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SuperFresh finally opens in North Baldwin 64,000-square-foot Pathmark location in December 2016 for $20 million — the remaining 14,000 Key Food Stores Co-Operative square feet of Pathmark space Inc., a chain of primarily inde- was occupied by the Feel Beauty pendently owned grocery stores, supply store. Immediately after held a grand opening for its new- the purchase, however, work was est SuperFresh location at 1764 delayed because the site was Grand Ave. in Baldused as a filming win last F riday. location for “The B a l dw i n i t e s h a d Irishman” by direcbeen vocal about the tor Martin Scorsese. need for a supermarIn August 2018, ket in North Baldthe developer filed win after Pathmark an application to closed in 2015. renovate the interi“We’re so excited or with the Town of to celebrate the hard Hempstead, which work my team has was approved. A put into making this building permit was store a possibility,” issued a month later. s a i d s t o re ow n e r The developer fulCharles In Park. filled all require“Our top priority is ments to open the to serve the commuKey Foods. nity and create a Around this time, grocery shopping the German superexperience that our CHARlES IN PARk market chain Lidl customers will love.” SuperFresh owner announced its purNorth Baldwin chase of Best Marresident Wilene Lee kets, and Stop & attested to the convenience of Shop’s acquisition of King Kulhaving a supermarket so close to len had just failed. home when she said, “It’s fresh, At the time, residents and clean . . . It’s a great location.” town officials were in talks about Pick Quick Baldwin LLC, a the proposed revitalization of Key Foods developer, acquired 50,000 square feet of the former Continued on page 13

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BAlDwIN HIgH SCHool students tossed their caps after graduating on June 25.

Bruin seniors celebrate graduation after hard times By CRIStINA ARRoYo RoDRIgUEz carroyo@liherald.com

On a windy June 25, Baldwin High School seniors marched in their blue mortarboards and gowns across the football field to “Pomp and Circumstance” at their commencement ceremony. After the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance and call to colors, salutatorian Ashley Ganesh spoke about how the seniors coped during the coronavirus pandemic. “It

was not exactly the year that the Disney production of ‘High School Musical’ had presented,” she said. “As we were locked inside quarantine . . . we saw that reality is plagued with injustice and ignorance . . . but we made it our goal to alter this reality,” Ganesh said. “Our generation took a stand for racial justice, environmental sustainability, human rights and other causes close to our hearts.” Then she defined what it

means to be a Bruin, noting, “We did not let a pandemic hinder our passions.” She also quoted advice that she received from the “one and only” dean of students, Jason White, which was to live in the moment “no matter how good or bad that moment may be.” Valedictorian Dylan Pigott spoke with a dash of wit. “I will not say congratulations for graduating . . . We have done far more remarkable Continued on page 15

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Baldwin Summer Arts Festival draws crowd the vendors and placing them in the beautiful garden space.” Hundreds attended the first Baldwin In addition to the crafts, Summer Arts Festival, sponsored by the three live musical acts perBaldwin Civic Association, on Sat, July 17 formed in the afternoon. Guifrom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Baldwin Com- tarist and singer Matt Ponsot, munity Garden, 1980 Grand Avenue. Luke Waldron Jazz Trio, The event hosted over twenty artists sponsored by the 3-D Commuand craftspeople representing a variety of nity Empowerment Center in media, including Divinegirls Boutique Baldwin, and Toby Tobias that sold handmade items Ensemble Toby from designers in Peru, VeneTo b i a s T r i o, zuela, and Turkey, among sponsored by the other countries, Tyeland that Baldwin Public offered women’s clothing and Library, which accessories with a global peralso provided a spective, KST Distributors craft table for that had miniature replica children’s particibasses, guitars and drum kits, pation. among others. Three food Jonathan van Brunt, who trucks, including set up a tent with original from S&T Smokelandscape paintings, said that house BBQ and it was great to connect with The No Good the neighborhood, “It was an MarK Prevatt Burger Joint, will opportunity to not only probe on hand to promote the artwork, but also Baldwin vide delicious promote the local Long Island food, drinks, and sites.” Van Brunt published his book, desserts. “Painting the Other Long Island” avail“We are pleased the BCA able on Amazon, which showcases Nas- can promote beautiful local sau County. events with broad appeal in Mark Prevatt, a Baldwin 27-year resi- cooperation with other comdent, who brought his art-inclined munity organizations, and 14-year-old daughter to the event said, provide an economic win-win “It’s important for us to celebrate the cre- for small businesses and comativity of our friends and neighbors, … It munity alike” concluded was truly refreshing to see young people Darien Ward, President of Maureen Lennon/Herald like “The Soap Kid” and the young ladies the BCA. Kiya Henry, 9, left, with her sister Nia, 10, hold their own story book at their Healing Blue Lotus tent from “Healing Blue Lotus,” which shows County Executive Laura in the first Baldwin Summer Arts Festival on June 17. that there’s still multigenerational enthu- Cur ran and Le g. Debra siasm for the creative arts.” Young Mulé visited the GarEvent coordinator Steven Greenfield den and toured the craft rigHt, Matt Ponsit performed during the festival playing a few of his own songs on for the BCA said, “We were pleased with booth tents. Leg. Mulé stated, “The Baldhis acoustic guitar, on right. the quality of the artists.” He also con- win Civic Association and their partners gratulated Sara Hill, the coordinator of brought the community garden alive on a CustoMers delinda desuze and Angela Stanely find some beautiful accessories vendor recruitment, for her work, he stat- hot summer day with great music, food, from Ambari Designs owner Trudi McKenley, with her daughters Aria, 4, and Amber, 11., ed, “Sara did an exceptional job locating and art.”

