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W. T. Clarke valedictorian is a science wiz developed potential inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; their achievements Justin Guo, W.T. Clarke High have brought enduring honor School’s valedictorian, will to their families and communibring more to the podium at ties and should be recognized graduation than just the best and saluted.” grade point average Guo, who is in his class. He will headed for Cornell bring a high school this fall, was charcareer record of acteristically maturity, leaderunderstated about ship among his his accomplishpeers and generosiment. “I’m just a ty in helping others big nerd in computshare his devotion er sciences,” he to the computer scisaid. “It wasn’t that ences.

I was a landslide Guo, 17, of Westahead in terms of bury will graduate the numbers. There with a weighted are plenty of other GPA of 1.0975 and students who rightan unweighted fully would have 9.7453 — essentially deserved the title. a 4.0. He was hailed B u t I t h i n k my

by Clarke science JUstiN GUo work ethic helped. educators as someIt has always been Valedictorian, one who has gone my strategy to chal“above a n d Clarke High School lenge myself to do beyond” excelling more than what’s in the sciences. expected of me, and more than State Sen. Anna Kaplan has others around me. I figure if it introduced a resolution in doesn’t work out, it helps with Albany to recognize Guo, along exploring your boundaries.” with Clarke’s salutatorian, SanGuo’s family — he’s the iya Gatonde, for their accom- youngest — moved to Westbury plishments. It states that the from New Jersey when he was two “represent the best of Continued on page 7

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The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow hosted a pancake breakfast last Sunday that 4-year-old Emma Fox clearly enjoyed. More photos, Page 22.

Universal Pre-K is coming to East Meadow schools

By JENNiFEr Corr jcorr@liherald.com

Parents were elated to learn that the East Meadow School District would be offering Universal Pre-Kindergarten, after Superintendent Dr. Kenneth A. Card proposed the program to the Board of Education on May 26.

“While students will learn the letters of the alphabet, how to count, one of the things that’s really critical to childhood learn-

ing is purposeful and intentional play,” Card said. “Our program will be structured around that concept.”

The program is funded by a $970,000 New York state grant.

And because the grant requires districts to collaborate on the program with a communitybased organization, the East Meadow school board decided to partner with Scope, which provides Universal Pre-K programs across Long Island.

The district has enough funding to offer the program to 180 students, who will be divided into 10 classrooms. Students will be chosen through a lottery system in which any family that applies and is eligible will be assigned a number. The numbers not selected for the program will be placed on a waiting list.

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Chamber awards graduates scholarships

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By Jennifer Corr jcorr@liherald.com

Four East Meadow School District seniors were able to add to the excitement of graduating when the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce presented them each with $1,000 scholarships on June 2.

“It’s good that this year we’re able to hand the kids their scholarships,” said Christine Mooney, a member of the scholarship committee and the executive secretary for the chamber. “Last year we had to do it remotely. The scholars are all excellent.”

Taleen Krug, another member of the scholarship committee, called the four graduates — Alexander Weinstein, Austin Tenzer, Alannah Matulock and Alison Carman — smart and great candidates. She was impressed at their level of involvement in school and extra-curricular activities. “Being involved in so many things and being, what, only 17-years-old, it’s pretty outstanding,” she said.

Handing out the awards was full circle for Mooney, because Matulock was her student when she was 4-yearsold. “I handed Alannah her first diploma and now I’m handing her a scholarship,” she said.

Matulock is a graduating senior at W.T. Clarke High School is heading to Pace University in Manhattan for nursing. She said she was excited to receive the scholarship to support her dreams of becoming a labor delivery nurse.

“I also want to do music on the side and maybe get some gigs here and there,” Matulock said. “I play piano professionally and I’ve been playing for 10 years. I taught myself the guitar and the ukulele. I play violin and I sing sometimes.”

Carman, from Clarke, was also there to receive her scholarship. She said that attending her high school these past four years has felt like home. She will be going to the University of Pittsburg to study rehabilitation science to become a physical therapist.

“I really appreciate this [scholarship,]” she said. “College is expensive and it really means a lot that there’s

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MeMBers of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and scholarship committee presented the $1,000 checks to local graduating seniors on June 2. only four people that get it and I was one of the four out of many.”

Weinstein, an East Meadow High School graduating senior, said that he, too, was excited to use the scholarship to further his education.

“I’m so happy,” he said. “[My past four years] have been awesome, getting involved in so many clubs and activities and meeting new people. It’s just been a good time.”

Weinstein plans on majoring in psychology at the University of Delaware and hopes to work at a high school.

Fellow graduating senior Tenzer said that he also enjoyed his four years at EMHS, though he was sad to miss out on some of his time there due to the pandemic.

“It went by fast, I feel like a freshman still,” he said. “It

was very difficult [during the pandemic] at first, especially being a sports-driven guy.”

He plans on playing football at John Caroll University in Cleveland, Ohio.

“This is one of the most challenging senior years anyone has had to go through,” said Nassau County Legislator Thomas McKevitt, who attended the event. “College will be a breeze compared to this, but you will be able to say generations from now that you survived this year, but hopefully you learned about endurance.”

Richie Krug, the president of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, congratulated the scholarship recipients, as well as the scholarship committee for picking four deserving candidates after reading through the many essays.

Nassau residents encouraged to grill safely

By Jennifer Corr jcorr@liherald.com

Time to grill, but to keep the summer barbecues fun, and tasty, residents should practice some easy precautions. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael F. Uttaro, among other fire officers, gathered at the Nassau County Public Safety Center in Westbury, that houses the Fire Marshal’s Office, on Friday to encourage residents to practice fire safety.

“Fire marshals can personally attest to the fact that they’ve been responding to more fires this year than at the same time last year,” Curran said. “That’s why it’s so important to remind people as they get ready for summer, as capacities are loosening and vaccination rates are going up, to take a couple minutes to check your smoke alarm batteries.”

Nassau County is also offering free smoke alarms. Call the Fire Marshals office at (516) 573-9900. The elderly can also receive assistance installing their smoke alarms.

Cooking is the number one cause of home fires in this country, Curran said. “Grill fires can quickly and easily spread to the rest of your house and things around it, so never leave your grill unattended. Never use a grill on your balcony or inside your house. When your grill is in use, it should be kept in an open place, away from anything that might catch on fire,” she said.

Uttaro said the reason he wanted to discuss fire prevention is the number of house fires in Nassau County, including the fire accelerated by a propane tank in East Meadow on May 6 and the deadly fire in Garden City on the same day that claimed the lives of 18-year-old Molly Madigan and her parents Joe and Gail.

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AssistAnt Chief fire Marshal Michael F. Uttaro, above, held up a smoke detector that the county is offering to residents for free.

“That fire [in Garden City,] we can tell you was an accidental fire caused by smoking,” Uttaro said. “There were two smoke detectors found, none of which were found to be operating. Witness accounts and everything put together concluded that it was not functioning. If it had been functioning, perhaps we would have had a better outcome.”

Smoke detectors have 10-year sealed batteries, Uttaro said, meaning that the batteries do not have to be changed any longer. The alarms are loud enough to rise house occupants from sleep so that they can get out to safety.

Residents should also check the alarms a couple times a year to make sure they are functioning correctly.

“Smoke detectors need to be in every bedroom, or any place where sleeping may occur, the hallways or immediately outside the bedroom, and on every level of the house,” Uttaro said. “The best types of systems are the smoke detectors that are linked together. So, if the smoke detector in the basement go off, the smoke detector in the bedroom area is going off too.”

With that being said, Uttaro added, barbecues are the cause of the many fires that local fire departments respond to. “We’ve already been to several propane barbecue incidents that we’ve had to work with the home owners,” Uttaro said.

Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Theodore A. Horishny demonstrated propane tank safety. The first step, he said, is spraying the top of a propane tank with soap water. If the water begins bubbling, that could indicate that there is a leakage. The hose that connects the grill and the tank can also be checked for leaks with the soap water.

If the tank is still leaking after closing it, a resident should contact the fire department, Uttaro said. “Never leave a propane tank in the trunk of your car,” Horsihny said. “Always put it in the passenger side … God forbid that there’ a leak that didn’t manifest, the trunk would fill up, you hit your stop lights, ‘hello.’” If the tank is in the passenger seat, the driver may also be able to smell a situation gone array.

If there is a fire while grilling, residents should first close the fuel supply and close the grill to starve the oxygen from the fire. If it continues, they could apply baking soda. Residents should contact their fire department if their first attempt to put out the fire is unsuccessful.

Coming soon to schools: Universal Pre-K continued from front page merce board of directors, and his wife, Taleen, have signed their daughter up for pre-K. “We have a kindergartner currently,” Taleen said. “Both my husband and I have been through McVey and the East Meadow School District ourselves, so once we heard of this, we were extremely excited. We were actually there for registration and handing in the paperwork.”

To be eligible for the pre-K program, students must turn 4 by Dec. 1; their parents must provide evidence of appropriate immunizations and updated physicals, as required by the state; and they must be district residents. The waiting list will remain active throughout the year, and as more students move through the program, those on the waiting list may be called to join the program.

The lottery is scheduled for June 16.

“My youngest daughter, Summer, will be eligible for pre-K this upcoming September,” said Kim Gonzalez, co-leader of Daisy Troop 1119. “I’m going to apply and see how it works out. I think it will be great to acclimate my daughter with regular school and the classrooms, and be comfortable with the environment and the routine, coming from a day-care setting.”

The program features longer classes — five hours a day five days a week. The

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In the UnIversal Pre-K program, children will focus on cognitive, social and emotional learning. district’s original half-day pre-K program was held a couple of days a week.

“I had our son, who’s in kindergarten now, do the pre-K through the . . . district,” Krug said. “It was, I believe, an

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hour and a half, two times a week. I had him in another pre-K as well, and [Universal Pre-K] would basically alleviate that, [allowing] my daughter to be there on a consistent basis.”

Classes will be held in school buildings, and two classrooms in each elementary school will be devoted to the program. Holding the classes onsite rather than elsewhere will mean less cost per pupil, which in turn will mean that the program can enroll more children. That is important, Card said.

The program is expected to begin on Sept. 2.

Universal Pre-K highlights ■ Taught by New York state certified teachers and qualified teacher assistants.

■ Length of class for new full-day program is five hours a day, five days a week, 180 days a year.

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■ Program will comply with New York state regulations.

■ Curriculum has been approved by the state and will follow the state’s Next Generation Learning Standards.

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Okay, it might not be the most appropriPandemic or not, the June calendar returns and it’s time for graduates in all ate advice for the “fresh, right out of the kinds of in-person and virtual forms to cel- university” job applicant, but given all the ebrate their achievements and get ready internships and job emphasis students for the world that lies ahead. What career experience today while working towards advice, wise or otherwise, can we share and securing a diploma, it’s a valuable conwith them when we didn’t predict the sideration.

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Crochet club

Chair Yoga

The East Meadow Public Library’s crochet club is meeting weekly on Zoom at 7 p.m. Bring a light color skein of yarn and a size G, H, I or J crochet hook.

Register at Eastmeadow.info. For more information, call (516) 794-2570.

Every Thursday at 4 p.m., the East Meadow Public Library is offering virtual chair yoga classes led by April Diane. Chair yoga is known for improving flexibility, relieving cramps and stiffness and creating a happy mental state. To register, visit eastmeadow. info. For more information, call (516) 794-2570.

Falun Dafa Falun Dafa is back and will take place virtually every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Falun Dafa is an easy-going, relaxing, meditative exercise similar to Tai Chi. Many discover health benefits as well as newfound energy, mental clarity and stress relief through Falun Dafa. For more information, visit eastmeadow.info or call the East Meadow Public Library at (516) 794-2570.

Friday, June 11 “Reflections of Gold” paint class Paint a sunrise, or sunset, over a beautiful scene of mountains and blossoms. This event, from 8 to 10 p.m. is happening in the Pinot’s Palette studio in East Meadow, 2557 Hempstead Turnpike. Social distance and masks must be maintained at all times. There will be a food and drink menu on site.

Register for the $40 class at pinotspalette.com/eastmeadow.

Saturday, June 12 Gardening School Webinar The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County, which is based in East Meadow, is offering webinars on gardening on June 12 from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Learn about tomatoes, pollinators and common home vegetable garden problems. Register for the sessions, $30 each, at ccenassau.org.

Sunday, June 13 Paint ‘Aurora Night Reflections’ At the East Meadow Pinot’s Palette, 2557 Hempstead Turnpike, from 7 to 9 p.m., paint a beautiful oasis in the woods under a star filled sky, while under a black light. Social distance and masks must be maintained at all times.

There will be a food and drink menu on site. Register for the $40 class at pinotspalette.com/eastmeadow.

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Stress Management with Assemblyman Mikulin In a virtual event presented by Assemblyman John Mikulin and hosted by the East Meadow Public Library on June 14 at 6 p.m., learn techniques to manage stress. Register at Eastmeadow.info to receive the Zoom link. For more information, call (516) 794-2570.

Monday, June 14 Easy Exercise This exercise class will be given virtually every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Register once to access all the classes. Ann Rothman leads this class that is good for those who are not athletes. To register, visit eastmeadow.info. For more information, call (516) 794-2570.

Tuesday, June 15 Tai Chi On Tuesdays at 11 a.m., instructor Man Cheng will be holding a virtual halfhour Tai Chi class. After participants get some moves under their belt, they will be able to join his larger group for longer sessions. Register at eastmeadow.

info or call the East Meadow Public Library at (516) 794-2570.

Veterans Informational Session Presented by the Nassau Vet Center in Hicksville will be a Veterans Informational Session, held over Zoom, at 1 p.m. Find out about improved changes to the VA Vet Center programs including new eligibility that opens the door for more military service members to receive services. The speaker will be Sharran Chambers-Murphy, a veterans outreach program specialist and a U.S. Army veteran. To register for the event and receive a link to the Zoom, visit Eastmeadow.info. For more information, call (516) 794-2570.

Trivia night Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. is trivia night at Garden Social, 1964 Hempstead Turn-

pike. There will be drink specials, including $5 Bluepoint Toasted Lagers and $12 cocktails of the night, as well as food specials and great prizes. On June 15, the theme is “Dad’s Garage.” Make a reservation sooner than later. For more information, call (516) 750-5338.

Wednesday, June 16 ‘Growing Your Business’ State Sen. Kevin Thomas, with the U.S. Small Business Administration, will be hosting a free, virtual presentation at 6:30 p.m. Discussions will include: update on available disaster programs for small businesses, how to maximize free resources in building one’s business back and beyond during Covid-19 and pivoting for success in the post Covid-19 era. To watch the program live,

Join the East Meadow Public Library on Zoom at 7 p.m. to learn how to make an adorable, no sew caterpillar.

The following materials are needed: an adult-sized sock, rubber bands, cotton balls, googly eyes, glue, a pipe cleaner and scissors. Register for the event at Eastmeadow.info. For more information, call (516) 794-2570.

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Look out for summer movies and concerts from Nassau County. Tickets: nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

Taylor Swift tribute band Fearless will be at Speno Park on July 7 at 7:30 p.m.

East Meadow and W.T. Clarke High School graduations will take place on June 27.

