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Sending hearts to everyone in East Meadow Anthony Alveari, 5, sported the color of choice for a Valentine’s Day party at school. More photos, Page 3.

question on campuses in the near future, some parents at the board meeting didn’t want to It all started with a simple wait. instruction: Wear a mask. But Board president Alisa when parents attending the Feb. Baroukh tried to keep the meet9 East Meadow Board of Educa- ing moving in the beginning, tion meeting refused, the board covering some agenadjourned into execda items leading up utive session, essento the first commentially closing the tary period, public out. designed to give The meeting, at those in the audithe Salisbury Cenence a chance to ter, kicked off at 7 speak on various p.m., with Superinissues, including tendent Dr. Kenneth some highlighted by Card reminding parthe parents, ranging ents that the venue from school budget re q u i re d m a s k s. expenses to spacing “You will need to issues at McVey Elewear your mask for mentary School. the duration of the After public commeeting,” Card said. ment ended, “If you do not wear MARIA VASSEl Baroukh reminded your mask, we will those attending the ask you to leave, or PEREz meeting in person we will adjourn the East Meadow that they needed to meeting and move mother keep their masks on. into executive ses“This is not our rule, sion.” this is not our law,” The meeting coinshe said, “but we cided with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s cannot continue to do our busidecision that day to end the ness if you are sitting in the indoor mask mandates in the audience unmasked. We can state everywhere except schools. adjourn the meeting because we While the governor promised cannot do our business this way, she would revisit the masking Continued on page 16

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Long Island Republicans back Lee Zeldin for governor By MAlloRY WIlSoN mwilson@liherald.com

Republicans — at least those in Nassau County — believe they have a chance to reclaim the governor’s mansion this year, and are throwing their support behind U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin to make it happen. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other party officials made that endorsement official Feb. 10 at the party’s

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county headquarters in Westbury. Zeldin, 42, who represents the congressional district that includes his home in Shirley, first stepped into the gubernatorial race last spring when Andrew Cuomo still held the top job. Cuomo resigned last August in the wake of a sexual misconduct scandal. “We had to nominate somebody that could win,” Blakeman said, adding that Zeldin has the

principles, values, experience, energy and passion to be a great governor. He “appeals to a wide range of residents in New York state. Across the board, he is somebody who will represent all of the people of the state of New York, and not just special interests.” Local Republicans also like Zeldin’s stand against bail reform and efforts to “defund” Continued on page 4

he times that we’re living in right now, of course, it’s so much easier to go along with the majority.

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On Feb. 7, Legislator Tom McKevitt and Legislator John Ferretti joined with the Nassau County Legislature to honor 3rdPrecinct Nassau County Police Officers Patrick Castel and Michael Chiappone who saved a five-year-old child who was seen hanging from a second story window of a Floral Park apartment building after being left home alone by her mother. On Aug. 30, 2021, Officers Patrick Castel and Michael Chiappone of the 3rd Squad responded to a call at the apartment complex in Floral Park and observed the fiveyear-old hanging approximately 25 feet in the air from a second story window and

struggling to hang on with her hands. Officer Castel attempted to instruct the child on how to get back inside the open window, but the girl stated she “wanted to come to the ground.” Officer Castel remained underneath the child to catch her if she fell, while Officer Chiappone ran inside the building and kicked-down the apartment door and pulled the child back into the window unharmed. It was determined that the mother had left the child alone for 3 hours. The mother was located and arrested, and the child was put into the custody of her uncle. Courtesy Nassau County Legislature

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Catie RodRiguez, 10, and her sister Ellie, 4, were full of love and sharing this holiday.

Love is in the air in East Meadow In honor of Valentine’s Day East Meadow residents celebrated with festive outfits with lots of candy, smiles, flowers and love.

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Holly VaRdakis, 9, left, got smothered with love from her sister Sophia, 6. Myla HeRnandez, 4, was decked out in pink and red. daMian deRiggi,6 and his brother Dominic, 2, felt the love in the air. Courtesy Aparna Santhosh

adaM santHosH, 6 and his sister Susan, 3, donned red to celebrate.

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Republican officials are all in for Zeldin NASSAU cOUNTy REPUblicANS backed Lee Zeldin’s gubernatorial campaign last week with the hopes of delivering the governor’s mansion back to the GOP for the first time since George Pataki left office in 2006.

continued from front page the police, as well as ongoing coronavirus pandemic restrictions, congestion pricing, and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s single-family zoning proposal intended to allow for more regulated apartments inside homes. “One of the most important functions of gover nment is to protect our citizens,” said Rich N i c o l l e l o, t h e Nassau County Legislature’s presiding of ficer. “New York needs a governor that understands that.” If elected, Rich NicOllElO Z e l d i n w o u l d become the Presiding officer, state’s first Nassau County Republican govLegislature ernor since George Pataki left office in 2006. Zeldin originally opened his Smithtown law practice in 2008, which he maintained until he was elected to the State Senate two years later. Zeldin said he believes it is important for the state to have “more local control and less Hochul control,” and that if elected, “we are not going to waste any time —

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for his reported lenient policies on prosecuting certain crimes. Levittown legislator John Ferretti says Zeldin stands for everything people in the suburbs stand for. “I want my children to be able to live here when they grow up,” Ferretti said. “In order to do that, we need to keep the taxes down and the streets safe. And those are two things that Lee Zeldin will get under control.” Zeldin has also championed a platform telling parents they “do not relinquish their right to be in charge of their child’s upbringing,” especially when it comes to what he describes as quality education without “advancing divisive curriculums in schools,” such as critical race theory. “We should be teaching kids more civics where they are learning about everything that is great about America,” Zeldin said, “rather than trying to pit them

against each other.” Tom McKevitt, a Republican county legislator from East Meadow, cited high crime rates and problems with the education system as reasons why he backs Zeldin, adding that New York needs a “new perspective.” Zeldin is part of a crowded field vying for the Republican nomination, which includes Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, Lewis County Sheriff Mike Carpinelli, Queens businessman Derrick Gibson and Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. The winner of the primary could face Hochul on Nov. 8, or one of several other Democrats who have announced bids for the state’s top spot, including U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City public advocate Jumaane Williams.

