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Fire damages Carman Ave. strip mall inside Ralph’s. But when EMFD Chief James Walsh, arrived minutes later, he saw smoke in all B&G Deli owner Alphonse five of the stores, which indicatLentz was at his Salisbury store ed a fire. He requested additional late on March 16, hours after manpower. closing. He was rearranging Eighty East Meadow volunsome things, he said, teers from seven and left at 11 p.m. On companies led the his way home to effort to fight the Bohemia, he got a fire, with another 20 call to come back, firefighters assisting because at approxifrom other departmately 11:15, his ments, including building and the Bellmore, Hicksville, four that surroundLevittown, North ed it had caught fire. Bellmore, Nor th Police had seen Merrick, Wantagh smoke coming out and Westbury. A fireof Ralph’s Italian fighter assist search Ices, two doors down team was also on the from the delicates- WILLIAM SEAN scene. sen, in the strip mall RUSSELL “The fight was on south of the interto save the row of Salisbury resident section of Carman stores, as Carman and Stewart aveAvenue was filled nues. They called the East Mead- with fire apparatus,” O’Brien ow Fire Department. Lentz said said. “As additional firefighters he was grateful that police called arrived, hose lines were deployed so quickly, adding that it was not to different businesses in hopes unusual for them to be nearby. of getting ahead of the fire.” His late brother was a state Firefighters were quick to trooper. Lentz said he has always realize that the blaze was actualhad a close relationship with the ly not in Ralph’s, O’Brien said. local police. “We couldn’t see the fire, but Firefighter John O’Brien Sr., once we opened the ceiling at from East Meadow Station 1, said the call initially reported smoke CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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AUTUMN GONZALEZ, LEFT, and Shannon Burt, of Daisy Troop 1119, had never sold Girl Scout cookies, and didn’t know that a drive-through wasn’t the way people usually buy the cookies.
Those cookies keep selling
Taking precautions, scouts try a drive-through By LAURA LANE llane@liherald.com
As the cars lined up, four little girls could barely contain their excitement. Wearing bright blue Girl Scout vests, the members of East Meadow Daisy Troop 1119 stood behind a table filled with boxes of Girl Scout cookies, ready to fill orders. Traditionally, scouts sell the cookies outside grocery stores or in malls, or go door to door. But because of the
coronavirus pandemic, the Girl Scouts of Nassau County have given the girls no choice but to market their highly sought after treats more creatively. The drive-through Girl Scout cookie sale at Veterans Memorial Park, where everyone wore masks and socially distanced, was a first for everyone — the girls, their mothers and troop Co-leader Kim Gonzalez. Gonzalez’s daughter, Autumn, 5, peeking out from a tumble of dark curls, didn’t
hesitate when asked what she liked best about taking part. “Because we’re selling Girl Scout cookies,” she said. Daisy Shannon Burt, also 5, put her ar m around Autumn and added, “What I like best is that we’re all together.” The importance of being together has taken on new meaning for the girls. The cookie sale was the first time they had met in person. Amid CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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It’s pothole season in East Meadow again
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The signs of the end of winter and the beginning of spring are unmistakable: warmer weather, later sunsets, birds chirping and of course, potholes. “We live in the area north of Hempstead Turnpike and there are tremendous holes in the road throughout the neighborhood,” said East Meadow resident Anthony Morello. “The corner of Bly and Rose look like they’ve been struck by a meteor shower.” Most potholes form in the winter, when water seeps inside the surface foundation of roads and freezes, pushing the pavement upward. When the temperature rises, the ice melts, creating a hollow space between the pavement and the subbase. The empty space weakens the pavement, making it more likely that a pothole will form. Morello, who has been living on his block since 2006, said the potholes keep getting deeper every year. “I was walking with my four-year-old across the street and stepped in one and almost twisted my ankle,” he said. “I really feel the Department of Transportation can do a better job keeping our roads in better condition and safer.” Greg Blower, the director of communications for the Town of Hempstead, said that as the country’s largest township, there are over 1,200 miles of roadways to maintain. “Our pothole response crews, led by our Highway Department, are working on the roads daily, filling at a rate of about 1,000 potholes a day,” he said. “Just last week our crews repaired over 4,400 potholes across the town. Since January, we’ve utilized over 247 tons of asphalt just on pothole repair.” Blower added that the town took a proactive approach by sending teams into its various communities to map out areas that needed repair, and deploying the Parks Department to assist highway crews. County Executive Laura Curran announced a county-wide aggressive pothole repair campaign on March 12 at a
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news conference in front of a Nassau County Department of Public Works. “[DPW] has been working very hard this pothole season,” Curran said. “We have 12 crews every day out repairing potholes around the clock, utilizing 40 to 50 tons of hot asphalt every single day to fill these holes. “ As of March 12, the county’s DPW had already filled 11, 280 potholes along county roads and 30 miles of short term resurfacing since the beginning of February. “It’s really important to make sure that the road structures are sound and the roads are sound because we need to get back to work, we need to get our kids back in school,” said Curran. “Getting around is key to making that happen and we’re making sure we do it.” East Meadow resident Jodi Zukerman Luce said she believed Cur ran’s announcement was important because the county has some catching up to do. Zukerman Luce is concerned about the turn off from Merrick Avenue onto Luddington Road. “I’m convinced that my alignment was thrown off from driving down that road,” she said.
Throughout the pandemic, healthcare workers, first responders, grocery and pharmacy personnel, and so many others, have been dedicated to supporting and assisting our community. They are true heroes who deserve our respect, praise and recognition. As many remain on the front lines in 2021, we invite you to nominate a Hometown Hero to be featured in Herald newspaper editions throughout the year.
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POTHOLES CAN BE found throughout East Meadow, including on the corner of Rose Drive and Bly Road.
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CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE [Every Day Laundromat], it showed its ugly face,” he said. “We did a pretty good stop.” The fire was extinguished within 20 minutes. No one was hurt, but the incident remains under investigation by the Nassau County fire marshal. The blaze damaged Ralph’s, B&G, the Laundromat, Miss Beauty Nails & Spa and an empty storefront, once the popular J&R Discount, which relocated to Levittown a few years ago. B&G, which lost everything, had its ceiling removed so firefighters could look for hidden pockets of fire, O’Brien said. “I had 500 dinners prepared for the East Meadow Kiwanis Club’s dinner for Sunday’s and another 100 for a Knights of Columbus Saturday dinner,” said Lentz, who has owned B&G for 22 years. “That’s the thing that really bothers me. People who can’t eat.” Neighborhoods surrounding the strip mall experienced two power surges earlier in the evening, at 9:15 and 11, and many homes lost power. “Did that power surge short anything? I don’t know,” said East Meadow Firefighter Dick Cardoza, adding that he felt fortunate. “Ralph’s Italian Ices has a two-forone on Tuesdays, and we were going to go there. It’s an ironic twist of fate.” Lentz said he was thankful for the Fire Department’s quick response, and that firefighters managed to salvage something precious to him. He collects tattered American flags, and kept them near the entrance of the deli. Once a month, a member of the American Legion stops by to take the flags for proper disposal. He also had trophies — Lentz is active in the community, sponsoring children’s athletic organizations — and memorabilia honoring his late brother. “They brought the pictures and American flags out of the building for me,” he said. “The honor and respect they have for me … they all know me. They even grabbed my awards, but grabbing those flags — that’s the greatest thing in the world to me.” Lifelong Salisbury resident William Sean Russell said that Lentz is a fixture in the neighborhood, and has supported it since he bought the deli. “It’s heartbreaking, the extensive damage from the smoke and water,” Russell said. “All of his food and perishables have to be discarded.” Russell wanted to help Lentz and his employees, who are now out of work. He started a GoFundMe page, hoping to collect $10,000. As of press time, roughly $3,800 had been donated. “Al is very generous, and even though he doesn’t live in our community, he cares about it,” Russell said. “He is always donating food to causes, supports our Little Leagues and other sports. When I spoke to him, he was in good spirits. Al said he will rebuild the store.” East Meadow firefighter John J. O’Brien Sr. contributed to this story.
