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A group of four patrons of AB Fitness Center worked out with trainer Pete Khatcherian on Monday afternoon, the day gyms were permitted to resume operations in New York under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s reopening protocols. But at AB Fitness Center, customers were outside, amid temperatures in the mid-80s, in the shade of a tent set up in the parking lot of the East
Meadow business’s new Massapequa facility, which opened in February. Owner Anthony Bevilacqua and his staff created the outdoor training area, dubbed the “muscle pit,” roughly a month ago, when it was still unclear when gyms would be able to resume indoor activities. Patrons of the East Meadow facility were also welcome to book training sessions in Massapequa, because the gym on East Meadow Avenue lacked the space for an
outdoor training area of its own. Both AB Fitness Center locations are keeping their indoor facilities closed until further notice. While he was excited to hear Cuomo’s announcement on Aug. 17, Bevilacqua found the governor’s guidelines confusing and not one-size-fits-all. “You can’t just open your doors and let people work out,” he said. “I don’t want to open just to Continued on page 3
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PETE KhATChERIAN, A trainer at East Meadow’s AB Fitness Center, set up an outdoor workout station behind the gym’s Massapequa facility on Monday. While gyms in New York state began accepting clients indoors that day, AB Fitness Center still had not met all of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s reopening guidelines.
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continued from front page find out I’m not doing everything right.” Gyms are restricted to operating at 33 percent of capacity, and face coverings must be worn at all times. Facilities must have a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning filtration system that meets state health guidelines. Gyms must be inspected by local officials before they allow guests inside, or by Sept. 2. Local officials will also decide whether gyms can resume indoor classes. At both AB Fitness Center locations, personal trainers work with one to four clients at a time, so Bevilacqua isn’t worried about social distancing, he said. But neither facility has an updated HVAC system, and he said he was deciding whether to install one or figure out an alternative that would still satisfy state guidelines. In the meantime, customers will keep exercising outdoors. “People love the muscle pit, so we may leave that option open anyway,” Bevilacqua said. “Most people spend the day in front of a computer, so it’s good to get the chance to spend time outside and get some vitamin D.” Also holding off on reopening Monday was Evolve Health and Fitness, formerly World Gym, also on East Meadow Avenue. Throughout the pandemic, the gym’s owner, Frank Camarano Jr., the board chairman of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce, has focused on establishing its new brand. Thought it has undergone some renovations, the fitness center is under the same management. After he heard Cuomo’s announcement, Camarano decided that he, too, needed more time to prepare the facility for guests. Evolve will reopen on Sept. 1, and on Tuesday morning he explained its guidelines in a post on its Facebook page. All guests must check in and have their temperature checked at the door. To ensure social distancing, certain equipment will be off limits, and for the time being the gym will keep its steam rooms, showers, saunas and massage beds closed as well, and will hold no group fitness classes. For more information, contact Info.EM@EvolveFitness.health. While some fitness centers remained closed on Monday, others were busy. Club Pilates East Meadow, on Front Street, resumed its group and private classes. And Dream Dance Fitness, on East Meadow Avenue, was in its second month of operations. Because it’s not considered a gym, and deemed “low-risk entertainment,” owner Natasha Roman explained, the studio was permitted to resume activities in Phase 4 of the state’s reopening, which began on Long Island on July 8. Dream Dance Fitness explained its reopening protocols in a YouTube video on July 5. For pole dancing classes, patrons clean their poles with a microfiber towel and a solution of 70 percent rubbing alcohol. Similar to gym requirements, the studio also uses an air filtration system. And in between classes, it is cleaned with a virucide supplied by the studio’s neighbors at A&C Pest Management. The studio also reduced its capacity from 30 to eight, and during dance classes, the floor is marked with tape indicating
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AB fitness Center patrons trained on Monday in an outdoor area dubbed the “muscle pit,” in the parking lot behind the gym’s new Massapequa facility.
where dancers should be positioned to ensure social distancing. “We had a great response, and a lot of people came back right away,” Roman said. “I’m actually getting a lot of new people too. They’re happy to be out of quarantine and want something to do.” Dream Dance Fitness has been in East Meadow for six years, and Roman is a board member of the Chamber of Commerce, which has been giving businesses reopening kits that contain personal protective equipment and other supplies. “East Meadow has really been at the forefront of getting businesses back on their feet,” Roman said. “Everyone should feel comfortable going out and about again, because the business owners here truly care about our customers, and are doing the best we can to make everyone feel safe.”
John Punis, of East Northport, above left, working with a trap bar. ChristoPher AguilAr, of Uniondale, above, hoisted a set of kettle bells in the muscle pit. CleAning Crews At Evolve Health and Fitness in East Meadow prepared the facility for its reopening on Sept. 2.
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Nassau Coliseum has a new leaseholder after its former tenant Onexim Sports and Entertainment defaulted on payments and handed control of the arena and the Nassau Hub development to its lender, the U.S. Immigration Fund. C o u n t y E x e c u t ive L a u r a C u r r a n announced last week that the U.S. Immigration Fund, which is running the Coliseum under the name Nassau Live, is ready to reopen the Coliseum once Gov. Andrew Cuomo permits the resumption of large sporting and entertainment events. The deal reached between the two parties recovers $2.2 million in overdue rent owed to Nassau County by Onexim, which ran the Coliseum under the name Nassau Events Center. “This deal follows rigorous negotiations and fulfills my main objectives — forging a path forward for sustained Coliseum operations and keeping us on track to redevelop the Nassau Hub,” Curran said. “We are pleased to have ensured a swift transfer of the lease to a new tenant eager to resume Coliseum operations and partner with us on Hub redevelopment.” Roughly a month ago, Onexim first announced that it was searching for a new party to take control of the Coliseum and would keep the Uniondale arena shuttered until then. According to a statement provided by Onexim, the Coliseum saw a “devastating effect”
from the loss of revenue usually acquired from New York Islanders hockey games, in addition to canceling all planned concerts and events. USIF is based out of a Jupiter, Florida and run by Nick Mastroianni II. Although not directly tied to the U.S. government, USIF created a $100 million loan for the Coliseum renovation soliciting 200 Chinese investors through a federal program that grants visas in turn for job-creating projects. Bruce Ratner, owner of Forest City Ratner, sold the Coliseum lease to Onexim in 2015 and developed the financing program. Mastroianni then secured the loan under another company called Nassau Coliseum Funding 100. Following the lease transfer, the county granted USIF a 60-day grace period, in which it must create and present a plan for sustained Coliseum operations. During that time, the county will not issue a notice of default if the rent is not paid. The Nassau County Legislator unanimously approved the transfer of the lease to USIF, with support from the Town of Hempstead and the Hub Community Benefits Advisory Committee. However, the legislator is pending approval of the substitution of Nassau Live as a partner with RXR Realty on the development of the 72 acres surrounding the Coliseum, known as the Nassau Hub. The lease transfer also means the return of the New York Islanders and the Long Island Nets to the Coliseum in their 2020-21 seasons. The Islanders will continue to compete at the Coliseum until October 2021, when their new home in Belmont is set to open.
