Issuu

_________________ BALDWIN ________________

HERALD

Nothing to lose!

infections as of Jan. 11

2,187

infections as of Jan. 4 1,895

DEADLINE APPROACH

Police search for assault suspect

BFD announces new chief, officers

Page 2

Page 5

$1.00

ING

THE LEADER IN PROP ERTY TAX REDUCT ION

Hablamos Español

18/21 itc FG Demi Condensed Page xx

Maidenbaum Propert y Tax Reduction Gro up, LLC 483 Chestnut Street, Cedarhurst, NY 11516

JANUARY 14 - 20, 2021

1114365

CommUNitY UPDAte

You don’t pay unless you save.

Vol. 28 No. 2

Learning about Baldwin’s rich history was originally called Hick’s Neck, after John Hicks, an Englishman who was a freeholder of The Baldwin Historical Soci- the Town of Hempstead, she conety, in collaboration with the tinued. Baldwin Public Library, hosted a A gristmill was set up in the Zoom meeting on Jan. 7 to 1680s, helping draw the first setexplore the history of Baldwin. tlers to the area, who took advanMarialisa Ar-nold, of the tage of the water for fishing, Baldwin Public Library, intro- clamming and oystering, and the duced Karen Monfer tile land for talbano, of the hisfarming. torical society, who The industry in presented the prothe area, Montalbagram, “A Brief Hisno explained, tory of Baldwin.” It included wooling, is one of more to or the manufacturcome. ing of cloth to “We will be havmake clothing, and ing programs that h a r ve s t i n g t h e the Baldwin Historplentiful and rich ical Society will be salt marshes that offering on behalf were used to feed of the library on a the animals in the monthly basis,” winter. Clamming Ar nold said. “It mARiAlisA ARNolD and fishing were will be the third Baldwin Public Library major in Baldwin, Thursday of the too. month, and each “A road from the month will have a different mill toward the bay became what theme.” we now know as Milburn AveBaldwin’s history can be nue,” she said. “Grand Avenue traced back to the 1600s, Montal- started as a footpath called bano said, adding that the first Hick’s Neck Road from Hempinhabitants were Native Ameri- stead Village heading toward cans — the Lenape and Meroke south Baldwin. It was also used tribes. The area of Baldwin Harbor Continued on page 3

By BRiDGet DowNes bdownes@liherald.com

Bridget Downes/Herald

A GRoUP wAlkeD laps around the Baldwin High School track on Jan. 9 to take the “First Lap” of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life to support cancer research.

Walking laps to support Relay for Life, cancer research

By BRiDGet DowNes bdownes@liherald.com

A few people made their way around the tracks of Baldwin High School last Saturday to take the “First Lap” to support the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser, Relay for Life. Relay For Life events have raised nearly $5 billion to date, according to the American Cancer Society, and about 4 million people take part in Relay events in more than

5,000 communities across the country. Te a m s a r e t y p i c a l l y formed by individuals in local c o m m u n i t i e s wh o w a l k around a track to raise funds to support the organization’s mission, including supporting cancer research, increasing survival and improving the quality of life for cancer patients. And despite freezing temperatures, dedicated members of the team “Caring Butterflies of Baldwin” showed up

to mark the “First Lap” and support the cause. Each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify the ongoing fight against cancer. The first lap signifies that Relay for Life is not just a one-day event, but that fighting cancer is a yearlong effort and relayers will continue to raise awareness until a cure is found. Baldwinites Abby and Miguel Melendez, who are Continued on page 3

t enabled us as a larger group to get together and really learn something all together in one compact moment.

Police: Restaurant employee punched by woman

Start the New Year right briNg all Your auto bodY NeedS to

Auto Body

24 Hour Towing

516-486-3696

Serving The Community For Over 25 Years Catering to all of your Auto Body Needs! We work with ALL Insurance Companies All vehicles sanitized and protected pre and post repairs In Baldwin over 25 Years Lease Repairs Windshield Replacements Guaranteed Repairs for Life

516-223-9431

grandviewautobody.com

1117383

713 Brooklyn Ave. Baldwin

Nassau County police are searching for a woman after she allegedly punched a Baldwin restaurant employee in the face last Friday. First Precinct police officers were called to a fight taking place at the Flaming Grill Buffet, at 1773 Grand Avenue, in Baldwin on Jan. 8 at around 5 p.m. When police arrived, they discovered a 35-year-old female employee had been punched in the face by a customer, police said in a news release. An investigation revealed that the employee was involved in a dispute with a large party of patrons dining in the restaurant over payment of their bill. As the situation escalated, police said, an unidentified woman went behind the counter and punched the employee in the face, causing pain and swelling. The assailant is described as a black woman, about 35 years old, five feet tall and 150 pounds with long, black and gray dreadlocks. She was wearing a black zippered top, light blue jeans and sandals. Detectives request that if anyone has any information regarding the above crime to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers remain anonymous.

Courtesy Nassau County Police Departmentt

Nassau CouNty poliCe are searching for an unidentified woman who allegedly punched a woman in the face last week.

News brief

Four Generations Of Compassion & Trust Serving All Faiths Since 1903

Matthew J. Fritz, Manager/Funeral Director Credit

Group seeks person who beat dog in Baldwin 769 Merrick Rd., Baldwin 516-223-1460 www.fullertonfhny.com 1117407

January 14, 2021 â€” BALDWIN HERALD

The Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for hitting their dog on Stratford Road in Baldwin on Dec. 26 at 1:23 a.m. A video of a person hitting a dog circulated social media leading up to the NCSPCA announcement. If you have information about the incident, call (516) THE-SPCA. Your identity will remain anonymous. For more information, visit www.nassaucountyspca.org.

Baldwinites walk to support cancer research both cancer survivors and volunteers for the American Cancer Society, helped organize the event, which brings together local community members to raise funds and awareness. “I lost both of my parents,” said Franklin Square resident CareyAnn Zinn, who joined the walk. “My mother when I was 13 and my father, I lost t h r e e ye a r s ago.” She has taken part in Jennifer Relay for Life Cayetano events for years and typiAmerican Cancer Society representative c a l l y w a l k s with her team members. The Covid19 pandemic disrupted normal life for many cancer patients, organizers said, affecting the frequency of their screenings and treatments, especially since hospitals are so crowded with coronavirus patients. Miguel said the ACS Road to Recovery program, which he had been volunteering for, has stopped because of Covid-19 safety concerns. The program connects cancer

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021

ContinueD from front page

t’s amazing to see the different skills that have been used to fundraise.

Bridget Downes/Herald

Despite freezing temperatures, the team “Caring Butterflies of Baldwin” made it out to support the cause. patients to volunteer drivers if they don’t have a ride to treatment. “It’s definitely put a focus on how communities can come together, but be safe, especially using the virtual platforms and overcoming certain obstacles,” said ACS Global representative and Baldwinite Jennifer Cayetano, who also attended the walk. “I feel like, although we didn’t have a big turnout, this is the focus — that there’s still a lot of volunteers who still want to come together and still want to

make a difference.” Although the general focus, lately, has been placed on Covid-19, she said, cancer has not gone away. But for the ACS, cancer is still a top priority, Cayetano said, adding that resources remain available and that people have found creative ways to continue to engage their communities to support the cause. Some people monogrammed masks, while others hosted virtual fundraisers.

“It’s amazing to see the different skills that have been used to fundraise,” she said. And while local fundraising has taken a hit, Abby said, because most Baldwin events were taking place in restaurants, which creates limitations, the team has found ways to adapt. The Baldwin team may merge with the Rockville Centre Relay for Life team, since membership has been low recently.

Historical society, library host history discussion ContinueD from front page to drive cattle and sheep to the Hempstead Plains where they grazed from the spring through the fall.” Montalbano showed old photographs of the original roadways, including Merrick Road, which was originally a toll road called the Jamaica Merrick Plank Road. It was the only east-west route along the South Shore until Sunrise Highway was built in 1927. “You see Sunrise Highway in about 1930, shortly after it was built,” Montalbano said, referring to the photo. “You can see how it was narrower. You can see how the old cars just parked any which way and they parked on a diagonal.” Additionally, the South Side Railroad was built in 1866 and the railroad station was built in 1868. The railroad turned what took hours by boat or carriage on the Jamaica Merrick Plank Road into a 45-minute ride to Manhattan, “which is still the same time today, when you think about it, and on what is now called the Long Island Rail Road,” Montalbano said. Up to that time, the fastest way to move people and goods to Manhattan and elsewhere was by boat. Ships docked at Lott’s Landing on Milburn Creek just north of Atlantic Avenue, and by the 1830s, it was a major shipping area. But the maritime history of Baldwin also included a disaster. The wreck of the Barque Mexico happened in January 1837, when 130 Irish immigrants were lost when the ship wrecked off Baldwin’s southern coast. Only three people were rescued. Montalbano also discussed the original schools built in the area as well as some notable people who grew their families in Baldwin. “What ended the fishing and clamming industry in Baldwin?” asked Elle Kapito. And while she said she didn’t know for certain, Mon-

Zoom screenshot

sunrise HigHway, at right in 1930, was built in 1927. The Baldwin Historical Society, in collaboration with the Baldwin Public Library, hosted a Zoom meeting on Jan. 7 to explore the history of Baldwin. talbano said over time, the industry died out because of loss of land due to housing developments being built and people aging and not being able to pull up enough to sustain themselves. The new presentation series, Montalbano said, gives residents a chance to learn about Baldwin’s rich history

and share pride in the community. “The irony is, although we’re all confined and we’re at home watching this and talking and stuff,” Arnold said, “it enabled us as a larger group to get together and really learn something all together in one compact moment.”

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD

What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

Herald ScHoolS

Meadow students learn about computer science Andrea McDevitt’s class at Meadow Elementary School recently participated in the “Hour of Code” for Computer Science Education Week. The week serves as an annual call to action every December to inspire students in kindergarten through twelfth grade to learn about computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education and celebrate contributions to the field. Students received certificates of completion in the worldwide initiative. To lear n more about Computer Science Education Week, visit https:// www.csedweek.org.

Photos courtesy Baldwin School District

Meadow eleMentary School students took part in Computer Science Education Week.

andrea Mcdevitt’S claSS learned about computer science. StudentS received certificateS of completion.

BHS hosts Mentor Breakfast grab-and-go style Baldwin high School students took part in the 16th annual Mentor Breakfast.

Despite the non-traditional school year, Baldwin High School continued its annual tradition of the Mentor Breakfast to celebrate the mentor-mentee relationships. While a little different this past December because of the pandemic, it was just as special in its 16th year, school representatives said in a news release. Since the inception of the Mentoring Program, the high school has grown to encompass 140 students, grades nine through 12. Using a detailed schedule in a socially distanced environment, the mentors and mentees shared uplifting stories as well as lots of belly laughs. Courtesy Baldwin School District Individually wrapped breakfast bags were prepared for pick_________________ up in advance. The mentors also baldwin _________________ connected with their remote mentees through FaceTime and Google Meet and mailed them special packages to help the stuHOW TO REACH US dents still partake in the experiOur offices are located at 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 and are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. ence from a distance. For the third year in a row, MAIN PHONE: (516) 569-4000 Bethpage Federal Credit Union ■ .WEB SITE: www.liherald.com/baldwin and Ridgewood Savings Bank ■ E-MAIl: Letters and other submissions: baldwineditor@liherald.com awarded a grant sponsorship ■ EDITORIAl DEPARTMENT: Ext. 269 E-mail: baldwineditor@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4942 total of $1,200 for the breakfast. The previous grant had been ■ SUBSCRIPTIONS: Press ”7” E-mail: circ@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4942 invaluable in supporting the ■ ClASSIFIED ADVERTISING: Ext. 286 E-mail: ereynolds@liherald.com Fax: (516) 622-7460 mentoring program throughout ■ DISPlAY ADVERTISING: Ext. 249 E-mail: sales@liherald.com Fax: (516) 569-4643 the pandemic, school representatives said. The Baldwin Herald USPS 50398, is published every Thursday by Richner Communications, Inc., 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Periodicals postage paid at Garden City, NY 11530 and additional mailing offices. Postmaster send address changes to Baldwin Herald, Students and staff praised the 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530. Newsstand Price: $1 Subscription rates: $50 for 1 year within Nassau County. Out of Nassau annual tradition and were espe-

HERALD

cially appreciative of the time they were able to spend with one another. “Thank you for the breakfast this morning,” science teacher and mentor Rebecca Seepersad said. “Some students came to school just for the breakfast and to be with their mentor!” “Wonderful event! Sometimes it’s the little things that matter the most. Thank You,” said Baldwin High School principal Dr. Neil Testa. Since this year’s Mentoring Breakfast, mentors have expressed an interest in taking under their wings additional students who they feel need a caring and encouraging adult in their lives. In addition, as done in previous years, the mentees wrote thank you messages to their mentors. This time, business teacher Michele Leonardo worked with students to actually design their very own “Thank Your Mentor Day!” cards in Canva. The special day — on Jan. 29 — helps culminate National Mentoring Month. The Baldwin Union Free School District’s mentors are trained by MENTOR New York and make a four-year commitment to their mentees. There are now more than 400 mentees across the district, with about 100 mentees in the middle school and 90 among five of the elementary schools. Last year, Plaza’s mentoring program was recognized at MENTOR New York ‘s annual benefit event. And this year, MENTOR New York named Pat Banhazl, school to career coordinator for Baldwin High School, one of the five outstanding mentors from across New York State to be recognized with 2020 Mentor of the Year Award.

