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State talks reopening Cuomo rolls out guidelines for school district plans Union Free School District has been diligently working on a plan for reopening schools that bdownes@liherald.com will help ensure the safety of our In what has become a familiar students and staff, while also setting because of the coronavi- providing an effective learning rus pandemic, the e nv i ro n m e n t , ” New York State Baldwin Schools Board of Regents Superintendent Dr. met virtually on Shari Camhi said. July 13 to discuss “The district’s plan the findings of a will be guided by task force made up what is best for our of parents, school students, staff and officials, students the Baldwin comand teachers that munity, in addition was convened in to final directives June to collect provided by the opinions on how to governor and New reopen schools. York State EducaThe Board of tion Department.” Re g e n t s re c o mRegents Chanmended that school cellor Betty Rosa districts create noted that the recplans for in-person ommendations instruction, remote came after four virinstruction and tual Board of what is being Regents meetings c a l l e d h y b r i d dr. shari CaMhi we r e h e l d l a s t instruction, a mix Schools superintendent month. “Life has of in-person and changed radically remote learning. for New York’s stuThe guidance was distributed to dents, parents and educators school districts on July 15, and during the unprecedented Covidtheir reopening plans must be 19 emergency, and we have to submitted to the State Education provide flexibility to districts in Department by July 31. “Since May, the Baldwin Continued on page 4

By Bridget dowNes, Jeff BesseN and Matthew ferreMi

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CoNtraCtor doMiNiCK laCitigNola and his team built a new pool deck for the Livi family so Ben Livi, 25, who has cerebral palsy, can make his way up unassisted.

A ‘miracle’ deck for Ben

Contractor creates new stairs for Baldwin family By Bridget dowNes bdownes@liherald.com

A Suffolk County contractor has changed the lives of a Baldwin family. Lance and Debi Livi’s 25-year-old son, Ben, was born with cerebral palsy, and is unable to walk without assistance. But he loves to walk around in the small, aboveground pool in their backyard, his parents said, because the buoyancy of the water allows him to walk by

himself. The small deck they had was useless for Ben, who does not speak, because he could not climb the ladder to the top to get into the pool, Lance and Debi said. Each time he went for a swim, they would lift him over the edge of the pool, and then rush in so he would have somebody in there with him. “Once he’s in the pool,” Lance said, “he doesn’t need anybody to walk with at all.” They decided they would

replace the deck this year. They explained what they had in mind to Dominick Lacitignola, the owner of Hope Custom Builders, whom they found on Angie’s List, and asked him to design and create a deck that would make it easier for Ben to make his way to the top of the deck to get into the pool. When he met Ben, Lance and Debi said, Lacitignola connected with him, and said he wanted to work on the projContinued on page 3

y the beginning of August . . . we will be able to share the most up-todate plan with our community regarding how Baldwin schools will operate in the fall.

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New York Elks Lodge #1 member John M. Nuzzi Sr., district deputy grand exalted ruler of the Southeast District and a Baldwin resident, has been honored by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky for performing exemplary service to his community, according to a news release. An involved business owner in Freeport, Nuzzi was presented with a proclamation. Nuzzi has displayed true dedication to his position and to the community, the proclamation reads.

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financial literacy to middle school students in an effort to make the youth more financially responsible as they grow older. She created detailed materials, a website and taught lessons at Baldwin Middle School and the Baldwin Public Library. Zingale’s dedication to finance has also been demonstrated through her leadership position of chief financial officer for Baldwin High School’s Virtual Enterprise, according to a news release. She is the vice president of public relations for the Future Business Leaders of America club and was awarded the Recognition of Excellence Award this spring. She plans to attend the Honors College at Adelphi University in September. Because of the pandemic, the official awards ceremony was canceled. Upon being designated with the Gold Award, Girl Scouts of the USA selects ten of the Gold Award Girl Scouts, nominated by local councils, as National Gold Award Winners. They are chosen based on their projects demonstrating extraordinary leadership, measurable and sust a i n abl e i m p a c t , a n d wh e t h e r i t addressed a local challenge related to a national and/or global issue. The final winners were to be announced this month.

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Baldwin High School seniors Marcia Trice Noel and Ashley Zingale have achieved the highest designation within Girl Scouts: the Gold Award. Only six percent of girl scouts around the country are recognized with this honor each year. And not only were Noel and Zingale recognized with badges and certificates for their achievements, but the Gold Award often leads to academic scholarships and other financial awards for college. For her Gold Award project, Noel spearheaded a 30-day wellness challenge at Baldwin High School last fall in which she encouraged classmates to complete one healthy task each day, such as not drinking soda or meditating for five minutes each day. Through the morning announcements and working with the principal, Dr. Neil Testa, she was able to promote the challenge school-wide. In addition to being a dedicated Girl Scout, she is the vice president of her school’s choir, a cellist in the orchestra, plays on the soccer and badminton teams, and is a member of the National Honor Society. Noel plans to attend Long Island University in the fall, according to a news release. Zingale’s project focused on teaching

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ect for him. “And then we get his plan,” Lance said, “and I’m looking at the price, and I said, ‘This is incredibly low, I mean really super low.’” Lacitignola agreed to do the work at no profit to him or his company — the only thing he asked the couple to pay for was the materials. “Debi started getting misty,” Lance said. “And I’m like, wait a minute, people don’t do this. You know, people are trying to gouge at this point to make up where they lost money. This is at a time when people are losing money because of Covid, and this guy just did that in the middle of all this.” “And his workmanship is amazing — everything from what they’ve created and the cleanup,” Debi said of Lacitignola and his team. “In three days, they were done, finished, cleaned up.” Lacitignola designed a series of wide, durable platforms that lead to the top of the deck so Ben can slowly and easily ascend using the guardrails. Ben’s nurse aide began to cry when she saw it, Lance said. But the real test, he said, was when they would show it to Ben, who motioned for his parents to bring him over to it. Ben slowly made his way up as his parents watched what was the first time he was able to get to the top without assistance. “We started crying because, oh, this is a miracle,” Lance said. “My wife and I looked at each other and realized this was a moment we thought we’d never see. Dominick and his team saw an opportunity to make a difference in the life of someone who usually gets forgotten.” The first contractor they reached out to wanted to charge the couple “an unbelievable amount of money,” Lance said. Then they had Lacitignola come by, he looked at the old deck and said he had an idea of what they needed. “When I first saw it, I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s twice the size I thought it would be,’” Debi said. “He made it so that somebody could walk with Ben up the steps. But my son decided I don’t need you, I know how to do this, and he uses both

Ben frequently takes a dip in the pool.

