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Officials seek utility reforms Dismayed by response to Isaias

time she had lost thousands of dollars’ worth of food, and she was still having issues with her Heidi Goeb called PSEG near- internet service on Monday. ly 40 times, by her count, over Goeb was only one of thouthe six days that she sands of Franklin did not have electricSquare and Elmont ity following Tropiresidents who had cal Storm Isaias, but to make do without kept getting disconpower for several nected. A recorded d ay s a f t e r t h e voice would tell her storm. Glen Victor to report the issue previously told the on the utility’s webHerald that the lack site, which wasn’t of power was makworking. ing it difficult for The utility’s outhim to work from age map showed that h o m e, a n d B e n only three people on Vega reported that 1st Street in Frankhe had to keep his lin Square, where cat’s insulin and Goeb lives, reported other essential issues, despite all of items in a cooler her calls to the utiliwith ice. ty — and those of Now, elected offiher neighbors. cials are taking on They were each the issue of utiligiven different times ties’ responses to for restoration, and natural disasters. when Goeb saw a State Sen. Anna crew drive by 2nd Kaplan, for examStreet on Aug. 8, four ple, proposed seven days after the storm, different bills on ANNA KAplAN s h e a s ke d t h e m Aug. 11 that would: wh e n h e r p owe r State senator would be restored, ■ Ensure that but it seemed they were unaware police, fire and ambulance serof the transformer that blew on vices are prioritized for power her street. restoration within 24 hours, and H e r e l e c t r i c i t y f i n a l l y if power cannot be restored by returned that night, but by that Continued on page 5

By MeliSSA KoeNiG mkoenig@liherald.com

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oN AUG. 12, about 50 nurses and community members gathered in front of Long Island Jewish Valley Stream hospital for a protest, demanding safer staffing.

LIJ Valley Stream nurses protest Demand better pay, safer working conditions By NiCole AlCiNdor nalcindor@liherald.com

Nurses joined elected officials, community members, labor and religious leaders in a rally outside Long Island Jewish Valley Stream h o s p i t a l o n Au g . 1 2 t o demand safer working conditions and higher pay in cont r a c t n e g o t i at i o n s w i t h Northwell Health, the hospital’s operator. The 50 or so protesters

gathered around noon, and many said that Northwell was not treating nurses at the hospital fairly, particularly during and after the worst of the coronavirus pandemic hit the area. Some 45 nurses who work there have contracted Covid-19, and one is still in critical condition in the intensive care unit, according to the New York State Nurses Association, the union representing LIJ’s nurses in the nego-

tiations. Despite the dangers posed by the pandemic, the NYSNA says, Northwell has yet to give nurses at LIJ a contract guaranteeing better pay and safer conditions. “We aren’t asking for much, but we want a better pension,” said LIJ nurse, NYSNA representative and Valley Stream resident Yasmine Beausejour. “Being a nurse is stressful, because Continued on page 3

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Union protest joins lawmakers, health care professionals we have people’s lives in our hands, but we are being excluded and we are being treated like second-class citizens.” Contract negotiations were still under way, LIJ spokeswoman Andrea Mineo said. Northwell, a nonprofit health care network, is the largest health care provider and private employer in the state. “Long Island Jewish Valley Stream values the unwavering commitment and care provided by our front-line nurses,” Mineo said. “We continue to engage in positive and productive discussions with leadership from the New York State Nurses Association on a new contract, and hope to conclude those discussions in the near future.” Nurses at the protest said that at the height of the pandemic, they were working up to 12-hour shifts, and were sometimes ordered to work outside their normal areas of patient care. “We are being treated like zeroes when we are heroes,” nurse Nancy Mitchell said. “We are in the front lines risking our lives. We showed up, and now we want them to show up.” Retired nurse Diane Lake said she had taken part in a number of nurse-union protests in the 40 years she worked at LIJ, and when she heard about the latest one, she immediately made plans to show her support. “We keep doing the same thing year after year, with no results,” Lake said. “Where is this money going if it’s not going to the nurses? If the nurses aren’t being taken care of, then the patients won’t get adequate care.” “I’m here in solidarity with our nurses,” State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, of the 22nd assembly District, said at the protest. “Throughout the pandemic, people are always saying how important nurses and health care workers are, but nurses at LIJ

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Many nurses protesteD in the hope that Northwell Health will provide them with not only safer staffing, but also bigger pensions and salary increases. aren’t being conveyed as if they’re important because Northwell Health is negotiating a contract.” “My sister is a nurse, and having this protest is long overdue,” said Assemblywoman Taylor Darling, whose 18th District includes Hempstead and Freeport. “The people who protect and care for us matter, and safe staffing is not an option.” Simone Simon, a critical care nurse, said she had seen death every day while working during the peak of the pandemic, and had helped save many lives. She

claimed, however, that Northwell Health has not provided nurses like herself with the adequate resources, like safety equipment, needed to do her job safely and efficiently. “You would think that after dealing with Covid for this many months, we would be considered heroes,” Simon said. “We are tired and we want a proper pension. There has to be somewhere that Northwell Health can cut the budget so that there can be quality care for those who care for others.”

F.S. school district officials discuss reopening plans By Melissa Koenig koenig@liherald.com

Franklin Square School District officials spent two and a half hours reviewing the district’s reopening plan with nearly 400 residents in a Zoom meeting on Aug. 12, less than a week after Gov. Andrew Cuomo requested that school districts hold at least three discussions about their plans with parents and staff. “The more communication the better,” Cuomo said in a conference call with reporters on Aug. 7. The State Education Department is leaving the specifics of how to reopen New York’s 749 school districts to the district’s themselves. Under Franklin Square’s proposal, which officials submitted to the State Education Department at the end of July, all kindergarteners through sixth-graders are to attend school in person every day, and any parents who do not feel comfortable sending their children to school can have them attend a “virtual academy.” All students with Individualized Education Plans will have access to their special education teachers no matter which option they choose. Preschool students, meanwhile, are to be assigned to one of two groups, each comprising nine students, and are to attend school in person twice a week. When they are not in school, they will be assigned activities to complete, and one day a week will be virtual for all preschool students. Parents can also opt to send their children to the virtual day only, Superintendent Jared Bloom said at the meeting. He also noted that all interior spaces and buses will be treated with an Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration-approved antimicrobial solution that is proven to be effective at fighting Covid-19 for 90 days, and the sharing of items that are difficult to

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District officials shareD a proposed schedule for the virtual learning program. clean will be discouraged. Additionally, he said, each classroom will have hand sanitizer, and desks will be equipped with shields. Students will also be required to fill out a form certifying that they do not have any coronavirus symptoms every morning, and will be mandated to wear masks every day. Anyone who comes in contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus would receive guid-

ance from the Nassau County Department of Health, and any students who begin showing symptoms would be placed in an isolation room until their parents arrive at the school for pick-up. They would not be able to return to school until they tested negative for the coronavirus, and if a school had to shut down, virtual learning would begin the next morning. Students may not attend the virtual program if they are stuck at home with coronavirus symptoms, Bloom told parents, because the in-school and virtual programs are different, and teachers would instead provide the student with work and resources. Any student who must return to school before the end of the year might not be able to return to their home school, although Bloom said, “Our goal is for students to go back to their home schools.” Additionally, only one student will be allowed to sit in each seat of a school bus, unless the students are siblings, and bus drivers will be equipped with personal protective equipment. Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Management Theresa Hennessy also said during the virtual meeting that she is working with building architects and HVAC experts to check the ventilators in each room and determine whether officials can change their settings. Everything about these plans is “subject to change,” Bloom said, adding that five students in the Extended School Year program attended the John Street School in July with no problems. Still, parents had questions about class sizes, state requirements, virtual learning, ventilation and special education — all of which district officials tried to answer. They also posted a Frequently Asked Questions document on their social media, and held two other meetings on Monday and Tuesday.

