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ThE BRooKsiDE sTUDENT Council organized a canned food drive for the Turkey Trot, in which collected food was donated to Island Harvest for families in need.

B ro o k s i d e E l e m e n t a r y School has been named a 2022 State School of Character — the only school on Long Island, and one of just 68 schools across the country to receive this distinction from Character. org. “I am so proud of the work our entire school community engages in daily to ensure our students are celebrated, supported and nurtured, said Princ i p a l U n a l K a r a k a s, 3 9 . “Becoming a State School of

Character exemplifies the robust Character Education program that we’ve created to provide our students the most well-rounded education possible.” T h e aw a rd re c o g n i z e s Brookside’s focus on its students’ social, emotional and ethical development. The award has 11 criteria, centering on emotional intelligence, community service, leadership and growth. Jasmine Nelson, 10, shared what she and her classmates love most about Brookside. Continued on page 16

Baldwin Schools set to receive $6 million in federal funding By KARiNA KoVAC

Upcoming budget dates March 2: Budget work sessions April 6: Board of Education adoption of the budget April 19: Drawing for BOE candidate ballot listing May 4: BOE budget hearing May 17: Budget vote and BOE trustee election

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For the first time in nearly a decade, the Baldwin Union Free School District will receive federal Foundation Aid, forecast at $6 million, to help fund the 2022-23 district budget. Superintendent of Schools Shari Camhi explained at the Feb. 9 budget work session that the funds would be devoted to multi-year sustainability of future projects. The district is awaiting the finalized state budget numbers, but its tentative spending plan totals $146 million, which, Camhi said, would include soffit

restoration and removing unkempt areas at the Shubert School, resurfacing of the high school tennis courts and districtwide safety security enhancements Uses of the district’s capital reserve that need to be voted on include updated restrooms districtwide, and updates of the high school football field including an artificial-turf field, new home and away grandstands, a press box and scoreboard, and a new track. Also up for a vote is a proposition by Camhi to create a reserve fund for the schools for future use, including updating technology every few years. The money

would come from the end-of-year fund balance, and would not affect the tax levy — the total amount the district must raise taxes in order to meet expenses. The unprecedented complications of the coronavirus pandemic last year were costly to the schools, which had to invest in laptops for one to one learning for the students, hire additional

cleaning staff, and adjust class sizes to entire a safe learning environment. With that in mind, Camhi said, she and the board are focused on “sustainable multi-year planning” that will stretch funds for future use. Cahmi explained more about the creation of a reserve fund saying, “because of the additionContinued on page 16

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Painting with a Twist does Valentine’s Day

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From two months together to a decade anniversary, couples from Baldwin and out of town came to family-owned business Painting with a Twist to create loveinfused art. The t wo s o l d - o u t painting sessions g ave a much-needed boost to the local womanowned business which has been struggling to come back strong due to the pandemic. Joe Cooper, 56, and Nikki C o o p e r, 4 6 , decided to come to the reasonably priced studio to try out a new idea for date night, having never been to a paint and Joe cooper sip establishPainting participant ment before and finding that a lot of lounges are closed, narrowing their Valentine’s Day options. Nikki said it worked out perfect, “because [the class size of 26] was small enough you didn’t feel overwhelmed, it didn’t feel crowed at all…the lesson was easy to follow, and the instructor encouraged us to personalize it which I really liked…it really is an individualized picture.” The painting set of trees with heartshaped wind blowing through the landscape “required teamwork” she said, which wasn’t hard for the decade-long couple. Although the day of Valentine’s Day both Coopers will be working, Joe said that “We do Valentines every day because in the morning I say, ‘love you’, in the afternoon I say ‘hey, I love you’ and in the evening I close the book and say, ‘I love you.’” Couple Shaketa Mijangos, 41, and Mitzi Mijangos, 33, are also celebrating their ten years, going to Painting at a Twist on the date of their ten-year anniversary. Shaketa said they were no strangers to painting, “We usually do paint night and today is our anniversary, so we like to paint, this is our thing and we’ve done plenty over the years.” For the day of the Mijangos are planning to go on a romantic horse and carriage ride around enchanted Central Park. One of the younger couples, together so far for five months, Chuna Azoba, 27, and Amara Njoku, 25, enjoyed the second class where couples painted each other as kings and queens in a card deck. Azoba said he’d “never done a paint and sip before, but it was easy to follow along with. Some movements were technical, but definitely a lot of fun…I like how it turned out.” Njoku agreed saying she’d “definitely come back again.”

e do Valentines every day because in the morning I say, ‘love you’, in the afternoon I say ‘hey, I love you’ and in the evening I close the book and say, ‘I love you.’

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coUple ShaKeta MiJangoS, 41, and Mitzi Mijangos, 33, are also celebrating their ten years going to Painting at a Twist on the date of their anniversary.

