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Baldwin honors vets on Grand Ave. service to our country.” The chamber began accepting sponsorships four months ago, Just in time for Memorial Day and as of press time Monday, 39 weekend, the Baldwin Chamber banners had been created, with of Commerce, in association seven more in production, surwith the Baldwin Fire Depart- passing the organization’s origiment, is debuting its Veteran nal expectation of 15 banners. Military Banner C u r re n t ly, 1 0 Program. Sponsors banners decorate pay for veterans’ G r a n d Ave n u e, photo banners to from Prospect be mounted on Street to Merrick light posts along Road, saluting MalG r a n d Av e n u e a c hy M c G a r r y, from Memorial M i c h a e l D av i d Day to Veterans Ronan, Rebecca Day on Nov. 11, at Alvarez, Thomas which point they E. Fitzpatrick Jr., will be taken down. Joseph R. Eberhart Erik Mahler, a and John M. Candico-president of the do of the U.S. Navy; Baldwin Chamber Thomas J. Turner of Commerce, said, a n d J a m e s P. “We have a ridicuBugler of the l o u s ly a m a z i n g Erik MAhlEr A r m y ; Wi l l i a m M e m o r i a l D a y Co-president, Baldwin Agudelo of the parade, and what Chamber of Commerce Marine Corps; and better place to Charles Jameson honor a veteran of the Air Force. than to sponsor a banner?” To sponsor a veteran, whethChristopher Carini, the Town er it be a family member or not, of Hempstead’s 5th District an individual or organization councilman, echoed that senti- can send payment to the chamment, saying, “This was a great ber. The sponsor will be directed program by the chamber, and we to the chamber’s website to were happy to assist them [in] thanking our veterans for their Continued on page 10

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Fifty-year Baldwin resident Bob Ferrari turned 101 last week, and he continues to direct a band made up of 21 older adults called the Golden Tone Orchestra. Ferrari, who has headed the band for a little over two decades, said he hoped to continue leading it and making music for as long as he lives. “Music is my muse,” he said. “I’m in another world when I

play my instruments.” Ferrari said he was raised by a musical family. He has played the flute, clarinet and saxophone since he was a boy. “I’ve had wonderful music teachers,” he said. “My family, music and friends all keep me going.” Every band member has been vaccinated, and rehearsals are socially distanced and take place every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Cow Meadow Park in Freeport. The band has performed for a

variety of public library events in Merrick, Freeport and Oceanside. The original bandleader, Julius Rubinstein, appointed Ferrari to take over as director if anything happened to him. Rubinstein died in 2000, and Ferrari followed his wishes. “The best part of having a band is seeing the joy of the people we play for,” he said. Similar to Ferrari, many of the other band members Continued on page 12

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Seniors celebrate ‘decision day’ with car parade By Cristina arroyo rodriguez/Herald carroyo@liherald.com

This past Friday, May 20, the graduating seniors of Baldwin High School, the Class of 2021, paraded through Baldwin Park to announce their college decisions. Parents, siblings, and friends joined these seniors in balloon-clad vehicles as they honked, clapped, and danced to music played through speakers. Due to Covid-19 precautions, this year was the second time they celebrated “decision day” with a socially distant but still in-person event. The graduates were in high spirits, and when asked about what they would take with them Melanie Cruz from high guzMan school, they Baldwin talked about t h e p e o p l e. “Baldwin High School has a great amount of diversity, and it has taught me that family is not necessarily blood,” said Melanie Cruz Guzman, who’s going to Adelphi University in Garden City to study pre-dental, as her dad took photos with great pride. Xavier Franklin is going to study Computer Science at Nassau College. He said that even though he had attended Baldwin High School only for a short period of time, he would take with him the friends he made along the way. Franklin was shy, but his mother encouraged him to speak up and smile for pictures. Likewise, Jada McKee’s parents urged her to share her accomplishments with others, as she wore her Cornell University shirt like a badge of honor. McKee is going to study Biology, and she identified time management as her strength. She said Baldwin High School taught her how to strategize and prioritize within time limits, as she was “juggling five AP classes, sports, work, and other extracurriculars.” Dante Sterling and Anthony “AJ” Var-

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Melanie Cruz guzMan is attending Adelphi University to pursue a degree in pre-dental. gas laughed in the stretch of grass by the DJ playing, “Shut Up and Dance with Me.” “The social aspects of the school are amazing. I met so many good people, so many interesting faces,” Sterling said without hesitation. Vargas echoed the sentiment, saying, “I met a lot inspirational teachers, and I took a lot of meaningful classes, like Public Affairs and Intro to Media.” Sterling is attending Hunter College in NY city for a film degree and Vargas is headed to St. John’s University in Queens as an undeclared liberal art major. Assistant principal Dr. Ricky Papandrea noted that the car parade turnout was good. He said he hoped that the students learned grit and resilience, especially for this class that graduated during the coronavirus pandemic, who were “dealing with multiple modes of learning and overcoming all the challenges that were put in front of them.” Senior class advisors Adeline Scibelli and Dawn Sherman also said that perseverance was of key importance for students to reach their goals.

Xavier Franklin will be studying Computer Science at Nassau College, above. tHe staFF oF Baldwin High School, above, celebrating “decision day” in Baldwin Park. dante sterling, leFt, will pursue a film degree at Hunter College, CUNY, in the city. antHony “aJ” vargas, far left, will be going to St. John’s University with an undeclared major.

