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Athletes, parents rally for fall sports Protesters argued that recreational sports leagues that were active throughout the summer agarcia@liherald.com, tbellissimo@liherald.com showed that games could be Last Friday, chants of “Let played spikes in Covid-19 cases. them play!” rang out from the The seven-person superintenNassau BOCES Administrative dents committee, which voted Center in Garden unanimously for City, where, two the postponement, days earlier, a comdid not believe safemittee of Nassau ty could be guaranschool superintenteed, however. dents had voted to “I believe other postpone high sections will follow school sports until and pull the plug, January. but I can’t speak More than 100 for anyone else,” high school athsaid Pat Pizzarelli, letes, parents and Section VIII’s execstate and local reputive director of resentatives gathathletics. “We felt ered at the rally, strongly enough to calling on Section make this decision VIII, the governing now. We took the body for Nassau cautious route, but County high school we believe it’s in athletics, to reverse NiColE dEVliN everyone’s best the decision. Senior, interests. There are “This is about Calhoun High School too many unmore than just knowns. sports,” said Jill “It’s just not Levine, a mother of John F. Ken- time to allow kids to play nedy High School athletes and a sports,” he continued, “and my rally co-organizer. “This is all first and foremost concern is the about having the right to play safety of our student-athletes.” and following the rules, which On Aug. 27, the Superintenwe’ve been doing for months and months.” Continued on page 3

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GENERal MaNaGER aNGEla LoCicero poured a drink at the Brokerage’s bar from behind a Plexiglas divider. Stickers reminding customers about pandemic guidelines are posted throughout the Bellmore club.

Covid-19 mandate no laughing matter for comedy clubs By alySSa SEidMaN aseidman@liherald.com

Governor’s Comedy Clubs — including the Brokerage in Bellmore — welcomed customers and comics back for laughs earlier this summer following temporary Covid-19 closures, but a new state mandate is now pulling the curtain on certain live entertainment venues that reopened in Phases 3 and 4. “Restaurants and other onpremises food and beverage

establishments that have a license through the [State Liquor Authority] are only allowed to offer on-premise music if their license certificate specifically allows for such activity,” New York state’s website reads. “Exotic dancing, comedy shows, karaoke, etc., are not permissible cur rently re g ardless of phase.” On Aug. 23, comedians rallied outside Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown to protest the mandate, and request-

ed that Gov. Andrew Cuomo reconsider his decision, calling it “arbitrary.” “How can it be that sitting and eating at a restaurant is safe but listening to a comic behind Plexiglas at the same time is not?” said comedian and former Bellmore resident Vinny D’Agostino. “From the start of this entire pandemic, we have been told to follow the science. What started out as ‘flatten the curve’ has turned into . . . the arbitrary Continued on page 4

t’s really not fair that Suffolk County is going to be doing what they love every day . . . and we’re going to be stuck waiting until January.

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which many theater owners have already signed on to. However, as of last Monday, New York is one of six states in the U.S. As businesses throughout Long Island that has not reopened theaters. And more reopen, movie theaters have yet to be than 10,000 full and part-time movie theincluded in the state’s phased-in reopen- ater employees have been laid off or furing plans. Henry and Anne Stampfel, loughed since the lockdown took effect in owners of the Bellmore Movies, held a March, according to Masher. news conference outside of their theater “People really want to get back to in Malverne on Aug. 27 to speak out on movie theaters, and we know we can do it the importance of reopening. safely,” Masher said. “Theaters such as “The economic hardship Malverne’s serve as anchors that all businesses are facin the local community.” ing this year is incompara“My first career was in ble,” Anne said in front of the theater industry, and Malverne Cinema, “and our more recently I’ve been industry seems to be last in responsible for helping creline to reopen. Time is of ate a multi-screen theater in the essence for us, and it’s my community of Merrick,” ticking away.” said state Assemblyman Built in 1909, Bellmore Dave McDonough, who repMovies is the longest continresents Bellmore-Merrick. ually operating and the last ANNE sTAMpfEL “The governor has approved single-screen theater on Owner, bowling alleys, gyms, and Long Island. The Stampfels other public facilities to Bellmore Movies have been its sole owners open with social distancing since 1999. The Malverne requirements, and theaters Cinema, additionally, has been in the com- are best equipped to do that with attenmunity since 1947 — the Stampfels have dance limitations and proper seating owned it for almost 30 years. spacing. I call to approve that they reopen The Stampfels, who were joined by immediately.” elected officials, had hoped to gain more State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, support from state lawmakers and theater who serves Malverne, said that after organizations. reviewing the Malverne Cinema’s safety “It’s paramount for them to reopen,” protocols, she believes there are fully presaid Joseph Masher, president of the New pared to reopen. “With this pandemic, so York chapter’s National Association of many of our businesses have been hit Theatre Owners. “If they don’t, we’re hard,” she said. “Not only do movie thegoing to see all of these businesses start aters need to be open for themselves, but to close up. They all feed off of each they need to be open for the businesses other.” around them.” Masher spent the past week travelling If allowed to reopen, new safety guidethroughout the state to bring attention to lines will come to the Bellmore Movies as local theaters. “It’s towns like this that well, Anne said. Air filters are being need their movie theater,” Masher said, replaced, and a public service announceadding that many theaters such as Frank- ment will encourage guests to leave lin Square Cinemas have already perma- through the exit doors, rather than nently closed. through the front lobby. The theatre will NATO has issued a set of health and also be disinfected after every show, safety guidelines called “Cinema Safe,” Continued on page 5

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Jill levine, at lectern, a parent of John F. Kennedy High School athletes, helped organize a rally attended by more than 100 people to call for the reversal of a decision postponing Nassau County’s fall sports season.

Student-athletes plead case: ‘Let us play!’ Brianna SayoC, at lectern, a soccer player and incoming senior at Mepham High School in Bellmore, joined the rally to advocate for a reversal of the decision.

Continued from front page dents’ Board issued a statement that the decision would be reconsidered. “Section VIII is committed to reassess its position prior to the Governor’s starting date of Sept. 21,” it wrote. “As always, we will act in what we believe to be in the best interest of the health and safety of all those in our charge.” The postponement was made two days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued guidance permitting lower-risk high school fall sports — soccer, tennis, swimming, field hockey and cross-country — to begin practice and play on Sept. 21, while noting football and volleyball could begin practice but not play. It made Nassau the first of the state’s 11 sections to move its fall season. But the decision to delay sports in Nassau was made so quickly that the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s athletic director, Eric Caballero, said he felt “hung out to dry.” “What was the rush [for Section VIII] to make the announcement? Why not delay that decision?” Caballero said. “It would’ve been nice to at least have a voice.” He added that Cuomo’s announcement lacked “foresight,” leaving local officials to “pick up the pieces.” “Was this a monumental task? Of course, it was,” Caballero said. “But was it unobtainable? I don’t think so.” “I know what sports did for me as a kid,” he added. “Sometimes, sports are the only thing keeping kids in a good place mentally.” “I have a son who was an All-State volleyball player at Bellmore-JFK, and he’s in college now,” Levine said. “That sport made him into the person he is today. My two daughters, who are also athletes, were devastated when they got the news.” “2020 is not over yet, even though