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Ben slowly ascended the steps using the guardrails. hands on the railing. Everything about it is perfect — the width of it and the height of the steps.” “It’s unusual,” Lance said. “I don’t think anybody else has something like this. It’s one of those things you look at and you say this is kind of special.” “I just wanted to do the right thing,” Lacitignola said. “I’m fortunately in a sit-

uation in my life, in my business, where I can afford to do that. And I wanted to, just to help them out.” He said he has long had a soft spot in his heart for people with disabilities, adding that he could only imagine the added expenses the family has incurred for caretakers and different kinds of custom apparatuses for the house. And Lacitigno-

la said he worked alongside Anthony and Brian, two carpenters who joined the effort. These days, Lance said he and Debi try to bring Ben into the pool “every day that’s a good pool day.” Ben sometimes gets antsy sitting inside, and his parents will notice he needs physical therapy. And while he typically goes to the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County in Roosevelt for PT, these days Lance will help Ben with his therapy as the physical therapist tells him what to do via video chat. “It’s like an amazing thing, because before it was very difficult for Ben to get in, and now he’s walking up there all by himself,” Lance said, “and now it’s very hard to get him out of the pool,” he laughed.

Mulé, Coral House host a blood drive nassau county legislator Debra Mulé recently teamed up with the Coral House in Baldwin to host a blood drive.

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To address a shortage in blood supplies due to a decrease in donations during the Covid19 pandemic, Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport whose district includes Baldwin, partnered with the Coral House in Baldwin to host a community blood drive for the New York Blood Center on July 8. Residents joined Mulé in rolling up their sleeves as part of a coordinated campaign to replenish blood supplies at local hospitals. Fully recovered Covid-19 survivors were also

able to donate convalescent plasma. “Through its re gional efforts, the New York Blood Center equips our local hospitals to provide life-saving care to Nassau County residents,” Mulé said. “As we continue to safely emerge from the Covid19 pandemic, it is essential for our community to come together and make donating blood a priority. I thank the Coral House for hosting the drive and all of the residents who took time out of their day to give the gift of life.”

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the Baldwin SChool District is chalking up plans for reopening schools in the fall.

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Baldwin district prepares reopening plans Continued from page 1 our new normal,” Rosa said during the July 13 meeting. “Today the Board of Regents has adopted emergency regulations that afford essential flexibility for educators, students and professionals to address issues due to the Covid-19 pandemic.” To adhere to the state’s social distancing guidelines, school districts will have to adjust to holding some classes in larger spaces such as the cafeteria or gymnasium. SED Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe noted that each district must make different adjustments for this. “As school districts think through how

they will support social distancing throughout their buildings, they’ll have to consider whether the physical structure of the space as currently set up will put students and faculty at risk,” Tahoe said during the meeting. “To mitigate these risks, schools can use flexible scheduling or staggered dismissal times. But we realize that there is no one size fits all answer as each district has its own challenges to face with this.” Also on July 13, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state formula for reopening schools. A region must be in Phase 4 of the state’s reopening protocols, and the daily average rate of infection must

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log.” Takeout hours are Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wear a mask when picking up an order. A library staff member will contact you to schedule your pickup and give you an order number. You may receive an automated email from the library once your items are pulled, according to the library website, but contact the library to schedule a pickup date and time. You may pick up a maximum of 10 items per day per account, as scheduling permits. Patrons may return materials to the book and media drops. For more information, visit baldwinpl.org/takeout.

The Baldwin School District has installed a brand new state-of-the-art digital welcome sign at the entrance of the high school on Grand Avenue. The district used funds from two grants — a $100,000 state grant that State Sen. Todd Kaminsky secured and an $80,000 Nassau County grant secured by County Executive Laura Curran in 2017, who was a legislator at the time — to purchase the sign. Now complete, the sign will be used to highlight events and prog rams throughout the Baldwin school system, according to a news release. It will also be used as a mass messaging service for the community. Schools Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi thanked Kaminsky, Curran and Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé for awarding the grant that funded the “implementation of a new communications tool.” “We look forward to using the new digital Marquee, located on Grand Avenue at the entrance of Baldwin High S ch o o l , t o ke e p o u r c o m m u n i t y informed about important news concerning our schools,” Camhi said, “and to proudly display our district’s and students’ latest achievements.” “The achievements of the students and staff at the Baldwin School District have been tremendous,” Kaminsky said, “and I am thrilled that the community will be able to share in their successes now that this sign is installed.” “The installation of this digital sign,” Curran, a Baldwin resident, said, “was a true community-based effort that I hope will boost school spirit while delivering messages to students, teach-

ers and residents for decades to come.” “Providing our schools and teachers with the resources necessary to give Baldwin’s children a first-rate education to be proud of is crucial,” Assemblywoman Judy Griffin said. “I was pleased to support Senator Kaminsky’s efforts to secure this new sign for the Baldwin School District and I look forward to seeing it shine for many years to come!”

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The high school athletic fields across New York state will remain quiet at least until the third week of September. The Officers of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association voted July 16 to delay the official start date of the 2020 fall sports season, cancel the fall Regional and State Championships and prepare to implement a condensed season schedule in January 2021 if high school sports remain prohibited throughout this year due to Covid-19. This decision came at the recommendation of the NYSPHSAA COVID19 Task Force when it convened as a working group for the third time this morning. “As the state considers reopening, it is unrealistic to believe athletic seasons can start on Aug. 24 as originally scheduled,” said Paul Harrica, NYSPHSAA president. “The priority will continue to be on the educational process and a return to learning in the safest way possible.” The NYSPHSAA Officers’ decision includes delaying fall sports practice start date until Monday, Sept. 21, waiving the seven-day practice rule, maintaining current practice requirements, and encouraging geographic scheduling for games. Schools would have the option, if permitted by state officials, to offer off-season conditioning workouts. “We recognize this is challenging for everyone, but the decisions made at the State level are based upon data and statewide infection rates all in an effort to stop the spread of Covid and reopen responsibly,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA’s executive director. “At this time, Department of Health guidance presented on July 13 prohibits interscholastic athletics across the state. The association will continue to follow state guidance and will work collectively with state officials to ensure high school athletics will start up responsibly in the future. “As an association, we must be willing to be flexible and continue to explore all options with students’ safety as our main focus,” Zayas added. If football practice begins Sept. 21, Nassau County will maintain its full 2020 regular-season schedule with a start date of Saturday, Oct. 3, said Section 8 football coordinator Matt McLees. The original start date was Thursday, Sept. 17. “I’m actually happy for the delay,” McLees said. “I thought the news would have been worse. I don’t think we are out of the woods yet though for the fall. But for now, we have hope.” McLees said the Nassau football season would conclude with county

