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Mental health, $5M deficit worry officials morale and funding, including the budget deficit. “We have spent over $4 milState and local elected offi- lion in extra, non-budgeted cials addressed issues challeng- money that went to staff; it went ing the Baldwin School District, to extra teachers; it went to extra including a possicleaners so that we ble $5 million budcan open our buildget deficit and a ings; it went to looming mental technology, which health “crisis,” at we cannot get,” the annual LegislaCamhi said, refertive Forum hosted ring to orders for by the Baldwin c o m p u t e r s t h at Council of Parent have not yet been Teacher Associadelivered. tions last week. The district was The officials told it would be fielded questions reimbursed by the from PTA members Federal Emergency on Oct. 8 via Zoom Management Agenas part of the virtucy for its purchasal forum, which es, but when repreaimed to provide TaylOR daRliNg sentatives reached an “opportunity to out to FEMA, they State Assemblywoman meet with our were told they are elected officials at not being reimall levels of gover nment,” bursed. School officials, Camhi according to a letter written by said, were also told that they Kerry Firth, the PTA Council’s would not see any cuts in their second vice president of legisla- state aid checks, but from the tion. middle of June to the end of SepBaldwin Schools Superinten- tember, the Baldwin School Disdent Dr. Shari Camhi outlined trict was shorted $1 million. her concerns at the beginning of “So a million plus $4 million the meeting, including social- of money spent that was un-budemotional learning, access to technology and the internet, Continued on page 4

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Returning an artifact to its home The antique All Saints Episcopal Church plaque that was found by a Baldwin native in a Florida antique shop last month was returned to the church last Sunday. Baldwinite Maureen Herman assisted in the effort and organized a ceremony outside the church. Story, more photos, Page 7.

Baldwinite runs London Marathon But he does it from Fire Island to Baldwin By BRidgET dOwNEs bdownes@liherald.com

Baldwinite Hareesha Boyagodage was supposed to travel to London in April to run in the 40th London Marathon, but the coronavirus pandemic changed his plans. Organizers postponed the marathon to October and invited runners from around the world to participate, but this time, virtually. And Boyagodage decided

to keep his word and complete the task. On Oct. 4, he ran 26.2 miles from Fire Island to Baldwin, and raised funds for charity to support people with learning disabilities. Boyagodage raised $400, donated $600 of his own money and aims to reach a goal of $3,500, to be donated to Mencap, a United Kingdom-based organization that works to improve the lives of children and adults with

learning disabilities. “Not everybody learns the same way,” Boyagodage said. “There are a lot of people who have different strengths and sometimes different weaknesses, so that’s why I’m passionate about it.” His family members dropped him off on Fire Island and he made his way down the bike path that runs alongside the Continued on page 3

ducation is the last place that money needs to be cut from because our children are now missing out on being children.

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Baldwinite runs 26.2 miles for charity Ocean Parkway, Boya goda g e, 39, explained, tracking his progress on an app until he returned home to Baldwin Harbor. He completed the marathon in six hours and 40 minutes. “It’s beautiful, and it’s flat as it could get,” he said of the route. His family members, including his wife, Buddhini, and four children, dropped off water bottles every two miles or so, so that he could pick them up along the way. “He’s passionate about everything he does,” Buddhini said, adding that his postrun soreness isn’t bothering him so much because he enjoys long-distance running. “That’s something he likes. He enjoys it, so we support him.” And it wasn’t his first marathon. Boyagodage has run marathons in New York City, Chicago and Berlin prior to the 40th London Marathon. But this time, for Boyagodage, a certified public accountant and president of H&B Premier Tax and Accounting in Baldwin, it was different. About six miles into the run, he decided to send video messages to special people in his life, including family members and business Boyagodage’s family, including his four colleagues, to spread some love. “I was running by myself and I was of Sri Lanka, kept his office open during thinking what I could do to inspire some- the pandemic and helped his clients apply body else and send some love,” he said, for financial assistance programs, includ“because a lot of people are hurting at ing the Small Business Association Paycheck Protection Program, this point.” without charge. Sometimes you have to be He also picked up and willing to adapt to change, dropped off documents for Boyagodage said, adding some of his senior clients that he could have been and picked up and dropped angry that he didn’t get a off those of his employees chance to go to London and who were going to use pubtake part in the marathon lic transportation to get to and collect some swag, like the office to ensure they T-shirts and a medal. stayed safe. “I could’ve come up with BuddHini “He’s very encouraging,” a hundred excuses not to do said Emilie Calixpe, one of it,” he said, “but it was my Boyagodage Boyagodage’s clients who goal, and I was going to keep Hareesha’s wife received a video message my word.” from him, adding that he This year has been tough for a lot of people, he said, but it’s like a makes all of his clients feel like he has their best interest in mind. “You can call marathon. him any time, and it was very sweet of “Life is like a marathon,” he said. “If you think about the 26 miles all at once, him that he remembered to send me a it’s overwhelming. You don’t know if you message while he was doing this.” could finish it or not, but you could always take the next step. And if you can take the next step, you can take the next one. If you finish the next mile, you can finish the next mile.” Dilshan Fenevirathne, a property manager in Boyagodage’s office, helped drop off the water bottles along the route and received a video message from him. He said he respects Boyagodage for completing the marathon, adding that he probably could not keep up with him. Fenevirathne occasionally runs with Boyagodage in the mornings and evenings, and said that Boyagodage has encouraged him, despite his asthma. “He’s a good mentor to me,” Fenevirathne said. “To me, he’s like a role model.” Additionally, Boyagodage, an enrolled agent, chartered accountant, graduate of the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka and attorney at law of the Supreme Court

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children, cheered him on and celebrated with him after the race. HareesHa Boyagodage, a Baldwin resident and business owner, participated in the virtual 40th London Marathon on Oct. 4. Boyagodage ran 26.2 miles, mostly along Ocean Parkway, and stopped briefly for the 15th mile mark at Jones Beach.

Officials field funding, mental health questions continuEd from front pagE geted in order to get back to school gives us the $5 million that we are now short in our budget,” she explained. Camhi said she also predicts a mental health crisis that jeopardizes the socialemotional health of students and teachers. “Our educators are in emotional distress,” she said. “I listened to them speak about how difficult this environment is for them, how difficult this environment is for our students, how hard they are working to reach our kids through a screen that looks like this, and how they are trying to reach our kids in person as well.” Not only are educators working above and beyond, she added, “but they are stressed out beyond anything that I can possibly even convey to you.” The district is doing its best to provide as much emotional support as possible, Camhi said, but she urged officials to seek funding and explore connections to mental health service providers like local hospitals to bolster that support. A representative of U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice said the congresswoman “is committed to doing everything she can to make sure the federal government passes the stimulus bill that provides relief for the states, and more importantly, the schools.”