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erin bach, young adult librarian, and Bill Youngfert, rresident of the Board of Trustees for both the Franklin Square Public Library and the Franklin Square Historical Society, installed a Little Free Library at the Franklin Square Museum on Aug. 10.

Little Free Library installed at museum A Little Free Library was installed outside the Franklin Square Museum, 861 Naple Ave., on Aug. 10 as part of a worldwide effort to spread a love of reading, build community and spark creativity. The library and books were provided by the Franklin Square Public Library at no cost to the Franklin Square Historical Society. Erin Bach, the young adult librar-

ian, painted the little library and selected the books to be placed in it. Library officials and Historical Society members hope that people will take and return or donate books for others to enjoy. A map of all the Little Free Libraries is available at www.littlefreelibrary. secure.force.com

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Michael cantone’s albuM, “Songs for an Activist,” will be available on Bandcamp and YouTube Music on Sept. 4, and limited edition CDs will be released on Sept. 18.

Franklin Square man to release debut album by Melissa Koenig mkoenig@liherald.com

After facing a breakup in April 2018, Michael Cantone put his thoughts and feelings to words — and eventually to music. The songs he wrote are now featured on his debut album, “Songs for an Activist,” which will be available on Bandcamp and YouTube Music on Sept. 4. The album chronicles his entire relationship, with the first song describing how he and his ex-girlfriend met, and others based on the experiences they shared. “Faux Funeral,” for example, the sixth record on the album is based on his experience helping her with a protest against the United States health care system, and the last song, “Peace be With You” is about him coming to terms with the end of the two-year long relationship. “Things happen [and] it didn’t work out,” Cantone, of Franklin Square, said, adding that he hopes others who have faced heartbreak can find some solace in the album. Cantone started recording demos for it last September, and originally wanted to

record it with some of his musician friends, but was unable to due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, instead, he decided to use his own musical expertise to record each part. He learned how to play instruments like the guitar, keyboard and bass percussion by listening to bands like The Kinks, Phil Ochs and Heaven Ayers when he was younger, and eventually minored in music while studying at New York University. Now, at the age of 41, he has spent the pandemic holding live concerts on Facebook and Instagram, and has gained fans from across the country and internationally. At the same time, he has been recording songs for the album at his home recording studio, and made the final mixes in June. Limited edition CDs with a mono and stereo mix and a lyric book will be released on Sept. 18. They cost $15, including shipping, and can be purchased on Venmo or PayPal, at MickCantone and MickCantoneMusic, respectively. Cantone’s work is also available at MickCantone.bandcamp.com and Instagram.com/MickCantoneMusic.

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then, the utility company would be required to provide service with alternate power sources. ■ Require that everyone who owns or operates a cellular network’s infrastructure equip it with an emergency backup power source to maintain the network’s operation. ■ Create a discount on customers’ bill proportionate to the amount of time they were without service. ■ Add individuals to the list of those who could report downed power lines to an electric company to start its 36-hour window to properly secure the line. ■ Require any utility and any communications service provider to have a dedicated, 24/7-staffed telephone line so customers can report outages. ■ Require that those with a documented need for electrical service to maintain their physical health and well-being be provided with alternate power sources or accommodations if power cannot be restored within 24 hours. ■ Create a list of medical needs that demand restoration in an emergency to prevent a rapid and significant decline in a person’s health and well-being. “I think these are really common-sense legislation,” said Kaplan, who represents parts of Elmont and Franklin Square, and will “hold these companies’ feet to the fire.” She said she had received nonstop calls from constituents dealing with power outages since the storm struck Long Island, and “Every day, the calls got angrier and more frustrated,” because customers were unable to report outages or receive accurate timelines for the restoration of their power. Those with medical issues, Kaplan added, could not charge their life support machines in their homes, and instead had to take them elsewhere and risk exposure to Covid-19. “We have to do everything in our power to make sure this doesn’t happen again,” Kaplan said. The State Senate planned to hold a legislative hearing on PSEG’s, Optimum’s

and Verizon’s response to the storm on Thursday, after the Herald went to press. PSEG officials, meanwhile, announced on Monday that they would reimburse customers for spoiled food and medication if they were without power for 72 hours or longer, and at a hearing on the utility’s storm response, PSEG Long Island President Daniel Eichorn said the company was conducting its own review. “We will learn from our mistakes, correct them and do better,” Eichorn said in an appearance before the County Legislature’s Superstorm Sandy Review Committee, adding that he thought the utility’s poor response to the storm was an anomaly. PSEG finds out about outages from its smart meters and a municipal portal in which government officials can report facilities that do not have power. But its call center and automated systems were inundated by Long Islanders trying to report outages, and crews repairing damage just kept finding more outages. “In short, the amount of new work we saw was material,” Eichorn told the six Review Committee members. Still, he said, the company tried to restore power as effectively as possible, and even requested help from other utilities out of state. Additionally, Eichorn noted, the utility uses the industry’s best practices, and even maintains a Critical Care Program, in which PSEG representatives can contact people who need life support to help them make arrangements prior to a storm. If the representatives do not hear from any of the program’s members — who apply for the program on the utility’s website with a doctor’s note — they make home wellness visits after the storm. Legislator James Kennedy, a Republican from Massapequa, suggested that the list be expanded to include people who are at-risk, not just those who are on life-support machines, and Josh Lafazan, an independent from Woodbury, asked if people who have recently undergone surgery could get the same treatment. Then, when Lafazan asked what assurances PSEG could give residents that it would be more prepared in the future, Eichorn replied that he was not pleased with the utility’s response, and hoped to do better.

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Downtown Deals Travel Pass offered Discover Long Island, which promotes tourism on the Island, has teamed up with the Nassau and Suffolk County Industrial Development Agencies to launch a new free mobile Downtown Deals Travel Pass to boost recovery across the region, providing economic stimulus through marketing programs for small businesses, restaurants and attractions. The passport is a free program that all locals and visitors can sign up for, launching first in Farmingdale, Great Neck, Greenport, Huntington, Patchogue and Rockville Centre. With more than 100 local businesses expected to join the passport program, it will showcase the best of these Long Island downtowns through a mobile platform. “The $6.1 billion hospitality industry has been the hardest-hit industry in our region as a result of Covid-19, and the small businesses in our downtowns need immediate assistance to drive economic recovery,” said Kristen Jarnagin, president and chief executive officer of Discover Long Island. “We are grateful to Nassau and Suffolk County IDAs for their partnership in supporting this new mobile Downtown Deals Travel Pass, and we encourage our residents and visitors to utilize this digitized platform to explore the endless hidden gems in the vibrant downtowns

that are the fabric of our community.” Participants are able sign up for a Downtown Deals Travel Pass at www.discoverlongisland.com/deals. A link is then sent to their mobile phones, which opens the passport and directs the user to add the button icon to their home screen, where they can access it any time. Once users are ready to redeem their passes, they simply hand their phone to the ticketing or checkout counter to access their deal. “Embracing and growing Nassau’s vibrant, walkable downtown communities near transit and housing has been a priority of my administration since day one,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said. “Following our COVID-19 front-line response, my priority focused on boosting the recovery of our small businesses and revival of these once bustling, beloved Main Street communities — the heartbeat of our local economy. I want to encourage businesses and residents to sign up for the new free Downtown Deals Travel Pass and explore downt ow n d i s t r i c t s t h ro u g h o u t L o n g Island. Not only will you find fantastic ways to enjoy a staycation but you will be supporting the businesses that employ so many of our neighbors, family and friends.”

