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Engineers hired by the Lindenhurst School District are reviewing the viability of the Lindenhurst High School pool before determining how the district—and its residents— will decide to move forward.
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Lindenhurst school officials are working with engineers to determine the full extent of repairs needed at the Lindenhurst High School pool, with an update to the community expected in the coming months, Superintendent Vincent A. Caravana said.
The assessment follows voter approval in May of a $2.6 million capital reserve expenditure to fund improvements across the district, including repairs to the pool’s mechanical room. Other approved projects include roofing and HVAC work at the high school, gutter repairs at the middle school, and plumbing and electrical upgrades districtwide. The funds, already set aside by voters, will not affect the district’s operating budget.
However, the pool repairs have sparked concern among some residents.
John Lisi, president of the Daniel Street Civic Association, said the district must examine the entire pool facility — not just the mechanical room, which houses equipment that circulates and chlorinates the water.
“The community spent money to repair the pump room in the 1990s when it started to collapse, and now it’s caving in again,” Lisi said. “We should not be putting money into repairing it again unless we know the cause of the prob-
lem, as well as other issues, such as the condition of the pool’s pipes and why the pool is leaking.”
Lisi cautioned against committing $1.3 million to address a single issue when other underlying problems may exist.
School officials agreed, however, noting that the engineers have been authorized to inspect the entire pool, including the walls, pipes carrying water from the pump into the pool, the drainage and electrical work.
Lisi agreed that is the only way a true assessment of the potential costs of fixing the pool— and its future in the district—can be made by the public who will have to foot the bill for whatever district officials decide.
“I’m not against redoing the pool if that’s what the community wants,” he said. “But we must know the full scope of the work needed and what it will cost. We can’t keep putting BandAids on the problem.”
“The Administration and Board of Education shares in the community member’s concern, which is why we conducted exploratory testing,” said a school spokesman. “The purpose of the testing is to determine if the deterioration extends further than the mechanical room, under the pool deck, corridors, locker rooms, pool equipment, etc.”
The pool is currently closed to students and residents.
By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com
When Sean Goodwin passed away on Sept. 2, Babylon Village lost more than a trustee — it lost a devoted volunteer, a beloved neighbor, and a quiet force behind some of the village’s most cherished spaces.
To honor his legacy, the village will mark April 22 — his birthday and, fittingly, Earth Day — as Sean Goodwin Day each year.
“Sean became the fabric of this community,” said Judy Skillen, president of the Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society. “My heart is broken.”
Skillen noted that the designation was especially poignant, as Goodwin had recently completed the seasonal plantings surrounding the Village Gazebo — a space he helped maintain with care and pride.
“He was always smiling, kind to everybody, and supportive,” she said. “We should all remember the example Sean set for us.”
Goodwin’s usual seat at the Sept. 9 village board meeting was filled with a framed copy of his obituary and a bouquet of flowers.
A Babylon resident for 19 years, Goodwin was a parishioner at St. Joseph’s Church and an active figure in civic life. He was appointed to the board as a Trustee and was later elected to the
position, something that Babylon Village Mayor Mary Adams said he was very proud of.
He also served on the board of the Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society. He was a member of the Babylon Village Façade Improvement Committee, a trustee with the Pride Parade Board, and a volunteer with the Babylon Village Volunteer Corp. His work with the preservation of the historic Conklin House further deepened his ties to the village’s cultural legacy.
“Never a day will go by that Sean Goodwin’s imprint will not be in our hearts and will always be seen throughout our Village,” Adams wrote in a social media tribute.
In other village board action:
•The board granted permission to the Babylon Rotary Club to hold its annual golf outing and barbecue at the E. Donald Conroy Golf Course on Oct. 6, with a rain date of Oct. 20. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m., and temporary 12-by-18-inch signs will be posted at various merchants in the village through Oct. 6 to advertise the event.
•Resolved to hold a Public Hearing on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law 0923PH of 2025- RoofTop Dining .•Residents of Lincoln Street were approved to hold a block
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
•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, call (631) 957-3012.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
•Amityville Village Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For more information, call (631) 264-6000.
•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.
•St John’s Thrift Shoppe Yard Sale: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 42 E. John Street, Lindenhurst. Toys, jewelry, holiday items, collectibles, clothing, home decor and much more. Rain date Sept. 27. All proceeds help support St. John’s Lutheran Church outreach programs. Call 631-226-1274 for further information.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
•Village of Babylon Board of Trustees meeting: 7 p.m. (work session); 8 p.m. (regular meeting); 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.
•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 12step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 332-0552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.
•Church Attic Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway, Amityville. For information, call (631) 264-0152 or email amitychurch1792@gmail.com WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
•Town of Babylon Rental Board Meeting: 6 p.m., Town Board Room, Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst. For more information, call (631) 957-4434.
•Emotional Health Recovery and Support Group: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free weekly, virtual meeting of Emotions Anonymous, a 12-step support group for anyone experiencing emotional difficulties. For more information, call Steve at (631) 3320552 or Jill at (516) 220-7808. All calls are confidential.
• The Long Island Dahlia Society: 9 a.m., Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway., Great River. All are welcome. Come and learn how to care for your dahlias. Tubers will be available for sale starting in April. For more information call (631) 972-8829 (leave message) or visit longislanddahlia.org.
•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
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
•Village of Babylon Planning Board: 7:30 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.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
•My Camera and Eye…A Creative Journey: 2 p.m. at the Village of Bablom Historical Society Museum, 117 W. Main St., Babylon Village. Holly Gordon is an artist who believes in engaging in important social issues and in blazing creative trails. Her ability to articulate her creative process as well as engage and inspire others, makes her an indispensable advocate for the arts. Join Holly as she shares her stories and photos from her journey from a five-year-old with a Brownie camera to an art teacher. For more info., call the museum at 631-6691756.
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By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Babylon Town held separate remembrance ceremonies on Sept. 11 to mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, each offering moments of reflection, tribute and unity.
The remembrance ceremony was held at the town’s September 11th Hometown Memorial at Cedar Beach. The memorial was dedicated on Sept. 11, 2005, in memory of those who died and were affected by the 2001 attacks.
Since its inception, the town has held an annual vigil at the site, joined by families of vic -
tims, local fire departments, community leaders and fellow residents.
“Twenty-four years later and it still feels like it was yesterday that we were watching the horror and praying for the lost souls and hugging our neighbors, friends and families,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer. “It doesn’t get easier, and it is so important that we never forget.”
The location was chosen, officials said, for its scenic and serene views — a setting meant to offer a tranquil environment for remembrance and reflection.
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West Babylon Junior High School has an ongoing collaboration with the West Babylon Public Library to display K-12 artwork throughout the school year in the children’s section of the library.
The current exhibit features sixth and eighth grade artwork on display in July and August. Ms. Alfano’s eighth grade classes created flower portraits using colored pencils. Students applied their understanding of primary, secondary and tertiary colors, along with tints and shades. Students were limited
by the use of only primary colors along with black and white to develop their work, pushing their understanding of color theory.
The sixth grade students created animal zentangles using micron pen and watercolor pencils. Students chose an animal that represented them and used a variety of techniques using micron pens and watercolor to create unique pieces with a likeness of their animal. Students learned about mindfulness through zentangle techniques.
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A Levittown man was arrested earlier last week and charged with selling flavored vape products to a minor at a North Babylon business. Suffolk County Police gave this account:
Following multiple community complaints, officers from the First Precinct Investigative Unit — along with Community Support Units, AntiCrime, and First Precinct Patrol officers — conducted a police investigation at Milk N Things, 128A Deer Park
Avenue. According to police, Chinu Nln, 21, an employee at the store, was arrested and charged with Unlawfully Dealing With a Child, second degree and Selling a Flavored Vape Product to a Person under 21 years of age. In addition, Police said numerous vape products were seized from the business.
Nln was issued a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in First District Court later this month.
The following incidents have been reported by the Suffolk County Police Department and other law enforcement and emergency service units:
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West Islip: Someone spray painted the side of a vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a home on Peter Paul Drive September 1. The vehicle was a 2011 Chevrolet.
West Islip: The victim of a hit and run told police that at approximately 10:45 a.m., Aug. 31, he/she was driving along Sunrise Highway service road near the Robert Moses overpass when another vehicle attempted to merge into the lane, striking the front end of the victim’s vehicle. The driver fled the scene without stopping to exchange information.
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North Lindenhurst. The owner of a vehicle left in a parking lot at 85 Sunrise Highway was rear ended by an unknown vehicle, whose driver fled the scene. That incident was reported Aug. 30 shortly before 4 p.m.,
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Amityville: Cigarettes were stolen from Dollar General on Great Neck Road Sept. 3, shortly after 11 a.m.
North Babylon: Two packages were stolen from the front porch of a home on Deer Park Avenue Sept. 2. The theft was reported at 8:58 p.m.
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West Babylon: Two unknown females walked into Burlington on Montauk Highway Sept. 2, shortly after 9 p.m., and left the store with an assortment of clothing valued at more than $1,000.
East Farmingdale: More than $1,000
in assorted clothing was stolen from TJ Max in the Airport Plaza Sept. 2. The report indicated that the items were taken by two women at approximately 1:12 p.m. Deer Park: Two men were observed stealing approximately $1,000 work of merchandise from the Polo/Ralph Lauren store in The Arches.
Lindenhurst: A large sum of cash was stolen from a truck that was left unlocked on Hoffman Avenue Aug. 29. That theft was reported at 12:30 p.m.
North Lindenhurst: Someone broke into an apartment on Feustal Street on Aug. 29 and stole an assortment of jewelry and a laptop. That incident was reported at 1:12 a.m.