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Herald ScHoolS Olympic games at Parkway Elementary School There was plenty of laughter and teamwork during Parkway Elementary School’s celebration of the 2022 Winter Olympics on Feb. 3. Dubbed as the Parkway Winter Olympics, each class represented a different country as they competed in different Olympic sports during their physical education class. Events included bobsledding, ice hockey and torch relays. Students also learned about the history of the Winter Olympics and watched videos to study each sport.

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StudEntS ParticiPatEd in games and had a lot of fun.

Parkway ElEmEntary School held Olympic games of their own during the Parkway Winter Olympics on Feb. 3.

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Friday, Feb. 18

for virtual easy exercise at 10 a.m. Ann Rothman will lead this class. The Zoom link will be sent the morning of the class. To register visit https://eastmeadow.info/.

Easy exercise Join the East Meadow Public Library for virtual easy exercise at 10 a.m. Ann Rothman will lead this class. The Zoom link will be sent the morning of the class. To register visit https://eastmeadow.info/.

Starry night sunflower Join Pinots Palette at 2557 Hempstead Tpk., in East Meadow to paint from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This class is $42 per person. To register visit https://www. pinotspalette.com/eastmeadow/events.

Hockey at Northwell Health The Long Island University Men’s hockey team will be versing Alaska Fairbanks at the Northwell Health Ice Center at Eisenhower Park starting at 3 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 24 Chess club Chess club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. every Thursday at the East Meadow Public Library in the conference room in the lower level.

Rainbow waterfall Join Pinots Palette at 2557 Hempstead Tpk., in East Meadow to paint in blacklight from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This class is $42 per person. To register visit https://www.pinotspalette.com/eastmeadow/events.

Saturday, Feb. 19 Starry night in winter Join Pinots Palette at 2557 Hempstead Tpk., in East Meadow to paint for Valentine’s Day from 1 to 3 p.m. This class is $42 per person. To register visit https://www.pinotspalette.com/eastmeadow/events.

Hockey at Northwell Health The Long Island University Men’s hockey team will be versing Alaska Fairbanks at the Northwell Health Ice Center at Eisenhower Park starting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 20 Sunday divine liturgy The Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church at 369 Green Ave., in East Meadow. Those interested in the church’s ancient traditions and liturgical life welcome. Coffee hour follows. For further info email htocem@ gmail.com.

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Defensive driving Head to the East Meadow Public Library on Feb. 19 for an all ages defensive driving course from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $40 or $35 for those 62 and older. Pick up the appropriate form at the Library. Registration is mail-in to the instructor only. Concert Adam Sadberry will be playing his flute at 2 p.m. at the East Meadow Public Library. Memphis Symphony Orchestra acting principal flutist Adam Sadberry is known for his radiant, lyrical playing, and his commitment to expanding the Black diaspora in the classical music world through promoting equity, representation, music education, and commissioning music that tells stories of the Black diaspora - in other words, creating musical journalism. Adam is extremely motivated to continue the legacy of his late grandfather L. Alex Wilson, an important journalist and unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement. Register at www.eastmeadow.info.

Monday, Feb. 21 Jersey shore sunset Join Pinots Palette at 2557 Hempstead Tpk., in East Meadow to paint for Valentine’s Day from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. This class is $42 per person. To register visit https://www.pinotspalette.com/ eastmeadow/events.

Presidents day craft Drop in to the children’s room at the East Meadow Public Library between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a fun craft celebrating President’s Day. For ages 3 and up.

McVey might market The East Meadow Kiwanis will be collecting food at McVey Elementary School for those in need. Stop by to donate whatever you can.

Tuesday, Feb. 22 Kiwanis meeting The East Meadow Kiwanis will be meet-

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Wednesday, Feb. 23 Game day Join the East Meadow Public Library for game day starting at 11:30 a.m.. There will be tables set up in the makers space downstairs.

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Originally introduced to the fitness world as a modified version of Hatha yoga for individuals with health implications and for those of a certain age. Improving flexibility, relieving cramps and stiffness, and creating a happy mental state are a few benefits that chair yoga can provide for us. Join the East Meadow Public Library virtually for this event at 4 p.m. Register at www. eastmeadow.info.

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Check out public ice skating at https://www.northwellhealthicecenter.com/publicskating. Check out who’s coming to Lucky’s Sports Cards and Memorabilia at luckysportscards.com. There will be a blood drive at the East Meadow Public Library on Mar. 9 from 1 to 7 p.m. The Runner in Red 5k will be taking place Mar. 19 at Eisenhower Park. Check out the workshops that techspace CulturePlay has to offer on East Meadow Avenue.

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hile the summer camp industry took a hit in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Statista reported the 2021 season surpassed 2017’s market size and was close to the 2018 numbers. It seems summer camps are here to stay, despite the pandemic nearing its two-year mark in the U.S. For families eager for a return to normalcy, that’s good news. We have all settled in to the “new normal” — or the “next normal” as some are defining it now — with the understanding that Covid still plays a featured role in summer planning, but not the main focus. Summer 2022 will feel fresh, with camps being less restrictive and travel camps being able to offer more locations. Families can experience these programs with not only new excitement, but a fresh mindset. Consider these new trends: √ Zoom fairs where directors present their programs. √ Two-week career focused programs that offer students the chance to have hands on experiences in specific career areas. √ Two-week options at many traditional camps for firstyear campers. √ Many more options for those families more comfortable staying closer to home. √ Some summer programs will continue to offer online experiences for students. √ Most overnight camps and summer trips for middle and high school students will require campers and all staff to be fully vaccinated. Camp Makes A Comeback “Too much screen time over the past decade and its residual effects on young people have been exacerbated by the pandemic response of ‘educating by isolating,’ says Andy Pritikin, owner/director of Liberty Lake Day Camp and past president of the American Camp Association, NY/NJ. “After 15 months of semi-seclusion, missed social opportunities, and frayed friendships, young people were acting out: antisocial behaviors, fights, emotional breakdowns, defiance, anxiety, and depression. Summer camps, however, offered an oasis of sorts — a reset, an antidote, a social-emotional vaccine. Campers, staff, and even school teachers had a magical and energizing experience being outside, socializing, playing, and interacting again.” According to Pritkin, The past two summers affirmed unequivocally that there’s no better place for children and young adults to learn and regain their social and