we’ve been through a horrendous time,” said Brianna Sayoc, a soccer player and incoming senior at Wellington C. Mepham High School in Bellmore. “I think we shouldn’t start from scratch in 2021; we should start now. If we can reverse this and we can play together, it’ll bring such happiness to all of us.” “I think I speak for everyone here that sports are our lives,” said Nicole Devlin, a four-sport athlete and a senior at Sanford H. Calhoun High School in Merrick, “and it’s really not fair that Suffolk County, just a couple of towns over, is going to be

doing what they love every day, escaping reality on the corner of their field, and we’re going to be stuck waiting until January.” The plan for Section VIII, Pizzarelli said, is to play all three sports seasons between January and June, when, it is hoped, the threat of Covid-19 will have declined. He said that Section VIII would also develop its own contingency model aimed at limiting overlaps of the condensed, nine-week seasons. Athletes at the rally argued that the shortened time span is not feasible, how-

ever. “I just know that I cannot cram four sports from January to June,” Devlin said. “I think things should start Sept. 21.” “These kids need this to get into college,” Levine added. “There are kids here who won’t be able to go to college if they aren’t allowed to play this fall. While we appreciate [that] the answer went from ‘no’ to ‘we’ll re-evaluate,’ it is absolutely not OK to be re-evaluating on Sept. 21. This needs to happen now.”

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Brokerage owner wants to reopen for laughs Continued froM front page enforcement of social-distancing rules, which clearly make no sense.” Last month, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran toured Governor’s to assess its readiness to reopen. In an Aug. 19 letter to Cuomo, she wrote that management had implemented “significant changes and rigorous protocols” to comply with Covid-19 guidelines. “By implementing many of the same safety measures as dining establishments, including outdoor set-ups, capacity restrictions, constant sanitizing, social distancing and mask requirements, I am confident comedy clubs can operate inperson, live shows safely,” Curran wrote. “Reopening comedy clubs will help support our local economy — not only by getting our talented comedians back on the stage but by bringing back hundreds of service and hospitality jobs — hit hardest by the pandemic.” Owner James Dolce, who has headed Governor’s for the past 15 years, invested nearly $100,000 to outfit its three clubs — the third being McGuires in Bohemia — to ensure the safety of guests and employees. Each venue is equipped with HEPA air filters, ultraviolet light sanitizers and Plexiglas partitioning around stage and bar areas. Stickers posted throughout the club encourage patrons to stay six feet apart, food orders are accompanied with sealed, plastic cutlery, and monitors have been hired to remind patrons to follow the rules (see box). After a three-month closure, the Brokerage reopened on July 10. “We were doing shows indoors with six-foot distancing at 50 percent capacity, and we had not one documented case of any kind,” Dolce said. “Everything was done to the letter of the law, and then it just turned around.” Dolce said he believes the blanket mandate undermines business owners who have taken steps to stop the spread of the virus at their establishments, and that venues like his should be viewed on a “case-by-case” basis. “I can’t see an argument where we shouldn’t be open,” he said. Hempstead Town Councilman Dennis Dunne, who represents the 6th District, said he supported the reopening of local comedy clubs. “These clubs have people

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ManageMent at the Brokerage Comedy Club in Bellmore — including General Manager Angela LoCicero, owner James Dolce and attorney Julia D’Agostino — said that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent mandate to keep comedy clubs closed to lives shows is no laughing matter. that depend on them, between the staff and the comedians,” he said. “It’s wrong to single them out and push them aside.” Governor’s was planning a second rally at its Levittown location, at 90 Division Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 12:30 p.m. Long Island native Anthony Rodia and other comics were scheduled to make remarks, urging Cuomo to “let New York laugh again.” “I always loved the idea that people loved to laugh, but never realized how much of a necessity it was,” Dolce said. “I don’t feel it’s a want, but a need, and that’s the feedback we’re getting from all our customers. They need to laugh. This is their escape, and it’s being kept from them for reasons that are not really clear.” Requests for comments from the governor’s office and the State Liquor Authority were not returned by press time.

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Cinemas take measures to ensure safety which will cause a loss of at least one showtime per day. Malvernite Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Griffin’s opponent for State Assembly, questioned why legislators have not voted to regain control from Gov. Andrew Cuomo to make decisions on reopening. “This [theater] is a vital part of our community and our business district,” CanzoneriFitzpatrick said. “Instead of trying to get the governor to listen, why not get your colleagues in Albany to vote for it?” Griffin said that between reopening schools, businesses and beaches, there needs to be consistency with decision making. She said that while the process may be frustrating, the best option is for Cuomo to lead the charge. “Right now, it’s still important to have him at the helm,” Griffin said, “because it’s going to be very difficult to do this by county or village.” Andy Stone, the regional director of Regal Entertain-

anne Stampfel, Co-owner of the Bellmore Movies and Malverne Cinema, at lectern, spoke out about the need to reopen movie theaters in New York.

ment Group, said his company has also worked with theaters to develop comprehensive health and safety measures for employees and moviegoers. “I think we can all agree that nothing compares to sharing that one of a kind experience that only the big screen can provide,” Stone said. Stampfel said that between the three theaters — Malverne Cinema, Bellmore Movies and North Shore Towers in Floral Park — she and her husband own in Nassau County, their theaters have only seen 75 active movie days this year. Seeing the Malverne Cinema’s neighboring businesses such as Fitness 19 and Sandee Lanes reopen, Stampfel said, has made their business even more eager to get back to work. “We don’t have shareholders and we don’t have deep pockets,” Stampfel said. “It’s vital that we reopen safely and quickly to begin to contribute to our local economies and to meet our financial obligation.”

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Rice proposes bill to combat impaired driving If signed into law, bill would establish annual $5M federal grant program U.S. Reps. Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, and T roy Balderson, a Republican from Ohio, i n t ro d u c e d t h e b i p a r t i s a n D r u g Impaired Driving Education Act of 2020, which would establish an annual $5 million federal grant program for states to educate the public on the dangers of drug-impaired driving. The latest available data from 2018 indicates that impaired driving was a factor in roughly 11,000 traffic deaths nationwide, all of which were preventable, the Congress members said. Rice, who has fought drunken driving since her days as Nassau County’s district attor ney, introduced three pieces of legislation in 2019 to help end impaired driving. “Despite common misconceptions, drug-impaired driving is just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol, and that’s why this bill to expand public education and awareness is so important,” Rice said. “I’ve been working on these issues for my entire career, and I have seen the immense pain and tragedy that they can cause far too many times. I thank Re presentative Balderson and the many advocacy groups who are supporting this legislation. We must keep working together until we can end i m p a i re d a n d d i s t r a c t e d d r iv i n g once and for all.” “When someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, entire communities are put at risk,” Balderson said. “Sadly, this is a fact we know

