ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state is sending experts to Long Island to assist homeowners facing foreclosures.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday representatives of the Department of Financial Services will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday at the West Babylon Public Library and again next Friday at the Brentwood Public Library.

Homeowners seeking help should bring records of mortgage payments and correspondence with their lenders.

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Cuomo launched the foreclosure prevention program in 2012 to visit locations throughout the state with higher rates of foreclosure.

State representatives may help homeowners apply for mortgage modifications or assist them in communicating with their mortgage lenders.

Homeowners statewide can call the department’s foreclosure hotline at 1-800-342-3736.