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Covid-19 grounding many student pilots Enrollment drops at some flight schools as instruction switches to online format By VisVajit sriramrajan “When Covid-19 hit, survival intuition became important for everyone because individual lives and livelihoods were immediately at stake,” said Bianca Baldwin, head of admissions and enrollment at the Academy of Aviation, a Farmingdale flight school. “We had to react, but there was no script.” Baldwin noted that the school was closed to the public and secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to shift to a digital model of instruction. Flight dispatch procedures were altered to maintain operations while all flight school staff switched to working remotely. Fever and symptom screening for instructors and students was done before precheck of every aircraft, and before-andafter flight sanitation procedures were carried out on the ramp, as outlined by the federal Centers for Disease Control. “As a result of Covid-19, we have had to reimagine the flight training world,” said Evan Damadeo, chief flight Instructor at Mid Island Flight School in Ronkonkoma. Damadeo noted that flight training has long been an in-person business, with mostly face-to-face interactions. “At this time, we currently employ many remote technologies in order to minimize our face-to-face interactions to only inside the airplane during a flight lesson,” he said. “This helps to ensure that we maximize

safety to our family of employees and our family of customers.” Although aviation theory can be learned through books, student pilots need to take an FAA practical exam known as a checkride in order to obtain a license. In the United States, a private pilot applicant is required to have documented at least 40 hours of flight time, with at least 20 hours from an instructor and 10 hours of solo flights. Applicants must also log three hours of cross-country training, 10 takeoffs and landings at three different airports, three hours of basic instrument training, three hours of night flying and experience flying over 150 nautical miles. These requirements, which are even more demanding for those applying for commercial pilot licenses, have brought flight schools practically to a standstill, particularly for immunocompromised students. “Academy of Aviation offers an F-1 Commercial Pilot Visa with the opportunity to work as a U.S. Certified Flight Instructor upon successful completion of our program,” Baldwin said. “This means that we welcome, teach and employ students from the USA as well as many different countries such as India, Egypt, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Thailand.” She added that the flight school’s student roster was at its peak before the pandemic, and the schools remains dedicated to upholding a diverse student body.

Ilan Nahoom, the CEO of Flying Helicopters Made Easy, spoke on the diversity of his flight school as well, noting that women and men from various backgrounds are represented in its instructor body. “We have Black people, Native Americans and immigrants from countries like China and India represented in our instructors,” he said. Nahoom said enrollment has decreased 40 percent during the Covid-19 pandemic, however. “About 70 percent of our students are usually younger people between the ages of 18 and 30 who want to pursue aviation as a career, but we also see people of all ages come in to learn how to fly recreationally,” he said. Other flight schools in the area have struggled as well. As both a New York City public high school and a Part 147 Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Maintenance Technician School, Aviation High School in Long Island City has had to deal with challenges related to school building closures since March 16. “All lessons and demonstrations have successfully taken place remotely,” said Steven Jackson, the principal of Aviation High School. “Our enrollment has not been impacted, but our ability to provide our students with the opportunities to finish their required practical hands-on work has been postponed until we can safely resume in-school instruction for students and staff.

“This is a great challenge for all AMTS schools,” he continued, “and we are working in accordance with federal, state and city guidance to determine the safest way to resume our on-site FAA practical courses for the 2020-2021 school year.” Jackson noted that Aviation High School is one of New York’s most diverse schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the high school had respectively 3.9 and 4.9 percent more Asian and Hispanic students than white students. Out of 2,097 students in 2019, only 193 students were white, thereby facilitating a direct path to the aviation industry for students of color. Nahoom added that greater representation within his flight school in relation to other flight schools was largely due to its location. The school is based out of Farmingdale, which as of the 2010 census was 71.1 percent white with the remaining 28.9 percent comprising Hispanic, Black and Asian residents. “The demographics of an area like Farmingdale is different than towns in upstate New York or interior Suffolk County,” Nahoom said. The town is also home to the 78-acre Republic Airport and Farmingdale State College of the State University of New York system, which operates an aviation studies program in close proximity to the regional airport, making it easier for students to access aviation education.

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More than 100 Christians prayed that students and staff at Memorial Junior High School in Valley Stream remain safe from the coronavirus pandemic when schools reopen in September.

Praying for a safe school year By Melissa Koenig mkoenig@liherald.com

Drivers honked at more than 100 Christians as they marched from Elmont to Valley Stream on Saturday, praying for a safe return to school along the way. The march was led by Pastor Sunny Philip, of the Gateway Christian Center in Valley Stream, who explained that he organized the march with other local church officials to pray that students, teachers, and workers are protected from the coronavirus pandemic once schools reopen in September. “It’s not a political movement,” said Emmanuel Asse, who manages the church’s public relations. “We need prayer for the community.” The march started in front of Elmont Memorial High School and went to Dutch Broadway Elementary School. From there, the group stopped at the Fifth Precinct to pray for police officers’ safety, before continuing to Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School and Valley Stream Central High School.

the group stopped at the Fifth Precinct in Elmont, above, to pray for police officers’ safety. the congregants walKed more than two miles between Elmont and Valley Stream.

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elemedicine has been growing in popularity in recent years. Not a new concept — telemedicine (or telehealth, the terms are now used interchangeably) has been used for years in rural communities to connect patients with distant health care providers — its use has surged as result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many more of us are now embracing remote visits with our health care providers, although it’s important to recognize it’s not applicable to every health care need. “While in-office visits are always going to be necessary, telemedicine is opening doors in the health care field that allows so much more flexibility in patient care and treatment,” said Jonathan Eckstein, D.O., MHSA, Medical Director, St. John's Medical Group, and Telehealth visits are quickly becoming a mainstay of health care since the onset of the Program Director, Family Medicine Covid-19 pandemic. Residency, St. John's Episcopal Hospital,” assistance to walk. Also, if there is a no can be done through telemedicine to in Far Rockaway, Queens. show or cancelled in-person appoint- make sure you’re symptom free. They “Telemedicine is providing faster ment the provider can fill this appoint- can check on symptoms and make sure access to health care providers, improv- ment with a virtual visit with the same medication doses are all right.” ing patient outcomes, compliance and patient or another patient.” The health system is starting to look catching possible problems more quickAmong its benefits, Dr. Eckstein, said, different as facilities shift to more widely. It also provides an easier way of man- “improved communication leads to spread use of the technology in their aging prescription refills/adherence and enhanced patient satisfaction. The ease practice. Of course, clearly it serves as an managing chronic conditions. Patients of being able to communicate with their adjunct to in-person visits. are spared unnecessary trips to the provider has shown an increase in “Patients can receive the same qualiactual office when all they need is a refill patient satisfaction. Telemedicine has ty care from providers that they trust or maintenance/advice for any chronic enabled health care providers and med- and know best from the comfort of their conditions they may have. Telemedicine ical groups to discuss diagnoses, share own homes — an environment they are can also reach new patients who seek clinical experiences and increase their most comfortable in,” said Dr. Eric Ascher, appropriate care and treatment and/or overall support network.” a family medicine attending doctor who triage patients’ symptoms to determine The variety of telehealth tools avail- is assistant director of special projects if they need immediate care.” able enable people to better manage Western Region for Northwell Health, If you like the idea of seeing your their overall care and receive needed including LIJ Valley Stream. doctor over a video conference on your services. “Telemedicine is also very convelaptop or smartphone, you are not alone. “There are two or three aspects that nient; no longer will patients need to According to research by Software work well,” said Dr. Adhi Sharma, chief factor in travel time to an appointment, Advice, 75 percent of survey respon- medical officer Mount Sinai South trying to find coverage at work, time dents are interested in trying telemedi- Nassau hospital in Oceanside. spent in a waiting room and then time cine. “It works well for behavioral health spent traveling back to the home or “Telemedicine reduces no show rates for follow-up appointments, as long as office," he said. “With concerns of a and cancelled appointments as the the patient is stable, they make for good [coronavirus] resurgence, public transpatient remains in the comfort and safe- check-ins that don’t require the patients portation and a very germ conscious ty of their home,” said Dr. Eckstein. “This to travel and can reduce the potential population, many patients are opting to also helps patients who find it difficult for exposure to the virus,” he said. receive care without leaving the home to come in for their in-person visit due “Dermatology works well, the challenge or workplace any more than necessary.” to ambulatory and transportation is if they need to do a biopsy, they can’t Added Shital Rana, DO, with Northwell issues. For example, a mother who over telemedicine. The third area, rou- Health Physician Partners, Cardiology would need to find childcare to come tine follow-up visits, such as primary and Medicine Specialties at Merrick: “It for an in-person visit or an elderly care or post-operative. As long as your is allowing providers the ability to reach patient who uses a cane or requires early post-operatives are in-person, they a broader base of patients and those