“Too many Americans do not realall too well in the state of Ohio, where the opioid epidemic runs rampant. ize that driving under the influence of cannabis or prescripThis legislation takes critition medication impairs cal ste ps to educate our their ability to operate a communities about the vehicle safely, so efforts to risks associated with drugbolster information, educaimpaired driving, includtion and enforcement is ing those driving under the something we can all celeinfluence of opioids and brate,” said Michelle Kormarijuana.” smo, president and CEO of The Drug-Impaired Wine and Spirits WholesalDriving Education Act has ers of America. “WSWA been endorsed by Responremains steadfast in fightsibility.org, Wine & Spirits ing impaired driving in all Wholesalers of America, forms and commends Reps. the National Safety CounR i c e a n d B a l d e r s o n fo r cil, the National Organizatheir leadership and comtion for the Reform of Marmitment to the public on i j u a n a L aw s a n d t h e the health and safety of all National District AttorAmericans.” neys Association. “Impairment is a persisD a r r i n G ro n d e l , v i c e tent roadway safety issue, president of traffic safety and we know drugand government relations impaired driving is a growfor Responsibility.org, said, ing concer n,” said Lor“In Washington state, 44 raine Mar tin, president percent of drivers involved and CEO of the National in fatal crashes between Safety Council. “We need 2008 to 2016 tested positive public awareness and outfor two or more substancrage to move the needle to es, with alcohol and tetralives, and this bill hyd ro c a n n ab i n o l ( T H C ) KathLeen RiCe save [ wo u l d p r ov i d e ] i n i t i a l being the most common funding to this end. We combination. This legisla- U.S. representative appreciate Congresswomtion is a giant step forward an Rice’s ongoing leaderin helping the public to u n d e r s t a n d t h e d a n g e r s d r u g - ship and relentless commitment to impaired driving and multi-substance this important issue.” “Keeping our communities safe and impaired driving pose on our roadreducing fatalities on our nation’s ways.”

espite common misconceptions, drug-impaired driving is just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol.

Nassau sees lowest infection rate since March Thursday, Aug. 27, marked the highest number of Covid-19 tests conducted in Nassau County since the beginning of the pandemic, with 9,814 test results reported by the New York State Department of Health, and 0.5 percent of tests were positive for the coronavirus. “Robust testing is key to successfully navigating the challenges we are set to face this fall,” County Executive Laura Curran said. “Nassau is still waiting for the federal Lauran government to provide the emergency aid required to prevent further economic catastrophe and gutting of essential services – including continued robust Covid-19 testing. I want to thank Governor Cuomo for

his leadership, including making sure New York continues to ramp up Covid-19 testing instead of slowing it down. We need more testing with quicker results – not less testing altogether. Nassau has the line on the coronavirus, with a 1 percent positivity rate, throughout the summer. “But,” Curran said, “September will be a new challenge. None of this is easy, but we have no choice bu t t o re m a i n v i g i l a n t against a virus that has Curran claimed the lives of 2,197 residents and now more than 180,000 fellow Americans. Let’s keep doing what has saved countless lives and allowed Long Island to reopen safely: wearing a mask and social distancing.”

roads remains a top priority for prosecutors throughout the country,” said Nancy Parr, NDAA president and the commonwealth’s attorney for the City of Chesapeake, VA. “NDAA supports and endorses the Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act of 2020, which [would] provide vital federal funding to state and local governments, nonprofits, and law enforcement agencies to educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving and protect our citizens across the nation.” “With the majority of U.S. states now regulating marijuana sales for either medical purposes or for adult use, it’s important that traffic safety laws and practices comport with this new reality,” said Paul Ar mentano, NORML deputy director. “Both lawmakers and the general public can benefit from evidence-based messaging and strate gies reinforcing and strengthening responsible behavior.” Congress previously funded efforts to train authorities to better detect and deter dr ug-impaired driving, but there remains a need for public education and awareness of this g rowing problem, according to Rice. The new federal grant program established by the Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act would provide funding to states to address this specific need. The legislation is yet to be voted on by the House of Representatives, and must be approved by both the House and Senate and signed by the president to become law.

Town teams with Northwell on testing The Town of Hempstead and Northwell Health are launching three Covid19 mobile testing locations. The initiative, town and Northwell officials said, will provide increased testing to highrisk and minority communities within the town, which have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Each week, three to four testing sites will be available, free of charge, at different locations throughout the town. The testing facilities will be open Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. To find the nearest testing location, residents are asked to call (516) 821-2500. Town Supervisor Donald Clavin thanked U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer for helping to secure the federal funding needed for the testing sites. “This collaboration with Northwell Health is

one that the town is extremely proud of and will continue our region’s ability to keep driving the numbers of Covid19 cases down to the lowest we’ve seen since the start of the pandemic,” Clavin said. “We’re proud to partner with the Town of Hempstead to provide antibody and diagnostic Covid-19 testing and share prevention information at 16 sites within Hempstead town,” said Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopez, senior vice president of community and population health at Northwell Health. “Education and testing are the keys to fostering healthy communities and limiting the spread of Covid-19.” Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are encouraged by calling 8212500. For more information, visit hempsteadny.gov/.

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Councilman represents at GOP convention were there.” President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence spoke with the delegates on the mornTown of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blake- ing of Aug. 24. “Vice President Pence came to thank man, a Republican covering the 3rd District, got to us for our vote and thank us for coming down,” be a part of what he described as the most unusual Blakeman said. “Around 11 a.m., President Trump convention he has ever attended. came down to speak in an informal disHe was one of six New York state delcussion on his accomplishments and his egates at the 2020 Republican National vision for the next four years. EveryConvention, which took place in Charbody was energized by that, and the fact lotte, N.C., and the White House from that he detoured his plans to thank the Aug. 24 to 27. Originally there were to be delegates in Charlotte was a very nice 94 state delegates, but the number was thing.” pared down to six because of the coroThe convention moved to Washingnavirus pandemic. ton, D.C. on Aug. 27 as Trump concluded “There are two types of ways to the festivities with a speech on the become a delegate: You can run for it in White House’s South Lawn, which your congressional district, and then Blakeman attended. “The crowd was there are a number of delegates the energized and excited and were moved state chairman can appoint,” Blakeman by the stories we heard from some of said. “I was one of the elected delegates the speakers,” Blakeman said. “I from the state’s 4th Congressional Disthought the president was really good in trict. When it was restricted from 94 to his speech, and he touched on everysix, I lobbied to [Nassau County Repubthing he needed to.” lican Chairman] Joe Cairo that I wanted Coming out of the convention, Blaketo go, and the squeaky wheel wound up man said he is “cautiously optimistic” BRucE getting the oil.” about the presidential election. “I feel New York GOP Chairman Nick Lang- BlAkEMAn that a successful candidate always has worthy said he was pleased to have run as if they were 10 points behind Town of Hempstead to Blakeman as a state delegate. “Although so we can’t take anything for granted,” I wish we could’ve been celebrating the councilman he said. “There has been movement in president’s nomination with all of our the past two weeks for the president in 94 delegates, I was proud to have Counswing states, and I feel good about the cilman Blakeman as one of the six state delegates,” numbers moving in the right direction for him.” Langworthy said. When looking back on the convention, Blakeman The process for the delegates to enter the conven- said he would remember the relationships he tion began a week before the pandemic, when Blake- formed with fellow delegates from across the counman said he was sent daily health questionnaires try. “We spent our time talking about what life was and a Covid-19 test. “I got to Charlotte on Sunday like in our own communities and the election,” he night, [Aug. 23], and it was pretty closed down,” he said. “The convention was very different but great. said. “Everything was consolidated around the con- The fact that it was historic because it was so vention center, as the Westin Hotel was like an restricted made it special for me to be one of about armed camp since the president and vice president 350 delegates there.”