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ElEctEd officials fiEldEd questions from the Baldwin Council of Parent Teacher Associations via Zoom on Oct. 8. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, whose district includes parts of Baldwin, said, “Until we see what happens Nov. 3, or hopefully very soon after Nov. 3, we don’t have a sense of how big a chasm we have to bridge.” Revenue must come from either tax

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would be less expensive, faster and would remove the competition between districts across the state. She said she also hopes the emergency funding from the federal government comes swiftly. “[State Comptroller Tom] DiNapoli will provide a mid-year fiscal report which will give an accurate assessment of where we are now,” Griffin said, “and where the holes are and maybe some revenue stream we’re not aware of.” Mulé, as a county legislator, noted that she has little control over school budget issues, but said she would assist the district in any way she could. “Our children right now are being short-changed due to the difficulties of the pandemic,” she said, “and we have to figure this out . . . The county, like all municipalities, is also facing a massive, massive shortfall due to the pandemic, and the only answer is to get money from the federal government.” Additionally, Goosby said she would like to see to it that no additional charter schools enter her district because they take funding away from local public schools. She noted that things would work more efficiently if everyone were to work together.

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Positive Covid-19 cases found in school district bdownes@liherald.com

Two classes are currently in quarantine and will remain remote for the next two weeks after multiple positive cases of Covid-19 have been found in the Baldwin School District. School officials were informed on Oct. 7 about two positive cases of Covid19 at Meadow Elementary School, according to a letter sent out by Superintendent Dr. Shari Camhi. Additionally, one case in Baldwin Middle School has been confirmed, as of press time Monday. “The person who is infected has not been in the building since late September and is currently quarantined,” the letter reads. “All decisions being made are in strict and direct consultation with our school physician and the [Department of Health]. At this time, the DOH has cleared Meadow Elementary School to remain open and no further quarantining is required.” Camhi said the district is taking the time to complete contact tracing and obtain all the details to ensure information shared with the community is as accurate as possible. “We will continue to closely monitor these situations and will provide additional updates if needed,” the letter reads. “If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact your building principal.” In a letter that went out two days later,

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Camhi said school officials were informed about one new positive case of Covid-19 at Meadow Elementary School. “As always, our custodial department thoroughly cleans and disinfects all areas of the school every day and night and will continue to do so,” the letter reads. On Oct. 5, Baldwin school officials said they discovered three positive cases of Covid-19 that resulted in contact tracing at Steele Elementary School and

Baldwin High School, according to a letter sent out that day by Camhi. “These cases all stemmed from the same source,” the Oct. 5 letter reads. “We have been in touch with the Department of Health who has guided us through the process of contact tracing. Due to the health and safety protocols we have in place, such as mask wearing and social distancing, only one additional person has been asked to quarantine.” The Department of Health cleared

the schools to remain open and no further contact tracing or quarantining is required, according to the letter. “Thank you to our Baldwin family for their continued diligence and honesty during this difficult time,” the letter reads. “We are appreciative of how seriously Baldwin, as a community, has taken this health emergency. It is because of this conscientiousness that we can get through these cases as carefully and smoothly as possible.”

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ContaCt traCing has been conducted at Baldwin schools after school officials discovered positive Covid-19 cases.

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Highest beam installed at UBS Arena

Covid-19 protocols to be implemented at new venue when it opens to the public season, and will house a 17,000-seat arena for the Islanders hockey team, as well as 20,000 seats for concerts. There will also be New York Islanders and state officials 56 suites, private clubs and 2,000 premium gathered at the future home of the UBS seats. Arena last Friday morning to watch as Musical artists, many of whom postconstruction crews placed the highest poned their 2020 tours, will also benefit beam atop the 885-square-foot facility. from a two-way ramp that will accommo“Today is a very, very special day,” date eight trucks, one of which will be able Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling to drive right onto the arena floor, for artsaid at the topping-off ceremony. The ists to easily unload their equipment. They health system — the largest in New York will also be able to stay in a four-season State — has partnered with the Islanders presidential suite, complete with their own and lead developer Oak View greenrooms and offices that Group to provide more comwill be only 15 steps from the munity-based wellness prostadium. grams and ensure people’s “They went out of their safety and well-being while way to make sure we didn’t inside the future live entercut any corners,” Leiweke tainment and sports venue. said of designer Populous at a “This is about hope,” he webinar about the future of said. “This is about the live sports and entertainment future.” on Oct. 8, adding that UBS’ Construction on the nearly bathrooms “are nicer than $2 billion project was delayed most arenas.” Tim leiweke by two months when Gov. Oak View Group officials Andrew Cuomo announced have also spent months lookhis “New York on Pause” order in March, ing into different sanitation technologies but now, Oak View Group CEO Tim Lei- to implement at the new UBS Arena, and weke said, the project is back on track to assembled a task force to discuss health open next fall. He and Islanders co-owner and safety. They will also create new stanJon Ledecky attributed that success to the dards for health and safety at arenas that hard work of the project’s 10,000 union an independent agency would rate them workers. on. “It’s because of each of you that we are “Our job is to ultimately deal with the able to reach this important milestone,” virus,” Leiweke said, noting that he had Ledecky told the workers on-site at the cer- met with Dowling early on in the planning emony, with Leiweke adding that he “can- stage to discuss how they could safely open not believe what a phenomenal job you’ve an arena during a pandemic, and Dowling done.” informed him about the need for air-filtraOfficials broke ground on the site last tion systems. September, and they expect the roof to be The arena will now feature four mastwo-thirds complete by the holiday season. sive air-pumping stations and technology From there, Leiweke said, crews could that disinfects the air. It will also use ultrastart working on the electricity and plumb- violet lights to help disinfect surfaces and ing, and putting up drywall. will feature outdoor spaces, and the grabCrews have already begun installing and-go technology that Amazon uses at its the beams and stanchions for the stadium Amazon Go stores. Oak View Group was seats, and watched as the highest beam, able to get that technology at its UBS signed by officials and union workers, was Arena due to its naming rights agreement put in place on Oct. 9. with Amazon for the Seattle Kraken’s new The facility is expected to open in time stadium. for the National Hockey League’s 2021-22 “We’re working with the gold stan-

Crews plaCed The highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.

