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Town honors rescuers By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

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Town, County and State officials recently recognized Suffolk Police, first responders and fire department personnel from departments throughout Babylon who helped in the rescue of 16 people at Adventureland in Farmingdale June 19.

Babylon Town recently recognized the police officers, volunteer firefighters and emergency responders who safely removed passengers from a ride at Adventureland in Farmingdale on June 19. The incident involved the park’s Wave Twister ride, not the Ferris wheel. The ride malfunctioned and became stuck with 16 riders aboard — 15 children and one adult. According to Suffolk County police, the ride stopped about CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Bipartisan opposition to former Suffolk DA Spota’s pardon request By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Former Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota’s bid for a presidential pardon is facing bipartisan opposition, with both the Suffolk County Legislature’s Republican majority and Democratic Caucus urging President Donald Trump to reject his request. Spota and his former chief investigator, Christopher McPartland, filed clemency petitions with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney in July, asking Trump to pardon their federal corruption convictions. The petitions contend the two men were

unfairly prosecuted. Their requests remain pending. Suffolk County Presiding Officer Anthony Piccirillo, joined by the Legislature’s Republican majority, sent a letter to Trump urging him to deny clemency. The lawmakers argued that Spota and McPartland committed “a serious breach of public trust” by using their positions to obstruct a federal investigation into former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke’s assault of a handcuffed prisoner. Piccirillo wrote that presidential pardons should be reserved for correcting miscarriages of justice or extraordinary circumstances, not for public officials convicted of corruption. He said

granting clemency would undermine years of work to restore public confidence in Suffolk County government following the Burke-Spota scandal. “The people of Suffolk County deserve to know that everyone is accountable under the law, regardless of title or influence,” Piccirillo wrote. County Legislator Steve Flotteron, who represents the 11th L.D., said it was important for the lawmakers to stand up to ensure the public’s trust in the system. “He (Spota) held one of the most powerful positions in the county and if we can’t trust the process and the penalties given to anyone are any of us safe,” he

said. “Too many times we get frustrated that the strong and connected always slip out the consequences of their actions. But the word public trust means that everyone must be treated equally and fairly.” The Suffolk County Legislature’s Democratic Caucus also urged Trump to deny the pardon request. In a separate letter, the caucus

noted that a federal jury convicted Spota and McPartland of conspiring to obstruct justice and tampering with witnesses to conceal the assault. “Rather than uphold the law, they used positions of public trust to shield a friend from accountability,” the letter stated. The Democrats also noted that their Republican colleagues had reached the same conclusion, CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

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Babylon: A town shaped by its search for identity By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

If the Town of Babylon could be defined by one word, Supervisor Rich Schaffer said, it would be “rebellious.” “We said we’re breaking away,” Schaffer said. That independent spirit has defined Babylon since its earliest days. Originally part of the Town of Huntington, the area now known as Babylon was once called Huntington South. Long before it became its own municipality, settlers were already carving out a distinct identity. In 1710, Capt. Jacob Conklin built the first home in what is now Wheatley Heights. His grandson, Nathaniel Conklin, and Nathaniel’s mother, Phebe Smith Conklin, would eventually give the community the name that endures today. The story dates to 1803, when Nathaniel moved his family from Dix Hills to what was then an undeveloped stretch of southern Huntington. Their new home happened to sit beside a tavern, where the noise and rowdy atmosphere reportedly prompted Phebe to remark that the place was another “Babylon” — a reference to the sinful city described in the Bible. Nathaniel embraced the name, carving “New Babylon” into a stone tablet in his home’s chimney. The name spread quickly, and in 1830 the federal government officially changed the post office designation from Huntington South to Babylon. As the southern portion of Huntington continued to grow, so did calls for selfgovernment. By the mid-1800s, the Great South Bay fueled thriving fishing, clamming and boat-building industries. Two railroad lines connected local businesses with New York City, shipping produce, bricks, lumber and other goods. Economic growth brought population growth, and with it increasing tension between Huntington’s northern and southern sections. “There was this feeling that if you had too many people in a town, it was ungovernable,” said Mary Cascone, Babylon’s town historian and a board member of the Association of Public Historians of New York State. According to Cascone, Huntington’s population reached roughly 10,000 by the 1870 census, with about 3,000 residents living in what would become Babylon. Across New York, communities were beginning to debate whether smaller local governments could better serve growing populations. For Schaffer, however, Babylon’s story has always been about more than population. From the beginning, he said, the community was built by working people who believed their interests were being overlooked by wealthier residents farther

The first map for the Town of Babylon, created one year after its formation.

Mary Cascone, Town of Babylon historian shows the historical passport book that was created for the 250th Anniversary of our country by the Suffolk County 250th Commemorative Planning Committee.

north. “What is unique about Babylon is the diversity of population — different backgrounds — and it has always been working class,” Schaffer said. Cascone said residents ultimately exercised one of the young nation’s defining principles: self-government. A special election was held throughout the Town of Huntington, where voters approved separating the southern communities. A committee then drafted legislation, which was sent to Albany and approved by the State Legislature, officially creating the Town of Babylon. The new government held its first Town Board meeting on April 2, 1872, at the American House hotel in the Village of Babylon. Among its first actions was appropriating $1,500 to assist the poor — the largest expenditure approved that day. The board also set aside money for roads and bridges, contingent expenses and measures to protect local bay fishing rights from neighboring towns. Babylon’s first supervisor, Democrat Elbert Carll, narrowly defeated Republican John Robbins by just 15 votes. To Cascone, Babylon’s founding remains remarkable because it was driven directly by the will of its residents. “That’s our place in this whole story,” she said. “All that work of the Revolution and what we did in the century afterward — that’s where we’re unique.” Schaffer believes that same independent streak continues to shape Babylon’s politics today. “I think people here are very discerning about who they elect,” he said. “It’s always been based on who works the hardest, who’s accessible and who’s out there at public events, whether they’re Democrat or Republican.” Judy Skillen, president of the Village

of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society, agreed, saying local government has traditionally focused less on party labels and more on what benefits the community. “It’s a rare thing in politics,” Skillen said. That civic identity is reflected even in Babylon’s official seal, adopted in 1878. Cascone said the seal tells the story of the town’s origins: an American eagle representing the nation alongside clams, oysters, an eel and fish that symbolize the marine industries that sustained Babylon’s early economy. “It has been in front of our eyes on every town truck and tax bill,” Cascone said. “We were created under the laws of the United States — there’s the eagle — and here are these marine animals that formed the basis of our economic development.” Today, the Town of Babylon is Suffolk County’s most densely populated town, home to about 218,000 residents across Amityville, Babylon Village, Copiague, Deer Park, East Farmingdale, Lindenhurst, North Babylon, West Babylon, Wheatley Heights and Wyandanch. For Skillen, the town’s defining characteristic remains its diversity. “All the communities blend together,” she said, noting that the Village of Babylon alone is home to a temple, a Catholic church and numerous Protestant congregations. “I think because we are the oldest center in the Town of Babylon, it has always had the spirit to keep going, to keep growing and be the best we can be.” She also pointed to the town’s longstanding commitment to helping those in need, noting that the first Town Board’s largest appropriation was for the poor — a tradition reflected today in local food pantries and community ministries. Wayne Horsley, historian for the Village of Babylon Historical Society, said volun-

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Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer stands proudly stands before the town’s seal.

Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer stands proudly stands before the town’s seal. teerism may be the community’s greatest strength. Rather than operating separately, he said, village government has long partnered with civic organizations and volunteers to tackle local challenges. “They’ve joined hands,” Horsley said. “It’s been a history of working together for the common good.” More than 150 years after residents voted to separate from Huntington, Babylon’s defining characteristic may still be the one Schaffer described at the outset — a community determined to chart its own course while building a shared identity rooted in independence, diversity and civic engagement.