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Baldwin residents have voted to approve (759 vs. 469) the School District 2021-22 school year budget, and incumbents Mary O’Hagan (834) and Annie Doresca (823) will resume their tenure on the Board of Education. The library budget, which boasted no tax increase, passed (858 vs. 355), and Car A. Williams was re-elected (832) as trustee. The $142.4 million budget represents a 2.93 percent increase over last year’s budget. Roughly $34.9 million will come from state aid and $100 million from property taxes, signifying a $1.7 million increase from last year. However, the tax levy remains compliant with the NYS Tax Levy Cap legislation at 1.74%. Part of the budget increase helps to alleviate $4.5 million in unanticipated expenses during the Covid-19 pandemic. The budget allocations break down as follows: 75% for programs, 13% for capital expenditures, and 12% for administrative services. While the legislative budget slated $4.3 million in relief aid that could cover the 4.5 million in Covid-related expenses so as to not increase the school budget, after accounting for adjustments, programs, and expense-driven aid, the forecasted

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Baldwin sCHool distriCt administrative offices where elections were held May 18. state aid decreases to 2.3 million. Schools Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi explains, “So you might think, well, that’s great, but the aid that we get is not money given to us. A lot of it is expense-driven aid, and if you don’t spend the money, you don’t get the money back.” Some Baldwinites, however, were either unaware of the nuances behind the

budget or still skeptical of increasing it every year. Thomas Uva said, “I came to do my duty as a citizen. The budget is high and I already work full-time.” Likewise, John Shannon admitted, “I’m voting for selfish reasons—taxes are too high, and I’m living with a fixed income.” Others recognized this increase in the budget as an investment in the schools and the children. Simone, who has a son

in the schools, expressed the same sentiments, saying, “Our schools need improvement, and this is my way of supporting our schools, which are a place with much diversity and cultures, where we come together.” Shery Abraham, a Baldwin resident with grandchildren in the district, agreed, “It’s a great school district, but it needs improvement, including the library.” She concluded with, “Things are not cheap.” Regarding the change of polling locations, prompted by Covid-19 regulations, most residents didn’t seem to mind. Some admitted that it was more convenient and others that they didn’t have trouble finding the location. However, some older Baldwinites expressed some frustration from the administrative offices not being in a central location and having to use their GPS. Rodney Hirschfield, a 10-year Baldwin resident, also noted that it was difficult to find the handicap entrance. The polling location in the administrative offices proved to satisfy the voters in terms of safety and cleanliness. Uva mentioned, “It was clean. It was organized. It was in and out.” The polling markers were posted 100 feet from the door, security stood in front directing voters, and the six-feet social distancing and mask mandates were enforced.

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hen Marguerite Sullivan’s spouse passed away, the 78-year-old had no interest in moving. She’s healthy, has many friends, and her two sons live nearby. Plus, she’s a confident driver and gets herself to doctor’s appointments and the grocery store. Those are all important prerequisites for people who want to stay in their homes as they grow older, or “age in place.” “For those who wish to age in place, it’s important to think not only about a plan for staying in your home, but also about your support network, especially during the Covid pandemic,” explains Stacey Watson, head of life event planning at Fidelity. “Social connections are a critical element to living independently and aging well.” Here are things that aging singles or couples — and their children, other family members, or caregivers — should keep in mind when assessing the living situation. Develop a real estate and housing strategy As you plan for living in your later years in retirement, you should have a strategy for how to leverage any real estate assets along with a plan to support your need for future housing. Real estate is an asset often used to fund retirement and to help pay for long-term health care expenses. Some people find it necessary to sell the family home to pay for higher levels of care or senior living accommodations. Some decide to sell after a spouse dies. Others may have a family member who moves back in to help take care of both the aging parent and the property. Whatever your situation, it makes sense to work with a financial advisor to help determine the role of real estate in your overall financial planning. “As you consider your strategy for housing as you age, remember that your approach may have to adjust over time,” says Watson.”What works today in terms of independent living, living with family, assisted living, or skilled nursing may not serve your needs indefinitely.” Explore the benefits of staying put There are many reasons why aging in place can be a win. For starters, staying in your home can be less expensive than moving to an assisted-living community. There are the upfront costs of moving, an often steep entrance fee, and monthly payments for room and board, which can easily top $3,000 a month or more. Even more important are the psychological payoffs of not moving away from one’s friends, medical

professionals, and faith community. Though these factors are hard to place a financial value on, they are a vital component of healthy aging. Do a home safety check “The first step in an aging-in-place plan is to run a complete safety check of your home to identify hazards,” says Watson. “The good news is that many of the improvements that make it safer to stay in your house can be relatively easy and inexpensive.” Sullivan’s children did just that. They walked around her house with an eye for any potential hazards that might cause trouble should her vision or mobility begin to deteriorate. Then they hired a home modification professional to help make needed changes. Many of the improvements that may make it easier to stay in your house — such as raising electrical outlets to make them more accessible, and installing brighter outdoor lighting — aren’t expensive. Assess transportation If you are at the point that you can no longer drive or walk to the grocery store or reach other important services, consider other transportation options. You may need to make other arrangements, such as ride sharing with friends and neighbors, or transportation assistance that many companion-care services offer. When it comes to groceries and getting things like prescriptions filled, automatic delivery or online delivery can be a great option. A family or friend can help manage orders and accounts and can track order history to help make sure you get what you need. Tap into a supportive community or network Isolation can be a stumbling block to aging well. And it can creep up slowly. No matter how safe the inside of a home is, if there isn’t enough interaction with a community, a plan can fall apart. Part of aging in place successfully is being able to stay connected, and not fall into the depression that many people experience because they are isolated. Getting comfortable on a computer so you connect online with your children, grandkids, and others is a good strategy. You might also investigate some of the companionship services available in the community, through websites such as Caregiving.org or tap into local resources. Above photo: Develop a housing strategy that will serve your needs as you age. And equally as important, especially through the Covid-19 crisis and now as we emerge from it, avoid isolation. Find ways to stay in contact with friends, family, and neighbors on a daily basis — both via technology and in person.

