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Schaffer wins chairman’s seat said Ashley Hunt Martorano, a Casey Quigley supporter from East Patchogue. “The fact is we Suffolk County Democratic need a new democratic leader Chairman Rich Schaffer defeated who understands the importance Kathryn Casey Quigley for the of digital messaging. We can no party’s county chairman’s seat longer afford to accept the status by a vote of 113,010 to 84,234 or 57.2 quo.” Schaffer suppercent of votes porters were as cast by Democratenthusiastic. ic committee peo“I have known ple at its convenRich for a long tion Sept. 22. It time and he is a took more than very capable and four hours for the accessible elected party representaofficial and party tives to cast their chair,” said Patvotes, with many rick Halpin, a standing up and candidate for conshouting out gress in Novemeither Schaffer or ber. “He has done Casey Quigley’s a great job in crename to a round ating a strong and of applause from vibrant party so supporters on voters can have a each side. real choice at the More than polls.” 1,000 Democratic When the supporters results were attended the conannounced, vention. EnthusiSchaffer’s supasm was high for MONICA R. MARTINEZ porters broke out both candidates, in cheers, shoutwith Casey Quig- New York State Senator ing, “Schaffer, ley’s supporters 4th District Schaffer, Schafwearing hot pink fer.” blouses, sweaters, hats and ribFollowing the announcement bons in a show of support. Quigley, who was dressed in a hot pink of the results, Casey Quigley took pantsuit, set the tone of her cam- the podium. She thanked the Sufpaign, which included an appeal folk Democratic Committee for to women and youth. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 “The energy here is electric,”

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Nia and Robert McDonald of Amityville attended Family Fund Day with their children Avery and Nylak.

AFA hosts Family Fun Day By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

More than $21,000 was raised to support families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Family Fun Day at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville. The Sept. 19 event drew hundreds of people from across the area, including Seaford father and son Vincent Sinisgalli and Vincent Sinisgalli Jr., as well as the Falco family of Levittown. New York Mets Hall of Famer Dwight Gooden and New York Jets Ring of Honor member Wayne Chrebet also attended the event, which celebrated the center’s first anniversary and Grandparent Appreciation Month. Gooden and Chrebet signed autographs and posed for pictures with fans. There were also fea-

tured free intergenerational activities, including creative arts, brain games, games for children, music, dancing, a scavenger hunt and face painting. Event goers could also receive free memory screenings. “Family Fun Day is all about bringing people together,” said Charles Fuschillo, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. “Welcoming hundreds of community residents to our center to have fun and spend time together was wonderful. “ He added that having Gooden and Chrebet attend and spend so much time interacting with visitors made the event even more impactful. “We hope everyone who attended was able to create some special new memories and learn more about the services the Center provides to the community,” he said. Sinisgalli of Seaford and his father, Vincent, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

would like to say one thing about this election. When it is over, it is over. When the votes are counted, we have to go back to being the Suffolk County Democratic party because the real fight is not in this room, the real fight is in November.

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Amityville Historical Society Walk to End Alzheimer’s Antique Fair Oct. 3 The Amityville Historical Society will be holding their Antique Fair on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lauder Museum, 170 Broadway in Amityville. Vendors will be offering unique treasures from days long past. Come discover rare finds and forgotten

gems as a variety of sellers showcase their collections from times gone by. Step back in time with a curated array of antiques and curiosities from bygone eras. For more information, call (631) 598-1486.

Amityville’s Haunted Harvest event to be held Oct. 3 Amityville’s Haunted Harvest will return to the village Oct. 3, from 1 to 7 p.m., with free, family-friendly activities along Park Avenue and nearby streets. The event is sponsored by Amityville Apothecary in partnership with the Amityville Chamber of Commerce. The outdoor festival will feature more than 30 artisan food and craft vendors, along with food trucks and entertainment. Activities are expected to include pumpkin painting, face painting, carnival-style entertainment, an owl meet-and-greet, a live band and other family activities. The event was created by Dina

Rosenberg and Danielle Deacy, owners of Amityville Apothecary, and is in its fourth year. Haunted Harvest will take place on Park Avenue between Greene Avenue and Ireland Place, as well as on Greene Avenue and Ireland Place. Those streets will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event. Admission is free. A rain date is scheduled for Oct. 4, from 1 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Dina, Danielle or Vinny at (631) 4644589. The event website is Amityville’s Haunted Harvest site.

The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Long Island residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the final Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s event of 2026 at Belmont Lake State Park on Oct. 18 in North Babylon. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. With new treatments and proven lifestyle habits that support brain health, there is real hope,” said Tinamarie Hardekopf, senior director of development for the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island chapter. “Together, we can build a brain-healthy future and help end this disease. We invite everyone to join us by forming a team to raise awareness and funds for families facing Alzheimer’s today.” On walk day, participants honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the poignant Promise Garden ceremony — a mission-focused experience that signifies our solidarity in the fight against the disease. During the ceremony, walkers will carry flowers of various colors, each color representing their personal connection to the disease. Jennifer Benjamin, North Babylon Walk to End Alzheimer’s Executive Event Co-Chair, walks for her grandmother who passed away from another type of dementia called Par-

kinson’s disease. “My grandmother’s journey stayed with me,” said Benjamin. “Today, after more than 20 years of working with older adults and their families, I understand even more deeply what families facing dementia experience—and why support, education, caregiving and research are so important.” More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, nearly 12 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. New York has the second-highest rate of Alzheimer’s of any state in the U.S. More than 426,000 New Yorkers are living with Alzheimer’s, including 61,800 residents on Long Island aged 65 and older. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises funds for research initiatives and for care and support programs for families impacted by this disease. To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit act.alz.org/BelmontLake. Belmont Lake State Park is located at 625 Belmont Ave., North Babylon. For more information, call (631) 629-6950.

Copiague High musicians earn All-County honors/ Rose, Carolina Acosta-Rivera, Alejandro Claros-Sanchez, Sebastian Chavez Minaya, Angelina Lopez, Denise Ordenana and Rayhan Morquecho-Cuji. In addition, ninth grader Carter Deegan has been selected for the All-County Jazz Band, where he will perform on lead trombone. The All-County Jazz Band concert is scheduled for Nov. 7 at Shoreham-Wading River High School.

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Ten student-musicians from Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School have been selected as Division IV vocalists for the New York State Council of Administrators of Music Education All-County Festival. The Suffolk County All-County performing groups will perform at the All-County Festival concert in Hauppauge in November. The Copiague students selected are Amy Perez Gonzalez, Dianna Espinal, Naviana Feliciano, Jaden

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Copiague’s Director of Fine Arts Jennifer Ross-Troise and Coordinator of Fine Arts Eric Dobmeier with the 10 student-musicians selected for the All-County Festival.

Copiague’s Director of Fine Arts Jennifer Ross-Troise and Coordinator of Fine Arts Eric Dobmeier with Carter Deegan, who was selected for All-County Jazz Band.

AFA awarded National Grid grant for sensory garden Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from National Grid to create a new sensory garden for Long Islanders living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. The sensory garden will be located at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Center, 149 Schleigel Boulebard, Amityville. The sensory garden will be a place where Long Islanders living with dementia can stimulate all five senses, sight, sound, smell, taste and touch, in a peaceful, relaxing outdoor setting. Plants and materials in the garden are specifically chosen for their scent, texture, and color. Horticultural therapy can promote positive mood, provide cognitive and sensory stimulation, and strengthen motor skills. “AFA is very grateful to National Grid for its generous support of this new program to help Long Islanders living with dementia,” said AFA President & CEO Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. “Adding this important new resource to our center’s offerings will help further enhance services and support for Long Island families affected by dementia.” “National Grid is proud to support the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s new sensory garden, which will provide a welcoming and therapeutic space for individuals living with

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President & CEO Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (right) shows representatives from National Grid plans for the sensory garden that will be created through a grant National Grid awarded to AFA. They are joined by AFA staff members. Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses,” said Lauren Perry, Public Affairs Manager for National Grid. “This project will create meaningful opportunities for sensory engagement, relaxation, and connection, while helping improve

quality of life for those affected by dementia and their families. We are honored to partner with AFA in bringing this valuable resource to the Long Island community.” Work on the garden is already underway, with an official ribbon

cutting expected in the Spring. For additional information about the programs and services offered at the AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center, please call the Center at 631-223-4000 or visit afalongisland.org. _ _-Carolyn James

CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, OCT. 1

•Suffolk County First Precinct Community Meeting: 7 p.m., Amityville Harbor Civic Association, 100 Western Concourse, Amityville. For more information, call (631) 8548100. •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) 957-3000. •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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 2

•Simpson United Methodist Church Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 30 Locust Ave., Amityville. For more information, call (631) 789-2569. •St. Mary’s Thrift Shop: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 175 Broadway, Amityville, enter from rear parking lot. Lots of collectibles, glassware, clothing and other gently used items. For information, call (631) 464-4899.