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dard,” Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said. “We have to make sure a fan feels 1,000 percent safe when they enter the building.” But the Oak View Group, the Islanders and Northwell Health are also making sure people in the community stay safe. They announced on Oct. 6 that, as part of the partnership, Northwell and the Islanders will create community programs focused on health, nutrition and physical activity. The partnership will also help Northwell expand its outreach efforts, Dowling said, and learn more about the community’s needs. “It will be continuous learning,” Dowling said, with Leiweke adding that officials from the different organizations will learn more about the community’s needs before the first puck drops at the arena in 14 months. A retail village included in the plans for the redevelopment project, however, may open a year later due to coronavirus delays, and the south platform of a new Elmont Long Island Rail Road station at the site will open around Nov. 1 of next year with the north platform — serving westbound trains — finished a year later. The station will include 5,500 parking spaces, with 150 reserved for commuter park-

ing. “We will be fine, and we will get through this,” Leiweke said at another panel discussion about the construction project on Oct. 8. “I’m not going to let a temporary virus affect what we’re doing here.” The project is being privately funded, Leiweke said, and is expected to provide a significant boost to the regional economy, at a time when economic activity has slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is expected to generate roughly $25 billion in economic activity over the term of its lease, and developers have vowed to fill 30 percent of the arena’s permanent jobs with workers who live in the surrounding area. Additionally, 30 percent of contracting dollars for construction was earmarked for state-certified minority- and female-owned businesses, and 6 percent was earmarked for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. “If you don’t think New York is going to return, you are blind to what’s going on around us today,” Leiwekee said at the ceremony on Friday. “To all of those that doubt New York, come visit us at UBS.” For more information about the arena, visit www.UBSArena.com.

Northwell receives $1.4M grant to study gun violence Northwell Health has been awarded $1.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to study gun violence prevention and establish and implement a first-of-its-kind protocol to universally screen among those at risk of firearm injury. The grant is part of the health system’s “We Ask Everyone About Guns” research study, which aims to shift the paradigm to view gun violence as a public health issue and approach firearm injury risk similarly to other health risk factors that are part of routine care, like smoking, substance use and motor vehicle accidents. We Ask Everyone About Guns will

establish evidence-based screening and intervention strategies within three of its hospitals. Led by Drs. Chethan Sathya, director of Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, and Sandeep Kapoor, the study will pilot at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, a pediatric trauma center on the Queens-Nassau County border that is the accepting facility for adolescent trauma for more than five counties, and Staten Island University Hospital — each of which are in regions with critical need for firearm injury and mortality prevention, and areas with at-risk

youth. Northwell plans to expand We Ask Everyone About Guns across the health system. “Gun violence is a public health issue, and this NIH-funded study is a step in the right direction to finally addressing it as one,” said Michael Dowling, Northwell president and CEO. “Unfortunately, we have been dealing with two pandemics — Covid-19 and gun violence. By screening for firearm safety in our facilities, we can better understand how and why this senseless bloodshed continues to increase at historic rates.”

Northwell received the NIH grant as gun violence continues to rise across the country and remains the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. — nearly 40,000 people dying each year, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In August, shootings doubled and murders increased 50 percent in New York City, according to the NYPD, compared to the same timeframe in 2019. Since May, there have been 791 shootings in New York City alone, which was a 140plus percent increase over the same period in 2019.

Antique church plaque returns to Baldwin bdownes@liherald.com

The antique All Saints Episcopal Church plaque has returned home to Baldwin after a long journey over state lines. Baldwin resident Maureen Herman arranged a ceremony at the church, on Harrison Avenue, last Sunday to allow for a proper welcome back celebration for the artifact.

Baldwin native Eric Finkelstein was visiting the Lakeland Antique Mall in Florida on Sept. 5 when he stumbled upon the plaque hanging from the ceiling. It reads “All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Baldwin, N.Y. Rev. C. Merton Wilson, Rector.” He took a photo and posted it in the Baldwin Inside Facebook group. Baldwin native John Vetter then offered to buy it and donate it to the church. On Sept. 8, Herman launched a

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the rev. Maxine Barnett, left, alongside parish wardens Henry Grant and Bettie Brinson, Maureen Herman and Michael Cecere of Cecere Family Funeral Home in Baldwin.

a cereMony was held at the church last Sunday to welcome the plaque back to its hometown.

GoFundMe page with the hopes of raising the funds necessary to bring the plaque back home to Baldwin. “It was a great success,” Herman said, thanking the contributors besides herself: Anton Murphy, Peggy Gay, Michael J. Cecere III and family, Keith Raitano, Ethel Simmons, Kathleen Herman, Laura Cody, Geraline Veltre and John Vetter. Enough funds were raised to not only buy the wooden plaque and ship it home,

but to donate the excess funds to the church. Vetter bought the plaque, packed and shipped it, and was reimbursed. The cost of the plaque was about $267 and the GoFundMe effort raised about $463. The plaque was returned to the All Saints Episcopal Church to a grateful congregation along with a card sending happy thoughts and a donation check from the leftover funds raised via the GoFundMe: $221.03.

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Panel guides first-time home buyers By Briana Bonfiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com

When Max and Ashley Kramer decided to buy their first home together before Covid-19 hit, they quickly realized it would be a lot of work. “We went on a whim to look at a few houses before we were prepared at all,” Ashley said. “That was important for us because it made us realize, ‘Ok, we need a team. We can’t do this on our own.’” To begin the process in April, they first called a mortgage broker. Though they lost out on deals for two homes because of the fast-paced market, they landed in a house that they say they are happy with in North Bellmore. The Kramers shared their first-time home-buying experience on the latest in a series of Herald Inside LI webinars produced by RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, discussing different aspects of life in the Covid-19 pandemic. On Oct. 8, the couple was joined by panelists Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker at Douglas Elliman; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc. Moderator Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, first asked the panelists the most important thing a first-time homebuyer should know. The experts’ resounding answer was to find a reliable team, composed of a mortgage broker, a buyer’s real estate agent and an attorney, who will help at every step of the way. “It’s all about communication between everyone,” Wallace said, “and unfortunately, in this market right now, I feel for the buyers out there. They’re trying so hard, and they are qualified; sometimes they just need a little more education about their qualifications.” Ferrero said that step one in the home-buying process is to do what the Kramers did — consult with a mortgage broker, assess finances and answer questions like, “How much am I comfortable spending?” and “How will I show proof of income, credit, savings and assets?” “The most important thing is to plan, to budget and to basically check your credit and speak to somebody that will be pre-approving you,” she explained, “because if you don’t have that pre-approval or you don’t start that process, it’s going to be difficult to know where to go from there.” In the time of Covid-19, securing a pre-approval or pre-commitment based on finances is crucial, the panelists agreed, because many sellers will not allow buyers into the houses without one. The next step for a buyer is to decide where they

