Liam Ramirez-Enriquez was born at 8:26 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026 to Mariela Enriquez Flores and Jose Ramirez of Riverhead. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook University Hospital

Mariela Enriquez Flores and Jose Ramirez of Riverhead welcomed their son Liam Ramirez-Enriquez to the world at 8:26 a.m. on New Year’s Day at Stony Brook University Hospital.

Liam, the first baby of 2026 born at Stony Brook University Hospital, tipped the scales at 6 pounds, 15 ounces.

Liam was delivered by Julia Xavier, MD, Dana Masand, MD, Diana Calero-Kunda, MD and Meaghan Maggio, RN.

“The purest love has just arrived with your little heartbeat Liam,” the parents said, according to a hospital press release issued Jan. 2.

Liam is the couple’s first child.

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