emotional equilibrium than at summer camp. Here’s what he and what the camp industry has observed: Kids bounce back. Kids are resilient. They roll with the punches, learn from their mistakes, and when the bar is set high, with the right encouragement — they rise to the occasion. Kids naturally make friends. As thousands of new campers arrived at camps, camp staff were amazed to see how they were drawn towards one another; quickly building friendships, with their saved up love and empathy. Kids love being outdoors. Always have. But after being forced indoors for so long, kids cared less about the bugs, the dirt and mud, the liquid sunshine, and even the heat. And there’s more good news, according to Pritikin. “Parents who never went to camp, and never sent their children to camp before, have reassessed the summer camp cost/benefit analysis and are flooding American Camp Association accredited camps with registrations like never before. The pandemic has suddenly made summer camp as important as it should be. So if you’re interested in camp for your kids this summer, don’t delay — because many of the best camps out there have already started waiting lists.” Embrace Summer Camp But Ccarefully Still, choosing a summer camp is not always so easy, and can be especially tricky as we continue to manage the pandemic. Ask children if they want to go to camp. Everyone is experiencing some measure of pandemic-related burnout, and that includes kids. Kids may be sick of wearing masks at school all day and, even if they have loved camp in the past, may not be looking forward to wearing masks at camp this summer, if that is required. Others might may see camp as a way to fully return to "normal." Either way, solicit kids’ input and let them know their feelings matter regardless of which side of the fence they’re on. Be clear about safety protocols. When researching summer camps, make sure you and your child understand the safety protocols each camp will have in place. Will masks be mandatory for both campers and staff? How much direct interaction will campers have with each other? Have staff members been vaccinated? What measures are being taken to keep kids safe? Camps have detailed protocols and will share those protocols with parents upon request. Above photo: Selecting a summer camp can feel a lot like you're trying to pick a college for your child.

Millions of children attend summer camp each year. For most, it's a fun and rewarding experience full of challenges and excitement. In addition to physical and athletic activities, kids learn about independence, cooperation, competition and teamwork. They also learn that they can survive away from home. For many kids summer camp is also a time of significant emotional growth, development and transition. Parents often note that their children come home seeming older or more mature than before they left. Nurturing Human Value The camp community excels in providing an experiential education that results in self-respect and appreciation for human value. All of the outcomes — self-identity, self-worth, self-esteem, leadership, and self-respect — build personal competencies. Explore talents: Camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents. Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere. Promote physical activity: Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that takes place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more. Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult. Gain confidence: Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in selfesteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence and decision-making skills. Try new things: Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that’s learning to cook, exploring new environments or embracing a new sport or leisure activity. Opening oneself up to new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children. Make new friends: Camp is a

great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools. Finding The Best Fit Although most children are excited about going to summer camp, for some, it can be a scary or anxiety provoking experience. In general, parents should not push or force kids to go to camp if they feel frightened or uncomfortable. Choose a camp that is suited to your child's personality, temperament and interests. If your child likes music, art or horseback riding, it makes sense to pick a camp with strengths in that area. At the same time, there is nothing wrong with encouraging kids to try new things or to have a variety of experiences. In general, it is best not to force kids to do things at camp that they really dislike or simply cannot do. Repeated negative experiences can have a significant effect on a child's self-esteem. Involve your child in choosing the camp. Review brochures, videos and websites together. Ask for the names of other families you and your child can talk to about the camp. Don't push kids to go to a residential camp at too early an age. The "right" age will vary from child to child. Some kids are "ready" for "sleep away" camp at five or six, while others would not even consider the idea at 14 or 15. If a child doesn't seem ready for a full summer away, consider a camp that has one-month sessions. It may be an easier transition and a more positive experience. Help children keep in touch with friends from summer camp. Plan times for them to get together with kids who live nearby. For friends who live at a distance, letters, phone calls and e-mail can help them maintain contact during the school year.

Above photo: Most kids will enjoy camp and look forward to returning year after year. Careful camp selection, preparation and planning can increase the likelihood of a positive experience.

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n years past, the onset of spring signaled to students the beginning of the end of the school year. Today, this season has increasingly become one of the most stressful times of the year due to the convergence of extracurricular activities, sports, end-of-year assessments, projects and, for high-school students, college admissions. Education experts encourage effective time management in order to better prepare for all of the activities and challenges that come along with the final months of the school year. Inside and outside of the classroom, there are many ways that students can manage their workload and create time for stress-reducing activities at home. Here are some recommended strategies to help your kids achieve academic success. Spring Cleaning Organization — both at home and at school — will save students time by eliminating the need to search for homework assignments, books and other items necessary for spring success. Create a "homework zone" that houses study tools and allows students to study without distraction. Organized kids do better in school than haphazard kids. Help them to set up their planners (written or electronic), to keep their notebooks and backpacks neat and orderly, to break up large assignments into smaller ones so they don't seem overwhelming, to maintain a work space at home that's actually workable and not a disaster area, and to stick to the goals you've