ARRESTS
Driving While Intoxicated: Adonay Cruz Crespo, 27, of 69 Commercial Blvd., Central Islip; Milton Marinquituizaca, 32, of 485 Clift St., Central Islip; Matthew Lopez, 22, of 239 Connecticut Ave., North Bay Shore; Brian Hause, 40, of 20 Wavecrest Ave., West Islip; Gissela Guiterrez Cantarero, 30, of 805 Northgate Dr., Uniondale; Felix Arriaza Flores, 43, of 86 Lexington Ave., Central Islip; Pedro Cruz Pena, 42, of 239 Napoli St., Central Islip; Shane Wardell, 19, of 76 Harbor Breach Rd., Miller Place.
Criminal Possession of a Weapon: Jean Joseph Jason, 25, 498 18 St., West Babylon.
Petit Larceny: Phillipe Gerdes, 39, of 656 Garfield Rd., Baldwin; Deangela Lamb, 43, of 15 E. Halley La., Central Islip; Taylor Johnson, 1072 Hicksville Rd., Seaford; Stephen Latanya, 43, 58 Smith
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By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
The Copiague girls’ soccer team is entering a new chapter under the leadership of first-year coach Taylor Cardone.
After four years coaching the JV squad, Cardone has taken over the varsity program with a clear vision: to rebuild, grow, and foster a love for the game in a young and evolving team.
“This is a rebuilding year,” Cardone said. “We lost a lot of seniors last year, but that just means more opportunity for our younger players to step up and develop.”
When Cardone first joined the program, there was only one team. Now, with 25 players on each squad, the growth of the sport in Copiague is evident. Many of the current varsity players are underclassmen or new to the game, making development both a challenge and a priority. “A lot of the girls only play during the school season,” Cardone explained. “I’m really trying to get them to fall in love with soccer, to touch the ball more, and to get involved with club teams outside of school.”
The Eagles have gotten off to a rough start. The first few weeks featured a 3-1 win over Amityville but also ith three shutout losses to Comsewogue, East Hampton, and Pierson/Bridgehampton,
Despite the youth movement, the team is anchored by strong senior leadership. Aneisa Nichols, a versatile 12th grader currently playing center back, is a standout both on and off the field. “She can play anywhere and is a true leader,” said Cardone. Fellow senior Adrianna Carbajal is another all-around talent who leads by example and can contribute in multiple roles.
Emerging young talent is a major highlight of this year’s squad. Freshman Jessica Coto has made an immediate impact in her first varsity season. “She’s someone we try to play a lot of balls through,” said Cardone. In eighth grade, Gabriella Salgado is known for her technical skills and ability to distribute the ball with precision.
Athleticism and experience come in the form of Kaylee Campbell, a junior who has been on varsity since her freshman year. “She’s one of the most athletic players
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Copaigue’s Jessica Coto, right, and Amitville’s Adriana Maldonado battled for control of the ball during the Sept. 4 season opener.
I’ve coached and is incredibly versatile,” Cardone said. Another key junior, Daysi Turcios, brings an attacking mindset and a strong shot, making her a vital part of the offensive game plan.
In goal, the Eagles have relied on both sophomore Danielle Araque and freshman Juliet Nohs, who have both become critical assets, stepping up in a position that has historically been difficult to fill. “They’ve made some great saves already this season,” said Cardone.
While wins and losses matter, Cardone is focused on building a sustainable program with a strong culture. “I want the girls to buy in and enjoy what we’re building here,” she said. “If they’re excited to come to practice and committed to improving, that’s how we grow.”
As the season progresses, Copiague may prove to be in a rebuilding phase, but the foundation being laid has the potential to be strong.
Next up on the schedule is a road test against Wyandanch Sept. 26 at 4 p.m..
By NIKO SCARLATOS sports@liherald.com
Babylon’s boys ‘soccer team has stepped into the unknown but they’re doing so under the steady guidance of a familiar face.
Coach Dennis McGovern enters his 11th year at the helm of the boys program after previously spending 12 years coaching the Babylon girls. In between, he took time off to coach his own kids, further strengthening his connection to the local soccer community.
This season, the expectations coming in were difficult to pin down. The Panthers graduated six starters from last year’s squad, leaving behind a roster with undeniable potential but limited varsity experience. “We’re still finding ourselves right now,” McGovern admitted. “A lot of these guys were good players in past years, but there just wasn’t room for them to get a lot of playing time. Now it’s their turn.”
Despite the question marks, the Panthers have started strong with a 4-0 record, including a season-opening 2-1 win over a physical Wyandanch team, an early sign that this group might be ready to rise to the occasion. Ronan Dee and Griffen Smith scored Babylon’s goals.
Since then, it has been dominant, beating Riverhead Charter 2-0, Smithtown Christian 6-0, and Greenport 8-0.
Leading the charge is senior goalkeeper and captain Trace Serrone, a third-year varsity player who recorded 11 shutouts last season and already has three under his belt in 2025. “Trey can keep us in games,” McGovern said. “He’s a leader back there, and his experience is something we lean on heavily.”
Joining him in the leadership group is junior midfielder Danny Murphy, also in his third year on varsity and serving as a captain. “He’s been a steady presence in the midfield,” said McGovern. “He brings valuable varsity minutes which is important for a team like us that lacks experience.”
Christian Pena, another junior and three-year starter, is a “quality” player who provides consistency and skill. Meanwhile, John Stricoff, also a junior, played in every game last year and often draws the toughest defensive assignments, regularly
marking the opposing team’s best attacker. Among the new faces, freshman forward Antonio Bartolotta stands out. He played JV last year and was called up for the playoffs. “He’s continuing to grow,” said McGovern. “He’s got a lot of promise.” Bartolotta currently leads the team in goals so far this season with three.
The team also features a pair of brothers at center back: senior Dillon Borruso and his younger brother, Logan, who is a sophomore. “We keep telling them to just be themselves,” McGovern said, emphasizing the importance of letting players grow into their roles.
A unique aspect of Babylon soccer is its tight-knit, family-like culture. With open summer practices for grades 7-12, younger players are regularly exposed to the varsity environment.
“We’ve always had a family culture here,” said McGovern. “At a small school like Babylon, it’s easier to bring younger guys around the older ones and show them what it takes. You can’t teach winning, but you hope that it’s contagious.”
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St., North Amityville; Eugene Freeman, 64, 260 Vespucci Ave., Copiague; Kayla McCallum, 31, of 248 Tree Ave., Central Islip.
Criminal Mischief: Arthur Doumas, 64, of 6 Alexander Dr., Farmingdale; Hannah Taylor, 29, of 36 Cooper St., Babylon. Assault: Osman Ekramulhaq, 29, of 818 Windmill Ave., West Babylon.
Menacing: Daniel Vaughn, 65, 5 Beach-
Menacing With a Weapon: Cruz Vazquez, 66, of 455 48th St., Lindenhurst.
Burglary: Michael Doherty, 40, of 131 S. Clinton Ave., Bay Shore.
Grand Larceny: Robert Perniciaro, 23, of 5 Wyandanch Ave., East Islip; Alparslan Korkmaz, 28, of 738 E. Meadow, East Meadow.
Menacing with a Weapon: Andre Pierre, 31, 187 Grand Blvd., Brentwood.
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.
Suffolk County Police arrested a Lindenhurst man on Fri., Sept. 12, for the possession and promotion of child pornography. Police gave this account: Digital Forensics Unit detectives received a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children regarding a Lindenhurst man in July. Following an investigation, detectives, with assistance from the First Precinct Community Support
Unit, today executed a search warrant at 9 Deauville Parkway at approximately 6:30 a.m. and arrested a resident.
Detectives charged James Davidson with Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. Davidson, 67, was arraigned Sept. 12 at First District Court in Central Islip.
A framed photo and bouquet of flowers marked the seat held by Trustee Sean Goodwin who died suddenly September 2.
party on Sept. 20, from noon to 11 p.m., with a rain date of Sept. 21. The street will be blocked between Deer Park Avenue and Siegel Boulevard, subject to parking re-
strictions for emergency purposes. The next regular Village Board meeting will be held Tues., Sept. 23 at 8 p.m., Village Hall, 153 West Main St., Babylon.
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The Knights of Columbus #11968 will be holding a Harvest Moon Dance on Oct. 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church.
The event will feature music by Tony and the Boys with a special guest. The cost is $38. Included will
be a three-course meal, as well as beer and wine.
For ticket information, call Rob at (631) 747-0147 or Dave at (631) 357-0188.
Our Lady of Grace Church, Father Shanahan Hall is located at 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon.
For Information on Advertising here, please call Ellen Reynolds at 516-569-4000 x286.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #94 in Babylon will be hosting an indoor Craft Fair on October 19 at the American Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they are currently seeking vendors.
A 6ft table costs $35; two 6 ft tables for $65; 8ft tables for $45; and two 8ft tables for $85.
For a registration form, please email us at americanlegionpost94babylonny@ gmail.com. You will need a registration form to register.
For more information, please text or call Jennifer at (631) 960-6510 or Erin at (631) 807-1549.
American Legion Hall is located at 22 Grove Place, Babylon.
By ALYSSA R. GRIFFIN agriffin@liherald.com
A celebration of Long Island heroes is back — with a twist. On Oct. 22, the annual event hosted by the American Red Cross on Long Island will take place in the morning: The inaugural two-hour breakfast will be held at the Heritage Club at Bethpage, in Farmingdale, at 8 a.m.
And after years of having three or so honorees, the Red Cross will honor six heroes in categories including Community Impact Hero, First Responder Hero, Global Citizenship Hero, Disaster Hero and Military Hero. “This was just brought to our attention by our wonderful board and volunteers saying, ‘There are a lot more people that deserve some recognition,’” the organization’s CEO, Jose Dominguez, said.
