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A heart for civic service By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

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Cory Keith, with proclamation, is honored for his extensive community service by the Village of Babylon board. From left, Trustees Jeffrey Szabo, Frank Seibert, Dominic Bencivenga, Anthony Cardali, Mayor Mary Adams and Cory’s mother, Rose Keith.

A Babylon High School student whose volunteer work has benefited local families, seniors, animals and nonprofits was recognized by the Village Board on July 28 for his commitment to community service. Mayor Mary Adams honored Cory Keith, a village resident and soon-to-be senior at Babylon Junior/Senior High School, for a year of volunteer efforts that have touched organizations both in the village and beyond. “We have a very special young man with us this evening,” Adams CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Babylon graduate earns historical society scholarship By CHRISTIE LEIGH BABIRAD cbabirad@liherald.com

Courtesy Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society

Aiden Michael Shek, center, was joined by his parents, Michael and Ling Shek, and members of the Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society after receiving the organization's Scholarship for Excellence in Social Studies. Pictured with Shek are Historical Society President Judy Skillen, Village Historian Wayne Horsley, Town of Babylon Historian Mary Cascone, Gilda Gricka, Marsha Collock, Kevin Conley, Steve Loudon, Karen Petz, Carolyn Romaine and Donna Consola.

Babylon resident Aiden Michael Shek has been awarded the Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society Scholarship for Excellence in Social Studies. The scholarship recognizes the top-performing senior social studies student who resides in the Village of Babylon. Eligible applicants included graduating seniors from Babylon Junior/Senior High School, West Babylon Senior High School, North Babylon High School, St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School and

St. Anthony’s High School. “I’m always proud to present our scholarship for excellence to a student who displays all those qualities of excellence, and it’s our honor and privilege to be able to do this,” Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society President Judy Skillen said. “Our scholarship is for excellence in social studies, which is appro-

priate because we are all about history here at the historical society.” A 2026 graduate of Babylon Junior/Senior High School, Shek will attend the University of Virginia this fall, where he plans to major in mechanical engineering. He said he hopes to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

A high-profile Blakeman backer pays a visit icized both Trump and Blakeman, saying that Blakeman was the president’s “biggest cheerleader” and urging voters to reject what she described as their extremism. “Keeping our community safe doesn’t stop at law enforcement,” Adams said, arguing that public safety also includes health care, dignity and the ability to afford essential care. Adams criticized Trump’s health care and food assistance policies, and said that Blakeman would take Medicaid cuts further. Sen. Siela Bynoe, county elected officials and community leaders also addressed the crowd, focusing on the cost of living, health care, immigration and ICE enforcement. For supporters who attended the Trump event, however, public safety remained the central message. Nikolai Glushkov, 23, founder of the Glen Cove Young Republicans, came to the rally to support congressional candidate Michael LiPetri Jr. as well as Trump and Blakeman. Glushkov, a lifelong Nassau County resident, said he was encouraged by what he heard about crime reductions. “I took away [President Trump’s] impact on the national level on keeping the crime safe in Nassau County, reducing that along with Blakeman,” he said. Glushkov said he believed that Nassau’s record under Blakeman could serve as a model for the rest of New York. “We are the safest county, and we got to make New York state the safest state this November,” he said. The rally and the nearby protest underscored the political divide surrounding Trump’s visit, with his supporters emphasizing crime and law enforcement while opponents argued that health care, affordability and reforms in immigration policy should be made higher priorities.

By HUNTER FENOLLOL hfenollol@liherald.com

President Trump used a visit to Nassau County last Friday to tout falling crime rates and to endorse County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s bid for governor, while more than 100 protesters gathered nearby to criticize the administration’s policies on immigration, health care and affordability. Trump spoke at the Nassau County Police Department’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence, in Garden City, where he praised local law enforcement and repeatedly pointed to Nassau County as a model for public safety. “Nassau County has been rated the No. 1 one safest county in America,” Trump said, citing a 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking. He also praised Blakeman, saying, “We’ll get Bruce in there. We’ll change it around,” as he urged New Yorkers to support the county executive’s gubernatorial campaign. Blakeman credited local and federal law enforcement cooperation for the county’s crime record. He also highlighted Nassay’s agreement with federal immigration authorities, saying the county had removed about 2,000 immigrants with criminal records in one year. He cited cases involving attempted murder, rape, robbery, carjacking and drug dealing as examples of the people he said had been removed. Trump’s remarks largely focused on crime, immigration and his administration’s support for law enforcement. He cited newly released FBI statistics that he said showed the largest reduction in violent crime in American history in 2025, along with additional declines in murders and robberies in 2026. He also criticized Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York’s criminal justice policies, particularly

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President Trump joined County Executive Bruce Blakeman at the Nassau County P.D.’s David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence in Garden City last Friday. Trump endorsed Blakeman’s campaign for governor. its bail laws and immigration policies, while praising Blakeman’s record. Outside the police training center, meanwhile, more than 100 protesters gathered at a designated protest area on Endo Boulevard. They included Nassau County Democratic Party officials, community leaders and residents. Civil rights attorney Fred Brewington led protesters in chants, including, “This is what America looks like today and we’re not going away.” Adrienne Adams, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, was among the speakers. She crit-

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August 20, 2026 — BABYLON HERALD RECORD

BABYLON HERALD RECORD — August 20, 2026 Courtesy Babylon school district

Babylon community members took part in a special color run fundraiser for a local student battling leukemia.

Babylon seniors hold Color Run fundraiser for peer Members of the Babylon JuniorSenior High School Class of 2027 teamed up with local nonprofit Babylon Strong to host a Color Run fundraiser in support of their younger peer, Luciano, a 7th grader at the school who is battling leukemia.

The event drew a strong showing of community support, with more than 150 participants. Commemorative t-shirts were created for the occasion, though, as is tradition with a color run, the shirts quickly took on a more psychedelic hue as onlookers showered

runners with brightly colored powder. Luciano’s mother was in attendance, alongside representatives from Babylon Strong, the mayor, teachers, and student volunteers, all coming together to show solidarity for the seventh grader and his family.

All proceeds from the run were donated via Babylon Strong directly to Luciano and his family to help with ongoing needs. For more information, go to the district’s website at www.babylon.k12. ny.us.

All Aboard! Next stop Lindenhurst! Travel back to the year 1901 at the Lindenhurst Historical Society’s Restored Long Island Railroad Depot and Freight House Museum. The 1901 Restored Long Island Rail Road Depot and Freight House Museum is open for visitors and offers a preview of of the recently renovated Freight House. The museum is giving visitors additional opportunities to tour the restored 1901 depot, the refurbished Freight House and the museum’s circa-1958 railroad caboose, known as the “Hack.” Site Manager Ed “Skip” Meinhold said the decision followed an enthusiastic response to a recent preview of the historic building. “The overwhelming response we received regarding the entire site has inspired the Village and the Historical Society to undertake an earlier seasonal opening, giving visitors, train enthusiasts and history buffs even more opportunity to tour the Depot, Freight House and our circa 1958 ‘Hack’ railroad car,” Meinhold said. Museum Director Marianne Guglieri, Historical Society President Evie Sosna and Village Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle announced the expanded schedule. Recognized as Long Island’s first railroad museum, the depot and Freight House recreate the original Lindenhurst Long Island Rail Road station that once stood along East Hoffman Avenue near North Wellwood Avenue. Exhibits feature railroad artifacts, photographs and memorabilia highlighting the railroad’s role in the founding of the village — originally known as Breslau — and its growth into one of New

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Restored Long Island Railroad Depot and Freight House Museum in Lindenhurst Village. York state’s largest incorporated villages. Located in Irmisch Historic Park, the museum allows visitors to explore Lindenhurst’s railroad history and the community’s industrial past. While the depot has welcomed visitors since 1975, Guglieri said the Freight House had opened only periodically. “We sought to change that in 2024 when Lindenhurst Historical Society President Evie Sosna and I joined forces with Skip and a team of volunteers to turn our attention to the Hack and the Freight House,” Guglieri said. Sosna credited volunteers and local

support for the project’s success. “Our efforts, while generously underwritten by funding from the Village of Lindenhurst and with Suffolk County omnibus funds, would not have been successful without the countless volunteer hours contributed by local craftsmen, historical society members and dedicated local residents,” she said. The two-year restoration included cleaning the buildings, reorganizing artifacts, improving storage, making cosmetic repairs and enhancing site accessibility. Village public works employees also assisted with the project. “The outcome speaks for itself,”

Weckerle said. The museum is at South Broadway and South Third Street in Irmisch Historic Park. It is open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. through Oct. 28. Admission is free, and volunteer docents are available to lead tours. The neighboring Old Village Hall Museum is also open from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through October. From November through May, it is open Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more information, call (631) 5068431. —Carolyn James

August 20, 2026 — BABYLON HERALD RECORD

Lindenhurst man pleads guilty in fatal DWI crash A Lindenhurst man pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges stemming from a September 2025 crash in Freeport that killed a 55-year-old man returning home from work. Bryan Mizhirumbay, 24, pleaded guilty before Judge Caryn Fink to aggravated vehicular homicide, second-degree manslaughter, seconddegree assault and aggravated driving while intoxicated. Mizhirumbay is due back in court Nov. 2 and is expected to be sentenced to 7 to 15 years in prison. The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office recommended a sentence of 7 to 18 years. “Bryan Mizhirumbay spent the evening drinking on the job as he served customers at a local restaurant before getting behind the wheel and hurtling down Atlantic Avenue at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour,” District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly sa i d . “ H e r a n m u l t i p l e r e d lights, creating hazardous conditions for every driver sharing the road with him, until his reckless and wild driv-

ing turned deadly.” According to Donnelly’s office, Craig White was driving home from his job at AHRC Nassau at about 11:07 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2025, when Mizhirumbay, driving eastbound on Atlantic Avenue, ran a red light at S. Long Beach Avenue. Mizhirumbay was traveling as fast as 106 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to prosecutors. His vehicle struck White’s vehicle, which crashed through a fence at Atlantic Nursery. White was trapped in his vehicle and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital. A blood sample taken from Mizhirumbay at the hospital showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.18, prosecutors said. His vehicle’s event data recorder showed he was traveling about 106 mph three seconds before the crash. Mizhirumbay surrendered to the Nassau County Police Department Homicide Squad on Jan. 20.