set together. Also establish or re-establish helpful routines. Give your kids the consistency of fairly regular routines (weekends and holidays can be breaks). Bedtime, wake-up, study, homework, play, family time — kids rely on these routines, and the structure helps them to feel safe, know what's expected of them and be successful. Spring Tune-up Stay informed about the end-of-school activities for which your child will be responsible. Encourage students to use planners to create timelines, or place a large calendar with deadlines and test dates in a visible area of the house. Help your child evaluate the subjects or areas that she finds most challenging. Assigning a priority to homework items according to their level of difficulty will save time by ensuring your child devotes the most energy to the areas that require extra focus and attention. Maintain Healthy Habits Healthy kids are better learners. Making sure your children are getting enough sleep, insist on their good eating habits and are involved in regular and aerobic exercise. Exercise is a great way to alleviate stress and stimulate the mind. Taking short exercise breaks between assignments can refresh a student's energy level and renew focus. Even Take A Break Compressing study time into one all-nighter may seem like a good way to save time, but the brain is less efficient without taking a break to

rest, and a student's memory can be affected. A better alternative is to ensure your child obtains the recommended amount of sleep by spreading study efforts out over a period of time. Recommit To Learning With your children, come up with one or two major goals that they want to accomplish for the remainder of this school year. Raising that algebra grade? Getting homework done on time and turning it in the next day? Organizing a study area at home? Using a planner regularly and

efficiently? Agree on some age-appropriate rewards and consequences. Commit to a family-centered goal that education is important to all of you, and work together to support, encourage and help each other.

Above photo: Guide your child through the end-of-year school crunch.

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V.S North Senior Track&Field A 10-tIMe CoUNtY champion and Valley Stream North’s record holder in the Long Jump and Triple Jump, John is taking his talents to Clemson University on an athletic scholarship. Between winter and spring track, he’s earned 11 All-County selections, 8 All-Conference honors, and 5 All-Division honors. He’s been All-Long Island First Team and also served as the Spartans’ captain.

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For the first time in over three decades, the Clarke boys’ track and field team captured a county championship. Liam Farrell won the weight throw and the shot put and fellow senior Alex Pereira claimed the long jump title and finished second in the 600-meter run as the Rams dominated the Nassau Class C championships on Feb. 7 for their first county title since 1987. Clarke’s victory at the Conference 5 Championships 18 days earlier was also the program’s first in 35 years. Clarke’s 119 points was 56 better than second-place Seaford (63). Among the other winners at St. Anthony’s High School were Justin Uralil in the high jump, Nikhil Panickssery in the pole vault and the 4x800 relay team of Jayson Emile, Kenny He, Said Reyes and Andres Ventura. “It was absolutely amazing,” Rams coach Brian Doxey said. “I couldn’t have asked more from them. Everyone stepped up [and] was able to perform under the pressure. They knew what was at stake.” Farrell improved on his five attempts in the weight throw event, culminating with a toss of 50 feet, 6.5 inches that clinched the title and put him among the top 50 best tosses in the state. Senior Thomas Paleka placed third in the same event with a throw of 32-11.25 on his sixth and final try and junior Kelvin Wang was just behind him in fourth (31-1), both personal records. “I knew he was a 50-foot thrower since last year,” Doxey said. “Last year, he threw outdoor 46 feet with two or three spins while also in the cold. I knew once he once he was in a warm setting that he would definitely hit 50 feet.” Farrell also saved his best for last in the shot put with a personal-record 42-8.75 on his sixth and final attempt. Pereira jumped 19-0.50 feet on his fourth attempt in the long jump and edged out Lawrence’s Angel Bran, who had a jump of 19-0.25 on his second and last try. Bran was competing in the 55-meter dash at the same time and did not return to the long jump in the allotted 10 minutes, prompting officials to fault his second through fifth

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Alex PeReIRA tooK home the long jump title and also placed third in the 600m to help the Rams capture the Nassau Class C boys’ track and field title. attempts. “I’m glad that kid did not have more attempts,” Doxey said. Senior Kainoa Martin was third at 18-7.75 and he also placed fourth in the triple jump with a leap of 37-1.50. Pereira clocked 1 minute, 31.70 seconds as the runner-up in the 600-meter final, .53 seconds better than third-place He, who was also a member of the 4x800 relay foursome that won in 9:14.96, over two seconds faster than second-place Wheatley. He,

Emile, Uralil and Darren Cao were fourth in the 4x400 relay final. Uralil won the high jump after clearing 4 feet, 10 inches and fellow senior Panicksessery scaled 8 feet, 6 inches on his first attempt to seal the pole vault title. Panicksessery was the lone competitor in his event. The Rams will try to carry over that momentum into the spring season and claim their second straight outdoor conference title.

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Depending on the day public school 100 items on a T-shirt. A reason to dress started this year, the 100th day of up as if they were 100 years old (a conschool will be celebrated this month – cept not so impossible to imagine in usually during the lull between St. Val- 2022). In short, it is a day to dance, read entine’s Day and President’s Day. The books, color images, wear crowns or even receive paper certifiEast Meadow School Discates that can bring as trict began classes on Sepmuch excitement to these tember 2, had one snow day young students as their and as a result put the 100th future diplomas. d ay s m a c k d a b i n t h e Sure, adults do a lot of (almost) middle of the counting: they count down month: February 15. to special occasions, they I don’t remember ever add up days free of addichaving this celebration as a tion, disease and days that student and vaguely lead to months and years of remember its celebration anniversaries of joy and for my own youngsters but tragedy. They count and it is a pretty significant day. auren ev check off “to-dos” recorded It’s not quite midyear but a on those pesky lists. But if time to acknowledge being we big kids could get some1 0 0 d ay s s m a r t e r t h a n before and commemorate it with some thing from this “take stock in the pretty important math skills and cre- moment experience” it might be to take a count of the little things too, not least ativity. For pre-school, pre-K, Kindergarten of which is our blessings. and first graders there are as many ways to celebrate as there are ways to A contributing writer since 2012, Lev is count. It is an opportunity to bring in an East Meadow resident and a direct 100 tiny items in a bag for tallying the marketing/advertising executive who first to last. A time to cross off the “one teaches marketing communications hundred” on the 100-number chart. A courses at FIT. chance for adults and children to put

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To commemorate February as Black History Month, the office of Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams is educating social media followers with a month-long focus on Black history. Starting on Monday, Feb. 7 and for the rest of the month, Legislator Abrahams will post a daily trivia question on his Facebook and Instagram pages pertaining to an important figure, event or landmark in Black history. “Black History Month is a time to recognize the essential contributions that countless African Americans have made toward strengthening and enriching the fabric of our nation,” Abrahams said. “This daily trivia contest is designed as a fun and accessible way to celebrate the accomplishments of remarkable trailblazers

and spotlight crucial moments in our shared history.” According to History.com, “Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of ‘Negro History Week,’ the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.” Visit https://www.facebook.com/LegislatorKevanAbrahams and https://www. instagram.com/legislatorkevanabrahams/ through Feb. 28 for daily Black History Month trivia.