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Live on your own terms and maintain the quality of life you want — at every age Terms like ‘active’ and ‘successful’ are increasingly used to describe aging, especially with baby boomers refusing to ride off into the proverbial sunset in a wheelchair like their parents did. Instead, aging is being viewed as a privilege and an opportunity to truly enjoy those golden years. But with health concerns and memory loss anxieties looming in the back of many seniors’ minds, it can be hard to age gracefully without a bit of worry. However, with just a few lifestyle habits and hobbies, you can thrive in your senior years, making 70 the new 50. Get Moving Physical movement and exercise has been linked to a decreased risk of depression in seniors and has been linked as a complement to medication therapy for major depression. Further, physical activity can lead to decreased obesity, diabetes, and even memory issues. It’s a winwin situation anytime you lace up your shoes and head out for some physical activity. Keep in mind that your exercise doesn’t have to be rigorous - though many seniors love a good run or long swim; you can simply hit the pavement for a neighborhood walk or do a Silver Sneakers class at your local gym. Try yoga, tai chi, swimming, ballroom dancing, walking, running, biking, or any other activity that you love and gets your muscles moving. Learn something new You are never too old to learn, and many seniors over the age of 65 are choosing to learn a new skill or language as they enter retirement. Check out local colleges to see if they offer a senior discount or the option for you to audit courses that sound interesting to you. Or your nearby senior center. You’ll find plenty of educational programming available there too. Learning any new skill or language can be beneficial to keeping your brain functions sharp (if you use it, you don’t lose it) and you will find yourself being proud of your new learning as well.

Meet Some New Faces Socialization plays a major role in active and successful aging. Isolation can be easier to slip into as you age, and clearly even more of a concern once the pandemic took hold and upended our lives. Friends have moved away or passed away, and it can be easy to spend an entire day or two — or even days — at home alone without anyone to talk to. However, isolation has negative consequences, including an increased chance of depression and memory issues. Active and conscious socialization are the only way to be sure that you aren’t intentionally isolating yourself. Find friends or peers that enjoy hobbies that you do, host coffee dates at your home, or plan weekly outings for your group of pals, now that we are emerging from the pandemic. Developing and nurturing your support system is crucial as you age. Focus On Hobbies Retirement is great in that it opens up time for you to explore your hobbies and other opportunities. However, if you don’t fill that newly opened free time, you can end up bored, depressed, and feeling like you don’t have a purpose. Try out new hobbies or dive further into a hobby that you’ve always enjoyed. That could even be pottery, writing or even joining a book club. Hit The Road Travel is a perk of retirement. Now that you have the time to hit the road, be sure you do it! See local sites, take day trips, or even plan excursions to more exotic locales, now that our world is returning to normalcy. Either way, you will get physical exercise, learn something new and meet new people — a trifecta that is sure to keep you aging well. Plus, traveling is fun!

Above photo: Those “golden years” can be fulfilling years. Push yourself to stay young no matter how old you are.

Older and lonely here is a public health threat looming across the United States that’s not visible to most but affects nearly half of all Americans daily: loneliness. Social isolation is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and is twice as harmful as obesity. It’s always been an issue among the aging population, but it’s become even more concerning since the pandemic took hold and upended our lives. Seniors can suffer from prolonged loneliness that can quickly manifest into more serious issues. Worst of all, loneliness is a contributing factor in senior suicides, which are rising in the U.S. While it is not something people like to think about, now more than ever, Americans must remove the stigma around mental health and spread awareness to better combat loneliness. Loneliness does not have to be synonymous with getting older or with aging in place. Make an effort keep loneliness — and its negative health effects — at bay. Intervene early: Spotting loneliness in yourself or someone you love can be difficult. The most common physical and behavioral signs of loneliness include persistent sadness, impaired cognitive performance, lower self-esteem, or lack of motivation and energy. Early intervention can positively affect one’s quality of life, so it’s important to address these symptoms as soon as possible before they become overwhelming. Leverage technology: Technology can play a key role in reducing loneliness, ensuring seniors are always connected to loved ones and care

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Take the power! Take the Power! A Durable Power of Attorney may be the most important legal document for every adult. Learn about the changes to the New York Power of Attorney Law and how they affect you. Please rsvp to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password. This event will take place thru Zoom video conferencing on June 2 at 2 p.m.

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.

Wednesday, June 2 Pretzel Buns Make these yummy pretzels shaped in the form of a burger bun. To register, send an email to teens@baldwinpl.org and include your name, grade and a telephone number. The library will contact you when to pick up the ingredients. This is an online event.

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Thursday, May 27 Morning meditation with the library The Baldwin Public Library will host a meditation session on Thursday, May 27 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. For more information, visit www.baldwinpl.org.

Friday, May 28 Chair yoga and Silver Sneakers Classic Join the Baldwin Public Library on Friday, May 28 at 9 a.m. for chair yoga. Instructor Augusta Berner will alternate classes and either guide this class utilizing a chair to perform yoga poses that are kind to the body or use weights and resistance bands (or substitutions on hand) to get your blood pumping! RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password.

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Celebrate Juneteenth! Baldwin community member, artist and soon-to-be published author, Kim Taylor will be sharing the historic meaning of this significant day. This event will take place thru Zoom video conferencing on June 1 at 7 p.m. Please rsvp to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password.