State police investigate fatal Captree boating incident A 58-year-old man died after a 16-foot Boston Whaler capsized at Captree State Park on Aug. 7, according to New York State Police. At about 8:37 p.m., New York State Police, New York State Parks Police, Suffolk County Marine Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard responded to the Captree State Park piers for a report of a boating incident. According to police, the man was

attempting to launch the vessel when it struck the docks multiple times before capsizing. His body was recovered from beneath the vessel and taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident remains under investigation.

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.

BHS grad recognized with Historical Society Scholarship CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Although he plans to study engineering, Shek said history has long been one of his favorite subjects because it offers insight into how past events have shaped the modern world. “It is a tremendous honor to receive this scholarship, as history has always been one of my favorite subjects,” Shek

said. “I’m very grateful to have been selected, and for the historical society’s support.” Shek said the scholarship will be a valuable resource as he begins college and will motivate him to continue working hard.

CRIME WATCH

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

shortly before 10:30 a.m. Aug. 1 to report that someone had broken the vehicle’s glass window.

GRAND LARCENY

Copiague: Police said two unidentified men were observed taking bank checks from a mailbox at 1295 Great Neck Road Aug. 5. The pair also went into the building, but police said nothing additional was taken. The theft was reported at 11:40 p.m. Aug. 5.

West Babylon: Police said a resident on 14th Street parked a vehicle overnight and found the next morning that someone had broken the rear door and stolen property from the van. The rear door’s glass and handle were broken. The vehicle was a 2006 white Ford. The incident was reported Aug. 6. Police said a representative for a local funeral home reported that someone had cashed $15,000 in fraudulent checks in the company’s name. The incident was reported at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Police are investigating. Deer Park: Police said more than $3,000 in merchandise was stolen by an unidentified man who went into Sephora at The Arches. The theft was reported Aug. 5 at approximately 7 p.m. Copiague: Police said more than $1,100 in merchandise was stolen from Target, 1149 Sunrise Highway, Aug. 4. Following an investigation, police arrested Bryan Pafundi, 38, of 35 Harbor Place, Massapequa, and charged him with the crime. North Babylon: Police said a 2016 Jeep was stolen from Cooper Road Aug. 1. The victim reported the theft at 2:45 a.m. The vehicle was parked in the owner’s driveway when it was stolen. West Islip: Police said bank cards were stolen from a rental vehicle parked in the driveway of a home on Cerny Place Aug. 1. The thief or thieves made $2,000 in purchases with the stolen cards.

PETIT LARCENY

East Farmingdale: Police said a flatbed vehicle cover was cut and tools were taken from a 2019 Ford parked on Lincoln Avenue Aug. 4. Police did not indicate how much the stolen property was worth but reported $200 in damage to the vehicle. North Lindenhurst: Police said an unidentified woman went into the Dollar Tree on Wellwood Avenue shortly after 9 p.m. Aug. 6 and stole approximately $50 in merchandise. North Amityville: Police said a woman stole approximately $10 worth of merchandise from the 7-Eleven at 827 Broadway Aug. 6. The theft was reported at 1:14 p.m. West Islip: Police said the owner of a vehicle parked on Kime Avenue called police •

BURGLARY

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

Babylon: Police said a victim reported that someone damaged a truck while it was parked at the Babylon LIRR station Aug. 5. Items valued at more than $1,000 were also reported stolen. The vehicle was a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado. • Police said a vehicle parked on George Street was damaged Aug. 3. The owner reported that a rear window was shattered. Damage was estimated at $250. The vehicle was a Honda CRV.

ARRESTS

Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired: Andrew Roland, 41, of 107 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage; Salvatore Vangeli, 46, of 1 14th Ave., West Babylon; Deshawn Carter, 34, of 21 Hackmatac St., Central Islip; Alvaro Machuca, 43, of 25 Clark St., West Babylon; Lester Gonzalez, 48, of 10320 188th Place, Jamaica; Jessica Fickeisen, 37, of 90 10th Ave., West Babylon; Brieonna McGinn, 28, of 13 Carman Blvd., Massapequa. Criminal Mischief: Luis Soriano, 23, of 15 Brompton Place, Huntington Station; Dorothy Bethea, 34, of 17 Sunset Ave., Wheatley Heights. Petty Larceny: Travis Toomer, 34, of 81 Lincoln Ave., East Farmingdale; Nicholas Commissio, 65, of 822 4th St., Lindenhurst; James Wilson, 35, of 3553 Great Neck Road, North Amityville; Jorge Mogollonurrutia, 34, of 258 Nichols Road, Wyandanch; Katie McGovern, 40, of 296 Waldo St., Copiague; Claudel Mentro, 38, of 199 N. 26th St., Wyandanch; Patrice Walker of 44 Brefni St., North Amityville; Naome Jackson, 23, of 391 North Delaware Ave., Lindenhurst; Claudel Mentro, 38, of 119 N. 26th St., Wyandanch; Desiree Sanchez, 44, of 395 Garibaldi Ave., Copiague. Grand Larceny: Andre Minderson, 25, of 24 1st Ave., Central Islip; Tara Brown, 50, of 21 Sutton Court, Deer Park; Magdalene Plante, 33, of 188 Maple St., Islip.

Correction •

In a story covering the Babylon Town Soldier Ridethat appeared in the Aug. 5 edition, the name of the organization the event supports was incorrectly reported. It is the Wounded Warrior Project. For information about the Wounded Warrior Project, go to WoundedWarriorProject.org.

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Cats can suffer from asthma too, and it’s nothing to sneeze at the severity of the bronchial damage. Some cats need constant corticosteroid medication, while others need intermittent therapy. Full-blown asthma in cats can be treated successfully, but not cured. Vets prescribe bronchodilators to dilate the airways and steroid pills, injections and syrups to decrease inflammation. Some cats benefit from an antihistamine — the same one used to increase appetite for other ailments. Cyclosporine, a drug also Photo Joanne Anderson used in cancer treatCat is shown getting some relief from asthma. ment and other conditions, has aided certain cats. to the “puffers” that have been Yes, cats of the 21st century around for people since the 1960s. have inhalers. The AeroKat mask covers the cat’s The AeroKat is a veterinariannose and mouth while the pet prescribed feline aerosol chamber receives a pressurized, metered made by Trudell Medical Internadose of medication. tional and designed to help cats I watched my friend use an aerowith feline asthma while reducing sol chamber on her asthmatic cat, the side effects associated with Weber, who relaxed completely — long-term steroid use. It is similar and he is not a cooperative cat.

elementary educaLynn Coyle is tion from Dowling returning to a faCollege, a master’s miliar school as degree in special edthe new principal ucation from Long of John Quincy Island University Adams Primary and a doctorate in School in Deer administration and Park school disleadership from St. trict. John’s University. Coyle previously “I am thrilled served as an assoto be returning to ciate principal at JQA as principal,” JQA from 2021 to Coyle said. “Serv2024. She spent the ing this school as past two years as associate principal principal of Park was an incredibly Avenue Elemenmeaningful part of tary School in the my journey, and North Bellmore I am grateful for School District. the opportunity to She replaces Photo courtesy of Deer Park come back in this Christopher Molischool district new role. I look fornelli, who is now principal of Miller Lynn Coyle, the new principal of ward to working Avenue Elementary John Quincy Adams Primary School together with our dedicated faculty, School in the Shorein Deer Park. staff and families to ham-Wading River build on the great School District. work already hapCoyle began her career as an elementary classroom pening and help ensure every child feels teacher in the Islip School District and known, supported and inspired to later taught in New York City. A Mineola learn each day.” resident, she earned a bachelor’s degree in

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Pets, Pets, Pets...