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No masks, no in-person meeting continued from front page and that would mean that this important presentation about the future of McVey can’t happen.” When some in the audience still didn’t comply, Baroukh adjourned the meeting for 15 minutes to “regroup.” Afterward, with some audience members still maskless, Baroukh made good on her threat, moving the board into executive session. One parent, Janet Goldstein, says she empathizes with the alisa Baroukh f e e l i n g s s u r rounding the President, mask mandate, BOE but believes that shouldn’t overshadow other issues, like what’s happening at McVey.

e can’t expect the children to be masked all day in our building but not enforce the same for us or anybody that attends the board meetings.

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The easT Meadow Board of Education shut down its Feb. 9 meeting after some in the audience refused to wear masks. While Gov. Kathy Hochul removed statewide mask mandates for the majority of locations, her public health order remains in effect for schools. “I understand that they’re looking out for the best interest of their children, as we all are, regardless of whether we have children in the system at the moment or not,” Goldstein said. “But to prevent the positive progression of issues that are affecting all of their children, as well as my school community, is going against what their main goal or objective is,

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Pltf. vs. LIGIA PADILLA, et al, Defts. Index #438/2013. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale entered July 31, 2014, I will sell at public auction on February 28, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. on the north side steps of the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY prem. k/a 2625 Beech Street, East Meadow, NY a/k/a Section 51, Block 429, Lot 1 a/k/a Lot No. 1, Block 429 on a certain map entitled, “Map of Post Meadowbrook, Section No. 4, East Meadow, Nassau Co., N.Y., surveyed by Sidney B. Bowne, Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor, April 20, 1951” and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau on July 25, 1951 as Map No. 5263. Approx. amt. of judgment is $394,529.42 plus costs and interest. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. GEORGE P. ESERNIO Referee. THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101,

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judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the auction. BRIAN DAVIS, Referee. THE MARGOLIN & WEINREB LAW GROUP, LLP, Attys. for Pltf., 165 Eileen Way, Ste. 101, Syosset, NY. #99071 129488

LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, V. CATHERINE MCLAUGHLIN, IF LIVING, OR IF EITHER OR ALL BE DEAD, ET AL. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated June 14, 2021, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY is the Plaintiff and CATHERINE MCLAUGHLIN, IF LIVING, OR IF EITHER OR ALL BE DEAD, ET AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU COUNTY SUPREME COURT, NORTH SIDE STEPS, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on March 14, 2022 at 2:30PM, premises known as 2445 PUTNAM DR,

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which is to better the environment for all students.” Maria Vassel Perez, who has a child at Meadowbrook Elementary School, blamed the board for the resistance to masks, claiming the members were not listening to and taking the parents seriously. “Why is it wrong for parents to want the choice for their children to wear their masks or not?” Perez asked. “We were adults sitting six feet apart in an administration meeting. It’s not a functioning school building.” But Baroukh told the Herald that’s not the case. The Salisbury Center is a district building and falls under the umbrella of “school buildings.” Because of that, the state mask mandate remains in force. While Perez acknowedged that simply putting on masks would make this a nonissue, she said some of her fellow parents compared what they were doing, keeping their masks off, to civil rights icon Rosa Parks sitting at the front of the bus. “The times that we’re living in right now, of course, it’s so much easier to go along with the majority,” Perez said. “But there comes a time that if you just keep doing it, you’re losing everything.” But still, the intention wasn’t to cause a disruption, she added. They just want people to take them seriously. “The parents are really trying to make their voices

heard any way that they can at this point,” Perez said. “Unfortunately, it might’ve hurt other parents that night, but that was not the intent.” The board seems to spend more time shutting people down than listening to them, Perez said. Witnessing the move to executive session wasn’t too much of a surprise. Baroukh said she understood their frustrations. “But we have to abide by a state mandate,” she said. “We can’t expect the children to be masked all day in our building but not enforce the same for us or anybody that attends the board meetings.” Goldstein said she believed the board had no other option except to adjourn. “I truly believe that they are there to do their business of bettering our school community,” she said. “And they don’t have to make it public, but they do. And that is a privilege that is afforded to our community.” The board was expected to host a meeting online this week to address some of the items missed at the Feb. 9 meeting. Continuing the business of the board, Baroukh added, is essential. “We were going to discuss very important non-Covid related items,” she said. “These discussions were vital to the students of the district, and the taxpayers of the district.”

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Dunkin’ Donuts robbery in Westbury A robbery occurred at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 467 Old Country Road, in Westbury, on Feb. 3 at 7:20 p.m. According to the Nassau County Police Department, an unknown male entered the shop and approached the clerk, displayed a handgun and demanded cash. The clerk handed over the money, and the subject left with an unknown amount of money.

The subject was described as a Black male, approximately 5’8” tall with a thin build. He was wearing a black mask, black sweatshirt and black pants. No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the above incident should contact Crime Stoppers at (800)-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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The award-winning Herald Community Newspapers group, covering Nassau County's North and South Shores with hard-hitting news stories and gracefully written features, seeks a motivated, energetic and creative editor/reporter to join our dynamic (and awesome) team! This education and general assignment reporting position offers a unique experience to learn from some of the best in the business. Historically, reporters who have launched their careers with us have gone on to The New York Times, Newsweek, Newsday, the New York Daily News, New York Post, CNN, BBC, NBC News and The Daily Mail, among many others. We look for excellent writers who are eager to learn, enhance their skills, and become well-established and respected journalists in our industry. To apply: Send a brief summary in the form of a cover letter describing your career goals and what strengths you can bring to our newsroom, along with a resume and three writing samples to sbrinton@liherald.com

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Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper group has several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok. Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs. If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: careers@liherald.com.

