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School district drops tax levy other sources of revenue such as state aid. School district residents and property ownT h e A m i t y v i l l e S c h o o l ers in East Massapequa are Board voted unanimously to responsible for 32.42 percent reduce the district’s 2026-27 of the budget while those in tax levy increase from 1.56 Amityville are responsible for percent to 0.91 percent, pro- 67.58 percent. The district’s 2026-27 budviding taxpayers with an additional $436,000 in savings com- get totals $123,963,246, an pared with the levy approved increase of $3.18 million over the 2025-26 budby voters in May. get. The lower tax “The voters levy is possible in approved a 1.56 part because of percent levy the district’s sigincrease, and the nificant fund baldistrict is gratea n c e a n d ful for the supreserves. port of the comThe district munity,” Christofaced a serious pher Nehring, budget deficit in school board 2023-24 and president, said at responded with the Aug. 12 meetmajor cuts, ing. “But after including staff looking closely at reductions and our current the elimination of financial position programs. At the and the needs of GINA TALBERT end of the 2024-25 the district the Amityville school school year, the b o a r d d e c i d e d superintendent district had a that a 0.91 per$10.5 million surcent increase was the more appropriate amount. plus, due in part to those This allows us to continue reductions and careful spendsupporting our schools while ing. The district is also expectalso taking the opportunity. To reduce the impact on our ing an estimated $8 million surplus for 2025-26. taxpayers.” That financial position The tax levy represents the portion of the school district’s gave the board several options budget funded through real CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 property taxes, excluding

By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Lake views at Babylon Town Hall

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A walk around the lake at Babylon Town Hall offers more than exercise and changing views of flowers and foliage. The mile-long path also provides moments for reflection, with memorials honoring those lost to drug overdoses, suicide and cancer, as well as those who gave their lives in service to the country and community. Story and additional photos on Page 10.

Suffolk County expands tick surveillance By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Suffolk officials are expanding tick surveillance and community outreach as a county advisory committee recommends additional measures to reduce tick-borne illnesses. The effort includes recommendations affecting tick management in county parks and public education, as health officials describe tick-borne illnesses as a growing public health concern. Suffolk County Leg. Richard “RJ” Renna (14th LD), joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and county health officials

Aug. 18 to discuss the county’s response. Renna represents several communities, including Babylon and Lindenhurst villages. “Being safe in the outdoors requires attention to even the smallest of details! Ranging from the size of a grain of sand to an apple seed, ticks can pose a great danger in their small bodies,” said Renna. I urge all Suffolk County residents to educate themselves on the prevalence of ticks and how to avoid contracting the diseases they may transmit” The Tick Control Advisory Committee, established by legislative directive, works with county’s Vector Control to provide CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

e have deliberated over the options to give meaningful tax relief to our community, which has supported our budgets year after year.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, August 27

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

• 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.

• 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.

MONDAY, AUGUST 31

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

• 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.

• Village of Babylon Architectural Review Board: 8 p.m. @ Village Hall, 153 W. Main St., Babylon. For additional meeting information, call 631-669-1500; or email info@villageofbabylonny.gov, or visit the web site @https://www.villageofbabylonny.gov. The Herald will print public meetings and event notices for not-for-profit organizations at no charge and as space permits. To have an item considered for publication, email dconsola@liherald.com. Please send items two weeks in advance.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 • Lindenhurst Village Board of Trustees meeting: 6 p.m. work session / 7:30 p.m. public meeting, Lindenhurst Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. For updated meeting info., call 631-9577500; or visit their web site @ https://villageoflindenhurstny.gov.

West Islip Country fair coming The 49th West Islip Country Fair will be held Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rain date is Oct. 24. There will be more than 100 craft vendors plus live music on the state, a children’s area with a bounce, slide, magician, face painting and more. As always fairgoers will be able to try an assortment of food from vendors featuring Italina, Polish Greek specialties and Philly cheese steaks. Of course there will be hot dogs, roasted corn, funnel cakes, ices, smoothies and more to

delight every taste. Live music is from 10 to 11 a.m. and features the West Islip Symphony Orchestra beginning at 12:30 p.m. t 10 a.m., Rock Underground at 11:15 a.m., and, and line dancing with Sherry Palencia. The event is on the grounds of the West Islip Public Library, Higbie La., West Islip. For more information go to.westislipchamber.org/event-details/west-islipcountry-fair-3

Family Fun Day set for Sept. 19 The AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center will host a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the center, 149 Schleigel Blvd. in Amityville. The event will celebrate Grandparents Appreciation Month and the center’s one-year anniversary. Families can take part in free intergenerational activities, including creative arts, brain games and games for children, music, dancing, a scavenger hunt, face painting, food, balloon artists, a dunk tank, raffles, ice cream and more. Free memory screenings will also be available. Special guests will include New York sports legends Dwight “Doc” Gooden and Wayne Chrebet. Gooden is a New York Mets Hall of Famer, Cy Young Award winner and World Series champion with both the Mets and Yankees. Chrebet is a member of the New York Jets Ring of Honor and one of the franchise’s all-time leading receivers.

There is no entry fee to participate. Autographs and photos with the sports legends will be available from noon to 2 p.m. for a small donation — $25 for one athlete or $40 for both — to support the center’s programs and services for Long Island families impacted by dementia. Donations can be made in advance or onsite. The center offers free, dementia-friendly activity programming for Long Island seniors every day. Programs include creative arts, music, dance, movement and brain games. The center also offers free support groups for those caring for loved ones with dementia, as well as free memory screenings for the community, with no minimum age or insurance prerequisites. Information about the center’s programs and services is available at AFA Long Island or by calling (631) 223-4000. To learn more or register for the free Family Fun Day event, visit Family Fun Day registration.

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AMITYVILLE HERALD RECORD — August 26, 2026 Courtesy Amityville Village

Lifeguards of the Week, left to right, Kaily Carman, Connor Kokoneshi, Ethan Aissa, Jack Connors, Nora Flood and Sean Krueder

Amityville Beach lifeguards honored after jet-ski rescue Six Amityville Beach lifeguards were recognized for their response to a jet-ski emergency near the beach’s west jetty. The lifeguards responded after a capsized jet ski and three people aboard drifted down the canal alongside the jetty. One person reportedly struck their head after being thrown from the jet ski. Assistant Manager Claudia Neville contacted the Amityville Police Department while the lifeguards assisted those involved. The lifeguards recognized were Kaily Carman, Connor Kokoneshi, Ethan Aissa, Jack Connors, Nora Flood and Sean Krueder. Carman is training as an EMT with the Amityville Fire Department. The lifeguards’ actions were formally recognized Aug. 7 at the annual Amityville Beach Swimming and Sailing Lessons Awards Ceremony. “I’m incredibly proud of how quickly our lifeguards responded and worked together that day,” said Amityville Village Mayor Michael O’Neill. For generations, Amityville Beach lifeguards have watched over our waters and kept our community safe, and it’s great to see this group carrying on that proud tradition.” Terrylynn Bayon, director of Amityville Beach, presented each lifeguard with a “Lifeguard of the Week” certificate and a box of their favorite cereal, part of a tradition at the beach. The lifeguards were recognized for their teamwork and preparedness during the emergency. —Carolyn James

Lifeguard of the Week, Jack Connors, Nora Flood, Sean Kreuder and Connor Kokoneshi, receiving their certificates and their favorite boxes of cereal, at the Annual Swimming and Sailing awards ceremony at the Amityville Beach.