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FIVE STORES IN the strip mall on Carman Avenue in Salisbury, including B&G Delicatessen, were damaged in a late-night fire on March 16.
How to help B&G Deli owner Al Lentz Donate to the GoFundMe page Search for B&G Deli or go to: www.gofundme.com/f/ bg-deli?qid=b41ec903 d3668afcdafa62db361889d6 Courtesy EMFD
EIGHTY EAST MEADOW firefighters and seven other companies worked to stop the fire from spreading. THE DAMAGE AT Every Day Laundromat, left, where the fire began, is extensive.
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Cookie drive-through in E.M. is a sellout CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Covid protocols, they had seen one another, and Gonzalez, only on Zoom. “The girls needed something like this,” Gonzalez said. “They don’t, for the most part, know each other. Most are from McVey Elementary, but even if they’re going to the same school because they’re on a cohort schedule, they only see the children that are in their class.
Preparing for the sale
When troop parents Allison Vardakis and Julie Leake heard that the Girl Scouts of Nassau County had approved a pop-up cookie sale in Garden City March 20 and 21, they decided they wanted to have their own drive-through sale in East Meadow. But Vardakis said she wanted to do a test run first, before presenting a request to the county office. So she and her daughters, Holly, 8, who is a Girl Scout, and Sophia, 5, a member of Troop 1119, set up a table in front of their East Meadow home to see if people would come. “It was a lemonade stand with cookies,” Leake said. “We ended up selling 25 to 30 boxes in 40 minutes.” Encouraged, Vardakis and Leake officially became “cookie moms” for the East Meadow Daisies, and got to work obtaining permission for the drive-through. It was no small effort, Vardakis said, but Town of Hempstead elected officials were helpful and supportive. Supervisor Don Clavin, Clerk Kate Murray and Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr. worked with the Department of Parks and Recreation to make the event happen. “We understand the impact that the pandemic has had on people of all ages, especially in the lives of the children in our communities,” Clavin said. “We’re happy to work with the Girl Scouts to provide them with a safer option for their fundraising program.” The drive-through sale was approved by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “We had to figure out how many boxes we were going to sell, and what we would do if we didn’t sell some of them, because you can’t give them back,” Vardakis explained. “We ordered 129 boxes.” The cookies sold out quickly. Vardakis had her husband, Andrew, go to the Source Mall, where GSNC has been headquartered since the pandemic began, to _______________
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SHANNON BURT, FAR left, Riley Walsh, Autumn Gonzalez, Savanna Suarez and Sophia Vardakis manned the cookie table at the East Meadow Girl Scout Cookie drive-through last Saturday. get more cookies. “Council likes three hours to prepare, but I called and begged them, because we ran out of Thin Mints in 30 minutes,” Allison said. “Andrew picked up an additional 140 boxes, and when we ran out, we took orders.” All told, Daisy Troop 1119 sold 338 boxes, running out of cookies an hour early. Vardakis said she finished delivering the cookies that had been ordered on Monday.
The value of the experience
Being a Girl Scout provides an opportunity for girls to meet other girls, make long lasting friendships and is empowering for girls, Vardakis said. She can still remember when Holly was 4 and met a female police officer for the first time. “She didn’t know that women could become police officers,” Vardakis said. “[County Executive] Laura Curran came to our drive-through cookie sale. It’s important for the girls to see women in leadership positions.” The cookie sales teach the girls so much, Gonzalez added. “They learn about being entrepreneurs, the value of money, setting goals and how to achieve them,” she said.
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Separate quarantine issues delayed Wantagh’s football season and forced Clarke to pivot to a different Week 1 opponent with a nonleague label attached. However, last Saturday both teams hooked up in their official Conference IV openers. Wantagh, playing in the lowest enrollment-based conference for the first time in program history, welcomed two home spectators per athlete and defeated the visiting Rams, 41-0. The Warriors dedicated the game to former longtime assistant coach Tony Carter, who passed away last spring after a battle with Covid-19. They wore his initials “TC” stickers on their helmets and held a pregame ceremony with Carter’s family members as guests. “It was an emotional day,” Wantagh head coach Keith Sachs said. Junior Sean Carlo had three rushing touchdowns and junior Tyler Mantini added 138 yards and a score on the ground to lead the offense. Junior fullback Mark Maniet had a 33-yard touchdown reception from senior Bryan Picirillo, who is sharing quarterback duties with senior Kevin Griffin. Originally scheduled to face East Rockaway to open the campaign, Clarke (1-1) ended up matching up with Wantagh’s original opponent, Locust Valley, on March 13. The game didn’t count in the standings, although the Rams wished it did considering they came away with a 22-6 victory. “We play Locust Valley again in a few weeks,” Clarke head coach Tim O’Malley said. “The kids are just excited to play and looking forward to a challenging schedule. I keep
reminding them to be grateful for every game because it’s impossible to predict what can happen.” The Rams are rolling with a varsity roster much smaller — 22 — than usual, O’Malley said. That didn’t stop them from a big opening performance with just 10 practices under their belt. Junior Nick Giardino, whose older brother Chris was the team’s starting quarterback in 2019, enjoyed a memorable varsity debut with two touchdown runs, including a 95-yard dash in the second quarter to open the scoring against Locust Valley. He added a 28-yard scoring run in the fourth. “Nick is clearly our leader and a dual threat,” O’Malley said. “He’s extremely fast and has a calm demeanor.” Clarke’s offensive front is led by seniors Anthony Rodriguez and Kevin Henning, and junior center Mike Delaney who worked closely with Giardino on the 6-win JV team last season. Junior Liam Farrell has also emerged as a starting two-way lineman, and junior tight end Tyler Benowitz stood out blocking in the opener. Rodriguez is a third-year starter and only lineman with varsity starting experience prior to two weeks ago. Senior linebacker John Kern, who also handles a bulk of the ground attack and scored a touchdown in the opener, had 14 tackles against Locust Valley and is a prototypical throwback player. Senior Joe Dieppa is an aggressive linebacker and had a 2-point conversion run following Giardino’s first career touchdown. The Rams aren’t expected to throw a lot but when they do senior Nick Valente and junior Justin Rindner serve as the main targets. Clarke has a pivotal game this Saturday at West Hempstead at 2 p.m.