Bowl all summer at AMF Bowling in East Meadow with a summer pass.

East Meadow School District last day of school is on June 25.

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is Clarke High School’s valedictorian. he and his classmates in the class of 2021 faced with the coronavirus pandemic, he turned philosophical. “There are a lot of distractions in our world today, with telephones buzzing constantly and the rather dreary circumstances that have been thrust upon us,” he said. “The pandemic certainly set some people behind. It felt like a massive stick thrown into the machine of our learning experience.”

And yet, Guo said, he believes that the pandemic gave him and his classmates an opportunity. “No other class has had to experience this,” he said, “so in a sense, despite how dark and dreary the pandemic seems, it shows future classes that despite all these forces, we still have the power to shine.”

“Our community is quite a smoothrunning one, so generally we haven’t had to face many of the problems students have had at other schools,” he added. “It was difficult to be guinea pigs in a year like this. But the school made the best out of a bad situation, and we made it through.”

And in the end, he said, the challenges the class of 2021 faced can serve to make its members stronger. “One of the best ways to grow is to face challenges, inconveniences,” Guo said.

“The pandemic helped us in that sense.

We’ve learned to make the best out of a sub-par situation. Going on to college and career, we’ll all face problems.

Making it through this pandemic has helped make us ready for anything.”

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in second grade. He gave a nod to his family for their support. “They’re always there for me, and always trust me with any decisions I ever make,” he said. “I feel very lucky that way.”

At Clarke he led the hackathon, a competition in which students demonstrate their ability to come up with creative solutions to problems through software development. As captain of his team, Guo led Clarke to a first-place finish this ye a r w i t h w h a t w a s judged the best capital defense project.

At the USA Computing Olympiad, he amassed a perfect score a t t h e b r o n z e l e ve l .

“There are three problems you have to find a solution for, [and] write code for right there in ascending difficulty,” he explained. “Strange questions, like this one where there was a field and cows were grazing in a Justin Guo s t r a i g h t l i n e. T h e y couldn’t graze over grass that had already been eaten, and you had to calculate how many minutes they could go without grazing over already-grazed grass. To solve that, I created a simulation and ran test cases.”

Alexa Salzman, an Advanced Placement computer science teacher at Clarke, said it didn’t surprise her when she learned that Guo had been named valedictorian. “Since I had him as a freshman in my computer programming class, he’s been a leader, helping his peers in any way he could,” Salzman said. “Even though he didn’t take my A.P. course junior year, he asked if he could come to my classroom during lunch. I though he just wanted to do some of his own work, but he ended up being my unofficial T.A.” “I have to up my game with him,” added Linda Froehlich, who teaches calculus at Clarke. “It makes you a better teacher to have a student like Justin in the class.”

Guo acknowledged that it’s somewhat unusual for a student to take on the role of teaching assistant in an A.P. class, but there’s no formal system in place at Clarke for T.A.s. “I’m not sure I’ll go into a teaching field in life, but it was a great learning experience,” he said. “It helped me to see how the learning process works, how other people’s minds work, and I anticipate it’ll help with how I cooperate with colleagues at college.”

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Herald sports Essential Quality rallies to win Belmont

By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Coming off the only defeat of his career, finishing fourth as the Kentucky Derby favorite, Essential Quality got redemption last Saturday when he edged past intense pacesetter Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch for a thrilling 1 1/4-length victory in the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes.

Sent off as the 6-5 betting favorite, Essential Quality triumphed for the sixth time in seven starts and provided trainer Brad Cox and jockey Luis Saez with their first career Triple Crown wins. Owned by Dubai-based Godolphin Stables, the Tapit colt completed the famed 1 1/2-mile “Test of the Champion” in 2:27.11 and paid $4.60 to win. Preakness winner Rombauer finished a distance third.

“With the Tapit on top we really thought he would get the mile and a half when given the opportunity,” Cox said. “We always thought he had the ability. After the Derby, you just have to see what it takes out of them. It’s a demanding race as well as the Belmont. We were watching him for a week or so. We put our heads together and felt like if we we’re going to keep him in training we might as well run him.”

In the winner’s circle, Godolphin President Jimmy Bell said Essential Quality, who last year won an Eclipse Award as champion 2-year-old, has never run a bad race in his life. “He probably ran as good a race as he’s run in the Derby,” Bell added.

“We all wish sometimes to work out a better trip, but it wasn’t meant to be and that’s horse racing.”

It was an ideal trip for Essential Quality in the eight-horse Belmont, however. He broke clean from the No. 2 post and sat chilly in fifth place as Hot Rod Charlie set a blistering pace just ahead of Rock Your World, going 22.78 seconds in the first quarter and 46.49 for the opening half mile.

“He broke well, but it took four or five strides to get position going into the first turn,” Cox said. “I was a touch shocked. I thought we’d be a little closer on our own.

When we saw the opening quarter, I felt good. And then the 46 he was laying midpack and on the outside.”

Still in a comfortable spot as the hot pace continued through a mile run in 1:37.40, Essential Quality made a strong move coming out of the final turn as Rock Your World backtracked out of contention, setting the stage for a crowd-pleasing twohorse stretch duel.

“Luis did a good job of getting him into position,” Cox said. “Turning for home, we were pretty much on even terms with the leader. Hot Rod Charlie ran a tremendous race to hang around that late after doing most of the dirty work. Our horse really showed his talent and stamina.”

Essential Quality, who earned $800,000 to boost his career bankroll to more than $3.2 million, moved a neck in front of Hot Rod Charlie at the eighth pole and inched

Courtesy NYRA/Adam Coglianese

ESSENTIaL QuaLITY, TOP right, with jockey Luis Saez aboard, overtook Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch to capture the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 11,238 last Saturday.

ESSENTIaL QuaLITY’S cONNEcTIONS, from left, Godolphin Racing President Jimmy Bell, trainer Brad Cox and jockey Luis Saez celebrated in the winner’s circle after capturing the Belmont Stakes.

Courtesy NYRA/Janet Garaguso

further away in the final strides as the 11,238 fans in attendance roared.

“It was a pretty nice trip,” Saez said.

“That’s what I was expecting, we knew there was going to be a lot of speed, so we tried to get a clean break and be right there.

I knew he was going to run his race at the top of the stretch. On the backside, he picked up the bridle and was moving pretty well, so I’m not going to try to take him

back and go inside when he was running pretty well.”

Jockey Flavian Prat, who returned to ride Hot Rod Charlie in the Belmont Stakes after piloting Rombauer to his Preakness win, said: “We had a good race. He was traveling well on the lead and he was really game today. It was a great effort. We had a lot of pressure, but I don’t think it would have mattered today. I’m really proud of

my horse.”

Contested without spectators in 2020 due to the pandemic and shortened to 1 1/8 miles as the first leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont was again held in front of fans (limited to approximately 12-percent capacity) and at its standard distance.

Rounding out the order of finish was Known Agenda, Bourbonic, Rock Your World, Overtook and France Go de Ina.

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MICHAEL HARRINGTON BELLMORE-MERRICK Assistant superintendent, Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District

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ast year, when we knew we needed a reopening plan for September, that's when we formed our Reopening Committee. That represented all the constituent groups of the Bellmore-Merricks — teachers, administrators, parents, custodial, clerical, directors, chairpeople — and we worked non-stop. These people gave up their summers and time with their families so that we were well prepared.

We really broke down our entire school community by area, created subcommittees and went to work.

Because of all the planning and preparation, we feel that we did as best a job as possible.

We were able to open full-time instruction for students in September, and we were able to stay open and offer as many extracurricular experiences as possible to make the school

BELLMORE Social Studies teacher, Wellington C. Mepham High School year seem as normal as possible for kids.