limited in accessing healthcare. Frequently, patients that are homebound or have physical or mental limitations forego their visits due to the difficulties they face getting to the appointment.” “It is not appropriate if you have a condition that requires a thorough physical examination. For example, if you are having chest pain, we would want to do tests in the office to make sure your heart is stable. It is a great tool for refilling medication, on a stable chronic condition or a sick visit where you do not want to expose others,” Dr. Rana said. Medical professionals across the board agree that broad-scale telemedicine will reshape modern medical services and will decidedly impact the future of health care, as its applications expand. “The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted a rapid adoption of telemedicine, a trend that could have a significant and lasting impact on the healthcare industry,’ said Dr. Eckstein. “Patients are turning to telemedicine (many for the first time) not only for the convenience factor but to avoid the elevated risk of exposure while venturing outside of their homes. We have seen an overwhelming majority of providers who have swiftly embraced telemedicine during the crises due to the waivers from our government to implement a short-term telemedicine program.” “Telehealth is here to stay. Our practices, our providers and our patients should embrace it for both its conveniences and difficulties. Our staff and patients must remain vigil when it comes to our health and safety during these trying times.” “It is growing and it will be able to do more tomorrow than it can today, and it’s already doing more today than it did yesterday,” said Dr. Sharma. “There is a significant role for it and as technology grows, that role will grow and we’re seeing creative uses for it all over the country. Will it ever replace in-person encounters? The answer is no, not with the current technology.” Finally, this from Dr. Ascher: “Covid has completely changed many aspects of our life and routines, and the use of telemedicine has augmented how we receive care as patients and deliver care as providers.” ■ — The Herald staff contributed reporting.

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It is more important than ever to make health care maintenance a priority. During this pandemic, we have seen a shift from in-person to telemedicine visits. However, speaking as an ophthalmologist, although a telemedicine visit can be useful for some issues, when it comes to a comprehensive eye exam, it is still necessary to have an in-office visit. The equipment used to examine the eye in the office is far superior to what a phone call or cell phone camera can show us. I recommend that everyone who has put off their eye exams or routine healthcare maintenance follow up with their health care providers and follow each office’s specific guidelines. If you have recently traveled outside of the New York area, are experiencing fever, cough, or other symptoms, please stay home for 14 days to help protect others. Proper hand washing and the use of a mask have been shown to be effective in limiting the spread of

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he community’s support over the years is what kept me hopeful during the pandemic. I had put a lot of money into the outside of the building before the pandemic hit, and my business was probably the best it’s ever been in the 23 years that I’ve been here, but so be it. We were able to get through this, and we got out on the other end. Even though we reopened with many safety restrictions during Phase 2, our business is fortunate to have an outdoor patio. The residents’ support is what helped to keep the doors open over the past few months. Our customers have done a lot to try to keep all of our small businesses open. A lot of people told us that they’re here to support us and that they appreciate the place itself. They really stepped up when we needed them the most. We also have to thank the Malverne Chamber of Commerce and their efforts to support servers who rely on tips, because that helped to sustain my staff. I’m still very positive for the future, but it’s going to be a while before things get back to normal in the village. I think most owners know that, but I just hope that most owners will come back when this is all over. I think a lot of them will not be able to come back, but as of now we’re one of the lucky places that sees a good future.

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What’s happening with the schools? Inaugural Inside LI webinar launched as districts prepare for fall reopening By Jill Nossa jnossa@liherald.com

With the start of the new school year fast approaching next month, the question of how to send children back to school safely is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Parents and educators alike are struggling to determine the best way to provide quality instruction to students while maintaining their physical safety and supporting their social-emotional health. To facilitate the discussion, Inside LI launched its webinar series last Wednesday, bringing a group of esteemed leaders in education together for a conversation on how Long Island schools will open this fall while the Covid-19 pandemic still rages across the country. Inside LI is a production of RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications Inc., parent company of Herald Community Newspapers. The 45-minute webinar included panelists Dr. William H. Johnson, a state monitor for the Hempstead Union Free School District and former superintendent of Rockville Centre School District; Dr. Robert Dillon, district superintendent of Nassau BOCES; Megan Ryan, chief compliance ethics officer EVP of NuHealth and president of the North Merrick Board of Education; and Johane Ligondé, principal of JW Dodd Middle School in Freeport. Moderated by Skye Ostreicher of RichnerLive, the panel discussion provided information on what has been done and what still needs to happen to keep everybody safe. Topics included safety protocols, mental health and the financial burden that districts face in implementing new safety measures. Ostreicher kicked off the discussion by asking Johnson what type of guidance he has received from the state for reopening. Johnson noted “the heart and soul of what parents are worried about” is safety. “We really have to worry about that, and every day there’s additional information we are receiving about children and Covid-19 infections, and we need to stay on top of all of that research that continues to be growing.” Additionally, he said, the “efficacy of the instructional program” needs to be focused on. “We learned how limited we were last spring in trying to put together an exclusive model that focused on distance learning — it didn’t really work up to the expectation that we hoped it would, and there were many, many holes in it.” The third area schools are focusing on is the socialemotional health of children. “What really was lacking last spring was the ability to connect with one another,” Johnson said. As schools begin to reopen, districts are tasked with figuring out how to keep students safely spaced apart in each school building. Reconfiguring classroom spaces, instituting directional hallways and different bell schedules, and separating students into cohorts, while also creating online curriculum for a remote model, is like “building two schools,” according to Ligondé. In addition, schools have to be aware of students’ emotional needs. “The reality is, we’re dealing with Covid-19 as well as social justice,” she said. “Mental health has to be number one.” Ostreicher raised a concern that is on the mind of many parents: What happens if they choose one model initially, such as in person, and then change their minds and want to switch to remote? Johnson said he believes most parents, after experiencing distancing learning last spring, “have come to recognize the value that schools provide.” Still, he stressed parents need to understand that school will be very different this year, and the conversations need to happen between principals and parents as to what to expect. Ligondé said it is also important for parents to have conversations with their children so they can be prepared and know what is expected of them, and Ryan noted that districts, such as North Merrick, recognize

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skye ostreicher moderated the first of Inside LI’s webinar series, “Education and Covid-19: K-12” the variables that are currently coming into play. “It’s a fluid environment we’re living in,” Ryan said. “We’ll work with parents.” While districts are striving to provide a quality education in all three models, Dillon said supporting the social-emotional needs of students and staff is crucial, and emphasized how the current situation could affect both teaching and learning. “When we begin this school year, we’re beginning a journey that we’ve never taken before,” Dillon said.