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On March 19, just over a year after the coronavirus reached Nassau County, some 400,000 people here had received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines. More than 600,000 Nassau residents remain to be vaccinated, however, and many still struggle to secure vaccination appointments. With no clear end in sight to the pandemic and many unanswered questions surrounding the virus and vaccines, Herald Inside LI held a free live webinar last Thursday titled, “The Virus and The Vaccine: One Year Later.” The panel discussion, which was sponsored by Cona Elder Law and Mount Sinai South Nassau, featured three guest speakers who discussed the past year and the near future of the virus and the vaccines on Long Island. Panelists also reviewed information about infection rates, the coronavirus variants, scheduling testing and vaccine appointments, and plans to keep local communities safe. “We will continue to grapple with people who are hesitant about getting the Covid-19 vaccine,” County Executive Laura Curran said, adding that she plans to receive her vaccine next week publicly, because she wants to show people that she trusts the efficacy of the Covid-19
Eisenstein also said there are many vaccinations. “We are working on doing outreach to let people know where the misconceptions about the vaccines and vaccine is available and how they can get scheduling vaccination appointments. an appointment, because we want to He said he has seen many patients who have been picky about which make sure everyone has a Covid-19 vaccine they want shot at getting a shot.” to receive, with many trying County Health Commisto request for a specific vacsioner Dr. Larry Eisenstein cine, while others have said he is optimistic about scheduled appointments at the progress that the county more than one vaccination is making in vaccinating site in the hope of receiving people. Even those who are their preferred vaccine. vaccinated, he said, should “We might not have the continue social distancing exact type of vaccine that and wearing masks to propeople want when they want tect those who have not yet it. Take what you can get. All been. three of them are great at “There is a sense of liberpreventing death. So take ation after someone is vacciwhat you can get,” Eisennated because people who stein said. “Make sure your take any of the vaccines second dose appointment is have a slim to none chance at the same place you got of ever getting the virus, and your first vaccination dose. the chance of dying of Covid dr. AAroN This is because people at is virtually zero,” Eisenstein another place won’t have said. “People who are vacci- GlAtt access to information about nated shouldn’t have the Mount Sinai what your first dose was, and same restrictions as people South Nassau they might not have the who are not, but they should same type of vaccine that still be careful, and precautious and wearing a mask should always you need for your second dose at their be treated like how people treat carrying location.” Hospitalizations have dropped in their cell phones. People will feel on edge without their phones, and they should recent weeks, as has the number of peofeel the same way about wearing a mask, ple in intensive care units, but it is unclear if those decreases are related to even after being vaccinated.”
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the vaccines, Eisenstein said. It is too early to tell. Other panelists agreed the vaccines are effective. “These are all phenomenal vaccines. There has not been one reported death after taking the vaccine, so people should jump to take the vaccine because they prevent death, not cause death,” said Dr. Aaron Glatt, chairman of the Mount Sinai South Nassau Department of Medicine. “You shouldn’t think you are Superman once you get vaccinated, but If you get the vaccine, you are at diminished risk of getting the virus. Jennifer Cona, a partner of Cona Elder Law, encouraged anyone who meets the vaccination criteria to be vaccinated; however, she said many seniors have been unable to secure appointments because of technology barriers. So, she said, Cona recently started a phone hotline that helps guide seniors through the appointment process. “So far we have helped 135 seniors make appointments to get a vaccine, and we hope to continue helping many others,” she said. “The past year has taught us that we are all vulnerable to a healthcare crisis. Be sure to take action to preserve and protect your loved ones.” For more information or to sponsor a webinar, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive.com or call (516) 569-4000, ext. 224.
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On a recent Thursday, Nassau County Police Academy recruits watched films of actual police field work. With their instructors, the recruits analyzed the tactics employed step by step.
Photos by Scott Brinton/Herald
Inside the Nassau County Police Academy A close-up look at the intense training needed to become a NCPD officer By ScOtt BrintOn sbrinton@liherald.com
Part one in a series of photo stories on the Nassau County Police Academy in North Massapequa. Recruits’ names were not given to protect their privacy. It’s 9 a.m. on a recent Thursday, and a contingent of Nassau County Police Department recruits is seated in the Police Academy’s auditorium, intently watching as drunk college students hurl beer bottles at a line of police officers. “Hey, they’ve thrown a beer bottle,” someone yells. “They’re chucking beer bottles. That is so freaky.” The soon-to-be police officers are reviewing film of a near-riotous college party, as police officers move in to break up the crowd. Much as football players analyze game films with their coaches, these recruits, all dressed in crisp, gray Continued on neXt page
aBOve: recruitS tOOk their Defense Tactics exam, demonstrating the proper methods to arrest suspects. Left phOtOS: recruitS heard a lecture by Marc Tosi, an academy instructor, on police ethics.
Photos by Scott Brinton/Herald
NCPD puts recruits through their paces continued from PreViouS Page button-down shirts, black ties and black slacks, are dissecting films of actual police approaches to worst-case scenarios that they may encounter at some point in their careers. Instructors go over the police tactics step by step, minute by minute. The recruits are learning about the necessity for self-control in the face of danger. Meanwhile, down the hall in the gym, officers are flipping and spinning each other with all manner of wrestling takedowns, their bodies thumping audibly against the gray-and-blue mats, a massive, circular NCPD insignia staring down at them from one wall. On this day, recruits are taking their Defense Tactics exam after three months of intense training, when they studied what to do — and what not to do — when arresting a suspect.
Instructors evaluate their every move, noting when a hand hold, for example, might be off by a few inches. And throughout the academy, recruits are spread out in classrooms, learning about the ethics of police work. Everyone is social distancing, and mask wearing is required, even during the Defense Tactics exam. The cadets study both in the classroom and through a series of simulations at various venues, which imitate policing on the streets, including car chases, said Master Trainer Chris Boccio, who grew up in Lynbrook. NCPD requires a significantly more rigorous training program than New York state mandates — Nassau puts cadets through 1,050 to 1,200 hours of training over seven months, compared to the minimum 639 hours that the state requires for basic police training.
At left, Officer Peter Lang, an instructor, front, reviewed weaponry found in a Bureau of Special Operations arsenal with recruits.
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During the Defense Tactics exam, recruits how to demonstrate precisely how to arrest a suspect without incident or injury.
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Library on Zoom at 2 p.m. to make adorable sock bunnies. Participants will need a small sock, felt, a large pom pom, googly eyes, ribbon, clear rubber bands, rice and a hot glue gun. Register online at www.eastmeadow.info. For any questions, call (516) 794-2570.
Easy excercise for adults The East Meadow Public Library is offering easy and virtual excercise classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Register once to join all the excercise classes, which will be lead by Ann Rothman. This class is designed for people for are not athletes. For more information, call (516) 794-2570. To join, visit www.eastmeadow.info.
Thursday, April 1 Live music at Margarita’s Cafe On Thursday nights there are $5 martini’s (with the purchase of an entree) and live music at Margarita’s Cafe on 1868 Front St. from 4 to 10 p.m. For more information, call (516) 745-0033.