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CRIME WATCH

Man accused of posing as contractor steals $16,500 from Amityville woman A Bohemia man has been charged with allegedly posing as the owner of a legitimate construction company and taking $16,500 from an Amityville woman for renovation work that was

never performed, Suffolk County police said. According to police, the woman hired Paul Sanderson to renovate a storefront at Green Acres Mall in Val-

Motorcyclist killed in Lindenhurst DWI crash A Massapequa man was killed in a crash involving three vehicles in Lindenhurst early Wednesday, AUG. 5, and one of the drivers was charged with driving while intoxicated, Suffolk County police said. Police said Carlos Henao, 33, was riding a 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound on Montauk Highway at about 1:42 a.m. when he attempted to pass two westbound vehicles. Investigators said the motorcycle struck the rear of a 2019 Dodge Ram and a 2023 Honda CR-V after both vehicles moved into the right lane, ejecting Henao from the motorcycle. Henao was pronounced dead at the

scene. The driver of the Honda, Brieonna McGinn, 28, of Massapequa, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. She was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in First District Court in Central Islip. Police impounded the vehicles for safety inspections. Detectives from the Major Case Unit are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with information about the crash to call (631) 852-6555. The charge against McGinn is an accusation, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

ley Stream after he claimed to own a legitimate construction business. Sanderson allegedly visited the victim’s home on March 30, presented forged insurance documents and accepted a $16,500 payment for the project. Police said Sanderson never delivered building materials or began the renovations. After contacting the construction company, she believed she had hired, the woman learned Sanderson was not affiliated with the business and reported the incident to police on June 16.

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

YOUTH DISTURBANCE

Amityville: Residents on Riverside Avenue called police complaining that several youths were riding 3-bikes recklessly in the area. Police contacted one of the parents who told them they would speak. To their child. To prevent any further issues.

CHILD LOCKED IN VEHICLE

Amityville: Police received a call July 23 from a woman who accidently locked her vehicle with her newborn baby inside. The vehicle was running and the air conditioner was on. The incident occurred at approximately 2 p.m., on Broadway. Police responded and were able to unlock the car without damaging it. The infant appeared okay, said police.

Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Financial Crimes Unit detectives, Sanderson, 40, of 10 Westgate Drive, Apt. 14, in Bohemia, was arrested Aug. 3 and charged with third-degree grand larceny and firstdegree identity theft. He was scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 4 at First District Court in Central Islip. Police are asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Sanderson to contact Financial Crimes Unit detectives at (631) 8526821.

ABANDONED VEHICLE

Amityville: Shortly before 1 a.m., July 24, Amityville Police received an anonymous call from an individual who reported that a red pickup truck was left in the middle of the roadway at Merrick Road and Bayview Avenue. Police responded and found the vehicle unlocked and in neutral. Following an investigation, it was determined that the vehicle, a 2026 Dodge Ram, was owned by Security Dodge, 345 Merrick Road, Amityville. There did not appear to be any damage to the vehicle, which police were able to push on to the. Owner’s property without incident. It was later determined that the vehicle had been stolen from the Security Dodge parking lot.

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North Amityville: Someone stole a 2026 all-terrain vehicle, a CAN-AM black vehicle that was parked on Offaly Street July 27. The theft was report shortly CONTINUED ON PAGE 11

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

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 464-4899. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 • Amityville Village Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. The market will be every Saturday until October 24. For more information, call (631) 264-0152. • 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. SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 • Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust

Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569. MONDAY, AUGUST 17 • Town of Babylon Planning Board Meeting: 7 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-4434. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 • Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9592, 55 Hickory Lane, Levittown. Free weekly, in-person meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential. • Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@

gmail.com. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 • Town of Babylon Rental Review Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please 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) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential. • Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@ gmail.com.

Suffolk County Oyster Jamboree returns Aug. 15 in Port Jefferson The second annual Suffolk County Oyster Jamboree will return to Harborfront Park in Port Jefferson on Aug. 15, bringing together local oyster growers, family activities and historical attractions to celebrate Suffolk County’s shellfish industry. County Executive Ed Romaine joined local officials, community leaders and the Long Island Oyster Growers Association to announce the event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“The Suffolk County Oyster Jamboree was a tremendous success last year and we look forward to bringing this wonderful event to the north shore this summer in scenic downtown Port Jefferson,” Romaine said. “Our oyster growers and our aquacultural workers are essential to our regional economy. This event not only provides family-fun entertainment, but supports an essential industry within our County.” Building on last year’s inaugural event,

this year’s jamboree is part of Suffolk250, the county’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Port Jefferson Harbor will host the Liberty Clipper, a modern replica of a Baltimore Clipper-style schooner. North East Aviation Services will also present an air show featuring antique aircraft. Visitors can also explore a replica Revolutionary War camp with historical demonstrations and activities throughout the day.

Free shuttle buses will operate about every seven minutes during the event. The jamboree will feature 14 local oyster growers, contests, a beer and wine garden and additional attractions. A rain date is scheduled for Aug. 16. More information is available at suffolk250.org. — Carolyn James

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 • Amityville Rotary Club Meeting: 8 a.m., Brownstones Coffee, 55 Merrick Road, Amityville. For more information, please call President Carolyn Dodd at (631) 374-8712. • Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@ gmail.com. • Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-3012. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 • 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

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LOCAL EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Amityville Beach Blast Come take part in the Village of Amityville’s Beach Blast on Aug. 22 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Amityville Beach, S. Bayview Ave. Fireworks will take place at approximately 9 p.m.

Enjoy beach fun for the entire family with bounce houses, face painting and live music from High Street. For more information, call (631) 264-6000.

Town of Babylon hosting native garden workships The Town of Babylon Green Homes Program will be hosting a series of Native Garden Workshops in partnership with Spadefoot Ecosystem Solutions on Aug. 17 and 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Phelps Lane Pool Building. This free workshop will show homeowners how native plantings can reduce watering and maintenance, lower landscaping costs and attract pollinators and wildlife that help keep our local

environment healthy. Please register to save your seat at townofbabylonny.gov/951/native-gardens. For more information, please contact Jassi Anand, sustainability director at Green Homes Program at (631) 893-2131 or email janand@townofbabylonny.gov. The Phelps Lane Pool Building is located at 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon.

Amity VFW holding brunch The Amityville VFW will be celebrating 80 years on Oct. 18 at the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $65. There will be a cash bar. To purchase tickets, please visit cheddarup.com/c/Amityville-vfw-80 th-

anniversary/items. The Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club is located at 31 Unqua Place, Amityville. For more information, please call (757) 435-4513.

Town of Babylon holding peanut butter & jelly drive Town of Babylon Councilmen DuWayne Gregory and Terence McSweeney are collecting peanut butter and jelly to benefit the Town of Babylon’s food pantry. Spread the kindness by dropping your donation off to the collection box in the main lobby at Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,

Monday through Friday. If you prefer to send your donation via Amazon, please send to Town Council Office, Town of Babylon, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. For more information, please call Councilman Gregory’s office at (631) 957-3127. The collection will be ending Aug. 31.

Amityville PBA school supply drive in underway The Amityville PBA is collecting notebooks, pencils, backpacks and other school materials to support students of all ages throughout the Amityville School District. Please bring your donations to the

Dropbox inside Amityville Village Hall at 21 Ireland Place, Amityville. The last day of collection will take place on Aug. 26. For more information, please call (631) 264-6000.

Celebrating Alexander’s Angels at Madison Theatre DogFest Long Island It’s a tail-waggin’ good time you won’t want to miss! Taking place on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marjorie Post Park, DogFest Long Island will be raising funds for Canine Companions, an organization that trains service dogs to assist people with disabilities. This year, Canine Companions will also be celebrating 50 years of service. DogFest Long Island will be a day of games, inspiring speakers, activities for children, service dog demonstrations, music and more. All are invited to participate. There

is no cost, but you may register at canine.org/dogfestlongisland and start fundraising and spreading the word about this fun and family friendly event. When bringing your dog to this event, please do not bring any female dogs in heat and dogs attending must be social and friendly with other dogs and people. Dogs attending must also be comfortable in crowds, up to date on all vaccinations, and must be kept on a leash, no longer than 6 feet, at all times. Marjorie Post Park is located atr 451 Unqua Road, Massapequa Park.

Farmingdale Vendor Fair The Kiwanis Club of Farmingdale will be hosting a vendor fair on August 30 on the Village Green, 361 Main St. Farmingdale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be clothing, accessories, handmade crafts, beauty prod-

ucts, food and beverages, art, home décor and more. For sponsorships, please contact Robin Asighieri at farmingdalekiwanisclub@gmail.com. For vendor inquires, call (516) 442-6000 or visit nassaucountyfairs.com.

dinator. “The audience will be amazed and have their perspective changed by our performers’ acts— having DS does not limit them! Watch our stars perform and be changed for life!”