Upcoming painting events and information: Feb. 17, 7 p.m. “Galactic Goddess” Feb. 18, 7 p.m. in-person and virtual “Midnight Glow” Feb. 19, 2 p.m. “Happy Days” glassware set painting For more info and events, call 516401-8846 or check out their website. Instructor Angie Guevara, 29, has worked at Painting with a Twist since they opened, even visiting the New Orleans store that started the franchise to get training and tips. During her few years as an instructor, she’s developed her painting and public speaking skills to a tee. Having gone to Parsons School of Design, The New School before joining Painting with a Twist as a graphic artist and illustrator, she’s enjoyed the newer other medium of painting. Saying that she “got through the pandemic by taking care of my jumping spider Amber and practicing painting, like learning hyper realistic skills and making esoteric fantasy art pieces.” Manager Katherine Bove, 26, runs the store with her father Frank and mother Joanne Bove. The Baldwin native strategically picks the paintings out of the franchises 18,000 usable designs that she thinks incoming painters would appreciate. “I love giving back to the town I lived in all my life…these types of holidays you want to spend with someone you love, so for things like Valentine’s Day we like to pick out a lot of options,” she commented. Saying the event wasn’t only for couples but also for those participating in Galentine’s day or anyone who would want to come solo and enjoy the activity.above,

aBove, Katherine Bove, 26, is the manager of Painting with a Twist and a Baldwin native--she encourages residents to come down to the studio and paint. left, painting With a Twist newcomers Chuna Azoba, 27, and Amara Njoku, 25, both said they’d definitely come again. left, Joe cooper, 56, and Nikki Cooper, 46, enjoyed the smal l intimate classes and individualizations that were encouraged by instructor Angie Guevara.

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INITIAllY MARRIED IN Aug. 17, 1968 at the St. Peters Lutheran Church in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, the Meyers decided to wed once again on Feb. 11 after two daughters, one living in Baldwin and one in New Jersey, and four grandchildren.

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Baldwin’s Martha and John Meyer renewed their vows, along with 11 other “golden aged” couples and officiated by Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, in a massive wedding celebration held at the Coral House Caterers in Baldwin on Friday, Feb. 11. Initially married in Aug. 17, 1968 at the St. Peters Lutheran Church in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, the Meyers decided to wed once again after two daughters, one living in Baldwin and one in New Jersey, and four grandchil- MARTHA dren. Martha recalls that when bride she went to pick up her wedding dress in Jamaica, Queens, the store had sold it! She had to select a different gown last minute. And when the couple went to get their marriage license in Queens, they took so long that they got a parking ticket. Martha and John met in Concordia Bronxville College in 1965—she was from Queens and he was from Brooklyn. In 1976 they moved to Baldwin, as they want-

ed to be close to family, including John’s cousin who was the owner of Raay-Nor’s Famous Chicken. “We have been together ever since we met,” John told the Herald. “And life is good!” As for advice for young couples, Martha said, “Learn to listen to each other.” And John finished her sentiment by stating that doing that is an “everyday event.” The Meyers now look forward to enjoying their children and grandchildren. The owner of the Coral House, Butch Yamali, donated the use of the facilities, as MEYER well as the food, beverages, and decorations. “We just want to give back to the community, and this year is seemingly extra special because folks want to move on from Covid-19 pandemic,” Mike Deery, 59, public relations specialist for the Coral House, told the Herald. “We define this event as successful if people really feel like their getting back to celebrating with family, with loved ones, and enjoying themselves.”

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Students Rebuild Join the Baldwin Pulic Library and their Baldwin Library Students Rebuild team from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and create art for a good cause! This year’s challenge is “World Needs”, which focuses on clean oceans, humanitarian aid for refugees, hunger relief, overcoming bias and arts activism. For every poster created during this program, the Bezos Family Foundation will donate $5 to programs meeting global needs. This program will be ongoing until May. Registration begins Tuesday, February 1st on Eventkeeper. Materials will be provided by the Library after registering, and can be picked up any time during library hours. You will receive one hour of community service for each session. For Zoom information please register on the library website https://www. baldwinpl.org/ website.

Community service programs with the library Interested in being kind and earning community service credits? Take part in the Baldwin Public Library’s ongoing community service programs. Using art, thank a veteran — design a plaque to thanks veterans and visit www. baldwinpl.org to view a “Thanking Our Veterans” video. Or, using art, create a special card for a hospitalized kid. Create your own special card to cheer up a sick child. Visit the library website to view a video that will show you the different ways you can decorate your card. To register, send an email to teens@baldwinpl.org. Library staff will reach out to have you pick up your kit at the main entrance doors of the library.

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Track 9 playing at Kitty O Hara’s The Track 9 classic rock party band makes it’s return to Kitty O Hara’s on from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Let’s have some fun! Kitty’s is located at 845 Merrick Road, Baldwin, NY.

Girls’ Night Out - Be Extra Join Painting with a Twist from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. to paint a picture as bold and stylish as you are while enjoying a selection of wines and liquor. Painting with a Twist is located at 855 Merrick road, Baldwin, NY and the event costs $37.

Cover Storm playing at Sonny’s Canal House Cover Storm is a high-energy four piece female fronted party rock band covering tunes 60’s to now. Some artists they cover are The Beatles, Bangles, Black Keys, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Jet Republica, Weezer, Joan Jett and more. They’ll be performing from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Sonny’s Canal House, located at 1 Jefferson Place, Baldwin, NY.

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Visioning Your Business Post-Covid When New York and much of the country shut down due to the pandemic, businesses closed their doors not knowing what the future would hold. Many brick and mortar businesses used the time to develop an online presence, online shopping capabilities, and more. Now that we are carefully entering the post-pandemic ‘new normal’ businesses need to consider how to make the most of these new online capabilities.In this Baldwin Public Library webinar taking place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., business owners will learn how to recalibrate their marketing efforts and shopping model into their in-person and virtual efforts. This is the time to analyze what worked best and what can work together to lead to business success. Check the library website for upcoming Zoom information: https://www. baldwinpl.org/ website.