Cats are often blamed breaths. These episodes can be life-threatening. for igniting allergies in Veterinarians first their humans, but our rule out other heart and lifestyles may be causing lung problems, includasthma attacks in cats, ing through a blood test too. Irritants such as cigfor feline heartworm arette smoke, dust, poland a fecal test for lunglen, lit candles, aerosol worm. A careful history, sprays and certain types tests and X-rays may of cat litter can all create link the cat’s problem to inflammation in cats’ airirritants that, if elimiways and worsen their nated, could lessen or asthma. stop the symptoms. HowJOANNE About 1 percent of pet ever, 23 percent of asthANDERSON cats suffer from feline matic cats have normal asthma, which causes lung radiographs. coughing, wheezing and Vets suggest isolating environshortness of breath. Slightly more mental triggers one at a time to female cats develop asthma, and pinpoint the culprit — or culprits. pedigree Oriental breeds such as Some owners find that switching Siamese and Himalayans seem from sand-style litter to newspapermore prone to the condition. based pellets helps. Indoor cats Chronic asthma in cats usually may improve after a furnace is appears between the ages of 2 and cleaned or its filters are changed 8. Inflammation in the small pas- frequently. Some cats do better sageways of the lungs, known as when their owners cut down on b r o n c h i o l e s , e v e n t u a l l y c a u s e s perfumes and sprays. them to thicken and collapse when Wintry weather produces breaththe cat inhales, making it difficult ing difficulties in certain cats, so for the cat to catch its breath. Anxi- those felines should definitely stay ety or stress can worsen an epi- indoors. Smokers should spare sode. their cats from the woes of secondAsthma can range from mild to hand smoke. severe, but during a serious attack, Treatment varies depending on a cat takes labored, deliberate

August 20, 2026 — BABYLON HERALD RECORD

WE Summit empowers leaders to ‘own their power’ By ABIGAIL GRIECO agrieco@liherald.com

Nearly 300 women gathered at the Crescent Beach Club in Bayville on Aug. 4 for the Long Island Herald’s fourth annual Women’s Executive Summit, a day focused on leadership, health, wealth and personal growth. This year’s “Own Your Power” theme brought leaders across industries to share insights on overcoming challenges, building confidence and seizing opportunities. The event featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and interactive sessions designed to help attendees invest in themselves and their futures. The day began with a warm-up session, “Be the CEO of You,” led by Susan Gatti, founder of Disruptive Spark Group. Gatti encouraged attendees to reflect on their goals and identify what they hoped to gain from the summit. “We make an investment in ourselves when we come to an event like this, but what we really want is a change,” Gatti said. “The change won’t happen here. It will happen after.” Through a values-based activity, Gatti helped participants focus on their priorities and use those values as a guide for making decisions. Opening remarks were delivered by Stuart Richner and Amy Amato of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE, followed by remarks from Mistress of Ceremonies Kristin Thorne, a five-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter with the Law & Crime Network. “Owning your power means believing in yourself, even when someone else does not,” Amato said. “It means having the courage to launch the business, ask for the promotion, negotiate your salary, take care of your health, build your financial future, and become the leader you were meant to be.” Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island was honored by Richner Communications with the Community Impact award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to empowering girls from across the region. Proceeds from the event benefited the nonprofit. The first panel, “Own Your

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Hundreds of powerful executives and entrepreneurs attended the fourth annual Women’s Executuves Summit earlier this month.

Voice,” explored leadership and confidence. Moderated by Sharon Wyman, president and CEO of Discover Long Island, the discussion featured Lillian Paley, vice president of business development at Silver Lining Homecare Agency; Palmina Whelan, capital program director for The New Terminal One; Carina Tom, president of NU World Connect Title LLC; and Suzette Gordon, president and CEO of SCO Family of Services. Panelists shared personal stories about overcoming self-doubt, entering male-dominated industries and learning to advocate for themselves. Whelan reflected on being one of the only women in aviation construction meetings early in her career. “No one is going to speak for me, no one is going to promote me, no one is going to be my cheerleader,” she said. “I realized I had to own my voice.” The summit also featured two blocks of “Power Sessions” covering topics such as hospitality, selfcare, branding, productivity and personal development. During the “Own Your Health” panel, moderated by Kristyn Hodgdon, co-founder and chief creative officer of Rescripted, experts discussed the importance of women advocating for their health and understanding their bodies at every stage of life.

The panel included Dr. Helen Hsieh, founder and medical director of Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, founder of The Beauty Cellar NY; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, of Ideal Body Med Spa; and Dr. Meredith Vandegrift, board-certified plastic surgeon at Vandegrift Plastic Surgery. Speakers encouraged women to move beyond simply “feeling fine” and instead focus on achieving their best health. “Fine is not the same as feeling your optimal best,” Mashkabova said, emphasizing the importance of listening to one’s body and seeking answers when something feels wrong. The “Own Your Wealth” panel focused on financial independence and preparation. Moderated by Elisa De Jesus, senior vice president and private client advisor at Bank of America, the discussion featured Kerri Winans Kaley of The Bristal Assisted Living, Michelle Moreira-Jodice of Valley Bank, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction and Christina Rosas of Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. Panelists stressed the importance of financial literacy, asking questions and staying engaged in financial decisions. “Financial confidence doesn’t come from knowing all the answers,” Moreira-Jodice said. “It comes from asking the right questions and building trusted relationships.”

The summit concluded with two keynote presentations. Carrie Skowronski, CEO of Leadology, delivered “Dare to Lead: Reimagine Leadership for the Modern Workplace,” discussing mindset, growth and stepping outside comfort zones. Skowronski encouraged attendees to embrace challenges and recognize their own strengths. “In order to own our power, we have to name our power,” she said. Renee Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement, closed the event with “A Life Inspired by Passion & Purpose,” sharing her journey from storyteller and writer to community leader. Flagler encouraged women to recognize their talents and use them in service of others. “Passion is the vehicle that gets us to our purpose,” she said. “Take your gifts, indulge your passion, let it lead you to your purpose and serve your people.” Throughout the day, attendees were reminded that leadership is not defined by titles or positions, but by confidence, resilience and the willingness to create meaningful change. For more photos, click here: https://richnerlive.com/richner-event/womens-executive-summit/ For more info on RichnerLive, click here: https://richnerlive. com/

Herald Publisher, Stuart Richner, left, and Executive Director, Amy Amato, surprised Executive Director, Patricia Charlemagne, EdD, JD from Girls Inc. of Long Island with the Community Impact Award, event emcee Kristin Thorne at right.

Justine Del Prete, left, with ARC Excess & Surplus, Claudia Rodriguez of RichnerLive, Izabella Bobkiewicz and Agnieszka Supel representing Merrill Lynch Bank of America Corporation, Jenna Grasso of The Retreat, Catherine Fee of Empire Government Strategies, and Bridget Mantello with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.

The Own Your Voice panel: Moderator Sharon Wyman, left, CDME Discover Long Island, with panelists Suzette Gordon, of SCO Family of Services, Carina Tom, of NU World Connect Title, Lillian Paley with Silver Lining Homecare Agency, and Palmina Whelan of The New Terminal One.

Moderator Elisa De Jesus, left, of Bank of America led the Own Your Wealth Panel with panelists Kerri Winans Kaley, CSA, representing The Bristal Assisted Living, Jessica Rondash of Holt Construction, Michelle Moreira-Jodice, of Valley Bank, and Christina M. Rosas, with Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC.

Carolynn Eiple and Judith Rivera with CareFirst Home Solutions.

CEO Lab Founder & Executive Consultant Natasha Zaytseva was another Power Session speaker.

Jo Marie Sacco, left, of Jo Marie Hair and Beauty and Dr. Stephanie Cooper, with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology enjoyed the exhibit.

Power Session speaker Tammy J. Cohen, of TC Brand Consulting spoke during the second power session.

People’s Alliance Federal Union CEO Carol Allen, left, with VP of Business Development & Marketing Jennifer Gunn.

Closing Keynote speaker Renee Daniel Flagler, president of the National CARES Mentoring Movement Inc., left the crowd with a powerful message — A Life Inspired By Passion & Purpose.

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From the Own Your Health panel, panelists, left, Helen Hsieh, MD, FACOG, Vibrance 360; Linda Mashkabova, FNP, The Beauty Cellar NY; Meredith Vandegrift, MD, FACS Vandegrift Plastic Surgery; Elly Rozengurtel, DPT, Ideal Body Med Spa.

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Regina Lospinuso

Vinnie Lospinsuo

West Islip

First grade teacher, Marion G. Vedder Elementary School, North Babylon I like to try and clean out my closets and drawers and start thinking about the routines and the students I will be teaching.

Eighth grade teacher, Woodmere Middle School, Hewlett I’m coaching football during the summer.

Courtesy Regina Lospinuso

Courtesy Vinnie Lospinuso

Christopher Lospinuso West Islip Majoring in psychology at St. Joseph’s University, age 21 I’m waking up early. Courtesy Christopher Lospinuso

Samantha Smith

Jayleen Gomez

First grade teacher, Tooker Avenue Elementary School, West Babylon

West Babylon, age 16 I start by going to the library more, going to sleep a little earlier and waking up a little earlier each day. I try to start thinking about September while still enjoying every bit of the summer.

I prepare by looking back on the past school year and using that as a way to get started on my new curriculum. That helps me prepare to be the best teacher for the year ahead.

Courtesy West Babylon School District

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George Iwasiuk, lifelong resident of West Islip Credited with helping shape today’s WIFD cjames@liherald.com

George N. Iwasiuk, a longtime Suffolk County police officer and 62-year member of the West Islip Fire Department, died July 30. He was 81. Mr. Iwasiuk lived his entire life in a home on George Street in West Islip, a home built by his father and grandfather. He and his wife, Shirley, had been married for 59 years and raised their family there. “Family was everything to him,” said his wife. “He had a heart of. gold and. a great sense of humor. He loves his family and his community.” Mr. Iwasiuk served as a Suffolk County Police Officer from 1970 through1987. He joined the fire department as a probationary firefighter with Mohawk Engine Company 5 on Aug. 13, 1964.

“From his very first calls, his dedication to the craft was clear, and it wasn’t long before he was entrusted with greater responsibility within the company,” fire department members wrote on Facebook. “He was incredibly proud to be a Mohawk member, and any Mohawk member will tell you he played a major part in the company becoming known as ‘The Pride of West Islip.’” Mr. Iwasiuk became the department’s first 60-year member. Standing beside him for nearly six decades was his wife, Shirley, who herself served for 50 years with the West Islip Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. “He was a true gentleman,” said former West Islip Fire Chief Jack Parrett, who was also a longtime friend of Iwasiuk. “He set a great example to the younger volunteers and was always ready to teach or calmly explain things to them.”