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Inside LI panel addresses return to college By Briana Bonfiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com
Higher education officials across Nassau County have been tasked with creating plans that balance health and safety and quality education for students returning to campus amid the coronavirus pandemic. Although Covid-19 numbers are at their lowest since March, health experts say colle ges must be vigilant and enforce strict guidelines in their reopening plans. On Aug. 21, Inside LI, produced by RichnerLive, hosted its second virtual panel discussion on topics related to “new normals” in different aspects of life. It featured several leaders in higher education to discuss their paths to a safe and productive fall semester. The 45-minute webinar included panelists Dr. James Lentini, president of Molloy College; Dr. Christine Riordan, president of Adelphi College; Dr. Gabrielle St. Léger, assistant vice president and dean of students at Hofstra University; and Dr. Jermaine Williams, president of Nassau Community College. Dr. Aaron Glatt, chairman of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, also joined to offer a medical perspective on how to open colleges and universities safely. Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, was the moderator. “It’s almost like opening a mini-city,” Riordan remarked about starting classes on a college campus. “We have to abide not only by the higher education guidelines, but by all of the other guidelines that may pertain to some of the things that we have on campuses — we have hotels with our residence halls, restaurants with our dining facilities, day-care centers, transportation systems, sports teams, religious organizations [and] retail with our bookstores.” Riordan said colleges worked together, and with state and county health officials, to develop plans that adhere to
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Several leaderS in higher education, as well as one medical professional, spoke about reopening colleges amid a pandemic during a Inside LI webinar, part of an ongoing series. Centers for Disease and Control Prevention guidelines. At the same time, college presidents want to uphold high standards of education. At Nassau Community College, the state’s largest community college, 93 percent of classes will be online. This will leave around 300 to 400 students on campus at any given time, which Wiliams called an “extreme drop from where we’d normally be.” Williams said the college is “providing the same high-caliber education whether you’re in the classroom or taking a remote course.” At Molloy, Lentini said students would receive a quality education, despite altering the mode of instruc-
tion. He said professors have been trained and retrained in remote teaching skills. “It’s not like in the spring where we had to turn on a dime,” he said. “This time we had time to do it.” Aside from instruction, students attend college for the social experiences, many of which will be lost this semester because colleges cannot hold large gatherings. St. Léger noted that telling students, “No, we can’t do that,” would be difficult but necessary. Hofstra staggered move-ins for more than 2,000 resident students, St. Léger said. The university is also launching educational campaigns to provide positive reinforcement of safety measures, such as mask wearing, social distancing
and avoiding large gatherings. Student ambassadors, who normally hold social events, will now be tasked with helping to enforce those measures on campus. “I want students to understand their impact on the campus, on their suitemates, on their classroom community,” St. Léger said “We need our students to understand their individual role.” Each panelist said that if their own children were college students, they would feel comfortable sending them away to college given the universities’ thorough plans. “I’m very impressed by the plans that all of the colleges have talked about,” Glatt said, while recognizing that no plan will be perfect. “I do think it’s important to have students go to college in person, however, with significant restrictions. That’s how we are going to defeat this until there is a practical vaccine available and distributed.” He noted that a vaccine will not impact this semester of college because it will not be widely available until sometime in 2021. Colleges thus must be vigilant in monitoring the health of students and faculty and acting quickly if a Covid-19 case were to arise. Colleges are requiring resident students to test negative before moving into residence halls. They are also requiring commuter students to conduct health screenings and fill out a health form before attending classes each day. Molloy has a contactless temperature-reading kiosk outside every building. Using face recognition, it scans people as they come in, takes their temperature and records it under their student or faculty identification, Lentini said. “I’m hopeful that if, in general, society takes this seriously,” Glatt said, “... we can have a close-to-normal educational program.” InsideLI’s next virtual panel, “Why The Residential Real Estate Market Is So Hot,” will be Thursday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. Register at liherald.com/insideli9-3.
RichnerLive webinar to explore fast-moving housing market Realtors across Long Island have had their hands full this summer. After a lull in the market during the spring, when coronavirus stay-at-home orders took effect, it’s now full steam ahead as demand for homes has skyrocketed. Bidding wars are the current norm, and real estate agents say that houses are selling quicker than ever. At the same time, there are fewer homes to sell, which is only driving demand even higher. But why now? RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications Inc., publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, will explore this phenomenon on Thursday,
Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. during a live, 45-minute webinar with Long Island real estate experts, including: ■ Steven Dubb, Principal, The Beechwood Organization ■ Bryan Karp, Licensed Real Estate Sales Representative, Coach Realtors ■ Joseph G. Milizio, Esq., Managing Partner, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP ■ Deirdre O’Connell, Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, will moderate this discussion, entitled “Why The Real Estate Market Is So Hot.” “As we’ve all seen, Covid has impacted our communities in countless ways,” Ostreicher said. “With more families able to work from home, less people need to commute to an office. What long-term impacts will this have on Long Islanders and our downtown areas? I look forward to hosting an engaging and informative conversation with leaders in the industry and taking questions from our
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The Herald Community Newspapers came up big in the New York Press Association’s 2019 Better Newspaper Contest, earning 18 awards, including five firstplace honors, and placing fourth among newspaper groups in the state. Some 173 daily and weekly newspapers submitted a total of 2,198 entries in the annual competition, the results of which were announced via webcast on the NYPA website last Thursday and Friday. The Heralds’ sister publication in the Bronx, The Riverdale Press, earned seven accolades in the contest, bringing the total for Richner Communications Inc. publications to 25. “I’m thrilled with our showing in this year’s competition,” Heralds Publisher Stuart Richner said. “The depth of our team shows in the breath of awards we came away with. These honors, judged by out-of-state journalists, demonstrate the talent and dedication of our team. “Each week,” Richner continued, “our editors, reporters, photographers, layout artists, advertising account representatives, press operators and drivers put their hearts and souls into Herald Newspapers. Special thanks to Copy Editor Jim Harmon, the unsung hero of our Editorial Department.” “I’m so proud to be a part of this team,” said Rhonda Glickman, the Heralds’ vice president of advertising sales. “Congratulations to all.” Here’s a rundown of the accolades:
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■ Heralds’ Photo Editor Christina Daly was named the 2019 NYPA Photographer of the Year. Daly submitted a portfolio of 10 news and feature photos. Judges wrote, “Fireworks, sports, fun and emotion. This portfolio has a little bit of everything, and each image tells a story. Great angles. Very strong entry.” ■ The Heralds’ seven-part series “The Racism Around Us” earned first place for Best News or Feature Series and second place for In-Depth Reporting. Scott Brinton, the Heralds’ executive editor, was the series editor and a writer for it. Other writers included Jeff Bessen, Briana Bonfiglio, Timothy Denton, Andrew Garcia, Nakeem Grant, Melissa Koenig, Nadya Nataly, Robert Traverso and Darwin Yanes. Daly created the graphics and maps for the series. Judges wrote, “Comprehensive and complete coverage of an issue — structural racism — which remains embedded within the American experience. This newspaper’s devotion to this story … represents a great service to readers.” ■ The Freeport Herald-Leader, Long Beach Herald and Oceanside-Island Park Herald were honored with a firstplace award for Spot News Coverage for their in-depth reporting of the horrific murder of Oceanside High School student Khaseen Morris, 16, at an Oceanside strip mall last September.
■ Michael Smollins, senior editor of the Lynbrook-East Rockaway and Oceanside Heralds, received second place for Headline Writing. Judges wrote, “Catchy and accurate headlines sampled across categories. Some obvious thought went into making the puns work.”
third place awards ■ Ronny Reyes, who is now the editor of the Freeport Herald Leader, received third place for In-depth Reporting for his work while he was the assistant editor of the Franklin Square-Elmont Herald last year.
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above iS a collage of all 10 of the photos for which Christina Daly won the New York Press Association’s Photographer of the Year title. The writers covering the story were Bonfiglio, Daly, Nataly, Anthony Rifilato and Yanes. Daly was also the primary photographer. Brinton wrote the editorial that accompanied the stories and edited the video that appeared with the online version of the initial story, and he and Mike Smollins were editors for what became a series of stories on the murder. Judges wrote, “Congratulations to a dedicated team that insisted on journalism more impactful than video clips and sensational headlines ripe for social media and judgmental commentary. Diligent, uncompromising, steady and focused, the newspaper produced quality journalism.”
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■ The Merrick Herald Life was awarded first place for Coverage of Education. The paper submitted five stories on a variety of Board of Education and classroom news.
Judges wrote, “Very well done, thorough, consistently classy page design. Great presentation from a business that does not get a lot of play.”
Second place honors ■ The Heralds sports editor, Tony Bellissimo, earned second place for Sports Writer of the Year for his portfolio of five stories covering events ranging from the Belmont Stakes to local high school sports.
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Wr i t e rs included Garcia, Erik Hawkins and Alyssa Seidman. Judges wrote, “Great storytelling … [Coverage] connects with readers on an emotional level … Great presentation and education of readers to understand the topic[s].” ■ The Herald Community Newspapers were honored with a first place for Special Section/Niche Publication on Newsprint for their section on Nassau County’s best attorneys, which accompanied an awards and networking event attended by hundreds. The event organizers included Amy Amato and Courtney Meyers. The section editor was Karen Bloom, and the designer was Jeff Negrin.
Judg es wrote, “Tight writing, vivid detail and great range distinguish this entry from the rest. Very nice job.” ■ Bonfiglio, reporter for the Oceanside-Island Park and Rockville Centre Heralds, received second place for Rookie Reporter of the Year for a five-story portfolio that examined subjects from teen mental health to the retirement of a local rabbi.