Tuesday, February 22 How To Write A Great College Application Essay The Baldwin Public Library is inviting 11 and 12 graders to come learn the basics of all great admissions essays and some techniques to jump-start your writing from Dr. Dominique Padurano, President of Crimson Coaching™, an elite tutoring, test prep, and college counseling firm. The vitual event taking place on Zoom will last from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., for Zoom information please register on the library website https://www.baldwinpl. org/ website.

Thursday, February 24 The Artistry of Faith Ringgold

took the traditional craft of quilt making (which has its roots in the slave culture of the south - pre-civil war era) and re-interpreted its function to tell stories of her life and those of others in the black community. One of her most famous story quilts is Tar Beach, which depicts a family gathered on their rooftop on a hot summer night. As a social activist, she has used art to start and grow such organizations as Where We At that support African American women artists. Her foundation Anyone Can Fly, is devoted to expanding the art canon to include artists of the African diaspora and to introduce the African American masters to children and adult audiences. Please rsvp to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password of this Baldwin Public Library event taking place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Over the weekend a ferret was found wondering Baldwin, at the time of writing it was in safe keeping. The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce has awarded New World Music as their businnes of the month. 8th grader Breanne Barnett has won Gold at the County Championship in the 55 meter dash. Angela Lucas is selling Hangout One Happy Place Autism Walk front yard signs for $16 each. Taylor Dayne, a singer with seven Billboard Top Ten Hits, graduated Baldwin class of 1980.

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Baldwin High students take Physical Education award Baldwin High School seniors, Elijah Bell and Olutoyin Green, were selected as the 2021-2022 recipients of the “Outstanding Physical Education Students of the Year” award bestowed by the Nassau Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS APHPERD). Each year, the award recognizes one male and one female in the graduating

class who best exemplifies outstanding physical performance, scholastic ability, leadership qualities and a passion for fitness as well as an active lifestyle. The association will honor both students during a virtual awards ceremony. Elijah and Olutoyin join an extensive list of Baldwin alumni who have been recognized over the years with this honor. Photos courtesy Baldwin School District

Lenox holds Read-A-Thon to help for Bronx fire victims

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Lenox Elementary School recently held a “Read-A-Thon” and raised $800 for the Bronx Fire Relief Fund, which goes to the Bronx Fire victims and their families. The NYC Mayor’s fund dedicates 100% of donations to these families to provide some financial relief as they recover and rebuild from the tragic event. Students were sponsored by their fami-

lies for at least $1$ to participate in the fundraiser. Then, on the day of the “Read-aThon,” a set time was devoted to independent reading. The event culminated with teachers reading aloud their favorite children’s book to their entire class. “To combine literacy with philanthropy was a wonderful experience for our students,” said Valerie Paul, Lenox principal.

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The Baldwin boys’ track and field team has put the competition on notice. The young Bruins finished an impressive second at the Nassau Conference 2 Championships at St. Anthony’s High School on Jan. 12 and some members of the team have the potential to qualify this week for the state championships. Tristan Brown (55 hurdles), Steven Elcock (300 dash), Kristopher Chambers (weight throw) and Andrew Jean Charles (long jump, triple jump) all won their respective individual events and the 4x400 relay team, which included C h a rl e s, D a n t e W h i t e, N i c h o l a s Andrews and Tyler Means also placed first to help Baldwin collect 96 points, seven more than third-place Valley Stream Central. Andrews and Jalen George were the runners-up in the 1,000-meter and weight throw categories, respectively, and Kenneth Bobb placed third in the high jump. White finished fourth in the 600 meters for the Bruins, who fielded just 16 competitors and were missing one of their stronger shot putters and jumpers. “We did exceptionally well,” first-year coach Mike Higgins said. “We were able to step up in events that Baldwin hasn’t had in the past. For example, we took first and second in the weight throw so we start out the day of the running event with 18 points.” The Bruins performance, unfortunately, didn’t carry over to last week’s Class A championships when they finished tied for 11th place with just 10 points. “Everything that could go wrong, went wrong,” Higgins lamented. “We had a false start in the hurdles and a bad handoff in the 4x200 [relay] and we could have easily won it. We had some guys that didn’t step up yet because that was the first time being on that stage.” Brown, who hasn’t competed in hurdles until this season, recorded a time of 8.15 seconds in the final, more than twotenths better than the runner-up. “I think he’s grown tremendously,” Higgins said of the sophomore. “Last

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ANdRew JeAN CHARles won three events to lead the Bruins to a runner-up finish in the Conference 2 championship meet. year, he was out a week or two with an injury during the abbreviated season and didn’t really run. He came back this year and embraced the hurdles.” Brown, who also serves as the anchor for the 4x200 relay team, has since injured his ankle and will be unable to compete at the state qualifier. Bobb will now join Means, Elcock and Charles in a group that has already qualified for nationals and needs to finish first or second to go to states. All-County runner Elcock is the team’s top returning senior and clocked a time

of 36.91 seconds in the final of his event. Higgins tabbed him as one of the favorites to qualify for states since he only needs to finish in the top three in the 300. “He’s worked his behind off and has gained confidence,” Higgins said. “That’s what you need to have, and I think he’ll do well.” Higgins is confident in his team heading into the outdoor season and his son, Jabari, will provide a boost in the 400meter dash and the long jump after missing almost all the winter season due to injury.