Saturday, March 27 Easter egg hunt The East Meadow Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 27 at Veterans Memorial Pool and Park, 1700 Prospect Ave. In an effort to ensure the health and safety of all, including the Easter Bunny himself, there will be time slots from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. available for each family. Each slot will be limited to 125 participants, parents included. The egg hunt itself will take place 10 minutes after the start of the scheduled time slot, so be sure to be on time. There will also be some extra goodies for all those who participate and an opportunity to take a picture with the Easter Bunny within a safe distance. The Easter Egg Hunt is intended for children 11 and under. One free ticket is needed per person. To get a ticket, visit facebook. com/eastmeadowchamber.For more information, call (516) 794-3727.
Easter egg hunt and craft fair Cipriano Nursery, 1660 Front St., will be hosting its annual Easter egg hunt and craft fair. The craft fair will begin at 10 a.m., followed by an Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. For more information, call (516) 542-0499.
Drag queen, bi-lingual storytime Bella Noche of Drag Queen Story Hour, hosted by the East Meadow Public Library, will be presenting a bi-lingual story time at 11 a.m. Bella Noche tells stories of acceptance, kindness, sharing and love and this time she will be reading stories in Spanish and English. Register online at www.east-
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A virtual, Van Gogh paint night Pinot’s Palette on March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. will help people paint their very own version of Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night.” Pinot’s Palette will package all the supplies needed. To register for the $40 class, visit www.pinotspalette/eastmeadow. For more information, call (516) 390-8740. meadow.info. For more information, call (516) 794-2570.
Monday, March 29 Disney Trivia Join the East Meadow Public Library to test knowledge on all things Disney in this trivia session at 2 p.m. to see who is the biggest Disney fan. This is open for children in grades kindergarten through 12. Participants will need two devices to play. To register, visit www.eastmeadow.info. For any questions, call (516) 794-2570.
popular tech help program, “Get Your Geek On,” is still available virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. The library’s resident geeks will be available to answer technology questions over Zoom or telephone at (516) 794-2570. Register to obtain the Zoom link at www.eastmeadow.info.
Magic show The East Meadow Public Library will be hosting a magic show by Ari Bisk, a close up card magician who performs sleight of hand card magic, at 3 p.m. This is an interactive Zoom experience for children in second grade and up. To register, visit www.eastmeadow.info. For any questions, call (516) 794-2570.
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Trivia night The Garden Social, located at 1964 Hempstead Turnpike, will be hosting trivia nights every Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. There will also be drink deals, including $5 Blue Point Toasted Lagers and $12 cocktails of the night, as well as food specials and prizes. For more information, call (516) 750-5338.
Wednesday, Mar. 31 Sock bunny craft Children in grades three and up are invited to join the East Meadow Public
Create a painting of a mother and daighter walking under an umbrella in the rain at Pinot’s Palette, 2557 Hempstead Turnpike, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. In the studio, social distancing will be practiced, people will be able to sit with their party and masks are required by all. There will also be a food menu and wine bar on site. To register for the $40 class, visit www.pinotspalette.com/easmeadow. For more information, call (516) 390-8740.
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Eligible veterans can get Covid-19 shots at NUMC. Call (516) 572-6565 for an appointment. Spring recess for the East Meadow School District begins March 29 and ends April 2. East Meadow Jets merchandise available from EM Parents Athletics Club. Call (516) 315-4310 for information. Enrollment for 2021-22 school year at Calvary Lutheran Church & Nursery School is open. Literacy Nassau citizenship preparation classes registration is open from April 5 to 14. Visit literacynassau.org.
New memorial, vets lost in Afghanistan, Iraq “We must ensure that present and future generations continue to appreciate the sacrifice that our veterans in all wars have made to protect our freedoms.” Curran was joined by Deputy Executive for Compliance John Chiara, an Iraq War veteran himself, Ralph Esposito, the executive director for the office of veteran affairs, Cervasio, Tom Tack of Northrop Grumman and local veterans. Heroes Among Us has already committed $10,000 towards the memorial. “This park is about memorials dedicated to every branch of service, every war and it’s time that we recognize those Iraqi, Afghanistan vets,” said Esposito. “If you got a few extra dollars, send it in. We need it.” Cervasio said Heroes Among Us, which offers programs for veterans in Nassau County, is enthusiastic to assist in the establishment of this new memorial. “We’ve been pretty clear here in Nassau County that out commitment to veterans is sacred,” said Curran. “These men and women fought for our freedoms and we want to make sure that we’re doing everything we can to protect them, help them and get the, the services they deserve.” To make a contribution towards the memorial, contact Heroes Among Us at (239) 834-9240 or info@heroesamongus24. org. Eligible veterans are now able to receive their vaccines at Nassau University Medical Center. To make an appointment and learn more, call the VSA at (516) 572-6565.
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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said on Monday that a memorial in Eisenhower Park to commemorate soldiers who died in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars is currently in the planning stage. It will be one of the first in the state to honor soldiers who died in these wars. “Not only will it be honoring the soldiers who have died in service, but we will also be honoring those who died by suicide,” said Virginia Cervasio of Heroes Among Us, a non-profit that will be working with the county to establish the monument. “My son Angelo was 24. Fifteen years ago he came home from deployment and because of it he suffered from PTSD and he took his life.” The county has entered into a public and private partnership with Heroes Among Us to raise money for the design, commission and establishment of an advisory committee for a new monument in the East Meadow park. “This October will mark 20 years since the war in Afghanistan,” Curran said. “Since then more than 7,000 Americans have lost their lives in those conflicts and more than 2.5 million Americans have served in both wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and many of those veterans call Nassau County home.” It is anticipated that work on the new memorial should break ground this fall. “The county will lay the foundation for the memorial and of course, we will assume responsibility for the upkeep and the maintenance of the memorial,” Curran said.
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EISENHOWER PARK IS home to memorials honoring service men and women, and it’s time to add a memorial for Afghanistan and Iraq war veterans, said Nassau County Veterans Service Agency Director Ralph Esposito.
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s we continue efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease, many families are worn out with the seeminginly endless long-term challenges of increased family time at home. Long-established routines transformed overnight, leading to an increase in family conflict and child behavior problems. “While caretakers are under tremendous stress, kids are feeling the impact, too,” says Dr. Dylann Gold, PhD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone and member of its Child Study Center. "Even young children with little or no grasp of current events are sensing the anxiety of those around them and adjusting to new routines.” “Kids cannot always articulate their feelings and are less developed in their ability to problem solve,” says Jacqueline Smith, PsyM, a psychology extern at the Child Study Center. “Their stress can therefore show up as disruptive behavior, noncompliance, and tantrums.”