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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered. Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.

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went through a lot. Most people tell me they could write a book about their experience. You need to see your building department records and get copies of the signed and sealed plans. Many municipalities keep records either in paper form, which you may have to pay for copies of, or onte eeper microfilm or computer files. Then speak with your inspector to find out what they think needs to be done. Most will be very helpful, and allow for the process to continue, asking you to hire a plumber to get a permit, which involves your notarized signature so you know it’s being done. In way too many cases, the plumber or contractor says it was done when it really wasn’t, so most municipalities require the owner’s signature on permit applications so the building department and owner are aware that the process is being done and is not false. The plumber needs to see your bathrooms, kitchen, heating equipment and any other plumbing to be sure it meets the plumbing code (and building code). The same process must be done with an electrician, but most building departments ask for a certification from a private agency, not your electrician, since most building departments don’t have an electrical inspector. The reason for this is that one of the two leading causes of fire is electrical (the other being use of the kitchen) so your local government wants nothing to do with the liability for fire safety. You’ll find that almost everyone in this process wants to avoid responsibility as much as possible. You may have to either call for an inspection agency yourself or, if you suspect that there could be questionable electrical work, hire a licensed electrician to inspect and correct before hiring an agency to detect, if you elect. The private agency charges a few hundred dollars, usually, depending on the number of rooms and outdoor items, like air conditioning condensers, pool equipment and landscape lights, which must also be inspected. After all this is done, you may be able to get a final inspection and a sign-off and certificate from your building department, unless … your building department makes you get plans and a new survey redrawn and updated to the most recent code, which is complicated, time-consuming and expensive — in the thousands of dollars — before you can get a final inspection. Allow plenty of time.

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think it’s finally time for Nassau County and me to kiss and make up. If you’ve read my columns over the past few years, you know I’m not particularly fond of the government, the infrastructure or the people out here. Four years after moving from my native Queens to East Meadow, I wrote a particularly scathing piece that I now wished I hadn’t. I want to admit now that I was wrong — or at least not in a position to be so judgmental at the time. The gist of the column was that NICK East Meadow — and Nassau CounBuglIoNE ty as a whole — stank. I complained about everything I could think of, from police to schools to sanitation. Growing up, I had been sold on the fact that Nassau County was better than Queens, I wrote at the time. The schools were stronger, the services were better and the streets were safer, I had been told. In the column, I whined that that was complete hogwash and, if I had my dru-

thers, I’d move back to Queens. At the time, I had only lived in East Meadow for a few years. My kids were young. I was making less money. I was grumpier — although my wife, Jill, would say that I’m still pretty grumpy. No, Nassau County isn’t a utopia. But what county is? A decade after moving here, I am counting my blessings. First off, all four of our kids went to school in-person last year. If we still lived in Queens, they would have mostly learned remotely between September and June. As a teacher at a Queens high school, I see the deleterious effect that extra year of remote learning had on our students. But we largely dodged that in Nassau County. And our schools aren’t just good, they’re great. The other day, my 10-yearold, Adriana, was playing her saxophone for my dad. Impressed with her skill, he asked where she was learning to play. “In school,” I replied. I spent 12 years in parochial and public school in Queens, and after all that, I was able to play maybe a few notes on the recorder. I’ve heard Adriana’s elementary

school band perform, and I would put them up against any high school band in Queens any day of the week. My 15-year-old stepson, Jake, decided this year that he wants to play football. But if we still lived in Queens, there’d be no guarantee that his school would even have a team. Meanwhile, my 18-year-old stepson, Nicolas, is AllCounty in cross-country, and will likely be All-County in wrestling, too. That’s partly due to the amazing coaching staff and sports programs we have here. If he wrestled on a city team, there’s a chance his coach may not have ever wrestled competitively. Elia, my 8-year-old, is still figuring out what she wants to do. She announced the other day she wanted to try field hockey. I love the fact that I was able to say, “Sure, hon. Whatever you want.” I don’t think they play field hockey in Queens. When I wrote that column that I now regret, I intimated the Nassau County police weren’t making the streets any safer here than the New York Police Department was in Queens. Not true. The cops out here do a great job.

had a lot of complaints in a long-ago column, and much of what I wrote was unfair.

About three years ago, I slipped off my stoop and cut my head pretty badly. Jill called 911. I was amazed at how fast we had two officers in my living room. It’s very reassuring to know there’s always a patrol nearby. While I escaped my life in Queens relatively unscathed, I was mugged at 11 and jumped and beaten up at 15. And those didn’t turn out to be isolated incidents. The high school I went to wasn’t the safest, and I had to be very careful where I ventured. I can count on one hand the number of times I ate lunch in the cafeteria. I probably used the restroom once in four years. Thank God my kids will never have to experience that. I also wrote that the Town of Hempstead sanitation guys often took their time plowing the streets after a snowstorm. But they did an amazing job of handling that blizzard a couple weeks back. I’m still not wild about the pizza in these parts, but I’m not above admitting that a lot of what I wrote in that column years ago was unfair. So, Nassau County, here’s your metaphorical smooch. I hope you’ll forgive me. Nick Buglione is a teacher, freelance journalist and former editor of the East Meadow Herald.