Judges wrote, “An impressive and versatile portfolio, from very tough subject matter — sexual abuse in the Catholic Church — to personality profiles to event coverage. What shines through in every story is Bonfiglio’s attention to the telling detail, quotes that move the story forward and thoughtful narrative.” ■ Rifilato earned second place for Community Leadership for his series of 20 stories that examined the City of Long Beach’s multi-million-dollar payout scandal. Brinton wrote the final editorial accompanying the stories, and occasionally contributed reporting and writing to the series and edited it. Judges wrote, “Damn good reporting!
Also contributing to the long-term series of stories was Peter Belfiore, editor of the Valley Stream and Franklin Square-Elmont Heralds. Judges wrote, “Jour nalism that makes a difference: The comprehensive coverage of speeding cars on Dutch Broadway [in Elmont] and the ensuing community outrage provided a needed spotlight — and catalyst — for positive change.” ■ Laura Lane, senior editor of the Heralds’ North Shore editions of the Herald, was awarded third place for News Story for her news-feature on Timothy DeMeo, a first responder to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, who suffers from serious 9/11 health-related issues. Judges wrote, “Well written and emotionally compelling, this story lays out an obvious miscalculation by the state on [a person] who deserves compensation for responding to the World Trade Center.” ■ Brinton earned third place for Column Writing for three columns on a range of subjects. Judges wrote, “This is a writer who takes his journalism personally, relating to his subjects, telling their stories passionately and gratefully. His storytelling is compassionate and introspective — his columns are a good read.” ■ Brian Ballweg received third place for Sports Feature Photo for a shot of the Rockville Centre girls’ volleyball team celebrating after a championship victory. Judges wrote, “Great expressions. Great color and sharpness.”
Honorable Mention ■ Best Front Page, Valley Stream Herald — Nicole Alcindor, Judy Ammerman, Belfiore, Koenig and Yolanda Rios. ■ Spot News Photo, Valley Stream Herald — Susan Grieco ■ Best Small Space Ad, Long Beach Herald — Mona Waitzman ■ Best Small Space Ad, Lynbrook-East Rockaway Herald — Gabrielle Sobell
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Back-to-School Education in the ‘new normal’
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Dealing with the uncertainty of it all Here we are again, with a new school year right around the corner. We all know that this year won’t be anything like what we’re used to, or what we hoped for… those fresh supplies, cute outfits, and all the “first day of school” pictures spamming our Facebook feed. Your family might be mourning what should have been, or you might be stressed just thinking about how you’re ever going to manage it all. Regardless of the initial opening decision your school has made, or what you have decided is best for your family, there is a lot of uncertainty ahead of us this fall and winter. While it definitely won’t look like a “normal” fall, just maybe we can still make it a good one.
reader, note-taking apps, noise-canceling headphones, a stable WiFi connection, and pertinent account log-in information. You might also think about purchasing some of those fresh, fun supplies, even if you won’t really need them. Maintaining a sense of normalcy will be important for everyone’s sanity. Some fun or pretty things for the kids to start the year with might go a long way for keeping their spirits up.
Plan a daily routine Take the time before the year begins to plan out a daily schedule and family routine. It is tempting to let everyone sleep in as much as possible and log into their Zoom sessions from bed, but it won’t be the best scenario for truly learning or engaging. Having structure and goals to work towards will set up your students for success and give them a sense of security and predictability.
Create a learning environment Everyone knows the learning environment is important. A space too isolated could create opportunity to slack off. Sitting at the kitchen table might prove to be too distracting. Really think about what each person’s needs are and be prepared to move or switch things around if you find something isn’t working well. When creating everyone’s work space, think about distractions, comfort, and access to power. Try to eliminate distractions as much as possible. Background noise or music can help with concentration. Help your child create a playlist of soothing music, or try an app like this one for productivity and focus.
Verify materials Make sure you have everything your kids will need to be successful. Your supply list this year might be fewer pens and markers and folders, and more along the lines of a PDF
Plan each day This is not the same as your family routine or school schedule. Help your student to make a plan for each day by taking a few minutes every morning to look at their schedule and
Structure is always essential to school success. Now more so than ever, an organized household will bring some sense of normalcy to your family. assignments, and create a specific plan for that specific day. This will be especially helpful for older kids who might have lots of projects to juggle and independent work that can easily lead to feeling overwhelmed. Center the child, not the work This may not be for every household, as it’s definitely more of a parenting philosophy. Some families may find it much more important during this uncertain time to prioritize working hard, rather than getting good grades. If nothing else, keep in mind that we are in unprecedented times, and everyone deserves some grace as we move through this. Our children included. Encourage a growth mindset A growth mindset doesn’t put the focus on what they’re learning in school, but rather how to think about what they’re learning. Developing a growth mindset will help your
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Making the grade The social and emotional aspects of transitioning to a school environment may take time for students to become used to, particularly when school is not the same as children knew it before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Back to class arrives with plenty of anxiety this year Students face more than the normal share of challenges as they return to school
While back-to-school is typically a time of excitement, it's normal for kids to experience some degree of anxiety as a new school year approaches. Younger children may get nervous about leaving their parents, and older children may worry about academics or how they'll fit in with their friends after spending time apart during summer. This year, Covid-19 is adding to those stresses as parents and children worry about themselves or their loved ones becoming ill. In addition, many normal routines will change as schools take precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The uncertainty of the situation and changes in routine can cause many students — and parents — to feel overally stressed and anxious. "With the current pandemic, there's a lot we don't know, and that can be anxiety-provoking for all of us — especially for children who thrive on structure and routine," says Nicholas J. Westers, Psy.D., ABPP, a clinical psychologist. "Being able to cope with that uncertainty and recognize that it's okay to feel that way is an important part of supporting mental health during this time." Signs your child is feeling anxious about school Children may show their anxiety in different ways. You know your child best, so be on the lookout for changes in your child's behavior and mood. These can include: √ Increased defiance or irritability √ Disturbances in sleep √ Lack of concentration √ Less energy √ Physical symptoms like nausea, muscle tension or dizziness √ Refusal to go to school √ Sadness or crying If your child is showing any of these signs, they may have anxiety about returning to school or Covid-19 in general. How to support your child's mental health during Covid-19 If your child is experiencing anxiety related to the pandemic, it's important to discuss their feelings and have open and honest conversations. "Downplaying the seriousness of Covid-19 may not be helpful," says Dr. Westers. "Most of the time, our chil-
dren know what is going on to an extent. Simply not talking about it will not alleviate anxiety; in fact, that might cause them to have more questions. It's important to acknowledge the situation in age-appropriate ways and offer support." How you help your child as they transition back to school may depend on what type of anxiety they are experiencing and their age. For instance, children under age 12 are more likely to have separation anxiety and might need reassurance about being away from you, especially after spending increased time together due to the pandemic. Older children may feel unsure about how changes might affect their social connections or feel frustrated by perceived limitations on their freedom. Dr. Westers recommends trying some of these techniques to help your child cope with back-to-school anxiety and stress during Covid-19: Check in with your child frequently and listen to their concerns. Make sure to validate their emotions, letting them know that their concerns and frustrations are understandable. Help your child focus on what they can control in the fight against the pandemic. Discuss the effectiveness of the pandemedic protocols, such as hand washing, wearing a face mask and practicing social distancing. Maintain a healthy family lifestyle. Ensure your child is getting enough sleep, being physically active and eating healthy food to support a healthy body and mind. Be mindful of the need for fun. Encourage your child to do more of what they enjoy most, whether reading, playing outside or other activities. Set up ways for your child to continue to socialize safely with their friends, especially if they participate in distance learning. Be prepared, yet be ready to adapt to changes that may be ahead While plans may continue to change, explain to your child what you do know about what the school year or classroom will look like to help them mentally prepare. If your child is going to participate in virtual or remote learning, take steps to set them up for success academically, physically and emotionally. Whether your child will be returning to school in person or virtually, it is important to ease them back into a structured daily routine and sleep schedule. Continued to - Back to class