The collaboration and dedication of the school community is what makes me proud.

I certainly would not consider one person a sole hero — it is the Bellmore-Merrick community that acted heroic throughout this pandemic, in my mind. And we did it for kids, and that's from everyone: our principals, our administrative team, our teachers — who were honestly incredible heroes through this — and custodians, cafeteria, safety workers, nurses.

People did things and took on new roles that they've never had before, because we needed the extra effort.

I look back, and it's really one of the greatest years in Bellmore-Merrick history because of what we've been able to overcome for our kids.

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e host an in-person St. Baldrick's Chop Your Locks event every year. Last year was unfortunately called off, but this year we were able to raise $22,000 — in a pandemic, which is pretty incredible.

We were able to a hybrid event, where shavees were able to pre-register and physically come to the gym with family members. We also set up a Zoom where family members could watch them shave their heads.

Bellmore-Merrick Broadcasting livestreamed it, too, and their hosts hosted it. It really went very well considering the climate of the pandemic that we're living in.

It felt really good to be in that gym with our seniors who have lost so much this year. To see them do something that is so positive for their community and also having fun with their

friends and smiling and laughing made me so happy — that's the type of thing that makes this building so special, these kinds of events.

I think as Covid numbers continue to decline, we are seeing a lot of positive changes. We no longer have the barriers on our desks in the classroom, which was exciting to be able to really see our kids, and they were so excited when they walked in. It really changes the atmoshpere in a classroom — classrooms were quiter than they normally are this year, and it's nice to have the life that we all love so much.

The students are so much more adaptable than we as adults are. They have been able to handle what has been thrown their way so well.

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MINEOLA Kindergarten teacher, McVey Elementary School, East Meadow School District ’ve been in this building for 28 years, and I’ve been teaching kindergarten for about 20 of the 28 years. I just love the kids and their innocent ways. They are so excited to learn, and I love giving them their first start to education.

It’s been a very hard year. I’ve been doing this for so long, and I do a lot of great things, but I really had to reinvent my entire curriculum. A lot of things had to change, so I had to make it more fun. It was almost like I was a first-year teacher.

I made their desks into Jeeps when they first came to school, because they had the shields on the desk and they had to wear their masks. I was so worried that they were going to be scared. They really loved the

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desks. We had a lot of theme days that we did that I created this year to make it extra special for the children.

In the beginning, it was rough, but kids are so resilient. They had a great year.

I think it was hard for parents because they were worried about their kids, but the kids were so happy. It was also hard for the educators, because we knew what they were missing, but the students didn’t know what they were missing.

I hope that next school year we get into some sense of normalcy. I’m hoping to have a regular routine, [with] all my toys and furniture back in my class. Hopefully, it will be like years of the past. If it’s not, we rise to the challenge.

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s a dance instructor and student who graduated from Pat’s Dance Studio, I attend and enjoy my classes because it’s like a second family here. The fact that we get to see each other continuously nine months of the year, it feels like a ritual. It’s the gathering aspect, the communal aspect, the coming together. Plus, it’s fun.

For my older students, they enjoy the challenges, and for my younger students, seeing their smiles, getting their hugs, getting their little drawings and seeing them blossom in front of the mirrors, it warms the heart. Here, unlike sometimes in school, it’s about learning, but it’s also about fun.

This is a small social setting, so the kids grow confidence between themselves and from meeting different people from different

places, from private schools, public schools and even homeschool. For example, I have an insulin pump, and I had to explain it to one of the girls when she saw it. They demonstrated how much they appreciated the education, but I also appreciated their concern and embrace.

In the future, post-Covid, I will teach different classes which allows me to connect with all the children, which is the most important to me. Getting to know my students is a priority to me because that’s how I get to inspire them. With the timid ones, I see them growing out of their shell, and with the talented ones, I appreciate seeing their technique. It is the growth that most enjoy and aim for.

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Students and their families, along with Principal Richard Howard and Athletic Director Kevin Ragen, gathered to commemorate the student athletes for their accomplishments.

Student athleteS from the East Meadow High School Class of 2021 joined together to celebrate their bright futures ahead.

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Steps to a healthier you

f you’re like most men, you probably have a career plan and a retirement plan. And maybe even a plan for starting or providing for your family. But do you have a plan for keeping yourself healthy? While some health issues are beyond your control, there are several ways you can keep your mind and body strong and healthy.

June is Men’s Health Month — a good reminder for men to pay a little more attention to their health than usual. Start your healthy living plan today!

Hang out with friends and family You might think you’re too busy for a boys’ night out or lunch with your mom. But activities like these, which we so missed during the throes of the pandemic, may save your life. Research shows that social ties can help you survive health problems, make you happier, and even prolong your life. One study even found that social bonds can protect your physical health as much as quitting smoking. So, now, with vaccines in place, we can begin to reconnect with family and friends we’ve so sorely missed.

Eat a healthy diet Take-out food may be tasty and easy. And certainly throughout the pandemic, many of us turned to take out frequently, also comfort foods and snacking were a coping mechanism for many.

Now’s the time to get back on track and return to healthier lifestyle. If take-out is still your thing, be smart about the kind of quick food choices you make. Too many fatty foods and sugary drinks increases your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. And you’ll risk packing on the pounds. Instead, work on eating more vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains Break a sweat We all know how important exercise is: it can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, colon cancer, and other health problems. It can also keep your weight down and sharpen your judgment. Plus, you will likely sleep better and live longer.

Even the most diligent guys may have been sidetracked during the pandemic. With stay at home orders and just general malaise, along with binge-watching TV, losing focus last year was understandable. But there’s no reason now not to pick up the pace and refocus on your fitness goals. So try to get at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity activity every week. Even yard work counts!

Unplug and take a break Small amounts of stress can energize you and sharpen your ability to perform well. But too much stress over time can cause serious physical and mental health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, digestive problems, sleeplessness, and depression. To de-stress, get some exercise, meet up with friends and at long last take a break from the smart phone and computer screens.

Get the sleep you need It seems like there are never enough hours in the day.

As a result, at least 25 percent of Americans are sleepdeprived. Too little sleep is linked to obesity, accidental

trauma, heart disease, depression, and diabetes. It also puts you at risk of car accidents due to drowsy driving.

Sleeping seven to nine hours per night can improve your work performance, your physical safety and your body’s ability to fight disease.

Check your skin Men don’t usually pay attention to their skin, outside of shaving in the mirror. This June, spend a little time looking for new or unusual growths on your skin and help detect skin cancer in its early stages. Keep the “ABCD” rule in mind and be on the lookout for moles with the following characteristics: √ Asymmetry (one side is bigger than the other) √ Uneven borders (lines around the mole are jagged or uneven) √ Red or uneven color (moles should be one color, generally brown) √ Large diameter (moles shouldn’t be bigger than 6 mm, which is about the size of a pencil eraser) √ Pay attention to any moles that change in appearance, either in size, color or border.

If you have concerns about a mole, contact your provider or a dermatologist.

Lend a hand Studies have found that helping other people can decrease blood pressure, stress levels, and chronic pain. It can also reduce your likelihood of having depression and can even help you live longer. And helping others doesn’t have to be a big deal. You can donate to a fundraising drive, mow a neighbor’s grass or run a race for a charity.

Throughout Covid-19, neighbors — and communities — supported one another in ever greater numbers.

Let’s keep it going.

Limit alcohol Happy hour, hitting the bar and watching the ball game with your pals can be a fun time. But too much alcohol can lead to injuries, cancer, psychological problems, damaged relationships, and high blood pressure. Try to limit alcohol to two drinks — such as a bottle of beer or one and half ounces of hard alcohol—per day if you drink. Health providers recommend drinking even less.