“One thing I would caution is, if we’re going to use benchmarks from our previous experiences in schools with what’s coming out now, I think that’s rather unfair. We’ve always had high expectations for our students and staff…I am confident because of the resilience of the Long Island community, will make this better every day.” Dillon also noted the lack of funding districts are struggling with: Not only are they looking at potential 20 percent reduction in state aid, but also the state is imposing guidelines without providing solutions to pay for them. In addition, he said, the supply chain for everything from cleaning products to Chromebooks is limited. “We are all competing for the same things,” he said. “We need a better strategy that addresses these issues nationwide.” Another point of discussion surrounded Governor Cuomo’s statement that schools must have children tested and conduct contact tracing. Ostreicher asked if there is a solution yet as to how schools will take on that task, and whether schools can partner with hospitals. “We do not have the capacity or legal authority to do the testing,” Dillon said, noting they will be discussing the matter with Nassau County officials. “That’s a major

unfunded mandate.” Ryan said school staff are not trained to test students for the virus. “It cannot fall on the leadership of the schools to conduct these tests,” she said, noting that they are expensive. “Those costs cannot come to the school… It’s going to have to go through health facilities.” In terms of contact tracing and what to do if a child or staff member gets the virus, the panelists agreed that more guidance needs to come from the Nassau County Department of Health. If a child gets sick, there is still a “good deal of uncertainty” as to what the schools will do, according to Johnson. If a child is in a cohort, he said, it’s easy to determine which children should be excluded from school and quarantined. But when you consider siblings or sports teams connected to the sick child, it gets trickier. “We need guidance not only on the cohort, but all of the other people who might have been exposed,” Johnson said. “We have to have a universal set of protocols in Nassau County health facilities,” Ryan said, “so all parents in all districts feel comfortable and we’re not scrambling. We can’t have different rules for different districts, especially when you consider public health.” The first Inside LI webinar was sponsored by Better Water NY, based in Glen Head. “An investment in our children is an investment in our future,” said Jeannie Riccardo, CEO of Better Water NY. “We’re proud to support the inaugural episode of Inside LI, which discussed how families are coping with Covid and simultaneously questioning the safety of sending kids back to school. We look forward to more meaningful conversations and encouraging families to stay healthy across Long Island.” The new webinar series will convene leaders from the business, government and nonprofit sectors to address current issues and get questions answered. “At the Herald, we take tremendous pride in being your trusted source of truly local news and information, especially in times of uncertainty like these,” RCI President Stuart Richner said. “Right now, there is no issue more important to Long Islanders than what is happening with schools.” The second Inside LI webinar will be on Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m., with a discussion of higher education. For more information visit www.liherald.com/insideli.

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The back to school season generally arrives with some amount of stress — and this year more so than ever. With families dealing with concerns about sending their children back to school safely, shopping is not foremost on many parent’s minds these days. And shopping during our “new normal” carries its own share of stressors. Still, back to class requires school supplies at the very least, even if you forgo other forms of shopping that you might have done in previous years. Instead of adding another layer of stress to your already-stressed household, start with a strategy to simplify shopping for the school year ahead. Make note of your inventory. School lists often carry over each school year, so make sure you aren't buying multiples of things you already own. Some supplies are more exciting when refreshed every year, but buying the same old boring ruler year after year is simply a waste of money. Make a list with your children. Put everything you need on that list, and be clear that once the list is done, it's done. Having everyone on the same page with a complete list helps ensure nothing vital is forgotten, and

the list can serve as a handy tool to keep your budget in check. Get uber-organized by making color-coded lists by kid or category to make your shopping more manageable. Be a savvy shopper. Check out your favorite brands and retailers and sign up for their email alerts, so you'll be in the know when the best deals hit. Create a back-up bin at home. You may find that your kids consistently run out of certain items midyear. Devote a special area of your home to keep extras in stock, and take advantage of sales during back-to-school season or buy in bulk to get a better price. Put quality ahead of price. While it's tempting to go for cheap when your list is long, remember that, depending upon the item, sometimes quality buys actually save more in the long run. Make the old new again. Turn barely used items into something new by decorating or adding stickers. Not only is this a fun activity that can help get the kids excited about and engaged in planning for the year ahead, it's easy on the budget and eco-friendly. Keep leftover supplies on hand to revive the enthusiasm with fresh designs at the end of the quarter or semester. n

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As the 2020-21 school year on Long Island begins to take shape, families are wrestling with the uncertainties of going back to their school buildings shortly. After children spending much of the second half of last school year at home, e-learning, in-person learning will be a change. School as they knew it will not be the same, but as parents, you must talk with your children about what to expect and not scare them. Your child’s return to the school setting Now is the time to begin conversations about remote options, caregiving in the event of a closure, and protection against the spread of viruses. “Start talking now and begin making decisions on plans for the school year,” says pediatrician Ira Kumar, M.D. By now your children should be familiar and used to wearing a mask. However, keep reinforcing the routine of wearing a mask, especially with younger kids. This includes teaching your children how to correctly wear their mask and how to care for a mask properly. “You should have the kids wear them around the house for increasingly longer periods to get them used to the concept,” says pediatrician Timothy M. Snyder, M.D. “You also should review good handwashing technique — sing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song twice while washing hands.” Remaining current on vaccinations and being prepared in the event of illness isalso vitally important. “Parents should get their children vaccinated, now more than ever,” Dr. Kumar said. “Get the flu shot when it is available. Get medications ready, have a good thermometer and make appointments with your children’s doctors.” What school may look like Physically going back to school during a pandemic will mean required or recommended face coverings and social distancing, but also making sure students have what they need should they return to remote learning. Talking to your children about social distancing is essential. “This is a good time to have your children around family,” Dr. Kumar says. “While around family, teach them how to keep distance, not share food and not drink from common places.” Since masks are required, it is important to know

what the safest masks are for children. “A cloth mask that fits comfortably and covers the mouth and nose is recommended,” Dr. Snyder says. “It should fit comfortably so that the child is not constantly pulling or readjusting the mask.” Dr. Kumar stated that now is a good time to see what is best for children. “Get your children in the habit of wearing masks now so you can see what suits them, what is uncomfortable for them, etc.” Of course, parents’ biggest concern is if things will be safe and clean enough. Even though every district has their own guidelines, there are planning considerations and guidance available. Some of the recommendations for cleaning and sanitization by the American Academy of Pediatrics are: √ Cleaning should be performed per established protocols followed by disinfection when appropriate. √ When using disinfectants, the manufacturers’ instructions must be followed. √ The use of EPA-approved disinfectants against Covid19 coronavirus is recommended. √ When possible, only products labeled as safe for humans and the environment containing active ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, citric acid, should be used because they are less toxic, are not strong respiratory irritants or asthma triggers. √ When EPA-approved disinfectants are not available, alternative disinfectants such as diluted bleach or 70 percent alcohol solutions can be used. √ Children should not be present when disinfectants are in use and should not participate in disinfecting activities. √ Surfaces that are used frequently, such as drinking fountains, door handles, sinks and faucet handles, etc., should be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and as often as possible. √ Bathrooms should receive frequent cleaning and disinfection. √ Shared equipment including computer equipment, keyboards, art supplies, and play or gym equipment should also be disinfected frequently. Considerations for children with asthma Asthma or other lung problems can always cause fear or worry for their children while they are at school, but especially now more than ever. This can be because Continued to - Preparing