Lifeguard of the Week, Ethan Aissa, receiving his certificate and his favorite box of cereal, from Terrylynn Bayon, Director of the Amityville Beach.

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Suffolk marine officers rescue family stranded on boat near Fire Island Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued a Copiague family from a boat that had run aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet late Saturday, Aug. 22 Police gave this account: A 30-year-old man, his 30-year-old wife, along with their two-year-old son, and the child’s 62-year-old grandfather were on a 25-foot Parker boat that ran aground due to low tide and became stranded in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet on Saturday night. The child’s mother used her cell phone to call 911 at 11:22 p.m. Officers Keith Miller and Robert

King aboard Marine Juliet responded but were unable to get within a half mile of the stranded boat. Therefore, Officers Rob Jenkins and James Matriciano transported Marine Hovercraft Tango to Oak Beach where they deployed the vessel, reached the stranded boat, and started the safe removal of the family at 1:52 a.m. The officers took the family to the New York State Boat Basin where the two-year-old was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment of minor injuries. None of the other family members were injured.

Self Help/Crisis Hotlines 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.

Response 24/7 Crisis Hotline

The Response crisis intervention/referral hotline is open every day of the year, day and night, including holidays. Professionally trained and supervised counselors offer callers telephone support and help them to explore options that allow them to think through their next steps. This counseling helps callers lower their anxiety and find their own solutions. Crisis counselors also provide referrals for support groups, clinicians, mental health clinics, other hotlines and a host of other community programs and services. Response Hotline is available 24/7 at (631) 751-7500.

Residential Program:

Beacon House - Short-term, long-term and transitional housing is provided throughout Long Island in 58 group homes, emergency shelters, and select single-family residences. Those eligible include homeless veterans, veterans with families, veterans and non-veterans with

substance abuse and mental health issues, women in need of supportive housing, and those living with HIV/AIDS. Every veteran resident has access to intensive case management, transportation and daily living essentials. Services are made possible through funding from NYS OTDA, Veteran Administration, HUD, and Suffolk County. For assistance, call 631 665-1571.

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation

• LICADD substance abuse 24-hour hotline: 631-979-1700; licadd.org • DASH: 631-952-3333; fsl-li.org/help-services/diagnosis-assessment-and-stabilization-hub-dash • Talbot House: 24-hr. substance abuse crisis center: 631-589-4144; catholiccharities.cc/our-services/chemical-dependence • Response Crisis Center, suicide prevention, 631-751-7500; responsecrisiscenter.org • VIBS: Domestic violence, sexual assault, 24-hour hotline, 631-360-3606; vibs. org 24/7 Emergency Hotlines •N.C. Drug & Alcohol Hotline: 516-2278255 • LI Crisis Center: 516-679-1111 • Response Crisis Center: 631-751-7500 • S.C. Drug & alcohol hotline: 631-9791700

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

SELLING TOBACCO TO MINORS

Suffolk County Police from the First Precinct investigated the sale of tobacco products to minors throughout the First Precinct over the past two weeks. The following individuals were arrested and charged with the sale of tobacco to minors: Robert Dimaio, 21, of 60 Front St., East Rockaway who sold the items at the Lindenhurst Smoke Shop, 51 W. Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst; Rachid Kahloan, 67, of 12 Nathan Dr., Plainview who sold the items at Smoke Kulture at 1965 New Highway, Farmingdale and Grefis Cruz, 37, of 1820 Wells Dr., North Bay Shore who sold the items at BDUBBS, 630 Long Island Ave., Deer Park

PETIT LARCENY

Copiague: Suffolk Police arrested and charged Lola Kraft, 21, of 175 Abbey St., Massapequa Park with stealing $85 in merchandise from Target department store at 1149 Sunrise Highway Aug. 13. The arrest was made at 7:26 p.m.

PHONE SCAM

Lindenhurst: An unsuspecting resident was bilked out of $17,000 by an individual who identified himself as a financial advisor. That incident was reported Aug. 10, shortly after 1 p.m. Police are investigating.

ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Javier Guevara Amaya, 38, of 73 E.

Marine Ave., Copiague; Shade Thomas, 32 of 29 Lombardi Dr., Shirley; Christopher Miller, 25, of 602 Oak Neck Rd., West Islip; John Sanchez, 43, of 124 Silver Leaf La., Islandia; Tiatra Berry, 30 of 48 Lakeview Ave., Bay Shore; Edouarzin Dovens, 24, of 1388 Ridge La., Bay Shore; Juan Urzua, 74, of 6958 78th Middle Village; Rosmery Gonzalez Ridriguez, 35, of 1517 N. Thompson Dr., Baywood; Cheyenne Brewster, 25, of 271 Echo Ave., Sound Beach; Orlando Garcia Mendoza, 41, 33 Tamarack St., Central Islip; Nailah Gierra, 31, of 616 W. 135 St., Manhattan; Hector Ortiz Canales, 33, of 53 S 24th St., Wyandanch.

PETIT LARCENY

Jose Garcia, 51, of 255 Oakland Ave., Port Jefferson; James Robinson, 26, of 30 North Columbus, Freeport; Nuer Burch, 22, of 21 Pine Top Dr., Central Islip; Alyson Balletti, 31, of 81 West 5th St., Deer Park; Trina Mickens, 61, of 260 Leaf Ave., Central Islip; Renee Blitz, 58, of 40 Broadway, Massapequa Park; Nashaua McLean, 23, of 399 State Ave., Wyandanch; Sarah Agrusa, 30, of 22 New York Ave., Massapequa; Vanessa D’Angelo, 22, of 29 Whisper La., Wantagh; Yamilet Melgar, 28, of 83 Bark Ave., Central Islip.

BURGLARY

Christopher Cullen, 35, of 4 Stuyvesant Circle West, East Setauket.

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.

• Correction •

A story that appeared on Page 3 in last week’s edition, Amityville PreK PTA earns school of excellence designation, contained an error. The Annual Trunk or Treat event is hosted by the Local Action Project organization under the ATA. The PreK-5 PTA covers three elementary buildings in the district.

Domestic Violence

N.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence Crisis services for victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault; group/ individual counseling for adults and children; bilingual court advocacy; legal consultation and representation; safe emergency housing; elder abuse services; referrals and systems advocacy; community education. Eligibility criteria: Nassau County residents or non-residents seeking safe housing in Nassau. Will serve undocumented immigrants. Payments accepted free or on sliding scale. Address is 250 Fulton Avenue, Mezzanine West, Hempstead. Call 516-572-0700; 24-hour hotline is 516 542-0404.