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Locals, including the youth, come out to take in art, food, music and the summer sun

Dr. Shari Camhi sworn in as the next President of the AASA Under her leadership, the gradua- Long Island University and the other tion rate at Baldwin Schools has from Adelphi University. Currently a member of the AASA climbed to 98%, ranking Governing Board, she is the high school among also a graduate of the U. S . N e w s & Wo rl d AASA National SuperinReport’s annual Best tendent Certification® High Schools for the last program. two years. In addition, “The pandemic her district has achieved uprooted the typical the “New York State Recs c h o o l d ay a n d l e f t ognition School” distincschool system leaders tion by the New York scrambling to ensure State Education Departevery household has ment. broadband access,” said “ Together, regardless Daniel A. Domenech, of zip code, we can solve Courtesy AASA e x e c u t i v e d i r e c t o r, any problem put in our Dr. sHari L. Camhi, superAASA. “Shari Camhi is p a t h , ” s a i d C a m h i . intendent of the Baldwin a futuristic leader and “Being named presidentUnion Free School District, an innovator who will elect of this great orgawas sworn in July 14 as the help make connectivity nization is a professionfor all children a reality, al honor. A top priority 2021-22 president-elect of not only in her commuis narrowing the digital AASA, The School divide that, unfortunate- Superintendents Association. nity on Long Island, but communities throughly, prevails in our counout the country.” try. We must work tirePaul Imhoff, superintendent of lessly to provide equitable online access to each and every student learn- Upper Arlington Schools in Upper ing and growing in our public schools Arlington, Ohio, was also sworn in today as AASA president. The installatoday.” Camhi earned her doctorate from tion ceremony was held in conjunction Teacher’s College, Columbia Universi- with AASA’s Legislative Advocacy ty and two master’s degrees—one from Conference in Washington, D.C.

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The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Directors met for their monthly Board meeting in person, and their yearly reorganization meeting, for the first time since the start of the pandemic on July 7. Members of the Board stood for the Pledge of Allegiance after the meeting commenced at 8:06pm in the District office. The first item on the agenda was the election of the Board of Directors, which resulted in a shift of cabinet positions. Elected trustees serve a three-year term in their position. Former Board President Mary Jo O’Hagan moved to Board Trustee while her Vice President, Susan Cools, was elected to be the new President of the Board. Elected to work with Cools as Vice President was Tom Smyth, who served as a Board of Directors Trustee prior. Annie Doresca was also re-elected as a Board Trustee. During each Board member’s time to comment, everyone shared the sentiment of their gratitude toward the Baldwin community and the amazement they felt during the in-person graduations Baldwin Union Free Schools, something that many students across the country were deprived of due to Covid. Led by the newly elected President Susan Cools, the meeting agenda was

standard for reorganization night, but Superintendent Dr. Shari L. Camhi did begin to expand on the district’s plan to start a Pre-K program for the Baldwin Union Free School District. Dr. Camhi explained that the district received allocations of money for the plan at the end of April 2021, but she assures everyone that, “There is tremendous effort on the part of this district in a very, very short period of time to be able to start that program and we will do the best that we can for the members of the Baldwin community.” Along with other Long Island school districts, Baldwin was allocated money through state funding, but can only receive the money if the districts can start a Pre-K program that meets specific conditions. The two main conditions the district noted were the need for a full-day fivehour program and a cost per student of $5,704 per year. Dr. Camhi says based on the money that was allocated to the district, the Pre-K program could allow for 96 students. Many aspects of this Pre-K program are still being determined but one thing is certain; the district is looking for a community-based organizations that could help start and run the program. The Baldwin Long Island Herald was also approved as the official district newspaper for another year.

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Heralds honor Business Women of L.I. By Lee Meyer lmeyer@liherald.com

July 14 was a banner day for Long Island’s women of business. The Herald Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards, originally planned for 2020 and delayed more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, were held at The Heritage Club at Bethpage and recognized women for their excellence in various fields. The awards kicked off with a cocktail hour at which guests and honorees met and networked with one another. The mood was bursting with positivity, with honorees excited and grateful to be able to meet in person for the first time in over a year. Honorees said they were thrilled to be among their peers and acknowledged how much harder it is, even in this day and age, for women to succeed and advance in their careers compared to their male counterparts. “I think it’s harder for women to reach the same business goals as men,” said honoree Lisa Rispoli, partner at Grassi Advisors & Accountants. “There’s still a difference.” “I really appreciate this honor, and I’m thankful to the Herald and Richner for recognizing women in business. I think it’s very important for younger women to have women in business as mentors to look up to,” said honoree Dr. Eve Lupenko-Ferrante, of the Glen Cove City Council. “I am a humble businesswoman, so when I was asked to be an honoree it meant a lot to me,” said Lisa E. Boglione, founder, president and CEO of Accu-Serve Process Service, LTD & Publications Elite Company Inc. “I come from the generation of change, when women were coming out of the home and into the business world. Starting a business from scratch was very tough. Everyone should be recognized for what they do, but moms that are business owners or in the workforce juggle something men couldn’t understand. I give kudos to all women.” Another honoree, Director of Nursing at Mount Sinai South Nassau Eileen Mahler, said it was important to be able to gather together after the rough year that was 2020. “Being in health care, we’ve had such a rough year,” she said. “It’s nice to be able to get together and to recognize the things they’ve done is great.” Guests gathered for the awards ceremony and sit-down dinner. Opening remarks by Richner Communications President and CEO Stuart Richner expressed great joy in hosting the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards and recalled the founding of Richner Communications by his parents, Edith and Robert Richner, expressing the profound impact his mother had on the business and its success. Richner added, “It is my deep belief that women must be represented equally in every profession, that they should have access to every rung on the career ladder, to every seat in the corporate boardroom and to every opportunity to earn equal pay. The honorees before you this evening represent the progress we have made as a society on this front, but there is much more

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SupporterS caMe out in force for the women honorees at the Herald Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards last week.

work to do.” Director of New Business Development Eric Feil gave brief remarks as well, and introduced the upcoming Long Island Choice Awards, a reader’s choice program that launches July 28. Special guest speaker Nassau County Executive Laura Curran — the first woman to hold the position — spoke on the importance of honoring and recognizing women for their significant and important contributions to business. “It was an honor to attend the second annual Premier Businesswomen Awards Gala,” Curran said. “We celebrated high-level women business leaders making a difference both professionally and in their respective communities. Their contributions are notable and worthy of praise, and as they take on more substantial roles, I’m confident that their impact will continue to grow. I thank the Long Island Herald for hosting such a beneficial event.” Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events for Richner Communications, said, “We were originalContinued on neXt page

eiLeen MahLer accepted the award for Excellence in Healthcare from Richner Communications Inc. President Stuart Richner and the evening’s emcee, Antoinette Biordi of News 12. Kerri anne ScanLon received the award for Excellence in Healthcare with Richner and Biordi. MicheLe dean accepted the award for Trailblazer of the Year with Richner and Biordi.