championship games Dec. 5 and 6, pending Section 8 approval. The number of playoff teams in each of Nassau’s four conferences has been cut in half, from eight to four, and there will not be Long Island championships. Other fall sports, such as soccer, volleyball, field hockey, girls tennis, girls swimming and cross country, require only six days of practice compared to football’s 10 prior to competition and could face opponents as early as Sept. 28. “We’re all trying to pull in the same direction,” Section 8 boys’ soccer coordinator Al Freeman said. “In these circumstances, the first thing is to make sure the kids get their education. In terms of the soccer season, we’ll await guidance from BOCES and then create a schedule and alignment.” With regional differences, schools and areas will be impacted differently by the Covid-19 crisis. At the discretion of the NYSPHSAA Officers and authorization from state officials, if the fall sports season is interrupted or impacted by Covid-19 crisis (for example,, state official guidance, school closings or cancelation of high-risk sports), then a condensed seasons plan will be implemented. The condensed season plan would call for three 10-week campaigns, with winter sports (basketball, bowling, gymnastics, ice hockey, indoor track & field, swimming (boys), skiing, and tentatively wrestling and competitive cheer going Jan. 4 to March 13, fall sports (football, cross country, field hockey, soccer, swimming (girls) and volleyball going March 1 to May 8, and spring sports (baseball, softball, lacrosse, golf, tennis, and outdoor track & field taking place April 5 to June 12. Because of the high-risk nature of wrestling and competitive cheer, they may be moved to later dates in the condensed model. “It’s my goal to preserve every sports season for every student athlete,” said Zayas, who noted 198,000 students take part in fall sports alone statewide. “What we are trying to do is develop solutions to benefit studentathletes and to provide them with an opportunity to participate,” he added. “We need to be flexible, and we need to be open to exploring all ideas and all options.” The NYSPHSAA Officers have the ability to adjust seasons with the authority granted within the NYSPHSAA Constitution which states: “Article IV, 2: A committee of officers in consultation with the staff shall have the authority to act on all matters not provided for in this constitution and bylaws, and on such emergency business as may arise between regular meetings of the Executive Committee.”

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Hempstead Town’s Lacrosse Academy returns The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is welcoming back campers for summer workout sessions with social-distancing guidelines in place. The academy, which will train athletes at both Seamans Neck Park in Seaford and Rath Park in Franklin Square, is providing socially distant lacrosse instruction from July 13 to Aug. 6 for Town of Hempstead residents ages 7-15. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy has long been a source of summer fun for so many of our township’s young athletes,” noted Supervisor Donld Clavin. “We are looking forward to once again welcoming back campers to this renowned athletic training camp. In order to remain in compliance with New York state social-distancing guidelines governing organized sporting activities, the academy is limiting person-toperson contact by offering 1-on-1 instruction and small group training sessions consisting of 2-5 campers. Additional public hygiene measures have also been adopted such as the increased cleaning of parks facilities. Members of the Hempstead Town Council joined with Clavin in celebrating the reopening of the academy. “I’m glad that Hempstead Town residents will once again be able to participate in the excellent athletic training offered through the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy, and I wish all the young athletes well as camp gets underway in a socially distant environment,” Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby said. Seamans Neck Park in Seaford and Rath Park in Franklin Square are the host sites. One hour of instruction is $38.50, with a three-session discounted rate available at $99. Group sessions of two to five players are also available at $27.50 per hour, per child. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy has an excellent reputation across the township for developing the next generation of athletes, and I’m ecstatic that young Hempstead towners will have the opportunity to participate in this reimagined athletic program,” commented Councilman Bruce Blakeman. “Lacrosse is an intrinsic part of the sporting culture here on Long Island,” added Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, with Hempstead Town athletes historically excelling at the game and representing this township well. The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is another opportunity for these young athletes to hone their skills while limiting person-to-person contact and maintaining social distance.” Appointments must be made in advance by calling

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SuperviSor Don Clavin, right, visited Seamans Neck Park during opening week of TOH’s Lacrosse Academy. the academy office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at (516) 783-3208. Payments must be in the form of a check, made payable to: Town of Hempstead. Send payment only after you have scheduled your child’s session date(s). Mail payment to: TOHLA 1-on-1 Instruction, Parks and Rec., 200 N Franklin St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550. Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr. said, “I’m proud to live in a community with such a deep tradition of lacrosse, with generations of Long Islanders playing the game and passing down their love of the sport to younger generations. The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is a great place for athletes to improve their skills and keep fit as our region emerges from the COVID-19 lockdowns.” “Lacrosse is a great sport, and I encourage all younger residents who qualify for the academy to participate. It’s a great way for youth athletes to improve their skills in a socially distant environment,” said Councilman Thomas Muscarella. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy reopen-

ing is a huge step forward as our township continues to work toward a return to normalcy. The resumption of athletic competitions with social distancing protocols instituted will be a great benefit for our community’s young athletes,” commented Councilman Christopher Carini. For all payment matters, contact Victor Sparaccio at (516) 292-9000, ext. 7245 or via e-mail: vsparaccio@tohmail.org. For all other matters, including safety inquiries, contact the academy office at (516) 783-3208. “As we continue to adapt to the realities of social distancing, welcoming back athletes to the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is a major step in the right direction towards our return to normalcy here in America’s largest township,” Clavin said. “Athletes, coaches and municipal staff can work together to maintain social distancing and provide camp attendees the opportunity to improve their skills over the summer season.” Compiled by Tony Bellissimo

Hofstra suspends fall sports until spring Hofstra University’s Department of Athletics is suspending intercollegiate athletics competition for the fall sports due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the university’s mission to care for the health, safety, and welfare of its student-athletes, coaches, and staff. “We understand today’s announcement is difficult for our Hofstra community and particularly our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” commented Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. “The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a multitude of incredible challenges to our athletics program. Each and every decision made during this time has been made with student-athlete, coach, and staff welfare, safety, and health at the forefront. While our fall sports teams will not be competing, we will continue to plan for the return of our

athletic teams to their respective fields of play. Under the guidelines of CDC, local, state, and Hofstra University, we will pursue a safe return to sports when the situation dictates.” Although Hofstra teams will not compete during the fall season, practice and strength and conditioning opportunities will be allowed if health and safety guidelines as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nassau County, New York state and Hofstra University are followed. The Hofstra Department of Athletics continues to work on a return to play strategy and one that will provide our athletic

programs with a safe environment in which to practice, prepare, and compete. Hofstra plans to proceed with winter and spring sports competitions as scheduled, as well as the scheduling of fall sports during the spring semester. The university will continue its dialogue with Colonial Athletic Association leadership and its fellow member institutions to ensure that all available information is considered for any future decisions. The Colonial Athletic Association released the following statement regarding soccer, volleyball, field hockey and cross country: “The institutions of the

Colonial Athletic Association recognize that we compete in aconference made up of 10 distinctive institutions that are located in eight states. As one Conference, we share a commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes, campuses, and communities. As we each navigate this pandemic, we recognize that each of our 10 members must rely on local and state guidance, as well as medical expertise that may result in different decisions and different timelines for each institution. Therefore, we support each other and the unique circumstances of each of our campuses and communities to make decisions that are best for them. We do so as 10 institutions aligned as one conference.” Compiled by Tony Bellissimo

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Leonardo GonzaLez, 70, of Hempstead, was released from Mercy Medical Center last week after a long battle with Covid-19. Mercy employees were also there to wish him well and give him a cheerful sendoff. Courtesy Mercy Medical Center; compiled by Briana Bonfiglio.