HOW TO REACH US Our offices are located at 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 and are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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What’s in a breed name? At times, the person who developed the breed

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English fox hunter who developed a terPointers are not named after the rier with the stamina to run alongside Pointer Sisters, nor are Shepherds horses and the courage to go to ground named after actress Cybill Shepherd. when hounds drove a fox into a hole. In Usually, breed names reflect a dog’s purpose (Pointer), place of origin (New1819, he purchased a white-and-tan foundland) or both (Labrador Retriever). female terrier from a milkman who But some breeds were named for the became the foundation of the breed. people who developed them: The Parson Russell Terrier became Dober man Pinscher: First referthe AKC-recognized name in 1997, while enced in 1863 as the “Thuringian Pinthe Russell Terrier was recognized in scher,” the breed was renamed “Dober2012. All three breeds bear the Rev. Rusmann Pinscher” in 1889 after Louis sell’s name. Dobermann, a German tax collector who Treeing Walker Coonhound: The wanted protection from robbers while Walker family refined this hunting JOANNE collecting taxes. He crossed Rottweilers, hound, which traces its ancestry to two ANDERSON Black and Tan Terriers and German Pinfoxhounds, “Rifler” and a pregnant schers. Greyhounds and Weimaraners female named “Marth,” imported from were later used to refine the breed. Dobermans England in 1857 by William Jason Walker to Kenwere shown in Germany in 1897 and recognized by tucky. the American Kennel Club in 1908. Plott: The official state dog of North Carolina, Gordon Setter: Named for the Dukes of Gordon, the Plott Hound is unusual among American huntparticularly Alexander Gordon, the fourth duke, ing hounds because it was not developed primarily and George Gordon, the sixth duke, who favored from foxhounds. The Plott family imported its Gerblack-and-tan setters. During the 1820s, the Gordon man ancestors in the mid-1700s. family refined the breed’s physical traits and huntHenry Plott moved to western North Carolina ing ability. around 1800 with five red Hanoverian scent hounds, I believe the sole remaining pet tombstone at Bel- a type of bloodhound. In the southern Appalamont Lake, where the Belmont mansion once stood, chians, the family crossed the German imports with belongs to “Robin,” a Gordon Setter entered by local hounds, developing the running, baying and August Belmont Jr. in the first Westminster Kennel raccoon-treeing breed we know today. The AKC recClub Dog Show in 1877 as both a Gordon and Eng- ognized the Plott Hound in 2006. lish setter. “Robin” apparently had traces of white Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: A favorite of on his black-and-tan coat. Belmont got away with King Charles II of England, the breed reportedly this double-dipping because show dogs did not yet was allowed access to all public places, including have AKC registration numbers. Parliament, by royal decree. Jack Russell, Parson Russell and Russell TerSt. Bernard: Saint Bernard of Aosta (c. 996-c. rier: The Rev. John “Jack” Russell was an avid 1081) founded hospices at two dangerous Alpine

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King Charles II signed a decree allowing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels into Parliament. passes, where monks provided hospitality and used specially trained dogs to rescue travelers. The Great and Little St. Bernard passes, and eventually the breed, were named for him. Keeshond: The name comes from “Kees,” the nickname of Cornelis (Kees) de Gyselaer, a Dutch patriot and political leader during the French Revolution. The Keeshond became a symbol of the Dutch Patriot movement and the middle class that supported it.

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America’s Boating Club of Great South Bay offering boating courses A two-day boating safety course will be offered at the West Islip Library in October for adults and youths seeking to meet New York state boating-certification requirements. America’s Boating Club of Great South Bay will hold the course on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Both sessions, including the exam, are required to successfully complete the course. The course is designed for adults and youths who have at least a seventh-grade reading level. Topics will

include boating fundamentals, boating law, safety equipment, navigation, boating problems, trailering and storing boats, and personal watercraft certification. New York State’s requires that all operators of motorized vessels, including personal watercraft (PWCs), must complete a stateapproved safe boating course regardless of age beginning in 2025. The DMV likewise says all motorboat operators, regardless of age, need a Boating Safety Certificate beginning in 2025. The course will be held at the

required. For more information, email Educational Officer Michael Boland at bolandmichael123@gmail.com. America’s Boating Club has promoted boating safety through education for more than 100 years. As the organization puts it, “an educated boater is a better, safer boater.”

West Islip Library, 3 Higbie Lane. Registration is required in advance, and space is limited. The cost is $40 per person for course materials, payable in advance by credit card. Registration is available at boatgsb.org on a first-come, firstserved basis. Registration closes one week before the first class, with a minimum number of students

Mark your calendars for Amityville Village’s 9/11 memorial service The community is invited to join in a 9/11 Memorial Service, which will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, 9/11. This year’s ceremony will be held at the Amityville Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Plaza, 55 W. Oak St., Amityville and will commemorate the 25th anniversary of

the attacks. Please join in honoring the memories of the victims, especially Amityville residents Louise A. Lynch, Peter J. O’Neill, Jr. and Fire Fighter Matthew Garvey, and pay tribute to the first responders. For more information go toamityville.com

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S.C. Legislators recognize businesses in their districts Small businesses from across Suffolk County were recognized by the Suffolk County Legislature for their contributions to the local economy and their communities. The event was held recently at the Maxine Postal Auditorium in the Evans K. Griffing Building at the Riverhead County Center. The Legislature recognized businesses with fewer than 25 employees, highlighting their economic, civic and charitable contributions to the communities they serve. •Among the honorees, County Leg-

islator Steve Flotteron, of the 11th Legislative District, recognized Norma Mattera, owner of the Lion’s Den, at 191 Higbie Lane in West Islip. •Legislator Richard J. Renna, of the 14th District, honored William Kiernan and Kevin Sihler, owners of Sand City Brewing Company, at 150 S. Wellwood Ave. in Lindenhurst. •Legislator Jason Richberg, of the 15th District, recognized Keith Banks, founder and owner of Sir Shave Barber Parlor, at 10 Station Drive in Wyandanch. •Legislator Tom Donnelly honored

County communities. More than 33 million small businesses operate across the United States, employing nearly half of the American workforce and accounting for almost 44 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.—Carolyn James. Suffolk County is home to thousands of small businesses. The county Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs reports nearly 16,000 active licenses and registrations covering a range of businesses and contractors.

S.C. Historical Society extends Visions of Freedom exhibit The Suffolk County Historical Society will be extending by popular demand their “Visions of Freedom” exhibit by Women Sharing Art in honor of the 250th Anniversary of America at the Gish Gallery through Dec. 23. In “Visions of Freedom,” over 30 talented artists bring together diverse perspectives to explore what freedom means in the American experience. Through deeply personal expressions and varied artistic languages, from richly textured mosaics and luminous glass pieces to evocative photographs and expressive paintings, the exhibit celebrates both historical ideals and

contemporary interpretations of liberty, identity and possibility. Drawing on each artist’s unique background and voice, the works invite viewers to reflect on the many dimensions of freedom in a nation shaped by diverse cultures, struggles and stories. Suffolk County Historical Society Museum, Gish Gallery is located at 300 W. Main St., Riverhead. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. For more information, call (631) 7272881, visit suffolkcountyhistoricalsociety.org or womensharingart.org.

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Small businesses from across Suffolk County were recently recognized by the members of the Suffolk County Legislature for their importance to the local economy and to the community.

Karen Pedra, owner and operator of Seriously Spoiled, at 707 Old Country Road in Dix Hills. The 18 businesses honored by the Legislature ranged from bagel shops, barber shops and breweries to restaurants, nurseries and a local radio station. The businesses were selected based on their standing in their communities, with many also recognized for their civic and charitable efforts. The recognition highlighted the role that independently owned businesses, including traditional brickand-mortar and family-run establishments, continue to play in Suffolk

Amityville VFW’s anniversary brunch cheddarup.com/c/Amityville-vfw80th-anniversary/items. The Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club is located at 31 Unqua Place, Amityville. For more information, please call (757) 435-4513.