S.C Oyster Jamboree Aug. 15 The second annual Suffolk County Oyster Jamboree will return to Harborfront Park in Port Jefferson on Aug. 15, bringing together local oyster growers, family activities and historical attractions to celebrate Suffolk County’s shellfish industry. County Executive Ed Romaine joined local officials, community leaders and the Long Island Oyster Growers Association to announce the event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “The Suffolk County Oyster Jamboree was a tremendous success last year and we look forward to bringing this wonderful event to the north shore this summer in scenic downtown Port Jefferson,” Romaine said. “Our oyster growers and our aquacultural workers are essential to our regional economy. This event not only provides family-fun entertainment, but supports an essential industry within our

County.” Building on last year’s inaugural event, this year’s jamboree is part of Suffolk250, the county’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Port Jefferson Harbor will host the Liberty Clipper, a modern replica of a Baltimore Clipper-style schooner. North East Aviation Services will also present an air show featuring antique aircraft. Visitors can also explore a replica Revolutionary War camp with historical demonstrations and activities throughout the day. Free shuttle buses will operate about every seven minutes during the event. The jamboree will feature 14 local oyster growers, contests, a beer and wine garden and additional attractions. A rain date is scheduled for Aug. 16. More information is available at suffolk250.org. —Carolyn James

Mr. Iwasiuk rose through the ranks, serving as captain of Mohawk Engine Company 5 from 1970 to 1972, chief of the department from 1979 to 1981 and commissioner from 2000 to 2011. He was also a member of the Fund Drive Committee and the Bar-X Boys Racing Team and played a vital role in the creation and operation of the department’s Marine Division. As an ex-chief, Iwasiuk was also a member of the Ex-Chiefs Association of the West Islip Fire Department, as well as the Islip Town and Town of Babylon Chiefs Council. Kevin Parrett, a member of the fire department, wrote that Iwasiuk was one of the kindest men he had ever met. “Rest in Peace Chief and thank you for all the wonderful memories,” Parrett wrote. Nina Haberek Tooker, a former neighbor, wrote that Mr. Iwasiuk had a fun-loving nature and was always kind to her. “Now that his work on earth is done, may he rest in peace,” she wrote. Mr. Iwasiuk is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children, George and his wife, Kelly, and Carolyn Sesso; and his grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Thomas and Matthew

GEORGE IWASIUK Iwasiuk, and Deanna, Lauren and Gregory Sesso. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Lawrence Sesso. Mr. Iwasiuk reposed at the Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 1225 Montauk Highway, West Islip. A funeral service was held there Monday, Aug. 3.

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Home of the James Street Players and the UMC Nursery School Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

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West Babylon students explore Picasso, in summer art program Students in kindergarten through fourth grade explored the world of Pablo Picasso during a creative library summer learning art lesson West Babylon School Media Specialist Gwendalyn Ingrid. After discussing Picasso’s signature style — using bold geometric shapes, bright colors and multiple perspectives to depict a subject — students created their own cubistinspired self-portraits. Each artwork featured colorful abstract designs that reflected Picasso’s artistic approach while allowing students to express their own creativity. The lesson was part of the district’s summer learning program, which combines academic enrichment with hands-on activities designed to keep students engaged during the school break. Educators say summer learning programs help students maintain academic skills while providing opportunities to explore new interests in a relaxed setting. The programs also encourage creativity, build confidence and give students the chance to strengthen friendships and social skills outside the traditional classroom. In addition to helping reduce summer learning loss, educators say these experiences support students’ emotional well-being by offering structured activities that balance learning with creative exploration, helping prepare them for the upcoming school year. West Babylon school district

—Carolyn James

Students Jayden Evangelista and Jacob Cenatus show off their creative work.

Angel Turcios Euceda and Jose Chacon Posadas are all smiles during the summer art program.

Ronald Lopez and Nathaniel Gerbie with their personalized art work.

Students Matteo Marin, Noah Lewis, and Geo Ugalde

STEPPING OUT

Chicken Kebabs

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad

Spiced Grilled Sweet Potatoes

cuisine’s fresh appeal

Keep the backyard sizzle going

By Karen Bloom

ummer hasn’t left us yet, so we surely want to keep firing up the grill. As August winds down, backyard gatherings, poolside get-togethers and easy weeknight meals continue to call for the smoky, flame-kissed flavors that make grilling a summertime favorite. But late summer is also a good time to move beyond the usual burgers and hot dogs. From grilled vegetables and seafood to perfectly seared steaks and creative takes on familiar favorites, a little variety can bring new life to the backyard menu. Whether you’re keeping things casual or adding a touch of elegance to an endof-summer soirée, the grill offers plenty of possibilities. So before summer slips away, turn up the heat and try something a little different.

Chicken Kebabs With their easy preparation and quick cooking time, kebabs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh ﬂavors. • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar • 1 pound raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes • 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper • 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks To make sauce, place 3 tablespoons mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and garlic powder, and whisk until uniform. Cover and refrigerate. To make marinade, in small bowl, combine vinegar with remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Stir until uniform. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place

chicken and marinade in large sealable plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal. Gently knead marinade into chicken through bag. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak 4 in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning. Alternately thread marinated chicken and onion chunks onto 4 skewers. Bring grill to medium-high heat. Brush both sides of kebabs with sauce. Grill kebabs for 5 minutes with grill cover down. Flip kebabs and grill for 6 to 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy.

Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad A quick and easy marinated grilled skirt steak will spice up any gathering. Pair it with a roasted corn salad that embodies the season’s fresh ﬂavors — a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil, and avocado. • 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces • 1/3 cup Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1 tablespoon ground cumin • 1 large garlic clove, crushed In a large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad. Corn Salad: • 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked • 2 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 small red onion, diced • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil

Chance the Rapper‘s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book just turned 10, and he’s on tour to celebrate. Chance takes a victory lap built around the project that won three Grammys in one night, broke streaming-only records, and turned him from a Chicago underground hero into a generational artist. The Coloring Book itself instantly reshaped what a hip-hop record could be.It became the ﬁrst streaming-only project to win a Grammy, and it earned Chance Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance in a single trip to the podium. Songs like “No Problem,” “Same Drugs,” “All Night,” “Blessings,” “Angels,” and “Summer Friends” turned into staples of a generation’s playlists — and fans have been waiting a decade to hear them performed live in full.

Friday, Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com or paramountny. com. The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington.

• 2 tablespoons lime juice • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce • 1/4 teaspoon salt To prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce to taste, and salt; toss to mix well.

Spiced Sweet Potatoes A simple spice rub makes a tasty complement to grilled sweet potatoes, adding some extra zest that gives potatoes some pizzas. • 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), scrubbed well • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Cover potatoes with cold salted water in a large pot, then bring to a boil. Simmer until slightly resistant when pierced with a sharp small knife, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well. When cool, slice potatoes lengthwise. Mix together salt, spices and apple cider vinegar; add oil in a slow stream. Brush this mixture on sweet potatoes. Grill potatoes on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat, until grill marks appear and potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Serve potatoes warm.

Celtic Festival and Highland Games The sounds of bagpipes, the rhythm of Irish step dancing and the spectacle of Highland Games return to Old Westbury Gardens. The refreshed edition of its annual summer festival celebrates the rich Scottish Irish and Welsh traditions woven into Long Island’s Celtic communities. The Highland Games remain a centerpiece, featuring centuries-old tests of strength including the caber toss, sheaf toss and stone put. Entertainment for all ages, including performances by songwriter-vocalist Andy Cooney, acclaimed as “Irish America’s favorite son,” and others; along with and tempting eats and a marketplace round out the day.

Saturday, Aug. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets at oldwestburygardens.org. 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury.

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Your Neighborhood Aug Wendy Klemperer: Wrought Taxonomies

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

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

‘Everybody Loves Raymond: Celebrating 30 Years’

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

Aug First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry

This food pantry is available for anyone in need of a

Aug Grab-and-Go Free Dinners

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

Sep

Aug Kid Zone

Melissa Etheridge

Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge (“I’m the Only One” “Come to My Window,” “I Want to Come Over.”) has remained one of America’s favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge performs songs from her new album, Rise, and her hits. “I chose to survive,” Melissa Etheridge sings on “Being Alive,” the powerful, exuberant opening song of the Academy Award- and Grammy Award-winning artist’s 17th studio album, “Rise.” She then takes a pause, the flurry of her guitar and her bandmates’ boisterous sounds fading out, before she practically shouts with unbridled joy: “God I love being alive!” The words say so much. But in that pause — just a few seconds long — it’s as if she’s reflecting on everything that has happened in her life since she last released an album of new material, 2019’s “The Medicine Show,” and all that is to come on this remarkable, emotional mosaic of songs. Etheridge is known for powerful rock vocals, emotional songwriting, and live shows that feel both personal and energetic. Her • Where: The Paramount, 370 concerts usually move between bigger sing-along songs, slower emotional moments, New York Ave., Huntington and the kind of tracks that let her voice really take over the room. That balance is a big • Time: 8 p.m. reason her live shows connect so strongly with the audience. The Rise Tour carries that • Contact: ticketmaster.com or same feel, with a set that blends the songs fans know best with newer material. paramountny.com

little extra support. • Where: First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ongoing • Contact: (631) 5875838, administration@ firstpresbabylon.org, firstpresbabylon.org.