Admission is $15. To purchase tickets, please visit madisontheatreny.org/ event/downrightart-aagt/. Madison Theatre is located at 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

L.I. Buddy Walk Celebrate Alexander’s Angels and raise awareness for individuals with Down Syndrome by participating in the L.I. Buddy Walk, taking place on Oct. 3 at Tanner Park in Copiague from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. “One of my favorite memories from all of our Buddy Walks was in 2019 at Sunken Meadow with pouring rain but the weather didn’t stop a single person,” said Barbara Sottile of Port Washington. “Our friends and family walked, laughed together, and made some of the best memories. That’s what the Buddy Walk is all

about. Rain or shine, it’s a day filled with love, laughter, support, and a reminder that we’re surrounded by an incredible community. We can’t wait to make even more memories this year.” The Buddy Walk, established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness, is free with registration required at charity.pledgeit.org/ downrightawesome20years. Tanner Park is located at 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague.

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Showcasing what people with Down Syndrome can do, Alexander’s Angels Got Talent, AAGT, will be performing at the Madison Theater of Molloy University in Rockville Centre on Sept. 18 at 8

OBITUARY

Former educator and longtime Amityville resident Ethel MacGill dies at 89 Ethel MacGill, a longtime Amityville Village resident, educator and active community volunteer, died July 4 in Chicago. She was 89. Born Ethel Rudolph, MacGill spent her teaching career in the Island Trees and Wantagh school districts, where she was known for her dedication to education.

Beyond the classroom, she was deeply involved in the Amityville community. She volunteered with Amityville Historical Society, the Junior League and later the Amityville Women’s Club. She also belonged to the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club and the South Bay Cruising Club, volunteered with the Girl Scouts and worshipped

at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Amityville. Her daughter, Melissa Graham, said MacGill will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and lifelong commitment to serving others. “My mother’s warmth, strength and unwavering love for her family, friends, students and community will be remembered always.” MacGill was predeceased by her husband, Bruce MacGill, and her brother, Walter Rudolph. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Graham, and son-in-law, Michael of Chicago; her grandson, Thor Albert Graham; her brothers, Arthur J. Rudolph and his wife Barbara of Florida, and Alan Rudolph and his wife, Jeannette of New York, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends. A Celebration of Life and the burial of her cremated remains will be held in the fall. —Carolyn James

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Could a dog’s gait reveal dementia?

The onset of dementia in people often comes with a change in gait. For example, years before displaying any loss in memory, patients may start to walk more slowly with shorter, uneven and sometimes shuffling steps. These changes are thought to be caused by a deterioration in the function of the brain’s frontal cortex and the cerebellum, which are responsible for planning and monitoring movement. New research from North Carolina State University, published in the journal “Frontiers in Veterinary Science,” shows cognitive decline in dogs is associated with a shorter stride length — specifically in their front legs. The study provides a more complete picture of dogs that are developing dementia, potentially allowing earlier detection and providing another means of monitoring progress. “We know that in humans, changes in stride length have been linked to cognitive impairment and dementia,” said Natasha Olby, professor of neurology and the Dr. Kady M. Gjessing and Rhanna M. Davidson Distinguished Chair in Gerontology at NC State’s College of Veterinary Medi-

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both front and hind legs, cine. then data for front leg, “That relationship hind leg and heighthasn’t been investigated adjusted stride length in dogs, so we created were generated. this study to examine the The researchers found problem.” Olby is the owner-reported cognicorresponding author of tive decline was associthe research. ated with shorter front The scientists leg stride length, adjustenrolled 88 geriatric dogs ed for height. Higher — females and males, CADES scores were also and purebred or mixedassociated with reduced breed dogs — with an stride length, even after average age of about 12 JOANNE adjusting for age and in the study. Dogs visitANDERSON CBPI scores. ed the laboratory for A 10-point increase in three days every six CADES corresponded to months for the remainder of their lives. They were evaluat- about a 1.2 percent reduction in front ed through physical, neurologic and leg stride length. Back leg stride orthopedic examinations, mobility length did not correlate with cogniassessments, hearing testing and tive changes. “It is fascinating to see that cogniblood work. The dogs completed a standardized cognitive test, and own- tive decline affects front legs and ers completed several questionnaires hind legs differently. In dogs, the at each six-month time point, includ- hind legs are important for pushing i n g t h e C a n i n e D e m e n t i a S c a l e and moving forwards, while the front (CADES) and Canine Brief Pain legs also change direction and initiate braking,” said Olby. Inventory (CBPI). As expected, the relative stride Gait speed was assessed by two trained observers as the dogs walked length of the front legs also decreased a straight, five-meter indoor walk- with higher CBPI ratings, meaning way. Stride length was measured for chronic pain further worsened gait.

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The authors concluded front leg stride length is an objective measure of mobility that reflects changes associated with age-related cognitive decline — and, to a lesser degree, chronic pain — in dogs. While other factors, such as orthopedic and spinal health, can influence stride length, it could nevertheless be useful for clinical monitoring. “If owners notice that their dog’s front leg stride is becoming shorter, they should visit their vet, for there are possible alternative causes such as arthritic pain or neck issues that can be treated,” Olby said. “If a diagnosis of cognitive decline is made, there are likewise several lifestyle interventions that can be made, even if there is currently no cure.”

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Jonathan Brill champions American manufacturing By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

For the past 18 years, Infinity Drain founder and CEO Jonathan Brill has built his business around a simple philosophy: control what you can control. For Brill, that means manufacturing in the United States. Centered on a belief in conscious capitalism, the luxury drainage manufacturer, located in Amityville, sources 95 percent of its materials domestically, a decision Brill says reflects both his entrepreneurial values and his commitment to quality. A fourth-generation business owner, Brill comes from a family whose roots date to 1909, when his great-grandfather, Samuel Stuchiner, founded Simon’s Hardware in New York City. While his family had a long history in business, Brill said Infinity Drain grew out of a desire to create something of his own. “What led me to found Infinity Drain is, as a young boy, listening to my grandparents talk about the should’ve, could’ve, would’ve,” Brill said. “I’m an entrepreneur and I’ve always had that spirit. I wanted to control my own destiny. Controlling the things you can control is very important to me, and being a domestic manufacturer is something you can control.” That philosophy took shape after a 2005 trip to Germany, where Brill discovered linear drains — a product that had yet to gain traction in the United States. “I saw a need for something, and it was kind of an obvious thing,” he said. “We’re talking about a trench drain that’s now in the shower.” Today, Infinity Drain employs just over 100 people, with Brill overseeing engineering, manufacturing and product development. Unlike traditional center drains, linear drains allow a shower floor to slope in a single direction, making it easier to install large-format tile while creating a more accessible shower entrance. Brill said moving the drain toward a wall also improves both comfort and appearance. “When you take a shower, it’s a cleansing ritual,” he said. “There’s an energy flow to that.” The focus on design reflects what Brill describes as one of the company’s core missions: elevating the human experience. “Whether it’s providing healthcare to my employees or just seeing them on the floor, it’s important to see people and to be seen,” he said. “I believe in something called conscious capitalism, and I believe this world can be improved through capitalism within the private marketplace.” That philosophy extends beyond manufacturing. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Brill founded Mission Belly Full after an employee began preparing meals in her home for people experiencing food insecurity. “We scratched some numbers together and said, ‘Why don’t we just start feed-

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Infinity Drain Headquarters located at 145 Dixon Avenue in Amityville employs over 100 workers. ing people?’” Brill recalled. The nonprofit has since provided more than 115,000 prepared meals to veterans, homeless shelters, churches, women’s shelters and children facing weekend food insecurity. The organization is now renovating its facility as it prepares to launch what Brill calls “Mission Belly Full 2.0.” “It’s an example of elevating the human experience, giving back to the community and tying that back into what I see for the future of Infinity Drain — to inspire others,” he said. Manufacturing in the United States comes with higher costs, Brill acknowledged, but he said competing on price has never been the company’s strategy. “We compete on quality, customization, options and maintaining that level of integrity,” he said. He noted that replacing a failed shower drain after installation can cost many times more than the drain itself, making reliability far more valuable than the lowest price. “Our customers and distributors know that if something goes wrong, we’re going to stand by our product and make it right,” Brill said. “We’re into relationship transactions rather than just transactional business.” That commitment, he said, goes back to doing the right thing. “If you can buy something that is sourced in the United States, why wouldn’t you?” Brill said. “Why would you cut that corner?” He believes lasting success comes from balancing quality, function and durability. “We believe our product should look good, it should function properly and it

Jonathan Brill has been the founder and owner of Infinity Drain since 2008, and his business, based in Amityville, prides itself on domestic production should last,” Brill said. “When you combine those three things, you get the word ‘architectural.’” Looking ahead, Brill said Infinity Drain will continue expanding its products and facilities while staying focused on the principles that have guided the company from the beginning. “And feel gratitude,” he said, “for the position and what we’ve built and what

we continue to build.” For Brill, success is measured by more than growth. “It’s not about more and more and more, or growing the business by 10 times,” he said. “It’s about consistency and finding a way to inspire conscious capitalism and doing our part as humans and as a business owner in this community.”