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Baldwin Post # 246 will be holding their annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Silver Lake Park [Veteran’s Memorial Plaza] on Monday, May 31 starting at 11:00 a.m. The Ceremony will be preceded by a large community car/vehicle parade in lieu of a ‘traditional marching parade’ due to waning but existing COVID-considerations. The car parade will organize at 9:15 - 9:20 a.m. on Weir Street (So. Hempstead) and proceed south on Grand Avenue where it will end at Silver Lake Park by 10:45 a.m. in time for the Ceremony start. The Baldwin Hot Rod Association is doing a great job and residents should come out, view the car parade and join for the Ceremony.

Baldwin community member, artist and soon-to-be published author, Kim Taylor will be sharing the historic meaning of this significant day. This event will take place thru Zoom video conferencing on June 1 at 7 p.m. Please rsvp to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password.

Baldwin Schools District Senior Awards night An annual event held for the senior class of Baldwin High School, the monetary scholarships and awards presentation are broadcast for students, along with their families, on June 1 to tune-in to learn of their accolade(s). This will be a virtual event.

Jumbo rectangle cookie card for Father’s Day Make a jumbo edible card for that special someone in your life to celebrate! To register, send an email to teens@ baldwinpl.org and include your name, grade and a telephone number. The library will contact you when to pick up the ingredients and give you all the information you need to make this special edible card. This is an online event.

Plant your own marigolds Pick up a planting kit of marigold seeds, a biodegradable pot, and some dirt and celebrate spring by growing something beautiful for your children bgrades K-3. Registration will begin on Tuesday, June 1 at 9:00 a.m. After registering, kits can be picked up anytime during library hours.

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah will be discussed. A Depression-era woman confronts a wrenching choice between fighting for the Dust Bowl-ravaged land she loves in Texas or pursuing an uncertain future in California. To register for this program, email bplreadersadvisory@baldwinpl. This event is hybrid thru Zoom and in LIbrary Community Room.

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 Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting on May 12. There was a community clean-up at Silver Lake Park on Foxhurst Road in April. Follow the Baldwin Civic Association on Facebook at Facebook.com/BaldwinCivicAssoc. Support Baldwin Athletics and the high school Booster Club. Email baldwinboosterclub21@gmail.com. For updated information about the Covid-19 pandemic, visit covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.

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he hospital, along with the Town of Hempstead, created this project, the Vaxmobile, to bring vaccines to different communities in Nassau County. We are several LPNs, and of all of them, they chose me to be an interpreter for the Hispanic community. Every day I can assure you that more than 50 to 60 percent of patients are Spanishspeaking. Many of the Hispanics work in restaurants and other places in which they cannot take a day off to get a vaccine. I keep pestering them to bring people. For example, a cook came up to me, and we gave him the vaccine. When I asked him if he knows anyone else, he brought me his whole kitchen, like 20 men. Hispanics live in fear; many live in the shadows, and only in that Vaxmobile have

BALDWIN Enfermera práctica con licencia en Mount Sinai South Nassau we been able to help many. Apart from being a nurse, I lend an extra hand because many don’t know how to use the telephone, they do not know their telephone number, they do not know any English, they do not know how to write. I love what I do. I came from Puerto Rico 20 years ago, and I did not speak English. I was terribly afraid, and many people helped me. I got so frustrated that I even took classes, did a thousand things, worked in a thousand places, doing my bachelor’s and everything. In the same way that people helped me when I got here, so to pay back life, I help others.

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l hospital, junto con el Town of Hempstead, crearon este projecto, el Vaximóvil, para llevar vacunas a diferentes comunidades en Nassau County. Somos varias LPN, y de todas ellas me escogieron a mí para ser intérprete para la comunidad Hispana. Todos los dÍas, yo te puede asegurar, que más del 50-60 por ciento de los pacientes son de habla Hispana. Muchos de los Hispanos trabajan en restaurantes y en otros lugares que no van a coger un día libre para ponerse una vacuna. Yo les sigo molestando para que traigan a personas. Por ejemplo, un cocinero se acercó y le dimos la vacuna. Cuando le pregunté que si conoce a alguien más, me trajo toda la cocina, como 20 hombres. Los Hispanos viven con miedo, viven muchos bajos las sombras, y sólo en ese

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Vaximóvil hemos podido ayudar a muchos. Aparte de ser enfermera, yo doy la mano extra porque muchos no saben usar el teléfono, no saben su número de teléfono, no saben nada de Inglés, no saben escribir. Me encanta lo que hago. Yo vine de Puerto Rico hace 20 años, y no hablaba Inglés. Yo tenía un miedo terrible y mucha gente me ayudó. Me frustré tanto que hasta cogí clases, hice mil cosas, trabajé en mil lugares, cogiendo mi bachillerato y todo. De la misma manera que a mí me ayudaron cuando llegué aquí, entonces para pagarle para atrás a la vida, yo ayudo a los demás.

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Chamber debuts Military Banner Program ConTinued from fronT page upload a photo of the veteran, along with a name and other information. The chamber provides the sponsor with the banner to approve. The program is not limited to Baldwin residents, Mahler said, but rather “it’s for anyone who wants to show respect and honor for individuals who have fought for our country to give us our rights.” Mahler noted that even though 2021 was the program’s first year in Baldwin, other communities have done it for about a decade. “A small town in upstate New York, in the Cairo area, every year would put these military banners that would look gorgeous,” he said, “and I always thought the Baldwin community should that.” He was hoping that programs like

this would ignite a sense of patriotism by centering those who “have given themselves for our country, especially our freedoms of speech and religion.” Following the start of the coronavirus pandemic and the civil unrest after the death of George Floyd last May, a 2020 Gallup poll found that national pride among Americans was at its lowest point this century. An American Psychological Association poll also found that the “future of the nation” was a significant stressor for 83 percent of Americans, and a 2020 Politico survey prompted 75 percent of Americans to say things had “pretty seriously” gone off the wrong track.