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want to live. Consult with a real estate agent who knows the areas well, walk through the neighborhoods and decide what they want and need in a home. “I’m seeing a trend from west to east as people are coming out of apartment living and are wanting more space,” Korman said. “People aren’t necessarily going to be going into the city office five days a week anymore.” While there is high demand for people moving out of apartments and into larger homes on Long Island, there is also low supply of homes on the market. This means the market moves quickly, and everyone needs to be on top of their game when making offers, the panelists said. Max suggested securing a pre-commitment rather than a pre-approval for the mortgage. “Our offer was a little shakier because it was lower, and we didn’t have a commitment to lend so that would have helped us on the terms side,” Max said of the Kramers’ first offer on a house. Once an offer is accepted, Korman explained that time is of the essence — a buyer needs to immediately call to schedule an inspection and close on the deal, especially in today’s hot market. “It’s very stressful for

CloCkwise from the top right, Skye Ostreicher, moderator; Max and Ashley Kramer, first-time home buyers; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker; Stuart Richner, CEO and publisher of Herald Community Newspapers; Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc., spoke on a virtual call about the process of buying a first house.

all,” Wallace said. Max said to expect large closing costs, especially on Long Island. “The down payment you expect,” he said, “the closing costs you don’t, and they’re high — you’re talking $15,000 to $20,000, and that’s not going toward the principal of your house.” There are several grants available for first-time homebuyers, either to go toward down payments or renovations, Ferrero said. These include the state’s SONYMA program, homebuyer “dream” programs with certain banks and down payment assistance programs. Wallace encouraged people to visit the Long Island Housing Partnership website, lihp.org, to learn more. “It’s important to educate people and not scare people,” Ferrero said. “Markets change. Never give up because there are programs out there to help you and homes for you. It may not be the right time for you but that time will come.” Emigrant Mortgage Company, Scott Wallace Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and Douglas Elliman sponsored the event. Visit liherald.com/insideli to view a recording of this webinar and find more information on upcoming webinars.

RichnerLive to host breast cancer awareness webinar To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RichnerLive will host a free, virtual Herald Inside LI panel on to the disease and its impact on Long Islanders. On Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., join top advocates, doctors and community leaders to answer questions, debunk myths and share facts about breast cancer. Is the incidence of breast cancer higher among Long Island women? Where can women be screened and what is treatment like? The discussion

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series that started in August to address different aspects of life during the Covid-19 crisis. This episode will also touch upon the pandemic’s impact on breast cancer treatment. To register, visit liherald.com/ insideli. To submit your questions in advance, email insideli@liherald.com. To sponsor a webinar or for more information about Herald Inside LI, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive. com or (516) 569-4000, ext. 224.

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By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com

In the Fourth Congressional District, incumbent Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, faces Douglas Tuman, a Republican from West Hempstead. The Fourth Congressional District includes Elmont, Baldwin, Bellmore, East Rockaway, East Meadow, the Five Towns, Lynbrook, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Garden City, Hempstead, Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Malverne, Freeport, Merrick, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Wantagh, West Hempstead, Westbury and parts of Valley Stream. Before Election Day on Nov. 3, the Herald asked the candidates questions about important issues facing the district.

Party: Democrat

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Herald: With the coronavirus pandemic

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having a negative impact on local businesses, what could you do as a member of Congress to help ensure that businesses get what they need to survive?

Rice: The coronavirus pandemic has creat-

ed an unprecedented public health and economic crisis that we need to confront simultaneously. Nassau County has been one of the hardest-hit areas in the country and the current uptick in cases as we enter the cold weather seasons is troubling. We need to focus on creating new jobs to replace those that were lost, we need to help our small and mid-sized businesses get back on their feet, and we need to provide continued financial relief to the families who have been most affected by this pandemic. I held weekly conference calls with small businesses in my district with the Small Business Administration and local experts to help navigate the Paycheck Protection Program and other programs available. We also need to think urgently about how we can help our vast healthcare, education and transportation systems adapt to this new normal and ensure that they are prepared for future surges. Long Island is in the process of re-opening, and that’s a good thing. But we need to make sure that our local municipalities, who provide critical services to our constituents, have the tools they need to operate safely and successfully in the weeks and months to come. All of this will require robust federal investment and I’m committed to helping our district secure the resources it needs to recover from this crisis and build back stronger. I am committed to getting a bipartisan relief bill through Congress that can be signed by President Trump. Our front-line workers and small businesses deserve so much better than the typical Washington gridlock.

Tuman: First and foremost, I would work across the aisle to immediately deliver financial relief to small businesses, families and citizens in the form of standalone stimulus payments. That would mean one bill that directly delivers support funding to small businesses and $1,200 stimulus

Kathleen Rice Incumbent

Professional experience: Prosecutor, district attorney, member of Congress education: Touro Law Center (1991), The Catholic University of America (1987) Political experience: Former district attorney of Nassau County checks to each eligible citizen, no strings or unrelated political objectives attached. Right now in Washington, self-interested politicians and partisan politics have produced gridlock because both parties are trying to stuff unrelated policy measures into their bills. It is not time to play politics. We need relief now. My dual approach of providing funding to businesses and citizens will allow businesses to cover expenses to stay afloat, while improving our economy, which will in turn increase patronage at these small businesses. As businesses reopen, our government should provide personal protective equipment to promote safety and expedite economic recovery. As Congressman, I will introduce a bill that allows small businesses to deduct expenses incurred from the purchase of PPE supplies. We must also create a business-friendly environment to promote small business recovery, start-up, and consumerism in the coming years. To this end, I have developed a six-part tax reform plan that permanently extends pro-small business tax deductions, allows tax deferrals for start-up small businesses, eliminates the SALT cap, eliminates the marriage penalty, increases the child tax credit and increases allowable expense deductions for teachers. These tax reform measures will promote small business growth and consumerism, while making Long Island more affordable.

Herald: What do you think can be done to help assist in resolving the issues we have with race in this country on a local level?

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Professional experience: Commissioner of engineering for the Town of Hempstead (professional engineer and patent attorney) education: Stevens Institute of Technology and Hofstra University Maurice Deane School of Law Political experience: None Rice: When it comes to pursuing social

and racial justice, we need to first look at criminal justice and policing reform. There is no question that we need to reform police practices in this country to ensure that everyone feels protected and served. I was proud to support the George Floyd Justice in Police Act, which would enact several immediate and life-saving measures to reform police practices in this country. But more broadly, if we want to create social and racial equity, then we need to address systemic inequities that still exist in education, housing, health care and employment. Many of these inequities have been laid bare during the pandemic. Black and Brown communities were hit hardest by the health and economic effects of this crisis, as well as the digital divide that has made remote learning difficult for many communities of color. I’m committed to fighting for these issues in Congress.