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continued from PreViouS Page ly supposed to have this celebration in March of 2020, and I’m so glad we were finally able to meet in person to honor these fabulous and powerful women.” The awards were announced by News 12 anchor and Emmy winner Antoinette Biordi. Awards were given in categories such as health care, real estate, education, government, legal, finance and more. Suffolk Federal Credit Union CEO Michele Dean, who won Trailblazer of the Year, said, “To be in the class of all these accomplished women...it’s such an honor. In the banking industry, there are not many female CEOs, especially on Long Island.” Dean, who started her job during the pandemic, said, “It’s been such a rewarding experience.” Thanks to sponsors Mount Sinai South Nassau, Glen Cover Hospital, Touro College, Suffolk Federal Credit Union, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Prager Metis, PSEG Long Island, Cameron Engineering, Adelphi University, AccuServe Process Service Ltd, Real Estate Homes and Publications Elite Company Inc. See more photos at richnerlive.com.

TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR Michele Dean President/CEO Suffolk Federal Credit Union EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE Eileen Mahler, PhD, RN, NE-BC Director of Nursing Education: Professional Development, Practice and Research Mount Sinai South Nassau EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE Kerri Anne Scanlon, RN Executive Director Glen Cove Hospital EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE Deirdre O’Connell CEO Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty ACCOUNTING Diana Hopkins Director, Valuation & Business Analytics BDO USA, LLP ACCOUNTING Hayley Mayer, EA Principal Client Account Services Prager Metis CPAs ACCOUNTING Lisa Rispoli, CPA, AEP Partner, Trust & Estate Services Leader Grassi Advisors & Accountants ACCOUNTING Mary Santoli Director of Small Business Services Prager Metis CPAs EDUCATION Meredith H. Celentano Assistant Vice President for

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As part of the 20th year remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island is offering families of victims and those who died from exposure at ground zero the opportunity to honor loved ones’ by adding their names to its 9/11 Memorial. The memorial, at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury, was erected in 2003 and currently displays the names of 414 individuals who were victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and individuals who worked to rescue and recover the victims at ground zero. Individuals who lost their lives later because of health conditions and exposure at ground zero and Lower Manhattan are also eligible for inclusion on the Courtesy coupongy.wordpress.com memorial. The 9/11 memorial at Holy Rood Cemetery in Family members are encourWestbury. Names can be submitted through July 31. aged to submit their loved ones’ names using a special form by tion contact the Catholic Cemeteries of July 31. Inscription on the memorial is provided by Catholic Ceme- Long Island Memorial at (516) 428-9327. To teries at no cost to the families, and the fill out the online form, go to https://bit. individuals do not have to be Catholic for ly/3hISgkY. inclusion. –Jeffrey Bessen For questions or additional informa-

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Police officer assaulted in First Precinct The First Squad reports the arrest of a Hempstead man for the Assault of a Police Officer that occurred on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 7:20 a.m. in Baldwin. According to Detectives, defendant Kenneth Lewis, 36, while being processed in the First Precinct for a domestic incident, became physically combative with the Officers. As a result of this altercation one of the Officers received injuries to his left wrist. The officer was transported by a Nassau County Police Ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. No other injuries were reported at scene. Defendant Kenneth Lewis is charged with Assault 2nd Degree, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd Degree and two counts of Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree. He will be arraigned on Monday, July 19, 2021 in First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.

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a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet on the patio of the Public Library, listen for instructions, pick up different colored chalk and chalk it up. We will meet outside the patio doors to the library. We will not meet if it is raining. To register send an email to teens@ baldwinpl.org.

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.

Thursday, July 22 Bingo Meet on the patio at the Public Library, bring a towel or mat to sit on outside, and play for prizes. To register, send an email to teens@baldwinpl.org. This event takes place on Thursdays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Frida Kahlo: Her Life - Her Work This lecture presented by Louise Cella Caruso is a visual journey tracing Kahlo’s artistic personality from her ambitious beginnings to her excruciating, provocative art at the close of her life at 47 years old. This event will take place on Thursday, July 22 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please rsvp to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password.

Thursday night Car Show in Baldwin Park The Baldwin Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Baldwin/RVC Rotary Club in sponsoring the weekly Thursday Night Car Show in Baldwin Park. This event is free to the public, and is a great family friendly event. The Car Show takes place every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chamber members will

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Frida Kahlo, her life and work, at Baldwin Library

This lecture presented by Louise Cella Caruso is a visual journey tracing Kahlo’s artistic personality from her ambitious beginnings to her excruciating, provocative art at the close of her life at 47 years old. This event will take place on Thursday, July 22 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. have the opportunity to participate weekly at the Thursday Night Car Shows for a nominal flat fee of $100.00 for the entire season. The public can come as many Thursdays, or as few Thursdays that they wish, for one flat fee. The Car Show runs through the end of September/beginning of October.

Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series Come out and enjoy our Village of Hempstead Parks and Recreation Summer Concert Series for the whole Summer. The events will take place at Kennedy Town Park, Pt. Lookout from 7:30 p.m. On July 22, the featured event is That Motown Band. If you need more information you can contact Parks at 516-478-6247.

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Monday, July 26 Lakeside Theatre concert series Come out and enjoy our Nassau County’s Free Summer Concert and Movies.The events will take place at Eisenhower Park from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. On July 12, the featured event is Sir Paul, a Beatles Tribute. Admission is free,a nd dont forget to bring your

Zoom Zumba Instructor Linda Salamone will get you moving and fit via Zoom Zumba! Join on Monday, July 26 at 10 a.m. RSVP to baldwinzoom@baldwinpl.org for the password.