SATURDAY, OCT. 3

•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, OCT. 4

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

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, OCT. 7

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

957-3000. •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. The Herald will print public meetings and event notices for not-for-profit organizations at no charge and as space permits. email cbabirad@liherald.com. Please send items two weeks in advance.

MONDAY, OCT. 5

•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) 957-3000.

TUESDAY, OCT. 6

•Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, please call (631) 957-3000. •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

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West Islip man indicted crash A West Islip man has been indicted on manslaughter and other charges in connection with a June crash on the Robert Moses Causeway that killed a Bay Shore man, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced. Stephen Aylward, 63, was indicted on charges including second-degree manslaughter, second-degree vehicular manslaughter and leaving the scene of an incident without reporting resulting in death in connection with the death of Yusuf Gul, 27. According to the indictment, Aylward was driving a 2012 Jeep Liberty southbound on the Robert Moses Causeway near Sunrise Highway at about 1:30 p.m. on June 25 when he allegedly veered off the roadway and struck Gul, who was walking along the shoulder. Gul was later pronounced dead. Prosecutors allege that Aylward, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and drugs, continued driving to his West Islip home. He later returned to the crash scene before going home again, and called 911 at about 2:03 p.m., roughly 30 minutes after the collision. Aylward was arrested at his home and arraigned on the indictment

Sept. 18 before Acting Supreme Court Justice Philip Goglas. In addition to the manslaughter and leaving-the-scene charges, Aylward faces two counts of driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired by the combined influence of alcohol and drugs, and failure to maintain a lane. Goglas ordered Aylward held on $250,000 cash, $500,000 bond or a $2.5 million partially secured bond and suspended his driver’s license. He is due back in court Oct. 16. If convicted of the top charge, Aylward faces a maximum sentence of five to 15 years in prison. “Every driver has an absolute obligation to stop and to report their involvement in a crash,” Tierney said. “This defendant allegedly did neither, resulting in the tragic death of a young man.” The case is being prosecuted by Deputy Bureau Chief Laura Newcombe of the Vehicular Crime Bureau. The investigation was conducted by Investigator Marcus Rivera of the New York State Police. An indictment is an accusatory instrument and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Do dogs know the difference between our smiles and tears?

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But the canine brain wasn’t simply sorting the world into “good” and “bad.” A whole-brain analysis revealed distinct patterns of activity that allowed researchers to distinguish fear from anger and sadness. The finding provides the first evidence that dogs can differentiate among specific negative human facial expressions. Of course, that doesn’t mean dogs experience emotions exactly as humans do. And a photograph of a face tells only part of the story. In real life, dogs watch our body language, listen to changes in our voices and even gather information through our scent. “When we compare humans with primates, we are looking at abilities that may have come from a common ancestor,” Cuaya said. “With dogs, the story is different. They followed a hugely different evolutionary path, yet through domestication, they developed the social abilities needed to understand and cooperate with us.” The dogs in the study were pets from loving families. Free-ranging dogs, including those living on the street, navigate a very different social world and may process human cues differently. Researchers now plan to take a more dog-centered approach to understanding how dogs combine these brain signals to make sense of the humans

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Scientists — and dog lovers — have Eight dogs were shown photographs long known that dogs are remarkably of strangers with either happy or neugood at interpreting our laughs, frowns tral expressions. The happy faces actiand tears. But the biology behind this vated the temporal cortex and caudate ability has remained largely unex- nucleus, regions of the brain associated with higher cognitive processing and plored. Now, researchers have taken a clos- reward. “The activity in the caudate nucleus er look at what happens inside a dog’s is particularly interesting,” said Laura brain when it looks at a human face. In a study published Aug. 7 in the Cuaya, also of the University of Vienna, who began the research journal iScience, researchin Mexico and later expanders scanned the brains of ed it through a collaboradogs as they viewed images tion at Eötvös Loránd Uniof people displaying differversity in Hungary. “It sugent facial expressions. The gests that happy human scans revealed that dogs faces may have emotional process smiles in a unique significance for dogs.” region of the brain and, for The researchers then the first time, provided eviwanted to know whether dence that dogs can distindogs responded differently guish among negative to other emotions. expressions, including Twelve dogs were shown anger, sadness and fear. images of people expressing “Humans are really good happiness, anger, fear and at picking up small details JOANNE sadness. Using machine on the face, and so are ANDERSON learning to analyze the dogs,” said first author Raúl brain activity, researchers Hernández-Pérez of the University of Vienna. “By studying their found that the dogs’ brains responded brains, we can understand what adap- differently to negative emotions than tations have developed to support their they did to happiness. The temporal remarkable social and emotional c o r t e x - c a u d a t e n u c l e u s n e t w o r k responded uniquely to happy faces, understanding of humans.” The researchers first focused on allowing researchers to distinguish the happiness, an expression earlier stud- brain’s response to smiles from its ies suggest may hold particular signifi- response to the three negative expressions. cance for dogs.

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The 2026 Fred Golofaro Memorial Montauk Classic Bluefish & Striped Bass Surf Fishing Tournament will take place from noon Friday, Oct. 2, through noon Sunday, Oct. 4. The tournament honors the late Fred Golofaro, a longtime surf-fishing writer and advocate. Fishing must be conducted from the beach, surf, jetty, bank or pier, beginning at the westernmost tip of Napeague State Park and extending east. All fishing areas must be accessible on foot or by wading. Swimming is prohibited. Hither Hills State Park in Montauk will serve as the official weighin and photo-verification station. The striped bass category will use a catch-photo-release format this year. Prizes will be awarded for the three largest bluefish and the three longest released striped bass. New York State minimum qualifying weight and size limits apply. Only one prize per person, per species, will be awarded.

The entry fee is $20 per angler. Registration is available online through Friday, Sept. 25. Applications also can be mailed to Montauk Surf Classic, P.O. Box 247, Babylon, NY 11702, by Sept. 25, or submitted in person at Hither Hills State Park, 2 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, by 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The awards ceremony and raffle drawing will be held Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the lower lot of Montauk Point State Park. Participants must be present to win raffle prizes. For an application or additional information, call the Long Island State Parks Recreation Department at 631-321-3510 or email liparksrecreation@parks.ny.gov. Applications are also available through the New York State Parks website. The tournament is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust, The Fisherman Magazine and New York State Parks-Long Island Region.

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Chris Rogers, Luke Thomson, Colleen Carmody, Kate Thomson, Maureen Carmody and Kendall Carmody are shown as they made the rounds of Amityville’s Annual community garage sale Sept. 12.