PETIT LARCENY

Amityville: An employee of Walgreens, 275 Broadway reported that a man entered the store and. took two cases of Corona beer and a case of Schweppes seltzer from the shelves and left the store without paying for the items. The subject was described as a Black male, heavy set with a beard. He was wearing a black tee shirt and grey sweatpants and left the area in a silver-colored Nissan sedan. Store representatives for Stop & Shop supermarket, 351 Merrick Road, called police to report that an unidentified male removed $362 in food items from the store without paying for them. The employee was able to recover the items and told. Police the subject fled in an older model silver, four-door Chevrolet sedan. He gave police a license plate number which turned out to be switched from another vehicle. That incident occurred July 26 at 3:30 p.m.

JETSKI ACCIDENT

Amityville: Police received a call shortly before 2 p.m., Aug. 2 about a woman who fell off. A jet ski near Amityville Beach and was unconscious. Police responded and reported the woman was conscious upon his arrival, was alert and appeared to have no injuries.

CHICKEN DISTURBANCE

Amityville: Several chickens were reported to be in the. Roadway causing a traffic hazard on Bayview Avenue August 2. Police responded and spoke to a resident there who advised them that they were “free roam” chickens and belong to the homeowners. Police attempted to. contact the homeowners without success but got the chickens back into the yard with a note to attempt to reach the owners again. That incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m.

BURGLARY

Amityville: On Aug. 4 at approximately 5:45 a.m., an unidentified male used a brick to break a window at 536 Broadway, gaining access to the business. He then used a brick to break the front plastic window of a coin pusher machine; failed and then exited the store. He returned through the front door a short time later and continued to use the brick, successfully breaking the window on the machine, removing approximately $200 in cash and fleeing. Suffolk County police were notified and are investigating.

ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired Jose Gabriel Joveltorres, 23, of. 41 Williams Ave., North Amityville; Samirah Bish, 37, of 609 Lakeway Dr., West Babylon; Marc Mathieu, 35, of 368 Waldo St., Copiague; Javier Rosero, 51, of 290 Crooked Hill Rd., Brentwood; Anabella Beghardt, 30, of 42 North 15th St., Wyandanch; Ashley Salvo, 36, of 64 Orchard St., Lindenhurst; Juan Arguetalovo, 41 of 280 Nicolls Rd., Wyandanch; Deybbonath Banuchi, 43, of 11 Ardmore Dr., Brentwood; Alexander Collins, 22, of 90 E. 7th

SELF HELP/CRISIS GROUPS

Bereavement Support Group Bereavement Support Group hosted by Our Lady of Grace Church, 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon, every Saturday through November 8, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact John Laszewski 631 874-0210. Food Pantry/Clothing Closet Offered by Hands Across Long Island, Inc. (HALI), Food Pantry and Clothing Closet work together to alleviate hunger, address food insecurity, and fulfill the basic need for clothing within the surrounding community. By offering a diverse selection of food items and clothing options, we support individuals and families facing economic challenges while promoting dignity, sustainability, and community support in times of adversity. For more information, go to: www.hali88.org or call 631-234-1925. HALI is at 159 Brightside Ave., Central Islip.

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after noon. The vehicle was valued at $2,000. Amityville: a yellow, 2023 Dodge 1500 TRX was reported stolen from Security Dodge, 345 Merrick Road. The vehicle was reported missing July 24 at noon.

St., Deer Park; Jamal Bryan, 25, of 13742 169 St., Jamaica, Queens; Abel Guardado Lopez, 31, of 600 Broadway, North Amityville; Jennifer Mejiasalavarria, 30, of 57 Bruce Ln., Brentwood; Melinda Paradiso, 54, of 45 5th Ave., Bay Shore; Salvatore Rinaldi, 68, of 9 Patricia Court, North Babylon. Grand Larceny Joseph Davidowitch, 61, of 717 Frankford Rd., West Babylon. Petit Larceny Maria Yuanis, 52, of 650 Broadway, North Amityville; Lucie Prendergast, 27, of 15 E. Harrison Ave., Babylon; Devante Moore, 22, of 438 37th St., Lindenhurst; Kathy Giannini, 63, of 415 Half Hollow Rd., Deer Park; Michele Murphy, 56, of 64 Bryan Ave., Amityville; Robert Danieleski, 27, of 15 Waterford Dr., Wheatley Heights; David Rosario, 23, of. 85 3rd Ave., Bay Shore; Elijah Davis, 20, of 48 Parkway Ave., North Amityville; Cedrea Gordon, 36, of 409 Wyandanch Ave., Wyandanch; Gissel Berrios Guardado, 32, of 280 Eastwood Ave., Deer Park; Samantha Laverty, 37, of 11 Grant Ave., Brentwood; Cherise Woodley, 54 of 39 North 15th St., Wyandanch; James Bailey, 27, of 17 Holt St., North Lindenhurst; Ernesto Schibeci, 47, of 195 Hawthorne St., Mastic. Burglary Joshua Velasquez, 20, of 1140 Bay Shore Ave., Baywood; Luzmila Goya Delgado, 38, of 11 Villa Des’t Dr., Coram; Francisco Ayala Romero, 21, of 91 Monroe Ave., Bay Shore; Maurice Saylor, 50, of 181 Parkway Blvd., Wyandanch; Jordan Rivera, 21, of 120 Westwood Dr., Brentwood. Unlawful Speed Contests Alexis Almonteespinal, 24, of 26 William St., Copiague; Shamir Solomon, 23, of 407 Brookside Ave., Roosevelt. Torturing or Injuring an Animal David Rodriguez Aldana, 36, of 9 Ronald Dr., South, North Amityville. People named in the Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts. They are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty in a court of law. People named in the Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts. They are presumed innocent until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

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Thanks extended to those who saved the day 25 feet above the ground, prompting a large emergency response from police and several local fire departments. Firefighters and emergency personnel successfully rescued all 16 riders. No injuries were reported. Babylon Town Councilman Terence McSweeney, a New York City firefighter, spoke on behalf of the town, thanking the officers and volunteers for their actions that day. “When you think about a fire department, you think about fires; you think about car accidents or calling them when your smoke alarm or CO alarm goes off. While these are important things that brighten people’s days and ease their concerns, they do a lot more. “Fast forward Adventureland,” he continued. “There were people screaming and in fear of their lives. There were kids from all over the country who were there to visiting relatives on a nice summer day and these men and women came in and save the day. They knew their job, they did their job and used their

training, which is second nature to at a time. them. It is. My honor to stand here “Just think of what it would be today and say like of these men ‘thank you.’” and women, many Firefighters volunteers, didn’t used ladders, safety show up. And how harnesses and quickly our world other rescue equipwould move into ment to remove chaos,” McSweepassengers individney said. ually. The rescue Adventureland operation lasted reopened the folroughly three lowing day, but the hours, with the Wave Twister final rider brought remained closed safely to the while park officials ground shortly investigated the before 10:40 p.m. cause of the malAlthough paramedfunction. Park repics evaluated the resentatives said riders after the resthe attraction cue, no serious would remain out injuries were of service until reported. Witness- TERENCE MCSWEENEY engineers completes described anxed an assessment Babylon Town Councilman ious family memand determined it bers waiting below was safe to operate while first responders worked care- again. fully to bring the children down one Babylon Town Supervisor Rich-

here were people screaming and in fear of their lives. There were kids from all over the country who were there to visiting relatives on a nice summer day and these men and women came in and save the day. They knew their job, they did their job and used their training, which is second nature to them.

ard Schaffer also thanked the Gentile family, owners of Adventureland, for their cooperation throughout the incident. “They kept in touch with us every step of the way as well as after the incident,” Schaffer said. He also thanked the firefighters and emergency service personnel who helped bring everyone on the ride to safety. “We can’t thank you enough,” he said. “This is what we do in Suffolk County,” said S.C. Leg. Jason Richberg. “And how important it is when they show up, and work together to make sure everyone is safe.” The incident drew widespread attention across Long Island because many of the stranded riders were elementary school-aged children. Television news helicopters captured firefighters conducting the rescue from above, while videos shared on social media showed emergency crews working around the ride.

