Amityville Herald 10_29_2025

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Shown in photo are public officials and family of Ann Bonita Caupain at street naming in her honor: grandchildren Keith (Bud) Green and Danielle Green; daughters Wanda Caupain and Linda White; and great granddaughter Briani Green with representatives from the Town of Babylon, Supervisor Rich Schaffer, Marcus Duffin, Duwayne Gregory and Jason Richberg.

The Village of Amityville invites the community to a Veterans Day remembrance ceremony honoring the bravery and contributions of the veterans of the Armed Forces on Tues., Nov. 11 beginning at 10:45 a.m. at the Village Triangle, Broadway and Park Avenue.

The public is invited to join the Village’s veterans’ organizations, public officials, religious leaders and others in this tribute.

The bells of St. Mary’s Church will ring in commemoration at 11 a.m., as bells ring around the world.

In addition, the Lauder Museum will be open to the public during and immediately following the ceremonies.

In other Village news:

Amityville Village is holding a public forum to gather feedback from the community

regarding the Branding, Wayfinding and Marketing logo designs through the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The meeting will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 am. to 1 p.m., in the third-floor court room at Amityville Village Hall, 21 Ireland Pl., Amityville. Residents are encouraged to attend a presentation or stop in to provide their feedback.

This is part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant the Village received from the state to enable the Village to expand and enhance its walkability and connectivity to transit and infuse new options for its shopping, business, and residential corridor along Broadway.

For more information contact the Village at 631-264-6000 or go to Amityville.com

Corner of St. John Street now honors beloved Amityville nurse, ‘Gramz’

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabiradliherald.com

In a heartfelt tribute to a woman known for her generosity and love, the Town of Babylon has renamed the corner of St. John Street and Columbus Boulevard in Amityville in honor of Ann Bonita Caupain, a longtime nurse, mother and neighborhood matriarch. The street is now officially Ann B. Caupain “Gramz” Memorial Way.

Caupain, who died July 1, was remembered at a street dedication ceremony on the morning of Sept. 13, near the family’s longtime home—built in 1933 by her parents, Robert and Lucille, and lived in by five gen-

erations.

A nurse at area hospitals including Lakeside Hospital in Copiague and Massapequa General, Caupain also worked at Central General in Plainview and Brunswick Hospital in Amityville. She later opened Ann’s Day Care in her home, which children lovingly renamed “Grandma Ann’s Daycare.”

“Ann Caupain was the heart of this neighborhood—someone who gave so much without ever asking for anything in return,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer. “Dedicating this corner in her name ensures her legacy of love and service lives on for generations to come.”

A redesign of Village signs is being proposed

Stuart Richner, CEO of the Long Island Herald, left, with Phyllis Quinlan, director of Holistic Services Administration at Cohen Children’s Medical Center; Amy Amato, executive director of RichnerLIVE; and Sofia Agoritsas, vice president of operations at the medical center.

Herald supports Cohen Children’s Medical Center

Herald Community Media and RichnerLIVE presented a $2,000 donation to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, the charity beneficiary of the Herald Women’s Executive Summit on Sept. 9 at the Crescent Beach Club.

The medical center is home to Long Island’s first Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplant Program and a nationally recognized team of specialists. This year the hospital earned its third con-

secutive Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, underscoring its mission to help families raise stronger, healthier kids.

Phyllis Quinlan, the medical center’s director of Holistic Services Administration, noted, “We are on track to offer over 5,000 15-minute holistic services to the CCMC staff, parents/family caregivers, and admitted pediatric patients in 2025.”

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Sen. Martínez reads to Amityville pre-K students for Hispanic Heritage Month

State Senator Monica Martínez paid a special visit to Northeast Elementary School in Amityville to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, reading to students in Maria Lievano’s bilingual pre-K class and emphasizing the importance of language, culture and inclusion.

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Martínez read “I Love School!” by Philemon Sturges to students in Spanish and spoke with the class about the importance of preserving one’s native

language while celebrating diversity.

“Diversity and multiculturalism are part of what makes our country great,” she told students and staff during the visit.

The Amityville school district thanked Senator Martínez for taking time to meet with some of the district’s youngest learners and for helping to foster a deeper appreciation of culture in the classroom.

Ann Caupain remembered for her warmth, service and open-door heart

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Caupain’s daughter, Linda White, said the family was touched by the outpouring of support. As neighbors passed the sign that day, many paused to take photos, place flowers, and share stories. From the family patio, Caupain’s beloved dog, Nyla, quietly watched.

The family offered homemade cookies stamped with Caupain’s name, a nod to her tradition of feeding everyone who visited. “Our Gramz left us with a legacy of love, generosity and strength,” the family wrote in a joint statement. “She is still guarding the safe haven she created—just from above now.”

Heckscher State Park offers family nature programs this fall

Families across Long Island can celebrate the changing seasons with nature programs offered at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, part of the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation system.

The fall lineup includes interactive programs designed to help visitors explore Long Island’s natural beauty while learning about the environment. Programs are suitable for families and children ages 6 and older and are part

of the state’s ongoing #NatureEdventure series.

A small participation fee applies — $4 per adult and $4 per child, with children under 3 admitted free. Advance reservations are required and may be made beginning two weeks before each program date.

Officials ask participants to arrive promptly, noting that late arrivals may forfeit their place if others are waiting. Those unable to attend are encouraged

to cancel their reservation so others can join.

Fall Scavenger Hunt — Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Children can enjoy a guided walk through the park’s forest trails while discovering the sights, sounds and textures of autumn. Rangers will lead participants on a scavenger hunt for signs of the season — from colorful leaves and pinecones to animal tracks and acorns.

Winter Solstice Walk — Sunday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to noon

Welcome winter with a brisk, familyfriendly walk through Heckscher’s scenic pathways. Participants will explore how wildlife and plant life adapt as autumn gives way to winter. The walk begins at Field 3 and is open to families of all ages.

To register for any program, visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.

What are you looking forward to this fall?

By Christie Leigh Babirad

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CRIME WATCH

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

LOST PROPERTY

Amityville: A woman reported to Amityville police that she left her passport, cell phone and cash on a bench at the Amityville Rail Road station. Anyone with information on the lost items is being asked to call Amityville Village Police at 631-264-0400.

POLICE HELP REVIVE WOMAN

Amityville: Quick action by Amityville Village police officers helped save a woman who suffered an apparent heart attack October 12, at her home on Dixon Avenue, officials said. Police said Officers Harold Miller, Brian Governanti and Sgt. William End arrived at the home at approximately 5:30 p.m. and found the woman unconscious and not breathing, police said. Officers immediately began CPR and called for medical rescue personnel. Officers used a defibrillator, successfully restoring the woman’s heartbeat, after approximately 15 minutes. She regained consciousness and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she reportedly underwent surgery and is now recovering.

GRAND LARCENY

West Babylon: A 2015 BMW was stolen from a car dealership at 380 East Service Road of Sunrise Highway Oct. 13. Police said the subject responsible used fraudulent loan information to purchase the car and left the business before it was determined that the information was illegiti-

mate.

ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Indira Delacruz, 40, of 12th St, Long Island City; Andony D. Garrido, 52, Broadway, Amityville; Rahmel Knowles Bryant, 19, of 73 Adams Rd., Central Islip; Sheyla Santana, 36, of 18 Joseph St., Bay Shore; Ramon Pena, 66, of 183 Gibson Ave., Brentwood; Albin Moronta, 40, of 189 15th Ave., West Babylon; Hugo Dominguez Roque, 29, of 35 Maple Pl. Amityville; Michel Keane, 38, of 7 Dolphin La, West Islip.

Petit Larceny: Justin Sheridan, 37, of Genesee Dr., Commack; Jennifer L. Bissett, 40, of West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown; Fareed Fateen, 52, of 2174 Lexington Ave., Manhattan; Samuel Garcia, 61, of 375 Carlls Path, Deer Park; Gilbert Robinso, 20 of 110 Cedar Rd. North Amityville; Dinia Noriega, 51, of 176 Steele Pl., North Amityville; Jennifer Donarummo, 45, of 127 Hawthorne Ave., Central Islip; Stephane Incarnato, 24, of 49 Brandon Ave., North Amityville.

Assault: Luir Aracena, 22 of 95 Kenmore Ave., Copiague; Cooper Pernell, 35, of 136 43 St., North Amityville; Wendy Louissaint, 44, of 2 Branbery Ct., Copiague.

Menacing With a Weapon: Emerson Castillo Ramon=s, 20, of 25 Channel Dr., Brentwood; Jason Santo Reye, 26, of 206 Brentwood Pkwy., Brentwood.

Burglary: Nehemias Guevara, 29, of 3 Mohawk Pl., North Amityville.