Learning doesn’t stop when the dismissal bell rings The move to distance learning in the spring was challenging to both parents and teachers. Among the many issues, many parents — especially those with younger children — became concerned that their kids were losing ground academically while schools were closed. With the new school year approaching, it may be necessary to consider turning to a tutor to give your child an academic boost. Tutoring is an investment in your child, so work with your child in order to get the best possible result. Pitch and persuade. Before searching for a tutor, discuss it with your child to get his buy in. Keep the conversation positive: “You know how reading is kind of hard sometimes? We are going to find someone who can help you.” Most students don’t like to struggle, so if your child is aware that there is a problem, he may be more likely to want help. Even so, expect apprehension and offer encouragement. Consider priorities. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to tutoring. It depends on your child’s needs, setting, convenience and cost. Some people choose a private tutor. Others go with a tutoring center. Still others opt for an online service. When choosing a setting — either small group or one-on-one instruction —determine which is the best fit for your child. If you choose a group setting, find out the maximum number of students per class. A convenient location is important, too. Studies show that more frequent tutoring sessions yield greater results. When it comes to cost, bear in mind that one-on-one tutoring may be more costly than group sessions, and in-home tutoring more expensive than traveling to a center. Ask around. Fellow parents can be great resources when looking for tutors. Other parents can share their own experiences working with certain tutors, and may be able to point you in the direction of tutors who specialize in certain areas, such as mathematics or the sciences. Contact local community organizations. Local organizations may offer free or low-cost tutoring programs to members or even non-members. They may be staffed by local college students, including undergraduates and post-graduates. When speaking with theseorganizations, ask how they choose their tutors and inquire about the educational backgrounds of those tutors. Consider online tutoring services. Online tutoring services are another option, especially now, when maintaining safety protocols are essential. B sure to read reviews and even request testimonials from past clients before signing up. Check credentials. Find out if the tutor has experience teaching the subject with which your child needs help. Although the instructor may not be credentialed for your child’s grade level, it’s a good idea to find one who holds a college degree and has completed a tutor training program. This will ensure he understands educational theory, instructional strategies and remedial approaches. Graduate students with strong content knowledge may be a good option, too. Equally important is experience and teaching style. Ask if the tutor has taught children of similar age and learning style as your child. Likewise, consider personality and attitude. Is the tutor patient, upbeat and encouraging? Is he congenial with children? Tally the track record. It’s equally important to also check references and track record. Does the tutor you are considering have satisfaction surveys from past parents and students that prove he has helped them raise test scores, improve classroom grades and/or experience better homework completion? Continued to - Extra Help

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Talk to your child about what to expect The more your child knows about the dynamics of the upcoming school year, the better off they’ll be. As the situation evolves, and you learn more details about the year’s schooling, speak to your child about what to expect. If your school’s administration has decided to continue in-person instruction with daily temperature checks, let your child know to expect them. The more knowledge that is presented to your child, the easier it will be for him/her to

handle changes as events unfold. Create a back-from-school protocol to keep your home safe If your child will be going to school fulltime, or even partially, it’s important to establish a sanitizing ritual for them to adhere to when they walk through the front door after each day of school. “When children return from school, they should immediately sanitize their hands,” advises board-certified pediatrician Dr. Candice W. Jones. “Once at home, at the very least, they should remove clothes/shoes and place them in the laundry, or in a designated safe place for disinfecting. A shower would be great, but is not absolutely necessary.” Discuss with your child about this daily disinfecting routine, and run a practice round or two to make it easier to remember when school starts. It could even help to create a checklist for them that is visible when they arrive home. Zooming in on remote schooling Be prepared for a continuation of distance learning, which may be part of your school district’s reopening plan. If the idea of sitting your child down in front of the screen for hours at a time again makes your head spin, it’s time to rethink your strategy. Dr. Linda

Get the school year off to a strong start by being focused and fully prepared for all outcomes. Carling, an associate research scientist at Johns Hopkins University, shares these tips for helping children succeed at remote learning: Encourage movement. Squeeze in some stretching breaks throughout the school day and pencil in larger chunks of time for longer exercises, like a bike ride around the block. If your child finds it particularly difficult to sit still for long periods of time, set up a tablet or laptop on a raised surface and have your child stand through their classes. Reduce distractions. Create a distractionfree zone for your child’s learning to help boost their focus. Noise-canceling headphones can also be helpful to drown out auditory distractions. Adjust your schedule as needed. Many younger children need constant or intermittent guidance to help them with their remote learning. If possible, adjust your own schedule so you can be on hand to help your child as necessary.

Use a checklist for focus. A basic visual checklist of tasks that need to be completed can help children focus. Draw up the checklist with your child at the beginning of each day and have them cross off tasks as they’re completed. Provide immediate positive feedback. Each time your child successfully follows instructions, provide immediate and positive feedback. You can keep it small, from a sticker on their work assignment or words of praise to an extra 15 minutes of play before bedtime. Help your child prepare for face mask wearing while at school School supply lists are looking very different this year, with “face masks” penciled in right next to “erasers” and “glue.” But having your child wear a mask for hours on end while sitting through school can sound next to impossible. Continued to - Heading Back

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Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace. Some people are morning people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning. Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet. Keep the television off and limit the use of your family’s devices. If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts. Eliminating television from your morning routine can save time and also may help your family grow closer, as you will have more distraction-free time to speak to one another. In addition to turning off the television, resist the urge to turn on your devices or scan work emails when getting ready in the morning. n

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Continued from Heading Back To assist your child with face mask wearing while at school, it’s best to model positivity. Help your child build up a positive attitude about mask-wearing by talking about how your mask is keeping you and others safe, as well as how the discomfort is a small price to pay for safety. It’s also a good idea to practice maskwearing at home. This will serve the dual purpose of getting your child accustomed to wearing a mask, and help to ensure your child is wearing it correctly before school starts. If your child is particularly resistant to wearing a mask, you may want to employ some strategies, like having them wear the mask for the length of their favorite song, or

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Q. During the recent storm, our neighbor’s tree blew down. Ironically, we had our very tall and weak-looking trees removed last spring, and while they were being cut, some twigs landed on our neighbor’s driveway, near her very expensive car. Instead of saying anything, she called the police, who told us about it. The twigs were swept up and life went on. Fast forward, her front-yard tree has crashed through the top of her car and her roof and skyAsk The lights. Part of the tree took Architect down our power lines and is sitting square in our front yard. We didn’t call the police, but are wondering, is she responsible for removing the tree section that landed in our yard, or just the part that hit her car and house? We can’t imagine tree removers would leave the half in our yard, but after the twig incident we wouldn’t put it past onte eeper her.

A. Another case of defining boundaries, both mentally and physically. People have different perceptions about territory and what defines it. What seems petty to you may seem defined to your neighbor. That was probably the inspiration for poet Robert Frost’s poignant prose that “Good fences make good neighbors.” The group America sang, “You stay on your side and I’ll stay on mine; you take what you want and I’ll take the sunshine.” There will be a lot more sunshine without that tree, but that doesn’t prevent your neighbor from acting shady, and you have good reason to suspect that they won’t do the right thing and clean up the tree’s mess. Since I’m not an attorney, I consulted people who are. The consensus is that what lands on your property is yours, basically. Otherwise you would have to show that the action was deliberate, that your neighbor planned for the tree to fall on your yard or that they were negligent in not taking steps to prevent it. If the tree was rotted and limbs were barely hanging on, and if there was proof that your neighbor ignored documented warnings of impending collapse, there might be reason to hold them responsible. Right now they’re probably not focused on the police episode, and even though you feel a little smug about the damage they’re experiencing, it’s probably a bad idea to get into a discussion about it with them. When the workers are clearing the tree away, it would make sense to express to them the need to remove the whole thing, not just the lower half sitting on the roof of your neighbor’s car. They will, hopefully, understand the connection from the top to the bottom of a tree. King Solomon never really intended for a baby to be cut in half, and wisdom could prevail here as well. Also, verify if this is covered as windstorm insurance versus a hurricane. The policy may have a deductible that’s greater than the actual expense, if you have to pay the workers. Good luck! © 2020 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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he actions of the four Minneapolis police officers who caused the tragic death of George Floyd on Memorial Day were barbaric and shameful, and go against everything we as a society stand for. The officers were rightfully fired and have been criminally charged. They will stand trial in the coming months. In the wake of this disgraceful incident, antipolice demonstrations continue to spread across the United States and in Nassau County. As Americans, our First Amendment right to BiLL peacefully assemGaYLoR ble is paramount — a right that I defended while serving for over two decades as a lieutenant colonel in the United States military. While most of these rallies have been peaceful and respectful, a handful have been marked by violence, vandalism and looting. The common call of many protesters has been to defund the police departments of this nation. As a veteran, an

