Amityville Herald 11_05_2025

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Schaffer and team win reelection

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD and CAROLYN JAMES LI Herald

Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer greeted supporters at the IBEW 1049 headquarters in Holtsville where Democrats gathered on election night and announced simply, “I have been reelected.” That was greeted by enthusiastic applause by his Democratic supporters.

Schaffer, who won with more than 75 percent of the vote according to unofficial tallies, quickly amped up the level of enthusiasm, however, thanking his supporters and announcing the victory of his entire team including Babylon Town Clerk Gerry Compitello and Councilmen Anthony Manetta and Anthony Martinez, all incumbents who won by wide margins. That was topped off for the Democrats by the reelection of S.C. Leg. Jason Richberg (15th District) who won 73.66 percent of the vote, and Tom Donnelly of the 17th District who got 69.48 percent of the vote. Also winning reelection on the Democratic side was S.C. Sheriff Errol D. Toulon Jr.

“We have some very positive energy here tonight,” said Richberg prior to results being announced. “The best part is that residents got together and let their voices heard.”

“It’s another cycle for me,” said Donnelly who was first elected in 2017. “Good government equals good politics, and it is an honor to serve.”

Unofficial tallies showed that Schaffer won with more than 75 percent of the vote

At the Stereo Garden in Patchogue where Republicans gathered, the mood was also positive, as S.C. Republican leader Jesse Garcia greeted supporters saying Republicans were doing well and announcing the reelection of S.C. District Attorney Raymond Tierney.

Tierney thanked those who have worked to keep Suffolk County residents safe. “This work is being done primarily by young people who grew up here and are doing a tremendous job. “Criminal know that if you come into Suffolk County and commit a crime you are going to be held responsible because that is what we do in Suffolk County.”

Both Tierney and Toulon ran without opposition. To that point, Schaffer told a reporter the decision not to put up a Democrat against Tierney—and the Republicans choice not to put a candidate against Toulon—was because of how well the two officials work together to protect and serve the people of Suffolk County.

Also winning reelection was S.C. Leg. Steve Flotteron (11th LD), a Republican, who got 58 percent of the vote ,and Richard RJ Renna, who ran without official opposition in the 14th LD and garnered 98 percent of the vote.

Voters also overwhelmingly supported a Proposition to extend the terms of office for S.C. Legislators from two to four years by 64 percent .

Town’s budget hearing set

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Bolstered by notice of a Aaa Bond Rating by Moody’s Investors, Babylon Town officials are presenting the town’s 2026 budget to the public on Thurs., Nov. 6. The proposed spending plan maintains the same tax rate in all lines except for the highway fund which is going up approximately $30 per household. Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer said this will allow the town to continue to spend $10 million a year for road restoration, as part of a “ten million for ten years,” plan it began several years ago to meet residents’ expectations to have safe and well-maintained roads, and the town’s commitment to meet those expectations.

The tax rate will remain at $23.66 per $100 of assessed value which equates to an average tax bill in the town of $826.93 for a home assessed at $3,494.

“Our approach is that we understand that these are tough economic times and that people want us to maintain a high level of services at the lowest cost possible,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer. “The increase in the highway fund to continue improving our

roads allows us to continue that.”

The proposed spending plan is within the New York State Tax Cap.

There is also money to strengthen the town’s commitment to safety. Two new park rangers are being hired and a full-time sergeant is being added to the staff to provide a mid-level supervisory role, said Schaffer.

The town is facing some additional costs in the state’s retirement, health and pensions systems. “We, as all towns and villages, got a sticker shock when we saw the 2026 payment projections,” said Schaffer.

The town’s Operation Clean program, under the supervision of the Babylon commercial garbage district, will continue the work of cleaning up local streets and highways. The program, started in May of 2024, is designed to “wage war against trash.” The town dedicated $1 million toward the program. The funds come from the town’s commercial garbage district, not the general budget, and the fees paid by commercial carters.

The budget hearing will be held 3 p.m. in the Town Board Room, Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information go to townofbabylony.gov.

Amity educator honored in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month

Angelica Rodriguez, the Amityville Memorial High School’s Assistant Principal was honored by State Sen. Monica Martínez for her excellence in education.

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Senator Martínez awarded Ms.

Rodriguez and recognized her as an outstanding educator and for making a difference for students in the Amityville school community.

The district commends Ms. Rodriguez on earning this distinction.

Babylon Beautification Society Christmas Market seeks vendors

The Babylon Beautification Society will be hosting their annual Christmas Market on Dec. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., around the Village Gazebo and Bayman Park. The rain date will be scheduled for Dec. 14. There will be over 85 vendors offering a wide range of fine and unique gifts, as well as delicious snacks and hot bever-

ages for sale. There will also be plenty of holiday cheer, including free face painting, a bounce house and a visit from Santa Claus.

If you would like to be a vendor at this event, applications are now open. Please visit babylonbeautification.org/christmas-market-vendors/

Meal Memory Lane discussion set

The Town of Babylon will be hosting a special workshop titled “Meal Memory Lane” throughout October, November and December from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Phelps Lane Pool Building Blue Room.

Think about your favorite family gatherings—the laughter, the hugs, the food. Here is an opportunity to leave a little of your memories for your descendants. This fluid and lively 8-week workshop will use various means for you to do just that. In the end, you’ll hopefully leave

the legacy of you in writing along with recipes for your children, grandchildren and other loved ones.

The sessions will take place on Wednesdays on the following dates: Nov. 12, Dec. 3 and 10.

The cost is $65

The Phelps Lane Pool Building Blue Room is located at 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon.

For more information, please call (631) 957-3000.

Amityville P.B.A. to host annual Holiday Boat Parade, Nov. 15

The Amityville P.B.A. Guardian Angel Foundation alongside the Rockville Centre P.B.A. will be hosting their Holiday Boat Parade on Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Amityville Beach.

Following the parade, a fundraiser will be held at the Unqua Yacht Club with all proceeds donated to the Norton family, whose daughter was recently diagnosed

with PKAN, a rare neurodegenerative disease.

To attend the fundraiser at the Unqua Yacht Club, please visit shorturl.at/UYAbH.

To register your boat for the Holiday Boat Parade, please visit shorturl.at/gMF4A.

For additional information, please email amityvillepbagaf@gmail.com

Winter Coat Drive until Nov. 20

The Amityville Rotary Club is hosting a Winter Coat Drive that will be taking place until Nov. 20.

As the weather gets colder, let’s help keep our neighbors warm. The Amityville Rotary Club will be accepting donations at the Amityville Village Hall, and they are looking for new or gently

used adult coats in sizes large, extralarge and 2X.

The Amityville Village Hall is located at 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, please call (631) 264-6000.

SUMC holding community prayer service, Nov. 6

Simpson United Methodist Church at 30 Locust Ave., Amityville is inviting the public to join them in a group

prayer meeting, Thursday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. For more information call 631 780-2569

From Amityville Mayor Michael O’Neill, Deputy Mayor Owen Brooks, and Trustees Roger Smith, Robert Russo & Adam Ansanelli

Proposed demolition of Budget Inn set for this month

By MIKE POLANSKY Senior Correspondent

A long-awaited demolition is finally on the horizon for the Budget Inn property at the intersection of Carman Mill Road and Old Sunrise Highway in Massapequa, just north of Berner Middle School and adjacent to the school’s athletic fields.

After years of complaints and litigation, the Town of Oyster Bay has begun hazardous material testing at the site, the first step in the abatement and demolition process. Officials say the building is being tested for asbestos and lead paint, with demolition expected to begin by mid- to late November.

“This property has long been an eyesore for the community, and its closure last year was a tremendous victory for public safety and our suburban quality of life,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “We remain committed to removing this blight from our neighborhood as we work to prepare a vision for the property.”

The Budget Inn was officially shut down in February 2024, when the town deemed it both a “dangerous building” and a “public nuisance” under local codes. All occupants were removed, and the property has remained boarded up since.

A legal settlement reached in July

The Town proceeds with abatement investigation of the Budget Inn facility

2024 required the property owner, Om Shiv Sai Guru, Inc., to demolish the building by June 30, 2025, or consent to the town doing so at the owner’s expense. That deadline was later extended

to Oct. 1, but no demolition permit was filed.

The town has since made an offer to purchase the property, which is currently under review by the owner. A

June 2025 Town Environmental Quality Review Report suggested that if the town acquires the land, it should be repurposed for open space or low-intensity parkland or recreational use.

Kindness and unity at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School

Throughout the month of October, which marks National Bullying Prevention Month, Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville has participated in several activities to promote kindness, inclusion and unity.