Gazebo concert

The Village of Babylon hosts 4 Ways from Sunday, performing ‘60s and ‘70s classics. • Where: Babylon Village Gazebo, 244 W. Main St., Babylon • Time: 8 p.m. • Contact: (631) 669-1500

Oedipus by Sophocles Vanderbilt Museum’s Shakespeare in the Courtyard series continues with the Athenian tragedy, one of the great landmarks of Western theater. It’s performed by the Carriage House Players in the Mansion’s beautiful Spanish Revival courtyard. $20, $15 seniors and students.

• Where: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport • Time: 8 p.m.: also Aug. 23 and Aug. 26 • Contact: vanderbiltmuseum. org or call (631) 854-5579

Aug Summer sounds

Heart.

The Village of Lindenhurst welcomes Dream of the Archer, with a tribute to

• Where: Village Square Park, corner of North Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst • Time: 7:30-10 p.m. • Contact: (631) 957-7500

Aug Village Farmers Market

Enjoy fresh produce and shop various vendors. Every Sunday into October.

• Where: Village of Babylon Gazebo, 244 W. Main St., Babylon. • Time: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Contact: longislandfarmersmkts@gmail. com

Concert time

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame welcomes AcoustiRats, an acoustic duo dedicated to stripping Good Rats classics down to their raw, essential form. Fronted by Stefan Marchello,

lead singer and 36-year veteran of the Good Rats, alongside guitarist Matt McCarthy, who also did a run on guitar with the band. Between them, they’ve got decades of Good Rats DNA in their blood. With comedian Jordan Lauterbach. • Where: 97 Main St., Stony Brook • Time: 3 p.m. • Contact: limusichalloffame.org or (631) 689-5888

Aug First Presbyterian Church of Babylon Food Pantry

This food pantry is available for anyone in need of a little extra support. • Where: First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, 79 E. Main St., Babylon • Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ongoing • Contact: (631) 5875838, administration@ firstpresbabylon.org, firstpresbabylon.org.

Nourish Babylon Sit-Down Dinner

Every Monday Nourish Babylon holds a sit-down dinner. All are welcome to attend.

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

Aug Vanderbilt Estate Walking Tour

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

Having an event? Items on the Calendar page are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to kbloom@ liherald.com.

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, -againstCOREY C. JACKSON, 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 December 21, 2023, wherein BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is the Plaintiff and COREY C. JACKSON, 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 L I N DE N H U R ST, NY 11757, on August 27, 2026 at 9:00AM, premises known as 318 WEST 22ND S T R E E T, D E E R PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100085.00-02.00-068.000. 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, COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 612939/2016. Lynn Poster-Zimmerman, 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 W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-400. 7/30, 8/6, 13, 20 NOTICE OF SALE S U P R E M E COURT: SUFFOLK COUNT Y. LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 39357, Pltf. vs. NEXTLIFE C A P I TA L L L C , et al, Defts. Index #613544/2025. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered May 11, 2026, I will sell at public auction on the front steps of Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, No. Lindenhurst, NY on September 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. premises k/a 514 Mount Place, West Babylon, NY a/k/a Section 107.00, Block 01.00, Lot 011.002. Approximate amount of judgment is $490,382.44 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms

and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. RANDI E. ALARCON, Referee. DEUTSCH & SCHNEIDER, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 79-37 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY 11385. File No. LF-624 #103086 26-401. 7/30, 8/6, 13, 20 Notice of formation of msc-int.llc Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SS Y) on 05/22/2026 O f f i c e location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: msc-int.llc, 204 Airport Plaza, ste 1055, Farmingdale NY 11735 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-383 - 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6, 13, 20 Notice of formation of Thread of Mine LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St at e of Ne w Yo r k S S N Y O n 06/12/2026. Office located in Suffolk C o u n t y. S S N Y shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC to 138 Rivendell Court, Melville NY 11747. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 26-395 7/23, 30, 8/6, 13, 20, 27 Notice of formation of LI Nightlife Vending LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St at e of Ne w Yor k ( S SN Y ) on 04/11/2026 O f f i c e location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon

whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: LI Nightlife Vending LLC, 528 Middle Street, North Babylon, New York 11703 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-397. 7/30, 8/6, 13, 20, 27, 9/3 N o t i c e o f information of Starr Telecom LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretarv of State of New York (SS Y) on 06/01/2026 O f f i c e l o c at i o n , County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served SSNY shall mail a process served to: 54 manhattan ave, West Babylon NY 11704 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-382. 7/16, 23, 30, 8/6, 13, 20 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2 0 0 4 - 2 M O R TGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2004-2, -againstJAMES GERRAIN AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERTA GERRAIN, 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 January 8, 2024, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS INDENTURE TRUST-

EE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2 0 0 4 - 2 M O R TGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2004-2 is the Plaintiff and JAMES GERRAIN AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERTA GERRAIN, 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 14, 2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 45 3RD ST, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0100-129.00-04.00037.000. 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, COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 003327/2014. Richard Lavorata, Jr., 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 W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIREC-

TIVES. 26-414 8/13, 20, 27, 9/3 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY W E L L S FA R G O BANK, N.A., Plaintiff against PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF SUFFOLK COUNTY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY ANDERSON, et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Leopold & Associates, PLLC, 80 Business Park Drive, Suite 110, Armonk, NY 10504. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered April 13, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 14, 2026 at 11:00AM. Premises known as 245 State Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 11798. District 0100 Sec 083.00 Block 03.00 Lot 039.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $199,609.47 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 607885/2024. 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. John Marano, Esq., Referee F i l e # 0699299046 26-412. 8/13, 20, 27, 9/3

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY J . P. M O R G A N MORTGAGE ACQUISITION CORP., Plaintiff against JESUS CELESTE GUZMAN, EXECUTOR TO THE ESTATE OF ALICE L. DEVINE A/K/ A ALICE DEVINE A/K/A ALICE STEWART, et a l Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Stern & Eisenberg, P.C., 20 Commerce Drive, Suite 230, Cranford, NJ 07016 and 1131 Route 55, Suite 1, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered July 14, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 14, 2026 at 10:00AM. Premises known as 29 Brewster Lane, Amityville, NY 11701. District 0100 Sec 167.00 Block 02.00 Lot 021.000. 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, Amityville, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $126,041.49 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 208895/2022. 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 J. Cava, Esq., Referee F i l e # NY201700001429-4 26-413. 8/13, 20, 27, 9/3

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK W E L L S FA R G O BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C IAT I O N AS TRUSTEE FOR S A BR 2 0 0 4 - OP 1 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-OP1, Plaintiff, Against JOANNE ANANIA Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 08/19/2022, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 9/24/2026 at 10:00AM, premises known as 48 Walnut Ave, Farmingdale, New York 11735, 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 Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 047.00 Block 01.00 Lot 091.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $558,035.02 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 23768/2005 HARVEY SAVITT, Esq., Referee. MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC, 10 Midland Avenue, Suite 205, Port Chester, NY 10573 Dated: 7/30/2026 File Number: 560-1734 CA 26-431 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10

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Notice of formation o f R O YA L BLACKTOP LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of Ne w York on 06/02/2026 O f f i c e location, County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: The LLC, 98 E Main st, Babylon NY 11702 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-399. 7/30, 8/6, 13, 20, 27, 9/3

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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., -againstMARIE C. LANES A/K/A MARIE LANES A/K/A MARIE C. WILLOUGHBY, 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 February 5, 2025, wherein BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. is the Plaintiff and MARIE C. LANES A/K/A MARIE LANES A/K/A MARIE C. WILLOUGHBY, 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 16, 2026 at 2:30PM, premises known as 512 LEADER AVENUE, NORTH BABYLON, NY 11703; and the following tax map identification: 0100116.00-01.00-106.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN NORTH BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 601035/2019. James A. Pascarella, Esq. - Referee. Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, At-

torneys 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 W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-424 8/13, 20, 27, 9/3 Notice of formation of Empire Records & Books LLC Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of St at e of Ne w Yo r k ( S S N Y ) on 05/08/2026 O f f i c e l o c at i o n , County of Suffolk SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a process served to: Empire Records & Books LLC, 126 Farber Drive, West Babylon, NY 11704 Purpose: any lawful act. 26-392. 7/23, 30, 8/6, 13, 20, 27 NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 3 4 AT L A N T I C STREET, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 6/22/26. Office Loc. S u f f o l k C o u n t y. SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to: 34 Atlantic Street, LLC at 437 Madison Ave, STE 3700, NY, NY 10022. Reg. Agent: e R e s i d e nt A g e nt , Inc.1 Rockefeller Plaza Ste 1204, NY, NY 10020. P/B/A: 437 Madison Ave, STE 3700, NY, NY 10022. Purpose: any lawful activity. 26-393 7/23, 30. 8/6. 13. 20. 27

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for HSI Asset Securitization Corporation Trust 2007-WF1, Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2007WF1, Plaintiff, vs. Magdalena Cox, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee’s Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on May 26, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., premises known as 236 Oakland Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729. 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 086.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 001.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $754,474.48 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #621897/2024. Cash will not be accepted. David Bishop, Esq., Referee Knuckles & Manfro, LLP, 120 White Plains Road, Suite 215, Tarrytown, New York 10591, Attorneys for Plaintiff 26-410. 8/13, 20, 27, 9/3 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Owner Trustee for RCAF Acquisition

Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Susanne Cellan a/k/a Susanne Wirth, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on March 5, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., premises known as 424 North Alleghany Avenue, 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 and State of New York, District 0103, Section 007.00, Block 02.00 and Lot 019.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $512,797.66 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610347/2024. Alison M. Varley, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 240491-1 26-411. 8/13, 20, 27, 9/3 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK Citibank, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST Suffolk County Public Administrator as Administrator of the Estate of John C. Abrams a/k/a John Abrams; John C. Abrams, Jr. a/k/a John Abrams, Jr. Individually and as heir of the Estate of John C. Abrams; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 25, 2026, I, the under-

signed Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM, premises known as 36 Somerset Road East, Amityville, NY 11701. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being in Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District: 0100 Section: 174.00 Block: 04.00 Lot: 002.000. Approximate amount of judgment $404,228.82 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #622154/2018. For sale information, please visit ServiceLink Auction at https://www. servicelinkauction. com or call (866) 5394173. Arthur Joseph Burdette, Esq., Referee McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 420 Lexington Avenue-Suite 840 New York, NY 10170 2108392NY 90814 26-415. 8/13, 20, 27, 9/3 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK HSBC BANK USA, N.A., Plaintiff AGAINST HECTOR ARISTY; ERIN ARISTY; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered February 11, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM, premises known as 30 Park Circle North, Farmingdale, NY 11735. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and im-

provements erected, situate, lying and being at East Farmingdale, in the Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, Section: 047.00 Block: 03.00 Lot: 086.000 District: 0100. Approximate amount of judgment $403,296.21 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #603157/2018. For sale information, please visit ServiceLink Auction at https://www.servicelinkauction.com or call (866) 539-4173. Joseph Fritz, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 FSLNY006 90169 26-416. 8/13, 20, 27, 9/3 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0346-26-121445 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail in a Catering Facility under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 19 W Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706, County of Suffolk, for on pre m i s e s consumption at BLMBHS LLC. 26-419. 8/13, 20 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MIDFIRST BANK, A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, -againstD E B O R A H A RCHIPOLO, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD J. DELL'AQUILA, 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 February 20, 2025, wherein MIDFIRST BANK, A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS ASSOCIATION is the Plaintiff and DEBORAH ARCHIPOLO, HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF BERNARD J. DELL'AQUILA, 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 14, 2026 at 9:30AM, premises known as 234 TRAVIS STREET, LINDENHURST, NY 11757; and the following tax map identification: 0103-014.0003.00-020.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, 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.: 603710/2022. Richard Lavorata, Jr., 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. 26-423. 8/13, 20, 27, 9/3 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-26-121015 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail i n a R e s t au r a nt under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 508 Larkfield Rd, East Northport, New York 11731, County of Suffolk, for on pre m is e s consumption at VESPRI, LLC. 26-417. 8/13, 20 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0340-26-122581 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail i n a R e s t au r a nt under the Alcoholic Beverage Control L aw at 162 Mi l l Road, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978, County of Suffolk, for on pre m i s e s consumption at GALLEY ON MILL LLC. 26-427. 8/13, 20 Notice is hereby given that a license, Application ID: NA0370-26-121825 for liquor, beer, wine, and cider has been applied for by the undersigned to sell liquor, beer, wine, and cider at retail i n a B ar / Tave r n under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 608 Sunrise H i g h w a y, We s t Babylon, NY 11704, County of Suffolk, for on pre m i s e s consumption at 608 Tavern Cor LLC. 26-428. 8/13, 20

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ORDER IN WHICH THEY ARE ADVERTISED. All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Sandra Thomas, Chairperson, Accessory Apartment Review Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York. Babylon Beacon: Thursday, Aug 20th, 2026 26-429 8/20 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK LEWIS AVENUE PARTNERS, LLC, Plaintiff AGAINST DNA INK NY LLC, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered June 11, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM, premises known as 231 44th 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 Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100, Section 205.00, Block 04.00, Lot 076.00. Approximate amount of judgment $239,900.00 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #631260/2025. Richard P. Casey, Esq., Referee Law Offices of Alan J. Waintraub PLLC 125-10 Queens Blvd., Suite 311 Kew Gardens, NY 11415 DNA INK 90930 26-434. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff AGAINST THEODORE J HODNETT AKA THEODORE HODNETT, ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered May 26, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 149 43rd Street, Copiague, NY 11726. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements erected, situate, lying and being at Copiague, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0100 Section 202.00 Block 02.00 Lot: 048.002. Approximate amount of judgment $450,970.56 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #610342/2024. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Gross Polowy, LLC 1775 Wehrle Drive Williamsville, NY 14221 22-001455 90827 26-432. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF Suffolk, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, not in its Individual Capacity but Solely as Trustee on Behalf of PRPM 2024-NQM1 Trust, Plaintiff, vs. Hector Hernandez, ET AL.,

Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered on July 10, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, North Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., premises known as 257 Bayview Avenue, 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 Incorporated Village of Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York, District 0101, Section 006.00, Block 03.00 and Lot 075.000. Approximate amount of judgment is $606,849.27 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #614500/2025. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee Friedman Vartolo LLP, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, New York, New York 10004, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Firm File No.: 245701-2 26-430. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF BEARS STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES 1 LLC, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES

2007-AQ1, Plaintiff AGAINST BEVERLY JONES A/K/A BEVERLY CREWS; ROSALIND FREEMAN; ET AL., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered December 23, 2025, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM, premises known as 67 North 16th Street, Wyandanch, NY 11798. 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, Section: 040.00 Block: 01.00 Lot: 006.000 District: 0100. Approximate amount of judgment $393,742.51 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #600144/2024. For sale information, please visit ServiceLink Auction at https://www.servicelinkauction.com or call (866) 539-4173. Scott H. Siller, Esq., Referee FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite 1800 Rochester, NY 14614 SPSNY804 90864 26-433 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Home Equity Asset Trust 2005-7 Home Equity PassThrough. Certificates, Series 2005-7 Plaintiff,

Against Marian Mills as Administrator of the Estate of Bernadette Roberts a/k/a Bernedette Roberts, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Clerk of the Suffolk County Traffic and Violations Agency, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, Irwin Pomerantz, as the Administrator of Long Island Care Center, Inc.; Beulh Marshall s/h/a John Doe #1 Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale, duly entered 01/08/2026, I, the undersigned Referee, will sell at public auction, at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757, on 9/22/2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 3 Surrey Drive, Amityville, NY 11701, and described as follows: ALL that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Amityville, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. District 0100 Section 171.00 Block 02.00 Lot 070.000 The approximate amount of the current Judgment lien is $351,588.26 plus interest and costs. The Premises will be sold subject to provisions of the aforesaid Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale; Index # 621060/2017 Scott H Siller, Esq., Referee. SHELDON MAY & ASSOCIATES Attorneys at Law, 255 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Dated: 7/27/2026 File Number: 32156 CA 26-435. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, INC. 2006-NC1, ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-NC1, -againstENKENYELESH SAMUEL, 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 September 8, 2016, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL A S S O C IAT I O N , AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, INC. 2006-NC1, ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006NC1 is the Plaintiff and ENKENYELESH SAMUEL, 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 21, 2026 at 9:30AM, premises known as 219 SUBURBAN AVENUE, DEER PARK, NY 11729; and the following tax map identification: 0100092.00-03.00-040.003. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNT Y OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.:

050054/2009. Richard Lavorata Jr., 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 W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-436. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON ACCESSORY APARTMENT REVIEW BOARD Pursuant to provisions of Local Law # 9 of the Babylon Town Code, notice is hereby given that the Town of Babylon Accessory Apartment Review Board will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room in the East Wing of Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York on Tuesday eve, August 25th, 2026. Public hearings begin 6:00pm. NEW APPLICATIONS: • Ahmed Hossain APMT-26-64 310 13th Street Deer Park, NY 11729 SCTM#0100-86-1126 • Danielle Meyer APMT-26-27 132 Lake Drive Copiague, NY 11726 SCTM# 0100-214-240 • Shaquan Williams HAPT-4573 4 Avon Drive Amityville, NY 11701 SCTM#0100-1741-25 • Doris Gomezcoello HAPT-4265 818 Windmill Ave North Babylon, NY 11703 SCTM#0100-144-274 5. Stephen & Vinghing Brumberg APMT-26-78 24 Woodbine Ave West Babylon, NY 11704 SCTM#0100219-2-34 Printing Instructions: R E N E WA L S B Y AFFIDAVIT APPLICANTS, ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPEAR. ALL NEW CASES WILL BE HEARD IN THE

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NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACIT Y BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST, Plaintiff against L AW R E NC E WOMACK A/K/A L AW R E N C E H . WOMACK, 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 December 17, 2024, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 23, 2026 at 3:30PM. Premises known as 252 Locust Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702. District 0102 Sec 008.00 Block 03.00 Lot 030.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Village and Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $509,962.08 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 619962/2023. 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. Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee File # 3000001648 26-437 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCAF Acquisition Trust, Plaintiff AGAINST Carmine Frabasile; Gaetana Frabasile; et al., Defendant(s) Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly entered January 21, 2025, and amended August 3, 2026, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York 11757 on September 22, 2026, at 12:30PM, premises known as 37 Chatham Street, Deer Park, NY 11729. 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: 023.00 Block: 04.00 Lot: 009.000. Approximate amount of judgment $460,294.33 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index# 601008/2023. Thomas M. McNally, Esq., Referee LOGS Legal Group LLP Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Rochester, New York 14624 (877) 430-4792 Dated: August 7, 2026 26-438. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT SUFFOLK COUNTY FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff against NATALIE GENOVA,

et al Defendant(s) Attorney for Plaintiff(s) McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 840, New York, NY 10170. Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered June 30, 2026, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Babylon Townhall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 on September 23, 2026 at 3:00PM. Premises known as 506 North Greene Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757. District 0103 Sec 003.00 Block 04.00 Lot 030.000. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst, Town of Babylon, County of Suffolk and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $343,415.95 plus interest, fees, and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 623995/2025.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. For sale information, please contact XOME at www.Xome.com or call (844)400-9633. Robert T. Fuchs, Esq., Referee File # 2520239NY 26-439 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20061AR, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIA-