Criminal Mischief: Joldian Rodriguez Reyes, 26, of 151 Fillmore Ave., Deer Park.

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

North Amity man charged in fatal shooting

A North Amityville man was arrested Sat. Sept. 25 and charged in the fatal shooting of an acquaintance inside a Francine Avenue home, Suffolk County police said.

First Precinct officers responded to 9 Francine Ave. at around 8:55 p.m. Oct. 18 after a 911 caller reported a person with a gunshot wound. When officers arrived, they found Robin Moscoso-Hernandez,

17, of Bethpage, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the chest, police said. Moscoso-Hernandez was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead. Homicide Squad detectives charged Bryan Ventura-Ramirez, 20, who lives at the Francine Avenue home, with second-

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

•Amityville Rotary Club Meeting: 8 a.m., Brownstones Coffee, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For more information, please call President Carolyn Dodd at (631) 374-8712.

•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail. com

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31

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

•St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 464-4899.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1

•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152

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•St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 464-4899.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4

•Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.

•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail. com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

•Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free

weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.

•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com

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See if you have

unclaimed funds

The New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds returns more than $2 million in lost money to residents every day, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

Unclaimed funds stem from sources such as dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, utility deposits, trust funds and unused gift cards.

“We’re returning more than $2 million a day to New Yorkers, and my office is working to make it easier than ever to reclaim lost money, including mailing some checks directly to their rightful owners,” DiNapoli said.

A new law championed by DiNapoli has sped up the return process for some accounts. Since January, the comptroller’s office has been mailing checks automatically to eligible individuals for newly reported accounts valued at $250 or less. As of September, nearly 106,000 checks worth more than $9.8 million have been issued.

New Yorkers can also check for unclaimed funds or file a claim through the online claiming system or by calling 1-800221-9311.

A map showing unclaimed funds by county and region, as well as other information is available at osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds.

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“Midnight Magic: Why Black Cats Deserve a Second Look”

Black cats get a bad rap. Based on color alone, they have the hardest time finding homes — and the greatest chance of being euthanized in shelters. For years, humane societies halted black cat adoptions around Halloween to protect them from people with cruel intentions.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

Thankfully, that thinking is changing. The ASPCA now says there’s no evidence that Halloween adoptions are any less safe or successful than those at any other time of year. Shelters and rescue groups have lifted the holiday ban — especially since adoption screening happens year-round. National Black Cat Day falls on Oct. 27, just four days before Halloween, and Black Cat Appreciation Day is Aug. 17.

JOANNE ANDERSON

Despite the superstitions, black cats aren’t bad luck. But they have bad luck finding homes quickly. A 2020 study found that black cats take the longest time to be adopted. Unlike dog adopters, who tend to focus on personality, cat adopters often fixate on color.

There are reasons for that — none of them the cats’ fault. Black is the most common feline coat color, and the gene

that creates it — eumelanin — is dominant. If a kitten inherits just one copy of the gene, that’s enough to make its fur black. Put a roomful of solid-black and tuxedo cats together, and they blur into a sea of sameness. Each cat’s individuality gets lost in the dark.

That black coat, though, offers advantages. It helps cats blend into the night to hunt prey. It may even have made them healthier and more prolific over time — which adds to why black coats are so common in the first place.

Still, black cats can be tough to photograph unless there’s some contrast. A bright toy, blanket or bandanna can make their glossy coats and golden eyes pop. Some cats will even let you dress them for the camera — a Halloweenready bowtie, anyone?

But superstition has a “long tail”. Cats went from being gods in ancient Egypt to villains in the Middle Ages, with black cats demonized most of all. In 10th-century Wales, killing a cat was a crime, and stealing one was, too. By 1232, though, Pope Gregory IX had linked cats to the devil, and zealots began killing them — often by burning them alive. Black cats

Copiague Announces Top 10

Students In Class Of 2026

The Copiague School District is proud to recognize the top 10 students in the Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Class of 2026.

“The top 10 students of the Class of 2026 exemplify the highest ideals of academic excellence, perseverance and integrity,” said Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School Principal Joseph Agosta. “Their achievements reflect not only individual brilliance but also the collective spirit of our Copiague community.”

were targeted as Satan’s sentries. Puritans brought that fear to America, convinced black cats conspired with witches. Those caught with one could face punishment — even death. Of course, we know now that black cats have no “sympathy for the devil,” to borrow from Mr. Jagger. But centuries of superstition still echo through our culture — and our Halloween decorations.

To change that, shelters and advocacy groups have turned to creativity: “Black Cat Fridays,” “Black Cat Balls,” reduced adoption fees and “Top Ten” lists highlighting their charm.

HERE’S ONE SUCH LIST — TEN REASONS TO ADOPT A BLACK CAT:

• Black cats are always dressed for a formal event.

• They look sleek and sophisticated.

• Holding a black cat is very slimming.

• They match any décor.

• A lint brush isn’t needed for a black-tie affair.

• Black cats are parlor panthers.

• They’re like onyx — a beautiful gem.

• They don’t care what color your hair is.

• Love knows no color.

• Adopting a black cat might just be lucky for you — and definitely lucky for them.

Famous black cat owners include Queen Victoria, Winston Churchill, John and Yoko Ono, Fred Astaire, Calvin Coolidge, Ernest Hemingway, John Travolta — and, of course, Edgar Allan Poe.

Midnight - a 5 month old male kitten at Last Hope in Wantagh dresses for Halloween as a plea for a home.

And black cats? They often have the most endearing “purrsonalities.” Just ask Midnight, a five-month-old kitten at Last Hope in Wantagh. Found alone in a Farmingdale yard, he was more than happy to pose for his Halloween adoption photo — costume and all.

County Legislator Jason Richberg

These outstanding seniors have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership, character and dedication throughout their high school careers.

The top 10 students, in order of rank, are: Krzysztof Krasnowski (valedictorian), Darein Reyes (salutatorian), Daniel Zheng, Enshan Ramkissoon, Ronan Higgins, Bielka Perez, Olivia Tyszko, Damaris Bonilla, Aneisa Nicholas and Rosina Wickham

Mary Peckholdt, longtime Babylon nursery school director, at 62

By CAROLYN JAMES

cjames@liherald.com

Marion Peckholdt, a longtime educator and director at St. Joseph’s Nursery School in Babylon Village, died of heart failure on Oct. 15 in Riverhead. She was 62.

“Her true passion in life was working with young children and instilling a love

for learning,” her daughter, Kelly Peckholdt, said.

Born in Bay Shore, Mrs. Peckholdt lived in Sayville, Babylon Village, and then West Islip. Her dedication to early childhood education was evident in every facet of her work at St. Joseph’s. She held a master’s degree in education and brought not only her expertise but also

an abundance of warmth and enthusiasm to the classroom.

“There are countless local children who had her as a teacher and then a school director who loved her,” Kelly Peckholdt said. “She mentored many teachers over the years, and she truly had a lasting impact on the school and all who knew her.”

Mrs. Peckholdt was also a loving mother to her two children, an animal lover, and an avid musician who played piano and violin for her entire life.

Mrs. Peckholdt is survived by her mother, Dorothy Sexton-Nagel of Riverhead; her daughter, Kelly Peckholdt, and her husband, Kevin Flood, of Babylon Village; her son, Christopher, and his husband, Adam Urbina, of Miami; her brother, Michael Sexton, and his wife, Jennifer, of San Diego; her grandchildren, Everett and Vivian of Babylon Village; and her nieces and nephews, Keegan and Jillian of San Diego.

Funeral arrangements were handled by the Mangano Funeral Home in River-

at a later date,

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From carved turnips to glowing skeletons, Halloween decorating has evolved

By CAROLYN JAMES

Before front lawns became cluttered with inflatable pumpkins and motion-activated ghouls, Halloween decorations were far simpler— and far older than most people realize.

Halloween traces its roots to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated more than 2,000 years ago in what is now Ireland and parts of Scotland. Villagers would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off spirits believed to return to the earth that night. As part of the tradition, people carved faces into turnips or gourds and placed candles inside them—an early version of the modern jack-o’-lantern. These eerie faces were meant to frighten off evil.

When Irish immigrants brought these customs to America in the 19th century, pumpkins, native to North America and easier to carve, quickly replaced turnips. By the early 20th century, jack-o’-lanterns were common, and paper decorations—black cats, witches, and ghosts—began appearing in homes and classrooms.

The 1950s brought a Halloween boom, fueled by postwar suburbia and the rise of trick-or-treating. Families began decorating their front doors and windows to welcome costumed children. By the 1980s and ’90s, mass-produced plastic skeletons, glowing tombstones, and synthetic cobwebs became staples.