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There is almost always some generalized anxiety when starting back to school, mixed with a healthy dose of excitement for a new school year (and your new swag, like a convertible backpack!). However, going back to school amidst the massive uncertainties of Covid-19 may require a little more reassurance and guidance, depending upon grade level. In the high school groove If it’s your student’s very first day of high school, encourage him/ her to try not to overthink too much. Freshman year can be hectic and fast-paced even during the best of times, and with a bunch of new Covid-19 guidelines and rules, it may be even more so. Encourage your high schooler to mentally prepare to just roll with it. If he is not new to high school, re-entry may be slightly less challenging, but there’s no doubt the new rules and regulations will take some getting used to for everyone. The best thing your high schooler can do is follow the instructions of teachers, the school counselor and school personnel give them when they arrive on campus once school starts. They will quickly learn the state-mandated guidelines in place require of them, such as social distancing and hygiene measures. No one is going to like them, but it’s important to follow them if they are going back into face-to-face learning. Many students and parents may dealing with a hybrid plan that involves digital learning. If that’s your high schooler, help them understand that even though they might be doing digital learning, they will still be expected to fulfill their classroom obligations and keep their grades up. Many high schoolers may not be happy about digital learning, while others might think it’s an answer to prayer. Some students may have already been upset over school closures and the cancellation or revamping of high school extracurricular activities and milestones, like prom and graduation ceremonies. They may harbor worries that this new school year will be the same. Talk it out with your student and role play some worst-case scenarios to help them process their emotions and prepare themselves for a new school year. Middle school years If your child is a middle schooler, returning to school post Covid-19 can trigger lots of anxious feelings, especially if it’s their first year of middle school. The start of middle school years is an awkward time without having to wear face masks and social distancing. Talk to your middle schooler about what will be expected of them as they return to school. Review the safety guidelines for your school together, and make sure your student understands them and agrees to follow them. Help your middle schooler understand that although things will be different on school campuses, your expectations are not. They should still treat their fellow students with kindness, follow the rules and instructions given to them by their teachers, and work hard. If your student is participating in a hybrid model incorporating distance learning, help him/her understand that even though they are home some of the time, their schoolwork and online class time is not optional. The best way to set them up for success is to make sure they are clear on what is expected of them in this new way of learning and Continued to - Make to grade
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dren are resilient but cautions that it's important to pay attention to signs of anxiety during this time. If your child is prone to anxiety and continues to have difficulty coping, do not hesitate to seek professional help and support. Lastly, it's important to acknowledge that this time of uncertainty is stressful for parents, and that parents should take steps to care for themselves, too. "We know from research that children can tell when their parents are stressed and anxious," says Dr. Westers. "Talk to your child about your own feelings and explain the ways that you cope with anxiety. Modeling healthy behaviors and coping skills is one of the best ways you can support your child during this time." n
JOIN THE EAST MEADOW WORKERS CIRCLE SCHOOL ONLINE Together, at one of the fastest growing supplementary schools on Long Island, we explore and strengthen our Jewish identities through joyous holiday celebrations, music, dance, history, and much more. STARTING THIS FALL: Mondays from 4:30-6:50 PM on Zoom In-person programs and classes to resume at Temple Sholom in Westbury when conditions allow. LEARN MORE Contact Staci Davis at sdavis@circle.org or 516.794.0506 to learn more or try a free Zoom class. www.circle.org/eastmeadow www.facebook.com/lijewishschool.org
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Get set for success in grade school This might be the hardest age for the new Covid-19 adjustments that are being required for schools to reopen, especially if they are starting kindergarten. Kids are kids and they don’t fully understand things like social distancing or why they have to wear a mask. The older ones will get it to some degree, but even then it can be a struggle. Talk with your student extensively about what it will be like when they return to school. Let them ask all the silly questions they want and answer them as honestly and frankly as you can. If they voice fears, alleviate
them. If they voice excitement, be excited with them. If digital learning is part of your school’s plan, create a schedule and a structure and stick with it. Make a point to communicate regularly with teachers and address any problems that arise head-on, before they get bigger and affect your The day before school starts Encourage your student to enjoy the last day of “summer break.” As with every other year, get organized with first-day essentials ahead of time, so everyone is ready to get the school year off to a good start. If your student plans on taking their lunch, make sure it’s packed and ready. High school students can pack and prep for the day themselves but your middle schoolers and gradeschoolers may need help and/or encouragement. Make sure morning alarms are set and that everyone goes to bed at a decent hour so they are well-rested come morning. Encourage them to enjoy their last night of break because, in the morning, they start their new school year in a Covid-19 world. n
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EMFD puts halt to Beech Lane kitchen fire By John J. o’Brien Sr. On August 6th at 5:18 p.m., radios of East Meadow’s bravest alerted for a report of a “House Fire” on Beech Lane. Just prior, Chief of Department James Walsh received a heads up from an NCPD ambulance who heard the fire coming over the police channel. With Chief Walsh already responding, the radios of East Meadow’s Engine 1, 2, 3, 4, and Ladders 1 and 2 activated announcing the call. Following him were his assistant chiefs Paul Kosiba and Peter Cheswick. At 5:21, Chief Walsh arrived on the scene announcing “Smoke Showing, Transmit a Signal 98” (first pumper in “pick up a hydrant” and stretch two attack hose lines). With his full “size up” complete, and his assistant chiefs arriving to assume their fire-ground command roles, Chief Walsh upgraded the alarm to a Signal 10 (re-alert the initial general alarm for additional manpower, adding Rescue 5 for EMS, a FAST, or Firefighter Assist Search Team, and a pre-planned mutual aid system to cover East Meadow’s emptied fire stations). Moments later, “First Due” Hook & Ladder Co # 1 arrived on the scene, followed by Engine 2 who began stretching hose lines, and the fight to save the home was underway. Two minutes later, Engine 611, Ladder 619, Engine 613, and Heavy Rescue 616 now filled the street. As firefighters equipped with breath-
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reScue co. 5 established a Medical Command, Treatment and Triage areas in the event of any injuries. ing apparatus entered the home, a coordinated attack of locating the fire, confining it, searching for occupants, and venting the windows were in progress to remove the super heated, combustible gases, control the direction of fire travel, and give firefighters on the interior attack better
conditions to extinguish the blaze. Although the damage to the kitchen was extensive, firefighters were quick to prevent the fire from extending elsewhere in the home. In addition to the fire damage, the home suffered smoke and water damage
in other rooms local to the area of origin. In all, 62 East Meadow volunteers responders to the fire with another 25 firefighters from the North Bellmore, North Merrick, Hicksville and Levittown fire departments, who either responded to the scene or fire stations. Rescue Company Co. 5 responded with ambulances 615, and 6155, establishing medical command, and a treatment/triage area, in the event of injury. There were none. The EMFD Ladies Auxiliary responded with much needed cold refreshments for spent firefighters. Other agencies on the scene were the Nassau County Fire Marshal to determine the cause, the Nassau County Police Dept to assist with crowd and street shutdowns, and PSEG Long Island to cut power to the home. This would be EMFD’s fourth serious fire in the past six weeks following a “House Fire” on June 23, a “House Fire” on July 4, and a “Restaurant Fire” on July 26. A busy six weeks for sure, coupled by the affects of Tropical Storm Isaias, which kept volunteers on their toes the entire day and at times, in the days after. John J. O’Brien is an active Ex Chief of the East Meadow Fire Department. He is the District Supervisor of the Jericho Fire District and has over 40 years of Dispatch and Supervisory experience.
Are your EMFD phone stickers in place? By John J. o’Brien Sr. In the event of an emergency, time becomes a precious factor. Your East Meadow Fire Department prides itself on some of the best response times here on Long Island. But there are ways you can help your own cause. Time and time again our residents call 911 to report an emergency. In doing so you are participating in one of the best emergency communications system in our country. But here in East Meadow, as in many other volunteer organizations, our agency boasts some of the latest technology in emergency fire and EMS dispatch. The East Meadow Fire Department urges that, when you request the emergency assistance of the East Meadow Fire Department, the quickest manner to do so is by calling 542-0576. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, the East Meadow Fire District boasts trained fire and EMS dispatchers ready to handle your emergency whatever it may be. Calls for the East Meadow Fire Department that come in from 911 will actually be re-routed to EMFD and dispatched by the person directly on the end of the 0576 number. Calling us directly can cut minutes off
your emergency response, and make the difference in a medical emergency or a fire. Remember, a fire in its free burning stage can double in size in as little as 17 seconds depending on the fuel source, phase of fire, and surrounding conditions. Most recently, and on several occasions in recent years serious fires were dispatched through the 911 system that could have been called directly into our Fire Headquarters. Calling 911 during a holiday or weekend when call volumes are generally higher can add to the concern of time. The EMFD raises no doubt that such incidents can have a more positive outcome with a response direct from our own fire dispatch. Protect yourself and your loved ones. If you do not have phone stickers please contact the EMFD Chiefs Office at 542-0580, drop in at our Fire Dispatch Office at Fire Headquarters (197 East Meadow Ave.), or email us at JOBrien@EastMeadowFD.Com and a set will be dropped off to your home. John J. O’Brien is an active Ex Chief of the East Meadow Fire Department. He is the District Supervisor of the Jericho Fire District and has over 40 years of Dispatch and Supervisory experience.