Luv Michael is the Community Impact Hero honoree this year. Founded in 2015, Luv Michael is a nonprofit created by Michael Kessaris and his parents, Dr. Dimitri Kessaris and Dr. Lisa Liberatore, which is dedicated to producing meaningful work and independent living opportunities for young adults on the autism spectrum.
This year’s First Responder Heroes are Officers Timothy Deegan and Matthew Walling. These graduates of the
Nassau County Police Academy demonstrated exceptional bravery on Jan. 5, when they responded to an off-duty crash involving a fellow officer, and swiftly provided lifesaving care while awaiting EMS.
Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize is the Global Citizenship Hero being honored. The president of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the founding chair of the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Iroku-Malize dedicated her career
to expanding accessibility to family medicine and shaping a more inclusive future for health care.
The Disaster Hero of the year is Jennifer Keane. When a referee collapsed mid-game, Keane quickly prepared an automated external defibrillator and made a lifesaving intervention. As an athletic director and a certified athletic trainer, she had the ability to stay in control under pressure.
Mel Cohen is this year’s Military Hero honoree. A U.S. Air Force veteran
and a retired Suffolk County police officer, Cohen has spent his life serving the community in honor of his brother Gerald, who died in Vietnam. He supports veterans across New York state, as well as Gold Star families, while staying active in various organizations including Vietnam Veterans of America and Wreaths Across America.
Along with the six honorees, two teens will be honored as Youth Heroes. Charlie Dubofsky and Sydney Hassenbein founded the HERO Project, a peersupport group for grieving students, after both experienced personal losses. The group allows middle and high school students to experience and share their grief in a safe space.
Active on Long Island for over 100 years, the American Red Cross on Long Island continues to serve the area and recognize its local heroes. “The mission of the Red Cross is to alleviate human suffering in so many different categories,” Dominguez said. “It is possible through the generosity of our donors and the time of our volunteers.”
All proceeds raised during the fundraiser will allow the Red Cross to continue its mission of helping those affected by disasters like hurricanes, fires and other crises. For more information on the organization and on attending the event, visit RedCross.org/LIHeroes.
The students in the Wyandanch Union Free School District were welcomed back to school with excitement and spirit on Sept. 4 for the start of the 2025-2026 academic year.
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Erik Wright visited each school throughout the morning, speaking with students and staff to ensure the year began on a strong note.
“Our goal is to continue building pride, trust and unity across the district,” said Dr. Wright. “Because we are the Wyandanch Wolves, we thrive when we work together as one pack. By supporting each other and working together, we will ensure our students succeed and reach their fullest potential.”
Elementary students at Lafrancis Hardiman and Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary arrived with bright smiles, filling the hallways with energy as they reunited with friends, met their teachers, and prepared for a year of new learning adventures.
At Milton L. Olive Middle School, Principal Dr. Michele Darby shared her enthusiasm for the year ahead. “Seeing the happy faces of the students coming back today was incredible,” she said. “Our students are excited and motivated, and our staff is prepared to guide them on their academic journeys. Together we are focused on making this a year of growth, achievement and community.”
At Wyandanch Memorial High School, Principal Paul Sibblies emphasized the importance of the district’s “wolf mentality.” “We are committed to making sure every student has the opportunities and support they need to succeed,” he said. “By working together as a pack, we not only foster achievement but also build a strong, united community where every student can thrive.”
As schools across the district closed another first day, students, families and staff celebrated the start of a new year together. With the continued support of parents, teachers and the broader Wyandanch community, students are poised for a year filled with learning and shared success.
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The PGA of America will host Youth Day at the 2025 Ryder Cup on Sept. 25, at Bethpage Black, furthering its commitment to helping the game grow through PGA Jr. League and local youth initiatives.
PGA Jr. League players from the Metropolitan PGA Section and local high school students are invited to attend free of charge with a ticketed adult. Youth Day provides access to Ryder Cup practice rounds and the decisive Junior Ryder Cup singles matches, featuring the top 24 junior golfers from the U.S. and Europe.
Bessen/Herald Youth Day at the 2025 Ryder Cup is on Sept. 25. Above, volunteers Sara Blau and Andres Diez picked up their uniforms last month.
The Junior Ryder Cup, established in 1997, has launched the careers of some of golf’s biggest stars, including Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, Lexi Thompson, Rose Zhang and Rory McIlroy.
A select group of participants will also take part in Beyond the Green, a career exploration program led by the PGA of America REACH Foundation. The event will feature New York-based sports organizations and brands, with youth representatives from groups such as First Tee of Metropolitan New York, The Bridge Golf Foundation and 100 Black Men of New York. Youth Day attendees will also be invited to the Ryder Cup opening ceremony that evening.
As part of the PGA’s mission to
increase inclusion and participation, juniors ages 15 and under receive free admission on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of Ryder Cup week with a ticketed adult (limit two juniors per adult). Tickets for juniors are available only at the Main Spectator Entrance on the day of play.
Additionally, PGA Jr. League Day at Ryder Cup Live will take place on Sept. 27, at Rockefeller Center. Players wearing their PGA Jr. League jerseys will enjoy a watch party, simulator competition, activities, prizes and raffles. For more, go to Bit.ly/3VaI8EN.
For more information, visit RyderCup.com.
–Jeffrey
Bessen
Frankie the Toy Poodle weighed just six pounds — and five of those might well have been her heart. With crooked front feet and a zest for life, she brought light into every room she entered, even after years of neglect by former owners.
Frankie died earlier this month. She was believed to be 16 or 17.
Dogs don’t dwell on the past. They live in the now.
For Frankie, that “now” — the final year and 15 bonus days of her life — was filled with love, healing and the kind of care that let her finally enjoy the perks of being a pampered pup.
Frankie’s background was unclear. She arrived at a town shelter in Nassau in August 2024, brought in by individuals who said they had found her near a diner on Sunrise Highway.
She was in terrible condition: her front legs bent outward like Charlie Chaplin’s, her back legs bowed. She had severe dental disease, skin infections, a matted coat, clouded eyes and was malnourished — weighing just 4.5 pounds.
A microchip revealed she had previously belonged to “her finders”. They lived in another Long Island town and may have been unable to afford the veterinary care she desperately needed.
Her chip identified her as “Muñeca,” meaning “doll” in Spanish — a name that
can be either endearing or offensive. A shelter veterinarian estimated her age between 15 and 16. No spay scar was found, so the vet recommended against surgery at her advanced age.
Shelter x-rays showed trauma in early life caused fractures in her front legs that had healed improperly without treatment, leaving her with lifelong orthopedic issues, limited mobility and later, arthritis.
The shelter’s veterinary team gave Frankie the best start to her new life. She underwent a complex dental procedure to remove decayed teeth and treat ulcerated gums, staying overnight for pain management and hand-fed meals. Her ears and eyes were cleaned, matted fur trimmed, and nails clipped.
Recognizing her as a special-needs senior, shelter staff reached out to Last Hope Animal Rescue. But Frankie never spent a single night at Last Hope — Sue, a retired elementary music teacher and longtime volunteer, picked her up the day she arrived.
Sue had previously adopted Team Timmy, a group of small dogs with disabilities who became “ambassadogs” during visits to schools and community events. Readers of this column may remember their adventures over the past decade.
Sue gravitates toward adopting senior dogs, especially small ones. She named
the new arrival “Frankie,” honoring both St. Francis and the TV show Grace and Frankie, as she already had a senior dog named Gracie from the Babylon Shelter. Frankie quickly bonded with her new sisters — Gracie and Pammy Sue, a Shih Tzu from Team Timmy. Though she was likely the oldest of the trio, Frankie was also the most spirited. She was feisty, animated and sometimes bossy — but always comical and endearing.
Under Sue’s care, Frankie’s health continued to improve. A sore on her back healed, and fur regrew with a “secret” remedy — brewed black tea gently dabbed on her skin. Her homemade diet gave her strength, and she gained a little weight. Her eyes cleared, ears improved, and her mouth finally healed.
Veterinarians believed Frankie had likely been used for breeding. She had two mammary tumors developing — a heartbreaking discovery, considering her tiny frame and the number of litters she may have carried. Caesarean deliveries were doubtful, given their cost, suggesting she likely endured difficult births.
Despite her challenges, Frankie learned to use the doggie door — though she needed help navigating a step from the grass to the deck. She went on daily walks, often riding in a stroller beside one of her sisters when she grew tired.
She adored Sue’s grandchildren and every visitor. Dressed in a crocheted hat, Frankie once delighted a visiting Brownie troop who squealed with excitement as if they were meeting Taylor Swift. She at-
tended a St. Francis Day blessing at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City and visited the Massapequa High School Dog Rescue Club to represent Last Hope. Wherever Frankie went, she won hearts. DOGS DON’T HOLD GRUDGES
Frankie’s decline came suddenly. She began to whimper in pain when Sue picked her up. Tests and X-rays offered no answers, but within a week, the pain grew worse. Even untouched, she cried out. It was time to let her go.
There’s much we can learn from dogs — especially those who have survived cruelty. They do not hold grudges. They welcome love when it finally arrives.
Frankie, small in stature but mighty in spirit, carried the spunk and forgiveness of every neglected senior dog before her. On her crooked legs and fragile frame, she bore that legacy with grace until the very end.
By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
The Town of Babylon’s annual Fire Department parade will take place Saturday, Sept. 20, with this year’s event hosted by the Amityville Fire Department as it celebrates its 120th anniversary.
The parade steps off at 5 p.m. from Bayview Avenue and will march south to the Amityville Fire Department’s headquarters at 55 West Oak St. The event will feature family-friendly activities, including food trucks, drinks, music, bounce houses, a 50/50 raffle, and a Battle of the Bands.