Today, Halloween is a multibillion-dollar industry, and for many families, decorating is as elaborate as it is for Christmas. Inflatable dragons synchronized light shows, and DIY haunted houses now fill suburban lawns—blending folk-

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lore, pop culture, and neighborhood pride into one spooky seasonal display.

From carved turnips to fog machines, Halloween decorating has come a long way—but the spirit and fun behind it remains the same.

THE HISTORY OF TRICK-OR-TREATING

Trick-or-treating became popular in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s, but it didn’t become a widespread tradition until after World War II, in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

The idea of going door-to-door for treats existed in Europe as far back as the Middle Ages through traditions like “souling” or “guising”, but these were brought over in loose form by Irish and Scottish immigrants.

In the 1920s and 30s, American towns began experimenting with costumed parades and parties to curb Halloween pranks, which were becoming increasingly destructive. Trick-or-treating started to appear to channel that mischief.

During World War II, sugar rationing put a damper on the practice. But after the war, with suburban growth and the return of candy production, trick-or-treating exploded in popularity to assume the character of the practice we are familiar with today.

By the 1950s, it was a firmly established American tradition, with kids in costume going door-to-door, and candy companies beginning to market specifically to Halloween.

So, while its origins are older and more gradual, trick-or-treating as we know it today became a national custom in the postwar 1950s.

Family Fun Day brings smiles — and support — to Amityville

Families from across Long Island gathered in Amityville recently to celebrate Grandparents Appreciation Month — and to help support local Alzheimer’s programs — at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s first Family Fun Day.

The event, held at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, drew hundreds of attendees for an afternoon of games, music and family-friendly activities designed to connect generations.

Among the highlights was a visit from New York Giants legend and brain health advocate Leonard Marshall, a two-time Super Bowl champion who signed autographs, posed for photos and spoke with families about the importance of healthy living for the brain and body.

Children and grandparents joined together for arts-and-crafts projects, face painting and outdoor games,. Local businesses donated raffle prizes, helping the event raise more than $40,000 to support Alzheimer’s services on Long Island.

Located in Amityville, the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center provides free daily programs and memory screenings for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses — with no insurance or age requirements. For more information about programs and services, visit AFAlongisland.org or call (631) 223-4000. Donations to support the center can be made at alzfdn.org/donate.

PSEG LI’s Power to Feed LI Collection

makes final stop of the season in WB

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabiradliherald.com

Neighbors helping neighbors, PSEG Long Island has been hosting their Power to Feed Collection event throughout the summer and made their final stop of the season at the Stop and Shop supermarket in West Babylon on Sept. 19 with Food Collection Coordinator with Island Harvest, Bena Moliver, remarking that the West Babylon community is “so giving and supportive.”

“People work so hard, and they want to help other people,” said Moliver. “It’s amazing to see.”

Christine Grolli of PSEG’s Community Partnership Program said that this is the third year that they have done their collection in West Babylon, and PSEG has been doing the collection across Long Island for five years now. She explained that they do their collection in the summer months mainly because the children aren’t in school, so some are unable to regularly receive meals.

“I just have to say the community is so generous,” said Grolli, adding that they have already collected food and finances for over 150,000 meals, and that this event is something she and the other volunteers look forward to doing because one of the pillars of PSEG is to give back in the community where they live and work.

Shoppers entering the store were given a shopping bag for free and were told about the collection that was taking place.

“Most of the time they ask what we want

and in the bag there’s a list, so then when they come out, usually they are donating,” said Amy Di Leo of PSEG who helped coordinate the event. She was there with her AmbassaDog, CaLI, who wagged her tail for all the customers.

If customers donated, they received LED lightbulbs as a thank you from PSEG.

“Sometimes people donate cash, and each dollar is the equivalent of two meals for Island Harvest,” said Di Leo. “People are just so generous.”

She explained that at the end of the day, Island Harvest will pick up all the donations collected.

“It’s amazing how this community really cares about each other and we’re so grateful that we have the opportunity as PSEG Long Island to actually set up these venues for people to be able to donate because I think a lot of times people want to give and they’re not really sure how, and what to give,” said Di Leo, who added that they also collect for the furry members of the family like CaLI who need food and supplies as well, and emphasized that a lot of times people don’t realize about the everyday toiletry items that people need and how much those donations help.

“And it’s great for us to be able interact with people on a personal level,” she added. “Because sure we provide safe and reliable power every day, however what we’re doing today is part of our core commitments— It’s an important part of us being able to get into the community and help people in ways that they want and need.”

By Christie Leigh Babirad

Georgia Turck

Amityville, Age 4

I like dressing up and the candy.

What do you like best about Halloween?

Sandoval

Amityville

I like that people still give candy to the older kids

Miguel Sandoval

Amityville HS, Age 15

I like the candy and hanging out with friends.

Dimeglio

Amityville

I love the fall season that Halloween comes with.

Arianna Dimeglio

Babylon HS, Age 15

I love decorating. We’ve had our decorations up since September, and I love dressing up the dog.

GENERAL ELECTION Candidates

November 04, 2025 SUFFOLK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Resolution No. 601-2025, “Adopting Local Law No. -2025, The Term Limit Preservation Act - A Charter Law To Revise The County Term Limit Law To Close Potential Loopholes Created By The Adoption Of New York’s Even Year Election Law And Avoid The Need For Taxpayer Funded Special Elections And To Change The Term Of Office Of County Legislator From Two (2) To Four (4) Years To Prevent The Need For Three Elections In Four Years”.

Shall Resolution No. 601 -2025, Adopting Local Law No. -2025: A Charter Law To Revise The County’s Term Limit Law To Close Potential Loopholes Created By The Adoption Of New York’s Even Year Election Law And Avoid The Need For Taxpayer Funded Special Elections And To Amend The Term Of Office For The Office Of County Legislator From Two (2) Years To Four (4) Years To Ensure Compliance With New York’s Election Law Without The Need For Three Elections In Four Years, Be Approved?

A Yes Vote Would Avoid Potentially Requiring Legislators To Resign Midterm And The Need For Taxpayer Funded Special Elections. A Yes Vote Would Also Amend The Term Of Office Of County Legislators From Two (2) Years To Four (4) Years Thereby Ensuring Compliance With The New York Even Election Year Law Without The Need For Three Elections In Four Years.

A No Vote Would Mean That Legislators Could Be Required To Resign Prior To The End Of Their Term Causing The Need For Taxpayer Funded Special Elections And Would Also Require That Elections For County Legislators Be Held Three Times In Four Years In Order To Comply With New York’s Even Year Election Law.

Resolución n.º 601-2025, “Adopción de la Ley Local n.º -2025, Ley de Preservación del Límite de Mandatos - Ley Orgánica para Revisar la Ley de Límite de Mandatos del Condado a fin de eliminar las posibles lagunas legales creadas por la adopción de la Ley de Elecciones en Años Pares de Nueva York, evitar la necesidad de elecciones especiales financiadas con fondos públicos y cambiar el mandato de los legisladores del condado de dos (2) a cuatro (4) años para evitar la necesidad de tres elecciones en cuatro años”.

¿Debe aprobarse la Resolución Núm. 601-2025, que adopta la Ley Local Núm. -2025: Ley Orgánica para revisar la Ley de Límite de Mandatos del Condado, cerrar las posibles lagunas legales creadas por la adopción de la Ley de Elecciones Pares de Nueva York, evitar la necesidad de elecciones especiales financiadas por los contribuyentes y modificar el mandato del legislador del condado de dos (2) años a cuatro (4) años para garantizar el cumplimiento de la Ley Electoral de Nueva York sin necesidad de tres elecciones en cuatro años?

Un voto afirmativo evitaría la posible obligación de los legisladores de renunciar a mitad de mandato y la necesidad de elecciones especiales financiadas por los contribuyentes. Un voto afirmativo también modificaría el mandato de los legisladores del condado de dos (2) años a cuatro (4) años, garantizando así el cumplimiento de la Ley de Elecciones Pares de Nueva York sin necesidad de tres elecciones en cuatro años.

Un voto por el No significaría que los legisladores podrían verse obligados a renunciar antes del final de su mandato, lo que provocaría la necesidad de elecciones especiales financiadas por los contribuyentes y también requeriría que las elecciones para legisladores del condado se celebren tres veces en cuatro años para cumplir con la Ley de Elecciones en Años Pares de Nueva York.