Preventive strategies for parents Addressing your child’s disruptive behavior is not only about responding to conflict — it’s also about proactive strategies to decrease the likelihood of challenges. These tools can have a positive impact on your child’s behavior by minimizing triggers leading to tantrums and defiance: Eat, sleep, and move: The basics are more important than ever. Ensure that your child is maintaining good sleeping, eating, and exercise routines. Make time for quality time: When time and resources allow, try to join your child in play and leisure activities. This will not only help to maintain a positive relationship, but it will make setting limits easier down the road. Catch your child being good. By calling attention to your child when your child is being a good listener or coping appropriately, you increase the chance that your child will repeat those behaviors in the future. Try your best to provide structure: “Kids do best when routines are in place and expectations are clear,” Dr. Gold says. “Predictability, especially given the current circumstances, can help your child feel a sense of comfort and safety.” Ways to incorporate predictability can include creating a visual daily schedule that your child can reference throughout the day. When possible, get your child’s input on more flexible activities, such as asking “would you like to ride your bike or scooter today?” Breaking down tasks can also be helpful, Smith says. “Breaking down complex tasks into more manageable steps can reduce frustration and prevent meltdowns.” Use a timer or alarm to cue you and your child to the comple-
tion of an activity. Choices can also help instill a sense of control during this uncertain time: “When options are available, let your child choose,” Smith adds. “Which pajamas he wears or where he does his quiet reading are minor decisions that can enhance his sense of control. Be clear upfront about which expectations are and are not flexible.” Deescalating conflict “There is a lot for children to be stressed about right now,” Dr. Gold says.“If your child is upset but calm enough to engage in conversation, conflict can be defused by helping her identify her emotion and validating her experience.” Validation does not mean expressing approval of inappropriate behavior, Dr. Gold says. It means acknowledging the emotions that drive the behavior. Making your child feel heard can diffuse conflict — like dropping the rope in a game of tug-of-war. It is important to remember that your attention can be used as an effective behavior management tool. However, keep in mind that negative attention, such as scolding, can feed problem behavior. “If your child is engaging in minor misbehaviors like whining, try turning away and staying quiet. The moment he engages in an acceptable behavior, give a praise, such as ‘Thank you for asking in a nice voice! Yes, I will get you more juice.’” Dr. Gold says.“Remember that ignoring negative behavior works best when used with positive attention for OK behavior.” Though harder for parents to do, ignoring can also help with most tantrums. “Try to resist feeding the tantrum by leaning in,” Smith says.“Instead, selectively ignore the behavior and return attention when your child begins to calm down.” If your child is doing something you cannot ignore, like hitting siblings, you may want to create a positive reinforcement system. “As an example, for every activity she completes with ‘safe hands and feet,’ she can earn a sticker,” Smith says.“Five stickers at the end of the day amounts to a predetermined reward. For these systems to work, being specific and consistent is key. It is important to spell out the behavior you want so that everyone knows what it takes to get a reward.” ■ Above photo: For many families, the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic were all about stopgap measures and short-term fixes. One day, it was business as usual, and the next, going to work and attending school or daycare in person were no longer safe. Survival strategies cobbled together last spring, have worn us down and may not be sustainable as the pandemic lingers on.
Sunshine, smiles and getting away from the screen “Spring ahead” is more welcome than usual after a year of restrictions Spring is right around the corner and not a moment too soon. This spring marks one year since the pandemic began, making everyone more restless to get outside and burn off some energy like never before. After slogging through what seemed like an endless winter, still dealing with the impact of Covd-19, everyone is ready for some semblance of “normalcy,” especially being cooped up for so long. Here are some family activities to do that are safe and fun this season. Of course, be sure to continue to follow guidelines on Covid-19 prevention and social distancing. Plant a garden. Do some research to discover what might grow best in your yard, identify a local shop to pick up some seeds or seedlings, grab a shovel, and dig in. Have a picnic. Outdoor picnics can be a fun way to share a family meal — breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Ride a bike. Find some new trails, visit a bike path, or explore someplace new. Do some birdwatching. Welcome the birds back with a homemade bird feeder! Stargaze. Set up a tent in the backyard or go outside on a clear night. Take a flashlight, look up and enjoy the wonders of the sky. Camp outside. It might be a little cool, but bundle up and enjoy the fresh smells and distinct sounds (like birds!) of spring. Beautify your neighborhood with sidewalk chalk. Draw pictures, write poems, or inspirational quotes — the sidewalk is your canvas. Enjoy it! Discover creative ways to celebrate the holidays. Spring is filled with reasons to celebrate! April Fool's Day is always fun. Earth Day is a great reason to get outside, as well as Mother's Day and Memorial Day. You can also use spring holidays such as Easter, Passover, Ramadan, and Cinco de Mayo to teach children about different cultures. Tend to your yard. Pick up fallen sticks and plant grass seed to fill in the bare spots on your lawn. It may also be the right time to trim trees, shrubs, and perennials of dead tree limbs or leaves. Organize some creative games. Create an obstacle course kids can walk, run, skip, or bike through. Coordinate with some neighbors and make it a neighborhood course! Or create a scavenger hunt. Hide clues outdoors and see who can find them all. Discover the best. Go on a hunt to find the best _____ within 10 miles (best pizza, ice cream, etc.). This activity might take you to different towns to explore. Start to plan a post-pandemic adventure. With hope in the form of vaccines, it might be possible to have a safe escape in the coming year. ■ Above photo: It’s been a long, dreary winter that’s seemed even longer as we continue to cope with the pandemic. Spring brings about a renewed sense of enthusiasm for more enjoyable days ahead.
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A virtual Covid-19 vaccine town hall effort to beat this pandemic,” Thomas explained. “The more people who get vaccinated, the faster we are going to overThrough a virtual webinar hosted by come this virus and get back to our loved State Sen. Kevin Thomas, residents were ones, get our economy back on track and able to ask medical start to move back professionals and to normal.” experts the quesThe Center for tions they had about Disease Control and the Covid-19 vacPrevention stated cine, as well as learn that that two weeks how the vaccine after they received works to protecting both doses of the themselves, their Pfizer or Moderna loved ones and comvaccines or two munities. weeks after they “This is an receive the single incredibly impordose of the Johnson tant topic,” Thomas & Johnson vaccine, said. “This past year those who are vaccihas been extremely nated can gather Courtesy the Center for Disease Control and Prevention difficult for all of us. indoors with other Every aspect of our COVID-19 USES ITS spike proteins to fully vaccinated peol iv e s h a s b e e n enter the cell and cause an infection. ple without wearing impacted by Covida mask. They can 19, but now we are finally seeing a light at also gather indoors with unvaccinated the end of the tunnel.” people from one other household, unless On March 11, 2020, over a year ago, the any of them are considered medically vulWorld Health Organization declared the nerable. Covid-19 outbreak a global pandemic. Fully vaccinated people also do not Since then, there have been more than 120 have to stay away from others or get tested million infections and 2.6 million deaths if they have been around someone with worldwide. Nassau County saw roughly Covid-19 unless they have symptoms. 1.76 million infections and 48,624 deaths. However, fully vaccinated people who live “The production of three safe and effec- in a group setting, like a correctional faciltive vaccines represent a huge step in our ity or group home, and are around some-
By JENNIFER CORR jcorr@liherald.com
How Covid-19 infects For a virus to infect, said Dr. Andrew Clair, a pharmaceutical consultant, it must enter a cell inside a human. In the case of Covid-19, it uses its spike proteins to grab hold of the receptor on the cell, gain entry into it and “march” across the body with the infection. For some, the infection may be mild and barely noticeable, while others can become severely ill. Scientists and researchers believe people can become severely ill because of their genetics. People may react to Covid-19 infection one with Covid-19 should quarantine for 14 days and get tested, even if they do not develop symptoms, according to the CDC. As of the morning of March 16, 388,792 Long Islanders have received their first and second dose of the vaccine. And, with the passage of the Federal Stimulus Package, $160 billion has been provided for vaccine development and distribution, with $20 billion in funding for community vaccination centers. Three new mass-vaccination sites opened on March 19 at SUNY Old Westbury, the Suffolk County Community College Brentwood campus and Stony Brook University’s Southampton Campus. Cur-
by forming auto-antibodies that mistakenly target a person’s own tissues and organs. Some may also experience a Cytokine Storm, a critical immune response in a hyperactive manner where the immune system goes on a rampage through the bloodstream, causing excessive inflammation that can kill tissue and damage organs. Physicians, Clair said, are beginning to understand how to treat these responses.