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OBITUARIES Taught in Rockville Centre for decades/ Helped implement one of L.I.’s first ESL programs Alma Santana Galati, of Baldwin died on Jan. 31, at age 88, of complications of Covid19 and a stroke. Galati was born in Manhattan on Aug. 24, 1933, the daughter of Isolina and Antonio Santana. She spent the first 12 years of her life living in upper Manhattan and in the Washington Heights section of the Bronx. Her mother passed on her love of film to Alma and her older sister, Anna, and they spent most weekends at the local theater watching everything that came their way. Her father was a Navy engineer and designer at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. In the summer of 1946, the family moved to Long Beach, having dreamed of moving out of the city. Her parents and her sister loved the beach, but on July 7 of that year, Anna and a friend got caught in a riptide while swimming and were swept out. The friend was saved, but Anna drowned, a loss that Alma felt for the rest of her life. At Long Beach High School, Galati was the lead drum majorette, known for her flaming baton, and became interested in education and teaching. Graduating in 1951, she went on to Cortland State Teachers College, where she earned a degree in Early Childhood education in 1955. She taught in the Valley Stream school district for two

years before marrying Philip Galati, from or to help cover the cost of school trips their Rockville Centre, whom she had met at Cort- parents couldn’t afford. That wasn’t easy for land. Then she took some time off to start a a single mother of two after Galati divorced in the early 1970s. family. She also took an interest in Galati returned to teaching supporting the Hispanic comin the Rockville Centre School munity in RVC by getting District as the first hire for the involved in the Hispanic Brothnew English as a Second Lanerhood and working in any guage Program in 1966. She is capacity — with students and credited with the implementafamilies — asked of her by the tion and design of that prohead of the organization, Margram, one of the first on Long garita Grasing, a valued friend. Island. Over the next 32 years, Galati and her father are honshe taught ESL in grades one ored annually by the Brotherthrough six. She also worked hood at its annual Scholarship with Superintendent Dr. WilDinner, with the presentation liam J. Leary on implementing Alma Santana of a scholarship that Galati and the desegregation of the Rockformer State Assemblyman ville Centre district. She taught at Watson and Wilson schools Harvey Weisenberg were instrumental in and the middle school, but her main base funding in her father’s name. Galati loved teaching and mentoring, but was Riverside School from the 1970s through the 1990s. According to those who knew her, had to retire in 1998. Whenever former stuif anyone defined the term teacher/educa- dent came up to her on the street in town or tor, Galati did. She was a dynamic educator, sought her out to update her on their lives, her friends said, and she once said that a she would come home beaming, her chillarge part of her job was acting, and getting dren said, reveling in their accomplishments — a testament to how deeply she her kids inspired. Her Spanish heritage and fluency in the cared for her students. She also never stopped learning, or trylanguage allowed her to translate for new students who did not speak English as well ing to. It took a while, but she got her masas their parents. She would spend her own ter’s in education from Hofstra University in money to help kids pay for school supplies 1989, at age 55.

After her retirement, Galati did some traveling, but in her early 70s she began suffering from dementia. She fought it with everything she had, her family said — as she had when she developed breast cancer and needed a radical mastectomy at age 42. She slowly declined over the course of 15 years or so, but remained positive and cheerful. Even more recently, when she lost her mobility and became homebound, her humor remained intact, as did her love of film. Turner Classic movies kept her entertained until the end. Her family’s only wish was that she could have done more traveling, especially to Spain and the other European countries of her heritage. Galati is survived by a daughter, Susan Galati, a son, Paul Galati, and a grandson, Charles, a freshman at SUNY Cortland. She is also survived by the two other daughters of her heart, Patricia Willis Storer (Don, Jessica and Cait) and Mildred Willis Berti (Raymond). A celebration of her life — a party with revelry, food and fun, as she wished for — will take place at a later date. Her family asks that to honor her memory, donations be made to Alzheimer’s or breast cancer research, and that any of Galati’s former students who would like to share stories or memories of her send them to suegchfc@ gmail.com, for inclusion in a remembrance book.

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Millions of children attend summer camp each year. For most, it's a fun and rewarding experience full of challenges and excitement. In addition to physical and athletic activities, kids learn about independence, cooperation, competition and teamwork. They also learn that they can survive away from home. For many kids summer camp is also a time of significant emotional growth, development and transition. Parents often note that their children come home seeming older or more mature than before they left. Nurturing Human Value The camp community excels in providing an experiential education that results in self-respect and appreciation for human value. All of the outcomes — self-identity, self-worth, self-esteem, leadership, and self-respect — build personal competencies. Explore talents: Camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents. Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere. Promote physical activity: Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that takes place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more. Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult. Gain confidence: Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in selfesteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence and decision-making skills. Try new things: Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that’s learning to cook, exploring new environments or embracing a new sport or leisure activity. Opening oneself up to new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children. Make new friends: Camp is a

great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools. Finding The Best Fit Although most children are excited about going to summer camp, for some, it can be a scary or anxiety provoking experience. In general, parents should not push or force kids to go to camp if they feel frightened or uncomfortable. Choose a camp that is suited to your child's personality, temperament and interests. If your child likes music, art or horseback riding, it makes sense to pick a camp with strengths in that area. At the same time, there is nothing wrong with encouraging kids to try new things or to have a variety of experiences. In general, it is best not to force kids to do things at camp that they really dislike or simply cannot do. Repeated negative experiences can have a significant effect on a child's self-esteem. Involve your child in choosing the camp. Review brochures, videos and websites together. Ask for the names of other families you and your child can talk to about the camp. Don't push kids to go to a residential camp at too early an age. The "right" age will vary from child to child. Some kids are "ready" for "sleep away" camp at five or six, while others would not even consider the idea at 14 or 15. If a child doesn't seem ready for a full summer away, consider a camp that has one-month sessions. It may be an easier transition and a more positive experience. Help children keep in touch with friends from summer camp. Plan times for them to get together with kids who live nearby. For friends who live at a distance, letters, phone calls and e-mail can help them maintain contact during the school year.