ELECTIon’25

Richard Schaffer

Town Clerk

Gerry Compitello

Douglas W. Sutherland

Christopher S. Como Town Council Concejal

REP, CON DEM, CON

Anthony Manetta Anthony Martinez

Sheriff

Alguacil

Errol D. Toulon Jr

Justice of the Supreme Court

Juez

Paul Kenny

Mark A. Cuthbertson

Margaret C. Reilly

Joseph C. Pastoressa

Steven A. Pilewski

County Court Judge

Juez

Bryan L. Browns REP, CON

Family Court Judge

Juez del Tribunal de Familia

James W. Malone

Carl J. Copertino

Bronwyn M. Black-Kelly

Matthew T. McDonough

George F. Harkin Jr Matthew G. Hughes James P. O’Connor County

Raymond A. Tierney Town

Jason Richberg Jarod Morris

District Court Judge

Edward J. Hennessey

STEPPING OUT

Director Cindy Rosenthal steps up to the challenge of this rarely performed play, based on a story from Chaucer.

A tale of eternal friendship

Hofstra’s Shakespeare Festival takes on ‘The Two Noble Kinsmen’

By Abbey Salvemini

Shakespeare’s final — and perhaps most overlooked — play steps into the spotlight as “The Two Noble Kinsmen” arrives on Hofstra University’s celebrated Globe stage. Now in its 77th year, the annual Shakespeare Festival invites audiences to experience a production that follows the intense journey of two noble cousins, Palamon and Arcite, whose unbreakable bond is shattered when they fall in love with the same woman.

As the headline production, this tragicomedy sets the tone for a rich, two-week long festival season that includes “What Fools!,” a whimsical, one-hour version of A “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” ideal for children; also Hofstra Collegium Musicum’s concert of Elizabethan and Jacobean music inspired by Shakespeare’s era. Together, these performances promise a dynamic festival experience for audiences of all ages.

Directed by drama professor Dr. Cindy Rosenthal, the production brings to life a powerful story about friendship, competition and the messy realities of love. Whether you’re a Shakespeare devotee or new to his catalogue, this rarely-performed play offers a fresh, thought-provoking look at the Bard.

According to Rosenthal, the decision to produce “The Two Noble Kinsmen” is rooted in its relative obscurity — and its potential. She acknowledges that among her fellow theater historians, not many have studied the play or seen it performed.

“In that there is opportunity,” she says.“We may be the one production of this play that our audience members see. The question is: How can we best present this under-illuminated text by the greatest writer in the history of civilization? Let’s make the most of whatever ways we think it has value and interest. That’s the job.”

She recognizes that taking on the play is a learning curve for both herself and her students. Still, the opportunity to present something rare and meaningful made it worth the challenge.

“We would be able to offer something to our

• Now through Nov. 2

• Tickets are $15, members of the Hofstra community may receive up to two free tickets

• Visit hofstra.universitytickets. com to purchse tickets; more festival information at events. hofstra.edu

• John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus, Hempstead.

audiences that they don’t get to see — and very likely won’t see again in their lifetime.”

She’s particularly interested in exploring the play’s layered emotional dynamics and how they speak to today’s audiences. The staging doesn’t shy away from the text’s “queer sensibility,” which runs throughout, making it an integral part of the storytelling.

This play “absolutely brings forward the value and the strength of same-sex relationships,” Rosenthal says, describing the work (that Shakespeare co-wrote with John Fletcher) as a significant reflection of today’s lineage of queer love.

Hofstra’s Globe stage — considered the most authentic recreation of Shakespeare’s original stage in North America — adds a unique dimension to the production. Rosenthal refers to the stage as “a real phenomenon.”

While she has directed for previous Shakespeare festivals at Hofstra, this is her first time with the Globe replica.

“Performing on the Globe stage makes it feel like we are part of history. It’s a beautiful achievement. Just being able to engage with the set is another part of the experience I look forward to sharing with the students and our audience,” she says.

Guiding her student actors on a play that few had encountered before was both a challenge and a joy for Rosenthal. Among the aspects most interesting to all involved is how the play celebrates love, both heterosexual and queer.

“It does that all the way through the text, both with women and men. Scholars have studied and written about the queer sensibility that permeates this play. I’m excited and the students are excited to explore and bring life to the relationships among the characters,” she adds.

Anthony Avalos, of Roosevelt, is among Rosenthal’s young cast who fully embraces his director’s enthusiasm. Avalos, who does the roles of both a soldier and a knight, declared that his appreciation for the play grew with every reading of it.

“When I actually saw everyone molding these characters, that’s when I really fell in love with the story,” he says.

Rosenthal’s visual approach is designed to blend tradition with fresh interpretation.

“We want to find a way to bridge the gap and to resonate with our own community,” she notes.

Costume choices, for example, were guided by the characters’ journeys and how those stories can connect with audiences today — incorporating playful, contemporary touches into the overall aesthetic.

Rosenthal recalls visiting Hofstra’s Globe to see a performance of “Hamlet,” on a school trip as a student at Jericho High School, The experience, she says, led her to realize just how much she loved and admired both the show and Shakespeare’s language.

“It’s an amazing full-circle moment for me.”

For those who may not know the play — or Shakespeare at all — she invites them to approach it with curiosity, offering a simple message: “Have an open mind.”

Adam Glaser

The always-enthralling South Shore Symphony invites ghosts and goblins of all ages to its first Halloween Spooktacular at its longtime Madison Theatre home. Music Director and Conductor Adam Glaser leads his musicians — all decked out in costumes — in orchestral favorites. The audience is encouraged to join in the fun by wearing costumes, but are also welcome, of course, to “come as you are.” The spirited program includes six most popular and accessible works. In fact, nearly all of them will be familiar given their usage in movies, television shows and cartoons. For instance, many will instantly recognize the concert’s opening, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: by French composer Paul Dukas. This piece was the “soundtrack” for the beloved segment in Disney’s “Fantasia.” during which Mickey Mouse plays the role of the apprentice who begins practicing his boss’ magic tricks.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. $35, $30 seniors, $10 students. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or (516) 3234444.

Orchestre National de France

Music Director Cristian Macelaru guides the Orchestre National de France on its first U.S. tour in nearly 10 years at Tilles Center, during their brief three-concert tour. Joined by pianist-extraordinaire Daniil Trifonov the orchestra performs repertoires that lie at the core of its identity: Maurice Ravel (to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his birth), Elsa Barraine and Camille SaintSaëns. This masterful program brings the listener on a picturesque journey from start to finish. The programming of Elsa Barraine’s Symphony No. 2 with its gumptous string lines that compliment the playfulness of the work’s structure sits beautifully in the program with Ravel’s Daphnis & Chloé.

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

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR

Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

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

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport

• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

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Ted Nash’s ‘Presidential Suite’

Conversational English

Join this class at Amityville Public Library to practice your English conversation skills facilitated by instructors. All are welcome.

• Where: 19 John St., Amityville

• Time: 9:30-11 a.m.

• Contact: amityvillepubliclibrary. org or (631) 264-0567

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Thrift Shop

Stop by Simpson United Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop for some unique finds. The shop is also open on Fridays.

• Where: 30 Locust Ave., Amityville

• Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 789-2569

Foraging with the ‘Wildman’

Steve Brill returns to the Vanderbilt Museum for another talk and foraging tour. Steve’s informative hands-on presentation reveals the variety of edible plants in our yards. After the presentation, he leads a walk on the estate’s hiking trail to gather native and invasive edible plants. Participants should bring plastic bags for veggies and herbs, and a paper bag in case you find early-season mushrooms. Digging implements are recommended. $25, $22 members; $15 children 10+, $12 member children.

Ted Nash’s Big Band brings the Grammy Award-winning “Presidential Suite” to the Tilles Center stage. This fascinating program pairs historic speeches by figures like Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, and others with bold, jazz-driven orchestrations. With Nash’s thoughtful direction and expressive playing, the hard swinging band offers a powerful and resonant performance that bridges history, music and the spirit of swing. Each movement is tied to a different speech by world leaders, giving the words new resonance through music. Presidential Suite is considered Nash’s most significant work. Inspired by great political speeches of the 20th century dealing with the theme of freedom, it is rich with social and political awareness. It involved a very creative approach; Nash transcribed the speeches for their actual musical pitches and created themes, placing them into contexts that embraced the speakers and the location and era of the speeches. A longtime member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Nash has spent 25 years blending intellect, emotion and bold creativity through his compositions. Acclaimed as one of the most innovative voices in modern jazz, he’s known for his boundless creativity as an arranger and performer. Nash leads multiple innovative projects while remaining at the forefront of the jazz scene with a demanding touring schedule as a core member of the JLCO. From pushing boundaries with the Jazz Composers Collective — of which he’s a co-founder — to appearing on “best-of” lists in the New York Times, The New Yorker and Billboard, Nash continues to redefine what jazz can be. He has that uncanny ability to mix freedom with substance, blues with intellect and risk-taking with clarity.

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport

• Time: 9 a.m.-noon

• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579

Science of Spirituality meditation session

Stop by Science of Spirituality for a meditation and spiritual gathering with video selections and readings, followed by a vegetarian meal weekly on Sundays.