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The industrious honey bee is buzzes into the spotlight to captivate museum visitors.

Busy as a bee

Inside the hive at Long Island Children’s Museum

By Karen Bloom

here’s a national day to celebrate just about everything, so it’s only fitting that one of nature’s most important — and often misunderstood — creatures has one of its own. That would be the honeybee. Long Island Children’s Museum invites families to take a closer look at the tiny pollinators that play an outsized role in our ecosystem, on Aug. 15, National Honey Bee Day. The museum has been home to over 20,000 honeybees year-round since 2012, when a hive was introduced to the Feast for Beasts exhibit, which opened in January of that year. Visitors were welcomed to the first “Honey Hoopla” thenso that everyone could experience the first harvesting of honey from that hive. More than a decade later, the event has become a popular annual tradition. • Saturday, Aug. 15, Today, the 11 a.m.-2 p.m. museum maintains • $20 museum admission, $18 four active hives, seniors 65 and older including an enclosed • View the LICM events calendar at licm.org for observation hive additional information or call inside the Feasts (516) 224-5800 for Beasts gallery. • Long Island Children’s Housed between Museum, 11 Davis Ave., large panes of Garden City plexiglass and connected to the outdoors through a protected tube, thousands of honeybees come and go through a portal that allows them to leave the building, forage in the museum’s pollinator garden and return to the hive, where they work together to sustain the colony.Visitors can safely watch honeybees build honeycomb, care for their queen and work together. Special red lighting helps families observe the hive with minimal disruption to the bees’ natural behavior. The fruit of their labor? Lots of honey, naturally. Families are welcome to taste many different varieties of honey during a tasting session, including, of course, from the museum’s honey harvest. Color, aroma and taste can change based on the nectar of the flower. Everyone can sample various honeys and try to match the flavor profile to the specific honey type. “A lot of people maybe don’t know that honey can taste different from different varieties of flowers or the location where it is. We’re going to be

offering honey varieties that the kids can taste test and try to match up,” Ashley Niver, the museum’s director of education, says. Bee-themed activities are designed to highlight the insects’ importance to the environment. Children can create a colorful Busy Bee Hat, while adults and kids alike can meet beekeeper Mark Rogan, one of the museum’s exhibit technicians. He shares insights into bee management, explains how honeybee colonies work and will help visitors spot the queen inside the observation hive. “He’ll be up in the hive showing how to find the queen and explaining what the care is like,” museum spokesperson Stephanie Siler says. “He’ll also talk about the observation hive and the three other hives on our roof, answering questions about the bees’ daily care and how we harvest the honey.” Everyone can even try on a life-size beekeeper suit, offering a hands-on glimpse into the world of beekeeping. The observation hive itself — an actual working hive — remains one of the museum’s most unique exhibits. Because the bees are free to travel outdoors and back into the hive throughout the day, through a portal, museum staff can never be certain exactly how many are in residence. ‘”We like to say that they’re the only animal in our collection that we don’t know how many we have because they’re always coming and going, and they’re the only animal that has free roam of the museum,” Siler says, jokingly. While this is all designed to be fun, the program also carries an important conservation message. Climate change, habitat loss and pesticide use continue to threaten honeybee populations, contributing to colony collapse disorder and declining numbers worldwide. Visitors will learn that honeybees are responsible for pollinating some of Long Island’s most abundant crops including melons, pumpkins, tree nuts and berries and that the population is in danger and decreasing rapidly. Without these pollinators, we would lose some of our favorite foods such as chocolate, grapes, apples and pears. To help support bee conservation, the museum continues its Name a Honey Bee Campaign. For a $10 donation, folks can symbolically name one of the museum’s bees, with both the bee’s new name and the donor recognized on a display. Beyond raising funds, museum leadership’s goal is to replace fear with fascination. “It’s very easy for people to feel fearful of bees because they don’t want to be stung, and maybe they assume that all bees are looking to sting and cause harm,” Niver adds. “But the reality is that the honey bees are very docile, and they are just looking to make their honey. They’re really our friends.” Siler understands those fears firsthand. “For me personally I was terrified of bees, growing up,” she says. “So I hope that every child gets to experience them up close and leaves with a new-found appreciation. Not just because they make honey, but because they’re essential to our gardens, our food.” Whether sampling fresh honey, searching for the queen bee or discovering how a bustling hive works, everyone will leave with a deeper appreciation for one of nature’s smallest yet most essential creatures. This is an opoprtuity to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards by showing that protecting pollinators begins with understanding them. In the process, families may find themselves buzzing away with a newfound respect for the tiny insects that help keep our gardens, farms and dinner tables thriving.

There are cover bands, and then there’s Mike DelGuidice. The multiinstrumentalist whose deep-cut knowledge of Billy Joel’s catalog earned him a spot touring alongside the legend himself, is back to his favorite stomping ground: The Paramount. His long-running residency is less of a concert and more of a victory lap. Alongside his hit-for-hit recreation of Joel’s legendary discography, DelGuidice puts his own songwriting chops on full display — weaving in original tracks from albums like “My Street” and “Mask Production.” From playing his own chart-topping tracks — including “Ordinary Guy,” the theme song for Kevin James’ Kevin Can Wait, to touring the world with his idol, DelGuidice is the real deal.

Friday, Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Tickets at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

The Midtown Men Broadway meets classic rock ’n’ roll as The Midtown Men return to Eisenhower Park for an unforgettable evening of music and nostalgia. Featuring four original stars of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys — Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer — the acclaimed quartet brings the timeless sounds of the 1960s to life with soaring harmonies, dynamic performances and plenty of infectious energy. These Broadway veterans, with their powerhouse band, are realizing the dream they brought to life as the iconic Four Seasons. This is the next chapter for these accomplished entertainers,

Saturday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Contact nassaucountyny. gov for info and updates.

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

‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’

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

Summer tunes The Town of Babylon concert series continues with The Say. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a night of entertainment for the whole family.

Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes bandleader-musical director Tommy Sullivan, of the Brooklyn Bridge, and comedian John Ziegler. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame. org or (631) 689-5888

Aug First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry

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Chance the Rapper

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s announced a tour to celebrate. The mixtape that changed everything is back as Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be. The mixtape became the first streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full. The setlist on this tour is built to deliver that, plus cuts from the rest of his catalog and his long-awaited 2025 • Where: The Paramount, 370 release Star Line, his first full-length album in six years. Chance is famous New York Ave., Huntington for raising the energy in a room and turning shows into church-tent revivals, • Time: 8 p.m. especially when the gospel-leaning Coloring Book material lands. • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

• Where: Overlook Beach, Ocean Parkway, Babylon • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-3000

Aug First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry

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

Fridays on the Greene

Thrift Shop

Stop by Simpson United Methodist Church’s Thrift Shop for some unique finds. • Where: 30 Locust Ave., Amityville • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 789-2569

St. Mary’s Thrift Shop

Stop by St. Mary’s Thrift Shop to check out some found treasures. Choose from collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. • Where: St. Mary’s, 175 Broadway, Amityville (enter from rear parking lot) • Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: (631) 464-4899

‘Twelfth Night’

Come out to Greene Avenue in Amityville Village for their street party. Enjoy music featuring the Mutant Kings and order in to have your dinner delivered from local Amityville restaurants. Tables and chairs are provided, first come/first served.