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When the carryover period ends, unless the household is notified that their children are directly certified or the household submits an application that is approved, the children’s meals must be claimed at the paid rate. Though encouraged to do so, the SFA is not required to send a reminder or a notice of expired eligibility. The information provided on the application will be confidential and will be used for determining eligibility. The names and eligibility status of participants may also be used for the allocation of funds to federal education programs such as Title I and National Assessment of Educational Progress, state health or state education programs, provided the state agency or local education agency administers the programs, and for federal, State or local means-tested nutrition programs with eligibility standards comparable to the NSLP. Eligibility information may also be released to programs authorized under the National School Lunch Act or the Child Nutrition Act. The release of information to any program or entity not specifically authorized by the NSLA will require a written consent statement from the parent or guardian. The School Food Authority does, however, have the right to verify at any time during the school year the information on the application. If a parent does not give the school this information, the child/children will no longer be able to receive free or reduced price meals. Foster children are eligible for free meal benefits. A separate application for a foster child is no longer necessary. Foster children may be listed on the application as a member of the family where they reside. Applications must include the foster child’s name and personal use income. Under the provisions of the policy, the designated official will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents who are dissatisfied with the ruling of the designated official may make a request either orally or in writing for a hearing to appeal the decision. Hearing procedures are outlined in the policy. However, prior to initiating the hearing procedure, the parent or School Food Authority may request a conference to provide an opportunity for the parent and official to discuss the situation, present information, and obtain an explanation of the data submitted in the application or the decisions rendered. The request for a conference shall not in any way prejudice or diminish the right to a fair hearing. Only complete applications can be approved. This includes complete and accurate information regarding: the SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number; the names of all household members; on an income application, the last four digits of the social security number of the person who signs the form or an indication that the adult does not have one, and the amount and source of income received by each household member. In addition, the parent or guardian must sign the application form, certifying the information is true and correct.
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Officials in the East Meadow School District recently announced its eligibility criteria for students in need of a free or reduced lunch. Households with children who receive the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but who are not found during the Direct Certification Matching Process, or households that receive Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations must complete an application listing the child’s name, a valid SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR case number and the signature of an adult household member. Eligibility for free meal benefits based on participation in SNAP, TANF or FDPIR is extended to all children in the household. When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notified of their children’s eligibility for free meals based on their participation in the SNAP, TANF or the FDPIR programs. No application is necessary if the household was notified by the SFA their children have been directly certified. If the household is not sure if their children have been directly certified, the household should contact the school. When known to the School Food Authority, households will be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals based on the child’s designation as Other Source Categorically Eligible, as defined by law. Children are determined Other Source Categorically Eligible if they are homeless, migrant, runaway, a foster child or enrolled in a head start or an eligible prekindergarten program. If children or households receive benefits under assistance programs or other source categorically eligible programs and are not listed on the notice of eligibility and are not notified by the School Food Authority of their free meal benefits, the parent or guardian should contact the school or should submit an income application. Households eligible for free meals could apply at any time during the school year by completing the application sent home with a letter to district parents. One application for all children in the household should be submitted. Additional copies are available at the principal’s office in each school. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year to Christine Bauer at W.T. Clarke High School. Please contact her at (516) 876-7439 with any questions regarding the application process. Households notified of their children’s eligibility must contact the School Food Authority if they choose to decline the free meal benefits. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed or experience a financial hardship mid-year may become eligible for free and reduced price meals at any point during the school year. For up to 30 operating days into the new school year (or until a new eligibility determination is made, whichever comes first) an individual child’s free or reduced price eligibility status from the previous year will continue within the same SFA.
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Joseph H. Goldblatt’s East Hempstead Sand and Gravel Corporation began operations in 1927, its business centering on the mining and sale of minerals. By the end of the first year, his sand pit breached the water table and it covered 20.2 acres with an average depth of 25 feet. At some points, water depth reached over 40 feet. Mining continued beneath the water table and the corporation used property across the street for general operations and storage. In 1931, Goldblatt changed the company name to East Meadow Realty Corporation and modernized with the developing “transit mix” industry. By the following year, the corporation engaged in cement mix operations, which required large trucks to enter and exit the property. The name was later changed to Builders Sand and Gravel, under which Goldblatt and his son Herbert operated through numerous legal challenges after the Town of Hempstead passed updated zoning laws. Joseph passed away in December 1954. Herbert took over Builders Sand and Gravel and his father’s other business, Heroe’s Excavating and Contracting Company. In 1956, State Supreme Court Justice L. Barron Hill permitted Herbert W. Goldblatt to continue his “nonconforming” operations because the business began before the Town of Hempstead passed Ordinance No. 16 (1945), prohibiting mining in residential neighborhoods. In May 1958, a number of homeowners who lived near the sand pit appeared at a town Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to prevent Goldblatt from continuing a cement mix operation, which they claimed polluted their homes with particulate matter. Interestingly, the homeowners’ attorney was State Senator Edward Speno, who advocated using the land for a park. This park, later constructed, was named in his honor. Goldblatt ran into further trouble in 1958 when the Town of Hempstead amended Ordinance No. 16, which prevented disruption to the water table by prohibiting underwater dredging. Goldblatt was ordered to fill in the mine, which he estimated would cost him $1 million. He refused to comply, even after losing on appeal. The town also enacted a series of more stringent requirements surrounding fences, retaining walls, and slope of the mine. In June 1959, the Town of Hempstead again attempted to shut down Goldblatt’s business over violation of these ordinances. Goldblatt argued that the town took no such action against nearby mining operations and was therefore discriminating against his business. Throughout these cases, Goldblatt and his attorney, Edward Miller, believed the town would eventually obtain the property and were continually challenging the viability of the business in attempts to devalue the land prior to condemnation. He also claimed that local authorities were violating his Fourteenth Amendment due process rights because he was unable to earn a living from property he owned. A lawsuit against the town (Goldblatt v. Hempstead) reached the United States
Supreme Court in 1962. Justice Tom C. Clark wrote the Court’s unanimous decision that the town ordinance was constitutional even if it deprived Goldblatt of his property or the ability to run his business. The sandpit, which would frequently flood, caused accidents and injuries to mischievous youngsters. According to the high court, it was reasonable for the Town of Hempstead to exercise its police power to shut down what they believed to be a public nuisance and danger. Clark opined that, “If this ordinance is otherwise a valid exercise of the town’s police powers, the fact that it deprives the property of its most beneficial use does not render it unconstitutional.” Though Goldblatt was ordered to backfill the pit, further developments did not make that necessary. In 1963, the Town of Hempstead Board embarked on an ambitious project to expand parkland within the town’s borders. After voting in March to acquire the Hoeffner property for the purpose of constructing a park and swimming pool, the Board voted on April 23 to purchase 18 acres of Goldblatt’s sand pit to build the future Speno Park. The remaining twenty acres of Goldblatt’s property was acquired by Nassau County for water drainage. The property was to be acquired through eminent domain and both parcels were condemned that year for public acquisition. Goldblatt, who was already embroiled in a dispute over local zoning and use of his sand pit, valued the land at $1,815,000, saying he would have developed the property. The issue at hand was the ease of filling in the sand pit to make the land flat enough to construct either public works projects, such as a hospital, or individual housing lots. Following a four-year legal dispute with town and county administrations, who valued the land at a combined price of $245,000, State Supreme Court Judge Howard Hogan awarded Goldblatt a total of $507,795. The sand pit became a popular hangout spot for the neighborhood’s teenagers during the Baby Boom era and was the cause of accidents and drownings. After years of planning and budgetary setbacks, 18 acres taken by the town in 1963 were finally transformed into Speno Park. When it opened in October 1989, the new park had taken twelve years of planning and construction at a cost of over $2.5 million. The remnants of the sand pit have been incorporated into a county storm basin north of the park. About 25 years ago, the artificial lake and surrounding property was transformed into a nature preserve and bird sanctuary, off limits to people and maintained by Nassau County and the Coalition of East Meadow Organizations. Trees in this unique East Meadow location have since matured, creating an unlikely oasis in the middle of dense suburban development. Local organizations help clean up the preserve twice a year. © Scott Eckers Dr. Scott Eckers is the author of East Meadow (in Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series). He is a trustee on the East Meadow Board of Education and serves as a teacher and administrator in a nearby school district. He is also an entertainer and recording artist.