Baldwin Fire Department announces new officers line

How to share what’s important to you in the Baldwin Herald 11

ws Glen Cove ne ighbors rescu e owl

D GAZETTE — April

TE — April 26, 2018

seA

When Kevin Nelson left house early his Glen Cove one morn ing last week wasn’t expec ting to make he a feathery frien “I noticed [the owl] on d. at about 6 my way to a.m. work Nelson wrot in the middle of the road,” e in an emai encounter. l “I turned aroun explaining his what it was d, . and was amaz not knowing n City last Friday little Garde ed in to owl see a tiny starring d office Nelson picke up at me.” a visit to the Heral Troop 22 made a while befor d up the owl and pet Cliff Brownie it for e putting Then he gave it on the grass. it some of his lunch. He calle d William Whit ton, the city’s Marra, becau his girlf rien d, Clau promotion to dia se “she loves the rank of detec police chief, congratulated she couldn’t , Courtesy Tab loves owls and to the challenge. Hauser Teddy Karousos, tive. Deputy Chief believe it,” her to check he said. “I ”. center, on his Chris Ortiz said told up on him. Abou that Karousos later she called t a minute was “up me saying I’m in love!’ ‘A over and over.” w, oh my God, After pettin g the owl, she tried it in a box After eight to put but her new years as flew away. feathery frien Glen Cove ’s Teddy Karo a patrol officer, d Deputy Chie usos was prom ed to detec f Chris Ortiz tive. At a city ot- Karo usos was well on March council meet added that 27, where suited to the this precious the promotion ing is one of the finalized, job. “This little scam most impo Polic was have ing out in the rtant posit told Karousos, e Chief William Whit in the polic ions we middle of the p was hangton e “You depa road when Kevin Nelson said. rtme have the tools trade, you’r (not pictured), of the crim “You’re dealing with nt,” Ortiz e intelligen greet stopp es. You’re t, you’re a person.” He victi his ed ms of feathery neigh to helping them good when adde bor. at a moment avoidance ers andd that Karousos’ strict can they’re often at the headquartof swear words weakest they be. You’ve throw of company was “like back. I have got to help a up and ucted the tour never heard build them foul word. show them Romero cond him use I’ve hear him that you can back sTAnT mike bers. that’s abou say “shoot” a their crime and solve exeCuTive Assifrom the curious troop mem t it.” bring them but very justice. It’s important a took questions dy’s up to the task, and I know that Tedchallenge.

GLEN COVE HERAL

rald.com

aseidman@lihe

12, 2018

p Brownie Troo of Sea Cliff rolling Members lly in their energetica high to 22 bounced hands up ting their ing world of chairs, shoo about the excit ed to ask questions . The troop was treat shing Newspaunity print publi Comm Herald y. a tour of the City last Frida look in Garden s pers’ office d the scene d got a behin , and toure The troop paper is made headat how a news ties at the Herald’s , the facili the many the newsroom including press ware ing quar ters, print and the sales floor, ero Rom Mike house. Assi stan t on Exec utive a presentati the tour with graphs kicked off ads, and photo cation les, artic e publi about how d into a singl bed over get condense nies thum . The Brow ed product. every week nd to to see the finish past issues taken arou troop was ding Next, the nts, inclu depa rtme editorial. the diffe rent uction, and nt prod ng, advertisi each departme ined what multiple ld’s Romero expla Hera uce the does to prod rs. pape nies down weekly ght the Brow ’ Then he brou warehouse. The girls ing towerinto the print to take in the ed upward uce the eyes glanc mass -prod ines that ing mach and each week. newspapers d questions a nies aske tour, Brow The ghout the ged throu stayed enga

s iN the Ne

HEAD HERALD GAZET

An By AlyssA seidm

Neighbor

SEA CLIFF/GLEN

clear g the troop alists amon future journ

Police departm ent promote s detective

n/Herald Gazette

Seidma Photos by Alyssa entire office, Toured the The Brownies interesting portrait of an taking note of F. Kennedy, made many er. The President John ner Stuart Richn pixco-ow by how years ago it demonstrates nail-based portra print. els translate into

Sales profes

sionals need

We Are Hiring S

vings Rates! at CD and Sa s right for you.

Gre

Courtesy Kevin

Nelson

apply!

alespeo

ple Join our Growin G sales team!or It’s not only for organizations, elected leaders % 2 Year CD* SaleS Job F  % non-profits. Neighbors in the News is a celebration air  of our neighbors and everyone can participate. % d el Yi d Choose the

2 10

account that’

APY

100% liquid

No monthly fee maintenance

* 12 Month CD

1 60

Gran Savings®

1 85 APY

Richner Commun ications, one of the Marketing firms on Long Island is fastest growing Advertising/ looking to expand team.APY If you have the our join us to find out drive to succeed and proven expe sales about our exciting rience, open positions: • Outside Adverti sing Sales (must have car) • Telemarketers - Inside Sales • Onli of ne Adverti for balances sing Sales up** $2,500 and



nue, Sea Clif Glen Cove Ave 5 today! 333 Cliff branch r, 516-674-718 Visit our Sea Curreri, Branch Manage to um balance Eileen a $1,000 minim s Account, inSaving *CDs require

When:

Wednesday, Apr and 4PM-7PM il 18 • 10AM-1PM RCI Headquarte 2 Endo Blvd., Garrs den City Can't make it to the job fair? Interviews avail able Where:

careers@liherald.comby appointment. Email your resum

If you have a special moment you would like to share, RICHNER like a 100th birthday celebration, your child’s athletic achievement or a simple outing with your family in our coverage area send us your photo and a short descriptive paragraph. apple bk - SEA

CLIFF-GLEN

HEAD HERALD

GAZETTE

- CD-GRAND

S - EFF DATE

YIELD SAVING

3-6-18.indd

e to

ed 1863 · Member

Establish

FDIC

nk.com

www.appleba

2/27/2018

970925

or Yield any time. APY, $50,000 um ** For the Grand the Bank at changed by an Apple Bank branch. $25,000-$49,999: 1.60% ,000 maxim d as and may be opene combined $3,000 999: 1.60% APY, of 3/6/2018 be opened in person at account. A s. This account may be effective as $10,000-$24, disclosed are y may apply. CDs must -$9,999: 1.60% APY, deposit required to open same addres tage Yields (APYs) awal penalt at these tiers: $2,500 499. $100 minimum a family residing at the Annual Percen interest. Early withdr or more is defined as between $1-$2, open and earnon daily balances of $2,500 on balances s Account. A householdwithout prior notice. paid t terest earned APY. There is no interes Grand Yield Saving at any time be withdrawn more: 1.60%household applies to the t. Offer may deposit per or statement savings accoun a passbook

C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

INC

4:27:59 PM

For more infor

mation call: 516www.LIHerald. 569-4000 X239 com

967351

Email your submission to Bridget Downes at bdownes@liherald.com

2021 Estate and Medicaid Planning MODERATOR

Frank G. D’Angelo, J.D.

Family Care Connections, LLC Topic: 2021 Medicaid Planning for Aging and Illness

FREE LIVE WEBINAR

FEB

10 - 11 AM

Tune in to learn about: ESTATE PLANNING, RESPONSES TO COVID-19: • Overview of a comprehensive estate plan • How estate planning has evolved with the COVID-19 pandemic • Updates to the New York Power of Attorney • Estate planning considerations for your family and loved ones • Tips to be sure you are prepared for the unexpected

Stephanie A. D’Angelo, Esq. D’Angelo Law Associates, PC Topic: Estate Planning, Responses to Covid-19

D’Angelo Law Associates, PC Your Trusts & Estates Attorney

Nassau (516) 222-1122

• Estate Administration • Elder Law • Real Estate

Queens (718) 776-7475

MEDICAID PLANNING FOR AGING AND ILLNESS: 901 Stewart Ave., Ste. 230 • Garden City, NY 11530 www.DangeloLawAssociates.com

• General medicaid eligibility for both homecare and nursing homecare • Updated income and resource criteria for eligibility for medicaid in 2021 • New rules governing asset transfers for homecare medicaid eligibility in 2021 • Accessing home care and the Nursing Home Transition And Diversion Program

REGISTER @ LIHerald.com/PlanningAhead CAN’T MAKE THE LIVE WEBINAR? REGISTER AND YOU’LL RECEIVE THE RECORDING! PRODUCED BY

RICHNER

To sponsor a webinar or for more information contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive.com or 516.569.4000 x 224

Truck One Captain: John Brown 1st Lt. Matthew Peletier 2nd Lt. Allison Hughes Ladder Two Captain: Michael Jazylo 1st Lt. Daniel McNally 2nd Lt. Ryan Donaldson First Aid Captain: Lonnie Green 1st Lt. Nicole Nolan 2nd Lt. Amy Rossi Hose One Captain: Charles Jamison III 1st Lt. Joseph Yanantuono 2nd Lt. Mary Jo Stuparich Hose Two Captain: Michael Parise 1st Lt. Brandon Ginsberg 2nd Lt. Steven Sotomayor Hose Three Captain: Jeremiah McGinley 1st Lt. Joseph Eberhart 2nd Lt. Timothy St. George House Four Captain: Henry Carballo 1st Lt. Christian Dambreville 2nd Lt. David Thomas

WINTER 2021

Stephanie A. D’Angelo, Esq.

• Wills & Trusts • Estate Planning • Asset Protection • Probate

Company election results:

REGISTRATION FOR

SPONSORED BY: D’Angelo Law Associates, PC FAMILY CARE CONNECTIONS, LLC

Department election results: Chief of Department: Timothy Hughes 1st Deputy Chief: Brien Cummings 2nd Deputy Chief: William Dworsak 3rd Deputy Chief: Anthony Hopkins Delegate to 2nd Battalion: Timothy Hughes

Wonderful, Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences For Preschool Children

Just Kids Has Been Offering Warm, Safe, Nurturing Care For Over 30 Years Creative curriculum is used which is in alignment with the Common Core Learning Standards

FULL DAY SESSIONS WITH 2, 3 OR 5 DAY A WEEK OPTIONS

Indoor Gym Large, Well Equipped Outdoor Playgrounds Air Conditioned Classrooms Registered Nurse Certified Teachers In Every Class Registered By The NY State Department Of Education and Licensed By The Office Of Children And Family Services

1117883

Skye Ostreicher

Herald Community Newspapers

PANELISTS

Election results

1118007

iN the New

s cations hner Communi a tour of Ric indication that there were. a few

Neighbor es Troop 22 tak

The Baldwin Fire Department has introduced Timothy Hughes as its new chief. Hughes has been a volunteer firefighter in Nassau County since he was 18 years old. He joined the Baldwin Fire Department during its 100th anniversary in 1996. He earns the title of chief this year as the department celebrates its 125th anniversary. “During the past 25 years, I have dedicated Chief Tim Hughes myself to protect the citizens of the Baldwin community from the hazards of fire and other emergencies that the Baldwin Fire Department responds to,” Hughes said in a statement. “The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly impacted both the community and the fire service here on Long Island. However, I am willing to embrace these challenges knowing I have the full support of nearly 200 members.” His number one priority, he added, is that everyone remains safe and healthy during these difficult times. “I take great pride in being elected as Chief of Department in 2021, and I look forward to continuing my service to the Baldwin community for the years to come,” Hughes said. His daughter, Allison Hughes, is currently serving as 2nd Lieutenant in Truck PART ONE PANELISTS Company #1. “From Deputy Chief to Chief of Department, Hughes was sworn in last week,” fire officials said in a statement. “Straight out of the trenches of Hook and Ladder Company One, Tim has proven himself on the fire grounds as well as the leadership roll as Deputy and throughout his career. We are all looking forward to his command and leadership. A family man, a Hook and Ladder man and straightforward guy, you know where you stand. This big Irishman will be a pleasure to work with, according to several veteran firefighters under his command.”

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021

Ever wondered how to be included in our Neighbors in the News page?