Photos at left by Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez/Herald; above courtesy Town of Hempstead

Town Clerk kaTe Murray, far left, chamber Treasurer Florence Sanicola, co-presidents Erik Mahler and Frankie Jorge, Town Councilman Chris Carini and Baldwin Fire Commissioner Doug Weidman, a chamber board member, with a banner at the corner of Grand Avenue and Merrick Road. VeTeran malaChy mCgarry’s banner, near left, in front of the Baldwin Public Library. naVy VeTeran miChael David Ronan, far left, is honored on a Grand Avenue light post.

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aria Mercado, of Lido Beach, a radiology registrar at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, would routinely check in people who came in for radiology tests. Then the covid pandemic hit, and her life changed dramatically. By April, Mercado, 29, was fielding between 100 to 150 phone calls a day from people who needed X-ray exams to check for Covid. She was working in the hospital’s mobile van, wherever it went, and would register people. Then, she would come back to the hospital in Oceanside and work more hours. She has worked for the hospital for six yeasr and previously was at a ProHealth facility in Long Beach. “I was constantly scheduling tests,” she said. “People would have to get the X-rays” to check for Covid. The rush was constant and seemingly unending," Mercado said.

But, she added, she recalled that when her 84-year-old father had died five years ago, she was surrounded by compassionate family and friends. “I tried to extend patience and compassion,” Mercado said. “I had to do that because I saw how scared people were. They would ask things like, ‘How long am I going to be sick. When will I recover?'" Coming home brought forth another set of challenges. She did not want to risk infecting her mother, her grandmother or her nieces and nephews in her house. She changed in the garage and kept her distance from the rest of the family. Many times, she would stay in a different room from other relatives.“It was such a trying time,” Mercado said. But, she added, ” I couldn’t be more proud of myself and my team."

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News brief On May 19, Maria Carpenter of North Baldwin was one of 58 New York Institute of Technology nursing students from the Class of 2021 who were welcomed into the profession with a virtual pinning ceremony. Nursing school pinning ceremonies are a rite of passage celebrating the completion of students’ training as they graduate and go on to pursue careers as RNs. Despite its virtual nature, the event followed traditional pinning ceremony practices, with the soon-to-be nurses reciting the Nightingale Pledge. Named after Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, the pledge is a statement of the ethics and principles of the nursing profession. The Class of 2021 also took part in the traditional candlelight ceremony to commemorate Nightingale and her efforts to aid wounded soldiers by candlelight during the Crimean War.

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Student athletes recognized by officials Baldwin High School student athletes were presented citations and were recognized for their dedication on and off the field by Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Assemblywoman Judy Griffin. Students were photographed (from left to right) with Principal Dr. Neil Testa, Joshua Minton, Milan Johnson, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, Senator Todd Kaminsky, Jeff Douby, Nayeli Dowding, Shania Iglesias, Trey Parkin, Dylan Reyer, and Athletic Director Ed Ramirez.

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Student helps restore aircraft engine Nassau BOCES Barry Tech Aviation students helped to preserve history just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The students, who are completing their internships at the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale stand proudly with the Wright R3350 Aircraft Engine they helped to restore. Featured from left Jalen Williams (Baldwin UFSD), Alessandro Barsallo (Merrick-Bellmore CHSD), Jason Kitograd (Syosset UFSD), Chris Vartoukian (Levittown UFSD), and Jesse Falco (Bethpage UFSD). The students removed the cylinders, sorted the cables and spark plugs, cleaned the parts, disassembled, and reassembled the engine, repaired, painted, and got the engine ready for display purposes.

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The Jewish Star, the quality Jewish newspaper in NY metro, is considering candidates for its top editorial position. The current editor is stepping down to devote more time to the publication's business side. The position requires community news experience and familiarity with and sensitivity to Jewish issues. Jewish Star readers are primarily (though not exclusively) Modern Orthodox Jews with a strong attachment to Israel. The editor will seek out and initiate story ideas, assign and write articles, edit staff and freelance submissions, and work with the Publisher on planning print and digital products. The Jewish Star covers Jewish news on Long Island and in New York City, with supplemental coverage of Israel and Jewish America. While The Jewish Star's circulation has primarily been on Long Island, it is about to embark on a major expansion into New York City. The Jewish Star is an 18-year-old division of Richner Communications Inc., a 140-employee family-owned company that publishes more than 30 community newspapers and shopping guides on Long Island and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Riverdale Press. It maintains its own printing operation and more. Interviews will be conducted over the next few weeks so candidates should respond in a timely manner - with a cover letter, resume, writing samples and salary objectives, to: Jobs@TheJewishStar.com

ELECTRICAL HELPER/ HANDYMAN: F/T - P/T. Must Have Car. Email: ecsdirect@aol.com Or Call 516-790-1462 FACTORY WORKER PT/FT Needed For Awning Factory. Flexible Hours. Various Duties. 516-239-8090; tgawnings@aol.com Information Technology & Enterprise Resource Planning (IT & ERP) Systems Manager at Wego Chemical Group, Inc. Great Neck NY: Resumes to Marc Eshaghpour, 239 Great Neck Rd. Great Neck NY 11021: E-mail: careers@wegochem.com: FAX:516-487-3794 LANDSCAPE WORKER / DRIVER Needed. Immediate Must Be Experienced. Start $15//hr. Valley Stream 516-791-6241