Park Avenue began the month by wearing blue for World Day of Bullying Prevention. Students learned what it means to show kindness to others by creating a Unity Chain filled with positive messages about their classmates — a symbol of how everyone is connected. They also learned about the importance of being a buddy, and how Park Avenue’s Buddy Bench on the playground helps foster friendship and inclusion.

To close the month, students wore orange for Unity Day, standing together against bullying and showing that kindness and inclusion unites everyone.

CRIME WATCH

The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s First and Third precincts and other local law enforcement and emergency service units:

OPERATOR LEAVE SCENE OF ACCIDENT

East Farmingdale: Someone struck a vehicle parked in front of 1966 Broadhollow Road at approximately 8:30 p.m., October 23. Police said the driver fled the scene without exchanging information with the owner of the damaged vehicle.

GRAND LARCENY

Copiague: An assortment of jewelry was stolen from Hands of Gold Jewelry at 494 Oak Street October 23. Police said that two subjects entered the store. As one distracted the employee there, the second left the store with jewelry valued at more than $3,000. Police are investigating.

North Amityville: A 2024 Hyundai, parked in the driveway of a home at 236 Washington Avenue, was stolen October 20. The owner reported the vehicle missing at 12:04 a.m.

ROBBERY

Wyandanch: Suffolk Police arrested John Fields, 44 of 71 New Ave., Wyandanch and charged him with robbery and Grand Larceny. Police said Fields grabbed a cell phone out of a victim’s hand, striking the victim in the face. That incident occurred Oct. 18 at approximately 12:19 p.m.

PETIT LARCENY

West Islip: Someone entered a 2025 Dodge Durango parked at 110 Graywood Court Oct. 18. Once inside they took personal papers and credit cards and AirPods and keys.

Deer Park. Someone stole a pair of Nike sneakers from Famous Footwear in The Arches. The theft was reported at 3:30 p.m., October 23.

•A driver pulled up to the pumps at Green Station Auto Services at 875 Long Island Avenue, filled his/her tank, and left without paying for the gasoline. That incident occurred at 2:30 p.m. October 23.

•An assortment of food and household products were stolen from Lidl supermarket on Commack Road Oct 23. The report of the theft was filed at 2:16 p.m. Lindenhurst: An assortment of mer-

chandise was taken from the CVS pharmacy on Montauk Highway Oct. 23. The report was filed shortly before 3 p.m. Police did not indicate what the merchandise was, nor its value.

North Babylon: A thief or thieves went into a vehicle parked on Vine Street on Oct. 22, shortly after 2:30 a.m., rifled through the car and took cash, a wallet and a laptop. The vehicle, a 2025 SUV was parked in the driveway at the time of the incident.

BURGLARY

Amityville: Someone broke the front glass door of Victoria Specialty Pharmacy a 355 Broadway, entered the store and stole a cash register containing cash. That incident occurred shortly before 4 a.m., Oct. 22.

Babylon: A thief or thieves entered The Pizzeria at 217 E. Main Street through a rear door the night of Oct. 23. Once inside they got into a lock box and a safe and stole cash. Police are investigating.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

Babylon: An unknown subject broke glass on a front door at a business at 38 E. Main Street Oct. 17. The incident was reported at 12 a.m. the subject or subjects apparently did not gain entry to the store, and nothing was reported stolen.

ASSAULT

Lindenhurst. Two subjects, known to each other, became involved in a dispute at a home on Irving Avenue shortly before 3 a.m., Oct. 23. Arrested and charged with Assault and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in that incident was Sara Lane, 19 of 129 Montgomery Ave., Mastic. Police said Lane struck the victim with a foldable camping chair. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

West Babylon: An unidentified person placed glue into the front door lock of a home on Rogers Court, making it inoperable. That incident was discovered at 12:30 p.m., October 20.

MAKING GRAFFITI

West Babylon: Police arrested Michael Rousseau, 60 of 33 Rogers Court, West Babylon and charged him with using a marker to write a statement on a neighbor’s door. The arrest was made at 9:43 a.m., Oct. 19.

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L.I. Association hosts WNBA’s Caitlin Clark

By MADISON GUSLER mgusler@liherald.com

Caitlin Clark, the star point guard for the Indiana Fever, became the alltime leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball, was selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA draft, was the league’s 2024 Rookie of the Year and has drawn thousands of new fans to women’s basketball.

On Oct. 29, hundreds of Long Island business leaders and basketball fans attended the Long Island Association’s annual fall luncheon to see Clark speak with LIA President and CEO Matt Cohen.

The LIA is nonprofit association working to ensure Long Island’s economic vitality. The luncheon usually highlights political or business leaders, but this year Clark, 23, spoke about her career and nonprofit work. It was her first visit to Long Island, but she is no stranger to New York, having made a number of TV appearances and played the 2024 WNBA champion New York Liberty at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

“Honestly New York is one of my favorite places to come and play,” she said. “The crowd they have is really fun, their fan base is absolutely incredible and they’ve got a great team.”

As a junior at the University of Iowa, Clark became known for “the Caitlin Clark effect” — a dramatic increase in

popularity and revenue for women’s basketball that continued when she turned pro.

“I just love basketball,” she said. “I love the grind of getting better. No matter what we achieved or what I achieved personally, I always wanted to get back in the gym and get better at it.”

She emphasized the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive

people who care about both your success and your well-being. “I’ve been very fortunate over the course of my career to be surrounded by a lot of really great teammates, coaches and a great support system that’s allowed me to do a lot of cool things,” she said. Clark has sponsorships from Gatorade and Nike, and collaborates with Stanley. Her college marketing degree,

she said, has helped her navigate business decisions. “The biggest thing for me is working with brands that align with who I am,” she said. “Everything has my fingerprints on it. Everything we put out there I’m super proud of.” Clark touched on her work with the Caitlin Clark Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment through education, nutrition and sports. “It’s honestly my favorite part of what I get to do,” she said. The foundation organizes a large backpack giveaway, supports Central Iowa’s Boys and Girls club, and works to install new basketball courts in Des Moines and Indianapolis.

“Basketball was never my end-all beall,” Clark said. “Its still that way for me. It’s just what I love to do. Its crazy to think that this is my job.”

She did not comment on negotiations between the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association on a new collective bargaining agreement after players opted out of the agreement. It was set to expire on Oct. 31, but both sides agreed to a 30-day extension for talks to continue. Players are concerned about pay, benefits and overall conditions in the league as the sport continues to grow.

For her part, Clark hopes to continue her career in Indianapolis and eventually help the Fever win a WNBA championship.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6

•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 Town Board Meeting: 3 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-3000.

•Suffolk County First Precinct Community Meeting: 7 p.m., West Babylon Public Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon. For more information, please call (631) 854-8100.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

•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 8

•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com

•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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10

•Copiague School District Board of Education Meeting: 7 p.m., Everett E. Newmann III Administrative Offices at Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague. For more information, please call (631)-842-4015.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

•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.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

•Town of Babylon Rental Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 957-4434.

•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) 3320552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.

•Amityville School District Board of Education Special Session, Budget Presentation Meeting: 7:30 p.m., Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School, 140 Park Ave., Amityville. For more information, please call (631) 565-6000.

•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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CRIME WATCH

ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Janny Mauratriera, 20, of 39 Moffit Blvd., Islip; Daniel Lopez Ordonez, 43, of 10 Fairtown Rd., North Bay Shore; Daniel Castellon, 40, of 1636 N. Gardiner Dr., North Bay Shore.

Assault: Frank Rivera, 40, of 6 Tudor Lane, Bay Shore; Candido Eucedayanes, 50, of 39 Patton St., Brentwood.

Menacing With a Weapon: William Erazo, 29, of 129 Root Ave., Central Islip. Petit Larceny: Brian Peredavargas,

Raise your paws for a cause at Last Hope’s annual auction

It’s almost time to raise your paws for a worthy cause. Last Hope Animal Rescue will host its annual auction this Sunday, Nov. 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Mulcahy’s in Wantagh — the nonprofit’s biggest one-day fundraiser of the year. After all, love for animals may be free, but rescue is expensive.

Pets, Pets, Pets...

Tickets are $80 in advance and $85 at the door, and include a buffet, open bar and live music. Online ticket information is available below. This will be the second year the event takes place at Mulcahy’s. In earlier years, the auction was paired with wine tastings at historic venues such as the American Airpower Museum in Old Bethpage and Walt Whitman’s Birthplace in Huntington Station.

When the focus shifted toward “experience” and “adventure” prizes, the venue followed suit — moving from museums to the lively concert hall setting of Mulcahy’s, not far from Last Hope’s Adoption Center on Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh.

FUNDING HOPE, ONE RESCUE AT A TIME

Private animal rescue groups like Last Hope depend on adoption fees, grants, fundraisers, individual donations and, in our case, proceeds from our Huntington thrift store. Regular expenses include rent, insurance, food, supplies and veterinary care — the latter being the largest cost, which has risen sharply since Covid.