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LIAC names photo winners The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport named Scott Dere, of Cedarhurst, best in show of their 40th annual Juried Photography Show. Dere’s photograph, “Unfrozen,” along with the other contestants’ works, will be put on display at the LIAC’s art gallery in November. Joan Weiss and John Michaels took second and first place, respectively.

Marzena Grabczynska won the Larry Adler Memorial Award for her piece, “In The Shadows.” Sarina Finkelstein juried this year’s competition. She is a seasoned photographer who has worked for many magazines and currently serves as the director of photography for the Barron’s and Penta magazine.

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Leonardo and Delia Gonzalez, of Hempstead, have a lot to celebrate. They have been married for 33 years, have five children and after 110 days can finally be together again as Leonardo was discharged from Mercy Medical Center on July 13. Leonardo, 70, a Marine Corps veteran and retired auxiliary police officer, was admitted to Mercy on March 24 as a result of Covid-19 and transferred to the hospital’s rehab unit on June 2. Delia, who was also admitted to Mercy due to Covid-19 on March 24, the same day as Leonardo, spent 45 days at the hospital. Both Leonardo and Delia were intubated while at Mercy. “They saved my life,” Leonardo said, of Mercy’s medical staff. “God bless the doctors, nurses, therapist and everyone at the hospital. Thank you for making me feel good again.” His wife and two of their five children were present Monday to pick him up and take him home. “When my mom finally came home that was the biggest step for us,” said daughter Yamilet Rivera. “The staff communicated with us every day so we knew my dad’s day would come soon. We are so grateful for the support both my parents received along the way.”

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Talking about BLM with your family By Ronny Reyes rreyes@liherald.com

The first time Freeporter Ama Karikari-Yawson spoke with her children about police brutality and systematic racism was after the death of Eric Garner in 2014. Although her oldest son, Jojo, was only about four years old at the time, KarikariYawson found that he was picking up on the tension anxiety that gripped the community at the time, so she tried her best to explain things to him and be as honest as possible. As the Black Lives Matter movement continues in the U.S., Karikari-Yawson, 40, decided to use her experience as an author and parent to help other families discuss the current state of race relations and the importance of the movement by publishing a children’s book on the matter, “The Talk: A Black Families Conversation about Racism and Police Brutality.” “This is a book for families to read together and engage with it,” Karikari-Yawson said. “It’s a tool for families of all races to learn from.” Karikari-Yawson said the book is very much a product of its time, as it starts out with children at home during the Covid-19 pandemic watching the video of George Floyd’s death online. The book goes on to depict the kids and their parents having a frank talk about systematic racism and the push to end police brutality. But despite the nature of the family’s conversation, the book ends on a positive mes-

sage that encourages kids to strive for excellence and help the nation overcome its racist history. “This book is a ‘must read’ and is suitable for students in the elementary and middle school grades,” said Aletta Seales, a member of the New York Black Librarians Caucus. “[It] is a story in poetry form, which can serve as a resource to parents, educators, librarians and community members to discuss police brutality, race and racial injustices with children.” “‘The Talk’ is a book of empowerment that can be useful for advocates, allies or activities who wish to be a part of the solution and not part of the problem,” added Sheliah Bobo, a member of the Black Educators of New York. Karikari-Yawson said that among the major lessons in the book is that parents of any race need not shelter their kids from the fact that racism and prejudice exists. From her own experience at seeing her two sons embrace the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as the scores of kids and young adults leading the calls for change in recent protests, Karikari-Yawson believes that kids are mature enough to handle this topic. She added that to bring about such a change means including everyone into the conversation, and she hopes families of all races would read her book to learn more. Karikari-Yawson said she might go on to write similar books from the perspective of other families, including a white family.

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The Book demonsTRaTes a black family’s conversation in the wake of George Floyd’s death and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Heralds come up big in Press Club contest The Press Club of Long Island released the results on Monday of the 2019 Media Awards, and the Heralds won or placed in all 10 categories that the papers entered. Awards are judged by volunteers from an out-of-state press association. Papers from across Long Island, including Newsday, entered the competition. “I’m so pleased and happy and honored by our showing in the Press Club’s annual contest,” Scott Brinton, the Heralds’ executive editor, said. “It really is a testament to the talent of our editors, reporters, photographers and layout artists.” Here’s a rundown the Heralds’ honors: Robert W. Greene Public Service

Award, Small Market, Long Beach Herald — Tony Rifilato, for his year and a half of reporting on the City of Long Beach payout scandal Best Community Newspaper, Third Place, Long Beach Herald — Tony Rifilato, Bridget Downes, Darwin Yanes Cub Reporters of the Year — Briana Bonfiglio (Oceanside and Rockville Centre Heralds) and Darwin Yanes (Long Beach Herald) Breaking News, First Place, Oceanside Herald, for “Teen stabbed in fight in Oceanside” and “Love was Khaseen”

— Briana Bonfiglio, Christina Daly, Nadya Nataly, Anthony Rifilato, Darwin Yanes Best Column, First Place, All Heralds — Scott Brinton Best, Column, Third Place, All Heralds — John O’Connell Crime and Justice Reporting, Third Place, Long Beach Herald — Tony Rifilato, Bridget Downes, Darwin Yanes Editorial and Commentary, First Place, All Heralds for “State must do right by mental health patients” — Scott Brinton

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Residents will be able to travel back in time or rock their socks off at a series of drive-in movie nights and concert engagements this summer, hosted by the Town of Hempstead.

