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Freeport millennials talk diversity tive, your energy, your fresh takes on things so we can make good decisions.” Nassau County Legislator Mulé’s chief of staff, JonaDebra Mulé hosted a conversa- than Prevost, of Baldwin, led tion with millennial constitu- the discussion. Baldwinite ents last week as part of a vir- Bianca Boursiquot, owner of tual panel called Sweets by B, a “Redesigning the Baldwin-based District: A Converbaked goods busisation with Millenn e s s, j o i n e d t h e nials.” discussion, along During the Feb. with Freeport na18 webinar, broadtives Kyra Lewis, cast via Facebook Jose Villatoro and Live, Baldwin and Kiana Abbady. Freeport residents The panelists discussed key recalled fond childissues facing milhood memories lennials, as well as and touted Baldopportunities for w i n ’s a n d F r e e local civic involvepor t’s sense of ment and changes community and t h e y h ave w i t diversity, but also n e s s e d — a n d KiANA ABBAdY shared the changes would like to make Resident t h e y h ave w i t — in their communessed while grownities. i n g u p, a n d d i s “My children are millenni- cussed those they would like als who grew up in the 5th to see. Le gislative District, and I “The most change I’ve seen know that the issues of mil- in Baldwin has to deal with lennials are different from the businesses,” Boursiquot said. issues of my generation,” said “And I’m proud of how many Mulé, a Democrat from Free- businesses that opened in port. “And it’s very important Baldwin — I appreciate that that we hear what they are. We need to get your perspecContinued on page 16
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KEN dooKRAM, lEFt, Florence Marc-Charles and Eddy Marc-Charles were some of the members of the Freeport-Merrick Rotary who donated 2,000 masks to the Village of Freeport on Feb. 12.
Rotary Club steps up to help Continues mission of ‘service above self’ By RoNNY REYES rreyes@liherald.com
For 75 years, the FreeportMerrick Rotary Club has lived by its motto, “Service above self.” But the Rotary has faced many obstacles since the coronavirus pandemic broke out last March. The organization, which depends on public events for fundraising and community contact, faced dissipating funds and obscurity as large events were canceled and people fell into financial hardship, said club President
Florence Marc-Charles, of Queens Village. Despite the setbacks, MarcCharles and her fellow Rotarians moved their weekly meetings to Zoom, and began brainstorming ways to help Freeport, which was among the hardest-hit communities in Nassau County. The club has donated more than 6,000 masks to the village, helped stock the pantries at Long Island Cares’ Harry Chapin Food Bank and the Freeport Salvation Army, and distributed Christmas gift cards to local children living
in shelters. “The pandemic is still ongoing,” Marc-Charles said, “and we plan on doing much more to help and protect Freeport this year.” Vi c e P r e s i d e n t M a r c Rigueur, of Huntington, said the Rotary never missed a beat, even when the shutdown forced the club to cancel its weekly gatherings. Rigueur, who has worked at Freeport’s CYBS Accountants and Tax Specialists for 15 years, recalled how Rotary members quickly moved to Continued on page 12
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The Leo F. Giblyn School top readers were presented with certificates for their accomplishment during the Winter Reading Challenge.
Freeport completes Winter Reading Challenge The Freeport School District’s four elementary schools — Archer Street, Bayview Avenue, Leo F. Giblyn and New Visions — read for more than 440,000 minutes and completed the Winter Reading Challenge hosted by #freeportreads. The competition encouraged students to read in fun ways with winter-themed activities and track their minutes using the digital platform Raz-Kids. Leo F. Giblyn students were the overall winners by reading about 139,075 minutes, with a total of 99 percent of students participating. The top readers were Natalia Collado, April Cruz Quintanilla, Christian Nurse, Aiden O’Brien, Leann Paraison, Sydney Rembert, Ariela Rodriguez and Kayla Rodriguez. The students celebrated the end of the reading challenge with a pajama day as they read their favorite books. The #freeportreads was established to foster a love of reading across the Freeport community in order to promote active literacy among students and families.
Bayview avenue sTudenTs in Emily Chester’s class celebrated pajama day, top-left, and brought their favorite book and stuffed animal to school. Teacher ceLine Levine, above, celebrated the end of the Winter Reading Challenge with student Helen Torres. archer sTreeT sTudenTs, left, got books to encourage them to continue reading.
OBITUARIES Kenneth Rommel Kenneth C. Rommel, of Freeport, died on Feb. 14. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, Member of the North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749, V.W.V.A. of Bellmore, Chapter 82 of the V.V.A.; a Freeport Kiwanis Club member and served as the Veterans Service Officer for Nassau County. He was the devoted husband of Joyce, loving father of Eric (Kristine), Cindy (Jay) Fruehsamer and the late Christopher and dear grandfather of Eric Fruehsamer, Eddie Fruehsamer, Nicholas Rommel and Lucas Rommel. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Juan Ramos Juan Ramos, of Freeport, died on Feb. 16. He was a retired carpenter. He was the beloved husband of Victoria, loving father of Juan David, Javier, Robert C., Veronica, Steven and Erick and dear grandfather of 10. Visitations were held at the Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home. Funeral mass was held at the Our Holy Redeemer RC Church.
Domingo De La Cruz Domingo A. De la Cruz, of Wantagh, died on Feb. 16. He was a former clerk for Compare Foods. He was the beloved father of Yudelis, Alexander, Oma, and
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Richard Schumacher Richard C. Schumacher, of Freeport, died on Feb. 17. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. and retired auto painter for the Village of Freeport. He was the beloved husband of Dale, loving father of John, Robert, Cynthia Osborn, Evalyn Beemish, Richard, William, Donal and the late Christine Knotts, dear grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of three. Visitations were held at the Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.
Emelia Benjamin Emelia A. Benjamin, 76, died on Feb. 18. She was the beloved mother of Kristen (Frank V.) Traina and Jennifer Benjamin and adored grandmother of Frankie J. and Jesse Traina. Visitations were held at the Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home. Funeral mass was held at the Cure of Ars. R.C. Church, in Merrick. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery.
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■ A male was arrested on Feb. 10 for possession of a forged instrument. Freeport detectives were investigating a suspect who had cashed fraudulent checks on several dates at a business located on N. Main Street. The detectives were able to identify the suspect and place him under arrest. ■ A male was arrested on Feb. 12 on an open warrant from Sarasota County Police, in Florida. The Sarasota Police Department had been investigating a case where an 87-year-old woman with dementia had been scammed out of a large sum of money. One of the scammers was identified to be a Freeport resident living on Lillian Avenue. Freeport police officers found the suspect and placed him under arrest. Sarasota police officers confirmed the arrest and plan to extradite the suspect. ■ A male was arrested on Feb. 13 for larceny. Freeport officers responded to a call about a larceny in progress from a car on Charlick Place. The male victim told officers that a male suspect had been inside his parked car and fled on a bicycle. The victim gave a description of the suspect, and officers were able to locate the man. The victim identified the suspect. The suspect was found to have stolen items on his person and was placed under arrest.
■ A female, 28, was arrested on Feb. 17 for criminal mischief. Police reported that the suspect had a brief argument with a family member and went on to damage that family member’s vehicle. The suspect left the scene prior to police’s arrival, but she returned during the investigation. Police arrested her once the victim verified that she was the perpetrator.
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■ A male was arrested on Feb. 16 for drug possession. Freeport officers assigned to the plain clothes detail had conducted a traffic stop on a suspect who failed to signal while driving. Police found that the driver had no valid state driver’s license and was in possession of drugs. The defendant was released on an appearance ticket.
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■ A male was arrested on Feb. 17 for drug possession. Freeport officers responded to a call at Shea Court about an unwanted male attempting to enter a home without permission. Officers recognized the man from the call and chased after him when the suspect began fleeing on foot. Officers said the man was exhibiting erratic behavior and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Officers found that he had a quantity of controlled substances on his person and arrested him. He was given an appearance ticket to appear in criminal court on a later date.
Identity theft ■ Freeport police responded to a case of identity theft on Feb. 9, at Elinor Place. A resident told police officers that an unknown suspect had used his personal information to file for unemployment benefits. The New York City Human Resources Department is aware of the situation and investigating.
Landlord-tenant dispute ■ Freeport officers responded to a case of a landlord-tenant dispute on Feb. 12, at S. Bay Avenue. Tenants at the location stated that they electricity had been turned off by the landlord and they could not get a hold of him. Officers were able to contact the landlord, who proceeded to turn the electricity back on. Officers, along with the Freeport Building Department inspector, informed the landlord that he is not to turn off electricity for any unreasonable condition.
Aggravated harassment ■ A resident filed a complaint of aggravated harassment to Freeport police on Feb. 13. The resident told police that he has been receiving annoying, harassing phone calls from an unknown suspect. He said the calls appeared to be coming from a restricted number and that he could not recognize the voice.