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Homes

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and refrigerator, powder room and a guest bedroom. On the bedroom level you will find 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths (en suite with terrace). The master level boasts huge bedrooms with WATER VIEWS, private den, 4 fixture bathrooms, hardwood floors. 5 zone heating and 2 zone CAC. There is even a

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general, is a leading indicator of how the economy is doing, especially because so many other jobs and industries are bolstered by the demands of construction. Everything from construction materials, food, work clothing, tools, transportation and furnishings is tied to an onte eeper upward trend in construction. But there’s often more to the story than just one aspect, and in the case of construction materials, that’s also the case. Even though the pandemic created a slump in demand, since construction was ordered to a halt in the spring of 2020, when it slowly started up again, manufacturing was slower to respond because of a potential longer-lasting recession that was being anticipated. With the jobless rate extremely high and goods and services anticipated to be very slow to recover, many producers opted to reduce inventory, so there ended up being a lack of goods to ship when orders streamed in. That was the supply-anddemand part of the equation. Supply dropped, so the cost of what was available increased. But there’s much more to the story, as there almost always is. I’m always amazed, as a student of history, by how much an individual can affect a large population. Personalities and their special knowledge, or lack thereof, can also have an effect. Just the utterance of derogatory statements, namecalling and undiplomatic bashing can have a subtle but far-reaching effect. Adding tariffs, to “level the playing field,” is another possible reason for the soaring, tripling of costs for items such as lumber and cement. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average cost of a new single-family home has increased by $24,000 since April 2020. In a reversal from less than a year ago, the Commerce Department has taken action to reduce the tariffs imposed on softwood lumber from 20 percent to 9 percent, and is addressing other construction materials that affect home prices. While it will take the summer to see prices adjust, there’s hope that the cost of lumber will come down again. Many consumers were reluctant but determined to forge ahead with their planned projects. I haven’t seen anyone decide to wait. If you decide to hold out a little longer, take the time to make more specific decisions about things like door hardware, plumbing fixtures and types and styles of finishes. Give reasonable time to the permitting process and avoid, if possible, the stress that most customers impose on themselves. My best clients made files of items they selected, including colors and where to buy. Good luck!

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hursday is my birthday, and I must confess that I’m approaching it with mixed feelings. I’m not afraid of getting older, because there are only two choices. I’m extremely grateful for my beautiful family, and all the love and respect they give me throughout the year. But the state of the world around me is unsettling, and it’s hard to ignore if you care about the future of this planet. Let me start with the good side. I get up each day feeling that I JERRY can reinvent myself and do KREMER something different, and that’s how I have lived my life. Thirty-plus years of public service have been very rewarding. Continuing my professional life is energizing. Being active in politics, and trying to make new laws from afar, is part of what keeps me motivated. But once I search the internet or turn the pages of the few newspapers still in print, things

change dramatically. We all know the political system is broken and the country is badly divided. What is more distressing is that there is no one person or group out there that is capable of fixing things, because the divisions are so deep. Let’s start with the U.S. Congress. There are 535 elected officials showing up each day at the Capitol, and many of them are happy to do nothing. Politics has always been about power, but in my lifetime, the powerful have occasionally done some great things. It’s one thing to do nothing, but on top of it, many of the players are just nasty. The meanness didn’t start in recent weeks. It dates back to the mid1990s, when Newt Gingrich became speaker of the House. He told his Republican colleagues that there could be no bipartisanship. He directed them not to sponsor legislation with any Democrats, and declared the Democratic Party the enemy. It took only a year or two before that same meanness trickled down into almost every legislative

body in the country. In my eyes, there are two Republican parties. Here on Long Island there are Republicans and Democrats who talk to each other, even if they can’t agree on everything. There are hundreds of local officials who show up at work each day and serve all the people without any distinction. I can name dozens of officials on the other side of the aisle whom I consider to be friends. They are pleasant and willing to talk about projects and programs. We can’t always agree on everything, but they are civil and gracious. At the highest level of government, however, life is a daily slugfest. There are so many examples of government malpractice that it’s hard to pick the top one. The most current one is the attempt to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection, when hundreds of people stormed the U.S. Capitol and five people died in the process. Even Stevie Wonder could tell you that this was an attempt to overthrow the government

asking in the warmth of loved ones, but unable to ignore national madness.

and stop the certification of the 2020 election. Yet there are numerous Republicans, including many who were hiding under their desks, who are now in deliberate denial about the entire event. We have gone through a horrible period of lockdowns and widespread death as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Every reputable medical voice urged us to take all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones. In the face of all of this national distress, the wearing of a simple mask became a political statement, and millions of people currently refuse to get a vaccination that could save their lives. So as I celebrate my birthday, I will bask in the warmth of my loved ones and close friends, and pray for continued good health. But at the same time, I am unable to ignore the national madness that is engulfing this great country called the United States of America. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

What is Memorial Day about, if not memories?