TION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUC CESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, -againstUNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRED PINARD, 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 June 1, 2026, wherein MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20061AR, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUC CESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE is the Plaintiff and UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF FRED PINARD, 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 L I N DE N H U R ST, NY 11757, on September 23, 2026 at 4:00PM, premises known as 3 PERRY LANE, WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY 11798; and the following tax map identification: 0100-015.00-05.00015.000. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND; SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT WYANDANCH,

TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, CIT Y AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 608820/2023. Robert Fuchs, 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 W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-440. 8/20, 27, 9/3, 10 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK SELENE FINANCE, LP, -againstTINA MARIE ANTONELLO-PORTEE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG P O RT E E A / K / A CR AIG JAMES PORTEE, 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 June 25, 2026, wherein SELENE FINANCE, LP is the Plaintiff and TINA MARIE ANTONELLO-PORTEE, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF CRAIG P O RT E E A / K / A CR AIG JAMES PORTEE, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Ref-

eree, will sell at public auction at the BABYLON TOWN HALL, 200 EAST SUNRISE HIGHWAY, NORTH LINDENHURST, NY 11757, on September 24, 2026 at 2:00PM, premises known as 213 FREDERICK AVENUE, BABYLON, NY 11702; and the following tax map identification: 0102002.00-02.00-005.002. ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BABYLON, TOWN OF BABYLON, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK AND STATE OF NEW YORK Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No.: 631107/2024. Darrin Berger, 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 W I T H C O U RT / CLERK DIRECTIVES. 26-441. 8/20. 27, 9/3, 10 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AND/OR INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS BY THE TOWN OF BABYLON PLANNING BOARD Pursuant to Chapter 186, Site Plan Review, and Chapter 213, Zoning, of the Babylon Town Code and Section 276 of the Town Law, notice is hereby

given that the Town of Babylon Planning Board will hold public and/or informational hearings(s) at the Babylon Town Hall, Town Board Room, 200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst, New York, on the Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time or as soon thereafter as can be heard to consider the following application(s): PUBLIC HEARING/ DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/LIFTING OF COVENANTS A N D R E S T R IC TIONS JOB#: PLAN-26-18; 10 Michael Drive Associates: SCTM# 0100-069.00-03.00005.031, 0100-069.0003.00-005.027 and 0100-069.00-03.00005.030: Zone - GIndustry(Light): SEQRA – Type II Action: Proposes an updated site plan to reflect 2015 seating change, along with closing the existing curb cut on Bi-County Boulevard, new curbing, ADAsignage, seal coating, re-striping, and lifting of Covenants & Restrictions of overflow lots.: Property is located on the north side of Michael Avenue between Broadhollow Road and Bi-County Boulevard and the west side of Bi-County Boulevard, 410' north of Sea Lane, Farmingdale, Suffolk County, Town of Babylon, New York All interested persons should appear at the above time and place by order of Patrick Halpin, Chairperson of the Planning Board, Town of Babylon, North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County, New York PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS Babylon B eacon: 08/20/2026 26-442 8/20

Office of the County Comptroller Of Suffolk County New York Division of Finance & Taxation 330 Center Drive R i v e r h e a d , N Y. 11901 SUFFOLK COUNTY NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS The County Comptroller has received the Tax Rolls from the town tax receiver, indicating unpaid taxes therein. Unless such unpaid taxes with interest and accrued penalties are paid on or before August 31, 2026, the property against which said taxes are levied will be advertised for tax sale that is to be held on December 4, 2026. The tax rolls will remain open for examination in the Suffolk County Comptroller’s office in Riverhead. Any taxpayer interested may send a brief description of his property to the County Comptroller and the amount of the unpaid tax, if any, will be forwarded to him. (Note: Tax Sale advertising for the 2026 sale will be at the rate of $20.00 per item, collectible after August 31, 2026.) JOHN M. KENNEDY, JR. SUFFOLK COUNT Y COMPTROLLER 26-443 8/20, 27

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y sister and I called our father’s friends “Uncle Jack” and “Aunt Sue” Smith (not their real last name). We lived in Mount Vernon, the boot of Westchester County, and they lived in Floral Park. My sister and I believe our dad met Jack through work: Both were vacuum cleaner salesman. Jack and Sue lived with their two daughters and a French bulldog name Dinky on a leafy street that ended at the gate to the local school playground. The four of us, the two girls and my sister and I, played together, swam together and talked about our dreams together. As teenagers, or near-teens, we would shoot baskets or run around in the playground. I still have pictures of the four of us at play, framed in my living room. The Smiths owned an inboard motorboat, the Sue Jean, which they docked at the Freeport Yacht Club. The boat had an upper deck, with equipment for extra

steering; a galley, beds and a head down below; and an aft area for sitting, talking and fishing. I remember once catching two sea bass on one line with two hooks. We’d dive off the boat into the Long Island Sound. Once when I was 9 or 10, I dived into the water with my glasses on. Oops and ouch! At Gilgo Beach, we docked next to other boats, and were always reminded to watch that our hands didn’t get caught between two gunwales. A friend’s aunt lost a thumb that way. At the dock, we cooked over a grill. From there we walked on sand for hours and explored parts of Jones Beach. Other times, we drove directly to Jones and spent the day in the sun. I recall a Native American exhibit that featured a woman I later learned was named Rosebud, from a book by Marjorie Weinberg-Berman. Of course, there were the inevitable bad sunburns and the occasional tumble in a rip current that scraped our backs. Both often necessitated a respite from the sun and the surf. Those summer memories are deeply ingrained, and remind me of family

love, friendship, freedom and learning. They’re captured in my mind and in photos. While life took us on different career and health journeys, the four of us stayed in touch for a long time. One of the ironies of life is that when I moved to Long Island to work at Adelphi, I met the former boyfriend of one of my “cousins.” We had seen each other often as kids, and found ourselves at the same events as adults. There are other summer memories, of course, but the summers on Long Island were all joy, all fun, with no other obligations. In later years, most of my summer memories are of work — jobs at the local pool or as a camp counselor. I found new forms of joy, like being complimented for a job well done or seeing other people benefit from my efforts. Some of the books that have inspired me over the years were summer reads. I remember in particular “Attorney for the Damned,” a biography of Clarence Darrow, with chapters describing his preparation for the defense in the Scopes trial, the case against Dr. Ossian Sweet and the Leopold-Loeb murder trial.

hey were full of joy and fun — but they’re also a great time to learn.

During one summer between college semesters, when I wasn’t working, I tried to transcribe “The Canterbury Tales” into contemporary English, an effort celebrated by neither my professor nor me. Over the years I have counseled my children and friends’ children about the importance of taking advantage of summertime to expand knowledge and hone skills, explore the world of work — and have fun. It is a respite from school, yes, but it has its own subjects to study and master, including sports, the arts and self-discipline. The school year doesn’t allow for much exploration, given homework and daily chores, but summer provides the flexibility to play sports, attend concerts and dramatic performances, visit museums and art exhibits as well as work. These opportunities for personal growth were among the reasons that a colleague and I wrote “Letters to Students,” one chapter of which is “Trust Yourself.” Summer is a great time to explore new interests, make new friends and save money for college, especially on Long Island. Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and a co-author of “Letters to Students: What it Means to be a College Graduate.”

Mississippi is proving the worth of charter schools

f you want to know what’s best for our children here in New York, look at the state of Mississippi. Deep-South states such as Mississippi were once ridiculed for their educational systems. They had underpaid teachers, shoddy supplies and dismal test scores. Northeastern states, meanwhile, paid a fortune for their schools and, for a time, had the highest test outcomes. But that was long ago. Over the past few decades, state aid to local education in New York has tripled, and the price per pupil in our state is now the highest in the nation, over $36,000 per year. That’s twice the national average — and about three times what Mississippi spends. Yet New York test scores continue to drop, and now rank in the middle of the pack among the 50 states. Meanwhile, the reforms implemented by Mississippi starting in 2014 have revolutionized the learning process. The state didn’t need to increase taxes. It simply employed common-sense solu-

tions: make sure kids show up at school, and enforce standards that they have to live up to. Third-graders had to pass a comprehensive exam before they were promoted to fourth grade. Social promotions ended. That didn’t mean you were automatically left back, because help was provided for those who were struggling. Summer school came into vogue again. Miraculously, Mississippi jumped from the bottom of the pack to No. 1 in reading comprehension for fourth-graders and No. 1 in math for fourth- and eighth-graders. It also went back to the proven practice of using phonics to help kids read. The policy wonks of recent decades ditched phonics for new, glitzy programs that didn’t work, but made them rich. We can be thankful that our state is finally reversing this failure. But instead of New York following Mississippi’s lead on higher standards and more competition, teachers’ unions in our state are trying to keep us in the abyss. While many New York public schools continue to show dismal results, with the exception of some of the better

schools on Long Island and in Westchester, charter schools have shown great success. That’s why there are lines around the block of minority parents trying to get their children into these better schools that spend less, but impose discipline and higher standards. They are succeeding by producing better outcomes. But when charter schools were finally allowed, in the administration of Gov. George Pataki, as part of a deal to get lawmakers a pay raise, there were caps placed on their number. And despite their marvelous success, elected officials beholden to the unions have kept those caps in place. Just recently, two more charters were approved for Long Island. That’s a godsend for many parents. But instead of embracing these successful schools, teachers’ unions have tried to shut them down. (Critics say the students are cherry-picked. Not true. They are admitted by way of a lottery, and studies show that public schools actually improve because of the competition.) When they couldn’t win through the legislative process, they’re now trying to shut them down through the courts. In trying to pass inflated school bud-

n New York, meanwhile, our teachers’ unions are trying to keep us in the abyss.