rent eligible New Yorkers include people over the age of 60, medical personnel, select essential and front line workers and people with underlying conditions. Thomas encouraged anyone who has questions regarding vaccine eligibility to call him at (516) 739-1700. Information about how to make an appointment and eligibility can also be found online at www.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.
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Plenty of vaccine questions for the experts How approved Covid-19 vaccines work
and two weeks have passed since the final dose, can I hug my grandchildren?” A: “Where the vaccine is very effective at preventing hospitalizations and severe illness and death, we don’t know how effective they are at preventing mild illness or even moderate illness depending on the vaccine you got,” said Dr. Sharon Nachman, chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. She added that it’s important to pose the risk of where they have been and their chances of contracting the virus. “It’s also important to recognize if you have comorbidities and if even a small illness with you can trigger something worse.” This is why it’s important to continue vaccinating as many people as possible, said Dr. Uzma Syed, chair of the Covid-19 task force at Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, because the risk of transmitting the virus will decrease.
Moderna vaccine ■ How it works: mRNA
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■ Effectiveness: 94.1 percent
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■ How many shots: Two doses, four weeks apart
BioNTech, Pfizer vaccine ■ How it works: mRNA — a piece of genetic code that provides the body with a message to manufacture antibodies specifically against the virus spike, thus neutralizing the virus and protecting the patient.
■ Recommended for: 18 and older
The mRNA vaccines have been studied for more than a decade and do not contain a live virus that could cause Covid-19 in a patient. The mRNA from the vaccine never enters the nucleus of the cell and does not interact with a person’s DNA. DNA vaccines like Johnson & Johnson’s have been studied since 1998. It does not alter a person’s DNA because it does not have the cellular enzymes to integrate into human DNA. The vaccine also does not pose a risk for Covid-19 infection, because it does not contain the live virus itself. The patient will also not contract a cold from the vaccine.
■ Effectiveness: 95 percent ■ How many shots: two doses, three weeks apart ■ Recommended for: 16 and older ■ Storage: freezer
Q: What are the common side effects? A: Dr. Andrew Clair, a pharmaceutical consultant shared that the most common side-effects based on the BioNTech, Pfizer vaccine clinical trials are pain, redness and swelling in the arm where the vaccine was injected, along with tiredness, headaches, muscle pains, chills, fever and nausea that impacts the rest of the body. Q: “We don’t know if a recipient of a
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It is the spike proteins on the Covid19 virus that the vaccines have targeted. The concept is, Dr. Andrew Clair said, that by destroying the spike proteins, the virus is inhibited from entering the cell, which further prevents infection.
Covid-19 vaccine can still be contagious for Covid. If fully vaccinated people can still be contagious, how can we reach herd immunity since vaccine recipients can still spread the disease? What is the length of time after the second dose that we can reasonably be sure we’re protected from the virus?”
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■ Storage: freezer Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine ■ How it works: non-replicating viral vector vaccine. Puts a piece of the coronavirus DNA inside an inactive common cold virus called the adenovirus. The DNA of the coronavirus builds spikes inside cells that activates the immune system and produces protective antibodies. ■ Effectiveness: 72 percent in the United States and 66 percent overall A: “No vaccine is 100 percent affective,” said Dr. Leonard Krilov, a professor of pediatric infectious disease at NYU Langone Hospital. “We are also seeing more and more data that if you’ve been vaccinated, the risk of getting infected, the risk of shedding the virus, is much lower. The more people get vaccinated,
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the lower amount of virus is around, the greater the protection, the lower the risk of transmission.” To watch the full vaccine town hall, visit www.facebook.com/SenatorKevinThomas/.
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Kiwanis honor member Kevin Kamper The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow honored Kevin Kamper on March 8 as part of its “Membership Monday Profile.” Kamper has been a member since 2011 and is a distinguished past president and past lieutenant governor. Before that, he was a member of the New York University Circle K Club, where he served as treasurer and lieutenant governor. There, he met his wife Lori, who had been the club president. The Kamper’s children have become involved with the Kiwanis as well. Their son, Matt, has been a member since 2015 and is currently part of the Board of Directors and their daughter, Melissa, is a student at the University at Buffalo and has been a member of the Builder Club, Key Club and Circle K.
Kamper, is always there to lend a hand when anyone needs youth sponsorship or help with a fundraiser. As chair of the club’s Interclubbing Committee, Kamper always enjoys attending other club meetings in the Kiwanis Club of East Meadow’s division and district. Kamper’s latest venture is to assist the K Kids administrator and to learn all the facets of K Kids and the rest of the district’s service and leadership program so that the next school year can begin with enthusiasm and new ideas. In turn, Kamper can train new Kiwanians to do the same. He is also excited to be one of the first to be trained in the Kiwanis Amplify Program, which was developed to provide leadership training to Kiwanians.
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LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 15th day of March, 2021, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal Law. An extract of the resolution is as follows: THE EAST MEADOW FIRE DISTRICT SHALL EXPEND A SUM NOT TO EXCEED NINETY THOUSAND ($90,000.00) DOLLARS FROM THE SECTION 6(G) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW FIREMATIC EQUIPMENT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF
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mid all the clamor over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual harassment and misreporting of nursing home deaths during the coronavirus crisis last spring, you would have thought nothing else was happening in Albany at the moment. You would be wrong. Last week, the State Senate passed a critical piece of legislation to encourage public participation in the rule-making in six key state departments — Education, Environmental Conservation, Health, Financial Services, Labor and Family Assistance. The measure, if passed by the Assembly and signed by Cuomo, would create a three-year pilot program that would require public hearings on an issue any time 125 or more residents petitioned the state government for them. Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, a Democrat from Queens, sponsored the bill. The measure is vitally needed. Requiring hearings when the people ask for them would shift power into their hands. Until now, the state has controlled when — and if — are held. Six other states — Arizona, California,
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t might seem self-serving that a newspaper would call on New York state to include journalists on the list of those eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. To a degree, that might be true. More so, however, our concern is for the public good. Since the start of the pandemic, journalists have been on the front lines, reporting on myriad local and national stories that have shaped the past year, exposing themselves to potential harm at hospitals, marches and political rallies. They have
risked their lives to inform an anxious public, providing vital information to dispel fear and increase understanding. Since last March, journalists have been allowed to continue their work because the government deemed them essential workers. Yet they have been excluded from the lists of those eligible for a vaccine. Why? This isn’t solely about the journalists who have done their job admirably. It’s also about the public. One journalist might interact with dozens, if not hundreds, of
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a program through which members of the public can demand a hearing reminds rule-makers that they are ultimately accountable to the people,” Mamdani said. Agreed. The legislation would also require public hearings to be held on evenings and weekends, so more people could attend. It would mandate that hearings be broadcast, and that teleconferencing be available. Finally, it would require that time be set aside during the hearings for public questioning of department personnel. The Senate passed the measure during Sunshine Week, March 14 to 20, a celebration of the 1967 Freedom of Information Act, the landmark federal legislation requiring government officials to make their records available to the public. The American Society of News Editors created Sunshine Week in 2005 to remind people of the grave need for government transparency — even today, more than 50 years after FOIA was enacted. The message that the Senate was seeking to project was clear: New York state needs to do more to open its government to public participation. Of that there is little doubt.