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD

events and activities

community update Thursday, Jan. 14

unemployment shows the need for library services, including resume writing, online job search assistance and help applying for unemployment and other public benefits, library representatives said. Bring your most current resume, or draft notes to work with. Etta Banks, a professional Career Counselors from the Hempstead Works Career Center, will facilitate the workshop. RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88287508979 and the Meeting ID is 882 8750 8979.

Morning Meditation with the library The Baldwin Public Library will host Morning Meditation on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. Holly from the Kadampa Meditation Center will guide participants through this meditation practice. All are welcome to attend. RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89788905546? and the Meeting ID is 897 8890 5546. For more information, visit www.baldwinpl.org.

Saturday, Jan. 23

Friday, Jan. 15

Zoom theater performance: Bermuda Avenue Triangle

Chair Yoga with the library Instructor Augusta Berner will guide this class utilizing a chair to perform yoga poses that are kind to the body. Participants should have weights and resistance bands, or substitutions, on hand. Join the program, to take place on Friday, Jan. 15 at 9 a.m. RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/82545454989? and the Meeting ID is 825 4545 4989. For more information, visit www.baldwinpl. org.

Resume Building Part I The rise in unemployment shows the need for library services, including resume writing, online job search assistance and help applying for unemployment and other public benefits, library representatives said. Learn how to edit your resume like an expert by joining the Resume Building Workshop Part 1 on Friday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. Participants will learn how to use Google products to create resumes. Bring your most current resume, or draft notes to work with. Etta Banks, a professional Career Counselors from the Hempstead Works Career Center, will facilitate the workshop. The program was made possible by the Grow with Google Grant sponsored through NLS. RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password. Join Zoom Meeting: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/85976289630 and the Meeting ID is 859 7628 9630.

l l l l l

Courtesy Synergy by Jasmine

Try your hand at yoga — virtually The Baldwin Public Library will host Yoga for Beginners on Wednesday, Jan. 20 via Zoom. Join for an energizing and restorative session. Those new to yoga are encouraged to attend. RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88538694183? and the Meeting ID is 885 3869 4183. For more information, visit www.baldwinpl.org. For more information, visit www.baldwinpl.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 Yoga for Beginners The Baldwin Public Library will host Yoga for Beginners on Wednesday, Jan. 20 via Zoom. Join for an energizing and restorative session. Those new to yoga are encouraged to attend. RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password. Join Zoom Meeting: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/88538694183? and the Meeting ID is 885 3869 4183. For more information, visit www.baldwinpl.org.

Zoom Zumba — at Night! Instructor Linda Salamone will get participants moving in this evening series.

Join for a Zoom Zumba session on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. For the password, RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org. Join Zoom Meeting: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/83954454982? and the Meeting ID is 839 5445 4982.

Retro gaming Join Long Island Retro Gaming and go back in time to play a number of classic PC games from the 80s and 90s. No special software needed — you just need your computer and web browser. To register, send an email to teens@ baldwinpl.org and include your full name, grade and telephone number. The details will be sent to you and the program will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.baldwinpl.org.

Thursday, Jan. 21

Your Home Clean, Safe and Sanitary The Baldwin Public Library will host this program on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. Educator Janice Imbrogno will discuss easy ways to use non-toxic substitutions and essential oils to create a fresh, clean and healthy home. RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password. Join Zoom Meeting: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/86146503674? and the Meeting ID is 861 4650 3674.

Friday, Jan. 22 Resume Building Part II On Friday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. join Resume Building Part II via Zoom with the Baldwin Public Library. The rise in

Join for the live Zoom performance of Bermuda Avenue Triangle performed by the Lantern Theatre Group. Bermuda Avenue Triangle by Joseph Bologna and Renee Taylor is the hilarious story of two women who have been sent to live in a Las Vegas retirement community by their daughters. Then they meet a handsome stranger. Costumes and props will be used. Join Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/84643763198 and the Meeting ID is 846 4376 3198.

HAvINg AN eveNT? Items on the Community Update pages 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 bdownes@liherald.com

The Badwin Chamber of Commerce will host its next monthly meeting on Jan. 20 — location TBD. The Baldwin Civic hosted its latest meeting last week. Visit facebook.com/BaldwinCivicAssoc for more info. A Board of Education meeting will be held virtually on Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. The Nassau SPCA continues to offer a $5K award for info leading to the arrest of a man who beat his dog. The town is still giving out free PPE kits. Business owners can apply at hempsteadny.gov/ppe-giveaway.

Keeping your New Year’s resolutions Guest Column

R = REALISTIC goals for 2021. Put a SPECIFIC plan in place (e.g. saving money and exactly how) E = EVALUATE your progress. Stay on top of it as the year proceeds. S = SHARE your plans and efforts with others. Social motivation. O = OPTIMISM Don’t start off pessimistically. It needs a can-do attitude. Failures will happen, but keep at it. As

Zig Ziglar said, negative thinking = “stinkin’ thinkin’.” L = LISTS. Lists help you stay organized and on top of it. Cull from your list repeatedly failed resolutions. Learn from them. V = VALUE what you’re doing. Give this significant priority in your life. E =EMBRACE CHANGE! It’s a survival skill in this fast-moving century. Dump the bad stuff in your life, expand the good stuff. Remember, Darwin said the key survival factor is responsiveness to change! When you create realistic goals, when you evaluate your progress, when you share your plans with others, when you maintain an optimistic attitude, when you use lists as a guide, when you value what you’re doing, and most importantly when you embrace change as a survival skill - not only will you achieve your goals, you’ll dance with joy at becoming the person you wished you could be!

Let us Know News Brief items including awards, honors, promotions and other tidbits about local residents are welcome. Photographs may be emailed as well. Deadline for submissions is noon Thursday, week prior to publication. Send to bdownes@liherald.com

©2021 Linda Sapadin, Ph.D. is a psychologist, coach and author in private practice who specializes in helping people become the best they can be. You can reach her at LSapadin@DrSapadin.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

www.liherald.com

Heart attacks and strokes don’t stay home. Don’t avoid the ER out of anxiety. Don’t die of doubt. Don’t stay silent and don’t stay home. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. When seconds count, the hospital is the safest place to be.

Heart.org/DontDieofDoubt Locally supported by

1108953

with you his ideas on how to keep your New Year’s resolutions. Savor his words of wisdom. “The ending of one year and the beginning of another is a reasonable point at which to take stock of one’s life, evaluate the good, the bad, and the ugly, and make some decisions about one’s life and one’s future. Business, government, politics and sports do it, reviewing/assessing the year just ended, and projecting forward. Why not try it concerning one’s own life – which is certainly more important than those entities. As Charles Darwin argued, the species that survive are those most responsive to change. In the spirit of the hopeful dawning of the Post-Pandemic Era, I list here my Resolve Model for anyone who might try personal resolve and commitments in helping alter aspects of their life in a new era (... as I plan to do!).”

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021

New Year’s resolutions are typically repetitive. You’re going to lose those extra pounds, exercise more, save money, organize your stuff and get to the tasks you’ve been putting off. Hmm, wh a t e l s e i s new? Weren’t you going to do that last year and the year before? Well, maybe the problem is you. You’re just weak-willed. You lack the for titude and character to stick with your resolutions. M ay a s we l l inda apadin give up believi n g yo u c a n change, right? Wrong. Since our world has turned upside down, it’s more important than ever that we do our own personal restorative work. But how? Last year, I shared with you some of my ideas. This year, I’ve asked an esteemed colleague what he thinks. Dr. Frank Farley, (who is a professor of psychological studies in education at Temple University and former president of the American Psychological Association) has given me permission to share

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD

Nassau lawmakers react to Capitol violence By Laura Lane, andrew Garcia and Scott Brinton llane@liherald.com, agarcia@liherald.com, sbrinton@liherald.com

“For those asking, my staff and I are safe,” tweeted Congresswoman Kathleen Rice at 4:03 p.m. Wednesday, as she and others barricaded themselves within the chambers of the U.S. Capitol against a mob of insurrectionists. Lawmakers were scheduled to spend the day debating the certification of Electoral College results in the presidential election — a usually uneventful day in Congress. It was interrupted, however, by thousands of supporters of Presi d e n t D o n a l d T r u m p who stormed the Capitol, overrunning police barricades, scaling walls and invading the structure. Sometime between 3 and 4 p.m., Congress members were instructed to retrieve gas masks from under their chairs. “Tear gas had been used in the Rotunda,” said U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, of Glen Cove, during a Kathleen rice call to the press from an undisclosed area. His voice was measured and calm when sharing his experience. “The chaplain of the Congress said a prayer. The doors in the chamber were locked, but then people began banging on them.” The rioters had forced security to barricade the doors to the House chamber with furniture, their weapons drawn, prepared to fire. Republican and DemoGregory meeks cratic lawmakers huddled together, said Suozzi, a former Nassau County executive. One insurrectionist broke through the glass on the main door, which the president enters through for the State of the Union. “The glass is broken, but I don’t know if it was shots or banging,” Suozzi said. “I did hear a ‘pop, pop, pop.’” “My staff and I are safe and andrew Garbarino currently in lockdown,” U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said in a statement during the melee. “The storming of the U.S. Capitol is a stain on American democracy. Make no mistake—this disgraceful violence will not stop the inauguration of Joe Biden on Jan. 20.” Lawmakers in both houses of Congress later reconvened after a 6 p.m. curfew, during which time police escorted the insurrectionists out of the Capitol. The Congress members voted to certify the Electoral College results that declared former Vice President Joseph Biden as the president-elect. Several representatives and senators have placed the blame of the attempted insurrection squarely on Trump, who for weeks had sown discord and spread lies about false instances of fraud in the November election. Protesters in and outside of the Capitol were clad with Trump merchandise. “The president incited a domestic terror attack on the Capitol,” Rice, who represents the 4th Congressional District, wrote on Twitter. “He is an imminent threat to our democracy, and he needs to be removed from office immediately. The cabinet must invoke the 25th Amendment.” Rice later re-tweeted a video from U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois, who joined the call for Trump’s removal. Invoking the 25th Amendment would require the support of Vice President Mike Pence and a majority of the president’s cabinet. Pence would then assume the role as president if Trump were found

Courtesy Tom Suozzi

u.S. rep. tom Suozzi, a former Nassau County executive, was in the House of Representatives chamber when violence broke out at the Capitol last Wednesday. He is shown here in the early morning hours on Thursday, after lawmakers voted to certify the election of Joe Biden as president of the United States. unfit for office. Last Thursday, Rice again tweeted, questioning where Chad Wolf, the head of Homeland Security, was during the protests. “Absolutely unacceptable for him and the entirety of [the Department of Homeland Security] to be completely absent during this domestic terror attack,” she wrote. Local reaction to last Wednesday’s events was swift. “For hundreds of years, the peaceful transition of power has been a foundation of our country,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said. “It doesn’t matter who you voted for — violence like what we are seeing in Washington today should never be accepted in a free society. This is not about politics. This is about safety, freedom and decency. I am lending my voice in support of law enforcement who are keeping everyone safe.” U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks, who represents the 5th Congressional District on the southwest Queen-Nassau bor-

der, spoke to the history of the moment on Twitter. “The world is watching as the greatest democracy braces against an attempted coup.” Referring to President Trump, he continued, the day’s events were “stirred by its leader who’d rather watch the country burn than transition power. “Our ability to advocate for democracy around the world,” Meeks said, “will be significantly hurt after this tragic day in America.” Andrew Garbarino, the newly elected representative from the South Shore’s 2nd District, had only been in Congress four days when the Trump protesters stormed the Capitol. At a little before 4 p.m., he tweeted, “It doesn’t matter which side you support — violence is never the answer. This must stop now.” He added, “Thank you to the law enforcement at the Capitol for working diligently to keep everyone safe.”

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky announced that he was reappointed as Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee for the 2021-2022 Legislative Session by Majority Leader AndreaStewart Cousins. Kaminsky chaired the Committee in the 2019-2020 Legislative Session. “I am grateful that Leader Stewart-Cousins reappointed me to chair the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, and am excited to further foster New York’s continued leadership in tackling threats to our communities and the planet at-large,” Todd Kaminsky said. KamInsKy “I look forward to the continued State Senator opportunity to protect Long Island’s natural resources and fight climate change — for our generation and those to come.” The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee has broad jurisdiction over a wide range of policy issues concerning the environment — from protecting wildlife to fostering sustainable solutions to tackling climate change. In addition to its fiscal and legislative duties, the Committee is also responsible for conducting oversight of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, among other state agencies. Kaminsky has been a leader on pro-

look forward to the continued opportunity to protect Long Island’s natural resources and fight climate change.

tecting the environment, and authored New York’s nation-leading climate change law — the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act — to transition the state to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. He also passed legislation to ban offshore drilling, ensure illegal dumpers are held accountable and prohibit plastic bags, in addition to securing record investments in clean water on Long Island and environmental projects for New Yorkers. Courtesy State Sen. Todd Kaminsky

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021

Kaminsky renamed committee chair

sTaTe sen. Todd Kaminsky supported Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s fight to scrap plans to build a liquefied naturalgas terminal off Sandy Hook, N.J. and Long Beach.