■ Friday, July 24 — “That’s Amore” with Jenna Esposito will play Italian favorites ■ Saturday, July 25 — “Ladies of Motown” will take the stage ■ Monday, July 27 — “Badlands” plays the music of Bruce Springsteen ■ Wednesday, July 29 — “Desert Highway” plays the music of the Eagles

Movies will begin at sunset, and guests are urged to arrive early. The schedule of movies is as follows: ■ “Footloose” — Tuesday, July 28, at Oceanside Park (3800 Mahlon Brower Drive, Oceanside) ■ “Grease” — Thursday, July 30, at Niest Field (298-304 Jerusalem Ave., Levittown)

■ Friday, July 31 — “Hour Glass” plays the music of James Taylor

■ “A Dog’s Journey” — Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Newbridge Road Park (2600 Newbridge Road, Bellmore)

■ Saturday, Aug. 1 — “Bad Animals” plays the music of Heart

■ “T.” — Thursday, Aug. 6, at Echo Park (399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead)

■ Monday, Aug. 3 — “Beginnings” plays the music of Chicago

■ “Trolls” — Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Seamans Neck Park (2700 S. Seamans Neck Road, Seaford)

■ Wednesday, Aug. 5 — Jerome “City” Smith plays the music of Motown ■ Friday, Aug. 7 — “Strange Magic” plays the music of Electric Light Orchestra ■ Saturday, Aug. 8 — “Back in Time” plays the music of Huey Lewis and the News

■ “Frozen 2” — Thursday, Aug. 13, at Camp ANCHOR (630 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach) ■ “Aladdin” (2019) — Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Western Beef (322 Nassau Blvd., Roosevelt)

■ Monday, Aug. 10 — Johnny Maestro Tribute Band

■ “The Secret Life of Pets 2” — Thursday, Aug. 20, at Echo Park (399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead)

■ Wednesday, Aug. 12 — REO Speedwagon/Survivor Tribute Band

■ “Onward” — Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Baldwin Park (3232 S. Grand Ave., Baldwin)

■ Friday, Aug. 14 — Rishard Lampese plays the music of the Rat Pack

■ “How to Train Your Dragon 3” — Thursday, Aug. 27, at Rath Park (849 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square)

■ Saturday, Aug. 15 — “Wonderous Stories” plays eclectic rock music ■ Monday, Aug. 17 — “Endless Summer” plays the music of the Beach Boys ■ Wednesday, Aug. 19 — “The Devotions” will rock Point Lookout Beach ■ Friday, Aug. 21 — “Shining Star” will play the music of Earth, Wind and Fire ■ Saturday, Aug. 22 — “Songs in the Attic” will play the music of Billy Joel

All concerts and movies are open to town residents on a first-come, firstserved basis. Guests must remain in their vehicles and follow all town safety guidelines. Instructions will be provided upon arrival on how to tune your radio station to hear the concert or movie audio inside your vehicle. Provided by the Town of Hempstead; compiled by Alyssa Seidman

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Residents will be able to travel back in time or rock their socks off at a series of drive-in movie nights and concert engagements this summer, hosted by the Town of Hempstead. Town officials announced the schedules earlier this month, which kicked off with a concert by 70s cover band 45RPM at Point Lookout Park on July 6 and a free showing of “Dirty Dancing” at West Hempstead’s Echo Park on July 7. “Our township remains committed to keeping residents safe and healthy as we begin reopening our community, and this drive-in format will allow us to achieve that goal while also providing a great program for our residents,” said Town Supervisor Donald Clavin. All concerts will be held at Point Lookout Town Park starting at 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as town employees will be taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe. The schedule of concerts is as follows:

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Town of Hempstead hosts drive-in concert series

Heralds to start webinar series In mid-August, the Herald Community Newspapers will start a new webinar series featuring special guests to discuss the big-picture issues affecting Nassau County residents. First up will be a webinar looking at how Nassau schools will open while the Covid-19 pandemic still is raging across the country. Look out for details in upcoming editions of the Herald. Sky Ostreicher has been named the webinar series host and moderator. Over the past decade, Ostreicher has worked with public relations and government affairs consulting firms on behalf of businesses, nonprofit organizations and tech startups across Long Island and New York City. Most recently, she launched her Instagram TV series, “Life Before the Virus,” featuring interviews with elected officials and community leaders discussing the effect of the coronavirus on everyday life. Ostreicher grew up on Long Island and received a full academic scholarship to the University of Miami, where she

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Skye OStreicher will host the Herald Community Newspapers’ upcoming webinar series. studied chemistry before graduating a year early to earn a double master’s in public health and public policy from Stony Brook University.

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n early March, we started to see a slowly increasing number of patients coming to the Emergency Department exhibiting Covid-19 related symptoms. At the same time, the ED staff was completing final phases of preparation for the worst-case scenario of a patient surge. Not too long after, New York City and Long Island were the epicenters of the pandemic and patient surge in this country. In 16 years at MSSN, I had never experienced this intensive scenario where almost every five minutes ambulances would arrive in the ED ambulance port with patients with similar symptoms who were very sick. I fully understood the virus, the pandemic that was happening and that our hospital more than doubled its capacity to care for hundreds of critically ill patients all at once and nonstop. It was astounding for me to see patients who were in stable condition suddenly deteriorate. Hour after hour, day after day, from March into May, the hospital’s public address system issued the call for the “rapid response and medical team,” which means that a patient was in need of emergency, potentially life-saving medical care. At any time during the patient surge, a loved one or friend could be admitted to the hospital and seriously ill with Covid-19, and doctors, nurses and all staff were aware of the reality. One day I received that news that a friend of mine had died in our ED. The news hit me hard.

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he biggest change for us was that we had to figure out a way to provide services, resources and information to the community from our own home. That was probably the biggest thing that most of us librarians in Bellmore had to adjust to — but we were able to adjust fairly quickly to that, despite the learning curve. In the beginning when the library first closed, we canceled all of our in-house programming. Once it was closed, we had to re-book programming and come up with virtual programs. Instead of doing an in-house baking workshop, we switched to a virtual baking workshop where we’ll hire someone to teach kids how to bake at home. Or even with us providing programs, something like in-person story times and music times, we’re now doing that virtually through Zoom. So, it’s similar, but a little different with how we see and interact with our patrons — but it has been nice seeing familiar faces. I think it was great because it provided people that sense of community and that sense of feeling connected with one another. Many libraries in the area are planning on reopening, but going at their own pace. For us, we’re hoping to open to the public possibly next week, which would be great. In terms of programming, everything is still going to be virtual, at least into the fall. I think virtual programming is great, though, because it allows people who maybe didn’t have the opportunity to come to the library to participate at home.

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Turnpike Joe and the Traffic Jam will return to Freeport as part of the LI Arts Council summer concert series.

Summer concerts come to Freeport to play include Turnpike Joe and the Traffic Jam, Sparkle on Stage, Robert Bruey and East End Trio. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all attendees must bring their own chair, stay sixfeet apart from others and wear a mask. The Arts Council will have customized face masks for sale, with all proceeds going to fund the council’s programs and services. For more information, visit liacfreeport.org.