LETTERS ‘If you can’t do, blame’ To the Editor: Re the March 12-18 editorial, “Cuomo’s days in office appear numbered”: I take exception to the point of view of elected officials and journalists who are pointing fingers at Gov. Andrew Cuomo before his investigation is complete. I have worked in high-powered offices for decades and consider myself as a feminist. Anyone who has worked in this kind of passion-driven, intense, stressful environment knows conversations and gestures can be misunderstood or taken out of context. Yet the media and certain politicians are jumping to conclusions. I do not believe Cuomo should resign. More important, a year ago, during the coronavirus pandemic, at a time when there was complete chaos and so much unknown, Cuomo stepped up ahead of all the others and created and implemented innovative plans. His guidance was ongoing, and he was an inspiring voice for New Yorkers as well as all Americans. He asked
people while covering a mass gathering of one kind or another, and if infected with the coronavirus, he or she could potentially expose many others to harm. From a public health standpoint, leaving journalists off the list thus makes no sense. The Press Club of Long Island, a chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, is currently conducting a letter-writing campaign calling on Governor Cuomo to include journalists on the eligibility list. To join in that effort, go to bit.ly/30Xt1T4.
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s difficult as the coronavirus pandemic has been on all of us, our children were the least equipped to handle the sudden disruption of their daily lives and routines. Ripped from in-school learning, sports and extracurricular activities and social interactions critical to their intellectual, physical and emotional development, they were thrust into a world of inactivity, isolation and remote learning. We should not continue to ignore the consequences. We have heard STEVE much about “following the sciRHOADS ence” and the data throughout the pandemic. We have all accepted limits on personal freedoms imposed on us through countless, often contradictory, executive orders issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, simply because in the face of the unknown, that appeared to be the safest course of action. In order to “stop the spread,” we sacrificed our liberty in pursuit of the general good of all.
One year later, however, we are still ceding local control of education to a governor and a state Board of Education that continue to enforce policies that the science and the data simply do not support. Schools have safely resumed sports activities with very few, if any, Covid-19 cases and even fewer incidents of transmission. Yet while students are permitted to participate in wrestling matches, two trumpet players must remain 12 feet apart. In districts that permit in-person learning, there have been virtually no incidents of inschool transmission of the virus, yet students must quarantine if someone in their class contracts it, despite wearing masks and being surrounded on three sides by Plexiglas in classrooms. Many parents can’t watch their kids play for school teams — even outdoors. The data tell us that because of the outstanding work of our school districts, administrators, teachers, staff members and students, in conjunction with local departments of health, the in-school Covid transmission rate remains far below that of the surrounding communi-
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LETTERS New Yorkers to discipline themselves, an effort to stop the spread of the virus. When they did not, he said it was not OK and made decisions that were hard for the public and businesses. Cuomo has continued to play this role, and New Yorkers still need him to get us through the pandemic and far beyond. Yes, he may have made some mistakes, but the countless lives he has saved and accomplishments he made during the past year far outweigh his few possible errors. In hindsight, it’s easy to sit back and find fault. I would like to ask the politicians who are not respectful enough to wait for Cuomo’s investigation results before passing judgment a simple question: During the pandemic, what did you do? I don’t recall hearing most of your voices. If you did less than Cuomo, in my book, you’re just another case of, “If you can’t do, blame.” CATHY ROSENBERG Sea Cliff
In minority communities, vaccine isn’t so simple To the Editor: I write to express my concern about Covid-19 vaccine access in communities of color on Long Island. As the coronavirus crisis lingers, the combination of two ageold realities — access and attitudes — persists in limiting vaccinations among people of color.
ties. It is simply safer to have your kids in school — and it’s better for them. Area school districts have proven that they can act, and have done so efficiently, even when faced with the challenge of outdated and conflicting policies imposed by Albany. We have local boards of education because we believe as a state and a society that the best decisions for our students are made at the local level. The governor may have heard of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, the Seaford School District or any of our other area districts, but what does he know about local conditions in Wantagh’s Mandalay Elementary School, or Freeport High School? Probably very little, if anything. But local school boards and local administrators know. And, most important, parents — who are on the front lines of the struggles their children have faced during the pandemic — have a mechanism at a local level to take part in that decision-making process. It is time for the state and governor to stand down and allow local school boards and local officials, in conjunction with
Most have heard about the infamous Tuskegee experiment, and the longstanding effects it has had on the Black community’s lack of trust in government and medical science. This distrust is deeply rooted and not easily overcome. Even as the most enlightened, well informed and educated among us conclude that it is in our best interest to get vaccinated against Covid-19, doubt and caution remain. In conversations, meetings, podcasts and dinner discussions, however, the rationale for vaccination is being widely shared and considered. Unfortunately, getting past the roadblock of distrust leads us directly to the lack-of-accessibility barricade. When I made the decision to get the vaccine, my employer, the Family and Children’s Association, in Hempstead, helped me navigate access. Nevertheless, there are many others in the Black and Brown communities less fortunate than I, who, even after overcoming initial doubt, encounter additional hurdles to vaccination, such as lack of transportation, an inability to navigate the online or phone scheduling “lottery,” and limited availability. Although there are educational initiatives in place designed to alter community sentiment toward Covid-19 vaccines, the most effective change will come from civic leaders and trusted community voices addressing concerns and providing vital information through town hall meetings and leading by example. Additionally, I believe that the restruc-
local health departments and parents, to make decisions for themselves about how their schools should be run, what events and activities — such as graduation — should take place and how to best take care of our children. The science and the data no longer justify Albany’s one-sizefits-all approach, or the damage it is doing to the developmental, emotional and physical health of our students. To that end, I recently joined the other members of the Nassau Legislature’s Republican majority to write a letter to Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie calling on New York state to allow school districts the full discretion to decide when to safely restore extracurricular activities and other school events, including graduation ceremonies. The remarkably good job Nassau County districts have done keeping students, teachers and staff safe in school has earned them the right to decide which events may be held and how those events will be conducted. I’m hopeful that our state leaders will heed this call and return that discretion to our districts. Steve Rhoads is a Republican Nassau County legislator representing the 19th District.