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O’Pharrow is hosting the event with the support of Cops ‘N Kids, The Amityville Teacher’s Association, Althcare Education Project, Irwin S. Quintyle Foundation and Lajna Ima’illah USA. For more information, contact O’Pharrow’s office at (631) 957-2087 email him at opharrowk@nyassembly.gov

New York State Assemblyman Kwani O’Pharrow is conducting a back-toschool supply giveaway on Sat., Aug. 29 from at Bolden Mack Park, 3453 Great Neck Rd., Amityville from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free school supplies, food and drinks and haircuts for students by professional stylists.

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Also at the meeting, Talbert presented the district’s priorities and her goals as superintendent. Among the priorities are developing implementation plans for each strategic priority, establishing timelines and milestones to measure progress, and strengthening leadership through collaborative planning involving administrators, staff, students, families and community partners. The district is also working to develop a “portrait of a graduate,” a framework designed to bring together curriculum, instruction and student experiences while defining the skills and attributes students should have when they complete their education

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S.C. Historical Society extends Visions of Freedom American experience exhibit The Suffolk County Historical Society will be extending by popular demand their “Visions of Freedom” exhibit by Women Sharing Art in honor of the 250th Anniversary of America at the Gish Gallery through Dec. 23. In “Visions of Freedom,” over 30 talented artists bring together diverse perspectives to explore what freedom means in the American experience. Through deeply personal expressions and varied artistic languages, from richly textured mosaics and luminous glass pieces to evocative photographs and expressive paintings, the exhibit celebrates both historical ideals and contemporary interpretations of lib-

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for the coming year, including a zero percent tax levy increase. Trustees Juan Leon and Megan Messman supported that option in April, but it failed to gain majority support. Under the spending plan approved for 2026-27, the district expects to use $3.32 million in fund balance to support the budget, compared with $2.95 million used the previous year. Joseph Dragone, assistant superintendent for finance and operations, outlined three tax levy options at the August meeting: a zero percent increase, a 1.56 percent increase and a 0.91 percent increase. He did not recommend the zero percent option, saying it would leave the district with less flexibility to deal with unexpected costs. Dragone provided the board with an update on the district’s finances as the 2025-26 books were being closed. “We are still closing the books on 2025-26,” he said. “The current unexpended balance is $7,001,590, but this could rise as we close outstanding encumbrances or fall as we accrue outstanding liabilities.” Dragone said the district’s revenue is expected to come in at approximately the amount projected in the budget, although the district could receive slightly more than anticipated. “To be safe, I am using $8 million as

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Jolson ’ Story is timeless

Jolson Festival marks 80 years By Iris Wiener

or many, Al Jolson is forever embraced as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer,” and honoring his legacy has become an annual tradition. Celebrating him every year is an unmissable moment for so many. As Jolson himself once said, “A responsive audience is the best encouragement an actor can have.” Judging by the enduring enthusiasm for his music and legacy, there will be no shortage of that encouragement at this year’s celebration. Fans of legendary entertainer Al Jolson will travel from as far away as Kentucky, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New Jersey when the Long Island • Saturday, Sept. 26, Jolson Festival returns next 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • To purchase tickets and for month, on Sept. 26. The more information, call Jan annual celebration takes Hernstat at (516) 678-3524 on added significance as it • Lambrou’s Catering Hall, marks the 80th anniversary 4073 Austin Blvd., Island Park of “The Jolson Story,” the beloved film that inspired generations of Jolson admirers and serves as the theme of this year’s event. With the 27th festival in a span of more than 32 years, the event has grown into a national gathering for devotees of Jolson’s music and legacy. Jan Hernstat, who has served as president of the Al Jolson Society for more than 24 of those years, expects visitors from to make the pilgrimage to Lambrou’s Catering Hall in Island Park with gusto. According to Hernstat this year’s milestone anniversary has inspired even more people to attend. “Because this is the 80th anniversary of ‘The Jolson Story,’ it’s really about the movie and the love for Al Jolson,” he enthusiastically says. For Hernstat, the connection is deeply personal. As a child home sick from school, he stumbled upon “The Million Dollar Movie” and repeated television broadcasts of “The Jolson Story,” and found himself captivated. “They used to play the same movie eight or nine times in a row,” he recalls. “I must have watched ‘The Jolson Story’ five or six times, and that was it. I was hooked.” He notes that while Jolson dominated Broadway from 1911 through the mid-1920s, few living fans remember those performances firsthand. Instead, it was the Academy Awardwinning film that introduced audiences to his remarkable story and unforgettable songs. “Nobody’s alive to say they saw him on Broadway,” Hernstat says. “Why are people alive who can say they are Jolson fans? Because they saw ‘The Jolson Story.’ That movie took this old guy who was no longer relevant and made him

a superstar all over again.” Courtesy Jan Hernstat This year’s Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” in 1936. It entertainment lineup has was his final lead role in a musical film. been carefully built around that cinematic celebration. Tony Babino, known as “The Heart of Al Jolson,” is back, performing the film’s signature hits, while Richard Halpern will sing the songs featured during Jolson’s childhood scenes in the movie. Music historian Ed Greenbaum will present rare outtakes and songs that were considered for “The Jolson Story” but never made the final cut, offering fans a glimpse into what might Courtesy Iris Wiener have been. The festival Tony B., joined by Society President Jan Hernstat, left, wows also features Brian Gari, the crowd with his lively take on Jolson standards. grandson of entertainer Eddie Cantor; Noah Diamond portraying Groucho Marx; Bob Greenberg performing as Lou Costello, Curly Howard, Ralph Kramden and Oliver Hardy; Angelo Capone as Jerry Lewis; and comedian Jeff Greenberg. Hernstat especially enjoys his own playful interaction with “Groucho Marx” throughout the annual auction portion of the day. The inclusion of Jerry Lewis is especially fitting. Lewis and Dean Martin were lifelong Jolson admirers, and Lewis famously said that meeting Jolson was the only time he had ever been speechless. Hernstat relates that Jolson’s influence stretched far beyond one generation of entertainers. “He was the first superstar before the phrase was even coined,” he says. “He had universal appeal. He was a star in Europe and all over because of ‘The Jazz Singer.’” Yet even after decades of studying Jolson’s career, Hernstat still finds new discoveries. “You would think I’ve heard every song he ever recorded, but I haven’t. I don’t rush to hear and see everything, because when I discover something new, it’s exciting.” Looking back over more than three decades of organizing the festival, Hernstat shares that the greatest reward has been the people. He treasures the opportunity to meet classic entertainers who have attended over the years, along with the friendships formed among fans who return annually. He has begun to appreciate the broader impact of his work. “I am doing something that is making people feel good and helping people,” he reflects “I never looked at it like that when I started doing it, but now I know that’s what it is.” As the lights go up on another Long Island Jolson Festival, the celebration honors more than an entertainer — it will celebrate the film that ensured his music, charisma, and remarkable story would live on. Eighty years after “The Jolson Story” rekindled America’s love affair with Al Jolson, fans continue to gather for the same reason Hernstat did as a child: to relive the movie that first made them believe they were witnessing the world’s greatest entertainer.

Melissa Etheridge Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,”she sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song on her 17th studio album. Her concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material.