gets in the past, the unions would constantly say it was for the kids. It rarely was. It was usually about higher wages and benefits. And now we see that their attempts to block the charter schools are simply attempts to prevent their membership from shrinking, thereby strengthening their power. If the unions really were concerned about the welfare of the kids, they would drop their efforts in the courts and allow parents, especially those of minority children, to have a choice, like those in Mississippi do. Like Mississippi, Florida went from the bottom to the top of the rankings for student achievement after it allowed school choice and privately funded scholarships to flow with the students to the schools they preferred. These states have reduced absenteeism with good old-fashioned discipline, but in woke New York City, officials dramatically reduced enforcing discipline, ridiculously claiming that it was discriminatory against minority students. We can once again be the best if the unions would just back off their opposition. Steve Levy is president of Common Sense Strategies, a political consulting firm. He has served as Suffolk County executive, as an assemblyman and as host of the podcast “On the Right Side.”

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Parents are partners, not spectators

s children head back to school, parents naturally want to make sure their kids succeed — good grades, positive relationships with teachers and classmates, and a school year filled with opportunities. That instinct is understandable. Parents have an important role in their children’s education. They should know what their kids are learning, monitor attendance and academic progress, communicate with teachers and school officials, attend meetings when appropriate, and ask questions when something doesn’t seem right. When a problem arises, parents shouldn’t be afraid to address it. The key is to address problems with the school rather than automatically trying to solve every problem for the child. Children need opportunities to develop independence, responsibility and confidence. Those qualities develop when they are given the chance to navigate challenges themselves. No parent wants to see a child struggle with a difficult assignment, receive a disappointing grade, have a disagreement with a friend or feel frustrated by a teacher’s decision. The natural reaction can be to intervene immediately. Send the email. Make the phone call. Explain the situation. Fix the problem. Sometimes intervention is necessary. Parents should step in when a child is

letters Why are we talking about measles again? To the Editor: It happened a long time ago, but I still remember my childhood bout with measles. I was 7. Measles had been going around my elementary school for months. Many of my second-grade classmates had already been sick. With no vaccine available, everyone was at risk. Early that spring, it was my turn. I felt flushed and tired in school one afternoon, and by the next evening was running a fever and feeling achy. The days that followed were awful. I developed a hacking cough and a sensitivity to light. When my temperature hit 102 one night, my parents took turns bathing my arms, chest and forehead with cool washcloths. I remember the worried looks on their faces. After six rough days, I began to

being bullied, facing discrimination, dealing with a serious safety concern or encountering a problem that requires adult assistance. But a forgotten assignment can be a lesson in organization. A poor grade can be a chance to understand what went wrong and develop a better approach. A disagreement with a classmate can teach a child how to communicate, compromise and resolve conflicts. A difficult interaction with a teacher can teach a student to respectfully advocate for him or herself. School is about far more than academics. It is also where children learn how to function in the world. They learn to meet deadlines, ask questions, accept constructive criticism, work with others, make decisions and live with the consequences. They won’t always get it right. And that’s OK. Mistakes aren’t necessarily signs that a child is failing. Often, they are evidence that a child is learning. The goal of parenting is not to eliminate every mistake, but to help children understand them and become better equipped to handle the next challenge. Teachers and schools have an obvious role in this partnership. Educators should communicate clearly with families, offer appropriate opportunities for parents to be involved and recognize that they know their children in ways

teachers cannot. At the same time, schools must give students space to develop their own relationships, voices and responsibilities. The partnership works best when everyone understands their roles. Parents provide support and guidance. Teachers provide instruction and expertise. And students, increasingly as they grow older, take responsibility for their own education. That balance may look different in kindergarten than it does in high school. A young child may need considerable parental assistance getting organized, completing routines and understanding expectations. An older student should gradually take more ownership — contacting a teacher, tracking assignments, preparing for a test or addressing a problem before a parent becomes involved. The ultimate goal is not to have children depend on their parents indefinitely. It is to prepare them to become capable adults who can make decisions, solve problems and recover when things don’t go according to plan. As a new school year begins, parents should remember that their children are not projects to be perfectly managed. They are young people learning how to become independent. The job is not to make sure students never stumble. It is to make sure they know how to get back up.

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ong Island innovation has helped solve some of our country’s greatest challenges of the past. America needs our help again in a modern-day challenge, the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. When the United States was plunged into World War II, Long Island aircraft manufacturers produced airplanes like the P-47 Thunderbolt and the F6F Hellcat, which helped lead our country to victory in Europe and the Pacific. After President John F. Kennedy set the seemingly impossible goal of landing a man on the moon before the end of the 1960s, less than three weeks after America’s firstever manned spaceflight on May 5, 1961, it was Long Island engineers who created the lunar module that made Neil Armstrong’s “one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” possible.

During the Cold War, Long Island was the birthplace of the F-14 Tomcat, arguably the U.S. Navy’s most iconic fighter jet, made even more famous in the movie “Top Gun.” Alzheimer’s is another great challenge, a growing public health crisis, nationally and locally. More than 7 million Americans, including over 400,000 residents of New york state and 60,000 Long Islanders, currently live with Alzheimer’s. Those numbers will continue to rise rapidly without a cure or significant disease-modifying treatment. Scientific breakthroughs are the only way to make them possible. Those breakthroughs can happen right here. Just as innovative, locally based aerospace companies like Grumman and Republic met the challenges of decades past, world-class research institutions in Nassau and Suffolk counties can solve Alzheimer’s. The good news is that they’re already hard at work. Researchers at NyU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, in Mineola,

n labs in both Nassau and Suffolk counties, there’s exciting new research.

Letters feel slightly better — still weak but less feverish. The rash that had covered my body gradually disappeared. I coughed less as the days passed. Almost three weeks after getting sick, I returned to school. In 1963, when measles vaccines finally became available, my mother said that no one would ever suffer from this dreaded disease again. Though her optimism was a bit premature — measles didn’t vanish overnight — the number of cases nevertheless declined steadily as more children became vaccinated. By 2000, the World Health Organization declared the disease essentially eliminated in America. But now measles is back, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 2,400 confirmed cases in 2026 — more than all of last year. In fact, the number of reported cases in the past 20 months is greater than the previous 24 years combined. CDC data also indicates that most of those infected are young and unvaccinated. While U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently encouraged parents to vaccinate their children against measles, he has had a long histo-

are using genetic material collected in blood samples to examine what happens inside the brain cells of someone living with Alzheimer’s. By comparing the differences between these cells and those taken from healthy people, the team aims to develop ways to reprogram unhealthy neurons to behave more like those in healthy people. Scientists at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, in Manhasset, are exploring the causes of hallucination, agitation and aggression as they relate to Alzheimer’s, with the goal of developing new treatments. Neuropsychiatric symptoms are among the most difficult and heartbreaking situations families face when caring for loved ones with the disease, and are often one of the main reasons families move them from their homes to residential health care settings. Stony Brook University investigators are researching how crucial memory neurons, called cholinergic neurons, are damaged by Alzheimer’s. Drugs com-

ry of skepticism about vaccines, even pushing debunked connections between vaccines and autism. A chorus of anti-vaxxers share online conspiracy theories about the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry. Now we have President Trump’s recent executive order calling for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine to be administered to children in three separate doses rather than two, the standard practice. His order has dismayed and angered doctors and other health care professionals, who fear that more children will receive incomplete dosages or wind up completely unvaccinated. While a few thousand cases of measles may not strike some as serious, especially since most people recover from it, it’s astonishing that we’re even talking about a disease that was once practically eliminated. Shame on those who have stoked anxiety and confusion about MMR. And politics aside, there can be no excuse for putting any child at risk for such a miserable infection. Having the measles is no day at the beach. Trust me on that. RICHARD J. CONWAy Massapequa

monly used to improve memory in those with neurodegenerative diseases, known as cholinesterase inhibitors, target cholinergic neurons, but have only a modest effect. By better understanding how Alzheimer’s damages these neurons, Stony Brook’s research team hopes to develop new therapies that more effectively target and treat the damage and return the neurons to a normal state. Each of these projects, which are supported by grant funding from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, has the potential to yield a game-changing discovery that will forever alter people’s lives for the better. Challenges don’t scare Long Islanders, because we’ve stepped up to meet them head on time and time again. Dedicated, passionate research scientists are working tirelessly to meet the challenges of Alzheimer’s, because they understand what’s at stake. As with other great problems that Long Island helped solve, America, and all of humanity, will be grateful if we’re successful. Charles J. Fuschillo Jr., of Merrick, is president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

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