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Lawmakers fight for fair share of federal $$ By CAROLYN JAMES
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Marc Herbst, executive director of the Long Island Contractors’ Association, speaks on a proposed law to give Long Island autonomy in vying for federal infrastructure dollars. He is flanked by elected officials from Nassau and Suffolk County and labor leaders who support the measure.
cjames@liherald.com With partisan politics heating up just two weeks before Election Day, Long Island politicians gathered in a bipartisan effort to advocate for increased federal funding for road and infrastructure projects in Nassau and Suffolk counties. “This is a no-brainer,” said Babylon Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer. “Long Island needs a dedicated Metropolitan Planning Organization to secure our fair share of federal funding. I urge Governor [Kathy] Hochul to back this crucial initiative CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Ghosts, goblins, garage sales in Amityville—oh my! By CAROLYN JAMES cjames@liherald.com
Amityville was a whirlwind of whimsy on Saturday, Oct. 19, as all sorts of adorable creatures and characters gathered at the 9/11 Memorial parking lot for the beloved Thomas H. Smith Ragamuffin Parade—a tradition that has brought smiles for decades.! Contestants paraded down Broadway to the Amityville School District’s administration building, where the winners of this year’s Halloween costume contest were announced. Among the top contenders were a delightful witch, aka Lily Sarsano, 9; a pink baby shark, aka Madison Nuss, 2;
a charming narwhal, aka Licas Bianco, 9; a spooktacular Frankenstein, aka Mila Ansanelli-Escobedo, 3; and the dashing Jurassic Park crew—Brennan, Bradley, and Brian Ahl, ages 7, 5, and 1. They snagged the prizes, but every participant was a winner, basking in the joy of community as neighbors and friends came together to celebrate. The Amityville Police Department, which sponsored the event, also spread cheer by handing out treats to all ages. “It’s always so much fun; we wouldn’t miss it!” exclaimed Juan Leon of Amityville, who attended with his costume-clad family. Officer Paul Schmidt, who once participated as a child, now oversees the event and expressed his gratitude for
being part of such a cherished tradition. “It’s always a great event. The weather was beautiful, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. We’re already planning for next year,” he said. But the fun didn’t stop there. The BVCA’s farmers market was bustling, and the First United Methodist Church on Broadway hosted a fall fair, featuring vendors with fresh fruits, vegetables, pickles, baked goods, handcrafted items, and more. For those eager to explore even further, a village-wide garage sale brought out
more than 90 families selling their treasures across the map. Streets were clogged with walkers, bikers and drivers trying to navigate to the many items laid out on lawns. Enzo Cicotelli, a delighted garage sale-goer, said he struck gold with his first find: a vintage dungaree jacket. “I feel really lucky; it fits me perfectly!” he CONTINUED ON PAGE 2