Above photo: Most kids will enjoy camp and look forward to returning year after year. Careful camp selection, preparation and planning can increase the likelihood of a positive experience.

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other Republican elected officials endorsed Lee Zeldin for the gubernatorial race on Feb. 10 at the Nassau County GOP Headquarters in Westbury. Zeldin, 42, a Republican from Shirley, is currently a four-term congressman representing New York’s 1st district. He announced that he was running for governor last April. “We had to nominate somebody that could win,” Blakeman said, adding that Zeldin has the principles, values, experience, energy and passion to be a great governor. “[He] appeals to a wide range of residents in New York State. ... Across the board, he is somebody who will represent all of the people of the state of New York and not just special interests.” The current state bail reform laws, defundingf the police, Covid-19 restrictions, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s single-family zoning proposal and congestion pricing were the top reasons for backing Zeldin, the officials said. “One of the most important functions of government is to protect our citizens,” Rich Nicollelo, the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature said. “New York needs a governor that understands that.” If elected, Zeldin would be the first Republican governor since George Pataki who served from 1995 to 2007. Zeldin had a

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He was born in East Meadow at Nassau University Medical Center and stated that “there has never been a governor in the state of New York with as many Nassau connections” as him. Repealing cashless bail, fully funding the police and the possibility of removing Alvin Bragg as the New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney, are on

Zeldin’s agenda, should he be elecvted. The newly elected Bragg received a substantial amount of backlash oh nis initial leninency policy for prosecuting certain cerimes. Since then he clarified his stance. Zeldine spoke about letting parents know that they “do not relinquish their right to be incharge of their child’s upbringing,” and making sure all children regardless of race, ethnicity and wealth have access to a quality education. He specifically mentioned not “advancing divisive curriculums in schools,” such as critical race theory. “We should be teaching kids more civics where they are learning about everything that is great about America,” Zeldin said. “Rather than trying to pit them against each other.” Zeldin is up against Democrats Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Lt. governor who succeedded Andrew Cuomo when he resigned last year, Rep. Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams, a New York City public advocate. Other Republicans who are running for governor include: Rob Astorino, the Westchester County Executive, Mike Carpinelli, a sheriff of Lewis County, Derrick Gibson, a former construction and automotive business owner from Forest Hills, Queens and Andrew Giuliani, the son of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Trump administration official. The gubernatorial election is Nov. 8.

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Social-emotional learning leads the way Continued from front page “People work together and show how they’re feeling,” she said. Pristan Doresca, 10, talked about how the monthly assemblies are lots of fun as well as beneficial to students. The assemblies have celebrated Hispanic History Month, hosted discussions on anti-bullying and mental health, and recently paid tribute to black history with a presentation on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring video clips, a read-aloud, and a hands-on project in which students wrote their dreams for the world on heart-shaped paper and arranged their collected ideas into the shape of a heart. “Students are leading this work … it makes it so empowering,” Karakas told the Herald. He has prioritizing student voices and leadership. What once used to be teacher- and administration-led morning announcements, for example, are now student-driven, integrating meditation and social-emotional practices. Social-emotional learning helps students understand and manage their emotions, focusing on self-awareness, selfmanagement, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. “Our teachers let us express our feel-

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Kindergarten students finished their first reading and writing units at Brookside School, and the entire school celebrated them with a parade. ings every morning,” Jasmine Nelson said. Karavas said he believes that the programs aimed at enhancing student voice and inclusivity build character, not only individually but also of the community, “The goal,” he said, “is to allow our students to be well-rounded citizens in

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have put into place a comprehensive initiative that equips and empowers their staff to reinforce and model a range of positive core values that will shape and form the hearts, minds, and choices of their students,” Dr. Arthur Schwartz, Character.org’s president, said. Brookside joins Lenox, Meadow and Plaza elementary schools, which have also been recognized by Character.org in recent years.

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funds depend on. “While a 15 percent reserve fund is better than New York’s historically low rate of 5 percent,” Orecki said, “the state should be putting even more aside. New York’s finances are heavily dependent on taxes imposed on the stock market and on high-income earners, which are both less predictable sources of revenue.”

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N WOODMERE 39 Valley Lane N,BA, FIRST TIME ON THE Market! Updated 5 Bedroom ,4 Bth Arlington Colonial. 3300 Sq ft, This home Features an Entry Foyer, Step Down Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Family Rm w/ Fpl & Quartz/Wood EIK. 4 Bedrooms on Upper Level Include Master suite w/ Vaulted Ceiling, Skylit Bth w/ Jacuzzi, Terrace & WIC. Full Fin Bsmt. 2 Car Att Gar. SD#14..$1,279,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299 WOODMERE 2/20, REDUCED 16 Prospect Ave, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! 6 BR, 3.5 Bth Colonial on O/S Property in SD#15(Tree Streets). LR/Fpl, FDR,Den & Large Kosher Kit. 2 Car Det Gar....$1,599,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