Story time with the library Join Miss Mariel for online story time via Zoom! With the library on Monday, Juky 26 at 11 a.m. You don’t need an account to participate. This program is for children ages 2 to 4. For more information, visit www.baldwinpl.org.

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Creative Writing Camp Author Eileen Moskowitz-Palma is back this summer for four sessions where writers grades 3 to 5 will create poems, a short story, and a short memoir. The last session will be a casual author Q&A and a book club discussion.

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Original inhabitants of Baldwin were Native Americans known as the Meroke or Merrick. The first churches were built in 1810 and 1872, and the first school in 1813. According to the Census, Baldwin is 49% white, 37% Black, 3% Asian, and 11% +two/other races. 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 camp is different this year because we only have about 100 kids, when we usually have around 500. We’re also at Landing School, which is smaller, so we see each other more often than usual. We can’t go on as many trips as usual; we usually go on one or two a week. Instead a lot of places are coming to us. It is sad because a lot of the kids are returning campers and they know what it’s like, but we’re still able to go on one of our big trips, Adventureland, so I think a lot of kids are excited for that. We’re trying to do as much as we can at the school campsite. I think that because it’s a smaller amount of people, it’s almost more fun because you do see everybody every once in awhile. We still tried to keep the traditions going, like tie-dye day.

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I think that kids are definitely happy to be coming back because it’s a place where they can hang out with their friends that’s not in a school setting, they can just play around and have fun. Especially after this crazy hectic year, I think that kids are so happy to interact with each other, and I think the counselors are, too. I know I missed camp, and other counselors did as well. It’s fun because you have a lot of the same kids every year and not getting to see them for a year is weird and you miss them. I think it’s good that we’re back and a lot of kids are having a great time just being able to interact with each other again. They get to hang out and just be kids again.

ast year if Covid hadn’t hit it would have been my 50-year anniversary with the district. I’m a retired Locust Valley School District physical education teacher. I started working with the district’s rec program the summer after I graduated from Locust Valley High School. I really enjoyed it and it set me on my path to my career, which I’ve loved almost every minute of. Last year we didn’t have camp right after school got out like we usually do. When we did have it there were so many restrictions because of Covid. The kids couldn’t play on the equipment and we couldn’t take trips, which we can’t do now either. So, this year we brought things in, like a woman who will do yoga with the kids. I’m helping with all of the Covid paperwork. Covid forms need to be filled out and parents can’t come

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into the building. If kids come by bus they have to be masked but once they are in the building it is up to their parents if they wear a mask. I do love being with the kids. Their stories are so funny and they are eager to learn. It’s fun working with them. Our campers are usually younger, like from kindergarten to second grade. This year it’s different. Mostly older kids are here. I’m not sure why but I know they usually go to sport’s camps and they aren’t all running. When Covid hit it was tough for me. I’m going to be 69 and have a blood condition. So, I was housebound. I feel safe now that I got my vaccine. But I still put on my mask in the grocery store and if I’m in close contact with kids I put it on too.

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ast year when Covid hit it was challenging here. I had to keep the kids 6 feet apart and maintain all the Covid requirements. Kids don’t like to wear masks because it is hard to breath. I reasoned with them, telling them there is this virus going around that you don’t want to get or mess around with. They understood. They were 7 to 8 years old. The parents wanted them to wear masks too. Some parents even brought hand sanitizer to the camp, which we already had. Last year we played old fashioned games like Simon Says, anything that did not have touching. We have a playground here. We would have a small group of kids play on it and then sanitized it afterwards before the next group played. I never found all the sanitizing and precautions inconvenient. I

wanted the kids to have fun. My brother got Covid first and three of my family members ended up getting it including me. I didn’t go to work. I was dizzy and had an inability to eat but I didn’t lose my sense of taste or smell like other people. No one in my family that got it had to be hospitalized. I told the kids when I returned that I had had the virus. I told them that anyone could get it. We needed to be safe so we needed to follow the protocols. This year at the camp it is more lenient since there is the vaccine. I still try to keep the kids 6 feet apart and urge them to wear masks for their safety, which is optional. If a kid doesn’t wear a mask they stay 6 feet away and don’t stand in front of someone when talking to them.

e sell bicycles, fitness equipment, service bicycles and service equipment. We have been in business for 64 years, since 1954. We began as a general store, selling everything from tricycles to refrigerators. We then merged into solely a bike and fitness equipment shop. The coronavirus has impacted our business in a few ways. Primarily, it changed the way people purchase their equipment. The majority of our customers began buying equipment online. A lot of customers now want bikes delivered to their homes and serviced in their homes. We also provide a service in which we pick up customers’ bicycles and service them in our store and then deliver them back to their homes. We also now have a lot more people

riding bicycles. ... from children to the elderly, which is great because health-wise, riding a bicycle is extremely beneficial. We also see a lot more people commuting to work by bike. The pandemic has also led to more interest in electric bikes. My hopes for the future are that the large amount of new people who took interest in cycling during the pandemic continue to pursue that interest after the pandemic. Even though Covid-19 is ending ... my staff and I found that people found a new activity that they like. I’m sure not everyone will continue riding their bicycles, but a percentage of the new customers will. It's a lifelong activity that is great for people of all ages.

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A grAnd opening ribbon-cutting ceremony for North Baldwin’s SuperFresh supermarket was held on July 16, and was attended by, from right, Town of Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray, Councilman Christopher Carini, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, State Sen. John Brooks, behind Goosby, and Key Food executives and other local leaders, on the left.