Last Hope places about 500 cats and 300 dogs each year. Just last week, last hope took in Stella, a kitten struck by a car near Route 110 in Farmingdale. She suffered two broken legs and faces orthopedic surgery and possible amputation. There are also surprise cases — like Piper, a Beagle rescued from Kentucky who arrived with undetected nerve pain that required complex neurological surgery to restore her comfort and mobility.

BIDDING ON BIG PRIZES

33, of 8 Harrison Ave., Bay Shore; Maria Padilla Bonilla, 23, of 12 Garden St., Bay Shore; Dionisia Gonzalez Dehernandez, 41, of 65 Cullen Ave., Islip; Nadine Perry, 56, of 5 Seawanhaka Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma; Ronald Pepitone, 62, of 335 Vespucci Ave., Copiague; Gilbert Moye, 41 State Ave., Wyandanch. Grand Larceny: Jorge Fuentes, 37, of 1835 Needham Ave., Bronx; Dasanni Rivera, 21, of 3308 Great Neck Rd., North Amityville; Asaad Tanner, 33, no address filed with police.

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.

This year’s Mulcahy’s auction will feature live and silent auctions as well as raffle baskets. Highlights include:

•A weeklong stay at a two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Indian Shores, Florida

•Dime Club and box seat tickets for the New York Islanders

•A $500 MGM gift card

•Broadway show package

•65-inch Samsung Smart TV

•Signed memorabilia from the Giants, Jets and Islanders

•Frigidaire beverage center, Ninja Creami and Ninja Pro-Blender

•Tickets to Adventureland and the Long Island Aquarium

•A remote-control Chevy Silverado ride-on vehicle

•Framed “Batman and the Penguin” lithograph signed by Bob Kane

•Paintings by Chris “Bulldog” Collins

•Bissell Pet Hair Eraser

vacuum

•Gift cards to family fun centers and restaurants across Long Island

And yes — much, much more.

A PERSONAL CONNECTION TO ‘BATMAN’ PRINT

One auction item carries special meaning for me — the Batman Returns: Penguin’s Revenge lithograph signed by comic legend Bob Kane (1915–1998),

co-creator of Batman. The framed print was donated to the Last Hope thrift shop in Huntington by a woman whose relative collected artwork from auctions.

My late uncle, Bob LeRose (1921–2006), was a colorist for DC Comics and a colleague of Kane’s, coloring more than 700 comic book covers, including Batman issues and original Kane art. I brought the 1980s lithograph to an appraiser and restoration expert, who confirmed the authenticity of Kane’s signature. The piece also includes a certificate and gold seal.

GET YOUR TICKETS

Although it’s short notice, there’s still time to join the fun and support Last Hope’s mission to save and rehabilitate orphaned cats and dogs.

Tickets for Sunday’s auction are available at lasthopeanimalrescue. org/annual-auction-raise or by calling Melanie at (516) 319-2014.

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 1-800-221-9311.

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

Annual Fall Food and Supply Drive for local food Pantries

Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta and Mayor Mary Adams are sponsoring their 7 th Annual Fall Food and Supply Drive to help bring families together this season.

Suggested donations include but are not limited to peanut butter and jelly, gift cards, canned goods, coffee, toiletries, pasta and sauce, canned meats, apple juice, ketchup and mustard.

Donations will be accepted through Nov. 24 and will benefit local food pantries within the Village of Babyon.

Drop-off locations include American Legion Post 94, 22 Grove Place, Babylon, Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Babylon Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, please call (631) 957-4482.

Upcoming boating courses

The United States Power Squadrons®, USPS District 3, is offering new boating courses.

To access our most up to date list of safe boating courses and seminars on Long Island, go to www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/fclass.cgi?03.

Upcoming courses include:

•Introduction to Marine Batteries, sponsored by Great South Bay Squadron on Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., at East Islip Library, 381 E. Main St., East Islip. The cost is $30.

The cost for each course is $30. For more information, contact Michael Boland, at 631-290-8096 or email bolandmichael123@gmail.com

HERALD NEIGHBORS

ATA brings cars, candy, and costumes together for annual Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

The Amityville Teachers Association held a lively Trunk-or-Treat event at Amityville Village Beach on Sun., Oct. 26, bringing together the community for a day filled with fun and an opportunity to showcase local organizations and charities.

These events emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s, primarily in suburban areas where parents, schools and community organizations promoted them as a safer, more controlled way for children to enjoy Halloween.

There was no doubt at Amityville Village Beach that morning that the community came together for a great event.

HERALD

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Host a memorable Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday across much of North America. Canadians enjoy this day of gratitude, gathering and savory feasts in early October, while Americans celebrate Thanksgiving near the end of November.

According to Pew Research, 74 percent of survey respondents plan to attend Thanksgiving dinners with others, while 34 percent will host from their own homes. For those preparing to welcome guests this year, blending planning with heartwarming traditions can create a truly memorable Thanksgiving experience.

START PLANNING EARLY

Menu and guest list planning can take more than two weeks, followed by a few days allotted to do some meal prep. The New York Post reports many people spend five hours actively cooking on Thanksgiving Day. AllRecipes. com indicates most Thanksgiving hosts spend around seven hours in the kitchen overall. By drafting a clear timeline for shopping, prep, cooking, and cleanup and delegating various tasks to others, Thanksgiving hosts can enjoy the holiday more.

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Americans consume about 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving, according to Electro IQ. Naturally, turkey remains a focal point of Thanksgiving dinners. Many other side dishes can round out the meal, but hosts are urged to stick to familiar recipes or test new ones in advance to reduce stress. Simple, elegant offerings that are tried and true will be well received.

SET THE TONE WITH

DECORATING

Outfitting a home in beautiful fall decor can help create the mood for Thanksgiving. Hosts can incorporate rich, autumnal hues in browns, golds and reds. A floral centerpiece or cornucopia in fall-toned flowers is fitting. Small pumpkins or gourds outfitted with tags can be used for name cards to help seat people at the table accordingly, separating anyone who may clash.

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Thanksgiving is about food, but it also is about warmth and connection with others. Having guests share things they are thankful for or offering a pre-meal prayer helps set a thankful tone. Pew Research Center indicates that 65 percent of Thanksgiving dinners include a prayer or a blessing.

SET ASIDE EXTRAS

Thanksgiving may be a holiday of excess, with many holiday hosts cooking up more than everyone can possibly consume. Inviting extra people to dinner who may no longer have extended families may ensure that food will be finished; otherwise, having plenty of to-go containers at the ready enables guests to take home leftovers so they don’t go to waste.

Hosting a memorable Thanksgiving holiday is about the joy of sharing moments with friends and family and enjoying delicious food.

Did you know?

Though modern Americans might find the notion of a turkey-free Thanksgiving hard to fathom, the idea of eating the now popular fowl did not become synonymous with the holiday until the mid-nineteenth century. According to History.com, President George Washington declared a day of national thanksgiving in 1789, but decades passed before turkey came to be presented as a staple of Thanksgiving celebrations. History.com notes that novelist Sarah Joseph Hale offered a lengthy description of Thanksgiving celebrations in New England in her 1827 novel, Northwood. Hale eventually drew on the writings of William Bradford, who served as Governor of the Plymouth Colony from 1621 to 1657. Bradford’s history of the colony noted the abundance of turkeys around the time of the first Thanksgiving meal, and Hale ultimately drew on Bradford’s recollection and incorporated turkey into her depictions of Thanksgiving meals after expending much energy promoting the idea of a national Thanksgiving holiday throughout the middle decades of the nineteenth century.

STEPPING OUT

Decades of holiday joy

Sacred Heart Academy welcomes the season with ‘The Nutcracker’

By Abbey Salvemini

As we prepare for the festive season ahead, one cherished tradition is already spreading holiday cheer: Sacred Heart Academy’s beloved production of “The Nutcracker.” Now in its 35th year, the all-girls, student-run performance returns to delight audiences with its timeless magic, graceful choreography and heartfelt community spirit.

Proudly recognized as the first “Nutcracker” to take the stage on Long Island this year — two weeks before Thanksgiving — Sacred Heart’s production is more than a performance; it’s a celebration of artistry and empowerment. Every element — from choreography to marketing to stage management — is handled by students, creating an experience that’s as much about leadership as it is about ballet. The young creative team is guided by the steady hand of Rockville Centre’s Annie Melia, a 2008 alumna, now in her third year as director of the production. Many alumnae have gone on to shine as Rockettes, Juilliard-trained dancers and educators, proving that the spirit of the beloved holiday classic extends far beyond the stage.