According to a department history compiled by the late local historian Seth Pur-
dy, Amityville residents once fought fires themselves with help from neighbors. That changed in 1886, when local men formed the village’s first firefighting unit, known as Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, which was followed by the establishment of other companies.
Today, the Amityville Fire Department operates out of its headquarters on Oak Street, providing both fire suppression and emergency medical services to the community. “We are looking forward to hosting the parade and having a good presence not only from all the fire departments in the town but the community and well,” said Amityville Fire Chief Stephen Juliano. “We hope everyone has a great time.”
By Abbey Salvemini
Hofstra University Museum of Art opens its gallery to “Love Is The Message: Photography by Jamel Shabazz,” an inspiring exhibition honoring the decades-long creative output of the renowned street photographer. With his keen eye, Shabazz’s powerful images reflect pop culture, fashion and especially hip-hop, spanning the 1980s through today. The exhibit is on view in the Emily Lowe Gallery though Dec. 16.
Shabazzz’s striking black-and-white and color photography radiates joy and human connection, offering a deep sense of empathy and cultural pride. Alongside his photographs, visitors can also explore his personal collection of cameras, artwork and memorabilia.
“Jamel Shabazz is history, and it is a real gift that we are able to share this with our community,” Museum Director Sasha Giordano says.
As Giordano puts it, so thoroughly articulated in her forward in the exhibition catalogue: “Community is the heart of a museum.”
The exhibit was conceived with this spirit and curated by “Team Love,” a collective partnership composed of Shabazz; Robert Dupreme Eatman; Dr. Bilal Polson, principal of Northern Parkway School in Uniondale, Erik Sumner, art educator at Northern Parkway School; and the Hofstra University Museum of Art. Over two years, slowly and carefully, through meeting after meeting, the exhibition took shape from concept to fruition.
With Team Love’s valuable insights, “Love Is The Message”honors 50 years of Jamel Shabazz’s artistic achievement and is his first solo exhibition on Long Island — a fitting location as he is a longtime resident of Hempstead.
“Love Is the Message” explores how Shabazz’s work occupies a vital space at the intersection of art, activism and cultural storytelling. Deeply influenced by trailblazers like Gordon Parks, Shabazz embraces the camera not just as a creative tool, but as a means of witnessing everyday life within Black and Brown communities. Shabazz centers dignity, resilience, and beauty in his portraits by capturing not only how his subjects look, but how they live and love. His lens is one of empathy, inviting viewers not simply to observe but to feel and to witness the quiet strength of a
father holding his child, the joy in a group of friends dressed for a block party, or the pride in a young person striking a confident pose. In this way, Shabazz’s work does more than document; it cultivates understanding, mends division and illuminates the shared humanity that connects us all.
“Jamel wanted the team to put fourth an exhibition that showed love of community, friends, family and music,” Giordano explains.
As for Shabazz, he considers this retrospective a significant honor.
“When I look at the current situation of the country and the world, this exhibition is one of the most important shows of my life because we need love in the world right now,” he says. “I’m sharing my work to help inspire the next generation by using this universal global language of photography to create conversation.”
• Now through Dec. 16
• Programs require advance registration; call (516) 463-5672 to register
• Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, Hofstra University’s South Campus, Hempstead
Shabazz commutes to his day job daily but returns to his Hempstead studio, where he immerses himself in reflection and creativity.
“The Town of Hempstead offers me a space where I can get into deep thought and develop my ideas,” he says.
Among the many photographs and artifacts on view, Shabazz shares that a photograph of his mother holds especially deep meaning for him. Entitled “‘The Giver of Life,’ it’s the work of which he is most proud.
“I went out to Jones Beach with my mother and I caught an incredible photograph of her with bread in her hand as the seagull approaches her. She’s never experienced anything like that before.”
Beyond that moment, his eye offers his special perspective on the world around us.
“My objective was to contribute to the preservation of culture for this generation. It is my hope that the younger generations can look at my work and get a glimpse of the style and culture of back in the day. I want young people to understand the importance of love and see the power of photography,” he adds.
As always, related programming enhances the viewing experience. Upcoming on Oct. 1, 6-7:30 p.m., join Giordano for an exhibition tour. She’ll discuss the community collaboration that shaped the exhibit, offering insight into the artist’s creative process and the legacy of love reflected in the work.
Meet the man behind the camera at “Love Is the Message: A Conversation with Jamel Shabazz,” on Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-noon. He’ll talk about his creative process, personal influence and the impact of his work documenting everyday life in Black and urban communities. It’s followed by an audience Q&A session.
The events schedule also includes “Feel the Love – Experience the Photography of Jamel Shabazz with a Heart Meditation,” on Nov. 6. Denise Peterson, of Denise Peterson Yoga, brings mindfulness and meditation techniques to the art experience.
NYC Ska Orchestra
The NYC Ska Orchestra blends the exuberant musical layers of the jazz era with Jamaican roots music. The top-notch musicians, led by arranger-trumpeter-vocalist Kevin Batchelor, deliver a lively concert that surely will lead you to want to get up out of your seat and dance. This 20-piece big band features star turns from celebrated octogenarian percussionist/vocalist Larry McDonald and master drummer Carl Wright. Alongside a powerhouse collective of instrumental artists from the reggae recording scene, band members have performed with Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Toots & the Maytals. Together they play a non-stop selection of lush original compositions and arrangements of songs from the richly historic and culturally iconic Jamaican musical styles of 1950s and ’60s ska, mento, rocksteady and jazz.
Friday, Sept 26. 8 p.m. $42, $37 members. Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main St., Port Washington. Tickets available at landmarkonmainstreet.org or (516) 767-6444.
Contemporary jazz saxophonist/ multi-instrumentalist Vincent Ingala and his electrifying band bring their funky grooves to the Madison Theatre. Declared by Jazziz Magazine as “one of the most exciting artists to emerge this past decade,” Ingala remains an unstoppable, creative force in urban contemporary jazz. His career includes10 #1 Billboard hits, 23 Top 10 singles, with more to come from his latest release and eighth album, “Escape With Me.” Ingala’s unique dual ability to electrify fans while connecting emotionally with them has made him one of the genre’s most popular talents on the scene today. He draws the audience in; becoming part of an exciting musical experience that bridges the gap between the music of his father’s R&B, funk and soul collection ( which he was heavily immersed in) and Ingala’s well executed horn lines.
Saturday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $45. Molloy University, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. Tickets available at madisontheatreny. org or (516) 323-4444.
Vanderbilt Museum welcomes everyone to enjoy the ehibition 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 museumgoers to reflect on the relationship between an interest in animal life and the incessant push of human industry. Visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579
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Grooves in the park
Enjoy classic rock with Mutant Kings when the free Lindenhurst Summer Concert Series continues at Village Square Park.
• Where: Corner of N. Wellwood Ave. and East Hoffman Ave.
• Time: 7:30-10 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 957-7500
The Town of Babylon, in partnership with Sgt. John Sardiello Post 1634 of the American Legion, invites all to join in for the town’s annual POW/MIA Vigil. This special event at Babylon Town Hall honors and remembers those who were prisoners of war or are missing in action, as well as their families, in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
• Where: 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Contact: Billie Jo Vozza at (631) 669-3931 or secretary. post1634@gmail.com
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Bereavement Support Group
Our Lady of Grace Church hosts
Bereavement Support Group taking place
Get ready to sing along — Queen-mania is back on Long Island. Almost Queen, the acclaimed tribute band, is set to return to the Paramount stage, bringing with them the soaring vocals, electrifying guitar riffs, and theatrical flair that defined one of rock’s most legendary groups. Almost Queen isn’t just another cover band. Their performances are carefully crafted to honor the spirit of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor while delivering a concert experience that feels fresh and alive. The lineup features Joseph Russo as the dynamic and charismatic Mercury, Steve Leonard as guitar virtuoso May, Randy Gregg as bassist Deacon, and John Cappadona as drummer Taylor. Together, they recreate Queen’s iconic sound with impeccable four-part harmonies, precise musical interludes, and the kind of stage energy that pulls audiences to their feet. Attention to detail sets the band apart. From authentic costumes to faithful renditions of classic hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “Somebody to Love,” the band captures both the power and the playfulness of Queen’s original shows. Their devotion to accuracy — paired with undeniable chemistry on stage — has earned them a loyal following that grows with every tour. $108.75, $98.25, $76.25, $64.75, $54.25, $48.75.
every Saturday until Nov. 8.
• Where: 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon
• Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
• Contact: John Laszewski at (631) 874-0210
Hosted by the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce, the first 100 to register for the Babylon Village Shopping Crawl will receive the trademark event shopping tote-BVCC Logo with coupons and logos. The more money spent throughout the village during the event, the more raffle tickets are available toward the prizes donated by participating businesses. Raffle tickets are available for purchase at the venue.
• Where: Fitness Incentive, 157 Deer Park Ave., Babylon
• Time: 10:30 a.m. registration
• Contact: (631) 213-6894 or hello@babylonchamber.com
The market is open every Saturday through November. Shop for fresh and local produce, delicious baked goods, honey, and more. There’s something for the whole family with a Kids Corner fof games, treats and entertainment.
• Where: 116 N. Wellwood Ave.
• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Contact: crazychickinc@gmail.com
Tunes in the park
Enjoy rock/country with Robert Fantel Music at the final Lindenhurst Summer Concert of the season at Village Square Park.
• Where: Corner of N. Wellwood Ave. and East Hoffman Ave.
• Time: 7:30-10 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 957-7500
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Babylon Village Farmers Market is open every Sunday into October. Three farms bring in fresh produce, plenty of goodies, delicious breads, natural and wholesome foods and much more.