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD

Coliseum may see concert surge later this year NASSAu coLISEum IS expected to see a spike in concert activity in late 2021 and early 2022, according to a report from the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency.

By BRIAN STIEGLITZ bstieglitz@liherald.com

Nassau Coliseum may see a surge in the number of concerts that it hosts late this year and early next year, according to a report from the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency. The IDA hired consulting firms Camoin Associates and RMG SportsVentures, which conducted the 13-page report last month to forecast the Coliseum’s economic impact once coronavirus pandemic restrictions lift. The consultants predicted that demand for live music would surge in the fall of 2021, during which Madison Square Garden, the Barclay’s Center and other large music venues are booked with acts that had to reschedule during the pandemic. Such high demand could “create a short-term positive” for the Coliseum by drawing in more acts that could not secure a spot at the larger venues, according to the report. The Coliseum may not see the same success with hockey games, however. The Islanders are expected to start playing games at the Coliseum this month, if the 2020-21 NHL seasons commences. Then, in late 2021, the team will relocate to its new home at the UBS Arena at Belmont Park. The report states, however, that “it is not clear whether there will be in-person attendance, and at what capacity, for games at either location.” The consultants developed the report from a series of interviews conducted in November with executives and officials from the music and sports industries. The report does not take into account other events that the Coliseum offers, such as LI Nets basketball games and family entertainment shows. All of the consultants’ findings depend on the venue’s ability to meet certain Covid-19 guidelines, such as proper ventilation, vaccination availability, and rapid testing of employees and talent. The report also states that the Coliseum is “a secondtier venue” and may have a slower economic recovery

Christina Daly/Herald

than the larger venues like MSG and the Barclay’s Center. Once the pandemic ends, the consultants predict, it may take another four to six months before the Coliseum is back to normal. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the Coliseum generated about $4 million in annual revenue to the county. In August, the Coliseum’s former tenant, Onexim Sports and Entertainment, defaulted on payments and handed control of the arena and the Nassau Hub development to its lender, the U.S. Immigration Fund, which is running the Coliseum under the name Nassau Live. The deal reached between the two parties recovers $2.2 million in overdue rent owed to Nassau County by Onexim, which temporarily shuttered the Coliseum two

months before because of the toll the venue took from coronavirus restrictions. USIF is based out of Jupiter, Fla., and run by Nick Mastroianni II. Although not directly tied to the U.S. government, USIF created a $100 million loan for the Coliseum renovation, soliciting 200 Chinese investors through a federal program that grants visas for job-creating projects. Bruce Ratner, owner of Forest City Ratner, sold the Coliseum lease to Onexim in 2015 and developed the financing program. Mastroianni then secured the loan under another company called Nassau Coliseum Funding 100.

Staying home for college amid the pandemic By NIcoLE ALcINdoR nalcindor@liherald.com

When college doors reopened in the fall and fears of spreading the virus were widespread, many Long Island colleges adopted a hybrid model of in-person and online classes and extracurricular activities— which changed the academic and physical dynamic of the college experience for many. With new social-distancing guidelines also being applied colleges, Long Islanders attending university from home or those living in college dorms experienced many social, emotional and psychological changes and challenges. With only a few weeks before the spring semester begins, and with the second wave of the pandemic in full effect, many college-aged Long Islanders are faced with the decision to return to their dorms for school or transfer to local schools. Herald Inside LI hosted a free live Zoom webinar, sponsored by Molloy College, last Thursday to discuss many of the questions that college-aged students and their parents have about staying local for college. During the webinar, representatives from Molloy College, Adelphi University, Nassau Community College and the New

York Institute of Technology provided insight about how their schools have become more flexible because of the pandemic, including their recent decision to accept students on rolling admissions to accommodate those making last-minute decisions to stay local for the spring semester. “We went test-optional by eliminating the requirement of applicants having SAT and ACT scores for admissions, and now we are only looking at academic scores,” said Marguerite Lane, assistant vice president of enrollment management at Molloy College. “They can send ACT or SAT scores if they want, but Molloy College won’t use students’ scores for their disadvantage, but only to their advantage, because many students might not have been able to test more than once or take a review course because of the pandemic.” Molloy College will start the spring semester Jan. 20, and students still interested in applying have up to two weeks into the beginning of the semester to apply. “Most of our students had a good experience in the fall semester at home doing school, and I know they are continuing with that in this upcoming spring semester because our admission numbers for the spring are where we expected,” Lane

said. “People have been resilient, and college students, particularly new ones, have adapted well to the hybrid model for events and classes, but we hope to return to a normal college experience in the new year.” Nassau Community College went 90 percent online for the fall semester, and it will continue that way in the spring. For the community college, SAT and ACT scores have always been optional. For the spring semester, NCC has adopted a late start semester to allow students to apply later than usual and start later than usual. “Even though we have seen an uptick of 22 percent more students taking winter classes, we are under the normal enrollment for spring semester,” said Dave Follick, dean of admissions at Nassau Community College. “We are doing more initiatives to get more people to enroll, but we think a lot of people are not returning because they did not like online school.” In the new year, Nassau Community College will offer in-person sports options and mostly virtual clubs and extracurricular activities. For Adelphi University, the vice president of enrollment management and university communications, Kristen Capezza, said enrollment has been the same for spring semester; however, she said she

has noticed a shift in students who are participating in clubs, with more students than ever joining virtual clubs. “People can still remain connected if they want to, and we offer dorms, as well as virtual tours where students interested in applying can provide commentary and receive feedback while getting an online tour,” she said. “This past semester, we also saw students who had stellar grades, and then because of the pandemic, we saw a fall in their grade point average. We know that the pandemic affected them, so we just asked those students to share what happened, and we are doing our best to be understanding.” In the same way, Karen Vahey, the dean of admissions and financial aid enrollment management at New York Institute of Technology, said students at her college have been more involved in virtual events. “Even though I worry about students getting bored with virtual events, [many] more students are getting involved in virtual activities than they ever did before with in-person campus activities,” Vahey said. “We pushed back our deadlines for enrollment and waved the standardized testing to get in. We just want to get these students over the finish line, despite the pandemic.”

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021

Our commitment of caring for Long Island is well-established, so we decided to shorten our name. We’re now Catholic Health Services of Long Island. No matter your health need, you can count on our highly-awarded, compassionate network of care.

HOSPITALS:

CONTINUING CARE:

MEDICAL GROUP:

• St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

• Catholic Health Home Care • Good Shepherd Hospice

• Catholic Health Physician Partners

• Good Samaritan Hospital

• Good Samaritan Nursing & Rehabilitation

• St. Charles Hospital • St. Catherine of Siena Hospital • Mercy Hospital • St. Joseph Hospital

• Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitation • St. Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehabilitation

Learn more at chsli.org/catholichealth

1117764

Catholic Health Services of Long Island is now Catholic Health

Adult mental services offered at South Shore The South Shore Child Guidance Center has begun offering mental health services for adults in Freeport as of Jan. 1. The services for adults include group therapy, psychiatric medication management and psychotherapy and are available for patients both in person and over-thephone. “Expanding our offerings at South Shore to include c o m p r e h e n s iv e m e n t a l health services for adults allows us to provide vital services to more people at a time when there is dire need,” said Jennifer Colbert, vice president of Clinic Services for EPIC Long Island, of which South Shore is a part of. Shair Lurie, senior director of Clinical Services for EPIC Long Island, said the additional services came as a response to the feelings of isolation and grief afflicting Long Islanders during the pandemic. During these uncertain times, residents have had to deal with loss of loved ones,

financial stress and layoffs, causing de pression and high-levels of anxiety. “These emotional states can lead to suicidal ideation, relapse of substances, feelings of despair and hopelessness and suicide attempts,” Lurie said. “We at South Shore and EPIC Long Island have responded rapidly to address the growing needs of our clients and the larger community and we are prepared to quickly scale up our new adult services program at South Shore to meet the mental health needs of adults.” EPIC Long Island is a non-profit organization that has provided mental health services for adults and families at their East Meadow clinic for more than 65 years. For more information on the new adult mental health services at the South Shore Child Guidance Center, visit h t t p s : / / w w w. e p i c l i . o r g / south-shore-child-guidance/ or call Wendy Lang, Director of the Adult Mental Health Clinic, at 516-868-3030, ext. 113.

Courtesy Google Mapst

The SouTh Shore Child Guidance Center, located at 91 Guy Lombardo Ave., is now offering its mental health services to adults.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY KNOW HOW DID YOU

KNOW...

ENERGY STAR® certified clothes dryers use 20% less energy?*

HOW TO SAVE...

Get a $50 rebate with a new eligible ENERGY STAR® appliance.

For more energy saving know how: PSEGLINY.com/SaveMoney *Source: energystar.gov/products *Source: energystar.gov/products

1117805

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD

Garden City Antiques and Fine Arts Limited

HIGHEST PRICES PAID!!!

ANTIQUES WANTED: Photos Courtesy MSSN

AssistAnt Chief sCott Donnelly, of the Freeport Fire Department, received the Covid19 vaccine on Dec. 23.

Local hero gets vaccinated

Cal will cloamnd I your ho e to Immed use iately!

Call for a FREE PRICE QUOTE scott Donnelly vaccine, so he was more than happy to take it himself to assure others that it was safe for them to do the same. “It’s time for Freeport to put this to bed,” Donnelly said. “I know there’s skepticism about it, but we need to step forward and put an end to this.”

Sterling Silver: All Flatware: Wallace, Tiffany, Gorham, Georg Jensen, etc. Tea Sets and Serving Pieces Diamonds • Jewelry • Watches Certified GIA Gemologist on premises Thank you for all your years of trust

We Specialize in Mid Century Modern Furniture and Asian Antiques

516-524-6000 www.gardencityantiques.com

1117591

The Freeport Fire Department’s own Assistant Chief Scott Donnelly was the first first responder to receive the Covid19 vaccine at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital on Dec. 23. MSSN was distributing the vaccine to hometown heroes in Freeport, Bellmore, North Bellmore, Lynbrook, LawrenceCedarhurt, Oceanside and other local communities. As the second assistant chief at the Freeport Fire Department, Donnelly recalls all the times he’s come across those suffering from the coronavirus. The Freeport Fire Department has been at the forefront of the village’s Covid-19 response efforts, with members serving on the Coronavirus Task Force and keeping track of the infection rate during the pandemic. Freeport continues to be the thirdhardest hit community in Nassau County, with more than 3,300 confirmed cases as of Jan. 4, according to the County Department of Health. Donnelly said it was important for residents to feel comfortable accepting the

• Old Oil Paintings Carved Furniture • Oriental Rugs • Chandeliers • Clocks • Marble & Bronze Statues • Bric-A-Brac • Mid Century Furniture

• Licensed, Bonded & Insured Dealer • Member of the American Society of Appraisers • AAA Rated Member of the Better Business Bureau

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021

rs 35 Yeagrity e Of Int

MOVE-IN READY HOMES IN PLAINVIEW

Picture Yourself Here Next Summer

The Clubhouse†

It’s more than a home, it’s a lifestyle. Year-round, resort-style living in Nassau County. Country Pointe Plainview is an extraordinary community of exquisite brand new homes and exceptional amenities unmatched anywhere else in New York. Offering impeccable designs, superior construction and zero maintenance — you’ll effortlessly fuel an unparalleled, more rewarding life every single day. Priced from the upper $600,000’s* | Condominium suites, villas & townhomes Walking distance to Country Pointe Plainview Shops | 29,000+ sq.ft. clubhouse Two outdoor heated pools | Fitness center | Bocce & Tennis courts | Concierge service Adjoining over 50 acres of park, the Greenbelt and walking trails Call now, limited townhomes and villas remaining | 55+ resort-style community Open 7 days a week for in person or virtual appointments

BeechwoodHomes.com | 516.619.8135 1427 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803

*Prices, taxes and availability subject to change without notice. The complete terms are in offering plans available from the Sponsors. File No. CD16-0218, CD16-0219, CD16-0342, CD16-0343, CD16-0348 and CD17-0106. †Actual onsite photos. Equal housing opportunity.

1117785

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021 Town of Hempstead/Facebook

DeBorah salant spoKe about how she donated two cemetery plots to families of Covid victims at a news conference with elected officials on Dec. 10.