“As the leader of the production, I’ve learned that creating a supportive and organized environment helps everyone perform their best,” says Sienna Squadrito, a senior from Atlantic Beach who serves as the production co-president, choreographed the Waltz of the Flowers. “I tried to pull choreography that reflected the whole theme of the show.”

Her goal is that audiences sense the passion and countless hours each dancer has put in to make the movements shine.

Oceanside senior Angelina Sabatino, vice president, who choreographed several scenes, takes on the role of the dazzling Dew Drop Fairy. She relates that the energy of an all-girls cast creates an atmosphere of empowerment and camaraderie.

“Being a part of ‘Nutcracker’ has such a positive energy and allows us to grow as dancers and leaders,” she says.

Stepping into the role of the Dew Drop Fairy has been both exhilarating and deeply meaningful; the highlight for her.

“Dewdrop is one of my favorite roles because of how pretty the scene is. My favorite part is the music and the choreography, it’s so uplifting. I am so excited to perform this role because of how magical it feels and how it puts you in the holiday spirit. Bringing the

• Nov. 14, 7 p.m.; Nov. 15-16, 2 p.m.

• Pre-sale tickets are $15 each through Nov. 13; $20 day of performance, subject to availability.

• Tickets available at sacredheartacademyli.org/ TheNutcracker2025Tickets

• Sister Virginia Crowley Theatre, 47 Cathedral Ave., Hempstead

Dew Drop Fairy to life in front of an audience reminds me why I love to dance and how special it is to share that joy with the audience.”

As the Sugar Plum Fairy, Samantha Koenig, of Garden City, carries one of the ballet’s most iconic roles — a part she has made entirely her own.

“Instead of focusing on being perfect, I try to bring warmth and confidence to the character,” she says.

Besides performing, she choreographed Waltz of the Snowflakes and serves as the show’s Finale Coordinator.

“As a senior, it means a lot to set an example for the younger dancers,” she adds.

Koenig reflects that what she’ll hold closest to her heart about her involvement with the show is the deep sense of family and the cherished tradition it represents.

“Everyone supports each other, and it’s so special to be a part of a tradition that brings so many people together,” she notes.

For senior Hailey Friere, of Massapequa, who plays the Lead Messenger and Fritz, this year’s performance marks her fourth year with the show.

“During my freshman year, I thought that participating in ‘The Nutcracker’ was just another after-school activity. Now, I see it more as a part of my life that fulfills the holiday season.”

Friere’s favorite aspect of the production is building friendships across grade levels and sharing the joy of the Christmas season throughout the school.

“Actually, I met one of my best friends through ‘The Nutcracker,’ and she’s like a sister to me,” Friere shares. “Now, I’m Fritz and she’s Clara, so she’s like a real sister to me!”

As the curtain rises this holiday season, Sacred Heart Academy’s “The Nutcracker” reminds local audiences that its magic goes far beyond the stage. In sharing their passion, students invite everyone to experience the joy that has made this beloved production a cherished holiday highlight at the school for 35 years — and counting.

Ted Nash Sextet

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, rich with social and political awareness. 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.

Sunday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. Tilles Center, LIU Post campus, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or tillescenter.org or (516) 299-3100

North Mississippi Allstars

Dynamic blues-rock band North Mississippi Allstars unearths the soul of the Mississippi hill country with every riff and beat. Led by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson, their electrifying performances fuse tradition with modern energy and can turn any venue into a juke joint. As legend has it, the brothers started the band in 1996 as a loose collective of like-minded secondgeneration musicians who shared a local repertoire and regional style. Over the years, the lineup shifted by design, and each subsequent record offered up a different combination of collaborators. Get on your dancing shoes and hear for yourself the bold, raucous and reinvented tribute to the musicians’ roots and evolution.

Sunday, Nov. 9, 7 p.m. $48.50. Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or by calling (516) 767-6444.

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Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

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

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport

• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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

Amityville Rotary Club Coat Drive

Support the Amityville Rotary Club’s coat drive. As the weather gets colder, let’s help keep our neighbors warm. The club will be collecting adult coats, especially in large, XL and XXL sizes until Nov. 20.

• Where: Amityville Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville

• Time: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 264-6000

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Gaelic Storm

to laugh and love. 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

Movie and pizza for kids

Bring the kids to Copiague Memorial Public Library for a showing of “Elio.” The Disney/ Pixar animated film is a tale of space-obsessed 11-year-old who feels like he doesn’t fit in on Earth and dreams of being abducted by aliens. For kids in preschool to grade 5. Registration and a Copiague library card is required. Children must be accompanied by a chaperone 16 or older.

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

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

It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over 2000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with. The band attributes their continued success to their fanatic audience, and it’s a well-diversified crowd for sure — attracting fans of every genre with their rich storytelling, energetic instrumentals, devotion to Celtic traditions and passion for their stagecraft. They are as loyal to their fans as the fans are to them, as frontman Patrick Murphy states, “The fans are the ones that have given us this life. We’re here for them.” Gaelic Storm takes a true blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the U..S and internationally forging a unique path in the Celtic music world. This dedication to their live show dates all the way back to the mid-1990s, when Gaelic Storm kicked off its’ career as a pub band in Santa Monica, Calif. Those performances ultimately led to their discovery that found the band appearing in the blockbuster film “Titanic” (where they performed “Irish Party in Third Class”). This laid the groundwork for a career that would eventually find them topping the Billboard World Chart six times, making appearances at mainstream music festivals, and regularly headlining the largest Irish Festivals across the country, all while gaining a reputation as a genre-bending Irish rock band whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something uniquely creative. $68, $58, $48.

Strings Under The Stars

Visit Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium for the fifth annual Strings Under The Stars, featuring the worldclass musicians of Long Island Chamber Music ensemble. Relax and unwind as these talented musicians perform an immersive program of introspective classical music for string quartet paired with planetarium visuals of the cosmos projected onto a sixtyfoot dome. Each year features newly added music and visuals. LICM musicians are world-class professional artists drawn from Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect, the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Astral Artists, and several other of the country’s most prominent musical institutions. $30 in advance, $30 at door ($25 members).

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport

• Time: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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

Pages From The Past

Join local author Gosia Nealon to discuss her new historical fiction book “The German Next Door” at Amityville Public Library. Gosia explores her writing NOV

process, the research she did into World War II era Europe for the novel, and her experience growing up in Poland before later settling in New York. Also, stay for a Q&A and book giveaways at the conclusion of the program.

• Where: 19 John St., Amityville

• Time: 7-8 p.m.

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

Copiague

School District BOE meets The Copiague School district holds their board of education meeting. All are welcome to attend.

• Where: Everett E. Newmann III Administrative Offices at Copiague Middle School, 2650 Great Neck Road, Copiague

• Time: 7 p.m.

• Contact: (631) 842-4015

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

• Where: Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington

• Time: 8 p.m.

• Contact: landmarkonmainstreet. org or (516) 767-6444

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

Kid Zone

• Where: 50 Deauville Blvd., Copiague

• Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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

Amityville

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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

Holiday Boat Parade

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 NOV 12

Movie matinee

Stop by Copiague Memorial Public Library for a showing of “A Dog’s Purpose.” The 2017 film is a story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches

Amityville P.B.A, alongside the Rockville Centre P.B.A, present the 2025 Holiday Boat Parade. Following the parade, a fundraiser is held at the Unqua Yacht Club with all proceeds donated to the Norton Family whose daughter was recently diagnosed with PKAN, a rare neurodegenerative disease. Registration and tickets required.

• Where: Amityville Beach and Unqua Yacht Club

• Time: 5:30 p.m.

• Contact: shorturl.at/ UYAbH, shorturl.at/gMF4A, amityvillepbagaf@gmail.com NOV 15

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Billy Joel exhibit closes after two-year run

‘A Piano Man’s Journey,’ at L.I. Music and Entertainment HOF, ends with collectors’ presentation

By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

A special presentation at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame on Oct. 25 marked the closing of the Billy Joel exhibit and highlighted the important role that collectors played in bringing it to life.

Among those sharing their stories were collectors Paul Fierro and Eric Fellen, who contributed memorabilia and offered items for door prizes and a silent auction to support the museum.

“I’m excited to be here and talk about our experiences throughout the years collecting,” Fierro said, “but when people ask what’s the best, I always say the best is the people that I’ve met along the way, the friends I’ve made over the past 50 years doing this.”

After their presentation, Fellen and Fierro passed around pieces from their collections to a room full of devoted fans, and answered questions.

“Billy Joel, My Life: A Piano Man’s Journey” ran for nearly two years, drawing many repeat visitors — including Lisa and Donnie Wallace, of Massapequa Park. “Billy Joel has been my all-time favorite for 50 years now,” Lisa said. “I saw him 22 times during his residency and probably 30 times overall.”