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community update Friday, Feb. 26 Wild sports fun Students in grades Pre-K to three can hear sports stories being read online with the Freeport Memorial Library on Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. The stories will revolve around football, basketball, baseball, hockey and more. Students can also take part in a game of sports trivia. The event will be held on Go To Meetings at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/217910981. Access code is 217-910-981. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Saturday, Feb. 27 Tai Chi Enjoy a Saturday morning Tai Chi session with the Freeport Memorial Library on Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. The exercises focus on improving health and calm meditation. Have water and comfortable clothing on. The event will be helded on Go To meeting at https://global. gotomeeting.com/join/509229173. The access code is 509-229-173. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
Black history celebration Join Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams and Fidelis Care for a virtual Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. The event will honor local heroes in the community, including Leon Levar Broughton of Freeport’s Trimz Barbershop and Hair Studio. The celebration will be live streamed on the legislator’s website at https://www. nassaucountyny.gov/LD1. For more information, contact Abrahams’ office at (516) 571-6201.
Monday, March 1 Librarians playing games Come root for your local librarians as they try out group games like Among Us and League of Legends for the first time digitally on March 1, at 5:15 p.m. The event will be held on Go To Meetings
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Black History Month celebration Nassau County Legislator Kevan Abrahams, of Freeport, will join with Fidelis Care to host a virtual Black History Month event on Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. The celebration includes honoring unsung heros in the community. To watch the event live, visit nassaucountyny.gov/LD1. at https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/813293221. The access code is 813-293-221. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Tuesday, March 2 Yoga for adults Enjoy an afternoon of yoga, virtually, with the Freeport Memorial Library on March 2, at 12:30 p.m. Remember to hydrate and eat lightly no less than 30 minutes before the class. The event will be held on Go To Meetings at https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/596979125. The access code is 516-979-125. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
New at the library Kids in grades three to six can explore what is new at the Freeport Memorial Library’s virtual collection on March 2, at 5:30. There will be readings from a variety of genres, including comedy, adventure, sci-fi and fantasy stories. Students are encouraged to pick up copies
of books they like at the library. The event will be held on Zoom at https:// zoom.us/j/92551477051?pwd=dk w3ZVlYNjVlWDFBVjRuU0tDaHZtUT09. The meeting ID is 925 5147 7051. The passcode is 384983. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Wednesday, March 3 New year, new politics Join Professor D’Innocenzo-Libresco as he offers insightful perspectives on today’s politics with the Freeport Memorial Library on March 3, at 1 p.m. The virtual event encourages audience participation. The program was made possible by a donation from the Hildegarde D. Becher Foundation, Inc. in memory of the late Alan Berg. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
Animal story time Kids ages three to six can enjoy a virtual story time session with the Freeport Memorial Library on March 6, at 6 p.m. The stories will feature facts and
songs about bears, squirrels, foxes and other animals that live in the forest. The event will be held on Zoom at https:// zoom.us/j/97400146566?pwd=YnZQ MFRvN0xzc2hjcS93NXI3NytDZz09. The Meeting ID is 974 00014 6566. Passcode is 615761. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Thursday, March 4 I spy online Kids in grades one through four can take part in a virtual game of I Spy with the Freeport Memorial Library on March 4, at 4 p.m. Clues will be given out for students to try and find the items hidden in the background. The event will be held on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/ 96097467516?pwd=TWNBVGtEcVlteU 5oZWgwamtjZ1JPdz09. The Meeting ID: 960 9746 7516. The passcode is 166060. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
St. Patrick’s day decorations
Shamrock decorations with the Freeport Memorial Library on March 4, at 7 p.m. To learn more or sign up for the event, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
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Residents can pick up free masks at Freeport Village Hall and the Freeport Recreation Center. Village Mayor Robert Kennedy holds open office hours on Tuesdays to speak with residents. The next Village Hall meeting will take place on March 8, at 7 p.m., on the second floor. Covid-19 testing is available at the South Ocean Health Center at 101 S. Bergen Pl. The library opens froms 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, but opens at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays.
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Michael horne celebrated his retirement from the Freeport Police Department with his family outside Police HQ on Feb. 19
Freeport officer celebrates retirement Friends, family and Freeport Village officials gathered outside the Freeport Police Department Headquarters to wish a happy retirement to officer Michael Horne on Feb. 19. Horne received a musical send off from the department, and Mayor Robert Kennedy and Police Chief Mike Smith congratulated him for his years of service to the Freeport community. The ceremony served as a long-standing tradition for the Freeport Police Department as they were able to bid farewell to one of their own despite the pandemic.
the band played as Horne, top-left, stepped out of Freeport Police HQ for the last time. horne’s wife, elizabeth, joined him for the celebration, above. friends and faMily came out to support Horne on his retirement, left.
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Alzheimer’s group funding NYU research The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, headed by former New York State Sen. Charles Fuschillo Jr., of Merrick, has awarded a $250,000 grant to NYU Langone Hospital in Mineola to expand and accelerate research that it is conducting to uncover the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease, with the goal of developing new treatments and slowing the progression of the disease. This AFA award follows a $100,000 grant in 2019 that began the cutting-edge research project. The NYU Langone clinicians and scientists are seeking to approximate brain behavior by reprogramming human cells derived from Alzheimer’s patients. Based on genetic information collected through voluntary blood donations from many patients, the team can distinguish where Alzheimer’s neurons diverge from healthy neurons, and from there take corrective action. This allows the team to then non-invasively explore the potential development of new treatments. The study is led by Dr. Allison Reiss, head of the Inflammation Laboratory at the Biomedical Research Institute at NYU Langone Hospital and associate professor of Medicine at NYU Long Island School of Medicine. Reiss is also a member of AFA’s Medical, Scientific and Memory Screening Advisory Board. “This new funding allows us to quicken the pace of our work and include participants with only mild cognitive impairment, allowing us to study subtle changes in the composition and metabolism of neurons before advanced Alzheimer’s has taken hold,” Reiss said. “The brain is the body’s most inaccessible and complex organ, making it extraordinarily challenging for scientists to develop new treatments and cures for Alzheimer’s,” Fuschillo said. “This grant enables the NYU Langone Health team to
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The Alzheimer’s FoundATion of American recently awarded NYU Langone in Mineola a $250,000 grant to conduct research into the causes of and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Above, Dr. Allison Reiss, head of the Inflammation Laboratory at the Biomedical Research Institute at NYU Langone Hospital. expand the number of participants, perform additional cutting-edge work and accelerate the pace of this very promising research study. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is very pleased to make this investment in hope.” “Having cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, I know the impact this disease has on families and how desperately new treatments are needed,” said AFA founder and Chairman Bert Brodsky. “We’re hopeful that NYU Langone’s research can make a game-changing scientific breakthrough that will improve the lives of families affected by this terrible disease.” Reiss and her team have been gathering blood samples from individuals liv-
ing with Alzheimer’s, as well as those without the disease. From each blood sample, the research team isolates exosomes that originated in the patient’s brain. Exosomes are small particles shed from every cell, including neurons in the brain. These extracellular pieces, or vesicles, derived from brain neurons carry key genetic information. Researchers are investigating the differences in this genetic information between healthy people and those with Alzheimer’s. The aim is to use the information gained to reprogram Alzheimer’s neurons to behave more like those in healthy people. The research team is also testing a number of drugs for possible repurposing and use in Alzheimer’s disease, as
well as seeking new gene-editing approaches to treatments. The new grant will allow the study to expand the participant pool to include those with mild cognitive impairment. By comparing this group to the original pool of participants who have already progressed to full-blown Alzheimer’s, the earliest deviations from normal can be captured. The study is also being expanded to include first-degree relatives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, the grant will allow the team to accelerate the project by using more complex tools to analyze the effectiveness of novel treatments to restore cellular and mitochondrial function. Reiss is joined by Dr. Aaron Pinkhasov, chairman of psychiatry, and Dr. Irving Gomolin, chief of geriatrics, at NYU Langone on Long Island; Dr. Joshua De Leon, associate professor of clinical medicine at the NYU Long Island School of Medicine; and Dr. Lora Kasselman, assistant professor of foundations of medicine, and Dr. Thomas Wisniewski, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman professor of the NYU Alzheimer’s Disease Center. According to Reiss, in the last two decades, only a handful of medicines were approved to treat Alzheimer’s disease, while the vast majority of clinical trials were halted. Trials typically rely on research first conducted on mice or using spinal fluid, and those often fail to replicate the complex neurological activity in the human brain. That contrasts with research to find cures for cancers of the liver, lungs and other vital organs, where it is increasingly common for pieces of tissue to be extracted for biopsies—and for profiling of cancer cells—to develop with optimal treatment regimens. To give to AFA, go to alzfdn.org/ donate.
Inside LI to host Black History Month webinar By nicole Alcindor nalcindor@liherald.com
In honor of Black History Month, Herald Inside LI will host a webinar featuring Black leaders on Long Island on Feb. 25 at 9:30 a.m. S p e a ke r s w i l l i n cl u d e P h i l Andrews, president of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Inc.; Regina Armstrong, superintendent of the Hempstead School District; Frederick Brewington, owner, principal, civil rights lawyer and community activist at the Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington; Margo Cargill, CEO of Titanium Linx Consulting Inc.; and Daniel Lloyd, vice president of the of Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, and founder and president of Minority Millennials Inc. The speakers will by Zoom discuss their industries and the culture of
today’s workplaces. They will also discuss how communities have adapted to social justice and racial equity issues, as well as provide insight on how leaders can best harness their influence to impact Long Island. To register to watch the webinar on the scheduled date or receive a recording of the event, go to LIHerald.com/BlackHistoryMonth. To sponsor a webinar or for more information, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive.com or call (516) 569-4000, ext. 224.