Town to let some residents transfer burial rights By Melissa Koenig mkoenig@liherald.com

When Deborah Salant heard that victims of the coronavirus pandemic were being stored in refrigerated trucks in New York City, she knew she wanted to donate her family’s two burial plots at Greenfield Cemetery to those who could not afford to bury their loved ones during this pandemic. She was not going to use the plots, which can fit four graves, anyway, she said, as she has no children of her own, and plans to be buried with her grandparents and parents at the Nassau Knolls Cemetery in Port Washington. “I’m sitting on this cemetery plot I’m not going to use,” said Salant, a 66-year-old Franklin Square resident, and she figured donating it to a family who lost a loved one to the coronavirus would ease the family’s trauma because they would not have to worry about what could happen to their relative’s body. But when she spoke to a representative from Greenfield about transferring the burial rights to a family in need, Salant was surprised to learn that she would need to spend more than $12,000 on the

site her great-grandfather purchased more than a century ago, and would not be able to transfer her rights to the property to a non-relative, under the Town of Hempstead code. Feeling dejected, she then wrote to town officials who own and operate the Uniondale facility, asking them to change the law during the pandemic, and was ready to plead her case at the Dec. 8 board meeting when town officials announced that they had already unanimously passed a resolution to allow people to transfer their rights to families of Covid victims and suspends all costs associated with the transfer. Her family’s debts on the property were also expunged. “I was just speechless that they accepted this,” Salant said. “Walking out, I feel like I was shaking.” “She broke down in tears,” Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin recounted at a news conference about the new policy on Dec. 10, “but we gave her the applause she deserves.” The town is on track to double the number of funerals it held last year, he said, with state records showing that

Public Notices

LBAL1 0114

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. PAN REALTY CORP., et al, Defts. Index #613560/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated March 5, 2020, I will sell at public auction

on the North Side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on February 1, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a District 8, Section 55, Block 321, Lot 116-119. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain

or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. ROGER HAUSCH, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #98670 124176

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

there have been more than 2,200 Covidrelated deaths in Nassau County since the pandemic began, and Clavin told Salant that her idea “is potentially going to help hundreds of people in this pandemic” by providing them with funerals at a town-

owned cemetery that are half the cost of funerals at private cemeteries. “You might say you’ll have an everlasting memory,” Clavin told Salant, adding that the town is “here to help people” and “here to do what’s right.”

OBITUARY

Margaret Glynn dies at 82 Margaret Glynn (née Sheridan), 82, a Rockville Centre resident for 53 years, died on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Margaret – mother of three, grandmother of nine, sister, aunt, friend – has joined her husband Kevin, who was laid to eternal rest in 2016. Margie was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, to Martin and Nancy (Colleran) Sheridan, where she graduated from Fontbonne Hall Academy. She fondly recalled her younger days working in Manhattan at the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Ford Motor Company, and she later worked for over two decades in real estate sales in Rockville Centre. Margie always looked forward to time with her family and friends, playing tennis, bridge, or golf. An avid walker,

she loved to see neighbors along Fonda Road, to stroll along the shore at Malibu, and more recently enjoyed the path along Mill River. She was a passionate fan on the sidelines, cheering on her grandchildren in their lacrosse, wrestling, soccer, and football games. Preceded in death by her husband, Kevin, and her sister, Mary Mahoney, Margie is survived by her three sons, Kevin (Khea), Sean (MaryEllen), and Paul James (Rita), as well as her brother, James Sheridan, and sister, Eileen Kinloch. Margaret will be dearly missed by her grandchildren: Kendall, Kieran, Christopher, Timothy, Kerry, Liam, Niall, Nora, and Phoebe. Interment at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury.

Obituary notices

Obituary notices, with or without photographs, can be submitted by individuals as well as local funeral establishments. They should be typed and double-spaced. The name of the individual or funeral establishment submitting the obituary should beincluded. A contact phone number must be included. There is no charge for obituaries. Send to: aseidman@liherald.com or 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530

HERALD

Employment

CLASSIFIED

To pLACE your AD CALL 516-569-4000 - press 5

Fax your ad to: 516-622-7460 E-mail you ad to: ereynolds@liherald.com E-mail Finds Under $100 to: sales@liherald.com DEADLINE: Monday, 11:00 am for all classified ads.

Every effort is made to insure the accuracy of your ad. Please check your ad at the first insertion. Credit will be made only for the first insertion. Credit given for errors in ads is limited to the printed space involved. Publisher reserves right to reject, cancel or correctly classify and ad.

(We said it was simple. We didn’t say it was easy.) to join our outside sales team, contact Rhonda glickman. send your resume today. rglickman@liherald.com, 516-569-4000 x250.

Civil Service Positions

Cleaner Substitute (P/T)* (on a will call/as needed basis; must be available am or pm) Exp. Pref’d. Salary: $15.50/hr

*Applicants must be approved by NC Civil Service & obtain fingerprint clearance from NYS Ed Dept. Must pass fingerprint and background check by NYS Dept. of Criminal Justice Services & review by US FBI

School Monitors (P/T)*

HERALD Community Newspapers

real local, real news EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted $18.50 NYC, $16 L.I. & up to $13.50 Upstate NY! If you need care from your relative, friend / neighbor and you have Medicaid, they may be eligible to start taking care of you as a personal assistant under NYS Medicaid CDPA Program. No Certificates needed. Phone: 347-713-3553

DRIVERS WANTED

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available! Busy Print Shop in Garden City is Hiring Immediately for Full Time and Part Time Drivers. Must Have a Clean License and BoxTruck Driving Experience. Hours Vary, Night Availability is a Must. Please Email Resume to ehecker@liherald.com or Call (516)569-4000 x239

HANDYMAN WANTED

Must have clean driver's license. Must be able to do light plumbing and carpentry. 4-day work week. $700 per week. 100% Medical & Dental, 401K, Uniforms, Paid Vacations, Sick and Holidays. Apply in person: MondayFriday between 9am & 7pm At: CALL-A-HEAD CORP. 304 Crossbay Blvd., Queens, NY 11693 INSTALLER HELPER FOR SHOWER COMPANY IMMEDIATE HIRE WILL TRAIN F/T Heavy lifting. Positive Attitude. Team player. Freeport/Merrick area. Call 516- 634-4000

RELIANCE HOME SENIOR SERVICES 1 SUNRISE MALL, MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758

West Hempstead UFSD Openings

If interested, submit letter of interest, resume by January 28, 2021 (Noon) to:

Effective immediately:

Part-Time School Monitors - $17.19/hr. Sub Clerical - $15.00/hr.

Dr. Alison Offerman-Celentano Assistant Superintendent

INC

LEGAL SECRETARY PT: Freeport Law Office. Minimum 4yrs. Personal Injury Experience Required. Bi-lingual A Plus But Not Necessary. Call 516-384-6511 Or Email Resume To: stephencivardi@pobox.com

MEDIA SPECIALIST: For Sharona Beck Realty, A Long Island Real Estate firm. Must be creative and dependable and be able to create, oversee and execute content on their social channels. Expertise in Social Media Platforms, Understanding of CRM databases and Competent with photo/video editing software a must. Email info@sharonabeckrealty.com with a resume

MULTIPLE POSITIONS Lindenhurst, NY area. Financial Analysts: Determine cost of operations; collect operational data. Guide cost analysis process by establishing & enforcing policies. Marketing Managers: Oversee & develop marketing campaigns. Conduct research & analyze data to identify & define audiences. Send res & specify position to Visual Citi Inc., 305 Henry St., Lindenhurst, NY 11757.

OFFICE HELP WANTED: MANY POSITIONS AVAILABLE

$22.50 PER HOUR PLUS MEDICAL/DENTAL. Employment type: Full time /Overtime available Multiple Shifts Available LOOKING TO HIRE TODAY!!! No Lay offs! WILL TRAIN. CALLAHEAD OFFERS 2 WEEKS PAID VACATION, HOLIDAY S , 4 0 1 K , A N D H E A LT H A N D DENTAL BENEFITS. PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON MONDAY- FRIDAY AT 304 CROSS BAY BLVD, QUEENS NY 11693

1117438

liherald.com

WALK-IN TO APPLY AT

FAX (516) 431-7550

Sub Cleaners, Sub Monitors - $14.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer A Service of Nassau BOCES

$18.50 NYC, $16 L.I., up to $13.50 Upstate NY! If you need care from your relative, friend/ neighbor and you have Medicaid, they may be eligible to start taking care of you as a personal assistant under NYS Medicaid CDPA Program. No Certificates needed.

Phone: 347-713-3552 ROUTES AVAILABLE AT CALLAHEAD Corp.

NO CDL required, 4 DAY WORK WEEK, (enjoy 3 days off). Run your own route. Year round No lay offs! 100% medical, dental, uniforms, 2 weeks paid vacation. 401K. Plus commission. Will train! 4am-2:30pm. . Route driver $800.00 per week, includes $100.00 weekly bonus program. Plus 10-12 hours overtime. Apply in person Monday- Friday 9am-7pm at 304 Crossbay Blvd, Queens NY 11693 SCHOOL BUS AND Van Drivers Best Pay/Benefits package in the industry Start at $25.19 Bus and $21.97 Van Call Hunti n g t o n C o a c h t o d ay 6 3 1 - 2 7 1 - 8 9 3 1 www.huntingtoncoach.com Why Not Print

Send cover letter & resume to: Amy Tenenbaum, Personnel Coordinator West Hempstead UFSD 252 Chestnut Street West Hempstead, NY 11552 Or E-mail: hr@whufsd.com

1112179

C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

 ALFREDO (917) 833-9370

Assist students in the cafeteria and/or on bus Hours: 11:00am - 2:00pm Salary: $14.00/hr *Must be approved by NC Civil Service & obtain fingerprint clearance from NYSED. All school monitors have opportunity to join the Employees’ Retirement System

salary, commission, bonuses and benefits. must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license.

RICHNER

BENEFITS: • $14.41 Immediate Job Placement • Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance ($5) • 1199 Union Benefits • Weekly/Overtime/Holiday Pay • Tuition Reimbursement • Member Wellness Benefits • Direct Deposit • Cases in Nassau Co & 5 Boroughs REQUIREMENTS: • PCA/HHA Certification • Flu Shots • NYS Photo ID & SS Card • Inoculation Record • Physical Exam, Drug Test • 2 Reference Letters

CLUTTER

choose

RICHNER Printing Services

Call Lou today at 516-569-4000 ext 223

Equal Opportunity Employer One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country.

Call the USA Classified Network today!

1-800-231-6152

CRAZY? driving you

Sell your merchandise in no time! Email your Ad to the Herald and PrimeTime Classiﬁed Department at

sales@liherald.com • Eco friendly facility • Environmentally safe soy based inks • Recycled paper • Help reduce the carbon footprint

1117790

We hire the smartest people who can solve the hardest marketing objectives with an arsenal of solutions and a smile through the journey.

PERSONAL CARE AIDES NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!!!

Island Park, New York

to run a FREE "Finds Under $100"

1117911

RecRuiting a great sales team is Really simple.

ISLAND PARK UFSD

1104975

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD

HOME OF THE WEEK

Hewlett Harbor

e s t. 1 9 1 1

Luxury Living in Hewlett Harbor

his home is a one of a kind stunner in exclusive Hewlett Harbor. Built with top of the

line materials and appliances, this home sits high above the street and features finishes unlike any other. The exquisite moldings, marble flooring and high end appliances throughout make this home very special. You will be wowed from the minute you pull up in the circular driveway and step into the stunning two story foyer. This home is Located in a top school district and in close

© 2019 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All rights reserved. CENTURY 21® and the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. It is your responsibility to ensure that the marketing materials you choose or create are compliant with real estate and other local laws in your area.

proximity to Manhattan, Brooklyn

CENTURY 21 Celebrating 50th ANNIVERSARY

RVC Sherlock Homes, Est 1982 Century 21 Franchise Since 1993

Roger Hart & Judith Hart, Broker/Owners 43 N. Park Ave, Rockville Centre C21sherlock.com l 516-764-2601

REAL ESTATE Open Houses EAST ROCKAWAY 1 Thompson Dr, OPEN HOUSE BY APPT, 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Exp Ranch w/Open Layout in Waverly Park Area. Updtd EIK. O/S Prop w/Deck. Att Gar. SD#20..$599,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman RE 516-238-4299 HEWLETT HARBOR ba, 236 Richards Lane 5 BR, 5.5 Bth Contemporary Home on an Acre Of Resortlike, IGP, Open Floor Plan. Full Fin Bsmt. Main Flr Master. SD14...$1,499,000 WOODSBURGH 185 BAY Dr, OPEN HOUSE BY Appt, 5/6 BR, 4.5 Bth Exp Ranch on Parklike 1/2 Acre Prop. Guest Q u a r t e r s , F u l l B s m t , 2 C a r G a r. SD#14...$1,450,00 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

1117905

Family Owned Business Support Local

House For Sale EAST ROCKAWAY WATERVIEW! 3Bds, 2Bths, EIK, FDR, LR, Den, FBasement, Garage,,Large Yard. Zone X-no flood insurance. Too Much To List! 516-241-6075 MLS: 3271059/ Coldwell Banker HEWLETT BAY PARK 40 Heron Dr, NEW TO MARKET!! 10,000 Sq Ft Waterfront Proper ty on an Acre of Parklike Grounds Tucked away in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 5.5 Bth Contemporary. Soaring Ceilings. IG Pool, Hot Tub. 285' Vinyl Bulkhead Raised & Redone, Dock. 3 Car Garage...$4,650,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman RE 516-238-4299 HEWLETT HARBOR 105 Lake Dr, NEW TO MARKET!! Spectaular Water & Golf Course Views. 4 BR, 4.5 Bth 4500 sq Ft Contemporary w/ Open Layout & Soaring Ceilings, 2 Car Gar, SD#14..$1,995,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman RE 516-238-4299

and Queens. Schedule your private tour today 516-791-1313.

Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299

1117569

• To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 • To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

OPEN HOUSES BY APPOINTMENT SUNdAY, 1/17/21 HEWLETT BAY PARK

40 Heron Dr, BA, NEW TO MARKET!! 10,000 Sq Ft Waterfront Property on an Acre of Parklike Grounds Tucked away in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 5.5 Bth Contemporary. Soaring Ceilings. IG Pool, Hot Tub. 285' Vinyl Bulkhead Raised & Redone. Dock. 3 Car Garage ....................................................................... $4,650,000 70 Heron Dr, BA, 6 BR, Contemporary with Open Layout on an Acre of Parklike Property. Move Right in! SD#14 ..... $1,699,000 159 Meadowview Ave, BA, Stately 5200 Sq Ft Colonial Featuring 6 BR, 6.55 Bths on Acre Of Resortlike Prop with IG Pool, Tennis Ct, & Outdoor Kit. Fin Bsmt, 2 Car Gar, Fabulous Location in SD#14 ................................. REDUCED!! $2,699,000

HEWLETT HARBOR

105 Lake Dr, BA, NEW TO MARKET!! Spectaular Water & Golf Course Views. 4 BR, 4.5 Bth 4500 sq Ft Contemporary w/ Open Layout & Soaring Ceilings, 2 Car Gar, SD#14 ........... $1,995,000 3 Payne Circle, BA, 5 BR, 3.5 Bth Spacious Split on Beautiful Street in Cul de Sac. State of the Art EIK, 2 Dens, Bsmt, & 2 Car Gar. SD#20 .................................................................$1,190,000 236 Richards Lane, BA, 5 BR, 5.5 Bth Contemporary Home on an Acre Of Resortlike Prop with IG Pool. Open Floor Plan. Full Fin Bsmt. Main Flr Master. SD14 ........... REDUCED! $1,499,000

WOOdSBURGH

185 Bay Dr, BA, 5/6 BR, 4.5 Bth Exp Ranch on Parklike 1/2 Acre Prop. Guest Quarters, Full Bsmt, 2 Car Gar. SD#14 .. $1,450,000

EAST ROCKAWAY

1 Thompson Dr, BA, 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Exp Ranch w/Open Layout in Waverly Park Area. Updtd EIK. O/S Prop w/Deck. Att Gar. SD#20........................................................................... $599,000 101 Emmet Ave, BA, WATERFRONT! Rebuilt in 2010, 4 BR 3.5 Bth Split w/ Pool, Outdoor Kit & Deck. Open Layout. Private Mstr Ste, 2 Car Gar, SD#20 ....................................... $1,250,000

Helping you find a HOME or sell a HOME

516-791-1313 1208 Broadway Hewlett, NY 11557 VIPropertiesNY.com

75 SEAMAN AVENUE, ROCKVILLE CENTRE o: 516.766.7900 | signaturepremier.com

THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? Contact one of our hardworking professionals today for all of your real estate needs!

We look forward to providing home buyers and sellers with the highest level of personalized service and support. *If your property is currently listed with another brokerage, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the listings of other brokerages.

1112376

Apartments For Rent CEDARHURST NO FEE Pr ivate Entrance, Modern 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, Wall To Wall Carpeting, Indoor Parking Space. Starting At $1450 For O n e B e d r o o m W h e n Ava i l a bl e. (516)860-6889/ (516)852-5135/ (516)582-9978 EAST ROCKAWAY - LARGE STUDIO All Newly Redone. Beautiful Updated Kitchen, inc Dishwasher, Access to Washer/Dryer, Near Train. Avail. Immediatlely. $1650 + 1 Mth Security. inc Utilities. Stan 516-434-9385 VALLEY STREAM NORTH, Lower Level Studio. Suitable One, No Smoking/ Pets. Includes All & Cable $825, 516-561-2155

Space For Rent YARD SPACE - WANTAGH, Residential Backyard. Car, Jet Skis, Snowmobiles,, ATV's $125/month. 516-816-7383.

… a place to call your own. Suburb or country, house, condo, townhouse or apartment, our Classifieds can help you find a HOME that fits your style, your budget and Real Estate needs... it’s a MUST SEE!

Call us today!

Your Hometown Newspaper

To Place an Ad Call: 516-569-4000 • Press 5

Rent Your Apartment through the Herald and PrimeTime Classified section. Call us for our great *specials. 516-5694000, press 5 for Classified Dept. *(private party only)

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021

Homes

HERALD

‘Are we living in a police state?’

Homes

HERALD

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

• To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

Now is the time to buy or sell a home. Buyers are enjoying lifetime low interest rates. Sellers are getting multiple offers at and above asking prices. Housing inventory is extremely low and buyer demand is strong.

Real estate

1117653

Call me for a free professional consultation.

Melinda Beauchamp Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Mobile: 516.721.7805

mbeauchamp@coachrealtors.com mbeauchamp.coachrealtors.com 314 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre NY 11570

Melinda & Thor

ApArtments For rent Freeport/BAldwin AreA No Pets or smokiNg

spacious 3 Br top Floor 2 Family House, parking, nice Area $3000 +Gas & electric.

Broker - 516-378-2884

1116846

luxury 1 Br Fully renovated, large walk-in Closet, elevated Bldg, walk to lirr. $2400 +Gas & electric.

DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR HOME IS WORTH?

Call for Your FREE Home Market evaluation now! Lisa a. Fava CBR, sRs, aBR

LiCensed assoCiate BRokeR, LiCense #10301204103 1116815

50 Hempstead avenue Lynbrook, nY

516 815-2434

“Going Above & Beyond to find your Dream Home”

IN BRIEF Coach Realtors Welcomes Meliza Berrios

Meliza Berrios also known as Liz is a lifelong resident of the 5 Towns. Growing up in a diverse community taught her to embrace cultures, to be humble and be diligent. After 25 years working in the medical field, she has decided to change careers and assist people in finding their dream home. She has a passion for renovation, restoration and décor, allowing her to guide each client to see the possibilities in a property and look beyond any imperfections. Liz has a cheerful personality, is compassionate and takes pride in ensuring people are content. Her administration and communication skills are some of the attributes she will be adding to the Hewlett team. She is bilingual - speaking Spanish and English. With her extensive background, social network and work ethic, she is prepared to find a buyer for your home and/or find the perfect home for your family. Contact our office to meet her and LIST with LIZ! Meliza Berrios mberrios@coachrealtors.com 516-668-1145 Realtors are encouraged to send briefs and photographs to: Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd.., Garden City, NY 11530.

Rhonda Healy

M: (516) 236-7269

Real Estate Salesperson, abR, SRS E: Rhonda.Healy.VW@gmail.com Verdeschi & Walsh Realty 1025 W. Beech St. | Long Beach, NY

OneKey Multiple Listing Service

1114108

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD

One phone call, one order, one heck of a good price to run your ad in any state, or across the country.

Call the

USA Classified Network today!

1-800-231-6152

JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, It’s inESTATE the Herald Classifieds... REAL & MORE... To Advertise Call 516-569-4000 JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... JOBS, MERCHANDISE, REAL ESTATE & MORE... press 5

Q. I’m so confused. I keep seeing programs on TV where it looks much simpler and the cost is so much lower than I’m getting estimates for. I also notice that there are no building inspectors, architects or permits. Why is this? Are we living in a police state? What is the real situation? I need to save time and money.

A. I’ve noticed, over the years, the difference between the generation that trusted architects and engineers to advise them and the Information Age clients, who get their answers from TV shows and cellphones, even if the media information is staged, exaggerated and inaccurate. It really all comes down to money, and it always has. Unless cononte eeper sumers understands that they know only a tiny amount of the full equation, they feel emboldened by the misinformation being fed by inexperienced or uneducated people offering opinions without substance. You need to realize that the shows you see on TV are paid for and starred in by people who aren’t licensed professionals, and even when they’re pouring their heart into how nice-looking they can make the home or how much they can get for their investment, they’re often creating issues that would not pass in your state or climate region. What I experience, weekly, are people who are given wrong advice by non-professionals who have generally never experienced having to put their name on the project, legally, and haven’t had to accept responsibility, either personally or professionally, for the unknowing problems they create. In just a single week, I encountered multiple problems with people making bad decisions. Many media shows are made in places where there is minimal regulation. States where some shows are filmed require no professional input. Many shows never include anything official in the form of licensed professionals, building officials, regulations, permits or even the mention of permits. While permits don’t make buildings stand up, shows mislead people into thinking of how easy or fast a project can get built. Thus, the reality upsets people who, in some cases, refuse to accept the truth. People feel empowered to defy the law. During only one day, a contractor decided to ignore the hours when construction work could be done, another told the client he could change the structure, and another tried to defy the zoning requirements by changing the height. The next day, a potential client showed me their foundation-less deck, intending for it to be documented for a permit so they could sell. They weren’t expecting to be told they would need to invest in foundation piers under each post, which the law requires. Then there are the contractor and plumber who were willing to do the work and take the money, during the pandemic, just not to cooperate with filing for the permit when the building department reopened. Hollywood is based on myth and illusion. Reality actually saves time and money, if you get caught or things have to be done over again.

Ask The Architect

© 2021 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

Market Place • •

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5

Dave marlOWe Plumbing, inC.

947101

DBA BOB PHILLIPS PLUMBING

Over 100 Years Of familY Plumbing Oil to Gas • Toilets • Faucets • Repairs & Replacements Waste Piping • Water Piping Mention this ad and get

10% Off on labor only

1114047

• Permits & Legalizations • Certified NYS Backflows • Licensed Master Plumber • Insured • FREE Estimates 1113171

OffiCe: 516-766-4583 Call/TeXT: 516-840-9432

A Fresh CoAt For A Fresh stArt!

OWA_LessIsMore_BW_Bold Sunday, August 02, 2020 11:27:28 AM

CAll JD PAINtING & reMoDelING CorP

If Your Plumbing STINKS

FUTURE WINDOWS & SIDING 718-224-7079 917-945-7079

Father & Son Owned

• Oil to Gas Conversions • Hot Water Heaters • Boilers All Plumbing & Heating Work For House Lifts • Licensed and Insured!

SPECIAL!

FREE ESTIMATES 4 HR EMERGENCY SERVICE

wenkpipingandheating.com

OFF

Any Service Call For New Customer

1105410

$999 VINYL SIDING Up to 1000 sq ft

Licensed & insured

1112267

1066253

Sinks • Tubs • Toilets • Sewer Lines

1117369

senior Citizen Discounts

Call For Winter Specials

• ConCrete • BriCk Patios • stooPs • stuCCo • Belgium BloCks • sidewalks • drainage ProBlems • Cellar entranCe • waterProofing • driveway sealing demolition • dumPster serviCe • Powerwashing • handyman rePairs

Page 2 is 4C constructed in InDesign. This page is a PDF exported from page 2 and converted to grayscale. Use 600 dpi for exporting.

1078401

1117988

No service in Long Beach

516-424-3598 516-807-3852

www.lucyluulivingwater.com

1113846

Se Habla Espanol

516-668-3607

(516)409-9696 • (631)422-9696

CALL FOR MORE INFO

BLACKTOP

Cell:

Email: gaby1234@optonline.net to own the Enagic Ionizer Machine.

ALL CLEAR DRAIN & SEWER SERVICE

ALFREDO’S CONSTRUCTION in

1.99 Per Gallon

Free estImates...call anthony romeo

CALL NOW FOR LOWEST PRICE

BeSt priceS in town

lucy MenSAh

516-678-6641– Licensed & Insured

RELIABLE • 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 65 YEARS

the

AlkAline WAter Sold

It may not always be as pure as you think, and your tap water may be cleaner than you realize. What you need to know.

Also specializes in ★ Kitchens ★ Bathrooms ★ Finished Basements ★ Flooring ★ Repairs ★ Woodwork/mouldings ★ Siding ★ Gutters

HOME • COMMERCIAL

Specializing

conSuMer reportS:

Is Bottled Water Safer?

“Anthony & J Home Improvement, Inc.”