attorney and a Nassau County legislator, I believe that this is the most dangerous proposal that has come forth in recent months. Defunding police would have only negative consequences for the public. Slashing funding to police departments would reduce the number of police officers on our streets and could possibly lead to increased 911 response times. Overall, this could create a more dangerous Nassau County. No one wants a society filled with mayhem and lawlessness, nor a police force that doesn’t have the appropriate manpower to keep lawabiding citizens safe, but I worry that reducing funding for our law enforcement would bring about just that. The recent push by a Manhattan assemblywoman to disarm peace officers throughout the state adds to this concern about increased lawlessness. The bill she proposed would eliminate the right to possess a firearm by officers who prevent cruelty to animals, parole officers, probation officers, bay constables, uniformed court officers, waterfront and airline investigators and arson investigators as

well as court clerks, fire marshals and corrections officers. These peace officers are tasked with important law-enforcement duties, many of which are serious threats to the officers themselves. The bill is currently stalled, but could be revived in the future, adding another worry for those who keep the peace. Our police have made strides in building relationships in every neighborhood in Nassau County, and use community policing to keep neighborhoods safe. They have made Nassau one of the safest large suburban counties in the United States. There is always room for additional training and more resources to help police do an even better job. Reforms like refresher programs and body cameras could be implemented and prioritized, and would help ensure the safety of all residents. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio has removed $1 billion from the Police Department under pressure from protesters. The city’s police commissioner has disbanded the plain-clothes anticrime units that were instrumental in transforming New York from one of the

hey have made Nassau one of the safest large suburban counties in the United States.

most dangerous cities to one of the safest in the world. With an increase in homicides and violent crime in New York, it is unjustifiable to disband these critical units. They must be reinstated. Amid calls to defund the police, I joined Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, members of the Lynbrook Police Department, community leaders and residents to show support for the men and women who work tirelessly every day to keep our community safe. I urge residents across the county to hang a blue ribbon on your home to show that you support law enforcement and appreciate their service. Thank you to the Nassau County Police Department, the village and city police departments, and the many NYPD officers who live in Nassau County for the work you do every day. George Floyd’s unforgivable death has rightfully placed an extremely few bad officers under a national microscope. Their actions do not represent the police as a whole. Police officers risk their lives every day to keep our families safe and protect our communities, businesses and properties. If we defund them, we will be punishing the many for the actions of a small few. Nassau County Legislator Bill Gaylor represents the 6th District.

Kudos for peace plan, but the prez still needs to go

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he test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald

Let us assume that we all have first-rate intelligence. It’s a bit of a leap, because many Americans are wedged into a rigid binary belief set, either blue or red, either Trump or Biden, either Randi liberal or conserkReiss vative, with no room for any give. However, real life is more nuanced than that, and an evolved brain can process seemingly contradictory ideas. Last week, the president announced a historic peace initiative between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. The plan, developed by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, offers a promising opportunity to bring together Arab countries and Israel on a path toward peaceful coexistence. The New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman wrote that the new peace plan is a “geopolitical earthquake.” The

positive implications are huge; other Persian Gulf states may find it in their interest to join the peace party. Friedman wrote, “There are really two coalitions in the region today — those who want to let the future bury the past and those who want the past to keep burying the future.” Credit goes to Trump and Kushner for finding a golden moment in a troubled hour. Experts will parse the details of the agreement for years: Why was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ready to agree? How did his own political problems play a part? Why was the UAE at this particular tipping point? We cannot be naïve, but no matter where we are on the political spectrum, it seems appropriate to take a breath and feel thankful for a promise kept in Middle East negotiations. At the same time — and here is where we need to acknowledge the cognitive dissonance in the air — the foreign policy success of the moment does not mitigate the powerful case against Trump as a viable candidate for re-election. It is somewhat like acknowledging that Richard Nixon was a skilled foreign policy negotiator, and that he was also a crook. He had to go.

Trump has a long and sordid history of lies, self-serving policies, authoritarian micro-aggressions, alleged crimes and glaring incompetence. Last week, as he was basking in the success of the Middle East deal, he was busy trying to dismantle the United States Postal Service in an admitted effort to disenfranchise prospective Democratic voters. He wants to reduce mail-in balloting in the belief that he will do better if fewer people get to exercise their right to vote. Trump is the master of bad-faith deals and selfserving policies. He isn’t even trying to disguise his motives. His handpicked guy at the USPS is laying off workers and decommissioning equipment just before the November election. When it comes to malfeasance in office, we citizens hardly know where to look first. From the early days of the Trump administration, ordering the separation of children from parents at the border, to the racist shout-outs after Charlottesville, to the evisceration of vital government departments, to the replacement of competent civil servants with inexperienced hacks, the reign of Trump has been a disaster. Last week, Friedman praised the

redit Trump and Kushner for finding a golden moment in a troubled hour. But . . .

Trump Middle East initiative. But Friedman has written three and a half years of columns calling out Trump for his misdeeds and reprehensible behavior. In February 2018, Friedman wrote of Russian interference in the 2016 election: “Our democracy is in serious danger . . . President Trump is either totally compromised by the Russians or is a towering fool, or both, but either way he has shown himself unwilling or unable to defend America against a Russian campaign to divide and undermine our democracy . . . This is code red. The biggest threat to the integrity of our democracy today is in the Oval Office.” Months ago, Friedman wrote about Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, slamming his “flat-out stupid” defiance of accepted health measures. I use Friedman as an example because he isn’t a one-note song. He gave credit this week where credit was due. I agree that bringing together the UAE and Israel on a path moving forward is a political success. We are grateful and hope for more good news from the region. At the same time, because we have nuanced brains and can process two ideas at once, we can understand how dangerous and uniquely unqualified this man is for the White House. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

FRANKLIN SQUARE/ELMONT HERALD — August 20, 2020

Defunding the police isn’t the answer

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Support the U.S. Postal Service — period

he U.S. Postal Service is older than the United States itself: Benjamin Franklin appointed the first postmaster general in 1775, a year before the Revolution against Great Britain erupted. Ever since, the Postal Service has been woven into the very fabric of our democracy, ensuring that vital, and not so vital, information is conveyed from Point A to Point B, seemingly effortlessly. The work of the USPS is anything but effortless, though. It is a massive undertaking, requiring, as of 2019, more than 633,000 employees to move the mountains of mail that are sent daily across the country and around the world. Where, as a nation, would we be without the Postal Service? Being paper-based, the agency might seem anachronistic in an age of increasingly digital communication, and it has seen a steadily diminishing volume of mail over the years with the growing popularity of email. But millions of Americans, many without broadband connectivi-

Where to write You can find information on how to reach your congressional representative at the following websites: ■ U.S. Rep. Peter King, 2nd District: peteking.house.gov ty, still depend on “snail mail” as their primary source of communication with others. At the same time, vital goods, including medications, are sent by mail. Your Herald newspaper is mailed to you. We are thus dismayed to see the Postal Service, such a basic and integral part of the nation, become politicized in the months leading to the presidential election. It is increasingly apparent that President Trump is seeking to slow the service’s operations in order to disrupt mailin balloting, a shameful tactic given the importance of mail to so many Ameri-

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cans. Congress must act immediately to provide adequate funding so the USPS can carry out its solemn duty through the election, when mail-in balloting is expected to spike as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Many Americans in regions across the country are concerned about voting in person, and rightly so. Tell your congressional representative to support the Postal Service with a funding bill separate from any Covid-19 relief package — which, by the way, was still a no-go as of press time on Monday.