• Where: Babylon Village Gazebo, 244 W. Main St., Babylon
• Time: 8 a.m.-noon
• Contact: (631) 669-1500 or longislandfarmersmkts@gmail. com
‘Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates’
Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosts Richard Panchyk’s program
‘Eagles Nest’ and the Vanderbilts’ Treasures
Take an intriguing walking tour of the Vanderbilt 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; also the striking ironwork of Samuel Yellin, considered the greatest iron artisan of the early 20th century, and visit the marine, natural history, and cultural artifact collections. $16, $15 seniors/ students, $14 children 5-17.
• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: Noon and 1:15 p.m., also Oct. 19
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579
• Where: The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Contact: ticketmaster.com or paramountny.com
“The Rise and Fall of the Gold Coast Estates.” For about half a century, the Gold Coast thrived across Nassau/Suffolk before they began to vanish. Come take a visual journey and see the lavish homes that were built at Islip Public Library.
• Where: 71 Monell Ave., Islip
• Time: 7-9 p.m.
• Contact: isliphamlethistory.org or (631) 559-2915
Bring the family to Vanderbilt Musueum for a special evening of storytelling and stargazing in the Reichert Planetarium. All children are invited to wear their comfiest pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. A live narrator at the front of the theater will bring selected picture books to life, with pages projected onto the planetarium dome so families can enjoy the illustrations and follow along. Between stories, an astronomy educator will explore seasonal constellations visible from here on Long Island. $8 per person.
• Where: Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Contact: vanderbiltmuseum.org or call (631) 854-5579
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition hosts their Hope in Motion Walk and Fall Festival. Support BBCC’s efforts by participating. Witness strength during the powerful Survivor Strut and enjoy raffles, entertainment, food and local vendors. Open to everyone. There is no ticket needed to attend. Cost per walker is $25, and $40 per team.
• Where: Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
• Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 893-4110
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Craft Fair
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 18 seeks vendors for their annual holiday fundraiser. This event is indoors. The cost is $50 with the Auxiliary providing a table and two chairs.
• Where: 141 Carleton Ave., East Islip
• Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Contact: (631) 277-9842 or email gcm42@aol.com. NOV
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-NC1, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC1, -againstSALVATORE PANE, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on March 28, 2023, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET
BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006NC1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC1 is the Plaintiff and SALVATORE PANE, ET AL., are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on September 29, 2025 at 9:00AM, the premises known as 644 SOUTH 8TH STREET, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; tax map identification 0103-021.00-01.00098.000; and description:
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK . . . Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 034293/2011; Richard
Lavorata, Jr., Esq., as Referee; Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/CLERK DIRECTIVES.
25-457 8/28, 9/4, 11, 18
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST GEORGE R. ORANTES A/K/A GEORGE ORANTES, EILEEN ORANTES, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered August 9, 2016, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 37 Burrs Lane, Dix Hills, NY 11746. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0100, Section 016.00, Block 02.00, Lot 061.000. Approximate amount of judgment $427,102.17 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #069482/2014. William F. Andes, Jr., Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 00-299322 86699
25-458. 8/28, 9/4, 11, 18
COUNTY OF Suffolk, US Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Aiysha Nugent, ET AL., Defendant(s).
Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on November 21, 2024, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 6, 2025 at 3:30 p.m., premises known as 13 Ronald Drive South a/k/a 13 S. Ronald Drive, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 165.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 038.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $413,568.59 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #208150/2022. Cash will not be accepted. Alison M. Varley, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 25-468 9/4, 11, 18, 25
FILED: SUFFOLK COUNTY CLERK
08/20/2025 04:02 PM INDEX NO. 070078/2014 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 08/20/2025
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK JDRM LLC DBPT, JD & SM LLC; Plaintiff v. JEAN R. VERNO; et al.; Defendants. At-
torney for Plaintiff: Hasbani & Light, P.C., 450 7th Ave, Suite 1901, NY, NY 10123; (212) 643-6677 Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale granted herein on 3/11/2020, I will sell at Public Auction to the highest bidder at the Babylon Town Hall, located at 200 Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM Premises known as 90 Harding Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701 District: 0100 Section: 170.00 Block: 02.00 Lot: 015.004
All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Suffolk, State of New York.
As more particularly described in the judgment of foreclosure and sale. Sold subject to the terms and conditions contained in said judgment and terms of sale. Approximate amount of judgment: $445,912.12 plus interest and costs.
Index Number: 070078/2014 Sabita Hajaree-Ramsaran, Esq.
25-470 9/4, 11, 18, 25
Notice of Formation of a NY Limited Liability Company. Name: Keyrise Property Management LLC. Articles of Organization filing date with Secretary of State (SSNY) was 08/20/25. Office location: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served and SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 315 Grand Blvd, Deer Park, NY 11729 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 25-472 9/4, 11, 18, 25, 10/2, 9
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff, Against JOSE ARAUJO A/K/A JOSE N. ARAUJO, LOURDES ARAUJO, et al, Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 10/09/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 10/10/2025 at 2:00PM, premises known as 376 Ferraris Street, Copiague, New York 11726, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York.
District 0100 Section 176.00 Block 01.00 Lot 058.002
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $522,635.84 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 622829/2023
Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee.
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573
Dated: 8/6/2025 File Number: 23-300739
CA
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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF SUFFOLK
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST ROBERT MADDOX AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF ALICE MC NAMARA A/K/A
ALICE MCNAMARA, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on June 27, 2025.
I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM premises known as 35 Bayview Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702.
Please take notice that this foreclosure auction shall be conducted in compliance with the Foreclosure Auction Rules for Suffolk County and the COVID 19 Health Emergency Rules, including proper use of masks and social distancing.
All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0102 Section 018.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 017.000.
Approximate amount of judgment
$1,076,594.02 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment. Index #000078/2014.
Jonathan B. Manley, Esq., Referee, Aldridge Pite, LLPAttorneys for Plaintiff - 40 Marcus Drive, Suite 200, Melville, NY 11747
25-480 9/11, 18, 25, 10/2
Notice of formation of Big Party Guys LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/01/2025 Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Zen
Business at 41 State Street, Suite 112, Albany, NY,12207, USA, Purpose: any lawful act.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, -againstVEROLYN WOOD AKA VAL WOOD AKA VEROLYN S. WOOD AKA V. S. WOOD AKA STEPHANIE WOOD, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on October 31, 2024, wherein U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST C/O
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and VEROLYN WOOD AKA VAL WOOD AKA VEROLYN S. WOOD AKA V. S. WOOD AKA STEPHANIE WOOD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on October 22, 2025 at 10:30AM,
premises known as 265 EAST DRIVE A/K/A 265 E DRIVE, COPIAGUE, NY 11726; and the following tax map identification: 0100-191.0001.00-148.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 617451/2022. Joy E. Jorgensen, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
25-494. 9/18, 25, 10/2, 9
September 18, 2025 —
Notice of formation of XTENDED CARE AND SUPPORT LLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 03/27/2025
Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a process served to: 23 Arlington Ave, Wyandanch, NY 11798, USA
Purpose: any lawful act.
25-438. 8/14, 21, 28, 9/4, 11, 18
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK. JY BORGENTHAL
L.P., Pltf v. RITCHIE
WEI HUANG; et al., Defts. Index No. 622049/2024 pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated July 9, 2025, entered on July 15, 2025 in the Suffolk County Clerk’s Office. I will sell at public auction at the steps of the Town Hall of Babylon at 200 Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on September 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., prem. k/a, 213 Tell Avenue, Deer Park, New York 11720, Section 93, Block 1, Lot 21. Approx. amt of judgment is $424,820.56, plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Frank Maffei, Esq., as Referee. Jacobowitz Newman Tversky LLP, Attys. for Plaintiff JY BORGENTHAL L.P., 377 Pearsall Ave., Ste C, Cedarhurst, NY. 25-461. 8/28, 9/4, 11, 18
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUF-
FOLK UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR LVS TITLE TRUST XIII, Plaintiff AGAINST GREGORY J. CIEJKA, LAUREN E. MATULLO A/K/A LAUREN E. CIEJKA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 21, 2023, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM, premises known as 139 West 21st Street, Deer Park, NY 11729. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 059.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 076.000. Approximate amount of judgment $508,889.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614708/2016.
Thomas A. Abbate, Esq., Referee Tromb erg, Morris & Partners, PLLC 39 Broadway, Suite 1250 New York, NY 10006 25-000480 86570
25-459. 8/28, 9/4, 11, 18
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF CSMC 2018-RPL3 TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST DOLORES GARCIA, JULIO GARCIA, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered March 20, 2025, I, the
undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM, premises known as 551 South 7th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0103 Section 017.00 Block 04.00 and Lot 055.000. Approximate amount of judgment $683,832.12 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #624844/2023. Danielle Coysh, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001492 86935 25-471. 9/4, 11, 18, 25
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1, -againstCHRISTINE SPENCE, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on July 18, 2025, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA ASSET ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CER-
TIFICATES, SERIES
2007-1 is the Plaintiff and CHRISTINE SPENCE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on September 30, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 296 WESTCHESTER AVENUE NORTH
A/K/A 296 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100105.00-01.00-033.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 613380/2015. Arthur J. Burdette, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
25-463. 8/28, 9/4, 11, 18
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE
ALT-B SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-AF1, -againstKATURAH RICHARDSON A/K/A KATURAH RENEE RICHARDSON, ET AL.
NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on July 31, 2025, wherein HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-B SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006AF1 is the Plaintiff and KATURAH RICHARDSON A/K/A KATURAH RENEE RICHARDSON, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on October 15, 2025 at 10:30AM, premises known as 602 COMMANDER AVENUE, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100-103.0001.00-033.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT PINELAWN, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612649/2023. Erin McTiernan, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales
will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES.