Town forms ‘Graffiti Watch Task Force’ of goodwill to come together in our mission to preserve the communities we call home,” Carini said. “We’ve already hit the ground running in our mission to fight for our hometown, and I look forward to continuing that mission as we move forward.” Carini’s task force members include:
■ Joe Baker and Fred Jones (South Merrick Community Civic Association)
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■ John Cools (Town of Hempstead Sanitary District #2)
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■ Chris Schnieder (Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association) ■ Curt Schmidt (Seaford Chamber of Commerce) ■ Roberta Grogan (Seaford Harbor Civic Association)
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■ Kurt Faraczek (Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association) ■ Marilynne Rich and Karen Lofgren (Wantagh Chamber of Commerce)
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■ Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads ■ Ameer Benno (Merrick-Bellmore Jewish Community Council) ■ Eileen Casazza and Alison Frankel (South Bellmore Civic Association) ■ Jim Spohrer (Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores)
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Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin joined Councilman Christopher Carini in announcing the rollout of a new “Graffiti Watch Task Force,” a local grassroots organization providing residents within the 5th Councilmanic District a voice in the identification and eradication of graffiti-induced blight. Carini organized the group after he was alerted to an uptick in graffiti instances across the township’s southeast corner. “I was elected as councilman in order to maintain our excellent quality of life here in Hempstead Town’s 5th Councilmanic District, and that includes fighting the recent uptick in vandalism tied to instances of illegal graffiti,” Carini said. “I am elated to have the support of the community in this endeavor along with many local leaders who have stepped forward to volunteer their time in the fight to preserve the town we know and love.” In seeking to organize a task force capable of tackling such a pressing issue, Carini sought local leaders with deep roots in the Town of Hempstead who represent a diverse array of backgrounds, including civic, religious and business community leaders. As a first major proposal, Clavin and Carini announced the rollout of a new email address for community members to report instances of graffiti to the township for cleaning: stopgraffiti@tohmail. org. “This is an opportunity for all people
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■ Erick Mahler (Baldwin Chamber of Commerce) Carini was tapped to spearhead the township’s anti-graffiti effort due to his previous leadership in local civic groups and decades-long service as a police officer. “America’s largest township is incredibly lucky to have a devoted public servant in the form of Councilman Christopher Carini,” Clavin said. “Between his storied career in law enforcement, service as a civic leader and history of always getting the job done, I can think of no better person to take the lead on tackling this issue.” Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., is also a member of the task force — his district was recently subjected to multiple instances of anti-police graffiti. He echoed the sentiment expressed by Clavin and praised Carini for his efforts to protect Hempstead Town’s quality of life. “I am glad to have the opportunity to join Councilman Carini and members of the community in working to prevent
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ToWn Board MeMBerS recently gathered at Newbridge Road Elementary School in Bellmore to condemn spates of graffiti found throughout the township. From left are Sr. Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Chris Carini and Supervisor Don Clavin. graffiti-related vandalism in our area,” Dunne said. “This task force provides a framework for residents and township officials to work together in our shared goal of protecting our hometown.” Provided by the Town of Hempstead; compiled by Alyssa Seidman.
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Protesters rally to save the Post Office aBout three dozeN people attended the rally on Merrick Road on Saturday to support the United States Postal Service. Federal changes implemented have resulted in delays in mail delivery.
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U.S. Postal Service supporters in Rockville Centre joined a national movement Saturday to voice their concerns about recent changes made to the essential system. About three dozen people gathered in front of the Rockville Centre Post Office on Merrick Road, holding signs and listening to speeches made by event organizers as well as attendees calling for action against federal changes implemented in post offices around the country. Marianna Bracco, founder of Indivisible Nassau County, organized the rally in conjunction with Move On, which aimed to hold 1,000 similar rallies across the United States on Saturday morning. Speakers denounced Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who was appointed to his position in June. He and President Donald Trump have been accused of trying to undermine mail services through the Nov. 3 election. Changes made in recent weeks across the country have included the removal of mail sorting machines and mail drop-off bins. “The Post Office is one of the most treasured institutions in this country,” said Nikhil Goyal, co-founder of Young Long Island for Justice, “and attacking the post office is an attack on our democracy.” Goyal said he backs the movement for postal banking. Two years ago, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Postal Banking Act to Congress, which would grant the USPS the power to provide basic financial services, including low-cost loans and small checking accounts. “Nearly 10 million American households have no bank account,” Goyal said, “and are forced to use costly fringe financial products.” He said the return to postal banking would help to ensure the postal service “is not treated as a business but as a basic public good. It’s the lifeblood of our communities.” The rallies coincided with a vote by the U.S. House of Representatives Saturday on the “Delivering for America Act,” a bill that prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from making changes to operation or levels of service from those in effect on Jan 1; establishes requirements for the processing of election mail; and appropriates $25 billion as an additional payment to the Postal Service Fund, of which $15 million would be transferred to the USPS Office
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MariaNNa Bracco, left, and Minna Barrett of Oceanside spoke at the rally. of Inspector General. The vote passed the House 257 to 150. The Senate still needs to vote on the legislation. Assemblywoman Judy Griffin was in attendance and spoke at the rally. “It’s
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unconscionable for a sitting president to dismantle the post office,” Griffin said. “Thankfully it’s been noticed and they’re curtailing any further dismantling, but they have to reverse what they’ve already been doing.” She said that, in many blue states, mailboxes have already been removed and need to be replaced. “They need to do everything they can to ensure that ballots are counted and counted in a timely manner. Everything should be done to support and protect Americans to vote safely.” Rally attendee Minna Barrett, of Oceanside, is a psychologist who taught for the State University of New York for 43 years and has worked professionally with 9/11 responders since 2001. “The United States Postal System is the most democratic institution we have…if democracy is politics, we’re doomed,” she said. “For me, this is profoundly patriotic. The mail service began way before we
were even a country, and was institutionalized in our human rights in the constitution. This is sacred…and people who don’t feel that way don’t have an understanding of what it means to really love the constitution.” Loretta Heredia of Freeport, highlighted the problems from an insider’s perspective. She works at the Mid-Island Processing and Distribution Center in Melville and said she has worked for the postal service for 32 years. “Postal employees take great pride in the work that we do; we take an oath when we get hired that we will deliver every piece, every day,” Heredia said. “DeJoy and Trump have put the kibosh on that.” The facility she works at, she said, has a large sorting machine, which she explained takes “weeks” to dismantle, and means it would also take weeks to reassemble them. “That’s not happening, they’re not putting them back,” she said. “At the plant, we were always told we’re open 24/7, 365 days a year. Now we are being told, at a certain time, mail is to be stopped from being processed –it is to be left until the next day.” She said that deliveries that normally take three days now can take more than a week to get to their destination because of this new policy. “The United States Postal Service is the only carrier that transports live farm animals,” Heredia said, noting that the service transports baby chicks from the Perdue company in Pennsylvania to farmers all over the world. “Eighty percent of [the chicks] are now dead on arrival.” She said normally, live animals are mailed Express, meaning the shipment leaves immediately. “Farmers are now reporting that they are ordering 1,000 chicks, and 800 of them are coming dead because they have to be held until the next day,” Heredia said. “Our lives and democracy depend on saving the postal service.”