Our intersections are hazardous during storms

hen Tropical Storm Isaias roared across Long Island on Aug. 4 with 70-mph wind gusts, it brought down more than a thousand trees in Nassau County, cutting off electricity to large areas, including sections of major thoroughfares like Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road, among many others. That meant no power for stoplights, which tied up traffic and caused potentially hazardous conditions. Every intersection without power was an accident waiting to happen, with many motorists barreling along, seemingly oblivious to the potential dangers all around. Too many of Nassau’s intersections are hazardous enough under optimal condi-

tions — on a clear day with the lights working. Without lights, anything can happen. That’s why villages, towns, the county and the state must work together to develop better plans to ensure motorists’ safety in major intersections after a storm like Isaias. During the recent tempest, county police officers were at some intersections minding traffic flow, but too many others were without any law enforcement personnel. We can only surmise why — budget matters, perhaps, in the face of a historic fiscal crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic that is expected to lead to historic deficits for government at all levels. After Hurricane Sandy in 2012, we saw a greater number of police officers directing

letters New York is headed in the right direction To the Editor: In New York state, we knew from the beginning that testing would be a key factor in controlling the novel coronavrius. We ramped up testing immediately, and took a nation-leading role in developing the capacity to test as many New Yorkers as possible. Last Saturday I was proud that we continued to raise the bar, and

broke our record low infection rate once again. That day’s numbers — especially the new low in hospitalizations — continued to reflect the progress we have made during this pandemic, but we will keep monitoring the data and the alarming increases in cases around the country. My message is the same: Stay “New York smart,” wash your hands, socially distance and wear masks. Of the 88,668 test results reported to New York state on Aug. 15,

traffic at intersections that were without power. We’d like to see them out in force during the next storm of this magnitude. But police can’t be everywhere, and that’s why we must consider alternatives. For example, could we not install solarpower backups at major intersections that would provide electricity to the lights until the main power lines could be re-energized? Could we not put up temporary stop signs at those intersections? Could we not install temporary orange barriers with flashing lights to warn motorists approaching intersections without power? All of these options require careful study, but now is the time to undertake such an effort — before the next Big One.

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olicing is a community service provided by a paramilitary organization. There are about 800,000 police officers across the U.S., and regardless of color or creed, we are all blue. We are charged with enforcing laws that we had no hand in creating. We are thrust into emotionally charged and volatile situations, with little preparation, and are expected to handle these encounters perfectly every time. Our distinct designation in the community, and the exclusive nature of our work, make it imperative that we have certain protections to effectively and safely execute our sworn duties. We take pride in pursuing the high standards that are expected of us, but we cannot be held to the imposBrian sible standard of weLLs trial by social media. Police officers across the country now question every decision they make, and wonder after every action if it will become the next viral video disseminated in an ongoing effort to destroy us. Because we are operating in this climate of fear, you will notice the negative effects in your neighborhood. In New York state, the choke hold ban and the repeal of Civil Rights Law 50-a are just two recent measures that have left police officers feeling bewildered and

betrayed. We have been stripped of our civil rights and the right to defend ourselves, at frightening speed. The persecution we are facing from federal, state and local officials is not courage. It is cowardice. Elected leaders kneel before the mob instead of standing with us. They cower behind us for protection and prosecute us when we provide it. We do our best every day, working difficult schedules, provided less training than we deserve, and most often dealing with people who are sad, angry, unbalanced and upset. People are unpredictable, situations are fluid and force is an unfortunate, yet essential, part of our profession. Attempts to mitigate it are understandable, but misguided. No police officer should ever kneel on a person’s neck for an extended period of time, especially someone in handcuffs, but to criminalize any sort of neck restraint is unreasonable. We face situations with dangerous, combative people who are bigger and stronger than we are. Taking them down by the neck is an effective option and, in some scenarios, the only one. A blanket prohibition of this tactic is naïve and ignorant of the rapid escalation of physical encounters.

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Buildings need street addresses To the Editor: It’s time Nassau County passed legislation to require every building, or every other building, in the county to display its street address clearly and visibly on its front. If you’re looking for an address, it’s virtually impossible to identify many buildings while driving past them, especially on major thoroughfares. The problem is exacerbated by different towns or villages merging into one another, with street numbering systems changing in the blink of an eye, adding to the confusion. Drivers must slow down when searching for an address, which often isn’t even posted, impeding traffic in the process. If the towns and villages in Nassau can spend millions on the questionable luxury of changing the style of street signs in their jurisdictions, being able to locate an address, conveniently and safely, is even more deserving of

The most important point that can be imparted to the public is that in almost every tragic police encounter, there is a common denominator: Catastrophes can be avoided by compliance. If you do not resist arrest, there is virtually no chance that you will be killed by a police officer. And for all the hand-wringing, emotional outcries, calls for reform and greater emphasis on deescalation, no one seems to be addressing this point, which is the only one that can, with certainty, save lives. Rather than attacking us, our critics should partner with us. Civil Rights Law 50-a was put in place in 1976 to protect us from character assassination by defense attorneys. Its repeal allows any complaint made against police officers, even if unsubstantiated, to be used against us when we testify. Complaints are an unfortunate part of a job spent telling people what they cannot do. Obligation to take enforcement action does not make for happy customers. Since the repeal of 50-a, any person who is angry with an officer can file a complaint, which is nothing new. What is new is that that complaint can now be introduced against the officer whenever

he or she gives sworn testimony. The ability to testify credibly is an essential part of a police officer’s job. If that testimony is now going to be discredited because of unrelated complaints or incidents, then shame as a so that testimony will no longer have any rightfu effect. The recent anti-police laws that have charge ing mo been passed are disgraceful, and their detrimental effects will continue to be felt until they are repealed. There is room for improvement in any profession, but the idea that policing, as we know it, must be reinvented is not practical. No one would like to see force removed from our profession more than the police, but unfortunately, no one will ever be able to do that. The goal cannot be to destroy or defund the police. That will not stop criminal behavior; it will embolden it. The goal needs to be public education and individual compliance with wellestablished laws. That is the only path we can take to avert the tragedies that cause so much chaos in our communities. Until servin our elected officials stop pandering and ant col get off their knees, this message will not While be imparted, and our society will contin- peacef been m ue to collapse into chaos. looting Brian Wells is president of the Long Beach The Police Benevolent Association. His photo has be does not appear here because he is still at ments work on the streets, and does not want his face to be known to potential perpetrators.

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attention. It’s time this was addressed, legislatively, for the benefit of residents and to facilitate fast responses in emergencies by police, emergency medical technicians and firefighters. I don’t think this is a radical idea, but its contribution to convenience and safety would be so.

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It’s time for a sundae To the Editor: You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Take a day off from worrying about cholesterol, triglycerides and your weight. Treat yourself, and beat the heat and humidity, by going to your favorite local ice cream parlor and ordering a banana split. Next Tuesday, the 25th, is National Banana Split Day. It was invented by 23-year-old apprentice phar macist David Evans Strickler at his Latrobe, Pa., store’s soda fountain in 1904. The cost for this tasty treat was 10 cents, which was twice the price of any other ice cream sundae. My wife and I visit Hildebrandt’s, in Williston Park, for our favorite ice cream treats. Your banana split should be served in a long dish, sometimes

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