The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport will be hosting their annual summer concert series starting Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m., live on the Nautical Mile. The concerts will be held every Thursday until Sept. 10, although the location might change depending on the weather. The first concert will star the Banjo Rascals, who specialize in ragtime, country and rock ‘n’ roll. While all the acts have yet to be announced, other performers scheduled

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky has introduced legislation (S.8559a) allowing businesses to require customers to wear face coverings while in establishments and to empower employees to ask customers who refuse to comply with mask policies to leave the premises. “This bill is a wonderful next step and will benefit every store owner in the community,” said Maria Heller, assistant treasurer of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. “We have been able to bend the curve and slow the spread of the virus by following health protocols and this legislation will ensure that trend continues.” In the wake of fraudulent “mask exemption cards,” which bore the U.S. Department of Justice’s seal and threatened businesses with “steep penalties,” the bill would protect storekeepers, staff and fellow shoppers as the economy continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic by empowering businesses to require face coverings.

“The science is clear — wearing a mask or face covering is among the most effective steps we can take to stop the spread of COVID-19,” said Kaminsky, a member of the Senate Health Committee. “This bill builds on the initiative of Gov. Cuomo and requires that customers wear masks to protect the safety of staff and fellow shoppers alike, ensuring that our small businesses have the power to take the proper precautions enabling a safe reopening.” The bill explicitly allows businesses and nonprofits to require individuals over the age of two, as well as individuals who are medically capable, to wear a mask or face covering. Individuals who refuse to comply may be asked to leave the premises. Additionally, the bill requires that businesses communicate their face covering policy to customers through clear signage. Courtesy office of State Sen. Todd Kaminsky; compiled by Briana Bonfiglio

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A food distribution event was scheduled to benefit the residents of Halandia Shores, a housing complex in Baldwin that houses seniors and people with disabilities. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a democrat from Long Beach whose district includes parts of Baldwin, has helped secure the event with Island Harvest for the residents of Halandia Shores after the apartment complex stopped receiving monthly food staple deliveries through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The program lapsed in late 2019 when the contract with Catholic Charities was not renewed, according to a news release, leaving Halandia Shores’ residents without access to adequate food supplies. Kaminsky worked with Island Harvest to contact the complex and reinstate their monthly food distribution, which will officially kickoff on July 21. “This pandemic has shown that food

insecurity is a real problem on Long Island and affects our senior residents most acutely,” Kaminsky said. “I am happy to work with Island Harvest to ensure that food gets into the hands of those who need it most.” “We are grateful to Senator Kaminsky for his caring and ongoing support of our efforts in ensuring that no one goes without such a basic human right as access to food,” said Randi Shubin Dresner, president and chief executive officer of Island Harvest Food Bank. “Working together, we can make sure that the nutritional needs of the most vulnerable among us, including senior citizens, are being met.” As of press time Monday, the event was scheduled for July 21 at the Halandia Shores apartment complex at 2878 Grand Avenue. To qualify to receive a food box, residents must be at least 60 years or older, have a monthly income of $1,383 and be a resident of New York.

and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122426

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This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision. Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122425

subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein. The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town. ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision. Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122424 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSAL WILL BE RECEIVED by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead, 350 Front Street, Room 122, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550-4037 until 11:00 AM prevailing time Thursday, July 30, 2020 at which time the following Contract will be publicly opened, read and approved as soon thereafter as practicable: C # 5 5 - 2 0 2 0 *Valuation Services And Feasibility Study Related To The Potential Acquisition Of The Water Systems Of New York American Water Company, Inc. Within The Town Of Hempstead. *TOWN BOARD TO MAKE AWARD ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS Bid/RFP/RFQ packets may be picked up only between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. L o R a s o (paullor@tohmail.org) Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting. All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein. The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town. ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision. Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau

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have never been so happy for a school year to come to a close. It seemed like every second of remote learning played out like a vicious game of tug-of-war: My wife and I grasping one side of the rope, and our four kids hanging on tenaciously to the other. As the school year drew closer to an end, so too did our resolve. Commands to “Sit down, pay attention and ask questions” gave way to concessions like, “Sure, you can skip your Google Classroom.” Thankfully, that nightmare is behind us. Or is it? New Jersey and nICk Connecticut BUGLIone recently announced that schools would be open full time in the fall, with new safety measures in place. New York, however, has made no such announcement. Our kids need to be back in school in September, and we need to figure out the safest way to make that happen. A lot of parents and teachers feel the same way I do. NY Parents and Teachers Against Distance Learning has over 20,000 members on Facebook, but I don’t think Gov. Andrew Cuomo is one of them. Cuomo said something in his daily news briefing back in early May that

aroused my suspicion: The state would be partnering with the Gates Foundation to “reimagine” education. We might have to jettison the old model of schooling, in which students sit face to face with teachers, for a remote-based one, Cuomo said. This is a notion that should deeply concern administrators, teachers, parents and students everywhere, because it’s based on the false supposition that the remote-based instruction that took place from March to June actually worked. Teachers and administrators across the state deserve credit for transitioning to distance learning virtually overnight, despite limited planning, resources and training. While the instruction and activities were great in the interim, I’m highly skeptical of their long-term sustainability. Children learn best when they’re in close contact with their teachers and peers. This is an immutable truth that can’t be undone by Bill Gates’s brilliance in technology and innovation. From my standpoint — as a teacher, tutor and parent — what transpired during the last three months of this school year did not constitute true learning. Some teachers took a passive approach, choosing to post assignments online, along with video lessons to guide students in their work. But it is hard for even the smartest

students to learn by watching a video, particularly in subjects that often require steps to be taught, retaught and broken down, such as math. In this model, students can’t pause to ask their instructor for clarification. Other teachers opted to offer weekly or even daily live instruction via platforms such as Google Classroom or Zoom. While I must acknowledge that muting students is a power all teachers have longed for, these applications aren’t reliable vehicles for the delivery of instruction. For starters, it’s almost impossible to measure student engagement in a virtual space. And the younger the students, the harder it is to keep them on task. There are myriad distractions at home at any given moment. For the most needy students, their homes will never offer adequate work space. Some may live in an apartment with several other family members. Younger students have been disproportionately affected by the failures of remote learning. The burden of teaching lower elementary school students to read and write shifted from the teachers to the parents during the shutdown. While we struggled to help all our children, working with my firstgrader was an absolute nightmare, even though my wife and I are both educators.

or starters, it’s almost impossible to measure student engagement in a virtual space.