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

• Where: Greene Ave., at the corner of Broadway Route 110, Amityville • Time: 6-10 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-6000

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 8 p.m.: also Aug. 16 • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579

Aug Summer sounds

The Town of Babylon’s concert series welcomes Debbie Knapper and The Knappertime Band. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy a night of entertainment. • Where: Wyandanch Plaza, 40 Station Drive, Wyandanch • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-3000

Farmers Market

Stop by for fresh produce and products from various vendors. Open every Saturday until Oct 24. • Where: First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville • Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-0152

Church Attic Thrift Shop

First United Methodist Church welcomes all to their weekly thrift shop. • Where: 25 Broadway, Amityville • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail. com

Nourish Babylon SitDown Dinner

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

Aug Grab-and-Go Free Dinners

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

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Former Suffolk County Police Chief James Burke, left, and former Suffolk County District Attorney Tom Spota. Burke assaulted him while Loeb was handcuffed inside a Suffolk County police precinct, causing serious injuries. Federal investigators later concluded Burke and others attempted to conceal the assault. Federal prosecutors said Spota and McPartland obstructed the FBI investigation by coaching witnesses, encouraging false testimony before a federal grand jury and attempting to shield Burke from criminal liability rather than allowing an independent investigation to proceed. Burke pleaded guilty in 2016 to violating Loeb’s civil rights and conspiracy to obstruct justice and was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison. His cooperation with federal

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investigators became a key part of the government’s case against Spota and McPartland. Federal prosecutors charged Spota and McPartland in 2017 with conspiracy, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and related offenses. Their first trial ended in a hung jury in 2018, but a second jury convicted both men in 2019 on multiple felony counts. Prosecutors argued that, rather than enforcing the law, Spota used the power of the district attorney’s office to protect a close ally and undermine the integrity of the justice system. He was sentenced to five years in federal prison. Spota was released from federal prison in July 2024 to community confinement and completed that portion of his sentence in March 2025. He remains disbarred and cannot practice law. He has reportedly been working part time as an administrative law clerk under the supervision of attorney Anthony LaPinta at a Hauppauge law firm. Although he has completed his prison sentence, Spota’s federal convictions for conspiracy, obstruction of justice and witness tampering remain in effect unless they are overturned or he is granted a presidential pardon.

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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 PM on THURSDAY, August 20, 2026, to consider the following applications: Application of Kristen Hayes on behalf of Virginia Bott. Applicant seeks a special exception to install a 6-foot wood fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the West side of Folkstone Road approximately 180 feet North of Pursy Lane in a “Residential A” District known as 19 Folkstone Road a/k/a SCTM# 101-12-5-53. Application of Andrew Isaacson on behalf of Amityville Cellars. Applicant seeks a special exception to install a 10-foot wood fence pursuant to Section 183-139 A (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the North side of Merrick Road approximately 288 feet West of Bayview Avenue, partially in a “B-2 Business” District, partially in a “Residential A” District, and partially in a “Residential B” District known as 292 Merrick Road a/k/a SCTM# 101-8-1-20. Application of Jonathan Pesce. Applicant seeks to renew a previously approved special exception for an owner-occupied twofamily dwelling pursuant to Section 183-43 C (6) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the North side of Oak Street, approximately 51 feet East of Lake Street in a “Residential B” District known as 122 Oak street a/k/a SCTM# 101-4-4-25.

Application of Louis Albanese. Applicant seeks multiple variances associated with a proposed FEMA compliant house lift and expansion. Variance 1 is to expand on the existing non-conforming individual side yard setback where 3 feet exists, and 12 feet is required pursuant to Section 183-51 of the Village of Amityville Code. Variance 2 is to reduce the required side yard setback aggregate from 24 feet to 15 feet pursuant to Section 183-51 of the Village Code. Variance 3 is to increase the allowed structure height from 28 feet to 31 feet pursuant to Section 183-46 of the Village Code. Variance 4 is to maintain the pre-existing nonconforming frontage of 62.5 feet where 75 feet is required pursuant to Section 183-44 of the Village Code. Variance 5 is to maintain the pre-existing non-conforming front yard setback of 23 feet where 30 is required pursuant to Section 183-50 B. Premises located on the West side of Unqua Place approximately 62.5 feet South of Richmond Avenue in a “Residential B” District known as 7 Unqua Place a/k/a SCTM# 101-13-14-2. Application of Patrick Russo. Applicant seeks a Use Variance to maintain a two-family dwelling pursuant to Section 183-9 of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the East side of Ocean Avenue approximately 135 feet North of Bourdette Place in a “residential A” District known as 292 Ocean Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-1112-24. By order of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer 26-166 8/5, 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, August 19, 2026 at 6:00pm NEW APPLICATION 1. Charles Funderburke 1 Ash Place Wyandanch NY 11798 SCTM NO: 010055-3-55 2. 185 & 196 Cayuga Realty LLC 196 Cayuga Ave. Deer Park NY 11729 SCTM NO: 010023-4-7 3. 31 Chatham & 102 Osceola Realty LLC 31 Chatham St. Deer Park NY 11729 SCTM NO: 0100234-10 4. Romeo Bertolini 1484 12th St. West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100136-5-16.008 5. Jose Coto 1 Ritter Ave. N. Amityville NY 11701 SCTM NO: 0100164-1-2 6. Jon Columbo 824 7th St. West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100132-2-133 RENEWALS 1. Salomon & Inmaculada Mejia 671 Commander Ave. West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100102-2-45 26-169 8/12 T O W N B OA R D ROOM (Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on THURSDAY, AU-

GUST 27, 2026 BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. 6:00 p.m. 1. Application #26-97 Donna L. Dennehy, 104 Birs Avenue, North Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 26.02’; diminish west side yard setback from 10’ to 6.85’. All in connection with a proposed second floor addition. Property located on the south side of Birs Avenue, 195’ west of Washington Avenue, North Lindenhurst, NY. SCTM#0100133-4-55 Zoning District: Residence C 6:05 p.m. 2. Application #26128 Robert Everett Ferretti and Retta E. Ferretti, 7 Birch Circle North, East Farmingdale, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 27.9’. All in connection with a proposed second floor addition and roof top deck. Property located on the north side of Birch Circle North, 219.19’ east of Birch Avenue East, East Farmingdale, NY. SCTM#0100-49-1-8 Zoning District: Residence C 6:10 p.m. 3. Application #26-145 Kevin Kresofsky and Amber Nicole Lekey, 215 West Santa Barbara Road, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to increase total building area from 30% to 34% (over by 338 sq. ft.). All in connection with the proposed installation of an accessory building (shed). Property located on the south side of West Santa Barbara Road, 100’ west of Doge Promenade, Lindenhurst, NY. SCTM#0100191-3-44.001 Zoning District: Residence C

6:15 p.m. 4. Application #26152 Stephanie Czimber and Ana C. Maia, 317 10th Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 18.8’. All in connection with the proposed erection of a secondfloor addition and front covered porch. Property located on the south side of 10th Street, 160’ west of 4th Avenue, West Babylon, NY. SCTM#0100-1291-21 Zoning District: Residence C 6:20 p.m. 5. Application #26154 Joseph A. Valle Jr., 50 Santa Barbara Road West, Lindenhurst, NY. Permission to diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 19.6’; diminish east side yard setback from 10’ to 4.9’; diminish west side yard setback from 10’ to 9.9’; diminish total side yards from 25’ to 14.8’. All in connection with a proposed second story addition and covered front porch. Property located on the north side of Santa Barbara Road West, 140’ east of Miramar Road, Lindenhurst, NY. SCTM#0100190-2-90 Zoning District: Residence C 6:25 p.m. 6. Application #26-156 Marie A. Crivillaro, 262 3rd Avenue, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 20.2’; diminish front yard setback from 30’ to 25.8’. All in connection with a proposed rear dormer, front portico, partial garage conversion and shed. Property located on the southwest corner of 14th Street and 3rd Avenue, West Babylon, NY. SCTM#0100-130-4-1 Zoning District:

Residence C 6:30 p.m. 7. Application #26160 G&J Bestway Auto Repair Inc. (tenant)/154-160 Long Island Ave LLC (prop. owner), 22 Millet Street, Dix Hills, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to conduct a public garage as an auto body and auto repair shop, a non-conforming use in Residence C Zone. All in connection with an existing building. Property located on the southwest corner of Long Island Avenue and South 27th Street, Wyandanch, NY. SCTM#0100-561-41.001 Zoning District: Residence C Subject Premises: 154 Long Island Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 6:35 p.m. 8. Application #26-153 G&J Bestway Auto Repair Inc. (tenant)/154-160 Long Island Ave LLC (prop. owner), 22 Millet Street, Dix Hills, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to operate a public garage for auto body repair; allow outdoor storage of vehicles as per site plan. All in connection with an existing building. Property located on the southwest corner of Long Island Avenue and South 26th Street, Wyandanch, NY. SCTM#0100-561-39.002 Zoning District: Business E Subject Premises: 160 Long Island Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 6:40 p.m. 9. Application #26159 Professional’s Choice Auto Body, Inc. (tenant)/Blom Realty Company LLC (prop. owner), 51 Abbot Road, Smithtown, NY. Renewal of a special exception permit to operate a public garage for auto body repair and outdoor

storage of vehicles, as per site plan; increase height of fence from 6’ to 7’ as per site plan. All in connection with an existing building (previously approved for five (5) years, expires August 29, 2026). Property located on the north side of Sunrise Highway, approximately 100’ east of Laramie Road, West Babylon, NY. SCTM#0100158-2-74.001 Zoning District: Business Eb Subject Premises: 649 Sunrise Highway, West Babylon, 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 August 3, 2026 26-170 8/12 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lin-

denhurst, New York, on the Monday, August 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): PUBLIC HEARING/ BAR/RESTAURANT JOB#: PLAN-26-25; NITLL, LLC: SCTM# 0100-129.00-01.00081.000 and 0100129.00-01.00-082.000: Zone – E Business: SEQRA – Type II Action: Proposes to obtain a new bar/restaurant special exception permit for a change of tenancy from one pizzeria to another pizzeria, with minor site improvements.: Property is located on the northeast corner of NYS Route 109 & 7th Street, West Babylon, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York PUBLIC HEARING/ SITE PLAN REVIEW J OB#: HPLN-50 (2529A); Patalan 650 Mechanical, Corp.: SCTM# 0100-198.0001.00-038.001: Zone – G Industry (Light): SEQRA – Unlisted Action, Uncoordinated Review: Proposes To construct one warehouse building (5,000sf footprint) with 3 overhead doors and associated site improvements, including parking and lighting.: Property is located on the south side of Marconi Boulevard, 150' east of Meucci Avenue, Copiague, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Amityville Record: 08/12/2026 26-171 8/12

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wo weeks ago, the Mets honored their 1986 team on the 40th anniversary of its World Series championship season. That was the last time the Mets won it all, and unfortunately, it looks like it will be a while before they reach that pinnacle again. That 1986 team was one for the ages, replete with stars, superstars and gritty players who never quit. It was also a team known for what might have been. No Mets squad before or since has had a better season, or such a complete unit with so much talent, ego, disparate personalities and a manager who could fit all the pieces together and make them work so remarkably close to perfection. The team won 108 regular-season games, the ninth-highest in history, and finished 21½ games ahead of their closest NL East rival, the Phillies. The most spectacular superstar was Dwight Gooden, a boy wonder who at 21 had more pitching achievements than anyone ever at his age. Similarly, Darryl

Strawberry, a young slugger with limitless ability, seemed to be headed to the Hall of Fame. Gary Carter was baseball’s leading catcher, and a clutch power hitter who did have a Hall of Fame career. Team leader Keith Hernandez was a fierce competitor, and generally acknowledged to be the best defensive first basemen ever. Other players, though not quite superstars, were top-flight talent who knew how to win: pitchers Ron Darling, Bobby Ojeda and Jesse Orosco and fielders Ray Knight, Howard Johnson, Mookie Wilson, Kevin Mitchell, Tim Teuffel and Lee Mazilli. There were also brawlers like Wally Backman and Lenny Dykstra, who would do virtually anything to win. The ringmaster of this assemblage was Manager Davey Johnson, who was not only one of the first managers to use a computer, but also relied on gut instinct. Johnson was a unique oldschool/analytics composite. The playoff series against the Astros, highlighted by a sixth-game, 16-inning come-from-behind win, put the Mets in the Series against the Red Sox, which proved to be a classic. The

Mets were one out away from losing the sixth game, and the Series, when they staged a miracle comeback to win, and then took Game Seven as well. They were on top of the baseball world, and looking like a dynasty for years to come. But it wasn’t to be. The first sign of what was to come went largely unnoticed at the time. Gooden was missing from the ticker-tape parade up Fifth Avenue. Fans were told he had overslept after too much celebration, but the reality, as would become known the following year, was that Gooden was a drug addict and had missed the parade because he was on a cocaine binge. While he would have several more good seasons, he was never the same. Strawberry had troubles of his own, and left the Mets for the Dodgers after the 1990 season. Like Gooden, Strawberry had serious drug problems, and never played again as a regular after 1991. Several other key players in the ’86 soon left the Mets. After a contract squabble, Knight left for Baltimore. Mitchell was traded because he was considered a disruptive influence, and

rom boy wonders to brawlers to a future Hall of Famer, they were a unique squad.

Dykstra was always a self-destructive wild man. He was traded to the Phillies in ’89. After he retired, Dykstra served in prison for crimes including bankruptcy fraud, money laundering, grand theft and making terrorist threats. For a host of reasons, the Mets never again had the cohesion they had in 1986. I should add that Strawberry went on to overcome his drug problems, and cancer, and is now a true model citizen. I’ve met him a number of times and seen him interact with young kids. You couldn’t ask for a nicer guy. Gooden has had his ups and downs but is also, by all accounts, a good guy. Certainly he has been that way whenever I’ve seen him at events. I’ve also had the chance to meet other 1986 Mets, including Hernandez, Darling, Teuffel and Wilson, and they’re all a credit to the game. Gooden, Strawberry, Hernandez and Howard Johnson were elected to the Mets Hall of Fame, and Carter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Most of all, to Mets fans, the ’86 team will always bring back great memories. Let’s go, Mets! Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

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s the midsummer mark came and went, the nation was dealing with two types of heat waves. One has scorched communities throughout the country with conditions that were never anticipated by any weather forecaster. The other is occurring in Washington, D.C., and around the country, in the form of political scandals and party upheavals whose results will play out in November. It’s difficult to choose one event as the most dramatic, but it’s worth recounting them one by one. The Michigan Democratic primary produced an unexpected victory by progressive candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. President Trump won the state of Michigan in three elections, but with his popularity at an all-time low, a far-left candidate who won on the issue of affordability shouldn’t be counted out. And New York City residents shouldn’t be surprised by the Michigan result, considering that there’s a socialist mayor in City Hall. Republicans of every color of the

political spectrum are jumping for joy over the Michigan results, but the socialist-aligned El-Sayed could well upset the apple cart thanks to a very unpopular president, who is losing support nationally from independents and some Republicans. A Trump-endorsed candidate might not be as popular in November as party officials think. Back in the nation’s capital, Republicans are facing numerous headwinds. Two members of Congress have been accused of conduct that is disqualifying in the current climate. Rep. Chuck Edwards, of North Carolina, dropped his re-election bid after the House Ethics Committee released a report finding that he engaged in inappropriate conduct with congressional staff members. And as of this writing, Rep. Max Miller, of Ohio, was vowing to continue campaigning for re-election despite growing calls for him to drop out amid reports of alleged spousal abuse. Ordinarily, the missteps of two House members would be of no consequence, but House Republicans have a very small majority, and the potential loss of two seats is a big deal in what promises to be a difficult election year. On top of

that, Republicans are dealing with the problem of rapidly aging Senate members, who are no longer reliable votes when they’re needed. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Kentucky, has been hospitalized for weeks, and his potential to return to work is questionable. Like the House, the Senate is a big headache for Republicans. There the average age is 64, compared with the average age of 57 for the House. Sen. Charles Grassley, of Iowa, is 92, and he has many oldtimers to keep him company on the Senate floor. While Sen. Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent, is 84, and Angus King, the independent from Maine, is 82, the Democrats aren’t in trouble if either of them is sidelined. Contrast these old guys with Senators Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, and Andy Kim, of New Jersey, who are 39 and 44, respectively. Not everyone is sitting still when it comes to the large number of aging elected officials. Nick Tomboulides, the head of U.S. Term Limits, a nonpartisan group, is seeking to limit the number of terms that federal officials can serve in office to three terms, or six years, in the

emocrats are dealing with the S word, and Republicans are facing strong headwinds.