• Where: 79 County Line Road, Amityville

• Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Contact: Stephanie Goldreyer at (631) 822-7979 ext. 3 or infotristate@sos.org

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Veterans Awareness Week Kickoff Ceremony

The Town of Babylon hosts its annual Veteran Awareness Week Ceremony to pay tribute to the courage, service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. As part of the program, winners of the annual Veteran Awareness Week Student Essay Contest will be announced, with students invited to share their winning essays in honor of those who

have served. All are encouraged to attend this free event and join in showing gratitude to our veterans.

• Where: Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst

• Time: 6:30 p.m.

• Contact: Councilman Gregory’s office at (631) 9573127.

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Illuminate Your Soul with Light

In this sevenpart workshop series, Science of Spirituality harnesses the “innergy” of the soul to connect to the divine presence within. Learn how to tap into your own inner light source through the power of meditation with presenter Andrew Vidich, PhD. If you miss any of the workshops, you can still attend as these workshops are designed so you can attend independently. Registration required.

• Where: 79 County Line Road, Amityville.

• Time: 7-9 p.m.

• Contact: Stephanie Goldreyer at (631) 822-7979 ext. 3 or infotristate@sos.org

Amityville

• Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 552-5673

Sign Language for Beginners

Learn a new language with sign language instructor Rosemary Algios at Copiague Memorial Public Library. In this beginner course, you will learn finger spelling, numbers, basic vocabulary, common phrases and deaf culture. Registration is required, as well as a Copiague library card.

• Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague

• Time: 6:30-8 p.m.

• Contact: copiaguelibrary.org or call (631) 691-1111

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• Where: Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100

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Kid Zone

Wednesdays

First Presbyterian Church in Babylon holds Kid Zone Wednesdays through December, with a two week break during Christmas. Evenings include dinner and fun activities while learning a Biblical message each week. The theme is Community Heroes.

• Where: 79 East Main St., Babylon

• Time: 5:30-7 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 587-5838

Movie matinee

Stop by Copiague Memorial Public Library for a showing of “Juror #2.” Feel free to bring a beverage and snack. Registration and a Copiague library card is required.

• Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague

• Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Contact: copiaguelibrary.org or call (631) 691-1111

Amityville Chamber General Meeting

The Amityville Chamber of Commerce holds their monthly meeting at VFW Post 7223. Reserve your ticket.

• Where: Sgt. John J. Kreyer VFW Post 7223, 300 Broadway,

Amityville Rotary Club meets

The Amityville Rotary Club welcomes all to their weekly meeting. The club meets every Thursday.

• Where: Brownstones Coffee, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville

• Time: 8 a.m.

• Contact: President Carolyn Dodd at (631) 374-8712

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Us and Floyd Us and Floyd returns to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium on Saturday, November 15, for two dazzling live performances in sync with two stunning Pink Floyd laser light shows. This tribute band strives to perform accurate recreations of Pink Floyd’s timeless. These nine bandmates grew up as avid Floyd fans and incorporate their knowledge of the band and its history into every live show. $35 in advance ($30 members), $30 15 and under; $40 at door($30 members), $30 15 and under.

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport

• Time: The Vision Bell at 7 p.m.; Dark Side of the Moon at 9 p.m.

• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

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SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA

THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2007-10CB, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10CB, Plaintiff, -against- UNKNOWN HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY SNELL; any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS LLC; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint Defendants. INDEX # 605177/2024 Original filed with Clerk February 28, 2024. Plaintiff Designates Suffolk County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated Suffolk County. Premises: 37 Benjoe Drive Amityville, NY 11701. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally

delivered to you within the State of New York); the United States of America may appear or answer within 60 day of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This supplemental summons and amended complaint are being filed pursuant to court order dated October 8, 2025. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 200710CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10CB AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: Uniondale, New York, October 15, 2025. Respectfully submitted, PINCUS & TARAB, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, PLLC By: Lili Roarke, Esq., Attorneys for Plaintiff 425 RXR Plaza Uniondale, NY 11556 516-699-8902 25-406. 10/29, 11/5, 12, 19

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 Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-AR1, Plaintiff AGAINST Frank E. Connor, Jr. a/k/a Frank E. Connor a/k/a Frank Connor, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on January 6, 2023,

For sale information, please visit XOME at www.xome.com or call (844) 400-9633. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Referee

FRENKEL

LAMBERT WEISS WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 25-394. 10/8, 15, 22, 29

I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on November 7, 2025 at 9:00AM premises known as 64 Offaly Street, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 163.00, BLOCK: 03.00, LOT: 066.001, District 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $686,972.95 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613660/2017.

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff, AGAINST ROGER V. ROWE A/K/A ROGER ROWE; HORTENSE N. ROWE A/K/A HORTENSE ROWE, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on September 28, 2021. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM premises known as 116 Madison Ave, Amityville, NY 11701.

Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County, and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and

improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 171.00, Block 01.00 and Lot 067.000. Approximate amount of judgment $432,683.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #001729/2010. Frank M. Scalera, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLP - Attorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747 25-403. 10/22, 29, 11/5, 12

Notice of formation of Bare Skin Aesthetics LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/06/2025 Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a process served to: Bare Skin Aesthetics LLC, 179 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701

Purpose: any lawful act.

25-405. 10/29, 11/5, 12, 19, 26, 12/3

Notice of Formation of Amityville Psychotherapy

Mental Health Counselling PLLC

Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 09/19/2025 Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served.  SSNY shall mail a process served to: THE LLC 85 BROADWAY, SUITE C AMITYVILLE, NY, 11701, USA

Purpose: any lawful act.

25-396. 10/8, 15, 22, 29, 11/5, 12

Notice of Formation of SHOREBOUND USA LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 4, 2025. Office located in Suffolk County, NY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to: Mike Mulcahy, 455 Sunrise Hwy, Ste 1, West Islip, NY 11795. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.

25-387. 9/24, 10/1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Legals

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT

COUNTY OF SUFFOLK _______ U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR

TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF SALOMON BROS MORTGAGE SECURITIES VII, INC. MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1997-HUD2, Plaintiff, -vs- JOHN M. JACKSON; Any unknown heirs to the Estate of BERDINE IVORY next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest, as well as the respective heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff; Any unknown heirs to the Estate of THEODIS WELLS next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest, as well as the respective heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff; STACEY AN -

NETTE GOODMAN A/K/A STACEY A. TUCKER A/K/A

STACEY A. JACKSON A/K/A STACEY IVORY, if living, and if she be dead, her respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises; LONZELL N. IVORY SR.; CUNNOR DEAN

IVORY A/K/A CONNOR D. IVORY, if living, and if she be dead, her respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in interest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises;

KAYMEL IVORY; DAVID L. IVORY; RACHEL LOMINI

A/K/A RACHEL GRAVES; BEULAH J. IVORY; SHERRON DE BOOKHART; JAMES L. IVORY; JEROME M. IVORY; PATRICIA ANN ARMSTRONG

A/K/A PATRICIA IVORY; WILLIAM IVORY; RONZELL ZELL IVORY; JOHN M. JACKSON JR.; PRINCE G. IVORY; JENNIFER ANN WELLS, if living, and if she be dead, her respective heirs-at-law, next of kin, distributees, executors, administrators, trustees, devisees, legatees, assignees, lienors, creditors and successors in in-

terest, and generally all persons having or claiming under, by or through said who may be deceased, by purchase, inheritance, lien or otherwise, any right, title or interest in and to the premises; JOE WILLIE WELLS; NORTHSTAR CAPITAL ACQUISITION LLC; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT COURT; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION & FINANCE; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; TIMOTHY GUARIN; CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION; JOSEPH PERCIVAL; TOWN SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF ISLIP; TOWN SUPERVISOR, TOWN OF BABYLON; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; MARY DOE Defendants. _______ Filed: 9/9/2025 Index No.: 620562/2024 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 107 N 18th Street Wyandanch, (Town of Babylon) NY 11798 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days

of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is for the foreclosure of: Mortgage bearing the date of December 10, 1990, executed by Berdine Ivory & John M. Jackson & Theodis Wells to First Northern Mortgagee Corp. to secure the sum of $89,050.00, and interest, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County on January 9, 1991 in Book: 16525, Page: 97. That Fleet Northern Mortgage Corporation duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to Chemical Bank by Assignment dated December 10, 1990 and recorded on January 9, 1991 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book: 16993, Page: 39. That Chemical Bank duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to Chemical Mortgage Company by Assignment dated September 2, 1992 and recorded on September 8, 1992 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 18072 Page 564. That JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, s/b/m Chase Home Finance LLC, s/b/m to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, s/b/m to Chase Mortgage Company, f/k/a Chemical Mortgage Company duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to Chemical Bank by GAP Assignment dated January 21, 2022 and recorded on March 12, 2022 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 23392 Page 189. That Chemical Bank duly assigned said