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LocaL residents pLayed pickleball at the fundraiser on Feb. 13 at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center.
Pickleball fundraiser for Bethany House Rockville Centre resident Frank Milillo, one of the pickleball ambassadors for Nassau County, helped organize a pickleball tournament fundraiser to benefit Bethany House of Nassau County, a nonprofit agency that assists women and children who are experiencing homelessness. One of the Bethany House locations is in Baldwin. The fundraiser was held in the Rockville Centre Recreation Center on Feb. 13 and participants raised between $1,400 and $1,500, Milillo said. All of the proceeds will benefit Bethany House. It was a fun and active afternoon, with a round robin format tournament as well as cornhole and ping pong games. Pickleball is similar to tennis and badminton, but is less taxing on the body. About 45 people attended the event. “I was overwhelmed over the support that they gave to Bethany House and the way they contributed,” Milillo said of the participants. “I thought the pickleball players actually stepped up and really made a difference in their contributions and in the sport itself, and I couldn’t have been more pleased on the outcome and the support, really — the overall enthusiasm that the players had for playing and for playing for a charity.” Karen Polito, acting superintendent of recreation at the rec center, joined the tournament. Some members of Bethany Buddies, a club at South Side High School in Rockville Centre that assists the efforts of Bethany House, attended the fundraiser, too.
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Baby, it’s cold outside Embrace the season — indoors and out
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his winter season, like so much during the pandemic, is very different as Covid-19 is still very much a threat and we’re trying to do our part to stop the spread and stay healthy. The good news is that wintertime offers many opportunities to have some family fun — even during the pandemic. More good news? Masks to keep you safe from the virus keep your face warm in the winter too! Here is another piece of good news: with vaccinations now underway, the likelihood of a more normal winter next year is high. Keeping kids busy and focused during the pandemicinduced isolation has definitely taken its toll on all of us. It was burden enough when the weather was nice, but now that we’ve been thrust into our new normal of freezing temperatures, frequent snowstorms, etc., our quarantine life seems more challenging than ever. So while that family getaway most likely is cancelled this year, there are still plenty of ways to beat the winter blahs. Yes, family activities are a must right now — even getting outside. Go for a hike! Get your family — and doggo if applicable — and hit a trail or even the beach. Experience the unique appeal of the beach in wibter. Discover a new board game. Families can bond over the discovery and learning of board games. Newer-age games like The Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Carrcasonne offer fresh strategy. But classics like Monopoly and Candy Land are always winners. Complete a puzzle. Jigsaw puzzles are a great family/ team building exercise. Work as a team on one aspect of the puzzle, or assign a unique part of the puzzle to each family member. Reenact a favorite movie. With a quick search online, you should be able to find the script to a family favorite movie or favorite scene. Cast family members into their favorite roles and watch the movie magic unfold in your living room. Bake a new recipe. Find a new holiday recipe and bake it together. It is a great way to teach new skills, reinforce math skills, and start a family tradition. Also, since baking has elements of chemistry, there is an added academic component that is the proverbial — and literal — icing on the cake. Feed the birds. While plants sit dormant in winter, birds are still active, providing a great opportunity to aid our feathered friends. Kids can have fun making a simple birdfeeder, or buy one that sticks right to your window for up-close viewing. Put on a performance. Maybe you all learn the same dance, act out a short play, or have a family talent show. Distant relatives will be thrilled to tune in to a live steam and you’ll create a memory that will last a lifetime (especially if it is recorded!) Solve a (fictional) murder. For families with older children, you can spice up the traditional family game night with a murder mystery game. Get into the spirit of the whodunit with costumes and accessories, character backstories, and food or decorations to match the storyline. A quick online search will provide ideas to get you started. Make caring cards. Your family can create hand-made cards that you can mail or drop off to a local nursing home, senior center, hospital, police/fire station, schools, etc. People will appreciate the cards, especially during the pandemic. If you send the cards to schools, teachers will love the support, especially this year! Campout in the living room. This winter everyone could use a change-of-scene. Why not turn your living room into a bedroom and have a family campout? Create tents with sheets draped over furniture. Make sure to bring some books and read under the tents with flashlights! Make a list of new recipes to try. Designate one night of the week to test out each recipe. Each family could be in charge of one of the recipes.
Awesome STEM toys Facilitate learning and critical thinking and in a fun, approachable way
Do a room makeover. Or even just rearrange the furniture, in the kid's rooms or playroom so they can have a change of scenery without leaving home Research a new outdoor spot. Explore it and plan a day around it and enjoy the adventure! Go through clothes and toys and donate to those in need. It will feel good to clean out your closets and help others Host a virtual Bingo night via Zoom. Invite friends or family to join in. Offer prizes you can mail to the winners. Build a snow fort or a snowperson. Weather allowing of course! Add to the fun by having hot chocolate outside under the stars. Set out chairs at least six feet apart and invite the neighbors. Research places to volunteer. Helping others will help lift your spirits. Many non-profit organizations are open to having volunteers safely either remotely or inperson. Contact some of your favorite local organizations and ask them how your family can help. Host a neighborhood food drive. Food pantries now need pantry donations as demand has increased significantly during the pandemic. Post flyers around the neighborhood or put them in mailboxes. Set a goal — maybe one can for each day of winter? Contact your food pantry of choice to find out if they have specific needs and when you can drop off the donations. Art night! Choose one night (or day) each week to create something amazing together. It could be a large banner with an inspirational message, vision boards, placemats displaying the holiday cards you received this year, a magnificent centerpiece using items from nature — anything goes! Learn a new sport together. This might be cross country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, speed walking, weight lifting, gymnastics, running, or anything that your family is interested in exploring. Staying active this winter will be important for your physical and mental health. n
Above photo: Winter can be a tough time of the year, even under the best of circumstances. Thanks to the chilly temperatures and lack of sunlight, many people deal with the winter blues on an annual basis — and that was before we ever heard the phrase “social distancing.” With a little creativity (and even a few extra layers), you might even find new reasons to love the wintertime!
If it wasn’t for your grade school children, you may have never heard of the term STEM learning. Initiated by the National Science Foundation, STEM education stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. While the geezers in the back (ahem, that’s us!) played with Barbies and G.I. Joes, this emphasis on instilling an attitude of curiosity and inquiry for children of a young age is quite highly regarded. As parents, we should be introducing our children to the scientific method, a systematic and logical approach used to answer a question or solve a problem. This lets our children see the world from a different perspective and gives them the desire to learn how things in the world actually work, and why they are the way they are. STEM games for kids are a great way to have a kid or teen's mind practice different ways to solve problems, thinking through each step like a game of checkers. Here are some creative ideas. Galaxy Rocket Ship Recommended ages: 3 and older MagnaTiles has turned into a household brand, so its partnership with CreateOn just seems like a natural fit. With the Galaxy Rocket Ship, your child can unlock a world of learning about planets and the solar system. Side one builds a rocket ship, while side two includes all the planets of the solar system, two versions of the sun, the moon, and an astronaut. Botley 2.0 Recommended ages: 5 and older If you’re tired of having your kids sit in front of a screen (I’m talking to you, remote learning), then Botley 2.0 is a great choice. It lets kids enjoy educational, screen-free STEM fun with handson coding and critical thinking without the need for a phone or tablet. Children will code their way through obstacle courses with simple sequences and explore ways to code through colors and movements. Kodable Recommended ages: 5 and older Kodable is a STEM curriculum that allows kids as young as kindergarten to learn coding basics. The award-winning learnto-code program provides easy-to-follow lessons and games that can be done at home. With Kodable, kids through fifth grade have the opportunity to think like a programmer and grow to learn how to write JavaScript. Shashibo Recommended ages: 7 and older Tap into a child’s imagination with Shashibo, which is just as interesting as the name suggests. The shape-shifting box (that sort of resembles origami?) transforms into more than 70 shapes. If you have the opportunity to get more than one, your child will be able to combine several cubes to build even larger shapes, sculptures, and structions. n Above photo: STEM toys help your child dabble in critical scientific fields in a fun way, building mental bridges to move them ahead of the crowd faster.