Tuman: I believe priority number one is

putting politics aside and electing leaders that actually listen to and act on behalf of our communities of color. In office for six years, our Congresswoman has continuously neglected communities like Hempstead, Roosevelt and Uniondale, and missed two times more votes than the average Congressperson in D.C. She has literally left our communities of color voiceless and voteless. From Hempstead to Freeport, I have visited every town in our district to hear about the issues that our communities of color care about: making Long

Island more affordable, ensuring safety and protection in our communities, recovering from Covid and improving our schools and local infrastructure. To our communities of color: I have heard you, and I will work for you. My goal is to ensure that the solutions we deliver and opportunities we create are equally available to all residents in our district. To provide safety and protection for all, we must work to support and improve relationships between our police and communities of color through joint community-law enforcement events and training. To improve schools and local infrastructure, we must redirect our federal funding to our own local schools, roads and public transportation.

Herald: Much like businesses, schools need help amid the pandemic. How can the federal government help?

Rice: The health and safety of our chil-

dren must be our number one priority. This is not an issue where we can cut corners, shortchange funding or let politics dictate our course of action. Municipalities and school districts are financially strapped, and the federal government must provide further assistance so schools can continue to open and operate safely. Unfortunately, providing aid to state and local governments, which would include funding for local school districts, has been a major point of contention in Covid relief negotiations thus far. We can look carefully at the final amount, but there is no question that further relief is needed. I hear it from superintendents and other local officials in Nassau County every single day. We must be willing to compromise on the next bill, but I won’t ever compromise on the safety of our children. I will keep fighting in Congress until our local communities and schools have the resources they need.

Tuman: The federal government’s role in

education should be one of support, not control. Our federal government should provide grants to schools that lack the funding to acquire advanced learning technology, like iPads and laptops. At the same time, I unequivocally believe that parents, teachers and local administrators should make all decisions regarding school reopenings, school curriculums, afterschool programs, sports and related matters. Our parents, teachers and local communities know what is best for our children, not partisan politicians down in Washington, D.C. The federal government also has another indirect, yet hugely important, role in keeping our schools funded and successful. Our schools are predominantly funded by state and local taxes, namely property taxes, paid by residents and businesses in our school districts. It is vital that our federal government acts immediately in delivering relief to residents and businesses to keep them open. As Congressman, I would introduce a standalone bill to immediately deliver that relief.

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Spruce up your home as you prepare to spend more time indoors he collective experience of being under lockdown during 2020 has had one big effect for many of us: It’s strengthened the urge to refresh our homes, now that we’re spending more time there than ever. And not just for aesthetics, but for functionality, especially as home offices become our regular offices (and thus Zoom meeting backgrounds), living rooms/dens often become gyms (and even classrooms and second offices), while patios, decks and yards become the only respite available from overused indoor spaces — and an extension of our homes where we enjoy socially distant activities with family and friends. The months spent at home have many of us ready to make some changes to our living space — if we haven’t done so already. With an eye on the bank account, you don’t have to sacrifice style for price. Simple cosmetic touches like a fresh coat of paint or color accents can provide a fresh start without breaking the bank.

throw rug or window covering, and then pulling an accent color from that item to use on an accent wall and instantly create a cohesive design. Next, use a color that sits next to that accent color on the color wheel and lighten it up as much as you can for a trim or ceiling paint.“This really brings things together but not in a dramatic way,” she says. Paint works for updating furniture and other household items, too. Interior designer Kayla Goldstein advises looking for secondhand items and revamping them with spray paint. “I cannot tell you how many amazing finds I have found in thrift stores, garage sales and flea markets,” she says. “Almost anything has potential, and spray paint is phenomenal in bringing it out. You can find items for $30 or less and spruce them up and reimagine them.” She advises investing in good-quality picture frames so you can dress up your walls with inexpensive artwork and photos, even creating your own gallery wall for a glam look.

Paint “Never underestimate the power of paint, especially if you’re willing to do it yourself,” says Cristina Miguelez, a remodeling specialist for home remodeling website Fixr. “You can paint everything.” Miguelez loves budget decorating and appreciates the versatility of paint, including countertop paint, appliance paint, floor paint, and wall and ceiling paint. She suggests choosing one focal point in a room, such as a great

Details Paying attention to details can have big impact. Consider replacing kitchen and bathroom cabinet hardware, like knobs and draw pulls, with a fresh, affordable alternative. Many of these accents start at a few dollars. Designer and Realtor James Judge recommends adding trim to your walls to enhance your space. For example, you can choose wainscoting for a classic look or add a grid pattern using basic 1-by-2-foot panels from a local hardware store.

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the main color scheme of the room or add a bold pop of color that perhaps opposes the color scheme. You can rotate decor accents as needed, being mindful to limit clutter. Add festive seasonal touches to your space like different pillows, blankets, candles, table decor, table runners, placemats and more. Even though these items aren’t permanent, they add personality and allow you to experiment with colors, textures and patterns in small amounts. These creative interior design updates are quick, easy and inexpensive yet impactful. Keeping your home decor refreshed and up to date will help you fall in love with your home all over again.

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sun-dry before bringing bins back in the house and putting dryer sheets in the bottoms to create good smells and absorb moisture. Carpets and rugs: After years of spills, footprints and pet hair, whether your carpets look good or not, there are a lot of extra smells (and potentially moisture) stuck in the fibers of your floor coverings. Take some time and money to thoroughly wash them out and let them air-dry while you open up all your windows. After you’ve purged the bad smells, you’re ready for the fun part: picking good smells to create a peaceful ambiance. This is where the advice diverges, but all routes will work. Air fresheners, cleaning supplies and candles all have man-made chemicals in them; incense can be hard for some people to tolerate; methods for infusing natural aromas take the most work. But all will achieve a pleasant scent in your home. It’s up to you to choose which is right for you, but here are some good starting ideas from our trusted journalists: Heat The most effective candles and air fresheners include some type of subtle heating. Candles work well but are limited by their wicks and also can create smoke stains. Experts recommend heating plates for either scented wax (no wick and no flame) or plug-in air fresheners. Incense Incense is a great option and creates a cool vibe, often with strong, long-lasting smells. Common scents are sandalwood, frankincense, jasmine, lavender and patchouli, although any store that sells incense will often have many more to choose from. Experiment with different scents and brands. Always use a proper incense burning stand, and ask your guests if they’ve ever had any adverse reactions to incense when they arrive; it causes some people to get mild respiratory issues or headaches. Natural methods Natural methods are a bit more labor-intensive, but they always create fresh, natural and subtle smells, as opposed to the man-made smells of some artificial scents. Experts recommend small jars of coffee beans, eucalyptus or lavender branches. Coming back to the theme of heat, many home experts will simmer fruits and herbs on the stove, bake vanilla beans on low or put essential oils in their heating plate. Once you’ve ushered out the bad smells, any one of these options will provide a welcoming, pleasant atmosphere.