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he fact that it was historic because it was so restricted made it special for me to be one of about 350 delegates there.

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ToWn oF HEMpsTEAd Councilman Bruce Blakeman was one of six New York state delegates at the 2020 Republican National Convention.

County executive serves as DNC delegate By BRIdgET doWnEs bdownes@liherald.com

Over four days, elected officials and delegates from around the country attended the Democratic National Convention — including Nassau County Executive Laura Curran — but this time, virtually. Many people streamed footage of the convention, which took place Aug. 17 through 20. Joe Biden accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president, and Kamala Harris, for vice president. “I think it would’ve been a lot more fun to do it the oldfashioned way, in a convention center with balloons and the crazy hats and everything,” Curran, of Baldwin, said. “It would’ve been a good experience; however, like everything else these days, we’re doing things a bit differently, so we did it over Zoom, virtually.” It was the county executive’s first time attending the convention as a delegate. She had attended in 1992, before she was involved in politics and government, when Bill Clinton accepted the party’s nomination for president. Curran said she attended some Zoom meetings throughout the four days in addition to delegate meetings, and watched parts of the convention via YouTube like other viewers. “There were some meetings that I would go to, organized by the State Democratic Committee,” she explained, adding that she and other delegates voted by filling out a form and e-mailing it in. “So it was easy in

that I didn’t have to go anywhere or really take time off. That was one plus.” It’s a strange election this year, Curran said, between Covid-19 changing the rules and the uncertainties around voting. “I would just encourage anyone who’s listening that no matter who you’re voting for — I’m not going to tell you who to vote for — just make sure that you don’t get turned off by the differences in this election and get out and vote, whether it’s absentee ballot or however you’re doing it,” she said, adding that it’s “so important for everyone to make their voices heard.” “Being able to participate in the convention, even remotely, really reminded me of that,” Curran continued, “how important it is to vote, because that’s the thing that keeps our democracy alive. It’s the thing that keeps elected officials accountable to the people.” She also urged voters to cast their votes in local races as well. “It’s so important that we participate in this democracy because in the course of human history, it is a rare and beautiful thing, and we should not take it for granted,” Curran said, noting that voting helps hold policymakers accountable. “The best and easiest way to do that is to vote.” “Whatever is going on in the world, whether we can be there in person or not, democracy is still happening,” she said. “It’s just happening in a new way. Democracy persists.”

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he Covid-19 health crisis has brought about many changes to daily life, and kids know that things are different. Like adults, kids and teens experience stress too. While small amounts of stress are a normal part of life, some young people may have worrisome responses to disrupted routines, social distancing, event cancellations, missed milestones, and especially the affect of the pandemic on schooling. Reacting negatively to current events, school stress or other common stressors can lead to decreased academic performance, social isolation and even declines in mental health. Parents, family members and mentors are often the first to recognize signs of stress in children and help them learn coping skills to navigate challenging times. Signs and symptoms Kids and teens may show physical, emotional and/ or behavioral signs of stress. These signs are relatively consistent throughout children of all ages; however, some indicators are less obvious than others. Pay special attention to any sudden shifts in behavior or unusual complaints your child brings up to you.

Physical indicators include: √ Headaches √ Upset stomach √ Chest pain √ Heart palpitations or increased heart rate √ Insomnia √ Nightmares √ Bedwetting √ Decreased appetite, comfort-eating, or bingeing √ Pretending to be sick to avoid activities Emotional indicators can include: √ Anxiety √ Mood swings √ Restlessness √ Clinginess √ New or recurring fears √ Increased crying, anger, stubbornness, or aggression √ Decreased concentration or motivation √ Emotional overreactions to minor incidents √ Regressing toward comforting behaviors from early childhood (i.e. thumb-sucking, nail-biting, sleeping with a stuffed animal) √ Social isolation, withdrawal, or unwillingness to participate in formerly enjoyed activities

What affects children and teens If you notice any of the physical, behavioral or emotional symptoms of stress, take a minute to consider what may be causing these reactions. Stress in children is commonly caused by significant life changes, both positive, like starting a new grade, and negative, like family turmoil or classroom bullying. Remember that all kids are unique in what they find stressful. Younger children, preteens and teens react differently to triggers in their environment. So, an incident causing stress to an 8-year-old boy may not trouble his 15-year-old sister. Potential stressors for kids of all ages: √ Conflict with friends, bullying, and peer pressure √ Changing schools √ Struggling in school (i.e. curriculum, grades, homework, socializing) √ Balancing responsibilities (i.e. school and extracurricular activities) √ Disappointing their parents √ Parental divorce or separation √ Financial difficulties within the family √ Unsafe or precarious living situation Potential stressors for children: √ New experiences and places √ Being away from home √ Performing in front of others (i.e. sports, speeches, recitals) √ Perceived dangers (i.e. kidnapping, fires, burglars, natural disasters, the dark) Potential stressors for preteens and teens: √ Going through puberty and bodily changes √ Poor self-esteem and negative thoughts about themselves √ Fear of the future (i.e. going off to college, getting a job) √ Cyberbullying √ Romantic relationships and dating √ Pressure to try drugs and alcohol with friends Strategies to alleviate childhood stress Ensure that your child feels safe. It’s important to Continued to Is my child ok? Above photo: Kids, like adults, can struggle with emotional impact of the pandemic, especially now that they are headed back to school.

Now more than ever focus on health as your child heads off to class School is many things — a place where kids learn and grow cognitively, develop social skills, and become independent individuals. It can also be a place where they pick up germs and illnesses and bring them home. Especially, in our Covid-19 world, germs have taken on a new focus with terrifying intensity. Now more than than ever, reinforcing essential health practices is imperative for a positive outcome — both at school and at home. Teach your child proper hand washing We all know that hand washing is one of the most important ways we can prevent the spread of illness in the classroom and elsewhere — even prior to the coronavirus pandemic it mattered. Now it’s even more vital. Remind your children that when they come in contact with germs, they can easily spread those germs — especially if they rub their eyes or scratch their nose. Then, it’s only a matter of time until the rest of the family is sick as well. But frequent hand washing can help slow this spread of germs. By teaching your kids how to wash their hands properly — and to especially wash after blowing their nose, using the bathroom, and before eating — you can help them reduce the risk of getting sick, and keep them from infecting others if they catch an infection or illness. Boost the immune system Clearly, keeping your child’s immune system strong is an important way to stay healthy and ward off illness during the school year. Getting enough sleep, maintaining a healthy diet, managing stress, exercising, making time to laugh, and the all-important hand washing can help reduce your child’s risk of getting colds, flu, and other infections._ But even with preventative measures, most kids will get between six and eight colds per year as their immune systems continues to develop. And with Covid-19, the need to prevent illnesses during the 2020–2021 school year is more important than ever. Of course the most effective way to prevent disease is through vaccination.