Note and Mortgage to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington, D.C. by Assignment dated July 9, 1993 and recorded on July 27, 1993 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 18687 Page 267. That U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to CS First Boston Mortgage Capital Corp. by Assignment dated September 4, 1996 and recorded on April 25, 1997 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 19191 Page 710. That Credit Suisso First Boston Mortgage Capital LLC Successor by merger to CS First Boston Mortgage Capital Corp. duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to Salomon Brothers Realty Corp. by Assignment dated June 20, 1997 and recorded on April 10, 1998 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 19323 Page 162. That Salomon Brothers Realty Corp. duly assigned said Note and Mortgage to LaSalle National Bank, as Trustee for the registered holders of Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Inc., Series 1997-HUD2, without recourse by Assignment dated November 25, 1997 and recorded on April 10, 1998 in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County in Book 19323 Page 163. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the Mortgaged Premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the County in which the Mortgaged Premises is situated. Dis-

trict: 0100 Section: 039.00 Block: 02.00 Lot: 095.000 DATED: May 13, 2025 Rochester, New York NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your Mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Molly L. Chapman, Esq. DAVIDSON FINK LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd., Ste. 200 Rochester, New York 14618 Tel: (585) 760-8218 WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SCHEDULE A LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Wyandanch, in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, State of New York, known and designated as and by Lot Numbers 37, 38, 39, 40

and 41 in Block 29, as laid down on a certain map entitled, “Map of Wheatley Heights”, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk, May 1, 1955, as and by the Map No. 1122, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at the corner formed by the intersection of the southerly side of Nicholl's Road (Nicholl' s Avenue) and the easterly side of North 18th Street (18th St.); RUNNING THENCE north 82 degrees 02 minutes east and along the southerly side of Nicholl's Road 100 feet; RUNNING THENCE south 7 degrees 58 minutes east, 125 feet: RUNNING THENCE south 82 degrees 02 minutes west, 100 feet to the easterly side of North 18th Street; and RUNNING THENCE north 7 degrees 58 minutes west and along the easterly side of North 18th Street, 125 feet to the corner aforesaid at the point or place of BEGINNING. which has the address of 107 North 18th Street, Wyandanch, New York 11798. Being the same property as conveyed from Michael L. Knight to Berdine Ivory & John M. Jackson & Theodis Wells, as tenants in common as set forth in Deed Book 11202 Page 527 dated 12/10/1990, recorded 01/09/1991, Suffolk County, New York.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TOWN OF BABYLON - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to Chapter 213, Article II of the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Babylon, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon on Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing at TOWN BOARD ROOM

(Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025

BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.

6:00 p.m.

1. Application #25196 Claudio Rodriguez (applicant)/130 E Carmans Rd LLC (prop. owner), 192 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, NY.

Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 20.3’; diminish east side yard setback from 10’ to 5.8’; diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 26.5’. All in connection with legally maintaining a second-story addition. Property located on the west side of East Carmans Road, 265.67’ south of Birch Court, Farmingdale, NY.

SCTM#0100-69-124

Zoning District: Residence C Subject Premises: 130 East Carmans Road, Farmingdale, NY

6:05 p.m.

2. Application #25195 Gelane Louisdor, 101 Smith Street, Deer Park, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 20% to 35.2% (over by 1,520 sq. ft.); diminish distance to front street line from 40’ to 4.92’

on Jefferson Avenue (for shed). All in connection with legally maintaining a shed, gazebo, patios, and a garage conversion. Property located on the southeast corner of Smith Street and Jefferson Avenue, Deer Park, NY.

SCTM#0100-42-242

Zoning District: Residence B 6:10 p.m.

3. Application #25193 Vincent Russo and Danielle Perez, 138 Ecker Avenue, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 15.55’; diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 32.95’; increase total building area from 20% to 36.5% (over by 1,674.2 sq. ft.). All in connection with a proposed second-story addition and to legally maintain a front covered porch. Property located on the south side of Ecker Avenue, 112.5’ west of Burgess Avenue, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1572-120

Zoning District: Residence B 6:15 p.m.

4. Application #25197 Kristian Giovanni Durand and Danielle Kaitlyn Dougherty, 24 Hawthorne Street, Farmingdale, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 23.45’ (for front porch); diminish side yard setback from 10’ to 9.95’; increase total building area from 30% to 33.2% (over by 245.71 sq. ft.); diminish distance to east side lot line from 2’ to 0’ (for patio); diminish distance to rear lot line from 2’ to 0’ (for patio). All in connection with the erection of first floor addition, second-story addition, and front porch and to legally maintain pavers. Property located on the

north side of Hawthorne Street, 192.71’ west of Woodland Avenue, Farmingdale, NY.

SCTM#0100-30-151

Zoning District:

Residence C

6:20 p.m.

5. Application #25194a (Lot #1) Diego Munoz and Jelena Grim Munoz, 92 Parkway Avenue, Amityville, NY. Permission to diminish east side yard setback from 12’ to 9.3’; diminish west side yard setback from 12’ to 11.3’; diminish total side yards from 30’ to 20.6’ with a 2’ roof overhang encroachment; increase total building area from 20% to 41.6% (over by 4,342.4 sq. ft.); diminish distance to east side lot line from 8’ to 6.3’ (for detached garage); diminish distance to west side lot line from 8’ to 2.5’ (for doghouse); to subdivide a parcel of land from 95’ x 333.82’ x 3.9’ x 59.25’ x 100’ x 1.52’ x 24.40’ x 333.82’ into 95’ x 272.72’ x 81.11’ x 233.25’. All in connection with legally maintaining a subdivided parcel and to maintain an existing single-family dwelling on Lot #1. Property located on the south side of Parkway Avenue, 149.18’ east of Dunbar Street, Amityville, NY.

SCTM#0100-1223-42.001

Zoning District: Residence B 6:25 p.m.

6. Application #25194b (Lot #2) 360 Arkansas LLC, c/o 233 Erlanger Boulevard, North Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish width at front street from 80’ to 63.19’; diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 17.5’; subdivide a parcel of land from 95’ x 333.82’ x 3.9’ x 59.25’ x 100’ x 1.52’ x 24.4’ x 333.82’ into 3.94’ x 59.25’ x 100’ x 1.52’ x 24.4’ x

110.57’ x 81.11’x 61.10’. All in connection with legally maintaining a subdivided parcel and to erect a new two-story single-family dwelling on Lot #2. Property located on the west side of Johnson Street, 360’ north of Dubois Avenue, Amityville, NY.

SCTM#0100-1223-42.003

Zoning District: Residence B

Subject Premises: Johnson Street

6:30 p.m.

7. Application #25191 Lindenhurst Auto Collision, d/b/a North Star Auto Body (tenant)/1034 Rt. 109 LLC (prop. owner), 1034 Route 109, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to increase number of signs per wall from one (1) to three (3) on north elevation. All in connection with the erection of proposed non-conforming wall signs. Property located on the south side of Route 109, 283’ west of Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-1251-23

Zoning District: Industry G 6:35 p.m.

8. Application #25192 South Shore Subaru (tenant)/Four for Soob LLC (prop. owner), 3195 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY. Requesting renewal of a special exception permit to operate a public garage for auto repair; diminish off-street parking from fortyone (41) parking stalls required to thirtyeight (38) parking stalls provided; allow outdoor storage of oil tanks and tires. All in connection with an existing building (previously approved for one (1) year, expired September 12, 2025). Property located on the south side of Sunrise Highway, 213.29’ east of North Jefferson

Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-2085-46.002

Zoning District: Business Eb

Subject Premises: 205 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 6:40 p.m.

9. Application #25190 AQR Development Funding LLC (tenant)/2043 Wellwood Ave Holding LLC (prop. owner), 2043 Wellwood Avenue, East Farmingdale, NY. Requesting renewal of a special exception permit to operate a retail marijuana dispensary; diminish off-street parking from fifty-eight (58) parking stalls required to fifty-three (53) parking stalls provided; allow overnight storage of delivery vehicles as per site plan. All in connection with a portion of an existing building (previously approved for one (1) year, expired May 16, 2025). Property located on the west side of Wellwood Avenue, 186.64’ south of Central Avenue, Farmingdale, NY.

SCTM#0100-7-27.002

Zoning District: Industry Ga ALL PERSONS OR THEIR DULY APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE MUSTAPPEAR IN PERSON AT THE ABOVE HEARING. ALL CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED, TO BE FOLLOWED BY ADJOURNED CASES.