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Florida Real Estate DELRAY BEACH, FL: For Sale, opportunity before it hits the market! Single Story Ranch Condo. Beautifully appointed in desirable Emerald Pointe gated community, Approx 1800 SqFt. Furnished, All Appliances, 2 Bed / 2 Bath, Eat-In Kitchen, Walk-In Closets, Great Interior Storage and Exterior Storage Room, Screened-In Porch with Dual Interior Access, New Rheem HVAC Jan 2019, Ceiling fans throughout, 4 Private Parking Spots, Clubhouse with Auditorium, Pool, Gym, Tennis, Pickleball (TBD), Game and Card Rms, Interior Walking-Paths, Pet Friendly, 55+ Community, Easy access to Palm Beach International and Ft Lauderdale Airports. Exciting Downtown Delray offers beautiful Beaches, Shopping, Restaurants, and Nightlife. Asking $359,000. Call David at 516-313-1550 SWCGRPMI@gmail.com

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to retire and sell. Our real estate agent told us they checked our permit records and it was never signed off. Although it’s a long story, our first contractor went to jail and destroyed our original permit papers. The second contractor never got a plumbing permit or electrical sign-offs, even though they had people do the work. Is this going to be a big problem to get everything signed off, because we want to sell within the year to take advantage of the market right now? What can you advise?

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think it’s finally time for Nassau County and me to kiss and make up. If you’ve read my columns over the past few years, you know I’m not particularly fond of the government, the infrastructure or the people out here. Four years after moving from my native Queens to East Meadow, I wrote a particularly scathing piece that I now wished I hadn’t. I want to admit now that I was wrong — or at least not in a position to be so judgmental at the time. The gist of the column was that NICK East Meadow — and Nassau CounBuglIoNE ty as a whole — stank. I complained about everything I could think of, from police to schools to sanitation. Growing up, I had been sold on the fact that Nassau County was better than Queens, I wrote at the time. The schools were stronger, the services were better and the streets were safer, I had been told. In the column, I whined that that was complete hogwash and, if I had my dru-

thers, I’d move back to Queens. At the time, I had only lived in East Meadow for a few years. My kids were young. I was making less money. I was grumpier — although my wife, Jill, would say that I’m still pretty grumpy. No, Nassau County isn’t a utopia. But what county is? A decade after moving here, I am counting my blessings. First off, all four of our kids went to school in-person last year. If we still lived in Queens, they would have mostly learned remotely between September and June. As a teacher at a Queens high school, I see the deleterious effect that extra year of remote learning had on our students. But we largely dodged that in Nassau County. And our schools aren’t just good, they’re great. The other day, my 10-yearold, Adriana, was playing her saxophone for my dad. Impressed with her skill, he asked where she was learning to play. “In school,” I replied. I spent 12 years in parochial and public school in Queens, and after all that, I was able to play maybe a few notes on the recorder. I’ve heard Adriana’s elementary

school band perform, and I would put them up against any high school band in Queens any day of the week. My 15-year-old stepson, Jake, decided this year that he wants to play football. But if we still lived in Queens, there’d be no guarantee that his school would even have a team. Meanwhile, my 18-year-old stepson, Nicolas, is AllCounty in cross-country, and will likely be All-County in wrestling, too. That’s partly due to the amazing coaching staff and sports programs we have here. If he wrestled on a city team, there’s a chance his coach may not have ever wrestled competitively. Elia, my 8-year-old, is still figuring out what she wants to do. She announced the other day she wanted to try field hockey. I love the fact that I was able to say, “Sure, hon. Whatever you want.” I don’t think they play field hockey in Queens. When I wrote that column that I now regret, I intimated the Nassau County police weren’t making the streets any safer here than the New York Police Department was in Queens. Not true. The cops out here do a great job.

had a lot of complaints in a long-ago column, and much of what I wrote was unfair.

About three years ago, I slipped off my stoop and cut my head pretty badly. Jill called 911. I was amazed at how fast we had two officers in my living room. It’s very reassuring to know there’s always a patrol nearby. While I escaped my life in Queens relatively unscathed, I was mugged at 11 and jumped and beaten up at 15. And those didn’t turn out to be isolated incidents. The high school I went to wasn’t the safest, and I had to be very careful where I ventured. I can count on one hand the number of times I ate lunch in the cafeteria. I probably used the restroom once in four years. Thank God my kids will never have to experience that. I also wrote that the Town of Hempstead sanitation guys often took their time plowing the streets after a snowstorm. But they did an amazing job of handling that blizzard a couple weeks back. I’m still not wild about the pizza in these parts, but I’m not above admitting that a lot of what I wrote in that column years ago was unfair. So, Nassau County, here’s your metaphorical smooch. I hope you’ll forgive me. Nick Buglione is a teacher, freelance journalist and former editor of the East Meadow Herald.

A nation divided by pandemic, or splintered?

arly in the coronavirus pandemic, it was easy to write off as stupid the folks who touted hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin as go-to Covid-19 treatments. Easy because the efficacy of those drugs was refuted by the best virologists in the world. It seemed obvious that people who denied the science of vaccine protection and masking were coming from a place of ignorance. They didn’t know better. As hundreds of RANDI thousands got sick KREISS and died, and the virus spread, many of us hoped people would change their minds and take the vaccine — not just for themselves, but also for the common good. But over these two years, there hasn’t been much of a learning curve. The antivaxxers stood firm. Many of them got Covid. An unthinkable number died. And still, people refuse to believe the simple scientific fact that vaccines keep people safer. When thousands of folks who were double-vaccinated and boosted started getting breakthrough cases of the Omi-