But there is growing interest among parents in giving kids supplements like vitamin C and elderberry. However, you should always consult with your child’s doctor before giving them supplements. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend multivitamins for healthy children who eat a varied diet. It’s best that they get their vitamins from foods. Maintain healthy habits Does your child know the importance of healthy habits to prevent colds, flu, and other infections? Try to keep our “new normal” from becoming even more complicated by taking preventative measures to avoid getting sick. Healthy habits include remembering not to touch eyes or to refrain from sharing cups and utensils with friends. Kids may even need to learn not to share their face masks or to play with them while they are in school. Whether your school district will resume fully inperson or operate under a hybrid model, it’s still important that kids get a refresher on healthy habits like covering their cough and avoiding touching their face. Some other things kids need to be reminded of is remembering to use a tissue instead of an arm sleeve, letting mom and dad know when they don’t feel well, and avoiding close contact with their friends at school. Establish good sleep hygiene Making sure your children get enough sleep is a crucial part of keeping them healthy. In fact, studies show that missing sleep can impact kids in a number of ways. For instance, lack of sleep can lead to poor concentration, obesity, depression, suicide ideation, and injuries. Not only is sleep an important part of a child’s physical and emotional health but it also can play a role role in how well they do in school, too. And to make matters worse, research suggests that kids Continued to Healthy habits Above photo: With the start of a new school year, take a proactive approach to your family’s well-being so everyone can learn and thrive without raising the risk of spreading Covid-19.

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Continued from Is my child ok? reassure the child that you will keep them safe and loved, and then take the necessary steps to ensure you can uphold your promises. Talk to your child. Communicate in an open, supportive manner. Ask your child directly how they’re feeling and really listen to their answers. No matter what they tell you, remember to stay calm and avoid making them feel judged or selfconscious. Also, don’t get upset if your child can’t or won’t open up. Some kids need more time and encouragement than others. Younger children typically don’t have the vocabulary necessary to say “I feel stressed,” so they will use other words like “scared,”“sad,”“confused,” or “mad.” Meanwhile, preteens and teens may say dismissive things about themselves like “I can’t do anything right,”“no one likes me,” or “I have no friends.” Gently prompt the child to keep talking and try to pinpoint the driving force behind these statements. Emotional check-ins can be fun and easy too. Develop healthy coping methods. Kids often aren’t equipped with the tools needed to lower their stress levels. Teaching mindfulness techniques or breathing exercises can be very beneficial in promoting relaxation. Additionally, you can explain how physical exercise can help combat the feeling of stress. Promoting a healthy lifestyle with balanced meals, time outdoors, and limits on their screen usage, including TV, cellphone, and laptops, is also recommended — especially when distance learning places more demands on screen time. Spend quality time together. If your child is going through stressful changes in their life, show them that you’ll always be their pillar of support. Try to reduce their anxiety by planning fun activities together and regularly offering

praise, hugs, and affection to boost their feelings of self-worth. Having family routines, like weekday dinners together or Sunday movie nights, can also bring stability and comfort to a child’s week. Manage your own stress. Children often follow the emotional cues of the adults in their lives. If you’ve been going through a stressful time and you’re feeling the negative effects of stress, anxiety or depression, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Parents and caregivers need to prioritize their own happiness too, so they’re able to serve as loving, attentive presences in their children’s lives. Finally, don’t pressure your child into immediately telling you what’s wrong. If they are feeling scared or anxious, they may take longer to confide in you. Remember to always be loving and patient, and allow your kid to talk openly when they’re ready. With younger children, they may truly not know or understand why they’re feeling stressed. In these cases, consider speaking to their teacher or after-school youth mentor if you’re unable to pinpoint a stressor in your child’s home life. When to seek professional help Despite the best efforts of parents and loved ones, some children may still be unable to open up. If your child or teen won’t disclose the source of their stress or you observe their symptoms worsening, it’s time to seek out professional help. Don’t hesitate to contact your family doctor or get in touch with a trained therapist who specializes in treating children and adolescents. A child in crisis deserves your immediate help and support so they can return to enjoying their childhood to the fullest.

Eye on wellness One test every child needs before going back to school

hether the classroom is in-person, virtual or a combination of both, however your child attends school this fall, eye exams remain essential for success with their academics. While Covid-19 remains at the forefront of our health concerns, it’s still important to prioritize a visit to the eye doctor. “An annual comprehensive eye exam is essential for optimal wellness, as well as ensuring your child reaches his or her full academic potential,” says opthalmolgist Dr. Jennifer Wademan. The incidence of visual impairment in preschool children is expected to increase 26 percent over the next 45 years, affecting almost 220,000 children, according to a recent study by the USC Gayle and Edward Roski Eye Institute. What’s more, kids have more demand on their eyes and vision than ever before due to the increased use of digital devices. Not only will an eye exam help provide the clear vision necessary for a child to see the blackboard and work on digital devices without straining, but this essential visit can also detect a broad range of issues related to eye health and overall wellness. Kids — and adults for that matter — don’t always know they are experiencing a vision problem. As a result, they may be compensating for vision issues by turning their head to the side, squinting or holding reading material up close or far away.

Get a comprehensive eye exam While 76 percent of parents said sight is the most important sense, only 50 percent take their kids for an annual eye exam, according to a recent survey conducted by YouGov and VSP Vision Care. It seems that many parents are under the incorrect impression that the vision screening conducted by the school nurse or at the pediatrician’s office is sufficient. Although many schools offer abbreviated vision screenings throughout the year, they can miss up to 80 percent of vision problems, including serious conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), which can lead to vision loss if not treated. An annual comprehensive eye exam is the best way to detect vision problems, as well as other conditions related to the eyes that can affect overall health and wellness. “How a child’s brain processes visual information is complex, and a screening alone isn’t a substitute for a comprehensive exam, nor is it the most reliable way to track a child’s eye health,” says Dr. Wademan. “A comprehensive eye exam with an eye doctor however, evaluates multiple aspects of vision, including the closeup skills essential for reading, tracking and focusing.” Don’t wait for complaints Among those parents who do not bring their children to the eye doctor annually, 72 percent of moms and 48 percent of dads said they would be motivated to do so if their child complains of discomfort or changes in vision.

Don’t wait for that first complaint! Certain changes to eyesight can happen gradually, and children may not realize that their vision is impaired. Dr. Wademan points out that catching problems early is important. “When a child’s visual system is not given a clear and focused image, and if his or her eyes are not working together, the child could fail to

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Covid-19 restrictions can’t stop Maple Pointe residents from looking fabulous!