25-483. 9/11, 18, 25, 10/2
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: CL-25-10282901 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 216 Main St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at PIE OF PORT JEFFERSON CORP, THE. 25-491. 9/11, 18
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25127336 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 240 Fort Salonga Rd, Northport, NY 11768, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at 240 Restaurant Group LLC. 25-490. 9/11, 18.
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER
TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff against RAYMOND MUNOZ, et al
Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 12, 2025, and amended on August 15, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM. Premises known as 7 Shoreham Drive West, Dix Hills, NY 11746. Sec 284.00 Block 01.00 Lot 014.00. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Town of Huntington, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $785,548.11 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 616203/2023. Cash will not be accepted at the sale.The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
Danielle Coysh, Esq., Referee File # 2296004057 25-495. 8/18,24, 10/2, 9
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
SUFFOLK COUNTY WEBSTER BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against MICHAEL P. EGAN A/K/A MICHAEL EGAN, et al
Defendant(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Margolin, Weinreb & Nierer, LLP, 575 Underhill Boulevard, Suite 224, Syosset, NY 11791. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 1, 2025, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Premises known as 19 Bayside Place, Amityville, New York 11701. District 0101 Sec 012.00 Block 06.00 Lot
027.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $340,339.97 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 614417/2023. The foreclosure sale will be conducted in accordance with 10th Judicial District's Covid-19 Policies and foreclosure auction rules. The Referee shall enforce any rules in place regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
Robert Fuchs, Esq., Referee File # 230468 25-496. 8/18,24, 10/2, 9
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Notice of formation of Sharma Legacy Capital LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 7, 2025. Office location: Suffolk County, NY. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: 12 Sturbridge Drive, Dix Hills, NY 11746. Purpose: Any lawful act or activity.
25-446. 8/21, 28, 9/4, 11, 18, 25
Notice of formation of JUERGENSEN LAW PLLC
Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 07/22/2025 Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to:
The PLLC, 445 Broadhollow Road, Suite CL25, Attn: Paul A. Juergensen, Melville, New York 11747
Purpose: the practice of law.
25-447 8/21, 28, 9/4, 11, 18, 25
NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-4, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-4, Plaintiff AGAINST Conrad Stoehrer a/k/a
Conrad J. Stoehrer; et al., Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 13, 2019, amended August 1, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on October 6, 2025, at 2:30PM, premises known as 466 South 7th Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York, District 0103
Section 018.00 Block 01.00 Lot 049.001. Approximate amount of judgment $457,476.99 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 613306/2018. Deposit by certified funds only, made payable to the referee.
Robert T. Samson, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP f/k/a Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792
Dated: August 13, 2025
For sale information, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800) 280-2831
25-469 9/4, 11, 18, 25
REFEREE'S NOTICE OF SALE IN FORECLOSURE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF
THE CWABS, INC., ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-9, Plaintiff - against - ANTHONY A. ARCURI, et al Defendant(s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on July 27, 2016. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on the 9th day of October, 2025 at 10:30 AM. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the building and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk, State of New York.
Premises known as 465 Old Farmingdale Road, West Babylon, (Town of Babylon) New York 11704. (District: 0100, Section: 159.00, Block: 04.00, Lot: 022.000) Approximate amount of lien $325,410.93 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.
Index No. 062112/2014. Bruce W. Farquharson, Esq., Referee.
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840 New York, NY 10170
Tel. 347/286-7409 For sale information, please visit Auction. com at www.Auction. com or call (800) 2802832
Dated: August 11, 2025
During the COVID-19 health emergency, bidders are required to comply with all governmental health requirements in effect at the time of sale including but not limited to, wearing face coverings and maintaining social distancing (at least 6-feet apart) during the auction, while tendering deposit and at any sub-
sequent closing. Bidders are also required to comply with the Foreclosure Auction Rules and COVID-19 Health Emergency Rules issued by the Supreme Court of this County in addition to the conditions set forth in the Terms of Sale. Auction Locations are subject to change. 25-481. 9/11, 18, 25, 10/2
LON
153 WEST MAIN STREET
BABYLON, NEW YORK 11702
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Babylon will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Babylon Village Hall, 153 West Main Street, New York 11702, or as soon thereafter as can be heard, to consider proposed Local Law 0923PH of 2025:
A local law that expressly prohibits any restaurant or commercial establishment from offering RoofTop dining, whether that Roof-Top dining is outdoors or indoors. Roof-Top dining shall be expressly prohibited everywhere within the Village of Babylon. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hearing all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. Copies of the proposed Local Law will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF BABYLON
Jean Marie Parker Village Clerk
Dated: Babylon, New York
September 2, 2025 25-487. 9/11, 18
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0240-25127823 for beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 28-30 Wall St, Huntington, NY 11743, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at MB Pasta Inc. 25-498. 9/18, 25
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25128282 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 1012 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Tsukiyo Zushi Inc. 25-500. 9/18, 25
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25128325 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 62 Stewart Ave, Huntington, NY 11743, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at DMartin Hospitality LLC. 25-501. 9/18, 25
Notice of formation of Third Stage LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 08/05/2025 Office location, County of Suffolk. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Third Stage LLC, 179 Litchfield ave, Babylon NY 11702 Purpose: any lawful act. 25-499. 9/18, 24, 10/2, 9, 16, 23
Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA-0340-25128242 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Restaurant under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 11 Railroad Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772, County of Suffolk, for on premises consumption at Patchogue Culinary LLC. 25-502. 9/18, 25
Age, gender and activity levels affect how much calories the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advises aging individuals to consume each day. According to DHHS guidelines, sedentary men ages 61 and older should consume roughly 2,000 calories per day. Moderately active men between the ages of 61 and 65 are advised to consume 2,400 calories per day, while men at that activity level age 66 and older are urged to consume roughly 2,200 calories per day. DHHS recommendations indicate active men between the ages of 61 and 75 should consume 2,600 calories per day, while those 76 and up should reduce that consumption to 2,400 calories per day. Women’s recommended calorie intake is significantly lower, as DHHS guidelines advise sedentary women age 61 and older to consume 1,600 calories per day. Women 61 and older who engage in moderate physical activity each day are urged to consume 1,800 calories per day, a recommendation that increases to 2,000 calories per day for those in the same age group who live a physically active lifestyle. It’s important to note that these recommendations are just guidelines, and seniors should consult a physician familiar with their medical history for more personal recommendations regarding calorie consumption.
STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK ______ CITIMORTGAGE, INC.,
Plaintiff, vs. Any Unknown Heirs to the Estate of CHRISTINE M. HEALEY, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, creditors, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest, as well as the respective heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, distributees, grantees, assignees, lienors, trustees, executors, administrators or successors in interest of the aforesaid classes of persons, if they or any of them be dead, all of whom and whose names and places of residence are unknown to the plaintiff; JAMES R. HEALEY; JOSEPH BARBARO A/K/A JOE BARBARO; JAMES HEALEY, JR. A/K/A JIMMY HEALEY; SEAN HEALEY; VIVINT SOLAR DEVELOPER, LLC; DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; CLERK OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY TRAFFIC & PARKING VIOLATIONS AGENCY; CITIBANK NA; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; JILL START; COUNTRY CLUB ASSOCIATES; AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK; COMMISSIONER OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; Defendants. ______ Filed: 08/19/2025 Index No.: 619656/2017 SUP-
PLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 414 45th Street Lindenhurst, (Town of Babylon) NY 11757 TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action and to serve a copy of your Answer on Plaintiff's attorney within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner than by personal delivery within the State. The United States of America, if designated as a Defendant in this action, may answer or appear within sixty (60) days of service hereof. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above captioned action is for the foreclosure of: Mortgage bearing the date of February 5, 2003, executed by James R. Healey, a married man and Christine M. Healey, a married woman to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. to secure the sum of $176,000.00, and interest, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Suffolk County on August 8, 2003 in Liber 20467, Page 607. CitiMortgage, Inc. is successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc.. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the sale of the Mortgaged Premises described above to satisfy the debt secured
by the Mortgage described above. Plaintiff designates Suffolk County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the County in which the Mortgaged Premises is situated.
District: 0100 Section: 205.00
Block: 03.00 Lot: 023.000 DATED: May 13, 2025 Rochester, New York NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the Mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your Mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Sean P. Williams, Esq. DAVIDSON FINK LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff 400 Meridian Centre Blvd., Ste. 200 Rochester, New York 14618 Tel: (585) 760-8218
WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SCHEDULE A LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im-
provements thereon erected, situate, lying and being In the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, known and designated as Lots 46 and 47 in Block 69 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Wellwood Sheet 4”, filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on November 20,1897, as Map No. 155, being bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the northerly side of 45th Street distance 150.24 feet Westerly from the comer formed by the Intersection of the westerly side of Jackson Avenue with the northerly side of 45th Street; RUNNING THENCE North 78 degrees 55 minutes 20 seconds West along the northerly side of 45th Street, a distance of 50.08 feet; THENCE North 11 degrees 04 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 100.18 feet; THENCE South 78 degrees 55 minutes 20 seconds East a distance of 50.08 feet; THENCE South 11 degrees 04 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 100.18 feet to the northerly side of 45th Street and the point or place of BEGINNING.