emorial Day events will take on new urgency this year as a kind of collective antiinsurrection rally. Political stability fractured on Jan. 6 when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol at the urging of former President Donald Trump. As our friends on the other side of the pond said in a headline posted by The Guardian, it was “ANARCHY IN THE USA.” That week, I wrote, “Even though I saw the mob storming the Capitol in real RANDI time, I still could KREISS not fully absorb the impact of what was happening. Trump followers were incited by the president of the United States to loot and destroy the Capitol building because, inside, a fully legitimate election was about to be formally signed and sealed.” The subsequent sound and fury distorted the disturbing truth of that day: Americans went to D.C. to thwart the processes of an orderly transfer of power. Our democracy stands, but it is wob-

bling. As divided as we are, when we gather in our communities on Memorial Day and honor a common past, I hope we can summon the best of ourselves. I hope we can agree that the Jan. 6 insurrection, the violent manifestation of our political division, was an anomaly and must never happen again. All my life, in the weeks leading up to Memorial Day (and I am going back decades), we could hear the marching band from Hewlett High School, several blocks away, practicing for the parade. In those days we had both a patriotic and a personal interest. One year our son, Jason, played clarinet in the Franklin Elementary School band. We walked from our house to stand on Central Avenue in Woodmere and watch as the band halted at the Hewlett Veterans Memorial for a brief ceremony. Jason did his bit, catching my eye from the corner of his as he marched by. Men and women who had fought in World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam gathered in their old uniforms to pay their respects. We have always been a country divided, lurching forward in fits and starts toward common democratic values and

respect for commonly held truths. But on Memorial Day it always seemed important to put our hands to our hearts and bless the memory of the servicemen and women who died fighting for this country. My wish is that we gather again this Memorial Day to honor them and remember what those battles were about: equal rights for all our citizens, freedom from authoritarianism, respect for the truth and the integrity of our voting system. Memorial Day was established in 1868 by General John A. Logan, a Union general in the Civil War. He called for a nationwide day of remembrance on May 30. He urged people to decorate the graves of “comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion.” So our common holiday identified the confederacy as a rebellion. Today, 153 years later, we are still riven by rebellion, civil and uncivil. The January insurrection, a direct hit on the Capitol, made us seem closer than ever to losing the way of life and the kind of government we have fought to preserve. The threads of our Democracy are twisted and frayed; heaven

emember not only those who died, but what the battles were about.

help us if they break. I plan to attend a Memorial Day event to honor our past and commit to our common future. Wherever you live, you can find a parade this year or a memorial ceremony. You can listen to the sounds of the marching bands and hear that as the soundtrack of our democracy. Many of the bands and ceremonies were canceled last year because of Covid-19 restrictions. This Memorial Day we will also remember those lost to a pandemic that has wrung this country dry of tears. One loss does not supersede another. Grief abounds. It is the common language of mothers who lost sons in battle and children who lost parents to a pandemic. Memorial Day is our moment to come together, to heal the wounds of Jan. 6, to heal the sadness of this year. I asked what Memorial Day is about, if not memories, and I know it is about love of country, not just in one’s heart, but also as reason to participate. It is about getting up and out to the parade in your town, one foot in front of the other, to stand together and remember what it means to live in a free country and the need to defend that freedom, from threats here and abroad. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

BALDWIN HERALD — May 27, 2021

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Hurricane season starts June 1 — be prepared

he official start of the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season is June 1 — next Tuesday. From now through November, we must be prepared for a storm to come out of nowhere and wreak havoc across Long Island, as Tropical Storm Isaias proved last summer. It was a swift-moving tempest that slammed Nassau County with heavy winds, knocking down more than a thousand trees and 338 electric and phone lines, leaving tens of thousands of residents without power for days. As denizens of an island that juts 118 miles into the Atlantic, we must hope for the best and be prepared for the worst. Each year, the American Red Cross publishes a hurricane-preparedness checklist. We present it here.

Before a storm ■ Listen to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service. ■ Make sure you have a three-day supply of water — at least one gallon per day per person. ■ Be sure to have a three-day supply of food on hand. ■ Bring in anything from your yard that can be picked up by the wind, such as bicycles and lawn furniture. ■ Have a flashlight handy with extra batteries, and a battery-powered or handcrank radio. ■ Close windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you don’t have shutters, board up windows and doors with plywood. ■ Check your first aid kit to ensure that it’s well supplied. ■ Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep them closed as much as possible so food will last longer if the power goes out. ■ Have a seven-day supply of medications and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses,

syringes, cane).

■ An extra set of car and house keys

■ Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances.

■ Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes

■ Fill your vehicle’s gas tank.

■ Insect repellent and sunscreen

■ Gather copies of personal documents (medication lists and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to your home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies).

■ Camera for photos of damage

■ Create an evacuation plan with members of your household. Planning, and practicing, the plan will minimize confusion and fear during the storm. ■ Have cellphones and chargers on hand. ■ Create a family and emergency contact list. ■ Learn about your community’s hurricane response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs and make plans for your pets to be cared for. ■ Evacuate if advised by authorities. Be careful to avoid flooded roads and washedout bridges. ■ Be certain to have baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers). ■ Check pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl). ■ Because standard homeowners insurance does not cover flooding, you should have a flood insurance plan. For more information on flood insurance, visit the National Flood Insurance Program website, www.FloodSmart.gov.

Vital items In your hurricane go bag, you should have: ■ A multi-purpose tool ■ Extra cash ■ Emergency blanket ■ Map(s) of the area ■ Tools and supplies for securing your home

letters First, let’s fix the East River tunnels To the Editor: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new $10 billion Penn Station Reconstruction Master Plan missed critical issues that are a high priority for commuters. The project fails to add any

new track or platform capacity for Amtrak, NJ Transit, the Long Island Rail Road or future Metro North service. It does nothing to deal with periodic service disruptions because of storm and signal problems in the East River tunnels. These problems also occur between the tunnel portals and Harold interlockings west of the Woodside station. The project does not resolve

■ Rain gear

After a storm ■ Continue listening to NOAA Weather Radio or the local news for the latest updates. ■ Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding, even after the storm has passed. ■ If you evacuated, return home only when officials say it is safe. ■ Drive only if necessary, and again, avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges. ■ Stay away from loose or dangling electric lines and report them to the power company. ■ Stay out of any building that has water around it. ■ Inspect your home for damage. Take pictures of any damage, both of the building and its contents, for insurance purposes. ■ Use flashlights, not candles, in the dark. ■ Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you’re sure it’s not contaminated. ■ Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out. ■ Wear protective clothing, and be cautious when cleaning up to avoid injury. ■ Watch pets closely, and keep them under your direct control. ■ Use the phone only for emergency calls. If your community has experienced a hurricane, or any disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well website, www.RedCross.org/SafeandWell, to let your family and friends know about your welfare.