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f all the restrictions put in place due to this global pandemic, the ladies of Maple Pointe are missing the hair salon the most! Maple Pointe has a beauty parlor on premises, but the state order for no outside visitors has prevented beauticians from coming in and dolling up the residents. Lucky for Maple Pointe, one of their very own Home Health Aides, Erika Schillingford, has a background in cosmetology! Erika’s warm heart and desire to care for others led her to rise to the challenge and fulfill her resident’s beauty needs — free of charge! She even goes in to work on her days off to make sure that she can get to everyone. Schillingford says, “I do it because I love the see the residents smile, and they feel the best when they look good. It’s the least I can do!” Erica is one of the many rock stars on the Maple Pointe team. Erica has been a Maple Pointe employ-

ee for 18 years, and counting. She was recently named Noble Caregiver of the Year in 2019 by the New York State Center for Assisted Living. Her kindness, smile and sense of humor bring joy to Maple Pointe residents daily. Other Maple Pointe rock stars include Kara Constantine who was named Assisted Living Nurse of Year for 2020. The annual ceremony that honors this remarkable title was unfortunately cancelled due to the pandemic, but Maple Pointe was sure to have their own in-house celebration!

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taying active when you live with a chronic lung disease is both important and challenging. When it’s difficult to breathe, exercising, even in its gentle forms, can seem nearly impossible. However, staying active can increase exercise tolerance and improve lung capacity. There are many benefits of Tai Chi for people with lung disease. Adam Schwartz, Director of the Pulmonary Program at Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing, teaches Tai Chi to patients who have pulmonary issues. “Tai Chi is an effective training program for patients who suffer from COPD. Tai Chi can be a dynamic or free flowing form of moving meditation which helps bring about calm and peace of mind enhancing the flow of vital energy within the body”. For people with chronic lung problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary fibrosis, practicing Tai Chi has been shown to improve overall quality of life and decrease feelings of breathlessness. Because Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on the body, it’s generally safe for people of all ages and fitness levels, including people with chronic conditions. This is good news for people with COPD because it gives them more fitness choices. While Tai Chi was developed for self-defense, it has evolved into a gentle form of exercise,

Stay active with Tai Chi which promotes relaxation and calm through flowing movements. Tai Chi involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and is accompanied by deep breathing. These meditative movements employ balance and weight shifting, breathing techniques, and cognitive tools such as visualization and focused internal awareness. Numerous studies have shown that Tai Chi can improve balance, strength, relaxation, lower blood pressure and promote deeper breathing, among other benefits. That is why it is beneficial to patients at Lynbrook Restorative. Tai Chi encourages and promotes a quicker healing process for our patients who come to us for many different reasons. If you are interested in trying Tai Chi, you can look for Adam’s Tai Chi video on the Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing Facebook page, under videos. Adam demonstrates both standing and sitting Tai Chi skits.

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BELLMORE HERALD LIFE — September 3, 2020

WE’RE ALL IN!

THE EMPIRE PLAN NETWORK

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NSPC is proud to announce that all of our world-class physicians are now in-network, participating providers with the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP). We’re available for expert treatment of all brain and spine conditions.

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Mepham grads earn $3,000 scholarships from NYAW Through its partnership with the New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies, New York American Water recently awarded Gabriella Castillo and Noah Lashin, two graduates of W.C. Mepham High School, a $3,000 scholarship each. This marks the ninth consecutive year NYAW has offered scholarships to high school students to pursue higher education in a field that can make a difference in the water industry. “We want to first say congratulations to Gabriella and Noah on all of their achievements and commend them for their passion for environmental and health issues,” said Lynda DiMenna, NYAW’s president. “We wish them both the best of luck on their education and career paths, and are confident they will achieve their goals of bringing about positive change.” Gabriella and Noah graduated from Mepham this past June, and are two of seven award recipients this year in NYAW’s service district. Gabriella is seeking a degree in environmental engineering while Noah will be pursuing a degree in human biology, health and society. They will both attend Cornell University this fall. Gabriella excelled academically at Mepham, and was the president of the Math Honor Society, treasurer of the National English Honor Society, captain of the girls’ varsity badminton team, a member of the National Honor Society, and a member of the math and robotics team. She is also involved with National Grid in the Engineering Pipeline Program, a five-year internship focusing on preparing students for a career in engineering. Noah excelled academically as well, challenging himself to take as many AP courses as he could. In addition, Noah was a member of the National Honor

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ANNmArie BrogAN, Left, of North Bellmore, and Marie Limpert, of Franklin Square, are the co-owners of Organize Me! of N.Y., LLC.

New book uncovers the ‘Magic of Organized Living’ By ANNmArie BrogAN and mArie Limpert Courtesy New York American Water

New York AmericAN Water recently awarded Mepham High School graduate Gabriella Castillo a $3,000 scholarship Society for science, math, history, English and Spanish. He has also done a significant amount of volunteer work at Nassau University Medical Center and in his local fire department. Provided by New York American Water; compiled by Alyssa Seidman.

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service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, where service is made by delivery upon you personally within the State of New York, or within thirty (30) days after completion of service where service is made in any other manner. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Dated: July 16, 2020 ___________________ Jan Gomerman, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff 807 East Jericho Turnpike Huntington Station, NY 11746 631-549-1777 122788

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There are many reasons why people become disorganized and have cluttered spaces; however, none of them have to stop you from getting your home, your office or any other aspect of your life sorted out and headed back in the right direction. With these newfound skills, you’ll be empowered to go “beyond tidy” to create a home and life you love!

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Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Digital, Events, Sponsorships and Print Media Products. Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Will Consider Part Time. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X286

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: PT, Various Shifts, Retiree's Welcome. Duties Include: Patrols Throughout The Village, Issuance Code Violations Citations. Qualifications: HS Graduate Or Equivalent, Valid Driver's License With A Satisfactory Driving Record. Willing To Work Evenings, Weekends, Holidays & Inclement Weather. Contact: Incorporated Village Of Atlantic Beach 516-371-4600

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alf hidden by shrubs and tree branches, there’s a bench in my backyard’s southeast corner, short and stout, its thin pine planks grayed by the elements and mottled with mint-green lichen. Weakened by age, it is a delicate little thing, which no one has sat on for years, but there it remains, my wife and I stubbornly refusing to part with it. We love that bench, survivor that it is. Superstorm Sandy sloshed through our Merrick neighborhood in 2012, flooding our yard with saltwater, liftsCoTT ing all manner of BRinTon lawn furniture from people’s yards and depositing it who knew where. That little bench — just large enough to fit two preschoolers — never budged. My wife bought it 15 years ago to give our daughter and son — then 5 and 3, respectively — a place to sit under the shade of an old flowering dogwood tree. I was marching to and fro on a recent balmy Friday evening, mowing the backyard lawn, when I was suddenly struck by how special that bench is, what it represents to my wife and me — years of happy memories wrapped up in an inanimate object. I