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e’re a traveling camp. The kids get picked up on air conditioned minibuses from their houses and they head out different trips based on our calendar. We operate Monday through Friday. It's a lot of fun. It keeps them busy and on the move, plus they’re not bored with being in the same location all the time. We travel all over the place! We offer swimming, barbecues, arts and crafts, paddle boating, talent shows, s’mores day, pie-eating contests. ... We visit a lot of pools and parks across Long Island and go on local trips. Last summer, many parents were home, so there wasn’t a huge need for a children's camp. But this year we were told two weeks before we were set to open, in June, that we’d be able to operate. I think it made many camps

not open at all this summer, or some opened at the last minute. Since I’m an educator and I’ve been a teacher for so many years, I have summers off. I was a camper and a counselor at one time, so I learned the camping industry at a young age. Having summers off, I decided to open up my own program in 2003. You have to have a certification and degree to operate a summer camp, so it was something I needed, anyway. My favorite part of this is the children get to travel to different places on Long Island that they’ve never seen living here their whole lives and parents can't take them too. Wantagh Pool and Park, Seamans Neck Park, Newbridge Road Park and Eisenhower Park — all the spots we visit, these children have never been to before. It’s a new experience for them.

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Grand Avenue and other areas of Baldwin. The Town Board was planning to rezone to allow for new buildings without the need for variances from the town’s Board of Appeals. In January 2021, the town voted to implement overlay zones in tandem with the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, for which Herald file photo Baldwin received a $10 million the site, At 1764 Grand Ave., had been vacant state grant since Pathmark closed in 2015, because of work Fast-forward to the recent r i bb o n - c u t t i n g c e re m o ny, delays caused by the filming of a Martin Scorsese attended by elected officials and movie and the sluggish local economy. local leaders, including State Sen. John Brooks, County Legas indispensable community hubs that islator Debra Mulé, Hempstead Town connect us with our neighbors, nourish Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Council- our families and drive our local economan Christopher Carini, Town Clerk my,” she said. Kate Murray, Baldwin Civic Association SuperFresh offers a full-service meat President Darien Ward, as well as by Key department, with an on-site butcher, seaFood executives, including Chief Execu- food department supplied and run by a tive Officer Dean Janeway, Chief Operat- local captain, a variety of international ing Officer George Knobloch, Chief items, including a selection of Caribbean Financial Officer Sharon Konzelman, and Central American products, a full-serChief Information Officer Tammy Teague vice deli with catering services, as well as and Vice President John Durante. grab-and-go sandwiches and rotisserie Mulé presented a county citation to the chicken. And on Wednesdays and Thursowners and thanked them for pursuing days from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., the supermartheir vision to make the site a supermarket also gives older adults and firefighters ket once again after Pathmark. “Through- a 10 percent discount. out Nassau County, supermarkets serve

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Baldwin HigH marked commencement after a pandemic year of remote learning and a tide of political and social turmoil.

Baldwin seniors celebrate despite pandemic Continued from front page things than graduating,” he said, adding that his class has seen three principals, two presidents and one Brexit. “There is no such thing as wasted,” Pigott noted. “Each second you spent in those four, five, six buildings . . . you were transforming to the person you are today . . . so don’t be afraid to look back.” Finally, Pigott said, people tend to take for granted the permanence of others, “so say thank you now, not tomorrow, not next week, now.” Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi lauded the class of 2021. “This past year has taught us the most important asset we have is each other,” she said, commending

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LEGAL NOTICE At a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, held at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on the 1st day of July, 2021. P R E S E N T: Hon. Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby Bruce A. Blakeman Anthony P. D’Esposito Dennis Dunne, Sr. Thomas E. Muscarella Christopher Carini, Council Members. A B S E N T: C o u n c i l m a n Carini -----------------X ORDER CALLING PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER - of THE INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE OYSTER BAYHEMPSTEAD JOINT COMMUNITY HALL AND SWIMMING POOL

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WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation, has proposed an Improvement Project for the Oyster BayHempstead Joint Community Hall and Swimming Pool District, and has requested that the Town Board hold a public hearing regarding such improvements; and WHEREAS, said Commissioner has submitted to the Town Board an estimate of cost relating to said improvements; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined, pursuant to Provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and Article 8 Part 617.5(c)(1) and 617.5(c)(5) the N.Y.C.R.R. that such increase and improvement is

considered to be a “Type II Action” and does not have a significant effect on the environment and does not require an environmental impact statement or any other determination under the State Environmental Quality Review Act; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead consider the proposition herein set forth and to call a public hearing thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that a public hearing be held by this Town Board at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on the 3rd day of August 2021, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of the day, on the increase and improvement of the Oyster Bay-Hempstead Joint Community Hall and Swimming Pool District at an estimated maximum cost of $1,000,000.00 to

be financed by the issuance of obligations of the Town of Hempstead. ALL persons desiring to be heard concerning the subject of the abovementioned hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard at the time and place aforesaid. Dated:July 1, 2021 Hempstead, New York ___________________ Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor _ __________________ Dorothy L. Goosby ___________________ Bruce A. Blakeman ___________________ Anthony P. D’Esposito ___________________ Dennis Dunne, Sr. ___________________ Thomas E. Muscarella ___________________ Christopher Carini Members of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead 126806

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Board of Education President Mary Jo O’Hagan spoke of two lessons learned this year. One, there is a newfound respect for and reliance on technology. Two, teaching values is critical. “You have shown character, resilience and flexibility during an extraordinarily year,” she concluded, “and we are so proud of you.” Principal Dr. Neil Testa stressed the importance of resilience in the face of adversity and saluted first responders and essential workers. “Nothing can stop us here in Baldwin,” he said. “We are blessed and fortunate to be celebrating today here in person.” He also reminded the graduates that “there is no finish line in life,” as success is a process of persevering past obstacles every day. Graduating seniors then walked up to the stage to receive their diplomas from O’Hagan and board trustees Tom Smyth, Annie Doresca and Susan Cools, and to pose for photos to mark the day in front of family members and friends. Finally, it was time for the seniors to stand, move their tassels from right to left and toss the caps in the air.

ValediCtorian dylan pigott, salutatorian Ashley Ganesh and emcee Sophia Patricia Smyth, top, from left, at the end of commencement. Baldwin HigH sCHool Principal Dr. Neil Testa, above, saluted the front-line and essential workers and caretakers who made this year possible.