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Rotary donates PPE, food and funds said he was impressed by the Rotary’s online meetings to discuss ideas to help work when he joined the group late last their communities during unprecedented summer. Pecora helped collect food for local times. “There was no slowdown,” Rigueur pantries, which have seen high demand said. “Everyone stepped [up] to do their during the pandemic. The club’s Thankspart. We’re all out here doing our best to giving donation drive helped stock the shelves at the Salvation help the community.” Army Food Pantry and the It was clear that personal Bellmore-Merrick Central protective equipment would High School District Commube essential for people venturnity Cupboard in Merrick. ing out in public, so the RotaThe Rotary also donated ry joined the Million Masks food to the Harry Chapin Project, a national effort that Food Bank in Freeport, urged people to collect and which serves thousands of donate masks to those in food-insecure families in local need. communities. At the height of the panWeeks later, when memdemic in New York last April, bers heard about the fire that Rotary members raised burned down Duryea’s Flowmoney to purchase 600 face er Shop, a fixture in the vilshields for local hospitals and lage, they supported the ownclinics that were facing a FloreNCe ers at their interim location shortage of PPE. Last sum- marC-Charles on the Nautical Mile. mer, the club provided more This winter, the Rotary masks and other PPE to the Rotary president connected with 21 children volunteers at the Cedarmore living in shelters in Freeport Corporation’s farmers market in Freeport, which offers fresh produce to local whose parents had lost their jobs in the residents and jobs for teenagers and pandemic. Club members raised funds to give each child a $100 gift card to buy young adults. The Rotary also donated 4,000 masks to needed and wanted items during the holithe Freeport School District, and more days. “‘Service above self ’ isn’t just words recently, 2,000 masks to the village on Feb. 12. Residents can pick up free masks at we say. It’s what we live by,” Pecora said. Village Hall or the Freeport Recreation “It helps us out even in these darkest Center, and homebound residents can call times.” This year will not only be another to schedule a drop-off during the week. Jordan Pecora, of Rockville Centre, opportunity to help others, Marc-Charles continued from front page
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Club members stopped by the Salvation Army Food Pantry in Freeport last November to drop off Thanksgiving fixings. said, but also a chance for the Rotary to expand its presence in the community. As the club plans more PPE donations in Freeport — notably to the Police Athletic League, Woodward Children’s Center and American Legion Post 342 William Clinton Story — its members hope to attract more local people to help the village recover from the pandemic and prosper. “We’re known as the best-kept secret in
Freeport, but we want the secret to get out,” Marc-Charles said. “We welcome anyone who’s interested in our mission to join us.” The Rotary will host a virtual open house in March. For more information on the club and its activities, go to https:// freeportmerrickrotary.org/.
Freeport High’s first win is a buzzer-beater by toNY bellIssImo tbellissimo@liherald.com
The Freeport boys’ basketball program opened practice Feb. 1 with heavy hearts after one of its own, senior Danyel SaintLouis, was killed last Nov. 11 when he was struck by a vehicle on the Meadowbrook Parkway. Saint-Louis was “an All-County caliber talent and a great kid,” head coach Larry Steimer said. “The kids are bringing great effort every day and they’ve been there for each other,” Steimer added. “We’ve had some time to process the tremendous loss of Danyel. We talk about him often and he’s in everyone’s thoughts.” The Red Devils’ first victory of the season came in heroic fashion Feb. 15 when senior guard Justin Norman sank a 3-pointer at the buzzer to defeat Massapequa, 46-44. Norman, who is drawing interest from D3 college programs, averaged 13 points per game last season. He had 20 points in the win. He’s taken on more responsibility as the primary point guard, Steimer noted. Senior Isaiah Bien-aime is a quality shooter with good size, and senior Jaheim Shepherd has a quick first step to the basket. Also contributing to the backcourt are seniors McKy Walker and Jordan Jag-
gon, a pair of perimeter threats who keep defenses honest. Up front, senior center Amir Muhajir, nicknamed “the Beast,” does a lot of the dirty work inside. Unlike the boys’ team, which is loaded with seniors, Freeport’s girls’ roster features only two — Savannah Houtaling and Shavay Willis. Houtaling is a hardworking guard with a great mid-range jumper, head coach Meredith Jones said, quickness and leadership. Houtaling had 9 points in a 43-28 win at Oceanside on Feb. 11. Willis is a forward who’s counted on to rebound and defend around the basket. Sophomore wing Taneece Wooden is the Red Devils’ most accomplished player. The guard-forward averaged double figures in points (15) and rebounds (13) last season and can score in a variety of ways. She earned All-Class honors as a freshman. Also coming off a big freshman campaign is point guard Anayah Lloyd, an All-Conference selection. She’s not only a shutdown defender but also an excellent feeder with scoring ability. She had 9 points against Oceanside. “She wants to be a leader, and is showing great signs,” Jones said. Junior Ancksu Dixon played a key role off the bench a year ago, and has emerged
sophomore poINt guard Anayah Lloyd earned All-Conference honors last season. as a solid starter. Dixon had 6 points in a 42-38 loss to Massapequa on Feb. 9. “It’s all about having fun,” Jones said. “We play Massapequa again in the last game, so it’ll be fun to see how we’ve progressed, and if we improve more than they do.”
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seNIor JustIN NormaN hit a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer for the Red Devils on Feb. 15.
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICIA PUBLICA FREEPORT VILLAGE ELECTION ELECCIÓN DE LA VILLA DE FREEPORT (Spanish Language Translation provided in accordance with Federal Court Decision) TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK A LOS VOTANTES DE LA VILLA DE FREEPORT, CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK
18-067
Columbus Avenue School
18-068
Hose Co. #2
18-069
Columbus Avenue School
18-070
Bayview Avenue School
325 W. Merrick Road
The following is a true and correct list of all nominations of candidates for the offices to be filled at the Village Election to be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. as filed with me pursuant to the provisions of the ELECTION LAW. Offices to be filled: La siguiente es una verdadera y correcta lista de todas las nominaciónes de los candidatos para las oficinas que van a ser ocupadas en la Elección de la Villa, la cual tomará lugar el martes, 16 de marzo del 2021, entre las horas de 7:00A.M. y 9:00P.M. tal como fue presentada ante mi en conformidad con las disposiciónes de la LEY de ELECCIÓN. Oficinas para ocupar:
18-071 18-077 18-094 18-095
Hose Co. #1 Hose Co. #1 Hose Co. #1 Hose Co. #1
22 Southside Avenue
18-087
Freeport Recreation Center
130 E. Merrick Road
District Number ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 21 DISTRITO DE ASAMBLEA 21 21-001 21-002
One (1) Mayor for a four year term of office. Un (1) Alcalde para un tèrmino de oficina de cuatro (4) años. Two (2) Trustees for a four (4) year term of office. Dos (2) Concejales para un término de oficina de cuatro (4) años. One (1) Village Justice for a four (4) year term of office. Un (1) Juez de la Villa para un tèrmino de oficina de cuatro (4) años. Name of Candidates Nombre de Candidatos
Public Office Oficina Pública
CANDIDATES OF UNITY HOME RULE PARTY CANDIDATOS DEL PARTIDO UNITY HOME RULE Robert T. Kennedy
Term Término
Place of Residence Lugar de Residencia
150 N. Columbus Avenue 15 Broadway 150 N. Columbus Avenue
(No population) (No population)
Location
Address
Giblyn School Giblyn School
450 S. Ocean Avenue
21-003
Archer Elementary School
255 Archer Street
21-004 21-005 21-016 21-017
Bayview Avenue Hose Co. #3 Bayview Avenue Hose Co. #3 Bayview Avenue Hose Co. #3 Bayview Avenue Hose Co. #3
21-018 21-019
Giblyn Elementary School Giblyn Elementary School
450 S. Ocean Avenue
21-020
Freeport Hose Co. #1
22 Southside Avenue
375 S. Bayview Avenue
Mayor Alcalde
4 years 4 años
68 E. 2nd Street Freeport, NY 11520
Ronald J. Ellerbe
Trustee Concejal
4 years 4 años
160 Wallace Street Freeport, NY 11520
21-021 21-022
Freeport Memorial Library Freeport Memorial Library
144 W. Merrick Road
Evette B. Sanchez
Trustee Concejal
4 years 4 años
157 Whaley Street Freeport, NY 11520
21-023
Bayview Avenue School
325 W. Merrick Road
Village Justice Juez de la Villa
4 years 4 años
826 S. Long Beach Avenue Freeport, NY 1150
21-024
Freeport Memorial Library
144 W. Merrick Road
21-025
Bayview Avenue School
325 W. Merrick Road
25 Pennsylvania Avenue Freeport, NY 11520
21-029 21-129
Freeport Memorial Library Freeport Memorial Library
144 W. Merrick Road
4 years 4 años
Vincent R. Cacciatore
CANDIDATES OF ALLIANCE FOR FREEPORT CANDIDATOS DEL PARTIDO ALLIANCE FOR FREEPORT Carmen J. Pineyro Mayor Alcalde Donna Raphael
Trustee Concejal
4 years 4 años
166 Grand Avenue Freeport, NY 11520
Dawn K. de la Llera
Trustee Concejal
4 years 4 años
111 Dehnoff Avenue Freeport, NY 11520
Village Justice Juez de la Villa
4 years 4 años
85 W. 3rd Street Freeport, NY 11520
Mayor Alcalde
4 years 4 años
128 Cedar Street Freeport, NY 11520
Juana Prado Moore
Trustee Concejal
4 years 4 anos
43 Frederick Avenue Freeport, NY 11520
Tiffany Pendola
Trustee Concejal
4 years 4 años
157 Gordon Place Freeport, NY 11520
Village Justice Juez de la Villa
4 years 4 años
137 Woodside Avenue Freeport, NY 11520
Timothy J. Staines CANDIDATES OF WE THE PEOPLE CANDIDATOS DEL PARTIDO WE THE PEOPLE Thelma P. Lambert-Watkins
Michele A. Baptiste
Please take notice that the following election districts are coterminous with election districts established for general elections. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que los siguientes distritos electorales son conteminarious con los distritos electorales establecidos para las elecciones generals. DISTRICT # NUMERO DE DISTRITO ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 18 DISTRITO DE ASAMBLEA 18 District 18-036 18-057 18-058
POLLING PLACES LUGARES PARA VOTAR Location Freeport Recreation Center Freeport Recreation Center Freeport Recreation Center
Address 130 E. Merrick Road
18-059 18-060 18-061 18-089
Atkinson School Atkinson School Atkinson School Atkinson School
58 W. Seaman Avenue
18-062 18-052 18-090
Hose Co. #5 Hose Co. #5 Hose Co. #5
18-063
Atkinson School
58 W. Seaman Avenue
18-064
Exempt Firehouse
9 N. Long Beach Avenue
18-065
Freeport Recreation
130 E. Merrick Road
18-066
Freeport Recreation Center
130 E. Merrick Road
47 Leonard Avenue
Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk, Village of Freeport Oficinista de la Villa de Freeport February 25, 2021 25 de Febrero del 2021 1121669 LEGAL NOTICE On January 25, 2021 the Village of Freeport awarded a Municipal Solid Waste (Solid Waste) contract to Covanta Hempstead Company, 600 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, New York 11590 and a Municipal Solid Waste (Recyclables) contract to Omni Recycling of Westbury Inc., 7 Portland Avenue, Westbury, New York 11590 and pursuant to section one hundred twenty-w of the general municipal law for the disposal of Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclables. The validity of this contract or the procedures which led to its award may be hereafter contested only by action, suit or proceeding commenced within sixty days after the date of this notice and only upon the ground or grounds that: ?(1) such award or procedure was not authorized pursuant to that section, or (2) any of the provisions of that section which should be complied with at the date of this publication have not been substantially complied with, or (3) a conflict of interest can be shown in the manner in which the contract was awarded; ?or by action, suit or proceeding commenced on the grounds that such contract was awarded in
violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Issue Date: 2/25/21 124770 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. Search by publication name at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. KC REMODELING INC., et al, Defts. Index #611000/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Feb. 24, 2020, I will sell at public on the North Side steps of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on March 8, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. prem. k/a District 9, Section 55, Block 364, Lot 10. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Foreclosure auction will be held “rain or shine.” If proper social distancing cannot be maintained or there are other health or safety concerns, then the court appointed referee will cancel the sale. STEPHEN FROMMER, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #98689 124184