Melissa Heche, an audiologist who

has performed with Richie Cannata, attended with friends, and said that Joel’s music was the “heartbeat” of their childhoods. “He became a role model too, pulling us into all different kinds of music,” Heche recalled.

Regina DeMarco, of Woodbury, attended with friends she met on a Billy Joel Facebook fan page. “I’ve made a lot of friends through Billy Joel,” DeMarco said. “We’re a tight group and we love Billy’s music. Some of the people in our

group come as far away as England, Australia and Chile.”

JoAnn Laverdure traveled from New Hampshire for the final days of the exhibit. “I was planning on coming at the beginning of the month because I knew that it was closing, and then I saw the post for the 2 p.m. presentation and just changed my plans,” she said. “I just adore him, and I think the exhibit is marvelous.”

The exhibit was designed by Kevin

O’Callaghan, who described its closing as emotional. “It was an exhibition I was very proud of,” O’Callaghan said. “My relationship dealing with Billy Joel I will never forget; it was a wonderful experience.”

O’Callaghan is now preparing something new for the hall — this time stepping away from music and into television. His next project, scheduled to open Nov. 28, celebrates 30 years of the sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Titled “Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years,” the exhibit will include the 70-foot-wide set built for the show’s upcoming anniversary special on CBS. This marks the first time the set will be on public display.

“I couldn’t be more excited about this new exhibit,” O’Callaghan said. “The fact that we’re taking television history, the actual set from ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ — the actual set that we looked at many times on TV, and we have it here for people to walk on and enjoy — it’s an immersive experience. It’s a wonderful exhibition, and a wonderful journey back to a better time, when we all enjoyed watching real family comedy.”

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is at 97 Main St. in Stony Brook. For more details, go to limusichalloffame.org.

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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

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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 is hereby given that the BOARD OF APPEALS of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY at 7:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, November 20th, 2025, to consider the following applications:  Application of Rajib Chowdury.  Applicant seeks a variance to expand on the existing nonconforming side yard setback where 12 feet is required and 10 feet exists associated with the maintenance of a 2nd story deck pursuant to Section 183-51 of the Village of Amityville Code.

a 6 foot vinyl fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code.  Premises located on the West side of Ketcham Avenue approximately 115 feet North of Cedar Street in a “Residential B” District known as 86 Ketcham Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 1015-5-29.

Application of Hernan Guaman.  Applicant seeks a variance to maintain a 6 foot vinyl fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code.  Premises located on the West side of Oldfield Avenue approximately 357 feet South of Ireland Place in a “Residential B“ District known as 168 Oldfield Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 1015-4-11.

Premises located on the Southeast corner of County Line Road and Willis Avenue in a “Residential B” District known as 66 Willis Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-3-3-58. Application of Maria Vargas.  Applicant seeks a variance to install a 6 foot vinyl fence pursuant to Section 183-189 A. (3) of the Village of Amityville Code.  Premises located on the West side of Wellington Place approximately 280 feet South of Railroad Avenue in a “Residential B” District knows as 30 Wellington Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 1014-3-32.

Application of Anthony Randazzo.  Applicant seeks a variance to install

Application of Nicole Blanda on behalf of BDC Amityville LLC.  Applicant seeks a special exception for the outside storage of materials pursuant to Section 183-96 of the Village of Amityville Code.  Premises located on the East side of Burch Avenue approximately 322 feet South of Sterling Place in an “Industrial” District known as 45 Burch Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-3-4-13. Application of Linda DoSouto.  Applicants seek two variances associated with the proposed construction of a detached garage.  Variance 1 is to reduce the required accessory structure side yard setback from 2 feet to 1.08 feet; Variance 2 is to increase the allowed accessory structure height from 14 feet to 18 feet.  Both

variances pursuant to Section 183-55 of the Village of Amityville Code.  Premises located on the South side of Cottage Place approximately 150 feet East of Couty Line Road in a “Residential B” District known as 2 Cottage Place a/k/a SCTM# 101-7-1-42. Application of Larry Buscemi on behalf of 39 Maple Place, LLC.  Applicant seeks a variance to reduce the required parking from 22 spaces to 6 spaces associated with the change of occupancy from a warehouse to a Pickle Ball Court facility pursuant to Section 183-129 of the Village of Amityville Code.  Premises located on the South side of Maple Place approximately 440 feet East of Albany Avenue in an “Industrial” District known as 39 Maple Place a/k/a SCTM# 101-4-1-71.

B y Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Amityville, Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer 25-408. 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

The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a Public Hearing at The Town of Babylon 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York (East Wing Board Room) on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm NEW APPLICATION

1. 44 Sawyer Ave. Corp.

44 Sawyer Ave. West Babylon NY 11704

SCTM NO: 0100210-2-48

2. Azaharul Haque 123 Oak St. Deer Park NY 11729

SCTM NO: 010021-1-64

3. Nino Chikashua

130 Pleaseant View Ct. Copiague NY 11726

SCTM NO: 0100196-2-74

46 Walnut Ave. E. Farmingdale NY 11735

SCTM NO: 010047-1-92

5. Calvert 3 LLC 134 Calvert Ave. West Babylon NY 11704

SCTM NO: 0100157-3-31.002

6. Jayson Smith 22 Croydon Rd. Amityville NY 11701

SCTM NO: 0100174-3-112

7. Robin Gibson

1 Summer Lane Amityville NY 11701

SCTM NO: 0100173-1-101 RENEWALS

1. CKA Real Estate 35 N. 16th St. Wheatley Heights NY 11798

SCTM NO: 010040-1-17

2. Susan Ricketts Francis 622 Broadway N. Amityville NY 11701

SCTM NO: 0100165-1-13

3. Amity Harbor Marine Center

7 Lake Dr. Copiague NY 11726

SCTM NO: 0100180-1-98

4. Bernardo Batista 195 46th St. Lindenhurst NY 11757

SCTM NO: 0100206-1-35

5. Community Housing Innovations 105 Maple Ct. Copiague NY 11726

SCTM NO: 0100193-3-78

6. Anthony Panetta 410 Harvard Rd. West Babylon NY 11704

SCTM NO: 0100160-1-38.001 25-409 11/5

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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. JACK -

SON 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-

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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 OB-

JECT 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 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

INDEX NO.:

608365/2018

Date Filed: 9/22/2025

SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS WITH NOTICE

MORTGAGED

PREMISES: 137 North 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York 11798

DSBL #: 0100-039.0002.00-047.000

Plaintiff designates SUFFOLK County as the place of trial; venue is based upon the county in which the mortgaged premises is situate.

STATE OF NEW YORK

SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK

The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, 2007-11, Plaintiff, vs. Public Administrator of Suffolk County, as Administrator of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; Amos Gill, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; Jerrold Phifer, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; Conrad Phifer, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; William Phifer, as heir of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer; United States of America o/b/o Internal Revenue Service; New York State Department of Taxation and Finance; Clerk of the Suffolk County District Court; Akerman LLC; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer, and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of

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kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated; People of the State of New York o/b/o Town Supervisor Town of Babylon; and “John Doe” and “Mary Doe,” (Said names being fictitious, it being the intention of plaintiff to designate any and all occupants, tenants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises being foreclosed herein.

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 attorneys for the Plaintiff within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York). In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint. 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 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.

THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure $312,000.00 and interest, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk on May 24, 2007, in Liber M00021540, Page 574, covering premises known as 137 North 20th Street, Wyandanch, New York 11798, DSBL #: 0100-039.00-02.00047.000

The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. The Plaintiff also seeks a deficiency judgment against the Defendants and for any debt secured by said Mortgage which

is not satisfied by the proceeds of the sale of said premises.

TO the Defendants Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Elma R. Phifer a/k/a Elma Phifer, and all the heirs at law, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid defendants, next of kin, distributees, devisees, grantees, trustees, lienors, creditors, assignees and successors in interest of any of the aforesaid classes of person, if they or any of them be dead, and their respective husbands, wives or widows, if any, and all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to plaintiff, except as herein stated, the foregoing Supplemental Summons with Notice is served upon you by publication pursuant to an Order of the Hon. Peter R. McGreevy, A.J.S.C. of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Suffolk, dated September 5, 2025 and filed September 16, 2025.

Dated: October 28, 2025

/s/ Deborah M. Gallo Deborah M. Gallo, Esq.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, New York 10170

Phone: 347.286.7409

Fax: 347-286-7414

Attorneys for Plaintiff, The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, 2007-11 HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE

NEW YORK STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE

ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IN THIS FORECLOSURE ACTION, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR HOME. PLEASE READ THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE.

The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Banking Department of Financial Services at 1-800-342-3736 or visit the Department's website at www.dfs. ny.gov.