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elcome to this charming and comfortable Colonial on a quiet tree lined street in the heart of Hewlett! This home boasts a rocking chair front porch, an entry foyer, a living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room, a kitchen, a main floor bedroom or an office, three or four nice size bedrooms, two full baths, hardwood floors, thermal pane windows, a large fenced yard, a two car garage with a double wide driveway, a large storage attic with pull down stairs, a large full basement with new washer and dryer, all gas cooking and heating with newer boiler and hot water heater, newer kitchen appliances, and more! This home is within walking distance to worship, Grant Park, all public transportation, Hewlett Elementary and Hewlett High School and so much more! This home is serviced by the top rated Hewlett Woodmere SD#14! Asking $649,900

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HEWLETT 396 Serena Rd, NEW EXCLUSIVE! 5 BR, 2 Bth Col on O/S Property. Updtd EIKs. 3 BR Main Level, 2 Upstairs with OSE. SD#14. Possible M/D with Proper Permits. Near All ................................................................. $799,000 1610 Hilary Ct, BA, Beautifully Gut Renovated 4600 Sq Ft Colonial in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 3.5 Bth with Full Fin Bsmt, 2 Car Att Gar. SD#20. Tax Grievance Filed ......................................................... REDUCED! $1,279,999 1390 Broadway #102, BA, 2 BR, 2 Bth, Coop in Luxurious Hewlett Townhouse. LR/DR,Updtd Kit & Office/Den.Elevator, 24 Hr Doorman, Valet Parking, Pool. Private Storage Area. Great Location Near Shops & Trans ......................................................................... REDUCED! $349,000

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he New York Times published a number of articles on July 10 on the impact of climate change on our lives today. Collectively, they are frightening, though none made the front page. I’m writing a book on “Teaching Climate History” (Routledge), and every time I see articles like these, I’m compelled to update the book as new information emerges. The July 11 Times had even worse news, this time on the front page. The structural stability of ChiALAN cago, the country’s third-largest city, is SINGER threatened by new erratic water levels, record highs and lows, on Lake Michigan, caused by climate change, which has altered rainfall patterns in the region. Beaches have disappeared, and the foundations of buildings could flood, causing catastrophic events like the deadly building collapse in Surfside, Fla. Together, the articles show that climate change is a national crisis, not one confined to any region. The target audience for my book is teachers, but I hope it will also be used in high school and college electives and generate support for climate activism.

Here are some headlines and brief excerpts of articles on the impact of climate change in the U.S. from July 9 to 11. ■ “Flood in New York’s Subway Points to Problems of Future,” July 9: “When fastmoving storms flooded parts of New York City’s vast subway system on Thursday, they stranded some rush-hour commuters and underscored just how vulnerable the city’s underground transportation lifeline is to water. Even before the latest deluge, the centuryold subway had a longstanding water problem that required work crews to be routinely dispatched to plug leaks.

and endangered laborers in fields and warehouses. Excessive heat warnings were in effect across inland California and the Southwest through the weekend, and the National Weather Service predicted that temperatures would approach an all-time high by Saturday in Las Vegas. A high of at least 130 degrees — which would be one of the highest temperatures reliably recorded on earth — was forecast for Death Valley.”

here’s been no shortage of sobering environmental news in recent weeks.

“Bored through layers of rock, the subway system snakes through stopped-up natural springs and is surrounded by the groundwater that runs beneath the city. In fact, about 14 million gallons of water are pumped out of the system on a dry day. But now, the subway’s water woes are likely to get worse as more extreme rains become increasingly common with the changing climate.” ■ “Heat Warnings and Worries About Workers as the West Swelters Again,” July 10: “Western states braced for another extreme spike in temperatures this weekend after a recent heat wave in Oregon and Washington State killed nearly 200 people

■ “It’s Not Just the Days. Nights Are Sultrier, and Deadlier,” July 10: “Last month was the hottest June on record in North America, with more than 1,200 daily temperature records broken in the final week alone. But overlooked in much of the coverage were an even greater number of daily records set by a different — and potentially more dangerous — measure of extreme heat: overnight temperatures. On average, nights are warming faster than days across most of the United States, according to the 2018 National Climate Assessment Report. It’s part of a global trend that’s being fueled by climate change.” ■ “Water Gives Little Shelter as Tide Pools Turn to Stew,” July 10: “Dead mussels and clams coated rocks in the Pacific Northwest, their shells gaping open as if they’d been boiled. Sea stars were baked to death.

Sockeye salmon swam sluggishly in an overheated Washington river, prompting wildlife officials to truck them to cooler areas. The combination of extraordinary heat and drought that hit the Western United States and Canada over the past two weeks has killed hundreds of millions of marine animals and continues to threaten untold species in freshwater, according to a preliminary estimate and interviews with scientists.” ■ “A Battle Between a Great City and a Great Lake,” July 11: “Chicago is built on a shaky prospect — the idea that the swamp that was drained will stay tamed and that Lake Michigan’s shoreline will remain in essentially the same place it’s been for the past 300 years. The lake may have other plans. Climate change has started pushing Lake Michigan’s water levels toward uncharted territory as patterns of rain, snowfall and evaporation are transformed by the warming world. The lake’s highwater cycles are threatening to get higher; the lows lower. Already, the swings between the two show signs of happening faster than any time in recorded history.” Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teacher and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Studies.

Humble pie is back on the White House menu

e’re in the midst of a global reset in the wake of a pandemic that has humbled us all, reminding us how quickly a microscopic virus can send us hurtling off the rails. We feel it. We know this new humility. I’ve been thinking about the appeal of public humility when it is demonstrated by leaders and how rare a quality it is. Recently, we endured four years of the least humble president imaginable. Never have so many arrogant and RANDI narcissistic personKREISS alities gathered under one tent. We experienced a scorching drought of humility as the White House became ground zero for galloping egocentricity and cultish hero worship. Now humble pie is back on the White House menu, with Jill and Joe Biden in residence. Every politician has some ego; even Abraham Lincoln, born in a one-room log cabin, somehow developed the self-confidence, ambition and political moxie to maneuver himself into the White House as our 16th president. I mention Abe because he is thought to be our must humble presi-