A nation divided by pandemic, or splintered?

arly in the coronavirus pandemic, it was easy to write off as stupid the folks who touted hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin as go-to Covid-19 treatments. Easy because the efficacy of those drugs was refuted by the best virologists in the world. It seemed obvious that people who denied the science of vaccine protection and masking were coming from a place of ignorance. They didn’t know better. As hundreds of RANDI thousands got sick KREISS and died, and the virus spread, many of us hoped people would change their minds and take the vaccine — not just for themselves, but also for the common good. But over these two years, there hasn’t been much of a learning curve. The antivaxxers stood firm. Many of them got Covid. An unthinkable number died. And still, people refuse to believe the simple scientific fact that vaccines keep people safer. When thousands of folks who were double-vaccinated and boosted started getting breakthrough cases of the Omi-

cron variant, that only reinforced the resistance among anti-vaxxers. Over time, some of us liberal-minded opinion writers tried to be less judgmental and more empathic. Maybe we could understand where the doubters were coming from. Many people had justifiable grievances: The rollouts were uneven, or the messaging was sometimes confusing. Fringe groups offered comfort in troubling times. Many of us engaged in intellectual gymnastics, trying to understand, to be patient and more tolerant of the resistance to vaccines and masks. Maybe we could bring the doubters along in time, we thought. We were wrong. We are now more than two years in, with more than 900,000 dead. This is what I know: What we are suffering in America today isn’t a break, it’s a compound fracture. There aren’t two opposing groups tugging at one another. It isn’t just people who get vaccinated and those who won’t. There are multiple splinters in this gaping wound — some sharp, some violent, some groups out for power, and some out for blood. Some people are ignorant: They don’t — or can’t — read the research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And they have lost faith in our gov-

ernment. Another splinter is people who are not only ignorant about science, but put their faith in a former president and his acolytes. In their reality, the political supersedes all other considerations. MAGA folks think the Biden administration is out to get them. At one point, people were posting notes online urging relatives to go into hospitals and remove their family members who were being treated for Covid. “They are trying to kill us,” one post said. Sadly, many GOP officeholders are willing to traffic in lies to keep power. Then there is the splinter of smart, highly educated people who are shamelessly harnessing the suspicion among millions of our citizens to their own political ends. They know the vaccines work. They know masking protects against infection. But they challenge the necessary mandates. Think Ted Cruz, Ron DeSantis, Kellyanne Conway, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell. They are among the most reprehensible of the lot because they know better. Someone like Marjorie Taylor Greene, an anti-masker and a general nut case, is a splinter unto herself. In a recent infa-

hat we're suffering in the U.S. today isn't a break, it's a compound fracture.

mous speech, Greene said that Nancy Pelosi was using secret police in Congress, like the “gazpacho.” She meant “Gestapo,” of course, because she can never resist a Holocaust reference in her crazy accusations. If Donald Trump was and is a cancer in our American culture, then she is his metastasis. There are also splinters of responsible people who understand and support the coronavirus science, but still have reservations about boosters or inoculating little kids. Many are impatient with the slow progress toward even more targeted vaccines and better therapeutics. We forget that the development of the vaccines was an astonishing medical achievement. Everyone is fatigued after two years of isolation and stress. These varied splinters unite to one end: to challenge vaccines and protective masks. The resistance crosses social, educational and cultural lines. The saddest group, I think, is those who are uninformed and vulnerable. They reject the science and the advice of the experts because they are caught in a paralyzing spasm of paranoia and anger. They are being cruelly used by the most heartless group, the super-smart members of the Republican Party who are stepping over dead bodies in a rush toward 2024. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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ollow the science.” That phrase, and variations on it, have become ubiquitous during the coronavirus pandemic. Sadly, those words, summing up evolving medical information, have sparked suspicion among many, leaving them doubting — and even rejecting — the science we should depend on to guide us through the worst public health crisis in a century. Even as it appears to be fading. As the pandemic spread nearly two years ago, it became apparent that mask wearing would be crucial, amid what we learned was primarily an airborne threat, and given that we all wanted to return to “normal” as soon as possible. Once we understood that we were in for the long haul, we debated the efficacy of face coverings. What type worked best? When and where to don them? At work? At school? At the gym? At family gatherings? As case numbers rose and fell — and with them the accompanying recommendations and restrictions — our patience ebbed. When vaccines came onto the scene, many of us thought for sure we had seen the end of masks. New variants

changed that, but many people were simply fed up, as we have witnessed at heated school board meetings across the country, willing to cast the scientific consensus aside and join the rallying cry for “freedom” from covered faces. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was eager to lead the effort locally, and his clash with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s school mask mandate has wound up in the courts. Meanwhile, as the Omicron variant has waned, other states have begun to loosen mask-wearing restrictions — this time, so many of us hope, for good. Hochul lifted her mask mandate for public places last week. Masks are still required in hospitals, nursing homes and on public transportation, according to the state, but that has only added to the continuing confusion that is an inevitable product of pandemic fatigue. Despite growing cries from parents to unmask their children, to say nothing of political pressure — several Republican members of New York’s congressional delegation sent Hochul a letter demanding she end the school mandate — the governor remains steadfast, following what her

office termed “factual public health data.” She is expected to make a decision on whether to continue requiring masks in schools on March 1. Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, told the Financial Times that in this phase of the pandemic, “decisions will increasingly be made on a local level rather than centrally decided or mandated.” As masks quickly disappear in our area, we should keep in mind that we live in one of the most crowded corners of the country, and those decisions should be guided by common sense — and, yes, science. Given all we’ve learned about how the virus spreads, and how quickly its statistical trends can change direction, abandoning mask-wearing altogether seems to fly in the face of both. Another phrase repeated often over the past two years is “with an abundance of caution.” We caution elected officials to keep the advice of our health experts in mind when making decisions that affect so many lives, especially when it is far from clear that a deadly virus is finished wreaking havoc with them.