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Troy Ramey Troy Ramey is part troubadour, part crooner and all heart — an artist who blends emotional depth with timeless soul, captivating audiences with every note. With a voice that moves effortlessly between vulnerability and power, Troy doesn’t just perform — he shares pieces of his life, inviting listeners into the story with him. Raised in a music-ﬁlled household, Troy initially pursued athletics until the sudden loss of his father led him to discover the healing power of music. From singing at open mics in Boston to performing on national television as a Top 12 ﬁnalist on “The Voice,” Troy’s journey has been one of reinvention and resilience.

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet. org or (516) 767-6444. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington.

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Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

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

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

First AUG 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

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The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes Grimm Jack. Their acclaimed as one of America’s best rock and roll bands. Whether playing live or in the studio recording, they are a hard-driving but melodic act. The band has often been compared to Guns n’ Roses, Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith, with a bit of southern bluesy flavor thrown in. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show arrives at the Paramount on The Happiest Days Of Our Lives – Greatest Hits 26 Tour, bringing the complete Pink Floyd Experience with a stunning laser show, massive inflatables, and more! The Australian Pink Floyd Show will take the stage with a collection of greatest hits that resonate deeply with Pink Floyd fans worldwide. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for nearly 40 years. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring the music to new audiences, the show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, state-ofthe-art LED screen technology and other special effects. Featuring a new stage set and video animation, cutting-edge lighting, precision lasers, massive inflatables, and impeccable live sound, TAPFS promises to offer an unforgettable experience for both long-time fans and newcomers. The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David Gilmour and Rick Wright. Covering music from every era of Pink Floyd’s evolution, this tour highlights TAPFS’s unwavering commitment to the legacy of Barrett, Waters, Gilmour, Wright, and Mason, delivering an authentic and heartfelt tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd productions. In addition and in true Pink Floyd tradition, • Where: The Paramount, 370 huge inflatables include a giant pig, and their own unique Pink Kangaroo. Reproducing the New York Ave., Huntington complete Pink Floyd experience and bringing the music to new audiences, TAPFS inspired a whole new genre of acts. So much more than a tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: ticketmaster.com is the first Pink Floyd tribute show that took the concept into the worldwide arena circuit. or paramountny.com

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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

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Vanderbilt Estate Walking Tour Visit the Vanderbilt Museum for an intriguing walking tour of the estate with knowledgeable museum educators. Learn about the history of the Eagle’s Nest estate, Warren & Wetmore’s design and exterior architectural details of the 24-room Spanish Revival mansion, including the striking ironwork of Samuel Yellin, considered the greatest iron artisan of the early 20th century. Also visit the marine, natural history and cultural artifact collections. $16 $15 seniors/ students, $14 children 5-17 (members free). Registration required . • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: Noon-1 p.m. • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579

Fridays on the Greene Come out to Greene Avenue in Amityville Village for their street party. Enjoy music and order in to have your dinner delivered from

local Amityville restaurants. Tables and chairs are provided, first come/first served. • Where: Greene Ave., at the corner of Broadway Route 110, Amityville • Time: 6-10 p.m. • Contact: (631) 264-6000

Oedipus by Sophocles Vanderbilt Museum’s Shakespeare in the Courtyard series continues with the Athenian tragedy, one of the great landmarks of Western theater. It’s performed by the Carriage House Players in the Mansion’s beautiful Spanish Revival courtyard. $20, $15 seniors and students. • Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 8 p.m.: also Aug. 30 and Sept. 2 • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579

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

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

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Nourish Babylon Sit-Down Dinner Every Monday Nourish Babylon holds a sit-down dinner. All are welcome to

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

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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

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

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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

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#26-169 With Pride Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. (tenant)/40 Banfi LLC (prop. owner), 77 Marine Street, Farmingdale, NY. Permission to diminish off-street parking from eighty-three (83) parking stalls required to fifty-two (52) parking stalls provided. All in connection with a proposed mezzanine/ office addition and site improvements. Property located on the southwest corner of Sunrise Boening Plaza and Banfi Plaza North, East Farmingdale, NY. SCTM#010097-1-4.048 Zoning District: Industry G (Light) Subject Premises: 40 Banfi Plaza, East Farmingdale, NY 6:25 p.m. 6. Application #26165 Crescent Group Realty, Inc., 71 North First Street, Deer Park, NY. Requesting permission to allow parking within 10’ of the front yard, a non-permitted location (5’ to Chettic Avenue); allow parking within 10’ of the front yard, a nonpermitted location (9.6’ to South Strong Avenue); diminish front yard setback from 10’ to 9.7’ (on South Strong Avenue); diminish front yard setback from 10’ to 9.1’ (on Victoria Avenue); increase total building area from 40% to 44.20% (over by 1,900 sq. ft.); increase number of allowable overhead doors on Chettic Avenue from one (1) to two (2); diminish number of required loading spaces from four (4) required to two (2) proposed; diminish off-street parking from fortytwo (42) parking stalls required to thirty-one (31) park-

ing stalls provided. All in connection with a proposed onestory manufacturing warehouse building. Property located on the southwest corner of Chettic Avenue and South Strong Avenue, Copiague, NY. SCTM#0100198-2-29 Zoning District: Industry G (Light) Subject Premises: 1305 South Strong Avenue, Copiague, NY 6:30 p.m. 7. Application #26-96 NYCANNA LLC (tenant)/2365 Broad Hollow Road LLC (prop. owner), 1815 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, NY. Requesting a special exception permit to operate a retail recreational marijuana dispensary; increase front yard setback from 10’ to 24.9’; allow two (2) parking stalls within 10’ of the front property line; diminish rear yard setback from 10’ to 3.6’; diminish offstreet parking from nineteen (19) parking stalls required to fifteen (15) parking stalls provided; diminish lot area from 15,000 sq. ft. to 10,944 sq. ft. All in connection with proposed retail cannabis dispensary. Property located on the east side of Broad Hollow Road, 238’ north of Smith Street, East Farmingdale, NY. SCTM#01002-1-4.002 Zoning District: Industry G Subject Premises: 2365 Broad Hollow Road, East Farmingdale, NY 6:35 p.m. 8. Application #26-162 DJF Unlimited LLC (tenant)/Omni-Babylon Realty LLC (prop. owner), 173 School

Street, Westbury, NY. Renewal of a special exception permit to operate a retail recreational marijuana dispensary. All in connection with an existing one-story building (previously approved for one (1) year, expired June 26, 2026). Property located on the east side of N. Wellwood Avenue, approximately 900’ north of Edison Avenue, West Babylon, NY SCTM#010074-1-4 & 5.001 Zoning District: Industry Gb Subject Premises: 1228 N. Wellwood Avenue and 1222 N. Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, NY 6:40 p.m. 9.Application #26164 North Wellwood Corp., 556 Central Avenue, Bethpage, NY. Requesting permission to increase height of a monument sign from 6’ to 7’- 6” (for sign #1); increase height of monument sign from 6’ to 7’-6” (for sign #2); increase number of monuments signs per parcel from one (1) to two (2); diminish distance to front street line from 10’ to .7” (sign #1); diminish distance to front property line from 10’ to 1.7’ (sign #2). All in connection with existing monument signs Property located on the southeast corner of Wellwood Avenue and Straight Path, North Lindenhurst, NY. SCTM#0100207-1-1.001 Zoning District: Business E Subject Premises: 697 Wellwood Avenue, North Lindenhurst, NY 6:45 p.m. 10. Application # 2 6 - 1 6 8 Su n r i s e Plaza Associates, LP, 45 N Station Plaza,