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS CORRECTED TO NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FURNISHING OF A GENERAL ELECTRIC LM6000PC UNIT & BALANCE OF PLANT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK CONTRACT NO. 21-04ELEC-557 Sealed proposals for Contract No. 21-04ELEC-557 for Furnishing of a General Electric LM6000PC Unit & Balance of Plant Control System will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport (Municipality/OWNER), New York, until 11:00 A.M. (Local Time), on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in the Purchasing Department, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village’s Website at w w w. f r e e p o r t n y. g o v. Proposers will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to receive specifications. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts will be available for download from 9:00 A.M.
on Monday, February 22, 2021, until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, April 2, 2021. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the highest qualified and responsible vendor. Proposals, which in the opinion of the Board are unbalanced, shall be rejected. The Municipality is looking to replace the existing control system of a General Electric LM6000PC W/Sprint along with the auxiliary balance of plant controls system with a new control system that will allow the Municipality to run the LM6000PC into the local electrical grid in isochronous control mode and load share with other units located within the municipal electrical grid. This project is being financed with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) funds administered by the NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (“GOSR”). Attention of proposers is particularly called to Section 3 requirements, M/WBE goals, Federal labor standards, Federal and State prevailing wage
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rates, online reporting requirements using Elation System, Inc. and other requirements included in the GOSR Supplementary Conditions for Contracts. The following municipal staff has been designated as the contact for this contract: Mr. Al Livingston, Jr. (516) 377-2220 Please note that contacting any other agency staff regarding this Contract may be a violation of state or municipal law, rule or regulation, resulting in a determination of contractor nonresponsibility. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the proposal submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825. The following goals for MWBE participation on this project have been established at: Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) 15% Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 15% Each proposer must complete and submit with his/her proposer the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment. The proposer to whom the Municipality proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement. Proposers are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. The attention of proposers is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to
be paid under the contracts. The Municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proposers are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals received, to re-advertise for proposals, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any proposal received and to accept any proposal which the Municipality decides to be for the best interest of the Municipality. This Request for Proposals will replace previous Notice to Bidders which was published on February 18, 2021. Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - February 25, 2021 124773
LEGAL NOTICE CORRECTED NOTICE TO BIDDERS FURNISHING OF 15 KV, EPR INSULATED, REDUCED DIAMETER, 300 MCM COPPER CABLE (3-1/C PARALLELED) FOR INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK CONTRACT NO. 21-03ELEC-550 Sealed Bids for Contract No. 21-03-ELEC-550 for the “Furnishing of 15 KV, EPR Insulated, Reduced Diameter, 300 MCM Copper Cable (3-1/C Paralleled)” will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of F r e e p o r t (Municipality/OWNER), New York, until 11:00 A.M. (Local Time), on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Municipality’s Website at w w w. f r e e p o r t n y. g o v. Bidders will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to receive specifications. Bids will be available for download from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, March 8, 2021, until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, March 26, 2021. No later than forty-five (45) days after the bid opening, the Municipality shall accept bids or reject all bids. After the bid opening, a bid may not be withdrawn prior to the date that is forty-five (45) days after such bid opening. The Municipality reserves the right to reject
any or all bids, and advertise for new bids, if in its opinion the best interest of the Municipality will hereby be promoted. The Municipality is seeking to upgrade its distribution equipment in order to further improve the resiliency and reliability of its electrical system. This project is being financed with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) funds administered by the NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (“GOSR”). Attention of bidders is particularly called to Section 3 requirements, M/WBE goals, Federal labor standards, Federal and State prevailing wage rates, online reporting requirements using Elation System, Inc. and other requirements included in the GOSR Supplementary Conditions for Contracts. The following municipal staff has been designated as the contact for this contract: Mr. Al Livingston, Jr. (516) 377-2220 Please note that contacting any other staff regarding this Contract may be a violation of state or municipal law, rule or regulation, resulting in a determination of contractor nonresponsibility. The following goals for MWBE participation on this project have been established at: Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) 15% Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 15% Each Bidder must complete and submit with his/her bid the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment. Bidders are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. The attention of Bidders is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts. The Municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bidders are also required to comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all of the Bids received, to re-advertise for Bids, to
abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any Bid received and to accept any proposal which the Municipality decides to be for the best interest of the Municipality. This Notice to Bidders will replace previous Notice to Bidders which was published on February 18, 2021. The availability date was changed to March 8, 2021 and the cable changed from 350 MCM Copper Cable to 300 MCM Copper Cable. Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - February 25, 2021 124774
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS CORRECTED TO NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS EMISSIONS REDUCTION HARDWARE UPGRADE ON TURNER SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEM FOR INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK CONTRACT NO. 21-04ELEC-556 Sealed proposals for Contract No. 21-04ELEC-556 for Emissions Reduction Hardware Upgrade on Turner Selective Catalytic Reduction System (SCR) will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of F r e e p o r t (Municipality/OWNER), New York, until 11:00 A.M. (Local Time), on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in the Purchasing Department, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village’s Website at w w w. f r e e p o r t n y. g o v. Proposers will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to receive specifications. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts will be available for download from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, February 22, 2021, until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, April 2, 2021. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the highest qualified and responsible vendor. Proposals, which in the opinion of the Board are unbalanced, shall be rejected. The Municipality seeks an emissions reduction hardware upgrade on Turner SCR. This project is being financed with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) funds
administered by the NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (“GOSR”). Attention of proposers is particularly called to Section 3 requirements, M/WBE goals, Federal labor standards, Federal and State prevailing wage rates, online reporting requirements using Elation System, Inc. and other requirements included in the GOSR Supplementary Conditions for Contracts. The following municipal staff has been designated as the contact for this contract: Mr. Al Livingston, Jr. (516) 377-2220 Please note that contacting any other agency staff regarding this Contract may be a violation of state or municipal law, rule or regulation, resulting in a determination of contractor nonr e s p o n s i b i l ity. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the proposal submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825. The following goals for MWBE participation on this project have been established at: Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) 15% Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 15% Each proposer must complete and submit with his/her proposer the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment. The proposer to whom the Municipality proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement. Proposers are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification
required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. The attention of proposers is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts. The Municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proposers are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals received, to re-advertise for proposals, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any proposal received and to accept any proposal which the Municipality decides to be for the best interest of the Municipality. This Request for Proposals will replace previous Notice to Bidders which was published on February 18, 2021. Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - February 25, 2021 124775 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS CORRECTED TO NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FURNISHING OF A REPLACEMENT OF THE CO CATALYST ON ONE GE LM6000 FOR INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK CONTRACT NO. 21-04ELEC-555 Sealed proposals for Contract No. 21-04ELEC-555 for Furnishing of a Replacement of the CO Catalyst on one GE LM6000 will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport (Municipality/OWNER), New York, until 11:00 A.M. (Local Time), on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in the Purchasing Department, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village’s Website at w w w. f r e e p o r t n y. g o v. Proposers will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to receive specifications. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts will be available for download from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, February 22, 2021, until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, April 2, 2021. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, received
and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the highest qualified and responsible vendor. Proposals, which in the opinion of the Board are unbalanced, shall be rejected. The Municipality seeks to replace the CO Catalyst for its GE LM6000. This project is being financed with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) funds administered by the NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (“GOSR”). Attention of proposers is particularly called to Section 3 requirements, M/WBE goals, Federal labor standards, Federal and State prevailing wage rates, online reporting requirements using Elation System, Inc. and other requirements included in the GOSR Supplementary Conditions for Contracts. The following municipal staff has been designated as the contact for this contract: Mr. Al Livingston, Jr. (516) 377-2220 Please note that contacting any other agency staff regarding this Contract may be a violation of state or municipal law, rule or regulation, resulting in a determination of contractor nonresponsibility. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the proposal submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825. The following goals for MWBE participation on this project have been established at: Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) 15% Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 15% Each proposer must complete and submit with his/her proposal the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” in compliance with General
Municipal Law Iranian Energy Divestment.