Then there are the social concerns that arise from remote learning. Attending school is an essential component of socialization. Kids learn how to work in groups, share and resolve conflicts peacefully. They participate in sports and extracurricular activities. Although we rarely consider this, they also catch colds, recover and build immunities. None of this happens in a virtual world. Many parents will presumably return to work in the fall. Who will watch their children when they do? And what about the children currently suffering from abuse at home? Teachers are often the first ones to recognize signs of abuse and report them. A school social worker in a high-needs school told me that before schools closed, she reported 25 instances of suspected abuse. During the shutdown, she reported none. Are we to believe children were no longer being abused, or was it just impossible to detect it via phone calls and video conferences? In the face of all these questions, it’s unfathomable that Cuomo would blithely state that a virus has essentially undone our centuries-old practice of face-to-face schooling. We should all be wary when a leader proposes a paradigm-shifting change during a crisis. Our children have to go back to school. They stand to lose too much if they don’t. Nick Buglione, who lives in East Meadow, is a teacher, freelance journalist and former editor of the East Meadow Herald.

A letter of contention, and then civil discourse

met Joan online last week when she sent me a letter reacting to my July 9-15 column, “We’re all in the room where it happened.” We exchanged notes, and I realized we were doing what educated, respectful people do when they disagree: We talked. This is our gently edited backand-forth. Joan: First off, I want to let you know how much I’ve always loved reading your column. Your take on life and the way RandI you incorporate humor into it kReIss remind me of Erma Bombeck . . . However, not any more. I can’t even get through one column without you mentioning your political hatred of President Trump. I get freedom of speech, but not when it’s so one-sided. If you want to be political, either run for office or represent both sides. . . . Like it or not, Trump is our president. Do you really see Joe Biden running the country? He doesn’t even know his name. Something is definitely going on there.

Please go back to writing the way you always did. God knows this world needs compassion and humor now more than ever, not hatred. Thanks for letting me vent. Randi: Joan, I really appreciate your taking the time to write, and I’m happy to know you enjoy some of my columns. I’d like to point out that I write an opinion column — my opinion. You may disagree, but I have no obligation to give what you refer to as “both” sides. That’s for reporters. I’m a columnist, and I offer my own thoughts on the political scene. I find it a bit sexist that you’re perfectly comfortable with my family pieces that remind you of Erma Bombeck, but don’t want me to be “political.” I can be political, serious as a heart attack and also funny. Depends on what life is throwing my way that week. Please keep reading, and let’s keep talking.

regarding your finding my reaction a bit sexist. Maybe “motherly” would be a better way to describe it. Thinking about it, I guess I need an escape from all the political hatred and BS going on in the world, and your column used to provide me with that. The older I get (I’ll be 66 next month), I’m just tired of all negativity, whether it be political or not. It seems to be everywhere these days. That being said, I do recognize your opinion, and we can, as adults, just agree to disagree.

realized we were doing what respectful people do when they disagree: We talked.

Joan: Hi Randi, thanks for answering my email. I never looked at your column as an “opinion” column, which does make me view it differently now. I was a little puzzled

Randi: Joan, I’d love to know more about you. . . . Do you often write letters to the editor? What is your life like during the pandemic? What brings you joy during these difficult days?

Joan: What a nice thing it is to want to know more about someone; thanks for that. I’ve only written a letter to the editor one other time in my life. That was to a columnist who had just lost his dad, and wrote an article that touched my heart to the core. I had lost my dad as well, and the parallels between the two fathers were amazing, so much so that I felt compelled to write him. My life during Covid-19 hasn’t been as awful as most people’s. I’m still able to

work; my office was quarantined, so I’m basically by myself. I have four sons and 14 grandchildren, so there’s always something to do or someplace to be, so, honestly, I kinda welcomed the opportunity to do nothing on my weekends. I did miss my hairstylist, however, and I loved your column about hair color and going braless! I totally related! The joy I get these days I would have to say comes from my grandchildren. Randi: I have an idea: I’d like to use our notes back and forth as a column that shows how people with different political views can find common ground. I could do it including your name or without your name. What do you think? Is there anything you’d like to add to the discussion? Joan: I was pleasantly surprised by your idea. I’d agree to anything if I thought it could make people less angry and negative. Of course, I wouldn’t want to get into a political smack-down of any kind with you. Deal? Randi: My intention is to hold up our exchange as an example of mutual civility. Joan: OK, just use Joan if that’s OK. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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n the past five months, Congress has responded to the coronavirus public health crisis with several emergency relief measures, including the stimulus checks sent to individuals and households, payroll protections to small businesses, expanded unemployment benefits, fee waivers for borrowing against 401(k) plans and more. Now, Congress will have the opportunity to pass a relief measure that protects your access to trustworthy local news, helps grow local businesses through ads placed in local news media — and rewards you for subscribing to a newspaper like the Herald. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, introduced on July 16, is a bipartisan bill cosponsored by U.S. Representatives Ann Kirkpatrick, a Democrat from Arizona, and Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington state. In brief, the legislation provides for tax credits for subscribing to local newspapers, payroll credits for paying journalists who provide local news, and credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. The act is a response to the insidious way in which the pandemic has deeply damaged American communities in a malevolent cycle. It forced the shuttering of many local businesses that stopped advertising in their local papers. Newspapers, which have seen their revenues plummet, responded by laying off the people who bring the news or reducing the number of days on which they publish. That threatens the access to vital news for people in the community who themselves may be out of work temporarily or perma-

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letters She’ll wear a mask for Randi To the Editor: Just a note to tell you how much I enjoyed Randi Kreiss’s column last week, “Unspoken conspiracy to sacrifice elders.” Thanks, Randi, for writing it. I will wear a mask for you! And for my mom, who turned 77 on Monday. We haven’t let her hug her seven grandchildren since March. But she managed to skirt this terrible disease as a result. We will remain steadfast! KELLY LENNoN Glen Head