FORECLOSURE

RESCUE SCAMS

Be careful of people who approach you with offers to "save" your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly

profit from a homeowner's distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services.

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The complicated dynamic around storms and seasons

A novice weather observer may conclude that storms are entirely seasonal. But according to weather experts, storms are not beholden to one time of the year, even if there are peak times when certain types of storms are most likely to strike. For example, thunderstorms are a hallmark of a hot and balmy summer, but they’re not exclusive to this time of year. Thunderstorms can occur any time, even when it’s cold outside. For example, storms known as thundersnow are thunderstorms in which snow falls as the primary precipitation instead of rain. Although every season can have notable storms, storms often occur in every season, underscoring the need for year-round preparedness. The National Weather Service notes that the peak severe weather events occur during the spring, followed by the fall for some areas. For certain storms, like tornadoes, the season spans two meteorological seasons: spring and summer. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration says the peak tornado season for the southern plains begins in May and extends into early June. On the Gulf Coast, it is earlier in the spring. In the northern Plains and upper Midwest, tornado season is in June or July. Again, tornadoes can happen any time of the year and anywhere across the country.

The NOAA indicates the official hurricane season for the Atlantic basin runs from June 1 to November 30. But again, tropical cyclone activity can occur before and after these dates. Flooding can occur at any time, but the peak time for flash floods in the United States is generally from late spring through summer, according to The Weather Channel.

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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 20, 2025

BEGINNING AT 6:00

P.M.

6:00 p.m.

1. Application #25203 Abdus Sabur, 110 Adams Street, Deer Park, NY. Permission to diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 32.3’. All in connection with legally maintaining an outside cellar entrance. Property located on the southeast corner of Adams Street and Pacific Avenue, Deer Park, NY.

SCTM#0100-61-1-4

Zoning District: Residence B

6:05 p.m.

2. Application #25202 Jonathan Mendoza and Dawn Hofknecht, 676 Elmwood Road, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish distance to east lot line from 10’ to 2’. All in connection with the proposed demolition of the existing garage and shed and the erection of a new detached garage. Property located on the south side of Elmwood Road, 241.44’ west of Marobi Court, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-2143-16

Zoning District: Residence A

6:10 p.m.

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3. Application #25206 Terrell FlaggJones, 1114 4th Street, 100’ east of 11th Avenue, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish distance to rear lot line from 2’ to 0’ (for patio). All in connection with legally maintaining a patio around an inground pool. Property located on the north side of 4th Street, 100’ east of 11th Avenue, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1353-95.001

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

4. Application #25199 Gregory F. Lantier, 900 4th Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 30% to 31.71% (over by 1,171.82 sq. ft.); diminish distance to east lot line from 8’ to 5.5’. All in connection with legally maintaining an inground pool and paver patio. Property located on the northeast corner of 4th Street and 9th Avenue, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1324-92

Zoning District: Residence B 6:20 p.m.

5. Application #25198 Steven C. Bellone and Tracey Scala, 107 Vanderbilt Avenue, West Babylon, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 15% to 36.8% (over by 2,354 sq. ft.); increase total building area of the rear yard from 30% to 48.97% (over by 1,147.6 sq. ft.); diminish distance to south side lot line from 10’ to 9.9’ (to pavilion); increase number of allowable accessory buildings from one (1) to two (2). All in connection with the erection of two (2) sheds, inground pool, paver patio, and pavilion. Property located on the east side of Vanderbilt Avenue,

553.00’ north of Beverly Road, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-2122-50

Zoning District:

Residence A

6:25 p.m.

6. Application #25-207

Anthony and Marisa Eilers, 43 Deer Lake Drive, North Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish south side yard setback from 12’ to 5.8’ (for second-story addition); diminish total side yards from 30’ to 15.9’; diminish rear yard setback from 40 to 34’ (for rear deck); increase total building area from 20% to 31% (over by 572 sq. ft.). All in connection with a proposed second-story addition and to legally maintain a deck. Property located on the east side of Deer Lake Drive, 1,950’ south of Weeks Road, North Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1202-72

Zoning District:

Residence B

6:30 p.m.

7. Application #25201 Patricia Sulli, 11 West Granada Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish west side yard setback from 10’ to 3.4’; diminish total side yards from 25’ to 15.3’; diminish distance to east lot line from 6’ to 5’ (for shed); diminish distance to east lot line from 10’ to .5’ (for patio); diminish distance to west lot line from 10’ to 0’ (for patio); diminish distance to east lot line from 6’ to 3.3’ (for an accessory structure). All in connection with legally maintaining a shed, an accessory structure, patios, and a hot tub. Property located on the south side of West Granada Avenue, 100’ west of West Riviera Drive, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-1892-148

Zoning District: Residence C 6:35 p.m.

8. Application #25200 Nevada Street Properties, Inc., 411 & 413 Teddy Place, West Babylon, NY. Permission to lift previously imposed covenants and restrictions requiring owner occupancy. Property located on the east side of Teddy Place, 44’ south of Sunrise Highway South Service Road, West Babylon, NY.

SCTM#0100-1593-27.007 & 27.008

Zoning District: Residence D

6:40 p.m.

9. Application #25205 1252 Realty LLC, 1252 Merrick Road, Lindenhurst, NY.

Permission to allow outdoor storage of boats and vehicles, on a vacant parcel, a nonpermitted use as per site plan. All in connection with a vacant lot. Property located on the south side of Montauk Highway, approximately 240’ west of Mirimar Boulevard, Lindenhurst, NY.

SCTM#0100-1891-115

Zoning District: Business E 6:45 p.m. 10. Application #25-204a (Lot #1) Gustavino International LLC (tenant)/275 Dixon Avenue LLC (prop. owner), 25 Deforest Street, Amityville, NY.

Permission to diminish lot area from 7,500 sq. ft. to 4,405.6 sq. ft.; to allow employee parking area for business, a non-permitted use, as per site plan; to subdivide a parcel of land from 361.12’ x 23.28’ x 381.31’ x 38.43’ into 211.12’ x 23.28’ x 228.96’ x 27.67’. All in connection with the proposed subdivision of a parcel. Property located on the southwest corner of Dixon Avenue and

Prince Chico Street, Copiague, NY.

SCTM#0100-1772-1

Zoning District: Residence C Subject Premises: Prince Chico Street, Copiague, NY 6:50 p.m. 11. Application #25-204b (Lot #2) Gustavino International LLC (tenant)/275 Dixon Avenue LLC (prop. owner), 25 Deforest Street, Amityville, NY.

Permission to diminish lot area from 7,500 sq. ft. to 4,990.6 sq. ft.; allow employee parking area for business, a non-permitted use, as per site plan; to subdivide a parcel of land from 361.12’ x 23.28’ x 381.31’ x 38.43’ into 150’ x 27.67’ x 152.35’ x 38.43’. All in connection with the proposed subdivision of a parcel and associated site work. Property located on the southwest corner of Dixon Avenue and Prince Chico Street, Copiague, NY.

SCTM#0100-1772-1

Zoning District: Residence C

Subject Premises: Prince Chico Street, Copiague, NY 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 27, 2025 25-411. 11/5

Setting Thanksgiving history straight

Thanksgiving is celebrated each fall and often serves as the entry point to the holiday season. Tradition plays a large role in Thanksgiving celebrations, as families incorporate many customs into their celebrations that some believe were once tied to the earliest Thanksgiving meals. But the truth about those customs is a lot murkier than celebrants may realize.

According to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, the “First Thanksgiving” features a romanticized depiction of a friendly harvest celebration between “Pilgrims” and “Indians.” This altered account of what took place in the seventeenth century served as a foundational story that’s been reinforced through the years. However, American Indians attest that the story is more complex than the prevailing narrative suggests. Here’s a look at some of the inaccuracies that have been revealed regarding the “First Thanksgiving.”

MYTH: The First Thanksgiving was the first time that settlers and Native nations interacted.

TRUTH: The Wampanoag and neighboring nations had been interacting with European explorers, traders and others for nearly 100 years prior to the English setters’ arrival at the Wampanoag village of Patuxet in 1620.

MYTH: The American Indians’ decision to assist the English settlers was based on friendship.

TRUTH: In reality, the Wampanoags’ decision to help the English was more about forming political alliances than making friends. The Wampanoag were hoping to fend off attacks from rivals.

MYTH: The First Thanksgiving was repeated each year.

TRUTH: This initial meeting of peoples did not spark an annual tradition. There is no record of Pilgrims inviting the Wampanoag people to the harvest meal. The Wampanoag men likely came because they heard gunfire from a hunt and investigated. And the feast wasn’t repeated. Historians note the relationship between the Wampanoag and Pilgrims ultimately deteriorated, culminating in King Philip’s War.