Garage sale-ing —navigating a community event in Amityville By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

There is something special about a Saturday morning spent garage saleing. Before the rest of the neighborhood is fully awake, cars begin slowing down, signs appear on street corners, and tables and driveways fill with everything from children’s toys and books to dishes, tools and household treasures. For Jeff Gold and his wife, June, of Bellmore, who collect and sell costume jewelry, garage sales offer an opportunity to add to their collection. The couple browsed through a box of jewelry at a garage sale on Ketcham Avenue during a communitywide garage sale in Amityville Village on Sept. 12. More than 90 families took part in the event, clearing out closets and garages while giving unwanted belongings a second life rather than sending them to the trash. Tables and boxes filled driveways and lawns throughout the neighborhood. By midmorning, the event was in full swing. “We already had a lot of people,” said Donna Ferrante, a Ketcham Avenue homeowner who held a garage sale at her home. “It’s been very busy. We had many people stop by.” For shoppers, the attraction is simple: You never know what you might find. A few dollars can turn into a vintage

For garage sale shoppers, there’s something special about browsing through a table full of odds and ends, and something even better about finding just what you didn’t know you needed. lamp, a nearly new kitchen gadget, a favorite book or a toy that brings back childhood memories. There is the unusual, the unique and perhaps the item you have been searching for — all at a bargain. Donna Moffett of Avon Place said her garage sale attracted potential buyers as early as 7 a.m., even though the sale was not scheduled to begin until noon. “Cars were driving by very early,” she said. “I had to turn them away.” The large and beautiful watch collec-

tion of Alan Walters, on South Bayview Avenue, also attracted buyers throughout the day. From antique watches to rings and bracelets, his collection, displayed under glass, dazzled in the sunlight. For some families, the annual community garage sale was an opportunity to spend time together. Kate Carmody and her family went from house to house, searching for interesting items and bargains. “It was great,” Carmody said. “It was

Finding the unique and the unusual is sometimes the best part of going garage sale-ing. nice meeting local people — and we got some great buys.” But garage sales offer more than bargains. They are one of the few places where neighbors who might otherwise simply wave as they pass can stop, browse and talk. For a few hours on a Saturday morning, driveways become little marketplaces, old treasures find new homes, and neighbors have a reason to linger a little longer.

Schaffer defeats Casey Quigley in contested convention vote organizing “a tremendous, successful evening,” adding it was time for unity. “I said from the beginning that our loyalty as democratic committee members is not to a person but to the mission of our party,” she told the crowd, most of whom waited for the results to be announced. “Our work continues and we are not going anywhere; we cannot stop building for the future of our party.” Following that, Schaffer walked over to Quigley and shook her hand. “I want to thank Catherine Casey Quigley for her spirited, hard-fought challenge. “I want to thank her for making me a better person, for making me step up my game,” he said, adding that he also thanked her for helping him lose 50 pounds, a reference to the amount of walking he did throughout the campaign. “She brought a lot of energy to this party and we need to bottle that and make sure we leave here tonight with one mission and that is to beat all the Republicans in November.” Schaffer was nominated by New York state Sen. Monica Martinez, who described him as a staunch leader who is always there for the party and its members. Martinez represents the 4th Senate District. “I would like to say one thing about this election,” she added. “When It is over, it is over. When the votes are counted, we have to go back to being the Suffolk County Democratic party because the real fight is not in this room, the real fight is in November and it is our responsibility to stand shoulder to shoulder and work for every

Babylon Town Supervisor and Suffolk Democratic Chair Richard Schafer takes to the podium after results showed he won another term as county chair.

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Kathryn Casey Quigley speaks to fellow Democrats following announcement of the votes. (democratic) candidate on the ballot. Casey Quigley was introduced by Terryl Dozier, a Democrat from Huntington and a member of the steering committee for LI United to Transform Policing & Community Safety. His support of Casey Quigley came from his witnessing her leadership and grassroots organization that helped break a Republican stronghold and build a Democratic organization in Southold. “And this year, she brought that same energy across Suffolk County, inspiring over 400 people to step forward, pound the pavement, make phone calls and find a home in this Democratic committee among

Babylon Town Democrats are shown at the convention awaiting results of the vote for the party’s county chair.

Quigley supporter Ashley Hunt Martorano

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By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Whether it’s spring, summer, winter or fall, Lisa Pomilla has North Babylon covered with holiday spirit. Pomilla has decorated her home for holidays ranging from the Fourth of July and Halloween to Christmas, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter since 1988, when she and her husband, Michael, first moved into their home. “We started slow but then we just kind of progressed and kept adding,” she said. “Every year we try to add a little something.” Her husband added that they started decorating the first year they were married and now, at Christmas, they have a tree in every room. As for why she puts in the time and effort, Pomilla said she does it “to know that other people see it and that it makes them happy.” “We have a lot of people who stop on the street when we’re out mowing the lawn and we’ve even received thankyou notes and cards telling us that they really enjoy it,” said Pomilla. “It makes me happy that people are enjoying it, not just us.” Pomilla recalled a time when she and her husband were in the backyard and came out to the front of the house to find a man standing in their driveway. He told them that he lived down the block and that he and his wife pass their house every day, and that seeing the lights bring them such a sense of joy. “That makes me feel good,” she said. “To know that other people see it and that it makes them happy.” Decorating has also become a creative outlet for Pomilla, allowing her to pursue her lifelong passion for design. She decorates both the outside and inside of her home and sells handmade items through two Etsy shops. “I have a chocolate mold site, The Chocolate Nest, and I also have the Glossy Gift Shop where I make bowls, crosses and all kinds of stuff like that.” Pomilla works from home, and she and her husband have two grown sons, Kristopher and Bryan. The decorating and crafting have also served as a reprieve for the Pomillas, as their son Bryan has severe disabilities, having been born with a genetic translocation, autism and highly debilitating OCD. “I guess it’s a struggle and then doing the decorating is kind of my release,” she said. Pomilla credits her mother with inspiring her passion for decorating and crafting. She said her mother would “deck out the house” every year for Christmas. “We would go to bed and nothing would be set up and when we woke up, everything would be up—the tree, the gifts would be out—she’d tell us Santa brought everything, and then as we got older, we’d help her decorate,” said

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Lisa Pomilla and her husband Michael outside their home decorated for the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of America.

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The Pomilla house is decorated for their favorite holiday of all—Christmas. Pomilla. “She would do the tinsel on the tree and everything had to be straight— my mom was a big decorator.” She said her mother would take the tinsel off every year and wind it back up on the cardboard to save it for the following Christmas. To this day, Pomilla says that while she enjoys decorating for every holiday, Christmas is her favorite. “Christmas-every room gets hit,” she said. “We do every room.” In addition to decorating the outside of the house for everyone who passes by, she said she loved decorating for her children and now her grandchildren. As for storage, Pomilla said they have a large area in their basement where they keep bins and carry them up and down with each holiday. They also store some of their decorations in the garage. “It’s fun,” said Pomilla. “If I can decorate for every holiday, I do, and setting up for Christmas it’s getting earlier and earlier each year.”

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Hoppin’ into the Easter Season with bright lights and of course the Easter Bunny.

Photo Credit Courtesy Lisa Pomilla

Spooky season is cool at the Pomilla’s with bright lights and fun characters welcoming all who pass by.

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Meet the woman behind North Babylon’s most festive house

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS

Tom Kelly puts Long Island in the spotlight BY CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com Massapequa comedian Tom Kelly has built a sizable social-media following by finding humor close to home, turning the quirks of Long Island life into material for viral reels. Kelly, who has worked as a warm-up comedian for “Good Morning America,” “The View,” “America’s Got Talent” and other television productions, also hosts “The Tom Kelly Show” podcast. The Herald spoke with Kelly about what inspires his recent Long Island-focused content, why it resonates with his online audience and how he uses his platform to go beyond laughs — highlighting people doing good in local communities and discussing serious issues closer to home, including bullying.

You have already had quite a notable career as a comedian, including opening for Taylor Swift. What made you decide to dive into Long Island-specific content?

I started doing Long Island content because I was here. I am a comedian who has worked for 20 years on television shows like “The View,” “Good Morning America,” “The $100,000 Pyramid,” “America’s Got Talent,” but people know me when I talk about All-American Hamburger, traffic on the Southern State and whether or not the service road is really better than the Long Island Expressway.

Tell us about the video that made you realize this content resonates with viewers.

What happened was, a clip of me drunk at 2 in the morning talking to my best friend about the five different Massapequa neighborhoods went viral and that’s when I said — well, maybe people want more stories that have to do with Long Island, and I think Long Island really is such a quirky space.

good-hearted person enough to tie everybody together — at least that’s what I try to do. I like to think of myself as Mister Rogers meets Larry David.

And how did you first get started in comedy?