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With the Covid-19 crisis leaving parents struggling with facing the challenges of battling work responsibilities and remote learning for children, the Friedberg JCC has offered a new “All Day at the J” program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The JCC, which has served South Shore communities for 60 years, is launching the program Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. with optional aftercare until 6 p.m. at the Oceanside campus. It will supervise children who are participating in remote learning with their home school district or private school. In the event schools must change to an all-remote model because of closure from the virus, the program will remain open. In addition to supervised online learning and homework help, children enrolled in the initiative will be able to use all of the resources provided in the state-of-theart community center. Breaks for snacks, art and sports are all part of the day, which is customized to meet each child’s individual school schedule. A gymnasium, playground, auditorium and outdoor spaces provide a safe, socially distanced, yet fun environment. All Centers for Disease Control and state health guidelines are strictly followed. Children are placed in small cohorts and the highest level of safety is maintained at all times.

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Kaminsky: We did make changes in the bail refor m law. We added 25 new offenses to the law. But we have to remember public safety is the most important priority. But overall, we want law enforcement to be part of the solution. Mental health issues are a major problem and we need ways to deal with that, too.

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The Herald asked State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and challenger Victoria Johnson questions focusing on issues of importance to local residents. Their answers have been edited for style and clarity.

Herald: The President has just tested pos-

Party: Democrat

Party: Republican

Johnson: In regards to bail reform, I think some changes have to be made to the system. But we have to give judges back their discretion. Todd Kaminsky did admit to speaking to law enforcement and that they did not like a lot about bail reform. His campaign has ties to left-wing legislators in New York City. He is not endorsed by a single police organization.

age: 42

age: 60

Herald: Why do you believe voters

Hometown: Long Beach

Hometown: Rockville Centre

Professional experience: Assistant district attorney in the Queens DA’s office before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District. State Senator since 2014. Chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Professional experience: Chief of staff and office assistant to Assembly representatives on Long Island

itive for Covid-19. Is the state doing enough to protect its citizens?

Kaminsky: Covid-19 has created an

unprecedented health and financial crisis that requires strong leadership and decisive action, and that challenge will continue for some time as we work to keep the virus at bay while we rebuild our economy. I have been inspired by our community, which has come together in remarkable ways. I am proud of the work my office has done so far to meet these crises head on to protect Long Island, including delivering meals to the hungry and seniors, distributing PPE, connecting the unemployed to benefits, and doing all we can to support essential workers. But I have also made clear that Albany has to step up. That is why I pushed through mortgage relief for struggling homeowners, protections for tenants, and spending that is responsibly targeted at ending the health crisis.

Johnson: I think we’re doing a lot but a

lot more needs to be done. We need better communication between Albany and the local communities. Take catering halls and restaurants. Catering halls can have 50 percent capacity but restaurants can only serve 25 people. What’s the difference? Nassau County coordinated with the towns to help restaurants. This is a novel virus and things change very quickly. We need better communication.

Herald: Much of the district is environmentally fragile. How would you deal with this?

Todd Kaminsky Incumbent

education: University of Michigan undergraduate; New York University Law School

Kaminsky: My biggest accomplishment this ter m was passing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) — a law I authored that is the nation’s strongest state-led effort to address climate change, protect us against extreme weather, and create new green jobs. This bill will have profound positive impacts on New York’s future, especially for Long Islanders, by protecting our precious air and water from permanent damage and by spur-

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Victoria Johnson Challenger

should elect you?

Kaminsky: Long Islanders deserve a

ring an entire new economic sector that will generate billions of dollars for workers and businesses in our area. Johnson: I know the Park Avenue area of Long Beach has issues with flooding. Whatever has to be done there should be done right away. People are also concerned about the super block and the environmental issues there. The project is going to put additional strain on the environment. My opponent was in favor of the super block. The boardwalk is already showing signs of wear and tear. He should be doing something about that.

fighter who delivers. As Senator, I have delivered real results for our community by putting Long Island families ahead of Albany politics. I strengthened anti-corruption laws, stood up for women’s access to health care, held utilities accountable, fought for the families of differently abled children, secured benefits for 9/11 first responders, authored a nation-leading law to fight climate change, and brought home millions of dollars for local schools, roads, the LIRR and infrastructure, all while voting hundreds of times to block tax increases and cap property taxes. Now I am helping lead us through the coronavirus pandemic. Since the crisis began, I secured protective equipment, funded food drives, cracked down on businesses that ignored safety guidelines, and won mortgage relief to protect Long Islanders’ homes.

Herald: One of the biggest issues dur-

Johnson: Life! My household budget is

education: Bachelor’s degree, SUNY Potsdam

ing the last legislative session was bail reform, which Senator Kaminsky sponsored. What are your views on bail reform now?

completely balanced. I’m a mother. I see what’s going on outside. I care. I don’t have any aspirations to go any higher than the State Senate.

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that in an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 16th day of September, 2020, bearing Index Number 20-000433, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York grants me the right to assume the name of Roland Zander Orselli. The city and state of my present address are Baldwin, NY; the month and year of my

birth are June, 2004; the place of my birth is Rockville Centre, NY; my present name is Caroline Trini Costello Orselli. 123436

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Scenic Rentals LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 07/29/2020. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Shade Blockers, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 10/08/20. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:Jenda Starre Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 123445

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

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Q. We have a situation where our new house was finished but our contractor didn’t get any inspections. Now we can’t get our certificate of occupancy. We replaced our house after Hurricane Sandy, and because it’s taller, it needed sprinklers. The contractor died and left no paperwork or permits for us. The plumber seems to have retired and left the state. We’re scrambling to figure this out. The building inspector is trying to help, Ask The and says we need all the Architect plumbing and electrical inspections, which means getting a new plumber and an electrician, who we located and is helping by giving us his sign-off, which we understand is through a private agency. We don’t understand why there’s a private agency instead of our building department. Don’t they give electric permits? The onte eeper hard part seems to be the sprinklers in our ceilings. Our architect, who drew the plans and showed the sprinkler head locations, says he can’t sign the affidavit the inspector needs without a sprinkler test, and nobody knows who installed the sprinkler plumbing. What can we do to get this over with?