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EAST ROCKAWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Seeking Candidates for the Following Positions: FULL TIME CLEANER (NIGHTS) 3 pm–11:30 pm Salary in Accordance with the East Rockaway Custodial Unit Bargaining Agreement
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A. Picture if you will a group of people sitting in a courtroom. One is your framer, another is your architect and the judge is hearing the case in which you spent way too much on beams, or even worse, your lawyer is going over the damages of cracking and sagging ceilings and walls. Who do you imagine will be the onte eeper responsible party in the eyes of the law? Your framer? No, your architect. Why? The state grants a license, upon proof of a rigorous education followed by an internship and one of the longest exams given to show competence, not to your framer, but to the architect. Your County Office of Consumer Affairs, which licenses contractors, not framers, can confirm what the qualifications are: no formal educational background, no particular experience, not even an exam. Your framer gets elevated to the status of a licensed professional by you and you alone. He may be smart, even experienced, but the call isn’t for him to make, any more than a couch potato making the calls for a professional football team. There are no consequences for framers whether they’re right or wrong. If they choose not to put in beams prescribed on the sealed, permitted plans, just to make a point, and the house seems sturdy on the sunny day when they drive away, they may pat themselves on the back — that is, until the wind blows like it did recently in one of many heavy storms, or until the first heavy snowfall, when the roof begins to creak and sheetrock cracks. At that point, the amateurs you trusted are long gone. Framers can say anything, and they often do, confusing homeowners into believing their bold, unsubstantiated claims and calling into doubt the designated professional’s judgment or competence. “Rule of thumb” has no place in construction, but homeowners regularly and naively believe nonsense claims. The claim of no columns to support the beams makes no sense, since all beams require support. It sounds more like your framer is flexing his ego to you instead of speaking to the architect. If your plans carry the professional’s seal and received a permit, to change the situation requires a lot of backtracking. The owner and new architect, if they have any ethics, should notify the current architectof-record of the change in status. New, redrawn plans and new paperwork carrying the new architect’s seal, with an explanation letter, must be submitted to your building department; all this because you granted an amateur the level of responsibility they have no legal standing to hold over a licensed professional. Good luck!
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Hey, college students, quit the partying
ollege classes were set to start on Long Island this week and next, and that presented a potentially big problem: partying. Across the nation in recent weeks, one university after another has begun in-person instruction only to have to pull back within a week or two because of a Covid19 outbreak and switch immediately to online learning again. The source of infection: parties involving dozens to hundreds of students and, often, lots of alcohol. All it takes at one of these sophomoric soirées is one infected student to spread this terrible disease to dozens, if not hundreds, of others. So, to all the college students out there, we say this: Your school administrators and professors have spent the past six months trying to figure out how to bring you back to your campuses safely, while the coronavirus pandemic has continued to rage in many parts of the country. Don’t blow it! We get it. Many, though not all, of you are looking for the full college experience — translation: classes accompanied by partying. It’s a centuries-old tradition. Your four years of college, you’ve been told again and again, are the best years of your life, your time to work hard and play hard, your chance to live it up a little before the workaday world consumes you. Now you’re being told to wear and a mask and stay at least six feet apart from everyone — not the optimum partying condi-
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letters PSEG-LI shareholders should pay for losses To the Editor: We are writing about PSEG Long Island’s customer reimbursement for spoiled food and medication because of Tropical Storm Isaias. While we appreciate the fact that the company is offering this policy to customers on Long Island, we are greatly concerned about how the reimbursement is being paid for. The Long Island Power Authority has publicly stated that funds to cover customer reimbursements will come from this year’s prospective bonus, comprising ratepayer funds. This is unacceptable. Hardworking Long Islanders should not foot the bill for PSEG-LI’s mismanagement. Rather, the utility’s shareholders and those of its parent company, PSEG, should fund these reim-
tions. First, the hype about college being the best years of your life is just that — hype. Sure, there’s plenty of fun to be had in college, but there’s plenty of fun in the adult world beyond the university campus. Holding off on the partying for another six months or a year, until we can nail down a vaccine, won’t kill you. But Covid-19 could. Think young people can’t die of the disease? A 6-year-old just did in Florida. So, yes, young people can get really sick and die. Moreover, you could very well give the disease to people significantly older than you — like your professors, many of whom are in their 60s, 70s and older, the most vulnerable ages for contracting the disease and potentially dying of it. Also, many Long Island college students commute to school from home, and each night they return to their families, which have varying levels of vulnerability to the coronavirus. An outbreak on any of our college campuses thus could cause an outbreak in surrounding communities. So, it’s really simple: Put off the partying for now. We don’t believe that’s too much to ask. Yes, you’re being asked to delay gratification, to grow up faster than usual, to become full-fledged adults before, perhaps, you’re ready to do so. These perilous times, however, call on every one of us to make sacrifices for the greater good. Yes, the greater good. It’s a concept that we hope and trust you will study in one of your humanities classes. The English phi-
losopher John Stuart Mill (1806-73) championed the idea: In one’s actions, one must ask what will do the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people. In this case, the correct course of action is a no-brainer: Abstain from partying to protect public health. On any college campus, believe it or not, about 20 percent of students never drink and never party; about 60 percent are somewhere in the middle, often holding off on partying until their sophomore and junior years, though occasionally experimenting with alcohol before that; and about 20 percent are hard-core revelers from the get-go. Persuading the hard-core partiers will be the tough part for university officials. We agree that the focus should be on educating college students about the benefits of holding off on partying — and the benefits of mask wearing and social distancing. But we also recognize this reality: Administrators and professors likely won’t convince everyone. And in cases in which students are engaging in prohibited behaviors, namely mass-gathering parties, consequences for such actions must be meted out swiftly, including potential expulsion from the college or university. The stakes are simply too high to do otherwise. People’s lives and livelihoods are on the line here. If universities don’t take a hard stance against partying, then all of us — the larger public included — are potentially endangered by a second wave of infection.
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hen I was a child, there were only two sports that captured our attention. One was boxing and the other was baseball. Today you can watch multiple sports on fancy television sets. In my early years, radio was the medium by which we connected to both of them. Watching the presidential campaign unfold reminds me more of boxing than baseball. Boxing is a brutal sport, just like politics. Some memorable fights lasted 15 rounds, and you could feel every punch through the words of the JerrY announcer. Men kremer from humble homes chose boxing because it was their only chance to become someone. Their reward was either a championship belt and a modest purse, or a lifetime of crippling injuries with no financial rewards. Watching former Vice President Joe Biden give the speech of his life at the virtual Democratic Convention last week
was like watching the first round of what promises to be a brutal 10 weeks between now and Election Day. I recall men like Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano, who battled in the ring late into their careers. Joe Biden is at that stage of his career, and this is his last chance to show that he’s a champion. Donald Trump is today’s version of the flashy newcomer who entered the ring with a lot of hoopla but was often defeated with a series of gut punches. Trump has three-plus years behind him in the center ring, but now he’s facing a competitor who may just have enough punches left to end the reality show in the White House. Leading up to the Democratic Convention, the street talk by the Trump enthusiasts, and Trump himself, was that Biden was sleepy, too old and way past his prime. I heard claims that he was a socialist, and would turn the government over to the progressives. He was going to raise your taxes and turn the suburbs into places of urban terror. He was mocked for “hiding in his Delaware base-
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Letters bursements. These entities have reaped tens of millions of dollars in profits from past bonuses based on meeting performance metrics (and based on their performance during the last storm, it’s highly questionable whether those previous bonuses were merited), and it would be far more fair just to ask them to use those funds instead. Our constituents have lost faith in their utilities and the institutions meant to oversee them. This arrangement smacks of a shell game, and would more likely achieve accountability and the perception of accountability if PSEG-LI had to fund these reimbursements and actually feel the consequences of its failure. Therefore, we ask LIPA to mandate that PSEG-LI shareholders cover the entire cost of customer reimbursements for spoiled food and medications from the previous year’s profits and bonuses. It is only equitable that this cost come out of shareholders’ — not ratepayers’ — pockets. SENATORS JOHN BROOkS, JAMES GAUGHRAN, TODD kAMINSkY, ANNA kAPLAN, MONICA MARTINEZ and kEVIN THOMAS The Long Island State Senate delegation
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ment,” with the implication that he was afraid to come out and join the battle. But the final night of the convention showed that, just like Louis and Marciano, Biden still has plenty of fight left in him to stay in the ring. Unlike the entitled Trump, Biden’s humble background speaks to the people who just want a normal and capable president who will take the punches for them at a time when there’s too much angst and uncertainty in this nation. Biden survived the first round, and showed the nation that he is none of the things that his detractors allege. His words were strong, measured and a call for decency in government. He did not capitulate to any socialist agenda. He was just plain Joe, at his best. Some great boxing matches came at a time when the nation was looking for someone to emerge as its hero. In the late 1930s, American sports fans were riveted by the rivalry between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, a German boxer who was his nation’s hero. Their matches in 1936 and 1938 became worldwide symbols for the struggle between democracy and
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greatly appreciates the work of our local health department partners to date in our efforts to contain and prevent community transmission of the novel coronavirus. The Department of Health will also be grateful for and rely on their commitment to protecting public health going forward. As we now enter an influenza season during an unprecedented pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed my department to ensure that local communities have adequate testing capacity for both seasonal influenza and Covid-19, so we can ensure that limited testing, lab and treatment resources are used most effectively. I am requesting details about what the plans for this fall that local health departments have developed to provide people with sufficient availability of, access to and information about both flu and Covid-19 tests. Their response will help inform the state’s ongoing efforts to build a sufficient testing system to protect all New Yorkers. Finally, in addition to adequate testing capacity, developing and implementing a robust influenza vaccination plan will help ensure that we can continue to respond efficiently to the ongoing challenges of this pandemic.