I’ve worked in television my whole life. I used to work at Rosie O’Donnell’s old television show, and when that show ended, I couldn’t quite find any television work so I started doing stand-up because I felt if someone else is going to read the joke I wrote, I should have the courage to perform it myself. I was probably doing stand-up for three or four years. I then got a job consulting for morning radio shows around the country and I was literally doing a web television show about me quitting comedy to become a male mermaid in a mermaid show down in Florida and that’s when I got the call that Rosie O’Donnell had recommended me to be the new warm-up comedian at “The View.” The job was supposed to last two weeks and it lasted 12 years.

You mentioned that you believe Long Island has a story to be told that hasn’t been told without a veneer on it. With your comedy, you also address heavier subjects, including the recent bullying incidents in Massapequa. Please tell us why you decided to go beyond the laughs and address heavier issues as well.

I’m talking about it because I think Long Island is a region of angels with dirty faces. We do have flaws. The hard part of the suburbs is we don’t talk about our flaws and then the flaws get worse. You look at Long Island, especially Massapequa, we’re crazier and crazier when you look at the news and then we’ll be like — ‘oh, we got to fix that.’ I think humor can be used to talk about things you don’t want to talk about. When you make fun of a problem, within reason, it keeps it in a

What is it about Long Island that you believe makes such great material?

What I think is interesting is that Long Island covers a lot of territory but we do have a lot in common. I think we really are, as a group, New York City’s overshadowed middle stepsister, and we are beautiful on the inside. Long Island is Jane Brady (the middle daughter in the ABC sitcom T h e B r ady Bunch). Long Island is the uncelebrated middle child. I think we all have a certain grit in common. I think we have all been beaten up by New York in so many ways, but yet we love it so much that we stick around. I think my content resonates because part of loving Long Island means loving complaining about it and I think Long Island content resonates because we have a story that hasn’t quite been told without a veneer on it. I think there’s a story to be told, complaints to be made, and I think I’m a

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Comedian Tom Kelly, who shines a light on Long Island—with humor. positive way in the zeitgeist and you hope that people say — ‘we got to clean this up.’ Bullying in Massapequa is real. Massapequa is a place where I love Massapequa the most when we’re a tough town and we have a moment of being gentle together. After 9/11, we were the most beautiful place — people checked in on each other. After Officer Diller’s death, we pulled together, we checked in on each other, we were sad together and Massapequa is beautiful when tough alpha people kind of calm down and are human beings again. That’s why I think it’s important to talk about the bullying— even how we treat each other in traffic, and we call each other on it. I do think that in comedy, if you joke about something you don’t like enough, someone will eventually fix it. That’s why I’m doing this. It’s a television station in your pocket.

What has been a particularly meaningful reel that you produced as of late?

My favorite video over the last six months is my lowest rated where Debbie from Angels of Long Island — she is thrift store chic, she looks like your typical Long Island mom — she has a look, a character, and all she cares about is feeding the poor and hungry. That’s the video that should have not only gone viral but driven millions of dollars in donations to this place. It did OK.

It seems one of your key strengths is that you haven’t allowed your reels or podcast to be pigeonholed into one specific topic. What would you say is your main reason for doing your content in this way and staying flexible, even with the different routes your career has taken?

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Tom Kelly brings laughter Long Islanders can relate to.

At the end of the day, I’ve been around and I pay attention. The one thing you can learn from me, and it’s advice I give to my nieces and nephews, is when your career gets knocked down, if you can’t connect the dots, start making them.

Many artists, whether they are songwriters or authors, note that they have something available at all times to get their thoughts down, whether that be a notebook or a recorder. What is your process to make sure the ideas you receive on the spot are not forgotten?

A good comedian keeps a notebook next to them or the note app ready to go. I have some bad notes. You wake up the next morning and wonder what the thing you wrote down means. I find that whatever you do, you should journal in the morning and have a notebook for in the middle of the night because I think you can kind of put pieces together of your psyche or you at least get it out and give that thought meaning.

What else would you like readers and listeners to know about your comedy and why you continue to pursue this path?

I’m going local with my content because I enjoy feeling like I’m making a difference. I enjoy the little moments where I feel like I’m making a difference. I think at the end of the day, I’m at my best when I make something matter and I bring joy to people. I love untold stories. I like telling stories that haven’t been told. I also like being in the moment and being silly. In my videos, I have returned a set of keys in Syosset. I have returned a high school diploma to a girl from Syosset that I found on the street in New York City, and I just recently returned a cell phone with the help from people at Dirty Taco of Smithtown. I enjoy when it’s real and it’s in the moment, and maybe it’s moments you can’t quite replicate. To learn more about Tom Kelly, visit TomKellyShow.com and follow him on social media, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook at @TomKellyShow.

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By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com

Sally Abbott Shiebler, a longtime Babylon resident whose life was defined by her love of family, her generosity toward others and her appreciation for the beauty around her, died July 3, 2026, after a brief hospitalization. She was 91. Born Oct. 5, 1934, in the Village of Babylon, Mrs. Shiebler was the daughter of Frederic and Joy Abbott. She grew up in a loving home with her sisters, June Weinschenk and Suzanne Howell. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters. Mrs. Shiebler was a proud Babylon High School graduate, where she was a cheerleader and played field hockey. She continued her education at Endicott College in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, studying merchandising and interior decorating. On June 15, 1957, she married Edward R. Shiebler Jr., the love of her life. The couple shared nearly 57 years together until his death in 2014. Edward, affectionately known as Ted, was a past commodore of the Babylon Yacht Club, and the couple were active members of the club. Together, they raised four children: Amy Shiebler David and her

was recently recoghusband, Carl; Timonized as the oldest thy Shiebler and his member of the Babywife, Sheila; Jonalon Yacht Club. than Shiebler and his Mrs. Shiebler later wife, Debra; and embraced a bicoastal Christopher Shielife, traveling fre bler. quently to California Mrs. Shiebler before eventually endured the devasmoving there permatating loss of two of nently to be closer to her sons, Jonathan her children and in 2011 and Timothy grandchildren. She in 2021. Her love for became a member of them never wavered, the San Clemente and their memories Island Chapter of the remained an imporDaughters of the tant part of her life. SALLY SHIEBLER American Revolution Her family continalongside her daughued to be her greatest ter, Amy, and grandsource of joy. She is survived by her daughter, Amy, and daughter, Sarah. She was particularson Christopher, and grandchildren ly proud to be part of three generaBill Shiebler, Lauren Shiebler, Sarah tions of the organization. Her professional life reflected David and Andrew David. Her grandanother of her defining qualities — a son Scott Shiebler died in 2018. She also leaves behind TBear, her desire to help people. For three beloved Yorkshire terrier of 12 years, decades, she worked as a real estate broker and appraiser and earned the who was a cherished companion. Among Mrs. Shiebler’s happiest respect of those who knew her for her memories were the years she spent at integrity and genuine commitment to the family’s beach house on Captree helping people find homes. At home, she found simple pleaIsland. She loved the peace and beauty of coastal life and the time spent sures in her garden. She loved growthere with family and friends. She ing vegetables, particularly tomatoes

and corn, and took pride in tending to the things she had planted. She also had a special place in her heart for the Niguel Botanical Preserve in Laguna Niguel, where she enjoyed watching butterflies and hummingbirds. Her family has asked that those wishing to honor her memory consider donations to the preserve’s butterfly garden. Mrs. Shiebler was a longtime member of St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, where she was active for 20 years. Those who knew Mrs. Shiebler remember not only the places she loved and the things she accomplished, but the way she made people feel. Her warmth, generosity and infectious smile touched family members, friends and members of the communities she called home. She leaves behind a legacy rooted in love — for her husband and children, for her grandchildren, for the communities she belonged to and for the everyday moments she cherished. A Celebration of Life will be held later this year, when family members will gather to remember and celebrate the life of a woman who brought kindness, joy and love to so many.