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at Foye, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has said that service on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro North could be reduced by as much as 50 percent — and bus and subway service by 40 percent — in the coming months if the MTA does not receive $12 billion in federal aid. At the same time, fares could go up by more than the scheduled 4 percent next year. In other words, there would be substantially less service for more money. And those cuts would not only leave many commuters seethLarrY ing, but could also Penner create further financial and safety risks for the MTA and its passengers. Significant service cuts or fare hikes require a public hearing process. As a recipient of Federal Transit Administration funding, the MTA must comply with federal Title VI and other civil rights guidelines. Service cuts cannot have an adverse impact on minority, low-income and physically challenged communities. The process would require a series of public hearings across the metropolitan

area, which would take the MTA several months. It would be subject to review by the FTA and the New York City and state governments. Service reductions would require the MTA to update its FTA bus, subway and commuter rail fleet management plans. The FTA would want to ensure that the MTA has the financial resources to maintain its equipment, so that rail cars can remain operational for their intended lifespan of 39 years, and buses, 14 years. But with such extensive reductions, several hundred to several thousand commuter and subway rail cars and buses would no longer be needed, and couldn’t simply be kept around as spare equipment. The LIRR has a fleet of more than 1,150 cars, and Metro North, more than 1,260. New York City Transit has 6,400 subway cars, and more than 5,700 buses operate in the city. The fleets are partially federally funded, and equipment that is no longer needed for passenger service as a result of service reductions would require the FTA’s permission to be temporarily mothballed in a safe and secure location, while still being maintained. That would defeat the goal of cost savings. Another option would be to transfer

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equipment that is no longer needed to another transit agency. The paperwork alone involved in this process would take several months, and, once the transfer is completed, if ridership increases significantly or parts of the fleet need to be replaced, additional equipment would not be readily available. The MTA could also purchase the excess federally funded equipment from the FTA, basing its value on depreciation. The MTA would then be free to sell the surplus equipment and keep the proceeds. And it could retire any equipment that has already reached the end of its intended lifespan. But this, too, could lead to a shortage of equipment down the road. Most important, as far as commuters are concerned, a major reduction in LIRR service would go directly against promised increases in that service: new trains for the New York Islanders’ arena at Belmont Park, starting next October; a 40 percent increase in rush-hour service when the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track is completed in December 2022; the addition of 24 trains per hour during peak times in support of the $11.2 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal, also scheduled for December 2022;

eductions could leave commuters seething and increase costs for the agency.

Letters through any issue or hardship during the Covid-19 crisis, whether it was holding PSE&G LI accountable for its delay in repairing service or ensuring that the cost of PPE for dental procedures wouldn’t be a financial burden for patients. Griffin’s record demonstrates that she is someone you can count on to advocate for you, especially in these challenging times. DEBRA SIEGEL Rockville Centre

Defending our rights To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “We could use a little old-school politics right now” (Oct. 1-7): I was saddened to read that some of the people who responded to Brinton’s previous column, “A maddening tale of two presidencies” (Sept. 17-23), resorted to name-calling. I am also the child of a World War II Navy veteran. I am retired from the FDNY, which I served proudly for 26 years. I also have been involved with multiple charitable endeavors, along with many of my friends. We have delivered supplies and toys (more than 100,000) to areas coping with the aftermath of hurricanes in the U.S. since Katrina in 2005. I believe in the Constitution, and I love the United States. I support the police, and just as we were told after 9/11 that we should not judge all

and an increase in reverse-peak service on all branches by the end of that year. The MTA board of directors has a legal and fiduciary responsibility to protect the interests of both commuters and taxpayers. We need to make sure that Foye details all of the potential costs and challenges of the changes he has in mind with the board as well as elected officials at all levels of government before he proceeds with those cuts. And Long Islanders need to know how their daily commutes will change if the proposed cuts and fare hikes are implemented. How overcrowded will trains become? What will be the cost in time that commuters spend standing on platforms? How will social distancing be maintained as the coronavirus pandemic drags on? These are questions that all of us who use the LIRR and any other branches of the MTA should be asking. To voice your opinions, write to Foye, at the MTA, 2 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10004, or LIRR President Phil Eng, at the LIRR, 4312 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11435. Or record a comment for one of the MTA’s monthly board meetings, now being held on Zoom. For a schedule and instructions, go to www.mtaboardmeetings. Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office for over three decades.

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Muslims by the actions of a few, we should not now judge all law enforcement officers by the actions of a few. In Brinton’s most recent column, he wrote of Justice Ruth Ginsberg and her deep and abiding Jewish faith. Will the press now stand idly by if Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is bashed for practicing her Catholic faith by those on the left? The First Amendment clearly gives people the right to practice their religion, in addition to the right to free expression. Journalists have the choice to defend her constitutional rights or to pile on. And if you believe that all people have equal First Amendment rights in our country, I challenge you to wear a Make America Great Again hat and walk through the Upper West Side, SoHo, Greenwich Village or nearly anywhere in New York City and see how far you get. To Brinton, I say keep up the good work because, although I do not agree with most of what he writes, I enjoy and respect his conviction and will defend his First Amendment right to the press. TOM O’CONNOR North Bellmore

Time to ban fracking To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice has shown herself to be a true partner in helping to bring

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New York state and our country to 100 percent clean and renewable energy. Indeed, her opposition to the Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas Port and her support for offshore wind is commendable. But our planet is rapidly heating up, making it urgent that we move off fossil fuels such as fracked gas.

I urge Rice to co-sponsor and actively work for the passage of the Fracking Ban Act (H.R. 5857). We need to ban hydraulic fracturing and stop any new fossil fuel infrastructure across our country. JOSEPH VARON West Hempstead

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letters Supporting Judy Griffin To the Editor: I wish to express my support for the re-election of State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin in the 21st Assembly District. During the past two years that Griffin has been in office, she has followed through with her promise to be the voice of all of her constituents, without regard to party affiliation. Griffin promised to fight to

bring funding to the district, and she has delivered. She sought and secured federal funding for child care facilities, school supplies and personal protective equipment for essential front-line workers. More important, during these challenging times, she has helped small businesses navigate governmental bureaucracy. She has assisted small business owners in the community in reopening because she understands that small businesses are the lifeblood of our community. Griffin has also been a reliable source, guiding constituents