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Mideast agreement is major accomplishment for Trump
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n the tangled web that is the Middle East, peace breakthroughs are few and far between. They seem to happen once a generation. But when they do happen, they’re historic. And in every case, the United States has played a significant leadership role. Remember Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin shaking hands with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in recognition of the 1978 Camp David Accords brokered by President Jimmy Carter? Begin and Sadat shared the Nobel Peace Prize for that agreealFonse ment. D’amato Or Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin shaking hands with Palestinian Liberation Organization leader Yasir Arafat after signing the 1993 Oslo Accords negotiated during the presidency of Bill Clinton? Rabin and Arafat shared another Nobel Peace Prize for their agreement. Fast-forward to today, and we have just witnessed another historic Mideast peace agreement. The significance of the deal between Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, the leader of the United Arab
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Emirates, cannot be overstated. It is a historic agreement on a par with the Camp David and Oslo accords. If past is prologue, Netanyahu and Prince Mohammed should be candidates for yet another shared Nobel Prize. And just as Presidents Carter and Clinton rightly deserve great credit for helping usher through those earlier agreements, so President Trump deserves equal credit and congratulations for his administration’s role in bringing about another historic Mideast deal. What was accomplished in bringing this agreement to fruition is also of great significance. It sends a sign to other Mideast leaders that it is time not only to recognize Israel’s right to exist, but also to normalize relations with Israel and fully accept it in the community of nations. “Peace by peace,” major powers in the region have come to accept Israel’s right to nationhood. The question now is which Arab country in the region will be the next to summon the courage to make peace with Israel? What about Saudi Arabia, an independently powerful nation that could lead the way for other Arab states? If the young leader of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, wants to reclaim
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the mantle of reform, he should begin by moving forthrightly toward peace with Israel. And the U.S. should push him hard to do so. Saudi Arabia owes a great deal of its own peace and stability to the United States, which supplies it with both arms and diplomatic support. America’s hand today in the Mideast is infinitely strengthened by our own energy independence. Oil states like Saudi Arabia can no longer hold us energyhostage. In fact, the tables have turned: the U.S. can and should press Mideast states to make peace with Israel, and focus the attention of the entire region on the nation that is the last remaining stumbling block to peace. I’m taking about Iran. Iran is an outlaw nation that has done more to stir turmoil and suffering in its neighborhood than any other country. Its support for terrorism is widespread and indisputable. Just one glaring example is its continued support for the terrorist organization Hezbollah, based in Lebanon. Hezbollah has fomented instability both outside and within Lebanon’s borders. It should be stamped out. And Iran should be warned that if it interferes, it risks a military conflict it cannot win. America sent a strong signal when we
ollowing in the footsteps of Carter and Clinton on the way to a lasting peace?
led the military campaign to destroy ISIS, which briefly threatened to establish an Islamist terrorist caliphate in parts of Syria and Iraq. Even Russia agreed to help dismantle ISIS, as Russia faces its own deadly internal threats from radical Islamist terrorists. Now that the UAE has led the way for the next possible round of peacemaking in the Mideast, we should not wait another 20 years for the next peace agreement. The U.S. should continue to push strongly for it. And the rest of the free world should help. We know we can’t count on the feckless United Nations, which recently couldn’t even summon the intestinal fortitude to continue the arms embargo on Iran. But the democratic nations of Western Europe should step up and help lead the way to Mideast peace and stability. That begins and ends with stamping out Iranian support for terrorism and doing everything possible to end the dictatorship of the corrupt ayatollahs in that country. Amid all the turmoil in the Mideast, there is a strong glimmer of a possibility that this troubled region may be on the brink of true and lasting peace. America should continue to lead the way. Al D’Amato, a former U.S. senator from New York, is the founder of Park Strategies LLC, a public policy and business development firm. Comments about this column? ADAmato@liherald.com.
Encounter with a phantom of the future
ateline: Feb. 15, 2020 RK: Who are you?
Covid 19: I am a virus, about to launch a worldwide pandemic.
RK: I never heard of you. 19: But you will. RK: How? 19: Well, what’s today? RK: Feb. 15. I know because I still have sand in my shoes from a family reunion in RanDI the Dominican Republic. We were kReIss n e r vo u s a b o u t going because of the recent minibar deaths in the country, but it was fun and safe and a great time together with the kids and grandkids. 19: Death by mini-bar was nothing. I’m here to give you a glimpse of the future. And by the way, that’ll be your last vacation for a very long time. You’re lucky you didn’t meet me in the D.R., because I was already there. Let me introduce myself properly. I’m a novel coronavirus, which means that I’m a
brand-new bug in humans, and therefore unstoppable. Until recently, I was living in a market in China. I thought I was having a discreet and productive life, thriving in local bats, and then, vroom, I found myself inside people, and discovered a whole new way to grow and spread. Nothing personal; I’m just a force of nature. RK: What does this mean to me? I’m healthy and have a busy life, reading and writing and socializing with friends and traveling. I see my kids and grandkids often, even though we don’t live near one another anymore. How does your arrival in the States affect me?
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igniting small fires among unsuspecting groups of people and making many of them very sick. RK: This sounds like science fiction. How will it get so bad so fast? 19: I’ve got a free ride. At this point there are no vaccines, and there won’t be an effective treatment for a long time. When there’s a surge in a city, thousands of people will show up at emergency rooms where doctors won’t know how to help them. Thousands will go on ventilators so they can breathe, but many will die. No one will know how to deal with me. Doctors and front-line responders will get sick themselves. I will thrive because no one will be prepared: not enough protective gowns and masks, not enough ventilators, no organized national plan to challenge me and enough confusion to allow me to flourish. Your whole life will change, RK. You and your husband will have to isolate yourselves to stay healthy. By the way, where is he?
t sounded like science fiction. How could a new virus get so bad so fast?
1 9 : In the next six months, I will infect more than 23 million people and kill almost 800,000 across the world. By August I will sicken nearly 5 million people in the United States, and more than 170,000 Americans will be dead before the fall. Refrigerator trucks with dead bodies will line some city streets. I’m tough on people who are compromised by other diseases and older people with weaker immune systems. In April alone I will kill 37 people in just one Seattle senior home. I move fast. Before anyone knew I was a threat, I was embedded,
RK: At the movies. 19: He won’t be able to do that again for
a long time. Movie houses will close, restaurants will shut down, schools will close. No sports. No college dorms. No large weddings or parties. No airplane travel. Hospitalized patients won’t be allowed to have visitors. RK: How can we stay safe? 19: You’ll have to stay six feet away from other people, and you’ll have to wear a mask wherever you go. You won’t see your children or grandchildren for at least six months. RK: Not possible. 19: You won’t see them because they could infect you, and you’re more vulnerable. You won’t see them because you could infect them, and that would be intolerable. RK: When will you disappear so we can return to life as it was? 19: I don’t think I’ll ever go away, but a reliable vaccine could make most people immune. As for “life as it was,” once the ground shifts under your feet there’s no going back. Going forward, your only hope is to be better prepared for the next novel virus about to leap into the human population. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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