HEATING OIL

It's Healthier For You, Your Family, And Your Pets!

Residential and Commercial - All Phases

(516) 766-1666 FREE • Chimneys Repaired, Rebuilt & Tuckpointing ESTIMATES • Stainless Steel Liners Installed

Chimney Cleaning & Masonry Services Done By Firefighters That Care chimneykinginc.com

(516) 379-2727

Switch To Electrolyzed Restructured Water

Carpentry & Painting Specialist

Chimney King, Ent. Inc.

Fully licensed and insured Nassau • Suffolk • NYC

licensed and insured

Free estimates

1115133

Exp. 2/28/21

Installed

FLAT ROOFS SHINGLE ROOFS

W eNK PIPING & HEATING CORP. $25

$189

1109243

Call The WeNKS! 516-889-3200

1110755

aboveallgutters.com

1109488

516-297-1885

jairorzc58@gmail.com

1112012

516.431.0799

1112911

Safe Roof and Exterior Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Repairs, Installations

Specializing in: • Interior/Exterior Painting • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Wall Paper Removal • Power Washing

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021

HERALD

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD

HERALD

Stuff

To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 Electricians

MERCHANDISE MART

Antiques/Collectibles We Buy Antiques, Fine Art & Jewelry Same Day Service, Free In-Home Evaluations, 40 Year Family Business. Licensed and Bonded, Immediate Cash Paid.. SYL-LEE ANTIQUES www.syl-leeantiques.com 516-671-6464

SERVICES

E-Z ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC. All Types Residential/Commercial Wiring, Generators, Telephone/Data, Home Entertainment, Service Upgrades, Pools, Spas. Services/Repairs. Violations Removed. Free Estimates Low Rates. 516-785-0646 Lic/Ins.

Handyman HANDYMAN: All Kinds OF Interior Repairs. Baths, Kitchens, Tiles, Plumbing, Sheetrock, Painting, Carpentry. Licensed A n d I n s u r e d . E m e r g e n c y Wo r k . 516-810-0067 l handynyman.com MIKE THE HANDYMAN: Light JobsPlumbing, Electrical, Specializing Vinyl Tiles, Gardening, Powerwashing, Painting. Interior And Exterior. Experienced. Reliable And Honest. Call Cell 516-225-8107; 516-837-3436

• To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 • To place an ad call 516-569-4000 press 5 Home Improvement

Home Improvement

CARPENTRY & PAINTING: Residential/ Commercial. All Phases. Licensed/ Insured. FREE ESTIMATES! Anthony & J Home Improvements 516-678-6641

HANDY DANDY NO JOB TOO SMALL! *Kitchens/ Baths *Painting *Sheetrock *Taping/ Spackling *Installations Ceramic/ Vinyl Tile *Carpentry *Alterations *Repairs/ More. FREE ESTIMATES. Dan 516-342-0761

Check out our Service Directory for all your repair, decorating, party planning, cleaning or moving needs, and much more!

HErald

Crossword Puzzle

*MICHAEL LO BAIDO CONSTRUCTION*

Cement Specialist, Brickwork, Interlock Bricks, Belgium Blocks, Stoops, Patios, Basement Entrances, Pavers, Waterproofing. Quality Work, Lic./ Ins. Owner Always Onsite Free Estimates 516-354-5578

Junk Cars Wanted

Autos Wanted

HIGHEST CA$H PAID

DRIVE OUT BREAST Cancer: Donate a car today! The benefits of donating your car or boat: Fast Free Pickup - 24hr Response Tax Deduction - Easy To Do! Call 24/7: 855-905-4755

All Cars Bought 24/7 FREE Pickup

Serving Nassau County 41 Years No Title, No Keys=No Problem ID Required. CALL US LAST!

Call us at 516-766-0000

THE GENERAC PWRCELL, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVE money, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-888-871-0194

Miscellaneous DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice R e m o t e . S o m e r e s t r i c t i o n s a p p l y. 1-888-609-9405 GET DIRECTV! ONLY $35/month! 155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/Movies On Demand (w/SELECT All Included Package.) PLUS Stream on Up to FIVE Screens Simultaneously at No Additional Cost. Call DIRECTV 1-888-534-6918

Plumbing PLUMBER! PLUMBER! PLUMBER! FREE ESTIMATES! Heating, Repairs, Installations. $25 OFF New Customers. 24 Hour Emergency Response. 516-599-1011 PLUMBING & HEATING ALL TYPES Boilers, Bathrooms. Small/Large Jobs. Licensed. Call Chris 516-697-8001 or Tony 347-843-9243.

Tree Services T&M GREENCARE TREE SERVICE *Tree Removal *Stump Grinding *Pruning *Roof Line Clearing. Residential and Commercial. "We Beat All Competitors' Rates." Lowest Rates. *Senior Discount. Free Estimates. *516-223-4525, 631-586-3800 www.tmgreencare.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

NEED A CAR? Find it in the HERALD Classifieds.

&/877(5 GULYLQJ \RX

CRAZY?

Careers/Training TRAIN AT HOME TO DO MEDICAL BILLING! Become a Medical Office Professional online at CTI! Get Trained, Certified & ready to work in months! Call 855-543-6440. (M-F 8am-6pm ET)

Education

6HOO \RXU PHUFKDQGLVH LQ QR WLPH

COMPUTER & IT TRAINING PROGRAM! Train ONLINE to get the skills to become a Computer & Help Desk Professional now! Grants and Scholarships available for certain programs for qualified applicants. Call CTI for details! (844) 947-0192 (M-F 8am-6pm ET)

(PDLO \RXU $G WR WKH +HUDOG DQG 3ULPH7LPH &ODVVLÀ HG 'HSDUWPHQW DW VDOHV#OLKHUDOG FRP WR UXQ D )5(( )LQGV 8QGHU

Health & Fitness VIAGRA & CIALIS! 60 pills for $99. 100 pills for $150. FREE shipping. Money back guaranteed! 1-855-579-8907

AUTOMOBILE & MARINE

Autos For Sale BUICK ROADMASTER 1994: Leather Interior, Excellent Working Condition, Must See To Appreciate. $3750. 516-428-3915 MERCEDES BENZ E350, 2006: 4-Matic, 70K Miles, Excellent Condition. Must See! $12,000. 516-603-8697 MERCURY 2007 MARQUIS LS, Auto A/C, New Tires, Only 52k miles, Must See $6500. 516-378-4258.

Autos Wanted ***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS $Highe$t Ca$h Paid$ All Years/Conditions! WE VISIT YOU! Or Donate, Tax Deduct + Ca$h. DMV ID#1303199 Call LUKE 516-VAN-CARS 516-297-2277

Answers

to todAy’s puzzle

opInIons

spent last Wednesday afternoon scurrying up and down the stairs at home, rushing between my desk upstairs and the TV downstairs. I flipped between CNN, MSNBC and Fox, my pulse, as measured by my watch, racing faster as the afternoon went on. I was reporting on the insurrection at the Capitol for liherald.com, shooting emails to editors and reporters, talking with them on the phone and typing as fast as my fingers could move. By 4:30, we had published a story in which U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi sCoTT recounted the horrifying details of BRInTon the Capitol takeover by a violent mob. He had escaped unscathed, but he was clearly shaken. The afternoon was the ignominious end to the Trump presidency, a final, inglorious melee that concluded with five people, including one Capitol Police officer, dead. President Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani and Rep. Mo Brooks spoke at a rally that preceded the Capitol takeover, stoking anger. And so, only days before Trump will leave office, he is, it appears, once again under investigation. Karl Racine, the attorney general for Washington, D.C., told ABC News Friday that his office would examine the president’s

alleged role in inciting the violence. “Clearly, the Capitol was ground central in the mob’s behavior,” Racine told “Good Morning America.” “Donald Trump Jr., Rudy Giuliani, even the president were calling on supporters and hate groups to go to the Capitol, and in Rudy’s words, ‘exercise combat justice.’ We’re going to investigate not only the mob, but those who incited the violence.” It was all unfathomably shocking, but unsurprising, given the angry messaging that Trump had telegraphed ever since he ran for president in 2015. Since Wednesday, officials and pundits, both Democrats and Republicans, have spoken out, calling the president a clear and present danger to the American people. Trump is, and has been, a destabilizing force, continually acting to divide rather than unify, they correctly noted. What we often lose amid Trump’s rapidfire tweets and fire-and-brimstone rally speeches, though, is the direct effect of his policies on the American people, in particular his dismantling of many environmental regulations enacted over decades to protect our health and our world. Before the insurrection, I had intended to write this week on all that President-elect Joe Biden must do to clean up Trump’s disastrous environmental policies, beginning with rejoining the Paris Agreement to limit greenhouse gas emissions, which the

U.S. adopted in December 2015, President Obama signed in August 2016 — and Trump withdrew from in June 2017. The accord was signed by 196 nations before the U.S. pulled out. To date, the U.S. has been the only country to withdraw. It might seem incongruous to write about Trump’s environmental policy on a week when insurrectionists, egged on by the president, stormed the Capitol. It might, but it’s not. Both are directly related to the well-being of the American people. The invasion of the Capitol desecrated one of our most sacred government institutions and posed a direct threat to our democracy. Loosening environmental regulations while defiling our sacred lands — our national forests and parks — poses a direct threat to the planet. Humans — and all life forms, for that matter — require clean air and water. That was of little consequence to the Trump administration, however. According to the World Resources Institute, a Washingtonbased environmental think tank, Trump, nearly from the start of his presidency, targeted the Obama-era Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Under Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency repealed the plan — which, according to an EPA internal analysis, could result in 1,400 premature deaths because of air pollution and $30 billion in

an. 6 was an ignominious end to the Trump presidency.

health damages, with the worst effects in the industrial Midwest. Imagine that: The federal agency vested with protecting our environment and our health actually rolled back a policy that would help protect our planet and save lives. Let that sink in. That was Trump’s macro approach to our environment — a wholesale reduction in sound standards — but he also took a micro approach. He blocked a U.S. Department of Energy policy, established under the Bush administration in 2007, to phase out energy-inefficient light bulbs. The rollback, according to WRI, is expected to cost the average American household an extra $100 a year, and in the aggregate, families and businesses will spend an additional $12 billion a year. Imagine that: The federal agency charged with improving energy efficiency actually rolled back a policy aimed at doing just that. Why? The only answer is greed. Such rollbacks, of which there were dozens more under Trump, benefited not the American people, but the president’s corporate cronies. Yes, we must pay very close attention to the dangers before us in the here and now, but we also must address the slow-burning fires that Trump quietly set while distracting us with his Twitter tirades. Scott Brinton is the Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor and an adjunct professor at the Hofstra University Herbert School of Communication. Comments about this column? SBrinton@liherald.com.

When it comes to Trump, newspapers go BIG

have seen my share of heart-stopping headlines. In The New York Times, I read “MEN WALK ON MOON,” “NIXON RESIGNS,” “U.S. ATTACKED” and the one-word, stand-alone headline from Nov. 5, 2008: “OBAMA.” These bold, 96-point headlines are saved for momentous, ground-shifting news. One editor famously said that if a headline writer wanted to go bigger than 96 point, it better read, “THE SECOND COMING.” Last week, the day after armed RAndI Trump supporters kReIss stormed and invaded the Capitol building, the Times blasted, “TRUMP INCITES MOB.” The San Francisco Chronicle went with one word, “INSURRECTION,” and The Guardian, in England, wrote, “ANARCHY IN THE USA.” Even though I saw the mob storming the Capitol in real time on television, I still could not fully absorb the impact of what was happening. Trump followers were incited by the president of the United States to loot and damage the Capitol building because inside, a fully legitimate election

was about to be formally signed and sealed. The raging violence of the mob was shocking, even though, in hindsight, it was inevitable. The president has been stoking this fire for years. But “anarchy” in the USA? Photos flashing around the world of crazed vandals desecrating our cherished monuments, breaking through windows to ransack the speaker’s desk? It looked like a Halloween melee gone berserk, complete with weird hats and freaky masks. One man wore a T-shirt that read “Camp Auschwitz.” They were clownish and rabid, rather than organized in any way. They got lucky, because law enforcement agencies weren’t organized, either, and so the mob raged for way too long, before the cavalry arrived. These people are Trump’s posse. He owns them; he owns the events of Jan. 6. And I sure hope we do more as a society than take away his freaking Twitter account. No one knows what will happen in the coming days, but in order to set the country right, every one of the thugs in the Capitol building that day, and every single one of the enablers and inciters, up to and including Trump himself, have to be held accountable for their parts in the riot. Otherwise, what has been undone,

what the mob did to destabilize our government, can never be reconciled. It won’t do to wipe off the fingerprints and pick up the broken pieces. How can we feel good about ourselves as a country until the violators are brought to justice? We Americans have always known our story. It is part of our national narrative. It goes like this: We are winners. We are optimists. We have a can-do attitude that allows us to face down our enemies and conquer any challenge that life presents. We invent things, fix things and help others. We are smart as hell, and we don’t come in second. Slowly, that narrative has unraveled. It didn’t happen last week when the Trumpers stormed the Capitol; it has been happening since Trump took office. Our pride and position have been diminished, and our reputation has been sullied. Serendipity played a part as well, with a worldwide pandemic landing on our doorstep, crushing us into small, isolated spaces. So, the new narrative is: In a creepy confluence of circumstances, a charismatic but fatally flawed leader rose to power in America at the same time that millions of people

nd I sure hope we do more than take away his Twitter account.