Great Neck, NY. Requesting permission to increase sign area from 75 sq. ft. to 113 sq. ft. (over by 38 sq. ft.). All in connection with an existing multi-tenant sign. Property located on the northeast corner of Sunrise Highway and North Clinton Avenue, North Lindenhurst, NY. SCTM#0100207-3-19.005 Zoning District: Business Eb Subject Premises: 52-66 Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, 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 17, 2026 26-179 8/26 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA JACLYN M PALADINO, Plaintiff, v. THOMAS PALADINO, Defendant Civil Action No. 25 FV0377 ORDER FOR SERVICE OF PUBLICATION. Plaintiff having moved the Court for an order directing service to be made upon defendant Thomas Paladino in the above styled action by publication of summons, and it appearing to the Court from the veri-

fied Complaint and Affdavit in support of such motion that Defendant is a nonresident and that the action is an action in which a defendant may be served by publication to O.G.G.A. 9-10-71 it is ORDERED that service Upon Thomas Paladino be made by publication as provided by law. This 8th of December, 2025, Chris Nesmith Judge, Superior Court Northern Judicial District presented by: Jaclyn M. Paladino, Plaintiff pro se. 12/17, 12/24, 12/31, 1/7 7908287 26-173 8/19, 26, 9/2, 9 The Town of Babylon Rental Review Board will hold a Public Hearing at The Town of Babylon 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York (East Wing Board Room) on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:00pm N EW A PPL IC ATION 1. James Mills 6 Clinton Place West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100-215-1-9 2. G&F Berman LLC 99 Farmingdale Rd West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100-213-2-8 3. 154 160 Long Island Ave. LLC 154 Long Island Ave. Wyandanch NY 11798 SCTM NO: 010056-1-41.001 4. Brown Star Inc. 112 Hillside Rd. Deer Park NY 11729 SCTM NO: 010042-1-17 5. Romeo Bertolini 1484 12th St.

West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100136-5-16.008 RENEWALS 1. LI Homes LLC 24 Hemlock St. Wyandanch NY 11798 SCTM NO: 0100-57-3-58 26-178. 8/26 Copiague Fire District Notice of Meeting Change The Board of Fire Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026 has been rescheduled to September 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM at fire headquarters 320 Great Neck Road Copiague, NY 11726. Dated: August 18, 2026 BY ORDER OF the Board of Fire Commissioners Copiague Fire District 26-180. 8/26

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF BABYLON - ZONING B OA R D 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 TOW N B OA R D ROOM (Located in the East Wing) at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York o n T H U R S DAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. 6:00 p.m. 1. Application #26-161 Mark A. and Mary T. McElroy, 1331 11th Street, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish rear yard setback from 30’ to 20.9’ (for deck); increase total building area from 30% to 42.9% (over by 1,288.3 sq. ft.). All in connection with legally maintaining a one-story rear addition, rear deck and accessor structures. Property located on the south side of 11th Street, 100’ west of 14th Avenue, West Babylon, NY. SCTM#0100135-1-11 Zoning District: Residence B 6:05 p.m. 2. Application #26-163 Joan and Mark Simms, 298 Westchester Avenue, West Babylon, NY. Permission to diminish south side yard setback from 12’ to 11.8’; diminish rear yard setback from 40’ to 17.9’ (for deck); increase total building area from 20% to 26% (over by 606

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Public Notices Free and reduced school meal policy The following school districts are offering free and reduced price meals for students meeting eligibility guidelines, as set down by the Federal government. Households which currently include children who receive food stamps or Aid to Dependent Children or Food Distribution Program, Indian Reservations, must complete an application listing the child’s name, a food stamp or other number and signature of an adult household member to participate. Households with annual incomes of no more than $29,526 one person, to $103,082 for 8 people, (for each additional member, add $10,508) are eligible for free lunch-breakfast-milk. In addition, households with annual incomes of no more than $29,526 one person, to $103,082 for 8 people, (for each additional member, add $103,082 ) are eligible for reduced price lunch-breakfast. No child may be discriminated against because of race, gender or sexual orientation, color, national origin, age or handicap. If any member of a household believes that they have been discriminated against, they should write to the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call 202-690-7442 program.intake@usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. To receive an application, call your local school district: Amityville: 631-565-6019 Copiague: 631-842-4015, x530 Massapequa: 516-308-55747 Plainedge: 516-992-7594 Farmingdale: 516-434-5251 Western Suffolk BOCES 631-549-4900 Nassau BOCES 516-396-2925 (All students in Copiague School District, Western Suffolk Boces and Nassau BOCES get free and reduced lunch; no applications necessary) A complete copy of the policy is on file in the office of the School Food Authority District Administrator, where it may be reviewed by interested persons.

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Romaine said. “This is a serious

guidance and recommendations on tick management and public health. The committee recommended partnering with the county Health Department to monitor ticks and the diseases they carry, working with other agencies and local governments, supporting research into new tick-control methods and expanding public education and outreach. The recommendations also call for monitoring concerns about the Asian longhorned tick, sharing tickrelated data to inform budgets and policies, maintaining dedicated staff and resources, continuing tick-control pilot programs in county parks, publishing tick-population survey data on a public website and seeking additional funding. United States Senator Chuck Schumer announced in July that he was seeking $273.5 million in federal funding to combat tick-borne diseases. Schumer also cited state data showing Suffolk County continues to report more Lyme disease cases than any other county in New York. “Families do things that make summer special here on Long Island,” Schumer said. “But ominously, the ticks like to be here too, and right now they’re swarming Long Island.” Romaine also discussed his personal experience with Lyme disease, at the Aug. 18 news conference. He said he contracted the disease twice from tick bites and required medical treatment both times. “These little creatures here, they’re very small, but they can do major, major, major damage,”

thing, it debilitates a lot of people, hundreds and hundreds of people, each and every year here in Suffolk County.” The county’s recommendations also include precautions residents can take to reduce their risk of tick bites. Officials recommend wearing light-colored clothing, staying in the center of trails, checking for ticks after spending time outdoors and keeping pets away from areas with high tick activity. Light-colored clothing can make ticks easier to spot, while staying in the center of trails can reduce contact with brush where ticks may be found, said health officials. Officials also discussed an increase in the Lone Star tick population in western Suffolk County. Lone Star ticks can transmit several diseases and are associated with alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy to red meats and other mammal products. Ticks can be active year-round, including during winter, whenever temperatures are above 40 degrees. Precautions should therefore be taken against tick bites throughout the year. For more information, residents can visit the Suffolk County health department website at SuffolkCountyNY.gov.