dent. President Biden seems humble enough. Observers say that the early, devastating personal losses of his wife and daughter curbed the usual hubris that comes with a political life. The death of his son Beau further tested his mettle. Biden is a PB&J, Amtrakriding, ice cream-loving kind of guy. He’s relatable, a welcome attribute in a fractured culture. Humility in public life is rare. Ours is a culture that celebrates the wolves of Wall Street and sports and entertainment predators who claw their way to the top and then shout their success from the high ground. “Me, me, me! Look at me!” Winning at all costs — at any cost — still gets points. Humility, defined as a sense of modesty and self-effacement, is a necessary but disappearing value. Mahatma Gandhi said, “Carefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions. Consider and judge your actions, for they have become your habits. Acknowledge and watch your habits, for they shall become your values. Understand and embrace your values, for they become your destiny.” It’s a long and winding road from Gan-

dhi to Trump and his bragging, lying and chest thumping, from the $51,000 jacket Melania wore to Rome, from Ivanka taking a seat at the G20 table, to Trump throwing around presidential power like a Frisbee. The hot shots at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. evinced no trace of humility or self-awareness or compassion. The deception of downplaying the coronavirus pandemic while lining up for their own vaccinations was galling, part of a pervasive sense of entitlement. Jack Zenger, a contributor to Forbes magazine, wrote a piece about the difference between humble and egocentric leaders. He summarized research he had published in the Harvard Business Review. He said of the study, “Surprisingly, the most effective leaders consistently under-rated themselves. The more they underestimated their abilities, the more effective they were perceived to be as leaders. We assume this is caused by a combination of humility, high personal standards and a continual striving to be better.” According to the American Psychological Association, humility creates a sense of “we-ness” in relationships. Being humble means being able to form cooperative alliances — a crucial component in strengthening connections, according to a Huffing-

iden is a PB&J, Amtrak-riding, ice cream-loving kind of guy. He’s relatable.

ton Post story. “Of any communal endeavor, whether it’s a business, a family or an athletic team, humility can make those relationships better,” the article states. The Dalai Lama said of humility, “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. . . . the spiritual qualities of love and compassion, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, humility and so on are indispensable.” Weighing in on the id, or anti-humility force in human nature, Sigmund Freud described it as the personality component made up of unconscious psychic energy that works to satisfy basic urges, needs and desires. The id operates based on the pleasure principle, which demands immediate gratification of needs. Hello, Former President. What could be more id-ish than compulsively tweeting your uncensored thoughts out to the world? Humility is knowing you don’t have it all together. It is raising up others, taking responsibility for your actions and feeling gratitude for success. Observe the president as he fights for the underserved and the overburdened. Observe the Bidens as they meet and comfort the sick, the bereaved and the broken people in America. I see two grown-ups who bring humility to their work and their life. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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It’s time to address safety on the Southern State

or many years, the Southern State Parkway has been known as one of the most dangerous thoroughfares in Nassau County, with the 10-mile stretch between Exit 17, in Malverne, and Exit 32, in Farmingdale, even gaining the nickname “Blood Alley.” Traffic congestion near areas such as the Southern State’s Eagle Avenue exit, in West Hempstead, has also been of concern to residents. Another issue that has arisen recently is the unkempt condition of the highway. From broken lighting to car parts and other debris, the Southern State has become something of an obstacle course, while several lights need fixing. In recent years, there have been discussions among state officials about the possibility of introducing new technologies that could be used along the most dangerous sections of the road, which runs from

n alarm bell sounded last weekend: The number of New Yorkers recently diagnosed with Covid-19 surged past 1,000 on Saturday for the first time since May. That was a warning sign that people should heed. Coronavirus case counts are on the rise again, and it’s up to all of us, collectively, to control the spread of this potentially deadly virus. Foremost, that means getting vaccinated. As of last weekend, just over 80 percent of Nassau County residents had received at least one dose of a vaccine. That’s high by most all standards. It’s not high enough, however. That still leaves 20 percent of the county population — more than 271,000 people —

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hurt and were rushed to area hospitals, and three dozen suffered minor injuries. At a height of just 7 feet 7 seven inches, the Eagle Avenue bridge has one of the lowest clearances of any structure on a Long Island parkway. There have not been many changes to the parkway since it opened in 1927. The configuration of exit and entrance ramps, and their corresponding signage, has made the road one of the deadliest highways on Long Island. A 2016 study by the DOT found that in one five-year span, there were over 10,500 accidents on the Southern State, over 3,000 of which involved injury, and 32 were fatal. It seems that the parkway’s conditions have only gotten worse. Let’s hope it doesn’t take another major accident to spark the push for immediate changes on an outdated and treacherous roadway.

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the Cross Island Parkway, on the QueensNassau border, to the Sagtikos State Parkway, in Suffolk County. They are looking to collaborate with the Department of Transportation and law enforcement to make the infrastructure changes and identify the specific types of technology that can be used to reduce accidents. Although the DOT conducted a study on the parkway’s safety issues in March, not all of the results have been shared with legislators. While it is encouraging to see that concerns about the parkway are being aired, it’s time to see some real action. The Herald has reported on the dangers of the Southern State many times. In the most notable accident in recent years, an eastbound commercial charter bus slammed into the Eagle Avenue overpass at Exit 18 in April 2018. Six people were seriously

‘Powerful’ Herald reporting To the Editor: Last week’s issue of my local Herald was a powerful one. Thanks to Scott Brinton for his thoughtful column on antiracism, “A writer enlightens us on antiracism.” Brinton’s experience growing up as a child of parents who made a conscious attempt to raise their children in a way that allowed them to see the world outside their “tiny country hamlet of Yaphank, a nearly all-white community,” was unique, and afforded him a window into a world that many people do not have. Reporter Jordan Vallone, in her article about the Merrick Board of Education’s July reorganization meeting, wrote that some parents oppose teaching diversity, equity and inclusion in the schools, because, they said, they “believed the district did not have a right to teach students about understanding differences” because “they believed that these lessons should be taught at home.” Parents who are teaching these lessons at home would likely welcome these lessons at school as well.

coronavirus still clearly lurks among us, as demonstrated by the steadily increasing infection rate. In terms of the case count, we’re now about where we were last summer. With the infection rate hovering just above 1 percent, it’s true that the chance of getting infected is low at the moment. We must keep in mind, however, what happened after last summer’s lull in infections. The virus returned in late fall and winter with a vengeance. We could very well see the same scenario play out this year among the unvaccinated. So, we’ll say it again: If you haven’t gotten a shot, do it now. Don’t dither. Don’t procrastinate. Just do it.