stopped and stared at it as the remembrances coursed through my mind. I’m feeling more emotional than usual these days. Covering the coronavirus pandemic for the Heralds has, at times over the past six months, shaken me to my core. Covid-19 devastated New York state, particularly the greater metropolitan area. Writing and editing stories about the deaths of so many good people takes its toll on your psyche. At the same time, my son, Andrew, graduated from Kennedy High School in Bellmore in June, and three weeks he later turned 18, officially becoming an adult. He began his studies at Hofstra University last week. My daughter, Alexandra, 20, started her junior year at NYU this week. I am no longer the parent of children; I am the parent of two adults, capable of driving, voting and earning their keep. It’s a strange thought that takes some getting used to. That’s why, I believe, my thoughts have more often turned to those long summer days spent in the backyard, lost in play with the kids when they were young, their giddy chatter echoing through the neighborhood as they bounced through the sprinkler, bobbed in the inflatable pool, played hideand-seek or badminton, or kicked the soccer ball around until their legs gave out from

fatigue. Always, the bench was there. I hadn’t noticed how it had aged until that recent Friday. Only the brown metal centerpiece across its backrest, depicting an African savanna with a lion, a monkey, a gazelle, an elephant and a giraffe, is seemingly untouched by time. Around the time our kids were in preschool, my wife and I planted 10 peegee hydrangeas, three dwarf cherry trees and two apple trees around our backyard, and later added two white pines in oversized pots beside the patio. Each set of flora was imbued with meaning. When we moved in 18 years ago, a line of forsythia bushes separated our yard from our neighbor behind us. Each spring it exploded in yellow for two weeks. Then the neighbor, who has since moved away, cut down the bushes, and there was no longer any vegetation, any color. So we ordered 10 one-foot-tall hydrangea seedlings for $3.50 each from the Arbor Day Foundation. They came packaged in clear plastic tubes, their fragile roots wrapped in wet paper towels to preserve them. These specimens weren’t much to look at at first; you hardly knew they were there. Each year they grew, though, and now they tower eight feet above our backyard, forming a tunnellike canopy along our rear fence line, burst-

or my wife and me, years of happy memories wrapped up in an inanimate object.

ing with puffy white flowers in mid-August. We planted the cherries in honor of my wife’s parents, who kept a cherry orchard in their home village of Rajdavitsa, in southwestern Bulgaria. The white pines we planted for my parents, who maintained a pine forest in the front and back yards of my childhood home in Yaphank, in Suffolk County. And the apples we planted for our kids, so we could watch the trees grow with them. They’re now 30 feet tall. The bench sits between the apples and the hydrangeas, their lush vegetation covering it in shade. The old dogwood died five years ago, and I cut off its branches then and chain-sawed its trunk down this summer. These days, my backyard is quieter than it was — the giddy chatter is gone. Often I sit on a much larger bench on the opposite side of this space, between the hydrangeas and a massive holly bush. It’s a sturdy bench, made of teak, the kind that feels like it might last a century. There I sit and find peace in the early morning or late evening, before or after a long day’s work, reflecting on all that was and all I hope will be. My backyard has long been my sanctum to escape the sound and fury of the world beyond its borders. Scott Brinton is the Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor and an adjunct professor at the Hofstra University Herbert School of Communication. Comments about this column? SBrinton@liherald.com.

Our free press shines a light in dark times

hat if Sam Adams, John Hancock and the other colonists living in and around Lexington and Concord had thought that Paul Revere was spreading fake news on the 18th of April in ’75? That was the night Revere rode through the countryside, shouting that the British were coming, as indeed, 700 British regulars advanced toward the rebels. What happened next was different from the richly Randi imagined version kReiss of history in Longfellow’s poem, but Revere did spread the news. And the citizens of Massachusetts believed him. And they believed the coverage of subsequent battles in the Boston Gazette. What if Americans, fixed to their radios, hadn’t believed FDR’s shocking announcement on Dec. 7, 1941, that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor? He said, “It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many

days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.” Roosevelt declared war, thereby telling Americans that they would soon be sending their sons and daughters overseas to fight and to support the war effort. A few days later, Nazi Germany declared war on the United States, and the great ship of state moved into battle mode. People learned about FDR’s proclamations through the press and followed the progress of the war through our newspapers and the president’s radio addresses. What if a majority of Americans had suspected the news was unreliable? What if people had suspected that FDR might be leading the country into war for self-serving reasons, to get re-elected or to enrich himself and his family? I think, too, of the immense sacrifice that was asked of the British people by Winston Churchill during the Blitz. He fixed their courage to a sticking point with the sheer power of his moral authority and his magnificent words. What if they hadn’t

trusted or believed in him? What if a group within England had refused to abide by the draconian wartime rationing and restrictions because Churchill had been proven a liar or a fool? The citizens of London followed him through hell because they trusted him with their lives. We are not similarly blessed. There are two parts to this problem of veracity and authenticity in the public arena. One is that our president is not worthy of our trust. He suggested from his first day in office that his version of the truth, although it might be verifiably false (like the number of spectators at his inauguration), was the truth. That makes it impossible for thinking people to follow his directives or believe in his leadership. The second part is that the president uses the term “fake news” to delegitimize reporters and news outlets that challenge him. A society needs both a president who tells the truth and a free press that holds pubic officials to account. We have a fair and free press that, from right to left and left to right, reports the news and expresses a broad spectrum of views. Viewers and readers can read and

hat if Americans had suspected the news about Pearl Harbor was unreliable?

tune in, inform themselves and process the different points of view. The blight that has infected journalism is the president’s accusation of “fake news” for any reporting that questions him or his policies. The idea that the reliable news outlets are disseminating “fake” information undermines the basic constitutional guarantee of a free press. I know, because since Trump came into office, a fair number of readers have slung the “fake news” epithet my way when they don’t agree with something I write. Yet it is the press that has exposed the ongoing chaos in the Trump administration, the self-serving mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic and the continuing tragedy of a man ill fit and ill equipped to be president. If Donald Trump shouted that the British were coming, if he asked us to endure a blitz, if he declared war on another country, there would be a crisis of faith in his leadership. At the end of the day, I suspect we would need our free press to help us decide how to move forward as a country. And how would that go if millions of Americans had been encouraged by the president to perceive widely respected news sources as “fake”? Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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undreds of thousands of students will start school across Long Island next week amid the worst disease outbreak in the United States since 1918. It is indeed a time of fear and anxiety for many parents, who worry about their children contracting an illness whose cause is only loosely understood, whose symptoms can range from mild to debilitating, even catastrophic, and whose cure is months, if not years, away. In our annual back-to school editorial, we normally offer government guidance on topics from students’ study habits to bus safety. This time, we provide the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s best advice on keeping your kids safe amid the pandemic of 2020. According to the CDC, parents should: ■ Check their children each morning for signs of illness. Any child with a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting or body aches should not attend school. Any child who has been in contact with someone with Covid-19 should stay home as well. ■ Identify their school point person(s) to contact if a child is ill. ■ Know local Covid-19 testing sites in case their children develop symptoms. ■ Make sure their children are up to date with all recommended vaccines, including for influenza. All school-aged children should get the flu vaccine every season, with rare exceptions. ■ Review and practice proper hand washing at home, especially before and after eating, sneezing, coughing and adjusting a mask or cloth face covering. ■ Be familiar with how their children’s schools will make water available during the day. Consider packing a water bottle. ■ Develop daily routines before and after school — for example, what to pack for school in the morning, like hand sanitizer and a backup mask, and what to do when children return home, like washing hands immediately, washing masks and changing clothes. ■ Talk to their children about precautions

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brain to read it and then ask yourself if you don’t think the current anti-police craziness is a misleading, or rather total, lie. As president of the Long Beach PBA, Wells makes a plea for people to understand what is being said about them, and he honestly states what police have to deal with on a daily basis, and not what the liberal media spews out to the public.