were drifting, feeling disenfranchised as the rich got richer and more powerful. A match was struck in the weeds of this discontent, and the conflagration began. It is still consuming our nation. Witness the events of Jan. 6. We have become reactive rather than proactive. Our leaders have had a failure of imagination. Rather than foreseeing and avoiding problems, we’re in the business of doing patches and fixes and cleanups. Wasn’t anyone reading Trump’s tweets when he was urging followers to come to Washington? Couldn’t anyone in the National Guard or the Capitol Police possibly have foreseen the danger ahead? We begin to reclaim our dignity by finding and arresting the people who ran amok last week. We begin by giving our new president and his people a chance to do the right things. People can disagree. They can raise their voices loud and long and vote their hearts and minds, but they cannot break windows in the people’s house or plant pipe bombs around the capital of the United States. Something has permanently shifted in our collective consciousness. Something unthinkable is possible that was not possible before: TRUMP INCITES MOB. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021

A day of reckoning after four frightful years

Herald editorials

Baldwin

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD

HERALD Established 1994 Incorporating The South Shore Reporter The Baldwin Citizen Bridget downes Editor Michelle AuclAir Advertising Account Executive

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

Robert Richner Edith Richner Publishers, 1964-1987 ■ clifford richner stuArt richner Publishers MichAel BolognA Vice President - Operations ■ scott Brinton Executive Edtitor

Please, get vaccinated when it’s your turn

n Monday, New York entered Phase 1b of the state’s Covid-19 vaccination program, meaning first responders, public safety and transit workers and anyone 75 or older can now get the vaccine. Phase 1a started in mid-December, with vaccinations first offered to health care workers and longterm care facility residents. By all measures, the vaccines are safe and effective. If you can sign up, you should seriously consider doing so. Getting the vaccine is a personal decision. No one can be forced to receive it. If we want to beat this virus, however, the vaccine is the way to do it. In Nassau County, we clearly need more vaccination sites, working around the clock, to get this job done. Social distancing and mask wearing are critical, but these measures were never intended to defeat the virus, only to slow

JiM hArMon

Copy Editor christinA dAlY Photo Editor tonY BellissiMo Sports Editor KAren BlooM Calendar Editor ■ rhondA glicKMAn Vice President - Sales ellen reYnolds Classified Manager lori Berger Digital Sales Manager

■

JeffreY negrin Creative Director crAig white Production Coordinator crAig cArdone Art Director ■ diAnne rAMdAss Circulation Director

its progression until a vaccine could be developed and administered. Even after we have reached “herd immunity,” when 60 to 70 percent of the population has been vaccinated, we will likely have to continue preventive measures for some time to ensure that we are doing all we can to eradicate this viral invader. Last week, Nassau’s Covid-19 test positivity rate hovered around 5 percent — among the lowest in the country. Only three states — Alaska, Hawaii and Vermont — and the District of Columbia reported positivity rates below that. We must continue working to drive the rate down, remembering that it was less than 1 percent just over three months ago. New York state’s positivity rate last week was 7.9 percent, which was good compared with many other states — only 12 had lower rates. Still, it wasn’t good to see New York’s rate rising. Only a month ago,

It’s high time truth prevails once again

oseph Goebbels, Nazi Germany’s short, mercurial, ruthless propaganda minister, was known to many as the “poison dwarf.” By all accounts, he was insanely obsessive and manipulative, practicing the dark art of disinformation distribution like no one else. “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it,” Goebbels was quoted as saying, according to the Holocaust Research Project. We have been told any number of big lies — again and again — in recent years. The biggest, undoubtedly, was the one perpetuated by President Trump that he won November’s election. He did not. Joe Biden won — by a lot — as affirmed by our

courts, our state legislatures and now Congress. Last week, however, that lie cost five people their lives, after Trump riled up an angry mob of insurrectionists with fiery rhetoric and they stormed the Capitol, smashing through doors, stealing government property and pushing, shoving and striking members of the understaffed and overwhelmed Capitol Police force. During and after the melee, conservative news pundits and Republican lawmakers baselessly — and falsely — claimed that members of the left-wing, anti-fascist group Antifa were responsible for the riotous behavior of the loosely affiliated mass of Trump supporters, white supremacists and conspiracy theorists. That lie was

■

herAld coMMunitY newsPAPers Baldwin Herald Bellmore Herald Life East Meadow Herald Franklin Square/Elmont Herald Freeport Leader Long Beach Herald Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald Malverne/West Hempstead Herald Merrick Herald Life Nassau Herald Oceanside/Island Park Herald Oyster Bay Herald Guardian Rockaway Journal Rockville Centre Herald South Shore Record Valley Stream Herald Wantagh Herald Citizen Seaford Herald Citizen

MeMBer: Local Media Association New York Press Association Baldwin Chamber of Commerce

Published by richner communications, inc. 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000

the state had the fourth-lowest positivity rate in the country. In New York, and particularly downstate, we have suffered more than many other parts of the country, in large part because of our population density — the coronavirus breeds among people who are in close proximity to one another. When you’re wearing a mask in public, don’t let it drop down below your nose. The mask does little to no good if your nose is exposed. When you’re in line anywhere, respect social-distancing protocols. Stand six feet apart. We know, people are tired of hearing this again and again. It’s been 10 months since the coronavirus broke out in New York. We have to say it, though. If we can’t keep the positivity rate down, then the alternative is another shutdown, which no one wants.

letters Hasn’t Trump done enough damage? To the Editor: In my six decades of being a U.S. citizen, never have I been more ashamed than after the events that occurred on Jan. 6. Just as we are anticipating good things for 2021 — Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the White House; vaccines to eradicate, or lessen, the effects of Covid-19; the end of social distancing, working remotely and mask wearing; being able to hug family members who don’t live in the same household; sharing birthdays and holidays and any days with our friends and family — Trump trumps it all! It’s obvious he wanted to go out with a bang. But to incite a riot? He couldn’t have left bad enough alone? Hundreds of children separated from their parents at the border, still possibly never to be reunited? Downplaying the danger of Covid-19, even when he and his family members

amplified by hundreds of thousands of retweets. Last Wednesday, many have said, was a day of reckoning for Trump, and he now must own up to what he has done: peddled lies for political gain. It should also, though, serve as a day of reckoning for all of us — an inflection point when we decide, once and for all, to disown the disinformation campaigners and restore normalcy to our media stream. Truth, based on knowable facts, must be our hallmark. It is a tough ideal to live up to, for sure, but we must do better than we have in recent years. The alternative, as we saw last week, is to descend into chaos and demagoguery, and we know how that turned out for Germany.

opInIons

nauguration Day, Jan. 20, will bring much-needed change in our country. President-elect Joe Biden has made controlling the coronavirus pandemic a priority, and for the first time, the incoming administration will have a presidential adviser who will focus solely on health equity and pandemic-related racial health disparities. Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, a Yale physician and researcher, will lead a new White House task force that will focus on equitable access to testing, treatments and vaccines, parmartIne ticularly in communities hardest Hackett hit by Covid-19. This national strategy promises to give the appropriate attention to the longstanding issue of health inequity that existed long before the pandemic began. An effective approach will need to be adjusted based on place, because where you live plays a role in your health. More than half of Americans live in suburbs, and health equity will look different here.

Even with the political influence that suburban voters had in recent elections, there has been little attention paid to understanding the significant role that suburban spaces have on the health of their residents. On Long Island and across the country, Black and Latino residents have disproportionately been infected by and died from the coronavirus. The reasons for their increased risk include working in “essential” in-person jobs, taking public transportation, living in more crowded housing, and lacking access to quality health care and respectful treatment. Though the task force’s immediate focus will be targeting medical resources and vaccines to vulnerable communities, members will also tackle the underlying social and economic inequalities that put them at risk in the first place. Nunez-Smith said that “what’s needed to ensure equity in the recovery is not limited to health and health care. We have to have conversations about housing stability and food security and educational equity, and pathways to economic oppor-

new task force will focus on equitable access to treatment.

Letters finally got the disease? Perhaps if “the people” he represents got the same VIP treatment and the same medicinal cocktail he received, then we could all say it’s nothing. But the staggering number of deaths in the U.S. indicates otherwise. Last Wednesday, as the chaos unfolded, Trump’s hoards of followers were rampaging through the Capitol, trying to stop his chosen vice president, Mike Pence, from doing his job, and the members of Congress from doing theirs. Seeing photos of them cowering under chairs sadly reminded me of the awful images we have seen or heard about too many times in our country, of schoolchildren, religious worshippers and others being in that same unfortunate situation. Some were lucky enough to be led out of harm’s way, but too many were not. We have seen so much ugliness in our country thanks to this “leadership.” I would be fired from my job if I ever referred to a colleague as “Pocahontas.” Yes, racial tensions have been around for a while, but they have escalated under Trump’s watch: BLM, anti-Semitism (yes, one of the rioters was wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” T-shirt). I could go on and on, but why? Until the powers that be open their eyes, I fear that things like this may just be allowed to happen, as they have been for the past four years. Now we are hearing about the rioters being arrested and eventually prosecuted to the “full extent of the law.” The followers are already being pursued, but

tunities and promise.” This comprehensive health equity approach needs to be understood in suburban regions like Long Island. Though we saw an outpouring of response to food insecurity in our communities as hundreds of distribution sites were set up, many of our fellow suburbanites used these services for the first time. The need for healthy and affordable food will persist when the pandemic has passed. Housing stability in the suburbs requires shifting from traditional singlefamily homes to multifamily housing and overcoming community resistance to supportive housing. Zoning changes will be required. At the same time, educational equity on Long Island is a fundamental suburban challenge as residential segregation and local control has restricted the quality of schools. Even something as basic as having local data publicly available to quantify health disparities so actions can be targeted is often missing in the suburbs. Nowhere on Nassau County’s daily “Covid-19 by the Numbers” tracker, for

example, is there a count of coronavirus cases, hospitalizations or deaths segmented by race and ethnicity. We cannot address what we do not see. Creating health equity in the suburbs will require a shift in how we approach what it means to be healthy. We cannot use the same approach and expect different results. The pandemic may have provided the push we need. Consider that the approved Covid-19 vaccines are based on a new approach to protecting against infectious diseases. Instead of putting an inactive germ in our bodies to trigger an immune response, mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a protein that produces antibodies to protect us from infection. This approach has been around for decades, but it took a crisis to push it into reality. The incoming Biden administration’s stated commitment to combating health care injustice during and after the pandemic is an opportunity for the suburbs to shift our approach to finally attain health equity. Dr. Martine Hackett is an associate professor in the Master of Public Health and Community Health Programs at Hofstra University.

Framework by Christina Daly

what about the instigator? Why is the president still the president? SUSAN WALD North Bellmore

Taxpayers and commuters deserve accountability To the Editor: There is more to State Sen. Todd Kaminsky’s call to speed up repairs to the East River railroad tunnels. U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said in June 2016 that the Federal Transit Administration provided $432 million in Superstorm Sandy funding to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for repairs to the East River Tunnel. Almost five years later, there is no evidence that any of the funds have been used for their original intended purpose. The MTA and LIRR have yet to complete negotiations with Amtrak to start this work. Are there any other FTA grantfunded capital projects still not under contract, behind schedule, over budget or with excessive change orders to base contracts? Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Senators Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, MTA board members and other elected officials, including Kaminsky, and transit advocates need to look at how the billions of dollars in previously approved federal funds are being spent before complaining about future

He had the pier to himself — Oyster Bay

levels of Washington financial assistance being insufficient. Taxpayers and commuters deserve accountability. LARRY PENNER Great Neck

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office.

BALDWIN HERALD — January 14, 2021

New leaders are the suburbs’ best shot at health equity

WHEN CANCER HITS CLOSE TO HOME, THAT’S WHERE WE’LL TREAT IT. We offer state-of-the-art cancer treatment and therapeutics on the South Shore of Long Island, including an infusion center and blade-less brain surgery with the Gamma Knife. Mount Sinai South Nassau is a nationally-accredited cancer program open for screening, surgeries, and treatment procedures. Get the care you need where you need to be. Book an appointment today at southnassau.org/cancer

1117629

January 14, 2021 — BALDWIN HERALD