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Sally Abbott Shiebler, longtime local realtor, dies at 91

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and was involved with the ministry of consolation. Diane Bendernagel cbabirad@liherald.com of the church remembered Cunningham for Mary Ellen Cunningher patience and impact ham, a longtime Lindenon others. hurst Board of Educa“I loved her,” said tion trustee, Western Bendernagel. “We are Suffolk BOCES trustee, going to miss her treeducator and communimendously in both minty volunteer, died May istries at the church— 26. She was 65. she had such an impact Mrs. Cunningham on people.” devoted much of her life Cunningham was to education and comactive in the Babylon munity service. She Breast Cancer Coalition served on the Lindenand the Bay Shore hurst and Western SufMARY ELLEN YMCA cancer program. folk BOCES boards of CUNNINGHAM She also supported Girl education and was a life Scouts, Lindenhurst member of the National PTA. She also served as president of the wrestling and the Lindenhurst High School marching band. Edward W. Bower Elementary School PTA. Her family and friends remembered her Born Aug. 21, 1960, in Rockville Centre to Mary Ellen Keating and Theodore Rozmus, optimism and generosity. “Every day was an opportunity to learn, Cunningham grew up with three older brothers. She attended St. Brigid’s School in to spread happiness to others and to love Westbury and Jericho High School before life,” said her son, Thomas F. Cunningham earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology IV. “She approached everything with an and recreation from Plattsburgh State Uni- open, optimistic, and caring attitude—she versity and a master’s degree in early child- loved everyone, and that love was, and still hood education from C.W. Post. In 2005, she is, reciprocated from all who knew her.” Patricia Ames, a longtime friend and colearned an SAS Professional Diploma from Dowling College in educational administra- league, said their connection was “instantaneous” when they met more than 30 years tion. She met her future husband, Thomas F. ago. “She was the brightest light anyone Cunningham III, in college. They married July 27, 1985, at St. Paul the Apostle R.C. could ever ask for in the world,” said Ames. Church in Glen Head and were married for “I can honestly say that anybody whose life 40 years. They spent the first three years of she touched, she touched in a remarkable their marriage in Brooklyn before buying a way.” Michael Flynn, chief operating officer of home in West Babylon and later moving to Lindenhurst, where they lived for more Western Suffolk BOCES, said Cunningham dedicated her life to children as a teacher than 30 years. “She and I were a good team, we always and school administrator. “Her positive impact on the entire educasaid,” said her husband. “We looked at things differently—I am practical and not tional community was profound and lasteasily trusting; she was outgoing and ing—most importantly, she was a friend,” seemed to love and enjoy all people and said Flynn. Mrs. Cunningham was predeceased by things. We worked together well— I kept her parents and her brother James Rozmus. her safe and she made me have more fun.” She is survived by her husband, Thomas, Mrs. Cunningham began her career working at state campgrounds for the state of Lindenhurst; brothers Ted Rozmus and Department of Environmental Conserva- his wife, Joy, of Spring Hill, Florida, and tion, helping establish recreational pro- Gary Rozmus and his wife, Laura, of Northgrams. She later worked at a preschool in port; sister-in-law Susan of Burnsville, Rego Park and taught fourth grade at St. North Carolina; children Kathryn Starr and her husband, Ryan, of Bay Shore; Thomas Francis Cabrini in Bushwick, Brooklyn. After the birth of her first child, she F. Cunningham IV and his wife, Laiana, of founded and ran St. Paul’s Preschool at St. East Lansing, Michigan; and Christopher Paul’s Reformed Church in North Babylon. Cunningham and his wife, Kathleen, of SeaShe later worked in childhood education ford; eight grandchildren; and many nieces, administration, including at Head Start in nephews and friends. Brentwood and Bright Horizons. Cunningham reposed at Lindenhurst Josephine Martino, who worked with Funeral Home on May 29. A service was Cunningham on the Lindenhurst Board of held the following day at Our Lady of PerEducation and is now filling her seat at petual Help R.C. Church in Lindenhurst, folWestern Suffolk BOCES, called Mrs. Cun- lowed by burial at Fairview Cemetery in ningham her mentor. Stone Ridge. “She truly taught me everything I Donations in Cunningham’s memory know,” said Martino. “I miss her terribly.” may be made to the Babylon Breast Cancer Mrs. Cunningham was also active at Our Coalition, 218 N. Wellwood Ave., Suite 2, Lady of Perpetual Help in Lindenhurst, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, or the American where she volunteered at the thrift store Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org.

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STEPPING OUT

Alexander Sovronsky

Bobby Conte

Miyuki Miyagi

From Long Island to Dickens:

‘Copperﬁeld!’

At home on the Off-Broadway stage

By Iris Wiener

hat does “home” mean? For Bobby Conte, Alexander Sovronsky, and Miyuki Miyagi, this question is close to their hearts. Each performer brings a unique connection with Long Island to “Copperfield!,” the new Off-Broadway musical now playing at The Duke on 42nd Street at New 42 Studios. Based on Charles Dickens’ coming-of-age classic, the show allows these performers to draw on their families, communities, and artistic experiences that helped shape their journeys to the stage. “Copperfield!” tells the story of a young man looking back on his life and trying to understand family, identity, perseverance, and where he belongs. Before Conte (Broadway’s “A Bronx Tale”), Sovronsky (Broadway’s “Cyrano de Bergerac”) and Miyagi (Off-Broadway’s “Beau the Musical”), found themselves bringing his story to life, their paths were touched by various lessons inspired by their local roots. Conte, who leads the musical as David Copperfield, sees the idea of home through the lens of the people who helped shape him. His grandparents live in Manhasset, and Long Island became an important part of his life, particularly after college, when he lived with them while auditioning and saving money for his first job. “They were the best roommates ever,” he says. His grandfather, who operated a pharmacy in Manhasset and New York City, was also a passionate supporter of the arts. His customers included Broadway performers like Ethel Merman due to his unique concoction of a remedy for sore throats. Conte considers his grandfather a lasting influence on his own decision to pursue acting. “He’s the forever inspiration of anything that I do,” he says. “Whatever life he’s built over 90plus years affords me the opportunity to take a risk and try to be an actor.” For Sovronsky and Miyagi, the Long Island connection began with music. Sovronsky grew up in Syosset, and began playing violin at the age of 3, studying Suzuki violin with the

Children’s Orchestra Society and in programs in Oyster Bay and Glen Cove. He later attended Syosset High School and became involved in theater, eventually finding a way to combine the two disciplines he had been told could not coexist professionally. “I didn’t want to choose,” he sayd. “People said you can’t do both, you have to choose. And I was like, ‘Watch me!’” Miyagi, who hails from Glen Cove and attended Portledge School in Locust Valley, also discovered her artistic identity early. She began playing violin at 3 (potentially crossing paths with future co-star Sovronsky with the Children’s Orchestra Society) and danced throughout her childhood. “I fell in love with theater in elementary school and thought, ‘Well, I’m going to be an actor,’” she says. “No one took me seriously, but I meant it very seriously.” Her parents’ Japanese restaurants —Asahi Tokyo in Glen Cove and later Maguro in Roslyn — provided another lesson in determination. Watching her parents navigate the demands and uncertainty of the restaurant business, she says, prepared her for the similarly unpredictable life of a theater performer. “They trained me to persevere,” Miyagi says. Those Long Island experiences have become an unexpected throughline in a production centered on finding one’s place in the world. But “Copperfield!” is also an unusually collaborative theatrical experience. The production uses an actor-musician approach in which the company members do far more than act. They sing, play instruments, portray multiple characters, and help create the sound and physical world of the story in full view of the audience. “It’s really rare that you get everyone touching instruments,” Sovronsky says. “That’s a really exciting, unifying element.” For Conte, the musicality of the company has been one of the most remarkable parts of the rehearsal process. He recalled watching performers switch instruments during a rehearsal and somehow make the arrangement sound even better. “I’m constantly surprised at the abilities of the people in the room,” he says. “You are watching the creative people create something before your eyes,” Conte says. That philosophy also informs the performers’ work with multiple characters. Sovronsky plays four different roles, using accents, vocal qualities, and physicality to distinguish them. Miyagi, a swing, covers multiple tracks, requiring her to move among characters with their own voices and physical identities. Musically, the production avoids the conventional amplified sound of many contemporary musicals. Instead, the acoustic score incorporates strings, winds, piano, and live Foley effects, creating a soundscape that complements the period setting. Sovronsky sees “Copperfield!” as ultimately a story about “finding your home and finding joy and the positivity in things.” Conte adds that the story’s themes serve as an important reminder: “When you’re dealt the cards you have, can you still find hope, purpose, and a reason to want to connect with other people?” As he puts it, the power of theater may ultimately lie in its ability to remind audiences that everyone is deserving of “grace and patience and forgiveness,” and that, even after a difficult journey, there is always the possibility of finding a way forward. The performers’ Long Island experiences are helping them tell a story about a young man doing exactly what they have done in their own ways: looking at where David Copperfield came from, discovering who he is, and finding the people and places that make him feel at home. “Charles Dickens’ Copperfield! The New Musical” runs through Dec. 6. Visit copperfieldthemusical.com to purchase tickets.