House and two terms, or 12 years, in the Senate. Tomboulides says that “incumbency is the problem for elected officials who can easily be re-elected and view their positions as a lifetime job.” What compels public officials to stay in office long after their shelf life seems to have expired? Some simply love the job and enjoy the prestige that comes with it. They have no problem getting restaurant reservations, and love being catered to by the airlines. Others actually focus on getting things done, and their experience is of great value when it comes to government problem-solving. But today there are many much younger people who are ready, willing and able to take on the challenge of public life. To date, Congress has been largely unwilling to discipline its members when they engage in unprofessional conduct. Many members know about colleagues who break the rules but are afraid to blow the whistle on them. And as for the aging senators, it’s up to the voters to give them a hard look, and not just vote for the most familiar faces. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He currently chairs the Capitol Insight Group, a government relations firm. Comments? jkremer@liherald.com.

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letters Time to stop Liberty Water rate increases To the Editor: Merrick and Bellmore residents face an outrageous 37 percent water bill increase requested by Liberty Utilities. Coupled with annual hikes of 13 percent to 17 percent between 2024 and 2026, our water costs will have nearly doubled since Liberty took control in 2022. Forcing neighbors to absorb another massive increase for a basic necessity is unacceptable when a solution already exists to lower our water bills. In November 2021, New York state created the South Nassau Water Authority to transition our water system into a public, taxexempt entity. Because public authorities operate without corporate profits or special tax burdens, this transition would immediately lower our water bills. Yet nearly five years later, the SNWA board has made no tangible

before them. Every election, from town boards and county legislatures to statewide offices, affects the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Decisions made by those officials influence taxes, zoning, infrastructure, emergency services, transportation, parks and economic development. Polling has a legitimate place in politics. It can reveal public concerns and identify emerging issues. But it also has limitations. It reflects opinions only at the time respondents are surveyed, and history has shown that polls can miss late shifts in public sentiment. More important, polls do not tell voters which candidate has the best ideas or values. That requires looking beyond campaign commercials, viral video clips and carefully crafted slogans. Voters should compare candidates’ positions on the issues that matter most. How would they address property taxes? What are their plans for housing, public safety and education? How would they manage taxpayer dollars? What are their priorities for infrastructure and economic growth? Fortunately, the information is available. Attend candidate debates and forums. Read policy proposals and campaign websites. Learn about incumbents’ records instead of relying solely on their promises. Ask candidates thoughtful questions when they appear

before civic groups and community organizations. Read the Herald, which follows local government throughout the year, not just during campaign season. The closer elections become, the more intense the horse-race coverage usually gets. Headlines focus on who gained two percentage points or whose campaign appears to have more energy. Yet when the votes are counted and the campaign signs come down, those numbers quickly fade into history. When Election Day arrives, the latest polls will no longer matter. The decisions made by those who are elected will. Budgets will be adopted, services funded, roads repaired, development approved and taxes set. Those choices affect residents long after campaign momentum has faded. An informed vote is one of the most powerful tools any citizen possesses. It should be based not on who appears to be winning, but on who has earned the public’s confidence with his or her ideas, experience and clear vision for the future. This election season, ignore the scoreboard. Study the issues. Evaluate the candidates. Ask difficult questions. Then cast your ballot based on informed judgment. That is how democracy works best, and how our communities will be best served.

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f you compiled the list of history’s most impactful Long Islanders, Harry Chapin would undoubtedly be among the charter members of that hall of fame. Musically, Chapin’s prowess is indisputable: In just nine years he released 12 albums, filled with songs like “Taxi,” “W.O.L.D,” “Circle,” “Sequel,” and of course, “Cat’s In the Cradle,” that cemented his legacy as a magnificent musical storyteller. He then used his fame as a springboard for advocacy and philanthropy, with a laser focus on his mission to eradicate hunger in the United States in particular. As one of the world’s highest-paid entertainers, he gave generously to charitable causes, hosted numerous benefit concerts, launched World Hunger Year (now known as WhyHunger) and established the Presidential Commission on World Hunger during the administration of President Jimmy Carter. The organization that now bears his

name is perhaps his greatest innovation. When Chapin launched Long Island Cares in 1980, he created Long Island’s first food bank, and in doing so revolutionized our regional approach to addressing food insecurity and hunger. Long Island Cares distributes 16 million pounds of food each year — the equivalent of 13.3 million meals — and now has a half-dozen brick-and-mortar storefront locations across Long Island. The agency was instrumental in addressing crises like Hurricane Sandy and the economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. And because no member of the family is spared from hunger, its seventh location, Baxter’s Pet Pantry, is dedicated to gathering and distributing pet food and supplies to families in need. As much as many of us — myself included — shudder at the idea of another celebrity candidate for political office, Chapin would have been a natural, because he did the work and cared deeply about the future. Sadly, he never got that chance. On July 16, 1981, while he was driving to a benefit concert at Eisenhower Park, Chapin’s Volkswagen

was hit by an 18-wheeler on the Long Island Expressway, and he was fatally injured. The shock of his sudden, untimely death reverberated through the park on that summer evening and through our society for years afterward. He would be cited as an inspiration for endeavors like USA For Africa and Live Aid, and countless memorial awards, theaters and humanitarian events would be named in his honor. Neighboring municipalities like Suffolk County have declared July 16 Harry Chapin Day in honor of all he achieved in just 38 years. Here in Nassau County, I filed legislation to formally establish a Harry Chapin Day of our own. While there hasn’t been any action from the legislative majority on that front, I decided to instead follow Harry’s own advice: “When in doubt, do something!” For the past five years, my office has held an annual summer food drive to benefit Long Island Cares and draw renewed attention to Chapin’s legacy. This year’s effort concluded last Sunday. I thank our wonderful friends at the Pla-

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inview-Old Bethpage, Syosset and Jericho Libraries for once again graciously opening their facilities to us as drop-off locations, and I appreciate everyone who brough donations to National Night Out in Hicksville. Among the many lessons of the past several years, we have all been confronted with the hard truth that far more of our neighbors struggle silently with food insecurity than we imagine. Amid a souring economy, soaring fuel prices, and massive federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program resulting from the Trump administration’s odious and inhumane 2025 federal budget legislation, Chapin’s mission is even more critically important now — especially when you consider how 1.5 million children lost SNAP assistance in the aftermath of that legislation’s enactment. At this time of tremendous need, let’s unite — as Nassau County residents, New Yorkers and Americans — to create a better and more humane place for future generations. As Long Island’s hometown troubadour, Harry Chapin, said about times like these, “We all have the potential to move the world, and the world is ready to be moved.” Arnold W. Drucker represents Nassau County’s 16th Legislative District.

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MICHAEL VANUNU Merrick Editors’ note: In June, Town of Hempstead Supervisor John Ferretti called on state regulators to reject Liberty New York Water’s proposed rate increases, arguing that the hikes would place an undue burden on Long Island residents already struggling with rising costs.

And now, the swimming portion of the competition at the 50th-anniversary canoe races in Cow Meadow Park — Freeport

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AMITYVILLE HERALD RECORD — August 12, 2026

Honor Harry Chapin’s legacy with action to end hunger

These two moms opened a spa. It had one big, on the community.

Mery Seminario and Sindy Catalan, ISSI Beauty Spa, Port Washington

Mery and Sindy always knew they wanted to open a spa to bring beauty to customers. Little did they know it would have the same effect on the community. And Business First was there. We provided $23,000 in grants to help with much-needed renovations so Mery and Sindy could bring their vision to life.* Now, not only does their spa impact clients in a beautiful way, it gives the community an economic lift as well.

Learn more about how we’re helping communities thrive. psegliny.com/revitalization

*Incentives, grants, and savings will vary with every project. 1338032

August 12, 2026 — AMITYVILLE HERALD RECORD