MYTH: The 1621 gathering was the first American Thanksgiving.

FACT: Thanksgivings actually were religious events that took place before the 1621 gathering. History News Network says that Texans claim the first Thanksgiving in America actually occurred in a community near El Paso in 1598. Spanish explorer Juan de Onate was said to have held a Thanksgiving festival after leading hundreds of settlers on a 350-mile excursion across the Mexican desert.

MYTH: Turkey was on the menu for the harvest meal shared.

FACT: The meal likely consisted of venison, wild fowl and other locally available foods, like cranberries.

MYTH: Pilgrims dressed in black with buckles and black steeple hats.

FACT: Historian James W. Baker explains that these Pilgrim depictions were formed in the nineteenth century when black and buckles helped create an emblem of quaintness. In fact, the early Pilgrims did not dress in such garb, and wore colorful clothing throughout much of the week, reserving black for Sunday services.

Inaccuracies abound regarding the first Thanksgiving. Prevailing accounts present a romanticized view of relations between Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people that has persisted through the years. Shedding light on myths can spur new discussions about this beloved holiday.

Waterfront Living at its Finest

Is my home too big an insurance risk?

Q. My home insurance is being canceled, and I’m actively looking around to replace it. The excuse I got was that the companies that used to insure find the risks in flood and wind-prone areas are now too great. I understand this, so I’m wondering if there are things I can do to make my home less of an insurance risk to a company. Are there reasonable upgrades I can make, and what are they?

A. The answer has two sides, like a doubleedged sword. First, yes, there are things you can do to your home to make it easier to insure. But the second part is applying the meaning of the word “reasonable.” Next, you have to understand that, like other forms of gambling, which is what insurance really is, do you have a chance to win back your money, your insurance payments, or your investment in your property to presumably reduce the payments?

Again, insurance is a legalized form of gambling, extensively regulated but sometimes loosely enforced. Many people say, when describing gambling casinos, that the house always wins in the end, and with a few exceptions, casinos rarely fail. Insurance companies have been hit with one disaster after another due to strange global weather that some deny is a trend, but those companies aren’t as care-less, and they invest heavily in statistical analysis, so you can bet that if they’re pulling out of certain areas, they know something. So, a “reasonable” investment to make your house easier or more attractive to insure often ends up being unreasonable, or is based on faulty assumptions. For example, you may add a steel roof and concrete composite siding as a more reasonable and less costly wind-resistance improvement, only to discover that the insurance company thinks you should still have raised your home, because they think flooding is a bigger and more frequent risk to insure.

Add to that the fact, as some insurers will point out when you complain, that by making the improvements, you increase the cost of reconstruction. That’s a good argument, one you’ll never win. The same thing happens with alarm systems, fencing your property or removing trees that could fall on your roof.

Make improvements that help you to recover more healthfully, safely and economically, for your own assurance. I am convinced, as you can see, that all the effort you put in is not universal in your neighborhood, and insurance companies look at whole areas, not just your home, for insurability. Even the Federal Emergency Management Agency is a large and extremely indebted insurance company, funded with the help of tax dollars and losing billions. So before you make changes and improvements, remind yourself that you’re doing this for yourself, not to reduce insurance costs. As Walter Cronkite used to say when he signed off on his broadcast of “The CBS Evening News” when I was a kid, “And that’s the way it is.” Good luck with whatever you decide to improve.

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Bring back the HOV pass for E.V.s and hybrids

The preliminary findings suggest that state and federal officials made a mistake by no longer allowing hybrid and electric vehicles with a single occupant access to high-occupancy vehicle, or HOV, lanes.

We imagine the idea behind this was to try to promote carpooling, but let’s face it: No one in this day and age is carpooling. It’s simply too impractical, and doesn’t fit with people’s flexible, and often uncertain, schedules. (The days of a huge chunk of our workforce going to one centralized location, like Grumman, and working the same hours there, are over.)

When I was in the Assembly, I pushed for allowing electric and hybrid vehicles with just one occupant access to HOV lanes in an effort to encourage the purchase of these cars and trucks. It seemed to work. Many people purchased the vehicles for that purpose,

myself included. It shortened the commute for many of them by a half-hour each way. It also took vehicles out of the other lanes, helping non-hybrid/electric vehicles to travel more smoothly as well.

Since the Clean Pass program ended on Oct. 1, we’re hearing reports that people who used to travel in HOV lanes are now having significantly longer commutes each day.

This will lead to the purchase of fewer electric and hybrid vehicles in the first place.

Tcase that the state can’t weaken federal law, but it can often go beyond what the feds enact as a minimum threshold.

Let’s find out. Get a bill in the State Legislature to reopen HOV lanes for electric and hybrid vehicles.

hey should continue to be allowed in HOV lanes even with only a single occupant.

So what’s the purpose of the new rule? Get things back to the old way so that the traffic can flow more smoothly across the board. And if they’re not going to get back to where it was for the hybrid/electrics, then open up all lanes of traffic to everyone. The present situation is the worst possible scenario.

We also can’t understand why the state needs federal permission to do this. While, technically, expressways are part of the federal system, they are maintained by the state. When it comes to federal and state laws, it’s usually the

WWhile on the issue of transportation in the region, two other important items need to be addressed. Traffic congestion can be eased not only with a sensible HOV policy, but also by granting Long Island the type of federal aid it so desperately needs. Our Center for Cost Effective Government issued a white paper last year noting that the Island is woefully short-changed compared with areas of similar population.

That’s because the aid we receive comes under the umbrella of federal money directed to the entire metropolitan area. So when federal officials see that tens of billions of dollars are directed to the New York area, they fail to distinguish that the overwhelming majority of it is for New York City transit, with Long Island getting just a few crumbs. If we had a separate metropoli-

tan planning organization, we could be looked at on our own, and be compared with areas such as Chicago and Los Angeles, which get infinitely more money than we do.

There is finally a bill in Albany to correct this inequity. Let’s hope it gets passed quickly.

Our center has also called for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to finally be placed under a financial control board. Each year the MTA seeks higher fares and tax subsidies without implementing any efficiencies to its burdensome work rules and unsustainable pension and salary structures. A financial control board would allow an independent entity to redo these contracts and crazy rules to finally make the MTA more efficient.

Our white paper prompted state legislators to introduce bills to accomplish this goal. All that’s needed is the will from the remaining legislators to get this over the goal line.

Steve Levy is executive director of the Center for Cost Effective Government, a fiscally conservative think tank. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as a state assemblyman and as host of “The Steve Levy Radio Show.” Comments? Costeffectivegov@gmail.com.

Treat your brain better than your car

hen you take your car in for its yearly inspection, you want the mechanic to examine it thoroughly. Overlooking a vital system like the engine or transmission could lead to serious problems, including ones that jeopardize the safety of the vehicle’s drivers and passengers. You treat an annual physical with a doctor the same way: Why would anyone neglect having one of their body’s most vital organs — the brain — checked to make sure it’s firing on all cylinders?

Unfortunately, it happens too often. In numerous ways, the brain is the body’s command center. Thoughts, emotions, senses, language, balance, coordination, breathing and heartbeat all depend on the brain. Yet many people don’t get regular memory screenings, even though these quick, noninvasive “checkups from the neck up” should be part of everyone’s health and wellness routine.

Fear is a common reason. Cognitive impairment can lead to loss of independence, functionality and treasured

remembrances of people, places and events. People may worry about being stigmatized, treated differently, pitied or seen as less capable by friends, family or coworkers.

All of that is a scary prospect. Being afraid is natural and understandable, especially for those exhibiting warning signs of memory impairment. Allowing that fear to prevent action, however, can lead to worse outcomes. Ignoring the problem hardly ever makes it go away, and usually exacerbates it.

Lack of awareness is another reason people neglect the health of the brain. Many people don’t know what memory screenings are, why they’re necessary and where or how to get one. Nor are they aware of the importance of early detection of memory issues, even those caused by an incurable condition like Alzheimer’s disease. Others mistakenly believe that memory problems occur naturally as you get older, and that there’s nothing that can be done.

apnea, depression, urinary tract infections and medication side effects are some treatable, if not curable, causes of memory impairments. Without a diagnosis, they cannot be corrected, which could cause more significant problems down the road.

i f you’ve never had a memory screening, or are overdue for one, get screened this year.

Even if a memory issue is the result of Alzheimer’s disease, early detection matters. Diagnosing Alzheimer’s in the early stages gives people the opportunity to start medications sooner in the disease progression, when they’re most effective (or in some cases, are only offered then); enroll in a clinical trial; and begin therapeutic interventions that can help prolong cognitive functioning and enhance quality of life.

and men of a certain age are advised to get them annually to catch cancer as quickly as possible.