Queen-mania is coming back to Long Island. Almost Queen’s highvoltage tribute to one of rock’s most legendary bands is complete with soaring vocals, Brian May-style guitar riffs, four-part harmonies and the theatrical swagger that made Queen unforgettable. Fronted by Joseph Russo as the charismatic Freddie Mercury, with Steve Leonard as Brian May, Randy Gregg as John Deacon and John Cappadona as Roger Taylor, Almost Queen delivers a meticulously crafted recreation of the Queen experience. From the authentic costumes to faithful renditions of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You” and “Somebody to Love,” every detail is designed to capture the grandeur, precision and sheer fun of a Queen concert. It’s a full-throttle trip into the world of Queen. Expect big vocals, bigger guitar and plenty of reasons to get out of your seat.

Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

Curtain up on the Great White Way Broadway’s biggest hits take the spotlight at the Madison Theatre in “Give Our Regards to Broadway: A Salute to the 21st Century Musical.” The focus is on 2000s favorites, with showstoppers from “Wicked,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “In the Heights” and Disney classics. Add Broadway guest stars Nichelle Lewis and Harris Matthew “Molloy University’s talented CAP21 Musical Theatre students and the soaring South Shore Symphony, and the result is a production packed with big voices, memorable songs and Broadway ﬂair.

Sunday, Oct. 4, 3 p.m. $45-$65. Tickets available at madisontheatreny.org or (516) 323-4444. Madison Theatre, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.

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Your Neighborhood OCT

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

Suffolk County First Precinct meets

The Suffolk County First Precinct holds their community meeting. All are welcome to attend. • Where: Amity Harbor Civic Association, 100 Western Concourse, Amityville • Time: 7 p.m. • Contact: (631) 854-8100

CALENDAR Sawdust,” released in March 2025, landed on the FAI Folk Charts at #33 for Folk DJs Top Albums that month, with tracks gaining airplay on over 55 shows internationally. She’s been a featured performer throughout the region. As a wellestablished Hudson Valley artist for over 10 years, Marian led the premier acoustic quartet Project Mercury.

• Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888

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Nourish Babylon SitDown Dinner

Every Monday Nourish Babylon holds a sitdown dinner. All are welcome to attend.

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

A blast from the ‘80s

Tease that hair, dig out the neon and get ready to party like it’s 1985. Jessie’s Girl is bringing its wildly entertaining “Back to the Eighties” concert experience back to the Paramount, with a high-energy blast of pop, rock and pure ‘80s nostalgia. The New York City-based band features top rock and pop musicians and four powerhouse vocalists who transform into the era’s biggest icons, complete with signature looks, choreography and plenty of attitude. Expect hits from the decade’s biggest stars, delivered with a full live band and the kind of over-the-top production that makes Jessie’s Girl a concert — and a party — rolled into one. Add audience participation, colorful costumes, props, bubbles and a • Where: The Paramount, 370 blizzard of confetti, and you’ve got an all-out throwback celebration that keeps the New York Ave., Huntington crowd singing, dancing and reaching for those neon leg warmers. Whether you lived • Time: 8 p.m. through the ‘80s or simply wish you had, Jessie’s Girl knows how to take you back. • Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com

First Presbyterian Church SOS Feeding Ministry

The First Presbyterian Church of Babylon SOS, Serving Our Savior, Feeding Ministry offers grab and go meals. No questions are asked. • Where: First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 4-6 p.m. • Contact: (631) 587-5838

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

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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.

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

First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry This food pantry is available for

Farmers Market Come 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

L.I. Buddy Walk

Celebrate Alexander’s Angels and raise awareness for individuals with Down Syndrome by participating in the L.I. Buddy Walk. Established

in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness, the walk is free with registration required. • Where: Tanner Park, 400 Baylawn Ave., Copiague • Time: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Contact: charity.pledgeit.org/ downrightawesome20years

Children’s Pop-Up

The Town of Babylon invites families to stop at the Town Hall and pick up free costumes, clothes and coats for your children. After selecting your items, children can play at the Town Hall Playground. With children’s activities by Event Kings.

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

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Kid Zone

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

• Where: Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst • Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-3000

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Concert time

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes Marian Mastrorilli. She has been writing and performing “folk that rocks!” in the area since her late 20’s. After claiming Huntington as a new hometown in 2018, she’s been making headway in Long Island’s acoustic community. Her latest CD “Sea Salt and

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Notice of formation of BAL SISTERS LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 26, 2026. Office located in Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 50 Greybarn Lane, 311, Amity ville, New York 11701. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 26-182. 9/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10/7 Notice of formation of Go-Potty LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 7/21/2026 O f f i c e location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: G o-Potty LLC 277 Pacific Street,

Copiague NY 11726. Purpose: any lawful act. 26-187. 9/9, 16, 23, 30, 10/7, 14 Notice of formation of Vellum Hollow LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 8/28/2026 O f f i c e l o c at i on , County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Ve l l u m H o l l o w LLC, 117 Ireland Pl., Amityville, NY 11701 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-191. 9/9, 16, 23, 30, 17, 14 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIBERTY GROOMING LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/27/2026. Office locailon: Suffolk County, SSNY has been d􀂰􀂰􀂰􀂰􀂰􀂰􀂰􀂰􀂰d as agent o1 the LLC upon whom process ogainst it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process servecl to: 9 Norman avenue Amltyvlllo NY 11701 Purpose Any lawful act 26-185 9/9, 116, 23, 30, 10/7,14 NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court County Of Suffolk U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of Amer ica, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National As-

sociation, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Tr u s t , Mor t g a g e Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-AR1, Plaintiff AGAINST Frank E. Connor, Jr. a/k/a Frank E. Connor a/k/a Frank Connor, Cathy Morris, American Express C enturion Bank, Town Supervisor for the Town of Babylon, Columbia University Medical Center Anesthesia Services of CPMC, Vanessa Connor, Fallon Connor and Joy Connor, et al, Defendant Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly dated December 20, 2022 and entered on January 06, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., North Lindenhurst, NY on October 19, 2026 at 09:30 AM premises known as 64 Offaly Street, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, SECTION: 163.00, BLOCK: 03.00, LOT: 066.001, District 0100. Approximate amount of judgment is $686,972.95 plus interests and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 613660/2017. This sale may be subject to the US Dept of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Real Estate Reporting Rule. In such event, all purchasers are required to provide the information needed for proper reporting in accordance with the terms of sale. For sale information,

please visit XOME at www.XOME.com or call 844-400-9663. Richard Lavorata, Jr., Referee FRENKEL L AMBERT WEISMAN & GORDON LLP 53 Gibson Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 01-085151-F00 26-196. 9/23, 30, 10/7, 14

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY A PA RT M E N T REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, October 6th, 2026. Public hearings begin 6:00pm. N E W APPLICATIONS: •Erin Brown APMT-26-107 36 Namleps Ln Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM#0100-91-1-9 •Gene Matersley APMT-26-48 782 Bermuda Road West Babylon, NY 11704 SCTM# 0100-2141-181 •Steevenson Mondelus APMT-26-95 190 Suburban Ave Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM#0100-92-236 •Phillip Cirrone APMT-26-112 331 17th Street Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM#0100-86-110 •Grace DeBiccari APMT-26-106 1729 Quarter Street West Babylon, NY 11704 SCTM#0100-209-4-