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I wondered why we see more demonizing than discussing; why what the media calls “debates” are really more like serial assertions, leaving essential questions undiscussed. Then I considered why elected officials of all stripes need each other. Why can’t we disagree without being disagreeable? What lessons are we teaching our children? Democrats are criticized for reliance on government for progressive social policies and infrastructure funding. Republicans want to cut taxes and reduce government. But infrastructure is needed to provide the platforms that Republicans expect for entrepreneurs to succeed. No millionaire or billionaire can legitimately claim that he or she did it alone. They, and certainly those who helped them, were most likely educated in public schools, drove to work on public roads, relied on police and firefighters, and used publicly licensed airwaves to communicate. They took for granted that they could eat safe foods and breathe clean air. In other words, entrepreneurs succeed by using facilities and systems funded by the taxes they don’t want to pay. Many anti-government types acknowledge this when they talk about “giving back” in recognition of the advantages society provided them. Far too often, though, these tax-deductible charitable contribu-

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tions serve as “voluntary taxation,” supporting personal priorities instead of the public ones that should be funded by taxes. And there are notable problems that result from too little government involvement: an inadequate and inequitable health care system, a lack of pandemic preparedness, rampant racism, financial meltdowns, unprotected water and produce, and cities and towns that are ravaged by hurricanes and forest fires. We suffer from too much focus on individual freedoms and not enough on collective responsibility. This doesn’t mean that government is the answer to every problem — or that business and the market are the sources of all wisdom. There are proper functions for government and proper functions for the market, and ignoring the unique missions of either usually leads to difficulty. The market seeks profit maximization, the public seeks safety and assurances and each balances the other. Over time, disparate groups around the world have peacefully reached agreements on issues as diverse as the Law of the Sea treaty, international telecommunications, air traffic control, the calendar and time zones, to name just a few. In each case, all gained through compromise. They built on the unique characteristics of cooperation and tolerance.

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These examples give me hope that differing points of view can find common cause in the highly inefficient use of tax revenues. On Long Island, for example, we have some 900 taxing authorities, each with a board and administrative structure. Think of the numerous towns and villages in our two counties, and the school, water, sewer and library districts that serve our population of 2.8 million. The challenges ahead are too large for either the government or the market to solve by themselves. Energy uses and sources, unconstrained financial instruments and natural disasters like rising seas are greater than either sector can handle alone. We need less anger and attitude. Instead we need committed leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base, and an informed citizenry prepared to debate them in order to bring all sides together to address common problems with common sense. And we, the public, should commit ourselves to elect new representatives when those in office are more committed to noise than negotiation. Only when this happens — when we can debate without shouting, and disagree without being disagreeable — can we begin to spend tax dollars more wisely on the highest priorities, and not continue to borrow from the next generation. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University.

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illions of Americans seem to be manifesting what has been called “insane” behavior: They keep doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different and better result. They keep flouting coronavirus regulations, and, even though such behavior has killed an outrageous number of Americans, they still expect a different outcome for themselves. They are surprised when they get sick. In the midst of a RAndI surging pandemic, kReIss they won’t wear a simple mask, even as the highly contagious virus sweeps across the country. They continue circulating the same lies about Covid-19 that have challenged the medical community from the beginning. These lies, minimizing the threat of the disease, undermine epidemiologists and embolden people to take risks that may land them in the ICU. Even though people at the White House are dropping like flies, those loyal to President Trump don’t see the necessity of a course correction in White House corona-

virus protocols. They are still ready to attend Trump’s mask-optional rallies without social distancing, even after people have gotten sick and died after such public events. Just ask Herman Cain. Millions think it’s OK to move about in public without observing the basic safety precautions issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They have no problem with sitting within spitting distance of the speaker at the podium. Witness the president’s unmasked children sitting in the audience at the first debate. I still see people without masks in local stores. They apparently believe that if Covid-19 isn’t a hoax, then at worst it’s no big deal, and in Trump’s case it’s “a blessing in disguise.” So, no worries. And why should they fret? The president of the United States isn’t worried. Even after testing positive, after suffering various clinical symptoms of Covid-19, having at least two episodes of low oxygen levels and spiking a fever, he is champing at the bit to hold rallies and even an in-person second debate with Joe Biden. At press time, the White House was refusing to release his updated Covid-19 test results. These aren’t his tax returns;

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this is life and death. He was a one-man source of contagion, with more than 30 people and counting in his inner and extended circle falling ill with the disease. It hasn’t been determined who is Patient One in the White House cluster, but Trump is doing nothing to urge contact tracing or rigorous testing. Even sick, he insisted on that notorious joy ride around Walter Reed Army Medical Center, exposing everyone in the presidential SUV to the virus. In his widely mocked “Covita” appearance from a White House balcony, looking like your generic dictator, he insisted he was cured. It was like a miracle. Actually, it was ill-advised and seemingly delusional. With Donald Trump, there is absolutely no learning curve, and on some level, that’s the worst thing about him. He doesn’t learn, he doesn’t evolve, he doesn’t get enlightened, he doesn’t ever apologize for his mistakes. He could get lucky and survive, but as we went to press, he should be in isolation, according to many medical experts. Nevertheless, he insists he is fine, and is going about his business, often without a mask and without observing social distancing.

nd Trump hinted that the Gold Star military families might have gotten him sick.

He has learned nothing from this bout with Covid-19. The novel coronavirus has brought about a novel realization. The president is unable to learn from his blunders and misapprehensions because he cannot acknowledge making mistakes. He never regrets; he never apologizes. Bad outcomes are always someone else’s fault. In the case of his Covid-19, he hinted that the Gold Star families he greeted at the White House might have gotten him sick. But he may have known he was positive for the virus before he received the military families in the White House, with few masks in sight. How could he not spread the infection he carried? In an interview, he said the Gold Star families love to touch him and kiss him. Some, I imagine, may pay a price for that privilege. In the criminal justice system, someone who can’t learn from his mistakes is known as a repeat offender. Repeat offenders in the time of Covid are those who keep walking through this viral fire without expecting to get burned. I must be insane, too, because I fully hoped that a chastened president might express thanks for his recovery and then embrace all the Covid-19 precautions that would keep the people around him safe. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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was asked by a local proprietor why so many educators vote Democratic. I asked, “How do you know they do?” He blithely answered, “Well, I read it in the paper.” Our brief exchange was a friendly one, but it reminded me of how our nation’s deep political divisions now seem to define our daily discourse. Just in the past few years, the political trenches have become that much deeper and, sadly, the “debate” is that much more indecorous. What can we do to stem the excesses of partisanship, RoBeRT A. which I believe are infecting our politisCoTT cal process and the ability to make sound decisions on the most critical issues affecting our society? Think about the resistance to wearing masks and respecting social distancing. After the storekeeper’s comment, I began wondering why it seems that Republicans and Democrats can’t work together; why politics involves divisiveness, damning and distortion of the truth; why so many seem relentlessly opposed but not engaged. The certitude they show reveals no moral anguish about critical issues, like immigration, which must be reformed if we are to admit the talent we need at all levels.

Why can’t we work together?

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