Drink in moderation, if you drink at all. And be sure to always have a designated driver whenever you consume alcohol.

Schedule a doctor’s appointment Research shows that men are less likely to see a doctor than women, putting their health at risk and helping women generally outlive them by at least five years. One of the best ways to maintain your health is to see your provider at least once a year.

During your checkup, your provider will check your blood pressure, blood glucose levels and cholesterol, as well as recommend other screenings based on your age and risk factors. This appointment is also a great time to ask any questions or talk about any concerns you have about your health.

Above photo: Stay on top of your health guys. The sooner you do it the better.

That snooze matters Sleep well, live better It’s well-established that sleep is essential to our physical and mental health. But despite its importance, a troubling percentage of people find themselves regularly deprived of quality sleep.

Though there’s a wide range of causes and types of sleeping problems, expert consensus points to a handful of concrete steps that promote more restful sleep. For many, trying to implement all these strategies can be overwhelming. But remember it’s not all-or-nothing; start with small changes and work your way up toward healthier sleep habits, also known as sleep hygiene.

Create A Sleep-Inducing Bedroom Make your bedroom a place of comfort and relaxation. Though this might seem obvious, it’s often overlooked, contributing to difficulties getting to sleep and sleeping through the night.

Focus on maximizing comfort and minimizing distractions.

Use a high-performance mattress and pillow: A quality mattress is vital to making sure that you are comfortable enough to relax. It also ensures, along with your pillow, that your spine gets proper support to avoid aches and pains.

Choose quality bedding: Your sheets and blankets play a major role in helping your bed feel inviting. Look for bedding that feels comfortable to the touch and that will help maintain a comfortable temperature during the night.

Avoid light disruption: Excess light exposure can throw off your sleep and circadian rhythm. Blackout curtains over your windows or a sleep mask for over your eyes can block light and prevent it from interfering with your rest.

Cultivate peace and quiet: Keeping noise to a minimum is an important part of building a sleeppositive bedroom. If you can’t eliminate nearby sources of noise, consider drowning them out with a fan or white noise machine. Earplugs or headphones are another option to stop abrasive sounds from bothering you when you want to sleep.

Find an agreeable temperature:

You don’t want your bedroom temperature to be a distraction by feeling too hot or too cold. The ideal temperature can vary, but most research supports sleeping in a cooler room that is around 65 degrees.

Optimize Your Sleep Schedule Taking control of your daily sleep schedule is a powerful step toward getting better sleep. : Set a fixed wake-up time: It’s close to impossible for your body to get accustomed to a healthy sleep routine if you’re constantly waking up at different times. Pick a wake-up time and stick with it, even on weekends or other days when you would otherwise be tempted to sleep in.

Budget time for sleep: If you want to make sure that you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep each night, then you need to build that time into your schedule.

Considering your fixed wake-up time, work backwards and identify a target bedtime. Whenever possible, give yourself extra time before bed to wind down and get ready for sleep.

Be careful with naps: To sleep better at night, it’s important to use caution with naps. If you nap for too long or too late in the day, it can throw off your sleep schedule and make it harder to get to sleep when you want to. The best time to nap is shortly after lunch in the early afternoon, and the best nap length is around 20 minutes.

Adjust your schedule gradually: When you need to change your sleep schedule, it’s best to make adjustments little-by-little and over time with a maximum difference of one to two hours per night6. This allows your body to get used to the changes so that following your new schedule is more sustainable.

Craft pre-bed routine: If you’ve a hard time falling asleep, it’s natural to think that the problem starts when you lie down in bed. In reality, though, the lead-up to bedtime plays a crucial role in preparing you to fall asleep quickly and effortlessly.

Above photo: A good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet.

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Incisionless surgery addresses enlarged prostate in men with frequent urination

Reluctant to even consider very day for 15 years, surgery, Dr. Funk relied on Wantagh dentist Dr. Arnold prescription therapies to Funk, 70, battled the urge manage and treat his BPH, and the frequent need to urinate. which worked “to a degree,” he “I was always looking for a says. However, exasperated by bathroom and waking up three or the impact of BPH on his quality four times during the night,” said of life, in the fall of 2020 he the grandfather of three. “In fact, I took the advice of his urologist, joked that I was always the first Dr. Stanley Ring, to consult with one in the bathroom and the last Dr. Michael Herman, Director of one out.”

Urology at Mount Sinai South The symptoms were the result Nassau. of an enlarged prostate, or benign Dr. Herman recommended prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which Aquablation, an incisionless generally affects men 50 and Aquablation is one of the surgery that combines the older. In the United States, there state-of-the-art surgical precision of a heat-free waterjet are over 12 million men under a techniques that Dr. Herman uses and robotic surgical technology doctor’s care for BPH, of whom to treat non-cancerous and to remove enlarged prostate two million are looking for cancerous prostate conditions. tissue. In clinical studies, men alternative treatment options. who had Aquablation had a very low rate of BPH is caused when noncancerous cells of the irreversible complications, such as incontinence, prostate divide to make more cells, forming a mass ejaculatory dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction. “I that restricts flow in the urinary tract. If left thought I should give it a try,” said Dr. Funk. “It untreated, BPH has the potential to lead to serious seemed to be better than other methods.” complications, ranging from urinary tract infections Dr. Funk had the procedure in November 2020 and stones in the bladder or kidney to urinary and, one week later, the sensation and sudden urge retention and kidney damage.

to urinate were gone. Today, he wakes up perhaps once a night and can go five to six hours without needing to use the restroom. “I absolutely would recommend this procedure,” says Dr. Funk. “It’s lifechanging.”

“Aquablation is a potentially life-transforming treatment for the thousands of men on Long Island and in New York City coping with the inconvenient, disruptive, and uncomfortable symptoms of an enlarged prostate,” said Dr. Herman. “Like Dr. Funk, patients eligible for Aquablation have been pleased with the results.”

Aquablation is just one of the potentially lifechanging state-of-the-art surgical techniques that Dr. Herman and Mount Sinai South Nassau Prostate Health use to treat non-cancerous and cancerous conditions in the prostate and urinary tract. Dr. Herman and the program’s surgeons also specialize in robotically assisted or laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery, radiosurgery, brachytherapy, cryotherapy, and active surveillance. The program also provides comprehensive education and counseling for patients and their primary physicians in prostate health.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Prostate Health is a service of the hospital’s Urology Program, which is ranked “High Performing” in U.S. News & World

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by Dr. Herman, urologists at Mount Sinai South Nassau excel in diagnosing and treating problems involving the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. From alleviating BPH to treating cancer to restoring fertility as well as treating kidney stones and addressing incontinence, the care the hospital’s urology experts deliver touches all aspects of life.

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Complete reversal of Alzheimer’s:

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It could happen

ave you ever imagined a day when Alzheimer’s was eradicated from the planet? I know I have. The recent findings of an experimental treatment found to completely eradicate Alzheimer’s in mice is taking us one step closer to making this a reality.

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the loss of memory, difficulty with cognitive tasks, and the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain. These mysterious plaques are speculated to choke the brain of its memory and ability to properly function.

This recent report found that by slowly reducing the levels of certain enzymes (BACE1) in these mice that they can either prevent or reverse the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain. Many scientists conjecture that removing, or preventing amyloid plaques is the key to an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s.

While this research is important in helping scientist crack the Alzheimer’s code, we must proceed with caution. Despite the pharmaceutical companies spending Billions of dollars, not a single drug has been FDA approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and/or dementia. Thus, prevention is the

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Cardio Workouts Versus Weights Is your goal to lose body fat or simply gain muscle? Or is it a combination of both? If you

want to lose the extra weight, then cardio workouts are the thing for you. If it is big muscles that you are after, then add weights training to your weekly routine.