cron variant, that only reinforced the resistance among anti-vaxxers. Over time, some of us liberal-minded opinion writers tried to be less judgmental and more empathic. Maybe we could understand where the doubters were coming from. Many people had justifiable grievances: The rollouts were uneven, or the messaging was sometimes confusing. Fringe groups offered comfort in troubling times. Many of us engaged in intellectual gymnastics, trying to understand, to be patient and more tolerant of the resistance to vaccines and masks. Maybe we could bring the doubters along in time, we thought. We were wrong. We are now more than two years in, with more than 900,000 dead. This is what I know: What we are suffering in America today isn’t a break, it’s a compound fracture. There aren’t two opposing groups tugging at one another. It isn’t just people who get vaccinated and those who won’t. There are multiple splinters in this gaping wound — some sharp, some violent, some groups out for power, and some out for blood. Some people are ignorant: They don’t — or can’t — read the research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And they have lost faith in our gov-

ernment. Another splinter is people who are not only ignorant about science, but put their faith in a former president and his acolytes. In their reality, the political supersedes all other considerations. MAGA folks think the Biden administration is out to get them. At one point, people were posting notes online urging relatives to go into hospitals and remove their family members who were being treated for Covid. “They are trying to kill us,” one post said. Sadly, many GOP officeholders are willing to traffic in lies to keep power. Then there is the splinter of smart, highly educated people who are shamelessly harnessing the suspicion among millions of our citizens to their own political ends. They know the vaccines work. They know masking protects against infection. But they challenge the necessary mandates. Think Ted Cruz, Ron DeSantis, Kellyanne Conway, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell. They are among the most reprehensible of the lot because they know better. Someone like Marjorie Taylor Greene, an anti-masker and a general nut case, is a splinter unto herself. In a recent infa-

hat we're suffering in the U.S. today isn't a break, it's a compound fracture.

mous speech, Greene said that Nancy Pelosi was using secret police in Congress, like the “gazpacho.” She meant “Gestapo,” of course, because she can never resist a Holocaust reference in her crazy accusations. If Donald Trump was and is a cancer in our American culture, then she is his metastasis. There are also splinters of responsible people who understand and support the coronavirus science, but still have reservations about boosters or inoculating little kids. Many are impatient with the slow progress toward even more targeted vaccines and better therapeutics. We forget that the development of the vaccines was an astonishing medical achievement. Everyone is fatigued after two years of isolation and stress. These varied splinters unite to one end: to challenge vaccines and protective masks. The resistance crosses social, educational and cultural lines. The saddest group, I think, is those who are uninformed and vulnerable. They reject the science and the advice of the experts because they are caught in a paralyzing spasm of paranoia and anger. They are being cruelly used by the most heartless group, the super-smart members of the Republican Party who are stepping over dead bodies in a rush toward 2024. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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ollow the science.” That phrase, and variations on it, have become ubiquitous during the coronavirus pandemic. Sadly, those words, summing up evolving medical information, have sparked suspicion among many, leaving them doubting — and even rejecting — the science we should depend on to guide us through the worst public health crisis in a century. Even as it appears to be fading. As the pandemic spread nearly two years ago, it became apparent that mask wearing would be crucial, amid what we learned was primarily an airborne threat, and given that we all wanted to return to “normal” as soon as possible. Once we understood that we were in for the long haul, we debated the efficacy of face coverings. What type worked best? When and where to don them? At work? At school? At the gym? At family gatherings? As case numbers rose and fell — and with them the accompanying recommendations and restrictions — our patience ebbed. When vaccines came onto the scene, many of us thought for sure we had seen the end of masks. New variants

changed that, but many people were simply fed up, as we have witnessed at heated school board meetings across the country, willing to cast the scientific consensus aside and join the rallying cry for “freedom” from covered faces. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was eager to lead the effort locally, and his clash with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s school mask mandate has wound up in the courts. Meanwhile, as the Omicron variant has waned, other states have begun to loosen mask-wearing restrictions — this time, so many of us hope, for good. Hochul lifted her mask mandate for public places last week. Masks are still required in hospitals, nursing homes and on public transportation, according to the state, but that has only added to the continuing confusion that is an inevitable product of pandemic fatigue. Despite growing cries from parents to unmask their children, to say nothing of political pressure — several Republican members of New York’s congressional delegation sent Hochul a letter demanding she end the school mandate — the governor remains steadfast, following what her

office termed “factual public health data.” She is expected to make a decision on whether to continue requiring masks in schools on March 1. Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, told the Financial Times that in this phase of the pandemic, “decisions will increasingly be made on a local level rather than centrally decided or mandated.” As masks quickly disappear in our area, we should keep in mind that we live in one of the most crowded corners of the country, and those decisions should be guided by common sense — and, yes, science. Given all we’ve learned about how the virus spreads, and how quickly its statistical trends can change direction, abandoning mask-wearing altogether seems to fly in the face of both. Another phrase repeated often over the past two years is “with an abundance of caution.” We caution elected officials to keep the advice of our health experts in mind when making decisions that affect so many lives, especially when it is far from clear that a deadly virus is finished wreaking havoc with them.

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letters It’s leadership, not propaganda, we need To the Editor: It’s 2022, but our government, state and federal, must have read G e o r g e O r we l l ’s “ N i n e t e e n Eighty-Four.” They have taken on the role of Big Brother, telling us what to do, i.e. masks and vaccinations. We are inundated by statistics about Covid, but no one talks about the psychological damage done to all the children wearing masks, especially the preschoolers who have not yet developed language skills. Scientists have predicted damage done to our environment by pollution and stress climate control, but can they predict the long-range effects on children of the Covid vaccinations? We are regarded as a cultured and civilized society, but our elected officials have done a poor job of protecting and upholding our rights. Crime, as well as racial prejudice, is off the charts, and our officials have turned a blind eye and a deaf ear. Shouldn’t they be accountable?