101.001 P r i n t i n g Instructions: R E N E WA L S B Y A F F I DAV I T APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED. All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas , Chairperson, A c c e s s o r y Apartment Review B o a r d , To w n o f B abylon, Nor th Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York. Amityville Record: We d n e s d a y, S e pte mb e r 3 0 t h , 2026 26-199. 9/30 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, October 7, 2026 at 6:00pm N EW A PPL IC ATION 1. Ramon Sanchez 183 Liberty Ave. N. Babylon NY 11703 SCTM NO: 0100-153-2-40 2. John Walton 32 Spring St. Wheatley Heights NY 11798 SCTM NO: 0100-14-6-30 3. Anthony Pellati 1599 3rd St. West Babylon NY 11704 SCTM NO: 0100-138-3-66 4. Piotr Sadowski 201 Elm Ave. Lindenhurst NY 11757 SCTM NO: 0100-226-3-33 5. 5 W Smith LLC

5 Smith St. N. Amityville NY 11701 SCTM NO: 0100-165-1-81 RENEWALS 1. Maria Forgione 15 Lake Place Wyandanch NY 11798 SCTM NO: 010059-4-37 2. AJR Enterprises NY LLC 17 Bedford St. Wyandanch NY 11798 SCTM NO: 010083-1-7 26-200 9/30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/ or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): P U B L I C H E A RING/SITE PLAN REVIEW/HOTEL/ MOTEL JOB#: PLAN2 6 - 1 9 ; L AV R e alty, LLC.: SCTM# 0100-066.00-02.00019.001: Z one – MH Motel Hotel: SEQRA – Type II Action: Applicant proposes interior and exterior renovations to an existing 2-story 13,349.35sf (footprint) motel, along with associ-

ated site improvements.: Property is located on the west side of Commack Road, 700' south of Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York P U B L I C H E A RING/SITE PLAN REVIEW/BAR/RESTAURANT JOB#: PLAN-2622; ALTA Development LTD: SCTM# 0100-043.0002.00-117.000, 0100-043.0002.00-118.000 and 0100-043.00-02.00065.000: Zone – E Business: SEQRA – Type II Action: Applicant proposes interior and exterior renovations of two existing structures on three lots for a physical therapy of-

fice (2,648sf footprint) and a 20-seat cafe (924sf ), along with associated site improvements.: Property is located on the northeast corner of Deer Park Avenue and Long Island Avenue, Deer Park, 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 Pl an n i ng B o ard, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Amityville Record: 09/30/2026 26-201 9/30

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Notice of formation of Black Moon Sunday LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 08/06/2026 O f f i c e l o c at i o n , County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: The LLC, 11 Park D r i v e , apt . 2 1 3 , Wyandanch, NY 11798. Purpose: any lawful act. 26-184 9/2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10/7

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said the event was a perfect opportunity to get out and meet Chrebet. As longtime Jets fans, the father and son had Chrebet sign their collectible mini helmets. “It’s a beautiful day to be out and we got to meet Wayne Chrebet,” said Vincent Jr., acknowledging that he and his father are longtime Jets fans. Andrew and Alana, the son and daughter of Anthony and Ava Falco of Levittown, enjoyed cupcakes and other snacks and treats at the event. “It’s a beautiful day to be out doing something nice like this with the family,” Ava said. The Amityville center provides programs and services for families affected by dementia. AFA’s event information said the center offers activities including art, music, dance, movement and brain games, as well as support groups for caregivers and free memory screenings. The AFA Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center is at 149 Schleigel Boulevard in Amityville. AFA says the center offers free dementia-friendly activities, caregiver support groups and memory screenings for the community. For more information, go to ALZfdn.org/ afa-li-center or call (631) 223-4000.

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Alana and Andrew Falco enjoy a cupcake at Family Fund Day. They are the children of Anthony and Ava Falco of Levittown.

Vincent Sinisgalli, Jr., and Vincent Sinisgalli Sr., of Seaford, were all smiles as they posed for a photo with New York Jets Ring of Honor member Wayne Chrebet. LAMI2

NOTICE is hereby given that the B OA R D OF APPEALS of the Village of Amityville will hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of Village Hall, 21 Ireland Place, Amityville , NY at 7:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, October 15th, 2026, to consider the following applications: Application of Nicole Tapia. Applicant seeks a special exception to maintain a 4 foot non-solid and 5-foot solid vinyl fence on a corner lot pursuant to Sections 183-139 A (2) and

Public Notices 152-11 of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Northeast corner of Russell Street and Bryan Avenue in a “Residential BB” District known as 24 Russell Street a/k/a SCTM# 101-8-3-23. Application of Wilber Perez. Applicant seeks a special exception to maintain a 54” non-solid aluminum fence on a waterfront property pursuant to Section 183-139 A (1) of the Village of Amityville C o de. Premis es lcated on the South side of Dewey Avenue approximately

105 feet West of Mincher Place in a “Residential BB” District known as 20 Dewey Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 10114-1-36. Application of Jacquez Proscia. Applicant seeks a special exception to maintain a 6-foot wood Fence Pursuant to Section 183-139 A (3) of the Village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Southwest corner of Oak Street and B ay v i e w Ave nu e in a “Residence B” District known as 155 Oak Street a/k/a SCTM 101-6-1-13.1.

Ap p l i c a t i o n o f Douglas Incorvia. Applicant seeks a special exception to install a 6-foot vinyl fence on a waterfront property pursuant to Section 183-139 A (1) of the village of Amityville Code. Premises located on the Northeast corner of Ocean Avenue and Coles Avenue in a “Residential A” District known as 3 Coles Avenue a/k/a SCTM# 101-9-7-24. By Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Village of Amityville Catherine Murdock, Clerk/Treasurer. 26-202 9/30, 10/7

Landon Malakh, of Brooklyn, puts all his strength into hammering a great score at Family Fun Day.

Catherine Rosiello of Bluepoint, daughter of Jackie and Mike Rossiello, smiles as New York Mets Hall of Famer Dwight Gooden gives her an autograph.

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e represent over 2,000 individuals from Nassau and Suffolk counties who have developed four types of cancer — liver, kidney, thyroid and testicular cancers — and also ulcerative colitis, in litigation involving PFAS,” said Jeffrey Guzman, a founding member of the Wall Street law firm Krentsel Guzman Herbert. Guzman knows the issues associated with PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals,” well. He has a home on Long Island where wells have been impacted by PFAS. Thousands of water suppliers across the United States, including the Suffolk County Water Authority, have filed lawsuits against companies involved with PFAS. Last year the 3M Company agreed to a settlement of $10.3 billion. SCWA expects to receive $170 million of that. It got an initial payment of $34 million last year. Smaller settlements were reached with other companies, including DuPont, which developed PFAS in 1938 and patented its creation as Teflon.

But Guzman noted that this was “remediation litigation seeking money for the cost of cleaning up the PFAS that are already in the water. It did not intend to compensate any individuals who suffered as a consequence of their exposure.” He added, “Those who have suffered health impacts from PFAS are entitled to compensation from these companies, which knew it was carcinogenic.” On the Krentsel Guzman Herbert website, kglawteam.com, there are a series of pages detailing the firm’s PFAS litigation seeking compensation for those victims. They’re titled “Long Island’s PFAS Water Crisis: Your Health’s on the Line.” Under “What Are Forever Chemicals, and Why Are They So Dangerous?” the explanation begins: “Forever Chemicals, or PFAS, are toxic chemicals tainting your tap … Long Island’s drinking water ranks among the most contaminated. A federal database shows 19 water suppliers detected PFAS. In 16 districts, levels exceeded 20 [parts per trillion], one hitting 146 ppt, over double the 70 ppt seen nationwide, per Citizens Campaign for the Environment” — the organization based in Farmingdale. “That’s your water,” the website goes

on to say. “You’ve been drinking it for years, cooking with it, and bathing in it. Each sip and shower adds toxins to your body.” Under “The Effects of PFAS on Your Body,” the details continue: “These manufactured chemicals don’t break down — not in the environment, not in your body. They build up in your bloodstream over time, and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) warns they’re linked to serious diseases. Long Island’s exposure is worse than most in the U.S.” Under “Am I Eligible for Compensation for PFASRelated Cancers,” there’s this: “Yes. If you’ve lived on Long Island for years, drinking, washing and bathing in tap water, that’s exposure. Studies show PFAS increase your risk of cancer.” In July, as I reported two weeks ago in “New York state takes on the ‘forever chemicals,’” state Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court, charging corporations involved with PFAS — including 3M and DuPont — with being in violation of many state laws. James cited corporate documents in which the companies acknowledge that they knew about PFAS’ threats to human health and the environment, but still pushed

ne busy lawyer has a home on L.I. where wells have been impacted by PFAS.