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

MICHAEL KANE, CHAIRMAN

Dated: Babylon Town Hall Lindenhurst, New York October 20, 2025 25-407. 10/29

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Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation

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A house makes the scary sounds of the season

Q. Our home seemed very normal when we first moved in, but little by little, things began to happen that we couldn’t explain. Doors would open and close, floors creaked with nobody in the room, a particular wall “sweats” one day a year, and we keep hearing a low moaning sound followed by tapping coming from our den. We’ve had a handyman come and try to assess some of the door squeaks and things, but is any of what I described normal, or could some of it truly be a sign of something unexplainable?

A. When things go bump in the night, you can’t always run to your mummy. It seems we humans have always had a fascination with death, and our minds create endless possible scenarios.

The first two things I was taught in architecture school were that we need to always be concerned about water and movement. How water affects our lives as a gas, liquid or solid is fascinating, and maybe a little spooky. Materials like the center of a tree trunk, when exposed, sanded and coated, become reactive to humidity we can’t easily see, which causes the wood to re-swell. The fibers in wood were once a set of feeding tubes, drawing water from the roots to the leaves, before someone came along and cut the tree down, stripped, sliced and kiln-dried it. Nature is super and natural, so it’s no wonder that it seems supernatural for wood to want to regain its former capability, and creak and moan as it delightfully regains its former life.

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Some things can’t be explained easily, like why someone doesn’t check to see that a door is hung correctly, to be plum in the horizontal and vertical, so that the slightest breeze or pressure change makes it seem to move on its own. When heated or cooled water moves through a metal pipe (more so than through a plastic pipe), it expands or contracts it. If the pipe hangers holding it in the floor structure or the holes it snakes through are only the size of the pipe, the materials push and pull against each other, making banging and tapping sounds or, in some cases, squealing sounds.

I’ve often explained that homes are, in many ways, just like other living things, possessing a nervous system (their electric wiring), a skeleton, a skin and the ability to breathe in and out. Even though your home may have “good bones,” it still gets creaky and expands and contracts with the heat and cool cycles, when it’s hit with the hot sun and cool winds. Every day, your home lifts itself out of the ground, expands outward toward the sun and then, as you lie in bed in the darkness, you hear the materials all move past each other as they contract, settling in for the night, just like you.

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president Trump’s achievement of reaching an agreement to end the two-year war in Gaza is a truly historic moment. It is a tribute to Trump’s leadership, and to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to stand firm against an amalgam of critics ranging from the simply misinformed to virulent anti-Israel and/or antisemitic voices.

The return of the hostages who are still alive and the enactment of a ceasefire are critical and monumental. Even more significant in the quest for a lasting peace is how the major Arab nations, and a leading nonArab Muslim country like Turkey, have lined up against Hamas. Trump capped off the significance of the moment by delivering a fiery speech to the Israeli Knesset before jetting to Egypt for a Gaza agreement signing ceremony with the Arab leaders and President Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.

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steps. Much difficult work remains for Trump’s overall plan to succeed.

Who will carry out the weapons inspections to ensure that Hamas has fully disarmed? How and when will a transition government for Gaza, without Hamas, be formed?

Which of the nations will provide the troops for the peacekeeping force that will maintain the agreement? How much will it cost to rebuild Gaza? All of these questions are real, but should not be allowed to derail the agreement, which has provided the greatest opportunity for real peace since Israel’s creation as a nation state in 1948.

But any reluctance to remain fully engaged will incentivize Hamas.

ist organization is fanatical and suicidal, and will take whatever disruptive action it can. If it refuses to show evidence of complete disarmament, the United States must support the Israel Defense Forces going in to forcibly take away Hamas’s weapons. If Arab nations don’t provide the necessary troops for the international peacekeeping force, Trump must do what he does best, and bring to bear whatever pressure is required for them to live up to their obligations.

Trump will have to stand strong behind the agreement that he formulated and brought to fruition. It is clearly in America’s national interest to make it work. The president will have to resist the anti-Israel/antisemitic attacks and the isolationist rants from uninformed elements in his MAGA base. Any reluctance to remain fully engaged will incentivize Hamas and lead to the crumbling of Arab nations’ support for the agreement.

Now that we are so fully engaged, the United States cannot afford to back away. Hamas realizes that if this agreement survives, Hamas won’t. The terror-

As for bringing together a Hamas-free transition entity, the United States must work with Israel and other key regional countries to have our intelligence agencies coordinate an effective vetting process to ensure that Hamas does not infiltrate the transitional governing body that must be created. Trump would be well advised to work with Britain’s former Prime Minister Tony Blair throughout this process, and make use of his proven diplomatic and peacekeeping abilities. Rebuilding Gaza is essential. Gaza is wrecked, much of it reduced to rubble. Rebuilding it seems insurmountable. But so did rebuilding Germany and Japan after World War II. The United States realized that it was in our national and economic interests to have those coun-

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Ltries rebuilt and stabilized, and formulated the Marshall Plan to coordinate the rebuilding of Germany. In Japan, Gen. Douglas MacArthur was given the power to create a democratic government and a free economy. With American leadership, these two nations created strong democratic societies while rebuilding their countries with vibrant economies. None of this came easy. President Harry Truman had to fight off resistance from isolationists and remnants of the discredited America First movement, which had kept the United States from being fully prepared for World War II. Truman was able to effectuate this by coordinating efforts with national security-minded Republicans to rebuild Europe and establish NATO, which, over the course of four decades, deterred Soviet aggression, overwhelmed the Russian economy and led to the collapse of the Communist government there, the disintegration of the Iron Curtain and the liberation or Eastern Europe’s captive nations. Today’s isolationists have no sense of history, and naively claim that “nation building” must be disregarded. Trump must stand firm behind his Gaza agreement and solidify his position in history as a true peacemaker.

Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

one was a doozy

ong Island is a populous region. It is estimated to have a combined two-county population of just under 3 million people. The island boasts many famous names, including Billy Joel and Billy Crystal. One name that keeps cropping up, not in the category of highly respected people, is that of former U.S. Rep. George Santos a wellknown regional figure for all the wrong reasons. In August 2024 Santos pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud and identify theft. In April he was sentenced to seven years in a federal prison — and Long Islanders were able to turn their attention to other, more serious matters. That was so until two Fridays ago, when President Trump announced in a Truth Social post that he was issuing a commutation of Santos’s sentence. Sadly, within hours, Santos was freed from prison after having served less than three months.

There aren’t many news items that

can jolt Long Islanders, but that commutation hit many like a ton of bricks. For the better part of 2024, the media had had a field day with Santos. While he had been a member of Congress, representing the Island’s North Shore, friends from as far away as Florida and California flooded my phone with inquiries about whether I knew Santos, and what he was like. Other than being familiar with his name and the allegations, I was glad that our paths never crossed.

During my many years on earth I have heard of hundreds of pardons and commutations, issued by presidents and governors, but very few have stunned me like this one. I can cite name after name of people who have benefited from this variety of kindness. Presidents of both parties have pardoned or commuted the sentences of such famous names as the late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and Patty Hearst. Any American with a knowledge of history knows of President Gerald Ford’s pardon of the disgraced President Richard Nixon. The first recorded act of American governmental discretion was the amnes-

N ot many news items jolt Long Islanders, but George Santos’s pardon did.

ty issued to participants in the Whiskey Rebellion in the early 1790s. George Washington granted relief to those who were convicted. Bill Clinton pardoned financier Marc Rich and Roger Clinton, his half- brother. President Biden issued a blanket pardon of a number of members of his family. To date, Trump has pardoned or commuted the sentences of more than a dozen present or former public officials.

So what’s the big deal about George Santos? No figure from our region has been the subject of so much public scorn from so many people in both political parties. Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman and County Chair Joe Cairo both called for Santos’s expulsion from Congress. Wellknown Democrats including Congress members Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen asked for similar action.

Regrettably, Santos has become the poster boy for conduct that we have never experienced in our fairly closeknit community. His exaggerations about his record, when he presented himself to the Island’s voters, are now part of our political folklore. He claimed so many false things about his life that

there are too many to recite in one column. But his mistruths eventually caught up with him, and he wound up being sentenced to federal prison. Santos’s release following his presidential gift continued to attract political scorn from Republican Congressmen Andrew Garbarino and Nick LaLota, who were among those who had called for his expulsion from the House. Since he was released, he has claimed that he would consider becoming a “prison reform” advocate. Absent proof in the future, his post-prison remarks very much resemble his original exaggerations.

Those of us who live in the political world are very cognizant of the quality of the people who sign their sworn oath of office and promise to abide by the Constitution of our republic. We ask that they be true to us in order to gain our trust. They sometimes stray from their path, but most of them toe the line and don’t ignore their pledge to America.

Santos was a big disappointment, and all of Long Island regrets the leniency he was given that he didn’t deserve.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.

