone call. The time to act is before the next crash, not after it.

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lections produce heroes and villains. There’s no doubt that President Trump, post-election, will be at the top of the enemies list, but it will take some time for the Democratic Party to develop a plan to allow the president to qualify for official lame duck status. A few female cabinet members have been shown the door, so it’s time to single out the most disliked male member of the White House team. While there are a lot of people upset with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his anti-vaccine philosophy, the leading candidate for impeachment or other procedural torture is the so-called secretary of war, Pete Hegseth. Our country has had lots of secretaries of defense, but none has created such a negative aura as Hegseth. Calling generals “fatties” and other demeaning names, he has undermined the country’s respect for an agency that makes life-or-death decisions about our nation-

al survival. The first step in trying to reshape the Department of Defense was Hegseth’s decision to rename it the War Department. Maybe he plays a lot of video games in his spare time, but considering the fact that Trump ran on a platform promising no more foreign wars, remaking the agency into a war department was just a silly diversion that has cost taxpayers millions of dollars in printing costs and changed the agency’s image. That misjudgment was followed by Signalgate. Hegseth shared sensitive information on possible U.S. strikes on Yemen’s Houthis with his wife, brother and personal lawyer. That mistake alone could have cost him his job, but he got a pass from the White House. His management of the Ukraine war has been a disaster, as he has mismanaged the volume of arms designated for that conflict. He has made poor allocations of weapons and, in some cases, held back information about arms from Secretary of State Marco Rubio or the White House. Hegseth has just as questionably

or Pete Hegseth it’s the War Department. Maybe it’s a video game thing.

LEttErs Is A.I. taking over our printing businesses? To the Editor: It is disheartening to see so many local businesses, local government agencies, and even our local school districts resort to artificial intelligence to create low-effort and homogenous fliers and signage. The “ChatGPT Flier Epidemic” has stripped businesses, schools and local institutions of any unique identities. This A.I. slop is easy to detect: the use of several fonts in one sign, cartoon-like food, arrows pointing the wrong way, multiple ribbons, floating objects, mismatched shadows. Beyond being downright uninspiring, there are real environmental consequences to creating this artificially generated crap. These

managed Caribbean boat strikes, approving numerous follow-up killings that appear to fit the definition of war crimes. His handling of military personnel has been borderline cruel. Over a period of two years he has ousted or lost to retirement a wave of senior officials who have countless years of priceless military experience. He dismissed the Army chief of staff, Randy George, with no explanation. He has fired numerous female and minority officers, manifesting what seems to be a mean streak. Hegseth has been called a number of unflattering names by Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Susan Collins, as well as a few House members with extensive military experience. A resolution calling for his impeachment is pending, and it’s possible that bipartisan members will advance it when the House reconvenes. And then there’s the crazy proposed defense budget, which totals $1.5 trillion. Hegseth has appeared before a number of legislative committees, and has not provided their members with any

signs rely heavily on data centers for processing, which uses an obscene amount of water and electricity and unnecessarily increases carbon emissions. Beyond the unrealistic hamburger or person with six fingers, it is especially heartbreaking to see our schools resort to A.I.-generated signage. The dangers of A.I. in schools, especially for younger children, are well documented. Yet we’re using A.I. to design their Homecoming fliers and menus. Why? We are condoning the sloppy, lazy way out. I implore local businesses and schools to stop using A.I. to create their signs. There are so many better alternatives. Keep it simple. Have children draw the artwork. Use actual photos of food and places. We are better than this.

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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