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o mask or not to mask? That is the question — not only mine, but just about everyone else’s, too. The confusion about the necessity of masks came from the very government agency that is supposed to make sense of these things, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over a week ago, the CDC announced dramatic changes in the way we live these days: People fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice physical distancing in virJames tually any indoor setting. BernsTein or outdoor Gov. Andrew Cuomo picked up from there, saying that vaccinated New Yorkers need not mask up, indoors or out. “You are safe,” he intoned. So it’s all over? Covid is gone? Not at all. Remember, the CDC also points out that only about 119 million Americans — about one-third of the population — have been fully vaccinated. To reach herd immunity, the agency says, some 75 to 80 percent of Americans would need to be vaccinated.

So why the abrupt change in guidance? That’s hard to say. But there have been two general reactions: confusion and disbelief. “Frankly, I was shocked,” said Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician, a visiting professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and a frequent CNN contributor. Same here, Dr. Wen. I’m fully vaccinated, but how do I know if the person standing next to me on the supermarket line is? I see wait staff at some restaurants who are masked. At others, they are not. I walk outside and some people are wearing masks, others are not. Is this what the CDC wanted, or expected? I don’t think many of us did. What happens on the beach this summer? Who’s going to wear a mask, or even socially distance, on the sand? And how about concerts, where young people mostly didn’t wear masks even when the CDC said they should? Same with theaters. Sporting events, weddings, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, funerals and backyard barbecues. The reality is, we were never very good when it came to pandemics. How could we be?

ur experts aren’t speaking with one voice, and we rely on them to get it right.

LeTTers approval of a specific implementation plan with Amtrak to fix critical East River tunnel damage from Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Any new funding would be better spent reopening the old Hilton Passageway, also known as the Gimbels Corridor (the indoor connection from Penn Station to the Herald Square subway and PATH complex), along with long-overdue repairs to the Portal Bridge and the East River and Hudson River tunnels. Improvements supporting safety and reliability of service should come first. LARRY PENNER Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office for 31 years.

Help stop puppy mills To the Editor: The State Senate recently passed a bill to end the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores, and I applaud this progress. Many people do not know the tragic origin story of the sweet puppy they bought from a local pet store.

The influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the most deadly flu outbreak in history, killing up to 50 million people worldwide, including around 675,000 in the U.S. Various state and local governments issued warnings, put out guidance and tried to see that people followed the rules. Many did. Schools were closed, no-spitting ordinances were enforced, and people were encouraged to use handkerchiefs or disposable tissues in public. But, like today, many refused to go along. Some complained that the masks were uncomfortable, ineffective and bad for business. Sound familiar? Even more familiar, some public officials were caught in public not wearing masks. After World War I ended, the sense of patriotism that fueled people to take precautions faded rapidly. There were, like today, some dissenters who even formed an Anti-Mask League in San Francisco. At the time, there was much discussion and debate about the quality of masks, just as there is today. Many masks then were made of gauze, and people didn’t like how they looked. “To entice people to get them to wear them, [cities] were pretty lax in terms of what people could wear,” wrote J. Alex Navarro, assistant director of the Center

for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan and one of the editors in chief of “The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919: A Digital Encyclopedia.” Just like today, fashion stepped in. “Influenza Veils Set New Fashion: Seattle Women Wearing Fine Mesh With Chiffon Border to Ward Off Malady” was the headline of a story in the Seattle Daily Times in 1918. Historians say that these fashionable masks were not made of the best material and did not much help the cause. To add to the deep feeling of unease among many, we read daily of the horror that the coronavirus has caused in India. Brazil, parts of Europe and Mexico remain hard hit. Are we opening up too quickly? Right now, to me, anyway, our experts appear to be issuing guidelines that may be too early. They do not speak with one voice. And we are relying on them to get it right. Eventually, they, and we, will get it right, and life will resume the way we remember it pre-pandemic. Until then, however, I will mask up. And I will continue to say what we have been saying to one another from the dark beginning: Stay well! Jim Bernstein is editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments about this column? JBernstein@liherald.com.

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The extent of cruelty involved in legal puppy mills is largely kept quiet to keep profits up and reputations clean. Even the U.S. Department of Agriculture (which regulates commercial animal breeders) removed hundreds of online inspection reports beginning in 2017, so there is even less oversight of commercial breeding facilities. Conditions at puppy mills can be dire: cramped and rusty cages, extreme hot and cold temperatures, injured animals with no socialization, fleas and filth on young animals. There can be great cruelty with little oversight. Commercial breeders can prioritize profit at the cost of the well-being of their animals, and it’s perfectly legal. They can even keep their federal licenses after numerous repeat violations. New Yorkers should make their disapproval of puppy mills clear by asking State Assembly members to support the New York Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill (A.4283) to stop puppy mills from profiting off New York consumers. To my own Assembly member, Michaelle Solages, I say this: Please help get this bill to the governor’s desk. New York pet stores should not be buying into an industry that profits from cruelty. MARINA TIEDEMANN Malverne

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