If you want to drop the weight and achieve better muscle definition, then your weekly program should include cardio workouts plus weight training.

The best types of cardio workouts for fat loss include ‘weight bearing’ exercise like fast walking, jogging, aerobics, football, soccer, tennis, squash, snow skiing and so on. Weight supported exercise like swimming and cycling are less effective in shifting unwanted fat stores.

For a safe and effective weight training program see a gym instructor or a personal trainer rather thandesigning your own. They can tailor a weights program to your needs and provide instruction on how to handle the weights correctly without injuring yourself.

Flatten The Spare Tire Carrying a spare tire (excess fat) around your middle is a burden on one of our most important internal organs — the heart. So, if you get rid of the bulge, you’ll be happy and your ticker will be over the moon too!

Try these strategies to deflate the spare tire.

Clock up some ‘incidental activity’ time.

This includes things like walking around the office, taking the stairs instead of the elevator and yard work. The more incidental activity you do, the more calories you will burn during the day. Remember — every little bit counts!

Block out some ‘me’ time. Make a one-hour appointment with yourself, three to four times a

week. And consider this appointment as important as any other work-related appointment or meeting. It’s important not to let other things override your exercise time.

Think Beyond The Gym We learned during the pandemic that there are

plenty of fitness alternatives to a gym workout.

Throwing a frisbee to your kids in the park or taking the dog for a walk or jog counts as physical activity. So if the gym is not your scene, try and think of what you really like doing and just do it.

The most important thing is to move your body, get the heart pumping and have fun while doing it.

Find an exercise buddy. An exercise buddy can help you get motivated and keep motivated.

You will both benefit from the partnership.

Make a schedule that works for you.

You’ve probably heard that it’s best to exercise in the morning to kick-start your metabolism for the day and help you sleep at night. You may have also read that your workout will be more productive if it’s done between 4 and 6 p.m. when your body temperature is highest.

The most important thing about your workout schedule is that it fits you. If you’re not a morning person, a workout plan that requires you to get up two hours early every day may not last. The same goes if you’re consistently “running on empty” after work — force yourself into an evening workout regimen and you’ll likely throw in the towel before long.

Find a time that works for you, whether in the morning, during your lunch break or in the evening, and stick with it.

Above photo: You’re ready to work out. Whether you let your workout routine lapse during the Covid-19 crisis or just recently gave up the recliner and set aside the bowl of chips to pursue a healthier lifestyle, take the one body you’ve been given and make it look and work its best.

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After a long bout of ‘couch potato Olympics’, brought on for many by the pandemic, getting started — or restarted with your fitness regimen can be a battle. The best place to begin is to look at all the positives of getting active and staying active: √ It burns body fat and helps to deflate the old spare tire around your waistline. √ It’s a natural stress buster. √ It helps to control your blood cholesterol. It reduces the ‘bad’ cholesterol while √ Increasing the ‘good’ cholesterol in your blood. √ It gives your heart a good workout, helping to keep it pumping strong. √ It increases certain chemicals in the brain that make you feel good. √ It increases muscle mass. √ It reduces the risk of developing some diseases and can add years to your life. √ It can assist in boosting your self-esteem, via a better body image. √ It helps to keep your bowel habits regular. √ It gives you the opportunity to meet new friends. √ It helps you to sleep better — so you’ll feel more refreshed and lively throughout the day. √ It’s great for your bones — helping to keep them strong. √ It can help to maintain strength, stamina, flexibility and a high metabolism — all things that we tend to lose with age.

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How to take the plunge when you’re a dude who routinely feel tight after traditional strength training sessions.

Yoga can improve stamina. Numerous studies have indicated the positive effects yoga can have on muscle endurance.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, have found that the regular practice of Hatha yoga provided a significant boost to chest and abdominal strength and endurance.

Such improved stamina can have a trickledown effect on men who practice yoga and also adhere to strength training regimens and/ or participate in competitive sports.

Yoga can help men maintain a healthy weight. The Harvard Medical School notes that researchers discovered that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years gained less weight during middle adulthood than those who did not. That might be linked to additional research that found people who practiced yoga were more mindful eaters than those who did not, making them less likely to overeat, eat when sad or stressed or eat in response to certain cues, including the smell of food.

Fewer men than women may practice yoga, but that does not mean men cannot benefit just as much from this ancient practice.

Above photo: Sometimes in yoga’s recent history, a gender shift occurred. Yoga, which traditionally had been practiced only by men, began to be dominated by women. Today, an average yoga class will have more female than male students. However, don’t dismiss it.

The real results of regular yoga practice are quite practical, and you don’t need any special equipment — just a few square feet of space and a mat.

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The popularity of yoga has grown considerably in the 21st century. But while women have embraced yoga en masse, men have been more hesitant to do so.

Although in the past few years, more men have decided to give it a try, anyone who has recently visited a yoga studio can attest that the participants in many classes remain overwhelmingly female.

That’s unfortunate for men, who can benefit from practicing yoga in myriad ways.

The misconception is that yoga is a lighter form of fitness training, better suited to women, may cause some men to miss out on the health benefits. One reason for this misconception is that yoga has become associated with flexibility rather than strength.

However, evidence shows that the mind-body practice can also be very effective in increasing overall strength and building muscle, making it a valuable part of any man’s fitness routine.

Yoga can protect against muscle imbalances. Yoga requires various muscle groups to work together to perform certain exercises.

This can reduce the risk of muscle imbalances that can develop when men design workout routines that target specific muscle groups.

Yoga can improve flexibility. When performed correctly, various yoga exercises improve flexibility. For example, the big toe pose can help men and women lengthen and strengthen their hamstrings, while the downward facing dog pose stretches various areas of the body, including the shoulders, calves and arches. Yoga is not the only way for men to improve their flexibility, but it can be an effective supplement to exercise routines for men

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Kiwanians Michael siMMs, far left, Dave Diamond, Frank Borrelli, Dan Feldman and Glenn Carpentiere manned the kitchen.

Kiwanis Club offers a tasty breakfast The Kiwanis Club of East Meadow continued its goal of community service on Sunday when they hosted a pancake breakfast at Borrelli’s.

Those who attended enjoyed a delicious breakfast and were able to participate in a raffle too.

The club sends 33 children each year to sleepaway camp at Kamp Kiwanis, sponsors an annual Thanksgiving dinner for seniors for over 500 seniors, offers scholarships to students and so much more.

The members are dedicated to the East Meadow community.

FranK Borrelli, leFt, joined Marc Rubinstein and Steve LaSala in the kitchen.

Four-year old ricKy Pizzo took a break from eating pancakes to play with his dinosaur stickers. landon Morales, 6, enjoyed every morsel. dave diaMond served up several batches of pancakes all morning.

Practice water safety this summer, please Drain entrapment occurs when part of a child’s body becomes attached to drain because of the powerful suction of a pool or hot tub filtration system.

The powerful suction can trap a child underwater or cause internal injuries. It can also occur when a child’s hair, swimsuit or jewelry becomes entangled in the drain.

In 2007, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act made it illegal to manufacture, distribute to sell drain covers that do not adhere to the standards for anti-entrapment safety set by the Consumer Product and Safety Commission.

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■ Warn children about the dangers of drain entrapment and teach them never to play near a pool drain.

■ Never leave children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment.

■ Pin up long hair and remove loose parts of swimsuits and loose jewelry that can get ensnared.

■ Practice ‘touch supervision’ with children younger than 5 years, meaning that the adult is within an arm’s length of the child at all times.

■ If planning a pool party, consider hiring a certified lifeguard to supervise those who will be in the pool.