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n two weeks we will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 — the deadliest attack on American soil in the nation’s history. Nearly 3,000 innocent people were killed that day, and the death and suffering didn’t end there. In the years that followed, thousands more became ill and, in many cases, died from the toxic dust in and around the World Trade Center. Each year, as Sept. 11 approaches, I think back to that day, and how it began so beautifully and uneventfully. I was in Washington, in a car with my chief of staff, Rob O’Connor, heading toward the Capitol. The sky was exceptionally clear — great for flying, I thought. I figured my wife, Rosemary’s, plane would be right on time. That night was to be the annual congressional barbecue on the south lawn of the White House — the first of George W. Bush’s presidency. Most members of Congress and their spouses

would be there. Rosemary was due to land at D.C.’s Reagan National Airport at about 9:40 a.m. The morning traffic wasn’t particularly heavy. The Capitol dome was in clear sight as I scanned the morning paper. Then Rob’s cellphone rang. It was my press secretary, Kevin Fogarty, telling us matter-offactly that he’d heard on “The Today Show” that a commuter plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. Then we heard on the radio that the plane had hit high on the north tower, exploding “like a bomb.” That didn’t sound like a commuter plane. I feared that Rosemary’s 8:30 flight out of LaGuardia might have been near Lower Manhattan about the time of the crash. Kevin called back to say that the flight had been held and was on the runway, but he had no further details. My daughter, Erin, called. She had just spoken with her husband, John, who worked four blocks north of the trade center and had seen the crash. “It’s just massive,” he told her. “Flames and black smoke shooting out. Debris flying through the air.”

I got out at the Cannon Building, walked up to my fourth-floor office and opened the door to the reception area. It was 9:03. I looked up toward the television on top of a bookcase, and watched as a huge jet flew directly into a tower and exploded in soaring flames. At first I thought it was a video of the north tower crash, but then I realized it was a second plane. Erin called again. John had seen the plane coming in his direction before it hit the south tower, and he began to run down from his 28th-floor office. Still no word from Rosemary. My calls went directly to her voicemail. I managed to contact my son, Sean, who worked at the Commerce Department. As we were talking, at 9:21, Rosemary called. Having no idea what was happening, she complained about her plane being taken back to the terminal and the airport being shut down. “How am I supposed to get to the White House tonight?” she asked. “New York is under attack,” I told her. “Terrorists have attacked the World Trade Center.” Just then I heard the pilot of her plane making that announcement,

y wife had no idea why her flight from LaGuardia was grounded.

and passengers shrieking. My district office director, Anne Rosenfeld, who was very pregnant, drove to LaGuardia to pick up Rosemary. Erin was concerned that she hadn’t heard again from John. But at 9:35 she called with the good news that he had found a cab that took him to the 59th Street Bridge, and was now taking another cab home. At 9:43, CNN reported an attack on the Pentagon. We were at war. Capitol police were evacuating the Cannon Building, and there was a report of an explosion near the Commerce Department. I called Sean, but his line was dead. He called at 9:55. The report was false, and I breathed a sigh of relief. For a moment I allowed myself to think all was well. But of course, it wasn’t. The next report was of the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa. For days, weeks and months there would be news of friends, neighbors and so many more who had died. The funerals were endless. Our lives would never be the same. Most important, though, America never wavered. We fought back, and the struggle continues. Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.

It’s difficult to believe it’s been 25 years

here are certain things about Sept. 11, 2001, that remain as clear to me today as they were 25 years ago. One of them is the sky. It was a beautiful, crystal-blue September morning, the kind of day we welcome as summer begins to give way to fall. Yet for me, and for so many others, a clear blue September sky has never looked quite the same since. Even today, when I walk outside on a morning with that same crisp air and brilliant blue sky, I’m immediately brought back to that day when tragedy struck literally out of the blue. The disbelief and the emotions return in a way that reminds me that while 25 years have passed, some moments in our lives never become distant. As the events of that morning unfolded, it quickly became very personal for our family. My young nephew Peter J. O’Neill Jr., who had just started working at my brother Tom’s firm,

Sandler O’Neill, on the 104th floor of 2 World Trade Center, was among the 2,977 who perished that day. Tom was on the West Coast, so I went to be with my sister-in-law so she wouldn’t have to face those terrifying hours alone. I can still remember pacing back and forth through the house, watching the television, making calls and waiting for the phone to ring. The frantic calls to family members in Amityville who were trying to get information about Peter only heightened the overwhelming need to do something — to go somewhere, to help somehow — and the terrible realization that there was absolutely nothing we could do. We could only wait and hope. Parents had another difficult reality to face. My wife and I somehow had to explain to our three daughters, who were 7 and 6 at the time, what was happening, and what it could mean for our family. How do you explain something to a child that you can’t begin to understand yourself? Those are moments that remain with you, no matter how many years pass.

Sept. 11 showed us the very worst of humanity, but in the days and weeks that followed, we also witnessed some of its very best. In the face of unimaginable tragedy, communities came together. Neighbors checked on neighbors, strangers offered comfort and support, and first responders demonstrated a level of courage and selflessness that continues to inspire us. In Amityville we experienced that same sense of community. We mourned together, comforted families who had suffered incalculable loss, and supported one another in ways both large and small. My family felt that embrace after our loss of Peter, and it’s something I’ve never forgotten. All these years later, I remain grateful for the compassion this village showed then and continues to show whenever one of our neighbors is in need. A quarter-century has passed, but the memories of Sept. 11 remain with us. We remember Peter, our fellow Amityville resident Louise Lynch, and all those who died that day in New York City, Washington and Shanksville, Pa. We remember the families that have

or me, a clear blue September sky has never looked quite the same since.

endured an empty place at their tables for 25 years, the first responders we lost that morning, and those who became sick or died in the years that followed. There is now an entire generation that knows Sept. 11 only as history, which makes our responsibility to remember even more important. We owe it to those who were lost to tell their stories, but we should also remember how Americans responded — with courage, compassion, unity and an extraordinary willingness to help one another. In one of our nation’s darkest moments, we came together as neighbors and as Americans, reminding us of what it truly means to be one nation under God. That sense of unity is something we should remember, cherish and continue to strive for, not only on Sept. 11, but every day. And perhaps when we look up at a crystal-blue September sky, we can allow it to remind us not only of the terrible events of that morning, but also of the strength, kindness and sense of community that emerged in the days that followed. Twenty-five years later, we remember the loss, we remember the love and support that carried us through it, and we keep our promise: Never forget. Michael O’Neill is the mayor of Amityville.

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nformation has never been easier to share — and somehow, it has never been easier to misunderstand. A text message can reach a dozen people in seconds. Emails can be forwarded with a click. Group chats keep families, friends and co-workers connected. Businesses communicate through websites, social media, apps and automated messages. Yet confusion remains remarkably common. Often, the problem isn’t that people disagree. It’s that they’re working with different information. One person thinks the family gathering starts at 2, while another was told 3. Two employees complete the same task because no one clearly assigned responsibility. A customer expects one thing, because that’s what a website says, only to hear something different from an employee. A plan changes, but the people affected never get the message. Then come the assumptions. People fill in gaps when information is missing. They guess what someone meant. They assume someone else handled a task. When things go wrong, frustration can quickly become anger or resentment. We should advocate for something simple but too often overlooked: better coordination and clearer communication. That doesn’t mean turning every decision into a meeting, copying everyone on every email or creating another group chat. It means being intentional. Who needs to know? What do they need to know? Who is responsible? Has

letters How much did county residents pay for that presidential rally? To the Editor: Re President Trump’s rally at the Nassau County Police Department’s training facility on Aug. 14 (“A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit,” Aug. 20-26): The rally’s theme was public safety, and how Nassau County is the safest county in the U.S. The truth is that our county first achieved that accolade under the leadership of then County Executive Laura Curran. As I watched the rally on television, it sure looked like a campaign event, with everyone running for office on the Republican ticket invited up to the stage to receive the president’s endorsement. The backdrop for all of this was the hundreds of police officers and trainees who were cheering on the same president who pardoned the folks who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021,