■ Explain the importance of wearing a mask and how it protects other people from becoming ill. ■ Consider talking to their children about other people who may be unable to wear masks because of medical conditions like asthma. ■ Model mask wearing, especially when physical distancing is difficult or impossible to maintain. ■ Praise their children for wearing masks correctly. ■ Put masks on stuffed animals. ■ Draw a mask on a favorite book character. ■ Show images of other children wearing masks. ■ Allow their children to choose their masks, as long as they meet the school’s dress requirements. ■ Provide their children with containers or resealable bags labeled with their names to store their masks when they’re not wearing them, such as when they are eating. ■ Develop a plan as a family to protect household members who are at increased risk of severe illness. ■ Make sure their children’s information is current at school, including emergency contacts and people who are authorized to pick them up from school. If that list includes anyone who is at increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19, consider an alternate.

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nyone who knows me knows that from the start, I have not been a fan of the current administration in Washington, D.C. I am likely to be in fundamental disagreement on almost every issue, from immigration to tax reform to health care. So I’m more than a little surprised to find myself agreeing with President Trump that we should do whatever we can to help our children return safely to their classrooms next month. I’m not qualified to write about medical issues. Those who are, like the president’s timotHY new Covid-19 Denton adviser, Dr. Scott Atlas, have left some significant caveats unaddressed in asserting that such a return is feasible. First, Atlas assumes children’s near total ability to resist the virus “where no comorbidity exists” — in other words, where there is no other underlying condition. Unfortunately, some children do have underlying conditions, and recent data shows as well that they are more susceptible to Covid infection than originally believed, as evidenced by the surge in pediatric cases in countries where children have already returned to school. Atlas also ignores the

sizable adult staff in any school that may be infected by asymptomatic children. And students’ and teachers’ daily interactions outside school are not currently subject to systematic contact tracing. I’m a former public school teacher. From 1988 to 1996, I taught English as a second language. I began teaching while living in Europe, where my students ranged from adults needing the language for a variety of professional reasons to students at the University of Vienna. After returning to the U.S., I taught adult basic literacy in the New York City schools. My students were from dozens of cultural and educational backgrounds — from the Estonian engineer who spoke six languages to the Honduran refugee whose schooling in her war-torn country stopped in second grade. I taught also taught ESL and communications at the La Guardia campus of the City University of New York. CUNY’s open enrollment policy presented similar challenges, although with fewer extreme educational differences. My curriculum had to take such diversity into account. During the 1993-94 school year, I took a seminar facilitated by mentors from the Barbara Taylor School in Harlem. Students at the school came from all over the

’m more than a little surprised to find myself agreeing with the president.

Letters I could not have added anything to Wells’s essay, and it is the best opinion piece that I have read in defense of the police. And yes, the police need to be defended — not defunded. Wells wrote, “The most important point that can be imparted to the public is that in almost every tragic police encounter, there is a common denominator: Catastrophes can be avoided by compliance. If you do not resist arrest, there is virtually no chance that you will be killed by a police officer.” So, very simply, do not resist arrest. Whether innocent or guilty, plead your case in court, not with the officer. The police are taught to use specific tactics when someone resists arrest, but they can be avoided if you do not resist. I believe people resist arrest because of a lengthy rap sheet rather than fear of the police. And if that’s the case, blame judges, not the police. The fact that not one political leader is defending the police is a disgrace. But the police will always have my support. They are in more danger than any of the people they are called to respond to. And thank you, Herald for printing a letter that is actually important. MArk VAN BrUNT Freeport

city, and many had been judged so incorrigible that they had been permanently expelled from public schools. Teachers from the Taylor School disagreed with the assessment that such children were “unteachable,” and set about proving it. They adapted pedagogical techniques pioneered by the biologist Lev Vygotsky, who worked with a variety of special-needs children in the early days of the Soviet Union. Vygotsky taught children who, under the old czarist regime, had been almost entirely neglected. What Vygotsky discovered — unsurprising to any experienced teacher — was that groups of students are much more than the sum of their individual abilities. Their achievements were measurably greater than that of students working alone, and the life experiences they brought to any learning situation provided raw material for a level of creativity not seen in individuals. Students learned from one another, even as teachers crafted lessons from their students’ real-life experiences. Teachers in New York City schools treated so-called incorrigibles as isolated problems. The Taylor School created an environment that met them where they were and that enabled them to stimulate one another. In most cases, the result was

a transformation that had been thought impossible, with students equaling or outperforming “mainstream” students. The weeks I spent with guides from the Taylor School completely changed my teaching. I learned to see my collection of individuals more as a collaborative whole. For the remainder of my teaching career, what I learned in that course inspired me. It still does. Students don’t simply learn facts in preparation for a life of productive work. They also learn to work collaboratively and to develop personal relationships — the social-emotional learning that is crucial to any child’s development, and that cannot be nurtured in isolation. They need to study together. Since the start of the pandemic, the president has often seemed to be living in a world of magical solutions. Simply asserting that students and staff are safe does not make them so. But that doesn’t mean schools can’t find real, sciencebased solutions. The safety of students and staff is paramount. But every professional educator I’ve spoken with agrees that collaborative learning in the classroom is superior to distance learning — if it can be done safely. We should make every effort to help them achieve this. Timothy Denton is the senior editor of the Seaford and Wantagh Herald Gazettes. Comments? Tdenton@liherald.com.

FrAmework by Jackie Comitino

Police need oversight To the Editor: re “recent laws endanger the police and public”: The lament by Brian Wells, the Long Beach PBA president, that recent changes in New York law endanger the police and public, continues the baseless campaign of fear by police unions. The unions seem to believe that the uniform and badge should shield them from all oversight. The assertion that these reform measures are “antipolice” reveals the prevailing attitude that the police expect nothing less than total subservience. The repeal of Civil rights Law 50-a finally permits some measure of accountability for past misconduct. Officers will now be subject to the same cross-examination rules as any other witness. It was absurd that officers who had engaged in prior bad acts, including falsifying reports, excessive force and yes, even lying under oath, could be shielded from having a jury consider these acts when judging testimonial credibility. I daresay Officer Wells would not support shielding a criminal defense witness from being “discredited because of unrelated complaints or incidents.” Indeed, well before Eric

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Garner and George Floyd, police departments were quick to release unrelated prior criminal records as a means of discrediting the victims of officers’ misconduct. To argue that placing restrictions on the use of force, and eliminating unique and special protections, strips officers of their civil rights is absurd. There is no right to use

excessive force or to be protected from legitimate cross-examination. Ultimately, what the police unions object to is that the State Legislature no longer panders to them, and has risen from its knees to protect the people of this state from continued abuse. JAY k. GOLDBErG Woodmere

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