■ Install a fence to separate the house from the pool. Most young children who drown in pools wander out of the house and fall into the pool, and at least 4 feet high around the pool. Use gates that self-close and self-latch, with latches higher than the child’s reach.

■ Alarm the doors to be alerted if a child attempts to leave the house to enter the yard. Also consider a pool alarm that alerts if someone enters the water.

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■ Be aware of public wading pools with missing or broken drain covers. Small children have direct access to the bottom drain in wading pools and sitting on open drains can cause serious internal organ damage.

aren’t tempted to reach for them.

■ After swimming, secure the pool.

■ Place a safety cover on pool or hot tub when not in use and remove any ladders or steps used for access.

■ Do not use air-filled “swimming aids” as a substitute for approved life vests.

■ A power safety cover that meets the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials may add to the protection of your children but should not be used in place of the fence between the house and the pool. Even fencing around your pool and using a power safety cover will not prevent all drowning.

■ Remove all toys from the pool after use so children

Preventing drain entrapment

■ Keep rescue equipment (such as a shepherd’s hook or life preserver) and a telephone by the pool.

■ Equip pools and hot tubs with an anti-entrapment drain cover and an approved safety vacuum release system and regularly check that drain covers are secure and have no cracks. Flat drain covers can be replaced with dome-shaped ones.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day 2019, at least 150 children under the age of 15 drowned in pools. Parents should remember that teaching their children how to swim does not mean that their child is safe in water. Most young children who drown in swimming pools were last seen in the home, had only been missing from sight for a matter of minutes and were in the care of one or both parents at the time.

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The people advising you each have a different intent than you do.

Consider that the outside items each have issues that range from zoning to construction correctness in order to pass for permits and for final certifications. For example, the municipality has regulations on the size of a shed, the area of the lot that all sheds and decks can cover and how close the pool, shed or deck can be to a property line. In each municipality there are several zones designated for different kinds of uses and sizes of properties.

There will be a difference between types of properties based on width and street front length, the allowable area you can cover and heights.

A zoning variance request, which is a request to “vary” from ordinances if the deck or shed is not compliant, adds considerably to the time it takes to get a permit, possibly several months. Building permits aren’t instantaneous, and can take one to two months in smaller villages and three to four months in larger towns — if the volume of applications coming into the building department is lower.

In a bustling economy, it can take much longer, and the time in a building department should be added to the zoning variance time.

Many people make the mistake of lumping the two time frames together in the hope of convincing themselves that this is no big deal. The deck, pool shed and garage conversion to living space all have very specific requirements under state building code. The general public assumes that codes for construction are local ordinances, but they aren’t.

Construction regulations are based on the International Building Code, used by the majority of states.

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Which brings me to the discussion about the voting system that’s going to be used in the New York City mayoral primaries JERRY on June 22. For the first time in the KREMER city’s history, voters will be asked to participate in a process known as “ranked-choice voting.” Long Islanders might think that what goes on in the city is none of their business, but I learned during my service in Albany that when New York City sneezes, Long Island catches a cold.

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In ranked-choice voting, you can rank the candidates in your order of preference, instead of choosing just one. You get to rank five candidates. If any candidate receives 50 percent or more of the first-choice votes, he or she will be declared the winner. If no candidate earns 50 percent, the counting will continue in rounds. Your first-choice vote will be skipped over to your second choice, and your other votes will be counted until there are just two candidates left, and the one who gets the most remaining votes is the winner.

According to the brochure provided by the New York City Board of Elections, you must carefully follow its rules.

Can you vote for just one candidate? Yes, but then your vote means nothing in the next round. Can you vote for your favorite candidate more than once? No; you can’t give the candidate you like best multiple votes. Can you declare all of your picks first choices? No. If you do that, your ballot won’t be counted at all. The

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When will the final vote tally be released? It will probably take several weeks, because absentee and military ballots must be counted as well. That’s the system, according to the board.

There’s no doubt that there will be mass confusion on Primary Day. If you wait to vote on June 22, the lines will be long, and voters will be agitating over how to cast valid ballots.

The Board of Elections did a terrible job in last year’s presidential election, so there is reason for worry.

How did New York City get into this mess? The 2019 election took place during a very quiet voting year. There were no serious contests, and the vast majority of voters stayed home. The Working Families Party and progressive groups decided it was the year to get voters to approve ranked-choice voting. With a small turn-

here’s no doubt that there will be mass confusion on Primary Day in the city.

out, the new system was approved by over 70 percent of voters.

Supporters of the system will tell you that Alaska and Maine use it for local elections. Some 20 cities around the country also use it. Their officials will tell you that it’s a great way to get more choices on the ballot in any year, especially a year with a mayoral election, when the turnout is large. The New York City election is a test case for the progressive groups who hope to make this a statewide system.

As we approach Primary Day, there are a trio of candidates who are leading the field. One of them could emerge as the winner depending on how the election is conducted. As I said, I like the oldfashioned way. A slate of candidates, and the one who gets 51 per cent is the winner. So let’s hope that whoever wins is someone who is highly capable and knows how to take on a very difficult job.

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.

Are we immune to Texas-style xenophobia?

here is a trifecta of trouble deep in the heart of Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott, the Texas legislature and the Texas Board of Education.

Last week they joined forces to launch a number of conservative initiatives that could be heading to a community near you soon. My concern is that these initiatives are seeded with a brand of xenophobia and racism that is spreading nationwide.

This is a cautionary tale, because what happens in Texas doesn’t stay in RANDI Texas. I wrote KREISS about this over a decade ago, when the state used its massive buying power (it has some five million schoolchildren) to influence how the nation’s history books would be written. At the time, the Texas school board consulted no historians, sociologists or economists before creating more than 100 amendments to the social studies curriculum.

It decided, unilaterally, to focus more on the military, Christian values, modern Republican office holders and American enterprise (while banning the word “capitalism”). Specifically, it chose to note the

contributions of George Wallace, Lester Maddox and Phyllis Schlafly. Texas could do that because it was buying more social studies books than any other state, and the publishers of those books were willing to consider alternative facts.

In January, The New York Times analyzed the most widely used textbooks in Texas and California, the most populous state. Dana Goldstein reported that while social studies books generally covered the same history, the content “diverges in ways that reflect the nation’s deepest partisan divides.” She said there were hundreds of differences between the Texas version of the textbooks and the California version, some subtle, others “extensive.” That’s crazy.

Last week the Texas legislature passed the most restrictive anti-choice law in the land, making abortions illegal any time after a heartbeat is detected, which could be just six weeks after conception, before most women know they are pregnant.

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Last week, Texas also took aim at “critical race theory,” the concept that racism is systemic, not just a collection of individual prejudices. Critical race theory, as I read it, urges educators to help students see how racism in America has affected education, law, entertainment — in fact, every facet of our national life.

The concept has ignited cultural wildfires. People are reacting — not thinking, not listening, just pulling hot-button words like “reparations” out of the air.

Part of the problem is the actual language of the initiative. Critical race theory is not an easily accessible term. But it suggests finding common ground and creating equal opportunity and acceptance where there has been bias. It suggests it isn’t enough to right the historical wrongs; the wrongs must be acknowledged.

Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis demanded that the state Board of Education kill this race initiative. “If we have to play whack-a-mole all over this state, stopping this critical race theory, we will do it,” he said.

I see this as a teachable moment for those of us not fully aware of the toxic

here are too many differences in history texbooks in Texas and California.

effects of racism manifested during our lifetime. I don’t think I completely understand critical race theory, but I do understand that it will shine a light in some dark corners of American history.

America’s story is threaded with racial bias. Does anyone seriously question that we would move forward more effectively if we all move together? Does Texas really think it can suppress its nonwhite majority in coming elections?

Activism begins at the school board.