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The proposer to whom the Municipality proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement. Proposers are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. The attention of proposers is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts. The Municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proposers are also required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals received, to re-advertise for proposals, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any proposal received and to accept any proposal which the Municipality decides to be for the best interest of the Municipality. This Request for Proposals will replace previous Notice to Bidders which was published on February 18, 2021. Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - February 25, 2021 124772 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS CORRECTED TO NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FURNISHING OF A REPLACEMENT OF THE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) CATALYST ON ONE GE LM6000 COMBUSTION TURBINE FOR INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK CONTRACT NO. 21-04ELEC-554 Sealed proposals for Contract No. 21-04ELEC-554 for Furnishing of a Replacement of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Catalyst on one GE LM6000 Combustion Turbine will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of F r e e p o r t (Municipality/OWNER), New York, until 11:00
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News brief Republican Club donates blankets, puzzles The Baldwin Republican Club spread the love this past Valentine’s Day. Members collected new blankets and donated them to the St. Christopher’s food pantry. They were delivered on Feb. 14. Additionally, nearly 400 puzzles were collected from the Baldwin community and donated to senior citizens at Halandia
Shores, Harbor Cove and Brookside Gardens along with about 100 Valentine’s Day cards. To get involved with the Baldwin Republican Club, text (516) 298-4011 or visit the group on Facebook. Courtesy Facebook Live screenshot
Public Notices Millennials discuss
Nassau CouNty legislator Debra Mulé hosted a virtual webinar on Feb. 18 at which Jonathan Prevost, Bianca Boursiquot, Kyra Lewis, Jose Villatoro and Kiana Abbady discussed issues facing millennials.
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A.M. (Local Time), on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in the Purchasing Department, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York 11520. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village’s Website at w w w. f r e e p o r t n y. g o v. Proposers will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to receive specifications. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts will be available for download from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, February 22, 2021, until 4:00 P.M. on Friday, April 2, 2021. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the highest qualified and responsible vendor. Proposals, which in the opinion of the Board are unbalanced, shall be rejected. The Municipality seeks to replace the Selective Catalytic Reduction Catalyst for its GE LM6000. This project is being financed with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) funds administered by the NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (“GOSR”). Attention of proposers is particularly called to Section 3 requirements, M/WBE goals, Federal labor standards, Federal and State prevailing wage rates, online reporting requirements using Elation System, Inc. and other requirements included in the GOSR Supplementary Conditions for Contracts. The following municipal staff has been designated as the contact for this contract: Mr. Al Livingston, Jr. (516) 377-2220 Please note that contacting any other agency staff regarding this Contract may be a violation of state or municipal law, rule or regulation, resulting in a determination of contractor nonresponsibility. Each proposal must be accompanied by a
certified or bank cashier’s check made payable to OWNER, or a Bid Bond issued by a surety licensed to conduct business in the state where the Project is located and having a Best Rating of A- or better from A.M. Best Company and named in the current list of “Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Sureties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Companies” as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of the proposal submitted. The list may be ordered from the Government Printing Office Bookstore, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 110, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-3825. The following goals for MWBE participation on this project have been established at: Minority Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)15% Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) 15% Each proposer must complete and submit with his/her proposer the “Iranian Investment Activities Certification” in compliance with General Municipal Law 103-g, Iranian Energy Sector Divestment. The proposer to whom the Municipality proposes to award the Contract will be required to furnish performance and payment bonds and the necessary insurance certificates as prescribed in the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions upon the execution of the Agreement. Proposers are required to execute a non-collusive bidding certification required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York. The attention of proposers is particularly called to the requirements as to the conditions of employment to be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid under the contracts. The Municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proposers are also
required to comply with the anti-discrimination provisions of Sections 290-301 of the Executive Law of the State of New York. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals received, to re-advertise for proposals, to abandon the project, to waive any or all informalities in any proposal received and to accept any proposal which the Municipality decides to be for the best interest of the Municipality. This Request for Proposals will replace previous Notice to Bidders which was published on February 18, 2021. Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - February 25, 2021 124771
LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 22, 2021, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Freeport, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Freeport, New York, adopted February 22, 2021, authorizing the acquisition of a fire truck, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $700,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of $700,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to acquire a fire truck, including equipment and apparatus used in connection therewith; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $700,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds or notes of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $700,000 to
finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $700,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is twenty (20) years; the temporary use of available funds of the Village, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution and the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED:February 22, 2021 Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk 124776 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
changes in Freeport ty of local businesses. Abbady said that while Freeport is [there’s] an increase of food businessknown to be “a third white, a third es — but sometimes I see that they increase fast food, so that’s some Black and a third Hispanic,” she has change that I see in Baldwin that I’m noticed an increase in diversity, with more Asian and South Asian people not too fond for.” She said she would like to see living in Freeport. “I love that there are more people healthier options, especially for students around the high school, since from different backgrounds coming to students are allowed to leave campus live in our community,” Abbady said. “It’s a beautiful thing, and we’ve to buy lunch. Boursiquot also recalled attending already been a very culturally diverse the St. Christopher’s Church Italian village, and I’m looking forward to feast when she was young, and Villa- see those communities join us and e n h a n c e wh at ’s a l re a dy toro remembered the festihere in Freeport and make val at the Nautical Mile in it even greater.” Freeport. Boursiquot said Prevost also asked the she would love to see more p a n e l i s t s ab o u t c iv i c f e s t iv a l s c e l e b r a t i n g a engagement and how comvariety of cultures. munity groups could bet“If they could incorpoter connect with their age rate multicultural progroup. g rams, like festivals for A b b a d y, w h o o n c e e v e r yo n e , ” B o u r s i q u o t worked for Mulé, said that said, “I feel like that would local civic groups tend to bring everyone together, focus more of their efforts honestly.” on problem-solving than “ W h e re I g rew u p i n engaging with the commuBaldwin — in my opinion, nity. there’s only one Baldwin Lewis a g reed, adding — but they refer to it now that the effort should start as north Baldwin,” Prevost with building positive relasaid. He remembered that tionships, and then workwhen he was young, there ing through the problemwas a Friendly’s restausolving. She also said that r a n t wh e re a K F C n ow social media is “always the stands. It was a local place Debra Mule answer” when it comes to County legislator that created a sense of how to better connect with c o m m u n i t y, h e s a i d , residents, and encouraged because it was a popular spot for people who lived in the sur- leaders to find innovative ways to speak to an audience. rounding area. Mulé thanked the speakers, noting “As the years changed, it kind of switched from more family restau- that she was surprised that the subrants to more like the McDonald’s and j e c t o f h o u s i n g d i d n’ t c o m e u p, KFCs and Taco Bells,” Prevost said, although that could be a topic for “so I could definitely see your point another conversation. “As members of a tremendously on that with the increased fast-food restaurants in our district and how it diverse and highly educated generakind of changed the dynamic of local tion,” Mulé said in a statement, “milplaces to hang out and kind of inter- lennials are already taking up the mantle of leadership and charting a act with your community more.” Villatoro, who works in Mulé’s course to a more innovative, inclusive office, echoed that sentiment, saying and vibrant future for Nassau County he would like to see a greater diversi- and the United States.” continued from front page
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A. Your floor is expanding, and the ridges at the seams are rising, because the floor has nowhere else to expand to. This problem is common, and was caused by the floor being limited from expanding because the cabinets and island, along with heavy furniture placed over the finished floor, keep the floor from expanding when the heat onte eeper is on. Wetting the floor to clean it also causes expansion, and should be limited or not done with water at all. Solving this problem is easier said than done. Basically, anywhere the floor is unable to move defeats the purpose, and only by freeing up the floor will the problem work itself out. There’s a simple wall molding that our ancestors used that seems to be generally forgotten. Even though I include this detail in most of the drawings I prepare, I rarely see this last little strip of molding being installed. What the molding does is act like a gap cover, since properly installed flooring has a quarter- to halfinch gap at the edges of the floor, including around a fixed island and around the room’s perimeter. The whole perimeter will need to be cut so the trim molding will need to be added, unless the vertical trim board has been installed with a space, in which case the flooring has to be able to float (slide back and forth) under the vertical wallboard trim. Our ancestors were very observant of nature, and skilled finish carpenters passed along their knowledge of the way materials behave. I worked for a finish carpenter while in high school, and learned that molding and trim weren’t just a finishing touch, but also a necessity to hide the places where materials needed room to expand and contract, at ceilings, floors, stairs and doors. Miracle materials have come along since then that were supposed to change the industry, like plastic moldings that are more temperature stable, but nature never disappoints. Natural or not, materials all have to work together, whether it’s the way they react to moisture, sunlight, heat or cold. You’re going to need to get the contractor to organize the flooring installer and the finish carpenter to coordinate cutting the floor, and either install the shoe molding or space the vertical trim baseboard so the floor moves and adjusts underneath, even at the island and kitchen cabinet bases. Hopefully, the flooring was installed over a moisture-proof expansion membrane. Then enjoy your floor.