Propaganda is a dangerous weapon, and it’s being used again. Since we are still able to live in a free society, we must speak up. The world looks to the U.S. as a strong, powerful leader. Let’s not be a disappointment. PAT KING Merrick

Where’s the outrage? To the Editor: In the past two weeks we have laid to rest two heroes of the New York Police Department who were murdered in Harlem. Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were gunned down by a crazed

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lost my father six years ago. Of the painful dealings I’ve faced in my life up until now, nothing has quite compared to that searing loss. The news of his death had to cross an ocean to reach me. I was in New York. He was in a hospice in Ecuador, battling stomach cancer until his last breath. We never had a proper goodbye. My father’s untimely death has been brought into sharper focus by the departure of another significant man in my life, the Herald Community NewJUan papers’ executive editor, Scott BrinLasso ton. After 28 years here, Scott has moved on to his next adventure, teaching full-time at Hofstra University this spring before beginning a long-term research project. Scott’s hands were full this past year, training and guiding a new crop of young journalists — including me. It’s hard to imagine the editorial team without him. He was not only my boss, but also my mentor. I came to the Herald from Columbia University, with a degree in creative writing and political science. With no journalism training, I banked on the

strength of my writing to get my foot in the door. And Scott took a chance on me, swinging that door wide open. His first order was that I head to the public library for a copy of Carole Rich’s dazzlingly comprehensive “Writing and Reporting the News: A Coaching Method.” It’s a crash course for fledgling journalists on how to report and write the news, and Rich’s fierce clarity on the subject hooked me. I absorbed everything I could from the book, but that was only the beginning. The real work of journalism began as a form of personal transformation: Turning myself into a community reporter in Valley Stream, where I’d never set foot, let alone lived. I did it by talking to people, taking in the scenery, breathing the air, and immersing myself in the issues people care about — and doing it all amid the time crunch of weekly story deadlines. But before I could become an identifiable — and, I hope, trusted — figure in the community, I was the new kid on the block. It was brutal at first. But while I toiled and sweated, slammed against walls, and had doors slam on me, Scott was always my anchor and guiding compass.

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Letters criminal in a situation that the defund-the-police crowd would have wanted to send a social worker into. Six members of the NYPD have been shot so far this year. One was shot execution-style on New Year’s Day, while sleeping in his car in East Harlem after working New Year’s Eve. My question to everyone who climbed aboard the defund-the-police bandwagon is, where is the outrage? How can you possibly muster up outrage for the death of George Floyd, where the crime and punishment were handled swiftly through our court system, and turn a blind eye to what is happening to the brave people of law enforcement? To show how high up the Democratic food chain the disrespect goes, President Biden did not attend the funeral for Rivera, even though he had a planned trip to New York City to speak to Mayor Eric Adams about crime. In my estimation, tough Joe is a coward when it comes to confronting the radical left of his own party. Scores of thou-

Humane, relaxed and easygoing, he helped me navigate the terrain of a profession he’s known most of his adult life. When I faltered or overstepped my bounds, I dusted myself off and got back in the trenches with him. Scott never took his eyes off the story. The story mattered most. I learned by his example. And things got better. I’m not, at least not willfully, looking for paternal substitutes in the men around me. But I couldn’t help but see the similarities to a father-son relationship in the interactions between Scott and me. I couldn’t help thinking of him as approximating — no matter how incidentally or innocuously — a second father. In these times, a son rarely has the chance to get lost in his dad’s world. And the grimmer fact is that millions of men in America grow up without a father. The quality of father-son bonding also seems to have depreciated. I’m not talking about the everyday guy-bonding stuff, like sitting with Pops on the couch and watching a game. I’m talking about being at his side in the midst of his work — engaging with all your senses in an endeavor the old man treasures or excels in. Sons need those moments to learn how Dad operates in the arena of life and possibly, hopefully,

discover kernels of insight — no matter how small or imperfect — to help them confidently move about in this chaotic and messy world. Especially when Dad is no longer there. That father-son sharing is a priceless gift. I wish I could have spent more time with my father. I think many men have the same wish. But he is gone, and the lessons he learned and the mistakes he made that he shared with me remain treasures to me. There is no second try at fatherhood. There is also great danger, I suspect, in making father figures out of the more experienced, admired and trusted men around us. We risk getting lost in their shadows, modeling ourselves after them instead of forging our own way. Scott Brinton leaves behind a towering volume of exceptional work, the product of a passion for community journalism. He has also, like a true teacher and friend, cultivated a team of journalists who are equipped to carry on the good fight: to articulate truth, to serve the communities we cover, and to see the humanity in the stories we have the privilege of telling. He has been a blessing in my life, and I bid him a fond goodbye and much joy in his next journey. Farewell, Captain. Juan Lasso is the editor of the Valley Stream Herald. Comments about this column? Jlasso@liherald.com.

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sands of people in our country died of fentanyl poisoning last year, from a drug that is made in China and being smuggled through our porous southern border, and no outrage. Children are being killed by stray bullets in our crimeinfested inner cities, and there's no outrage. If you can only muster outrage whenever you can inject race into an equation for political gain, you are the major problem in our great nation. How did that guilt donation to Black Lives Matter work out for you? To the “woke” who are allowing all this carnage to occur while sitting in your safe, secure house/condo/ apartment, I have a message. To p a r a p h r a s e Wi n s t o n Churchill, an appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. If you keep pushing to defund the police and allow district attorneys not to prosecute crimes, that crocodile will be knocking down your door. TOM O’CONNOR North Bellmore

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