25-486. 9/11, 18, 25, 10/2
Notice is hereby given that a license, serial #NA-034025-127346 for beer, wine & liquor has been applied for by the undersigned to sell beer, wine & liquor at retail in a bar under the ABC Law at 76 E. Pulaski Rd., Huntington Station, NY 11746 for on-premises consumption; Paulie’s Pizza LLC 25-489. 9/11, 18
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2003HE3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-HE3, -againstCLEBERT FRANCOIS, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on November 21, 2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2003-HE3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-HE3 is the Plaintiff and CLEBERT FRANCOIS, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on October 20, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 81 NEVADA ROAD, WEST BABYLON, NY 11704; and the following tax map identification: 0100102.00-03.00-062.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT. PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK
Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 618167/2020. Arthur Burdette, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-492 9/18, 25, 10/2, 9
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE
HOME EQUITY
LOAN TRUST 20061, -againstSTEVEN FONTANEZ, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Suffolk on July 27, 2023, wherein HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE
HOME EQUITY
LOAN TRUST 20061 is the Plaintiff and STEVEN FONTANEZ, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH
LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on October 21, 2025 at 1:30PM, premises known as 137 EAST RIVIERA DRIVE, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0100-190.00-04.00122.000 & 124.000. AS TO LOT 122.000 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COPIAGUE IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK AS TO LOT 124.000 ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING COPIAGUE, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 618108/2019. Robert Macedonio, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. All foreclosure sales will be conducted in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines including, but not limited to, social distancing and mask wearing. *LOCATION OF SALE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DAY OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH COURT/ CLERK DIRECTIVES. 25-493. 9/18, 25, 10/2, 9
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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR
AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE ASSETS TRUST 20073, MORTGAGEBACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-3
Plaintiff, Against LATANYA ROMAN, RICHARD ROMAN A/K/A RICHARD D. ROMAN, et al
Defendant(s)
Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 04/26/2024, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 10/21/2025 at 11:00AM, premises known as 611 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, New York 11702, and described as follows:
ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Babylon, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0102 Section 004.00 Block 01.00 Lot 002.000
The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $1,057,945.00 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 608217/2018
Lisa A. Perillo, Esq., Referee.
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A reader from Bellmore, Steven Vella, wrote to question my recent column in which I addressed bomb shelters and the related specific construction of P.T. boats (“In today’s world, bomb shelters are part of the conversation,” July 24-30).
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I stated that gunite concrete has some of the highest construction strength, at over 6,000 pounds per square inch, and that swimming pools and “P.T. boats are as strong as steel, and when all of the layers of steel reinforcement rods are contoured into the shape of a boat hull, the ships prove capable, as they did in World War II, of catching exploding torpedoes and absorbing the impact.” P.T. stands for patrol torpedo, and P.T. boats were meant to be lighter, swifter craft for short-range reconnaissance and rapid deployment of torpedoes to attack enemy ships. Vella, a World War II buff, pointed out that he was only aware, through a relative who worked for the Elco Boat Company, in Bayonne, New Jersey — a major builder of P.T. boats for the U.S. Navy — that “the keel is a 70-foot-long piece of 6 x 6 Alaskan spruce. The stem is of American oak. The frames (ribs) are of African mahogany. Sides and bottom of the hull are double-planked mahogany with canvas laid in marine glue in between the diagonally spaced planking.” I misstated that the steel-rod-reinforced construction was used for P.T. boats, when it was actually used for slower-moving landing craft, such as the type used at the beach landing at Normandy, and for barges shipping supplies. The slower-moving craft needed to be heavily reinforced because they were, presumably, easier targets.
Unlike today, where we can instantly find information on almost any topic using our cellphones, I sat in my Methods and Materials classes in architecture school, 50 years ago, and listened to professors explain the physical and chemical properties as well as the applied uses of materials in construction, without the ability to research or fact-check. I never forgot the story related to us about the strength of the concrete, the application to Navy vessels and the story of torpedoes being trapped without exploding, in the sides of some boat hulls. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to confirm the type of concrete used, or that the boats in which the cement and steel reinforcement were applied weren’t P.T. boats, back then.
The concrete type was still steel-reinforced, but it was fero-cement, and not gunite. Gunite is cement that is sprayed using a high-pressure gun, often referred to as a cannon, and the mix is semi-dry cement and sand. The actual concrete hulls that the Navy engineers came up with were made of handapplied cement over steel reinforcing rods. Concrete and steel are used together in many different configurations, because concrete is extraordinarily strong in compression and highly resistant to crushing, and steel is highly tensile or flexible. When applied together, the combination provides great resistance to impacts, such as bombs. So thank you, Steven, for your noteworthy question.
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We’re just past the midway point of September, the month that traditionally signifies key flashpoints in two very competitive American pastimes: Major League Baseball and American politics.
Before MLB initiated division play and wild cards, there were just two leagues, the National and American, and the team with the best record in each league at the close of the regular season, at the end of September, made it to the World Series. That made the league pennant races do-or-die. Sudden death. No “postseason” or second chances.
There were years in which the pennant race had as much drama and tension as the World Series. In 1951, for instance, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants finished the regular season in a dead heat, necessitating a three-game playoff, which the Giants won on Bobby Thompson’s three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 3 — the fabled “shot heard
around the world.” That was one of the most famous moments in baseball history, and the fact that the Giants went on to lose the World Series to the Yankees is barely a footnote.
Now there six divisions, and 12 teams qualify for the postseason, taking away the suddendeath aspect. The flip side of the coin is that with more teams in the hunt and more games to be played, there’s sustained fan interest almost to November. That’s especially welcome news for New York fans this year, since neither the Yankees nor the Mets will win their division, but both are good position to be wild card teams.
TLabor Day. Voters are back from vacation or home from the beach. All that went before was but a prelude to the nine-week race that won’t end until late on election night, Nov. 4.
This campaign run to the finish is both a sprint and a marathon. Having run for elective office 19 times, I can tell you that a campaign is both exhilarating and exhausting. A candidate who has run a serious race should have nothing left at the end.
he candidates and the playoff contenders head down the stretch.
And the postseason is a brand new ball game. Last season, the Mets won postseason series over the Brewers and the Phillies, both of which had finished ahead of the Mets in the regular season. The Mets then pushed the Dodgers to six games before finally succumbing, falling short of the World Series by just two games. This year’s September challenge for the Mets is to make sure they nab a wild card slot so they can go on to October, where anything can happen.
Much like baseball, the American political season begins in earnest after
BThis is especially true in Nassau County, where there are few easy races. I assure you that despite Bruce Blakeman’s excellent record as county executive, with Nassau being rated the safest county in the United States and no tax increases, he is not taking his re-election for granted. Yes, polls show that Blakeman has a solid lead over his challenger, Democratic County Legislator Seth Koslow, but he also knows there are 100,000 more registered Democrats than Republicans in Nassau County.
Blakeman remembers just four years ago, when he was the challenger and incumbent County Executive Laura Curran was the frontrunner, clearly leading in the polls. But Blakeman waged a strong, hard-fought campaign,
and on election night in November 2021, he was victorious.
Similarly, in the race for county district attorney that same year, Democratic State Sen. Todd Kaminsky was the clear favorite over career prosecutor Anne Donnelly, a Republican. The consensus among political insiders was that Kaminsky would use the D.A.’s office as a steppingstone to state attorney general, and then governor. But Donnelly ran as a strict law-and-order candidate, opposed to the so-called “bail reform” legislation supported by Kaminsky. Election night saw a landslide win for Donnelly.
While national and statewide races get the most media attention, it’s county and town races that are closest to, and most intense for, voters. There are no flyover candidates or Rose Garden campaigns. The candidates are right there in our communities, at local events. We see them up close, and get to know who they are and what they stand for. And the issues are ones that affect us directly: safe streets and neighborhoods, support for our police, preventing tax increases and creating jobs. All of it leading to Nov 4, Election Day, the World Series of politics.
Peter King is a former congressman, and a former chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security. Comments? pking@ liherald.com.
eing a former elected official, I am asked frequent questions about political matters. Some are about national developments or personalities, but lately, almost all are about New York City’s mayoral contest. For most of this year, many people, city and suburban voters, have been transfixed by fear about the possibility that a total unknown, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, could become the city’s first socialist mayor.
My initial comments have been intended for city dwellers who failed to show up at the June Democratic primary and are now brooding about the potential of having someone so controversial and unqualified running a city of more than 8 million people. I remind them that the city primary elections now use a ranked-choice voting system, which favors unknown candidates, who may have little funding but know how to run a campaign. Mamdani was able to raise a substantial amount of money through
small donations, and ran a professional campaign that is now the envy of the political establishment. The first political shockwave was on primary night, when, early in the evening, it became evident that he would be the clear winner. He won so handily that his opponent, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, made an early concession speech.
UBy the time the sun was up the following day, my telephone was ringing off the hook. While the summer months are usually la-la time, the inquiries continued on a daily basis. In August I switched my responses from “I don’t know” to “Let’s see who will run against Mamdani,” hoping that Mayor Eric Adams, Cuomo and the Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa, would agree on one independent challenger who could give Mamdani a real contest.
have massive egos, there has been a lot of pushback, though Adams has appeared to leave the door open to “a challenge where my country calls me.”
nless there’s a show of humility, New York City will be led by a political novice.
The “country” Adams is referring to is President Trump, who has made it clear that he doesn’t want Mamdani to win. Even though having a socialist mayor would give Republicans a great issue against traditional Democrats, the president is a New Yorker at heart and has many interests to protect if the city were to take a downturn. It’s possible that Adams will be enticed to drop out, and that may have happened by the time this appears, but even then the picture would still be cloudy if Curtis Sliwa stays in the race.
is hard-nosed, and the winner will be Mamdani.
There is another facet to this New York City battle. Few city elections have ever attracted national attention, but this one is attracting national and even international poll watchers. The Republican Party would love for Mamdani to win, so they could label all Democrats socialist sympathizers. Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Mamdani over the weekend, but many other major Democratic officeholders have yet to take a position on the race. The few who have were almost forced to act, because their party base is made up of all factions, which include socialist backers.