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was in Ryann’s Wines in East Meadow around the holidays, standing at the checkout, when a fellow customer, a man in his 70s, called out to a 20-something employee from across the store. “Where’s yuh bittuhz?” the man inquired loudly. Befuddled, the young man asked for clarification. “Excuse me?” I immediately knew what the gentleman was looking for, and probably where he could find it. But rather than clear up the situation, I NICK stood silent. “Yuh bittuhz … bitBuglIoNe tuhz,” the older man exclaimed, growing a bit frustrated. I should have told the kid what the guy was looking for, but I was enjoying the confusion. After another few moments, the light bulb finally went on in the clerk’s head. “Oh, bittERS,” he said, directing the man to the correct aisle. I walked out of the store with a halfsmile, because that brief interaction highlighted a notion that has been turning around in my mind for some time: Younger Long Islanders don’t “tawk” like we
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older folks anymore. I don’t have anything beyond anecdotal evidence of this linguistic shift, but I’m positive it’s been happening for some time. Ten years ago, I married Jill and became stepdad to Nicolas and Jake. At the time the boys were 6 and 4, respectively. I remember how much it frustrated me that they said the word “orange” wrong. They pronounced it “OR-enge.” It sounded like nails on a chalkboard to me, and I’d correct them over and over, “It’s not ‘OR-enge,’ it’s ‘ARE-inge,’” I’d tell them. “Say it like ya from New Yawk.” I wondered where they picked up this mispronunciation. Had they spent time in Florida before coming into my life? No, that wasn’t it. Their dad grew up just a few minutes east of me, and he “tawked” just like I do. In a few years, Jill and I had Adriana and then Elia and, as soon as they were able to talk, they started saying stuff wrong. It was “wah-ter,” not “wah-tuh” and “hot dahg,” not “hot dawg.” My friends noticed the same thing with their kids, and you might have, too. If not, try this. Have your kids say talk, daughter, call and coffee, and see if you notice a difference.
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My interest was piqued after the liquor store encounter, so I set out to find some answers. I contacted Hofstra University to see if they could hook me up with a linguistics professor who could shed some light on the subject. They put me in touch with Ilona Pierce, an associate professor in the Department of Drama and Dance. It seemed like a curious choice, but Pierce seemed to know her stuff when it came to the “Lawn Guyland” accent. It’s part of her job to teach budding Long Island actors how to ditch their accent for a more “neutral American” one. “I’m not a linguist, but I do spend most of my time listening to the speech of young actors — from Long Island, but also from all over the country and the world,” she said. First off, Pierce set me straight on a point of contention. Despite what some locals claim, there is absolutely no difference between the Long Island and the New York City accent. Ours has its roots in New York City, Pierce explained, and it spread out as New Yawk— sorry, New Yorkers moved out to the suburbs. Second, she confirmed that the Long Island accent is absolutely evolving. “I hear way fewer t-h sounds changed to t/d,” she said. “In the Long Island accent
s soon as our kids were able to talk, they started saying stuff wrong.
of the 20th century, you’d hear ‘wit’ for ‘with’ or ‘dis’ and ‘dat’ for ‘this’ and ‘that.’” She also said kids aren’t dropping r’s for a’s anymore (turning “ever” into “eva,” for instance) and they have adopted a more “general American” pronunciation of words like “Harry, Gary and marry.” Case in point: my daughter Adriana is currently reading the classic “Hairy” Potter series. So, what the heck is going on? Well, according to Pierce, accents just naturally evolve over time. Nowadays, people relocate more easily and frequently and, as they move, they bring their sounds with them, she said. That made sense to me. The more I thought about it, I realized that I didn’t speak exactly like Grandma and Grandpa Buglione did. They came from Brooklyn and didn’t boil water, they “berled” it. They used the “terlit,” not the toilet. And if they knew a guy named Earl, they probably would’ve called him “Oil.” But I never spoke that way. It wasn’t all bad news, though. Pierce said she still hears kids calling dogs “dawgs,” and some of them still drink “cawfee.” Maybe there’s hope for the Long Island accent after awl. Nick Buglione is a teacher, freelance journalist and former editor of the East Meadow Herald.
A governor bruised by a pandemic mistake
admired Gov. Mario Cuomo so much that I actually bought an old CD of his speeches some years ago, and I actually listened to them. So I am educated in the successes and rhetorical and political skills of the Cuomo boys. But what to say about Gov. Andrew Cuomo in light of recent headlines? As a longtime supporter who watched his rise through the razor wire of New York politics, I have to say, Governor, you let us down. According to The New York Times, the Cuomo RANDI administration KReISS did not fully disclose the staggering numbers of Covid-19 nursing home deaths in New York City last spring. The allegation is that the horrific death toll — 15,000 and counting — was, in part, the result of the governor’s order to move Covid patients who had been hospitalized back to nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The nursing homes weren’t equipped to handle pandemic disease, and they didn’t have sufficient protective gear for their staff. A cascading series of flawed policy
and thinking led to increased infections and deaths. Remember: Last March 5, Cuomo announced that cases of Covid-19 had doubled overnight from 11 to 22 statewide. By April 1, there were 83,000 reported cases. By May 1, New York state was nearing 375,000 cases. By late spring, Covid patients were swamping New York hospitals. Refrigerator trucks converted to mobile morgues stood outside some medical centers. The search for more personal protective equipment and ventilators was desperate, and in that context, Cuomo made the decision to move Covid patients from hospitals back to nursing homes. There were many possible reasons for that decision, from suggested political advantage to the prospect of hospitals having to triage care for all the incoming patients, to conflicting advice from medical experts on how to move forward. The result was that many thousands of nursing home residents died, almost always alone, almost always without saying goodbye to their loved ones whose grief is now compounded by anger. The people who took care of them, from the
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nurses to the aides to the custodians who washed the floors, also died from the virus as it surged through the facilities. In recent statements, Cuomo has said that the policy was a mistake, and that there should have been more transparency when reporting the nursing home fatalities. He said the total of deaths reported was “delayed,” but he didn’t say that was intentional or self-protective. He said there was a “void.” There were many missteps in the early days of the pandemic. Supplies were scarce, and doctors and scientists who are usually in their comfort zone treating disease were shocked by the ferocity of the virus, even in the best hospitals in New York. There was no federal leadership. President Trump played the governors, had them begging for ventilators and masks that he dispensed grudgingly and for which he demanded obeisance. Cuomo’s nursing home policy was among the many mistakes that were made in those months. It follows that whenever Cuomo realized that the hospital-to-nursing-homepolicy was a mistake, he should have said so, fully and publicly. Waiting, delaying,
uomo rose to the occasion in those first months. He inspired us. He also let us down.