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workers are essential workers in frontfter my June 17-23 column, “The line service-industry jobs, compared with census is a wealth of enlightenjust 16 percent of non-Hispanic whites. ing information,” was pubThese front-line jobs were among the lished, I got to talking with my first to be cut last year. Overall, Black and friend Carly Hurdle about how fertility Hispanic unemployment is double that of rates are affected by race, according to whites, a gap that has persisted since data census data reported by the Long Island by race were first reported in 1972. When Association. Even before the pandemic, you look closely at economic Black and Hispanic families insecurity, including student were having fewer babies than debt, graduating in a receswhite families. sion and the inability to afford Carly was a student at Adela home, parenthood is viewed phi University while I was as an expense to be deferred. president. She said that a The consequences of a number of her married Black resulting population decline friends have little desire to are manifold for our country bring children into this world and region. With a decline, the because of the mental, physihigher ratio of retirees to new cal and emotional abuse to roBert A. graduates means that funding which they would be subjectfor pensions and health care ed. At the same time, the sCott will likely mean less support maternal mortality rate is sigfor education. With a decline, nificantly higher for Blacks and without a smart immigrathan it is for whites. And tion policy, we need to be concerned about Black babies are more than three times who will start new businesses and who more likely to die in a neonatal intensive will staff existing ones. Who will run for care unit. Consequently, life expectancy is school boards, town councils and other significantly lower than it is for whites. With this as background, we decided to civic offices? Who will become the scientists and engineers so essential for our explore the issues further. Racial health disparities were laid bare by the coronavi- region’s economic well-being? Who will create the art and music that will inspire rus pandemic. On Long Island, three us? Who will study the past to expose its Black people died of Covid-19 for every lessons? white person, even though Blacks make A New York Times survey states, “This up only 11 percent of the population. One generation is as likely as not to earn less cause: 49 percent of Black and Hispanic

than their parents. Among people who did who attended schools with better funding.” These factors also affect parenting not plan to have children, 23 percent said it was because they were worried about decisions, because people know that their the economy. A third said they couldn’t children, especially sons, will be faced afford child care, 24 percent said they with racism and stress, both of which can couldn’t afford a house and 13 percent result in academic, behavioral and health cited student debt.” Among communities problems. of color, such apprehensions are exacerAs if these stresses weren’t enough, bated because of job and Black mothers wonder if their housing discrimination, and a children will have clean water fear of poverty. to bathe in and drink in 20 According to the Syossetyears. They are concerned based Erase Racism, as well about air quality and food as surveys elsewhere, housing safety as well as the political discrimination and racial segclimate that seems to grow regation not only affect increasingly contentious. employment prospects, housThe truth is that racism is a ing, wealth accumulation and public health issue. Babies intergenerational wealth have rights, and we need them CArLY transfer, but also employment for our nation’s economic and prospects and schooling for cultural security. Other counHUrDLe children. One result is that tries support child care promajority Black and Hispanic grams to help reverse declinschools have 37 percent fewer ing fertility rates. We can Advanced Placement and International address the birth dearth by advancing Baccalaureate courses than in 70 to 90 opportunities for employment, housing, percent white schools. Additionally, the health care and child care for all, and by remote learning offered by schools during confronting and defeating persistent and the pandemic put a spotlight on unequal institutional racism. It just makes sense. access to Wi-Fi, bandwidth and computYes, Black lives matter. If we don’t sucing equipment. ceed in making progress in creating a Erase Racism also reports that “when more equitable society, we will all suffer. students are blocked from more challenging classes and other educational resourc- Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adeles, they face added challenges in pursuing phi University. Carly Hurdle is CEO of higher education relative to their peers Blaq Gurl Moves.

Letters Nicole Jean Christian’s guest column, “Affordable homeownership for all must be a priority,” rounded out the issue with a brief history of “strategic segregation across Long Island.” It’s almost impossible not to see the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in the schools. Our children deserve to grow up in a more just world. LORI MAYO Merrick

How seniors can protect against scammers To the Editor: Each year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud or confidence schemes. Savvy criminals gain their targets’ trust by communicating with them via computer, phone and mail. If you or your loved one have been scammed or are concerned that you might be the target of a scam, don’t be afraid to talk about it with someone you trust. Seek help, because doing nothing could have huge financial consequences. The top five senior scams include: ■ Government impostor scams: Callers pose as employees of the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration or Medicare and threaten arrest or prosecution unless you agree to provide funds or other payments immediately. ■ Grandparent scams: A caller says something like, “Hi, Grandma/Grandpa, do you know who this is?” When the unsuspecting grandparent guesses the

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name of the grandchild, the scammer assumes the fake identity. The fake grandchild then asks for money to solve some unexpected financial problem (overdue rent, car repairs, jail bond) and will beg the grandparent not to tell anyone. ■ Medicare/health insurance scams: Perpetrators may pose as Medicare representatives to get you to give them personal information, or they will provide bogus services for elderly people at makeshift mobile clinics, then bill Medicare and pocket the money. ■ Computer tech support scams: A pop-up message appears on a computer or phone, telling you that your device is compromised and needs fixing. When you call the support number for help, the scammer may either request remote access to your computer and/or that you pay a fee to have it repaired. ■ Phishing scams: These usually involve emails or text messages that look like they’re from a company you know or trust, like a familiar bank, credit card company or online store. Phishing emails or texts request personal information, such as a login or Social Security number to verify your account, or ask that you update your credit card payment. That information is then used to steal your personal and financial information. If you believe you have encountered an attempted scam, or if you become a scam victim, contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477. All callers remain anonymous. You can also report scams to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. BILL GAYLOR Nassau County legislator, 6th District

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BALDWIN HERALD — July 22, 2021

Racial disparities persist in L.I.’s birth dearth

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