products made with the chemicals anyway. Meanwhile, despite action by the state and private litigation targeting PFAS, the Trump administration is moving in the opposite direction. The Environmental Protection Agency — headed by Long Island resident Lee Zeldin, of Shirley — is seeking “rollbacks on regulations,” according to a letter of complaint that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sent to Zeldin last month. And the EPA just approved the licensing of “two new pesticides that contain PFAS,” Food & Water Action, a Washington, D.C-based organization, reports. It issued a statement saying, “PFAS don’t readily break down in our environment and are linked to serious health concerns like cancer. They don’t belong anywhere near our food.” FWA included a message that it encouraged people to sign and send to Zeldin, saying, “I demand that you rescind the approval of isocycloseram and cyclobutrifluram, deny future approvals of PFAS pesticides, and update the EPA’s definition of PFAS to fully reflect this dangerous class of chemicals.” Karl Grossman has been an investigative reporter in a variety of media for more than 50 years. He is a professor of journalism at the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

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n a world driven by the overconsumption of technology and social media, one thing I’ve always prided myself on is my love of books. I was raised to enjoy reading — scouring pages for enjoyment, an escape from reality or, perhaps most important, a new perspective on life. In 2025 I read 70 books, my highest total in recent years and an uptick from 55 in 2024. This year I set out to at least match that accomplishment, but for some reason I’ve found myself consistently dejected by many things I’ve tried to read. I’ve hit a “reading slump” in the past, but never one that’s lasted for what feels like months on end. And don’t get me wrong — there’ve been some gems this year — but mostly I’ve been particularly unmoved by the material I’ve chosen. A few weeks ago, I was compiling a weekly calendar for the East Meadow Herald and included a “Bestsellers Book Discussion” at the East Meadow library. The book of choice for September was

“James,” by Percival Everett, a historical novel that retells Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the perspective of one of that landmark book’s two main characters, the enslaved Black man named Jim. Several friends have read and enjoyed “James,” and rightfully so: It was awarded the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. I figured if anything were to yank me out of my rut, surely it could be a novel like “James.” I haven’t yet finished the book, but I can tell you that it’s exactly the kind of historical story that normally piques my curiosity. Thus far I’ve been captivated by the way Everett challenges the stereotypes historically used to portray enslaved people, depicts the relationship between a young white boy and a Black man, and explores what freedom truly means. In my early reading of “James,” a thought occurred to me: Could a book like this end up being banned? I turned to Google, where I was informed that no, it isn’t currently widely censored or flatout banned, although the novel possesses the qualities of books that have previ-

ously been challenged, including the use of rough language and a raw depiction of slavery. As it turns out, others — lots of readers — had wondered the same thing. Everett spoke with “CBS Sunday Morning” in 2024 about the possibility of “James” being censored, calling the banning of any book a “performative act by small and frightened people in an attempt to control a world that they can’t control.” Everett’s words were powerful. It’s troubling that we live in a world where an author must consider how censorship might affect the reception of his work. I share this with you because we’re approaching Banned Books Week, which will be observed Oct. 4-10. This year’s theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” The annual event seeks to bring attention to the issue of censorship, uniting librarians, educators, authors and readers against organized attempts to restrict access to information. PEN America, a nonprofit that protects free expression, has tracked nearly 23,000 instances of books being banned

anned Books Week begins Sunday. I urge you to look up a list of them and read one.

in the U.S. since 2021. Florida, Texas and Tennessee lead the country, with the highest volume of restrictions and removals. The books that make those lists often feature LGTBQ themes, discussions of race and racism and big-picture American history, warts and all. Censorship, in any form, undermines everyone’s ability to think freely, explore challenging topics, and learn. As I’ve learned this year, not every book speaks to every reader. But everyone deserves the chance to decide that for themselves. I’m not writing this to tell you to read “James,” although it may just turn out to be the book that gets me out of my slump. I do, however, think it’s the type of book that people who are looking to expand their worldview and interact with diverse perspectives should read. Ahead of Banned Books Week, I urge you to look up a list of novels that have been challenged, removed or restricted. Choose one and read it. Even if it isn’t your next favorite, it might show you something you hadn’t thought to look for. And remember: A book doesn’t have to be comfortable for it to be worth reading. Jordan Vallone is the deputy managing editor of Herald Community Newspapers. Comments? Jvallone@liherald.com.

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t’s time to turn the spotlight on our roadways toward the growing use of e-bikes and electric scooters. This has become one of the most frequent concerns I hear from residents lately. The increase in the numbers of these vehicles has made driving and walking through our community feel at times like navigating an obstacle course. Riders speed, weave through traffic, ignore stop signs and enter roadways without warning. This endangers everyone who may have only a split second to react. Although much of the concern focuses on young riders, this isn’t just a young-person issue. There are adults operating e-bikes and scooters carelessly, riding against traffic or on sidewalks, and ignoring traffic controls. Everyone operating one of these vehicles must follow the rules of the road and respect those around them. I’ve seen children who appear to be as young as 10 darting across streets with little awareness of other vehicles ot

pedestrians. Many aren’t wearing helmets, while others carry passengers on vehicles not designed for more than one person, increasing the possibility that a moment of carelessness will result in serious injury, or tragedy. The number of e-bikes in New York City increased from roughly 96,000 in 2020 to more than 272,000 in 2023. Some doctors are calling the use of e-bikes a public health crisis due to the surge in pediatric trauma cases. Stony Brook University Hospital reports an increase of as much as 900 percent in hospitalizations resulting from the use of “micro-mobility devices,” which in 2025 accounted for 30 percent of all pediatric trauma emergency cases. Although we don’t have specific data showing how many e-bikes and scooters are being operated locally, I believe most residents would agree that we’ve seen a major increase. They are now a regular presence throughout our neighborhoods. These aren’t simply toys. They are motorized vehicles capable of reaching speeds that can cause severe injuries. They must be operated with the same attention, caution and respect for traffic laws that we expect from everyone using our roads.

In Amityville, the e-bike speed limit is 20 mph, and it’s 15 mph for electric scooters. Scooter operators must also be at least 16 years old. State lawmakers are considering additional protections. Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Jeremy Zellner and Assemblyman William Conrad III would require every e-bike and scooter operator to wear an approved helmet. Safe operation is only one of the riders’ responsibilities. Lithium-ion batteries can create a serious fire hazard if damaged, modified or improperly charged. Owners should only purchase bikes, scooters and batteries tested and certified by an accredited laboratory, use the manufacturerapproved battery and charger, and never leave a battery charging unattended or overnight. Batteries should be taken out of service immediately if they overheat, swell, leak, emit an unusual odor or show signs of damage. There have been two incidents in which improperly disposed-of lithium-ion batteries have caught fire, creating a difficult situation for our Fire Department. Our Police Department shares these concerns. It is actively conducting public outreach and ramping up enforce-

t’s up to parents to know what their child is riding and where it can legally be used.

ment of the laws governing e-bikes and scooters, but enforcement can be challenging. These vehicles are highly mobile, violations may occur quickly, and officers generally must see the unsafe behavior or identify the rider. They can’t be on every street at every moment, which is why education, parental involvement and cooperation from residents remain essential. Officers can respond to complaints, speak with riders and contact the parents of younger riders. It is parents’ responsibility to know what type of vehicle their child is riding, whether they can legally operate it, how fast it can travel and where it may be used. And adult riders must understand that traffic laws apply to them, and that pedestrians have the right to feel safe. The rules should be clear: Wear a helmet that fits properly, obey stop signs and traffic signals, stay off sidewalks, don’t carry passengers, remain visible and never assume that a driver sees you. E-bikes and scooters can be useful and enjoyable forms of transportation. The goal is not to prevent their responsible use, but to ensure that they’re operated safely and respectfully. This is a community-wide responsibility, and every rider must do their part to prevent serious or life-changing accidents. Michael O’Neill is the mayor of Amityville.

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