hiding the real numbers or whatever was done to avoid revealing the full truth was wrong. Attempting to cover up the tragedy, if that’s what was done, only compounded thousands of families’ pain. Cuomo is also the leader who sat before the cameras and the press every single morning for months and talked us through the wrenching changes in our lives brought about by the pandemic. He was steady and confident and told us we could get through it. He reminded us that we were “New York tough,” and we believed him. Governor, you rose to the occasion in those first months and provided steady leadership that helped us stay anchored in our lives. You did it while fighting a novel disease that was crushing the city, and you did it without significant support from the federal government. You inspired us, you kept the city going, you were a rock. I will never forget your 11 a.m. fireside chats. You also let us down. No thinking citizen of this state or country expects simple, black-and-white solutions to problems or leaders who are perfect. But we do expect you to tell us the truth, even when it hurts us. Even when it hurts you. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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A year later, lessons learned from the pandemic
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he coronavirus pandemic reached Long Island a year ago next week, at first bringing a handful of cases before it dug in and exploded, wreaking havoc. We failed to see it coming until it was too late. We failed to imagine its destructive power. Nassau County’s first reported case was a 42-year-old Uniondale man who worked at Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Centre and was treated at NYU Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, now NYU Langone. His case was reported last March 3. Three days later, Uniondale Schools Superintendent Dr. William Lloyd said in a statement, “The district has been in close contact with Nassau County and New York state health officials, and we have been told that at the current time, there is no reason to take any additional precautionary or preventive measures than those we already have in place.” By mid-March, schools had shut down. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran gave the order to close them for two weeks. Students didn’t return to their school buildings until September, learning, as best as they could, virtually, using new and unfamiliar online platforms like Zoom and Google Classroom. Businesses shuttered, some never to return. Hospitals — and the brave women and men who staff them — were quickly overwhelmed by the coronavirus caseload. So were funeral homes. Death, it seemed, was everywhere. And so here we are, a year later, battered and bruised, many of us filled with
anxiety because of a job loss, economic issues or simply the uncertainty that the coronavirus has brought to all of our lives. “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” the saying goes. After a full year of coping with a relentless disease, watching too many family members and friends fall prey to it, we are tired, ready for this nightmare to be over. We need to feel normal again. We are wiser, however. Our children are learning, albeit at a slower pace than they did. We are more forgiving of students if they miss a homework assignment or fail an exam. We don’t require them, to the degree that we did, to take the seemingly unending battery of state tests they were subjected to for years. Even the SAT is no longer sacrosanct, with a growing number of colleges becoming SAT-optional. Maybe that’s how it should have been all along. Perhaps our expectations were unrealistic. Long before the pandemic, young people complained, like no generation before, of the anxiety they were feeling. Maybe we should have listened more closely, understood better. If we come out of the pandemic with more realistic expectations of our children — and the desire to let them be kids at least part of the time — then some good will have come from this hell that we have collectively experienced. Maybe — just maybe — we will have learned that children’s feelings matter more in the end than their grades. At the same time, the pandemic
leTTers O’Connell was ‘right on the mark’ To the Editor: John O’Connell’s column in the Feb. 4-10 issue, “Agree with me or shut up,” was right on the mark. I have liberal relatives who still blame President Trump for all our woes, and it’s very difficult to have a reasonable conversation with them, on any subject, because they will always bring up the topic of politics. Many thanks to O’Connell for speaking up for many of us. PAT KING Merrick
It was worthy of framing To the Editor: Reading “Agree with me or shut up” was a profound breath of fresh air. Thank you, John O’Connell, for your thoughts. I’m going to frame this article as proof that there are still good people
exposed, like never before, the wide disparities in educational opportunities for children from different communities, based largely on race and socioeconomic forces beyond their control. We should commit, like never before, to closing these gaps so all children are given equal opportunity to learn. When you’ve had so much taken from you, you start to reassess all that you are. How much does owning the biggest house on the block or the shiniest car really matter? When you’re on a ventilator fighting for your life, not at all. We also learned that we’re highly adaptable creatures. Countless businesses have carried on virtually, leaving their owners wondering why they hadn’t tried going remote earlier. It saves time and effort. It also saves gasoline and, thus, money. And, as we have learned, it might be a way of saving the planet — less travel by car means less greenhouse gases sent into our atmosphere, which could help slow the climate crisis, the biggest of the crises facing humanity. We shouldn’t look back and beat ourselves up. We didn’t know better. We do now, though. The question is, when we are past the pandemic, who will we become? Will we revert to our old ways or adopt our newfound practices? We are likely to achieve herd immunity within the next year through a combination of inoculation and infection. Now is a good time to start planning for that day, and to decide how we will live in the years after these difficult days.
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applaud the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recent guidance update recommending that people who are fully vaccinated not be confined to quarantine after exposure to a case of Covid-19. Becoming fully vaccinated provides many with a sense of liberation, but it also comes with a deep social responsibility. According to published research, full vaccination — defined as two weeks after the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine — virtually eliminates a person’s Lawrence e. chance of dying the strains of eisenstein from the virus we are currently likely to encounter. The vaccines provide excellent protection for most people from even contracting it. Nonetheless, a small percentage of vaccinated people will still come down with Covid-19. And researchers continue to study whether someone who has been vaccinated can transmit the virus to others. While I think they will ultimately find at least some protection against transmission, we can’t yet quantify the risk. Until we have these answers, vaccinated people must assume the responsibility of ensur-
ing they don’t inadvertently spread the virus. Our knowledge of Covid-19 is expanding rapidly, and science should guide our policymaking. The new CDC guidance is important not because it’s a get-out-of-jail-free card — it isn’t — but because of the accompanying explanation. The agency didn’t just issue a blanket statement that vaccinated people don’t need to quarantine after exposure; rather, it gave an important medical explanation. It acknowledged that the risk/ benefit ratio, a cherished tenet in medical evaluation, shifts after people are vaccinated. They aren’t completely free of the possibility of contracting or transmitting disease, but the odds of doing so change. We should acknowledge and even celebrate the fact that vaccinated people are highly unlikely to die of the current predominant strains of Covid-19. But we don’t yet know how long the post-vaccination protection lasts, so the CDC set the quarantine-free policy at 90 days — a period supported by science — as long as people have no symptoms following their exposure. The other side of the equation is benefits. There are important psychological, economic, sociological and health-related benefits to keeping people active, produc-
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tive and out of quarantine, and there are profound impacts of keeping them in quarantine. The CDC concluded that although there is some risk of vaccinated people contracting and spreading the virus, the risks of forcing them to quarantine outweigh the benefits. I fully support this analysis. Quarantine, the taking away of someone’s freedom in the interest of protecting the public’s health, must be ordered responsibly. A careful evaluation of the risk/ benefit ratio is the correct way for public health policymakers to proceed. I believe the next step should be a lifting of the domestic travel quarantine for New Yorkers who are fully vaccinated. If we are no longer quarantining fully vaccinated people with a known exposure, why would we take away their freedom just because they’ve traveled — including those with no known exposures? Using good science, we might find that some locations have more dangerous variants. In those cases, quarantine might become necessary, even for fully vaccinated travelers. I get asked all the time when I think we will return to life as we knew it before the pandemic. We aren’t going to just flip a switch, and parts of our new normal might be here to stay. I for one will always
eep in mind that parts of our new normal — like masks — may be here to stay.
Letters that are willing to stand up and speak whole truths. ANThONY ChrIsOsTOMO East Meadow
Doesn’t O’Connell care about facts? To the Editor: My response to John O’Connell’s column is, wow! Just wow! O’Connell complains that “the individual’s right to freely express ideas . . . true or not . . . or [not] reliably sourced at all” should be allowed to flow freely. really? And he dares call himself a journalist? The reason that “the percentage of those who don’t trust the media at all went up five points in one year” is because of the absolute outright lies the radical right has fomented on sites like Parler. Thank God big tech stopped that slander. The big lie that the election was “stolen” is exactly what led to the insurrection on Jan. 6. O’Connell says “half the country is vexed by the prospect of a Biden-harris administration unchecked by the house and senate.” Well, more than half the country was obviously vexed by a Trump-Pence administration whose lies were retold on far-right extremist outlets and went unchecked by the house and senate. Thus,
wear a mask on a plane, because the benefit of not getting sick with Covid-19, influenza or any respiratory virus that could ruin my vacation far outweighs the tiny cost of wearing that mask. To get back to life as we knew it will require a stepwise series of policy decisions based on benefit outweighing risk, each getting us closer to that light at the end of the tunnel. We don’t have all the answers regarding Covid-19 transmission or variants yet. Until we do, County Executive Laura Curran and I continue to remind residents that it is vital for fully vaccinated people to strike a balance between the activities that become relatively safer following vaccination (reflected in the CDC’s new policy) and the necessary social responsibility for vaccinated people to continue taking protective measures. They should protect themselves and their communities by wearing masks, social distancing, and staying home and getting tested when they feel ill. Fully vaccinated people should be comforted, even liberated by the knowledge they will surely survive even if they catch Covid-19. They can enjoy that luxury while protecting their neighbors and loved ones until everyone experiences the exuberance of immunity. Dr. Lawrence E. Eisenstein is the Nassau County commissioner of health.
Framework by Christina Fraser
more than half the country voted for truth over lies, and sane governing over the anarchy brought on by the MAGA rioters and the radically dangerous right. Elections do have consequences, and the people, individuals expressing their individualism, have spoken. so John, take your right-wing group think and weep into your pillow for the next four years as most of America has been forced to for the past four years. LEE PAsTOrE Seaford
Newspapers aren’t the enemy To the Editor: Now that our nation’s truest “enemy of the people” — Donald J. Trump — is no longer president, I would like to contrast his labeling newspapers and other modern media the “enemy of the people” with what a better, wiser president — Thomas Jefferson — said in 1787 about the press of his era: “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” rIChArD sIEGELMAN Plainview
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