But now the September clock is ticking, and there is daily buzz about who will stay in the race and who will drop out. Behind the scenes, prominent conservatives, such as the philanthropist Ronald Lauder and the supermarket mogul John Catsimatidis, have been trying to get either Adams or Sliwa, or both, to drop out. But because both men
A recent Siena Research/NY Times poll concluded that if the only candidates in the race were Cuomo and Mamdani, Mamdani would win 48 percent of the vote, and Cuomo 44 percent. But those figures may not take into account how, in a race that tight, voters in all political parties might coalesce around Cuomo because of their fear of the Democratic designee. I expect that on Election Day it will be a three-person contest, because Sliwa
The November date of destiny is coming at us quickly. There are an impressive number of young voters in the city who have been smitten by Mamdani’s pledge of free buses, rent freezes and public grocery stores. But they don’t pay the real estate taxes and support the infrastructure that make New York the most important city in the world. And if the political novice gets elected, all of New York City and state will suffer.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. Comments about this column? jkremer@ liherald.com.
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he United States has long prided itself on being a nation in which political differences are aired by way of ballots, not bullets. In recent years, however, violence has too often invaded our public square, shattering lives, feeding a general atmosphere of fear and distrust, and undermining the democratic ideals we claim to cherish.
As we count down to Election Day on Nov. 4, we must recommit to the principle that civil political discourse — not intimidation, assault or bloodshed — is the only legitimate path forward.
Consider the troubling list of recent events. On Jan. 6, 2021, rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, brutally attacking police officers in an effort to halt the peaceful transfer of power to then President-elect Joseph Biden, a Democrat. Five people died in the rioting. Since then, President Trump, a Republican, has survived two assassination attempts.
In 2022, Paul Pelosi, the husband of former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was bludgeoned with a hammer in the Pelosis’ home in San Francisco. In April of this year, a man attempted to burn down the residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a fellow Democrat.
In June, Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, was killed in a targeted attack at her home, along with
Blakeman has a narrow definition of ‘safe’
To the Editor:
Re County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s op-ed last week, “Protecting our kids and keeping Nassau County safe”: Blakeman’s myopia ought not be ours. Though the Nassau County Police Department is top-notch in both competence and compensation, “safety” is a far broader sentiment than armed personnel.
With the most foreclosures in the metropolitan region, Nassau is not a safe place for those who can’t keep up with the Joneses. Our growing population of residents dependent on food bank services, absentee landlords and gig work surely appreciate our police, but don’t feel safe from economic predation. And neither drivers nor pedestrians are especially safe in Nassau, and the roadways themselves would win no awards.
Our famed police are no comfort to anyone viewed through ICE-eyes as dusky, dusty or dawdling. We are not yet saved from Nassau’s dual-action dysfunctional
her husband, Mark Hortman. In a separate incident, Minnesota State Sen. John Hoffman, also a Democrat, and his wife were wounded, allegedly by the same gunman.
On Sept. 10, one day before our national commemoration of the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk shook the nation.
All of these acts, though politically motivated in different ways, shared a tragic theme: a rejection of reasoned debate in favor of violence. The perpetrators’ actions defied both justice and ethics. Political leaders, regardless of party, must unequivocally denounce violence not only when it is directed at their allies, but also when it strikes their adversaries.
The answers to bitter disagreements can be found instead in the very foundation of American law: our Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech, association and petition. These rights were spelled out so that individuals and groups could argue, persuade and organize without fear of reprisal.
Violence, by contrast, seeks to silence opponents permanently. It is not an expression of political conviction but rather a repudiation of it — an attempt to destroy debate rather than contribute to it. That is why every civilized society criminalizes assault, murder and terrorism. To resort to such methods is not
only to break the law but also to tear at the moral fabric that holds communities together.
Violence corrodes democracy itself. When citizens and leaders live under constant threat, they retreat from public engagement. Ordinary people withdraw from activism. Elected officials alter decisions out of fear for their families’ safety. Journalists censor themselves to avoid becoming targets. These chilling effects shrink the civic space, and create an atmosphere of suspicion and anger.
The way forward requires a cultural shift that emphasizes respect, empathy and resilience even in the face of profound disagreements. Everyone from students to business executives to politicians to the media should refuse to share disinformation, avoid demonizing those with whom we have differing opinions and welcome calm, reasoned argument that can change minds more effectively than threats ever could.
Passionate debate is fine. Disagreement is natural in a diverse society, and progress often emerges from that vigorous discussion. In stark contrast, every time a political leader is targeted, every time a citizen is attacked for his or her beliefs, the American experiment itself is weakened.
At this point in our country’s history, the stakes could not be higher. We must choose civility over cruelty, and persuasion over violence.
irefighters across Long Island, especially volunteers, face growing risks not just in the line of duty, but also from the very gear meant to protect them. That’s because many of the region’s fire departments — including those in Nassau and Suffolk counties as well as Brooklyn and Queens — have relied on turnout gear and firefighting foam that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, a class of synthetic chemicals now strongly linked to a variety of serious health problems. As a result, many fire service personnel around the region deal with repeated and prolonged exposure to toxic compounds, often without access to safer alternatives.
The issue has become even more concerning as PFAS have leached into the water and soil, which ultimately caused widespread contamination. While federal and state agencies have begun to address this ongoing issue, the occupational health risks tied specifically to firefighters remain insufficiently prioritized.
The PFAS Alternatives Act — first introduced in Congress in July 2023 — presents a targeted and science-driven response. By investing in the development of PFAS-free turnout gear and training programs focused on reducing exposure, the legislation advances measures that protect not only full-time firefighters, but also volunteers.
ESince the 1950s, PFAS have become a staple in various commercial goods because of their remarkable resistance to extreme temperatures and moisture. The problem is that, because of their strong carbon-fluorine bond, these so-called “forever chemicals” don’t break down easily. Instead, they accumulate in the environment and even the human body, triggering many catastrophic illnesses, including cancer, immunosuppression, liver damage, Type 2 diabetes in women, and developmental delays in children. These medical facts prompted the Environmental Protection Agency to issue an advisory stating that no level of PFAS is considered safe, and even the slightest exposure can have serious repercussions.
ments in Nassau County and over 100 in Suffolk County. Despite their critical roles in safeguarding their communities, these brave firefighters are often forced to respond to emergencies using contaminated equipment.
quipment meant to protect them contains harmful ‘forever chemicals.’
This public health issue has also led to a big wave of legal battles involving the firefighting community. Thousands of firefighters nationwide have filed lawsuits in multidistrict litigation to hold chemical manufacturers, such as 3M and DuPont, accountable for distributing hazardous products without providing proper warnings about the dangers. As of early last month, there were more than 12,000 active cases. Although this mounting legal pressure indicates a growing awareness among victims of their right to hold chemical manufacturers liable, it also underscores the urgent need for legislative solutions.
safety. The bipartisan group that initiated it included Long Island Reps. Andrew Garbarino and Michael Lawler, as well as former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, all of whom signed on as cosponsors, recognizing the urgent need for action in New York state.
The latest iteration of the legislation prioritizes a vital investment of $25 million annually, through fiscal year 2029, for the innovation and testing of PFASfree turnout gear. Besides this, a $2 million yearly budget is likewise set to be allocated during the same period to support training programs that will help first responders reduce PFAS exposure while safer gear is being developed. This funding is particularly critical on Long Island, where many volunteer fire departments continue using contaminated equipment simply because affordable alternatives are unavailable.
Unfortunately, this danger is almost unavoidable for hundreds of firefighters on Long Island, in nearly 70 fire depart-
property-tax regime, its failed bus patrol tax, its Nassau University Medical Center mess nor wasteful BLAKEMAN signage. Nassau’s water safety is in question. Discoveries of buried chemical toxins and depleted shorelines threaten real estate, and the police cannot arrest viruses. Nassau has enough police, but not enough security.
BRIAN KELLY
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To the Editor:
On Sept. 12, the day after 9/11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, PSEG Long Island, National Grid and the nonprofit General Needs came together to host the first-ever Veteran Warm Up event, serving more than 100 local veterans. At this drivethrough event, veterans received bedding, pillows, heaters, LED light bulbs and information about financial and energy-efficiency
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Why would PSEG Long Island step into this role? The answer is simple: because veterans are our neighbors, and many are among the most vulnerable members of our communities. Long Island is home to one of the largest populations of veterans in the country, and too many of them face challenges related to housing, health and employment. At PSEG Long Island, we believe our responsibility goes beyond keeping the lights on — we have a duty to support the well-being of the communities we serve.
That’s why, year after year, our employee-volunteers give their time, energy and compassion at events that provide direct aid to veterans and other neighbors in need. Collaborating with organizations like General Needs amplifies that impact, ensuring that resources reach those who need them most.
This commitment to community is an extension of our mission: to provide safe, reliable energy while also strengthening the fabric of the neighborhoods we call home. By supporting veterans, we
The PFAS Alternatives Act is a crucial federal initiative aimed at tackling the severe health risks firefighters are compelled to confront because of their prolonged exposure to PFAS. First introduced by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in July 2023 and reintroduced by Rep. Debbie Dingell and other lawmakers this May, the bill reflects a longstanding and even growing concern over firefighter
But for the region and the entire state to fully benefit from this legislation, local leaders must strongly support its immediate ratification and effective implementation. Until PFASfree equipment becomes standard statewide, firefighters will continue to confront serious risks from the very gear that’s supposed to safeguard them.
Jonathan Sharp is chief financial officer of the Environmental Litigation Group, a firm that helps fast-track compensation claims filed by victims of toxic exposure and their families.
honor their service and sacrifices while building a culture of understanding and respect that benefits us all.
The Veteran Warm Up event is just one example of how PSEG Long Island strives to live out its values of safety, security and service. We do this because it’s the right thing to do — for our veterans and for our communities.
Interim president and chief operating officer, PSEG Long Island