something changed? If it has, have the affected people been told? Consider your family. Planning a birthday party, a holiday gathering or a weekend outing can get complicated when several people make arrangements independently. Maybe someone buys food that someone else already bought. A guest is given one time, while everyone else has another. A few minutes spent making sure everyone has the same information can prevent hours of frustration. The same applies to friends and coworkers. When plans change, people need to know. When responsibilities are divided, everyone should understand who is doing what. When there’s uncertainty, asking a question is almost always better than making an assumption. Businesses and organizations have a responsibility, too. Customers shouldn’t have to navigate conflicting information depending on whether they visit a website, receive an email or speak with an employee. If hours change, services become unavailable or procedures are different, that information should be updated where customers are most likely to find it. Clear communication also means acknowledging when something has changed. Too often, people continue operating according to an outdated plan because no one made the extra call, sent the email or had the necessary conversation. A few minutes of communication can head off lots of unnecessary work. Communication is a two-way respon-

sibility. Sending information isn’t enough; sometimes we need to make sure it was understood. That can be as simple as asking, “Does everyone understand the plan?” or “Are we all on the same page?” Clarity builds trust. When people know what is expected, who is responsible and where things stand, they’re more likely to feel respected and confident. When information is unclear, people are left to guess — and guessing is where misunderstandings begin. There’s a broader lesson for our communities. Schools, municipalities, civic organizations, nonprofits and businesses are more likely to earn cooperation when people understand what is happening and why. Clear communication makes it easier for residents and customers to participate and understand decisions. The answer isn’t necessarily more emails, meetings or messages. It is better information delivered to the right people at the right time, with clear responsibility for what happens next. Before assuming someone else handled something or becoming frustrated because someone “should have known,” we should first ask whether they were actually told. In our families, friendships and workplaces and our dealings with businesses and organizations, we can all do a better job of making sure the right people have the right information. It takes little effort — and can save us a lot of time, frustration and aggravation.

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he last column I wrote was an obituary for my husband, don, who died in July. this month I hoped to move on to my usual subjects like politics, or the life and times of my grandkids, or the weird and wonderful touchstones of our evolving culture. In 40 years of column writing, I’ve never been at a loss for words. But this loss is different. I discovered that I’m not myself anymore; more challenging, I’m not sure who I am. When you’re a partner in a 58-year-long marriage, identity becomes somewhat fluid. We were a “we” and now I’m an “I.” the reminders are constant, some profound, some silly. When would I ever buy one banana? How do I change the lightbulbs? I’d like to step out to dinner, but I’ve never sat across from an empty chair. I walk the dog and realize that no one would know if I fell into the bushes and spent the night alfresco.

I’m not feeling sorry for myself, just observing from an emotional distance how the scenery, the characters and the story have changed completely. And I’m not yet sure what part I’m playing. I explored not doing what I ordinarily do. I ate a sweet potato and a bowl of Haagen dazs for dinner. no protein-starch-vegetable pyramid. I stayed up all night and slept all morning. I went to the mailbox in our building and realized I couldn’t reach it. that was donnie’s job. Sometimes I find myself wondering where he could’ve gone. How is this possible? We have A.I. Why hasn’t someone figured this out? I see signs in nature and out of nature, like the perfect, long-stemmed red rose that came floating my way in the ocean. I’m a super-grounded person, yet I’m willing to let my thoughts take flight. of course, I’m reading all the grief literature and, of course, on facebook, thanks to its mind -reading algorithms, everything that has ever been published about grief is on my page. I’ve heard more from elizabeth Kubler-ross

’m told I need to join widows’ groups. But I prefer the couples we hung out with.

Letters at the U.S. Capitol. I wonder how much of our county funds, raised by residents’ taxes, were spent on salaries and overtime to have those police in the stands, provide protection for the president and close our streets and highways for the convoy of vehicles through our county that day. Is that the wisest way to use our county tax dollars? How does this help our citizens and communities? BIll YoUngfert Franklin Square

A stronger grid for Long Island to the editor: this month marked the 23rd anniversary of the northeast blackout that left 50 million residents in the dark. the event is a stark reminder of what can happen when critical transmission infrastructure fails, and why projects like Propel nY are essential. electric transmission is the backbone of our energy system, moving electricity long distances from where it’s generated to the communities that depend on it. While we have made progress since the 2003 blackout, the lesson from that historic event remains clear: our grid is only as strong as its weakest link. the state’s grid operator, new York

in the past month than in my entire life, and she’s been dead for 22 years. “Uplifting” poetry and exotic mourning rituals fill my page. Strangest of all, I’ve heard from people out of the past — the way, way past. People I knew in college or my first job, people who heard from a friend of a friend and just wanted to say what a champ my donnie was. How sweet that so many people stop for a moment and write down words that will land in my mailbox and lighten the weight of these days, even briefly. this is part of what I do now in these early days: I curate the memories of our life together. My kids and I try to figure out the unfathomable. We distract ourselves with activity and open books we never actually read. My other job is saying yes. According to the experts, I must say yes to every opportunity to see people, even though they may be irritating nudniks who were never part of my life. And I need to join widows’ groups, friends advise. But wait; I want to embrace my old friends. I like the cou-

Independent System operator, has been sounding the alarm about growing reliability challenges on long Island and in the downstate region. Winter cold snaps and summer heat waves are putting enormous strain on the grid, requiring emergency procedures to keep the lights on. Without investment, the region faces increasing risk to energy reliability. Propel nY is a key solution to ensure that long Island and the downstate region have the necessary infrastructure to deliver power for our growing needs. Put simply, Propel is designed to avoid brownouts and blackouts while strengthening the local economy and lowering the cost of power. our transmission network operates like a highway system, and it’s now experiencing bumper-to-bumper traffic. Power that could serve the area can’t get here efficiently or economically due to bottlenecks on aging transmission lines. Picture the throgs neck and Whitestone bridges at rush hour, with deadstopped traffic. Propel is the equivalent of adding three new “bridges” between long Island and the statewide grid to create new pathways for power flows. It will reduce congestion, lower electricity costs and significantly reduce the risk of power interruptions. Propel doesn’t rely on one generation source — whatever power is available and less expensive can move on Propel. this provides the nYISo with more flexibility to power the region with modern underground cables, even under

ples, the women and men with whom we dined and hung out. they, especially, share my memories. no friendship possibility need be exclusionary. the categorization of women whose partner has died is problematic. I have always had difficulty with the word “widow.” there is something about the word, which comes from old english and meant “lonely,” “separate” and “divide.” And, of course, the spider. I don’t think we need to be identified by our marital status. recently I was filling out a form, and it asked if I was married, single, widowed, divorced. And I thought, nobody’s damn business. My husband’s death should not change my official identity. except maybe for Social Security. for my next column, I promise, I’ll stay anchored in the everyday world. Maybe back to politics. When I wrote don’s obituary, I received dozens of supportive, loving notes from readers, and I thank you all. this has set a new standard for me. ordinarily when I open an email, I’m expecting big-time political push back. this was a sweet, healing interlude, connecting with readers heart to heart. let it be. Copyright 2026 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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