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turing of the vaccine distribution framework to include ongoing inoculation locations in communities of color, first-comefirst-serve vaccination centers and expanded hours of service would greatly increase the number of vaccinations received by people of color in a relatively short time span. Time is of the essence, and the health of our community is at stake. THURSTON O’NEAL Director, Hempstead Prevention Coalition
CORRECTION In “Kiwanis Club of East Meadow food drive a success,” we should have said that the Lieutenant Governor for the Kiwanis Long Island South Central Division is Gregg Cajuste. Also, Governor of the Kiwanis New York District Brenda Leigh Johnson did not attend but Governor Elect James Mancuso was at the event.
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The party of Lincoln becomes the party of George Wallace
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he 2020 presidential election produced the highest voter turnout in American history. Both candidates received record numbers of votes. This was America at its best, but not for the Republican Party. So it’s no wonder that legislatures in dozens of states have proposed more than 200 laws, aimed mostly at Black voters, that would dramatically cut voter turnout. If many of the proposals were ever to become law, America would be turning back the clock to the dark Jim Crow JERRY era when states deliberately preKREMER vented Blacks from going to the polls. There is no secret behind the Republican effort to stop them from casting ballots. Thanks to massive turnouts in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, Joe Biden was elected president. Biden often says, “Here’s the deal.” And here’s the deal: The Republican Party has morphed into a white man’s
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party. It is slowly but surely being outvoted by minorities in the inner cities and the suburbs. If you can’t win fair and square, why not change the rules to stop large voter turnout? What’s the excuse for these draconian laws? According to the Republicans, the 2020 election was riddled with voter fraud. Over the past four months, 60 state and federal judges, many of them appointed by former President Donald Trump, have ruled that there was no fraud in any of the election counts. As late as this month, an Arizona judge fined the state Republican Party for bringing a “frivolous” lawsuit, claiming that there were “voter irregularities.” Had Biden won the election by a narrow margin, the voter-fraud argument might have had an impact, but he defeated Trump by seven million votes. Here’s a sampling of the kinds of bills that have been introduced by state legislators. In Alabama, the legislature is being asked to ban the distribution of water bottles to voters who are standing on line at the polls. In addition, it has
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been proposed that voters pay a fee to vote, just like the historic poll taxes that were thrown out by the courts decades ago. In Alabama, legislators want to ban Sunday voting to prevent churches from encouraging “souls to the polls.” A number of states want to ban absentee ballots, just like the ones that Trump himself cast as late as the first week of March in Palm Beach County. Arizona legislators want to ban all forms of mail-in voting, and want voters to have absentee ballots notarized. Those proposals are aimed at Latino voters, who helped elect former astronaut Mark Kelly to the U.S. Senate as a Democrat. Most of us want to believe that many forms of subtle racism have been eradicated, and that we’re on the road to becoming a more inclusive nation. Sadly, almost all of the bills being considered in so many states are aimed at depressing black turnout. The same meanness that dominates at the state level is part of the rhetoric in Washington D.C. Sen. Ron Johnson, a lightweight from Wisconsin, recently stated that he wasn’t afraid of
he GOP assault on minority voting rights continues across the country.
the rioters who broke into the halls of Congress, but he would have been concerned if they were Black Lives Matter protesters. Sen. Lindsey Graham complained bitterly after the passage of the Covid-19 relief bill, that the aid to black farmers was like “reparations.” Other minorities aren’t doing much better during the process of filling cabinet positions for the Biden administration. U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, of New Mexico, was confirmed as secretary of the interior with only four Republican votes in the Senate. She is the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history, but failed to get the approval of Republicans senators who have large numbers of Native Americans in their states. Similar voting patterns have been recorded for other minority nominees. One has to wonder why the party of Lincoln seems to be gradually becoming the party of George Wallace. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.
Springing into the future, very, very slowly
arch 2021: embracing the change. Covid-19 isn’t something that has just afflicted us; it changed us in ways that are irreversible. It set us on paths from which there is no return. And the change isn’t all bad. I think about going back to “normal,” and I realize that “normal” is elusive. We stepped into the river as the coronavirus surged, and we are stepping out now, in a different place. What is normal, anyway? Was spring 2019 norRANDI mal? We were deep KREISS into the presidency of a man who damn near brought our democracy crashing down around us. That four-year political rampage and the emergence of a deadly pandemic are inextricably tied together as historical events; there is little doubt that a more robust, organized federal response could have saved people. But it was the time of Trump and the time of Covid-19, and they met in a spiral of mayhem and grief. Were his lies about the virus and his failure to respect scientific guidance normal in any
way? Was it normal to ridicule the wearing of masks when that one simple, inexpensive precaution could have saved lives? Who would possibly want to reweave what some saw as the “normal” racist threads running through our culture before Black Lives Matter emerged, before Amanda Gorman spoke at the inauguration, before the issue of institutionalized racism came out of the shadows? We’ve been far from normal for quite some time. In this moment we have to figure out how to go forward, taking the lessons learned from our communal experience with politics chaos and a pandemic. For example, the isolation and social distancing of this year, the real aberrations, can’t be over too soon for me. That will never feel normal. But there are new, good things happening now: We are getting vaccinated, and the vaccines work remarkably well. Money from the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill is starting to turn the wheels of the economy, getting people back to jobs and business owners back to feeding and servicing and creating product for our country.
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Americans have learned that they are able to work from home better than they ever imagined. What we don’t know yet is how many businesses will go forward with the home-based model. We don’t know if the traditional workplace has reached its expiration date. (I doubt it.) A hybrid model may allow us to employ the best of both worlds, at home and at remote work locations. That could improve on the old normal. Perhaps the biggest good thing is that schools are starting to accommodate more in-classroom learning. From here in the cheap seats, it seems that closing schools was a mistake from the beginning; we should have vaccinated teachers first and at least tried to prioritize our kids’ education. Going to school is normal. I love that communities are coming together in ways they didn’t before the pandemic, to help keep food on the table and find vaccine appointments for one another and drive friends to vaccine centers. This has also been a great year for adopting dogs, or appreciating the pooches already in residence. For many, many weeks our Lillybee was the only living creature we saw or touched.
any questions persist in the new hybrid reality we find ourselves in.
The proliferation of artsy pastimes is notable, and that, too, may hang around as a creative outlet for people who love indulging old passions and interests and undeveloped talents. On the plus side as well, many of us weren’t daily exercisers, and now we are. There was only one awful-weather day this year when I didn’t get outside for at least a short walk. The pandemic has put more people in the kitchen, pouring energy and creativity into the food they prepare. My hunch is that will diminish in direct proportion to the opening of restaurants, but again, who can say? We learned to sublimate our need for excitement through imaginative meal planning and changing up our walks and connecting with people from our past. We have so many new skills. I can cut hair. I can fix the TV. I can replace the A/C filter. We truly are different people from the ones who stepped into the river last March. So, back to normal? Not necessarily. We have to figure out for ourselves, and as a society, what’s worth keeping from the pre-pandemic era and what we want to embrace from the time of Covid-19, going forward. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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