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letters It’s leadership, not propaganda, we need To the Editor: It’s 2022, but our government, state and federal, must have read G e o r g e O r we l l ’s “ N i n e t e e n Eighty-Four.” They have taken on the role of Big Brother, telling us what to do, i.e. masks and vaccinations. We are inundated by statistics about Covid, but no one talks about the psychological damage done to all the children wearing masks, especially the preschoolers who have not yet developed language skills. Scientists have predicted damage done to our environment by pollution and stress climate control, but can they predict the long-range effects on children of the Covid vaccinations? We are regarded as a cultured and civilized society, but our elected officials have done a poor job of protecting and upholding our rights. Crime, as well as racial prejudice, is off the charts, and our officials have turned a blind eye and a deaf ear. Shouldn’t they be accountable?

Propaganda is a dangerous weapon, and it’s being used again. Since we are still able to live in a free society, we must speak up. The world looks to the U.S. as a strong, powerful leader. Let’s not be a disappointment. PAT KING Merrick

Where’s the outrage? To the Editor: In the past two weeks we have laid to rest two heroes of the New York Police Department who were murdered in Harlem. Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were gunned down by a crazed

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lost my father six years ago. Of the painful dealings I’ve faced in my life up until now, nothing has quite compared to that searing loss. The news of his death had to cross an ocean to reach me. I was in New York. He was in a hospice in Ecuador, battling stomach cancer until his last breath. We never had a proper goodbye. My father’s untimely death has been brought into sharper focus by the departure of another significant man in my life, the Herald Community NewJUan papers’ executive editor, Scott BrinLasso ton. After 28 years here, Scott has moved on to his next adventure, teaching full-time at Hofstra University this spring before beginning a long-term research project. Scott’s hands were full this past year, training and guiding a new crop of young journalists — including me. It’s hard to imagine the editorial team without him. He was not only my boss, but also my mentor. I came to the Herald from Columbia University, with a degree in creative writing and political science. With no journalism training, I banked on the

strength of my writing to get my foot in the door. And Scott took a chance on me, swinging that door wide open. His first order was that I head to the public library for a copy of Carole Rich’s dazzlingly comprehensive “Writing and Reporting the News: A Coaching Method.” It’s a crash course for fledgling journalists on how to report and write the news, and Rich’s fierce clarity on the subject hooked me. I absorbed everything I could from the book, but that was only the beginning. The real work of journalism began as a form of personal transformation: Turning myself into a community reporter in Valley Stream, where I’d never set foot, let alone lived. I did it by talking to people, taking in the scenery, breathing the air, and immersing myself in the issues people care about — and doing it all amid the time crunch of weekly story deadlines. But before I could become an identifiable — and, I hope, trusted — figure in the community, I was the new kid on the block. It was brutal at first. But while I toiled and sweated, slammed against walls, and had doors slam on me, Scott was always my anchor and guiding compass.

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Letters criminal in a situation that the defund-the-police crowd would have wanted to send a social worker into. Six members of the NYPD have been shot so far this year. One was shot execution-style on New Year’s Day, while sleeping in his car in East Harlem after working New Year’s Eve. My question to everyone who climbed aboard the defund-the-police bandwagon is, where is the outrage? How can you possibly muster up outrage for the death of George Floyd, where the crime and punishment were handled swiftly through our court system, and turn a blind eye to what is happening to the brave people of law enforcement? To show how high up the Democratic food chain the disrespect goes, President Biden did not attend the funeral for Rivera, even though he had a planned trip to New York City to speak to Mayor Eric Adams about crime. In my estimation, tough Joe is a coward when it comes to confronting the radical left of his own party. Scores of thou-

Humane, relaxed and easygoing, he helped me navigate the terrain of a profession he’s known most of his adult life. When I faltered or overstepped my bounds, I dusted myself off and got back in the trenches with him. Scott never took his eyes off the story. The story mattered most. I learned by his example. And things got better. I’m not, at least not willfully, looking for paternal substitutes in the men around me. But I couldn’t help but see the similarities to a father-son relationship in the interactions between Scott and me. I couldn’t help thinking of him as approximating — no matter how incidentally or innocuously — a second father. In these times, a son rarely has the chance to get lost in his dad’s world. And the grimmer fact is that millions of men in America grow up without a father. The quality of father-son bonding also seems to have depreciated. I’m not talking about the everyday guy-bonding stuff, like sitting with Pops on the couch and watching a game. I’m talking about being at his side in the midst of his work — engaging with all your senses in an endeavor the old man treasures or excels in. Sons need those moments to learn how Dad operates in the arena of life and possibly, hopefully,

discover kernels of insight — no matter how small or imperfect — to help them confidently move about in this chaotic and messy world. Especially when Dad is no longer there. That father-son sharing is a priceless gift. I wish I could have spent more time with my father. I think many men have the same wish. But he is gone, and the lessons he learned and the mistakes he made that he shared with me remain treasures to me. There is no second try at fatherhood. There is also great danger, I suspect, in making father figures out of the more experienced, admired and trusted men around us. We risk getting lost in their shadows, modeling ourselves after them instead of forging our own way. Scott Brinton leaves behind a towering volume of exceptional work, the product of a passion for community journalism. He has also, like a true teacher and friend, cultivated a team of journalists who are equipped to carry on the good fight: to articulate truth, to serve the communities we cover, and to see the humanity in the stories we have the privilege of telling. He has been a blessing in my life, and I bid him a fond goodbye and much joy in his next journey. Farewell, Captain. Juan Lasso is the editor of the Valley Stream Herald. Comments about this column? Jlasso@liherald.com.

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sands of people in our country died of fentanyl poisoning last year, from a drug that is made in China and being smuggled through our porous southern border, and no outrage. Children are being killed by stray bullets in our crimeinfested inner cities, and there's no outrage. If you can only muster outrage whenever you can inject race into an equation for political gain, you are the major problem in our great nation. How did that guilt donation to Black Lives Matter work out for you? To the “woke” who are allowing all this carnage to occur while sitting in your safe, secure house/condo/ apartment, I have a message. To p a r a p h r a s e Wi n s t o n Churchill, an appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. If you keep pushing to defund the police and allow district attorneys not to prosecute crimes, that crocodile will be knocking down your door. TOM O’CONNOR North Bellmore

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