Be careful about labeling To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “Was Teddy Roosevelt a racist? You decide” (July 9-15): I find it very easy for many to use racism as the new favorite word of our time. What other words

nently and can no longer afford newspaper subscriptions. Here’s how the Local Journalism Sustainability Act would help everyone caught in this vicious circle: ■ Credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. Businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees would be eligible for a five-year, non-refundable tax credit to spend on advertising in local newspapers or on local radio or television stations. The credit, up to $5,000 in the first year and $2,500 in each of the next four years, would cover 80 percent of advertising costs in the first year and 50 percent annually thereafter. This provision would helps local businesses as well as local media companies. ■ Credit for local newspaper subscriptions. The act would provide for a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $250 per year to help cover the costs of subscriptions to local newspapers, in print or digital form, that primarily produce content related to news and current events. The credit would cover 80 percent of subscription costs in the first year and 50 percent thereafter, and help consumers while incentivizing support of local news organizations. ■ Payroll credit for journalists. This fiveyear refundable tax credit could be used by local newspapers to compensate its journalists up to $50,000 a year. The credit would cover 50 percent of compensation up to $50,000 in the first year, and 30 percent of compensation up to $50,000 in each of the subsequent four years. This provision would go a long way toward ensuring

that communities keep their local news coverage. This simple yet comprehensive legislation would help the three keys to trustworthy, fair and accurate local journalism: local residents, business owners and journalists. It would not be bailout or handout to any of these elements of a thriving community — rather, an urgently needed assist with a strictly limited time frame responding to an unprecedented public health and economic crisis. Please contact the office of your local U.S. representative — Rep. Peter King, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Rep. Kathleen Rice or Rep. Tom Suozzi — to ask him or her to support your local businesses, your local news media and your access to the trustworthy local news that only your community newspaper provides by cosponsoring the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. To see how to contact these legislators by email, phone or mail, go to https:// www.usa.gov/elected-officials. You’ll be taking another important step toward helping your community and its small businesses, including the local newspaper, emerge healthy from this crisis. Dean Ridings CEO, America’s Newspapers On behalf of its roughly 1,500 newspaper and associate member companies, America’s Newspapers is committed to explaining, defending and advancing the vital role of newspapers in democracy and civil life. It emphasizes educating the public on all the ways newspapers contribute to community. Learn more at www.newspapers.org.

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n the U.S. and in Europe, monuments, memorials and historic names are being removed from public places because of their associations with colonial expansion, racial bigotry and discriminatory public policy. In this country, initiatives are under way to redesignate military bases that honor Confederate generals, rename buildings that celebrate those with racist attitudes and actions, and remove statues of elected officials who not only enslaved people but fought to keep them as slaves. Princeton UniverroBert a. sity is removing President WoodsCott row Wilson’s name because of his racist views and policies. There are those who want the statue of President Theodore Roosevelt removed from in front of the American Museum of Natural History because it features two smaller figures on either side of him representing colonial expansion and racial discrimination. Others advocate the removal of Christopher Columbus statues because of the harm he did to others. Monuments and memorials are expres-

sions of a nation’s, a region’s or an institution’s values. They are erected or named to commemorate people who are seen as exemplifying those values. They are a form of mythmaking and political posturing to honor the past. In some cases, such as the naming of military bases for those who fought against the Union in order to preserve the system of slavery, even to the point of death, they were an attempt to heal the wounds of war and defeat. They were also a mistake. History is an essential subject, but it is given too little attention in schools and colleges. History is an examination of memory in all its forms in order to study what came before, whether in politics, norms of behavior, or science and technology. History is necessary to understand art and social policy as well as law and philosophy, because history is the study of context as well as text. What should we do with the monuments that celebrate those who fought to preserve the slave system, an essential element in the development of American capitalism? Are preservation as is or removal of historical statues and memorials our only options? To hide these monuments will not

iding these monuments will not erase the trauma of racism that Black Americans face.

Letters could be used? Because of the question posed in the headline, Brinton has already set the reader in a certain direction. We are judging much of our history by the thoughts and rules of the present time. What we need is to learn from the past, take the good and work on the negative. Why not write a different type of column, uplifting and inspiring instead of negative about our history? The statue of Roosevelt outside the American Museum of Natural History was built in a different time with different thoughts, and we of this generation don’t know what those thoughts and ideas were. When we assume, we might have ideas that are incorrect for the time we’re speaking about. History should be a learning tool to move forward, and labeling never helps us move forward. BARBARA KING Locust Valley

Has Brinton decided Roosevelt was a racist? To the Editor: I read with interest Scott Brinton’s July 9-15 column “Was Teddy Roosevelt a racist? You decide.” First, I would ask Brinton to name even a single person,

erase the stress and trauma of racism that Black Americans face every day. To bury them will not deep-six the memories of segregation, slavery and Jim Crow that have resulted in great disparities in health, wealth and opportunities for Black Americans. The statues and monuments should be put in museums or stored and represented in books for teaching the truth about our country, its trials as well as its triumphs. They can be used to teach about evolution in law, morality and ethics — and what equality means. In each case, it can be explained that there was vigorous opposition to slavery; not everyone condoned it, even if popular figures benefited from it. During George Washington’s first year in office as president, the Society of Friends — the Quakers, previously led by abolitionist Benjamin Franklin — petitioned the U.S. government to ban slavery, an initiative they had started in 1696. One hundred six years before Woodrow Wilson segregated the federal workforce, Britain had passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. There were slave rebellions and acts of civil disobedience that belied the notion of the “happy slave.” There was also an

politician or otherwise, who is correct and proper in their thinking all the time, and for all ages. Surprisingly, Brinton ignored the changing perspectives of different times in history, just as do those who today attempt to rewrite history by tearing down statues, or by destroying irreplaceable antique artifacts, as has occurred in the Middle East, in an attempt to deny the past. The Roosevelt statue outside the American Museum of Natural History is open to varied interpretation, as Brinton acknowledges when he writes that he had not previously noticed what he now believes is its racist nature. But such assessment is strictly personal and subjective. I, for one, regard Roosevelt on his magnificent steed, leading both the Native American (dare I say “Indian”?) and the Black man at his sides out of backwardness and deprivation into an enlightened and prosperous future. That Roosevelt was a white man seems to nullify any positive interpretation of this image for Brinton. I wonder how Brinton might now interpret the message that the Statue of Liberty conveys. “Liberty Enlightening the World” is obviously a Caucasian female, striding forward with torch in raised hand, lighting the path out of the darkness of deprivation and want for “the wretched refuse” of humanity

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Monuments, memorials and memory

active abolitionist movement and lecture ha yea circuit, with Frederick Douglass, a former slave, a popular speaker and author. rem His 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the vicious Fourth of July,” for the Rochester, N.Y., graspin Ladies Anti-Slavery Society, was one of many that helped dispel the notion that kids ha As the Black people lacked intelligence. The fact that many people, including so too d those elected to high office, benefited from the slave system did not mean there was no active and public opposition to it throughout the land. We need a national reconciliation with the truth if we are to fulfill the ideal “to create a more perfect union,” stated at the founding of our nation. The truth might hurt, but should be cited in honor of the ideals of democracy. These truths are neither unpatriotic nor politically correct. They acknowledge that historical accuracy is a virtue, and that our country was founded on ideals that were virtuous in aspiration if not in action. America was founded by people seek- open fu ing freedom who then proceeded to deny measu freedom to others. We must own up to this made n Our past. The study of history helps us think in terms of time, to understand how soci- Septem eties change. We must know our history safest w parent — and teach it well. do. NY tance L Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of on Fac Adelphi University. Andrew Cuo news b

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