If you’ve never had a memory screening, or are overdue for one, make it a point to get screened this year. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America offers free, confidential memory screenings regularly at its AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville. They are performed one on one with a qualified professional, and consist of a series of questions designed to test memory and other cognitive functions. The screening itself is not a diagnosis, but it can indicate if someone should see a physician for a more comprehensive evaluation of potential memory impairment.

Education is critical to reduce fear and dispel the myth that any memory trouble equals a severe, untreatable illness or is an inevitable part of normal aging that afflicts everyone. Vitamin deficiencies, thyroid disorders, sleep

Memory screenings are equally important for people who aren’t experiencing symptoms of memory loss. Like other health screenings, they provide a baseline that can help uncover a potential issue sooner. Checking and tracking your blood pressure regularly enables doctors to act if you have hypertension, because high blood pressure increases the risk of a heart attack, stroke or kidney failure. Mammograms and PSA tests aren’t just given to people experiencing potential symptoms of breast cancer and prostate cancer; all women

Schedule an appointment for a free memory screening by contacting the center at (631) 223-4000. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to get screened. There are no minimum age or insurance prerequisites.

Your brain is far more important than your car. Buying or leasing a new one is impossible. Warranties don’t exist for it, and there is no extended coverage available for purchase. The one you have now is the only one you’ll ever own. Be just as vigilant about checking it each year.

Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., of Merrick, is president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

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As neighbors go hungry, D.C. plays politics

on Saturday, 184,000 Long Islanders across nearly every ZIP code in Nassau and Suffolk counties woke up without the food assistance they rely on to feed their families. Forty-eight hours later, under public pressure, the Trump administration announced that it would fund just half of the $100 billion Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The federal government shutdown has done the once unthinkable, gutting SNAP and leaving 42 million Americans — one in eight — wondering where their next meal will come from. SNAP, commonly known as food stamps, helps lowincome families buy groceries with electronic payment cards.

Our Long Island neighbors who participate in SNAP — working families, children, seniors and people with disabilities — receive an average of $187 per month to put food on the table. That’s for a full month. For their full families. Roughly 3 million people in New York rely on food stamps. They now face impossible choices between meals, rent and medicine.

In an extraordinary display of community compassion, restaurants across Long Island and around the nation have stepped up to offer free meals to families who have lost their food stamp benefits. These acts of generosity exemplify the best of community, reminding us that when Washington fails, ordinary Americans will take care of one another, because compassion — like hunger — isn’t a partisan issue.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency, and committed $65 million in new state funds to emergency food assistance, which will provide 40 million meals through food banks and pantries. SNAP recipients should continue submitting required documentation to their local Department of Social Services, because benefits will hopefully be paid retroactively when federal funding resumes.

Locally, Island Harvest and Long Island Cares continue to serve food-insecure families across Nassau and Suffolk counties. This self-inflicted crisis hits at the worst possible time, in the weeks before Thanksgiving, one of the busiest periods for food banks, while federal workers remain without paychecks due to the ongoing shutdown. Food banks are preparing for unprecedented stress that will be felt in communities everywhere.

We’re grateful for the compassion shown by restaurants and businesses that are stepping forward to feed their neighbors. We’re thankful for the tireless work of our food banks. These extraordinary acts of kindness demonstrate the

If you need food assistance

Call 211 for immediate help finding your nearest food pantry or community kitchen.

Island Harvest Food Bank works with more than 300 community partners throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. Application assistance is available in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Website: islandharvest.org

Phone: (516) 294-8528

Long Island Cares serves families across the region with food pantries and emergency assistance.

Website: licares.org

Phone: (631) 582-FOOD (3663)

Some food delivery apps are offering grocery credits to SNAP recipients throughout November. Check apps for details on assistance programs.

Continue submitting documentation to your local Department of Social Services. Benefits are expected to be paid retroactively when federal funding resumes.

Restaurants offering free meals Some local restaurants are providing free meals to anyone with a SNAP card. Check social media or call restaurants in your area to ask about assistance programs.

How you can help

Donate to food banks:

■ Island Harvest: islandharvest.org, (516) 294-8528

■ Long Island Cares: licares.org, 631-582-FOOD (3663)

Financial contributions allow food banks to purchase and distribute food efficiently.

Volunteer: Food banks desperately need volunteers to sort, pack and distribute food across Long Island. Even a few hours makes an enormous difference. Contact Island Harvest or Long Island Cares to sign up.

Support restaurants helping neighbors: Patronize local businesses that offer free meals to families in need. Their

strength of our communities when we support one another. But private charity, no matter how generous, cannot replace a federal program serving more people than the population of many countries. If demand skyrockets, local food pantries may have to reduce distribution portions and limit the frequency with which people can receive food. Families that have never needed help before — in every Long Island community — are about to discover what food insecurity feels like. And the economic ripple effects extend beyond hungry families. Food stamps generate $1.54 in economic activity for every dollar spent. This suspension hurts businesses, employees and entire communities from one end of the Island to the other. As well, hungry children

generosity deserves our support.

Contact your elected officials and demand action:

■ Sen. Chuck Schumer: (202) 224-6542

■ Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: (202) 224-4451

■ U.S. Capitol switchboard (for your congressional representative): (202) 224-3121

Tell them Long Island families cannot be pawns in political games. The shutdown must end, and SNAP funding must be restored immediately.

Become a grocery buddy: Help a neighbor or stranger buy groceries. Even small contributions make a difference for families struggling to afford food.

will struggle to learn and behave. With many classrooms likely to have students on food stamps, the SNAP suspension will impact learning in schools across America.

Long Island will rise to this challenge, caused by Washington’s dereliction of duty, because that’s who Long Islanders are. The restaurants opening their doors to feed families in need, the food banks working overtime, the people becoming grocery buddies to help strangers buy food — these are the stories that define us.

But we must also demand accountability. The shutdown must end. Food stamps must be fully funded. And every elected official who played politics with families’ ability to eat must answer to voters.

Add project labor agreements to major school projects

From our city skyscrapers to the subways that keep our cities moving, union labor built this state. And now, as our schools age and our communities continue to grow, we have a new opportunity to show what it means to lead with our values.

The School Construction Fair Labor Act, sponsored by State Sen. Monica Martinez and I, is a chance for New York to show up for working class people and make sure the workers building our schools are treated with the respect and fairness they deserve.

This bill would require project labor agreements, or PLAs, for all Long Island public school construction projects costing over $1 million. Before a single shovel hits the ground, PLAs lay out clear terms for wages, safety standards and conflict resolution. That means less

chaos on job sites, and a better final result for our school communities.

We already know this approach works. Research from Cornell University shows that PLAs make job sites safer and more cost-effective over time. That’s because they prevent the chaos that comes when non-union contractors underbid jobs by reducing wages and ignoring safety.

We’ve seen it time and again: When we cut corners on construction, our schools pay the price.

Tlot of our own talent here in our region. This isn’t a strong model for success, and puts our own unions at a disadvantage.

hey’ll ensure that public dollars work to create local jobs and support a stable workforce.

School buildings that fall apart too soon. Heating systems that fail in the middle of winter. These are all costly and avoidable problems. By ensuring a stable, experienced workforce from the start, PLAs create the strongest conditions for a job well done.

This bill isn’t just about upgrading our schools — it’s about working-class Long Islanders. Right now, far too many school construction contracts are awarded to out-of-state firms that bring their own workforce, which bypasses a

Long Island public schools receive nearly 80 percent of their construction funding through the state’s Building Aid program. That’s hundreds of millions of public dollars flowing into the region every year. The question isn’t whether we’ll spend this money; it’s whether we will spend it responsibly. With 125 school districts, these are not small or occasional projects. They’re an important part of our public infrastructure, and they should be built to the best standards possible.

Requiring PLAs would ensure that public dollars work to create local jobs and support a stable, skilled workforce. Many PLAs include workforce development components that prioritize hiring from the local community, which includes Black, Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander New Yorkers, and other underrepresented groups in the

trades. That helps create long-term opportunities for working families. It also supports small and responsible local contractors. PLAs don’t exclude non-union firms; they just require everyone to play by the same rules. That levels the playing field for businesses that do their part to pay fair wages and provide workers’ benefits. This bill would also provide clarity and consistency. As things stand now, each school district manages its construction bidding process independently, which leads to unpredictable results and unequal standards. A uniform PLA requirement for projects over $1 million would offer a reliable baseline, while still giving our local school leaders the flexibility they need.

At its core, the School Construction Fair Labor Act is about making sure public money works for the public good. That means investing in our infrastructure, and in the people who build it. Let’s pass this legislation, and make sure our schools are built to last, by workers who are valued and paid fair wages.

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