Whether or not Texas-style conservatism heads our way, whether or not our local districts bring critical race theory into the curriculum, serving on a school board keeps us informed and offers a platform for our views.

South Africa confronted apartheid.

Germany acknowledged the Holocaust.

We Americans have a tragic history of racism that began with slavery and has never ended. We cannot be afraid to look at our own past.

I recently came across a photo from the 1940s of a young boy of 8 or 9 drinking from a “colored” water fountain in North Carolina. That is the definition of systemic racism, and proof that racial bias and the American legal system have been intertwined during our ongoing fight for equality in the United States.

Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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he Central Long Island Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, an international nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans, recently constructed an “ocean-friendly garden” at Pennsylvania Avenue and Ocean Beach Park in Long Beach, with knee-high, solid-wood pine planter boxes for tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and herbs and paver paths surrounded by mulched beds.

Mulch will be created in the garden’s composter, essentially a plastic box with long slits where dead plants can decompose into rich soil.

The project is a demonstration garden, intended to inform the public about what’s possible in the small space of the typical Nassau County backyard. If you’re

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els to soar and town authorities to shut down shellfishing.

Ocean-friendly gardens are based on three central tenets: conservation, permeability and retention. Conservation means planting non-invasive, drought-resistant plants that require relatively little watering, so we draw less water from our aquifers — ancient stores of water hundreds of feet below the surface — thus conserving them for future generations. The mulched paths are permeable, drawing water into the ground rather than allowing it to run off into the bays.

No one’s saying you should rip out your entire lawn. The basic concept is this: Fill your yard with many plants and trees that will keep water in rather than sending it out. Future generations will thank you.

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in Long Beach, stop by and take a look. We should all pay close attention to this garden.

If enough of us adopt the practices employed here, we could make a big difference in protecting the environment. The garden is laid out in such a way as to prevent rainwater from running off into the surrounding environment. If this were a backyard, it would stop rainwater from running into local streets and down into our storm drains and bays.

As rainwater sloshes over our streets, it picks up contaminants like dog feces, motor oil and all manner of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and sends them straight into the bays. That’s why, during a downpour, there’s often a deluge of fecal matter in our bays, causing bacterial lev-

State keeps pushing on vaccinations To the Editor: New York state’s “Vax and Scratch” program, which provides free state lottery scratch-off tickets to those 18 and over,

with a grand prize of $5 million, extended into this week at 10 state mass-vaccination sites. The participating sites will be open through Friday, June 11. The program will not impact education funding.

A robust vaccination program is a vital cor nerstone of New York’s ef for ts to rebuild our economy, and the state is imple-

menting creative strategies to convince residents and families to get vaccinated for Covid-19. This potential $5 million grand prize for getting vaccinated is the latest salvo in our campaign to persuade New Yorkers to take the shot, and we’re extending it to give even more people a chance at Continued on neXt page

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ur brave firefighters risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. The least we can do is protect them from dangerous, cancer-causing chemicals.

The same goes for our children. We must do all we can to keep them healthy and foster their growth. Ensuring that they don’t come into contact with hazardous chemicals that can cause serious intellectual and developmental disabilities is a no-brainer.

That’s why I sponsored the Firefighter and toDD Family Protection a bill that kaminskY Act, would ban toxic flame retardants in mattresses, furniture and electronic enclosures in New York. Our first responders and children are simply too valuable to be sold out to chemical companies.

The statistics are scary: a study by New York University found that exposure to flame retardants among kids resulted in serious IQ loss over a 15-year period.

Worse, according to Dr. Leonardo Trasande, the study’s lead researcher,

once a child is exposed to these toxins, the damage is irreversible.

Flame retardants evaporate from products such as furniture and mattresses, and attach to dust participles. When children play on the floor — or simply breathe in their homes — they are in jeopardy of being exposed. That is not a risk worth taking. We cannot gamble with our kids’ health.

As if flame retardants aren’t toxic enough, during a fire, these chemicals become even more dangerous, combining with other substances to produce potent compounds. They can seep into firefighters’ protective gear and penetrate their breathing masks, putting our first responders at grave risk of contracting cancer.

And the hazards of flame retardants for firefighters don’t end when they make their way out of burning buildings. These toxic chemicals stick to firefighters’ gear and come back with them to their fire stations and homes, exponentially increasing the potential for exposure.

Cancer poses a serious threat to our firefighters, accounting for nearly twothirds of all line-of-duty deaths between

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Second prize is $50,000, and third prize is $20,000.

The ticket, which is sold by retailers across the state for $20, will be given free to those 18 and older who take their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or the singledose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a state site, including Jones Beach Field 3.

Be ginning April 29, all state mass-vaccination sites opened for walk-in appointments, a continuation of efforts to make it easier for New Yorkers to get vaccinated.

Additionally, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments and eliminate other barriers for vaccinations for eligible New Yorkers.

The State Department of Health requires vaccinating facilities to report all vaccine administration data within 24 hours. The vaccine administration data on the dashboard is updated daily to reflect the most up-to-date metrics in the state’s vaccination effort.

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2002 and 2019. Firefighters have contracted cancer at an alarming rate, and face a 14 percent greater risk of death than the general public. Studies have found that firefighters face double the danger of developing mesothelioma than civilians.

That’s why unions representing volunteer and New York City firefighters alike have endorsed my bill. Our firefighters are willing to risk their lives and to have our backs day in and day out. It’s time we had theirs, and took this small step to keep them safe.

Flame retardants are harmful to our environment as well. Electronic disposal is one of the most rapidly growing waste problems in the world, growing by 21 percent in just five years. When e-waste containing flame retardants is sent to a landfill, incinerated or even recycled, it creates a serious hazard as these chemicals escape into our water and soil.

What’s more, flame retardants do little to actually stop fires and stem their spread. After conducting rigorous experiments, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission concluded that “fire-retardant foams did not offer a practically significantly greater level of open flame safe-

ty than did the untreated foams.” There is no good reason why these potentially cancer-causing chemicals should continue to be added to products in our state.

Corporate chemical manufacturers and their lobbyists have employed dubious tactics — including fabricating quotes in news stories — in a brazen effort to protect their products at the expense of our children and first responders. This shows their desperation and the growing strength of our efforts.

My bill would prohibit the sale of furniture, mattresses and electronic enclosures that contain flame retardants. It would also ban custom upholsterers from adding retardants to existing products. By stemming these likely carcinogens, we can make significant strides in protecting the health and safety of our children and firefighters.

Thirteen other states have already taken similar actions to protect their citizens, as has the European Union. It is time we acted, too. With just a few days left in the legislative session in Albany, it is imperative that the Legislature act on this critical bill to protect the health of our kids and first responders. They deserve nothing less.

Todd Kaminsky represents New York’s 9th Senate District and chairs the State Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee.

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Cuomo should pay his own bills To the Editor: You can judge a person’s character by the company they keep. Did you receive an invitation to Governor Cuomo’s latest campaign fundraiser, to be held in New York City on June 29? One ticket is only $10,000, or two for $15,000.

You can enjoy rubbing shoulders with New York state’s 1 percent, favorite pay-to-play and Democratic Party elite.

Cuomo already has $16.8 million in cash on hand to run for a fourth term.

Like most ordinary New Yorkers, I can’t afford the price of a ticket. I am willing to park limousines, bus tables, mix drinks or check coats, though.

Cuomo is currently under investigation for potential scandals related to nursing home deaths, sexual harassment and his multi-million-dollar book deal. He has hired outside legal counsel, at a cost of $2.5 million, at government expense. Why not use some of the proceeds from his upcoming fundraiser and current campaign kitty to pay for his legal representation rather than pick the pockets of taxpayers to foot the bill?

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