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When disaster strikes, the Red Cross responds

When disaster strikes — from Amityville to Alaska — the American Red Cross answers the call. It’s one of the most recognized humanitarian organizations in the world, yet its reach is often most powerful in our own neighborhoods.

On Long Island, the Red Cross stands as a beacon of compassion and readiness, providing aid when emergencies leave families shattered and communities reeling.

The Red Cross exists to meet human need, fast. Whether it’s a house fire in Baldwin, flooding in Freeport or a snowstorm that knocks out power across Nassau and Suffolk counties, the American Red Cross on Long Island mobilizes within hours to provide food, blankets and shelter. The organization’s volunteers are often the first to arrive and the last to leave. They help displaced families find stability, deliver health services and connect victims with longer-term recovery resources.

Beyond disaster relief, the Red Cross supports hospital networks and local blood drives, trains residents in lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid, and educates communities about home safety. Perhaps its most impactful local program is the Sound the Alarm campaign, in which free smoke alarms are installed in homes

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across Long Island. These simple devices have saved hundreds of lives nationwide and dozens here at home — tangible proof that prevention is just as important as emergency response.

The organization’s effectiveness stems from its people. Across Nassau and Suffolk, the Red Cross is powered by volunteers from all walks of life — doctors who lend their expertise in medical emergencies, retired police officers who bring calm to chaos and educators who teach safety preparedness in schools.

Among them is Jennifer Keane, athletic director and trainer in the Wantagh School District. Keane was one of the Long Island chapter’s heroes for helping to save the life of referee Joe Gaskin at a Nassau County boys’ basketball finals game in March. With a medical team administering CPR and Keane using an automated external defibrillator, they revived Gaskin after he collapsed. Keane stayed by his side, reassuring him and helping to calm him as he regained consciousness.

The results speak for themselves. Every year the American Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters nationwide. In the Greater New York region that includes Long Island, the organization responds to roughly 2,300 emergencies each year, from building collapses to home fires to flooding.

The shutdown is ‘malpractice’ by both parties

To the Editor:

Re U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi’s op-ed in last week’s issue, “How does this shutdown finally end?”: The question should be, How was this made to happen from the beginning? We have military personnel serving and not getting paid. We have air traffic controllers and other federal employees working and not getting paid. Yet we have a Congress not working and getting paid.

Are they truly representing the people, or their party affiliations and their own selfish interests?

When leverage is discussed, it isn’t about the people affected, but the perception of which party thinks it has the upper hand. We have politicians who, when they were the majority party, were for continuing resolutions, and now, because they are the minority party, are against them. How much damage of people’s personal lives are they willing to hold out for?

There are issues that should be discussed, but shutting down the government isn’t the way to go about it. This is not only an embarrassment, but a disgraceful malpractice committed by both parties toward the citizens of this country.

TONY GIAMETTA Oceanside

Thanks to those smoke alarm installations, the Red Cross has prevented tragedies before they could happen.

These outcomes ripple far beyond the crises at hand. Each act of service strengthens community resilience, teaching residents how to prepare for the next emergency and ensuring that no one faces it alone. The Red Cross model proves that organized compassion, backed by training and teamwork, can turn heartbreak into hope.

The success of that mission depends on all of us. You don’t need a medical degree or a uniform to make a difference. You can join a disaster response team, train to install smoke alarms, or simply contribute funds to support relief efforts. Every dollar, every hour volunteered helps save lives and restore dignity to those in need.

When a crisis strikes, the Red Cross shows that humanity’s greatest strength lies in our willingness to help. On Long Island, it’s not just an organization; it’s a community of neighbors ready to act. In moments of disaster, the Red Cross doesn’t just respond. It reminds us who we are — a region, and a nation, defined by generosity, courage and the unyielding belief that no one should face tragedy alone.

To learn more or to become a Long Island volunteer, call (516) 747-3500, or go to RedCross.org.

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Authoritarianism is the shadow we choose not to see

election season is a fitting time to take stock — not only of what our leaders have and have not done, but also of what we have tolerated from them, and from ourselves.

Truth be told, there’s an unease in the air — not just about elections or economics, but about something deeper: the slow erosion of trust, the hardening of contempt, the growing sense that truth itself has become negotiable. These aren’t the hallmarks of a confident democracy. They’re the early shadows of something dangerous. When people hear the word “totalitarian,” they imagine parades and police states, not school boards or town councils. But the most enduring form of authoritarianism doesn’t arrive with tanks; it creeps in through the corrosion of truth-telling, respect and shared responsibility. Totalitarianism, in its embryonic stage, works to silence disagreement, to treat opponents as enemies, to bend institutions toward personal or partisan ends. It begins when loyalty to a leader becomes more prized than integrity, and when public life becomes less about dialogue than domination.

That, increasingly, is the shadow stretching across our civic landscape. We are losing the antibodies that protect us from tyranny.

At the federal level, we’ve seen the guardrails of restraint weaken. Laws once thought firm are now bent to accommodate personal power. Agencies created to serve the public are recast as instruments of political loyalty. Facts — about elections, pandemics or climate — are recast as matters of opinion. At the state level, officials redraw district maps to predetermine election outcomes, Boards of Education decide which books and histories may be taught. The civic contract — our shared assumption that good-faith debate is possible — is fraying.

iruption scandal fades because “they all do it.” Cynicism replaces vigilance. And soon the line between disappointment and danger blurs.

t begins when loyalty to a leader becomes more prized that integrity.

The response to this drift isn’t louder slogans or angrier partisanship. It’s reclaiming the daily practices of citizenship. Voting is one, but only one. Equally vital are reading beyond sources that simply echo what we already believe, defending the legitimacy of local journalism and supporting honest education even when it challenges our comfort. It means expecting integrity from leaders — not because they share our ideology, but because they serve the public.

anism is no friend to those, either. Where power consolidates, corruption follows. Unpredictable governance and politicized law breed instability. Investors and entrepreneurs, like citizens, rely on the predictability of fair rules. When those rules are warped by loyalty or fear, commerce and civic peace both suffer.

The defense of democratic institutions isn’t a liberal or conservative cause; it’s a stability cause. It is in everyone’s self-interest to preserve the conditions in which disagreement remains peaceful, contracts remain reliable and the law applies equally.

Even in our towns and neighborhoods, the tone has changed. School board meetings devolve into shouting matches. Civic volunteers are harassed. Journalists and teachers second-guess whether candor is worth the backlash. Citizens withdraw, exhausted, convinced that their voices no longer matter.

History teaches that authoritarianism rarely arrives announced. It spreads through small acts of indifference. A lie goes unchallenged because correcting it seems tedious. A cruel remark passes as “just politics.” A cor-

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Sharing memories of Woodmere with Randi

To the Editor:

I loved Randi Kreiss’s column last week, “Returning to autumn in New York, 2025.” I grew up in Woodmere myself. We lived off West Broadway, on a little dead-end street called Crestwood Road. The street contains some seven houses. Four guys, including me, who grew up there still get together for lunch now and then.

I graduated from George W. Hewlett High School in 1957, and remember Woodmere Dock and the rowboat rentals. I remember it as Simon’s dock. Thanks for the memories, Randi!

KEN WALKER

Amityville

Sharing memories of grandparents with Jordan

To the Editor:

Thanks to Jordan Vallone for her recent column, “My grief for my late grandma is love imploding.” I’m now 79 years young, but still miss my Harry and Nanny, my Bronx maternal grandparents. That bond is unbreakable. Thanks to what they gave me, I now have a similar bond with my youngest grandson, Jackson, 5. One way to honor the departed loved ones is to pass the love on. This makes the days with the little guy very special. So I hope Vallone enjoys and rejoices in the memories of her grandmother. Such wonderful relationships make the world a better place.

RICK HERMAN Lido Beach

That same principle applies to law enforcement and border security. A nation must protect its citizens, but it must also protect its character. The rule of law loses its legitimacy when it is enforced with cruelty or indifference to human dignity.

We can also reclaim the moral vocabulary that once anchored our public life — words like decency, fairness, humility and truth. These aren’t partisan terms; they are the language of citizenship. They’re the quiet, everyday antidotes to authoritarian temptation.

Some people hear warnings about democracy’s decline and shrug. They prefer to focus on tangible things: business, markets, growth. Yet authoritari-

Ordinary citizenship takes courage — the courage to insist on truth when it’s inconvenient, to practice civility when it’s unfashionable, to defend fairness even when it costs us something. The survival of democracy has always depended on the willingness of ordinary people to do the unglamorous work of maintaining it.

The future of this country won’t be decided by the loudest voices; it will be decided by those who keep faith with the idea of shared citizenship. The health of our democracy doesn’t depend on who holds office next year; it depends on whether we still believe, collectively, that truth and decency are worth defending.

Michael Blitz is professor emeritus of interdisciplinary studies at the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

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